Current Affairs December 2011 Questions and Answers Part-I

Latest Question and Answers in Current Affairs for December 2011

In this section on Current Affairs we are posting some of the important Questions that makes the headlines in the print and electronic media.These questions cover the events of previous months.Candidates must read these questions and answers.These Questions cover the Current affairs for December 2011.Students must read these questions and try to memorise as some of them will figure out the next exam you are writing.

National Current Affairs Questions and Answers for December 2011:

Union Cabinet Nod for 26 % FDI in pension sector: The Union cabinet on November 16,2011 agreed to partially open the gates for Foreign Direct Investment in the pension sector to the extent of 26 % and decided not to mention any sectoral cap in the proposed pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority Bill 2011.

India Maldives Security Deal: India on November 12,2011 signed a framework agreement of cooperation and development and MOU in Male which will serve as the bedrock for joint cooperation in safeguarding each others security interest

India Test Fired Agni-IV: India on November 15,2011 test fired highly advanced nuclear missile capable Agni-IV long range ballistic missile with a strike range of 3,000 km from the wheeler`s Island off the coast of Africa.This was the longest range mission flown by the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO).

Two Indian`s Figured in Forbes Magazine: Congress President Sonia Gandhi and PM Dr. Man Mohan singh have figured among the top 20 most powerful people on the earth in the latest Forbes List.The List is topped by US President Mr. Barack Obama followed by Russian PM Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Hu Jinato.

First WEF recently held in Mumbai: Mumbai-the financial capital of Delhi -hosted the world economic forum`s India economic summit for the first time in 26 years of the summit`s history.The WEF in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) held the event in November 2011.

Vivek Express-India`s Longest Train Service: Vivek Express India's longest train service and 8th longest in the workld covering 4,286 Km in 82.30 hours began on Nov 19,2011 from Assam to Kanyakumari.Before this Himsagar Express running between Jammu Tawi and Kanyakumari (3715 Km) was the Longest in the country

Sukh ram sentenced to 5 years in Jail: Sukhram Union Minister of State for Communications in the P.V Narsimha Rao government was sentenced to 5 years imprisonment by a Special CBI Court in New Delhi on November 19,2011.He has been convicted on the charges of taking bribe,criminal misconduct,abuse of official position in which the FIR had been lodged in 1996.

Rs 6234 crore packabe for weavers: The Central Government on Nov 19,2011 has announced a Rs 62,34 crore package for 13 lakh weavers including two lakh in Uttar Pradesh.To be implemented from Jan 2012,the package includes a Rs 38,84 crore debt waiver and Rs 23,50 crore for a six field strategy to uplift weavers during the 12th 5th year plan.

Ela Bhatt was awarded Indira Gandhi Peace Prize: Social activist Ela Bhatt was on Nov 19,2011 declared the winner of the prestigious Indira Gandhi prize for Peace,Disarmament and development 2011 for her sustained effort towards empowering women.

Sushil Kumar appointed brand ambassador of MGNREGA:Sushil Kumar winner 5 crore rupees in the popular TV show Kaun Banega Crorepati has been appointed as Brand Ambassador of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Programme on November 14,2011 by the Ministry of Rural Development.

Division of Uttar Pradesh: The UP cabinet on 15 Nov,2011 has approved the proposal to split the state into 4 smaller states namely -Purvanchal ,Bundhelkhand,Avadh Pradesh and Pashchim Pradesh.The resolution was passed on state assembly on November 21,2011