Current Affairs Questions - 6

76. Which of the following is/are true in respect of Uranium reserves and Atomic energy in India?

  1. India has reserves of 1,71,672 tonnes of Uranium (U3O8) as of June 2011, which is adequate to fuel reactors of the capacity of about 10,000 MWe.
  2. India has a total Nuclear Power Plant Capacity of 4780 MWe.

Code:

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Note: Based on press release by the Government of India.

77. Comoros, an archipelago was in news when a passenger boat capsized off its coast. Which of the following ocean - continent combination describes the location of Comoros?

  1. Indian Ocean, Asia
  2. Indian Ocean, Africa
  3. Atlantic Ocean, Africa
  4. Atlantic Ocean, South America

78. Match the sportspersons mentioned in List I with the sports in List II

List I
Sportsperson		List II
Sports/Games
A. Aditya Mehta1. Badminton
B. Virdhawal Khade2. Swimming
C. P Kashyap3. Athletics
D. Tintu Luka4. Snooker

Code:

  1. A - 4; B - 1; C - 2; D - 3
  2. A - 4; B - 2; C - 1; D - 3
  3. A - 2; B - 3; C - 4; D - 1
  4. A - 1; B - 4; C - 3; D - 2

Note: Refer Sportspersons in News

79. Which of the following High Court(s) was/were established under British Royal Charter of 1862?

  1. Madras High Court
  2. Kolkata High Court
  3. Mumbai High Court
  4. Delhi High Court

Code:

  1. 1 only
  2. 1 and 2 only
  3. 1, 2 and 3 only
  4. All the four

Note: Delhi High Court was established under Delhi Court Act, 1966. Relevant News: Madras High Court enters its 150th year.

Reference News - Any bank can now join National Financial Switch (14 Aug 2011)

80. Which of the following is/are true with respect to National Financial Switch (NFS)?

  1. National Financial Switch (NFS) is a system to co-ordinate the functioning of ATMs of different member banks.
  2. NFS is managed by the Visa Inc, USA.

Code:

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. Neither 1 nor 2

Note: National Financial Switch is managed by National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) which has ten core promoter banks viz State Bank of India, Punjab National Bank, Canara Bank, Bank of Baroda, Union bank of India, Bank of India, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Citibank and HSBC.

Reference News - See footnote

81. Which of the following is/are true with respect to blending of ethanol with petrol?

  1. Ethanol is considered a green fuel and reduces pollution.
  2. Ethanol can be produced from sugarcane, which will benefit the sugar industry.
  3. Blending of Ethanol will reduce import of petroleum.

Code:

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. All the three

Note: The Government has decided on 16.08.2010 to implement Ethanol Blended Petrol (EBP) Programme upto a limit of 10%. However, as per availability of supply of ethanol, presently only 5% EBP Programme is under implementation in 13 States and 3 UTs, out of the notified 20 States & 4 UTs. (PIB Press release 18.08.11)

Reference News - Justice Soumitra Sen to be impeached (Aug 19, 2011)

82. Under which of the following articles of the Indian Constitution can a judge of a High Court be removed from office?

  1. Article 124 (4)
  2. Article 343
  3. Article 243D
  4. Article 356

83. A judge of the Supreme Court/High Court may be removed by a Presidential order after an impeachment motion has been passed -

  1. in the Rajya Sabha with over 2/3rd majority with a turnout of not less than half the strength
  2. in the Lok Sabha with over 2/3rd majority with a turnout of not less than half the strength
  3. in both the houses with over 2/3rd majority with a turnout of not less than half the strength
  4. with over 2/3rd majority in both houses turnout not being important

Reference News - Turmoil in African countries

84. Which of the following countries facing internal turmoil is NOT located in the continent of Africa?

  1. Egypt
  2. Syria
  3. Libya
  4. Tunisia

85. Match the countries mentioned in List I with their ruler in List II

List I
Country		List II
Ruler
A. Egypt1. Abidine Ben Ali
B. Libya2. Bashar Assad
C. Syria3. Muammar Gaddafi
D. Tunisia4. Hosni Mubarak

Code:

  1. A - 4; B - 3; C - 2; D - 1
  2. A - 2; B - 4; C - 1; D - 3
  3. A - 4; B - 3; C - 1; D - 2
  4. A - 1; B - 4; C - 3; D - 2

Reference News - International Award in Statistics

86. Which of the following is/are true with respect to International Award in Statistics?

  1. The award has been instituted by the Govt of India in association with International Statistical Institute, Netherlands.
  2. The recipient of the award this year is Prof. Victor Yohoi of Argentina.
  3. The award has been instituted in memory of Shri PC Mahalanobis who was the founder of Indian Statistical Institute.

Code:

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. All the three

Note: Refer also 32 in Questions on Current Affairs-III

Reference News - Rajiv Gandhi Manav Sewa Award 2010

87. Which of the following is/are true with respect to Rajiv Gandhi Manav Sewa Award?

  1. The awards are given to honour individuals who make outstanding contribution towards service for children.
  2. Ministry of Home Affairs oversees the selection of the recipients of the award
  3. The awards are announced on the Aug 15 every year.

Code:

  1. 1 only
  2. 2 only
  3. Both 1 and 2
  4. All the three

Note: The Ministry of Women and Child Development is responsible for selecting the recipients of the award and the announcement is made on Aug 20, i.e. on the birthday of Shri Rajiv Gandhi.

88. Who of the following recipients of Rajiv Gandhi Manav Sewa Award 2010 is the founder of Shishu Sarothi?

  1. Dr.Mallika Nadda
  2. Smt. Mira Kagti
  3. Dr. S.A. Thasleem Sulthana
  4. None of the above

Note: Dr. Mallika Nadda from Himachal Pradesh is a leading social activist and founder of Chetna, at Bilaspur a civil society initiative with a vision to integrate physically and mentally challenged children.

Reference News - West Bengal to be renamed Paschim Banga

89. Under which article of the Indian Constitution is the Parliament empowered to alter the name of any state?

  1. Article 13
  2. Article 3
  3. Article 1
  4. Parliament does not have any powers

90. Which of the following Schedules to the Indian Constitution primarily need to be amended when name of a state is changed?

  1. Schedule 1
  2. Schedule 2
  3. Schedule 4
  4. Schedule 8

Code:

  1. 1 only
  2. 1 and 3
  3. 2 and 4
  4. All the four

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