GENERAL AWARENESS

1. Mr. Digambar V. Kamat has taken over as which of the following a few months
back?
A Governor of Goa
B. Chief Minister of Goa
C. Governor of Meghalaya
D. Governor of Rajasthan
E. None of these
Solution:B

2. Who amongst the following Indians was recently awarded King Charles II Medal
by the UK?
A Dr. Manmohan Singh
B. Smt. Sonia Gandhi
C. Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam
D. Smt. Vasundhara Raje
E. None of these
Solution:C

3. Miss Riyo Mori who was crowned as Miss Universe 2007 belongs to which of the
following countries?
A Japan
B. U.S.A
C. China
D. Singapore
E. South Korea
Solution:A

4. Which of the following countries has decided to build a road to the base camp of Mt.
Everest?
A India
B. China
C. Nepal

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 D. Myanmar
E None of these
Solution:B

5. ‘Bharti Airtel’, the largest mobile company of India recently joined the elite club of
companies earning profits of more than US $ 1 billion . What has been the net
profit of the Company in the year 2006-07?
About—
A Rs. 3500 crores
B. Rs. 4000 crores
C. Rs. 4250 crores
D. Rs. 4450 crores
E. Rs. 4500 crores
Solution:C

6. `SEBI’ bans some companies for their role in `F & 0 Scam’, was the news in some
major newspapers. What is the full form of `F & 0′?
A. Fair & Optimum
B. Free & Operational
C. Future & Operations
D. Future & Options
E. None of these
Solution:D

7. Which of the following African countries recently launched its communication

satellite for the first time? (The satellite was launched from China.)
A Nigeria
B. Kenya
C. Zimbabwe
D. Mauritius
E. None of these
Solution:A

8. The President of Brazil was recently on a visit to India where he signed several
trade agreementS1. Which of the following has been the major area of trade
relations between the two countries?
A Oil exploration
B. Supply of agro products
C. Production of nuclear fuel
D. Import of electronic goods

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 E. None of these
Solution:A

9. The World Islamic Economic Forum was held recently in

A Malaysia
B. Kuwait
C. Iran
D. Brazil
E. Indonesia
Solution:A

10. In an important meeting of the National Development Council held in New Delhi
the Prime Minister of India made a special mention of a particular sector of Indian
economy which in his opinion was suffering from a “Technological Fatigue for lack
of breakthrough in production.” He was talking of which of the following sectors?
A. Agriculture Sector
B. Oil Sector
C. Service Sector
D. Defence Sector
E None of these
Solution:A

11. Which of the following was the major issue of discussion in the G-8 Summit held
recently in Germany?
A Subsidy to agro products
B. Climate protection
C. Financial Aid to Iraq
D. Nuclear Technology and possibility of space war
E. None of these
Solution:B

12. As per the Economic Survey 2006-07 India’s share in World Export has been—
A 0.5%
B. 0.75%
C. 1%
D. 1.25%
E. 1.5%
Solution:C

13. How much amount approximately the Govt. of India is planning to provide for Mid

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 Day Meal Scheme? (As per Budget 2007-08)
A Rs. 5000 crores
B. Rs. 6000 crores
C. Rs. 7300 crores
D. Rs. 8000 crores
E. Rs. 8300 crores
Solution:C

14. As per the figures given in the newspapers what is the approximate investment in
various `Special Economic Zones’s till date in India?
A Rs. 20000 crores
B. Rs. 25000 crores
C. Rs. 30000 crores
D. Rs. 35000 crores
E. Rs. 40000 crores
Solution:D

15. Who amongst the following is the author of the famous classical book “A Passage to
India”?
A Mark Twain
B. Nayantara Sehgal
C. Nirad C. Choudhuri
D. E.M. Foster
E. None of these
Solution:D

16. The Government of India has bought RBI’s entire stake in the State Bank of India
in about Rs. 35531 crores. What is the share of the RBI in total stake of the State
Bank? About –
A 40%
B. 48%
C. 50%
D. 52%
E. 60%
Solution:E

17. Which of the following countries has decided to offer knighthood to Salman
Rushdie?
A France
B. Italy

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 C. Germany
D. U.K.
E. None of these
Solution:D

18. As per Union Budget 2007-08 how much amount the Govt. of India has provided
for Women Specific Schemes/Programmes for 2007-08? (Approximately)
A Rs. 7700 crores
B. Rs. 8700 crores
C. Rs. 9300 crores
D. Rs. 10000 crores
E. Rs. 10500 crores
Solution:B

19. Japan PM Shinzo Abe came to office last year with huge support in his favour. But
since last few months he is facing problems in his political survival. Which of the
following actions taken by him does/do not enjoy support of the people of Japan?
(Pick up the correct statements.)
1. Decision to postpone Parliamentary elections.
2. Failing to control inflation which has gone to the level of 12% an unusual
phenomenon in the history of Japan.
3. Decision to allow USA to make an Army Base in some of its islands where US will
have its nuclear war-heads.
A Only 2
B. Only 1
C. Both 1 & 2
D. Only 3
E. All 1, 2 & 3
Solution:D

20. As per the Economic Survey 2006-07 the foodgrain production may not touch the
target fixed for the year. What is the target of the same set for the period?
A 100 million tonnes
B. 220 million tonnes
C. 175 million tonnes
D. 250 million tonnes
E. 320 million tonnes
Solution:B

21. Madhesi National Liberation Front (MNLF) is an organization active in which of

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 the following countries?
A Pakistan
B. Myanmar
C. Uganda
D. Iran
E. Nepal
Solution:E

22. Who amongst the following cricketers became the ninth Indian to claim 150 or
more wickets?
A A. Kumble
B. A. Agarkar
C. S. Tendulkar
D. Harbhajan Singh
E. None of these
Solution:C

23. Which of the following private sector banks brought its equity share (follow on
public issue) for which the price was set as Rs. 940/ -per equity?
A. ICICI Bank
B. Karnataka Bank
C. UTI Bank
D. HDFC Bank
E. None of these
Solution:A

24. “Rajapaksha threatens to dissolve Lanka Parliament” was the news in leading
newspapers a few days back. Which of the following was the reason owing to which
President Rajapaksha threatens to take such a drastic step? (Pick up the correct
statements.)
1. A number of MPs from Sri Lanka Freedom Party are defecting to join another
party launched by another group of politicians.
2. A group of politicians under the leadership of former President Chandrika
Kumartunga is demanding the –‘postponement of elections for the post of
President due in the month of November 2007 so that Chandrika can come back
from exile and contest for the same.
3. Rajapaksa wants general public and also MPs to support his formula on peace
with LTTE which is not acceptable to most of the MPs.
A All 1, 2 & 3
B. Only 2

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 C. Only 3
D. Both 1 & 2
E. Only 1
Solution:E

25. Who amongst the following returned to earth after a long 195 days stay in space?
A Angie Brewer
B. Mike Leinbach
C. Shruti Vadera
D. Sunita Williams
E. None of these
Solution:D

26. “European Leaders agree on treaty” was the news in leading newspapers in recent
past. Which of the following was the treaty or. which leaders were of diverse
views? (Pick up the correct statements.)
1. The treaty was to make EURO Money a Universal currency for all financial /
monetary transactions done by all the member countries w.e.f. April 2009.
2. Treaty was to replace the defunct constitution of the European Union by a new
one.
3. Poland, one of the newest members of the Union was threatening to use its veto
power if any change is done in the present set-up of the organization.
A Only 1
B. Only 2
C. Only 3
D. Both 1 & 2
E. Only 2 & 3
Solution:E

27. Prices of Iron ore in Global market registered a substantial rise in last few months
(24%). This is attributed to the huge demand of the same in Global Market. Which
of the following is a major importer of the Iron ore?
A France
B. South Africa
C. Singapore
D. Britain
E. China
Solution:E

28. Which of the following rates is not decided by the Reserve Bank of India?

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 A Bank Rate
B. Repo Rate
C. Reverse Repo Rate
D. Income Tax Rates
E. All of these
Solution:D

29. Who amongst the following actors won the award for Best Actor in 8t
International Indian Film Academy Awards Ceremony held recently?
A Saif Ali Khan
B. Sanjay Dutt
C. Arshad Warsi
D. Abhishek Bachchan
E. Hrithik Roshan
Solution:E

30. The Union Minister Mr. Mani Shankar Aiyar recently called a delegation from
Thailand to visit Aganala, Guwahati and few other places in North-East to explore
The possibilities of Thai investment there. Why was Mr. Mani Shankar involved in
a meeting like this?
A He is the Minister for North-Eastern Region
B. He is the Union Minister fdr Commerce and Industry
C. He is the next Chief Minister of Assam as a caretaker government is functioning
there till general election in January 2008
D. Aiyar was asked to mediate the talks between Thai Delegation and Ministry of
Commerce and Industry as a deadlock was developed between the two
E. None of these
Solution:A

31. Prime Minister of India recently unveiled an agricultural package during his viat to
53rd Meeting of the National Development Council. What is the size of the
package?
A Rs. 10000 crores
B. Rs. 15000 crores
C. Rs. 20000 crores
D. Rs. 25000 crores
C. Rs. 30000 crores
Solution:D

32. Rafel Nadal won the French Open Men’s Singles Title 2007 after defeating who

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 amongst the following?
A Mark Knowles
B. Mahesh Bhupathi
C. Daniel Nestor
D. Pavel Vizner
E. Roger Federer
Solution:E

33. Mr. Sharad Pawar while talking to a group of Ministers (GOM) recently mentioned
that “The Union and State Governments are preparing plans for the revival of sick
mills.”
He also mentioned that, “There is not a single mill which has not lost some money
in last few years”. Mr. Sharad Pawar was talking about the revival of which of the
following mills?
A Textile Mills
B. Sugar Mills
C. Jute Mills
D. Public Sector Companies
E. None of these
Solution:A

34. Which of the following States achieved 100% financial inclusion? (Each and every
family in the State has atleast one bank account.)
A Delhi
B. Maharashtra
C. West Bengal
D. Kerala
E. None of these
Solution:E

35. Who amongst the following has, taken over as the Chairman of the 18th Law
Commission set-up recently?
A Justice A.R. Lakshmanan
B. Justice Bhagwan Das Rana
C. Justice. T.L. Venkatarama Aiyer
D. Mrs. Suryakanta Patil
E. None of these
Solution:A

36. India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew at which of the following rates during

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 the year 2005-06?, (Results were published in January 2007.)
A 7%
B. 8%
C. 9%
D. 10%
E 6%
Solution:C

37. Who amongst the following was honoured with the Jawaharlal Nehru Award for
International Understanding given away recently?
A. Mr. Umaru Yar’ Adua
B. Mr, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva
C. Mr. Vladimir Putin
D. Mr. Felipe Calderon
E. None of these
Solution:B

38. `Dausa’ which has been in news recently is a town in

A Gujarat
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Bihar
D. Uttar Pradesh
E. Rajasthan
Solution:E

39. Who amongst the following is the author of the book ‘Shame’ published recently?
A Chandar S. Sundaram
B. Namita Gokhale
C. Jaswindar Sanghara
D. Anita Desai
E None of these
Solution:C

40. As per the reports published by the `Organization for Economic Co-operation and
Development (OECD)’ which of tilt following BRIC countries has generated
maximum new jobs in the past few years?
A China
B. Russia
C. India
D. Brazil

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E. None of these
Solution:C

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