1) Aurangzeb Road will be renamed after which personality as announced by the New Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC) on 28th Aug’15?
a. Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam
b. Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar
c. Indira Gandhi
d. Sardar Vallab Bhai Patel
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ANSWER: Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam
Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!
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2) In which of the following cities, Post offices remained open on 2nd Aug’15 (Sunday) as mark of respect for Late Former President Dr Kalam?
a. New Delhi
b. Chandigarh
c. Jaipur
d. Pune
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ANSWER: Jaipur
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This decision was taken by the inspiring appeal by Dr Kalam not to declare holiday on his death rather work for one more day. All the subordinate office remained open and the Chief Post Master General and Director Post also attended the office. On 1st Aug’15 the Rajasthan Assembly Secretariat also functioned as a tribute to the former President.
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3) Which state government has instituted a youth award in the name of former President Dr Kalam?
a. Tamil Nadu
b. Kerala
c. Odisha
d. Meghalaya
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ANSWER: Tamil Nadu
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In a statement issued in Chennai, Chief Minister J.Jayalalithaa has said the annual “Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Award” consisting 8 gram gold, Rs 5 Lakh cash and a citation would be given from this year onward on every Independence Day to a person from the state who works with exceptional merit in science, humanities and students welfare. She has also announced that Dr Kalam’s birthday on October 15th would be celebrated as the “Youth Revival Day”.
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4) Where would the last rites of former President APJ Abdul Kalam be held on 30th July’15?
a. Chidambaram
b. Chennai
c. Medak
d. Rameshwaram
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ANSWER: Rameshwaram
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Rameshwaram was the hometown of APJ Abdul Kalam.
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5) Name the scheme launched on 9th July’15 by HRD Ministry to make learning of Science and Mathematics a joyful and meaningful activity for school children?
a. Rashtriya Vaigyanik Khoj
b. Vigyan Avishkar Abhiyan
c. Rashtriya Vigyan Abhiyan
d. Rashtriya Avishkar Abhiyan
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ANSWER: Rashtriya Avishkar Abhiyan
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The scheme will target students in the age group of 6 - 18 years. Other schemes like Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan, Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan will be used for implementing this scheme. The Abhiyan also provides a platform for schools in a dual track approach to make learning of scince exciting to children.
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