CURRENT AFFAIRS-2010
CURRENT AFFAIRS-2010
41. The Hindu Mela or National mela initiated in Calcutta was largely the product of the efforts of …
- Rajnarayan Basu
- Dwijendranath Tagore
- Nabagopal Mitra
- All of these
42. Free look period is associated with which of the following?
- Loans
- Cars
- Garments
- Insurance
43. The Four Asian Tigers are the countries with highly developed economies. They are the fi rst newly industrialised countries, noted for maintaining exceptionally high growth rates and
rapid industrialisation between the early 1960s and 1990s. Which among the following country/ regions is not among the "Four Asian Tigers"?
rapid industrialisation between the early 1960s and 1990s. Which among the following country/ regions is not among the "Four Asian Tigers"?
- Hong Kong
- Singapore
- China
- Taiwan
44. As of August 2010, what is the current number of world heritage sites in India?
- 26
- 27
- 28
- 29
45. Recently, the Pupils Own Language (POL) Policy made news. It gives the opportunity to the student to study in a language of his choice. Which of the following country has adopted
the POL Policy?
the POL Policy?
- China
- Thaliand
- Malaysia
- Singapore
46. Political commentators and journalists uses the term Failed State to describe a state perceived as having failed at some of the basic conditions and responsibilities of a sovereign
government. Which country ranks no. 2 in the latest Failed States Index?
government. Which country ranks no. 2 in the latest Failed States Index?
- Somalia
- Chad
- Tanzania
- Congo
47. A Nobel laureate who authored the controversial work "The Gospel According to Jesus
Christ", died recently. Identify him.
Christ", died recently. Identify him.
- Naguib Mahfouz
- Octavio Paz
- Joseph Brodsky
- José Saramago
48. Christ Redeemer has recently been added into the New Seven Wonders of the world. Which country is it located in?
- Mexico
- Italy
- Peru
- Brazil
49. The following personality was the Director, Human Resources Development in a PSU. He has now become the Chief Managing Director of the same organisation.Name him.
- MTNL
- BSNL
- NTPC
- BHEL