Question: 15th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention held at which of the following place?
(a) Varanasi
(b) Allahabad
(c) Kanpur
(d) Ghaziabad
Answer :(a)
Related facts:
- In reverence to the sentiments of the larger diaspora community to participate in Kumbh Mela and Republic Day celebrations, the 15th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention was organized from 21 to 23 January 2019 instead of 9th January.
- It is noteworthy that Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) is celebrated on 9th January every year to mark the contribution of Overseas Indian community in the development of India.
- On 21st January 2019, the inauguration of Youth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas was held in partnership with Ministry of Youth affairs and Sports.
- Honorary members at the ceremony was Mr. Pravind Kumar Jugnauth, Prime Minister of Mauritius (Chief Guest of the Convention) and Mr. Himanshu Gulati, Member of Parliament of Norway (Special Guest).
- Mr. Kanwaljit Singh Bakshi, Member of Parliament of New Zealand was the Guest of Honor at the Youth Pravasi Bharatiya Divas on 21st January, 2019.
- The theme of 15th PBD (Pravasi Bharatiya Divas) 2019 is “Role of Indian Diaspora in building a New India.”
Links:
http://ddnews.gov.in/national/15th-pravasi-bharatiya-divas-be-held-varanasi-january-21-23
https://www.mea.gov.in/press-releases.htm?dtl/30393/Celebration_of_15th_Pravasi_Bharatiya_Divas_from_2123_January_2019_at_Varanasi