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On which date the new Parliament building was formally inaugurated?

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Sol. On 28 May 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially inaugurated India’s new parliament building.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched a new ₹75 coin on the inauguration of The New Parliament building.What is the diameter of the coin?

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched a new ₹75 coin which have a diameter of 44mm.

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Who presented Sengol to India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru?

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Ans.(a) Sol. Lord Mountbatten presented Sengol to India’s first Prime Minister, Jawaharlal Nehru.

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Which article describes the Constitution of Parliament?

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Ans.(a) Sol. Article 79 of the Indian Constitution describes the Constitution of Parliament.

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What is the name of the state-of-the-art hall in the new Parliament building?

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Ans.(b) Sol. Constitution hall is the name of the state-of-the-art Hall in the new Parliament building.

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Challenge Your Knowledge with MCQs on the New Parliament Building

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MCQ Quiz

On which date the new Parliament building was formally inaugurated?

(a) 27 May 2023 (b) 28 May 2023 (c) 29 May 2023 (d) 30 May 2023

Sol. On 28 May 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially inaugurated India’s new parliament building.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched a new ₹75 coin on the inauguration of The New Parliament building.What is the diameter of the coin?

(a) 44mm (b) 50mm (c) 55mm (d) 60mm