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.
Reference:
http://www.uppravasidivas.com/about.html
http://information.up.nic.in/View_Hindinews.aspx?id=3321
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