current affairs october 2014

Devendra Fadnavis was taken oath as Maharashtra CM[31/10/2014]

Devendra Gangadharrao Fadnavis was taken oath as 27th Chief Minister of Maharashtra, the second youngest Chief Minister of the State.

Rashtriya Ekta Diwas[31/10/2014]

Govt. of India has declare birthday of Sardar Patel on his 139th birthday as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas. And celebrate this occasion through various activities mainly "Run For Unity".

Rajiv Mehrishi takes over as Secretry Department of Economic Affairs[31/10/2014]

Shri Rajiv Mehrishi, IAS took over as Secretary Department of Economic Affairs(DEA), Ministry of Finance, Government of India with effect from the afternoon of 30th October, 2014 and until further orders.

World Childrens Prize for Malala[30/10/2014]

Malala Yousafzai, the youngest Nobel Peace Prize laureate in history, won the World's Children's Prize on, after a global vote involving millions of children. "Millions of children have voted to award Malala this year's World's Children's Prize for the rights of the child". The award was created in 2000 and is part a worldwide educational programme in which children learn about global issues, democracy and their own rights.

Manohar Lal Khattar was sworn in as Chief Minister of Haryana[26/10/2014]

Manohar Lal Khattar was sworn in as Chief Minister of Haryana. 60-year-old Khattar, a first-time MLA from Karnal and a non-Jat leader was administered the oath along with nine ministers by Governor Kaptan Singh Solanki.

India wins another term at UNHRC[22/10/2014]

India received the most number of votes in the Asia-Pacific group of the U.N. Human Rights Council, winning a second consecutive two-year term at the world body. Official sources said this was a reflection of India’s standing in the world. India was a committed supporter of the U.N. human rights system and would continue to work towards strengthening of the Council.

N Gopalaswami appointed as Chairman of Kalakshetra Foundation Chennai[22/10/2014]

The Government has appointed Shri N Gopalaswami as Chairman of the Governing Board of the Kalakshetra Foundation in Chennai. In a notification issued on 21st October, 2014 by Ministry of Culture, Government of India, it is mentioned that Shri N Gopalaswami has been appointed as the Chairman for a term of 5 years from the date of publication of the notification. Shri Gopalaswami was former Chief Election Commissioner of India.

Arvind Subramanian is Chief Economic Adviser[17/10/2014]

The former IMF economist Arvind Subramanian is appointed as the Chief Economic Adviser and Rajasthan cadre IAS officer Rajiv Mehrishi is appointed as the finance secretary, the Narendra Modi government has brought in a new team to steer the economy, five months after it came to power.

Cruise missile Nirbhay test-fired [17/10/2014]

India’s indigenously developed nuclear capable sub-sonic cruise missile ‘Nirbhay’, which can strike targets more than 700 kms away, is test-fired from a test range at Chandipur in Odisha today.

ISRO successfully launches IRNSS 1C navigation satellite [16/10/2014]

ISRO today launched its third navigation satellite IRNSS 1C on board its PSLV rocket from here in the wee hours, moving closer to setting up its own navigation system on par with the GPS of the US. IRNSS 1C is part of the series of seven satellites Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is planning to launch to put in place what is called the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System. Today's launch marked the first time that India has conducted four orbital launches in a year .

Narinder Batra elected unopposed as president[14/10/2014]

Narinder Batra was unopposed elected the president of Hockey India while Mushtaque Ahmad was elected secretary general as the national hockey federation elected its new office-bearers for a four-year term.

Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences 2014[13/10/2014]

Jean Tirole of France, is one of the most influential economists. He has made important theoretical research contributions in a number of areas, but most of all he has clarified how to understand and regulate industries with a few powerful firms. #JeanTirole

IIMB prof Dr Pulak Ghosh appointed to UN Secretary Generals group[11/10/2014]

Dr Pulak Ghosh, Professor at the Indian Institute of Management-Bangalore, has been appointed as a member of the UN Secretary-General's Big Data Privacy Advisory Group. Ghosh, Professor, Quantitative Methods & Information Systems Area at IIMB, has been appointed as member of the Data Privacy Advisory Group of Global Pulse - the UN Secretary-General's Big Data innovation initiative, the institute said in a release on 11^th October 2014.

PM launches Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana[11/10/2014]

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today launched the Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana, calling it a scheme that would open the door for good politics, and inviting all MPs to select a village to develop on a demand-driven, rather than a supply-driven model, with people's participation. The Prime Minister said that development in villages was often supply-oriented. The Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana, would however have three distinct features - it would be (a) demand driven (b) inspired by society (c) based on people's participation.

2014 Nobel Peace Prize[10/10/2014]

The Nobel Peace Prize 2014 was awarded jointly to Kailash Satyarthi and Malala Yousafzay "for their struggle against the suppression of children and young people and for the right of all children to education".

2014 Nobel Prize in Literature[10/10/2014]

The Nobel Prize in Literature 2014 was awarded to Patrick Modiano "for the art of memory with which he has evoked the most ungraspable human destinies and uncovered the life-world of the occupation".

Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2014[09/10/2014]

Americans Eric Betzig and William Moerner and German scientist Stefan W. Hell won the Nobel Prize in chemistry for developing new methods that let microscopes see finer details than they could before.

Nobel prize for Medicine and Physics[07/10/2014]

Isamu Akasaki (Japan), Hiroshi Amano (Japan), Shuji Nakamura (Japan) won the Nobel prize in Physics for the invention of efficient blue light-emitting diodes which has enabled bright and energy-saving white light sources.

John O´Keefe(UK), May-Britt Moser and Edvard I. Moser (Norway) won the Nobel prize in Medicine for their discoveries of cells that constitute a positioning system in the brain.

Thomas Kailath wins US National Medal of Science[04/10/2014]

Thomas Kailath, a Pune educated Indian-American engineering professor at Stanford University, is one of the recipients of the US National Medal of Science announced by President Barack Obama. Kailath is also a recipient of the Padma Bhushan, one of India's high civilian awards and is a member of major science and engineering academies in India.

PM Narendra Modi launches Swachh Bharat campaign[02/10/2014]

Wielding a broom, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 2nd October launched the 'Swachh Bharat' campaign, a cleanliness drive across India, on Gandhi Jayanti. More than 2,500 students from close to 50 government schools in Delhi took the 'Swachhta Shapath' along with Modi as he inaugurated his ambitious 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan'.

Current Affairs for November 2014

Russian Film Leviathan gets the Golden Peacock at the 45th IFFI [30/11/2014]

The Russian Film ‘Leviathan’ has been awarded the Golden Peacock at the 45th International Film Festival of India (IFFI). The award was given to Director Andrey Zvyagintsev as well as producers Alexander Rodnyansky and Sergey Melkumov. Governor of Goa Mrs Mridula Sinha and veteran actress Waheeda Rehman jointly presented the award to the director Andrey Zvyagintsev at a glittering closing ceremony of the 45th IFFI at Goa.

New Chairperson assumes office at Appellate Tribunal for Electricity[28/11/2014]

Mrs. Ranjana Prakash Desai, former Judge of Supreme Court has taken over the charge of Chairperson, Appellate Tribunal for Electricity, New Delhi. She was administered the Oath of Office and Secrecy in the presence of other members and officers of the Tribunal and office bearers of Energy Bar Association, APTEL.

Anoop Mishra new Lok Sabha Secretary General[27/11/2014]

Anoop Mishra, former Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary, will be the new Secretary-General of the Lok Sabha. Speaker Sumitra Mahajan announced the appointment on Wednesday. Mr. Mishra, a former IAS officer of the 1978 batch, will have the rank and status of Cabinet Secretary with effect from December 1, 2014 to November 30, 2016 or until further orders.

Sania named UN Goodwill Ambassador[26/11/2014]

Sania Mirza was named a United Nations Goodwill Ambassador for the South Asian region by UN Women. Described as a “woman of achievement” and “youth icon”, Sania will undertake initiatives to promote women empowerment in the region.

18th SAARC Summit[26/11/2014]

The 18th SAARC Summit begins at Kathmandu on 26th November 2014, with focus on deeper integration among the eight South Asian neighbours, amid high hopes that the leaders of India and Pakistan will meet to break their diplomatic ice.

PM Narendra Modi and Sushil Koirala flag-off Kathmandu-Delhi bus service[25/11/2014]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Nepalese counterpart Sushil Koirala today flagged off the Kathmandu-Delhi bus service called Pashupatinath Express from here. The route, the bus service will follow would be from Kathmandu, Bhairawa, Sanauli, Gorakhpur, Lucknow and New Delhi.

Shri Ajit Doval, NSA, appointed as the Special Representative of India[24/11/2014]

Shri Ajit Doval, National Security Adviser (NSA), has been appointed as the Special Representative of India to conduct boundary negotiations and strategic consultations with China.

Magnus Carlsen crowned world champion[23/11/2014]

In the eleventh game of the World Chess Championship, Viswanathan Anand playing with black pieces lost to Magnus Carlsen. With this win Carlsen has successfully defended his World Champion title.

Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana[21/11/2014]

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, approved the launch of Deendayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana (DDUGJY) with components (i) to separate agriculture and non agriculture feeders facilitating judicious rostering of supply to agricultural and non-agricultural consumers in rural areas and (ii) strengthening and augmentation of sub transmission and distribution infrastructure in rural areas, including metering of distribution transformers/feeders/consumers. The estimated cost of the scheme for above two components is Rs.43,033 crore which includes the requirement of budgetary support of Rs.33,453 crore from Government of India over the entire implementation period.

Rajinikanth conferred Centenary Award at IFFI[21/11/2014]

South Indian cinema’s superstar Rajinikanth was bestowed with the Centenary Award for Indian Film Personality of the Year at the opening ceremony of the 45th International Film Festival of India (IFFI).

China commits $45.6 bn for economic corridor with Pakistan[21/11/2014]

The Chinese government and banks will finance Chinese companies to build $45.6 billion worth of energy and infrastructure projects in Pakistan over the next six years, according to new details of the deal seen by Reuters. The Chinese companies will be able to operate the projects as profit-making entities, according to the deal signed by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif during a visit to China earlier this month.

India thrash Nepal 6-0 to clinch SAFF Womens Championship[21/11/2014]

Indian women's football team beat Nepal in the 3rd SAFF Championship Football tournament to win their third title in the regional tournament at Islamabad.

Kotak Mahindra Banks acquisition of ING Vysya Bank [20/11/2014]

Kotak Mahindra Bank's acquisition of ING Vysya Bank is the country's first ever amalgamation of a profit earning entity post the global financial meltdown in 2008. Kotak Mahindra Bank announced amalgamation with ING Vysya Bank in a over Rs 15,000 crore deal. Post merger, the combined entity will have market capitalisation larger than Rs 1 lakh crore.

Rajiv Mehrishi appointed on board of governors of Asian Development Bank[18/11/2014]

Rajiv Mehrishi, Finance Secretary and Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs (DEA), Ministry of Finance, Government of India has been appointed as India's Alternate Governor on the Board of Governors of the Asian Development Bank.

FM to Relaunch Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP)[17/11/2014]

FM to Relaunch Kisan Vikas Patra (KVP). Available to the Investors in the Denomination of Rs. 1000, 5000, 10,000 and 50,000, with no Upper Ceiling on Investment. Investment made in the KVP will Double in 100 Months.

Kidambi Srikanth and Saina won China Open Series Premier[16/11/2014]

World No. 16 Kidambi Srikanth caused a huge upset in the final of China Open Super Series Premier as he stunned the former World No. 1, two time Olympic Champion, five time World Champion and local favorite Lin Dan. This is Srikanth’s first ever Super Series title and first ever title won by an Indian player in men’s singles category. And Saina Nehwal clinched her maiden China Open by defeating Akane Yamaguchi of Japan in women's single category.

G20 summit opens in Australia[15/11/2014]

Australia's prime minister vowed that world leaders would deliver on an initiative to add $2 trillion to global GDP, promising freer trade and more investment in infrastructure as heads of the 20 largest economies began cementing plans to drag sagging growth out of the doldrums. Prime Minister Tony Abbott, who has repeatedly promised this year's Group of 20 gathering in the Australian city of Brisbane would be more than a talkfest, said the growth plans would add millions of jobs and boost global GDP by "more than 2 percent" above expected levels over the next five years.

US and China announce historic climate accord[14/11/2014]

China and the United States, the world’s two largest carbon polluters, on 12th November 2014 announced ambitious plans to cut down on greenhouse gas emission over the next two decades. The landmark agreement, signed between President Barack Obama and President Xi Jinping in Beijing, says that the US will cut down emissions by about 28 percent below 2005-levels by 2025. China has pledged to achieve the "peaking of carbon dioxide emissions around 2030 and increase the share of non-fossil fuels in primary energy consumption to around 20 percent by 2030."

Rohit Sharma created history in one day cricket [13/11/2014]

Rohit Sharma created history by smashing the highest individual ODI score with a breathtaking knock of 264 as India thrashed Sri Lanka by 153 runs in the fourth cricket one-dayer. He scored his 264 off only 173 balls that had 33 fours and seven sixes.

PM launches Jeevan Pramaan Digital Life Certificate for Pensioners[10/11/2014]

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today launched "Jeevan Pramaan" – an "Aadhar-based Digital Life Certificate" for pensioners, in a move that could eventually benefit over a crore pensioners.

Salgaocar FC wins Durand Cup[09/11/2014]

Salgaocar FC, Goa win over Pune FC to emerge Durand Cup champion for the third time at Margao.

Modi among Forbes worlds most powerful people[06/11/2014]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi made his debut among the world’s most powerful people, ranked 15th on the Forbes list topped by Russian President Vladimir Putin who pipped his U.S. counterpart Barack Obama for a second year in a row. The list of 72 most powerful people in the world also included the names of Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani at 36th, ArcelorMittal Chairman and CEO Lakshmi Mittal at 57th and Microsoft’s Indian-born CEO Satya Nadella at 64th.

Anita Kapur is new CBDT Chairperson[05/11/2014]

Senior IRS officer Anita Kapur has been appointed as the new chairperson of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), the apex authority of the Income Tax department.

Vijay Kelkar new NIPFP chairperson[03/11/2014]

Thirteenth Finance Commission Chairman Vijay Laxman Kelkar has been appointed as Chairperson of the Finance Ministry’s think-tank National Institute of Public Finance & Policy (NIPFP). He replaces former Reserve Bank governor C. Rangarajan.

Pankaj Advani clinched the World billiards championship[01/11/2014]

Pankaj Advani clinch the World billiards championship (timed format) in Leeds and bagging record 12 world titles. He became the first player ever to win titles in both formats thrice, following his double in 2005 and 2008.

State Foundation Day[01/11/2014]

1st November Celebrate as State Foundation day of Madhya Pradesh and Chattisgarh and Haryana Day.

current affairs september 2014

Justice H L Dattu sworn in as Chief Justice of India[28/09/2014]

Justice Handyala Lakshminarayanaswamy Dattu was sworn in as the 42nd Chief Justice of India by President Pranab Mukherjee. 63years old Justice Dattu took oath in the name of God at a brief ceremony held at the chandeliered Durbar Hall of the Rashtrapati Bhawan.

Kapil Dev honoured[26/09/2014]

Cricket legend Kapil Dev has been honoured with a Lifetime Achievement award at a ceremony in the House of Lords. The award, constituted by the Indo-European Business Forum, was presented to Dev on 24th September 2014 for his contribution to the sport and for his work to uplift poor.

Mars Mission: India creates history[24/09/2014]

ISRO's Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) on 24th September 2014, successfully entered the orbit of the red planet. With this, India has become the first nation in the world to have entered the Mars orbit in the first attempt. ISRO's MOM is also the cheapest such mission till now. #MarsOrbiter

Ex UN envoy Hardeep Singh Puri named Secretary General of ICM[23/09/2014]

India's former Ambassador to the UN Hardeep Singh Puri has been appointed Secretary General of a commission, launched by a global think tank, that is aimed at identifying policy proposals to enhance the multilateral system's ability to respond to evolving global challenges.

The Independent Commission on Multilateralism (ICM), launched by International Peace Institute (IPI), will be chaired by former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and co-chaired by Foreign Minister of Norway Bo.

Shweta Chaudhary wins bronze in womens 10m air pistol[20/09/2014]

Shweta Chaudhary helped India get its first medal in the 2014 Asian Games after she won the bronze medal in the women’s 10m air pistol at the Ongnyeon International Shooting Range.

Lalitha Kumaramangalam is NCW chief[18/09/2014]

The Bharatiya Janata Party’s national executive member, Lalitha Kumaramangalam, has been appointed chairperson of the National Commission for Women.

Adil Zainulbhai to head Quality Council of India[17/09/2014]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appointed former McKinsey India Chairman Adil Zainulbhai as the Chairman of Quality Council of India (QCI). An autonomous body under the Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion.

Raghunath Anant Mashelkar to chair expert panel on Swachh Bharat campaign[15/09/2014]

Scientist Raghunath Anant Mashelkar, former director general of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, has been named the chair of an expert panel to recommend best technologies for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Swachh Bharat" national sanitation campaign.

The membership of India in Shanghai Cooperation Organisation initiated[12/09/2014]

The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) today set the ball rolling to make India a member of the security bloc which will give the world's largest democracy a greater say on issues like combating terrorism and participation in major oil and gas projects in Central Asia. The annual Summit of the SCO attended among others by Presidents of Russia, China, Afghanistan and Iran, cleared administrative hurdle to grant membership to India, Pakistan and Iran to the China-dominated grouping .

Rohan Bopanna to receive Davis Cup Commitment Award[12/09/2014]

Indian tennis star Rohan Bopanna will be awarded the Davis Cup Commitment Award in Bangalore on Saturday on the sidelines of the ongoing World Group play-off tie against Serbia, it was announced by International Tennis Federation (ITF).

Shri Subash Chandra Garg, IAS, appointed as Executive Director World Bank[10/09/2014]

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of Shri Subash Chandra Garg, IAS, as Executive Director, World Bank for a period of three years with effect from the date of assumption of charge of the post or until further orders.

Marin Cilic clinch U.S. Open Men's Single Title[09/09/2014]

Marin Cilic of Croatia clinch U.S. Open Men's Single Title defeating Kei Nishikori of Japan.

Serena Williams clinch US Open Title [08/09/2014]

Serena Williams of USA won the 18th Grand Slam title of her career, beating Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark 6-3, 6-3 to claim a third consecutive Womens SIngle trophy at the US Open.

Makarova, Vesnina win US Open doubles title[07/09/2014]

Ekaterina Makarova and Elena Vesnina of Russia clinched the Women's Doubles title by defeating Martina Hingis of Switzerland and Flavia Pennetta of Italy.

Sania Mirza-Bruno Soares clinch U.S. Open mixed doubles title[06/09/2014]

Sania Mirza of India and Bruno Soares of Brazil defeat Abigail Spears of USA and Santiago Gonzalez of Mexico to clinched mixed doubles Grand Slam crown in U.S. Open Tennis. #SaniaMirza #USOpenTennis

Sathasivam sworn in as Kerala Governor[05/09/2014]

Former chief justice of India (CJI) P. Sathasivam was sworn in as the new Governor of Kerala.

Tata house, temple win UNESCO award[05/09/2014]

Mumbai’s Esplanade House, once the residence of Jamsetji Tata, founder of the Tata empire, and the Shri Sakhargad Nivasini Devi Temple Complex in Satara are among the 14 projects from 10 countries that bagged the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Awards that were announced in Bangkok on 2nd September. The awards recognise efforts of private individuals and organisations in restoring and conserving heritage structures and buildings.

INS Sumitra Commissioned by Admiral RK Dhowan[05/09/2014]

The Chief of the Naval Staff, Admiral RK Dhowan, commissioned INS Sumitra (fourth indigenous Naval Offshore Patrol Vessel) into the Indian Navy at an impressive ceremony held at Chennai.

Shri Justice Handyala Lakshminarayanaswamy Dattu to be Chief Justice of India[05/09/2014]

In exercise of the powers conferred by clause (2) of article 124 of the Constitution of India, the President is pleased to appoint Shri Justice Handyala Lakshminarayanaswamy Dattu, Judge of the Supreme Court, to be the Chief Justice of India with effect from 28th September, 2014.

India slips to 71st rank in global competitiveness list[03/09/2014]

India has slipped to 71st position -- the lowest among BRICS countries - in an annual global competitiveness list, where Switzerland remains on top. The annual list, released today by Geneva-based World Economic Forum (WEF), comes at a time when the new Indian government has completed 100 days in power and has promised further steps to revive its economy and the ease of doing business in the country.

As per the Global Competitiveness Report 2014-15, Switzerland is the most competitive economy, followed by Singapore and United States. Other countries in the top ten are Finland (4), Germany (5), Japan (6), Hong Kong SAR (7), Netherlands (8), United Kingdom (9) and Sweden (10).

China, which has improved its position by one place to 28th spot, leads the BRICS grouping, among which India has the least ranking. Russia is ranked at 53rd position, followed by South Africa (56) and Brazil (57), India's decline of 11 places to 71st.

G. K. Reddy Award for Vinod Mehta [03/09/2014]

Eminent journalist and Editorial Chairman of Outlook group Vinod Mehta has been chosen for the G.K. Reddy Memorial Award 2014. The award, given for outstanding contribution to journalism, was founded by Member of Parliament and Chairman of the TSR Foundation, T. Subbarami Reddy. It carries a cash award of Rs. 5 lakh, a gold medal and a citation

Fast Patrol Vessel ICGS Abhiraj Commissioned[02/09/2014]

The Indian Coast Guard Ship ‘Abhiraj, the fourth in the series of 20 Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs), designed and built by Cochin Shipyard Limited, was commissioned on 02 Sep 2014 at Tuticorin by Vice Adm SPS Cheema Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command in the presence of Inspector General SP Sharma Commander Coast Guard Region (East).

The 50 meter indigenous FPV displaces 290 tonnes and can achieve a maximum speed of 33 knots with an endurance of 1500 nautical miles at an economical speed of 13 knots. The ship is equipped with state-of-the-art weaponry and advanced communication and navigational equipment. The ship makes an ideal platform for undertaking multifarious missions such as surveillance, interdiction, search and rescue and medical evacuation. The special features of the ship include an Integrated Bridge Management System (IBMS), Integrated Machinery Control System (IMCS) and an integrated gun mount with indigenous Fire Control System (FCS). The ship which has been named ICGS “Abhiraj”, literally meaning “Brilliant”, will be based at Tuticorin and will be under administrative and operational control of the Commander, Coast Guard Region (East).

current affairs august 2014

PM launches Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana[28/08/2014]

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, declared the beginning of the end of financial untouchability in India through the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY), with the opening of an estimated 1.5 crore bank accounts across the country, in an exercise unprecedented in scale in economic history.

Four new Governors has been appointed:[26/08/2014]

Four new Governors has been appointed:
1. Shri Kalyan Singh as the Governor of Rajasthan
2. Shri Vajubhai Rudabhai Vala as the Governor of Karnataka
3. Shri Chennamaneni Vidyasagar Rao as the Governor of Maharashtra
4. Smt. Mridula Sinha as the Governor of Goa.

Sushil Kumar is the new brand ambassador of Delhi[23/08/2014]

Lieutenant-Governor Najeeb Jung declared Olympic gold medalist wrestler Sushil Kumar as the brand ambassador of Delhi.

K.V. Thomas elected as Chairman of the PAC[21/08/2014]

Congress leader K.V. Thomas took over as Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee of Parliament on Wednesday. He will be the 94th PAC Chairman. As per the rule the post is giving to a member of the largest Opposition party in the Lower House. The chairmanship is for a year, but one person can hold the office for successive terms.

Expenditure Management Commission[15/08/2014]

Expenditure Management Commission has been set up by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It will be headed by former RBI Governor Bimal Jalan. This commission will suggest the ways to reduce food, fertiliser and oil subsidies and narrow the fiscal deficit. The other members of this commission is former finance secretary Sumit Bose and former RBI deputy governor Subir Gokarn. Additional Secretary, Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance, will be an ex-officio member and a senior officer with finance/expenditure experience will be member-secretary

Rajni Razdan has been appointed as the Chairman of UPSC[15/08/2014]

Ms. Rajni Razdan, a 64-year-old former Indian Administrative Service officer from the Haryana cadre, has been appointed as the Chairman of UPSC. She has been a UPSC member since April 19, 2010.

New Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha elected[14/08/2014]

Dr. M. Thambidurai is elected as the Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha. He is belonging from the political party AIADMK.

Business Leader of the Year Awards [09/08/2014]

Adi Godrej, the Chairman of Godrej Group received the ‘Business Leader of the Year’ award by the All India Management Association (AIMA) at its Managing India Awards 2014.

National Day of Singapore [08/08/2014]

9th August of every year is celebrate as National Day of Singapore

Rajiv Gandhi National Sadbhavana Award for Muzaffar Ali[03/08/2014]

Famous film-maker, social worker and Sufi poet Muzaffar Ali selected for Rajiv Gandhi National Sadbhavana Award for his outstanding contribution towards promotion of communal harmony, peace and goodwill. The award carries a citation and a cash award of Rs.5 lakh.

current GS

1.Name the cyclone which was hit to Indian states Odisha and Andhra Pradesh ?

Answer: Phailin

2.Typhoon Nari was hit over which country ?

Answer: Philippines

3. 2013 Nobel Prize for economics winner?

Answer: Robert Shiller, Eugene Fama, and Lars Peter Hansen

4.Who is the winner of DSC Prize for South Asian Literature 2013 ?

Answer: Jeet Thayil (Narcopolis)

5.Winner of 2013 Shanghai Masters title ?

Answer: Novak djokovic

6.. Name the UIDAI chairman who was recently in news?

Answer: Nandan Nilekani

7.Newly appointed India’s hockey coach?

Answer: Terry Walsh

8.Recently elected SBI first women chairperson?

answer: arundhati bhattacharya

9. Man Booker prize 2013 winner?

Answer : Eleanor Catton

10. What is the full form for ” NDMA” ?

Answer : National Disaster Management Agency

11. What is the nationality of Eleanor Catton?

answer : New Zealand

12.what is name for India’s Mars mission?

Answer : Mangalyaan

13. who is the youngest man booker prize winner?

Answer : Eleanor Catton

IMPARTENT FACT

• China Developed the Fastest Computer of the World Called Tianhe-2
  A survey conducted by Top 500, revealed on 17 June 2013 that the Chinese supercomputer is the fastest computer of the world. This Chinese supercomputer is called Tianhe-2 and it replaced US machine called Titan, which was earlier said to be the fastest computer of the world.
• India to be most Populous Country by 2028
  The UN report titled World Population Prospects was released on 13 June 2013, forecasted that India will be the most populous country of the world by 2028 leaving behind China. The report also claimed that by 2025 the world population will increase by one billion and reach to 8.1 billion from 7.2 billion at present. By 2050, the world population will be 9.6 billion as per the report.
• "The Orphan Master's Son" won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction
  Adam Johnson's novel The Orphan Master's son won the Pulitzer Prize for fiction in 2013. Last year, judges had failed to select a winner of the award for fiction for the first time in 35 years. The book carries the reader on an adventuresome journey into the depths of totalitarian North Korea and into the most intimate spaces of the human heart.
  Johnson teaches creative writing at Stanford University. He spent time in North Korea to research his book. Other books in contention were, What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank, by Nathan Englander and The Snow Child, by Eowyn Ivey.
• Indian-Origin Economist Raj Chetty Won John Bates Clark Medal For 2013
  Delhi-born Raj Chetty, the professor in the Department of Economy at the Harvard University won John Bates Clark medal for 2013, also called Baby Nobel. Raj Chetty's work was also cited by the US President Barack Obama in State of the Union Address.
  John Bates Clark medal is conferred upon the American economist whose age is below 40 years and the one who has made crucial contribution to economic knowledge and thought. Baby Nobel is one of the most prestigious awards of economy. Infact, it is second only after Nobel Prize in economic science.
  Raj Chetty, 33, is the first Indian-origin person to win this high honour. His areas of work include social insurance, tax policy as well as education policy.
• Pope Benedict XVI announced his Resignation because of Poor Health

India Facts An Overview

        Indian landmass has an area of Over 12, 69,219 sq miles (32, 87,263 sq km) of which 10,861 sq miles are included in seven Union Territories and the rest in the 28 states. It expanses 3214 km north to south, 2933km east to west. As per the geographic location is concerned, India is situated at latitude 8.4'N to 37.9'N and longitudinally between 68.7'E to 97.25'E.
 
There 638365 villages, which consist of 74 per cent of total population.
 
The population stood over 121 million (in 2011), which 16 per cent to world population. Population density of India is 386. Hindus constitute 80.44 per cent; Muslims constitute 13.42 per cent and other 6.14 per cent of total population.
 
Per Capita Annual Income in India is Rs 36003.
 
Getting into literacy, 74.09 per cent populations is literate and has life expectancy of 65.2 years.
 
Every man and women of 18 years and above is an elector for the House of the people and Legislative assembly. During the fifth general elections in 1971, the number of persons on the electoral roll was 190 million, which is more than that of the population of USA or the former USSR. On the revision of the electoral roll, the number mounted up to 361 million and as result of voting age limit to 18 it further increased up to 490 million. In 1996 it was recorded 590 , 2004 it was 675 million and in 2009 was 714 million.
 
General Election have been held in 1952, 1957, 1967, 1971, 1977, 1980, 1984, 1989, 1991, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2004 and 2009.
 
The constituent assembly had its first sitting on 9.12.1946.
 
The draft constitution of India, which was prepared by the drafting committee of the constituent assembly and presented by the president of the constituent assembly on 21.2.1948, contained 315 Articles and 8 Schedules.
 
The constitution of, as adopted on 26.11.1949, contained 395 Articles and 8 Schedules.
Up to December 2010, the constitution amends numbered 95. Amendment procedure refers to Article 368 of the constitution.

UPPCS Prelims General Studies solved Question Paper 2011

 UPPCS Prelims General Studies solved Question Paper 2011

1.  Which among the following is the largest software company in India ?
 
(a) Infosys
 
(b) TCS
 
(c) WIPRO
 
(d) HCL Tech
 
Ans: (b)
 
 
 
2. Which one of the following is different from the others from the point of view of ownership ?
 
(a) LIC Policy
 
(b) Bank Fixed Deposit
 
(c) Kisan Vikas Patra
 
(d) Debenture of a Company
 
Ans: (d)
 

3. In the Union Budget 2011 – 12, the effective rate of interest for fanners on timely repayment of the bank loan is
 
(a) 7 percent
 
(b) 6 percent
 
(c) 4 percent
 
(d) 3 percent
 
Ans: (c)
 
 
 
4. ‘Athapoo ‘ is associated with which of the following festivals ?
 
(a) Dol Yatra
 
(b) Onam
 
(c) Pongal
 
(d) Vishwakarma Puja
 
Ans: (b)
 
 
 
5. Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer from the code given below:
 
List – I                                          List – II
A. Pandit Durgalal                       1. Instrumental Music
B. Lalgudi Jayaraman                  2. Dance
C. Bala Murali  Krishna                3. Painting
D. Amrita Shergil                         4. Vocal Music
 
Code:
 
A  B  C  D
(a)  2  1  4   3
(b)  1  2  4   3
(c)  3  1   2  4
(d)  2  4   3  1
 
Ans: (a)
 
 
 
6. South Indian festival of ‘Onam’ is associated with which of the following ?
 
(a) Ram’s victory over Rawan
 
(b) Durga’s killing of Mahishasur
 
(c) Shiva Shakti
 
(d) Mahabali
 
Ans: (d)
 
 
 
7. Which of the following crops are grown mainly in the irrigated areas during Zaid ?
 
(a) Arhar and Gram
 
(b) Moong and Urad
 
(c) Rice and Millets
 
(d) Maize and Groundnut
 
Ans:
 
 
 
8. The largest producer of Sugar in India is
 
(a) Bihar
 
(b) Karnataka
 
(c) Maharashtra
 
(d) Uttar Pradesh
 
Ans: (c)
 
 
 
9. Which of the following authority sanctions foreign exchange for the import of goods ?
 
(a) Any Nationalised Bank
 
(b) Exchange Bank
 
(c) Reserve Bank of India
 
(d) Ministry of Financer
 
Ans:
 
 
 
10. A letter of credit has to be produced by
 
(a) an exporter
 
(b) an importer
 
(c) custom authorities
 
(d) shipping company
 
Ans:
 
 
 
11. Which organisation promotes the foreign trade ?
 
(a) ECGC
 
(b) MMTC
 
(c) STC
 
(d) All of the above
 
Ans:
 
 
 
12. The main source of fund for the National Highway Authority of India is
 
(a) Cess
 
(b) Foreign assistance
 
(c) Market borrowings
 
(d) Budgetary support of Union Government
 
Ans:
 
 
 
13. Golden rice has the highest quantity of
 
(a) Vitamin A
 
(b) Vitamin B
 
(c) Vitamin C
 
(d) Vitamin K
 
Ans: (a)
 
 
 
14. Which one of the following is useful in the treatment of scurvy disease ?
 
(a) Mango
 
(b) Papaya
 
(c) Aonla
 
(d) Ber
 
Ans: (c)
 
 
 
15. MODVAT is related to
 
(a) Excise duty
 
(b) Value Added Tax (VAT)
 
(c) Wealth Tax
 
(d) Income Tax
 
Ans: (b)
 
 
 
16. More than one-third of the crude steel production of the world comes from
 
(a) China
 
(b) Japan
 
(c) Russia
 
(d) U.S.A.
 
Ans: (a)
 
 
 
17. The Sun City is located in
 
(a) Italy
 
(b) Japan
 
(c) Mexico
 
(d) South Africa
 
Ans: (d)
 
 
 
18. The correct descending order of the leading producers of milk is
 
(a) China, India, Russia, U.S.A.
 
(b) India, U.S.A., China, Russia
 
(c) U.S.A., India, China, Russia
 
(d) India, China, U.S.A., Russia
 
Ans: (b)
 
 
 
19. Match List – I and List – II and select the correct answer from the code given below the lists:
 
List – I                                                  List – II
 
(Iron-Steel Centre)                             (Country)
 
A. Hamilton                                        1. China
 
B. Birmingham                                   2. Canada
 
C. Essen                                            3. U.K.
 
D. Anshan                                          4. Germany
 
Code:
 
A   B   C   D
(a)   4   3    1   2
(b)   2   1    4   3
(c)   2   3    4   1
(d)   3   4    2   1
 
Ans: (c)
 
 
 
20. Import procedure begins with
 
(a) Indent
 
(b) Mate’s receipt
 
(c) Marine insurance
 
(d) Shipping bill
 
Ans:
 
 
 
21. Private Sector Mutual Funds in india were permitted in
 
(a) 1964
 
(b) 1993
 
(c) 1994
 
(d) 2001
 
Ans: (b)
 
 
 
22. The State known as ‘Garden of Spices’ is
 
(a) Karnataka
 
(b) Kerala
 
(c) Maharashtra
 
(d) Tamil Nadu
 
Ans: (b)
 
 
 
23. In India two largest producers of coal (2008 -09) are
 
(a) Andhra Pradesh and Chhattisgarh
 
(b) Chhattisgarh and Orissa
 
(c) Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand
 
(d) Jharkhand and Madhya Pradesh
 
Ans:
 
 
 
24.  Which of the following towns lie in the National Capital Region ?
 
1. Ambala
 
2. Khurja
 
3. Karnal
 
4. Rohtak
 
Select the correct answer from the code given below:
 
Code:
 
(a) 1 and 2 only
 
(b) 3 and 4 only
 
(c) 1, 2 and 3 only
 
(d) 2, 3 and 4 only
 
Ans: (d)
 
 
 
25. Coolgardie lies in the Australian province of
 
(a) New South Wales
 
(b) Northern Territory
 
(c) Queensland
 
(d) Western Australia
 
Ans: (d)
 
 
 
26.  Match List – I and List – II and select the correct answer from the code given below:
 
List – I (Lake)
 
A. Erie
B. Michigan
C. Ontario
D. Superior
 
List – II (City)
1. Duluth
2. Detroit
3. Gary
4. Hamilton
 
Code:
 
A   B    C   D
 
(a)   2    1   4   3
(b)   1    3   2   4
(c)   4    2    3   1
(d)   2    3   4   1
 
Ans:
 
 
 
27.  In India the State with the largest area under very dense forests is
 
(a)  Arunachal Pradesh
 
(b) Madhya Pradesh
 
(c) Maharashtra
 
(d) Orissa
 
Ans:
 
 
 
28.  Which one of the following does NOT lie in Maharashtra ?
 
(a) Balaghat Range
 
(b) Harishchandra Range
 
(c) Mandav Hills
 
(d) Satmala Hills
 
Ans:
 
 
 
29. Which one of the following is NOT the port town of Gujarat ?
 
(a) Jamnagar
 
(b) Okha
 
(c) Porbandar
 
(d) Veraval
 
Ans:
 
 
 
30.  Who among the following has been awarded the prestigious Abel Prize for the year 2011 ?
 
(a) Isadore M. Singer
 
(b) John Griggs Thompson
 
(c) John Willard Milnor
 
(d) Peter D. Lax
 
Ans: (c)
 
 
 
31. Assertion (A): Kerala stands first in terms of human development index.
 
Reason (R) : Its unemployment rate is the highest in the country.
 
Select the correct answer from the code given below:
 
Code:
 
(a) Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
 
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A).
 
(c) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
 
(d) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
 
Ans:
 
 
 
32. Which one of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched?
 
(a) Koyali – Gujarat
 
(b) Nagapattinam- Andhra Pradesh
 
(c) Numaligarh – Assam
 
(d) Manali – Tamil Nadu
 
Ans:
 
 
 
33. Arrange the following States of India in descending order of their forest-area and select the correct answer from the code given below:
 
1. Andhra Pradesh
 
2. Arunachal Pradesh
 
3. Chhattisgarh
 
4. Orissa
 
Code:
 
(a) 1, 3, 4, 2
(b) 1, 2, 3, 4
(c) 4, 3, 1, 2
(d) 2, 1, 4, 3
 
Ans:
 
 
 
34. According to the World Bank’s Global Development Finance Report 2010 the correct descending order of the world’s five most indebted countries is
 
(a) Russia, Brazil, China, Turkey, India
 
(b) Russia, China, Turkey, Brazil, India
 
(c) Russia, China, Brazil, India, Turkey
 
(d) Russia, Brazil, India, China,Turkey
 
Ans:
 
 
 
35. In February 2011 India International Youth Film Festival was held in
 
(a) Hyderabad
 
(b) Kolkata
 
(c) Mumbai
 
(d) New Delhi
 
Ans: (d)
 
 
 
36. At the 83rd Oscar Awards the best film award was won by
 
(a) Black Swan
 
(b) The Fighter
 
(c) The King’s Speech
 
(d) The Social Network
 
Ans: (c)
 
 
 
37. The foundation stone of the third Indian Research Centre in Antarctica was laid by the name of
 
(a) Sarswati
 
(b) Bharti
 
(c) Anweshan
 
(d) Yamnotri
 
Ans: (b)
 
 
 
38. The author of the book “The Emperor of All Maladies A Biography of Cancer”, for which 2011 Pulitzer Prize has been awarded, is
 
(a) Farid Zakariya
 
(b) Geeta Anand
 
(c) Jhumpa Lahiri
 
(d) Siddhartha Mukherjee
 
Ans: (d)
 
 
 
39. Who among the following film actors was given Mother Teresa Award in March 2011 ?
 
(a) Prem Chopra
 
(b) Rajesh Khanna
 
(c) Shammi Kapoor
 
(d) Shatrughan Sinha
 
Ans: (a)
 
 
 
40. Which one of the following Indian States has recently signed a $220 million agreement with the World Bank ?
 
(a) Bihar
 
(b) Kerala
 
(c) Maharashtra
 
(d) Tamil Nadu
 
Ans: (a)
 
 
 
41. India has recently signed Comprehensive Economic Co-operation Agreement with
 
(a) Indonesia
 
(b) Malaysia
 
(c) Saudi Arabia
 
(d) Vietnam
 
Ans:
 
 
 
42. Which one of the following districts of Uttar Pradesh has the highest literacy rate as per the provisional figures of 2011 Census?
 
(a) Gautambuddh Nagar
 
(b) Ghaziabad
 
(c) Kanpur Nagar
 
(d) Lucknow
 
Ans: (b)
 
 
 
43. Thumri Singer Girija Devi belongs to
 
(a) Banaras Gharana
 
(b) Agra Gharana
 
(c) Kirana Gharana
 
(d) Lucknow Gharana
 
Ans: (a)
 
 
 
44. Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer from the code given below:
 
List – I (District)              List – II (Headquarters)
A. Jalaun                        1. Akbarpur
B. Kanpur Dehat             2. Navgarh
C. Sant Ravidas Nagar   3. Padrauna
D. Kushinagar                4. Orai
 
Code:
A      B      C      D
(a)   4      1       2      3
(b)   4      3       2      1
(c)   2      1       3      4
(d)   1      2       4      3
 
Ans: (a)
 
 
 
45. The first Woman General Secretary of SAARC, elected in January 2011, comes from
 
(a) Bangladesh
 
(b) Sri Lanka
 
(c) Maldives
 
(d) Bhutan
 
Ans: (c)
 
 
 
46. The 18th Rajiv Gandhi National Sadbhawana Award has been given to
 
(a) Shabana Azmi
 
(b) Maulana Wahiduddin Khan
 
(c) Javed Akhtar
 
(d) None of the above
 
Ans: (b)
 
 
 
47. India in February 2011 signed Free Trade Agreement with
 
(a) Australia
 
(b) Indonesia
 
(c) Japan
 
(d) South Korea
 
Ans: (c)
 
 
 
48. Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer from the code given below :
 
List – I (City)     List – II (Aerodrome)
A. Lucknow     1. Babatpur
B. Varanasi     2. Kheria
C. Kanpur        3. Amausi
D. Agra           4. Chakeri
 
Code:
A      B      C      D
(a)  4      3       1      2
(b)  2      1       4      3
(c)  3       2       1      4
(d)  3      1       4      2
 
Ans: (d)
 
 
 
49. The official bird of Uttar Pradesh is
 
(a) Peacock
 
(b) Saras
 
(c) Parrot
 
(d) Cuckoo
 
Ans: (b)
 
 
 
50. The most popular religious magazine ‘Kalyan’ is published from
 
(a) Mathura
 
(b) Rishikesh
 
(c) Gorakhpur
 
(d) Varanasi
 
Ans: (c)
 
 
 
51. Which One of the following pairs is not correctly matched ?
 
(a) Vrindavan Mandir – Mathura
 
(b) J.K. Temple – Lucknow
 
(c) Vishwanath Mandir – Varanasi
 
(d) Devipatan Mandir – Tulsipur
 
Ans: (b)
 
 
 
52. Which one of the following statements regarding uttar Pradesh, according to the provisional figures of 2011 Census is not correct?
 
(a) It accounts for 16.5 percent of the Country’s population.
 
(b) It has the largest ‘number of children in the country.
 
(c) Its decadal growth rate is 18.4%.
 
(d) Its Sex ratio is 908.
 
Ans: (c)
 
 
 
53. Famous Charkula dance is associated with
 
(a) Avadh
 
(b) Bundelkhand
 
(c) Brijbhumi
 
(d) Rohilkhand
 
Ans: (c)
 
 
 
54. Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel Agricultural University is located at
 
(a) Faizabad
 
(b) Meerut
 
(c) Kanpur
 
(d) Jhansi
 
Ans: (b)
 
 
 
55. The winner of All England Badminton championship.2011, Men’s Singles Title, was
 
(a) Chen Jin
 
(b) Lee Chong Wei
 
(c) Lee Yong Dae
 
(d) Lin Dan
 
Ans: (b)
 
 
 
56. The Winner of Australian Open 2011, Men’s Singles, was
 
(a) Andy Murray
 
(b) David Ferrer
 
(c) Novak Djkovic
 
(d) Roger Federer
 
Ans: (c)
 
 
 
57. The Captain of the Indian Hockey Team for Azlan Shah Cup Hockey Tournament, 2011, was
 
(a) Arjun Halappa
 
(b) Rajesh Kumar
 
(c) Rajpal Singh
 
(d) Shivendra Singh
 
Ans:
 
 
 
58. Farrukhabad is known for
 
(a) Carpet weaving
 
(b) Glassware
 
(c) Perfume Manufacture
 
(d) Hand Printing
 
Ans: (d)
 
 
 
59. In Which of the following crops Uttar Pradesh is not the largest producer in India?
 
(a) Polato
 
(b) Rice
 
(c) Sugarcane
 
(d) Wheat
 
Ans: (b)
 
 
 
60. In ICC Cricket World Cup 2011 the “man of the tournament” was
 
(a) Kumar Sangakarra
 
(b) Sachin Tendulkar
 
(c) Tilakratne Dilshan
 
(d) Yuvraj Singh
 
Ans: (d)
 
 
 
61. The “Leures World Sportsman Year” award for 2010 was given to
 
(a) Lionel Massi
 
(b) Rafael Nadal
 
(c) Ronaldo
 
(d) Sachin Tendulkar
 
Ans: (b)
 
 
 
62. ‘Smash’ is assosiated with which of the following sports?
 
(a) Boxing
 
(b) Wrestling
 
(c) Football
 
(d) Volleyball
 
Ans: (d)
 
 
 
63. Bula Chaudhary is well-known in which of the following sports?
 
(a) Swimming
 
(b) Hockey
 
(c) Football
 
(d) Archery
 
Ans: (a)
 
 
 
64. Tejaswani  Sawant is the first Indian woman to be crowned world championship in
 
(a) Athelatics
 
(b) Boxing
 
(c) Shooting
 
(d) Wrestling
 
Ans: (c)
 
 
 
65. The correct descending order of the four winners of the highest number of gold medals in the 34th National Games 2011 is
 
(a) Services, Manipur, Haryana, Maharashtra
 
(b) Services, Haryana, Manipur, Maharashtra
 
(c) Services, Manipur, Maharashtra, Haryana
 
(d) Services, Haryana, Maharashtra, Manipur
 
Ans: (a)
 
 
 
66. In the 34th National Games, 2011 which State. Won the team title in Badminton in Men’s Section?
 
(a) Andhra Pradesh
 
(b) Kerala
 
(c) Maharashtra
 
(d) Tamil Nadu
 
Ans: (a)
 
 
 
67. “Stanley Cup’ is associated with
 
(a) Badminton
 
(b) Basketball
 
(c) Golf
 
(d) Ice Hockey
 
Ans: (d)
 
 
 
68. If COMPUTER IS Coded as RFUYQNPC, the code for MEDICINE will be
 
(a) MFEDJJOE
 
(b) MFEJDJOE
 
(c) EOJDEJFM
 
(d) EOJDJEFM
 
Ans: (d)
 
 
 
69. Introducing a girl Mohan said. “Her mother is the only daughter of my mother-in-law.” How is Mohan related to that girl?
 
(a) Brother
 
(b) father
 
(c) Husband
 
(d) Uncle
 
Ans: (b)
 
 
 
70. The following series has a wrong number:
 
1 12 65 264 795 1590 1593
 
The wrong number is
 
(a) 65
 
(b) 264
 
(c) 795
 
(d) 1590
 
Ans: (d)
 
 
 
71. Govind is 3 years older than his wife Shyama and four times as old as his son Raghu. If Raghu becomes 15 years old after 3 years, what is the present age of Shyama ?
 
(a) 60 years
 
(b) 51 years
 
(c) 48 years
 
(d) 45 years
 
Ans: (d)
 
 
 
72. Ten years ago Ram’s age was half of Moti’s age. If the ratio of their present ages is 3 : 4, what is the total of their present ages?
 
(a) 25
 
(b) 28
 
(c) 32
 
(d) 35
 
Ans: (d)
 
 
 
73. Sonu bought a watch with 30 percent discount on the labelled price. He sold it With 20 percent profit on the labelled price. Approximately, what was his percentage of profit on the price he bought?
 
(a) 50
 
(b) 65
 
(c) 70
 
(d) 85
 
Ans: (c)
 
 
 
74. Which one of the following will come next in the series given below?
 
LXF MTJ NPN OLR
 
(a) PHV
 
(b) PPV
 
(c) PTV
 
(d) PJW
 
Ans: (a)
 
 
 
75. There are four prime numbers. The product of first three is 385 and the product of the last three is 1001. First and the last numbers are respectively:
 
(a) 5, 11
 
(b) 5, 13
 
(c) 7, 11
 
(d) 7, 13
 
Ans: (b)
 
 
 
76. If the number 1 X 5 X 01 is divisible by 11, then X is equal to
 
(a) 2
 
(b) 6
 
(c) 8
 
(d) 3
 
Ans: (c)
 
 
 
77. Avinash spent 2/5 of his income for a month on rent and 3/4th of the remainder on other expenses. The balance of Rs.180 he put in his savings account. How much was his income for the month?
 
(a) Rs. 1,200
 
(b) Rs. 1,400
 
(c) Rs. 1,600
 
(d) Rs. 1,800
 
Ans: (a)
 
 
 
78. The author of ‘Green Development’ is
 
(a) M.J. Bradshaw
 
(b) M. Nicolson
 
(c) R.H. Whittakar
 
(d) W.M. Adams
 
Ans: (d)
 
 
 
79. The missing number in the following series:
 
0, 4, 18, 48, ? 180 is
 
(a) 58
 
(b) 68
 
(c) 84
 
(d) 100
 
Ans: (d)
 
 
 
80. Man as started a business investing Rs. 42,000. After 7 months, Kamal joined him with a capital of Rs. 50,000. At the end of the year, the total profit was Rs. 30,160. What is Kamal’s share in the profit?
 
(a) Rs. 10,000
 
(b) Rs. 20,160
 
(c) Rs. 10,160
 
(d) Rs. 8,000
 
Ans: (a)
 
 
 
81. The surface area of a cube is 384 m2 Its volume will be
 
(a) 512m3
 
(b) 516m3
 
(c) 1032m3
 
(d) 216m3
 
Ans: (a)
 
 
 
82. The World Water Conservation Day is observed on
 
(a) 28 February
 
(b) 22 March
 
(c) 5 June
 
(d) 11 July
 
Ans: (b)
 
 
 
83. The Periyar Game Sanctuary is renowned by
 
(a) Lions
 
(b) Spotted deers
 
(c) Tigers
 
(d) Wild Elephants
 
Ans: (c)
 
 
 
84. Which one of the following cities has the largest slum population?
 
(a) Bangalore
 
(b) Chennai
 
(c) Delhi
 
(d) Surat
 
Ans: (c)
 
 
 
85. Which one of the following is the most urbanized country of West Asia?
 
(a) Israel
 
(b) Kuwait
 
(c) Qatar
 
(d) Saudi Arabia
 
Ans:
 
 
 
86. Which of the following countries suffer from the acid rains?
 
1. Canada
 
2. France
 
3. Norway
 
4. Germany
 
Select the correct answer from the code given below:
 
Code:
 
(a) 1 and 2
 
(b) 1 and 3
 
(c) 2 and 3
 
(d) 3 and 4
 
Ans:
 
 
 
87. The World Tiger Summit 2010 was held at
 
(a) Bangkok
 
(b) Nairobi
 
(c) New Delhi
 
(d) Petersburg
 
Ans: (d)
 
 
 
88. The author of ‘Nuclear, Reactor Time Bomb’ is
 
(a) C.C. Park
 
(b) E. P. Odum
 
(c) S. Polasky
 
(d) Takashi Hirose
 
Ans: (d)
 
 
 
89. Which one of the following States India has recorded the maximum increase in literacy rate during 2001-2011?
 
(a) Bihar
 
(b) Gujarat
 
(c) Rajasthan
 
(d) Uttar Pradesh
 
Ans: (a)
 
 
 
90. As per the provisional figures of 2011 Census the second most populous State of India is
 
(a) Andhra Pradesh
 
(b) Bihar
 
(c) Maharashtra
 
(d) West Bengal
 
Ans: (c)
 
 
 
91. Which of the following statements are correct according to the provisional figures of Census of India 2011? Use the code given below to select the correct answer:
 
1. The lowest population is found in Lakshadweep.
 
2. Chandigarh has the highest population density.
 
3. Arunachal Pradesh has the lowest population density.
 
4. Dadra and Nagar Haveli has the highest decadal growth of population.
 
Code:
 
(a) 1 and 2
 
(b) 1,2 and 3
 
(c) 2,3 and 4
 
(d) 1,3 and 4
 
Ans: (d)
 
 
 
92. According to the provisional figures of Census 2011 arrange the following districts of Uttar Pradesh In descending order of their population size and select the correct answer from the code given below:
 
1. Allahabad
 
2. Azamgarh
 
3. Ghaziabad
 
4. Lucknow
 
Code:
 
(a) 1,3,2,4
 
(b) 1,4,3,2
 
(c) 2,3,1,4
 
(d) 4,1,2,3
 
Ans: (a)
 
 
 
93. According to the provisional figures of 2011 Census the lowest sex ratio in India is found in
 
(a) Chandigarh
 
(b) Daman and Diu
 
(c) Dadra and Nagar Haveli
 
(d) Haryana
 
Ans: (b)
 
 
 
94. The first Gupta ruler who issued coins was
 
(a) Srigupta
 
(b) Chandragupta I
 
(c) Samudragupta
 
(d) Chandragupta II
 
Ans:
 
 
 
95. The Prince who was responsible for the death of his father was
 
(a) Ajatasatru
 
(b) Chandapradyota
 
(c) Prasenjit
 
(d) Udayana
 
Ans:
 
 
 
96. Who among the following was the earliest Sufi Saint to have settled at Ajmer?
 
(a) Sheikh Moinuddin Chisti
 
(b) Sheikh Qutbuddin Bakhtiyar Qaki
 
(c) Sheikh Nizamuddin Auliya
 
(d) Sheikh Salim Chisti
 
Ans:
 
 
 
97. With which Mughal General did Shivaji sign the famous ‘Treaty of Purandhar in 1665 A.D?
 
(a) Jaswant Singh
 
(b) Jai Singh
 
(c) Shaishta Khan
 
(d) Diler Khan
 
Ans:
 
 
 
98. During the 13th and 14th Centuries A.D. the Indian peasants did not cultivate
 
(a) Wheat
 
(b) Barley
 
(c)  Rice
 
(d) Maize
 
Ans:
 
 
 
99. The writer of Mahabhasya ‘Patanjali ‘ was a contemporary of
 
(a) Chandragupta Maurya
 
(b) Ashoka
 
(c) Pushyamitra Sunga
 
(d) Chandragupta I
 
Ans:
 
 
 
100. Gautama Buddha had attained Mahaparinibban in the State of
 
(a) Anga
 
(b) Magdha
 
(c) Malta
 
(d) Vatsa
 
Ans:
 
 
 
101. Buddha had delivered Maximum sermons at
 
(a) Vaishali
 
(b) Sravasti
 
(c) Kaushambi
 
(d) Rajgriha
 
Ans:
 
 
 
102. Consider the following statement and select the correct answer from the code given below:
 
1. Vikrarn Samvat began in 58 BC.
 
2. Saka Samvat began in 319 AD.
 
3. Gupta era began in 319 AD.
 
4. The era of Muslim rule in India began in 1192 AD.
 
Code:
 
(a) 1 and 2
 
(b) 3 and 4
 
(c) 1, 2 and 3
 
(d) 1,2, 3 and 4
 
Ans:
 
 
 
103. Which one of the following rulers established embassies in foreign countries on modern lines?
 
(a) Haider Ali
 
(b) Mir Qasim
 
(c) Shah Alam II
 
(d) Tipu Sultan
 
Ans:
 
 
 
104. Who among the following was the one to have escaped being hanged in the ‘Kakori Conspiracy Case’?
 
(a) Ashfaqullah Khan
 
(b) Rajendra Lahiri
 
(c) Ram Prasad Bismil
 
(d) Chandra Shekhar Azad
 
Ans:
 
 
 
105. Who among the following attended all the three Round Table Conferences?
 
(a) Jawaharlal Nehru
 
(b) B.R. Ambedkar
 
(c) Vallabh Bhai Patel
 
(d) Rajendra Prasad
 
Ans:
 
 
 
106. Which Sultan of Delhi imposed Jaziya on the Brahmins also?
 
(a) Balban
 
(b) Firoz Tughlaq
 
(c) Allauddin Khilji
 
(d) Mohammad bin Tughlaq
 
Ans:
 
 
 
107. Who among the following was the founder of Agra?
 
(a) Balban
 
(b) Bahlol Lodhi
 
(c) Sikandar Lodhi
 
(d) Firoz Tughlaq
 
Ans:
 
 
 
108. Which one of the following pairs is not correctly matched?
 
(a) Ajmer-Quuwal-al-Islam
 
(b) Jaunpur – Atala Mosque
 
(c) Malwa – Jahaz Mahal
 
(d) Gulbarga – Jama Masjid
 
Ans:
 
 
 
109.  Who among the following leaders of the Revolution of 1857 had the real name of Ram Chandra Pandurang ?
 
(a) Kunwar Singh
 
(b) Nana Saheb
 
(c) Tatiya Tope
 
(d) Mangal Pandey
 
Ans:
 
 
 
110. Who among the following led the agitation against the Partition of Bengal (1905) ?
 
(a) Surendranath Banerjee
 
(b) C. R. Das
 
(c) Ashutosh Mukherjee
 
(d) Rabindra Nath Tagore
 
Ans:
 
 
 
111. Who among the following leaders escaped from the prison and organized underground activities during the ‘Quit India Movement’ ?
 
(a) J.B. Kriplani
 
(b) Ram Manohar Lohia
 
(c) Achyut Patwardhan
 
(d) Jai Prakash Narayan
 
Ans:
 
 
 
112. Arrange the following In the chronological order and select the correct answer from the code given below:
 
1. The August Offer
 
2. The Cabinet Mission Plan
 
3. The Cripps Mission Plan
 
4. The Wavell Plan
 
Code:
 
(a) 1, 2, 4, 3
 
(b) 4, 3, 2, 1
 
(c) 1, 3, 4, 2
 
(d) 3, 4, 1, 2
 
Ans:
 
 
 
113. After returning from South Africa, Gandhiji launched his first successful Satyagraha in
 
(a) Champaran
 
(b) Chauri Chaura
 
(c) Bardoli
 
(d) Dandi
 
Ans:
 
 
 
114. The only session of the Indian National Congress addressed by Mahatma held at
 
(a) Amravati
 
(b) Belgaum
 
(c) Karachi
 
(d) Nagpur
 
Ans:
 
 
 
115. Who among the following had moved the Non co-operation resolution in the Nagpur session of the Indian National Congress in 1920 ?
 
(a) C.R. Das
 
(b) Annie Besant
 
(c) B.C. Pal
 
(d) Madan Mohan Malviya
 
Ans:
 
 
 
116. Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched ?
 
(a) Durga Das : The Life of Mahatma Gandhi
 
(b) Louis Fischer: India From Curzon to Nehru and After
 
(c) Frank Moraes: Jawahar Lal Nehru – A Biography
 
(d) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad : India Divided
 
Ans:
 
 
 
117. Which one of the following pairs is NOT correctly matched ?
 
(a) James Watt: Steam Engine
 
(b) A. G. Bell : Telephone
 
(c) J. L. Baird : Television
 
(d) J. Perkins : Penicillin
 
Ans: (d)
 
 
 
118. Who among the following had started ‘Mitra Mela’ Association ?
 
(a) Shyamji Krishna Verma
 
(b) Vinayak Damodar Savarkar
 
(c) Lala Hardayal
 
(d) Sohan Singh Bhakna
 
Ans: (b)
 
 
 
119. The statement “I am a socialist and a republican and am no believer Kings and Princes” is associated with
 
(a) Narendra Dev
 
(b) Achyut Patwardhan
 
(c) Jai Prakash Narayan
 
(d) Jawahar Lal Nehru
 
Ans:
 
 
 
120. Who among the following had led the Swadeshi Movement in Delhi.
 
(a) Balgangadhar Tilak
 
(b) Ajit Singh
 
(c) Lala Lajpat Rai
 
(d) Syed Haider Raza
 
Ans:
 
 
 
121. Which one of the following pairs is correctly matched ?
 
(a) Silver iodide – Horn Silver
 
(b) Silver chloride – Artificial rain
 
(c) Zinc phosphide – Rat poison
 
(d) Zinc sulphide – Philosopher’s wool
 
Ans:
 
 
 
122. Which one of the following gases is essential for photosynthesis process ?
 
(a) CO
 
(b) Co2
 
(c) N2
 
(d) O2
 
Ans: (b)
 
123.  Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer from the code given below:
 
List – I                       List – II
 
A. Morphine              1. Antiseptic
B. Sodium                 2. Alloy
C. Boric Acid             3. Analgesic
D. German Silver      4. Kerosene oil
 
Code:
 
A     B    C     D
(a)  4     3     1     2
(b)  2     4     3     1
(c)  3      1     4     2
(d)  3     4     1     2
 
Ans: (d)
 
 
 
124. Which one of the following human organs is most susceptible to harmful radiations ?
 
(a) Eyes
 
(b) Heart
 
(c) Brain
 
(d) Lungs
 
Ans:
 
 
 
125. The minimum height of a plane mirror to see the full size image of a person is equal to
 
(a) the height of the person
 
(b) half the height of the person
 
(c) one-fourth the height of the person
 
(d) double the height of the person
 
Ans: (b)
 
 
 
126. Helium is preferred to hydrogen in air balloons because it
 
(a) is cheaper
 
(b) is less dense
 
(c) has greater lifting power
 
(d) does not form an explosive mixture with air.
 
Ans: (d)
 
 
 
127.  Which one of the following is NOT formed in our body ?
 
(a) Vitamin A
 
(b) Protein
 
(c) Enzyme
 
(d) Hormone
 
Ans: (a)
 
 
 
128. Anosmia is
 
(a) loss of the sense of taste.
 
(b) loss of the sense of smell.
 
(c) loss of the sense of touch.
 
(d) loss of the sense of heat.
 
Ans: (b)
 
 
 
129.  Assertion (A) : If somebody stops taking green vegetables he will suffer from night blindness.
 
Reason (R) : He will suffer from Vitamin A deficiency.
 
Select the correct answer from the code given below:
 
Code:
 
(a)  Both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
 
(b) Both (A) and (R) are true. but (R) is NOT the correct explanation of (A).
 
(c) (A) is true, but (R) is false.
 
(d) (A) is false, but (R) is true.
 
Ans: (d)
 
 
 
130. Insectivorous fish used for mosquito control is
 
(a) Hilsa
 
(b) Labeo
 
(c) Gambusia
 
(d) Mystus
 
Ans: (c)
 
 
 
131. With which of the physiological process Thrombin is associated ?
 
(a) Excretion
 
(b) Blood clotting
 
(c) Reproduction
 
(d) Growth
 
Ans: (b)
 
 
 
132. AIDS is caused by
 
(a) Bacteria
 
(b) Fungus
 
(c) Helminth
 
(d) Virus
 
Ans: (d)
 
 
 
133.  Which of the following is NOT the normal function of the human kidney ?
 
(a) Regulation of water level in the blood.
 
(b) Regulation of sugar level ill the blood.
 
(c) filter out urea.
 
(d) Secretion of several hormones.
 
Ans: (d)
 
 
 
134. Retina of the eye is comparable to which of the following parts of a traditional camera ?
 
(a) Film
 
(b) Lens
 
(c) Shutter
 
(d) Cover
 
Ans: (a)
 
 
 
135. Which one of the following is used as a moderator in the nuclear reactor?
 
(a) Thorium
 
(b) Graphite
 
(c) Radium
 
(d) Ordinary water
 
Ans: (b)
 
 
 
136. Refrigeration helps in food preservation by
 
(a) killing the germs
 
(b) reducing the rate of biochemical reactions
 
(c) destroying enzyme action.
 
(d) sealing the food with a layer of ice.
 
Ans: (b)
 
 
 
137. Electric bulb filament is made of
 
(a) Copper
 
(b) Aluminium
 
(c) Lead
 
(d) Tungsten
 
Ans: (d)
 
 
 
138. Which mirror is used as a rear view mirror in the vehicles?
 
(a) Plane
 
(b) Convex
 
(c) Concave
 
(d) Inverted
 
Ans: (b)
 
 
 
139. Which one of the following is a part of Infotech Terminology?
 
(a) Protocol
 
(b) Login
 
(c) Archie
 
(d) All the above
 
Ans: (d)
 
 
 
140. Inventor and founder of www is
 
(a) Timbernrus
 
(b) N. Russel
 
(c) Lee N. Fiyong
 
(d) Bill Gates
 
Ans: (a)
 
 
 
141. Amniocentosis is a method used to determine the
 
(a) foetal sex
 
(b) kind of Amino acids
 
(c) sequence of Amino acids in protein
 
(d) type of hormones
 
Ans: (c)
 
 
 
142. BMD testing is done to diagnose
 
(a) Dengue
 
(b) Malaria
 
(c) Osteoporosis
 
(d) AIDS
 
Ans: (c)
 
 
 
143. The principle ‘of ‘Black hole’ was enunciated by
 
(a) C.V. Raman
 
(b) H.J. Bhabha
 
(c) S. Chandrashekhar
 
(d) H. Khurana
 
Ans: (c)
 
 
 
144. Which one of the following has the right to address the Parliament?
 
(a) Attorney General of India
 
(b) Chief Election Commissioner of India
 
(c) Chief Justice of India
 
(d) National Security Advisor
 
Ans: (a)
 
 
 
145. Which one of the following statements about the Parliament of India is NOT correct?
 
(a) The Constitution provides for a Parliamentary form of Government.
 
(b) The foremost function of the Parliament is to provide a Cabinet.
 
(c) The membership of the Cabinet is restricted to the Lower House.
 
(d) The Cabinet has to enjoy the confidence of the majority in the popular Chamber.
 
Ans: (c)
 
 
 
146. Voting right by the youths at the age of 18 years was exercised for the first time in the General Election of
 
(a) 1987
 
(b) 1988
 
(c) 1989
 
(d) 1990
 
Ans: (c)
 
 
 
147. Under which one of the following Articles of the Indian Constitution, the Legislative Assembly is allowed to resolve for the creation of the Legislative Council?
 
(a) 168
 
(b) 169
 
(c) 170
 
(d) 171
 
Ans: (b)
 
 
 
148. Missile’ Astra’ is a
 
(a) land to land missile
 
(b) land to air missile
 
(c) air to air missile
 
(d) water to land missile
 
Ans: (c)
 
 
 
149. Indane gas is a mixture of
 
(a) butane and hydrogen
 
(b) butane and oxygen
 
(c) butane and propane
 
(d) methane and oxygen
 
Ans: (c)
 
 
 
150. Which one of the following States has granted Sanskrit language the status of the second ‘official language of the State?
 
(a) Bihar
 
(b) Chhattisgarh
 
(c) Uttar Pradesh
 
(d) Uttarakhand
 
Ans: (d)

GS Question paper of UPPCS Lower Subordinate (Pre.) Exam 2009

GS Question paper of UPPCS Lower Subordinate (Pre.) Exam 2009

1. Who among the following was critical of 'Swadeshi' movement and pleaded for a better understanding between the East and the West?
(a) W.C. Bannerjee
(b) S.N. Bannerjee
(c) R.N. Tagore
(d) B.G. Tilak
2. The Arya Samaj was founded in the year
(a) 1865
(b) 1870
(c) 1875
(d) 1880
3. Who was the founder of the Swaraj party?
(a) Mahatma Gandhi
(b) Jawaharlal Nehru
(c) C.R. Das
(d) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
4. What was the district called during the Mughal period?
(a) Iqta
(b) Sarkar
(c) Tarf
(d) Subah

GS Question paper of UPPCS Lower Subordinate (Pre.) Exam 2009

General Knowledge & Current Affairs : Solved Paper

 L.I.C. Apprentice Development Officers Recruitment Exam., 2010
(Held on 13-6-2010)
General Knowledge & Current Affairs : Solved Paper

1. Which of the following types of companies / organizations issue ‘ULIP’ ? (The ULIPs were recently in news)
(A) Insurance companies
(B) Banks
(C) NABARD
(D) RBI
(E) All of these
Ans : (A)
2. Insurance business in India is regulated by which of the following authorities ?
(A) NFCG
(B) IRDA
(C) CII
(D) FICCI
(E) All of these
Ans : (B)
3. Which amongst the following is NOT an insurance company functioning in India ?
(A) ICICI Prudential
(B) ING Vysya
(C) ICICI Lombard
(D) New India Assurance Company
(E) National Securities Depository Ltd.
Ans : (E)
4. Which of the following is the only Public Sector Company in the field of life insurance?
(A) General Insurance Company
(B) New India Assurance Company
(C) Oriental Insurance Company
(D) Sahara Life Insurance
(E) Life Insurance Corporation of India
Ans : (E)
5. As per the news in various financial newspapers, Larson & Toubro (L & T) is planning to enter the insurance business in India. Otherwise, what is the major business of L & T, which it is known for ?
(A) Newspaper Publications
(B) Media Entertainment
(C) Car & Automobile Production
(D) Textiles
(E) Heavy Engineering & Construction
Ans : (E)
6. “A contract that pledges payment on an agreed upon amount to the person (or his/her nominee) on the happening of an event covered against” is technically known as—
(A) Death coverage
(B) Life Insurance
(C) Savings for future
(D) Provident Fund
(E) None of these
Ans : (B)
7. As per the news published in various news papers, Life Insurance policies may become paperless in the near future. This means—
(A) LIC will not insure any person hereafter as it has already reached its peak
(B) LIC will not ask for any documents from a person who wishes to purchase an insurance policy
(C) All policy related documents and policy certificates will henceforth be available in electronic form and not in their present physical form
(D) LIC henceforth will not entertain any claim or complaint in written form or on paper. Things should be in electronic mode only
(E) None of these
Ans : (C)
8. In Insurance policies, we always find a date which is “Date of Maturity”. What does it mean ?
(A) This is the date on which the policy was sold to the customer/person insured
(B) This is the date on which the policy holder will have to submit his/her claim seeking the amount of the policy. Otherwise the company will not make any payment to him/her
(C) This is the date on which the contract between the person and insurance company will come to an end
(D) The date on which the insurance company makes the final payment to the insured person which is normally fifteen days after the “Payment due date”
(E) None of these
Ans : (D)
9. As we know, the Govt. is paying much attention to “Micro Finance” these days. Which of the following is one of the examples of Micro Finance ?
(A) Insurance for life
(B) Investment in Mutual Funds
(C) Self Help Groups
(D) Letter of Credit
(E) All of these
Ans : (C)
10. Which of the following insurance plans is NOT launched by the LIC ?
(A) Jeevan Chhaya
(B) Life Mahalife Gold Plan
(C) Child Career Plan
(D) Child Future Plan
(E) Jeevan Saral
Ans : (B)
11. Which of the following is/are the highlights of the Union Budget for 2010-11 ?
1. Rs. 3000 crores allotted for agriculture sector.
2. Fertilizer Subsidy to be reduced.
3. Hope to implement Direct Tax code from April 2011.
(A) Only 1
(B) Only 2
(C) Only 3
(D) All 1, 2 & 3
(E) None of these
Ans : (C)
12. Who amongst the following is the author of the book “The White Tiger” ?
(A) Arundhati Roy
(B) V.S. Naipaul
(C) Kiran Desai
(D) Vikram Seth
(E) Aravind Adiga
Ans : (E)
13. Who amongst the following is the Man Booker Prize winner of 2009 for his/her life-time achievement ?
(A) Alice Munro
(B) Chetan Bhagat
(C) Shobha De
(D) Graham Swift
(E) None of these
Ans : (A)
14. Which of the following is the best description of what insurance is ?
(Many times companies also communicate the same to the person interested in getting an
insurance policy)—
(A) Insurance = Collective bearing of risk
(B) Insurance = Paying for other’s mistake
(C) Insurance = Taking from ‘A’ to pay ‘B’
(D) Insurance = Paying for something which will never happen
(E) All of these
Ans : (A)
15. Who amongst the following won OSCAR Award for his/her contribution in a film in 2009 and also two Grammy Awards in 2010—
for his/her achievements in the field ?
(A) Aamir Khan
(B) Rituparno Ghosh
(C) Deepa Mehta
(D) Mani Ratnam
(E) A. R. Rahman
Ans : (E)
16. As per the announcements made in the Union Budget for 2010-11,
public sector banks will get around Rs. 16,500 crores from the Govt. of India. For what purpose are banks getting this amount ?
(A) To strengthen their capital base
(B) To provide retirement benefits to their employees
(C) To give the public sector banks an image make over
(D) All A, B & C given above
(E) None of these
Ans : (A)
17. Who amongst the following Indian Players was one of the members of the team which won the Australian Open Lawn Tennis Tournament -2010 ?
(A) Leander Paes
(B) Mahesh Bhupati
(C) Sania Mirza
(D) Sunitha Rao
(E) None of these
Ans : (A)
18. Which of the following organizations/agencies frame the Monetary and Credit Policy which is followed by all banks in India?
(A) Indian Bank’s Association
(B) Reserve Bank of India
(C) Securities & Exchange Board of India
(D) Govt. of India
(E) None of these
Ans : (B)
19. Which of the following terms is used in the game of Cricket ?
(A) Penalty Stroke
(B) Knock out
(C) Bully
(D) Checkmate
(E) Silly point
Ans : (E)
20. Which of the following countries was the host of the SAARC Summit 2010 ?
(A) Bangladesh
(B) Nepal
(C) India
(D) Bhutan
(E) None of these
Ans : (D)
21. Who amongst the following is not a winner of the “Padmashri Award” given away in 2010 ?
(A) Ulhas Kashalkar
(B) Saif Ali Khan
(C) Rekha
(D) Lalit Modi
(E) Raghunath Panigrahi
Ans : (D)
22. Which of the following terms is NOT used in the world of finance, banking and insurance ?
(A) Devaluation
(B) Amnesty
(C) Hard Currency
(D) Preference share
(E) Sinking fund
Ans : (B)
23. Who amongst the following is NOT amongst the winners of the 56th National Film Awards?
(A) Shreya Ghosal
(B) Priyanka Chopra
(C) Hariharan
(D) Shilpa Shetty
(E) Arjun Rampal
Ans : (D)
24. The Indira Gandhi Peace Prize for 2009 was given to the—
(A) President of Nepal
(B) Prime Minister of Nepal
(C) President of Afghanistan
(D) Prime Minister of Bangladesh
(E) None of these
Ans : (D)
25. Which of the following awards is given for excellence in the field of Sports ?
(A) Gnanpith Award
(B) Bharat Ratna
(C) Arjuna Award
(D) Kalidas Samman
(E) None of these
Ans : (C)

सितंबर 2011

 

• चेन्नई के पास ट्रेन हादसे में १५ से ज्यादा लोगो की मौत और १०० से अधिक घायल हुए।
• भारत ने चीन में आयोजित पहली एशियन चैपियंस हॉकी ट्रॉफ़ी जीती।
• राज्यसभा की कार्यवाही अनिश्चितकाल के लिए स्थगित कर दी गई।
• दिल्ली में रात ११:२८ बजे रिक्टर पैमाने पर ४.२ तीव्रता का ६ सेकेंड तक चलने वाला भूकंप आया जिसका केंद्र हरियाणा के सोनीपत में स्थित था।
• रूसी विमान याकोवलेव याक-४२ के उड़ान भरने के तुरत बाद दुर्घटनाग्रस्त हो जाने से २२ हॉकी खिलाड़ियों की पूरी टीम सहित ४४ लोगों की मौत हो गई।
• दिल्ली उच्च न्यायालय परिसर के द्वार संख्या-5 के पास सूटकेस में रखे गए बम के विस्फोट में 11 लोगों की मौत हो गई और 74 लोग घायल हो गए।
• क्वेटा (पाकिस्तान)के सिविल लाइन्स क्षेत्र में कमिश्नर कार्यालय के पास विस्फोटक भरी कार से हुए दो आत्मघाती धमाकों में एक एफसी अधिकारी समेत 21 लोग मारे गए और 40 से अधिक लोग जख्मी हो गए।
• इंडोनेशिया के आचे प्रांत में आए 6.5 की तीव्रता वाले भूकंप में दस लोगों की मौत हो गई।
• नाइजीरिया के मध्यवर्ती प्रांत प्लेटो में सप्ताह भर से जारी सांप्रदायिक दंगों में ४० से अधिक ईसाई लोगों की मृत्यु हो गई।
• नासा के वैज्ञानिकों के अनुसार भारत-पाकिस्तान सीमा रेखा सुरक्षा के लिए सीमा पर लगाई गई फ्लड लाइटों के कारण अंतरिक्ष से दिखाई देने वाली विश्व की सर्वाधिक जगमग सीमा रेखा है।

अगस्त २०११

 

• लोकपाल आंदोलन: अन्ना हजारे ने भारतीय संसद द्वारा ३ मांगों के समर्थन का प्रस्ताव पारित करने के बाद दिल्ली के रामलीला मैदान में १३ दिनों से जारी अनशन को स्थगित करने की घोषणा की।
• माओवादी नेता डॉ. बाबूराम भट्टराई तराई के मधेसी गठबंधन के समर्थन से नेपाल के नए प्रधानमंत्री निर्वाचित हुए।
• श्रीलंका की सरकार ने लिट्टे से संघर्ष शुरू होने के बाद देश में घोषित आपातकाल को ३० वर्ष बाद वापस ले लिया।
• मूडीज़ ने जापान की ऋण साख एए3 से घटाकर एए2 कर दी।
• चीनी विज्ञान अकादमी के वैज्ञानिकों ने ब्रह्मपुत्र और सिंधु नदी के उद्गम स्थल का पता लगाया तथा उनके मार्ग की लंबाई का व्यापक उपग्रह अध्ययन पूरा किया।
• बिहार लोकसेवा अधिकार अधिनियम १५ अगस्त २०११ से बिहार में आम लोगों को निर्धारित समय सीमा के भीतर कुछ चुनी हुई लोक सेवाएं उपलब्ध कराने के लिए लागू हो गया।
• लोबसांग सांगेय तिब्बत की निर्वासित सरकार के नए प्रधानमंत्री बने।
• थाईलैंड में प्यूइआ थाई दल की यिंगलुक शिनवात्रा शु्रिवार देश की पहली महिला प्रधानमंत्री बनीं।

05-07-2011

1. चेक रिपब्लिक की पेट्रा क्विटोवा ने विम्बलडन का खिताब अपनी झोली में डाला. पहला ग्रैंड स्लैम जीतने वाली क्विटोवा ने शारापोवा को सीधे सेटों में 6-3, 6-4 से हराया. आठवीं वरीयता प्राप्त क्विटोवा विम्बलडन खिताब जीतने वालीं तीसरी चेक रिपब्लिक की टेनिस खिलाड़ी हैं. क्विटोवा इससे पहले कभी किसी ग्रैंड स्लैम के फाइनल में नहीं खेली हैं
2. रक्षा सचिव प्रदीप कुमार को शनिवार को सर्वसम्मति से नया सीवीसी चुन लिया गया। हरियाणा कैडर के 1972 बैच के आईएएस ऑफिसर प्रदीप कुमार विवादास्पद सीवीसी पी. जे. थॉमस का स्थान लेंगे। चार महीने पहले सुप्रीम कोर्ट ने पाल्मोलिन ऑयल स्कैम में आरोपी थॉमस की सीवीसी पद पर नियुक्ति खारिज कर दी थी।
3. चीनी इंजीनियरों ने बिना किसी विदेशी मदद के समुद्र पर दुनिया के सबसे लंबे किंगडाओ-जियाओझोउ बे पुल के निर्माण का कमाल कर दिखाया। इस पुल की लंबाई 42.4 किलोमीटर है
4. थाइलैंड के पूर्व प्रधानमंत्री थकसिन शिनवात्रा की बहन इंगलक शिनवात्रा की द फिउ थाई पार्टी ने देश में हुए चुनाव में भारी बहुमत हासिल किया है। रविवार को चुनाव परिणाम आने के बाद इंगलक के लिए देश की पहली महिला प्रधानमंत्री बनने का मार्ग प्रशस्त हो गया। शिनवात्रा की राजनीतिक मुखौटा मानी जा रहीं इंगलक थाइलैंड की 28वीं प्रधानमंत्री होंगी।
5. सर्बियाई टेनिस स्टार नोवाक जोकोविच ने शानदार खेल का प्रदर्शन करते हुए गत चैम्पियन राफेल नडाल को हराकर विम्बलडन पुरूष एकल खिताब-2011 हासिल किया, इसके साथ ही वह दुनिया के नंबर एक खिलाड़ी भी बन गए। 24 वर्षीय जोकोविच ने खिताबी भिड़ंत में नडाल पर 6-4, 6-1, 1-6, 6-3 से जीत दर्ज की। इससे पहले उन्होंने ग्रैंड स्लैम में 2008 और 2011 में ऑस्ट्रेलियाई ओपन में खिताब जीता था।
6. भारत के महेश भूपति और रूस की एलेना वेसनीना की जो़डी रविवार को खेले गए विम्बलडन के मिश्रित युगल मुकाबले के फाइनल में नौवीं वरीयता प्राप्त जो़डी आस्ट्रेलिया के जुर्गेन मेल्जर एवं चेक गणराज्य की इवेता बेनेसोवा से हार गई।
7. अमेरिका के ब्रायन बंधुओं बाब और माइक ने स्वीडन के रॉबर्ट लिंडस्टेट और रोमानिका के होरिया टेकाऊ को शनिवार को यहां 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 से हराकर विम्बलडन टेनिस चैंपियनशिप में पुरुष युगल का खिताब जीत लिया।

UPPSC Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services (Pre.) Exam. 2011 GENERAL STUDIES SOLUTION

UTTAR PRADESH Combined State/Upper Subordinate Services (Pre.) Exam. 2011

Exam Date 26-06-2011

GENERAL STUDIES SOLUTION

SERIES : B

1. A …..vitamin A is not formed in our body.

2. C....Zinc phosphide (Zn3P2) is an inorganic chemical compound. Metal phosphides have been used as rodenticides

3. B

4. Boric acid, also called hydrogen borate or boracic acid or orthoboric acid or acidum boricum, is a weak acid of boron often used as an antiseptic, insecticide, flame retardant, as a neutron absorber, and as a precursor of other chemical compounds.

5. A

6. B

7. D

8. A.....The retina acts much like the film in a camera.

9. Anosmia is a lack of functioning olfaction, or in other words, an inability to perceive odours.

10. A

11. C.....Gambusia can be introduced into ponds to eat mosquito larvae.

12. B

13. D

14. B

15. C.....The Chandrasekhar limit is the mass above which electron degeneracy pressure ... a different type of stellar remnant, such as a neutron star or black hole

16. B

17. B

18. D

19. B

20. D....Archie is a tool for indexing FTP archives, allowing people to find specific files. It is considered to be the first Internet search engine

21. A

22. A

23. C....A bone mineral density (BMD) test measures how much calcium and other types of minerals are present in a section of your bone

24. D....The Uttarakhand Government has declared Sanskrit as the second official language of the State.

25. C

26. C

27. D

28. B

29. C...Astra[3] (Sanskrit: अस्त्र, Astra "Weapon") is an active radar homing beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile (BVRAAM) developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), India.

30. C

31. D....Mahabali's rule is considered the golden era of Kerala. The following song is often sung over Onam:

32. B...

33. A

34. C,,...Union Budget 2011-12: Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee announced loans at an interest rate of 4 per cent for farmers

35. B....atha poo a flower decoration during the festival of onam by athira

36. A.....Durga Lal was a renowned Kathak dancer from Jaipur in Indian state of Rajasthan

37. C

38. D

39. C……largest producer of sugar is maharashtra .u.p is largest sugar cane producer

40. C

41. B....A standard, commercial letter of credit (LC[1]) is a document issued mostly by a financial institution, used primarily in trade finance, which usually provides an irrevocable payment undertaking.The letter of credit can also be payment for a transaction, meaning that redeeming the letter of credit pays an exporter.

42. D.......Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India Limited, was established in the year 1957 by the Government of India to strengthen the export promotion STC;Government owned company dealing mainly in bulk international trade. MMTC CMD Shri Sanjiv Batra Received the EEPC National award for Export excellence for the year 2007-08 from Hon'ble Minister of Commerce Shri Anand Sharma

43. A

44. A

45. B

46. A

47. A

48. D

49. B

50. C

51. A ?

52. B

53. A

54. C

55. ?

56. D

57. D

58. A

59. C...Mandav is a town and a nagar panchayat in Dhar district in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh.

60. D .....Okha is a small costal town near Jamnagar, Gujarat/Veraval (Gujarati:વેરાવળ, Hindi:वेरावल) is a city and a municipality in Junagadh district in the Indian state of GujaratPorbandar (Gujarati પોરબંદર) About this sound pronunciation (help·info) is a coastal city in the Indian state of Gujarat

61. C

62. B

63. D

64. A......World Bank Chairman Robert B. Zoellick and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar sign a $220 million loan for Kosi rebuilding.

65. C

66. D...Youth Film Festival. Presents. International Hellth Film Festival ( 1st Medifilmfest) Asian Film Festival New Delhi

67. C

68. B

69. D

70. A......Mother Teresa Award 2011. He played the evil anti-hero in Bollywood for decades but Prem Chopra

71. C

72. B

73. B

74. A.......Girija Devi (Hindi: गिरिजा देवी; IAST: Girijā Devī) (born 1929) is an Indian classical singer of the Banaras gharana

75. C.....Akbarpur (Hindi: अकबरपुर, Urdu: اکبر پور) is a town and a nagar panchayat in Kanpur Dehat district in the state of Uttar Pradesh

76. C

77. B

78. B

79. D

80. B....State bird in a perilous state. Although designated as the offical bird of Uttar Pradesh, the Sarus crane

81. C....Hanuman Prasad Poddar was the founding and the lifetime editor of its noted magazine, Kalyan.

82. B

83. C......high of 1084 in Kerala to a low of 877 in Haryana. Other major States with a low sex ratio include Punjab (893), Uttar Pradesh (908), Bihar (916), Gujarat (918), Maharashtra (925) and Rajasthan (926).

84. C....CHARKULA DANCE. The spectacular dance from Braj region of Uttar Pradesh - the land of Lord Krishna and his consort - Radha.

85. D

86. B...Lee Chong Wei took a call from Malaysia's prime minister after successfully defending his All England Championships

87. C

88. A....Veteran midfielder Arjun Halappa replaced Rajpal Singh as the captain of the Indian hockey team for the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup next month

89. C

90. B

91. D.......The Stanley Cup (French: La Coupe Stanley) is an ice hockey club trophy, awarded annually to the National Hockey League (NHL) playoffs champion

92. B

93. D.....The smash is the main attacking shot used in volleyball

94. A

95. C

96. A

97. B

98. A

99. D

100.B

101.D

102.D

103.D

104.C

105.A

106.B

107.C

108.A

109.A...Green Development: Environment and Sustainability in the Third World, 2nd edn. ...... Bradshaw, M. J. (1977) Earth, the Living Planet

110.D

111.A

112.D......Takashi Hirose "Nuclear Reactor Time Bomb".

113.B....World Water Day has been observed on March 22 since 1993

114.D......Periyar is really famous for its wild elephants

115.C....After Mumbai, Delhi has the second largest slum Population in India. Nearly 1.8 million people lives in slum areas in capital

116.?

117.B

118.D

119.D

120.?

121.C

122.ALL 4 CURRECT....

123.A

124.? A

125.C

126.A

127.A

128.B

129.D

130.C

131.C

132.C

133.D

134.D

135.D

136.B

137.B

138.C

139.B

140.C

141.A

142.?..C

143.C.

144.A.

145.D...The message of swadeshi and boycott soon spread to the rest of the country: Lokmanya Tilak took the movement to different parts of India, especially Poona and Bombay, Ajit Singh and Lala Lajpat Rai spread the swadeshi message in Punjab and other parts of northern India; Syed Haidar Raza set up the agenda in Delhi.

146.? A

147.?

148.D

149.B

150.? D

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