Current Affairs Quiz May 2012

1. Who won her first World Cup individual recurve gold medal in Archery?

Deepika Kumari
2. Who took over as 28th chief secretary of Madhya Pradesh succeeding Avani Vaish?
R.Parasuram

3. Which state’s Chief Minister has demanded law to deal with cases of discrimination against northeastern students?
Meghalaya CM Mukul Sangma

4. ISRO recently gave clearance for using which frequency band from satellite for internet on trains?
KU band

5. Which company bagged the contract for deploying Bharti Airtel’s 4G network in Karnataka?
Huawei

6. Who became the first cricketer to hit 5 consecutive T20 fifties?
Virender Sehwag

7. Who won the award in the best Actress category at the London Asian Film Festival (LAFF) 2012 for her film ‘Bol’?
Humaima Malick

8. Which type of SIM cards are Switzerland based Geo Communications AG, launching in
India?
International Mobile Subscriber Identity(IMSI) SIM cards which will allow multiple
mobile numbers from different operators on a single SIM card

9. To help clear cane arrears of over Rs.10,000 crore which commodities exports has been
let free by Government of India recently?
Sugar

10. Which industry in India will celebrate 100 years of its existence in May 2013?
Indian Film Industry (May 3rd 1913 to May 3rd 2013)

11. When is Facebook (IPO) set to go public?
May 18th 2012

12. When will the phased Basel III capital regulation in India be implemented as per RBI
guidelines?
January 1st, 2013 (to be fully implemented by March 31st, 2018)

13. Name the multifaceted personality (a poet, an author or a painter) whose 150th birth
anniversary would be celebrated on May 8th 2012.
Rabindranath Tagore

14. Which sport in Goa will benefit from the Government’s decision as it will be declared
state sport?
Football

15. Where in India Archeological Survey of India is planning gallery on Harappan
civilization?
Vadodara, Gujarat

16. Where in India the 49th Raising Day of the Central Command was celebrated on 3rd May
2012?
Cantonment, Lucknow

17. Where in Tamil Nadu, Tamil Nadu Industrial Development Corporation (Tidco) is
planning to establish aerospace park?
Chennai

18. Where in Coimbatore, Government has planned to setup cold storage facility for
tomatoes?
Kinnathukkadavu

19. Which German sportswear maker has planned to shut down 1/3rd of its 900 Reebok
stores in India?
Adidas

20. Which Kolhapur-based bank is looking at an IPO in 2 years?
Ratnakar bank

21. Which resource in nuclear reactors will be used for power generation as the Government
has decided to start construction of 300MW reactor by 2016-17?
Thorium

22. As Indian Parliament holds special sitting on Sunday to celebrate 60th anniversary, when was India’s first Parliament session held?
May 13th, 1952

23. Which country slapped a fine of $80,000 fine on Air India recently?
US Transportation Department

24. Which Finance company recently deferred its Rs.1,665 crore IPO, which opened on May
2nd 2012?
Samvardhana Motherson

25. Name the firm which is planning to build mud cottages in Gir area of Junagadh district.
Swati Infratech Pvt. Ltd.

26. In which glacier have geologists discovered hot water from geothermal sources which is nearly 15 degrees  arm in plunging -40 degree Celsius weather?
Siachen

27. Name the Indian who became first Asian-origin UK councilor.
Philip Abraham

28. Name the ‘Big Bang’ scientist whom France jailed for terror plot.
Adlene Hicheur

29. What value of fund will Asian Development Bank provide to India for 2012-2014 for the
development of various projects?
$6.25 billion

30. Name the West Indian cricketer who has set an eye on bollywood after IPL.
Chris Gayle

31. Who is elected as Chair of the ADB’s Board of Governors?
Pranab Mukherjee

32. Which country will host the 46th annual meeting of the Asian Development Bank in
2013?
India in New Delhi

34. Who is elected as President of France?
Francois Hollande

35. Which mobile operator is the biggest gainer of mobile number portability (MPN) service
in India?
Idea Cellular

36. Which 2 Indian women won the 16th Asian Team Squash Championship?
Joshna Chinnappa and Dipika Pallikal

37. Name the US secretary who is India on a 3-day visit asking to reduce oil imports from
Iran on the agenda.
Hillary Clinton

38. Which series of bollywood actor’s TV debut got a thumbs up from the Hindi film
industry?
Satyamev Jayate

40. Which popular comic is featuring members of Delhi Daredevils players like Virender Sehwag, Irfan Pathan and Kevin Pietersen?
Chacha Chaudhary in Sabu new comic series

41. Who was sworn in as Russian president for 2nd time?
Vladimir Putin

42. Who won the silver medal at the 3rd International ‘Republic of Kazakhstan President’s
Cup’ held in Almaty, kazakhstan?
Devendro Singh

43. Name the hockey player who died after being hit in the head by the ball during a game in
Perth recently.
Elizabeth Watkins

44. Which movie team is set to open 4-day Children’s Film Festival to be held in Goa from
May 11th 2012?
Gattu

45. Which state’s first marine training institute will be operational from August 2012?
Gujarat

46. Which state of Jaipur will host first edition of 3-day Fashion Week from May 24th 2012?
Rajasthan

47. After completing a year post acquisition of Patni Computer which company dropped
Patni from its brand name?
iGate Corporation

48. India’s Finance minister recently scrapped a ‘draconian’ clause under which law?
Customs law

49. Red Hat recently setup its R&D centres in which locality outside North America?
Pune and Bangalore in India

50. Which PSU acquired 51% stake in Bharti Axa Mutual Fund?
Bank of India

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KCC Bank Recruitment 2012

Kangra Central Cooperative Bank Limited (KCC Bank) has invites offline application from the eligible candidates for the recruitment to various categories of post in the Bank purely on contract basis. Eligible candidates may apply through prescribed application format on or before 14-07-2012. Other details like age limit, educational qualification, application fee details, selection process and how to apply are given below

KCC Bank Vacancy Details:

Total no. of Vacancies: 06

Names of posts:

1. Chartered Accountant Gr-II: 01 post
2. Jr Computer Programmer Gr-III: 01 post
3. Computer Operator Gr-IV: 02 posts
4. Steno Typist Gr-IV: 02 posts
Age Limit: Candidate age must be between 18 years to 45 years as on 14-07-2012. (Age relaxations will be extended as per rules).

Educational Qualification:

 Candidates are asked to refer to the notification for the details of post wise required educational qualification.

Application Fee Details:

 Candidates need to pay Application Fee of Rs. 500/- (Rs. 400/- for SC/ST/PC Candidates) for CA post, Rs. 450/- (Rs. 350 for SC/ST/PC Candidates) for Jr Computer Programmer post and Rs. 400/- (Rs. 300/- for SC/ST/PC candidates) for Steno/Typist/Computer Operator posts in the form of Demand Draft/IPO in favour of “General Manager KCCB Recruitment 2012″ payable at Dharamashala.

Selection Process: 

Candidates will be selected on the basis of performance in written test and interview.

How to Apply: 

Candidates need to download application format available in the notification, fill it with all mandatory details, attach photograph and attach signature along with  prescribed fee and documents as per eligibility send to the following address ” The General Manager, The Kangra Central Cooperative Bank Ltd., Head Office Dharamshala” on or before 10-07-2012.

Important Date:

Starting Date of Application: 15-06-2012

Last Date of Application: 10-07-2012

Tentative Date of Written Test: 12-08-2012 at Dharamashala

For more information regarding age limit, educational qualification, pay scale, how to apply, selection procedure, no. of posts, application fee and other information of KCC Bank, Click on the link given below

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RRB Recruitment 2012 – 12,042 Technician Vacancies

Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has issued notification against recruitment of 12,042 Technicians vacancies. Eligible candidates may apply through prescribed application format on or before 16-07-2012. Other details like age limit, educational qualification, application fee details, selection process, how to apply and important dates are given below

RRB Vacancy Details:-

Total Number of Posts: 12,042

Name of the Post: 
Technicians

Age Limit: 

Candidate age must be between 18 years to 30 years as on 01-07-2012. (Age relaxations will be extended as per rules).

Educational Qualifications: 

Candidate must passed 1st year B.Sc (Physics)  for Technician Signal Gr-II post and Matriculation plus Course Completed Act Apprenticeship/ITI approved by NCVT/SCVT for all other posts..

Application Fee Details: 

Unreserved and OBC Male candidates need to pay Rs. 60/- for Technician Signal Gr.II & Rs. 40/- for all other Technician Gr.III categories in the form of Indian Postal Order or Demand Draft in favor of “Assistant Secretary or Secretary or Member Secretary or Chairman of Railway Recruitment Board payable at the place where the Railway Recruitment Board concerned is situated. SC/ST/PWD/EXSM/Women/Minorities/ Economically Backward Classes candidates are exempted from fee payment.


Selection Process:
Candidates will be selected on the basis of their performance in Written Test followed by certificate verification.

How to Apply:

 Candidates need to apply through prescribed application format available in the notification, filled up by the candidate in his/her own handwriting, with blue or black ball point pen only and copies of all required certificates and documents, by attaching a passport size photograph and attesting signature and the envelope containing the application should be clearly super scribing ‘Application for the Post/s of —-Category No./s — Centralized Employment Notice No. 04/2012 of RRB/—, Community (SC/ST/OBC/PWD/Ex-SM)’ to the address of concerned RRB, available in the notification by Ordinary Post on or before 16-07-2012.

Important Dates:-

Last Date for Receipt of Application: 16-07-2012

Last Date for Receipt of Application: (far flung areas): 31-07-2012

Date of Written Examination: 16-12-2012

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South Central Railway Recruitment 2012

South Central Railway Recruitment 2012 – 95 Various Vacancies

South Central Railway invites applications from eligible Indian nationals who come under the definition of persons with Disabilities posts in South Central Railway. Eligible candidates may apply through prescribed application format on or before 09-07-2012. Other details like age limit, educational qualification, application fee details, selection process and how to apply are given below…

 

South Central Railway Vacancy Details:

Total Number of Vacancies: 95

Names of Posts:

1. Junior Engineer-Drawing/Civil: 02 posts
2. Junior Engineer Drawing Electrical/Mechanical: 03 posts
3. Physiotherapist: 01 post
4. Health & Malaria Inspector: 01 post
5. Stenographer (English or Hindi): 10 posts
6. Junior Accounts Assistant: 23 posts
7. Junior Clerk: 29 posts
8. Commercial Clerk: 02 posts
9. Technician Gr.III: 24 posts

Age Limit & Educational Qualifications: 

Candidates are asked to refer to the notification for the details of post wise age limit and required educational qualification.

Selection Process: 

candidates will be selected on the basis of Written Test and Document Verification.

How to Apply: 

Candidates should submit the applications in the format at Annexure I to this Nofication and application should be on a good quality A-4 size bond paper (80 gsm) using one side only, Candidates can also download the application from the website www.scr.indianrailways.gov.in,  fill it with all mandatory details with black ball point pen only, attach photograph, attest signature and affix left hand thumb impression in the designed box in the application and send along with Copies of all relevant certificates should be sent in a closed envelope super scribing the application for the post of persons with Disabilities “Employment notice No.SCR/SRD/1/2012 Category No.__ post__(Indicates the Category No. and name of the post applied) to the following address “Senior Personal Officer (Rules), Rail Nilayam, 4th Floor, South Central Railway, Secunderabad 500071 on or before 09-07-2012

Important Dates:

Last date for receipt of application form: 09-07-2012

Last date for receipt of application form (far flung areas): 23-07-2012

For other details like vacancy distribution, remuneration, general instructions, terms and conditions, click on the link given below

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Madras High Court Recruitment 2012 – Law Clerk Vacancies

High Court of Madras has issued notification against recruitment of Law Clerks to the Hon’ble Judges (both in the Principal Seat at Madras and at Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court, Madurai). Eligible candidates must apply through prescribed application format on or before 13-07-2012. Other details like age limit, educational qualification, application fee details, selection process and how to apply are given below

Madras High Court Vacancy Details:

Name of Post: Law Clerk

Educational Qualification: 

Candidates should be Law Graduates with BL/LLB or should be PG Degree holders in Law.

How to Apply: 

Candidates need to apply though prepared application format prescribed in the notification, attach photograph, attest signature, super scribe the name of the post to be applied for on the envelope and send it along with copies of all relevant certificates, to the following address, The Registrar General, High Court, Madras-600 104, only through Registered post on or before 13-07-2012.

Last Date for Receipt of Application: 13-07-2012

For more details like vacancy distribution, pay scale, reservations, other requirements, other instructions and application format, click on the link given below

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List of countries by Large number of production

List of countries by Large number of production (Upto 2012)

Australia

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wool,sheepmeat,Uranium,bauxite,Titanium-

Brazil:
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Citrus,Orange,Coffee,Sugar Cane,niobium

Longest coastline-Canada

Chile:
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Copper,Iodine,lithium

Largest recorded earthquake 9.5-Chile

China:
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Rice,Wheat,Garlic,Apple,Plum,Watermelon,Tomato,Potato,Cabbage,Carrot,Fish,Honey,Tea,Tobacco,Pork,Coal,Solar Panel,manganese,bismuth,gold,Aluminum,cement,Iron,Mica,Mercury,Motar Vehicle,Tractor,Steel,Tin,Zinc,Paper,Pulp
Most countries bordered, 14

Emerald-Colombia
Cobalt-Congo
Dates-Egypt

Georgia-Highest literacy rate

Lignite-Germany

India
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Millet,Banana,Lime,Ginger,Mango,Spice,Jute,Butter

Largest Hindu,Sikh population in the world




Indonesia
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Palmoil,clove,cinnaman

Largest Muslim population in the world-Indonesia

Most accurate calendar in use, Iranian calendar

World's oldest country, Established ~3200 BC(Iran)

Zinc-Iran

Italy
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Grape,Wine

Largest uranium reserves - Australia
Largest uranium producer- Kazakhstan

Vannila-Madagascar
Tallest people-Nederlands
Silver-peru

Russia:
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Barley,Oats,Sunflower seeds,raspberry,Natural Gas,oil,Largest Forest,land,diamond,Nickel,palladium,

South Africa
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Chromium,Platinum

USA:
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maize,strawberry,soyabean,almond,Chicken,Beef,Turkey,Salt,Cheese,

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