1) French President Francois Hollande has declared what type of emergency to redefine the country’s socio-economic model?
a. Social
b. Economic
c. Both a and b
d. Neither a nor b
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ANSWER: Both a and b
Explanation:
French President Francois Hollande has declared a state of emergency that is asocial and economic for redefining the economic and social model. Hollande has unveiled a euro 2 billion plan to catch up with fast moving economies of the world. As per the scheme, which lasts for two years, companies with less than 250 people will receive 2000 euro bonus for every new employee.
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2) Which party has failed to win the regional/local elections in France despite being voted the most popular party?
a. Far right
b. Far left
c. Centre-left
d. None of the above
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ANSWER: Far right
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Despite being ranked as France’s most popular party, the far right Front National has failed to win the regional local elections. The party is led by Marine Le Pen. Socialist PM Manual Valls has refrained from commenting on the loss.
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3) Which country has committed investment of over 2 billion euros for 'Smart Cities' project in India with focus on Chandigarh, Nagpur and Puducherry on 4th November 2015?
a. US
b. UK
c. Australia
d. France
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ANSWER: France
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France has committed over 2 billion euros for Smart Cities Project in India with focus on Nagpur, France has committed over 2 billion euros for Smart Cities Project in India with focus on Nagpur, Puducherry and Chandigarh. An investment of another 200 million euros will also be made for extension of Bangalore metro. France has committed 600 million euros for Smart Cities and sustainability projects. France was actively partnering India with the aim of developing 100 Smart Cities and AMRUT.y and Chandigarh. An investment of another 200 million euros will also be made for extension of Bangalore metro. France has committed 600 million euros for Smart Cities and sustainability projects. France was actively partnering India with the aim of developing 100 Smart Cities and AMRUT.
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4) Name the 14th Edition of Indo-French naval exercise that started with the arrival of four French naval ships at Goa on 23rd Apr’15?
a. AJAY
b. FATEH
c. VARUNA
d. SURYAKUKHI
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ANSWER: VARUNA
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The scope of Exercise VARUNA includes the entire gamut of maritime operations from Aircraft Carrier Operations, Anti Submarines Warfare Exercises, Maritime Interdiction Operations to multi-ship replenishment exercise.
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5) How many agreements were signed between India and France during PM Narendra Modi’s visit to France in Apr-15?
a. 5
b. 17
c. 56
d. 110
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ANSWER: 17
Explanation:
No explanation is available for this question!
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