Current Affairs Questions and Answers

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Q1. In which region the National Green Tribunal on 28th Apr’15 imposed a complete ban on burning of waste in open including garbage, leaves, plastic and crop residues?
A. Delhi-NCR
B. Andaman & Nicobar Islands
C. Lakshadweep
D. North-East Region
ANSWER: A. Delhi-NCR.
Q2. As per the Regional Rural Banks ( Amendment) Bill, 2014 passed in Rajya Sabha on 28th Apr’15, the bill seeks to raise the authorised capital of Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) from five crore to _______ Rupees.
A. 100 Crore
B. 50 Crore
C. 500 Crore
D. 2000 Crore
ANSWER: D. 2000 Crore.
Q3. Name the country that unveiled a new-generation battle tank called Armata T-14 ahead of World War Two Victory Day celebrations on 9 May’15?
A. Germany
B. France
C. Russia
D. Britain
ANSWER: C. Russia
Q4. Who has signed a ceasefire agreement with the National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Reformation)?
A. China
B. Indian Government
C. Myanmar
D. Thailand
ANSWER: B. Indian Government
Q5. In which districts, four new tehsils have been created in Uttar Pradesh on 28th Apr’15?
A. Azamgarh, Mathura, Lalitpur
B. Azamgarh, Lucknow, Kanpur, Varanasi
C. Lucknow, Mathura, Lalitpur
D. Mathura, Lalitpur, Kanpur
ANSWER: A. Azamgarh, Mathura, Lalitpur
Q6. As per the Uttar Pradesh Cabinet decision on 28th Apr’15, under which act the cabinet allowed the Unani and Ayurvedic medical practitioners to prescribe modern medicine in public interest with some restrictions?
A. UP Indian System Medicines Act 1945
B. UP Indian System Medicines Act 1939
C. UP Indian System Medicines Act 1955
D. UP Indian System Medicines Act 1996
ANSWER: B. UP Indian System Medicines Act 1939
Q7. On 28th Apr’15 what type of engine was tested successfully at ISRO's propulsion complex at Mahendragiri in Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu that will help India put satellites of upto four tonnes in geostationary orbit?
A. Cryogenic engine
B. Jet Engine
C. F-1 Engine
D. Merlin 1 D Engine
ANSWER: A. Cryogenic engine
Q8. Which state government approved the setting up of a farmer compensation scheme to be named after Gajender Singh, who allegedly committed suicide during an AAP rally on 22nd Apr’15?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Maharashtra
C. Delhi
D. Rajasthan
ANSWER: C. Delhi
Q9. Name the South Asian Country whose parliament amended the constitution to reduce the power of Executive President and to put into place a Constitutional Council for making key government appoints?
A. Bangladesh
B. India
C. Pakistan
D. Sri Lanka
ANSWER: D. Sri Lanka
Q10. Name the lady who became the New York’s first Indian-American woman judge on 27th Apr’15?
A. Raja Rajeswari
B. Sarita Willians
C. Sunita Kumari
D. Rajeshwari Charles
ANSWER: A. Raja Rajeswari
Q11. Name the woman sworn in as the first African-American woman Attorney General of the United States on 27th Apr’15?
A. Janet Reno
B. Loretta Lynch
C. Eric Holder
D. None of these
ANSWER: B. Loretta Lynch
Q12. Name the Indian 155 millimetre, 45-calibre artillery gun that has cleared its field trials and is ready for manufacture in numbers on 27th Apr’15?
A. Pinaka
B. Dhruv
C. Shastra
D. Dhanush
ANSWER: D. Dhanush