CURRENT AFFAIRS & GK QUIZ - 44
1. Which of the following states organizes the “Nehru Trophy Boat
Race" every year?
[A]Karnataka [B]Kerala
[C]Tamil Nadu [D]Maharastra
2. Zafar Futehally, who passed away, recently was a famous___?
[A]Ornithologist
[B]Singer
[C]Music composer [D]Author
3. Who among the following has won the Rogers Cup Women’s single
title-2013?
[A]Serena Williams [B]Sorana
Cirstea
[C]Victoria Azarenka [D]Maria
Sharapova
4. In which of the following countries, world’s highest wind turbines
have been installed recently?
[A]China [B]Sweden [C]Italy [D]Greece
5. Recently (August, 2013), India’s first Cyber Forensic Laboratory has
been inaugurated at which high court?
[A]Delhi High Court [B]Tripura High Court
[C]Allahabad High Court [D]Mumbai High Court
6. According to the norms, minimum land requirement to set up
Multi-product SEZ’s is?
[A]500 hectares [B]750
hectares
[C]900 hectares [D]1000
Hectares
7. In which of the following cities, the “Centre for Cellular and
Molecular Biology” is located?
[A]Bangalore [B]Mumbai
[C]Kolkata [D]Hyderabad
8. Recently (August, 2013), India’s largest blast furnace “Durga” has
started operating at which of the following steel plants?
[A]Rourkela Steel Plant [B]Bhilai Steel Plant
[C]Durgapura Steel Plant [D]Bhadravati Steel Plant
9. Ronjan Sodhi, who has been recommended for the prestigious “Rajiv
Gandhi Khel Ratna” award is associated with which sports/games?
[A]Shooting [B]Wrestling
[C]Hockey [D]Football
10. Which one of the followings is the first missile to be developed
under “Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme”?
[A]Prithvi [B]Akash [C]Dhanush [D]Agni
11.Consider the following statements:
1.Parliament cannot alter the name and territory of J&K without the
consent of the State legislature.
2.No proclamation of Emergency can be made by the President under Article
352 on the ground of “internal disturbance” in J&K without the concurrence
of J&K Government.
3.The Union shall have the power to suspend the State Constitution on the
ground of failure to comply with the directions given by the Union.
4.The Union shall have no power to make a Proclamation of Financial
Emergency with respect to the State of J&K.
Which of the Statement(s) given above is correct regarding the 'special
provisions' for the State of Jammu & Kashmir?
[A]Only 3 [B]Only 4
[C]1, 2 and 4 [D]2, 3
and 4
12.The highest body below the Parliament of India which is responsible for
formulating policy matters regarding planning for social and economic welfare
and development of our country is:
[A]Planning Commission [B]Finance Commission
[C]National Advisory Council [D]National Development Council
13.Consider the following Indian Religious Communities:
1.Sikhs 2.Buddhists
3.Jains 4.Parsis
Which among the above have been conferred the ‘minority’ status by the
Government of India?
[A]1 and 4 [B]1, 2
and 4
[C]2, 3 and 4 [D]1, 2, 3
and 4
14.Consider the following Statement(s) regarding the constitutional
provisions for legal aid to the poor : 1.Article 14 makes it obligatory for the
state to ensure equality before law.
2.Article 22(1) provides for a legal system which promotes justice on the
basis of equal opportunity to all.
3.Article 39(A) of the Constitution of India provides for free legal aid to
the poor and weaker sections of the
society and ensures justice for all.
Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
[A]Only 1 [B]1 and 2
[C]1 and 3 [D]1, 2
and 3
15.Consider the following statements:
1.The supervisory jurisdiction is exercised by the Supreme Court only and
not the High Courts.
2.The Writ jurisdiction of the High Court’s is wider than that of the
Supreme Court.
Which of the above Statement(s) is/are correct regarding the jurisdiction
exercised by the Supreme Court and the High Court of India?
[A]Only 1 [B]Only 2
[C]Both 1 and 2 [D]Neither
1 nor 2
16.Consider the following statements regarding the Central Vigilance
Commission(CVC) ?
1.The office of CVC was established by the recommendations of Santhanam
Committee in 1964.
2.The CVC holds office for a tenure of four years.
3.The
jurisdiction of the CVC extends to the members of All India Services and Group
A officers of Central and State Governments.
4.The CVC reviews the programme of investigation conducted by the Delhi
Police Special Establiment.
Which of the above Statement(s) is/are correct?
[A]Only 3 [B]1 and 3
[C]1, 2 and 3 [D]1, 2
and 4
17.Consider the following Statements regarding the Planning Commission of
India.
1.Only an advisory body and has no executive responsibilities.
2.The Planning Commission was established in 1950 by an executive
resolution of the Government of India. Which of the above Statement(s) is/are
correct?
[A]Only 1 [B]Only
2
[C]Both 1 and 2 [D]Neither
1 nor 2
18.Consider the following official languages of India:
1.Sindhi and Nepali 2.Konkani and Manipuri 3.Bodo and Santhali
4.Santhali and Konkani 5.Dogri and Maithili
Which of the above languages were added to the 8th Schedule by the 92nd
Amendment Act of 2003?
[A]1 and 2 [B]2 and
3
[C]3 and 5 [D]4 and
5
19.Consider the following statements regarding the Quorum in the houses of
the Parliament of India : 1.Quorum is the minimum number of members required to
be present in the house before it can transact any business.
2.It is 1/10th of the total number of members in each house excluding the
presiding officer.
Which of the Statement(s) given above is/are correct?
[A]Only 1 [B]Only 2
[C]Both 1 and 2
[D]Neither 1 nor 2
20.Public Distribution System(PDS) is operated under the responsibility of
the:
1.Central Government 2.State Governments
[A]Only 1 [B]Only
2
[C]Both 1 and 2 [D]Neither
1 nor 2
ANSWER
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1
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B
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6
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A
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11
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C
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16
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D
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2
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A
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7
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D
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12
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D
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17
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C
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3
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A
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8
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A
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13
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B
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18
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C
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4
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A
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9
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A
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14
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D
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19
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A
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5
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B
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10
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A
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15
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B
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20
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C
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