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Science Current Affairs Quiz test the participants knowledge on latest discoveries, technological advancements made and in the

process further enhances an individuals knowledge base. The quizzes also cover the Environment-Ecology segment. Number of questions is asked from this segment in the competitive exams. Science Current Affairs quiz for August 2011 will help you in the preparation for NDA, CDS, Bank PO, MBA, NABARD, RBI, Railway, SSC, Civil Services and other Exams. 1. British scientists developed the EndoBarrier to cure __. a) Diabetes b) Cancer c) AIDS d) Skin Cancer Answer: (a) Diabetes 2. Scientists at the University of Columbia in New York developed a portable blood test device which could be used effectively to prevent__. a) AIDS b) Cancer c) Diabetes d) Leukemia Answer: (a) AIDS 3. US scientists found an antibody which acts against 30 of 36 strains of influenza. What is the name of that antibody? a) CH65 b) CCH65 c) DD65 d) CC65 Answer: (a) CH65 4. A new technique was engineered by the scientists that involved leukemia patients being treated with their own T cells. T cells are a kind of__. a) White Blood Cell b) Red Blood Cell c) Liver cell d) Cancerous Cell Answer: (a) White Blood Cell 5. Astronomers discovered that the planet named TrES-2b is blacker than any planet in our solar system. Astronomers made this observation after using NASAs__spacecraft. a) Kepler b) Freedom 7 c) Faith 7 d) Discovery Answer: (a) Kepler

Taking the Economy Current Affairs Quizzes will test as well as enhance your knowledge on economy related issues. Moreover the Economy Current Affairs Quiz for August 2011 will help you in the preparation for different competitive examination like that of Bank PO, MBA, NABARD, RBI, Railway, SSC, Civil Services Exam etc. 1. Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) in a first issued a show-cause notice to which stock exchange following a probe into alleged client code modifications by its broker members? a. MCX Stock Exchange b. c. Bombay Stock Exchange Bangalore Stock Exchange

d. National Stock Exchange Answer: (d) 2. Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on 5 August 2011 approved which PSUs proposal for revival of

the Sindri unit of Fertiliser Corporation of India at an investment of nearly Rs 35000 crore? a. BHEL b. c. SAIL GAIL

d. HPCL Answer: (b) 3. According to government data released on 8 August 2011, Foreign Direct Investment into India grew by wat per

cent to 5.65 billion US dollar in June 2011? a. 57% b. c. 115% 200%

d. 310% Answer: (d) 4. The Union government on 9 August 2011 permitted a new category of qualified foreign investors (QFIs) to

invest up to what sum of money in equity and debt schemes of mutual funds (MFs)? a. $13 billion b. c. $18 billion $23 billion

d. $5 billion Answer: (a) 5. The Reserve Bank of India panel to review facilities for individuals under FEMA (Foreign Exchange Management

Act) submitted report on 10 August 2011. With regard to the following which of the following is not true 1. In the report it mentioned that the concept of non-repatriation basis or non-repatriable funds was outdated. 2. Since non-residents were given the freedom to remit $1 million annually, it was compulsory to maintain procedures under FEMA. 3. The report suggested the procedural knots in the system need to be untied to enable the present forex liberalisation to be effective. 4. Issue of take-overs underwent changes in the past and now are taken care of under the ambit of SEBI regulations and using FEMA for this purpose is superfluous and an unnecessary. a. b. c. 2&4 Only 2 1&4

d.

Only 4

Answer: (b)

Sports Current Affairs Quiz have been drafted to test your knowledge about the recent sports events. Sports Current Affairs Quiz for September 2011 will help you increase your knowledge of the different sports events which are organised around the world. Taking the Sports current affairs Quiz, you will enhance your knowledge of sports and crack questions in the sports section of all competitive exams. 1. Name the Formula One driver who returned to the highest step of the podium for the first time in four races after he won the Belgian Grand Prix on 28 August 2011. a. b. c. d. Mark Webber Jenson Button Sebastian Vettel Michael Schumacher

Answer: (c) 2. Which of the following top-seeded International Master won the Sunita Singh Memorial National youth (under25) chess championship at Indore on 27 August 2011? a. b. c. d. Rahul Sangma of Delhi Sai Agni Jeevitesh of Andhra Pradesh Sriram Sarja of Karnataka C.R.G. Krishna of Karnataka

Answer: (a) 3. Former football star Zico on 29 August 2011was appointed as the new coach of Iraq's national football team by the Iraq Football Federation. The soccer belongs to which of the following soccer playing nations? a. b. c. d. Argentina Brazil Chile Spain

Answer: (b) 4. Olympic champion Dayron Robles was disqualified for pulling rival Liu Xiang in the 110-meter hurdles on 29 August 2011 in the 13th World Championships in Athletics in Daegu, South Korea therby handing victory to which of the following participants? a. Jason Richardson b. c. Liu Xiang Andrew Turner

d. Krisztian Pars Answer: (a) 5. Which of the following athletes won her third consecutive World women's 20km walk title on 31 August 2011 an

the 13th World Championships in Athletics that started in Daegu?

a. b. c.

Liu Hong Olga Kaniskina Anisya Kirdyapkina

d. Vera Sokolova Answer: (b)

cience Current Affairs Quiz test the participants knowledge on latest discoveries, technological advancements made and in the process further enhances an individuals knowledge base. The quizzes also cover the Environment-Ecology segment. Number of questions is asked from this segment in the competitive exams. Current Affairs Science quiz for August 2011 will help you in the preparation for NDA, CDS, Bank PO, MBA, NABARD, RBI, Railway, SSC, Civil Services and other Exams. 1. The Scientists found the origin of El Tor in the Bay of Bengal. Consider the following statements on El Tor. i) El Tor is a highly virulent and deadly form of cholera strain. ii) It was first discovered in Bangladesh in 2006. Choose the right option: a) b) c) d) Both i and ii are correct. Only i is correct. Only ii is correct. Neither i nor ii is correct.

Answer: (a) Both i and ii are correct. 2. Scientists discovered a cheap and effective way to prevent transmission of dengue fever. They infected mosquitoes with bacterium that blocks development of the dengue virus. Dengue fever is also known as___. a) Breakbone Fever b) Yellow Fever c) Pyrexia d) Hyperthermia Answer: (a) Breakbone Fever 3. A group of researchers estimated that __ million species exist on Earth. a) 8.7 b) 8.6 c) 8.3 d) 8.2 Answer: (a) 8.7 4. China Completed a Comprehensive Satellite Study of Brahmaputra and Indus Rivers. The study shows that Indus River is ____ long. a) 3600 km b) 3700 km c) 3800 d) 3900 Answer: (a) 3600 km

5. The Australian and British Geologists found evidence of the oldest known fossils of life on Earth. The sulfur-based microbes they discovered are ___billion years old. a) 3.4 b) 2.4 c) 2.2 d) 1.2 Answer: (a) 3.4

Quizzes on the India Current Affairs section are designed to cover the wide range of national issues and other informations related to India from different segments which are of general human interest. Taking the India Current Affairs Quiz for August 2011 will update you on the latest incidents that occured in India. The quizzes on India Current Affairs will equip you to take all competitive examinations as well. 1. 1. Noted historian and indologist RS Sharma died on 20 August 2011. Which of the facts related to him that is stated below is not true? 2. He was particularly known for his trenchant observations on institutions in ancient Indian society and his report on the Bihar-Bengal boundary dispute. 3. He was the founding chairman of the Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR) in 1970. 4. 5. He also served as President of the Indian History Congress in 1975 He was a recipient of the prestigious Jawaharlal Nehru Award in 1989 and was earlier awarded the Campbell

Memorial Gold Medal by the Bombay Asiatic Society in 1987. a. 2 & 3 b. c. Only 1 Only 4

d. Only 2 Answer: (d) 2. This veteran trade unionist and Communist Party of India-Marxist Politburo member who served the trade union movement as a Secretary of the AITUC in the 1960s and then as one of the key leaders of the CITU of which he became the General Secretary from 1990 to 1999 and then its President till 2010 died on 20 August 2011. Identify him. a. Madhukar Kashinath Pandhe b. c. K Varadarajan Mohd.Amin

d. Manik Sarkar Answer: (a) 3. Which Former Indian No 2 snooker player who was India No.2 in snooker for three years from 1980 passed away on 20 August 2011. a. Ashok Shandilya b. c. Geet Sethi Michael Ferreira

d. Sayed Habib Answer: (d)

4. In which one of the following states the Centre has launched an ambitious programme called Himayat? a) Jammu and Kashmir b) Haryana c) Himachal Pradesh d) Punjab Answer: (a) Jammu and Kashmir 5. Which one of the following state governments sanctioned 95 thousand 599 posts of teachers? a) Madhya Pradesh b) Haryana c) Bihar d) Punjab Answer: (a) Madhya Pradesh 6. Jharkhand government on 23 August 2011 approved a draft of Right to Service Act 2011. What is the capital of Jharkhand? a) Ranchi b) Patna c) Bhagalpur d) Dhanbad Answer: (a) Ranchi

Quizzes on the Current Affairs section are designed to cover the wide range of national issues, international events, and other information from different segments which are of general human interest. Taking the Current Affairs Quiz for August 2011 will update you on the latest incidents that the world is talking about. The quizzes on Current Affairs will equip you to take all competitive examinations as well. 1. Which one of the following countries offered additional 10000 seats for Haj 2011 to India? a) Saudi Arabia b) Libya c) Yemen d) Iran Answer: (a) Saudi Arabia 2. North Korea agreed to start international talks on denuclearization of the Korean peninsula. This was agreed during the visit of North Korean leader Kim Jong Ii to__. a) Russia b) China c) UK d) South Korea Answer: (a) Russia 3. India, on 24 August 2011 signed (Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement) with which one of the following countries? a) Georgia

b) Sri Lanka c) Pakistan d) UK Answer: (a) Georgia 4. Study published by market research firm Gartner projected worldwide business process outsourcing (BPO) market to grow by what percent in the Asia-Pacific during the year 2011? a. b. c. d. 17.9% 15% 11.12% 6.3%

Answer: (a) 5. Name the Indian photographer who was declared the Grand Prix' winner among 60,000 entries in the 33 year old Nikon Photo Contest International. a. b. c. d. Raghubir Singh Vikram Bawa Ayesha Soni Debarshi Duttagupta

AnsWer: (d)

Sports Current Affairs Quiz have been drafted to test your knowledge about the recent sports events. Sports Current Affairs Quiz for August 2011 will help you increase your knowledge of the different sports events which are organised around the world. Taking the Sports current affairs Quiz, you will enhance your knowledge of sports and crack questions in the sports section of all competitive exams. 1. Who won the ATP's Cincinnati Masters title for the second time on 21 August 2011 after defeating World No. 1 Novak Djokovic 6-4, 3-0? a. b. c. d. Roger Federer Andy Murray Rafael Nadal Robin Soderling

Answer: (b) 2. a. b. c. Name the Indian tennis dup who won the doubles title at the ATP's Cincinnati Masters. Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi Leander Paes and Somdev Devvarman Rohan Bopanna and Somdev Devvarman

d. Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna Answer: (a) 3. Which Sri Lankan bowler became the first bowler to take three one-day international hat tricks as Sri Lanka

registered a four-wicket consolation win against Australia in the fifth one-day international on 22 August 2011? a. Lasith Malinga b. Kumar Sangakkara

c.

Upul Tharanga

d. Ajantha Mendis Answer: (a) 4. Which of the following Veteran Indian footballers who made his made his debut as a substitute in the 1995

Nehru Cup in Calcutta announced his retirement from international soccer on 24 August 2011? a. Basudeb Mondal b. c. Rennedy Singh Baichung Bhutia

d. IM Vijayan Answer: (c) 5. a. b. c. d. Name the founder member of the Nehru Hockey Society who died on 23 August 2011. Shiv Kumar Verma Kukoo Walia Brig HJS Chimni Amrit Bose

Answer: (a)

Taking the Economy Current Affairs Quiz will test as well as enhance your knowledge on economy related issues. Moreover the Economy Current Affairs Quiz for August 2011 will help you in the preparation for different competitive examination like that of Bank PO, MBA, NABARD, RBI, Railway, SSC, Civil Services Exam etc. 1. 1. A study titled Being five star in productivity road map for excellence in Indian banking was released FICCIIBA-BCG on 22 August 2011, the eve of IBA-FICCI annual banking conference. Which of the facts related to the report stated below are not true? 2. India's gross domestic product (GDP) growth will make the Indian banking industry third largest in the world by 2025. 3. The report highlighted that banks have to strive for excellence on three dimensions: branch sales and service, new channels and lean operations 4. Indian banks deploy 62 per cent of staff in customer facing roles as against the benchmark of 82 per cent observed by BCG globally. 5. Indian banks, the report mentioned were to be doing well overall with industry cost-income ratio below 50 per cent. a. b. c. d. 1&3 Only 3 Only 2 3&4

Answer: (c) 2. According to the data released by the Life Insurance Council on 22 August 2011, the life insurance industry witnessed a decline of what percent in its total premium collections for the quarter ended June 2011? a. b. c. 3.8% 4.2% 6.1%

d.

5%

Answer: (d) 3. According to a study Private Cloud Landscape in India released by EMC Corporation and Zinnov Management Consulting, a management consulting firm in July 2011, what will be the value of the cloud market in India by 2015? a. b. c. d. $ 4.5 billion $6 billion $ 5.6 billion $ 9 billion

Answer: (a) 4. Which of the following bodies estimated IT companies would continue to grow globally at 16-18 per cent in 201112 despite the economic crisis in the U.S. and European markets? a. b. c. d. FICCI NASSCOM CII ASOCHAM

Answer: (b) 5. Food inflation rose to what percent for the week ended August 13 on the back of dearer onions, potatoes, fruits and protein-based items? a. b. c. d. 9% 9.3% 9.80% 10%

Answer: (c)

Taking the Corporate Current Affairs Quiz will test as well as enhance your knowledge of major corporate events. The corporate quiz for August 2011 will make you better prepared to face competitive examinations like that of Bank PO, NABARD, RBI, LIC, Civil Services, MBA etc. 1. Which luxury car maker launched a new version of its sports utility vehicle Q5, priced at Rs 35.13 lakh on 23 August 2011? a. Audi India b. c. Opel Porsche

d. Mercedes-Benz Answer: (a) 2. Which Indian auto-maker Tata Motors launched the new version of its premium hatchback, the Vista on 23

August 2011? a. Mahindra & Mahindra b. c. d. Tata Motors Maruti Bajaj Auto

Answer: (b) 3. Silicon Valley legend Steve Jobs resigned as chief executive of Apple Inc on 24 August 2011. In which year was

Apple founded? a. 1970 b. c. 1973 1975

d. 1976 Answer: (d) 4. Which pharmaceutical company entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Universal Medicares marketing

and distribution business in India? a. Dr Reddys b. c. Aventis Pharma Cipla

d. Ranbaxy Answer: (b) 5. This provider of information technology consulting, and business process outsourcing services, was selected by

the U.K. Financial Services Authority (FSA) to be a key supplier of solutions as part of its Strategic Outsourcing Framework Agreement (SOFA). Identify the company. a. b. c. d. Cognizant Infosys IBM Tech Mahindra

Answer: (a)

Current affairs preparation:-

Current Affairs plays a very important role in the preparation for IAS, IPS, IFS, PCS, Bank PO, SSC and other competitive examinations. You must have a good understanding of Current Affairs to face interviews held for various Government jobs. Knowledge of Current Affairs can boost your career prospects in the private job sector. Here are important Current Affairs for January 2011. To read click following links: Insurance Companies can Invest in Bonds of ONGC & Coal Indias Foreign Arm

C. Rangarajan Committee Suggestions on Food Security Bill

Inter-ministerial Group Formed to Review Inflation Situation

No Tax Amnesty Scheme by FinMin to Get Back Black Money

Banks Urged RBI to Slash CRR & SLR

USA Signed 9/11 Health Care Bill Ignoring Indias Concerns

Russia and USA Enacted Nuclear Pact

India and Bangladesh Agreed to Share Teesta and Feni River Waters

Violent Protests in Egypt

India-Indonesia Agreements 2011

Child Abuse in India Increased According to the Report of NCPCR

Supreme Court Deleted its Own Remarks on Graham Staines Murder Case

CVC Directed Transport Ministry to Take Action against NHAI Officials

Cabinet Reshuffle in India

Caste Census Revealed the Gap between SC/STs Share in Population and in Employment

Carbon Footprint Calculator Launched

BNHS Report Held Oil Spill near Mumbai Coast Responsible for Destroying Mangroves

NASA Research Found the Year 2010 Warmest on Record

Green Pigs Created by Scientists

NASA Research Team Revealed Earth like Core on Moon

NASA Announced its Earth Observing Research Mission

Scientists Developed First Hacker Proof Software SeL4

ICC World Cup 2011 Theme Song Released

Sachin, Sehwag & Kapil in ICC Dream Team

Lionel Messi Declared FIFA Player of the Year

Roger Federer Won the Qatar Open

Paes & Bhupathi Won Chennai Open 2011 Doubles

75th National Badminton Championship

National Shooting Championship 2011

Rajasthan Won the Ranji Trophy for the First Time

World Bank Signed 220 Million Dollars Deal with Bihar for Bihar Kosi Recovery Project

Update your general knowledge & knowledge in the current affairs segment with the crisp one-liner question-answer for August 2011 designed to further your preparation process for competitive examination. Aspirants for Bank Po, Civil Services and other other candidates preparing for UPSC exams can refer to the questions-answers for thorough and detailed study. Champion double-trap shooter and Asian Games gold medalist ranked No.1 in the world, as per the latest rankings released by the International Shooting Sport Federation on 1 August 2011. - Ronjan Sodhi

This Veteran fighter pilot took over as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS).- Air Marshal Kishan Kumar Nohwar

Union government accorded a two-year extension to Reserve Bank of India Governor beyond his term ending September 2011.- D. Subbarao

Veteran actor and leading star of Bollywood of the 1960s died on 14 August 2011.- Shammi Kapoor

Chairman & MD of Mathrubhoomi group of newspapers elected chairman of the Board of Directors of Press Trust

of India (PTI).- M.P. Veerendrakumar

Former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister was appointed as the new Governor of Tamil Nadu on 26 August 2011.- K

Rosaiah

Exponent of Jaipur-Atrauli Gharana (school of music), passed away on 23 August 2011. - Ustad Azizuddin Khan.

This Indian state government declared the constitution of State Innovation Council headed by State Chief Secretary Urvashi Gulati for promotion of innovations.- Haryana Government

This Union Territory in India celebrated its 58th liberation day on 2 August 2011.-Dadar & Nagar Haveli

Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council (PMEAC) scaled down its projection for the growth rate of the

economy in 2011-12 to this percent.- 8.2%

Sexual-assault case against this former IMF chief was dismissed by Justice Michael J. Obus of State Supreme

Court in Manhattan. - Dominique Strauss-Kahn

He was reelected unopposed as president of the International Association of Athletics Federation (IAAF) on 24

August 2011. - Lamine Diack from Senegal

Prime Minister of Japan announced his resignation after almost 15 months in office.-Naoto Kan

Red Bull member returned to the highest step of the podium for the first time in four races after he won the Belgian Grand Prix on 28 August 2011. Sebastian Vettel

He defeated American Mardy Fish to win the Montreal Masters. - Novak Djokovic

The European country won the tenth edition of the UEFA European Under-19 Championship title in Romania.-

Spain

U.N. declared three regions in this African nation to be famine hit. Somalia

Former Egyptian Presidents trial was televised on 3 August 2011.- Hosni Mubarak

He headed the parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance that presented its recommendations on the

Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) Bill, 2011.- Yashwant Sinha

This former director general of the Railway Protection Force (RPF), was selected to head the Indo-Tibetan Border

Police (ITBP)- Ranjit Sinha

The first gold index in India with a base date of 2 January 2007 was launched on 29 August 2011 by this body.-

CRISIL

The foreign minister of Libya visited India on 22 July 2011 to brief about latest developments- Abdel Aati Al

Obeidi

India Japan comprehensive economic partnership agreement entered into force on the date- 1 August 2011

The First woman foreign minister of Pakistan to visit India from 26 to 28 July 2011-Hina Rabbani Khar

The food safety and standards Act of 2006 became effective from the date- 5 August 2011

The oldest known fossil of an African Ape discovered in the African country-Uganda

The fossil of an African Ape was discovered in Uganda, which is considered to be-20 million years old

Foreign direct investment into India grew to the amount in June 2011- 5.65 billion US dollar

The person who took oath as the Kalon Tripa( Prime Minister) of Tibetans in exile-Lobsang Sangay

US credit rating downgraded to AA+ from AAA by a United States-based financial services company- Standard and Poors

In Nepal, ban on smoking in public places comes into effect from the date- 7 August 2011

The Indian Government Set up NATGRID to Access all Intelligence Data. NATGRID stands for- National

Intelligence Grid

In Afghanistan, a probe was launched to determine the exact cause of the chopper crash by the security agency

called- International Security Assistance Force, ISAF

To cure influenza US scientists found an antibody called- CH65

To cure diabetes British scientists developed a new device called- EndoBarrier

The Indian state, which launched Dal Bhat scheme on Independence day-Jharkhand

Google to buy Motorola Cell unit for the amount- 12.5 Billion Dollars

Fossils of largest cheetah was found in the country- Georgia

The Ace Indian discus thrower who won the gold medal in the Annual Athletic Meet at Portland in USA- Krishna Poonia

Scientists recently estimated that the age of the moon is- 4.36 billion years

Scientists discovered a natural preservative called- Basin

Questions-Answers for July 2011 will guide Civil Services Aspirants as well as those candidates who are preparing for Bank PO & Other Competitive exams in their preparation process. The blend of objective and subjective approach is needed to be adopted in writing the answers. It will help the candidates to equip themselves with facts & figures on one hand and in depth analysis on the other. 1. India-Malaysia CECA (Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement) became Effective from 1 July 2011. In the context of Look East Policy of India, discuss the achievements of India in ASEAN region.

2. Sri Lanka included Chinese Currency Renminbi for international transactions through banks. Do you agree that it shows growing influence of Chinese economy in the world markets? Support your answer with reasons?

3. The Parliament of Bangladesh, passed the Constitution (15th Amendment) Bill, 2011 on 30 June 2011 to amend its constitution under which the caretaker government system for holding general elections was scrapped. Critically discuss that how this step taken by the government will strengthen democracy in Bangladesh?

4. The Union Cabinet's Committee on Economic Affairs approved the doubling of the honorarium for anganwadi workers and helpers under the Integrated Child Development Services Scheme. Identify the reasons behind child malnourishment in India and suggest measures to overcome that problem.

5. As per the directive of the Supreme Court of India, a comprehensive survey is to be carried out to determine the number of sex workers in India who are agreeable for rehabilitation. Suggest other measures to improve the lot of sex workers in India.

6. Write brief and precise notes on the following: a) Glaucoma b) Hepatocytes c) DEFB126 gene causing male infertility

7. The Renuka Dam Project in Himachal Pradesh was held up by National Green Tribunal Orders. Describe the Renuka Dam project and assess its impact on the environment.

Update your general knowledge & knowledge in the current affairs segment with the crisp one-liner question-answer for July 2011 designed to further your preparation process for competitive examination. Aspirants for Bank Po, Civil Services and other other candidates preparing for UPSC exams can refer to the questions-answers for thorough and detailed study.

The Annual Plan for Gujarat was Finalised at: 38000 Crore Rupees

The Parliament of Bangladesh, the Jatiyo Sangsad, passed the Bill: Constitution (15th Amendment) Bill,

2011.

The Parliament of the country on 30 June 2011 voted for the 28 billion euro austerity package aimed at to save

the nation from defaulting on its debts: Greece

The Nuclear Laboratory under Threat from Wildfire: Los Alamos

Tamil Nadus plan for 2011-12 fixed at : 23535 crore Rupees

Yahoo to offer content in a south Indian language to its users in India: Tamil

The Union Cabinet of India in 7 July 2011 decided to increase the development funds allocated to Members of Parliament under Local Area Development scheme from the existing two crore to: five crore rupees.

Supreme Court of India Set up Special Investigation Team (SIT) on black money which comprised: Justice Jeevan Reddy and Justice MB Shah

Scientists developed cure for Glaucoma that uses: intensely focused beams of ultrasound.

India to send a special team to train armed forces of: Kyrgyzstan

India and the Netherlands on 5 July 2011 agreed to redouble efforts to enhance trade and economic ties which stands at: Over Five Billion Euros

The state which won the best performing state award for wheat: Haryana

India overtook Spain to become the: 11th largest insurance market in the world

The International Seabed Authority on 14 July 2011 elected the person its president: Peter Thomson

Randhir Singh was re-elected Secretary-General of the Olympic Council of Asia for the: Sixth Consecutive

Term

Rare bird Jerdans Baza was found for the first time in: Dantepally tank area

Neptune completed its first orbit around the Sun on: 12 July 2011

The State launched a Website and a helpline to help curb sex discrimination:Maharashtra

Orient Green Power Company (OGPL) commissioned a 18.7 MW wind farm project in the district of Tamil Nadu state: Tirupur

The country unveiled economic reforms with a plan to tax carbon emissions:Australia

A tripartite agreement was signed between the Centre, West Bengal government and the Gorkha Janmukti

Morcha (GJM) to set up an elected body for the Darjeeling hills called: Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA).

The Libya Contact Group declared Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafis regime no longer legitimate in its fourth meeting held in: Istanbul, Turkey

India on 19 July 2011 signed bilateral Aviation safety Agreement (BASA) with the country: USA

The Ministry launched a campaign against Diabetes and Hypertension: Union Ministry of Health

National register and transport portal launched on: 20 July 2011

Bihar state cabinet cleared a bill named: Bihar Chikitsa Seva Sansthan Aur Vyakti Surakha Vidheyak

2011

Update your general knowledge & knowledge in the current affairs segment with the crisp one-liner question-answer for May 2011 designed to further your preparation process for competitive examination. Aspirants for Bank Po, Civil Services and other other candidates preparing for UPSC exams can refer to the questions-answers for thorough and detailed study. Indian government appointed this person as petroleum secretary and shifted incumbent S Sundareshan to the ministry of heavy industries-Girish Chandra Chaturvedi

ISRO unveiled Indias fastest supercomputer-SAGA-220

The Postal Department launched this schemefor Gramin Dak Sevaks (GDS) to provide post-retirement financial security-Service Discharge Benefit Scheme

Leaders of these two main Palestinian-factions signed a reconciliation agreement for the formation of transitional national unity government followed by elections-Fatah and Hamas

This Human rights activist was appointed member of the Planning Commission's 40 member Steering Committee on Health-Binayak Sen

The AHF-MHC Hockey Academy was inaugurated by President, Asian Hockey Federation-Sultan Azlan Shah

This Indian state became the first Indian state to launch an e-payment system for commercial tax payers

Karnataka

This party won an overwhelming victory (225 seats) in West Bengal against the Left that has been ruling in

Bengal for the last 34 years-Trinamool Congress

State-owned oil companies increased petrol prices by Rs _ per litre-the steepest so far Rs 5

This South Pacific island nation, currently positioned to the east of the International Date Line decided to forego a day (28 December 2011) and shift to the time zone on its westSamoa

This person was awarded the Sydney Peace Prizes Gold Medal for exceptional courage in pursuit of human rights-WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange

This country won the Sulan Azlan Cup Hockey tournament for the sixth time by defeating PakistanAustralia

IMF chief widely expected to run for the French Presidency in 2012 arrested here over an alleged sex attack on a

hotel maid-Dominique Strauss-Kahn

She was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on 16 May 2011 by Governor SS Barnala along with 33

cabinet ministers at the Madras University-J Jayalalithaa

This Public Sector Bank posted a 99 per cent drop in net profit at Rs 21 crore for the fourth quarter ended 31

March 2011 against Rs 1867 crore during the corresponding period in 2010State bank of India

This Congress Legislature Party leader was sworn in as Kerala's 21st Chief Minister-Oommen Chandy

This Congress Legislature Party (CLP) leader was sworn in Assam Chief Minister for the third consecutive termTarun Gogoi

This Public Sector Undertaking successfully tested India's first turbo generator of 600 MW rating-Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL)

Queen Elizabeth II began the first visit by a British monarch to this country -Republic of Ireland

International Museum Day (IMD) was observed with the theme _-Museum and Memory

British-born Sierra Leonean novelist Aminatta Forna on 21 May 2011 won the 2011 Commonwealth Writers' Prize for this novel-The Memory of Love

This IPL franchisee defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore to win Indian Premier League (IPL) season 4 title Chennai Super Kings (CSK)

Indias advanced communication satellite GSAT-8 was launched from-Kourou, French Guiana

The party to win the state assembly elections in Tamil Nadu-AIADMK

The party to win the state assembly elections in West Bengal-Trinamool Congress

India on 13 May 2011 signed a Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) with the country-Columbia

NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) launched space shuttle Endeavour from the placeKennedy Space Centre, Florida

Annual State plan for Maharashtra was finalised at-42000 crore rupees

SAGA-220 was inaugurated by-K Radhakrishnan

Andhra Pradeshs Annual Plan for the year 2011-12 fixed at-43000 crore rupees

The new Prime Minister of exiled Tibetan government-Lobsang Sangay

The Indian state introduced a single-window system to allow shooting for film-Himachal Pradesh

The digital radiotherapy simulator, a device to locate tumours was developed by the scientists of-Bhabha Atomic Research Centre

The Maheshwar Hydroelectric power project is on the River-Narmada

Social Security Scheme for Gramin Dak Sevaks was launched by-Ministry for Communications and IT The first Indian state to launch e-payment system for commercial tax payers-Karnataka India and Uzbekistan signed an action plan in New Delhi on-Tourism Cooperation

NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) launched Space Shuttle, Endeavour from-Kennedy Space Centre, Florida

India would be among six nations to dominate global economic growth by 2025 according to a report by- World Bank

Nagaland State Annual Plan 2010-11 was finalised at-1810 crore

Second Africa-India Forum Summit was held at-Addis Ababa

India and World Bank signed an agreement for Rajasthan Livelihoods project of-162.7 million dollars

The theme of Second Africa-India Forum Summit held at Addis Ababa was- Enhancing Partnership-Shared

Vision

Addis Ababa is the capital of-Ethiopia

Tamil Nadu overtook Karnataka in-Bio-fertilizer use

India and Afghanistan signed MoU for-Training and skilled development of Media personnel

The Indian state to record the countrys highest number of infanticide cases-Madhya Pradesh

Update your general knowledge & knowledge in the current affairs segment with the crisp one-liner question-answer for April 2011 designed to further your preparation process for competitive examination. Aspirants for Bank Po, Civil Services and other other candidates preparing for UPSC exams can refer to the questions-answers for thorough and detailed study.

The person who was selected for the 20th Saraswati Samman for his novel Mandra- S. L. Bhyrappa The tennis player who won The ATP Miami Masters in April 2011- Novak Djokovic

Indian government issued a gazette notification on formation of a joint committee headed by this personality to draft an effective Lokpal Bill- Pranab Mukherjee. Tata Steel vice-chairman who was appointed the new president of industry association Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) B Muthuraman This cricketer who was named Wisdens Leading Cricketer in the World for the year 2010 Sachin Tendulkar

The sports body that approved new rules on the eligibility of female athletes with hyperandrogenism International Association for Athletics Federation (IAAF) This Moroccan journalist who was presented the 2010 Gebran Tueni Award-Aboubakr Jama

India-born Dr Siddhartha Mukherjee won this prestigious literary award for his non-fiction book The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer Pulitzer Prize India's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) launched this remote sensing satellite from the spaceport of Sriharikota Resourcesat-2 This person was named first secretary of Cuba's Communist Party - President Raul Castro

DRDO on 26 April 2011 signed agreement with this country for the use of an explosive detection technologyUSA The first Indian state to set up an agriculture cabinet to address the problem of farmers- Bihar Bapineuzumab jab was developed by the scientists to cure the disease- Alzheimer Iran and Iraq signed agreements on the extradition of Each Others Detainees in the City- Tehran US approved the use of Drone on the forces of the dictator- Muammar Gaddafi The country which proposed a plan to strengthen global nuclear safety- Russia President of the Country called for a mass protest against the UN reports- Sri Lanka The Union Cabinet of India Approved the Nagoya Protocol. Nagoya is a city in-Japan The country passed a draft law to end 48 years of emergency rule- Syria

India on 16 April 2011 Signed with this country Seven Agreements Including a Civil Nuclear Deal- Kazakhstan

The Current Affairs team of Jagran Josh, the education portal of Dainik Jagran, has written Union Budget Highlights, Indian railway budget and the Economic Survey of India to help students better in their preparation for competitive exams like IAS (Prelims), IAS (Mains) and Bank P.O. Just click the links given below to read the articles. Union Budget 2011-12: Highlights Union Budget 2011-12: Analysis

Union Budget 2011-12: Sector-wise Allocation Union Budget 2011-12: New Plans & Schemes Union Budget 2011-12: All Plans and Schemes Union Budget 2011-12: Sector-wise Analysis The Economic Survey of India 2010-11: Highlights Economic Survey of India 2010-11: Analysis

Railway Budget 2011-12: Passenger Trains Railway Budget 2011-12: Concessions Provided Railway Budget 2011-12: New Trains Introduced Railway Budget 2011: Employee Benefit Plans Railway Budget 2011-12: Plans & Schemes Railway Budget 2011-12: Passenger Concerns Railway Budget 2011-12: Infrastructure Railway Budget 2011-12: Safety & Security Railway Budget 2011-12: Green Initiatives by Ministry Railway Budget 2011-12 Highlights

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Current Affairs plays a very important role in the preparation for IAS, IPS, IFS, PCS, Bank PO, SSC and other competitive examinations. You must have a good understanding of Current Affairs to face interviews held for various Government jobs. Knowledge of Current Affairs can boost your career prospects in the private job sector. Here are important Current Affairs for February 2011. To read click following links: India & Japan Signed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)

Economic Survey of India 2010-11: Analysis

Railway Budget 2011-12 Analysis

Railway Budget 2011-12 Summary

World Banks India Economic Update estimated 8.5 to 9 per cent Growth Food & Public Distribution Ministrys Estimates on Total Food Subsidy Bill

Jamia Milia Islamia Granted Minority Status

JPC Committee Was Formed to Probe the 2G Spectrum Scam Yoweri Museveni Won the Presidential Election in Uganda

Jhalanath Khanal Became the New Prime Minister of Nepal 53rd Annual Grammy Awards

urrent Affairs plays a very important role in the preparation for IAS, IPS, IFS, PCS, Bank PO, SSC and other competitive examinations. You must have a good understanding of Current Affairs to face interviews held for various Government jobs. Knowledge of Current Affairs can boost your career prospects in the private job sector. Here are important Current Affairs for March 2011. To read click following links:

Scientists Provided Explanation on Sunspots Chinas Trade Deficit Largest in Seven Years Scientists Claimed to Get Breakthrough against Cancer Union Ministry of Environment and Forests Cancelled the Field Trial of Bt-Maize France Announced Recognition for the Libyan Rebel Group Tsunami in Japan Vyas Samman for Noted Hindi Poet Vishwanath Prasad Tiwari Forbes list of World Billionaires for 2011 released Dalai Lama to step down as Political Leader of Tibetan Government in Exile Modern Humans Originated from Southern Africa Uttarakhand Announced 2-Year Child Care Leave for Women Employees India is 7th on the list of Top Acquiring Countries Ahead of China Foreign Minister of Brazil Antonio Patriota Visited India India & Brazil signed Air Services Agreement Sanchar Shakti Project launched for Women Empowerment Brigadier General Ravinder Singh Appointed Singapores Army Chief India Successfully Test-fired AAD Interceptor Missile India out of Davis Cup after losing to Serbia Humpy Koneru won Final Tournament of FIDE Women Grand Prix Series Poet Girdhar Rathi selected for the Bihari Puraskar for 2010 Hall of Fame National Award for 2011 for V.Kalidas Union Cabinet of India Approved the Pension Bill RBI raised Repo Rate by 25 basis points to 6.75 per cent to Curb Inflation Supreme Court Rejected Plea for Review of its Judgment Describing a Woman as Keep Approval of Constitution Amendment Bill Paved Way for GST

Shahina KK of the Open Magazine Conferred Chameli Devi Award

G8 Failed to Reach Any Agreement on Intervention in Libya

National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) awarded Mini Ratna Status

River-island, Majuli Nominated for Inclusion in UNESCO World Heritage List

Dhanush and Prithvi-II Missiles Successfully Test-fired Rajya Sabha Passed the Bill Changing the Name of Orissa to Odisha The International Current Affairs Section of JagranJosh focuses on enhancing your knowledge of important events happening on the global stage. Our current affairs are compiled daily and screened to ensure that all of the relevant events / news happening in the world is captured. In addition to International Current Affairs, Jagran Josh also covers National / India Current Affairs. This sections focuses on ensuring that you do not miss any major political / economic / corporate relevant to India.

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