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The parliament of this country has, in a new law, given its authority to the Supreme court – Britain
The new Secretary General of NATO – Anders Fogh Rasmussen
The re-elected President of Kyrgyztan – Kurmanbek Bakiyev
The former RBI governor, who has been reappointed as the chairman of the PM economic advisory panel – C. Rangarajan
The critically acclaimed film actor, who has been appointed chairperson of children’s film society of India (CFSI) – Nandita Das
The newly appointed chairman of the central board of excise and customs (CBEC) – V Sridhar
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1. Who was conferred with the “The Stanley Kubrick Britannia Award for Excellence in Film” at the BAFTA/LA Britannia awards recently?
(a) Denzel Washington
(b) Clint Eastwood
(c) Roberto de Niro
(d) Kirk Douglas
(e) Danny Boyle
2. Who won the WTA championships at Doha recently?
(a) Kim Clijsters
(b) Maria Sharapova
(c) Ana Ivanova
(d) Serena Williams
(e) Venus Williams
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54th Filmfare Awards
Best actor, Best actress, , best feature film, Best feature film in Hindi, Best film , Best film on social issues, Best direction, Best male playback singer, Best female playback singer, Supporting Actior, Music, Screenplay, Lyrics, Critics Awards
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54th National Film Awards
Best actor, Best actress, , best feature film, Best feature film in Hindi, Best film providing wholesome entertainment, Nargis Dutt award for best feature film on national integration, Best film on social issues, Best direction, Best male playback singer, Best female playback singer
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Spotlight Sports
Tennis, Australian open, 2009: Men’s singles – Rafael Nadal (Spain), Women’s singles – Serena Williams (USA), Wimbledon open, 2009: Men’s singles – Roger Federer (Switzerland), Women’s singles – Serena Williams (USA), French open, 2009: Men’s singles – Roger Federer (Switzerland), Women’s singles – Svetlana Kuznetsova (Russia), US open, 2009: Men’s singles – Juan Martin Del Potro (ARG), Women’s singles – Kim Clijsters (BEL), David Cup, 2008: Spain (Runners-up Argentina), Masters cup, 2008: Novak Djokovic (Serbia)
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Who’s who?
Union executive
President: Mrs Pratibha Patil
Vice-President: Mr. Hamid Ansari
Council of ministers
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Ministers of state (independent charge) – Civil Aviation, Corporate Affairs; Minority Affairs, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Women and Child Development, Environment and Forests
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Ministers of State – 2009 – Council of Ministers – Council of Ministers, Road Transport and Highways, Shipping, Tourism, Information and Broadcasting, Social Justice and Empowerment, Rural Development , Home Railways, Petroleum and Natural Gas and others
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Khel Ratna Awards 2008-09 – Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Arjuna Awards, Dhyan Chand Award for Lifetime Achievement in Sports, Dronacharya Awards for outstanding coaches, Dronacharya Awards for outstanding coaches
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1. Which of the following statements is/are true about the forthcoming Academy (Oscar) Awards according to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences?
I. Will Smith and Reese Witherspoon will co-host the awards ceremony?
II. This will be the 82nd Academy Awards
III. The Academy Awards will have ten nominations for the Best Picture Award
(a) I only
(b) I and II only
(c) II and III only
(d) III only
(e) I, II and III
2. Which Judge was in news recently for his voluntary withdrawal from the three member bench hearing the Reliance gas dispute case in the Supreme Court?
(a) Justice R.V. Raveendran
(b) Justice B. Sudershan Reddy
(c) Chief Justice K.G. Balakrishnan
(d) Justice P. Sathasivam
(e) Justice Markandey Katju
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