19th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: website launched – Quiz (12.11.2026)

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19th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: website launched – Quiz (12.11.2026) – 5 questions, subject: Current Affairs. Every question has the correct answer with a one-line explanation; tap "Show Answer". Free practice for TNPSC, UPSC, SSC, Bank and RRB exams – Shanmugam IAS Academy, Coimbatore.

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1.  
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas on 9 January commemorates:

Correct Answer: C [1915 – Gandhi returns to India]

Explanation:

Gandhi landed in Bombay on 9 January 1915. The day honours the contribution of the Indian diaspora.

2.  
Where will the 19th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention (7-9 January 2027) be held?

Correct Answer: D [Kolkata]

Explanation:

The 19th will be in Kolkata with the West Bengal government; the PM will inaugurate it. 18th – Bhubaneswar (2025), 17th – Indore (2023), 15th – Varanasi (2019).

3.  
Who launched the website of the 19th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in New Delhi on 11 Nov 2026?

Correct Answer: B [EAM S. Jaishankar]

Explanation:

Jaishankar launched it with West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari, opening online registration. The PM will inaugurate the convention in January.

4.  
In which year was the first Pravasi Bharatiya Divas held?

Correct Answer: A [2003]

Explanation:

Held since 2003 on the advice of the High Level Committee led by L.M. Singhvi; since 2015 the convention is biennial.

5.  
Who confers the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award, the highest honour for overseas Indians?

Correct Answer: C [The President of India]

Explanation:

The President presents the award at the convention's closing session.

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