Quiz 27 on Current Affairs 2014-15 for SSC CGL, UPSC, IBPS, MAT, CAT and other competitive exams

GENERAL AWARENESS PRACTICE QUIZ

 why go to long to far  the sport sponsorship ?
It is not unethical, because it is legal.
without any of the permission this game is played
After watching the Qantas Wallabies play the Lions at ANZ Stadium on Saturday night, I caught up with the Bulldogs and Knights game on Sunday
None of the above
 who is the tony abboat and what happened his publicity in 9th july?
policeman
player
reporter
opposition leader
The Union Government of India on 24 May 2013 announced that under the 12th Five Year Plan it will set up Institutes of Teacher Training at Block Level in __________ districts. The decision of the union Government will help in strengthening the teacher training capacity across the nation?
197
200
196
176
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on 23 May 2013 approved the proposal of Department of AIDS Control, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare for the implementation of National AIDS Control Support Project (NACSP) under the National AIDS Control Programme (NACP). The amount for this would be 2550 crore Rupees. The Government of India as well as the World Bank will finance the NACP in equal proportions. Which of the following statements about the benefits of project is/are false?
I. Strengthening Behaviour Change Communication (BCC) and demand generation
II. Intensifying and consolidating prevention services with a focus on highly vulnerable populations, high risk groups and bridge population
III. Institutional strengthening and financial management
IV. The project would also help in controlling the spread of HIV infection in India as well as the countries in the sub-continent
Statement I and IV are false
Statement IV Is false
Statement I and II are False
Statement III is False

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on 21 May 2013 relaxed the eligibility parameters for the _____________ with an expectation of reducing the neonatal and maternal mortality in young mothers?
Maa-Shishu Suraksha yojna
Sishu-Janani Suraksha Yojna
Janani-shishu Suraksha Yojna
Janani Suraksha Yojana
The Election Commission of India and the National Literacy Mission Authority, Ministry of Human Resource Development, on 21 May 2013 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on _______________ in New Delhi?
Electoral Literacy and Inclusive Democracy only
Electoral Literacy and Greater Participation for Democracy only
Greater Participation for a Stronger and Inclusive Democracy only
Electoral Literacy and Greater Participation for a Stronger and Inclusive Democracy
The Supreme Court of India on 19 May 2013 pronounced its decision on the two-finger test on a rape victim and directed the government to provide better medical procedures to confirm sexual assault. What is the reason cited by the Court to ban the two finger test?
Because the test is medically unfit
The test violates her right to privacy
Because it impacts the health of the victim
All the three reasons mentioned above were cited by the court
Which of the Following is correctly matched with reference to the Number of silver and bronze medal won by India in the 19th Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships that concluded in New Delhi?
3 Silver and 5 Bronze
2 Silver and 7 Bronze
7 Silver and 4 Bronze
6 Silver and 7 Bronze
Name the captain of Aston Villa who retired from football in May 2013 at the age of 33 years as he was diagnosed with leukaemia?
Stiliyan Petrov
Brad Guzan
Christian Benteke
Ron Vlaar
Name the Manchester United Manager who announced his retirement on 8 May 2013 putting an end to his 26 years journey as the in-charge of Manchester United?
Ron Atkinson
Dave Sexton
Matt Busby
Alex Ferguson
Which Switzerland based Tennis Player defeated Spain’s David Ferrer in the final match to win ATP World Tour, Portugal Open 2013 title at Oeiras on 5 May 2013?
Stanislas Wawrinka
Andy Murray
Novak Djokovic
Rafael Nadal
What is the target that India China wants to achieve in two-way trade by 2015 for the financial year 2014-15?
110 Billion US Dollars
105 Billion US Dollars
100 Billion US Dollars
90 Billion US Dollars
Afghanistan Parliament on in May 2013 blocked law aimed at strengthening provisions for women's freedom. The Parliament argued that parts of the law _____________?
Violated Islamic Principles
Encouraged Disobedience
Violation of moral code and religious law of Islam
Violated Islamic principles and encouraged disobedience
A bilateral meeting between India and Switzerland was concluded in May 2013 at __________? The meeting was held on the sidelines of World Health Assembly.
Geneva
Zentrum Paul Klee
Bern
New Delhi
The Indian envoy to Colombo Ashok K Kantha in May 2013 announced that Indian companies have invested nearly ________ billion dollars in Sri Lanka, since 2003?
11
3
1
7
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in May 2013 declared that it will start the work on world’s biggest hydroelectric __________ dam on Congo River in October 2015?
Three Gorges Dam
Congo Dam
Kiymbi Dam
Inga Dam
Name the country that legalized Gay Marriage in May 2013?
Britain
Germany
France
USA
14th Round of India–EU BTIA Negotiation Concluded in May 2013 was held at _______?
London
New Delhi
Geneva
Mumbai
India and Netherlands in May 2013 signed a Memorandum of Understanding on _____________ in the field of Spatial Planning, Water Management, and Mobility Management at Hague, Netherlands during the visit of Kamal Nath, Minister for Urban Development and Parliamentary Affairs?
Development Cooperation
Technical Cooperation
Planning Cooperation
None of the above
Preliminary data released from _______________ statistics agency in May 2013 revealed the fact that the French economy has entered a shallow recession after shrinking by 0.2 percent in the first quarter of the year?
INSEE (National Institute for Statistics and Economic Studies)
Bahamas The Department of Statistics
Albania Institute of Statistics
UK National Statistics
Iran in May 2013 gave ______________ news agency permission to reopen its Tehran bureau. The work there was suspended in March 2012 over one of its video reports?
APTN
PTI
Federal Agency on Press
Reuters
Name the Legendary Footballer and Former England captain who on 16 May 2013 announced his retirement from professional football and gave an end to his illustrious career of more than two decades.
David Beckham
Wayne Rooney
Steven Gerrad
Ashley Cole
Which Cricketer from England was named the England cricketer-of-the-year for 2012-13, in an acknowledgement of the Sussex wicket-keeper's consistency with both bat and gloves?
Alastair Cook
Stuart Board
James Anderson
Matt Prior
Name the place, where the meet between International Olympic Committee (IOC) and Indian Olympic Association (IOA) was held to identify the principle on a roadmap to bring India back in the Olympic Fold?
New Delhi
Lausanne
Geneva
Kiruna
Name the IPL team from which the three cricketers Shreesanth, Ajit Chadila and Ankeet Chavan arrested by Special Cell of Delhi Police belong?
Kings XI Punjab
Rajasthan Royals
Delhi Daredevils
Chennai Super Kings
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