LATEST CURRENT AFFAIRS 100 MCQs Part(21-30)

21.    Which of the following radio stations was awarded the Most Successful Radio Channel of the Year at the FICCI Frames Excellence Awards 2011 was given out on 25 March 2011?

a.    Radio Mirchi (98.3)

b.    Big FM (92.7)

c.    Red FM (93.5)

d.    Radio One (95)

Answer: (a)

22.    Read the following statement with reference to renowned dancer Leela Samson.

1.    Leela Samson was appointed chairperson of the Central Board for Film Certification on 28 March 2011 by Information and Broadcasting Ministry.

2.    Leela Samson is a renowned Kathakali dancer of India.

3.    Leela Samson won the prestigious Bharat Ratna award in recognition of her outstanding contribution to the art of dance in 1990.

4.    Two documentary films were made on her work namely- Sanchari and The Flowering Tree.

Which of the above mentioned statements is/are false?

a.    2 & 4

b.    3 & 4

c.    2 & 3

d.    Only 4

Answer: (c)

23.    Nisha P. Rajagopal has been chosen as the first recipient of ‘The Hindu Saregama M.S. Subbulakshmi Award instituted on 16 September 2010. To which of the following type of music is she famous for?

a.    Carnatic

b.    Hindusthani classical

c.    Haryanavi Music

d.    Ganasangeet

Answer: (a)

24. A team of Scientists led by Takehiko at Yokohama City University grew sperms in a test-tube. Consider the following statements regarding the scientific breakthrough.

i)   Sperms were grown in a Test-tube for the first time.

ii)  The Scientific breakthrough could help millions of infertile men to attain parenthood.

Now choose the right option:

a)   Both i and ii statements are correct

b)   Only i is correct

c)   Only ii is correct

d)   Both I and ii statements are wrong

Answer: (a) Both i and ii statements are correct

25. The Union ministry of Environment and Forests, recently asked state governments to declare bamboo as a minor forest produce to address livelihood issues of forest dwellers and tribals.  Bamboo is a__.

a) Grass

b) Tree

c) Plant

d) Wood

Answer: (a) Grass

26. The Union Cabinet of India, on 22 March 2011, approved the amendments to the Indian Forest Act, 1927. The amendment to the Indian Forest Act raised the limit to which fines for relatively minor offences can be compounded from 50 rupees to _ rupees.

a) 9000 rupees

b) 10000 rupees

c) 11000 rupees

d) 12000 rupees

Answer: (b) 10000 rupees

27. Earthquake in Myanmar measured at magnitude 6.8 killed 73 people and injured 111 people on 25 March 2011. The strength of an earthquake can be measured by a device called ___.

a) Seismograph

b) Barometer

c) Algometer

d) Thermometer

Answer: (a) Seismograph

28.    Somdev Devvarman was defeated by which of the following ace tennis players at the quarter finals of the Indian Wells Masters in Californiain in two close sets 5-7 4-6 in March 2011?

a.    Cypriot Marcos

b.    Robin Soderling

c.    Rafael Nadal

d.    Andy Murray

Answer: (c)

29.    World No. 4 India’s Saina Nehwal won the Swiss Grand Prix 2011 by defeating Ji Hyun Sung of South Korea 21-13, 21-14. She had earlier defeated the South Korean badminton player in which of the following tournaments?

a.    Swiss Grand Prix 2011

b.    Indonesia Open Super Series in 2010

c.    All England Open Badminton Championships 2010

d.    Irish Open

Answer: (b)

30.    Who defeated Spanish ace tennis player and World No 1 Rafael Nadal 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 on 20 March 2011 to win the ATP Indian Wells title?

a.    Novak Djokovic

b.    Robin Sderling

c.    Andy Murray

d.    Andy Roddick

Answer: (a)