Current Affairs 2009 - Questions and Answers

536. Which country has recently decided to end its 8-year old refueling mission under which it provides fuel and logistical support for US forces in the Indian Ocean in support of the military operation in Afghanistan?

537. Which state does not have a single National Park for protection of wildlife and conservation of biodiversity in India?

538. Cubas Yoani Sanchez won the Maria Moors Cabot Prize given by Columbia University recently. The prize is given for achievement in which field?

539. The tenure of Lok Sabha Secretary-General was extended by one year, starting October 1, 2009, by Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar recently. Who is the Secretary-General?

540. The Union government has identified five sites in different states for setting up new nuclear power plants with technology and fuel imported from countries with which India has recently signed civil nuclear cooperation agreements recently. Which of the following combinations of sites and their states is incorrect?