MBA Current Affairs

1. The scientists recently discovered a werewolf gene. What is Werewolf Syndrome?
a) Thick hair covers the face and upper body.
b) Human beings start behaving like a wolf.
c)  Loss of memory.
d) Hair loss
Answer: (a) Thick hair covers the face and upper body

2. Which one of the following planets recently discovered by the astronomers moves opposite to the spin of the star?
a) Neptune
b) WASP-17b
c) WASP-16b
d) Mercury
Answer: (b) WASP-17b

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1. The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) announced chose which country to be the global host of World Environment Day 2011?
a.    Mexico
b.    Rawanda
c.    India
d.    Chile
Answer: (c)

2. Committee on Small Savings on 7 June 2011 suggested raising interest rates on Post Office savings bank deposits to 4 per cent. By who is the committee headed?
a.    RBI Deputy Governor Shyamala Gopina    Read More...

1. According to the first mid-quarter review of RBI's Monetary Policy, 2011-12, an initiative was taken moderate inflation and check inflationary expectations. What was the initiative?
a. Hike in Repo Rate
b. Hike in Reverse Repo Rate
c. Hike in Bank Rate
d. Hike in Cash Reserve Ratio
Answer: (a)

2. In June 2011, what has been done by the government of India to benefit the exports sector?
a. Reduction of tax incentive scheme for exporters
b. Extension of tax incen    Read More...

Quizzes on the India Current Affairs section are designed to cover the wide range of national issues and other informations related to India from different segments which are of general human interest. Taking the India Current Affairs Quiz for June 2011 will update you on the latest incidents that occured in India. The quizzes on India Current Affairs will equip you to take all competitive examinations as well.

1. Cabinet Committee on Security in its meeting    Read More...

Glodyne Technoserve on 10 June 2011 announced the acquisition of Comat Technologies. Comat technologies is a leading provider of e-governance services in India. Glodyne is among the largest technology infrastructure management services provider. It is also  a pioneer in e-governance managed services in India.

It should be noted that the acquisition is to be done on cash basis and there will be no equity dilution.

The Cabinet Committee on Security  of India on 6 June 2011 cleared a proposal to buy ten C-17 heavy lift military aircraft from the USA. It is considered the biggest defence deal ever entered between the two countries. The deal is worth of 4.1 billion US dollars. Under the deal, the US defence Company Boeing, will invest 30 percent of the contract amount for setting up defence facilities in India.

As per the procurement procedure, offsets clause entails that a vendor winning a defenc    Read More...

A new Study appearing on the website of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) on 6 June 2011 suggested that people infected with HIV have a higher rate of cancers. The increase in cancer rates highlights the need to understand how to treat tumours in people taking highly active anti-retroviral therapy (HAART) for HIV.

The results of the AIDS-related study can change the way the cancer is treated in HIV patients.

The Union Cabinet of India Lowered the Pension Age-limit for BPL to 60
Current Affairs Category: June 2011 Current Affairs , National | India, 2011 Current Affairs

Current Affairs Week: 06 Jun 2011 To 12 Jun 2011
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The Union Cabinet of India on 9 June 2011 lowered the age limit for the purpose from 65 to 60 years. The decision taken by the cabinet will be effective from 1 April 2011. It is like to benefit an additional 72.32 lakh people in the age-group of 60-64 years. The d    Read More...

Restaurant chain Barista Lavazza tied up with Visa to launch a new facility at its outlets which will allow customers to withdraw money. According to RBI guidelines, Visa debit card-holders can withdraw up to 1000 rupees a day at any Barista Lavazza outlet. Barista Lavazza has over 170 outlets across the country. The service is being offered in Delhi NCR and Mumbai.     Read More...

The Singur Land Rehabilitation and Development Bill, 2011 was passed in the West Bengal Assembly on 14 June 2011. The Bill was passed by voice vote. It was presented in the West Bengal Assembly to hand over 400 acres of land at Singur to the farmers who never accepted compensation for their land from the government. The Bill vested 997 acres of the Nano plot with the government for the eventual return of about 400 acres to the concerned farmers of Singur. This plot was sought by Nano as it had p    Read More...