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Current affairs Quiz for Banking and ALL Other
Exams
GK Quiz for Banking, UPSC, Railway & ALL Other Exams
(Based upon Current Affairs)
1.Recently two of Indian music maestros A R Rahman and Ustad Amjad Ali Khan have been
nominated for Grammy awards. Ustad Amjad ali khan has been nominated for which of his
work?(A)Abba- Gods Greatest Gift to us
(B)Common Destination
(C)Ancient Sounds
(D)Testimony(E)None of them
Ans. (C) Ancient Sounds
2.Which among the following is correct about Dastkar which was recently in news as itcollaborates with Marie Claire magazine for Made in India Awards?
(A)It is an NGO working for welfare of Crafts people(B)It is a magazine which publishes issues related to Indian handicrafts(C)It is a society for crafts and Craft People
(D)It is a scheme of Ministry of Textiles, Government of India
(E)None of them
Ans. (C) It is a society for crafts and Craft People
3.Recently where was inaugurated countrys first arbitration centre for the speedy disposal of
cases?
(A)Chennai
(B)New Delhi(C)Mumbai
(D)Kolkata(E)Jaipur
Ans. (B) New Delhi
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4.NASSCOM has started a series of reports title as Opportunities for Indian IT Industry which
analyses the opportunities for IT BPO companies of India in Foreign Markets. While the earlier
reports focused the China and Japan markets, the latest report which was published in November2009 has focused on which of the following markets?
(A)European Market
(B)Far East Market(C)Nordic Countries
(D)Latin American countries
(E)Africa
Ans. (C) Nordic Countries
5.Where was held the World Scrabble Championship 2009 in November 2009?
(A)Indonesia
(B)Singapore(C)Malaysia
(D)Canada(E)Philippines
Ans. (C) Malaysia
6.In how many cities the mega festival Bonjour India organized by the Embassy of France inIndia and Culturesfrance in association with the Government of India, is being organized to
boost friendship between India and France?(A)12 Cities
(B)15 Cities
(C)20 Cities
(D)25 Cities(E)18 Cities
Ans. (E) 18 Cities
7.The following options are abbreviations of Indian Council of Agricultural Research institutions
/ universities followed by the cities in brackets where they are located. Which among them is not
correct?(A)CIRCOT (Mumbai)
(B)IVRI (Izatnagar)
(C)NIRJAFT (Bangalore)
(D)CIFT (Cochin),(E)JNKVV (Jabalpur),
Ans. (C) NIRJAFT is wrong. National Institute Research Jute Allied Fibre Technology,
Kolkata
8.What is the correct designation of V K Saraswat as of December 9, 2009?
(A)Head DRDOwww.Th
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(B)Chief of Strategic Command
(C)Defense Secretary of India
(D)Scientific Advisor to Defense Minister of India(E)A & D
Ans. A & D
9.In context with the Development of Defense in India, UCAV is a __?(A)Manned Vehicle
(B)Unmanned Vehicle
(C)Military Robot
(D)Missile launcher(E)None of them
Ans. (B) Unmanned combat air vehicle (UCAV)
10.In which of the following states the controversial India-based Neutrino Observatory (INO)which is countrys biggest physics projects. was proposed to set up. The proposed site was
recently rejected by the Government due to the proximity of the lab near a wild life sanctuary ?
(A)Kerala(B)West Bengal
(C)Tamil Nadu(D)Karnataka
(E)Andhra Pradesh
Ans. (C) Tamil Nadu
11.Which among the following states in India has been worst affected of Japanese encephalitis in 2009?(A)Bihar
(B)Uttar Pradesh
(C)West Bengal(D)Chhattisgarh
(E)Jharkhand
Ans. (B) Uttar Pradesh
12.In which of the following countries HINDRAF or Hindu Rights Action Force is active?
(A)Malaysia(B)Indonesia
(C)Maldives(D)Mauritius
(E)Singapore
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13.Recently India has completed its first ever Human Genome Sequencing due to the efforts of
CSIR scientists & Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology . Where is located Institute of
Genomics and Integrative Biology ?(A)Bangalore
(B)Chennai
(C)New Delhi(D)Hyderabad
(E)None of them
Ans. (C) New Delhi
14.Recently we read in the newspapers that , a Committee has been constituted to look into theissues relating to National Permit system and rationalization of motor vehicle taxes. This
committee has recommended a lump sum amount to be collected as a composite fee per annum.
What is thisamount?
(A)Rs. 10000(B)Rs. 15000(C)Rs. 20000
(D)Rs. 25000
(E)None of them
Ans. (B) Rs. 15000
15.In which month India Corporate Week is observed?
(A)November
(B)December
(C)January(D)February
(E)March
Ans. (B) December. This year is 14 to 21.12.09
16.Which of the following teams was defeated by Indian Cricket team to mark its 100th test
victory?(A)New Zealand
(B)Australia
(C)Pakistan
(D)Sri Lanka(E)Bangladesh
Ans. (D) Sri Lanka
17.In which year the 12 member Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure was constituted ?(A)2005
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(C)2007
(D)2008
(E)2009
Ans. (E) July 2009
18.Recently we read in the newspapers that the IAEA resolution to prevent Iran from developing
a uranium-enrichment facility in secret was unanimously passed by a 25-3 vote with sixabstentions. India Voted____?
(A)In favor of Iran
(B)In favor of IAEA
(C)remain abstained(D)India did not vote
(E)None of them
Ans. (B) In favor of IAEA
19.Recently Tom Joseph has been selected for the 21st Jimmy George Foundation award, 2009,
for his contributions to sports. With which sports Tom Joseph has been associated with ?
(A)Basket Ball(B)Foot ball
(C)Hockey(D)Volleyball
(E)Tennis
Ans. (D) He is Former Indian Volleyball team captain
20.As per the latest state of the forest report, what fraction of Indias area is covered by Forests?(A)17.92%(B)21.02 %
(C)23.5%
(D)25.9%(E)29.1%
Ans. (B) 21.02 %, high density forests covered only 2.54 percent of Indias land mass, the
report said. Moderately dense forests covered 9.71 percent while 8.77 percent was scrub
21.The 2009 Strasbourg-Kehl Summit which was held in first half of 2009, marked the 60th
anniversary of the establishment of which of the following bodies?(A)United Nations
(B)Non Alignment Movement(C)North Ataltic Treaty Organization
(D)International Monetary Fund
(E)None of them
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22.By what fraction Indian Economy grew as all major sectors manufacturing, mining and
electricity generation showed higher growth in April -September 2009?
(A)8.2(B)7.9
(C)9.1
(D)6.2(E)6.8
Ans. (B) 7.9
23.Which of the following country is introducing Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme , a cap-
and-trade system of emissions trading for greenhouse gases in 2010. (recentlythe governmentoutlined changes to its planned carbon trading scheme )?
(A)China
(B)India(C)Australia
(D)United States(E)Russia
Ans. (C) Australia
24.Former President Charles Taylor of which of the following African countries was in newsrecently as he is the first African ruler to stand trial for war crimes ?
(A)Sierra Leone,(B)Liberia
(C)Guinea
(D)Ghana
(E)Kenya
Ans. (B) Liberia
25.In context with Korea what is DMZ which was recently in news ?(A)A Free Trade Zone in South Korea
(B)A Military Zone of North Korea
(C)A Satellite launch Center of North Korea(D)A No mans land dividing the Korean peninsula
(E)A Space Research Center of South Korea
Ans. (D) A No mans land dividing the Korean peninsula
26.What are Cadillac health plans?(A)High-cost insurance plans that require little or no out-of-pocket expenses for medical
treatment in USA
(B)A type of therapy used to remedy a health problem related to Heart(C)Experimental treatment, the levels of treatment factors) (variables controlled by the
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(D)A National treatment principle, the term related to USA
(E)A Health Insurance Policy in India
Ans. (A) High-cost insurance plans that require little or no out-of-pocket expenses for
medical treatment in USA
27.How many Indian businessmen have featured in Forbes magazines first-ever Worlds Most
Powerful People list? (November 30, 2009)(A)2
(B)3
(C)4
(D)5(E)6
Ans. (B) 3, Ambani is at 44th spot, Mittal in 55th place and Tata is ranked as the 59th most
powerful person in the world
28.We have reading in the newspapers that Global Internet giants Microsoft, Yahoo and Google
have been approaching the government for a collaboration cooperation in UID project. Which
among them was the first to approach the government?(A)Google
(B)Microsoft(C)Yahoo
(D)Yahoo followed by Microsoft and Google(E)Google followed by Microsoft and Yahoo
Ans. (B) Microsoft
29.After taking charge, Union transport Ministry had made it mandatory for the states to sign theState Support Agreement under which the states would have to acquire land for highway
construction to get central funds. Till December 9, 2009, how many states have signed this pact?
(A)5(B)6
(C)8
(D)9(E)10
Ans. (D) 9 States Rajasthan , Madhya Pradesh , Karnataka , Punjab , Haryana, Assam,
Andhra Pradesh, Maharastra and Orissa
30.In context with the capital markets , what is FPO?(A)First Public Offer
(B)Final Public Offer
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Ans. (C) Follow on Public Offer
31.Which among the following country is World Banks single largest borrower?
(A)Pakistan
(B)India
(C)China(D)Russia
(E)Israel
Ans. (B) India
32.As per a recent study made by CII (confederation of Indian Industry) which state has ranked
No.1 with regard to the total number of investments made in textile projects in 2009?
(A)Tamil Nadu(B)Maharastra
(C)Andhra Pradesh
(D)Gujarat(E)Uttar Pradesh
Ans. (C) Andhra Pradesh
33.Platts , a Global provider of energy and commodities information on November 16m, 2009
announced the 2009 Top 250 Global Energy Company Rankings which included 55 companies.How many companies from India were included this list?
(A)3
(B)4(C)5
(D)8(E)12
Ans. (C) 5, Reliance Industries Ltd , Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, Indian Oil
Corporation , NTPC Ltd and Bharat Petroleum Corporation .Please note that China lags
behind India with 3 companies and India has maximum number of companies among
Asian nations
34.Tiger Woods is a well known personality in which of the following sports?
(A)Polo
(B)Golf(C)Chess
(D)Horse Races
(E)Formula One
Ans. (B) Golf , American Professional Golf Player
35.Which among the following Asian Country has raised the value of its currency in December
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(A)Japan
(B)North Korea
(C)South Korea(D)China
(E)Thailand
Ans. (B) North Korea
36.Which among the following countries have opted out of the Charter of Fundamental Rights
of the European Union part of Lisbon treaty?
(A)United Kingdom
(B)Poland(C)Czech Republic
(D)All of Them
(E)None of them
Ans. (D) All of Them. Please note that Charter of Fundamental Rights of the EuropeanUnion is effective from 1 December 2009.
37.Who among the following is the first permanent President of the European Council, who hastaken charge recently?
(A)Patrick Dewael(B)Fredrik Reinfeldt
(C)Yves Leterme(D)Herman De Croo
(E)Herman Van Rompuy
Ans. (E) Herman Van Rompuy, On 19 November 2009 Van Rompuy was designated thefirst permanent President of the European Council under the Treaty of Lisbon. He took up
this position on 1 December 2009, and is elected to chair the institution until 31 May 2012.
38.Recently Thierry Henry handball incident was in controversial limelight which is related to aFIFA World Cup championship Qualification match. Which among the following were teams
playing this match?
(A)France vs. Ukraine(B)France vs. Slovenia
(C)France vs. Republic of Ireland
(D)Portugal vs. Republic of Ireland
(E)None of them
Ans. (C) France vs. Republic of Ireland
39.In context with structure of FIFA, International Federation of Association Football, there are
6 confederations recognized by FIFA which oversee the game in the different continents andregions of the world. Which among them does this in South America?
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(B)OFC
(C)UEFA
(D)CAF(E)CONCACAF
Ans. (A) CONMEBOL (Confederacin Sudamericana de Futbol in South America )
40.Who among the following players is associated with the infamous Hand of God goal in thehistory of Football?
(A)Ronald de Boer
(B)Maradona
(C)Alberto Acosta(D)Ronaldo
(E)Ronaldinho
Ans. (B) Maradona
41.Recently we remembered the Bhopal Gas tragedy , on 25th anniversary of the industrial
disaster that took place in Bhopal. Which is that black day of 1984?
(A)December 4,(B)December 3
(C)December 5(D)December 6
(E)December 7
Ans. (B) December 3 12.00 AM Bhopal killed 3787 people (Official sources) , more than
10000 people (unofficial sources) and over 5,00,00 people exposed and
42.In December 2009, after the US president announced more 30,000 troops to Afghanistan andBritain announced more 500 troops, NATO announced that 25 member countries will contribute
how many troops?
(A)6000(B)7000
(C)8000
(D)15000(E)12000
Ans. (B) 7000
43.Recently which among the two nations were in news for holding cabinet meetings at Unusual
places to draw attention of the world towards problem of the climate change?(A)Seychelles and Mauritius
(B)Seychelles and Maldives
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Ans. (D) Maldives Under the sea and Nepal at the peak of the Everest
44.Which among the following dates is observed as International Day against Corruption ?
(A)December 6
(B)December 8
(C)December 9(D)December 12
(E)December 15
Ans. (C) December 9
45.Which among the following not matched correctly ?
(A)December 2 International Day for the Abolition of Slavery
(B)December 3 International Day of Persons with Disabilities(C)December 7 International Civil Aviation Day
(D)December 10 Human Rights Day
(E)All correctly matched
Ans. (E) All correctly matched
46.Former world number one Amelie Mauresmo who announced her retirement was an ace
player of ___?
(A)Table Tennis(B)Tennis
(C)Basket Ball
(D)Squash(E)None of them
Ans. (B) Tennis
47.Recently World Antidoping Agency marked its 10th anniversary. Who is the current head of
WADA?(A)John Fahey
(B) Paul Wolfowitz
(C)Ralph Backstrom(D)Louis Vipers
(E) None of them
Ans. (A) John Fahey
48.Which of the following agency publishes Global Tobacco Epidemic?
(A)World Health Organization
(B)British Medical Association(C)National Safety Council
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Ans. (A) World Health Organization
49.Bhumibol Adulyadej who is worlds longest reigning monarch belongs to which of the
following countries?
(A)Cambodia
(B)Thailand(C)Myanmar
(D)philippines
(E)Bhutan
Ans. (B) Thailand
50.Yukiya Amano who has recently taken office of the IAEA is a citizen of ___?
(A)North Korea(B)South Korea
(C)Japan
(D)USA(E)None of them
Ans. (C) Japan, Assumed Office on 1 December 2009 replacing Mohamed ElBaradei
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