2nd Uttar Pradesh Pravasi Divas 2017

Question: The second edition of Uttar Pradesh Pravasi Divas from January 4-6, 2017 was held in which of the following city?
(a) Agra
(b) Kanpur
(c) Lucknow
(d) Varanasi
Ans: (c)
Related facts:

• From January 4-6, 2017; The second edition of Uttar Pradesh Pravasi Divas was held at the Hotel Taj Vivanta, Gomti Nagar in Lucknow .
• Akhilesh Yadav, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh inaugurated the Uttar Pradesh Pravasi Divas 2017.
• On this occasion award was given to Pravasis from Uttar Pradesh who have excelled in their field of work and brought laurels to both their country of residence and origin.
• The award recognizes the contribution that Uttar Pradesh brethren have made to the growth of the Country.
• The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) was associated with Uttar Pradesh Pravasi Divas 2017 as its National Partner.
• During the event, the Uttar Pradesh Pravasi Divas will offer a platform to discuss various opportunities for growth available in Uttar Pradesh and ways to maximize them and will also showcase how India’s largest state offers maximum opportunities in various sectors.
• On the occasion, the Chief Minister also launched the Uttar Pradesh Financial Corporation’s website.
• It is known that the first Uttar Pradesh Pravasi Divas was held on 4-6th January 2016 in Agra.

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