1.India alongwith which of the following countries conducted its first ever joint naval exercise recently ?

2.Who among the following is the Deputy Chairman ot the Indian Planning Commission ?

3.Which of the following correctly defines what National Income means ? 1. It is the total earning of the employees of the Central Government, all the State Governments, all MLAs, MPs and Ministers, etc. put together. 2. It is aggregate factor income which arises from the current production of goods and services by the economy of a county. 3. It is the total value of the goods produced in various production centers run by the State and Union Governments.

4.The mid-year economic review was recently presented by the Union Governments is/are correct in this regard (For the year 2003-04) ? 1. The economic growth is expected to be around 8% during the year. 2. The fiscal deficit would be well within manageable limits. 3. The target for disinvestment will be completed and a surplus of Rs. 8,000 crore will be generated through this process.

5.Which of the following statements about Israeli presence in the Gaza Strip is true (as per the recent development in the issue) ? 1. Israel has decided to strengthen its position in Gaza strip area by constructiong some new permanent establishments. 2. Israel has decided to withdrawn from Gaza strip in phased manner starting from June 2007. 3. US and its allies are trying to help Israel in resolving the issue quickly as they want this area to be an area known as No Mans Land.