Current Affairs Questions

Current Affairs :

INS Chakra

Consider the following statements:

  1. INS Chakra is an Akula class nuclear powered submarine.
  2. Scorpene class submarines are nuclear powered submarines.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2

Returning Officer (RO)

Which among the following are the functions of a Returning Officer?

  1. Announcement of Results
  2. Preparing EVMs & VVPAT
  3. Alloting Symbols to Candidates

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
1 and 2 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1, 2 and 3
D
3 only

The Prime Minister

Consider the following statements:

  1. The Constitution does not contain any specific procedure for the selection & appointment of the Prime Minister.
  2. The term of office of Prime Minister is not fixed and he holds the office during the pleasure of President.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2

The Prime Minister

The Prime Minister is the chairman of which of the following?

  1. Zonal Council
  2. National Tiger Conservation Authority
  3. Inter-state Council
  4. National Development Council

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
1, 2 and 3 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1, 2, 3 and 4
D
3 and 4 only

Sole Jurisdiction Of Lok Sabha

Which of the following is the sole jurisdiction of Lok Sabha?

  1. Demand of Grants
  2. Censure Motion
  3. Adjournment Motion
  4. No confidence Motion

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
1, 2 and 3 only
B
2 and 3 only
C
1, 2, 3 and 4
D
3 and 4 only

Union Territory Of Delhi

Consider the following statements vis-à-vis the Union Territory of Delhi?

  1. Chief Minister and his Council of Ministers are appointed by Lieutenant Governor (LG).
  2. In matters of difference of opinion between LG & Council of Ministers the opinion of LG will prevail.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2

Doctrine Of Pith And Substance

During the Judgment of Madras High Court, in matter of power tussle between the Lieutenant Governor and the Chief Minister of Puducherry, ‘Doctrine of Pith and Substance’ finds mention. What does this doctrine mean?

A
Union Government & State Government shall work in isolation.
B
Election to Union & State shall happen at the same time.
C
It defines the power of Lieutenant Governor.
D
Union & State Government shall not encroach in each other’s space.

National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA)

National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) caters to which of the following disasters?

  1. Heat waves
  2. Cyclones
  3. Urban floods
  4. Biological disasters

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
1, 2 and 3 only
B
2, 3 and 4 only
C
2 and 3 only
D
1, 2, 3 and 4

Golan Heights

.Consider the following statements:

  1. State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) is headed by the respective Chief Secretary of the State.
  2. National Disaster Management Authority (SDMA) is headed by the Cabinet Secretary.

Choose the correct answer from the code given below:

A
Only 1
B
Only 2
C
Both 1 and 2
D
Neither 1 nor 2

Golan Heights

‘Golan Heights’ sometimes seen in the news is associated with which of the following water bodies?

A
Sea of Galilee
B
Dead Sea
C
Lake Nyasa
D
Mediterranean Sea
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