Current Affairs Quiz/Questions-Answers November 2011, November 14-November 20

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1. Recently, which one of the following nations was suspended by the Arab league?
a) Syria
b) Lebanon
c) Saudi Arabia
d) Jordan
Answer:  (a) Syria

2.  Which one of the following nations donated 1 million US dollars to Nalanda International University?
a) China
b) France
c) UK
d) USA
Answer: (a) China

3. China on 18 November 2011 signed a contract with ISA to explore ore deposits in Indian Ocean over the next 15 years. Consider the following statements on the contract:
i) The full form of ISA is International Seabed Authority.
ii) This is the second time China has gained the right to explore an international seabed ore deposit.
Choose the right option:
a)    Both i and ii are correct.
b)    Only i is correct.
c)    Only ii is correct.
d)    Neither i nor ii is correct.
Answer: (a) Both i and ii are correct

4. Which of the days in November was celebrated as World Diabetes Day with the theme Act on Diabetes. Now?
a.    14 Novemeber
b.    15 November
c.    16 November
d.    18 November
Answer: (a)

5. Which renowned cricket writer and commentator committed suicide at a hotel in South Africa on 12 November 2011 after being questioned on allegations of sexual assault by the police?
a.    John Arlott
b.    Trevor Bailey
c.    Mike Atherton
d.    Peter Roebuck
Answer: (d)

6. Name the economist who will head an emergency Italian government following the departure of Silvio Berlusconi who resigned as Prime Minister on 12 November 2011.
a.    Giorgio Napolitano
b.    Mario Monti 
c.    Mario Catania
d.    Piero Gnudi
Answer: (b)

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