Q. China recently became ________ arms exporter.

1 The world's second largest

2 The world's fourth largest3 The world's fifth largest

4 The world's sixth largestAns: 3

Q.

Which research centre announced that it was developing the largest magnet of the world (weight would be 50000 tons)?1 NASA, USA2 Bhabha Atomic Research Centre, India

3 CERN, Geneva4 ISRO, India

Ans: 2

Q.

Which compost plant become the first in India to receive carbon credit worth Rs.25 lakh from the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change?1 Mumbai Compost Plant

2 Kanpur Composting PLant3 Rotopala Composting Plant

4 Okhla Compost PLantAns: 4

Q.

Which Malaysian budget carrier to launch the new airline along with Tata Group and Telestra Tradeplace?1 Jet Star2 Tiger Airways

3 Air Asia4 Cebu Pacific

Ans: 3

Q.

Name the two PSUs, which were granted the Maharatna status by the Union Government of India in February 2013?1 ONGC and NTPC

2 BHEL and GAIL3 ONGC and GAIL

4 Coal India and SAILAns: 2

Q.

Who has won the "Entrepreneur of the Decade" award conferred by All India Management Association in New Delhi?

1 Mr. Ratan Tata

2 Mr. Narayan Murti3 Mr. Mukesh Ambani

4 Mr. Sunil MittalAns: 3

Q. Who is the winner of prestigious Jnanpith award for the 2012?

1 Amar Kant (Hindi)2 Dr. Ravuri Bharadwaja (Telgu)

3 Pratibha Ray (Odia)4 Shrilal Shukla (Hindi)

Ans: 2

Q.

The proposed allocation for the newly launched "National Livestock Mission" in the Union Budget 2013-14 is1 Rs.304 crore

2 Rs.300 crore3 Rs.310 crore

4 Rs.307 croreAns: 4

Q.

To encourage farmers to switch to alternative crops from rice and wheat, the Budget 2013-14 has pledged1 Rs.700 crore2 Rs.600 crore

3 Rs.500 crore4 Rs.400 crore

Ans: 3

Q.

The Budget 2013-14 has proposed to allocate for urban transportation under Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) a sum of1 Rs.14,873 crore

2 Rs.13,873 crore3 Rs.12,873 crore

4 Rs.10,873 croreAns: 1

Q.

In the Budget 2013-14, how much money has been allocated to the Ministry of Science and Technology?1 Rs.5,275 crore2 Rs.7,275 crore

3 Rs.6,275 crore

4 Rs.8,275 croreAns: 3

Q.

How much money has been allocated to the Ministry of Minorities Affairs in the Budget 2013-14?1 Rs.3,912 crore2 Rs.3,511 crore

3 Rs.5,511 crore4 Rs.4,511 crore

Ans: 2

Q.

Agriculture and allied activities, according to the Economic Survey 2012-13, accounted for Gross Domestic Products1 14.1 %

2 13 %3 14 %

4 14.2 %Ans: 1

Q. The Railway Budget 2013-14 has proposed to introduce a new hyper luxury class to be called

1 Udaan2 Anand

3 Apoorva4 Anubhuti

Ans: 4

Q.

According to the 12th Five-Year Plan, India should bring Infant Mortality Rate by the end of the Plan down to1 27

2 283 26

4 25Ans: 2

Q.

By the end of the Plan, the 12th Five-Year Plan aims to train under the Skill Development Mission1 40 million individuals2 30 million individuals

3 50 million individuals4 45 million individuals

Ans: 3

Q. The projected average level of the domestic savings rate for the 12th Plan is

1 35.2 %2 34.6%

3 34.2 %4 30.1 %

Ans: 3

Q.

According to the Census 2011, the percentage of Urban Indians connected to a piped sewer system is1 32.7 %

2 34.6 %3 46.4 %

4 50.3 %Ans: 1

Q. Which film has bagged the National Film Award for best feature film?

1 Anumati2 Paan Singh Tomar

3 Dhag4 Spirit

Ans: 2

Q. Who has won the National Film Award as best actor?

1 Irrfan Khan & Vikram Gokhale

2 Shivaji Lotan3 Kamal Hasan

4 Ranbir KapoorAns: 1

Q. Who has bagged the National Film Award as best actress?

1 Priyanka Chopra2 Ananya Chatterjee

3 Usha Jadhav4 Arundhuti Nag

Ans: 3

Q The 24th Arab League Summit got underway in which of the following city

.1 Dubai

2 Doha3 Khartun

4 CairoAns: 2

Q.

Who is the head of the panel on Energy Security constituted by Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas?1 C. Ranjarajan2 Montek Singh Ahluwalia

3 Vijay Kelkar4 Kaushik Basu

Ans: 3

Q. Which of the following states has bagged the National Tourism Award?

1 Assam

2 Madhya Pradesh3 Maharashtra

4 Andhra PradeshAns: 4

Q. Asia's largest Solar Power Project set at which of the following cities?

1 Jaipur2 Nagpur

3 Jodhpur4 Bikaner

Ans: 3

Q.

India has signed the Tax Information Exchange Agreement (TIEA) on March 28, 2013 at Bern, Switzerland with which of the following country?1 Switzerland

2 Liechtenstein3 Mauritius

4 FinlandAns: 2

Q.

United Nation has released "One Women" album on the occasion of International Women's Day. Name the Indian Artist who was the member of this album?1 A. R. Rahaman

2 Anoushka Shankar

3 Mallika Sarabhai4 Amzad Ali Khan

Ans: 2

Q.

The Government of India and the RBI to introduce one billion pieces of Rs. 10 notes in polymer/plastic on a field trial basis. The field trial will be conducted in five cities. Which of the following is not among them?1 Shimla

2 Jaipur3 Nagpur

4 BhubaneswarAns: 3

Q.

On 12th March 2013 the President of India Mr. Pranab Mukherjee attending the celebration of 45th Anniversary of Independence of which country?1 Maldive2 Sri Lanka

3 Vietnaam4 Mauritius

Ans: 4

Q. On February 14th 2013 India has conclude $6 billion Missile deal with which country?

1 Russia

2 France3 England

4 USAAns: 2

Q.

The first indigenously developed weaponised helicopter was handed over to Indian Army on 8th February 2013 is -1 Rudra2 Varun

3 Chetak4 Indra

Ans: 1

Q. Mata Jijabai Award for 2012 was given to -

1 Smt. Omana T.K

2 Ms. Sonika Agarwal

3 Smt. Olga D’mello

4 Smt. Guramma H. SankinaAns: 2

Q. Devi Ahilyabai Holkar award, 2012 confer to -

1 Smt. Pranita Talukdar2 Smt. Omana T.K

3 Smt. Olga D’mello4 Smt. Guramma H. Sankina

Ans: 3

Q.

The Uttar Pradesh government on 4 December, 2012 decided to issue Cards to industrialists and industrial associations for easy access to its offices. What is the name of that card?1 Platinum Cards

2 Silver cards3 Golden Cards

4 Industrial cardsAns: 3

Q.

Union Government of India on 5 December, 2012 cleared the decks for transferring the prime 12.5 acre United Mill land in Mumbai to the Maharashtra government for building a state-of-the-art memorial for an Indian revolutionary and political leader. Name the political leader ___1 Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel2 B. R. Ambedkar

3 Ramabai Ambedkar4 Balasaheb Thackrey

Ans: 2

Q.

The Cauvery Monitoring Committee (CMC) on December 7, 2012 asked Karnataka to provide Tamil Nadu with how many TMC (thousand million cubic) feet of Cauvery water during December 2012 ____1 12 TMC feet

2 10 TMC feet3 8 TMC feet

4 6 TMC feetAns: 1

Q.

Where did the American Depositary Shares (ADS) of Infosys, India's second-largest IT services provider start trading on 12 December, 2012?1 Bombay Stock Exchange2 National Stock Exchange

3 New York Stock Exchange

4 Singapore Stock ExchangeAns: 3

Q.

Scientists in northern Mexico discovered a new dinosaur with a large prominent nose which lived about 73 million years ago. what is the name of this new dinosaur?1 Latirhinus Uitstlani2 Gigantoraptor

3 Khaan4 Raptorex

Ans: 1

Q.

Who was the first top ranking Indian official to visit China after changes in Communist Party of China?1 Shiv Shankar Menon

2 Ajit Singh3 Anand Sharma

4 Somanahalli Mallaiah KrishnaAns: 1

Q.

Software engineers as well as neuroscientists at University of Waterloo, Canada claimed that they have developed a closest model of the functioning human brain. What is this artificial human brain called?1 AbioCor2 Bioartifical

3 Spaun4 i-Limb

Ans: 3

Q.

Boeing, the US aircraft manufacturer claimed that a new missile was tested which can permanently blackout the electronics of the country without causing any harm to people. What is the name of this missile?1 Mathago

2 CHAMP3 Ikara

4 ERYXAns: 2

Q.

Government had constituted a panel for suggesting de-control of sugar industry. This panel submitted its report in October 2012 under the Chairmanship of -1 Anand Sinha2 C. Rangarajan

3 M. Rafeeq Ahmed

4 Deepak Parekh

Ans: 2

Q. Kumbum is a monastery found in which of the following countries?

1 India

2 Thailand3 China

4 JapanAns: 3

Q.

The Indian Institute of Toxicology Research reported that the water in and around the the deserted Union Carbide plant is contaminated and not fit for consumption. Where is this Union Carbide plant located?1 Indore2 Raipur

3 Jabbalpur4 Bhopal

Ans: 4

Q.

Name the astronaut of Indian American origin who took over the command of International Space Station on September 2012.1 Rakesh Sharma

2 Kalpana Chawla3 Sunita Williams

4 Tessy ThomasAns: 3

Q.

World Trade Organization (WTO) has ranked India as the _____ largest player in the global service trade.1 Fifth2 Fourth

3 Seventh4 Sixth

Ans: 3

Q.

A committee had been constituted to review taxation in IT sector under the Chairmanship of -1 Anita Kapur

2 N. Rangacharya3 Y. B. Reddy

4 C. Rangarajan

Ans: 2

Q.

Which Indian Bollywood actress was appointed as International Goodwill Ambassador for the United Nation programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)?1 Aishwarya Rai2 Katrina Kaif

3 Kareena Kapoor4 Vidya Balan

Ans: 1

Q.

China recently objected to the participation of an Indian Company in its joint venture with another country for offshore oil exploration. Which one among the following is that country?1 Taiwan

2 South Korea3 Sri Lanka

4 VietnamAns: 4

Q.

ISRO recently gave clearance for using which trequency band from satellite for internet on trains?1 C Band2 KU Band

3 S Band4 3G Spectram

Ans: 2

Q. Which among the following states is not awarded Krishi Karman Awards for 2011-12?

1 Madhya Pradesh

2 Manipur3 Maharastra

4 NagalandAns: 3

Q. Who is the chairman of Fourteenth Finance Commission?

1 Prof Abhijit Sen2 Dr. Y.V.Reddy

3 Ms. Sushma Nath4 Dr. M.Govinda Rao

Ans: 2

Q Who is the chairman of the 20th Law Commission of India?

.1 Justice Balakrishnan

2 Justice M. Kartzu3 Justice J. S. Verma

4 Justice D. K. JainAns: 4

Q.

As per the latest Global Competitiveness Report 2012-13, brought out by World Economic Forum, a Swiss non-profit foundation based in Geneva, India ranks is -1 59th

2 56th

3 57th

4 58th

Ans: 1

Q. “Water Conservation Day” observed on -

1 20th November

2 19th November3 24th November

4 31st OctoberAns: 2

Q. National Education Day observed on

1 11th November2 14th November

3 5th September4 21st May

Ans: 1

Q. Antyodaya scheme is meant to help the

1 Muslims

2 Minorities3 Poorest of the poor section of the society

4 HarijansAns: 3

Q.

The upcoming Ultra Mega Power Projects(UMPPs) at Cheyyur and Sarguja are located respectively in1 Kerala and Chhattisgarh

2 Tamil Nadu and Odisha

3 Tamil Nadu and Chhattisgarh4 Kerala and Odisha

Ans: 3

Q.

Andheri's newly constructed headquarters of anti-terror force was inaugurated by N. Kumar Reddy on August 13, 2012 in Hyderabad. What is the name of this counter-terrorist commando force?1 Anti Terrorism Agency (ATA)

2 Organization to Counter Terrorist Operations (Octopus)3 Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS)

4 Anti Terrorism Operations (ATO)Ans: 2

Q. Which two countries signed Agreement for the Modernisation of Indian Railways?

1 India and Belgium2 Indian and China

3 USA and India4 Russia and India

Ans: 1

Q. Name the Indian telecom service company which had acquired US firm WPCS International?

1 Shyam Telecom

2 MTNL3 Tata Teleservices

4 Kavvery TelecomAns: 4

Q.

Which company was directed by the Supreme Court to refund an amount of 17400 crore of rupees to their Investors?1 Sahara Group of Company2 Reliance Industries

3 Air India4 Vodafone

Ans: 1

Q.

Isle of Wight rock yielded three fossil footprints of Dinosaurs. In which one of the following countries Isle of Wight located?1 Germany

2 USA

3 Africa

4 UKAns: 4

Q.

Which Indian Company signed a pact with French Energy company GDF Suez to import LNG (Liquefied Natural Gas)?1 Indian Oil Corporation(IOC)2 GAIL

3 ONGC (Oil and Natural Gas Corporation)4 Reliance Petroleum Limited

Ans: 2

Q.

What was the theme of the annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting organized in Davos, Switzerland?1 Shaping the Post-Crisis World

2 Shared Norms for a New Reality3 The power of collaborative innovation

4 Improve the state of the world: rethink, redesign, rebuildAns: 2

Q. Which core sector industry has the highest weight in the Index of Industrial Production (IIP)?

1 Coal2 Crude Oil

3 Electricity4 Petroleum refinery Products

Ans: 3

Q.

Which of the following has a 51:49 joint venture with Japanese automobile company Nissan for manufacturing light commercial vehicles in India?1 Tata Motors

2 Ashok Leyland3 Mahindra and Mahindra

4 Bajaj AutoAns: 4

Q.

According to the FDI data released by Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on August 10, 2012, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflow in India declined to what amount in the April-June quarter of fiscal 2012-13?1 6.4 billion dollar2 5 billion dollar

3 5.4 billion dollar

4 7 billion dollar

Ans: 3

Q.

Which of the following has made the largest inbound foreign direct investment in India till date?1 Vodafone

2 BP Plc3 Vedanta Resource

4 Dailchi SankyoAns: 1

Q.

SEBI, on August 16, 2012 has made it mandatory that all listed companies must have minimum ________ public shareholdings by June 2013.1 10%2 20%

3 30%4 25%

Ans: 4

Q.

Which leading Indian business house sold its group company Centum Learning to Everonn Education?1 Reliance

2 Bharti Group3 Toyota

4 LICAns: 2

Q.

Which among the following countries has given a grant of US $ 1 billion for the reconstruction of the Nalanda University?1 Japan2 UK

3 USA4 China

Ans: 4

Q.

Which one among the following is the fastest Indian Super-computer recently developed by ISRO?1 Saga-220

2 Aakash-A13 Tianhe-1A

4 Jaguar-CrayAns: 1

Q. In the year 2011, a missile named 'PRAHAR', developed by DRDO was test fired. This is a -

1 short-range surface to air missile

2 long-range surface to air missile3 short-range surface to surface missile

4 long-range surface to surface missileAns: 3

Q. Which one of the following countries had recently joined World Trade Organisation?

1 Myanmar2 Austria

3 Russia4 Taiwan

Ans: 3

Q. The Thar Express goes to

1 Bangladesh

2 Pakistan3 Afghanistan

4 MyanmarAns: 2

Q. Census data related on July 15, 2011 reflects that 13.48 percent urban population lives in

1 Bihar2 Uttar Pradesh

3 Rajasthan4 Maharashtra

Ans: 4

Q. National Social Assistance Programme is aimed at providing

1 financial support to Scheduled Castes and scheduled Tribes

2 old age pension to very poor3 insurance for the poor

4 all of the aboveAns: 4

Q. As per studies, the Tummalapalle mine in Andhra Pradesh could have Uranium reserve of

1 1 lakh tonnes

2 2 lakh tonnes3 1.5 lakh tonnes

4 2.5 lakh tonnesAns: 3

Q. Who amongst the following is the author of the book Unaccustomed Earth?

1 Jhumpa Lahiri2 Meera Nair

3 Salman Rushdie4 Dalai Lama

Ans: 1

Q. Which is not a feature of the American Constitution?

1 Written Constitution

2 Federation3 Cabinet System

4 RepublicAns: 3

Q.

China recently objected the participation of an Indian company in its joint venture with another country for offshore oil exploration. which one among the following is that country?1 Myanmar2 South Korea

3 Vietnam4 Taiwan

Ans: 3

Q.

An African country, Sudan has been broken into two recently with formation of a new country named South Sudan. Economy of South Sudan will depend on its -1 minerals

2 agricultural product3 fishery product

4 forest productAns: 1

Q. Who has been appointed the new Controller General of Accounts on July 1,2012?

1 Jawahar Thakur2 Neeraj Kumar

3 A.K. Aggarwal

4 Arun MishraAns: 1

Q. Who is the author of the book 'Beyond the lines : An Auto-biography'?

1 Sharad Pawar2 Khushwant Singh

3 Kuldip Nayar4 General J.J. Singh

Ans: 3

Q. Who has been appointed the new German ambassador to India?

1 Marissa Mayer

2 Michael Steiner3 Ross Csatary

4 None of the aboveAns: 2

Q. 'NGRBA' which was recently in news stands for-

1 National Gangotri River Basin Authority2 National Godavari River Basin Authority

3 National Ganga River Basin Authority4 None of the above

Ans: 3

Q. Who is the author of the book 'Turning Point - A Journey Through Challenges'?

1 A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

2 Hamid Ansari3 Jaswant Singh

4 None of the aboveAns: 1

Q. Who has been awarded the world Food Prize 2012?

1 Kofi Annan2 Daniel Hillel

3 Ban Ki-Moon4 None of the above

Ans: 2

Q. P.N. Dhar passed away on July 12,2012 in New Delhi. He was a great -

1 Poet2 Scientist

3 Musician4 Economist

Ans: 4

Q. Who has been appointed the Prime Minister of Egypt on July 24, 2012?

1 Mohammed Morsi

2 Kamal Ganzouri3 Hesham Qandil

4 None of themAns: 3

Q. Which part of India was included in World Heritage List by UNESCO on July 1,2012?

1 Eastern Ghats2 Western Ghats

3 Kaziranga National Park4 Konkan Railway

Ans: 2

Q. India's first Mega Food Park became functional on July 9, 2012 in -

1 Jaipur

2 Kanpur3 Chittoor

4 PuneAns: 3

Q. Who is China's first woman astronaut?

1 Li Xei2 Liu Yang

3 Yang Xei4 None of them

Ans: 2

Q Who is the author of the book 'A Soldier's General'?

.1 General V.K. Singh

2 Admiral Nirmal Kumar Verma3 General J.J. Singh

4 None of themAns: 3

Q.

ISRO recently gave clearance for using which frequency band from satellite for internet on trains?1 S Band2 C Band

3 KU Band4 3G Spectrum

Ans: 3

Q.

Veteran actor of Bengali Cinema Soumitra Chatterjee was honoured with one of the following award -1 Dadasaheb Phalke Award

2 Dadasaheb Phalke Ratna Award3 Lifetime Achievement Award

4 Sahitya Academy AwardAns: 1

Q.

Which of the following Indian actresses has been chosen as the brand ambassador for sanitation programme?1 Kareena Kapoor2 Aishwarya Rai

3 Vidya Balan4 Hema Malini

Ans: 3

Q.

A centre dedicated to the life and works of Rabindranath Tagore is being proposed to be established at -1 Edinburgh

2 London3 Tokyo

4 WashingtonAns: 1

Q.

One of the Asia-Pacific nations has agreed to hold its first ever maritime exercise with India. The nation is -1 Australia

2 USA

3 Japan4 Vietnam

Ans: 2

Q.

Muktinath Temple, a pilgrimage destination for Hindus is situated at which of the following nation?1 Nepal

2 Malaysia3 Trinidad & Tobago

4 IndiaAns: 1

Q. Francois Hollande has been elected at the President of which of the following nation?

1 Poland2 Portugal

3 France4 Greece

Ans: 3

Q. The Teesta treaty has becomes a bone of contention between India and ...?

1 China

2 Pakistan3 Bangladesh

4 NepalAns: 3

Q. Kumbum is a monastery found in which of the country?

1 China2 India

3 Japan4 Thailand

Ans: 1

Q.

A 600 MW solar power park, touted as Asia's first and largest, was dedicated to the person of which one of the following places?1 Anand, Gujarat

2 Badmer, Rajasthan

3 Jaisalmer, Rajasthan

4 Patan, GujaratAns: 4

Q. Which one of the following will be the longest tunnel of India being constructed in J&K?

1 Banihal tunnel2 Chennai-Nashri tunnel

3 Rohtang tunnel4 None of them

Ans: 2

Q. Government has fixed the Minimum Support Price (MSP) of tur (Arhar) for 2012-13 at

1 Rs 3740 per quintal

2 Rs 3640 per quintal3 Rs 3940 per quintal

4 Rs 3840 per quintalAns: 4

Q.

A committee had been constituted to review taxation in IT sector under the Chairmanship of -1 Y.B. Reddy2 N. Rangachary

3 Anita Kapur4 Rashmi Sahani Saxena

Ans: 2

Q.

During April 2011-February-2012, which of the following state stood first in creating largest employment in Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)?1 Uttar Pradesh

2 Karnataka3 West Bengal

4 Andhra PradeshAns: 3

Q. Which of the following bank has been awarded Finance Asia Award 2012?

1 AXIS Bank2 HDFC Bank

3 ICICI Bank4 Kotak Bank

Ans: 4

Q. 4th Advance Estimates of Ministry of Agriculture, puts oilseeds production for 2011-12 at -

1 30.01 MT2 28.89 MT

3 32.32 MT4 31.01 MT

Ans: 1

Q.

Govt. approves an ordinance to completely digitise TV Broad-casting. The entire nation has been targeted to be covered by -1 2013

2 20143 2016

4 2015Ans: 2

Q. First Nuclear Power Plant in Bushehr. The country reffred here is:

1 Kazakhstan2 Argentina

3 North Korea4 Iran

Ans: 4

Q.

She started her career as an IFS officer and was unanimously elected the 15th Lok Sabha Speaker. She was elected to Lok Sabha and representing a constituency in the state of:1 Jharkhand

2 Madhya Pradesh3 Bihar

4 West BengalAns: 3

Q. Who among the following is the author of the book "My Country, My Life?

1 A.P.J. Abdul Kalam2 Atal Bihari Vajpayee

3 L.K. Advani4 Shashi Tharoor

Ans: 3

Q In the year 2012, which actor bagged the Best Actor Award at the 59th National Film

. Awards?1 Ranbir Kapoor

2 Appu Kutty3 Girish KulKarni

4 Hrithik RoshanAns: 3

Q. Emomali Rahmon recently visited India is the president of

1 Turkmenistan2 Russia

3 Republic of Tajikistan4 Turkey

Ans: 3

Q. Who is the UN Messengers of Peace

1 Aishwarya Rai Bachchan

2 Michael Douglas3 Monique Coleman

4 Elie WieselAns: 2

Q. Kaushik Basu the ex-economic adviser of PM recently in news, appointed as

1 President of IMF2 President of World Bank

3 Economic Adviser of UNO4 Chief Economist of World Bank

Ans: 4

Q. The UN theme for the 2012 International Day of Peace is

1 Sustainable Peace

2 Sustainable Future3 Sustainable Peace for a Sustainable Future.

4 None of the aboveAns: 3

Q.

The year by which India is expected to achieve total sanitation coverage, as per the Ministry of Rural Development, Govt. of India is -1 2017

2 2015

3 20184 2019

Ans: 1

Q. Which film actress has been selected as the brand ambassador of Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan?

1 Priyanka Chopra

2 Aishwarya Roy3 Vidya Balan

4 Katrina KaifAns: 3

Q.

The joint exercise carried out by the Army and the Indian Air Force in the desert of Rajasthan is named -1 Neptune2 Malabar 2012

3 Exercise Shoorveer4 Bhumi Raksha

Ans: 3

Q.

For which region of the country the Union Government has cleared a 8,500 crore project under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)?1 North eastern region

2 Gorkhaland3 Bundelkhand

4 Naxalite-affected districtsAns: 4

Q.

As per data released by Indian statistical organisation in May 2012, India's Industrial production declined by 3.5 per cent in March 2012, the chief factor behind this decline is -1 Surplus rain2 Contraction in manufacturing and mining output

3 Devaluation of rupee4 Eurozone crisis

Ans: 2

Q. Recently Wikipedia city Monmouth has been built. In which city is it located?

1 Australia

2 Canada3 South Africa

4 USA

Ans: 4

Q.

United States has decided to ease the stiff economic and diplomatic sanctions imposed on which country and appointed envoy to her after 22 years?1 Sri Lanka

2 Myanmar3 South Africa

4 South SudanAns: 2

Q.

The Government has launched a scheme called _____ for encourages and enables Overseas Indian Workers to save for their return and resettlement and to save for their old age by providing a co-contribution from the Government, is1 Indira Gandhi Pravasi Suraksha Yojana2 Pravasi Suraksha Yojana

3 Mahatma Gandhi Pravasi Suraksha Yojana4 Rajiv Gandhi Pravasi Suraksha Yojana

Ans: 3

Q. Who was the father of Operation Flood?

1 APJ Abdul Kalam

2 M. S. Swaminathan3 Dr Verghese Kurien

4 KPS GillAns: 3

Q. 16th NAM Summit recently held at

1 Singapore2 Cairo

3 Teheran4 Manila

Ans: 3

Q. Who is the winner of US Open Tennis 2012 in women section?

1 Victoria Azarenka

2 Venus Williams3 Samantha Stosur

4 Serena Williams

Ans: 4

Q. Who is the winner of US Open Tennis 2012 men section?

1 Novak Djokovic2 Andy Murray

3 Roger Federer4 Rafel Nadal

Ans: 2

Q. Vedanta Alumina is a company operating in the area of

1 Mining

2 Textiles3 Banking

4 CementAns: 1

Q. Which of the following is used as a fuel in Nuclear power stations in India?

1 Tin2 Thorium

3 Copper4 All of these

Ans: 2

Q. In which one of the following States was the first UID card issued?

1 Maharashtra

2 Assam3 Manipur

4 West BangalAns: 1

Q. Expand the term MGNREGA.

1 Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act2 Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Generation Agency

3 Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Generation Act4 None of these

Ans: 1

Q Which one of the following States has passed a legislation to confiscate the property of

. corrupt officials and to open schools in these properties?1 Bihar

2 Jharkhand3 Rajasthan

4 HaryanaAns: 1

Q. In which one of the following States, Jaitapur Nuclear Power plant is proposed to be set up?

1 Haryana2 Maharashtra

3 Orissa4 Karnataka

Ans: 2

Q. The Eleventh 'Five-Year Plan' of India is for the Five years ranging from?

1 2007-2012

2 2009-20143 2008-2013

4 None of theseAns: 1

Q. The Government of India provides direct financial support to which of the following schemes?

1 Sampoorna Grameen Rozgar Yojana2 Packing Credit Guarantee Scheme

3 ULIP4 All of the above

Ans: 1

Q. The Reserve Bank does not have an office in

1 Gulbarga

2 Kanpur3 Jaipur

4 BhopalAns: 1

Q.

Which one of the following is the objective of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)issued by the Government?1 To ensure that Companies take steps for rehabilitation of project-affected people

2 To ensure that Companies use some of their profits for educating the project-affected people

3 To ensure that Companies provide health care to project-affected people4 None of these

Ans: 1

Q.

The disease which has been declared by the Union Government to be a mandatorily notifiable in order to provide better diagnosis and treatment and reduce its transmission is -1 Tuberculosis

2 Diabetes3 Malaria

4 CancerAns: 1

Q. The first Credit Information Company in India was -

1 CARE2 ICRA

3 CIBIL4 None of the above

Ans: 3

Q.

To review the determination of poverty line by Suresh Tendulkar Committee, Planning Commission has constituted a committee under the chairmanship -1 S.K. Goel

2 C. Rangrajan3 Mihir Shah

4 Prakash BukshiAns: 2

Q.

All services excluding services in negative list have been brought under the umbrella of service tax w.e.f. July 1, 2012. How many services have been included in the negative list?1 172 15

3 214 19

Ans: 1

Q. For 2011-12, the external debt as percentage of GDP stands at -

1 22%

2 20%3 23%

4 25%

Ans: 2

Q.

With reference to The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) report which one of the following statements is correct?1 By 2030 even two planet Earths would not be enough to sustain human activity

2 Biodiversity has decreased by an average of 50 per cent globally since 1970

3 The world would have to be 50 per cent bigger to have enough land and forests to provide for current levels of consumption and carbon emissions

4 The report is titled Living Planet Report 2012

Ans: 2

Q.

With a view to strengthening regional financial and economic cooperation the Reserved Bank of India has announced Swap Arrangement of how much amount of US$ billion both in foreign currency and Indian rupee for SAARC member countries?1 USD 2 billion

2 USD 2.5 billion3 USD 4.5 billion

4 USD 3.25 billionAns: 1

Q.

In the 12th Five Year Plan the Government of India has proposed to invest for development of various projects in port sector the amount of1 73,893.95 crore2 76,793.95 crore

3 76,000.00 crore4 75,793.95 crore

Ans: 2

Q.

India has signed a key tax information exchange agreement and another pact on information technology to accelerate economic and joint investment with-1 Qatar

2 Yaman3 Iraq

4 BahrainAns: 4

Q. Which country took over the rotating presidency of the UN Security Council in June 2012?

1 China2 Iraq

3 India4 Iran

Ans: 1

Q.

Which country has increased its defence budget by nearly 10 per cent to 545 billion rupees ($ 5.8 billion) for the 2012-13?1 India2 Iran

3 Iraq4 Pakistan

Ans: 4

Q. Who authored the book Mind Positive, Life Positive ?

1 Buta Singh

2 Sushma Swaraj3 S. Joginder Singh

4 Sonia GandhiAns: 3

Q.

Who had been made the President of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development(EBRD)?1 Bobby Jindal2 Adi Goderej

3 Mr. Suma Chakrabarti4 Rahul Khullar

Ans: 3

Q.

The World Environment Day was observed across the globe on June 5,2012. Theme for the World Environment Day 2012 was -1 Water-all we need

2 Green Economy : Does it include you?3 Forests-Nature at your Service

4 None of the aboveAns: 2

Q.

IREDA (Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Ltd.) an independent Public Sector Undertaking (PSU) was established in1 19882 1985

3 19874 1986

Ans: 3

Q SSS-NIRE (Sardar Swaran Singh National Institute of Renewable Energy) working in bio-

. energy, bio-fuel, synthetic fuel etc is located at1 Mumbai

2 Wadala Kalan, Kapurthala (Punjab)3 Bangalore

4 DehradunAns: 2

Q.

RGAUD (Rajiv Gandhi Akshay Urja Diwas) i.e. Rajiv Gandhi Renewable Energy Day, Sadbhavana Day is celebrate each year on the birth day of ex. PM Rajiv Gandhi. His birth day is1 20th November2 20th December

3 20th August4 20th October

Ans: 3

Q.

The Solar Evapo-Cooking System (SECS) for controlling excretion of CO2 in atmosphere and to save LPG amount during food cooking for 20000 people daily in Shri Sai Baba Institute Nyas, Shirdi (Maharashtra)was established in1 June 2012

2 June 20093 June 2011

4 June 2010Ans: 4

Q. The estimates of National Income are prepared by-

1 National Development Council2 National Productivity Council

3 National Income Council4 Central Statistical Organization

Ans: 4

Q. The State who launched "Atal Khadyanna Yojna" is -

1 Bihar

2 Gujarat3 Uttarakhand

4 JharkhandAns: 3

Q. The first Lokpal Bill was presented in the Parliament in -

1 1968

2 19673 1971

4 1972Ans: 1

Q.

Which of the following is the latest country to reach an agreement on civil nuclear cooperation with India?1 Australia2 South Korea

3 China4 Israel

Ans: 1

Q. Montreal Protocol is related with the protection of -

1 Green house gases

2 Acid rain3 Ozone layer

4 Endangered speciesAns: 3

Q.

Which one of the following is the most fragile eco-system that will be first affected by global warming?1 Arctic and Greenland Ice sheet2 Amazon rain forest

3 Taiga4 Indian Monsoon

Ans: 1

Q. Who amongst the following is the author of the book "To A Hunger Free World"?

1 Amartya Sen

2 C. Rangarajan3 Manmohan Singh

4 M.S. SwaminathanAns: 4

Q.

The Government of India has launched an Integrated Disease Surveillance Project (IDSP) to monitor certain disease. Which of the following is not covered under the project?1 Malaria2 Polio

3 Plague

4 TuberculosisAns: 3

Q. "Swayamsidha" is a scheme launched by the Government of India to help.

1 Women only2 School children only

3 Health workers only4 None of these

Ans: 1

Q.

In the financial newspapers we read about International Growth. What are the activities involved in Industrial Sector for the purposes of economic planning?1 Mining

2 Manufacturing3 Construction

4 All of the aboveAns: 4

Q. A person eligible to become the President of India should not be less than

1 60 years of age2 35 years of age

3 40 years of age4 50 years of age

Ans: 2

Q. Who amongst the following has written the book "The City of Joy"?

1 Ingram Smith

2 V. Harrison3 Dominique Lapierre

4 Guentar GrassAns: 3

Q. India's first Defence University is set up in

1 Haryana2 Uttar Pradesh

3 Punjab4 Delhi

Ans: 1

Q.

The Supreme Court of India has upheld the Government's decision to provide reservation to Other Backward Class candidates in central educational institutes. How much reservation they get?1 27%2 13%

3 15%4 20%

Ans: 1

Q.

Who amongst the following Indians has featured in the list of 'World's 100 most influential Women", selected by the "Time" Magazine?1 Mamata Banerjee

2 Sania Mirza3 Jaya Bachchan

4 Pratibha PatilAns: 1

Q. "Vachaspati Puraskars" are given by the

1 Madhya Pradesh Government2 Uttar Pradesh Hindi Akademy

3 Birla Foundation4 None of these

Ans: 3

Q.

Which of the following films was given the award of "the Best Motion Picture of the Year" by Oscar Foundation?1 There will be Blood

2 No country for Old Men3 Peter & the Wolf

4 None of theseAns: 2

Q.

Who amongst the following was the Chairman of the Second Administrative Reforms Commission who submitted its report to the Government a few months back?1 Veerappa Moily2 Natwar Singh

3 M.S. Gill4 None of these

Ans: 1

Q.

Which of the following companies/commissions of Indians Origin signed a pact for obtaining oil blocks in Libya?1 Reliance Petroleum

2 Oil India Ltd.3 Oil & Natural Gas Corporation

4 None of theseAns: 2

Q.

Which of the following companies of Indian Origin has become the first Indian Company to launch financial services to retail investors in China?1 Bajaj Finance2 SBI Capital Markets

3 Reliance Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group4 None of these

Ans: 3

Q.

Tata Motors has signed a long term partnership agreement with which of the following auto companies?1 Ford Motor Company

2 Maruti Suzuki3 Toyota Motor Corporation

4 None of theseAns: 1

Q.

Many times we read in financial newspapers/magazines about "Share Swap" done by big corporates. What is "Share Swap"?(A) A business takeover in which acquiring company uses its own stock to pay for the acquired company(B) When a company uses its own shares to get some short term loan for working capital requirement, it is known as Share Swap(C) When companies are required to float a new issue to earn capital for their expansion programmes, each shareholder gets some additional preferential shares. The process of the allotment of preferential share is known as Share Swap.1 Only A2 Only B

3 Only C4 None of these

Ans: 1

Q.

On the basis of the study done by the Government of India, various states were divided into two groups "Low Poverty States", "High Poverty States". Which of the following is not a low poverty state?1 Kerala

2 Orissa3 Karnataka

4 Gujarat

Ans: 2

Q.

As reported in the major financial newspapers the Federal Reserve has made certain changes/corrections in its base federal funds rates. This act of the Federal Reserve will bring an effect directly and immediately on the banks located in1 USA

2 China3 Japan

4 RussiaAns: 1

Q. Which of the following countries has the largest cheques truncation facility in Asia?

1 China2 India

3 Myanmar4 None of these

Ans: 2

Q.

Which of the following is the name of the asset reconstruction company created by various banks in India?1 ARCIL

2 HCR3 SEBI

4 None of theseAns: 1

Q.

India does not have a single branch/office of any one of its banks in which of the following countries?1 USA2 Russia

3 Nepal4 Switzerland

Ans: 4

Q.

RISAT-1, which was put in orbit in April 2012 by PSLV-C19, is the heaviest satellite launched by India so far with a weight of1 1,658 kg

2 1,768 kg3 1,858 kg

4 1,968 kg

Ans: 3

Q. The two-day 20th ASEAN Summit was held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia in 2012 in the month of

1 February2 March

3 April4 May

Ans: 3

Q.

Abd-Rabbu Mansour was recently elected as the President of which one of the following Arab nation?1 Yemen

2 Iraq3 Oman

4 IranAns: 1

Q.

Name the Tamil author who was announced the winner of the Saraswati Samman 2011 by K.K. Birla Foundation announced on March 22, 2012 for his book Irama Kathaiyum Iramayakalum.1 Jeyamohan2 Dhanushkodi Ramasamy

3 A.A. Manavalan4 Sundara Ramasami

Ans: 3

Q.

Which legendary versatile Bengali actor was on March 21,2012 selected for India's highest film honour the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2012?1 Prasanjeet Chatterjee

2 Soumitra Chatterjee3 Ranjit Mallick

4 Suvendu ChakrobortyAns: 2

Q.

Union Rural Development Minister Jairam Ramesh during his tour of Maharashtra's Satara district announced on March 11,2012 a national award for sanitation and water in the name of which of the following Maharashtrian saints?1 Sant Gadge Baba2 Sant Yoga Paramanandar

3 Bhaktha Pundarikar4 Bhaktha Goma Bai

Ans: 1

Q.

Akali Dal Chief Prakash Singh Badal, sworn in as the chief minister of Punjab on March 14, 2012. Badal became the chief minister of the state for-1 Fourth time

2 Fifth time3 Third time

4 Second timeAns: 2

Q.

Which one of the following state governments imposed restrictions on the visit of foreign tourists to the areas inhabited by Tribals?1 Odisha2 Bihar

3 Madhya Pradesh4 Uttar Pradesh

Ans: 1

Q. Indian black eagle was spotted in the Aravali Biodiversity park after a gap of ____ years.

1 60

2 703 80

4 90Ans: 4

Q.

Recently India has raised its objection over the construction of the Zangmu dam. In this Context which country is building this Zangmu dam?1 Pakistan in Pol2 Bangladesh on the Brahmaputra river

3 China on the Brahmaputra4 Pakistan with the help of china assistance

Ans: 3

Q. Kundankulam Nuclear Power Plant is being established in -

1 Tamil Nadu

2 Karnataka3 Kerala

4 Andhra PradeshAns: 1

Q.

Which one of the following States/Union Territories has the least number of females per 1000 males as per provisional figures of Census 2011?

1 Daman and Diu

2 Dadar and Nagar Haveli3 Haryana

4 PuducherryAns: 1

Q. Which of the following has the highest share in power generation in India?

1 Thermal power2 Nuclear power

3 Hydro power4 All the above have equal share

Ans: 1

Q.

Volkswagen launched the new IPL edition of Vento and Polo. Volkswagen is a car maker head quartered in1 Itali

2 Japan3 South Korea

4 GermanyAns: 4

Q.

The White House on February 10,2012 named India's renowned economist as the recipient of the 2011 US National Humanities Medal, Identify him -1 Usha Thorat2 C. Rangarajan

3 Amartya Sen4 Montek SIngh Ahluwalia

Ans: 3

Q.

Pakistani archaeologists discovered a rare Indus Valley civilization era seal in steatite dating back to 2500-2000 BC from the Cholistan area of which of the following province in Pakistan?1 FATA

2 Balochistan3 Punjab Province

4 Sindh ProvinceAns: 3

Q. The new President of the World Bank to take charge w.e.f July 2012 is -

1 Jim Young Kim2 Robert Zoellick

3 Christine Lagarde

4 Obiageli Katryn EzekwesiliAns: 1

Q.

In 'Meritorious Awards' of SCOPE for the year 2010 - 11, which of the following Public Sector company has been awarded the Gold Trophy for the best corporate governance?1 ONGC2 HAL

3 GAIL4 SAIL

Ans: 4

Q.

As per the latest estimates of Planning Commission, what was the total population percentage was below poverty line in the year 2009-10?1 42%

2 25.5%3 29.8%

4 37.2%Ans: 3

Q.

'Environment Excellency' award under SCOPE Meritorious Awards 2010-11 has been given to -1 SAIL2 ONGC

3 EIL4 IOC

Ans: 2

Q.

Finance Minister in his rollback announcements in budget proposals 2012-13 deferred GAAR for -1 Three year

2 One year3 Two year

4 Till end of 12th planAns: 2

Q. South Sudan has become a member of International Monetary Fund (IMF). It became IMF's -

1 189th Member2 187th Member

3 186th Member4 188th Member

Ans: 4

Q. How many Indian Companies have been included in Forbes 2000 list of the year 2012?

1 712 61

3 574 65

Ans: 2

Q.

National Dairy Plan (Phase - I) has been launched to give a boost to milk production in the country. In the first phase this plan will cover -1 All states except North Eastern region

2 Only Gujarat3 Only 14 states

4 Only 5 statesAns: 3

Q. 20th Summit of ASEAN was held on April3-4,2012 in -

1 Phnom Penh(Cambodia)2 Bankok (Thailand)

3 Singapore4 Jakarta (Indonesia)

Ans: 1

Q. 6 MMTPA pellet making plant in Odisha has been commissioned by -

1 Tata Steels

2 Essar Steels3 Jindal Steels

4 Steel Authority of India Ltd.Ans: 2

Q.

Which of the following telecom authority has recently given the power to act like a civil court?1 Depart of Telecommunication(DoT)2 Telecom Regulatory Authority of India(TRAI)

3 Wireless Planning & Coordination (WPC) Wing4 Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL)

Ans: 2

Q Recently the Union Government of India has set up NATGRID. It is related to which one of the

. following?1 Health

2 Intelligence3 Education

4 SpaceAns: 2

Q.

The Government of India has recently set up Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC). It will be headed by which of the followings -1 Finance Minister2 Economic Advisor to the Prime Minister

3 Governor of RBI4 Prime Minister

Ans: 3

Q.

Which of the following national organization has completed 150th year of its existence in 2011?1 Zoological Survey of India

2 Archaeological Survey of India3 Anthropological Survey of India

4 Geological Survey of IndiaAns: 2

Q.

Mutual Acceptance of Data (MAD) in the Assessment of Chemicals, a multilateral agreement supported by which one of the followings -1 WEF2 WTO

3 OECD4 IMF

Ans: 3

Q.

Which one of the state assembly has recently passed a Bill seeking a seven year jail term for the cow slaughter or even transporting the animal for that purpose?1 Maharashtra

2 Gujarat3 Uttarakhand

4 ChhattisgarhAns: 2

Q.

"The man who knew infinity" is a biography written by Robert Kanigel. This biography belongs to which one of the following?1 Srinivasa Ramanujan

2 Jagdish Bhagvati

3 Dr. C. V. Raman4 V. Ramakrishanan

Ans: 1

Q.

Which one of the following state/UT has recently launched e-PDS in its bid to achieve transparency in the distribution of food supplies through the Public Distribution System?1 Delhi

2 Chhattisgarh3 Tamil Nadu

4 PuducherryAns: 3

Q.

The University of Chicago is going to establish a Chair for Indian studies in the name of which one of the following Indian mentor?1 Rabindranath Tagore2 Swami Vivekananda

3 Ramkrishna Paramhans4 Sri Ravishankar

Ans: 2

Q.

One of the State Governments in India has declared tea as the "State Drink" to encourage tea farmers. The state is -1 Assam

2 Kerala3 West Bengal

4 Tamil NaduAns: 1

Q.

What is the tax free income level for woman for the financial year 2012-13 (i.e. the assessment year 2013-14)?1 Rs. 2.00 lakh2 Rs. 1.80 lakh

3 Rs. 2.20 lakh4 Rs. 2.50 lakh

Ans: 1

Q.

Out of the total expenditure as shown in regular Budget 2012-13, the maximum share goes to -1 Defence

2 Subsidy Payment3 Central Plan Outlay

4 Interest Payment

Ans: 3

Q. In the list of Forbes' billionaires 2012, who became the richest person in the world?

1 Warren Buffet

2 Mukesh Ambali3 Lakshmi Mittal

4 Carlos SlimAns: 4

Q.

For the year 2012-13, the dis-investment target set by the government in Union Budget 2012-13 is -1 Rs 45,000 crore2 Rs 35,000 crore

3 Rs 40,000 crore4 Rs 30,000 crore

Ans: 4

Q.

In Budget 2012-13, the revenue deficit (Budget Estimates) for 2012-13 has been estimated at -1 5.5% of GDP

2 4.4% of GDP3 3.4% of GDP

4 3% of GDPAns: 3

Q.

As per 2012-13 Budget, the income tax rate of 30% will be applicable for tax payers above the income -1 Rs. 12.0 lakh2 Rs. 8.0 lakh

3 Rs. 8.5 lakh4 Rs. 10.0 lakh

Ans: 4

Q.

According to Economic Survey 2011-12 in India's external debt for the year 2010-11 debt to GDP ratio stands at -1 17.9%

2 20.5%3 17.8%

4 18.9%Ans: 3

Q.

During 2011-12, the union government sold 5% share in ONGC. The revenue earned by this investment stood at -1 12981 crore

2 12767 crore3 13767 crore

4 13205 croreAns: 2

Q. The estimated fiscal deficit for the year 2012-13 as shown in Budget 2012-13 stands at -

1 6.9%2 5.1%

3 5.6%4 6.7%

Ans: 2

Q.

Which of the following changes have been brought in Egypt after the recent popular uprising that overthrew President Hosni Mubarak?1. Adopting a new constitution.2. Reducing presidential term from 6 years to 4 years.3. Limiting the president to two terms.4. Presidential candidate must be over 40 years.Select the correct answer using the code given below:1 1 and 2

2 2, 3 and 43 3 and 4 only

4 2 and 4 onlyAns: 2

Q.

Which one of the following teams won the maximum number of gold medals in the 34th national Games 2011 held in Jharkhand?1 Manipur2 Services

3 Haryana4 Maharashtra

Ans: 2

Q.

Consider the following statements about National Knowledge Commission:1. It is an advisory body to the Prime Minister constituted as per the provisions of the Constitution of India.2. Mr.Sam Pitroda is the Chairman of the Commission.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?1 Neither 1 nor 2

2 1 only3 Both 1 and 2

4 2 only

Ans: 4

Q. The 'Shillong Declaration', in news recently, was on

1 Food Security Act

2 Right to Information Act3 Right to Education Act

4 Prevention of Corruption ActAns: 2

Q.

According to the Economic Survey 2011-12, the share of service sector in India's GDP during 2010-11 has been estimated at -1 63.3%2 49.6%

3 55.1%4 58.2%

Ans: 3

Q.

The target to limit union government's expenditure on subsidy (as % of GDP) during 2012-13 stand at -1 3.5%

2 3.0%3 4.0%

4 2%Ans: 4

Q.

According to the figure as shown in Economic Survey 2011-12, the saving - investment gap which was 2.8% in 2009-10 became/remained -1 3.1%2 2.8%

3 2.7%4 2.5%

Ans: 2

Q.

As per Economic Survey 2011-12, the advance estimate of agriculture sector's contribution in country's GDP for the year 2011-12 stands at -1 13.9%

2 16.3%3 14.5%

4 18.2%Ans: 1

Q. India's first space based Solar Coronograph is

1 ADITYA

2 ADITYA I3 ADITYA II

4 ADITYA IIIAns: 2

Q. Who is nominated as the India's Chief-de-Mission for London Olympics 2012?

1 KPS Gill2 Ajit Pal Singh

3 Vijay Amritraj4 Suresh Kalmadi

Ans: 2

Q. Who is selected as the Women's Professional Golf PLayer of the Year 2011-12?

1 Aditi Ashok

2 Vani Kapoor3 Smriti Mehra

4 Pallavi JainAns: 3

Q.

Which state wins the best State Award 2012 for strengthening the Panchayati Raj Institutions?1 Rajasthan2 Gujarat

3 Sikkim4 Kerala

Ans: 3

Q. As per participation of women in politics India's rank stands at

1 110

2 1053 104

4 101Ans: 105

Q. Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh paid a visit in December 2011 to -

1 Tokyo

2 Melbourne3 Wellington

4 MoscowAns: 4

Q. Annual Defence Diologue was held in December 2011 between India and -

1 China2 Afghanistan

3 Russia4 Pakistan

Ans: 1

Q.

Consider the following statements on NATGRID - (i) NATGRID has been formed to link database for inputs to combat terrorism. (ii) It is meant to improve India's capability to counter threats to its internal security.Choose the right option:1 Both (i) and (ii) are correct

2 Only (i) is correct3 Only (ii) is correct

4 Neither (i) nor (ii) is correctAns: 1

Q.

The report by Wildlife Institute of India enlisted major threats to three tiger reserves which are Kalakad-Mundanthurai tiger reserve, Anamalai and Mudumalai. In which one of the following stated are these tiger reserves located?1 Bihar2 Tamil Nadu

3 West Bengal4 Kerala

Ans: 2

Q. Who have been awarded with FIFA World Player of the Year 2011 Trophy?

1 Lionel Messi

2 Xavi Fernandez3 Christiano Ronaldo

4 None of theseAns: 1

Q.

Uttarakhand state cabinet on October 29, 2011 cleared Uttarakhand Lokayukta Bill, 2011. Consider the following features of the bill-(i) The Chief Minister of the state, all ministers, MLAs and lower judiciary will be under the

purview of Lokayukta.(ii) Judges of the Uttarakhand High Court will not be covered under the purview of Lokayukta.Choose the right option-1 Both (i) and (ii) are correct

2 Only (i) is correct3 Only (ii) is correct

4 Neither (i) nor (ii) is correctAns: 1

Q.

Which Bengali film was selected as the inaugural film at the 11th edition of River to River Florence Indian Film Festival, 2011, in Florence, Italy in December 2011?1 100% Love2 Khokababu

3 Chaplin4 Bedroom

Ans: 3

Q.

Name the legendary Bollywood playback singer who entered the Guinness world Records for the most number of single studio recordings?1 Lata Mangeshkar

2 Asha Bhonsle3 Shreya Ghoshal

4 Suchitra KrisnamurthyAns: 2

Q.

Which one of the following became the first Indian state to launch health insurance policy covering all its people?1 Kerala2 Haryana

3 Bihar4 Goa

Ans: 4

Q.

West Bengal State cabinet approved the newly drafted land acquisition and resettlement Bill. Consider the following features of the Bill-(i) The private enterprises would have to acquire land for their projects directly from the landowners.(ii) The new policy provides that the government would acquire land only for projects of public utility like building, hospitals, irrigation projects, bridges, laying railway tracks, setting up of embankments, and projects relating to internal secu1 Both (i) and (ii) are correct

2 Only (i) is correct3 Only (ii) is correct

4 Nither (i) nor (ii) is correct

Ans: 1

Q.

Which one of the following state governments announced free housing for Schedule Castes living in jhuggis under the Rajiv Ratna Yojana?1 Tamil Nadu

2 Uttar Pradesh3 Delhi

4 KeralaAns: 3

Q.

Name the Indian Union Minster who represented India at the meeting of the Heads of Governments of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in St. Petersburg on November 7,2011.1 Union Minister of External Affairs S.M. Krishna2 Union Power Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde

3 Union Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises Vilasrao Deshmukh4 Union Minister of New and Renewable Energy Dr. Farooq Abdullah

Ans: 2

Q.

Which one of the following ministries launched a scheme, Adivasi Shiksha Yojana on November 2,2011?1 Tribal Affairs Ministry

2 Ministry of Rural Development3 Home Ministry

4 Ministry of PowerAns: 1

Q.

Social activist who was chosen for the Basava award for the year 2010 for excellence in service in the social sector by the Karnataka State Government?1 Medha Patkar2 C.R. Neelakandan

3 Aruna Roy4 Reetika Khera

Ans: 1

Q. Which one of the following governments launched Kishori scheme for adolescent girls?

1 Delhi state government

2 Odisha state government3 Bihar state government

4 Haryana state government

Ans: 1

Q.

The Delhi Assembly on December 1, 2011 passed the Delhi Municipal Corporation, MCD (Amendment) Bill-2011 to trifurcate the civic body with voice vote. The MCD came into existence on-1 April 5, 19502 April 7, 1958

3 March 10, 19604 November 2, 1990

Ans: 2

Q.

The Golden Peacock award for the Best films at the 42nd International Film Festival of India which came to an end at the Kala Academy in Panaji, Goa on December 3,2011?1 Russian Film Elena

2 Columbian Film Porfirio3 Malayalam Film Adaminte Makan Abu

4 An Israeli Film RestorationAns: 2

Q.

Readers of International travel magazine Conde Nast Traveller voted which city in Rajasthan as the best leisure destination in India?1 Udaipur2 Jaipur

3 Bikaner4 jaisalmer

Ans: 1

Q.

The Chhattisgarh government on Dec. 7, 2011 decided to raise the percentage of reservation for the scheduled tribes and schedule caste. The STs will now get___ whereas the SCs will get____ reservation.1 32;32

2 32;123 12;32

4 12;12Ans: 2

Q.

The book 'Non-Stop India' by a journalist-author was recently launched. Name the journalist-author who authored the book?1 Babita Sharma2 Jane Hill

3 Sophie Raworth4 Mark Tully

Ans: 4

Q.

The 40th Anniversary of Vijay Diwas was celebrated on which day marking the finest hour of the Indian armed forces when they defeated Pakistan, leading to the creation of Bangladesh in 1971?1 December 16

2 December 123 December 15

4 December 18Ans: 1

Q.

The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet on December 15, 2011 approved amendment to the state industrial policy. Consider the following statements -(i) The amended industrial policy seeks to promote environmentally sustainable development in the state and encourage cleaner production and adoption.(ii) Under this policy, disincentive industries will be put on negative list.1 Both (i) and (ii) are correct2 Only (i) is correct

3 Neither (i) nor (ii) is correct4 Only (ii) is correct

Ans: 1

Q.

The Supreme Court of India directed Tamil Nadu to ensure that the water level in the Mullaperiyar dam does not exceed but declined to entertain Kerala's plea for reducing the level to1 150 feet; 140 feet

2 136 feet; 120 feet3 120 feet; 136 feet

4 140 feet; 112 feetAns: 2

Q.

Name the Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) leader who was inducted into the Union Cabinet as Civil Aviation Minister on December 18, 2011?1 Jayant Chaudhary2 Ajit Sing

3 Devendra Nagpal4 Sanjay Singh Chauhan

Ans: 2

Q.

India's Infant Mortality Rate (IMR) showed a 3 point decline, dropping to what number per 1,000 live births, as per government data released on December 28,2011?1 47

2 433 55

4 50

Ans: 1

Q.

Maharashtra government planned to provide freemedicare for poor families. Consider the following statements:(i) The plan will benefit 50 lakh families(ii) The plan will cover eight districts in stateChoose the right option -1 Both (i) and (ii) are correct2 Neither (i) nor (ii) is correct

3 Only (ii) is correct4 Only (i) is correct

Ans: 1

Q.

Lok Sabha on December 27, 2011 passed the Lokpal and Lokayukta Bill, 2011. Consider the following statements-(i) The setting up of Lokayuktas by the states would not be mandatory(ii) The constitutional amendment Bill fell throughChoose the right option-1 Both (i) and (ii) are correct

2 Only (i) is correct3 Only (ii) is correct

4 Neither (i) nor (ii) is correctAns: 1

Q. Where was the midnight international marathon held recently?

1 Delhi2 Mumbai

3 Bangalore4 Kolkata

Ans: 3

Q. Which country is set to open military base in Indian Ocean?

1 China

2 Russia3 North Korea

4 None of the aboveAns: 1

Q. who has been named PGA Tour Player of the Year?

1 Luke Donald2 Tiger Woods

3 Ian Poulter

4 Rory McllroyAns: 1

Q. Which has been selected as best public sector bank in India?

1 Bank of Baroda2 SBI

3 PNB4 ICICI

Ans: 1

Q. Who won the under-14 boys American Cup Tennis Championship in Miami, Florida?

1 Dusan Vukicevic

2 David Volfson3 Benjamin Hennestad

4 Sumit NagalAns: 4

Q. Name the NRI architect who won Glory of India Award and Certificate of Excellence recently?

1 S.R. Nathan2 Ar Mohammed Aun

3 Surendra Kumar Kaushik4 None of the above

Ans: 2

Q. Which Indian state is set to get Green Field Industrial Corridor?

1 Arunachal Pradesh

2 Mizoram3 Manipur

4 ManipurAns: 1

Q. Who is the 2nd person to score double century in One-day International Cricket?

1 Virendra Sehwag2 Rahul Dravid

3 R. Ashwin4 M.S. Dhoni

Ans: 1

Q. Name the Iranian Teenager who won World Snooker title recently -

1 Steve Mizerak2 Lee Walkar

3 Hossein Vafaei Ayouri4 None of the above

Ans: 3

Q. At the end-September 2011, the foreign debt on India stood at -

1 $ 326.6 billion

2 $ 306.4 billion3 $ 336.6 billion

4 $ 342.4 billionAns: 1

Q.

The share of concessional debt in total foreign debt on India was 15.5% at end-March 2011 which at end-September 2011 became-1 14.7%2 15.0%

3 15.9%4 16.2%

Ans: 1

Q.

As per the latest figures released by the Ministry of Agriculture, the per capita per day foodgrain availability in India stands at -1 440 gm

2 900 gm3 280 gm

4 580 gmAns: 1

Q.

The both houses of the Parliament have passed the Bill of raising paid-up capital of Life Insurance Corporation of India in December 2011. This Bill after the notification as Act will raise the paid-up capital to-1 25 crore2 50 crore

3 100 crore4 200 crore

Ans: 3

Q. United Nations Organisation (UNO) has declared to celebrate 2012 as-

1 Year of Cooperatives

2 Year of Banking3 Year of Global Recovery

4 Year of ProsperityAns: 1

Q.

At end-September 2011, the proportion of short-term debt in country's total foreign debt stood at-1 25.0%2 19.6%

3 23.3%4 21.9%

Ans: 4

Q.

Which of the following is true for RBI's third-quarter monetary policy review announced on January 24, 2012?1 Only changed CRR

2 Both Repo and CRR changed3 Only Repo changed

4 Only Bank Rate changedAns: 1

Q.

After the announcement of RBI's third quarter review of monetary policy 2011-12, which of the following rate remains the lowest?1 Cash Reserve Ratio2 Bank Rate

3 Repo Rate4 Reserve Repo Rate

Ans: 1

Q.

During the first nine months of the year 2011-12, country's exports aggregated to $217.6 billion, showing a year-on-year growth of -1 16.8%

2 18.4%3 23.3%

4 25.6%Ans: 4

Q.

During the period April-December 2011, of the financial year 2011-12, India's trade deficit stood at -

1 $ 133.3 billion

2 $121.3 billion3 $ 129.6 billion

4 $ 139.2 billionAns: 1

Q. Which is the first Indian Bank to open a branch in Saudi Arabia?

1 Central Bank of India2 AXIX Babk

3 ICICI Bank4 SBI

Ans: 4

Q. Which country possesses the largest gold jewelry market in the world?

1 India

2 USA3 UAE

4 ChinaAns: 1

Q.

The Cheque/draft validity period is being revised w.e.f. April 1, 2012. What is true regarding stipulation?1 From 6 months to 3 months2 From one year to 9 months

3 from 6 months to one month4 From 3 months to one month

Ans: 1

Q. Forward Markets Commission is financial regulator of -

1 Commodity Future Markets

2 Mutual Funds3 Micro Finance

4 Non-life InsuranceAns: 1

Q.

Life Insurance companies have been allowed to approach capital markets with their public issues by IRDA. What is the eligibility norm for insurance companies to be permitted to adopt this approach?1 Insurance companies require to be ten years old

2 Insurance companies require to show profits for the last three years

3 Insurance companies doing business of more than Rs. 10,000 crore would be eligible4 All of the above

Ans: 1

Q.

The new Chairman of FIEO (Federation of Indian Export Organisation) taken charge in January 2012 is -1 M. Rafeeque Ahmed

2 Rajendra Pawar3 Reeta Menon

4 Lalit K. PanwarAns: 1

Q. At end-September 2011, in composition of India's foreign debt, the highest share goes to -

1 Commercial Borrowings2 NRI deposits

3 Multilateral Debt4 All above have almost equal share

Ans: 1

Q. Government has notofied to change the FDI ceiling in single brand retailing -

1 From 51% to 75%

2 From 49% to 51%3 From 74% to 100%

4 From 51% to 100%Ans: 4

Q.

As on April 1, 2011 status, Geological Survey of India has estimated coal reserves in the country at-1 267.21 billion tonne2 276.32 billion tonne

3 285.87 billion tonne4 298.87 billion tonne

Ans: 3

Q.

Which of the following Indian Airlines is going to join 'One world' global alliance from February 10, 2012?1 Kingfisher

2 Jet Air3 Indigo

4 Spice Jet

Ans: 1

Q.

EPFO (Employees Providend Fund Organisation) has made a plan to fix minimum pension for its subscribers at-1 750 per month

2 1,000 per month3 1,250 per month

4 1, 500 per monthAns: 2

Q.

FICCI in its Economic Outlook Survey has projected India's GDP growth for the year 2011-12 at-1 7.4%2 7.2%

3 6.9%4 6.5%

Ans: 3

Q.

As per advance estimates of CSO for the year 2011-12, the GDP growth rate has been estimated at -1 7.6%

2 6.9%3 6.4%

4 6.1%Ans: 2

Q. 'Sensitive Sector' as defined by RBI includes-

1 Capital Market2 Real Estate

3 Commodities4 All of the above

Ans: 4

Q.

PMEAC has revised its GDP growth estimates for 2011-12 to 7.1% and projected GDP growth for 2012-13 at -1 7.0%-7.4%

2 7.5%-8.0%3 8.1%-8.3%

4 8.5%Ans: 2

Q.

The newly launches CPI-based inflation for January 2012 on point basis is 7.65%. This inflation has the base year -1 2004

2 20063 2008

4 2010Ans: 4

Q.

The new Chairman of FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry) who took charge in January 2012 is-1 Harsh Mariwala2 R. V. Kanoria

3 Naina Lal Kidwai4 Siddharth Birla

Ans: 2

Q.

As per advance estimate of CSO, the estimated growth rate in tertiary (service) sector for 2011-12 is-1 8.6%

2 9.0%3 9.4%

4 9.8%Ans: 3

Q.

Which of the following sector show the negative growth in the advance estimates of CSO year 2011-12?1 Mining and Quarrying2 Agriculture and Fisheries

3 Manufacturing4 Electricity, Gas and water supply

Ans: 1

Q. Which organisation is meant to ensure exports from India?

1 None of the above

2 EXIM Bank3 Ministry of Commerce

4 ECGCAns: 4

Q. Which of the following is considered lending fopr promotion of exports?

1 Packing Credit

2 Overdraft3 cash Credit Account

4 Bill DiscountingAns: 1

Q. Which of the major port in India celebrated its Golden Jubilee in January 2012?

1 Kolkata/Haldia Port2 Paradeep Port

3 Vishakhapatnam Port4 Kandla Port

Ans: 2

Q. As per India State of Forest Report 2011, the State having the Maximum forest area is -

1 Madhya Pradesh

2 Arunachal Pradesh3 Rajasthan

4 Uttar PradeshAns: 1

Q. India State of Forest report 2011 puts forest area in the country at-

1 Below 25%2 Between 25% and 27%

3 Between 27% to 30 %4 Above 30%

Ans: 1

Q. At end-September 2011, the teledensity in the country stood at-

1 72.38%

2 76.86%3 79.03%

4 80.76%Ans: 2

Q.

As per the changed import duty structure on gold and silver, the import duty on gold and silver will be charged at..... respectively of the value of the imported metal.1 1.5% and 5%2 2.0% and 6%

3 1.5% and 6%

4 2.5% and 6%Ans: 3

Q.

As per the status of end-December 2011, which of the following company holds the maximum share in telephone services?1 Bharti Airtel2 Vodafone

3 Realiance4 BSNL

Ans: 1

Q. Which type of bank account can be opened by a Non-resident Indian (NRI) in India?

1 Current Account

2 Fixed Deposit Account3 Savings Account

4 Locker AccountAns: 2

Q. 'HUNGAMA' report of Nandi Foundation is related to -

1 Hunger and Malnutrition2 2-G Spectrum Scam

3 Tax-Evasion4 Black Money deposited in foreign banks

Ans: 1

Q.

'Trust Card' has been launched by an organisation to make consumer's payment more easier. The organisation is -1 Delhi Metro

2 ICERT3 BSNL

4 Bharti AirtelAns: 3

Q. The Sixth Economics Census of commercial units was/will be done in the year-

1 20112 2012

3 20134 2014

Ans: 2

Q.

As per the HUNGAMA report, the percentage of underweight (malnourished) children younger than five years in India is -1 65%2 54%

3 42%4 31%

Ans: 3

Q.

As per the second advance foodgrains estimates for 2011-12, foodgrains production during 2011-12 is estimated at -1 246.46 MT

2 250.42 MT3 254.68 MT

4 262.32 MTAns: 2

Q. As per final estimates, wheat and rice production in 2010-11 stood at-

1 86.87 MT and 95.98 MT respectively2 95.98 MT and 86.87 MT respectively

3 88.31 MT and 102.75 MT respectively4 86.87 MT and 102.75 MT respectively

Ans: 1

Q.

The Fourth Rail Coach Manufacturing Factory (The first in India to be built on PPP model) is being made in-1 Kerala

2 Andhra Pradesh3 Karnataka

4 Tamil NaduAns: 1

Q.

In which of the following currencies, India has decided to make payment to buy crude oil from Iran?1 US Dollar2 Indian Rupee

3 Pound Sterling4 Euro

Ans: 2

Q The fifth edition of the World Future Energy Summit was held recently in-

.1 New Delhi

2 Abu Dhabi3 Tehran

4 DhakaAns: 2

Q.

Planning Commission on India on January 18,2012 approved Rudrasagar development scheme. The scheme is related-1 Tripura2 Assam

3 Sikkim4 Manipur

Ans: 1

Q.

Researchers discovered new earthworm species in Port Blair. What is the name of the new species?1 Annelida

2 Moniligaster Ivaniosi3 Nematoda

4 OnychophoraAns: 2

Q.

Which team defeated Uttarakhand in the men's category to win the National title for he fourth time, in the 60th Senior National Volleyball Championship at Raipur on January 11, 2012?1 West Bengal2 Tamil Nadu

3 Kerala4 Andhra Pradesh

Ans: 3

Q.

Which team extended their hegemony by defeating Kerala 25-12, 25-14, 25-16 in a one sided final in the women's category at the 60th Senior National Volleyball Championship?1 Railways

2 Services3 Delhi

4 PunjabAns: 1

Q.

This footballer was awarded the 2011 FIFA Ballon d'or on January 9,2012 in Zurich. He won the award for the third consecutive year for the world's outstanding footballer. Identify the footballer.

1 Lionel Messi

2 Cristiano Ronaldo3 Xavi

4 Sergio RamosAns: 1

Q.

State-run Northern Coalfields (NCL) agreed to surrender land required to mine two blocks attached to the Sasan ultra mega power plant to which of the following companies giving the company the benefit to over Rs. 6000 crore over the life of the venture?1 Reliance Power2 Adani Power

3 Birla Power Solutions4 DLF Power

Ans: 1

Q. Which car took home the crown of Indian Car of the Year 2012 in January 2012?

1 Maruti Suzuki Swift

2 Toyota Etios Liva3 Hyundai Verna

4 Hyundai EonAns: 1

Q.

As per the Wholesale Price Index, published by the government on January 16, 2012. Reduced food prices caused the inflation to dip to a year low at what per cent in December 2011?1 7.47%2 7.65%

3 6.33%4 5.41%

Ans: 3

Q.

Which French construction major entered the Indian market by buying out 100 per cent stake in NAPC, a Chennai-based construction company?1 Sinopec Engineering

2 Uhde3 Vinci

4 SnamprogettiAns: 3

Q.

India signed MoU (Memorandum of Understanding) on tourism with ASEAN on January 12,2012. The agreement took place in -1 Manila

2 Jakarta

3 Manado4 Malaysia

Ans: 3

Q.

Pravasi Bhartiya Divas-2012 was held in Jaipur. Jaipur is the capital of which one of the following states?1 Rajasthan

2 Bihar3 Bihar

4 UPAns: 1

Q. India and Japan on January 12, 2012 agreed to enhance their cooperation in the... sector.

1 Infrastructure2 Tourism

3 Road and Transport4 Coal and Mining

Ans: 1

Q.

He was conferred the first S.K. Singh Award for excellence in the Indian foreign Service on January 6,2012. Identify the diplomat.1 D. Bala Venkatesh Verma

2 Ranjan Mathai3 Shivshankar Menon

4 K. RaghunathAns: 1

Q.

Name the auto making company which launched three new variants of the Eon-D--Lite plus, Era plus and Magna plus in the Indian market in January 2012.1 Tata Motors2 Hyundai Motor India

3 Volkswagen4 Maruti Suzuki

Ans: 2

Q.

Who was presented the Mahatma Gandhi International Award for Peace and Reconciliation on January 4, 2011 the fourth day of the ten-day Kalachakra initiations?1 Tanzania's Julius Nyerere

2 South African leader Nelson Mandela3 Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama

4 Burmese pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi

Ans: 3

Q.

European Union agreed in principle to ban import of Iranian Crude oil. Consider the following statements:1. The European Union (EU) is one of Iran's biggest markets for oil.2. The EU is a political and economical union of 27 member states.Choose the right option:1 Only 1is correct

2 Only 2 is correct3 Both 1 and 2 are correct

4 Neither 1 nor 2 is correctAns: 3

Q.

The Israel-Palestine talks, in the first week of January 2012 were held in Amman. Amman is the capital of -1 Jordan2 Syria

3 Iraq4 Iran

Ans: 1

Q.

Maldives on January 4,2012 lifted ban on Spas in the upmarket tourist destination. Consider the following statements:1. The tourism industry is an important foreign exchange earner in the Maldives.2. Maldives in 2011 received more than 850000 tourists. Choose the right option:1 Only 1 is correct

2 Both 1 and 2 are correct3 Only 2 is correct

4 Neither 1 nor 2 is correctAns: 2

Q.

Scientists for the first time produced mixed embryo monkeys. Consider the following statements:1. Scientists produced monkeys composed of cells taken from separate embryos.2. The cells stay together and work together to from tissues and organs. Choose the right option:1 Both 1 and 2 are correct2 Only 1is correct

3 Only 2 is correct4 Neither 1 nor 2 is correct

Ans: 1

Q.

Scientists discovered unknown species off the coast of Antarctica. Consider the following statements:

1. The temperature in this region rises to 380 degree Celsius.2. There is plenty of light in this region.Which of the above statement is/are correct?1 Only 1

2 Only 23 Both 1 and 2

4 Neither 1 nor 2Ans: 1

Q.

The world's first hybrid sharks were discovered by the researchers in Australian waters. The hybrid shark is the result of cross-breeding between which one of the following sets of shark species?1 Common black tip Shark and Australian black-tip Shark2 Indian black-tip Shark and Australian black-tip Shark

3 Blue Whale and Common black-tip Shark4 Blue Whale and Australian black-tip Shark

Ans: 1

Q.

Scientists produced artificial human semen to help infertile men. Consider the following statements-1. The scientists grew the sperm by enveloping the germ cells in a special compound agar jelly. 2. The artificial human semen could help infertile men father own children.Choose the right option:1 Both 1 and 2 are correct

2 Only 1is correct3 Only 2 is correct

4 Neither 1 nor 2 is correctAns: 1

Q.

Health Authorities in Australia recently detected Deadly Disease, Murray Valley Encephalitis. The disease is caused by the -1 Flies2 Dogs

3 Birds4 Mosquitoes

Ans: 1

Q.

Union government raised the ad valorem duty (export duty) on iron ore exports to what per cent from 20 per cent?1 30%

2 33%3 41%

4 43%

Ans: 1

Q.

As per the Commerce Ministry data released on January 2,2012, India's exports recorded their slowest pace of growth in two years in November 2011. What was the percentage of growth recorded?1 4.2%2 3.8%

3 2.2%4 0.94%

Ans: 2

Q.

Union government on January 3,2012 approved Reliance Industries' (RIL) investment plan for developing four satellite fields in the flagging KG-D6 block. What was the proposed sum to be invested for developing the satellites?1 $ 1.500 billion

2 $ 1.6923 $ 1.529 billion

4 $ 1.375 billionAns: 3

Q.

Centre for Monitoring Indian Economy (CMIE) estimated Corporate India's sales to grow by what per cent in 2011-12?1 23.7%2 20.8%

3 22%4 21.6%

Ans: 4

Q.

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on January 24, 2012 cut the Cash Reserve Ratio (CRR) by 50 basis point. The current CRR stands at what per cent?1 5%

2 5.5%3 6%

4 6.5%Ans: 2

Q.

People's national party recently won Parliamentary elections in Jamaica. What is the capital of Jamaica?1 Kingston2 Paris

3 London4 New Delhi

Ans: 1

Q. USA and Saudi Arabia have recently inked an agreement worth... US dollars.

1 20 billion

2 29.4 billion3 25 billion

4 23 billionAns: 2

Q.

India approved the acquisition of French advanced missile systems to arm the Mirage-2000 fighter jets. Consider the following statements:1. The cabinet committee on Security cleared the contract for the fire and forget MICA with French company MBDA.2. MICA are interception and aerial combat missiles. Choose the right option:1 Both 1 and 2 are correct2 Only 1 is correct

3 Only 2 is correct4 Neither 1 nor 2 is correct

Ans: 1

Q.

The Government of which of the following countries acquired 1.09 per cent stake, currently worth about Rs. 2500 crore, in Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL), the company's latest shareholding data show?1 Japan

2 Malaysia3 Philippines

4 SingaporeAns: 4

Q. India became free from bird flu -

1 H5N12 H4N1

3 H5N24 H3N3

Ans: 1

Q.

The Board of approval (BoA) under the Commerce Ministry on January 24,2012 approved the proposal of this company to set up a Special Economic Zone (SEZ) at Indore in Madhya Pradesh. Identify the company-1 Reliance Industries

2 Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)3 Hero Motors

4 Infosys

Ans: 2

Q.

Which among the following statements is/are true with regard to WTO membership?1. All WTO members automatically receive the 'most favoured nation' status.2. Over 75% of WTO members are from developing countries. WTO membership allows them access to developed markets at the lower tariff.Select the correct answer using the code given below:1 1 only

2 2 only3 Both 1 and 2

4 neither 1 nor 2Ans: 3

Q.

Consider the following statements:1. The G20 was established in 2008 in the wake of global financial crisis led by the USA.2. It brings together the major advanced and emerging economies to stabilise the global financial market.3. India's stand on Mutual Assessment Process (MAP) for measuring imbalances between surplus and deficit economies in the Seoul Conference of G20 in the year 2010 was firmly endorsed by all the nations.Which of the statements given above is/are cor1 1, 2 and 32 1 and 2 only

3 2 and 3 only4 3 only

Ans: 3

Q. Which one among the following led to the Greece economic crisis 2010?

1 Excessive borrowing from IMF

2 Sudden depreciation of Euro3 Unrestricted spending and cheap

4 Outflow of foreign capital due to political unrestAns: 3

Q. Which one among the following is the unit raised to protect the naval assets?

1 Sagar Rakshak Bal2 Sagar Suraksha Bal

3 Sagar Prahari Bal4 Sagar Nigrani Bal

Ans: 3

Q. India recently has held 6th round of talks on commercial and economic cooperation with -

1 Pakistan

2 Sri Lanka3 Bangladesh

4 MaldivesAns: 1

Q. The first Indian state to pass the Lokayukta Bill-2011 is -

1 Uttarakhand2 Bihar

3 Uttar Pradesh4 Jharkhand

Ans: 1

Q.

In order to ensure greater people to people exchanges, India-Russia Visa Pact came into force on -1 December 1,2011

2 December 15,20113 December 20,2011

4 December 13,2011Ans: 1

Q. With which South Asian Country has India signed an Umbrella Pact to fight terror?

1 Maldives2 Nepal

3 Sri Lanka4 Pakistan

Ans: 1

Q. In the last week of November 2011, India signed Revised Double Taxation Agreement with -

1 Pakistan

2 Myanmar3 Nepal

4 AfghanistanAns: 3

Q. With which Arab country has India signed a Pact on transfer of sentenced prisoners?

1 United Arab Emirates2 Iraq

3 Qatar

4 YemenAns: 1

Q. A very historic peace deal was signed in Nepal on-

1 November 10,20112 November 1,2011

3 November 25,20114 November 20, 2011

Ans: 2

Q. 6th G-20 Summit 2011 was held in-

1 Cannes

2 New York3 Kyoto

4 None of the aboveAns: 1

Q. As per the recent IAEA report which country is on the threshold of nuclear capability?

1 Iran2 Libya

3 Egypt4 North Korea

Ans: 1

Q. The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) was recently held in -

1 Honolulu

2 Mauritius3 Pretoria

4 SeychellesAns: 1

Q.

United States of America has signed agreement with which country to expand its military presence in -1 Australia2 Indonesia

3 Malaysia4 New Zealand

Ans: 1

Q. The 19th ASEAN Summit was recently held in-

1 Kuala Lumpur2 Canberra

3 Jakarta4 Bali

Ans: 4

Q. Nabam Tuki is the new Chief Minister of-

1 Arunachal Pradesh

2 Meghalaya3 Manipur

4 TripuraAns: 1

Q.

The state which has launched Guaranteed Delivery of Public Service Act 2011 in November 2011 is -1 Rajasthan2 Andhra Pradesh

3 Uttar Pradesh4 Madhya Pradesh

Ans: 1

Q. DCI which recently was in news stands for -

1 Directorate of Correct Innovation

2 Directorate of Criminal Investigation3 Director Criminal Investigation

4 Director's Council of InvestigationAns: 2

Q. Who among the following is known as 'Bard of Brahmaputra'?

1 Bhupen Hazarika2 Mehandi Hasan

3 Jagjit Singh4 Dev Anand

Ans: 1

Q Silvio Berlusconi, resigned recently after serving three stints as Prime Minister of-

.1 Italy

2 Poland3 Australia

4 HungaryAns: 1

Q. As per the Forbes' list 2011 the most powerful person of the world is -

1 Barack Obama2 Bill Gates

3 Hu Jintao4 Mukesh Ambani

Ans: 1

Q. IAAF male athlete of the year 2011 is -

1 Didier Darogba

2 Usain Bolt3 Lionel Messi

4 None of the aboveAns: 2

Q.

The UNESCO Madanjeet Singh Prize for the Promotion of Tolerance and Non-violence has been conferred on -1 Anarkali Honaryar2 Abu Awwad

3 Both of the above4 None of the above

Ans: 3

Q.

The bollywood actor has been appointed as the United Nations Children's Emergency Fund's (UNICEFs') National Ambassador in India is--1 Amir Khan

2 Shahrukh Khan3 Salman Khan

4 Saif Ali KhanAns: 1

Q. Who is the winner of the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace Disarmament and Development 2011?

1 Ela Bhatt

2 Vandna Shiva

3 Shabana Azmi4 Kuldip Nayyar

Ans: 1

Q. The Territorial Army of India has conferred Honorary Lieutenant Colonel rank on -

1 Abhinav Bindra

2 M.S.Dhoni3 Both of the above

4 None of the aboveAns: 3

Q. 'Back to Work; Why we Need Smart Government for a Strong Economy' is a book by-

1 Bill Clinton2 Christine Lagarde

3 Dr.Manmohan Singh4 Amartya Sen

Ans: 1

Q. India slipped down from 119th rank of 2010 in Human Development Index to-

1 134th rank

2 130th rank3 140th rank

4 145th rankAns: 1

Q. The Approach Paper of 12th Five Year Plan (2012-17) targets GDP growth at -

1 9%2 8%

3 18%4 11%

Ans: 1

Q. The Nilekani panel set up in February 2011 recently submitted its report on-

1 Inflation-control

2 Public Distribution System3 Lokpal Institution

4 Price-mechanism

Ans: 2

Q. India's rank in Global Hunger Index is-

1 67th

2 60th3 50th

4 55thAns: 1

Q. 'India's longest train service is--

1 Vivek Express2 Himsagar Express

3 Garib Rath4 None of the above

Ans: 1

Q. 19th summit of ASEAN was organised between 17-19th November, 2011 in-

1 Bali, Indonesia

2 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia3 New Delhi, India

4 Cebu, PhilippinesAns: 1

Q. To which of the following sector, Khandelwal committed is association with?

1 Banking2 Insurance

3 Aviation4 Telecommunication

Ans: 1

Q.

Which of the following saving scheme has been terminated by the government w.e.f. November 30,2011?1 Kisan Vikas Patra

2 Indira Vikas Patra3 5 years National Savings Certificate

4 10 years National Savings CertificateAns: 1

Q. Loans provided by banks to farmers small traders come under the category of -

1 Priority Sector Lending

2 Commercial Loans3 Non-profitable loan

4 Zero interest loanAns: 1

Q.

RBI has modified the validity period of issue cheques and bank drafts w.e.f. April 1, 2012. The revised validity period is -1 3 months2 4 months

3 No time limit4 Retained at 6 months

Ans: 1

Q.

Which of the following company has been awarded as 'Company of the year' in the Corporate Excellence Awards of Economic times for the year 2011?1 Bajaj Auto

2 Tata Motors3 Reliance Industries Ltd.

4 Maruti Suzuki Ltd.Ans: 1

Q.

As per the latest directions of IRDA, what is the maximum number of SMS to be sent from one mobile phone per day?1 2002 100

3 3004 500

Ans: 1

Q.

Govt. has raised the interest rate on small savings schemes w.e.f. December 1, 2011 on the recommendations of -1 Rangrajan Committee

2 Shyamla Gopinath Committee3 Y.B.Reddy Committee

4 Khandelwal CommitteeAns: 2

Q. New interest rate on Public Provident Fund (PPF) has been raised from 8% p.a. to-

1 8.6%

2 8.25%3 8.5%

4 9.0%Ans: 1

Q.

In Human Development Report 2011 India's ranking on HDI stood at 134th place with HDI value-1 0.5472 0.682

3 0.6444 0.619

Ans: 1

Q. Which of the following train at present covers the maximum distance on its route?

1 Vivek Express

2 Himsagar Express3 Himgiri Express

4 Hawarah-Jammu Tawi Exp.Ans: 1

Q.

Who got the 'Business Leader of the Year' award of Economic Times Corporate Excellence Awards 2011?1 Chanda Kochar (ICICI Bank)2 Rahul Bhatia (Indigo Airways)

3 Mukesh Ambani (RIL)4 Ratan Tata (Tata Group)

Ans: 1

Q. The 17th Summit of SAARC was held on 10-11 Nov., 2011 in-

1 Adu City (Maldives)

2 New Delhi (India)3 Dhaka (Bangladesh)

4 Thimpu (Bhutan)Ans: 1

Q.

Who was the head of the panel on direct transfer of subsidies on kerosene, LPG and fertiliser?1 Nandan Nilekani2 Y.B.Reddy

3 Shyamla Gopinath

4 C.RangrajanAns: 1

Q.

12th plan (2012-17) approach paper targets annual growth rate in agriculture, forestry and fishing at -1 4.0%2 3.5%

3 3.8%4 4.2%

Ans: 1

Q. With which one of the following fields is Somdev Devvarman associated?

1 Sports

2 Literature3 Cinema

4 MedicalAns: 1

Q.

With the assistance of which one of the following countries Kundankulum Atomic Power Project is being set up?1 France2 Germany

3 Russia4 U.K.

Ans: 3

Q.

Govt. of India has made a special agreement with USA to develop which of the following modes of power generation in India?1 Nuclear Power

2 Tidal Power3 Hydro Power

4 Thermal PowerAns: 1

Q. Who amongst the following is the author of the book 'A Bend in the River'?

1 V. S. Naipaul2 Amrita Pritam

3 Nirmal Verma

4 Anita Das

Ans: 1

Q.

Which of the following is the abbreviated name of the organization working for the welfare of the women?1 SEWA

2 CIC3 CII

4 CRYAns: 1

Q. Which of the following is not a programme to develop infrastructure in India?

1 Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act2 National Highway Development Programme

3 Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission4 Rajiv Awas Yojana

Ans: 1

Q. Who is the Prime Minister of Bangladesh at present?

1 Hamid Karzai

2 Abdul Hamid3 Zillur Rahman

4 Sheikh Haseena WajedAns: 4

Q. Hillary Clinton who was on a visit to India few months back is the US Secretary of -

1 State2 Defence

3 Political4 None of these

Ans: 1

Q. Which of the following is the largest stock exchange of India?

1 Delhi

2 Mumbai3 Kolkata

4 Ahmedabad

Ans: 2

Q. Who amongst the following is not a member of SAARC?

1 Brazil2 Nepal

3 Pakistan4 India

Ans: 1

Q. Who is Dr. M.S. Ahluwalia ?

1 Deputy Chairman Planing Commission2 India's permanent representative in UN

3 Executive Director RBI4 None of these

Ans: 1

Q. Who among the following is a famous politician?

1 Rahul Gandhi

2 Prabhu Chawla3 Deepika Padukone

4 Chetan BhagatAns: 1

Q.

Which of the following funds was created from the proceeds of the disinvestment of Govt. Equity in Public Sector Units?1 National Disinvestment Fund2 National Investment Fund

3 National Infrastructure Development Fund4 None of these

Ans: 1

Q. 'Taka' is the monetary unit of-

1 Bangladesh

2 Iraq3 Iran

4 PakistanAns: 1

Q. Kalinga Award is given for contribution in the field of-

1 Science

2 Literature3 Politics

4 CinemaAns: 1

Q. Which of following is the name of a T.V. Channel?

1 CNN2 GRM

3 NPPA4 CAG

Ans: 1

Q. which term is not used in the field of economics?

1 Atomic Number

2 Balance Sheet3 Net Income

4 Flow of FundAns: 1

Q. 'White House' is the Official Residence of the president of-

1 USA2 France

3 Italy4 Russia

Ans: 1

Q. Expand the term FRBM -

1 Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management

2 Foreign Responsibility and Business Management3 Fiscal Review and Business Management

4 None of theseAns: 1

Q.

Which scheme is launched by the Govt. of India to provide good health care services in rural areas?

1 ASHA

2 Bharat Nirman3 Kutir Jyoti

4 MGNREGAAns: 1

Q.

What is the target of the Millennium Development Goal of the United Nations with respect to Universal Primary Education?1 All children both boys and girls would complete a full course primary schooling by 20152 All children both boys and girls are to be literate by 2050

3 All boys should go to school to complete a full course of primary schooling by 20254 All girls should be enrolled in primary school by 2015

Q. Endosulfon, which has been in news these days, is-

1 a pesticide

2 a fertilizer3 a sulfa drug

4 an antibiotic

Q.

According to the Census 2011, which one among the following Union Territories has the least population?1 Lakshadeep2 Daman and Diu

3 Puducherry4 Dadra and Nagar Haveli

Q.

Which among the following is/are example /examples of youth unrest in India?1. Naxalite movement2. Anti-foreigners movement in Assam3. Anti-Mandal Commission agitationSelect the correct answer using the code given below-1 1, 2 and 3

2 2 and 3 only3 2 only

4 3 only

Q.

Which of the following statements are correct?1. The global economy relied on oil for much of the 20th century as a portable and

indispensable fuel.2. The immense wealth associated with oil generates political struggles to control it.3. History of petroleum is also the history of war and struggle.4. Now where is this more obviously the case of war and struggle than in West Asia and Central America.Select the correct answer using the code given below-1 1, 2, 3 and 4

2 2 and 4 only3 1 and 3 only

4 1, 2 and 3 only

Q.

A recent survey (by Bloomberg) shows that the USA has fallen behind emerging markets in Brazil, China and India as the preferred to invest. Why is it so?1. Unstable economic situation of the USA which the global investors feel not likely to improve in the near future.2. Global investors are finding Brazil, China and India to be actually more amendable to foreign investmentSelect the correct answer using the code given below-1 1 only2 2 only

3 Both 1 and 24 Neither 1 nor 2

Q.

According to National Sample Survey Organisation's survey for 2009-10 presented by Union Labour Ministry in December 2011, the number of working children is India is about1 50 lakh

2 1 crore3 80 lakh

4 60 lakh

Q.

When did the formal ceremony "casing of colours" take place marking the withdrawal of the US forces from Iraq?1 December 20112 October 2011

3 November 20114 January 2012

Q. The reclusive North Korean leader Kim Jong-il, who died recently, ruled his country for

1 17 years

2 10 years

3 12 years

4 15 years

Q. Amongst the following countries, which is the first to withdraw from Kyoto Protocol?

1 Canada2 Cuba

3 Mexico4 Australia

Q. A new organisation or body formed by Latin American and Caribbean states called CELAC has

1 33 members

2 25 members3 28 members

4 31 members

Q. The concept of carbon credit originated from which one of the following?

1 Kyoto Protocol2 Earth Summit, Rio de Janerio

3 Montreal Protocol4 G-8 Summit, Heiligendamm

Q.

Consider the following statements -1. In India the minimum denomination coin acceptable for transaction is 50 paise.2. Coins below 50 paise is not a legal tender for payment.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?1 1 only

2 2 only3 Both 1 and 2

4 Neither 1 nor 2

Q. At present the BRAHMOS missiles are assembled at

1 Hyderabad2 Chandipur

3 Sriharikota

4 Bangalore

Q. Queen Elizabeth has recently conferred Knighthood on

1 L.N.Mittal2 Salman Rushdie

3 Chetan Bhagat4 None of the above

Q. Who is the Minister for Environment and Forests of India?

1 Jairam Ramesh

2 Anand Sharma3 Dayanidhi Maran

4 Jayanti Natarajan

Q. 'Navajivan Express' runs between

1 Howrah-Chennai2 Chennai-Ahmedabad

3 Bhopal-New Delhi4 Jammu Tawi-Thiruvananthapuram

Q. Which day of the year is observed as 'World Standard Day'?

1 September 14

2 November 253 October 14

4 August 14

Q. Sheikh Hasina belongs to which political party of Bangladesh?

1 Jamat-i-Islami2 Bangladesh National Party

3 Awami League

4 Workers Party

Q. Which day is celebrated as United Nations Day every year?

1 14th November

2 27th December3 24th October

4 7th April

Q.

The name of the first Indian aircraft developed by a government laboratory with private fund is1 Tejas2 Akash

3 CNM54 Hansa

Q.

An international movement with its motto to save the world by involving itself with environmental problems is1 Clean En

2 Greenpiece3 Greenfield

4 Ecofriend

Q. The National heritage animal in India is —

1 Tiger2 Elephant

3 Deer4 Lion

Q. Brazil’s first female President is -

1 Laura Chinchilla

2 Dilma Rousseff3 Julia Gillard

4 Angela Markel

Q. 2009 Dadasaheb Phalke award was received by —

1 Amitabh Bachan2 Nasiruddin Shah

3 Rajnikant4 D.Ramanaidu

Q. Benajir Bhutto Shahid Award has been instituted by —

1 Pakistan Peoples’ Party

2 Amnesty International3 Pakistan Government

4 Afghanistan Government

Q. Aung San Sun Kyi is a prodemocracy leader of —

1 Myanmar2 North Korea

3 Nepal4 Bhutan

Q. A proposed train linking West Bengal and Tripura via Bangladesh is named —

1 Friendship Express

2 Sonar Tori3 Indo-Bangla Express

4 Chaturanga

Q. India has been elected to the Security Council—

1 As a permanent member2 As an associated member

3 As a non-permanent member4 None of the above

Q. The founder of WikiLeaks is —

1 Julian Assange

2 Richard Heck3 Robert Edwards

4 Rick Perry

Q. INS Shivalik is a —

1 Rocket launcher2 Missile

3 Warship4 Tank

Q. The book ‘Do and Die’ inspired a film called—

1 Khele Hum Ji Jaan Se

2 Pipli Live3 Lagaan

4 Rang De Basanti

Q. North Korea-South Korea conflict in 2010 took place near—

1 Yeonpyeong2 Seoul

3 Pyong yong4 Yangon

Q. ..... is the largest milk producing organization in India.

1 Amul

2 Sumul3 Haringhata

4 Metro

Q. The winner of Federation Cup of football this year is -

1 Mahendra United

2 East Bengal3 Mohun Bagan

4 Salagaocar SC

Q. 'Pakistan--Beyond the Crisis State' is the book by -

1 Sarmile Bose2 Nawaj Sharif

3 Parvez Musharraf4 Dr.Maliha Lodhi

Q.

As per the Global Liveability Survey, which Australian city has been ranked as most liveable city of the world?1 Canberra

2 Sydney3 Melbourne

4 None of the above

Q. India's rank in Global Competitiveness Report of World Economic Forum is--

1 71st2 61st

3 41st4 56th

Q.

Which country has emerged as the most competitive country at global level in the annual Global Competitiveness Report (GCR) of the World Economic Forum?1 Canada

2 Norway3 United Kingdom

4 Switzerland

Q.

Who among the following has been honoured with Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize 2011 in Mathematical Sciences?1 Dr.K.Narayanswamy Balaji

2 Dr.Shiraz Minwalla

3 Dr.Mahan Mj4 Dr.Sirshendu

Q.

Under the 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards who among the following has been adjudged Best Actress in the category of movies?1 Kate Winslet

2 Juliana Margulies3 Margo Martindale

4 Maggie Smith

Q. Who among the following has been honoured with 46th Jnanpith Award 2010?

1 Chandrashekhar Kambar2 O.N.V.Kurup

3 Rajendra Shah4 Shaharyar Khan

Q. Who among the following has been honoured with 45th Jnanpith Award 2009?

1 Shrilal Shukl

2 Amarkant3 Both of the above

4 None of the above

Q. Leila Lopes who has been crowned with Miss Universe 2011 title is the national citizen of--

1 Angola2 Portugal

3 Zambia4 Colombia

Q. Justice J.S. Khehar has been appointed recently as -

1 Chief Justice of Karnataka High Court

2 The Chief Justice of Gujarat High Court

3 Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court

4 The Judge of the Supreme Court

Q. Who recently became the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand for second time?

1 Narayan Dutt Tiwari2 Bhagat Singh Koshiyari

3 Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank4 Bhuvan Chandra Khanduri

Q. Which State now has 75 districts?

1 Tamil Nadu

2 Karnataka3 Uttar Pradesh

4 Madhya Pradesh

Q. United States of America's poverty rate has recently reached -

1 18.5%2 21.3%

3 20.2%4 15.1%

Q. Hell Thorning Schmidt has been elected as the first woman Prime Minister of -

1 Norway

2 Sweden3 Denmark

4 None of the above

Q. The Shourya Missile which was recently test-fired is--

1 Air-to-air missile2 Air-to-surface

3 Surface-to-surface missile

4 Surface-to-air missile

Q. With which insurgent group has the Central government signed a ceasefire accord?

1 Manipur Liberation Front

2 ULFA3 JKLF

4 None of the aboveAns:

Q. In recently approved 12th Five Year Plan the growth rate has been pegged at -

1 9%2 10%

3 8.5%4 8%

Ans:

Q. In last week of September 2011 India test-fired -

1 Trishul

2 Prithvi III Missile3 Agni II Missile

4 Prithvi II MissileAns:

Q. The conferences of presiding officers of legislative bodies in India was recently held in -

1 Bhopal2 Jaipur

3 Hyderabad4 Sri Nagar

Ans:

Q.

How much amount has the Planning Commission fixed for a person in India to across below poverty line in Urban areas?1 Rs.45

2 Rs.423 Rs.40

4 Rs.32

Ans:

Q. A government panel has suggested Super Body to regulate--

1 Banking sector2 Aviation sector

3 Health sector4 None of the above

Ans:

Q.

The Central government is set to make it compulsory of its annual purchases from Dalits-run and Tribal run firms for -1 5%

2 9%3 6%

4 4%Ans:

Q. Which South Asian country Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh visited recently?

1 Sri Lanka2 Nepal

3 Bhutan4 Bangladesh

Ans:

Q. Who has emerged as the richest cabinet minister in Union Cabinet?

1 Kamal Nath

2 Sharad Pawar3 Pranab Mukherjee

4 P.ChidambaramAns:

Q. The government has finally released the draft of -

1 Food Security Bill2 Lokpal Bill

3 National Communal Violence Bill4 None of the above

Ans:

Q. The Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor Project will run through -

1 Six States

2 Five States3 Seven States

4 Eight StatesAns: 3

Q.

The Clean Development Mechanism (CDM), a mechanism to reduce greenhouse gas emission as per kyoto Protocol implies that--

1 Industrial countries receive carbon credits by funding carbon saving projects in another relatively affluent nation

2 Developed countries invest in carbon reduction in developing countries and receive carbon credit in return

3 Developed nations purchase carbon credit from other nations4 Industrial countries reduce their carbon emission by using environment friendly technology in produc

Ans: 2

Q. Which one among the following led to the Greece economic crisis 2010?

1 Sudden depreciation of Euro

2 Unrestricted spending and cheap loans3 Outflow of foreign capital due to political unrest

4 Excessive borrowing from IMFAns: 4

Q. India by becoming a full-fledged member of the Financial Action Task Force -

1 Will play an important role in law enforcement matters, investigations or prosecutions of terrorist activities at an international level

2 Has also become a member of Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development3 Will be able to access information on suspect accounts in nations such as Switzerland and UK

4 All of the aboveAns: 3

Q. Which is the most industrially advanced state in India?

1 Gujarat2 Punjab

3 Tamil Nadu4 Maharashtra

Ans: 4

Q. International Women's Day is celebrated on--

1 March 18

2 March 83 March 22

4 March15Ans: 2

Q. Satish Dhawan Space Center is located at -

1 Tarapur2 Chandipur

3 Sriharikota4 Hyderabad

Ans: 3

Q. In February 2010, India signed a Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement with -

1 Japan

2 USA3 UK

4 FranceAns: 3

Q. Which country launched its first High Resolution Mapping Satellite?

1 USA2 Russia

3 China4 Japan

Ans: 3

Q. Who was awarded the Indira Gandhi peace prize of the year 2010?

1 Bangladesh PM, Sheikh Hasina

2 Sri Lankan President Mahendra Rajapaksa3 German President Dr. Horst Koehler

4 South Korean Premier Lee Myung BakAns: 1

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