Consider the following statements regarding the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD): 1. It is celebrated on January 9th every year to mark the founding day of the Ministry of External Affairs. 2. It is also known as Non-Resident Indian Day. 3. The Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award is the highest honor conferred on overseas Indians for their significant contributions in various fields. Which of the statements given above are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD):
1.It is celebrated on January 9th every year to mark the founding day of the Ministry of External Affairs.
2.It is also known as Non-Resident Indian Day.
3.The Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award is the highest honor conferred on overseas Indians for their significant contributions in various fields.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanations –

Statement 1 is incorrect. Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) is celebrated on January 9th to commemorate the return of Mahatma Gandhi from South Africa to India in 1915. Ministry of External Affairs is primarily responsible for organizing the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas.

Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is referred to as Non-Resident Indian Day. The Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award (PBSA) is the highest honor given to NRIs, PIOs, or organizations established by them for outstanding contributions in diverse fields.

Source: The Hindu

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