JLF, Nagaland - Current Affairs Questions and Answers

1)   Nagaland CMO has launched an official website on 22nd September 2015. What is its name?

a. www.chiefministernagaland.in
b. www.nagalandchiefminister.org
c. www.nagalandcm.net
d. None of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: www.chiefministernagaland.in

Explanation:
CM T.R. Zeliang has launched the official website aimed at increasing contact between government and citizens. The introduction of an interactive page where the people can interact with the CMO is also on the anvil. State Cabinet also decided that all government departments would provide details and list of all government employees through the State Data Centre and the State Portal set up by the Department of Information Technology and Communication. All government depts have been asked to maintain separate website hosted by Nagaland State Data Centre and set aside 3% of budget allocation for IT related activities


2)   President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated 18th edition of the _______ Festival at the Naga Heritage Village in Kisama, Nagaland.

a. Duckbill
b. Wildbill
c. Hornbill
d. Naga Devas
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Hornbill

Explanation:
President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated 18th edition of the Hornbill Festival at the Naga Heritage Village in Kisama, Nagaland. The festival coincided with 54th statehood day of Nagaland.

Hornbill Festival also called as the 'Festival of Festivals' in Nagaland is tourism promotional extravaganza to revive, protect and preserve the richness and uniqueness of Naga heritage.


3)   Which Nagaland politician died on 26th November 2015?

a. Khekiho Chimomi
b. Thekiho Zhimomi
c. Khekiho Zhimomi
d. Thekiho Thimomi
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Khekiho Zhimomi

Explanation:
RS MP Khekiho Zhimomi passed away following a cardiac arrest on 26th November 2015. He was 69 at the time of his death. He had served as member of the Legislative Assembly of Nagaland 3 times and started his career as a student leader. He was also the founding member of Nagaland Students Federation.


4)   With which rebel group India has signed a historic peace accord on 3rd Aug’15 that promises a return to normalcy in the Nagaland?

a. NSCN (IM)
b. NIG (IM)
c. NACN
d. NICN (IM)
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: NSCN (IM)

Explanation:
Centre signed a landmark peace accord with National Socialist Council of Nagaland (Isak-Muivah) at the residence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. On the occasion, NSCN (I-M) leader T Muivah said the accord has ushered in a new relationship between the Centre and the NSCN (I-M).


5)   Which of the following statements are true?

1. Naga club was formed in 1918 which gave birth to 'Naga Nation'.
2. The Naga National Council was successor of  Naga club which demanded secession from India.
3. Shillong Accord was signed in 1975, where the NNC members agreed to give up violence and accept the Indian Constitution.


a. 1,2
b. 2,3
c. 1,3
d. All
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: All

Explanation:
National Socialist Council of Nagaland (NSCN) was formed in 1980 as successor of NNC. NSCN split in 1988 to form the two divisions: NSCN (I-M) and the NSCN (K).