Current Affairs Questions-Answers for April 2016-Descriptive Questions

May 4, 2016, 14:18 IST

Descriptive Questions brought to you by jagranjosh.com covering current affairs like Global Report on Diabetes, World Press Freedom Index, Shyam Benegal Committee report and other national and international affairs will be of immense help for the students.

Descriptive Questions brought to you by Jagranjosh.com for the month of April 2016 will be of immense help for the students in their preparations of different competitive exams like Civil Services, SSC, Bank and MBA.


1.    Why these personalities were in news? (in 30 words)
(i)    Idriss Deby
(ii)    Ram Bahadur Rai
(iii)    Geeta Pasi
(iv)    Sachin Tendulkar
(v)    Padma Sachdev
(vi)    Sigmundur Gunnlaugsson
(vii)    VT Thomas
(viii)    Satyanand Munjal
(ix)    Ge Fuping
(x)    Tabassum Adnan

2.    Discuss on following in not more than 150 words
(i)    Discuss the outcomes of G-7 Foreign Ministers meet held in Moscow.
(ii)    Global Report on Diabetes and suggested measures to reverse the trend of diabetes.

3.    Write on following in 100 words:
(i)    2016 World Press freedom Index and India
(ii)    World Development Indicators 2016
(iii)    2014 Anti-Doping Violation Report

4.    Write on the following developments in Indian States in not more than 100 words
(i)    Telangana ICT Policy Framework
(ii)    Rajasthan Urban Land (Certification of Titles) Bill, 2016
(iii)    Imposition of ban on alcohol  in Bihar and its effects
(iv)    Adarsh Vidyalaya Project of Odisha
(v)    Dance Bar Bill of Maharashtra
(vi)    Bhimrao Ambedkar Awaas Yojana of Jharkhand
(vii)    Affordable Plotted Housing Policy 2016 of Haryana
(viii)    Slum and JJ Rehabilitation and Relocation Policy 2015 of Delhi

5.    What are Hazardous Wastes? Discuss the Hazardous and Other Wastes Rules 2016 notified by Union Environment Ministry. Will it help in keeping environment free from the problems of hazardous wastes?

6.    Write about the following developments in not more than 50 words:
(i)    NEMHARI
(ii)    DMH11
(iii)    Climate Change Action Plan of World Bank
(iv)    South Asia Wildlife Enforcement Network
(v)    International Solar Alliance and Solar Energy
(vi)    KELT-4Ab
(vii)    Satellite SJ-10
(viii)    Solar Jyoti
(ix)    IMPRINT initiative
(x)    Param Kanchenjunga

7.    What is Paris Agreement on Climate Change? Critically examine the main highlights of the agreement and bring out the chances of it succeeding in controlling the phenomenon of climate change.

8.    Bring out the features of India Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) and how it compares with other similar navigation satellite system.

9.     Briefly discuss the following in 200 words:
(i)    Sahapedia
(ii)    Oil PSUs and Independent Crude Import Policy
(iii)    Inclusive and Accessibility Index for Person with Disabilities
(iv)    Gramoday se Bharat Uday Ahiyaan
(v)    Recommendations of 14th Finance Commission on fiscal deficit targets

10.    Examine the main highlights of Stand Up India Scheme.

 

Jagran Josh
Jagran Josh

Education Desk

    Your career begins here! At Jagranjosh.com, our vision is to enable the youth to make informed life decisions, and our mission is to create credible and actionable content that answers questions or solves problems for India’s share of Next Billion Users. As India’s leading education and career guidance platform, we connect the dots for students, guiding them through every step of their journey—from excelling in school exams, board exams, and entrance tests to securing competitive jobs and building essential skills for their profession. With our deep expertise in exams and education, along with accurate information, expert insights, and interactive tools, we bridge the gap between education and opportunity, empowering students to confidently achieve their goals.

    ... Read More
    Get here latest daily, weekly and monthly Current Affairs and GK in English and Hindi for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway, Defence and exams. Download Jagran Josh Current Affairs App.

    Take Weekly Tests on app for exam prep and compete with others. Download Current Affairs and GK app

    AndroidIOS

    Trending

    Latest Education News