National (Current Affairs – UPSC) (Part-II)

Total Questions: 50

31. Who among the following was presented with the Sangeet Natak Academic Ratna Award, 2005 for her lifetime achievement in dance? [2006]

(a) Chandralekha
(b) Tanjavur Balasaraswati
(c) Uma Sharma
(d) Yamini Krishnamurthy

Correct Answer: (a) Chandralekha

Solution:Chandralekha, Bharatanatyam dancer and choreographer was conferred with Sangeet Natak Akademi Ratna Award for her contribution to contemporary Indian dance.

32. What is IndoNext which was launched in January, 2005? [Consider the following statements:]

(a) A new scheme to promote Indian tourism.
(b) A new scheme to promote export of Indian handicrafts.
(c) An association of the Non-Resident Indians to organize Bhartiya Divas every year in India.
(d) An alternative trading platform being promoted by the Mumbai Stock Exchange and Regional Stock Exchanges.

Correct Answer: (d) An alternative trading platform being promoted by the Mumbai Stock Exchange and Regional Stock Exchanges.

Solution:BSE Indo Next is a joint initiative by BSE and Participating RSEs. In order to instill higher sense of involvement on the issues relating to management, business development, marketing and general operations of the BSE Indo Next platform, a "BSE Indo Next Council" has been constituted. This Council's duties have been defined in the Bye-laws of BSE and participating RSEs and operate under the overall supervision and control of the Governing Board of BSE.

33. Consider the following statements: [2006]

1. In India, during the financial year 2004-2005 an increase of below 10% over the value of exports (in rupee terms) in the financial year 2003-2004 was reported.

2. According to the WTO, India share in the world merchandise exports crosses 2% in the year 2005.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution:Both the statements are incorrect.

34. With reference to the Government of India various programmes, what is Nirmal Gram Puraskar? [2006]

(a) It is an incentive scheme of scholarships for the single girl child in families in villages.
(b) It is an incentive scheme of scholarships for female sportspersons from villages who represent their states in any game.
(c) It is an incentive scheme for schools in the villages for computer education.
(d) It is an incentive scheme for Panchayati Raj Institutions.

Correct Answer: (d) It is an incentive scheme for Panchayati Raj Institutions.

Solution:Government of India (GOI) has been promoting sanitation coverage in a campaign mode to ensure better health and quality of life for people in rural India. To add vigour to its implementation, GOI launched an award based Incentive Scheme for fully sanitized and open defecation free Gram Panchayats, Blocks, Districts and States called "Nirmal Gram Puraskar" (NGP) in October 2003 and gave away the first awards in 2005 as a component of its flagship scheme Total Sanitation Campaign (TSC). Nirmal Gram Puraskar till 2011 was given by Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation (Mo DWS), Government of India at all levels of PRIs that is Gram Panchayat, Block Panchayat and district Panchayat.

35. Consider the following statements: [2006]

1. According to the census 2001, Kerala has the smallest gap in male and female literacy rates among the 28 states of India (Delhi and Pondicherry not included).

2. According to the Census 2001, Rajasthan has literacy rate above the national average literacy rate.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution:Mizoram is the state where male literacy is 90.7% and female literacy is 86.7%. So, Mizoram is the state of smallest gap in male and female literacy, where Kerala has 94.2% in male and 87.7% in female. In statement 2 literacy of Rajasthan is 60.4%, where national literacy is 64.8%.

36. Consider the following statements: [2006]

1. The agreement on South Asian Free Trade Area (SAFTA) came into effect from 1st December, 2005.

2. As per SAFT A agreement terms, India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka have to decrease their custom duties to the level of 0 to 5 per cent by the year 2013.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: (d) Neither 1 nor 2

Solution:The SAFTA agreement came into force on 1st January 2006 and is operational following the ratification of the agreement by the seven governments, SAFTA requires the developing countries in South Asia (India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka) to bring their duties down to 20 percent in the first phase of the two-year period ending in 2007.

37. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: [2007]

List-I (Person)	List-II (Company)
A. Vishwapati Trivedi	1. Essar Group
B. Tulsi R Tanti	2. Info Edge India (which runs naukri.com)
C. Shashi Ruia	3. Indian (Indian Airlines)
D. DS Bikhchandani	4. Suzlon Energy

Codes:

	A	B	C	D
(a)	2	4	1	3
(b)	3	1	4	2
(c)	2	1	4	3
(d)	3	4	1	2

Correct Answer: (d)

Solution:

List-I (Person)	List-II (Company)
Vishwapati Trivedi	Indian Airlines
Tulsi R Tanti	Suzlon Energy Limited
Shashi Ruia	Essar Group
DS Bikhchandani	Info Edge India (which runs naukri.com)

38. Consider the following statements: [2007]

1. The Judges (Inquiry) Bill 2006 contemplates to establish a Judicial Council which will receive complaints against Judges of the Supreme Court including the Chief Justice of India, High Court Chief Justices and Judges.

2. Under the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act, 2005, a women can file a petition before a Ist Class Judicial Magistrate.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: (c) Both 1 & 2

Solution:The Judges (Inquiry) Bill, 2006 establishes a National Judicial Council (NJC) to conduct inquiries into allegations of incapacity or misbehaviour by High Court and Supreme Court judges.

Under the provisions of the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act 2005, women can file a petition before a first class Judicial Magistrate.

39. Shahgarh area in Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan was in news in the year 2006 because of which one of the following? [2007]

(a) Finding high quality gas reserves
(b) Finding uranium deposits
(c) Finding zinc deposits
(d) Installation of wind power units

Correct Answer: (a) Finding high quality gas reserves

Solution:High quality gas reserves have been found at a depth of 3,161 metres in an exploratory well drilled in Shahgarh block in Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan. The gas was estimated to have 88 to 91 per cent hydrocarbon.

40. Who among the following have been the Union Finance Ministers of India? [2007]

1. VP Singh

2. R Venkataraman

3. YB Chavan

4. Pranab Mukherjee

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

(a) 1, 2 & 3 only
(b) 1, 3 & 4 only
(c) 2 & 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 & 4

Correct Answer: (d) 1, 2, 3 & 4

Solution:VP Singh (1985-87), R Venkataraman (1980-82), YB Chavan (1971-75), Pranab Mukherjee (1982-85;Feb 2009-July 2012).

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National (Current Affairs – UPSC) (Part-II)

31. Who among the following was presented with the Sangeet Natak Academic Ratna Award, 2005 for her lifetime achievement in dance? [2006]

32. What is IndoNext which was launched in January, 2005? [Consider the following statements:]

33. Consider the following statements: [2006]

34. With reference to the Government of India various programmes, what is Nirmal Gram Puraskar? [2006]

35. Consider the following statements: [2006]

36. Consider the following statements: [2006]

37. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below the lists: [2007]

38. Consider the following statements: [2007]

39. Shahgarh area in Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan was in news in the year 2006 because of which one of the following? [2007]

40. Who among the following have been the Union Finance Ministers of India? [2007]

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