Uttarakhand enters silver jubilee year on formation day; PM lists state's gains
On 9 November 2024, Uttarakhand's formation day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the people of the state as it began the silver jubilee year of its formation.
Summary
On 9 November 2024, Uttarakhand's formation day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the people of the state and noted that the silver jubilee year of its formation begins from that day, as Uttarakhand enters its 25th year. He said the state has achieved first place in the Sustainable Development Goals Index, has been placed among 'achievers' in Ease of Doing Business and 'leaders' in the startup category, and that central projects worth ₹2 lakh crore are under way there. He made nine requests: five to the people of Uttarakhand and four to pilgrims and tourists.
Key facts
- Date
- 9 Nov 2024, Uttarakhand formation day
- Milestone
- Silver jubilee year begins (25th year)
- SDG Index
- First place (as stated by PM)
- Rankings
- 'Achievers' in Ease of Doing Business; 'leaders' in startups
- Central projects
- ₹2 lakh crore under way
- PM's requests
- Nine: five to residents, four to pilgrims/tourists
Practice MCQs 3 questions
On its formation day on 9 November 2024, Uttarakhand entered which year of its formation (start of its silver jubilee year)?
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Correct answer: B — 25th
PIB (PMO): the PM noted Uttarakhand's entry into its 25th year of formation and the start of its silver jubilee year.
Consider the following points made by the PM on Uttarakhand's formation day (9 November 2024): 1. The state has achieved first place in the Sustainable Development Goals Index. 2. The state has been placed among 'achievers' in the Ease of Doing Business category. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
PIB (PMO): the PM said Uttarakhand achieved first place in the SDG Index and was placed as 'achievers' in Ease of Doing Business (and 'leaders' in startups). Both are correct.
According to the PM on 9 November 2024, central development projects worth how much are under way in Uttarakhand?
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Correct answer: D — ₹2 lakh crore
PIB (PMO): development projects by the Centre worth ₹2 lakh crore are already under way in the state.