Question

66. Consider the following statements with respect to 'Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2017'.

i. Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is an annual global convention for the Indian diaspora, arranged by the Ministry of External Affairs.

ii. Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2017 will focus on social innovators.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

• A. a) i only
• B. b) ii only
• C. c) Both i and ii
• D. d) None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C

c) Both i and ii

Ans. 66 . C

Explanation: PravasiBharatiya Divas commemorates the return of Mahatma Gandhi from South Africa in Bombay on 9 January 1915.PravasiBharatiya Divas is celebrated in India on 9 January each year(now Biannually since 2016) to mark the contribution of the overseas Indian community to the development of India.