Current Affairs December 2011 Questions and Answers Part-II

Latest Question and Answers on International Current Affairs for December 2011

In the Previous post on December 2011 Current Affairs we have posted questions and answers on National Current Affairs for the month of December 2011 and Now in this post we posting International Current affairs for the month of December 2011.

Miss World 2011: Miss Venezuela Ivian Sarcos was crowned Miss World 2011 in London on November 6,2011.

G-20 Summit 2011: The 6th G-20 summit concluded its two day deliberations Cannes (France) on Nov 4,2011.The summit ended with signing of the anti-tax evasion agreement by the member states.

Chinese Space craft docked: In a crucial landmark success in the first week of Nov 2011,China's spacecraft Shenzhou-8 docked with the Tiangong-1 laboratory module which was launched  in September 2011.It was China's first ever docking exercise in outer space conducted by unmanned space craft and a major technological break through by the Chinese space programme.

IAEA's suspicion of IRAN over nuclear tests: For the first time International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in its report distributed on November 2011has revealed that Iran is suspected of conducting of secret experiments solely for developing nuclear arms.The report is based on 1000 pages of intelligence and a decade of research.

Paris Doubles Masters: Rohan Bopanna and Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi won their first ever ATP masters tournament after beating Julien Benneteau and Nicolas Mahut 6-2,6-4 in the final on November 13,2011 in Paris

Abu Dhabi Grand Pix: Lewis Hamilton won a sizzling Abu-Dhabi Grand Pix on November 13,2011 in Abu Dhabi.He finished the race in 1 hour,35 minutes and 11.886 Fernando Alonso finished second in the race.

Israel test fired Advanced missile: Israel has successfully test fired an advanced missile from a base outside Tel Aviv.The test is reported to have involved a Long range Jericho missile capable of carrying a nuclear warhead.

Africa's first and only woman president (Of Liberia) to won a re-election: Ellen Johnson Sirleaf become Africa's first and only woman president of Liberia who has won re-election with 90.2 percent of the votes in November 2011 but in these elections the entire opposition boycotted the poll which renders her victory hollow as she has to prove her legitimacy as Liberia's re-elected President

Greece gets New Prime Minister: Sr. Banker of Greece Lucas Papademos was named on November 10,2011 as the new Prime Minster of Greece's Interim Government charged with the responsibility to take debt strapped country out of bankruptcy and firmly put the country in 17 nation euro zone firmly.

US-Australia Security Agreement: In Canberra (Australia) U.S President Barack Obama and Australia PM Julia Gillard on November 16,2011 announced a security deal under which America is to base U.S Marines in Australia, boosting the two nation's 60 year military alliance in a sign of heightened concern about China.

Italy Gets New Prime Minster: Economist and former European Commissioner Mario Monti emerged on Nov 9,2011 as favorite choice to replace outgoing Prime Minister Silvio Burscloni and assume the charge as Prime Minister of Italy .Monti who also holds the economy portfolio heads the emergency government which won the definitive final vote of confidence in Upper House of Parliament on November 17,2011.

IA AF Athletes of the year: Jamacian Sprint Usain Bolt -Olympics 100 meter champion and Australia's Sally Pearson-The world 100 meters hurdles champion were named athletes of the year by IA AF .Bolt has won the award third time after being honoured in 2008 and 2009.

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