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GK April-May 2011

Description: Current Events of May 2011 for CSAT & all kinds of competitive examination.
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How many seats were won by TMC and Alliances in the West Bengal Assembly Elections in May 2011?

  1. 72

  2. 78

  3. 201

  4. 225


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

TMC and  Alliances won 225 seats in the West Bengal Assembly Elections in May 2011.

Who defeated Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee in the West Bengal Assebly Elections in May 2011?

  1. Amit Mitra

  2. Manish Gupta

  3. Rabiranjan Chattorpadhyay

  4. Rudra Nath Bhattacharya


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee was defeated by Manish Gupta in the West Bengal Assembly Elections in May 2011.

On 12th May 2011, the Supreme Court convicted Delhi-based NGO and its secretary B. K. Sharma for fake PIL (Public Interest Litigation) and imposed a fine of Rs. 1 lakh. B. K. Sharma is the secretary of which NGO?

  1. Kalyaneswari

  2. Womens Collective

  3. SEWA

  4. Vishwas Trust


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

B. K. Sharma is the secretary of  NGO Kalyaneswari.

Name of four terrorists, who were included in India's 50 most wanted list, have been removed from the 'black list' of NRI Sikhs in May 2011. Who among the following is the Chief of Khalistan Commando Force?

  1. Wadhawa Singh

  2. Paramjit Singh Panjwar

  3. Ranjeet Singh Neeta

  4. Lakhbir Singh Rode


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Paramjit Singh Panjwar is the Chief of Khalistan Commando Force.

Which one is the correct number of seats won by BJP in the four States Assembly Elections in May 2011?

  1. West Bengal : 2 Seats

  2. Tamil Nadu : 1 seat

  3. Assam : 4 seats

  4. Kerala : 3 Seats


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

BJP won 4 seats in the Assam Assembly Elections, May 2011.

How many seats were won by the Left Front in the West Bengal Assembly Elections in May 2011?

  1. 11

  2. 33

  3. 63

  4. 68


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Left Front won 63 seats in the West Bengal Assembly Elections, May 2011.

Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal set up a one man committe (OMC) to investigate the 2G spectrum allocation and pricing issue in May 2011. Who is the man in OMC?

  1. Prashant Bhushan

  2. J. S. Sarma

  3. Shivraj Patil

  4. Nripendra Mishra


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal set up Justice Shivraj Patil one man committe to investigate 2G spectrum allocation and pricing issues in May 2011. 

Which republican leader has decided in the month of May 2011 to run for the US presidency in 2012?

  1. Newt Gingrich

  2. Stewart Alexander

  3. Joe Schriner

  4. Robert Burck


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Newt Gingrich announced his decision to run for for the US presidency in 2012.

A committee presented the report on roadmap for autonomy and future of IITs on 12th May, 2011. Who is the chairman of this committee?

  1. Rajkumar Dhoot

  2. Pradeep Sharma

  3. Anil Kakodkar

  4. Ishrat Jahan


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Anil Kakodkar is the chairman of this committee.

iGate acquired Mumbai-based Patni Computer Systems at $1.22 billion. Who is the new MD & CEO of Patni Computer Systems?

  1. Jai Pathak

  2. Phaneesh Murthy

  3. Jeya Kumar

  4. Narendra Patni


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Phaneesh Murthy is the new MD & CEO of Patni Computer Systems.

Who was appointed as the captain of India's ODI team (2011) for West Indies tour?

  1. Suresh Raina

  2. Gautam Gambhir

  3. Parthiv Patel

  4. Zahir Khan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Gautam Ganbhir was appointed as the captain of India's ODI team for West Indies tour.

What was the performance of Saina Nehwal in the Malaysia Open Badminton in May, 2011?

  1. She won the title.

  2. She lost the final.

  3. She lost in the semi-final.

  4. She lost in the quarter-final.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Xin Wang of China defeated Saina in the final of the Malaysia Open Badminton in May 2011.

Who won gold for India at Arafura Games and also the Best Boxer Trophy on 13th May, 2011?

  1. Akhil Kumar

  2. Pinky Jangra

  3. Meena Rani

  4. Pooja Rani


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Pinky Jangra won gold for India at Arafura Games and also the Best Boxer Trophy on 13th May, 2011.

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) released guidelines for mergers and acquisitions (M & A) on 11th May, 2011. Who is the chairman of CCI?

  1. K. Venkataraman

  2. Dhanendra Kumar

  3. U. K. Sinha

  4. Chanda Kochher


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dhanendra Kumar is the chairman of CCI.

Who was conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2010 in the 1st week of May, 2011?

  1. Girish Chandra Chaturvedi

  2. Rishi Raj Singh

  3. K. Balachander

  4. Murli Manohar Joshi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

K. Balachander was conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for 2010 in the 1st week of May, 2011

In May 2011, the Indian Government decided to recruit 20,000 armed women personnel in central paramilitary forces that will comprise 5% of the total strength in the next three to five years. What is the present (approx. percentage) strength of women peronnel in the central paramilitary forces?

  1. 1%

  2. 2%

  3. 3%

  4. 4%


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

At present, women personnel comprise approx. 1% of the total strength of the central paramilitary forces.

On 11th May, 2011 Karnataka's Commercial Taxes Department adopted EASeR. What is EASeR?

  1. EASeR is an e-License system.

  2. EASeR is an e-paymet system.

  3. EASeR is as e-passport system.

  4. EASeR is an e-service for remittance of utility bills.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

EASeR is developed by RBI Bangalore for electronic payment through internet bank accounts for the payment of taxes.

In May 2011, an Australian film maker started making a film on honour killing in India. Who is the film maker?

  1. Bill Bennett

  2. Avtar Bhogal

  3. Ajai Sinha

  4. Wayne Kramer


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Australian film maker Bill Bennett started making a film on honour killing in India.

Who was awarded the Phalke Ratna for outstanding contribution to the Hindi film industry in May 2011?

  1. B. R. Chopra

  2. Dharmendra

  3. Dev Anand

  4. Manoj Kumar


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Dharmendra was awarded the Phalke Ratna for outstanding contribution to the Hindi film industry in May 2011.

On 1st May, 2011 Infosys decided to change its internal management. Which one of the following is a wrong match?

  1. S.D. Shibulal : Chairman

  2. K. V. Kamath : Co-chairman

  3. S. Gopalkrishnan : CEO

  4. T. V. Mohandas Pai


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Infosys named T. V. Mohandas Pai as Member of the Board of Directors and Head - Administration, Education and Research, Financial, Human Resources, and Infosys Leadership Institute.

In the last week of April 2011 a company stopped production at its last typewriter factory. What is the name of the company?

  1. The Oliver Typewriter Company

  2. Godrej and Boyce

  3. The Gramophone and Typewriter, Ltd.

  4. The Royal Typewriter Company


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In the last week of April 2011, Godrej Company stopped production at its last typewriter factory in Satara (Maharashtra).

Which state launched a new form of rural government called 'Taluka Sarkar' in the last week of April, 2011?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Gujrat

  3. Goa

  4. Chhattisgarh


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Gujrat Government launched a new form of rural government called 'Taluka Sarkar in the 1st week of May, 2011.

Who was appointed the Chairperson of Public Accounts Committee in May 2011?

  1. Meira Kumar

  2. Murli Manohar Joshi

  3. Hamid Ansari

  4. Saifuddin Soz


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Saifuddin Soz, a memebr of PAC (Public Accounts Committee), has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the PAC.

Match the books and theirs authors, which were published in the 1st week of May, 2011:

Book's Title A. The Cloud Messenger 1. Jamil Ahmad B. India and The UAE: In Celebration of A Legendary Friendship 2. Suraj Sriram C. Indiara Gandhi: The Final Chapter 3. Venu Rajamony D. The Wandering FalconAuthors: 4. Aamer Hussain

  1. A-4, B-3, C-2, D-1

  2. A-3, B-4, C-2, D-1

  3. A-3, B-4, C-1, D-2

  4. A-1, B-2, C-3, D-4


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Cloud Messenger is a novel wriiten by Aamer Hussain. India and The UAE: In Celebration of A Legendry Friendship is wriiten by Venu Rajamony. Indira Gandhi: The Final Chapter is wriiten by Suraj and Sriram.The Wandering Falcon is a novel wriiten by Jamil Ahmad

In May 2011, Hollywood director of Oscar-winning movie Hurt Locker decided to make a film on Osama. Who is this director?

  1. Tom Hooper

  2. Katheryn Bigelow

  3. Darren Aronofsky

  4. David Fincher


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In 2009,  Katheryn Bigelow won Oscar for her movie Hurt Locker and decided to make a film on Osama, which will focus on Osama's capture and killing.

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