CURRENT AFFAIRS SET 14

1. In which of the Indian State is Ambukuthi Hills located which has recently gained importance as a prehistoric rock site?

a. Tamil Nadu
b. Kerala
c. Karnataka
d. Andhra Pradesh

2. Which among the following is the Earth’s tallest volcano?

a. Cotopaxi
b. Etna
c. Vesuvius
d. Mauna Kea

3. In which Indian State is the first transgender school opened at?

a. Tamil Nadu
b. Bihar
c. Maharashtra
d. Kerala

4. Who has been appointed as the new Army Chief of India?

a. Bipin Rawat
b. Arup Raha
c. Dalbir singh
d. Birender Singh Dhanoa

5. Dhanua Jatra, an annual drama based open air theatrical performance is celebrated in which of the following state?

a. Jharkhand
b. West Bengal
c. Bihar
d. Odisha

6. Antonio Guterres, the new Secretary General belongs to which of the following country?

a. Portugal
b. Spain
c. Brazil
d. Mexico

7. The word ’mesentery’ recently in news, is associated with which among the following?

a. Ballistic missile
b. A new element
c. A variety of rice
d. A human organ

8. How much is women’s reservation in Urban Local Bodies?

a. 50%
b. 38%
c. 40%
d. 33%

9. Who is the author of the novel G?

a. Roberts Rinehart
b. John Berger
c. Ayn Rand
d. J M Coetzee

10. Who among the following has been appointed as the Chairman of UPSC?

a. Alka Sirohi
b. Manbir Singh
c. David R Syiemlieh
d. S Bassi

ANSWERS
1. b
2. d
3. d
4. a
5. d
6. a
7. d
8. d
9. b
10. c