Multiple Choice Questions for General Studies Part 6
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Q: 28 Consider the following statements with respect to World Economic Outlook (WEO) April 2015 Update that was released on 14 April 2015:
I. The report was released by International Monetary Fund (IMF)
II.India՚s growth is projected to strengthen from 7.2% in 2014 to 7.5% in 2015 and 2016.
III. Global growth in 2015 will be driven by a rebound in advanced economies supported by the decline in oil prices.
Which is⟋are correct?
- I and II
- II and III
- I and III
- All of the above
Answer: D
Q: 29 Researchers at Stanford University on April 2015 Created a smartphone battery that charges in only one minute.In this context, consider the following statements:
I. It is the first high-performance aluminum battery which is fast-charging, long-lasting and inexpensive.
II. It comprises of an aluminum anode, a graphite cathode and an ionic liquid electrolyte.
Which is⟋are incorrect?
- Only I
- Only II
- Both I and II
- Neither I nor II
Answer: D
Q: 30 Name the foreign minister of Belarus who visited India from 14 April to 16 April 2015.
- Piotr Krauchanka
- Sergei Martynov
- Mikhail Khvostov
- Vladimir Makei
Answer: D
Q: 1 Name the project that was launched by kerala Government on 19 April 2015 to end liquor abuse in the state
- Subodham
- Punarjani
- Battle against alcohol abuse
- None of the above
Answer: A
Q: 2 Name the first woman who climbed the 8850 metre (29035 feet) Mount Everest summit twice in a week.
- Pasang Lhamu Sherpa
- Chhurim Sherpa
- Dandu Sherpa
- Tenzing Norgay Sherpa
Answer: B
Q: 3 Who among the following Indian race walkers did not qualified for the 2016 Rio Olympics during the IAAF Race Walking Challenge at Rio Maiorin Portugal on 19 April 2015?
- Khushbir Kaur
- Manish Rawat
- Sandeep Kumar
- Lrfan Kolothum Thodi
Answer: D
Q: 4 Name the state that on 17 April 2015 constituted a taskforce on agriculture development and poverty alleviation to address the issues.
- Bihar
- Jharkhand
- Maharashtra
- Jammu and Kashmir
Answer: C
Q: 5 Who of the following was honoured with Outstanding Contribution to Cinema award at the 5th Asian Awards held at the Grosvenor House Hotel In London?
- Gurinder Chadha
- Shah Rukh Khan
- Amy Willerton
- Jackie Chan
Answer: B
Q: 6 Who was elected as the general secretary of the Communist Party of India Marxist CPI M On 19 April 2015?
- Harkishan Singh Surjeet
- Prakash Karat
- Sitaram Yechury
- Buddhaded Bhattacharjee
Answer: C
Q: 7 Name the political party that on 19 April 2015 won the General Election of Finland.
- Centre Party
- Left-right coalition
- Social Democratic Party
- Euroskeptic Finns party
Answer: A
Q: 8 Name the former Governor of Assam and three-time Chief Minister of Odisha who died on 21 April 2015 in Tirupati at the age of 89.
- Janaki Ballabh Patnaik
- Harekrushna Mahatab
- Biswanath Das
- Biren Mitra
Answer: A