1. Who among the following is the Chairman of 'National Knowledge Commission' ?

[A]Ashok Ganguly [B]Nandan Nilekani [C]Sam Pitroda [D]Jayati Ghosh ANS)Sam Pitroda 2. '28th July' is observed as _________ every year. [A]World Hepatitis Day [B]World Population Day [C]World UFO Day [D]World Humanitarian Day ANS)World Hepatitis Day 3. Consider the following Statements regarding India-Indonesia bilateral relations: 1.In order to prevent double taxation and fiscal evasion, India and Indonesia have signed Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA). 2.Both countries hope to achieve the trade target of 25 billion US Dollars by 2015. 3.India and Indonesia are partners in the Non Aligned Movement and the ASEAN grouping. Which among the Statement(s) given above is/are correct? [A]Only 2 [B]1 and 2 [C]2 and 3 [D]1, 2 and 3 ANS)1 and 2 4. The magnificent show at the opening ceremony of London Olympics-2012 was orchestrated by _________: [A]A R Rahman [B]Danny Boyle [C]Karl Hyde

[D]Rick Smith ANS)Danny Boyle 5. Which among the following countries has won the exclusive right to exploit a deep-sea mine in the Indian Ocean that could produce more than $300 million worth of minerals a year? [A]South Korea [B]Vietnam [C]Indonesia [D]Malaysia ANS)South Korea The 10,000-square kilometre (4,000 sq mile) site contains hydrothermal vents that could yield metals including gold, silver, copper, zinc and lead. The general assembly of the International Seabed Authority last Friday voted to give Seoul the exclusive right to develop the area - around 2,500 kilometres southwest of Sri Lanka - from 2013 to 2027. The ministry estimated production would reach about 46,000 tonnes, worth $320 million, a year. 6. Consider the following Statements : 1.Recently,the deadly Ebola hemorrhagic fever is spreading in Uganda. 2.Ebola fever is a highly infectious viral disease which has no cure or vaccine. Which among the above Statement(s) is/are correct? [A]Only 1 [B]Only 2 [C]Both 1 and 2 [D]Neither 1 nor 2 ANS)Both 1 and 2 7. Which among the following cities in Syria, earlier considered relatively safe government bastion has now become the latest centre of the revolt against President Bashar Al-Assad ? [A]Damascus [B]Aleppo [C]Homs [D]Palmyra ANS)Aleppo

8. Chinas Yi Siling has won the first gold of the London Olympics in the _________ : [A]women's 10m air rifle competition [B]women's football [C]women's beach volleyball *D+womens synchronised 3m springboard ANS)women's 10m air rifle competition 9. Consider the following Statements: 1.Showing concern about the increasing number of oral cancer cases, Himachal Pradesh was the first State to ban tobacco containing products. 2.Till date eight states namely Madhya Pradesh, Kerala, Goa, Bihar, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Chattisgarh and Jharkhand have banned these products. Which among the Statement(s) given above is/are correct? [A]Only 1 [B]Only 2 [C]Both 1 and 2 [D]Neither 1 nor 2 ANS)Only 2 Madhya Pradesh was the first State to ban tobacco containing products. 10. The renowned Indian Painter 'Sumahendra' who passed away recently was a master of which among the following schools of Indian painting? [A]Ragamala Painting [B]Kangra School of Pahari painting [C]Rajasthani miniature painting [D]Madhubani Painting ANS)Rajasthani miniature painting 1. Consider the following Statements: 1.Jawahar Thakur has been appointed as the new Controller General of Accounts (CGA) of India. 2.Controller General of Accounts (CGA) is the principal Accounts Adviser to the Government of India. Which among the Statement(s) given above is/are correct?

[A]Only 1 [B]Only 2 [C]Both 1 and 2 [D]Neither 1 nor 2 ANS)Both 1 and 2 Controller General of Accounts (CGA) is the principal Accounts Adviser to the Government of India and it exercises the powers of the President under Article 150 of the constitution for prescribing the forms of Accounts of the Union and State Governments on the advice of the Comptroller Auditor General of India (CAG). 2. Pranab Mukherjee is the ____ President of India. [A]12th [B]13th [C]14th [D]15th ANS)13th 3. Which of the following is often been described as the "mathematician's Nobel prize" and is among the most prestigious awards in mathematics? [A]Fields Medal [B]Abel Prize [C]Chern Medal [D]Cole Prize ANS)Abel Prize 4. Consider the following Statements regarding 'National Commission for Women (NCW)' : 1.National Commission for Women is a statutory body. 2.Mamta Sharma is the chairman of the Commission. Which among the Statement(s) given above is/are correct? [A]Only 1 [B]Only 2 [C]Both 1 and 2

[D]Neither 1 nor 2 ANS)Both 1 and 2 5. 'Kawal Wildlife Sanctuary' which was recently declared as the 42nd Tiger Reserve of India by the Government is located in _________ : [A]Madhya Pradesh [B]Andhra Pradesh [C]Karnataka [D]Chattisgarh ANS)Andhra Pradesh 6. Consider the following Statements regarding 'Bal Bandhu Scheme': 1.It is a Centrally-sponsored scheme for youth in Naxal-hit districts. 2.Funds for the scheme will come from the Prime Minister's National Relief Fund. Which of the Statement(s) given above is/are correct? [A]Only 1 [B]Only 2 [C]Both 1 and 2 [D]Neither 1 nor 2 ANS)Both 1 and 2 7. The new Operating System called 'OS X Mountain Lion' has been recently launched by : [A]Apple [B]Microsoft [C]Intel [D]Google ANS)Apple 8. Consider the following Statements: 1.Kokrajhar is the capital of Bodoland Territorial Council. 2.The Bodo Territorial Autonomous District (BTAD) consist of four contiguous districts-Kokrajhar, Barpeta, Udalguri and Dhubri.

Which among the above Statement(s) is/are correct? [A]Only 1 [B]Only 2 [C]Both 1 and 2 [D]Neither 1 nor 2 ANS)Only 1 The area under the BTC jurisdiction is called the Bodo Territorial Autonomous District (BTAD). The BTAD is to consist of four contiguous districts ANS)Kokrajhar, Baska, Udalguri and Chirang carved out of eight existing districts : Dhubri, Kokrajhar, Bongaigaon, Barpeta, Nalbari, Kamrup, Darrang and Sonitpur an area of 27,100 km (35% of Assam). 9. Who among the following is the president of the 'World Bank' ? [A]Jos Antonio Ocampo [B]Jim Yong Kim [C]Robert Zoellick [D]Christine Lagarde ANS)Jim Yong Kim 10. Presently, the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) cap in Indian aviation sector (Domestic Airlines) is ____: [A]26% [B]49% [C]51% [D]74% ANS)49% 100% for NRIs, 49% for others. No direct or indirect equity participation by foreign airlines is allowed. 1. Recently 'Kulandei Francis' of India has been chosen for the Ramon Magsaysay Award for the year 2012 under which among the following categories? [A]Community leadership [B]Public Service [C]Journalism, Literature, and the Creative Communication Arts

[D]Peace and International understanding ANS)Community leadership Established in 1957, the Ramon Magsaysay Award is Asias highest honour, and is named in the honour of the third Philippine President. Kulandei Francis, who has been chosen for the Ramon Magsaysay Award for the year 2012, for economic empowerment of thousands of women and their families in rural India. 2. Jeet Thayil, noted Kerala-born poet and novelist has been long-listed for the 2012 Man Booker Prize for his debut novel __________. [A]The Yips [B]Narcopolis [C]Communion Town [D]The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry ANS)Narcopolis His debut novel Narcopolis is built around the opium and heroin dens of Mumbai. 3. Who among the following is the first Indian Chief Minister to be invited by the Japanese Government to hold discussions on a number of innovative projects relating to renewable energy, infrastructure, tourism promotion, water management etc.? [A]Sheila Dikshit [B]Narendra Modi [C]Nitish Kumar [D]Akhilesh Yadav ANS)Narendra Modi 4. 'Himalayan Tahr' herd which has recently been sighted again after many years in some areas near the Indo-Tibet border,is placed in the ___________ category of the IUCN Red list. [A]Vulnerable [B]Endangered [C]Near Threatened [D]Critically Endangered ANS)Near Threatened The Himalayan Tahr (Hemitragus jemlahicus) is one of three species of Tahr found in Asia; the other two being the Nilgiri Tahr and the Arabian Tahr. It is a type of mountain goat that is found in

mountain pastures in the upper reaches of the Himalayas. Uttarakhand used to sustain a good population of Tahrs in the past. 5. According to the Stockholm Convention, 'Endosulfan' the use of which was banned in India by the Supreme Court in May,2011 is a ____________. [A]Hazardous Chemical [B]Over-the-Counter Antibiotic [C]Ozone Depleting Substance (ODS) [D]Persistent Organic Pollutant (POP) ANS)Persistent Organic Pollutant (POP) Despite the morbid affects of the use of pesticide Endosulfan in Kerala and Karnataka, the Centre has recommended the Supreme Court to allow the remaining quantity of the pesticide to be used by other States. At present, the apex court has banned use of Endosulfan across the country by its order dated May 13, 2011.With consensus emerging on phasing out of endosulfan the Centre informed the Court that the Stockholm Convention that governed use of such chemicals permitted endosulfan to be phased out across five years. During such period, imports are stopped and the existing stock was either exported or used domestically. At present, there was a total of 18 metric ton (MT) of Endosulfan formulation lying in the country, besides 2658 MT raw material HCCP and 128 MT of endosulfan dust. 6. Recently the Supreme Court has banned all tourist activities in the 'core' regions of which among the following protected areas? [A]Biosphere Reserves [B]Tiger Reserves [C]Elephant Corridors [D]Ramsar Wetlands and Mangrove areas ANS)Tiger Reserves 7. 'Bio-toilets' have been designed and developed by ____________ : [A]Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) [B]Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) [C]Indian Institute of Science (IISc) [D]Regional Research Laboratory ANS)Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

8. Which Indian State/UT is ranked first in the composite educational development index (EDI) as per the study conducted by the National University of Educational Planning and Administration? [A]Puducherry [B]Punjab [C]Kerela [D]Tamil Nadu ANS)Puducherry Punjab has replaced Kerala as the best in the composite educational development index (EDI), to be among the top three States. It is now ranked third, with Puducherry and Lakshadweep occupying the first two slots. The study, conducted in the 35 States and Union Territories by the National University of Educational Planning and Administration 9. Consider the following Statements regarding the 'Border Area Development Programme (BADP)' : 1.It covers 358 blocks of 96 border districts of 17 States located along the international land border. 2.The programme is a 100% centrally-sponsored scheme and funds provided to the States are 'nonlapsable'. Which among the Statement(s) given above is/are correct? [A]Only 1 [B]Only 2 [C]Both 1 and 2 [D]Neither 1 nor 2 ANS)Both 1 and 2 Home Minister P. Chidambaram has said over 500 new border out posts (BOPs) would be constructed along international borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh to check infiltration and cross border movement of terrorists. Border Area Development Programme (BADP) covers 358 blocks of 96 border districts of 17 States located along the international land border. The programme is a 100 per cent Centrally-sponsored scheme. Funds are provided to the States as a non-lapsable special Central assistance for execution of projects relating to infrastructure, livelihood, education, health, agriculture and allied sector. 10. Which among the following Scientific Institutes of India has developed the technology to produce 'bio-hydrogen', which is a renewable energy source through wastewater and industrial effluents? [A]Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT) [B]Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) - Delhi

[C]The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) [D]Industrial Toxicology Research Centre (ITRC) ANS)Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT) As the search for alternative energy sources continues world over due to depleting fossil fuel reserves, scientists from the Indian Institute of Chemical Technology (IICT) in Hyderabad have a developed a knowhow to produce bio-hydrogen, a renewable energy, through wastewater and industrial effluents. By adopting a process called ANS)dark fermentation, the scientists have produced bio-hydrogen (hydrogen gas) using the carbon source available in the wastewater. Hydrogen gas has the potential for conversion to usable power with high efficiency without any pollution. It could be produced by different methods thermo-chemical (pyrolysis), electro-chemical (electrolysis) and biological. The process basically involved conversion of the pollution load (CODchemical oxygen demand) to produce bio-hydrogen. If 60 per cent of COD is removed, 40 per cent of that could be converted into bio-hydrogen. 1. Who among the following has been appointed as the new CEO of Yahoo! ? [A]Marissa Mayer [B]Shelley Broader [C]Karen Kinsley [D]Dianne Craig ANS)Marissa Mayer 2. Who among the following has become the fifth president of Mauritius? [A]Anerood Jugnauth [B]Rajkeshwur Purryag [C]Navin Chandra Ramgoolam [D]Monique Ohsan Bellepeau ANS)Rajkeshwur Purryag 3. Who among the following has recently won the 'German Grand Prix-2012' [A]Sebastian Vettel [B]Jenson Button [C]Fernando Alonso [D]Kimi Raikkonen ANS)Fernando Alonso

The German Grand Prix is an annual automobile race. Because Germany was banned from taking part in international events after World War II, the German GP only became part of the Formula One World Championship in 1951. It was designated the European Grand Prix four times between 1954 and 1974, when this title was an honorary designation given each year to one grand prix race in Europe. 4. Who among the following is the Scientific Advisor to the Defence Minister of India? [A]Chairman of ISRO [B]Chairman of BARC [C]Director General of DRDO [D]Director General of CSIR ANS)Director General of DRDO :: V.K.Saraswat 5. Which among the following is the highest peace-time gallantry award of India? [A]Ashok Chakra [B]Shaurya Chakra [C]Kirti Chakra [D]Param Vir Chakra ANS)Ashok Chakra 6. Consider the following Statements regarding 'Asian Development Bank (ADB)': 1.ADB promotes the use of regional currencies in trade through its Trade Finance Programme (TFP). 2.At present, both China and Japan hold the largest proportion of shares of the ADB. [A]Only 1 [B]Only 2? [C]Both 1 and 2 [D]Neither 1 nor 2 ANS)Only 1 At present, both the United States and Japan hold 552,210 shares, the largest proportion of shares at 12.756% each. China holds 228,000 shares (6.429%), India holds 224,010 shares (6.317%),the 2nd and 3rd largest proportion of shares respectively. 7. According to the latest report of the Labour Ministry, which among the following Indian States has recorded the least unemployment rate (1%) during the last fiscal year?

[A]Maharashtra [B]Rajasthan [C]Chattisgarh [D]Gujarat ANS)Gujarat 8. Who among the following is the president of International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)? [A]Achim Steiner [B]Ashok Khosla [C]R.K.Pachauri [D]Julia Marton-Lefvre ANS)Ashok Khosla 9. Which among the following currencies have been recently included in 'Trade Finance Programme(TFP)' of Asian Development Bank? [A]Hongkong Dollar, Ruble [B]Indonesian rupiah, Yen [C]Malaysian ringgit, Yuan [D]Renminbi, Indian Rupee ANS)Renminbi, Indian Rupee TFP is a programme under Asian Development Bank with an objective to fill the market gaps for trade finance by providing guarantees and loans to banks to support trade. ADB collaborates with 200 partners to provide companies with the financial support they require to carry on import and export operations in Asias most challenging markets.It is active in 16 countries. Five most active countries are Bangladesh, Nepal,Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam. 10. According to the research estimates of the Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF), Indias forest and Tree cover as 'carbon sink' neutralises _____ of Indias annual GHG emissions. [A]5% [B]9% [C]10% [D]11%

ANS)11% 2. M B Shah Commission was constituted to investigate the cases of _________ : [A]Illegal mining [B]honour killings [C]Air-Force plane crashes [D]misappropriation of stamp revenue ANS)Illegal mining 3. Who among the following has become the first Anglo-Indian to vote in the presidential poll? [A]Francis Fanthome [B]Derek O' Brien [C]Ingrid Mcleod [D]Charles Dias ANS)Derek O' Brien Trinamool Congress MP Derek O' Brien perhaps became the first Anglo-Indian to vote in the presidential poll. Lok Sabha, the House of 545 members, has two nominated members from the Anglo-Indian community. Some state Assemblies also have provisions for nominated members from the community. Nominated members of Rajya Sabha as well as Lok Sabha are not eligible to vote for electing the President. The electoral college comprising MPs, MLAs and MLCs votes for the same. O'Brien could vote as he is not a nominated member and has been elected to the Rajya Sabha from West Bengal. He cast his ballot in Kolkata along with other Trinamool MPs of the state as they made a special request to do so in the West Bengal capital instead of in Delhi. 4. Astronomers have claimed to have discovered a planet known as 'Gliese 581g' that may be capable of supporting human life. In this context,consider the following Statements: 1.The planet is a 'Superearth'. 2.It lies in the 'Goldilocks Zone'. Which among the Statement(s) given above is/are correct? [A]Only 1 [B]Only 2 [C]Both 1 and 2 [D]Neither 1 nor 2 ANS)Both 1 and 2

The planet exists in a band of perpetual twilight near its orbiting star known as the ANS)Goldilocks Zone, also called the habitable zone or life zone-an area near earth that is not too hot or cold, but is just right for sustaining life. 5. Recently,a new Russian research project named ________ has offered 'cybernetic immortality' to the world's billionaires by transplanting their brains into robot bodies. [A]Avatar [B]Inception [C]Cyberdrome [D]Cube ANS)Avatar Dmitry Itskov, a Russian entrepreneur claims to have hired 30 scientists to reach this goal and aims to transplant a human brain into a robot body within 10 years. He has contacted a list of billionaires with a proposal for funding his quest for immortality, which Itskov refers to as 'cybernetic immortality' and the 'artificial body'. 6. Who among the following is India's permanent representative to the United Nations (UN)? [A]Kamlesh Sharma [B]Hardeep Singh Puri [C]Vinay Kumar [D]Prakash Gupta ANS)Hardeep Singh Puri 7. 'SkyDrive' is the cloud computing service of ________ : [A]Microsoft [B]Apple [C]Linux [D]Google ANS)Microsoft 8. Which among the following oil giants has bought 80% stake in Reliance Industries Limiteds (RILs) two oil blocks in Kurdistan region of Iraq for an undisclosed amount? [A]Chevron Corporation (US) [B]Rosneft (Russia)

[C]ExxonMobil (US) [D]Gazprom (Russia) ANS)Chevron Corporation (US) 9. 'London 100K challenge' is related to which among the following Olympic sports? [A]Cycling [B]Equestrian [C]Boxing [D]Wrestling ANS)Cycling USA Cycling will reward gold medalists at the London Games with up to $100,000 in bonus money, creating the richest known Olympics financial incentive program offered by any cycling organization in the world. The new program is called the ANS)"London 100K Challenge". 10. 'Red Coral Kukri' which has recently been discovered at Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary (KWS) in the Terai region of Uttar Pradesh is a rare Indian ______ species. [A]Snake [B]Frog [C]Lizard [D]Newt ANS)Snake 1. Which international forum is also known as 'Outreach Five(O5)'? [A]G8+5 [B]BRICS [C]Mercosur [D]Permanent members of UN Security Council ANS)G8+5 Lately, both France and the United Kingdom have expressed a desire to expand the group to include five developing countries, referred to as the Outreach Five (O5) or the Plus Five: Brazil, People's Republic of China, India, Mexico, and South Africa. These countries have participated as guests in previous meetings, which are sometimes called G8+5. 2. Consider the following major Stock indices of the world :

1.Dow Jones : New York 2.Nikkei : Singapore 3.FTSE : London Which among the above pairs is/are correctly matched? [A]Only 1 [B]Only 3 [C]1 and 3 [D]1, 2 and 3 ANS)1 and 3 Nikkei : Japan 3. Which country has recently been suspended as the member of 'Mercosur'? [A]Paraguay [B]Argentina [C]Brazil [D]Uruguay ANS)Paraguay Paraguay was suspended for violating the Democratic Clause of the Ushuaia Protocol of 24 July 1998 and full membership for Venezuela was approved on June 29, 2012 by member countries Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay. 4. Which among the following nations is not one of the non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) from 1 January 2012 to 31 December 2013 ? [A]India [B]Pakistan [C]Azerbaijan [D]Gautemala ANS)India (1 January 2011 31 December 2012) The Ten non-permanent members are elected by the General Assembly for two-year terms starting on 1 January, with five replaced each year. The members are chosen by regional groups and confirmed by the United Nations General Assembly.

5. 'Energy Statistics' is one of the annual publications of which among the following organisations? [A]The Energy and Resources Institute(TERI) [B]Central Statistical Organisation(CSO) [C]Bureau of Energy Efficiency(BEE) [D]National Statistical Commission ANS)Central Statistical Organisation(CSO) 6. Consider the following sectors of Indian economy: 1.Agriculture 2.Industries 3.Services Arrange the above in descending order according to their share in sectorwise GDP composition: [A]1-2-3 [B]2-1-3 [C]3-1-2 [D]3-2-1 ANS)3-2-1 India's large service industry accounts for 57.2% of the country's GDP while the industrial and agricultural sectors contribute 28.6% and 14.6% respectively. Agriculture is the predominant occupation in Rural India, accounting for about 52% of employment. The service sector makes up a further 34%, and industrial sector around 14%. 7. Consider the following Statements: 1.The economy of India is the eleventh largest in the world by nominal GDP. 2.India is the third-largest economy in the world in terms of Purchasing Power Parity(PPP). Which among the Statement(s) given above is/are correct? [A]Only 1 [B]Only 2 [C]Both 1 and 2 [D]Neither 1 nor 2 ANS)Both 1 and 2

8. The 'Ease of Doing Business' Index is brought out by the ____________ : [A]World Bank [B]International Monetary Fund [C]World Trade Organisation [D]Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development(OECD) ANS)World Bank 9. Consider the following Statements regarding the 'Judicial Standards and Accountability Bill': 1. It provides a mechanism for investigation against judges. 2.The bill safeguards the independence of Judiciary. 3.It limits the scope of Judicial review. Which among the Statement(s) given above is/are correct? [A]Only 1 [B]Only 3 [C]1 and 3 [D]2 and 3 ANS)Only 1 10. Consider the following Statements regarding 'INS Sahyadri' : 1.The frigate is third in the series of stealth warships after 'INS Shivalik' and 'INS Satpura'. 2.It is designed and built by the Indian Shipyard Mazagaon Dock Ltd. Which among the Statement(s) given above is/are correct? [A]Only 1 [B]Only 2 [C]Both 1 and 2 [D]Neither 1 nor 2 ANS)Both 1 and 2 1. India's first mega food park aimed to facilitate end-to-end food processing with beneficial forward and backward linkages is located in _________. [A]Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh

[B]Faridabad, Haryana [C]Jagdishpur, Uttar Pradesh [D]Moga, Punjab ANS)Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh 2. Which among the following non-sovereign jurisdictions known as 'tax havens' has not inked a Tax Information Exchange Agreement (TIEA) with India? [A]Cayman Islands [B]Isle of Man [C]Turks and Caicos Islands [D]British Virgin Islands ANS)Turks and Caicos Islands 3. Which among the following nation's Parliament has recently passed a bill aimed at protecting top government leaders from contempt of court proceedings? [A]Sri Lanka [B]Bangladesh [C]Pakistan [D]Myanmar ANS)Pakistan Pakistan's Parliament has passed a bill aimed at protecting top government leaders from contempt of court proceedings and countering the Supreme Court's efforts to pressure the Premier to revive graft cases against President Asif Ali Zardari.The bill is intended to save new Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf from possible disqualification by the apex court for refusing to reopen corruption cases against Zardari in Switzerland. 4. The Prime Minister has approved the constitution of an Expert Committee headed by ___________ to undertake stakeholder consultations and finalise the guidelines for GAAR. [A]N.Rangachary [B]Ajay Shah [C]Sunil Gupta [D]Parthasarathi Shome ANS)Parthasarathi Shome

As per the PMO, the Shome committee will receive comments from stakeholders and general public till the end of this month, instead of the July 20 deadline that was set in the Ministry's draft. Based on the feedback, the expert panel will rework the guidelines and publish the second draft by August 31 and thereafter finalise the GAAR guidelines and a roadmap and submit these to the government by September 30, 2012 5. Scientists have sequenced the genome of 'DH-Pahang', which is a _________ popular in southeast Asia and which is able to resist the devastating Panama disease fungus that has been spreading in Asia. [A]Banana [B]Orange [C]Apple [D]Mango ANS)Banana The completion of the genome sequence was important for India as it is the world's largest producer of bananas.The potential for export was huge if India could increase its productivity both in terms of quantity and quality. As most of the present day cultivated varieties were susceptible to fungal,bacterial and viral diseases, it was necessary to develop disease-resistant varieties. 6. Which among the following global bank's staff in India have recently come under the scanner for deficiencies in their role as "offshore reviewers" of the bank's compliance to safety mechanism against money laundering and terrorist financing? [A]Citibank [B]HSBC [C]Barclays Bank [D]JP Morgan Chase Bank ANS)HSBC 7. Who among the following has clinched the Scottish Open Golf Title-2012? [A]Jeev Milkha Singh [B]Jyoti Randhawa [C]Arjun Singh Atwal [D]Shiv Chowrasia ANS)Jeev Milkha Singh 8. 'Christine Lagarde' is the Managing Director of ________ :

[A]World Bank Group [B]International Monetary Fund [C]World Trade Organisation [D]European Central Bank ANS)International Monetary Fund 9. Which among the following nations recently held a three-day military exercise codenamed 'Great Prophet 7'? [A]Iran [B]Saudi Arabia [C]Pakistan [D]Afghanistan ANS)Iran 10. Consider the following fundamentalist militant groups which have been in news lately: 1.Hezbollah : Lebanon 2.Ansar dine : Mali 3.Boko Haram : Nigeria Which among the following have been correctly paired with the regions where they are based? [A]1 and 2 [B]1 and 3 [C]2 and 3 [D]1, 2 and 3 ANS)1, 2 and 3 Hezbollah is a Shia Islamic militant group and political party based in Lebanon.It receives financial and political support from Iran and Syria, and its paramilitary wing is regarded as a resistance movement throughout much of the Arab and Muslim worlds. 1. People affected by the ___________ have recently launched an indefinite Jal Satyagraha against the Madhya Pradesh governments decision of filling up the dam up to a height of 193 meters. [A]Bansagar Dam Project

[B]Omkareshwar Dam Project [C]Indirasagar Dam Project [D]Gandhisagar Dam Project ANS)Omkareshwar Dam Project 2. After a year of deliberations, the 'Naresh Chandra Committee' recently submitted to the Union Government its report on: [A]Defence reforms [B]Journalists' Pay Reforms [C]Agrarian reforms in rain-fed areas [D]Reforms in the higher judiciary ANS)Defence reforms 3. Consider the following Statements regarding 'African Union (A.U.)': 1.The only all-African state not in the African Union is Morocco. 2.'Dlamini-Zuma' became the first woman to head A.U. Commission. Which among the Statement(s) given above is/are correct? [A]Only 1 [B]Only 2 [C]Both 1 and 2 [D]Neither 1 nor 2 ANS)Both 1 and 2 4. The mosques of Djingareyber, Sankore and Sidi Yahya which are in news recently are located in which among the following places? [A]Casbah, Algeria [B]Timbuktu, Mali [C]Shiraz, Iran [D]Gaza, Palestine ANS)Timbuktu, Mali Saddled between the desert and the irrigated areas of the river Niger in north Mali, Timbuktu, founded by Tuaregs in the 11th century, flourished as a trading city during the 15th and 16th

centuries, and also as a centre of learning. The mosques of Djingareyber, Sankore and Sidi Yahia, built more than 400 years ago, attest to its great past. These exquisite examples of earthen architecture along with 16 cemeteries are World Heritage sites. ANS)Ansar Dine the radical Islamist militia which has taken control of the area considers the mosques dedicated to Sufi saints and structures over graves as idolatrous, and has barbarically ravaged them. 5. The Centrally Sponsored 'Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme(TUFS)' is related to _________ [A]Textile Sector [B]Micro-Irrigation [C]Infrastructural Development [D]Food Processing Industry ANS)Textile Sector The outlay for TUFS in the XI Plan was Rs.12,000 crore. Under the scheme, government provides subsidies to the industry for modernisation by installing new machinery and adopting upgraded technology. It is a very popular scheme among the textiles segments such as spinning, cotton ginning and pressing, garments and weaving.Stating that the UPA government was working on a package for powerloom and silk sectors, Commerce and Textile Minister Anand Sharma announced that TUFS would be continued in the XII Plan with an allocation of Rs.15,886 crore. 6. Which among the following belligerent nations of Africa have recently signed an 'anti-rebel pact'? [A]Burundi and Uganda [B]Sudan and South Sudan [C]Tanzania and Burundi [D]Democratic Republic of Congo(DRC) and Rwanda ANS)Democratic Republic of Congo(DRC) and Rwanda The presidents of Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda inked a regional pact to eliminate armed rebels in eastern Congo, signing the document and holding rare face to face talks. 7. 'Truvada' is the first ever approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for an _________ [A]anti-malarial drug [B]anti-HIV drug [C]anti-TB drug [D]anti-cancer drug aNS)anti-HIV drug

8. Consider the following statements regarding 'India-Columbia' bilateral relations: 1.The two countries have recently signed Bilateral Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement(BIPPA) to boost investment flows. 2.Colombia is also a signatory of DTAA with India. Which among the above Statement(s) is/are correct? [A]Only 1 [B]Only 2 [C]Both 1 and 2 [D]Neither 1 nor 2 ANS)Both 1 and 2 9. The first SAARC Tour Operators Conclave was recently held in: [A]Punakha, Bhutan [B]New Delhi, India [C]Dhaka, Bangladesh [D]Addu City, Maldives ANS)New Delhi, India 10. Union Government has recently launched the 'Perform,Achieve and Trade (PAT)' scheme under which among the following missions of National Action Plan for Climate Change? [A]National Solar Mission [B]Green India Mission [C]National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture [D]National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency ANS)National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency 1.India's GDP in FY12 is: A. 8.5 B. 5.3 C. 6.5 D. 7.5

Ans: C, 6.5 ( Lowest in 9 Years as per Data Released by Govt. on 31st May 2012) 2. India's GDP in Q4 of FY12 stood at: A. 8.5 B. 5.3 C. 6.5 D. 7.5 Ans: B 3. 'World No Tobacco Day' is observed on: A. 1st June 2012 B. 31st May 2012 C. 15 June 2012 D. 15 May 2012 Ans: B 4. Current Army Chief of India: A. Gen. VK Singh B. Gen. Bikram Singh C. Deepak Kapoor D. A. K. Antony Ans: B (Gen. Bikram Singh appointed new chief after former Chief VK Singh retire on 31st May 2012) 5. The recent controversial term "FLAME" related to Iran is: A. Nuclear Bomb by Iran. B. US Missile situated in Ocean targeting Iran C. Computer Virus D. Gas pipeline between Iran and India Ans: C 6. Who is winner of French Open Mixed double Title 2012: A. Leander Pes-Bhupati

B. Sania Mirza - Bhupati C. Sania Mirza - Leander pes D. Klaudia Jans-Ignacik Ans: B 7. Aakash -2 is: A. New Missile by DRDO B. New ISRO Satellite C. New Tablet Version D. New Supercomputer by IBM Ans: C 1. Which among the following acronym is not related to Banking industry ? [A]CRR [B]NPA [C]CAGR [D]GSDP ANS)GSDP GSDP refers to Gross State Domestic Product 2. The SABLA scheme is using which among the following platforms for implementation? [A]Rastriya Swasthya Bima Yojana [B]Integrated Child Development Service [C]National Programme of Education of Girls [D]Rastriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan ANS)Integrated Child Development Service 3. Which among the following is the country of current Indian Cricket team coach Duncan Fletcher? [A]South Africa [B]Zimbabwe [C]England

[D]Australia ANS)Zimbabwe 4. Which among the following international body implements the Trade Finance Programme (TFP)? [A]World Bank [B]International Monetary Fund [C]Asian Development Bank [D]Reserve Bank of India ANS)Asian Development Bank Recently, Asian Development Bank (ADB) announced inclusion of Indian rupee and Chinese renminbi in its trade finance programme (TFP) to give a boost to trade within developing Asia. 5. Peoples Democracy is the journal of which among the following political parties in India? [A]CPI (M) [B]CPI (ML) [C]Nationalist Congress Party [D]Janta Party ANS)CPI (M) 6. To save various disciplines of Indian Classical Music such as Thumri, Hori, Chaiti and Kajri , a Thumri academy has been set up in the name of revered classical singer Bageshwari Devi at which among the following places? [A]Jaipur [B]Indore [C]Varanasi [D]Allahabad ANS)Varanasi 7. Which among the following states does not share a border with Bangladesh? [A]Meghalaya [B]Mizoram [C]Tripura

[D]Nagaland ANS)Nagaland WB, Meghalaya, Tripura, Mozoram Assam share 4096.7 Kilometer of Border. 8. London is hosting the Olympic Games for the third time, thus becoming the first city to do so. In which years, London hosted the games earlier? [A]1908, 1948 [B]1912, 1952 [C]1916, 1948 [D]1908, 1952 ANS)1908, 1948 9. Who among the following is the first female Muslim Africa born woman to become an Olympic champion? [A] Nawal El Moutawakel [B] Nezha Bidouane [C] Sylvanie Morandais [D]Phara Anacharsis ANS) Nawal El Moutawakel 10. Shigmo festival is celebrated in which among the following states of India? [A]Manipur [B]Mizoram [C]Sikkim [D]Goa ANS)Goa 1. Which is the projected target of power generation for the Twelfth Five Year Plan? a) 72,864 MW b) 75,785 MW c) 78,385 MW d) 76,765 MW

e) None of the above ANS)b 2. The Working Group on Power constituted by Planning Commission for formulation of the 12th Five Year Plan has estimated total fund requirement of __________ for the power sector during the 12th Plan. a) Rs.15,35,765 Crore b) Rs.12,42,543 Crore c) Rs.13,72,580 Crore d) Rs.18,64,382 Crore e) None of the above ANS)c 3. To what percent of the countrys population, the National Food Security Bill, 2011 confers a legal right to cheaper food grains? a) 63.5 per cent b) 65.0 per cent c) 70.5 per cent d) 75.0 per cent e) None of the above ANS)A 4. The contribution by the IT sector in Indias GDP has increased from 6.4% in the year 2008 to _______in year 2012. a) 6.8% b) 7.2% c) 7.5% d) 8.2% e) None of the above ANS)C

5.In the first quarter review of monetary policy of FY 2012-13, RBI cut the statutory liquidity ratio (SLR) by a percentage point to ease the flow of credit to industry. Consider the follwoing statements about SLR: 1. SLR is the amount of deposits banks park in government bonds/securities. 2. The maximum limit of SLR has been reduced from 24% to 23%. 3. SLR ensures that banks do not provide all the deposits as loan. Which of the above statements is/are correct? a) Only 1 b) Only 2 c) 1 and 2 only d) 1 and 3 only e) All 1, 2 and 3 ANS)D 6. Which of the following banks removes minimum balance stipulations for Saving Bank accounts recently? a) SBI b) PNB c) OBC d) HDFC e) ICICI ANS)A 7. Which of the following statements correctly define the meaning of reverse repo rate? a) The rate at which apex bank RBI lends money to commercial banks. b) The rate at which the apex bank RBI borrows money from commercial banks. c) The amount of funds that the commercial banks have to keep with the RBI. d) The rate at which apex bank RBI allows finance to commercial banks. e) None of the above ANS)B

8. Which is the name of new air station opened by Indian Navy at Campbell bay recently, to keep an eagle eye on Chinas strategic moves in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR)? a) INS Baaz b) INS Eagle c) INS Garuda d) INS Prahar e) None of the above ANS)A 9. The government of India has decided to permit a citizen of Pakistan or any entity incorporated in Pakistan to make investments in India under government route. Pakistani citizens and companies will be allowed to invest in all sectors other than a) Space b) Defence c) Atomic Energy d) Both (a) & (c) e) All (a), (b) & (c) ANS)E 10. According to the latest edition of Forbes magazine, which of the following oil and gas companies became the worlds most profitable company in 2011? a) ONGC b) Areva c) Aramco d) Gazprom e) ExxonMobil ANSD) 11. Which computing giant has recently posted its first ever loss since becoming a public company 26 years ago?

a) IBM b) Apple c) Google d) Facebook e) Microsoft ANSE) 12. Which city ranks at the top in India City Competitiveness Report-2012, compiled by the Institute for Competitiveness (IFC) recently? a) Delhi b) Mumbai c) Chennai d) Banglore e) Hyderabad

ANS)A 13. A Committee was constituted under the Chairmanship of Dr. Mihir Shah, Member, Planning Commission for suggesting revisions to a) SABLA Operational Guidelines b) MGNREGA Operational Guidelines c) JNNURM Operational Guidelines d) Swavalamban Operational Guidelines e) None of the above

ANS)B 14. Indias first ever bio toilets developed by DRDO, has been launched in which of the following States? a) Bihar

b) Kerala c) Gujarat d) Rajasthan e) Odisha ANS) . Indias largest industrial solar power plant became operational in a) Punjab b) Gujarat c) Rajasthan d) Maharashtra e) None of the above ANS)A 16. The Andmans and Nicobars are separated by e) Coco Channels b) Great Channles c) Ten Degree Channles d) Duncan Passage e) None of the above ANS)B 18. Shri Pranab Mukherjee took oath as Indias ________ president. a) 13th b) 14th c) 15th d) 16th e) None of the above ANS)A 19. Who administers the oath of office to the president of India?

a) Prime Minister b) Lok Sabha Speaker c) Chairman of Rajya Sabha d) Chief Justice of India e) None of the above ANS)D 20. Who won the first gold medal of the 2012 London Olympic Games? a) Yu Dan b) Yi Siling c) Katrina Emmons d) Sylwia Bogacka e) None of the above ANS)B 21. Indias flag- bearer at opening ceremony of the 2012 London Olympic Games was a) Sushil Kumar b) Gagan Narang c) Leander Paes d) Saina Nehwal e) None of the above ANS)A 22. Google Fibre, an ultra-high speed internet service offers a) 10Mbps download and upload speeds b) 100Mbps download and upload speeds c) 500Mbps download and upload speeds d) 1Gbps download and upload speeds e) None of the above ANS)D

23. The annual Amarnath yatra to Holy Amarnath Cave is organized every year by the a) Tamilnadu State Government b) Jammu & Kashmir State Government c) Maharashtra State Government d) Karanatka State Government e) None of the above ANS)B 24. Amarnath Yatra is a pride for Hindu devotees who have faith in e) Lord Vishnu b) Lord Krishna c) Lord Shiva d) Lord Brahma e) None of the above ANS)C 1. In context with the capital markets, which among the following term is used for a session (or a month or a week) which sees a wide difference between the high and the low? [A]Volatility [B]Spread [C]Return Ratio [D]Redeem ANS)Volatility 2. In which among the following categories, Tiangong-1 can be best placed ? [A]Space Probe [B]Artificial Satellite [C]Space Station [D]Space Launch Vehicle ANS)Space Station 3. What is the name of the current National Commission for Women Chairperson?

[A]Mamata Sharma [B]Girija Vyas [C]Nirmala Sitaraman [D]None of them ANS)Mamata Sharma 4. As per the latest Government updates, India's total foodgrains production for the 2011-12 crop year has been pegged at ___? [A]247 million tonnes [B]252 million tonnes [C]257 million tonnes [D]261 million tonnes ANS)257 million tonnes 5. Recently, record-setting Indian-American cosmonaut Sunita Williams along with two other astronauts took off to the ISS successfully from Baikonur cosmodrome. In which country is located Baikonur cosmodrome? [A]Russia [B]Kazakhstan [C]Uzbekistan [D]Kyrgyzstan ANS)Kazakhstan 6. Which among the following is the venue of 9th World Hindi Conference, WHC? [A]London [B]Johannesburg [C]Kua la lumpur [D]Tokyo ANS)Johannesburg 7. Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma has been recently elected as chairperson of __? [A]ECOWAS [B]African Union

[C]South African Congress [D]East African Community ANS)African Union 8. Who among the following is the flag-bearer of the Indian contingent at the London Olympics 2012? [A]Abhinav Bindra [B]Vijender Singh [C]Sushil Kumar [D]Leander Paes ANS)Sushil Kumar 9. In which among the following countries, drug-smuggling tunnels have been recently found? [A]Colombia [B]Mexico [C]Brazil [D]Bahamas ANS)Mexico 10. The terms Exit Load and Entry Load are related to which among the following industries predominantly? [A]Banking [B]Insurance [C]Transport [D]Mutual Funds ANS)Mutual Funds Q1) Earth Summit 2012 was held at from 20-22 june? a) b) c) d) Berlin Rio de Janeiro New Delhi Beijing

ANS)Rio de Janeiro Q2) Dimple Yadav, wife of Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Akhilesh was elected unopposed from the which Lok Sabha seat ? a) b) c) d) Gaziabaad Kannauj Virapur Baranbaki

ANS)Kannauj Q3) Who won women singles french open 2012 ? a) b) c) d) Sara Errani Serena Williams Maria Sharapova Victoria Azarenka

ANS)Maria Sharapova Q4) 13th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards the ceremony was held in which of the following city? a) b) c) d) Bangkok Dubai Toronto Singapore

ANS)Singapore Q5) Which Member of Parliament (MP) has turned down the government bungalow he/she is entitled to as a parliamentarian ? a) b) c) d) Rekha Javed akhtar Sachin Tendulkar Rahul Gandhi

ANS)Sachin Tendulkar Q6) Who has won French Open for seventh time ?

a) b) c) d)

Rafael Nadal Novak Djokovic Roger Federer Andy Murray

ANS)Rafael Nadal Q7) Indian President Elections 2012 schedule was announced by Election Commission of India (ECI) , what is the date of Election ? a) 15 July b) 19 July c) 23 July d) 25 July ANS)19 July Q8) Euro cup is related to which of the following game? a) b) c) d) Polo Cricket Football Loan Tennis

ANS)Football Q9) Who is UPA presidential nominee ? a) b) c) d) Pranab Mukherjee Chidambaram Palaniappan Rahul Gandhi Subramanian Swamy

ANS)Pranab Mukherjee Q10) Who was named as presidential nominee from Mamta Banerjee ? a) b) c) Subramanian Swamy Pranab Mukherjee Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam

d)

Pratibha Patil

ANS)Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Abdul Kalam Q11) Eurozone agrees how much bailout for Spain ? a) b) c) d) 100 million euro 100 billion euro 150 million euro 150 billion euro

ANS)100 billion euro Q12) Which Indian Player has been appointed Nepal Crickets Brand Ambassador ? a) b) c) d) Gautam Gambhir Mahendra Singh Dhoni Rahul Dravid Yuvraj Singh

ANS)Mahendra Singh Dhoni Q13) Who was named captain of the Indian hockey team for the London Olympics ? a) b) c) d) Sandeep Singh Rajpal Singh Bharat Chettri None of these

ANS)Bharat Chettri 1. Consider the following Statements regarding 'Child Sex Ratio' in India? 1.Child Sex Ratio is the number of females per thousand males in the age group 06 years. 2.Maharashtra and Haryana are the States having the highest and the lowest child sex ratio respectively. Which among the Statement(s) given above is/are correct? [A]Only 1 [B]Only 2 [C]Both 1 and 2

[D]Neither 1 nor 2 ANS)Only 1 Mizoram has the highest child sex ratio of 971 females against 1000 males. 2. The final destination of the TAPI gas pipeline will be _________ near the India-Pakistan border. [A]Firozpur, Punjab [B]Fazilka, Punjab [C]Hodka, Gujarat [D]Barmer, Rajasthan ANS)Fazilka, Punjab 3. Which among the following has recently replaced the 'K-computer' of Japan as the world's fastest supercomputer? [A]IBM Roadrunner [B]IBM Sequoia [C]SuperMUC [D]Cray Jaguar ANS)IBM Sequoia 4. The lack of consensus on territorial dispute over 'Scarborough Shoal', a reef island in South China Sea lead to breaking up of ASEAN summit recently.Which among the following countries make conflicting claims over this disputed island territory? [A]China, Philippines, Taiwan [B]China, Taiwan, Vietnam [C]China, Philippines, Malaysia [D]China, Philippines, Brunei ANS)China, Philippines, Taiwan 5. Who is/are the author(s) of the book 'Spies Against Armageddon' which provides details of secret assassinations of Iranian nuclear scientists? [A]Aharon Megged [B]Dan Raviv [C]Yossi Melman

[D]Both [B] and [C] ANS)Both [B] and [C] 'Spies Against Armageddon' is shrouded in controversy for saying that Israels Mossad Spy Agency assassinated at least four Iranian nuclear scientists in an effort to curb the countrys controversial nuclear program. 6. The 'World Bank' comprises of : 1.International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) 2.International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) 3.International Development Association (IDA) Choose the correct option: [A]Only 1 [B]1 and 2 [C]1 and 3 [D]1, 2 and 3 ANS)1 and 3 The World Bank differs from the World Bank Group, in that the World Bank comprises only two institutions: the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and the International Development Association (IDA), whereas the latter incorporates these two in addition to three more:International Finance Corporation (IFC), Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), and International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID). 7. India has decided to scale down its diplomatic ties with ________ ,after the country refused to take measures for the extradition of 'Purulia arms drop case' accused Kim Davy. [A]Finland [B]Denmark [C]Norway [D]Sweden ANS)Denmark In the wee hours of December 18, 1995 a mysterious weapon consignment was dropped from the sky over Joupur Jhalda area under Purulia Disctrict of West Bengal. 8. How much money has been pledged by India as a contribution to IMF's bail-out fund for Eurozone Crisis at the G-20 summit?

[A]$5 Billion [B]$10 Billion [C]$15 Billion [D]$20 Billion ANS)$10 Billion 9. Which among the following nations is not a part of ASEAN+3 group? [A]China [B]Japan [C]North Korea [D]South Korea ANS)North Korea 10. Who among the following was not one of the JK interlocutors whose recommendations form the report submitted to the Ministry of Home Affairs in May, 2012? [A]Radha Kumar [B]M.M.Ansari [C]N.N.Vohra [D]Dilip Padgaonkar ANS)N.N.Vohra Q1) which rule calls for higher taxes for US super-rich ? a) Gates Law b) Buffet Law c) Clinton Rule d) Obama Rule ANS)Buffet Law Q2) Where is worlds largest proven gas reserves are located ? a) Russia b) Iran c) Iraq

d) Dubai ANS)Russia Q3) Cabinet approved a financial restructuring plan for which Airline ? a) Kingfisher b) Air Sahara c) Air India d) Spice Jet ANS)Air India Q4) Name the youngest Indian boxer to qualify for London Olympics ? a) Vijendra Singh b) Shiva Thapa c) Gurdeep Singh d) Sushil Kumar ANS)Shiva Thapa Q5) The advisory jurisdiction of the Court invoked through Presidential References, is governed by which Article of the Constitution ? a) Article 143 b) Article 134 c) Article 170 d) Article 165 ANS)Article 143 Q6) India inked an IDA (International devlopment Association ) credit worth 152 million dollar with World Bank to improve UPHSSP . In UPHSSP Stands for Uttar Pradesh . Systems Strengthening Project . What does H stands fora) Household b) Health c) Haryana d) hike ANS)Health

Q7) Name the country which has accepted UN Peace Plan to end violence in the country ? a) Taliban b) Syria c) Afganistaan d) Canada ANS)Syria Q8) UN Human Rights Council has adopted a resolution against which country ? a) Bangladesh b) Pakistaan c) Sri Lanka d) Afganistaan ANS)Sri Lanka Q9) Name the NASA spaceaircraft which has discovered ice inside the shadowed craters of mercury ? a) Star b) Messenger c) Metlife d) Magnet ANS)Messenger Q10) What is service sector share in GDP of India acc. to Economic Survey 2011-12 ? a) 52% b) 55% c) 59% d) 62% ANS)59% 1. Who wins First Medal for India in London Olympics 2012: A. Abhinav Bindra B. Vijender Singh

C. Gagan Narang D. Sushil Kumar Ans: C 2. Gagan Narang wins Bronze Olympics medal in: A. Shooting: 25 M. Pistol B. Shooting: 25 M. Air Rifle C. Shooting: 10 M. Pistol D. Shooting: 10 M. Air Rifle Ans: D 3. Geeta Chaudhary is associated with: A. Boxing B. Wrestling C. Judo D. Badminton Ans: C 4. Who is Current Home Minister of India: A. Chidambaram B. Pranab Mukharjee C. Sushil Kumar Shinde D. Sharad Pawar Ans: C 5. Captain Lakshmi Sehgal who passes away recently is associated with: A. First Indian Airlines Pilot B. First MIG-21 Fighter place pilot C. Veteran freedom fighter D. Chief Minister of UP Ans: C

1.The purpose of the FATF is to develop policies to combat money laundering and terrorism financing. 2.The FATF Secretariat is located at the headquarters of the OECD in Paris. Which of the Statement(s) given above is/are true? [A]Only 1 [B]Only 2 [C]Both 1 and 2 [D]Neither 1 nor 2 ANS)Both 1 and 2 5. Which among the following countries is not among the non-signatories of Nuclear NonProliferation Treaty(NPT) ? [A]India [B]Pakistan [C]North Korea [D]Iran ANS)Iran Four non-parties to the treaty are known or believed to possess nuclear weapons: India, Pakistan and North Korea have openly tested and declared that they possess nuclear weapons, while Israel has had a policy of opacity regarding its own nuclear weapons program. Iran is a party to the NPT but was found in non-compliance with its NPT safeguards agreement and the status of its nuclear program remains in dispute. 6. Lee Hsien Loong, who was on a two-day official visit to India, is the Prime Minister of ________ : [A]Seychelles [B]Singapore [C]Vietnam [D]Malaysia ANS)Singapore 7. Consider the following Statements regarding 'Agni-I' missile, which was recently launched by the Strategic Forces Command (SFC) of the Indian Army from the Wheeler Island, off the Odisha coast : 1.Agni-I has a range of 700 KM.

2.It is a single-stage missile,powered by solid propellants. 3.It can carry a nuclear warhead weighing one tonne. In this context, which among the Statement(s) given above is/are correct? [A]Only 1 [B]1 and 2 [C]2 and 3 [D]1, 2 and 3 ANS)1, 2 and 3 8. Who among the following is the President of the International Cricket Council (ICC)? [A]Haroon Lorgat [B]David Richardson [C]Sharad Pawar [D]Alan Issac ANS)Alan Issac 9. Which among the following prisons has become India's first 'green prison' by harnessing solar energy for in-house cooking ? [A]Sabarmati Jail [B]Tihar Jail [C]Alipore Jail [D]Yerwada Central Jail ANS)Sabarmati Jail Here is a first of its kind green initiative aimed at both saving fuel and minimising environmental hazards. The Sabarmati Central Jail authorities have joined hands with solar thermal technology company Flareum Technologies to use energy efficient technology for in-house cooking.The kitchen in Sabarmati Jail earlier was coal and gas based that produces hazardous gases such as CO2 and SO2, but with the commencement of the steam cooking system the gases have been eliminated, turning the kitchen green. 10. The setting up of a five-member committee headed by Cabinet Secretary ________ has been announced by the Government to look into the pay and pension-related issues of defence services personnel and ex-servicemen. [A]Ajit Seth

[B]K.M.Chandrasekhar [C]B.K.Chaturvedi [D]Kamal Pande ANS)Ajit Seth 1. The limit of overseas investment in government bonds/securities has been raised from $15 billion to _________. a) $20 billion b) $25 billion c) $30 billion d) $35 billion e) None of the above ANS)A 2. According to World Investment Report 2012″, the total FDI inflow in India in 2011 stood at ________. a) $67 billion b) $87 billion c) $52 billion d) $78 billion e) None of the above ANS)A 3. According to The Global Competitiveness Report 2011-2012, India ranks at ____. a) 42nd b) 36th c) 56th d) 53rd e) 62nd ANS)C

4. Which country tops the overall rankings in The Global Competitiveness Report 2011-2012? a) Sweden b) Singapore c) Netherland d) Switzerland e) None of the above ANS)D 5. The World Bank Group have entered into an agreement with which among the following industrial bodies to establish the India Wildlife Business Council (IWBC) to promote tiger and biodiversity conservation for sustainable development? a) Industrial Development Bank of India b) Indian Industries Association c) Confederation of Indian Industry d) The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India e) None of the above ANS)C 6. The countrys first indigenously designed microwave imaging satellite, Radar Imaging Satellite (RISAT-1) was launched by Indian Space Research Organisation on April 26, 2012. Which of the following statments about RISAT-1 is/are correct? 1. The Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle, PSLV C-19 was used to launch RISAT-1. 2. It has cloud penetrating capability and can imaging even without sunlight. 3. The RISAT-1 is an advanced C-band Synthetic Aperture Radar Satellite working in 5.35 Giga Hertz frequency. 4. It was launched from Sriharikota located in Rajasthan.

a) 1 and 2 only

b) 2 and 3 only c) 1, 2and 3 only d) 1, 3 and 4 only e) All 1, 2, 3 and 4 ANS)C 7. Who among the following has been appointed as chairman of Expert Committee on GAAR for examining issues on General Anti-Avoidance Rules (GAAR)? a) Sudhir Gupta b) C. Rangarajan c) N. Rangachary d) Parthasarathi Shome e) None of the above ANS)D 8. Which of the followings scheme(s) is/are launched by Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR)? 1. Backward Regions Grant Fund (BRGF) 2. Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Yojana (RGSY) 3. Panchayat Mahila Evam Yuva Shakti Abhiyan (PMEYSA)

a) Only 1 ANS)A

a) Only 2

a) Only 3

a) 2 and 3 only

a) All 1, 2 and 3

9. Name the person who took oath as the 25th Prime Minister of Pakistan recently? a) Yusuf Raza Gilani b) Makhdoom Shahbuddin c) Hina Rabbani Khar d) Raja Pervaiz Ashraf e) None of the above

ANS)D 10. Which country became a major non-NATO ally of the United States recently? a) Japan b) Israel c) Pakistan d) Newzeland e) Afghanistan ANS)E 11. Jim Yong Kim who assumed the World Bank presidency recently, is the _____ president of the World Bank Group. a) 12th b) 13th c) 14th d) 15th e) None of the above ANS)A 12. A highly controversial book ‘Beyond the Lines is an autobiography written by a) Aravind Adiga b) Salman Rushdie c) Kuldip Nayyar d) Khushwant Singh e) Taslima Nasreen ANS)C 13. Which of the followings recommendations were made by National Commission for Women (NCW) in concern to the proposed amendments to the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961? 1. Amendment to definition of Dowry

2. Provision for registration of lists of gifts received at the time of marriage. 3. Penalties for non-maintenance of lists of gifts received at the time of the marriage. 4. Protection officers appointed under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005 to carry out the duties of the Dowry Prohibition Officers. a) 1, 2 and 3 only b) 2, 3 and 4 only c) 1, 2 and 4 only d) 1, 3 and 4 only e) All 1, 2, 3 and 4 ANS)E 14. An e-TDS return should be filed under ________ of the Income Tax Act, 1961. a) Section 206 b) Section 205 c) Section 208 d) Section 192 e) None of the above ANS)A 15. The e-TDS prepared by the deductor has to be submitted at a) TIN Facilitation Centres b) TAN Facilitation Centres c) PIN Facilitation Centres d) PAN Facilitation Centres e) None of the above ANS)A 16. Which is the largest stock exchange in the world by dollar volume/market value? a) Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) b) London Stock Exchange (LSE)

c) New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) d) Shanghai Stock Exchange (SSE) e) None of the above ANS)C 17. FBIs two-year investigation project called Operation Ghost Click was aimed to uncovered a network of a) Rogue DNS Servers b) Rogue FTP Servers c) Rogue Proxy Servers d) Rogue HTTP Servers e) None of the above ANS) A18. Internets phone book is : a) ISP b) FTP c) TCP d) DNS e) Gopher ANS)D 19. A collection of infected computers under the control of one or more attackers is: a) Bolnet b) Botnet c) Spybot d) Intranet e) Web spider ANS)B 20. Which country ranks at the top in Bt.Cotton cultivation (Area wise)?

a) USA b) Britain c) Russia d) China e) India

ANS)E 21. According to the ILO, a worker under the following age is a child labourer: a) 14 years b) 15 years c) 16 years d) 17 years e) None of the above ANS)B 22. The largest share (nearly 60 percent) of child labourers is found in a) Mining Sector b) Service sector c) Industrial sector d) Agricultural sector e) Construction and contracting sector ANS)D 23. In which year, ILO establishes the International Programme on the Elimination of Child Labour (IPEC)? a) 1990 b) 1991 c) 1992 d) 1994

e) None of the above ANS)A 24. Alan Isaac has recently been elected as new President of a) ICC b) WWF c) AITA d) FIFA e) FIDE ANS)A 25. Which of the following terms is NOT associated with the game of Cricket? a) LBW b) DRS c) Duck d) Cow Corner e) None of above</span></td> ANS)E 1. Which of the following countries is India's largest trading partner among ASEAN group of nations? [A]Malaysia [B]Singapore [C]Indonesia [D]Vietnam ANS)Singapore 2. Who among the following has clinched the Wimbledon Mens' Singles Title, 2012? [A]Andy Murray [B]Novak Djokovic [C]Rafael Nadal [D]Roger Federer

ANS)Roger Federer 3. Which among the following has got $150 million assistance from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) as a financial boost to improve its facilities? [A]Indian Airlines [B]Indian Railways [C]Power Grid Corporation of India [D]NPCIL ANS)Indian Railways 4. Which among the following stock exchanges has recently got approval from SEBI for equity trading? [A]MCX-SX [B]Inter Connected Stock Exchange [C]Coimbatore Stock Exchange [D]United Stock Exchange of India ANS)MCX-SX 5. '11th July' is observed as __________ every year. [A]World Population Day [B]World Heritage Day [C]World Consumer Rights Day [D]World Zoonoses Day ANS)World Population Day 6. Which among the following countries have recently got embroiled in a territorial dispute over 'Diaoyu Islands' ? [A]China and Vietnam [B]China and Phillippines [C]China and Taiwan [D]China and Japan ANS)China and Japan

7. Who among the following is the author of the latest book 'Pax Indica', an account of International Relations of India ? [A]Shashi Tharoor [B]S.M.Krishna [C]Nirupama Rao [D]Ranjan Mathai ANS)Shashi Tharoor 8. Who among the following is the Director-General of Food and Health Organisation(FAO)? [A]Helen Clark [B]Irina Bokova [C]Jose Graziano da Silva [D]Anthony Lake ANS)Jose Graziano da Silva 9. 'GFAJ-1' bacterium was claimed by NASA scientists to thrive on 'arsenic' in Salty conditions of Mono Lake in California, but the new research clearly shows that the bacterium cannot substitute arsenic for ________ to survive. [A]Sodium [B]Iron [C]Phosphorus [D]Magnesium ANS)Phosphorus 10. Which among the following is not one of the eight countries with whom India has signed nuclear deal? [A]Monglia [B]Kazakhstan [C]Namibia [D]Brazil ANS)Brazil U.S.A,Russia,France,Canada,Argentina are the other 5 countries.

>Karnataka chief minister-Jagadish Shettar 1. Which among the following States will be getting additional credit of $100 million from World Bank for an ongoing rural livelihood project called 'Jeevika'? [A]Uttar Pradesh [B]Bihar [C]Madhya Pradesh [D]Rajasthan ANS)Bihar 2. The recently launched new initiative called 'Millenium Alliance (MA)' between India and US is : [A]to fund innovators [B]to foster cultural relations [C]to ease immigration hurdles [D]for joint operations against terrorism ANS)to fund innovators The USAID-FICCI Millennium Alliance was launched on Tuesday in New Delhi as an inclusive platform bringing together social impact funds, venture capitalists, corporate foundations, early investors, donors, and others to support and scale innovative solutions to development challenges that affect base of the pyramid populations in India and around the world. 3. 'Delphinus' an Indian Air Force Swimming team has set a record by successfully crossing the _______ twice within a fortnight. [A]English Channel [B]Panama Canal [C]Bristol Channel [D]Suez Canal ANS)English Channel 4. Which among the following eminent Assamese Poets passed away recently? [A]Nabakanta Barua [B]Prahannalal Chawdhari [C]Durgeswar Sharma

[D]Hiren Bhattacharya ANS)Hiren Bhattacharya 5. Which among the following villages in India became the second village to have 100% life insurance coverage under the Financial Inclusion Programme of the Central Government? [A]Nalegaon, Maharashtra [B]Rangwasa, Madhya Pradesh [C]Hadmatiya, Gujarat [D]Pulinaharani, Assam ANS)Pulinaharani, Assam In Assam, ANS)Rangati Misamara village of Lakhimpur district had become the first village in the country to have full insurance coverage in Jan, 2012 .The village achieved this success under the Centres Financial Inclusion plan, which is being implemented by Assam Grameen Bikash Bank across the state. 6. Which country has been recently given the Status of a 'Major Non-NATO Ally(MNNA)' by Obama Administration? [A]Afghanistan [B]Egypt [C]Pakistan [D]Iraq ANS)Afghanistan Major non-NATO ally (MNNA) is a designation given by the United States government to close allies who have strategic working relationships with US armed forces but are not members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization. While the MNNA status does not automatically include a mutual defense pact with the United States, it does confer a variety of military and financial advantages that otherwise are not obtainable by non-NATO countries. 7. RBI has formed a Committee/Working Group under __________ in order to address the issue of lack of transparency in Bank lending rates? [A]Deepak Mohanty [B]Anand Sinha [C]P Vijaya Bhaskar Rao [D]Dr. Rakesh Mohan

ANS)Anand Sinha 8. Who is the eminent Indian Scientist associated with the name of the recently discovered 'God Particle' ? [A]Gopinath Saha [B]Jagadish Chandra Bose [C]Satyendra Nath Bose [D]Nandalal Bose ANS)Satyendra Nath Bose 9. The issue of 'transfer-pricing' may be addressed adequately after the implementation of _________ which has several provisions to curb this malpractice: [A]Goods and Services Tax (GST) [B]Direct Taxes Code (DTC) [C]Tax Information Exchange Agreement (TIEA) [D]Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) ANS)Direct Taxes Code (DTC) 10. Mr. Anup Sankar Bhattacharya has been appointed a the new director of: [A]NIA [B]SEBI [C]IBPS [D]DGCI ANS)IBPS 1. The worlds youngest nation _______ which is wrecked by border wars, internal violence and shutdown of its vital oil production, recently marked its first anniversary of Independence. [A]Kosovo [B]South Sudan [C]Moldova [D]Montenegro ANS)South Sudan

2. Who was the first person to serve two terms as Vice-President before becoming the President of India? [A]Dr.Zakir Hussain [B]V.V.Giri [C]Shankar Dayal Sharma [D]S.Radhakrishnan ANS)S.Radhakrishnan Hamid Ansari may become the second person to be re-elected to the post of Vice President in vicepresidential election scheduled for August 7, 2012 3. Which country's Constituent Assembly recently expired without delivering a constitution? [A]Myanmar [B]Egypt [C]Nepal [D]South Sudan ANS)Nepal 4. Which among the following Booker Prize winnning novels of 'Amitav Ghosh' narrates a gripping tale of the sea journey of indentured labourers during the 1830s, just before the Opium War? [A]In an Antique Land [B]Sea of Poppies [C]River of Smoke [D]The Hungry Tide ANS)Sea of Poppies 5. The African Union's 2012 summit will be held in : [A]Cairo [B]Abuja [C]Addis Ababa [D]Accra ANS)Addis Ababa 6. Who has replaced Sadananda Gowda as the new Chief Minister of Karnataka?

[A]Jagadish Shettar [B]A Suresh Chanabasappa [C]Katti Ramesh Vishwanath [D]H. D. Kumaraswamy ANS)Jagadish Shettar 7. Serena Williams claimed her fifth Wimbledon title by defeating : [A]Victoria Azarenka [B]Elena Baltacha [C]Petra Kvitova [D]Agnieszka Radwanska ANS)Agnieszka Radwanska 8. Who became the first Indian ever to win the junior Asian badminton championship girls title in Korea recently? [A]P.V.Sindhu [B]Arundhati Pantawane [C]Jwala Gutta [D]Arathi Sara ANS)P.V.Sindhu 9. 'Velib' is a large-scale public bicycle sharing system in: [A]France [B]Germany [C]Netherlands [D]Spain ANS)France 10. 'Tenzin Gyatso', the Tibetan Spiritual leader is the ____ Dalai Lama . [A]12th [B]13th [C]14th

[D]15th ANS)14th 1. Which among the following organizations has recently released the report titled "Inclusive Wealth Report 2012"? [A]World Bank [B]United Nations [C]World Economic Forum [D]World Trade Organization ANS)United Nations India ranks fifth in the report as a country with highest annual inclusive wealth growth.

2. Who among the following is the winner of 2012 Amnesty International Ambassador of Conscience Award ? [A]Barak Obama [B]Aung San Suu Kyi [C]Bo Xilai [D]Chen Guangcheng ANS)Aung San Suu Kyi 3. Which among the following has become the latest neighbouring country from where, India has allowed FDI? [A]China [B]Pakistan [C]Sri Lanka [D]Bangladesh ANS)Pakistan 4. On 11 June 2012, the organisers of Nobel Prize have announced a 20-per cent cut in the award because of the economic crisis. What is the new amount of the 2012 Nobel Prizes? [A]8 million Swedish krono [B]10 million Swedish krono

[C]12 million Swedish krono [D]6 million Swedish krono ANS)8 million Swedish krono 5. National Security Council NSC is headed by ____? [A]President [B]Prime Minister [C]Home Minister [D]Defense Minister ANS)Prime Minister 6. The United States administration has recently announced exempting India, South Korea, and five other countries from Iran oil sanctions. Which among the following is not a country among the five others? [A]Pakistan [B]Turkey [C]Malaysia [D]South Africa ANS)Pakistan Besides India, South Korea, Malaysia, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Turkey and Taiwan got exemptions 7. At present, India has 20 nuclear reactors with a combined installed capacity of 4,780 MW. This is roughly what fraction of our total electricity generation capacity? [A]3% [B]5% [C]7% [D]10% ANS)3% 8. Consider the following matches: 1. Karcham Wangtoo ? Sikkim 2. Maheshwar Power Project ? Maharastra 3. Tipaimukh Dam ? West Bengal

Which among the above matches is / are correct? [A]Only 1 [B]1 & 2 [C]2 &3 [D]None of them ANS)None of them 1. Karcham Wangtoo ? Himachal Pradesh 2. Maheshwar Power Project ? Madhya Pradesh 3. Tipaimukh Dam ? Manipur 9. Jodhpur, Jaisalmer and Bikaner of Rajasthan have been centres of public protests for which among the following activities? [A]Nuclear Power Projects [B]Marble Mining [C]Iron Ore Mining [D]Gypsum Industries ANS)Marble Mining 10. Which among the following probes to Mars is not a NASA Project? [A]Viking [B]Mars Global Surveyor [C]Mars Pathfinder [D]Mars Express ANS)ANS)Mars 1960A B (Soviet Union) First flyby missions launched in October 1960 by Soviet Union. Ended in failure ANS)Mariner 9 (NASA) Launched in May 1971. Completed the first successful orbit of Mars ANS)Mars 2 (Soviet Union) Became the first spacecraft to make an impact landing on Mars in 1971 ANS)Viking (NASA)

Mission with two landers that made a successful touch down on Martian surface in 1976 ANS)Mars Global Surveyor (NASA) Regarded as one of NASAs most successful Mars mission. Launched in 1996, it collected detailed data about Martian landscape ANS)Mars Pathfinder (NASA) First of a series of missions that sent rovers to explore the red planet ANS)Mars Exploration Rovers (NASA) Launched in 2003. Consists of 2 rovers, Spirit and Opportunity. Of these, Opportunity is still operational ANS)Mars Express (ESA) European Space Agency's orbiter that is currently exploring the planet 1. From July 1, 2012, all services, except those under a negative list, have come under the Service Tax net. How many services have escaped the service tax by finding place in negative list? [A]35 [B]38 [C]42 [D]48 ANS)38 2. Who among the following is the richest man of the World as per 2012 rankings? [A]Warren Buffett [B]Bernard Arnault [C]Carlos Slim [D]Amancio Ortega ANS)Carlos Slim 3. International Donors Conference on Afghanistan was held at ____? [A]Kabul [B]London [C]Tokyo [D]Moscow

ANS)Tokyo 4. Who among the following is the winner of Asian Junior Championship 2012? [A]Okuhara Nozomi [B]Pusarla Venkata Sindhu [C]Zulkifli Zulfadli [D] Sun Yu ANS)Pusarla Venkata Sindhu 5. Gagan AP Ulalmath is related to which among the following Olympic sports? [A]Athletics [B]Swimming [C]Cycling [D]Wushu ANS)Swimming 6. Who among the following has recently claimed fifth Women's singles title at Wimbledon? [A]Serena Williams [B]Agnieszka Radwanska [C]M. Sharapova [D]S. Lisicki ANS)Serena Williams 7. The universal service obligation fund is related to ____? [A]Healthcare [B]Telecommunication [C]Transportation [D]Urban development ANS)Telecommunication 8. Income-tax Act requires a person to obtain a Permanent Account Number (PAN) if his / her total personal income exceeds ___? [A]Rs. 100,000 at Present

[B]Rs. 200,000 at Present [C]Rs. 500,000 at present [D]Every self employed person ANS)Rs. 200,000 at Present The Income-tax Act requires you to obtain a Permanent Account Number (PAN) if your total income exceeds the basic exemption limit (Rs 2 lakh at present) or if you run a business or are a professional with turnover of at least Rs 5 lakh. 9. The tallest building of Europe "The Shard" is located in which among the following cities? [A]London [B]Geneva [C]Frankfurt [D]Paris ANS)London 10. Anna Schwartz, who recently died was a famous ____ ? [A]Scientist [B]Economist [C]Novel Writer [D]Poet ANS)Economist 2. Which among the following was the first state to receive the 'Nirmal Rajya Puruskar' for achieving 100 per cent sanitation? [A]Punjab [B]Sikkim [C]Arunachal Pradesh [D]Himachal Pradesh ANS)Sikkim 3. Who has been appointed the third chairman of the Empowered Group of Ministers (EGoM) on spectrum to fix the reserve price for spectrum in the 2G auctions scheduled for August? [A]Sharad Pawar

[B]Mamta Banerjee [C]Pranab Mukherjee [D]P.Chidambaram ANS)P.Chidambaram 4. Which country is the largest source of foreign direct investment (FDI) into India? [A]USA [B]UAE [C]Singapore [D]Mauritius ANS)Mauritius 5. Thousands of virus-hit computers, including in India, may lose Internet access from July 9, 2012 due to a malware called ______ which is a computer programme that redirects the Internet traffic to fake websites. [A]Taterf [B]Koobface [C]DNSChanger [D]Alureon ANS)DNSChanger Nearly 3 lakh DNSChanger virus-hit computers, including over 20,000 in India, may lose Internet access from July 9. DNSChanger is a malware computer programme that redirects the Internet traffic to fake websites. A McAfee spokesperson said that according to the data provided by DNSChanger Working Group, India has the third-highest number of DNS infections after the United States and Italy. 6. Which of the following much-awaited undiscovered subatomic particle, popularly known as 'God Particle' has been recently demonstrated by the scientists ? [A]Fermion [B]Higgs Boson [C]Tetraquark Hadron [D]Pi-Mesons ANS)Higgs Boson

7. Which Gulf Country has for the first time announced that it would allow women to compete in 2012 Olympic Games? [A]Kuwait [B]Qatar [C]Saudi Arabia [D]United Arab Emirates ANS)Saudi Arabia 8. According to the Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia, the approach paper for the 12th Plan has set a target of ___% average annual growth for the plan period. [A]8% [B]8.5% [C]9% [D]9.5% ANS)9% 9. Which former Chief-Minister has been given a clean chit by the Supreme Court relating to acquiring movable and immovable assets disproportionate to the known sources of his/her income? [A]Lalu Prasad Yadav [B]M.Karunanidhi [C]Mayawati [D]Vasundhara Raje Scindia ANS)Mayawati 10. New Exploration Licensing policy(NELP) is related to production and exploration of: [A]Oil and Natural Gas [B]Uranium Reserves [C]Coal Reserves [D]Thorium Reserves ANS)Oil and Natural Gas New Exploration Licensing Policy (NELP) was conceptualised by the Government of India, during 1997-98 to provide an equal platform to both Public and Private sector companies in exploration and

production of hydrocarbons with Directorate General of Hydrocarbons (DGH) as a nodal agency for its implementation. It was introduced to boost the production of oil and natural gas and providing level playing field for both public and private players. 1. The Government of India has appointed how many Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes Commission since independence? [A]2 [B]4 [C]5 [D]7 ANS)2 So Far, two have been appointed. Centre will soon appoint a Scheduled Areas and Scheduled Tribes Commission the third since independence to examine various issues of development and welfare of tribals, especially primitive tribal groups. 2. The Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has commissioned the third 250 MW advanced-class gas turbine Pragati-III project at ? [A]Chennai [B]New Delhi [C]Chandigarh [D]Jodhpur ANS)New Delhi 3. The Qualified Foreign Investors who wish to invest in India should be compliant with the standards set by ___? [A]Reserve Bank of India [B]Securities and Exchange Bureau of India [C]Financial Action Task Force [D]International Monetary Fund ANS)Financial Action Task Force 4. As per the recently released World Investment Report 2012, by UNCTAD, India is ______most attractive investment destination of the world. Choose the correct option to fill the blank space.

[A]First [B]Second [C]Third [D]Fifth ANS)Third As per the World Investment Report 2012 by United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, India has emerged as the third most attractive investment destination after China and the US for global companies. 5. Which among the following banking giants of England was recently making news in context with the Libor interest rate scandal? [A]Birmingham Midshires [B]Lloyds Banking Group [C]Barclays [D]Duncan Lawrie ANS)Barclays 6. Enrique Pena Nieto has recently claimed victory in the General Elections of ____? [A]Argentina [B]Paraguay [C]Mexico [D]Chile ANS)Mexico 7. Olimpiyskiy National Sports Complex is located in which among the following countries? [A]Poland [B]Ukraine [C]Hungary [D]Belarus ANS)Ukraine , Venue of Euro 2012 8. Which among the following company has launched the largest healthcare fraud case in US history for $3 billion dollars in July 2012?

[A]GlaxoSmithKline [B]Randox [C]Genus PLC [D]British Biotech ANS)GlaxoSmithKline 9. Operation Enduring Freedom is being operated in ___? [A]Pakistan [B]Vietnam [C]Afghanistan [D]Iraq ANS)Afghanistan 10. In context with Africa, the term Maghreb Insurgency has been making news frequently. Maghreb refers to ___? [A]Southern Africa [B]North East Africa [C]Central Africa [D]North West Africa ANS)North West Africa 1. From July 1, 2012, which among the following countries has introduced the controversial carbon tax which makes around 300 businesses to pay $23 for every tonne of carbon emission they produce? [A]Canada [B]Mexico [C]Australia [D]New Zealand ANS)Australia 2. Which among the following neighbouring country of India has a one party politics / regime? [A]Bangladesh [B]Nepal

[C]China [D]Pakistan ANS)China 3. In India, the e-filing for Income tax returns is compulsory for the persons and entities which have an income of more than___? [A]5 Lakh [B]10 Lakh [C]15 Lakh [D]20 Lakh ANS)10 Lakh 4. Recently, the Government sector banks have urged the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to consider perpetual non-cumulative preference shares (PNCPS) as part of their core Tier-I capital under BaselIII norms. The features of the PNCPS are: 1. They have no redemption dates 2. They have no voting rights Which among the above is / are correct? [A]Only 1 [B]Only 2 [C]Both 1 2 [D]Neither 1 nor 2 ANS)Both 1 2 PNCPS is a preference share that has no redemption date and voting rights. The claims of the investors in PNCPS will be senior to the claims of investors in equity shares and subordinate to the claims of all other creditors and depositors. 5. Now a days, we read in the newspapers that many banks have revised the deposit rates downwards on FCNR accounts with maturity of two to five years. The FCNR Accounts refer to ___? [A]Foreign Currency Non-Resident Account [B]Foreign Currency Non-Reserve Account [C]Foreign Cumulative Non-Resident Account

[D]Foreign Company Non-Resident Account ANS)Foreign Currency Non-Resident Account 6. Which among the following banks of India has recently announced formation of an Indian Mortgage Guarantee Company, India's first mortgage guarantee entity? [A]State Bank of India [B]ICICI [C]National Housing Bank [D]HDFC ANS)National Housing Bank The National Housing Bank (NHB) has announced formation of an Indian Mortgage Guarantee Company, a joint venture with US-based financial security company Genworth, the Asian Development Bank and the International Finance Corporation. This is the first mortgage guarantee company in India. Its aim is to offer credit risk coverage in the form of guarantees to housing finance companies and banks in case of borrowers defaulting. This would help mortgage lenders avoid piling bad debts in their books. 7. Who among the following leads National Advisory Council (NAC)? [A]Manmohan Singh [B]Sonia Gandhi [C]Montek Singh Ahluwalia [D]P Chidambaram ANS)Sonia Gandhi 8. Recently, a high-level committee has suggested an alternative route, other than cutting through the mythological Ram Sethu, for the controversial Sethusamudram project is not economically and ecologically feasible. Who heads this panel? [A]Madhav Gadgil [B]Madhav Godbole [C]R K Pachauri [D]A K Biswal ANS)R K Pachauri

9. Recently, Steel Authority of India (SAIL) said that it will invest Rs. 3,000 crore to quadruple capacity of its Gua iron ore mine to 10 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) and put up a four mtpa pelletisation plant. In which state is located the Gua Iron Ore mine? [A]Odisha [B]Jharkhand [C]Karnataka [D]West Bengal ANS)Jharkhand 10. At present, the Maternal Mortality Rate (MMR) of India is 212. This means that 212 women die out of ___________ Live births? [A]1000 [B]10,000 [C]100,000 [D]10,00,000 ANS)100,000 1. Which among the following is the main source of import of Liquefied Natural Gas for India? [A]Nigeria [B]Saudi Arabia [C]Qatar [D]Oman ANS)Qatar 2. The handheld computer called the Nexus 7 has been recently released by ? [A]Microsoft [B]Apple [C]IBM [D]Google ANS)Google

3. Which among the following countries is the worlds biggest producer of Cocoa, as it was recently making news because about 89 per cent of children in this country were involved in growing cocoa, violating Child Labour Norms? [A]Ghana [B]Ethiopia [C]Ivory Coast [D]Guinea ANS)Ivory Coast 4. Sushil Muhnot is the Chairman and MD of ___? [A]NABARD [B]SIDBI [C]EXIM Bank [D]IDBI ANS)SIDBI 5. Who among the following is the only woman to win a Nobel Prize for Economics? [A]Carmen Reinhart [B]Janet Currie [C]Esther Duflo [D]Elinor Ostrom ANS)Elinor Ostrom 6. The term 'GNP' includes value of allgood sand services that are produced___ [A]Within National Territory [B]By nationally owned resources worldwide [C]By foreign Owned resources as well national resources within national boundary [D]None of the above ANS)By nationally owned resources worldwide 7. Mohamed Mursi is the new president of ___? [A]Egypt

[B]Tunisia [C]Sudan [D]South Sudan ANS)Egypt 8. Who among the following is the first president of India declared elected as President without a contest? [A]V V Giri [B]Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy [C]Shankar Dayal Sharma [D]APJ Abdul Kalam ANS)Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy In 1977 for the seventh Presidential election 37 candidates filed their nominations. On scrutiny, the Returning Officer rejected the nominations filed by 36 candidates. Only one nominated candidate, Neelam Sanjeeva Reddy, remained in the field who was declared elected unopposed. This was the first time when a candidate was declared elected as President of India without a contest 9. Which among the following states of India has recently started a new experiment to link the PDS (Public Distribution System) services to the smart card of Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana (RSBY), to check the leakages in the PDS System? [A]Tamil Nadu [B]Chhattisgarh [C]Bihar [D]Gujarat ANS)Chhattisgarh 10. Los Cabos, where recent G-20 summit was held is located in ___? [A]Brazil [B]Mexico [C]Belize [D]Argentina

ANS)Mexico