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Uttar Pradesh Current Affairs MCQ January 2024
1. In which district the Uttar Pradesh government has inaugurated the state’s first sheep and goat farming training centre?
(a) Lucknow
(b) Etawah
(c) Kanpur
(d) Jhansi
Answer: b
The first sheep-goat rearing training center of Uttar Pradesh state has been established in Etawah. It was inaugurated by Uttar Pradesh Livestock Minister Dharampal Singh.
2. Recently the birth anniversary of Madan Mohan Malviya has been celebrated, in which district of Uttar Pradesh he was born?
(a) Varanasi
(b) Moradabad
(c) Kanpur
(d) Prayagraj
Answer: d
The 162nd birth anniversary of Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya was celebrated on December 25, 2023. Madan Mohan Malviya was born on December 25, 1861 in Allahabad (now Prayagraj), Uttar Pradesh.
Mahatma Gandhi called him ‘Mahamana’ and the second President of India, Dr. S. Radhakrishnan had given him the title of ‘Karmayogi’.
3. Union Minister Jitendra Singh has launched the Rural Diabetes Control Campaign from which district of Uttar Pradesh?
(a) Gorakhpur
(b) Lucknow
(c) Varanasi
(d) Agra
Answer: c
4. Recently, which has become the first state in the country to supply maximum electricity during peak hours?
(a) Gujarat
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Uttar Pradesh
(d) Himachal Pradesh
Answer: c
Uttar Pradesh has become the first state in the country to meet the maximum demand of electricity by supplying maximum 28,284 MW from April to November, 2023. Whereas Maharashtra is second.
5. In which district the Uttar Pradesh government has inaugurated the state’s first sheep and goat farming training centre?
(a) Jhansi
(b) Etawah
(c) Kanpur
(d) Agra
Answer: b
The first sheep-goat rearing training center of Uttar Pradesh state has been established in Etawah. It was inaugurated by Uttar Pradesh Livestock Minister.
6. The Indian Navy and Royal Thai Navy (RTN) conducted a maiden bilateral exercise, named ‘Ex-Ayutthaya’ with which country?
(a) Maldives
(b) Thailand
(c) Cambodia
(d) Australia
Answer: b
The Indian Navy and Royal Thai Navy (RTN) conducted a maiden bilateral exercise; named ‘Ex-Ayutthaya’ and the 36th edition of India-Thailand Coordinated Patrol (Indo-Thai CORPAT) was also conducted along with the maiden bilateral exercise.
Key Points:
- The ‘Ex-Ayutthaya’ translates to ‘The Invincible One’ or ‘Undefeatable’.
- It symbolizes the significance of two of the oldest cities, Ayodhya in India and Ayutthaya in Thailand.
- The historic legacies, rich cultural ties and shared historical narratives dating back to several centuries.
- It is an ancient city of India and the birthplace of Bhagwan Shri Ram.
- It is the setting of the great epic Ramayana. It is also used to be the capital of the ancient Kosala Kingdom.
7. According to a data released recently by NITI Aayog, which of the following states is at the top in people come out of multidimensional poverty (MDP)?
(a) Gujarat
(b) Madhya Pradesh
(c) Uttar Pradesh
(d) Rajasthan
Answer: c
8. Recently, helicopter service has been started by the Uttar Pradesh government for which of the following religious places from different districts of the state?
(a) Agra
(b) Ayodhya
(c) Varanasi
(d) Gorakhpur
Answer: b
9. The Sports University is being established in Uttar Pradesh at which place?
(a) Meerut
(b) Gorakhpur
(c) Mathura
(d) Sultanpur
Answer: a
10. Who among the following has launched the Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana (installation of solar energy systems on the rooftops of one crore houses)?
(a) Draupadi Murmu
(b) Amit Shah
(c) Yogi Adityanath
(d) PM Narendra Modi
Answer: d
11. Mamni Mahotsav is celebrated in which of the following union territories?
(a) Puducherry
(b) Ladakh
(c) Lakshadweep
(d) Jammu and Kashmir
Answer: b
Mamni Utsav, or ethnic food festival, is one of the most awaited festivals of Kargil Ladakh. On this day people prepare traditional dishes.
12. Which of the following is the fourth state to implement semiconductor policy in India?
(a) Gujarat
(b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) Rajasthan
(d) Maharashtra
Answer: b
Yogi Cabinet headed by the Chief Minister has approved the much awaited Semi Conductor Policy 2024. This industry is still in its infancy in India. Till now only Gujarat, Odisha and Tamil Nadu had made a policy regarding this.
- There is a provision to provide a fund of Rs 80 thousand crore from the Government of India to the industrial groups setting up semi-conductor manufacturing units.
- UP government will participate 75 percent in this.
NOTE: Gujarat is the first state in India to launch semiconductor policy.
Yogi Cabinet has also approved the proposal to change the name of Mundera Bazar Nagar Panchayat of Gorakhpur to Chauri Chaura.
13. Recently, the Uttar Pradesh government has decided to honor with the Uttar Pradesh Gaurav Samman on the occasion of UP Day?
(a) Dr. Ritu Karidhal
(b) Naveen Tiwari
(c) Yogi Adityanath
(d) Both a and b
Answer: d
14. Who among the following has been awarded the Subhash Chandra Bose Disaster Management Award 2024 for the Institutional category?
(a) Uttar Pradesh Hindi Institute
(b) Prayagraj Sangeet Samiti
(c) 60 Parachute Field Hospital
(d) State Academy of Fine Arts
Answer: c
15. Who among the following has been decided to be honored with Bharat Ratna 2024 by the Government of India?
(a) Ratan Tata
(b) Karpoori Thakur
(c) Mulayam Singh
(d) M.S. Dhoni
Answer: b