UPSC

Questions to be learn

1. The Obama administration declared Afghanistan the United States' newest "major non-NATO ally". Which was the first nation to gain the "major non-NATO ally" status?
(a) Pakistan (b) Japan
(c) Egypt (d) Australia

2. The government decided to levy on stand-alone Internet service providers (ISPs) a licence fee of 4 per cent of their (AGR). This is a huge jump from earlier notional licence fee of Re 1 only. What is AGR?
(a) Average Growth Rate
(b) Adjusted gross revenue(c) Assumed Growth Rate
(d) Age Group Regionals

3. Consider the following Sentences:-
1. Eight Indian companies have made the cut in the list of world's 500 largest companies compiled by Fortune magazine.
2. Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries is the first Indian private firm to make into the top 100 list.
The Correct sentence is/are
(a) Only 1
(b) Only 2
(c) 1 and 2
(d None of the above

4. The world's tallest rail bridge in Jammu & Kashmir being constructed by Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL). The bridge is over -------- river.
(a) Sindh (b) Sutlej
(c) Tapti (d) Chenab

5. Consider the following sentences about Golden peacock Award:-
1. Golden Peacock Awards, instituted in 1993, are now regarded as holy grail of Corporate Excellence worldwide.
2. Justice P.N. Bhagwati, former Chief Justice of India and acting Chairman, UN Human Rights Committee, is the Chairman of the Golden Peacock Awards Committee.
3. Former Chief Justice of India P. N. Bhagwati gave away the national Golden Peacock Awards for Eco-Innovation, Environment Management and Occupational Health and Safety.
The Correct Sentence is/are:-
(a) 1 and 2 (b) 2 and 3
(c) 1 and 3 (d) 1, 2 and 3