Current Affairs 1st November 2012

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1.

What is the name of the storm that recently hit Chennai area?
- A.
  
  Nilam
- B.
  
  Thane
- C.
  
  Nisha
- D.
  
  Pushpa
Correct Answer
A. Nilam
2.

Who is the current director general of CRPF?
- A.
  
  N.C. Asthana
- B.
  
  Pranay Sahay
- C.
  
  SK Bhandari
- D.
  
  M. Chawla
Correct Answer
B. Pranay Sahay

Explanation
Pranay Sahay is the correct answer for the current director general of CRPF.

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3.

Name the storm that hit the United States last week.
- A.
  
  Shark
- B.
  
  Sandy
- C.
  
  Randy
- D.
  
  Catherina
Correct Answer
B. Sandy

Explanation
The storm that hit the United States last week was named Sandy.

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4.

Who is the Chief Information Commissioner(CIC) of India?
- A.
  
  Satyananda Mishra
- B.
  
  M. L. Sharma
- C.
  
  Vinod Roy
- D.
  
  Digvijay Singh
Correct Answer
A. Satyananda Mishra

Explanation
Satyananda Mishra is the correct answer for the Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) of India.

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5.

Which nation won the Asia Cup of Women’s Cricket last week?
- A.
  
  Pakistan
- B.
  
  Sri Lanka
- C.
  
  India
- D.
  
  Bangladesh
Correct Answer
C. India

Explanation
India won the Asia Cup of Women's Cricket last week.

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6.

Who is the incumbent chairman of SEBI?
- A.
  
  Parthasarathi Shome
- B.
  
  YK Agarwal
- C.
  
  UK Sinha
- D.
  
  P.Chidambaram
Correct Answer
C. UK Sinha

Explanation
UK Sinha is the correct answer because he is the incumbent chairman of SEBI. SEBI stands for the Securities and Exchange Board of India, which is the regulatory body for the securities market in India. Sinha served as the chairman of SEBI from 2011 to 2017. During his tenure, he implemented various reforms and initiatives to strengthen the Indian securities market and enhance investor protection. Sinha's leadership and contributions to SEBI have made him a significant figure in the Indian financial sector.

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7.

What is the recent product release of Microsoft in India?
- A.
  
  Windows 7
- B.
  
  Windows 8
- C.
  
  Windows 2012
- D.
  
  Windows 2009
Correct Answer
B. Windows 8

Explanation
The recent product release of Microsoft in India is Windows 8.

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8.

NASA’s Curiosity Rover says that
- A.
  
  The soil of the Mars similar to volcanic soil in Hawaii
- B.
  
  Water components found in Mars
- C.
  
  Aliens live in Mars
- D.
  
  Saturn has 62 moons
Correct Answer
C. Aliens live in Mars
9.

Tick the right answers: Mitt Romney is
- A.
  
  Former American Sports Person
- B.
  
  Former Governor of Massachusetts
- C.
  
  The nominee of Republican Party for the United States’ President Election 2012
- D.
  
  CEO of Google Inc.
Correct Answer(s)
B. Former Governor of Massachusetts
C. The nominee of Republican Party for the United States’ President Election 2012

Explanation
Mitt Romney is not a former American sports person or the CEO of Google Inc. The correct answers are that he is the former Governor of Massachusetts and the nominee of the Republican Party for the United States' President Election in 2012.

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10.

The famous festival celebrated across the United States last week is
- A.
  
  Christmas
- B.
  
  Wine Festival
- C.
  
  Halloween
- D.
  
  Easter
Correct Answer
C. Halloween

Explanation
Halloween is the correct answer because it is a widely celebrated festival in the United States. It is typically observed on October 31st and is associated with costumes, trick-or-treating, and various spooky activities. Halloween has become a significant cultural event in the United States, with people decorating their homes, carving pumpkins, and attending parties and parades. It is a time when people embrace the supernatural and indulge in festivities related to ghosts, witches, and other mystical creatures.

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Current Affairs 1st November 2012

What is the name of the storm that recently hit Chennai area?

Who is the current director general of CRPF?

Name the storm that hit the United States last week.

Who is the Chief Information Commissioner(CIC) of India?

Which nation won the Asia Cup of Women’s Cricket last week?

Who is the incumbent chairman of SEBI?

What is the recent product release of Microsoft in India?

NASA’s Curiosity Rover says that

Tick the right answers: Mitt Romney is

The famous festival celebrated across the United States last week is