561: Which of the following discoveries is/are associated with Einstein?
(i) Theory of relativity
(ii) Quantum theory
(iii) Radio activity
(iv) Rocket propulsion
(a) (i) & (ii)
(b) (i), (ii) & (iii)
(c) (i), (ii) & (iv)
(d) (i) only
562: Which one of the following was probed by Liberhan Commission?
(a) Test Cricket match fixing
(b) Best Bakery Case
(c) Tehelka Tapes Case
(d) Demolition of the disputed structure at Ayodhya
563: The term 'M-STRIPES' is sometimes seen in the news in the context of
(a) Captive breeding of Wild Fauna
(b) Maintenance of Tiger Reserves
(c) Indigenous Satellite Navigation System
(d) Security of National Highways
564: The famous agricultural scientist who was awarded Nobel Prize for Peace:
(a) Norman E. Borlaug
(b) M. S. Swaminathan
(c) N. S. Subba Rao
(d) None of these
565: The following news item appeared in a National daily dated 1-12-1999:
.....Parliament today rejected a Bill to grant women the right to vote and stand for office in parliamentary elections, by a margin of 32 to 30.
The National Assembly was split between liberal, pro-government and Shiite Muslim deputies who were in favour of women's rights, while the opposition camp grouped Sunni Muslim fundamentalists and tribal MPs. A total of 64 MPs and Ministers were present, of whom two abstained.
The Parliament referred to in this quotation is that of
(a) Kuwait
(b) Iran
(c) Bahrain
(d) Saudi Arabia