Monday 26 March 2012

Febuary '12 Facts


-Which country joined the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) on a two year term as a non-permanent member on January 1, 2012?- Pakistan

-World renowned military strongman Voreqe Bainimarama said in January 2012 that he would lift emergency laws in place since a 2009 political crisis and begin discussions on a new constitution. Which country is in reference here?- Fiji

-U.S.President Barack recently signed into law a massive defence spending bill that also seeks to suspend a big chunk of $1.1 billion military aid to Pakistan. How much is the total spending?- $662 billion

-Which of the following schemes is launched by the Govt. of India to provide nutritious food to school children?- Mid day meal

-India and Pakistan on 25 January 2012 agreed to transit fee formula for Tapi gas pipeline project in New Delhi. Tapi gas pipeline project comprises-India, Pakistan and Tajikistan

-Poll Monitoring System was recently implemented in which among the following states of India for the first time?- Goa

-The military rulers declared partial lifting of emergency in Egypt. The move came into effect from- 25 January 2012

-India signed agreement with OECD (Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development) to check both tax evasion and avoidance. The headquarters of OECD are in which of the following cities?- Paris

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