Current Affairs 2010 - Questions and Answers

406. Who was conferred with the Sir M. Visvesvaraya Memorial Award 2010 by the Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce and Industry recently?

407. The Union government announced the setting up of 12 Chairs in different universities in memory of freedom fighters to mark the 150th anniversary of Indias First War of Independence recently. Where will be the Chairs established in the name of freedom fighters – Saifuddin Kitchlew, A.M. Khwaja, M.A. Ansari and Rafi Ahmed Kidwai?

408. Basque separatists recently announced an end to their armed campaign to separate from ______

409. Actress Gemma Arterton was in news recently for being voted as ‘Woman of the Year’ by which of the following magazines?

410. Which of the following statements about the Dada Saheb Phalke Award announced recently is/are correct?I. The award is conferred by the Filmfare magazine for outstanding contribution in the field of Indian Cinema. II. Devika Rani was the first recipient of the award in 1969 III. The award consists of a Swarn Kamal, a cash prize of Rs.10 lakhs and a shawl.