Question: On 6 May 2016 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has given his nod for the second edition of the ‘UP NRI Day’ to be held from January 4 to 6, 2017 in which of the following city?
(a) Agra
(b) Lucknow
(c) Varanasi
(d) Kannauj
Ans. (b)
Related facts:
- On 6 May 2016 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav has given his nod for the second edition of the ‘UP NRI Day’.
- It will held from January 4 to 6, 2017 in Lucknow.
- In continuation of its efforts to attract more offshore Indians to invest in Uttar Pradesh and recognize and honour the Diaspora from Uttar Pradesh who have done well abroad in various walks of life and also those who have contributed to the development of the State government has decided to celebrate this day.
- It may be recalled that the first edition of Uttar Pradesh NRI day was held in Agra on 4-6 January 2016.
Reference:
http://www.business-standard.com/article/news-ians/second-up-nri-diwas-to-be-held-in-lucknow-in-january-116050700125_1.html
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/politics-and-nation/second-up-nri-diwas-to-be-held-in-lucknow-in-january/articleshow/52163119.cms
http://information.up.nic.in/View_Hindinews.aspx?id=2791