LATEST CURRENT AFFAIRS 100 MCQs Part(81-90)

81. An international team of scientists, led by the Australian National University recently discovered evidence that the body’s immune cells often share information about foreign substances with each other to ward of invaders. The study can help increase the immunity level in human body against pathogens and cancer. Which of the followings are the symptoms of Cancer? 

i) Weight Loss

ii) Excessive Sweating

iii) Lumps and Swelling (tumour)

iv) Enlargement of Spleen

Please choose the correct option:

a)    i, ii, iii and iv

b)    i and ii only

c)    i, ii and iii

only i

Answer: (a) I, ii, iii and iv

82. According to an extensive genetic study on modern humans, two conclusions were drawn out.

i) There is an enormous amount of diversity in the African hunter-gatherer populations.

ii) The genetic diversity among 27 present-day African populations originated in southern Africa and progressed to northern Africa.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a)    Both i and ii

b)    Neither I and ii

c)    Only i

d)    Only ii

Answer: (a) both i and ii

83. A massive Tsunami caused by a devastating earthquake of the 8.9 magnitude hit about 400 km north-east of Tokyo, capital of Japan. Consider the following statements regarding Tsunami.

i) A Tsunami is a series of ocean waves that sends surges of water, reaching heights of over 100 feet onto land.

ii) Most tsunamis, about 80 percent, happen within the Pacific Ocean’s Ring of Fire, a geologically active area where tectonic shifts make earthquakes and volcanoes common.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a)    Both i and ii

b)    Only i

c)    Only ii

d)    Neither i  nor ii

Answer: (a) Both i and ii

84.  A massive Tsunami caused by a devastating earthquake of the 8.9 magnitude hit about 400 km north-east of Tokyo, capital of Japan. Where is the Pacific Tsunami Warning System headquartered?

a) Hawai

b) Tokyo

c) Manila

d) Jakarta

Answer: (a) Hawai

85. A massive Tsunami caused by a devastating earthquake of the 8.9 magnitude hit about 400 km north-east of Tokyo, capital of japan. What are the possible factors which can cause Tsunami?

i)An Earthquake

ii) A landslide

iii) A volcanic eruption or explosion

iv) Impact by a meteorite

Please choose the right option

a)    i, ii, iii and iv

b)    i and ii only

c)    ii and iii only

d)    i and iv only

Answer: (a) i, ii, iii and iv

86. As per the official data released by TRAI on 9 March 2011, which state in MNP Zone-2 recorded the maximum number of request for mobile number portability by end of February 2011?

a.    Tamil Nadu

b.    Karnataka

c.    West Bengal

d.    Assam

Answer: (b) Karnataka

87. The Enforcement Directorate has booked Pune-based real estate agent and stud farm owner Hasan Ali Khan under section 3 of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002. When did PMLA come into existence?

a.    2000

b.    2002

c.    2005

d.    1999

Answer: (c) 2005

88. The e-commerce portal of India Post, was launched by Union Minister Kapil Sibal on 9 March 2011 provide postal services online. Which among the following is the correct name of the portal?

a.    e-post office

b.    e-post service

c.    e-postal services

d.    India Post e-commerce

Answer: (a) e-post office

89. Steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal overtook Mukesh Ambani to become the wealthiest Indian as per the annual Forbes list of World Billionaires for 2011. What is Lakshmi Mittal’s ranking in the list?

a.    Fourth

b.    Sixth

c.    Ninth

d.    Eleventh

Answer: (b) Sixth

90. According to the Economic Survey of India 2010-11, Forex Reserves estimated at __ US dollars.

a) 297.3 billion US dollars

b) 245.6 billion US dollars

c) 285.4 billion US dollars

d) 113.2 billion US dollars

Answer: (a) 297.3 billion US dollars