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This 1stset of Current Affairs quizzes will equip you to

take all competitive examinations as well. These

quizzes are based on Corporate, Economy, Sports,Science, National Current Affairs of India. This will

make you better prepared to face competitive

examinations like that of IBPS CWE, Bank PO, RRB,

NABARD, RBI, LIC, Civil Services, MBA etc.

1. Name the Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) leader who wasinducted into the Union Cabinet as civil aviation ministeron 18 December 2011.

a. Ajit Singhb. Jayant Chaudharyc. Devendra Nagpald. Sanjay Singh Chauhan

Answer: (a)

2. Popularly known as Adam Gondvi, this Hindi poet who wrote revolutionary poetry focusingon the pathetic state of dalits and the poor breathed his last in Lucknow on 18 December 2011.

Name the poet.a. Bharat Bhusan

b. Ram Nath Singhc. Uday Prakashd. Shail Chaturvedie. Naresh Mehta

Answer: (b)

3. Which world renowned architect was bestowed with Goa's highest civilian honour, the GomaVibhushan, on the eve of the Golden Jubiliee of Goa's Liberation on 18 December 2011?a. Michael Hopkins

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b. Kengo Kumac. Charles Corread. Kevin Kennon

Answer: (c)

4. The Union cabinet of India on 22 December 2011 approved __ percent share for minoritieswithin the 27% OBC quota in jobs and university seats.

a) 4.5b) 5.6c) 3.4d) 5

Answer: (a) 4.5

5. The Manipur Legislative Assembly passed the Manipur Lokayukta Bill, 2011. Manipur will bethe __state in North-Eastern India to have alegislation of Lokayukta.a) Second

b) Third

c) Firstd) Fourth

Answer: (b) Third

6.Oman Investment Fund (OIF), the Sultanate of Omans sovereign wealth fund, filed applicatiowith the government to buy a stake in which of the software solutions company, IT People

promoted exchange?a. Universal Commodity Exchange

b. Agri bourse NCDEXc. Intercontinental Exchanged. National Spot Exchange Limited

Answer: (a)

7.Which company on 27 Deember 2011 mentioned that it would acquire the remaining 51 per cestake from BP Alternative Energy Holdings in the joint venture that it formed with BP?a. Reliance Power

b. Tata Powerc. Adani Power Limitedd. ABB Ltd

Answer: (b)

8.Which paharmaceutical company announced in December 2011 the launch of Supamovecreamused for treating pain and inflammation in India?a. Cipla

b. Ranbaxyc. Dr. Reddysd. Sun Pharmaceuticals

Answer: (c)

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9.Name the state-run Mumbai-headquartered bank which on 29 December 2011 surprised themarket by cutting its base rate, the minimum lending rate, by 10 basis points, thereby becoming tfirst banker this year to do so when others are waiting for a signal from the central bank.a. State Bank of India

b. Union Bankc. United Bank of Indiad. Allahabad Bank

Answer: (b)

10.The $35-billion Aditya Birla group plans to set up a viscose staple fibre (VSF) plant in theAdana Organised Industrial Zone in which of the following countries?a. Tunisia

b. Tanzaniac. Turkeyd. Tibet

Answer: (c)

11. Reserve Bank of India deregulated non-resident external (NRE) deposits on 16 December2011 allowing banks to offer higher interest rates to dollar-denominated accounts. Which of thefollowing facts related to the above statement is/are not true?2. Reserve Bank freed the rates on non-resident external accounts, offering interest as high as9.6% per annum3. Following RBIs deregulation five Indian banks, including HDFC Bank and Yes Bank on 23December 2011 raised their interest rates on such deposits in order to lure foreign money4. Private lender Yes Bank increased the interest rates on fixed deposits held by non-residentIndians (NRIs) to 8.4 per cent from 3.82 per cent5. The new rates are effective from 24 December for fresh deposits as well as those beingrenewed on maturity.a. 1 & 2

b. Only4c. Only 3d. 1 & 4

Answer: (c)

12. According to the RBI data, India's foreign exchange reserves fell by what amount to $302.1billion during the week ended 16 December 2011 on account of a fall in foreign currency assets?

a. $4.67 billionb. $3.33 billionc. $5 billiond. $5.75 billion

Answer: (a)

13. According to the Tea Board data released in December 2011, tea imports declined by what pecent to 9.91 million kg in the April-October period of 2011?a. 10%

b. 12.5%

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c. 14%d. 15.3%

Answer: (c)

14. Infrastructure sector recorded a growth of what per cent in Novemberr 2011 after touching fivyear low of 0.3% in October 2011 due to an impressive growth in cement, electricity and refinery

products?

a. 2.3%b. 3.9%c. 4.6%d. 6.8%

Answer: (d)

15. Telecom Commission, the decision-making body of the Department of Telecommunicationrecommended a uniform licence fee of what per cent of adjusted gross revenues (AGR) as againsthe prevalent rate of 6-8 per cent?a. 10%

b. 8%c. 5.2%d. 9.3%

Answer: (b)

16. Theatre director, screenplay writer and actor Satyadev Dubey, credited with introducingexistential and absurd theatre, passed away on 25 December 2011. Which facts about the concern

person is/are not true?2. he got attracted to the post-1947 theatre and joined Theatre Unit, the theatre group-cum-schofounded by Ebrahim Alkazi3. Dubey came into prominence with Dharamvir Bharatis radio-play Andha Yug that brought tthe fore the pervasive criminal and homicidal tendencies during the times of war.4. He penned screenplays/dialogue of some acclaimed films in the 1970s, including ShyamBenegal's Nishant, Ankur, Kalyug and Bhumika5. He won the Filmfare Award for Best Dialogue in 1980 for the film Ankura. Only 1

b. Only4c. 2 & 3d. Only 2

Answer: (b)

17. Identify the veteran politician and former Chief Minister of Karnataka with the help of thefollowing clues.1. He was the Chief Minister of Karnataka from 1990-92 and died on 26 December 20112. The three time Lok Sabha member represented Bellary constituency3. He was on the national political stage as a Lok Sabha member for three terms in 1996, 1999and 2003.4. He was instrumental in holding the first Indian international film festival in Bengaluru in 199a. H. D. Kumaraswamy

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b. J. H. Patelc. S. M. Krishnad. S.Bangarappa

Answer: (d)

18. Indias infant mortality rate (IMR) showed a 3 point decline, dropping to what number per1,000 live births, as per government data released on 28 December 2011?

a. 43b. 55c. 47d. 50

Answer: (c)

19. Maharashtra government planned to provide free medicare for poor families. Consider thefollowing statements:i) The plan will benefit 50 lakh families.ii) The plan will cover eight districts in state.

Choose the right option:a) Both i and ii are correct.

b) Only i is correct.c) Only ii is correct.d) Neither i nor ii is correct.

Answer: (a) Both i and ii are correct

20. Lok Sabha on 27 December 2011 passed the Lokpal and Lokayukta bill, 2011. Consider thefollowing statements:i) The setting up of Lokayuktas by the states would not be mandatory.ii) The constitutional amendment bill fell through.Choose the right option:a) Both i and ii are correct.



21. Name the Mumbai skipper who on 22 December 2011 overtook former teammate as the

highest run-getter in Ranji Trophy by scoring a total of 8242 runs.a. Wasim Jafferb. Amol Muzumdarc. Amarjeet Kaypeed. Pankaj Dharmani

Answer: (a)22. Who won his first Mens Singles title of 2011 at the 2011 $120,000 Syed Modi India OpenGrand Prix Gold badminton championship?a. Sourabh Verma

b. Taufik Hidayat

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c. Anup Sridhard. Hendra Setiawan

Answer: (b)

23. Which team won both the men's & womens title in the 10th All-India Invitational volleybatournament for the Vajpayee Cup?a. Andhra Pradesh

b. Punjabc. Keralad. Southern Railway

Answer: (c)

24. Identify the Indian footballer with the help of the following clues.1. This Indian football team defender announced his retirement from international football on 2December 20112. He captained the Indian team in one match (against Malaysia) in November 20113. He had scored one goal against Bhutan in SAFF Cup in 2005

4. He was part of the Indian teams which won SAFF Cup (2005), Nehru Cup (2007 and 2009),AFC Challenge Cup (2008) apart from the recent SAFF championshipa. Arnab Mondal

b. Gurwinder Singhc. Anas Edathodikad. Mahesh Gawli

Answer: (d)

25. The Indian team finished at the fourth position in the World Women's Team ChessChampionship at Mardin,Turkey on 27 December 2011. Which team won gold and emerged at thtop in the competition?a. Ukraine

b. Russiac. Chinad. Greece

Answer: (c)

26. Which leading NRI industrialist was conferred with the Life Time Achievement award for houtstanding contributions in various fields on 12 December 2011?

a. Lakshmi Mittalb. G P Hindujac. Lord Swraj Pauld. Jassi Khangura

Answer: (c)

27. The world renowned cartoonist who famously captured vignettes of Goan life on canvas inhis trademark style for over two decades died in Goa on 11 December 2011. Name him.a. Mario Miranda

b. Sam Gross

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c. Ed Subitzkyd. Bob Boyle

Answer: (a)

28. Which one of the following countries made an exit from Kyoto Protocol?a) France

b) Canada

c) Indiad) China

Answer: (b) Canada

29. OPEC countries in its meeting held in Vienna on 14 December 2011 decided to increase itsproduction ceiling to __ million barrels a day.a) 30

b) 20c) 25d) 27

Answer: (a) 30

30. Which one of the following countries barred veiled women from taking oath of citizenship?a) Canada

b) Russiac) UKd) India

Answer: (a) Canada

31. The book Non-Stop India by a journalist-author was launched in Chennai by Editor-in-Chieof The Hindu, N Ram on 13 December 2011. Name the journalist-author who authored the book?a. Mark Tully

b. Sophie Raworthc. Jane Hilld. Babita Sharma

Answer: (a)

32. The Sangita Kalanidhi M.S. Subbulakshmi Award was presented to whom at the inauguratiof the 85th annual conference of the Music Academy in Chennai on 15 December 2011?

a. S.R. Nathanb. Trichy Sankaranc. Subramania Pillaid. Subramaniyam Iyer

Answer: (b)

33. The 40th anniversary of vijay diwas was celebrated on which day marking the finest hour othe Indian armed forces when they defeated Pakistan, leading to the creation of Bangladesh in1971?a. 12 December

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b. 15 Decemberc. 16 Decemberd. 18 December

Answer: (c)

34. The Himachal Pradesh Cabinet on 15 December 2011 approved amendment to the stateindustrial policy. Consider the following statements:

i) The amended industrial policy seeks to promote environmentally sustainable development in thstate and encourage cleaner production and adoption.ii) Under this policy, disincentive industries will be put on negative list.Choose the right option:a) Both i and ii are correct.



35. The Supreme Court of India directed Tamil Nadu to ensure that the water level in theMullaperiyar dam does not exceed __but declined to entertain Keralas plea for reducing the leveto__.a) 136 feet; 120 feet

b) 120 feet; 136 feetc) 140 feet; 112 feetd) 150 feet; 140 feet

Answer: (a) 136 feet; 120 feet

36. Scientists discovered that the protein__ is responsible for regulating fatty acid oxidation in thliver and is critical for metabolism.a) CPT1

b) CTP1c) CTT1d) CPT2

Answer: (a) CPT1

37.NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) developed Space Harpoon to takeSamples from Comets. Where are the headquarters of NASA located?

a) Washington DCb) New Yorkc) Floridad) Paris

Answer: (a) Washington DC

38. British Scientists recently developed a technology to produce pocket TV. Consider thefollowing statements:i) Scientists developed a new form of light-emitting crystals, known as quantum dots.ii) These tiny crystals are 100000 times smaller than the width of human hair.

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Choose the right option:a) Both i and ii are correct.



39. Scientists developed a hydrogel that regenerate healthy and scar-free tissue on skin damagedby severe burns. Consider the following statements:

i) The hydrogel helps in formatting of new blood vessels and skin including hair follicles.ii) The injured soldiers, fire victims and people with third degree burns can avail of the gel.Choose the right option:a) Both i and ii are correct.



40. A cargo ship called MV Rak sank off Mumbai coast on 5 August 2011. Consider the followinstatements:i) The oil spill from the ship enters into the food chain.ii)The algae imbibe the oil and this affects entire marine ecology.Choose the right option:a) Both i and ii are correct.



41. Which digital technology major received an award for its Air conditioners at the NationalEnergy Conservation Awards, 2011?a. Samsung Electronics

b. Phillipsc. Hitachid. Videocon

Answer: (a)

42. Swedish multinational SKF launched the company's Global Technical Centre in which of thfollowing cities in India on 14 December 2011?a. Chennai

b. Hyderabadc. Bangalored. New Delhi

Answer: (c)

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43. Which PSU lender decided to aggressively market its gold loan scheme for farmers to prevedefaults after the agriculture sector witnessed a sharp spike in bad debt in the past one year?a. Union Bank

b. United Bank of Indiac. Industrial Development Bank of Indiad. State Bank of India

Answer: (d)

44. Who did the Central Government appoint as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) ofAndhra Bank?a. B. A. Prabhakar

b. O. P. Bhattc. Pratip Chaudhurid. S. Vishvanathan

Answer: (a)

45. The directorate general of hydrocarbons (DGH), the technical arm of the oil ministryapproved which companys proposal to commence production from Bhagyam, the second-largestoil field in the Rajasthan block?a. Essar Oil

b. ONGCc. Cairn Indiad. Indian Oil

Answer: (c)

46. Who did Colgate-Palmolive India (CPIL) on 20 December 2011 appoint as ManagingDirector for five years from 1 February 2012?a. Prabha Parameswaran

b. Mukul Deorac. R. A. Shahd. P. K. Ghosh

Answer: (a)

47. AstraZeneca, a biopharmaceutical company in December 2011 chose which of the followincompanies as a strategic infrastructure outsourcing partner?

a. Infosysb. HCL Technologiesc. Wipro BPOd. Cape Gemini

Answer: (b)

48. Which of India's leading commodity bourses on 20 December 2011 became the world's fifthlargest commodity futures exchange?a. National Multi Commodity Exchange of India

b. Bharat Diamond Bourse

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c. Multi Commodity Exchanged. Bombay Stock Exchange

Answer: (d)

49. Ravi Ruia decided on 21 December 2011 to step down as chairman of which of the followinLondon-listed after a trial court admitted a criminal chargesheet filed by the investigating agencyCBI?

a. Essar Energyb. Essar Shippingc. Essar Oild. Eaasr Technologies

Answer: (a)

50. Which company won the award for Alternative Thinking and Driving Positive Change in thFleet Owner category at the Mahindra Navistar Transport Excellence Awards 2011 at Hotel Ashohere on 20 December 2011?a. Tata Motors

b. Hero Groupc. Edu Compd. Agarwal Packers & Movers

Answer: (d)

51. According to the International Data Corporation's (IDC) Quarter 3 2011 Mobile PhoneTracker release, the Indian mobile phone market grew by what percentage in units shipped in theJuly-September quarter of 2011 to clock 47.07 million units?a. 10%

b. 10.5%c. 11.3%d. 12%

Answer: (d)

52. Diesel consumption in Delhi declined by a startling 26% in 2010-11 compared to 2009-10.Delhi was however found to have used 2.24% more petrol in the same period. As per the latestDelhi government figures, the consumption of diesel in the city stood at what amount in 2010-2011?a. 10.98 lakh metric tonnes

b. 7.5 lakh metric tonnesc. 8.11 lakh metric tonnesd. 6 lakh metric tonnes

Answer: (c)

53. Fears of continuing economic slowdown, lack of decision making at the centre, rising fiscaldeficit combined with not-so-impressive revenue collections upset Dalal Street investors on 20December 2011. Which of the foolowing facts related to the above statement is/are not true?

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1. Fears of continuing economic slowdown, lack of decision making at the centre, rising fiscaldeficit combined with not-so-impressive revenue collections led to a 204 points loss in sensex thaended at 151752. The slide on 20 December 2011 was triggered by FII selling which recorded a net outflow ofRs 600 crore, taking the months total net outflow to about Rs 1700 crore.3. The combined effect of the markets slide and the depreciation of the rupee forced India to exfrom the select group of countries with a $1 trillion market capitalization

4. There was not even a single ADR issue in 2011. However, companies raised about $220million through GDRs (Global Depository Receipts) during 2011a. Only 1

b. 3 & 4c. Only 3d. Only 2

Answer: (d)

54. Credit rating agency Moody's on 21 December 2011 upgraded the credit rating of the Indiangovernment's bonds from the speculative to investment grade. Which of the following facts relate

to the above statement is/are true?1. According to a release issued by the Finance Ministry, Moody's unified India's local andforeign currency bond ratings at Baa32. Moody's Investor Service upgraded its local currency rating for Indian government bonds toBaa3 which is speculative grade as compared to the earlier Ba1 which is junk or investment grade3. India's foreign currency bond ceiling is unchanged at Baa2, and the foreign currency bankdeposit ceiling is Baa3. The local currency bond and bank deposit ceilings are unified at A1.4. The government's local currency short-term rating has been changed to P-3 from NP,indicating the government's ability to repay short-term debts.a. Only 2

b. Only 1c. 1 & 3d. Only 4

Answer: (a)

55. According to official data released here on 22 December 2011, food inflation dropped sharpto an almost four-year low of what per cent during the week ended 10 December indicating anoverall easing of prices?a. 1.5%

b. 1.32%c. 1.81 %d. 2.32%

Answer: (c)

56. Former Czech president Vaclav Havel who had been suffering from chronic respiratoryproblems died on 18 December 2011. Which of the following facts mentioned about him is/are ntrue?2. He was the tenth and last president of Czechoslovakia (198992) and the second President ofthe Czech Republic (19932003)

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3. He played a seminal role in the Velvet Revolution that ended four decades of repression by aregime which Havel ridiculed as Absurdistan.4. He co-authored the human rights manifesto Charter 77, which drew wide attention in the We5. As president, he oversaw the country's transition to democracy and a free-market economy analso the peaceful 1993 breakup into the Czech Republic and Slovakia.a. Only 3

b. Only 1

c. 1 & 4d. Only 4

Answer: (b)

57. The enigmatic leader of North Korea Kim who led his nation for 17 years through a devastatifamine while frustrating the United States and other global powers with approach to talks on giviup nuclear arms in return for food and other assistanceon died on 17 December 2011 after hesuffered a massive heart attack. Name the leadera. Kim Jong-il

b. Kim Il-sung

c. Kim Jong-und. Kim Jong-chul

Answer: (a)

58. Which Controversial film based on the 116-year-old Mullaperiyar dam and directed by SohanRoy made it to a shortlist for the Oscars under the Best Picture category?a. Rio and The Muppets

b. Undefeatedc. Project Nimd. Dam 999

Answer: (d)

59. As per the Charities Aid Foundations World Giving Index which one of the following nationwas adjudged as the most generous one in terms of charitable acts and monetary donations?a) India

b) Thailandc) Chinad) Sri Lanka

Answer: (b) Thailand

60. India and Australia on 16 December 2011 signed an agreement to amend DTAA (DoubleTaxation Avoidance Agreement). DTAA was signed between India and Australia in__.a) 1990

b) 1991c) 1992d) 1995

Answer: (b) 1991

61. The leaders of the CSTO (Collective Security Treaty Organisation) on 21 December 2011

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agreed that the deployment of foreign bases in their territory will be done with the approval of allpartners of the defence alliance. Which one of the following nations is not the member of CSTOa)Armenia

b) Russiac) Chinad) Uzbekistan

Answer: (c) China

62. A parliamentary committee on 13 December 2011 rejected the proposal to allow whatpercentage foreign direct investment in the insurance sector?a. 51%

b. 49%c. 43%d. 29%

Answer: (b)

63. According to data from research body All India Organisation of Chemists and Druggists

(AIOCD), Indian drugmakers posted a certain per cent month-on-month growth in sales ofNovember 2011 which was the highest in the past 14 months. What was the per cent of salesgrowth projected for the month?a. 23%

b. 31%c. 21%d. 43%

Answer: (c)

64. The government waived loan of handloom weavers in India to help revive the sector under tscheme of Revival, Reform and Restructuring Package for Handloom Sector. What amount of loawas waived?a. Rs 548.35 crore

b. Rs 420.66 crorec. Rs 506.64 crored. Rs 3521 crore

Answer: (d)

65. Food inflation fell to nearly a four-year low at what per cent for the week ended 3 Decemb

20112 due to significant fall in prices of wheat and vegetable owing to seasonal factors?a. 4.35%b. 4%c. 5.21%d. 5.33%

Answer: (a)

66. A committee on mutual funds, constituted by SEBI in december 2011 recommended to theregulators board to break down the bifurcation within the fee structure known as expense ratio.Which of the following facts are not true with regard to the above statement?

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1. Currently mutual funds are allowed to charge up to 2.25% as expense ratio. fund houses areallowed to accept only 1.25% as asset management charges2. Funds with large corpuses currently charge 1.55% as expenses charges3. SEBI was suggested to keep overall scheme expenses unchanged at 2.25% for schemes withassets under management not exceeding Rs 400 crore4. Expense ratio is more than important in debt schemes where the rate of return is not hig.a. 1 & 2

b. 3 & 4c. 1 & 3d. Only 2e. None of the above

Answer: (d)

67. Which player became the first player to win the Orders of Merit on both sides of the Atlantion 11 December 2011 when he shot a closing 66 to finish third in the Dubai World Championshipa. Luke Donald

b. Alvaro Quiros

c. Rory McIlroyd. Paul Lawrie

Answer: (a)

68. Which country defeated Spain 1-0 to win for the 4th time hockeys Champions Trophy titleon 11 December 2011?a. Pakistan

b. New Zealandc. Australiad. Greece

Answer: (c)

69. Name the woman squash player who on 10 December 2011 annexed the elusive womens tiwhile in the Senior National Squash Championship in Chennai.a. Sarah Fitz-Gerald

b. Dipika Pallikalc. Anaka Alankamonyd. Sushma Pillai

Answer: (b)

70. Who defeated David Vofsonof Canada 1-6, 6-1, 10-6 in the final of the under-14 boys' sectiof the 23rd America Cup international tennis championship at the Miccosukee Tennis Club inMiami?a. Evgeny Tyurnev

b. Bobby Mahalc. Fernando Gonzalezd. Sumit Nagal

Answer: (d)

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71. Which squash player retained the men's crown in the Senior National Squash Championshipin Chennai on 10 December 2011?a. Saurav Ghosal

b. Harinder Pal Sandhuc. Rohit Thanwanid. Cyrus Poncha

Answer: (a)

72. NASAs Kepler mission recently discovered a Habitable Earth-like planet__.a) Kepler 22-b

b)Kepler-22 bc) Kepler 22-cc) kepler 22-a

Answer: (b) Kepler-22b

73. Which one of the following countries recently approved the bill that reformed the rules on thamount of land farmers must preserve as forest?

a) Brazilb) Indiac) USAd) China

Answer: (a) Brazil

74. The Labour Party conference in Australia approved Uranium Exports to India. What is theatomic number of Uranium?a) 92

b) 82c) 88d) 86

Answer: (a) 92

75. Scientists produced the most detailed map of Antarctica called BEDMAP. Consider thefollowing statements on BEDMAP:i) This is the second generation of the digital BEDMAP.ii) It incorporates 27 million measurement points.Choose the right option:

a) Both i and ii are correct.b) Only i is correct.c) Only ii is correct.d) Both i and ii are incorrect.


76. An icon of Indian cinema and evergreen star Dev Anand died at the age of 88 in London onDecember 2011 (4 December according to IST) after suffering a massive cardiac arrest. Which othe following facts about him is/are not true?

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2. Dev Anand started his career with Prabhat Films' Hum Ek Hain (1946) soon after he joinedIPTA3. Anand started producing films after the success of Ziddi. He launched his own company

Navketan in 1949 which, by 2011, had produced 31 films4. His first colour film, Johny Mera Naam with Waheeda Rehman was based on the novel of thsame name by R. K. Narayan5. The Government of India honoured him with the Padma Bhushan in 2001 and the Dadasaheb

Phalke Award in 2002a. 1 & 4

b. Only 3c. 2 & 4d. 1 & 4

Answer: (b)

77. The Golden Peacock Award for the Best Film was given to which of the following films at th42nd International Film Festival of India which came to an end at the Kala Academy in Panaji, Gon 3 December 2011?

a. Russian film Elenab. an Israeli film Restorationc. Columbian Film Porfiriod. Malayalam film Adaminte Makan Abu

Answer: (c)

78. Readers of international travel magazine Cond Nast Traveller voted which city in Rajasthan the best leisure destination in India?a. Jaipur

b. Udaipurc. Jaisalmerd. Bikaner

Answer: (b)

79. The state assembly of Bihar passed the Bihar Lokayukta Bill 2011. Consider the followingstatements on the features of the bill:i) The bill will have Chief Minister, ministers, former chief ministers, the speaker of the vidhansabha and chairman of the legislative council, legislative council, legislators and former legislatounder its purview.

ii) The bill provides for a three-member Lokayukta, which will have at least two members from tjudiciary.Choose the right option:a) Both i and ii are correct.



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80. The Chhattisgarh government on 7 December 2011 decided to raise the percentage ofreservation for the scheduled tribes and schedule castes. The STs will now get __ whereas the SCwill get_ reservation.a) 32; 12

b) 12; 32c) 32; 32d) 12; 12

Answer: (a) 32; 12

81. Brazil's former football captain, Socrates died of septic shock on 4 December 2011 in SaoPaulo. Which of the following facts mentioned below about Socrates is/are not true?2. Socrates Brasileiro de Souza Viera de Oliveira made his international debut in 1979 andcaptained Brazil at the 1982 and 1986 World Cups3. Brazil won 1986 World Cup under his captaincy4. Socrates won 60 caps and scored 21 goals in his seven-year Brazil career. He had scored 25goals in 63 games for Brazil5. He was notable for the use of the backheel and was also known as the Golden Hee and the B

Thin One.a. 1 & 3

b. Only 2c. 2 & 3d. 1 & 4

Answer: (b)

82. World Aids Day is observed anually on 1 December 2011. What was the theme of World AIDDay 2011?1. Getting to Zero2. Stigma and Discrimination3. Women & AIDS4. Force For Change: World AIDS Campaign With Young People

Answer: (a)

83.In 2011, the theme for the International Day of Persons With Disability was- Together for abetter world for all: Including persons with disabilities in development. Which day is anuallyobserved as World Disability Day (WDD)?a. 2 December

b. 5 Decemberc. 3 Decemberd. 8 December

Answer: (c)

84. The one-day Bonn conference on Afghanistans future ended on 5 December 2011. Bonn is tcapital of_.a) Germany

b) UKc) Spain

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d) France

Answer: (a) Germany

85. Turkey announced a New Set of Sanctions against Syria. Turkey is located to the__ of Syria.a) North

b) Southc) East

d)WestAnswer: (a) North

86. The Labour Party conference in Australia approved Uranium Exports to India. Consider thefollowing statements:i) The Conference was held in Sydney.ii) Australia possesses approximately 40 percent of the worlds known uranium reserves.Choose the right option:a) Both i and ii are correct.

b) Only i is correct.

c) Only ii is correct.d) Neither i nor ii is correct.


87. Which country won its fifth Davis Cup title after Rafael Nadal defeated Argentinas JuanMartin del Potro 1-6 6-4 6-1 7-6 (0) on 4 December 2011?a. Switzerland

b. Spainc. USAd. France

Answer: (b)

88. Who won the Fukuoka men's marathon in Japan winning the 42.195km race in 2hrs 7minsand 36secs on 4 December 2011?a. Josphat Ndambiri

b. Mwangic. Yuki Kawauchid. Joan Bolt

Answer: (a)

89. Which English batsman on 6 December 2011 received Member of the Order of the BritishEmpire (MBE) medal from Britain's Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace?a. Andrew Strauss

b. Andrew Straussc. Alastair Cookd. Steve Finn

Answer: (c)

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90. According to the latest ICC ranking released on 7 December 2011, India's R Ashwin movedinto top 20 of the ICC ODI bowling charts for the first time in his career. What is the position ofVirat Kohli in the list?a. 3rd

b. 4thc. 5thd. 7th

Answer: (b)

91. Name the Broadcaster which on 8 December 2011 announced a new five-year contract withCricket Australia, a deal which for the first time will give them the rights to showcase two of Indcricket teams' visits Down Under?a. Ten Sports

b. DD Sportsc. Zee Sportsd. ESPN STAR Sports

Answer: (d)

92. The UPA-II Government set up an expert group to suggest restructuring of power utilities oseven major States. Which of the following statements given below are not true in this context?2. The expert group headed by Planning Commission member (Energy) B. K. Chaturvedi isexpected to submit its report by March 2012.3. The group was entrusted with the responsibility to make an assessment of the cumulativelosses of distribution utilities of seven major States.4. Uttar Pradesh and tamil Nadu are not amon gthe list of seven states where the power utilitystructure is to be restructured.5. The expert group will have to suggest a strategy for capital restructuring of these powerdiscoms (distribution companies), including commitment by other stakeholders like Stategovernments.a. 1 & 4

b. 2 & 4c. Only 3d. Only 1

Answer: (c)

93. Which stock exchange in India launched operations on the National Stock Exchange (NSE)

platform on 28 November 2011 and became the only stock exchange in India to offer facility totrade on three trading platforms?a. Guwahati Stock Exchange

b. Bombay Stock Exchangec. MCX Stock Exchange (MCX-SX)d. Ahmedabad Stock Exchangee. Calcutta Stock ExchangeAnswer: (e)

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94. The Union government on 28 November 2011 asserted that a certain percentage sourcing undFDI in multi-brand retail has been made mandatory from Indian MSEs only. Quote the per centaga. 23%

b. 30%c. 33%d. 49%

Answer: (b)

95. According to the the quarterly public debt management report released by the Finance Ministon 28 November 2011, the Indian government's internal debt rose during the second quarter (JulySeptember) of 2011-12.The internal debt to GDP ratio increased to what per cent of GDP duringsecond quarter of 2011-12 from 31.4% in the April-June quarter?a. 31.9%

b. 31.3%c. 32.3%d. 33%

Answer: (c)

96. The governments three oil marketing companies (OMCs) on 29 November 2011 cut petrolprices by what amount. It would now cost Rs 65.64 in Delhi.a. Rs 0.50 per litr

b. Rs 0.70 per litrc. Rs 0.78 per litrd. Rs 0.82 per litr

Answer: (c)

97. Which of the following facts regarding the acclaimed and eccentric British film director KeRussell who died on 27 November 2011 is/are not true?2. Russell is best known for controversial films including Women In Love and The Devils.3. Russell's first feature film was French Dressing (1963), a comedy loosely based on RogerVadim's And God Created Woman.4. Vanessa Redgrave won the Oscar the Oscar for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her

performance in Women In Love directed by Ken5. Ken Russell (1927-2011) won a BAFTA in 1969 for creative contribution to television.a. 2 & 3

b. Only 4

c. Only2d. Only 3Answer: (d)

98. Soviet dictator Joseph Stalins only daughter, Lana Peters, who had defected to the US while India at the height of the Cold War died on 22 November 2011 in Wisconsin. Which of thefollowing facts about her is not true?1. At her birth, on 28 February 1926 she was named Svetlana Stalina.2. She took the name Lana Peters upon marrying architect William Wesley Peters in the US.Peters became a United States citizen in 1978.

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3. Her first memoir, Only One Year, was published in 1967 and made more than $2.5m (1.6mIn 1969 she recounted her journey from the Soviet Union in a second memoir, Twenty letters to aFriend.4. She returned to the Soviet Union briefly in 1984. She had defected to the US in 1967a. Only 1

b. Only 2c. Only 3

d. Only 4Answer: (c)

99. Which film was judged the Best Picture at the 2011 New York Film Critics Circle Awardswhich announced its winners on 29 November on its official Twitter feed?a. The Artist

b. The Iron Ladyc. Tree of Lifed. The Help

Answer: (a)

100. India on 27 November 2011 signed revised DTAA (Double Taxation Avoidance Agreemenwith which one of the following countries?a) Nepal

b) Bhutanc) Pakistand) Sri Lanka

Answer: (a) Nepal

101. The Arab League on 27 November 2011 imposed a set of sanctions against Syria for itsfailure to comply with the League mediated peace plan to end violence in the country. When waArab league set up?a) 22 March 1945

b) 21 august 1945c) 22 March 1946d) 22 September 1950

Answer: (a) 22 March 1945

102. Which one of the following countries recently passed a bill, the Vested Properties Return

(Amendment) Bill 2011?a) Pakistanb) Bangladeshc) Nepald) Sri Lanka

Answer: (b) Bangladesh

103. The Election Commission announced on 28 November that by-elections to Rajya Sabhaseats in 2 states would be held on 22 December 2011. Which are the two states where the by-elections are to be held?

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a. Assam and Arunachal Pradeshb. Nagaland and Arunachal Pradeshc. Orissa and Bihard. Assam and Bihar

Answer: (d)

104. Eminent Assamese litterateur and Jnanpith award winner, Indira Goswami, popularly know

as Mamoni Raisom Goswami passed away in Guwahati on 29 November 2011. Which of thefollowing facts regarding her is/are not true?1. Goswami who was an expert in Ramayani studies, published her first collection of short storChinaki Morom at the age of 20.2. She won the Sahitya Akademi Award for her powerful novel Dasarathir Khoj in 19823. She was India's first Principal Prince Claus Laureate.4. Dr. Goswami in 2004 mediated between the Centre and the ULFA and succeeded inconvincing both the government and the ULFA to come forward for negotiationsa. 1 & 2

b. Only 2

c. Only 3d. 3 & 4

Answer: (b)

105. Social activist who was chosen for the Basava award for the year 2010 for excellence inservice in the social sector by the Karnataka State Government?a. C.R. Neelakandan

b. Reetika Kherac. Medha Patkard. Aruna Roy

Answer: (c)

106. Which one of the following governments launched Kishori scheme for adolescent girls?a) Delhi State government

b) Haryana state governmentc) Bihar state governmentd) Orissa state government

Answer: (a) Delhi State Government

107. Which one of the state governments gave Kahtedari rights to its farmers occupying thecustodian land in Alwar, Sriganganagar, Bharatpur and Hanumangarh.?a) Rajasthan

b) Biharc) Haryanad) Uttar Pradesh

Answer: (a) Rajasthan

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108. The Delhi Assembly on 1 December 2011 passed the Delhi Municipal Corporation, MCD(Amendment) Bill -2011 to trifurcate the Civic body with voice vote. The MCD came intoexistence on__.a) 7 April 1958

b) 5 April 1950c) 10 March 1960d) 2 November 1990

Answer: (a) 7 April 1958

109. Scientists identified genes that can increase a persons risk of developing multiple myelomaby 30 percent. Consider the following statements on multiple myeloma:i) Multiple myeloma is also known as plasma cell myeloma or Kahlers disease.ii) It is a cancer of plasma cells.a) Both i and ii are correct.



110. As per the report compiled by British-based firm Maplecroft, which one of the followingcountries is top greenhouse gas emitter?a) India

b) USAc) Chinad) Japan

Answer: (c) China

111. NASA launched rover, nicknamed Curiosity to explore the planet Mars. The rover waslaunched from which one of the following province of USA?a) Florida

b) Texasc) Washingtond) California

Answer: (a) Florida

112. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on 1 December 2011 approved 1656

crore rupees scheme for __ of Yamuna Action plan.a) phase-3b) phase-2c) phase-1d) phase-4

Answer: (a) phase-3

113. The first Elds deer was born via in vitro fertilization in Thailand.i) Eld's Deer is also known as the Thamin or Brow-antlered Deer.ii) It is an endangered species of deer indigenous to southeastern Asia.

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Consider the following statements:a) Both i and ii are correct.



114. Which real eastate major company acquired the additional 26 per cent stake in its jointventure company with Hilton Hotel from Aro Participation Ltd and Splendid Property CompanyLtd, affiliates of Hilton International?a. Larsen & Toubro Limited

b. DLFc. Punj Lloyd Limitedd. Tata Construction & Projects Ltd

Answer: (b)

115. Which Power distribution company on 5 December 2011 announced change of its name to

Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited?a. North Delhi Power Limited (NDPL)

b. Adani Powerc. Lanco Infratechd. CLP Power

Answer: (a)

116. Name the mobile phone operator in India which decided to renew its contract with NokiaSiemens Networks (NSN) to manage and maintain its networks in eight circles for three years.a. BSNL

b. Idea Cellularc. Bharti Airteld. Uninor

Answer: (c)

117. Retail entrepreneur Kishore Biyani exited his financial services through two separatetransactions worth over Rs 1000 crore. Which company purchased Pantaloon's 26% stake in itsinsurance Future groups joint venture Future Generali Life for Rs 250-300 crore?a. Deccan Chronicle

b. Investment Trust ( IITL)c. RILd. Tata group

Answer: (b)

118. Which bank signed a memorandum of understanding with Life Insurance Corporation ofIndia (LIC) to use the National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) facility to facilitate electronicfunds transfer of policy payments to policyholders?a. IDBI

b. Corp Bank

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c. Indian Overseas Bankd. Dhanlaxmi Bank

Answer: (d)

119. Bank lending to the priority sector grew at what percentagein October 2011 on an annual badue to lower offtake by agriculture and MSME segments as well as decline in micro credit?a. 10%

b. 12%c. 13.7%d. 8.3%

Answer: (a)

120.With the inauguration of the first state-of-the-art ATDC-SMART (Skill for ManufacturingApparels through Research and Training) in Egmore, Chennai, the Ministry of Textiles launchedwhich of the following schemes?a. National Technology Mission for Technical Textiles

b. Integrated Skill Development Scheme

c. Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme (TUFS) For Textiled. Rural Textiles Technology Development Skill

Answer: (b)

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