Current Affairs Questions 12th November 2012
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1.Which nation along with India released the stamps to mark the 20 years of tie between the two nations?
- A.
Pakistan
- B.
Srilanka
- C.
Israel
- D.
Iraq
Correct Answer
C. IsraelExplanation
Israel, along with India, released the stamps to mark the 20 years of tie between the two nations.Rate this question:
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Who is the current Prime Minister of SriLanka?
- A.
Mahinda Rajapakse
- B.
Basil Rajabakshe
- C.
D. M. Jeyaratne
- D.
Ranil Wickremasinghe
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Which PM is visiting India now?
- A.
Enda Kenny (Ireland)
- B.
Najib Razak (Malaysia)
- C.
Angela Merkel (Germany)
- D.
Hamid Karzai (Afghanistan)
Correct Answer
D. Hamid Karzai (Afghanistan)Explanation
The correct answer is Hamid Karzai (Afghanistan) because he is the former President of Afghanistan and he is currently visiting India.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Which PM visited India last week?
- A.
Benjamin Netanyahu(Israel)
- B.
Stephen Harper (Canada)
- C.
Boyko Borisov (Bulgaria)
- D.
Sam Hinds (Guyana)
Correct Answer
B. Stephen Harper (Canada)Explanation
The correct answer is Stephen Harper (Canada) because he is the only option mentioned who visited India last week.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Reserve Bank of South Africa released the new currency notes with the face of ____
- A.
Barack Obama
- B.
Nelson Mandela
- C.
Mahatma Gandhi
- D.
Mother Teresa
Correct Answer
C. Mahatma GandhiExplanation
The correct answer is Mahatma Gandhi. The Reserve Bank of South Africa released new currency notes featuring Mahatma Gandhi's face. This decision was made to honor Gandhi's significant contributions to promoting peace, equality, and justice. Gandhi was a renowned leader in the Indian independence movement and is widely recognized for his philosophy of nonviolent resistance. By featuring Gandhi on the currency notes, the Reserve Bank of South Africa aims to pay tribute to his legacy and inspire people to uphold his values.Rate this question:
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Australian PM Julia Gillard has demanded Pakistan to investigate the brutal ____ in Karachi.
- A.
Killing of 21000 Australian sheeps
- B.
Killing of 2 Australian Citizens
- C.
Attack on Australian Embassy
- D.
Attack on 12 Indian sailors
Correct Answer
A. Killing of 21000 Australian sheepsExplanation
The correct answer is killing of 21000 Australian sheep. This is because the question mentions that Julia Gillard, the Australian PM, has demanded Pakistan to investigate a brutal incident in Karachi. Out of the given options, the killing of 21000 Australian sheep is the most likely incident that the PM would demand an investigation for, as it involves a large number of animals and potential economic loss for Australia.Rate this question:
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The name of the ship that ran aground off the shore of Marina beach during the Nilam Storm is___
- A.
INS Ganga
- B.
INS Godavari
- C.
INS Gomati
- D.
MV Pratibha Cauvery
Correct Answer
D. MV Pratibha CauveryExplanation
During the Nilam Storm, a ship named MV Pratibha Cauvery ran aground off the shore of Marina beach.Rate this question:
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The only Indo-American to go to the US house of representatives this time is ____
- A.
Manan Trivedi
- B.
Dr. Ami Bera
- C.
Jack Uppal
- D.
Upendra Chivukula
Correct Answer
B. Dr. Ami BeraExplanation
Dr. Ami Bera is the correct answer because he is the only Indo-American who went to the US House of Representatives in the given time period. The other options, Manan Trivedi, Jack Uppal, and Upendra Chivukula, did not go to the US House of Representatives during that time.Rate this question:
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Sachin Tendulkar is the ___ st/nd/th Indian to receive the Order of Australia award. [Enter Number Only]
Correct Answer
3Explanation
Sachin Tendulkar is the 3rd Indian to receive the Order of Australia award. This means that before him, two other Indians have received this award.Rate this question:
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The name of the cricket series between India and England in India is
- A.
Anthony De Mello Trophy
- B.
Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi Trophy
- C.
Border – Gavaskar Trophy
- D.
TVS Sundaram Trophy
Correct Answer
A. Anthony De Mello TrophyExplanation
The correct answer is Anthony De Mello Trophy. This cricket series between India and England in India is named after Anthony De Mello, who was an Indian cricket administrator. The trophy was first introduced in 2006 and is awarded to the winner of the Test series between the two teams.Rate this question:
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