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Ques. : 1 Ruth Prawer Jhabvala who died on April 3 was a legendary 1) Musician and Composer 3) Vocalist and Lyricist 5) None of these 2) Screenwriter and Novelist 4) Singer and Actor Ans.) 2
Ques. : 2 The state government demanded that the Gojjri language be included in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution, giving it the status of an official language. The Gojjri language is spoken in which of the following states? 1) Assam 3) Jammu and Kashmir 5) Sikkim 2) Mizoram 4) Rajasthan Ans.) 3
Ques. : 3 The government of India on April 3 said there was no reason for two million plus strong Indian workforce in the country to be "paranoid" on account of a new labour law -'Nitaqat'. Nitaqat is the law of the country 1) Bahrain 3) United Arab Emirates 5) Oman 2) Saudi Arabia 4) Qatar Ans.) 2
Ques. : 4 The Countrys first fully private greenfield airport is scheduled to commence in May at 1) Pune 3) Kochi 5) Goa 2) Karaikal 4) Tiruchi Ans.) 2
Ques. : 5 Finance Minister P Chidambaram has inaugurated the 100th overseas office of which bank at Dubai International Finance Centre (DIFC) recently? 1) Bank of Baroda 3) Punjab National Bank 5) None of these 2) State bank of India 4) Punjab and Sindh Bank Ans.) 1
Ques. : 6 Which of the following countries of South Asia is the first to roll out a full nationwide mobile fourth-generation (4G) network? 1) India 3) Bangladesh 5) None of these 2) Sri Lanka 4) Thailand Ans.) 2
Ques. : 7 In which of the following states a campaign called My vote is not for sale has launched on April 4 by a body of social activists? 1) Jammu and Kashmir 3) Maharashtra 5) West Bengal 2) Karnataka 4) Gujarat Ans.) 2
Ques. : 8 The events of the International Shooting Sport Federation, ISSF Shooting World Cup 2013 began on April 4 in 1) Changwon, South Korea 3) Chongju, North Korea 5) None of these 2) Seoul, South Korea 4) Pyongsong, North Korea Ans.) 1
Ques. : 9 The CRF Institute has ranked which of the following software Companies in India as the number one employer in Europe for 2013? 1) Wipro 3) Tata Consultancy Services 5) None of these 2) HCL Technologies 4) Infosys Ans.) 3
Ques. : 10 The U.N. made history on April 2 when it passed an unprecedented arms trade treaty (ATT) to better regulate the international sale in weapons. Which of the following group of countries opposed the treaty?
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1) Iraq, Syria and North Korea 3) Iran, Syria and Pakistan 5) None of these
2) Iran, Syria and North Korea 4) Iraq, Syria and South Korea Ans.) 2
Ques. : 11 Renowned American Roger Ebert died on April 4 at 70 after a long battle with cancer. He was a 1) Novelist 3) Screenwriter 5) Actor 2) Film critic 4) Lyricist Ans.) 2
Ques. : 12 Babu Jagjivan Ram, popularly known as Babuji, was a freedom fighter and social reformer.The nation paid homage to this great leader on 5th April, which was his 106th birth anniversary. His birth anniversary is celebrated as 1) Shanti Diwas 3) Kisan Diwas 5) None of these 2) Samta Diwas 4) Shakti Diwas Ans.) 2
Ques. : 13 Chinese scientists have developed the worlds lightest substance with a density only one-sixth that of the air, named 1) Graphite aerogel 3) Carbon aerogel 5) None of these Ques. : 14 What is the full form of IFRS? 1) International Financial Reporting Standards 3) International Financial Reporting Solution 5) None of these 2) International Financial Reporting System 4) International Financial Reporting Service Ans.) 1 2) Diamond aerogel 4) Helium aerogel Ans.) 3
Ques. : 15 Which country did India sign a treaty with on April 5 to cooperate with each other in dealing with various crimes, including terrorism? 1) South Africa 3) Nigeria 5) Mali 2) Somalia 4) Azerbaijan Ans.) 4
Ques. : 16 In the ongoing International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) Shooting World Cup in Korea, Rahi Sarnobat beat Kyeongae Kim 8-6 to become the first pistol shooter from India to win a World Cup gold medal in 1) 10-metre pistol 3) 25-metre pistol 5) None of these 2) 20-metre pistol 4) 30-metre pistol Ans.) 3
Ques. : 17 The third ministerial-level meet of SAARC on Poverty Alleviation started in Nepal on April 5.Which of the following countries is NOT a member of SAARC? 1) India 3) Myanmar 5) Maldives 2) Bangladesh 4) Bhutan Ans.) 3
Ques. : 18 The United Nations General Assembly declared 2013 as the 1) United Nations International Year of Women Empowerment 3) United Nations International Year of Peace 5) United Nations International Year of Forests 2) United Nations International Year of Water Cooperation 4) United Nations International Year of Biodiversity Ans.) 2
Ques. : 19 Name the President who will return 5% of his salary to the countrys treasury in a show of solidarity with workers reeling under the pressure of $85 billion in government-wide spending cuts. 1) Francois Hollande 3) Pranab Mukherjee 5) None of these 2) Barack Obama 4) Asif Ali Zardari Ans.) 2
Ques. : 20 World Bank lauded achievements of which Indian state under National Livelihoods Mission on April 4 as 46 development blocks of 10 districts of the state have been covered under the projects first phase?
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1) UP 3) Bihar 5) Jammu and Kashmir
2) MP 4) Gujarat Ans.) 2
Ques. : 21 Name the renowned historian who died on April 5. He was an expert in epigraphy and deciphered several ancient scripts. 1) Anand Krishna 3) Ranabir Chakrabarti 5) S. P. Gupta 2) Bratindra Nath Mukherjee 4) Suchandra Ghosh Ans.) 2
Ques. : 22 One of the world's largest hypermarket chains Auchan, which entered India last year under an agreement with Max Hypermarket India, has plans to open 60 stores in India, is company of 1) US 3) France 5) Japan 2) UK 4) Australia Ans.) 3
Ques. : 23 Facebook on April 4 announced an "operating system" like app that would convert Android phones into a 'Facebook phone', named 1) Mapathon 3) Home 5) Chacha 2) Real 4) Friend Ans.) 3
Ques. : 24 Nomination papers of which former president of Pakistan for a parliamentary constituency in Pakistans Punjab province was rejected on April 5? 1) Asif Ali Zardari 3) Pervez Musharraf 5) None of these 2) Muhammad Rafiq Tarar 4) Muhammad Mian Soomro Ans.) 3
Ques. : 25 Which country has launched an inquiry into the mapping contest Mapathon 2013 held by Internet giant Google in February-March this year? 1) US 3) UK 5) China 2) Germany 4) India Ans.) 4
Ques. : 26 Who among the following has been appointed as the chairman of Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for 2013-14? 1) S. Gopalakrishnan 3) N. S. Raghavan 5) Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw 2) Adi Godrej 4) Naina Lal Kidwai Ans.) 1
Ques. : 27 Which of the following terms is not associated with the game of cricket? 1) Long leg 3) Cut 5) Love 2) Hook 4) Mid-wicket Ans.) 5
Ques. : 28 Jnanpith Award is given for excellence in the field of 1) Music 3) Literature 5) None of these 2) Politics 4) Sports Ans.) 3
Ques. : 29 The Union Cabinet recently gave its approval to the home ministry's plan to raise anti-Naxal Special Forces in four states of India on the lines of Greyhounds of Andhra Pradesh. Which of the following is not covered under the plan? 1) West Bengal 3) Chhattisgarh 5) Odisha 2) Bihar 4) Jharkhand Ans.) 1
Ques. : 30 The Indian women's cricket team finished the Twenty20 International series with 3-0 clean sweep against 1) Pakistan 3) Sri Lanka 2) Bangladesh 4) Indonesia
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5) None of these
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Ques. : 31 Which of the following Indian states is all set to send a woman representative to Rajya Sabha for the first time? 1) Manipur 3) Meghalaya 5) Mizoram 2) Nagaland 4) Tripura Ans.) 3
Ques. : 32 Who among the following has been appointed as the President of the newly-formed Indian Tennis Players Association (ITPA).The Association has come up after 11 top players revolted against AITA, demanding better playing conditions. 1) Leander Paes 3) Jaideep Mukherjea 5) Mustafa Ghouse 2) Mahesh Bhupathi 4) Somdev Devvarman Ans.) 3
Ques. : 33 Who among the following has won the high quality final match of the 12th Asian Billiards championship 2013 held at Indore in Madhya Pradesh? 1) Geet Sethi 3) Rupesh Shah 5) Dhruv Sitwala 2) Pankaj Advani 4) Siddharth Parikh Ans.) 3
Ques. : 34 Name the Indian Navy's Lt Cdr who became the first Indian to circumnavigate the globe, solo and non-stop, in a sail boat over a 150-day voyage. 1) DK Joshi 3) Uday Kumar 5) None of these 2) Abhilash Tomy 4) Abhishek Kumar Ans.) 2
Ques. : 35 Name the Indian bank which will discontinue a free accident insurance cover given to its home and car loan customers from July 2013. 1) State Bank of India 3) ICICI Bank 5) Axis bank 2) Bank of Baroda 4) HDFC Ans.) 1
Ques. : 36 Which of the following states has launched free diagnosis scheme in a phased manner from April 7 on the eve of the World Health Day? Under this scheme, patients can undergo 57 free diagnostic tests at government hospitals linked to medical colleges. 1) New Delhi 3) UP 5) Karnataka 2) Rajasthan 4) Gujarat Ans.) 2
Ques. : 37 This year the World Health Day was Celebrated on 7th April to mark the anniversary of the founding of WHO (World Health Organisation) in 1948. The theme for 2013 is 1) High Blood Pressure 3) Anti-microbial resistance: no action today, no cure tomorrow 5) Safe Motherhood 2) Good Health adds life to years 4) Road safety Ans.) 1
Ques. : 38 With which country has India signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to strengthen cooperation between the two nations in Steel & Mining? 1) UK 3) Nepal 5) None of these 2) Tanzania 4) South Africa Ans.) 2
Ques. : 39 India's London Olympics Silver medalist Vijay Kumar is associated with which of the following games? 1) Billiards 3) Cycling 5) Tennis 2) Shooting 4) Athletics Ans.) 2
Ques. : 40 India's Praksh Nanjappa won a bronze medal at the ISSF World Cup at Changwon, Korea on April 6 in the
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1) 10m air pistol 3) 30m air pistol 5) None of these
2) 25m air pistol 4) 50m air pistol Ans.) 1
Ques. : 41 Who among the following took over as the National Association of Software and Services Companies (Nasscom) Chairman for the year 2013-14 on April 8? 1) N Chandrasekaran 3) Krishnakumar Natarajan 5) None of these 2) R Chandrasekaran 4) N. R. Narayana Murthy Ans.) 3
Ques. : 42 Margaret Thatcher, Britains first woman Prime Minister, died on March 8. Which of the following political parties did she lead? 1) Labour Party 3) Conservative Party 5) None of these 2) Democratic Unionist Party 4) Scottish National Party Ans.) 3
Ques. : 43 Which of the following oil producers made its latest oil discovery, the 26th discovery so far, in the RJ-ON-90/1 block (Rajasthan) on April 9? 1) Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd. 3) Cairn India 5) None of these 2) Gas Authority of India Ltd. 4) Reliance Industries Limited Ans.) 3
Ques. : 44 Which of the following organisations has Venu Srinivasan-led TVS Motor Company inked a long-term co-operation agreement with to roll out Made in India bikes in the below-500cc category? 1) Yamaha 3) Chevrolet 5) None of these 2) BMW Motorrad 4) Porsche Ans.) 2
Ques. : 45 Which of the following famous persons has Swedish luxury carmaker Volvo Auto India signed as its brand ambassador? 1) Sachin Tendulkar 3) Mahendra Singh Dhoni 5) None of these 2) Saina Nehwal 4) Jeev Milkha Singh Ans.) 4
Ques. : 46 India on April 8 joined the Madrid Protocol. The protocol pertains to the 1) Free trade agreement 3) Registration of trade marks 5) None of these 2) Sustainable development 4) Cutting carbon emissions Ans.) 3
Ques. : 47 Recently, the medium-range nuclear-capable Agni-II missile was successfully test-fired from the Wheeler Island off Odisha coast with a strike range of more than 2,000 km. The missile is a(n) 1) Surface-to-air missile 3) Air-to-air missile 5) None of these 2) Surface-to-surface missile 4) Air-to-water missile Ans.) 2
Ques. : 48 Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani schoolgirl shot in the head at point-blank range by the Taliban for advocating girls' education, has signed a deal for around USD 3 million to publish her memoir. The book will be titled 1) The Test of My Life 3) I am Malala 5) None of these 2) The Truth of My Life 4) Malala: The braveheart Ans.) 3
Ques. : 49 Which of the following is CAPART associated with? 1) Energy Sector 3) Infrastructure 5) High-end technology 2) Rural development 4) Foreign trade Ans.) 2
Ques. : 50 In which of the following cities is the Bank of International Settlements (BIS) located? 1) New York 3) Basel 2) Washington 4) Davos
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Ques. : 51 Name the weightlifter who won silver in the 50kg boys category at Tashkent, Uzbekistan, giving India the first medal in the World Youth Weightlifting Championships on April 8. 1) Deepak Lather 3) Soram Hitlar Tagru 5) None of these 2) Ravi Kumar Katulu 4) Jamjang Deru Ans.) 4
Ques. : 52 Name the state government which has announced a special health care scheme named Sneha Sparsh for treatment of complicated diseases like liver transplant for 12 year -old children on April 10. 1) Jammu & Kashmir 3) Assam 5) Kerala 2) UP 4) Maharashtra Ans.) 3
Ques. : 53 With an aim to creating experts in public health, which of the following states will establish the country's first public health university in the state? 1) Sikkim 3) Bihar 5) Jharkhand 2) Odisha 4) Karnataka Ans.) 2
Ques. : 54 Name the French technology services company which was bought by Tata Consultancy Services for over 75 million euro (Rs 530 crore) in a deal aimed at giving India's largest software company an extra edge in the crucial European market. 1) Lodestone 3) Dassault Systmes 5) None of these 2) Alti SA 4) Auralog Ans.) 2
Ques. : 55 Japanese two-wheeler manufacturer Yamaha Motor has announced setting up of its fifth global research and development (R & D) headquarters that would help develop low-cost models in future, in India at 1) Devas, MP 3) Surajpur, UP 5) None of these 2) Manesar, Haryana 4) Aithar, Uttarakhand Ans.) 3
Ques. : 56 Pakistan on April 10 successfully test-fired nuclear-capable Hatf-IV ballistic missile with a range of 1) 200km 3) 600km 5) None of these 2) 500km 4) 900km Ans.) 4
Ques. : 57 Which of the following states has decided to start a new scheme called Mission Olympics-2020 for special coaching to selected states players to represent the country in Olympics-2020 on April 10? 1) UP 3) MP 5) Manipur 2) Haryana 4) Chhattisgarh Ans.) 3
Ques. : 58 Recently, the UN Security Council has unanimously approved the first-ever "offensive" UN peacekeeping brigade to battle rebels groups in which of the following countries? 1) Mali 3) Democratic Republic of Congo 5) None of these 2) Somalia 4) South Sudan Ans.) 3
Ques. : 59 Summer Olympics 2016 will be organised in 1) China 3) Russia 5) UK 2) Brazil 4) South Africa Ans.) 2
Ques. : 60 Banking sector falls under which of the following sectors? 1) Service Sector 3) Small Scale Sector 5) None of these 2) Industrial Sector 4) Medium Scale Sector Ans.) 1
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Ques. : 61 Name the British scientist who died on April 10.He was awarded a Nobel prize for his pioneering work in developing In vitro fertilisation (IVF) leading to the birth of the first test tube baby. 1) Dr Patrick Steptoe 3) Martin Johnson 5) None of these 2) Robert Edwards 4) Ruth Rendell Ans.) 2
Ques. : 62 Uruguay becomes the second Latin American country to allow gay marriage on April 11.The first was 1) Brazil 3) Chile 5) Peru 2) Venezuela 4) Argentina Ans.) 4
Ques. : 63 Which among the following is the largest economy of Europe? 1) France 3) Italy 5) None of these 2) Germany 4) UK Ans.) 2
Ques. : 64 Zao Wou-ki, whose works routinely fetch millions of dollars at auction, has died on April 9 in Switzerland aged 93.He was a legendary 1) Screenwriter 3) Singer 5) None of these 2) Painter 4) Writer Ans.) 2
Ques. : 65 National Safe Motherhood Day is observed on which of the following days? 1) April 7 3) April 9 5) None of these 2) April 10 4) April 11 Ans.) 4
Ques. : 66 Bangladesh has opposed the process of constructing dams on two rivers the Mawphu dam across river Umiew and Myntdu dam across river Myntdu. These two dams are situated in 1) Manipur 3) Meghalaya 5) Tripura 2) Mizoram 4) Sikkim Ans.) 3
Ques. : 67 Which of the following stock exchange is all set to unveil Indias first debt trading platform? 1) NSE 3) MCX-SX 5) None of these 2) BSE 4) HSE Ans.) 1
Ques. : 68 Who among the following has took over as Managing Director and CEO of National Stock Exchange (NSE) in the first week of April? 1) Ravi Narain 3) Shikha Sharma 5) None of these 2) Chitra Ramkrishna 4) Harsh Mariwala Ans.) 2
Ques. : 69 With which country has India crossed the first milestone towards the development of the fifth generation fighter aircraft (FGFA), completing the preliminary design? 1) US 3) Russia 5) None of these 2) Germany 4) Japan Ans.) 3
Ques. : 70 Who among the following has been sworn in as the new president of Kenya? 1) Uhuru Kenyatta 3) Daniel arap Moi 5) None of these 2) Mwai Kibaki 4) Jomo Kenyatta Ans.) 1
Ques. : 71 Which of the following state/UT governments has launched a centralised emergency response system Dial-100 to enable the police to reach a complainant within minutes?
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1) Karnataka 3) Andhra Pradesh 5) None of these
2) Goa 4) Maharastra Ans.) 3
Ques. : 72 The Conference on Sustainable Tourism of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) began on April 12 in 1) Bangalore 3) Hyderabad 5) Pune 2) Chennai 4) New Delhi Ans.) 3
Ques. : 73 Which of the following Internet giants will allow users to decide what happens to their data after they die or become inactive online? It is the first major company to deal with the sensitive issue. 1) Google 3) Facebook 5) None of these 2) Microsoft 4) Yahoo Ans.) 1
Ques. : 74 Which of the following international organizations has come out with a multi-billion-dollar four-year plan aimed at bringing down poverty levels in seven low-income Indian states? 1) International Monetary Fund 3) Asian Development Bank 5) None of these 2) World Bank 4) SAARC Development Bank Ans.) 2
Ques. : 75 Which of the following state governments on April 11 launched a new scheme named Amma Hstam on the occasion of Ugadi festival to supply nine essential food items to the poor at a subsidized rate? 1) Kerala 3) Karnataka 5) None of these 2) Tamil Nadu 4) Andhra Pradesh Ans.) 4
Ques. : 76 Which country did India sign an agreement with on April 11 for cooperation in disaster management? 1) US 3) Japan 5) Bangladesh 2) China 4) Russia Ans.) 4
Ques. : 77 Which country did India sign an agreement with on April 12 for cooperation in the field of election management and administration? 1) Bhutan 3) Mauritius 5) Bangladesh 2) Nepal 4) Sri Lanka Ans.) 3
Ques. : 78 Name the Member of Parliament of India who has been elected unanimously as the chairman of the Asian Forum of Parliamentarians on Population and Development (AFPPD). 1) Meira Kumar 3) Shashi Tharoor 5) Jyotiraditya Madhavrao Scindia 2) P.J. Kurien 4) Sachin Pilot Ans.) 2
Ques. : 79 The most powerful tool used by the Reserve Bank of India to control inflation is to 1) Raise interest rates 3) Raise currency supply 2) Reduce currency supply 4) Reduce interest rates
5) Raise interest rates and reduce currency supply Ans.) 1 Ques. : 80 Which of the following is the currency of South Korea? 1) Yen 3) Won 5) Ringgit 2) Kyat 4) Rupee Ans.) 3
Ques. : 81 Which of the following organisations has been conferred with the status of 'Miniratna - Category 1' recently? 1) NMDC Limited 3) North Eastern Electric Power Corporation (Neepco) 2) Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited 4) Central Mine Planning & Design Institute Limited
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5) Bharat Pumps & Compressors Limited
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Ques. : 82 Who among the following has been conferred with prestigious Dada Saheb Phalke award 2012, the highest official recognition for film personalities in India? 1) Amrish Puri 3) Rajesh khanna 5) None of these 2) Amitabh Bacchan 4) Pran Sikand Ans.) 4
Ques. : 83 India is the 3rd largest agri producer in the world. Which is the first? 1) China 3) Brazil 5) None of these 2) US 4) Japan Ans.) 1
Ques. : 84 Name the country whose new government will be recognised by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), after a 22-year break in relations with the once-chaotic country, towards encouraging rehabilitation there? 1) Mali 3) Somalia 5) None of these Ques. : 85 Moodys is a/an 1) Mutual Fund Company 3) Military risk Assessment Company 5) None of these 2) International charity organization 4) Credit rating agency Ans.) 4 2) South Sudan 4) Haiti Ans.) 3
Ques. : 86 Germany will support building up which of the following sectors in India by providing soft loans of up to 1 billion euros (USD 1.3 billion) for a six-year period starting next year? 1) Nuclear energy 3) Renewable energy 5) None of these 2) Oil and Natural gas 4) Coal exploring Ans.) 3
Ques. : 87 London Olympics quarter-finalist Parupalli Kashyap jumped a place to achieve his career-best world ranking of 7 in the latest list. He is associated with the game of 1) Tennis 3) Badminton 5) Billiards 2) Cricket 4) Chess Ans.) 3
Ques. : 88 The Vice President, Shri Mohd. Hamid Ansari released the book entitled Religion, Law and Society Across the Globe on April 12, 2013 authored by, 1) Ismat Chughtai 3) Prof. Tahir Mahmood 5) Amitav Ghosh 2) Shri Sanil Sachar 4) Ashok Banker Ans.) 3
Ques. : 89 The country's first interoperable RIFD-based electronic toll system was rolled out on which of the following National Highway? The system would allow vehicles fitted with electronic tags to sail through six toll plazas automatically. 1) Delhi-Gurgaon 3) Ahmedabad-Mumbai 5) None of these 2) Delhi-Jaipur 4) Mumbai-Pune Ans.) 3
Ques. : 90 Name a doyen of anti-British Bengal revolutionary era who died on April 11. He was a part of Masterdas Jugantor, a revolutionary group that took part in the famous Chittagong Armoury Raid on April 18, 1930. 1) Surya Sen 3) Benoy Basu 5) None of these 2) Binod Bihari Chowdhury 4) Bina Das Ans.) 2
Ques. : 91 Name the industrialist popularly known as the country's 'takeover specialist', who passed away on April 14. 1) Sanjiv Goenka 3) Rama Prasad Goenka 5) None of these 2) Harsh Vardhan Goenka 4) Keshav Prasad Goenka Ans.) 3
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Ques. : 92 The Prime Minister Salam Fayyad has resigned, after a long-running dispute with President Mahmoud Abbas. Salam Fayyad belongs to 1) Cyprus 3) State of Palestine 5) Jordan 2) Syria 4) Israel Ans.) 3
Ques. : 93 The Chief Minister of which state has announced the inauguration of first railway station of the state at Mendipathar very soon? 1) Arunachal Pradesh 3) Meghalaya 5) None of these 2) Sikkim 4) Mizoram Ans.) 3
Ques. : 94 Which of the following is not a part of World Bank? 1) Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency 2) International Finance Corporation 3) International Centre for Settlement of Investment 4) Bank for International Settlements Committee Disputes 5) None of these Ans.) 4
Ques. : 95 Who among the following is the winner of Augusta Masters golf tournament 2013? He is the first Australian winner of the Masters. 1) Angel Cabrera 3) Adam Scott 5) Kenny Perry 2) Jason Day 4) Louis Oosthuizen Ans.) 3
Ques. : 96 Dr Hilary Koprowski, the Polish-born researcher who died on April 11, developed the first successful oral vaccination for which of the following diseases? 1) Polio 3) Measles 5) None of these 2) Rabies 4) Mumps Ans.) 1
Ques. : 97 Who among the following has won the Venezuelan Presidential polls, declared on April 15? 1) Henrique Capriles 3) Jorge Rodriguez 5) None of these 2) Nicolas Maduro 4) Tibisay Lucena Ans.) 2
Ques. : 98 US Secretary of State John Kerry has proposed a 20 per cent cut in the American aid to which of the following countries? It is a move reflecting the unease in their ties over issues related to human rights, reconstruction and political integration. 1) Syria 3) Afghanistan 5) Iraq 2) Sri Lanka 4) Pakistan Ans.) 2
Ques. : 99 Which of the following organizations is headquartered at Manila, capital of the Philippines? 1) ASEAN 3) SAARC 5) None of these 2) ADB 4) APEC Ans.) 2
Ques. : 100 Which of the following nations is NOT a member of G8? 1) US 3) Italy 5) Canada 2) China 4) France Ans.) 2
Ques. : 101 Name the country which is planning to fire 15,000 public sector workers by next year as part of a reform programme -- a highly controversial issue in the Mediterranean country long criticised for its large and sluggish civil service. 1) Syria 3) Greece 5) Turkey 2) Palestine 4) Algeria Ans.) 3
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Ques. : 102 Chandigarh lifted the 3rd Hockey India Sub-Junior Mens National Championship (North Zone) title after defeating 1) Karnataka 3) UP 5) None of these 2) Punjab 4) Tamil Nadu Ans.) 2
Ques. : 103 Doling out sops for unskilled, semi-skilled and skilled workers, Delhi Government on April 16 increased their minimum wages by 1) 6% 3) 3% 5) 12% 2) 4% 4) 8% Ans.) 1
Ques. : 104 Which country did India sign the new Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) with on April 8? 1) Malta 3) Mauritius 5) Croatia 2) Austria 4) Belgium Ans.) 1
Ques. : 105 India and Finland have identified several key areas of collaboration in sustainable development for mutual benefits. Which of the following is the focus of the key areas? 1) Solar energy applications for oil and gas projects 3) Solar energy applications for water treatment 5) None of these 2) Solar energy applications for electricity generation 4) Solar energy applications for transport and reconnaissance Ans.) 1
Ques. : 106 Goldman Prize was declared recently. The award is also known as 1) Oscars of the corporate sector 3) Oscars of the environment movement 5) None of these 2) Oscars of sports 4) Oscars of Information Technology Ans.) 3
Ques. : 107 The Nobel Prize won by British scientist Francis Crick has sold for $2.27m (1.47m) at auction in New York .The award had been given for the discovery of 1) Polypeptide hormone 3) X-rays 5) Non-cellular fermentation 2) DNA 4) Treatment of skin diseases with light Ans.) 2
Ques. : 108 Name the Indian-American economist from Harvard University whose pioneering work was cited by US President Barack Obama in his last year's State of the Union Address. He has won the prestigious John Bates Clark medal 2013, often described as the 'Baby Nobel'. 1) Jagdish Bhagwati 3) Alok Bhargava 5) Raj Chetty 2) Narayana Kocherlakota 4) Avinash Kamalakar Dixit Ans.) 5
Ques. : 109 Which of the following is called plastic money? 1) Debit Card 3) Visiting Card 5) None of these 2) Identity Card 4) Bankers Cheque Ans.) 1
Ques. : 110 An earthquake rocked Delhi, NCR and Jaipur in North India at around 4.19 pm on April 16. The earthquake was also felt in Afghanistan, Pakistan and some other parts of Asia. The earthquake measuring 7.8 on Richter Scale had its epicentre on the 1) India-Pakistan border 3) Pakistan-Iran border 5) None of these Ques. : 111 Not for Turning is the biography of 1) K. Anji Reddy 3) Phil Ramone 5) Rama Prasad Goenka 2) Margaret Thatcher 4) Ruth Prawer Jhabvala Ans.) 2 2) India-Afghanistan border 4) Pakistan-Afghanistan border Ans.) 3
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Ques. : 112 World Haemophilia Day is observed on April 17.What is the theme of this year? 1) "Count Me In" 2) 50 years of Advancing Treatment for All 3) The Many Faces of Bleeding Disorders United 4) "Together, We Care" to Achieve Treatment for All" 5) "Improve Your Life Ans.) 2
Ques. : 113 Who among the following became the youngest athlete of the state to be conferred with the Sher-i-Kashmir Sports Award declared on April 16? 1) Navjot Singh 3) Sonal Gupta 5) Manvinder Singh Ques. : 114 Banks in India are regulated under 1) Companies Act, 1956 3) Reserve Bank of India, 1934 5) None of these 2) Banking Regulation Act, 1949 4) International IFRS Act Ans.) 2 2) Harleen Singh 4) Kamal Singh Ans.) 1
Ques. : 115 FirstRand Bank which opened ATM in the nations largest slum Dharavi last month, is bank of the country 1) US 3) India 5) Germany 2) UK 4) South Africa Ans.) 4
Ques. : 116 Damodaran Committee, which submitted its report in 2011, is related to 1) Customer services in banks 3) Reforms in the insurance sector 5) None of these 2) Management of co-operative Sector 4) Rejuvenation of higher education Ans.) 1
Ques. : 117 Which of the following retail venture, has entered into the Guinness World Records by opening a record 315 outlets across 10 states in the country, at one time 1) Reliance Q Shop 3) Big Bazaar 5) None of these 2) Sahara Q Shop 4) SPAR Ans.) 2
Ques. : 118 Noted personality of yesteryear, T K Ramamurthy died in Chennai on April 17 following brief illness. He was a legendry 1) Film critic 3) Lyricist 5) Screen Writer 2) Music composer 4) Singer Ans.) 2
Ques. : 119 The famous 'Pooram' festival, whose main attraction is a parade by caparisoned elephants, organisers are in a fix over its successful conduct due to a ban on parading them in daytime to protect them from heatwave, is a festival of 1) Tamil Nadu 3) Andhra Pradesh 5) None of these 2) Kerala 4) Odisha Ans.) 2
Ques. : 120 IMF on April 17, cut its 2013 forecast for global growth to 3.3 per cent, down from its projection in January of 1) 4.4 per cent 3) 4 per cent 5) 6 per cent 2) 4.1 per cent 4) 3.5 per cent Ans.) 4
Ques. : 121 Name the Telugu writer who was selected for the prestigious Jnanpith award for the year 2012. 1) R Ananthamurthy 3) Jayakanthan 5) None of these 2) Dr Ravuri Bharadwaja 4) JM Sali Ans.) 2
Ques. : 122 The recent CAG reports point out several performances and financial anomalies in Kol Dham Hydro Electric Power Project. The project belongs to
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1) Jammu & Kashmir 3) Himachal Pradesh 5) None of these
2) Uttarakhand 4) Meghalaya Ans.) 3
Ques. : 123 As per the data released by the Ministry of Rural Development recently, job generation under the MNREGA scheme has _______ over the years. 1) increased 3) remained constant 5) None of these 2) declined 4) mixed trend Ans.) 2
Ques. : 124 Which of the following statements is/are not correct about National Population Register (NPR)? 1) It is a project of home ministry. 3) It collects identity through three biometricsphotographs, fingerprints and iris impression. 5) It will be used for identification and providing target groups access to government schemes and social sector benefits. 2) It is a substitute for Aadhar (UID). 4) All the residents above five years of age have to be enrolled mandatorily. Ans.) 2
Ques. : 125 Name the player who became the first bowler to take three hat-tricks in the Indian Premier League (IPL). 1) Yuvraj Singh 3) Amit Mishra 5) None of these 2) Rohit Sharma 4) Praveen Kumar Ans.) 3
Ques. : 126 Indian cinema will complete its journey of 100 years on May 3 this year. India's first silent feature film "Raja Harishchandra" was screened on May 3, 1913 at 1) Coronation Theatre 3) Prabhat Studios 5) Wadia Movietone 2) Majestic Cinema 4) Bombay Talkies Ans.) 1
Ques. : 127 Rohinton Nariman, who resigned from his post recently, was the 1) Advocate General of Delhi 3) Attorney General of India 5) None of these 2) Solicitor General of India 4) Assistant Solicitor General of India Ans.) 2
Ques. : 128 For the first time since 2006, Spain crashed out of the first round of the Davis Cup recently. Which of the following countries has defeated Spain in the world group tie? 1) Sweden 3) Canada 5) None of these 2) France 4) Japan Ans.) 3
Ques. : 129 Although the Union Cabinet approved a proposal for FDI in insurance to 49 per cent. The current percentage of FDI in India 1) 0 per cent 3) 74 per cent 5) None of these 2) 26 per cent 4) 49 per cent Ans.) 2
Ques. : 130 Name the only women chief election commissioner of India, who died on April 17 1) Rama Devi 3) Fathima Beevi 5) None of these 2) Leela Seth 4) Anna Chandy Ans.) 1
Ques. : 131 Which of the following politicians of India has been named by Time magazine among the 100 most influential people in the world in its annual list of global achievers? 1) Pranab Mukherjee 3) Jairam Ramesh 5) Manmohan Singh 2) P Chidambaram 4) Sushma Swaraj Ans.) 2
Ques. : 132 Name the woman officer who was appointed Special Director General of the country's largest paramilitary force CRPF on April 18. This is the first time a woman officer is occupying the second top post in the hierarchy of the force.
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1) Kiran Bedi 3) Anjali Gupta 5) None of these
2) Nisha Priya Bhatia 4) Aruna Bahuguna Ans.) 4
Ques. : 133 Which of the following states Rural Management and Development Department has bagged the prestigious Prime Minister's Award for Excellence in Public Administration for 2011-12? 1) MP 3) Bihar 5) Guajarat 2) Sikkim 4) Assam Ans.) 2
Ques. : 134 The Olympic gold medalist, Britain's Chris Hoy has announced his retirement from the sport on April 19. He was associated with the1) Hockey 3) Cycling 5) Weightlifting 2) Swimming 4) Shooting Ans.) 3
Ques. : 135 Union Cabinet on April 18 approved the proposal to increase dearness allowance (DA) to 80 per cent, benefiting about 50 lakh employees and 30 lakh pensioners of the central government. Earlier, it was 1) 50 per cent 3) 72 per cent 5) None of these 2) 68 per cent 4) 78 per cent Ans.) 3
Ques. : 136 According to United Nations report, Indian economy is likely to grow in 2013 at 1) 5 per cent 3) 6.2 per cent 5) 8 per cent 2) 5.5 per cent 4) 6.4 per cent Ans.) 4
Ques. : 137 The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved allocation of enhanced funds to the tune of Rs 12,000 crore as a special plan under the Backward Region Grant Fund for the 12th five year plan (2012-13 to 2016-17) against Rs 5,600 crore in the previous plan for 1) UP 3) MP 5) None of these 2) Bihar 4) Jharkhand Ans.) 2
Ques. : 138 What is the limit of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) at present in private banks in India? 1) 26% 3) 100% 5) None of these 2) 49% 4) 74% Ans.) 4
Ques. : 139 P V Sindhu is associated with which of the following games? 1) Tennis 3) Golf 5) Wrestling Ques. : 140 World Heritage day is observed on 1) 18 April 3) 22 April 5) None of these 2) 19 April 4) 27 April Ans.) 1 2) Badminton 4) Shooting Ans.) 2
Ques. : 141 The is a situation of a political storm in India over the leakage of report that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Finance Minister P Chidambaram get a clean chit in the draft JPC report on 2G scam. The panel is chaired by who amongst the following? 1) Yashwant Sinha 3) J P Agarwal 5) None of these 2) PC Chacko 4) Murli Manohar Joshi Ans.) 2
Ques. : 142 Who amongst the following has written the book titled Samudra Manthan: Sino-Indian Rivalry In The Indo-Pacific?
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1) Ira Pande 3) Sunil Janah 5) None of these
2) C Raja Mohan 4) Amish Tripathy Ans.) 2
Ques. : 143 Which of the following Indian cities, after a long gap of 25 years, will host the four-day 44th World Trade Centre General Assembly? The event will see over 300 global experts, policymakers, industrialists and marketing gurus. 1) Mumbai 3) Kolkata 5) None of these 2) New Delhi 4) Bangalore Ans.) 1
Ques. : 144 The veteran cricketer Mike Denness passed away recently. He belonged to which of the following countries? 1) South Africa 3) Australia 5) None of these 2) New Zealand 4) England Ans.) 4
Ques. : 145 Ahead of his 40th birthday, the wax statue of Sachin Tendulkar has been unveiled at which of the following cricket grounds recently? 1) Lords 3) Sydney 5) Melbourne 2) Eden Gardens 4) The Oval Ans.) 3
Ques. : 146 A Sivathanu Pillai has been given the Padma Bhushan award by President Pranab Mukherjee recently. The distinguished scientist is the chief of which of the following programmes? 1) Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme 3) Agni-V 5) None of these 2) BrahMos Aerospace 4) K-15 Ans.) 2
Ques. : 147 For the effective implementation of policies and programmes chartered out in the 12th Five Year Plan, planning commission has come with a new initiative, IBIN. What is the full form of the same? 1) India Backbone Initiative Network 3) India Backbone Implementation Network 5) None of these 2) India Broader Implementation Network 4) India Broad-based Implementation Norms Ans.) 3
Ques. : 148 Which of the following state governments has decided to expand the network of web enabled Online Treasury Information System in the State to seven more districts in addition to existing two districts? 1) Haryana 3) Andhra Pradesh 5) None of these 2) Punjab 4) Madhya Pradesh Ans.) 1
Ques. : 149 Indian shuttler PV Sindhu defeated who amongst the following to storm into the last-eight stage in the womens singles category in Badminton Asia Championships at Taipei recently? 1) Eriko Hirose 3) Juliane SCHENK 5) None of these 2) Shixian Wang 4) LI Xuerui Ans.) 2
Ques. : 150 Name the country which has launched a bio-satellite packed with an array of mice and other small creatures aboard its famed Soyuz rocket recently? This is an effort to study the effects of long flights on living organisms. 1) China 3) France 5) None of these 2) US 4) Russia Ans.) 4
Ques. : 151 The International Mother Earth Day is observed on which of the following dates? 1) April 20 3) April 22 5) None of these 2) April 21 4) April 23 Ans.) 3
Ques. : 152 Ms Shakuntala Devi passed away recently at a Bangaluru hospital following respiratory problems. She was a distinguished ______.
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1) Mathematical genius 3) Classical Dancer 5) None of these
2) Sitar Maestro 4) Social Activist Ans.) 1
Ques. : 153 Name the Chinese province which was hit by a powerful earthquake recently. The authorities are continuing a massive rescue operation after the earthquake killed at least 188 people and left more than 11,000 others injured. 1) Yunnan 3) Guangdong 5) Zhejiang 2) Sichuan 4) Shandong Ans.) 2
Ques. : 154 About 185 people were killed and several others wounded during fierce clashes between the Boko Haram militants and the state military. These militants are active in which of the following countries? 1) Cameroon 3) Ghana 5) None of these 2) Benin 4) Nigeria Ans.) 4
Ques. : 155 Which of the following statements is/are correct with respect of European Unions (EU) latest stand on Syria? 1) The EU foreign ministers met in Luxembourg to discuss issues related to easing the oil embargo against Syria to help the rebel opposition. 3) Exports of crude provided up to one third of Syrias revenues and EU used to buy nearly 95 percent of the Syrian crude. 5) None of these 2) The 27-nation bloc had slapped a ban on investments in Syrian oil in September 2011, followed by a ban on imports of oil in December. 4) All the above Ans.) 4
Ques. : 156 The five-day event, 8th World Chambers of Congress, is being held in which of the following cities? This is the years biggest international gathering of chamber and business leaders being held for the first time in the West Asia. 1) Abu Dhabi 3) Muscat 5) None of these 2) Qatar 4) Manama Ans.) 2
Ques. : 157 Who amongst the following has won the Monte Carlo Masters mens singles title recently? 1) Novak Djokovic 3) Andy Murray 5) None of these 2) Rafael Nadal 4) Roger Federer Ans.) 1
Ques. : 158 Who amongst the following has won the womens race of the London Marathon held recently amid tight security arrangements? 1) Priscah Jeptoo 3) Yukiko Akaba 5) None of these 2) Atsede Baysa 4) Edna Kiplagat Ans.) 1
Ques. : 159 Cheteshwar Pujara is the only Indian batsman to figure in the ICCs latest Test rankings retaining number seven position. Who amongst the following holds the top position amongst the batsmen? 1) AB de Villiers 3) Hashim Amla 5) None of these 2) Shivnarine Chanderpaul 4) KC Sangakkara Ans.) 3
Ques. : 160 Name the veteran politician and parliamentarian who has been elected unopposed as the new President of Bangladesh? 1) Kazi Rakibuddin Ahmad 3) Fakhruddin Ahmed 5) None of these 2) Abdul Hamid 4) Muhammad Yunus Ans.) 2
Ques. : 161 The Ministry of Home Affairs has decided to provide Z-category security to which of the following Indian industrialists recently? 1) Ratan Tata 3) Anil Ambani 5) None of these 2) Mukesh Ambani 4) Navin Jindal Ans.) 2
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Ques. : 162 Name the Nigerian President who has set up a committee to investigate the possibility of granting a general amnesty to militants from the group known as Boko Haram. 1) Bola Ahmed Tinubu 3) Umaru Musa 5) None of these 2) Goodluck Jonathan 4) Muhammadu Buhari Ans.) 2
Ques. : 163 Who amongst the following has won the mens section of London Marathon held recently? 1) Feyisa Lilesa 3) Emmanuel Mutai 5) None of these 2) Ayele Abshero 4) Tsegaye Kebede Ans.) 4
Ques. : 164 Which of the following countries has topped the list of countries receiving remittances according to the latest edition of the World Banks Migration and Development Brief? 1) Nigeria 3) Philippines 5) India 2) Mexico 4) China Ans.) 5
Ques. : 165 Which of the following Indian automakers has been conferred with the prestigious Indian Multinational of the Year award at the AIMA Managing India Awards 2013? 1) Tata Motors 3) Hero Moto Corp 5) None of these 2) Mahindra and Mahindra Ltd 4) Bajaj Auto Ltd Ans.) 1
Ques. : 166 Consider the following statements with respect to Jagdish Saran Verma, who passed away recently, and choose the correct sentence(s): 1) He served as the 27th Chief Justice of India. 3) He was the first chairperson of the News Broadcasting Standards Authority. 5) Only 1) and 2) 2) He headed the three member committee to suggest improvement in criminal law to tackle crime against women. 4) All the above Ans.) 4
Ques. : 167 Lalgudi Jayaraman, who passed away recently, was a legendary 1) violinist 3) flute player 5) None of these 2) guitarist 4) tabla palyer Ans.) 1
Ques. : 168 Name the person who has been appointed as the vice-chairman of the International Chamber of Commerce (CCI) recently? 1) Ratan Tata 3) Sunil Bharti Mittal 5) None of these 2) Anil Agrawal 4) Ravi Ruia Ans.) 3
Ques. : 169 National Panchayati Raj Diwas is observed on which of the following dates to mark the passing of the Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act, 1992, which institutionalised Panchayati Raj. 1) April 21 3) April 23 5) None of these 2) April 22 4) April 24 Ans.) 4
Ques. : 170 The name of PV Sandhu is associated with which of the following games? 1) Cricket 3) Badminton 5) None of these 2) Tennis 4) Billiards Ans.) 3
Ques. : 171 Sunil Bharti Mittal has been elected as the Vice-Chairman of the International Chamber of Commerce recently. Who amongst the following has been elected as the chairman of ICC? 1) Harold McGraw III 3) Rajan Bharati Mittal 5) None of these 2) Gerard Worms 4) Victor K Fung Ans.) 1
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Ques. : 172 Name the female voice behind hit Hindi songs like Mere Piya Gaye Rangoon, Kabhi Aar Kabhi Paar and Kajra Mohabbat Wala, the legendary singer of Hindi film industry, who died recently. 1) Salma Aagha 3) Shamshad Begum 5) None of these 2) Noor Jahan 4) Suraiya Jamaal Sheikh Ans.) 3
Ques. : 173 International conference called Heart of Asia is to be held in Kazakhstan which is a part of the Istambul process that aims to stabilise which of the following war-torm countries? 1) Syria 3) South Sudan 5) None of these 2) Afghanistan 4) Nigeria Ans.) 2
Ques. : 174 The 6th Edition of Wireless, Mobile Networking Conference 2013 was held at which of the following cities recently? 1) Dubai 3) Manila 5) None of these 2) Manama 4) Kuala Lumpur Ans.) 1
Ques. : 175 The 13th Finance Commission has sanctioned assistance of _______ for development of various tourism destinations in Madhya Pradesh. 1) Rs 100 crore 3) Rs 180 crore 5) None of these 2) Rs 120 crore 4) Rs 200 crore Ans.) 3
Ques. : 176 Pralhad Bramhachari, who passed away recently, was a noted ________. 1) Classical dancer 3) Journalist 5) None of these 2) Folk singer 4) Historian Ans.) 2
Ques. : 177 There is a widespread outrage witnessed against the Kolkata-based Saradha Realty India in recent days. Consider the following statements in this regard and choose the correct sentence(s): 1) Market regulator Sebi has ordered to close all its 2) Its Managing Director Sudipto Sen has been collective schemes and refund the money of arrested from Jammu and Kashmir. investors within three months. 3) The Sebi had carried another investigation about three years ago after a reference was received from 4) All the above the Director Economic Offences investigation Cell, Government of West Bengal. 5) Only 2) and 3) Ans.) 4
Ques. : 178 Union Minister of Commerce, Industry and Textiles, Anand Sharma launched 21 New Textile Parks recently. These Parks approved under Scheme for Integrated Textile Parks (SITP) take the total number of parks to ___ in the country. 1) 51 3) 61 5) None of these 2) 55 4) 72 Ans.) 3
Ques. : 179 Who amongst the following has been appointed as the President of Editors Guild of India? Editors Guild of India is the organisation of the editors of various magazines and newspapers of India. 1) TN Ninan 3) KK Katyal 5) None of these 2) Narasimhan Ravi 4) BG Vergese Ans.) 2
Ques. : 180 Italys Parliament elected who amongst the following as the new president of the country? 1) Romano Prodi 3) Lamberto Dini 5) None of these 2) Marco Antonio Bertolotti 4) Giorgio Napolitano Ans.) 4
Ques. : 181 Who amongst the following has been appointed as the President of Editors Guild of India? Editors Guild of India is the organisation of the editors of various magazines and newspapers of India.
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1) TN Ninan 3) KK Katyal 5) None of these
2) Narasimhan Ravi 4) BG Vergese Ans.) 2
Ques. : 182 MR Poovamma has won the gold in the 17th Federation Cup athletics championships at the National Institute of Sports (NIS) recently. She won the medal in which of the following categories? 1) 100m 3) 200m 5) None of these 2) 150m 4) 400m Ans.) 4
Ques. : 183 Who amongst the following has been named as the Prime Minister-Designate by the President of Italy recently? 1) Enrico Letta 3) Mario Monti 5) None of these 2) Silvio Berlusconi 4) Giuliano Amato Ans.) 1
Ques. : 184 Archana Bhargava has been appointed as the Chairman and the Managing Director of which of the following banks recently? 1) Bank of Baroda 3) Union Bank of India 5) None of these 2) United Bank of India 4) Canara Bank Ans.) 2
Ques. : 185 Name the promoter of the collapsed chit fund company Saradha Group that has bankrupted small depositors in West Bengal and nearby areas. 1) Amar Gopal Bose 3) Purnendu Chatterjee 5) None of these 2) Sudipta Sen 4) Aveek Sarkar Ans.) 2
Ques. : 186 The deal sealed between Jet Airways and the Etihad Airways was in news recently. The board of directors of Jet Airways has approved a proposal to allot ______ stake to Etihad Airways. 1) 10 per cent 3) 20 per cent 5) None of these 2) 12 per cent 4) 24 per cent Ans.) 4
Ques. : 187 The WIPO, a United Nations body, has pointed out the need for a second interpretation of global intellectual property law. What is the full form of WIPO? 1) World Intellectual Property Organisation 3) World Intellectual Propriety Organisation 5) None of these 2) World Inherent Property Organisation 4) World Invertible Property Organisation Ans.) 1
Ques. : 188 Indian businesses and consumers will soon be able to check the authenticity of a product with the help of a mobile phone application. Name the application which is being developed by the Interpol. 1) I-Register 3) Info-world 5) None of these 2) I-Checkit 4) I-Sure Ans.) 2
Ques. : 189 The unexpected 4-0 defeat of Barcelona in the Champions League semi-final made news recently. Which of the following teams defeated Barcelona? 1) Aston Villa 3) Barton Rovers 5) None of these 2) Manchester United 4) Bayern Munich Ans.) 4
Ques. : 190 Sunil Bharti Mittal has been appointed the vice-chairman of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) recently. This world business organisation with presence in over 90 countries is based in 1) London 3) Paris 5) None of these 2) New York 4) Tokyo Ans.) 3
Ques. : 191 World Intellectual Property Day is observed on which of the following dates?
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1) April 20 3) April 22 5) None of these
2) April 21 4) April 26 Ans.) 4
Ques. : 192 The London Olympics quarter-finalist, Parupalli Kashyap, was ousted in the first-round of the India Open singles event recently but moved up a place to the career-best in the Badminton World Federation (BWF) rankings. What is his current BWF (singles) ranking? 1) Second 3) Sixth 5) None of these 2) Forth 4) Eighth Ans.) 3
Ques. : 193 In the wake of an alleged fraud by Kolkata-based Saradha group, the Central Government has ordered a SFIO probe into the matter of suspected misuse of the public money by various chit fund companies. What is the full form of SFIO? 1) Serial Fraud Investigation Office 3) Specific Fraud Investigation Office 5) None of these 2) Serious Fraud Investigation Office 4) Stock Fraud Investigation Office Ans.) 2
Ques. : 194 The newly formed no frills airline, AirAsia India, is a joint venture company comprising three partners, Tata Sons, AirAsia and 1) Toss Financial 3) Capital Group 5) None of these 2) Telestra Tradeplace 4) Barclays Capital Ans.) 2
Ques. : 195 Which of the following recently published books is written by Sandipan Deb? 1) The Last War 3) Samudra Manthan 5) None of these 2) The City of Devi 4) Chanakyas New Manifesto Ans.) 1
Ques. : 196 Which of the following countries has become the first country outside South Asia to legislate against caste discrimination recently? 1) France 3) UK 5) None of these 2) Germany 4) Norway Ans.) 3
Ques. : 197 CERT India, the government body that monitors cyber threats within the country, has warned of a new variant of a computer worm that steals bank account details from infected computers recently. What is the expanded form of CERT? 1) Indian Centralised Emergency Response Team 3) Indian Computer Emergency Redressal Team 5) None of these 2) Indian Computer Experts Response Team 4) Indian Computer Emergency Response Team Ans.) 4
Ques. : 198 Who amongst the following has been elected as the ninth President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) recently? 1) Haruhiko Kuroda 3) Mitsuo Sato 5) None of these 2) Takehiko Nakao 4) Tadao Chino Ans.) 2
Ques. : 199 Name the product which has been accorded the Geographical Indication (GI) registration by Chennai-based Geographical Indication Registry recently? A GI is a name or sign used on certain products which corresponds to a specific geographical location or origin in the world. 1) Lucknow Zardozi 3) Bhagalpuri Silk 5) None of these 2) Varanasi Saree 4) Assamese Gamosa Ans.) 1
Ques. : 200 Name the European country which parliament has recently passed a bill that would make smoking in the presence of children equal to an act of physical violence. 1) Greece 3) Latvia 5) None of these 2) Finland 4) Denmark Ans.) 3
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Ques. : 201 Ahead of companys annual shareholder meeting, Fred Amoroso has resigned as the chairperson of which of the following internet companies with immediate effect? 1) Rediff 3) AT & T 5) None of these 2) Yahoo 4) Amazon Ans.) 2
Ques. : 202 Which of the following countries has joined the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) as a dialogue partner recently? China, Russia and four Central Asian nations Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan formed the SCO in 2001 as a regional security bloc. 1) Turkey 3) Turkmenistan 5) None of these 2) Afghanistan 4) Azerbaijan Ans.) 1
Ques. : 203 Anil Goswami has been appointed as new secretary in which of the following Ministries? He is the first bureaucrat from Jammu and Kashmir cadre to be appointed to this post. 1) Ministry of Home Affairs 3) Ministry of Civil Aviation 5) None of these 2) Ministry of Corporate Affairs 4) Department of Atomic Energy Ans.) 1
Ques. : 204 Name the Indian shuttler who has become the first Indian lady to reach the semifinals of the $200,000 India Open badminton championship? 1) Saina Nehwal 3) PV Sindhu 5) None of these 2) Arundhati Pantawane 4) Aparna Popat Ans.) 3
Ques. : 205 Union Minister of State for Power (Independent Charge) Jyotiraditya Scindia recently dedicated the third unit of Indira Gandhi Super Thermal Power Project at Jharli to the nation. Jharli is located in which of the following states? 1) Himachal Pradesh 3) Haryana 5) None of these 2) Punjab 4) Rajasthan Ans.) 3
Ques. : 206 The International Association of Women in Radio and Television (IAWRT) has awarded the lifetime achievement award to who amongst the following recently? 1) Neerja Chowdhury 3) Mrinal Pande 5) None of these 2) Alka Saxena 4) Jai Chandiram Ans.) 4
Ques. : 207 The Technical Expert Committee (TEC), appointed by the Supreme Court, has called for a moratorium of how many years on open field trials of Bt food crops until adequate regulatory mechanisms and safety standards are put in place? 1) 2-years 3) 10-years 5) None of these 2) 5-years 4) 15-years Ans.) 3
Ques. : 208 Name the country which has alleged that China has de facto occupied its disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea. It claims that the shoal is well within its 200-nautical-mile exclusive economic zone of the country, as recognized by international law. 1) Vietnam 3) Taiwan 5) None of these 2) Philippines 4) Japan Ans.) 2
Ques. : 209 The race for the next Director General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) has reached in the final stage with only two names, Heremino Blanco from Mexico and Roberto Carvalho de Azevedo from Brazil left in the field. Who is the present DG of the WTO? 1) Pascal Lamy 3) Taeho Bark 5) None of these 2) Tim Groser 4) Haruhiko Kuroda Ans.) 1
Ques. : 210 India has acceded to Madrid Protocol which allows Indian companies to register their trademarks in ____ countries by filing a single application.
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1) 50 3) 70 5) None of these
2) 69 4) 89 Ans.) 4
Ques. : 211 Examine the following statements with respect Sarabjit Singh, who was attacked by fellow prisoners in a Karachi jail recently and now is in deep coma, and choose the correct sentence(s): 1) He was convicted of alleged involvement in a string of bomb attacks in Punjab province in Pakistan that killed 14 people in 1990 and was awarded death sentence. 3) Pakistan has proposed to send him to India for treatment and has sought visa and transportation facility from Indian authorities. 5) All 1), 2) and 3) 2) His mercy petitions were rejected by the courts and the President but the outgoing Pakistan Peoples Party-led government put off his execution for an indefinite period. 4) Only 1) and 2) Ans.) 4
Ques. : 212 Sania Mirza and Bethanie Mattek-Sands will have to wait for their third title of the season as they ended runners-up at the WTA Porsche Tennis Grand Prix after losing the summit clash to _______ recently. 1) Sabine Lisicki and Mona Barthel 3) Svetlana Kuznetsova and Vera Zvonareva 5) None of these 2) Liezel Huber and Lisa Raymond 4) Sara Errani and Roberta Vinci Ans.) 1
Ques. : 213 Who amongst the following has clinched the mens singles title at the India Open Super Series badminton tournament held in New Delhi recently? 1) Kenichi Tago 3) Lee Chong Wei 5) None of these 2) DU Pengyu 4) Chen Long Ans.) 3
Ques. : 214 The government has set up a six-member inter-ministerial committee to suggest measures to boost Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) exports. This committee is headed by 1) Ajit Kumar Seth 3) Omita Paul 5) None of these 2) Pulok Chatterji 4) RS Gujral Ans.) 4
Ques. : 215 America experts has alleged Syrian regime of using chemical weapons against the rebel opposition. Samples of which of the following chemical agents have been traced? 1) Kolokol-1 3) Ethyl iodoacetate 5) None of these 2) Sarin 4) Benzyl bromide Ans.) 2
Ques. : 216 NN Vohra has been given an extension of five years as the governor of which of the following states recently? 1) Haryana 3) Odisha 5) None of these 2) Himachal Pradesh 4) Jammu and Kashmir Ans.) 4
Ques. : 217 Serbian lawmakers have overwhelmingly supported an agreement aimed at normalising relations with breakaway Kosovo region. Kosovo has declared its independence in _______. 1) 2005 3) 2007 5) None of these 2) 2006 4) 2008 Ans.) 4
Ques. : 218 Which of the following cities has been finalised as the venue of the Commonwealth Heads of Governments Meeting (CHOGM) scheduled to be held in November? 1) Canberra 3) Colombo 5) None of these 2) New Delhi 4) Naypyidaw Ans.) 3
Ques. : 219 The Boeing Dreamliner 787 aircraft returned to commercial service after the US agency declared it safe to fly. Which of the following airlines became the first one to use the plane since it was grounded earlier this year?
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1) Nippon Airways 3) Air India 5) None of these
2) Ethiopian Airlines 4) American Airlines Ans.) 2
Ques. : 220 Who amongst the following has won the womans singles title of the WTA Porsche Grand Prix played at Stuttgart recently? Sweeping her second title in 2013, she has become the first player to retain the title since Lindsey Davenport in 2005. 1) Li Na 3) Victoria Azarenka 5) None of these 2) Maria Sharapova 4) Serena Williams Ans.) 2
Ques. : 221 The prisoners of Guantanamo detention facility of US are on hunger strike protesting against their indefinite detention and being held without charge. This detention camp is situated in which of the following countries? 1) Afghanistan 3) Ethiopia 5) None of these 2) Cuba 4) Nigeria Ans.) 2
Ques. : 222 Consider the following statements with respect to Statistical Institute of Asia Pacific (SIAP), one of the most active organs of the UN, and choose the correct sentence(s): 1) India has been elected to the governing council of the 41-member prestigious SIAP recently. 3) The governing council of SIAP bears a representative designated by the Government of Japan and eight representatives nominated by other members. 5) Only 2) and 3) 2) The SIAP was established in Tokyo in 1970 by 20 countries in Asia and the Pacific and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). 4) All the above Ans.) 4
Ques. : 223 Name the country whose Prime Minister Wael al-Halqi escaped an assassination attempt in the capital city of the country recently. 1) Egypt 3) Cambodia 5) None of these 2) Syria 4) Nigeria Ans.) 2
Ques. : 224 The 143rd birth anniversary of the father of Indian Cinema, Dhundiraj Govind Phalke, was celebrated recently. The one of the most prestigious awards in Indian cinema, Dadasaheb Phalke Award (for lifetime contribution to cinema), was instituted by the Government of India in his honor in which of the following years? 1) 1959 3) 1979 5) None of these 2) 1969 4) 1989 Ans.) 2
Ques. : 225 Who amongst the following has won the Barcelona Open mens singles title recently? He clinched the title for a record 7th time. 1) David Ferrer 3) Andy Murray 5) None of these 2) Rafael Nadal 4) Novak Djokovic Ans.) 2
Ques. : 226 Name the rising Indian shuttler who is participating in Malaysia Grand Prix Gold 2013 badminton tournament as the top seed in the women's singles category in Kuala Lumpur. 1) Rituparna Das 3) PC Thulasi 5) None of these 2) Arundhati Pantawane 4) PV Sindhu Ans.) 4
Ques. : 227 What is the expanded form of ECGC as used in banking/financial sector? 1) Export Creditors Guarantee Corporation of India 2) Export Credential Guarantee Corporation of India 3) Export Credit Garnering Corporation of India 5) None of these 4) Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India Ans.) 4
Ques. : 228 Who among the following is the author of the recently published book titled Che In Paona Bazaar?
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1) Zoya Hasan 3) Harish Dhillon 5) None of these
2) Kishalay Bhattacharjee 4) Basudeb Pal Majumdar Ans.) 2
Ques. : 229 Following the global trend, the civil aviation ministry has allowed domestic airlines to unbundle which of the following services and charge separately for them? It will allow airlines to keep a lower base fare and give passengers the flexibility to pay for services they need. 1) Check-in baggage 3) Meals 5) Only 1) and 2) 2) Allotment of preferred seats 4) All the above Ans.) 4
Ques. : 230 Name the footballer who has been named the player and young player of the year by Professional Football Association (PFA) for 2012-13. He has become only the third person to clinch the double accolade in the same season. 1) Jermain Colin Defoe 3) Wayne Mark Rooney 5) None of these 2) Gareth Bale 4) Aaron Justin Ans.) 2
Ques. : 231 The Director General of World Trade Organistion (WTO), Pascal Lamy, will step down later this year. But before that, he is busy agreeing all the _____ members of WTO on an agenda for the ministerial meeting scheduled in Bali. 1) 139 3) 159 5) None of these 2) 149 4) 169 Ans.) 3
Ques. : 232 The CERC recently ruled out the allegation of the Association of Power Producers that state-run NTPC has abused its dominant position while signing power purchase pacts recently. CERC stands for 1) Central Electricity Regulatory Committee 3) Centralised Electricity Redressal Commission 5) None of these 2) Central Electricity Regulatory Commission 4) Centre for Electricity Regulation and Commissioning Ans.) 2
Ques. : 233 India is building the heaviest and largest parts of the Tokamak, the machine behind the biggest scientific collaboration on the planet till date. The project called ITER, includes 34 nations and is aimed at producing cheap clean and safe energy through 1) Nuclear fission 3) Solar Energy 5) None of these 2) Nuclear fusion 4) Wind Energy Ans.) 2
Ques. : 234 Queen Beatrix is all set to step down in favour of her eldest son Willem Alexander soon. Known for her charity work, she held the throne for 33 years in 1) Japan 3) Netherlands 5) None of these 2) Argentina 4) Spain Ans.) 3
Ques. : 235 Harin Raval has resigned from his post following difference with his seniors on the matter the draft report of the coal block allocation scam. He has resigned as _____. 1) Solicitor General 3) Attorney General 5) None of these 2) Additional Solicitor General 4) Advocate General Ans.) 2
Ques. : 236 The World Bank has lowered the growth forecast of India for the current fiscal from 7 per cent to ___ per cent. The decline in the agriculture sector is being seen as the reason behind it. 1) 5 3) 6 5) None of these 2) 5.1 4) 6.1 Ans.) 4
Ques. : 237 The Golden Girl (Bangaru Talli) scheme has been launched in which of the following states? It is targeted to protect girl child and ensure her education and is limited to two children of each BPL family. 1) Karnataka 3) Kerala 5) None of these 2) Andhra Pradesh 4) Tamil Nadu Ans.) 2
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Ques. : 238 May 1 is celebrated as the Labour Day. This day is also celebrated as the formation day of which of the following states? 1) Rajasthan 3) Madhya Pradesh 5) Odisha 2) Assam 4) Gujarat Ans.) 4
Ques. : 239 The Finance Bill has been passed in Lokh Sabha finally. Which of the following is/are highlight(s) of this bill? 1) Wealth tax on agricultural land has been ruled out 3) There is provision for higher duty on Sports Utility Vehicles 5) Only 1) and 3) 2) The residency norms for investors from countries such as Mauritius has been eased 4) All the above Ans.) 4
Ques. : 240 The World Wide Web is celebrating its 20th year in the service. Who among the following had invented the WWW at Cern laboratory 20 years back? 1) Robert Hooke 3) Zacharias Janssen 5) None of these 2) Tim Berners-Lee 4) VA Shiva Ayyadurai Ans.) 2
Ques. : 241 Krishna Poonia will participate in the opening leg of the prestigious Diamond League Meetings series in Doha soon. She is an ace Indian player of ________. 1) Badminton 3) Archery 5) None of these 2) Discus Throw 4) Long Jump Ans.) 2
Ques. : 242 The Parliament of Bangladesh has elected who amongst the following as its first woman and the youngest speaker till date recently? 1) Dipu Moni 3) Begum Motia Chowdhury 5) None of these 2) Shahara Khatun 4) Shrin Sharmin Chowdhury Ans.) 4
Ques. : 243 The Peshawar High Court in Pakistan imposed a ban on former President Pervez Musharraf recently. He has been banned ________from contesting elections. 1) for life 3) for two years 5) None of these 2) for one year 4) for five years Ans.) 1
Ques. : 244 Name the person who has been listed by the Forbes as the first billionaire of Nepal with a net worth of $1-billion recenlty. He is also known as the noodle billionaire for his Wai Wai noodles. 1) Krishna Prasad Bhattarai 3) Binod Chaudhary 5) None of these 2) Upendra Mahato 4) Min Bahadur Gurung Ans.) 3
Ques. : 245 For the most of the last eight quarters, Indias second largest software service company, Infosys, has been lagging behind the industry average causing worries for stock markets. Who among the following is the CEO of the company at the present? 1) K Gopalakrishnan 3) Srinath Batni 5) V Balakrishnan 2) SD Shibulal 4) Srikantan Moorthy Ans.) 2
Ques. : 246 The Chief Economic Advisor at the Finance Ministry, Raghuram Rajan, is pitching for the early passage of the insurance bill which seeks to increase the foreign direct investment level to __________from the current 26 per cent. 1) 49 per cent 3) 76 per cent 5) None of these 2) 51 per cent 4) 100 per cent Ans.) 1
Ques. : 247 Which of the following statements is correct? SX 40 is 1) the name of a new mid-size sedan launched by Maruti Suzuki 3) a newly developed nuclear fusion reactor 2) the name of a new submarine launched missile developed by DRDO 4) the name of the index of MCX-SX
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Ques. : 248 The finance bill, 2013, proposes CTT on non-agro commodities such as gold, silver and crude oil among others. Sellers will now have to pay tax at the rate of 0.01 per cent on transactions in these items. What is the expanded form of CTT? 1) Cumulative Transaction Tax 3) Conducive Transaction Tax 5) None of these 2) Commodity Transaction 4) Common Transaction Tax Ans.) 2
Ques. : 249 The US agency for International Development (USAID) has been expelled by the president Evo Morales in which of the following countries recently? The agency has been alleged of undermining the present government. 1) Bolivia 3) Paraguay 5) None of these 2) Ecuador 4) Peru Ans.) 1
Ques. : 250 The Union Cabinet has given its nod to policy guidelines for FM radio phase-III that will open up 294 cities to private radio services. At present who many cities are covered by FM radio services? 1) 46 3) 86 5) None of these 2) 68 4) 92 Ans.) 3
Ques. : 251 What is the expanded form of WIPO? It is a United Nations body. 1) World Inherent Property Organisation 3) World Intellectual Property Organisation 5) None of these 2) World Intellectual Priority Organisation 4) World Inherent Priority Organisation Ans.) 3
Ques. : 252 The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has hinted to lower its lending programme to developing countries including India as its investments are not yielding adequate returns. Which of the following countries is the biggest borrower of ADB at present? 1) Pakistan 3) Indonesia 5) None of these 2) Japan 4) India Ans.) 4
Ques. : 253 Which of the following statements is/are correct about the rising tennis player of India, Somdev Devvarman? 1) The AITA has recommended his name for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award for the year 2013. 3) He had won gold in both singles and doubles in the Guangzhou Asian Games in 2010. 5) Only 1) and 3) 2) He had won the singles gold in 2010 Commonwealth Games. 4) All the above Ans.) 4
Ques. : 254 World Press Freedom Day observed on which of the following dates? 1) April 29 3) May 3 5) None of these 2) April 30 4) May 5 Ans.) 3
Ques. : 255 The 92nd birth anniversary of Satyajit Ray, the legendary artist counted among the great masters of world cinema, was celebrated on May 2. Which of the following is not a film made by him? 1) Pather Panchali 3) Apur Sansar 5) All are Satyajit Rays films 2) Teesri Kasam 4) Shatranj Ke Khilari Ans.) 2
Ques. : 256 Sticking to its cautious stance, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has cut the repo rate by just 0.25 per cent in its recent policy review. Now the effective repo rate has become 1) 7.75 per cent 3) 7.25 per cent 5) None of these 2) 7.50 per cent 4) 7 per cent Ans.) 3
Ques. : 257 Name the Indian who has won Whitley Award recently, an international nature conservation prize dubbed as Green Oscar.
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1) Aparajita Datta 3) Maneka Gandhi 5) None of these
2) Anil Agarwal Madhay 4) Medha Patkar Ans.) 1
Ques. : 258 Which of the following is the highest award given for the lifetime achievement in sports in India? 1) Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award 3) Dronacharya Award 5) None of these 2) Dhyan Chand Award 4) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Award Ans.) 2
Ques. : 259 Who among the following has been voted the new president of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) recently? 1) Hafez Al Medlej 3) Worawai Makudi 5) None of these 2) Yusuf Al Sarkel 4) Sheikh Salman bin Ibrahim Al Khalifa Ans.) 4
Ques. : 260 The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has finally approved Swedish furniture retailer IKEAs proposal to start single brand retail venture in India. IKEA has proposed to invest______ in India in single brand retail venture. 1) Rs 10,500 crore 3) Rs 6,500 crore 5) None of these 2) Rs 8,500 crore 4) Rs 5,500 crore Ans.) 1
Ques. : 261 Who among the following is the current Director-General of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), a Unite Nations body? He was in Indian recently to attend the 7th Global Congress on Combating Counterfeiting and Piracy. 1) Kamil Idris 3) Pascal Lamy 5) None of these 2) Francis Gurry 4) Takehiko Nakao Ans.) 2
Ques. : 262 RBI in its monetary policy for 2013-14 had reduced the repo (short-term lending) rate by 0.25 percent and pegged the economic growth rate for the current fiscal at 1) 5.7 percent 3) 6.7 percent 5) None of these 2) 6.1 percent 4) 7.1 percent Ans.) 1
Ques. : 263 Consider the following statements with respect to National Urban Health Mission (NUHM) and indentify the correct statement(s): 1) The Rs 22,507-crore mission has got the Cabinet nod recently. 2) The government has introduced this scheme to provide healthcare to the urban poor on the lines of its flagship National Rural Health Mission.
3) The Mission will be implemented through a PPP model at all the levels and includes setting up one 4) All the above primary health centre for every 50,000-60,000 people 5) Only 1) and 3) Ans.) 4
Ques. : 264 The Finance Minister P Chidambaram cautioned Rajan Katoch recently not to hurt legitimate investments while probing money laundering cases. Rajan Katoch is the Director of which of the following institutions at present? 1) Sebi 3) Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) 5) None of these 2) Enforcement Directorate (ED) 4) Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) Ans.) 2
Ques. : 265 The 15-member Indian cricket squad has been picked up for the ICC Champions Trophy to be held in _____in coming June. 1) South Africa 3) England 5) None of these 2) New Zealand 4) Australia Ans.) 3
Ques. : 266 What is the current ranking of India among 179 countries in the 2013 World Press Freedom Index released by the Reporters Without Borders recently?
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1) 173th 3) 154th 5) None of these
2) 160th 4) 140th Ans.) 4
Ques. : 267 Who among the following heads the Cabinet Committee on Investment (CCI) in India? 1) The Prime Minister 3) The Deputy Chairman of Planning Commission 5) None of these 2) The Finance Minister 4) The Governor of RBI Ans.) 1
Ques. : 268 The young woman scientist, Jenita Mary Nongkynrih, hails from which of the following states? She has been selected for this year's ISRO Young Scientist Award for her urban information system project in the North East. 1) Mizoram 3) Meghalaya 5) None of these 2) Manipur 4) Arunachal Pradesh Ans.) 3
Ques. : 269 The 46th Annual Meeting of the ADB Board of Governors was held in which of the following Indian cities recently? 1) Mumbai 3) Chennai 5) None of these 2) Bangalore 4) Noida Ans.) 4
Ques. : 270 The rising Indian shuttler, PV Sindhu, has entered into her maiden Grand Prix Gold final in Kuala Lumpur. She defeated who amongst the following in the semi-finals? 1) Juan Gu 3) Wang Yihan 5) None of these 2) Sapsiree Tearattanachai 4) LI Xuerui Ans.) 2
Ques. : 271 The 13th general elections in Malaysia were held recently and the ruling coalition, Barisan Nasional (National Front), retained its 56-year hold on power. Name the person who leads this coalition and is all set to become the next Prime Minister of the country. 1) Anwar Ibrahim 3) Mohamed Azmin bin Ali 5) None of these 2) Muhyiddin Yassin 4) Najib Razak Ans.) 4
Ques. : 272 The British Conservative MP, Nigel Evans, has been arrested over allegations of rape and sexual assault to two men. He holds which of the following positions in the House of Commons of the British Parliament at present? 1) The Deputy Speaker 3) The Leader of Opposition 5) None of these 2) The Speaker 4) The Chancellor of the Exchequer Ans.) 1
Ques. : 273 Which of the following statements is/are correct with respect to the Delhi-Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC), a mega infrastructure project between the political capital and the business capital of India, i.e. Delhi and Mumbai? 1) The 1,483-km long corridor will have six-lane highways. 3) The project will cost $90 billion and is being developed with technical and financial assistance from South Korea. 5) Only 1) and 2) 2) The corridor stretch includes nine industrial townships, three ports and six airports. 4) All the above Ans.) 5
Ques. : 274 Who among the following has authored the recently published book titled The Sea of Innocence? 1) Kishwar Desai 3) Sindhu V Nair 5) None of these 2) Kalpana Swaminathan 4) Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay Ans.) 1
Ques. : 275 The Presidential Board of FIDE, the world chess body, has approved the staging of the World Chess Championship match in Chennai in November this year. The championship will be played between Viswanathan Anand and who amongst the following? 1) Boris Gelfand 3) Veselin Topalov 5) None of these 2) Magnus Carlsen 4) Vladimir Kramnik Ans.) 2
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Ques. : 276 Consider the following statements with respect to poll-bound Pakistan and identify the correct sentence(s): 1) This will be the first time in the history of the 66-years old nation that a democratically elected government will complete its full term. 2) This will be the first time that a democratically elected government transitioned to another elected government.
3) This will be the first time that there is a triangular battlefield as all other elections were a clear 4) All the above two-party contest and the third front failed to make its presence felt. 5) Only 1) and 2) Ans.) 4
Ques. : 277 Which of the following countries is hosting the 19th edition of the biennial event, Commonwealth Table Tennis championship 2013? 1) Sri Lanka 3) Australia 5) None of these 2) India 4) South Africa Ans.) 2
Ques. : 278 The rising star of Indian badminton, PV Sindhu, has won her maiden Malaysian Open Grand Prix Gold title recently and has become the second Indian to reach this feat. Who among the following is the first one to achieve this feat? 1) Aparna Popat 3) Saina Nehwal 5) None of these 2) Jwala Gutta 4) Ashwini Ponnappa Ans.) 3
Ques. : 279 The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has made e-filing of I-T returns mandatory for individuals earning more than Rs 5 lakh taxable income during the financial year ended March 31, 2013. Earlier e-filing was mandatory for individuals having a taxable income of more than _______. 1) Rs 6 lakh 3) Rs 10 lakh 5) None of these 2) Rs 8 lakh 4) Rs 15 lakh Ans.) 3
Ques. : 280 The president of Manila-based Asian Development Bank (ADB), Takahiko Nakao, has announced that the bank will maintain its annual lending to India for the next three years. The ADB is lending around ________to India every year at present. 1) $2 billion 3) $5 billion 5) None of these 2) $4 billion 4) $10 billion Ans.) 1
Ques. : 281 In a strategically significant move to counter Chinas presence in the region, India has announced to upgrade Chabahar port situated in which of the following countries? 1) Afghanistan 3) Iran 5) None of these 2) Kazakhstan 4) Turkmenistan Ans.) 3
Ques. : 282 The Union Defence Minister AK Antony commissioned which of the following fighter aircrafts into the front line unit of the Indian Navy squadron at Goas Naval Base INS Hansa recently? The squadron will be christened as INAS 303 Black Panthers. 1) MIG-29K 3) MiG-21 Fishbed 5) None of these 2) Sea Harrier 4) Sukhoi Su-30MKI Ans.) 1
Ques. : 283 Who among the following has been appointed as the chairman of the technical committee of the All India Football Federation (AIFF) recently? 1) Balaji Narasimhan 3) Arup Debnath 5) None of these 2) Baichung Bhutia 4) Ashim Biswas Ans.) 2
Ques. : 284 India is planning to establish a National Institute of Mining in which of the following countries as a part of Indias reconstruction efforts in the country? 1) Iran 3) Afghanistan 5) None of these 2) Kyrgyzstan 4) Kazakhstan Ans.) 3
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Ques. : 285 Indian pistol shooters competing in the ISSF World Cup will be without the services of coach Sayed Wajid Ali as he has been denied visa to travel for the May 4-13 tournament. The tournament will be held in which of the following countries? 1) US 3) China 5) None of these 2) UK 4) France Ans.) 1
Ques. : 286 The Annual ICC Cricket Committee meeting will be held in London under its new Chairman on May 28-29. Who among the following is the new chairman of ICC Cricket Committee? 1) Kumar Sangakara 3) Clive Llyod 5) L Sivaramakrishnan 2) Andrew Strauss 4) Anil Kumble Ans.) 4
Ques. : 287 The name of Saikhom Mirabai Chanu is associated with which of the following games? She has bagged three bronze medals in the World Championship of the game recently. 1) Archery 3) Table Tennis 5) None of these 2) Weightlifting 4) Discus Throw Ans.) 2
Ques. : 288 The Central Government is pushing for the passage of food security bill in the current session of the Parliament. Which of the following is the first state in the country to pass a food security act? 1) Uttarakhand 3) Madhya Pradesh 5) None of these 2) Chhattisgarh 4) Gujarat Ans.) 2
Ques. : 289 With the fluctuating gold price in international markets, the demand for gold ETFs is picking pace in India. What is the full form of ETF as used in banking/financial parlance? 1) Extensively Traded Fund 3) Exchange Trusted Fund 5) None of these 2) Exchange Traded Fund 4) Easily Transferable Fund Ans.) 2
Ques. : 290 Name the online collection of Rabindranath Tagores works launched by the President Pranab Mukherjee recently. It is a tribute to Tagore as part of his 150th birth anniversary celebrations and will archive his works in manuscript and print in both Bengali and English. 1) Bichitra 3) Vividha 5) None of these 2) Gurudev 4) Guru-Kumbh Ans.) 1
Ques. : 291 As per the amendments cleared by the Union Cabinet recently, which of the following categories will be provided with the benefit of low interest loans under the amended National Rural Livelihood Mission (Aajeevika)? 1) Women Self Help Groups (SHGs) 3) SCs and STs 5) None of these 2) Landless labourers 4) Marginal Farmers Ans.) 1
Ques. : 292 India has gifted a Dornier 228 aircraft for maritime surveillance to which of the following countries recently? This is in response to a request from the Government of this country. 1) Zaire 3) Seychelles 5) None of these 2) Mozambique 4) Maldives Ans.) 3
Ques. : 293 The World Asthma Day is observed on which of the following dates? The theme for this year is You Can Control Your Asthma. 1) May 1 3) May 5 5) None of these 2) May 3 4) May 7 Ans.) 4
Ques. : 294 Giulio Andreotti, who died recently, was the former Prime Minister of which of the following countries? 1) Spain 3) Poland 5) None of these 2) France 4) Italy Ans.) 4
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Ques. : 295 The Save the Children foundation released its 14th annual State of the World's Mothers Report recently. According to the report, which of the following countries has the highest child mortality rate (child deaths within one day of the birth) in the world? 1) India 3) Nepal 5) None of these 2) China 4) Bangladesh Ans.) 1
Ques. : 296 The online portal Cobrapost, in its second sting operation has exposed 23 scheduled banks as well as the LIC with irregularities and the MoF has asked these banks and LIC to take immediate action against erring employees. The portal has made which of the following revelations? 1) Violation of Anti Money Laundering Guidelines 3) Taking bribe for awarding loans 5) Only 1) and 2) 2) Violation of Know Your Customer (KYC) norms 4) All the above Ans.) 5
Ques. : 297 The SC has dismissed the petitions against commissioning of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KKNPP) clearing the commissioning of its first unit anytime after May 15. In the first stage the unit with capacity of ________will be commissioned followed by the second with the same capacity in 2014. 1) 200 MW 3) 1000 MW 5) None of these 2) 500 MW 4) 1500 MW Ans.) 3
Ques. : 298 Profulla Chandra Borua passed away recently at the age of 76. He was a veteran _________. 1) Journalist 3) Historian 5) None of these 2) Author 4) Geologist Ans.) 1
Ques. : 299 The State Literacy Mission (TSLM) of which of the following states has announced to make the state free from illiteracy by August this year recently? 1) Tripura 3) Nagaland 5) None of these 2) Kerala 4) Mizoram Ans.) 1
Ques. : 300 The government has revealed that the National Population Policy, 2000, has been implemented with varying degree of success across different states. The objectives of the NPP were to address the unmet need for contraception and achieving a stable population by____. 1) 2020 3) 2030 5) None of these 2) 2025 4) 2045 Ans.) 4
Ques. : 301 After the outbreak of bird flu in China, around 11,000 people have been diagnosed with dengue and 34 deaths have been reported due to the disease in the first four months of this year in which of the following countries? 1) Thailand 3) Bangladesh 5) None of these 2) Sri Lanka 4) Myanmar Ans.) 2
Ques. : 302 Examine the following statement with respect to a new scheme meant for tribal forest dwellers and identify the correct statement(s): 2) This scheme, by National Scheduled Tribes 1) The Union Minister of Tribal Affairs & Panchayati Finance and Development Corporation (NSTFDC), Raj, V Kishore Chandra Deo, launched Tribal is meant for economic development of Schedule Forest Dwellers Empowerment Scheme recently. Tribes who are beneficiaries of Forest Rights Act 2006. 3) Under the scheme NSTFDC will generate awareness, provide training as well as provide financial assistance without charging any interest from the beneficiaries. 5) Only 1) and 2) 4) All the above Ans.) 5
Ques. : 303 The World Thalassaemia Day is observed on which of the following dates? This years Thalassaemia International Federation (TIF) theme is The right for quality health care of every patient with thalassaemia: major and beyond.
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1) May 7 3) May 9 5) None of these
2) May 8 4) May 12 Ans.) 2
Ques. : 304 Which of the following countries has claimed both the mens and womens titles of the 19th Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships held in New Delhi recently? 1) India 3) Singapore 5) None of these 2) England 4) Australia Ans.) 3
Ques. : 305 At least 55 people have been killed in attacks on an army base, a police station and a prison by Boko Haram militants dressed in army uniforms recently. These militants are active in which of the following countries? 1) Somalia 3) Mali 5) None of these 2) South Sudan 4) Nigeria Ans.) 4
Ques. : 306 In a bid to simplify the rules governing overseas investors in India, the government is planning to introduce a new classification for investors that do not come under the foreign direct investment (FDI) route. The new class is called FPI which stands for 1) Foreign Priority Investors 3) Foreign Preferential Investors 5) None of these 2) Foreign Portfolio Investors 4) Foreign Parallel Investors Ans.) 2
Ques. : 307 Name the volcano which erupted in Philippines recently killing at least five people. It is famous for its almost perfect cone shape and has erupted around 50 times since records began, with the most violent in 1814. 1) Mount Taal 3) Mount Pinatubo 5) Mount Cagua 2) Mount Ragang 4) Mount Mayon Ans.) 4
Ques. : 308 Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1) British liquor giant Diageo has appointed Indian- 2) The Diageo is the worlds biggest spirits group origin Ivan Menezes as its next chief executive and maker of brands like Smirnoff vodka, Johnnie officer (CEO). Walker scotch and Guinness beer. 3) The Diageo had acquired 53.4 per cent share of liquor baron Vijay Mallyas United Spirits Ltd (USL) 4) All the above in USD 2 million in 2012. 5) Only 1) and 3) Ans.) 4
Ques. : 309 Alex Ferguson has announced his retirement bringing down the curtains on his glittering 26-year-old association with which of the following English football teams recently? He is known for his stellar role in making the club a global brand valued at $3 billion. 1) Liverpool 3) Manchester United 5) None of these 2) Chelsea 4) Newcastle United Ans.) 3
Ques. : 310 The report Estimates of State Domestic Product-2012-13 of Delhi states that the state gross domestic product (GSDP) has grown at 9% in last fiscal year and has become the _____ largest in India. 1) tenth 3) sixth 5) None of these 2) eighth 4) second Ans.) 1
Ques. : 311 UK-based retailer Marks & Spencer is under the governments scanner for selling multiple brands in a single store as the finance ministry has raised the matter with the DIPP. DIPP stands for 1) Department of Industrial Policy and Practices 3) Department of Illegal Practices and Promotions 5) None of these 2) Department of International Policy and Promotion 4) Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion Ans.) 4
Ques. : 312 The World Red Cross and Red Crescent day is observed on which of the following dates?
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1) May 8 3) May 12 5) None of these
2) May 9 4) May 15 Ans.) 1
Ques. : 313 The name of Roberto Azevedo has been finalised for the post of the Director General of WTO. He hails from which of the following countries? 1) Mexico 3) Japan 5) None of these 2) Brazil 4) Malaysia Ans.) 2
Ques. : 314 In the latest rankings of world universities released by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS), a reputed British education and career advice company, IIT Delhis electrical engineering department has been ranked the ____ best globally, the highest entry from India across all categories. 1) 37th 3) 43rd 5) None of these 2) 39th 4) 50th Ans.) 1
Ques. : 315 Gilt funds, as they are conveniently called, are mutual fund schemes floated by asset management companies with exclusive investments in which of the following? 1) Blue Chip Companies 3) Gold 5) None of these 2) Government Securities 4) Commodities Ans.) 2
Ques. : 316 In the recently concluded 19th Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships held in New Delhi, Indian men have succeeded to secure _______ in the team event. 1) gold medal 3) bronze medal 5) Indian team left the championship midway 2) silver medal 4) no medal Ans.) 2
Ques. : 317 Touted as the richest prize-money badminton tournament in the world, IPL-style Indian Badminton League will be held from August 14-31 across six cities in India. Featuring international and national stars, it will be a _____ league. 1) USD 0.5-million 3) USD 2-million 5) None of these 2) USD 1-million 4) USD 5-million Ans.) 2
Ques. : 318 Name the auto giant which has launched Enjoy MPV recently. The company has set the target of securing a double-digit market share in the category. 1) Honda 3) Ford Motors 5) None of these 2) General Motors 4) Renault Ans.) 2
Ques. : 319 The Cabinet Committee on Unique Identification Authority of India (CC-UIDAI) has approved phase four of the scheme, which will enroll an additional 40 crore residents. Till date, 31 crore residents have been issued UID numbers through this scheme which started in 1) 2009 3) 2011 5) None of these 2) 2010 4) 2012 Ans.) 2
Ques. : 320 The government is reviewing the set target in exports to be achieved by March 2014 in view of the global and domestic economic slowdown. What is the set target till now? 1) $300 billion 3) $700 billion 5) None of these 2) $500 billion 4) $900 billion Ans.) 2
Ques. : 321 Faced with declining exports, the government has announced a slew of measures including extension of the popular EPCG scheme to all sectors to boost exports. EPCG stands for 1) Expert Promotion Capital Goods 3) Experimental Promotion of Capital Goods 5) None of these 2) Export Promotion Capital Goods 4) Excessive Promotion of Capital Goods Ans.) 2
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Ques. : 322 Willem-Alexander is the new King of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and the youngest monarch in Europe. The Kingdom of Netherlands consists of which of the following countries along with Netherlands? 1) Sint Maarten 3) Aruba 5) Only 2) and 3) 2) Curaao 4) All the above Ans.) 4
Ques. : 323 The name of who among the following has been finalised to be the next Chief Minister of Karnataka after the Congress party won the state assembly elections recently? 1) Mallikarjun Kharge 3) Luizinho Faleiro 5) None of these 2) Madhusudan Mistry 4) K Siddaramaiah Ans.) 4
Ques. : 324 The Finance Ministry is upbeat over picking-up of IIP and now is expecting that with the current trend continuing, the economic growth rate would cross 6 per cent in 2013-14. Expand the term IIP. 1) Indian Index of Production 3) Indicator of Industrial Production 5) None of these 2) International Index of Production 4) Index of Industrial Production Ans.) 4
Ques. : 325 Which of the following states in India is running the Teerth Darshan Yojana through which it facilitates the elderly people of the state tour the centres of their faith? 1) Rajasthan 3) Uttarakhand 5) None of these 2) Gujarat 4) Madhya Pradesh Ans.) 4
Ques. : 326 Name the country which has appealed to avert death sentence of Devinder Pal Singh Bhullar, accused of a bomb blast in Delhi. Bhullar was extradited from this country to India. 1) France 3) Germany 5) None of these 2) US 4) UK Ans.) 3
Ques. : 327 The worlds third largest retailer Tesco Plc is interested to start operations in India. This retail giant is based in which of the following countries? 1) UK 3) Spain 5) None of these 2) Italy 4) South Korea Ans.) 1
Ques. : 328 Marissa Mayer, known for her aggressive acquisitions, is the head of which of the following internet giants? 1) Google 3) Yahoo 5) None of these 2) Oracle 4) Rediff Ans.) 3
Ques. : 329 The names of Achantha Sarath Kamal and Mouma Das are associated with which of the following games? These names were in news recently. 1) Tennis 3) Badminton 5) None of these 2) Table Tennis 4) Weightlifting Ans.) 2
Ques. : 330 Industrial body SIAM is associated with which of the following industries? 1) Automobiles 3) Software 5) None of these 2) Medicines 4) Textile Ans.) 1
Ques. : 331 Nawaz Sharif is all set for a record third term as Pakistans Prime Minister after the recent parliamentary elections in the country. He heads which of the following parties? 1) Pakistan Muslim League (N) 3) Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf 5) None of these 2) Pakistan Peoples Party 4) All Pakistan Muslim League Ans.) 1
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Ques. : 332 The International Nurses Day is celebrated on May 12. This day is celebrated on the birth anniversary of who among the following, considered the founder of modern nursing? 1) Mother Teresa 3) Florence Nightingale 5) None of these 2) Clara Barton 4) Mary Seacole Ans.) 3
Ques. : 333 What is Mahasen which was in news recently? 1) A cyclonic storm 3) A harvest festival celebrated in Gujarat 5) None of these 2) A new variety of high-yield wheat 4) A specially designed fishing boat used in Tamil Nadu Ans.) 1
Ques. : 334 The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is gearing up for a trial of plastic currency notes as on an average, about _________ paper notes in circulation get disposed of every year. 1) 5 per cent 3) 15 per cent 5) None of these 2) 10 per cent 4) 20 per cent Ans.) 4
Ques. : 335 The government is gearing up for the second phase of the Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme and has asked banks to install ATMs at their branches in all the concerned districts. The second phase, starting on 1st July, will cover ______new districts. 1) 78 3) 121 5) None of these 2) 43 4) 152 Ans.) 1
Ques. : 336 Who among the following has won the Spanish Grand Prix Formula One race recently? 1) Mark Webber 3) Felipe Massa 5) None of these 2) Sebastian Vettel 4) Fernando Alonso Ans.) 4
Ques. : 337 Name the tennis player who has won the Madrid Open tennis tournaments womens singles title recently? 1) Maria Sharapova 3) Li Na 5) None of these 2) Serena Williams 4) Victoria Azarenka Ans.) 2
Ques. : 338 The iconic German Bakery, the eatery that came into focus after a bomb blast that killed 17 people and injured over 60 others in 2010, has been formally reopened after three years. It is located in which of the following cities? 1) Gandhi Nagar 3) New Delhi 5) None of these 2) Ahmedabad 4) Pune Ans.) 4
Ques. : 339 The level of carbon dioxide has passed a long-feared milestone of 400 ppm, the highest in 3-million years. Which of the following countries, at present, is the largest emitter of this gas in the world? 1) US 3) China 5) None of these 2) UK 4) India Ans.) 3
Ques. : 340 We often come across the news of IED being planted at highway and other routes and elsewhere and the security personnel detected and defused them. IED stands for 1) Implanted Electronic Device 3) Improvised Electronic Device 5) None of these 2) Interconnected Electronic Device 4) Improvised Explosive Device Ans.) 3
Ques. : 341 Consider the following statements with respect to commissioning of MIG-29 K fighters into Indian Navy recently and identify the correct sentence(s): 1) The MiG-29 K Black Panther squadron (IANS 303) has been commissioned into the Indian Navy comprising 16 aircrafts. 2) MiG-29 K is a potent fifth generation carrier borne stealth fighter armed with anti-aircraft and anti-ship missiles, precision bombs and sophisticated weapon delivery system.
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3) The commissioned squadron will be integrated with aircraft carrier INS Vikramaditya, likely to be commissioned later this year. 5) Only 1) and 3)
4) All the above Ans.) 5
Ques. : 342 The 20th Asian Athletics Championship is scheduled to be held in which of the following Indian cities in the month of July this year? 1) Chennai 3) New Delhi 5) None of these 2) Bangalore 4) Ahmedabad Ans.) 3
Ques. : 343 The President Pranab Mukherjee recently conferred the Asom Ratna award (2012) posthumously to Mamoni Raisom Goswami and Srimanta Sankardeva award to cine star 1) Nana Patekar 3) Hema Malini 5) None of these 2) Sharmila Tagore 4) Shabana Azmi Ans.) 2
Ques. : 344 As SIP stands for Systematic Investment Plans, STP stands for 1) Systematic Transfer Plans 3) Systematic Term Plans 5) None of these 2) Systematic Trading Plans 4) Systematic Top-up Plans Ans.) 1
Ques. : 345 As per the data released by the office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India recently, among the top Indian cities, the number of working women is lowest in 1) Mumbai 3) Chennai 5) None of these 2) Kolkata 4) New Delhi Ans.) 4
Ques. : 346 Which of the following statements is/are correct? CERT is 1) a world famous laboratory 2) the cyber watchdog of India 3) the acronym for Computer Emergency Response 4) Both 1) and 3) Team 5) Both 2) and 3) Ans.) 5
Ques. : 347 Name the latest social networking site developed by an Indian entrepreneur, Pushkar Mahatta, which is all set to take on Facebook and Twitter. 1) OmniBus 3) UniFloat 5) None of these 2) WorldFloat 4) HangOut Ans.) 2
Ques. : 348 According to a report of the parliamentary standing committee on finance, between March 2011 and December 2012 alone, the public sector banks corporate loans worth _______crore have turned into bad debts (NPA). 1) Rs 63,000 crore 3) Rs 83,000 crore 5) None of these 2) Rs 75,000 crore 4) Rs 95,000 crore Ans.) 3
Ques. : 349 As per the recent news in newspapers, IDBI is all set to lose the battle to take over SHCIL. Expand the term SHCIL. 1) Stock Holding Company of India Limited 3) Stock Heralding Corporation of India Limited 5) None of these 2) Stock Holding Corporation of India Limited 4) Share Holding Corporation of India Limited Ans.) 2
Ques. : 350 Who among the following has won the mens singles title of the Madrid Masters tennis tournament recently? The womens singles title of the same was clinched by Serena Williams. 1) Roger Federer 3) Rafael Nadal 5) None of these 2) Novak Djokovic 4) Andy Murray Ans.) 3
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Ques. : 351 The Antrix Corporation Limited is the marking arm of which of the following? 1) Indian Space Research Organisation 3) Ordinance Factory Board 5) None of these 2) Defense Research and Development Organisation 4) Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited Ans.) 1
Ques. : 352 As the post of Attorney General of India is a Constitutional post under Article 76 of the Constitution of India, which of the following is true about the posts of the Solicitor General and the Additional Solicitors General in India? 1) These are constitutional posts 3) These are autonomous posts 5) None of these 2) These are only statutory posts 4) They are private practitioners Ans.) 2
Ques. : 353 In the wake of the Supreme Court's scathing observations on CBI, the government has formed a Group of Ministers (GoM) to draft a law to insulate the investigating agency from external influence. It is headed by 1) Manish Tewari 3) Salman Khurshid 5) None of these 2) Kapil Sibal 4) P Chidambaram Ans.) 4
Ques. : 354 The Bhagya Jyothi scheme, under which electricity connections are provided to BPL households, has been implemented in which of the following states? 1) Andhra Pradesh 3) Odisha 5) None of these 2) Madhya Pradesh 4) Karnataka Ans.) 4
Ques. : 355 The hope of Bihar getting a backward state status has grown stronger with a committee has been announced to be formed that will evolve new criteria for backwardness of states and submit the report to the Centre within a month. This committee will be headed by 1) P Chidambaram 3) Montek Singh Ahluwalia 5) None of these 2) Raghuram Rajan 4) Jairam Ramesh Ans.) 2
Ques. : 356 Commonwealth Games gold-medallist Manoj Kumar and rising star L Devendro Singh are the prominent faces which represent India in the game of 1) Archery 3) Weightlifting 5) None of these 2) Boxing 4) Discus Throw Ans.) 2
Ques. : 357 The indigenously developed rotavirus vaccine ROTAVAC has shown positive results during the different phases of its clinical trials. The vaccine is developed to prevent which of the following diseases? 1) Pneumonia 3) Diarrhea 5) None of these 2) Chickenpox 4) Marasmus Ans.) 3
Ques. : 358 Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt, convicted in 1993 bomb blasts case, has urged a designated TADA court in Mumbai to allow him to surrender before Yerwada jail in Pune. What is expanded form of the acronym TADA? 1) Terrorist and Destructive Act (Prevention) Act 2) Terrorism and Destructive Activities (Prevention) Act
3) Terrorising and Disturbing Activities (Prevention) 4) Terrorist and Disruptive Activities (Prevention) Act Act 5) None of these Ans.) 4
Ques. : 359 India and which of the following countries has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Technical Cooperation in the field of Spatial Planning, Water Management and Mobility Management recently? 1) Poland 3) Belgium 5) None of these 2) Netherlands 4) Argentina Ans.) 2
Ques. : 360 The former dictator Rios Montt has been sentenced for genocide and crime against humanity which is the first time that a perpetrator has been punished for genocide in his/her own country. He belongs to which of the following countries?
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1) Guatemala 3) Nigeria 5) None of these
2) Ethiopia 4) Congo Ans.) 1
Ques. : 361 Vinod Rai will step down from which of the following posts by the end of May this year? 1) Attorney General of India 3) Chief Election Commissioner of India 5) None of these 2) Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) 4) The Chief Economic Advisor to the Government of India Ans.) 2
Ques. : 362 France, the second largest economy in the euro zone, has confirmed that it is now in recession. Which of the following countries is the biggest economy in the Euro Zone? 1) Germany 3) Italy 5) None of these 2) UK 4) Spain Ans.) 1
Ques. : 363 Which of the following countries has launched a new superpriority same-day visa service for urgent travelers from India recently? It is a first-of-its-kind service to be launched by the country. 1) US 3) Japan 5) None of these 2) South Korea 4) UK Ans.) 4
Ques. : 364 Asghar Ali Engineer passed away recently in Mumbai after a prolonged illness. He was a noted 1) Hindu scholar 3) Historian 5) None of these 2) Islamic scholar 4) Wildlife Photographer Ans.) 2
Ques. : 365 The government is planning to bring a proposal to the cabinet for an out-of-court settlement with British telecom giant Vodafone on tax dispute issue. The telecom major, for its 2007 acquisition of Hutchison mobile in India, is liable to pay 1) Rs 11,200 crore 3) Rs 7,500 crore 5) None of these 2) Rs 10,000 crore 4) Rs 5,200 crore Ans.) 1
Ques. : 366 The Reserve Bank of India, in a bid to lure investors away from gold, the imports of which have widened Indias current account deficit, is going to issue which of the following instruments for the first time in over a decade? 1) Fixed Net Asset Value (NAV) bonds 3) Rajiv Gandhi Equity Savings Scheme (RGESS) 5) None of these 2) Inflation-Indexed Bonds (IIB) 4) National Guaranteed Return Bonds (NGRB) Ans.) 2
Ques. : 367 In a bid to re-enter the Olympic movement from which it was banished, Indian Olympic Association (IOA) has vowed to International Olympic Council (IOC) to abide with which of the following reforms? 1) Its constitution will be rewritten to set age cap of 2) It will guarantee that no office bearer gets more 70 for sports federations office bearers. than three terms. 3) An IOC observer will be present during the IOA elections. 5) Only 1) and 2) 4) All the above Ans.) 4
Ques. : 368 The Arctic Council, in its biennial meeting, has agreed to expand to include six new nations as observer states. Which of the following is not among them? 1) China 3) India 5) Germany 2) Singapore 4) Japan Ans.) 5
Ques. : 369 Who among the following has been appointed as the first CEO of the low cost airline AirAsia India, a joint venture of the AirAsia, Tata Sons and Telestra Tradeplace? 1) Aditya Ghosh 3) Tony Fernandes 5) None of these 2) Mittu Chandilya 4) Rahul Bhatia Ans.) 2
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Ques. : 370 Identify the correct sentence(s) among the following in the context of Indias foreign direct investment policy on multi-brand retail ventures: 1) The foreign investor should make a minimum investment of $100 million, and 50 per cent of it should be invested in back-end infrastructure. 3) One-stop approval for operating the retail business across the country. 5) Only 2) and 3) 2) A foreign retailer must source 30 per cent of the value of goods being sold by it from domestic micro, small and medium enterprises. 4) Only 1) and 2) Ans.) 4
Ques. : 371 Three players, S Sreesanth, Ankeet Chavan and Ajit Chandila have been arrested on the charges of spot-fixing for IPL matches recently. These players were playing for which of the following IPL teams? 1) Mumbai Indians 3) Royal Challengers Bangalore 5) None of these 2) Rajasthan Royals 4) Hyderabad Sunrisers Ans.) 2
Ques. : 372 Consider the following statements with respect to put and call option, which has been cleared recently, and choose the correct statements among them: 1) This regulation has been framed by Sebi. 3) Earlier, Sebi had given special permission for using this option in the deal between Cairn and Vedanta. 5) Only 1) and 2) 2) It mandates that for merger and acquisitions, listed firms could use such options that create a right to buy/sell more shares in the future. 4) All the above Ans.) 5
Ques. : 373 Following the international trend, the CEO and MD of Infosys has taken a pay cut of 26 per cent in financial year 2012-13. Infosys is the second largest information-technology company of the country. Name the largest IT company of the country. 1) Wipro 3) Satyam-Mahindra 5) None of these 2) TCS 4) HCL Ans.) 2
Ques. : 374 The World Hypertension Day is observed on which of the following dates? 1) May 15 3) May 21 5) None of these 2) May 17 4) May 29 Ans.) 2
Ques. : 375 What amount has been fixed by the central government recently for the annual plan of Bihar for the financial year 2013-14? 1) Rs 12,000 crore 3) Rs 34,000 crore 5) None of these 2) Rs 20,000 crore 4) Rs 42,000 crore Ans.) 3
Ques. : 376 Nearly nine lakh ASHA workers are engaged in providing qualitative healthcare to people in rural India. What is the expanded form of ASHA? 1) Accredited Specialist Health Activists 3) Accredited Social Health Activists 5) None of these 2) Associated Social Health Activists 4) Associated Specialist Health Activists Ans.) 3
Ques. : 377 Larry Page is the CEO of which of the following global internet giants? He made news recently after revealing a problem with his vocal cords that makes it difficult for him to speak and breathe occasionally. 1) Google 3) Oracle 5) None of these 2) Yahoo 4) Apple Ans.) 1
Ques. : 378 The Shapoorji Pallonji Group has announced to buy a majority stake in the USD 200-million Lux International gaining access to Europe and Africa. Lux is a 110-year-old company based in 1) Spain 3) France 5) None of these 2) Switzerland 4) Italy Ans.) 2
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Ques. : 379 The Union Cabinet has given its approval for increase in the present income criterion for applying the Creamy Layer restriction throughout the country from of Rs 4.5 lakh per annum to _____per annum. 1) Rs 5 lakh 3) Rs 6 lakh 5) None of these 2) Rs 5.5 lakh 4) Rs 6.5 lakh Ans.) 3
Ques. : 380 Clearing the legal hurdles, the law minister Kapil Sibal has set the stage for the government to offload the remaining stake in Balco and two other companies. The government had sold 51 per cent stake in Balco to which of the following companies? 1) Sterlite Industries 3) Mishra Dhatu Nigam 5) None of these 2) Jindal Aluminium Limited 4) Sundaram - Clayton Limited Ans.) 1
Ques. : 381 The government is considering providing Sovereign Guarantee of Rs 24,000 crore to the Indian Energy Insurance Pool to provide insurance to domestic refineries that have been refused cover from European re-insurers. What is the reason of denial by EU re-insurers? 1) These refineries are processing Iranian crude 3) These are supplying refined oil to Iran 5) None of these 2) These are not listed in European stock exchanges 4) These are running in deficit since long Ans.) 1
Ques. : 382 Former dictator Jorde Rafael Videla, who died recently, belonged to which of the following countries? He was serving a jail term for crime against humanity during his dictatorship. 1) Argentina 3) Netherlands 5) None of these 2) Nigeria 4) Cambodia Ans.) 1
Ques. : 383 For the alleged price fixing by the companies of which of the following industries, the Competition Appellate Tribunal (Compat) has ordered them to deposit Rs 630 crore as penalty within four weeks? 1) Textile 3) Cement 5) None of these 2) Beverage 4) Telecom Ans.) 3
Ques. : 384 The IBSA womens forum, recently, has recommended developing a comprehensive action plan to end all forms of violence against women. IBSA is an association of India, Brazil and which of the following countries? 1) South Africa 3) Argentina 5) Both 2) and 3) 2) Singapore 4) Both 1) and Ans.) 1
Ques. : 385 The department of telecommunication is working on a proposal to disallow crossholding by one telecom firm in a competing one in the same circle. As per the present rules, a telecom company can acquire up to _____in its rival company in the same circle. 1) 2 per cent 3) 7.5 per cent 5) None of these 2) 4.9 per cent 4) 9.9 per cent Ans.) 4
Ques. : 386 According to an exchange notification published recently, Shikha Sharma has got a salary increase of 10 per cent effective June 1. She is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of which of the following private sector banks? 1) ICICI 3) Axis Bank 5) None of these 2) HDFC 4) Yes Bank Ans.) 3
Ques. : 387 The Indian American software mogul, Vivek Ranadive, has become the first person of Indian descent to become the owner of a major US sports team buying Sacramento Kings. The team is associated with which of the following games? 1) Baseball 3) Football 5) None of these 2) Basketball 4) Volleyball Ans.) 2
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Ques. : 388 The finance ministry is considering raising the penalty for violations of RBI guidelines by banks. What is the maximum penalty under the law at present for the above violations by banks? 1) Rs 1 crore 3) Rs 25 lakh 5) None of these 2) Rs 50 lakh 4) Rs 5 lakh Ans.) 1
Ques. : 389 The government has announced the roll out of direct subsidy transfer for LPG connections starting from June. What consumers need to avail this facility? 1) An Aadhar number 2) An Aadhar number linked with a bank account 3) Providing the Aadhar number to LPG distributors 4) All the above to link it with LPG consumer number 5) None of these Ans.) 4
Ques. : 390 The entry of new low cost carrier, AirAsia India, has brought new competition in the airlines sector. Which of the following is the biggest low cost airline in India at present? 1) Jet Airways 3) Indigo 5) None of these 2) Spicejet 4) GoAir Ans.) 3
Ques. : 391 The committee looking into the US retail giant Walmarts lobbying activities to enter into Indian retail market, has submitted its report to Corporate Affairs Minister Sachin Pilot recently. Who among the following headed the committee? 1) Mukul Mudgal 3) RC Lahoti 5) None of these 2) VN Khare 4) Yogesh Kumar Sabharwal Ans.) 1
Ques. : 392 Consider the following statements with respect to planned subsidy for the electric and hybrid vehicles in India and choose the correct statement(s): 1) The government, under National Electric Mobility 2) The scheme includes non-levy of value added Mission Plan 2020, envisages around seven million tax, no road tax and 15 per cent concession on the electric and hybrid vehicles in seven years. on-road price of the vehicle. 3) Currently, only Delhi has implemented this scheme. 5) Only 1) and 2) 4) All the above are correct Ans.) 4
Ques. : 393 Despite efforts to ramp up indigenous coal production, the Planning Commission feels that India will still face a shortfall of about_______of coal by the end of the 12th Plan period. 1) 50 million tonnes 3) 150 million tonnes 5) None of these 2) 100 million tonnes 4) 200 million tonnes Ans.) 4
Ques. : 394 The finance minister, in the budget for 2013-14, had proposed a surcharge of 10 per cent on individuals termed as super rich or High Net-worth Individuals (HNIs). These are the individual with yearly income of 1) Rs 1 crore and above 3) Rs 5 crore and above 5) None of these 2) Rs 2 crore and above 4) Rs 10 crore and above Ans.) 1
Ques. : 395 Examine the following statements with respect to the BSE Shariah index and identify the correct alternative(s): 1) The BSE, with Taqwaa Advisory and Shariah 2) The index consists of the 50 largest and most Investment Solutions (TASIS), launched BSE TASIS liquid Shariah compliant stocks within the BSE 500. Shariah 50 index in 2010. 3) The index has the largest number of listed Shariah compliant stocks in the world after that of Pakistan. 5) Only 1) and 2) 4) All the above Ans.) 5
Ques. : 396 The much hyped Nirbhaya fund launched in the name of the Delhi gang rape victim, is still stuck in the bureaucratic red tape. What is the size of the fund announced for the womens empowerment? 1) Rs 500 crore 3) Rs 1200 crore 5) None of these 2) Rs 1000 crore 4) Rs 1500 crore Ans.) 2
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Ques. : 397 The Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India, runs micro-credit scheme through NMDFC in order to empower the minorities through economic development. Expand the term NMDFC. 1) National Minority Deployment and Finance Corporation 3) National Minority Development and Finance Corporation 5) None of these 2) National Minority Development and Financing Company 4) National Minority Development Funding Corporation Ans.) 3
Ques. : 398 Paul Erik Hoyer Larsen has been elected the chairman of which of the following international sports governing bodies? 1) Badminton World Federation 3) World Chess Federation 5) None of these 2) International Tennis Federation 4) FIFA Ans.) 1
Ques. : 399 Who among the following has won the Rome Masters tennis tournaments womens singles final recently? 1) Serena Williams 3) Sara Errani 5) None of these 2) Victoria Azarenka 4) Simona Halep Ans.) 1
Ques. : 400 Who is the winner of World Table Tennis Championships womens singles final held in Paris recently? 1) Ding Ning 3) Liu Shiwen 5) None of these 2) Li Xiaoxia 4) Zhu Yuling Ans.) 2
Ques. : 401 The legendry footballer, David Beckham, retired from professional football recently. He was captaining which of the following teams when he announced his retirement? 1) Paris Saint-Germain 3) Real Madrid 5) None of these 2) Manchester United 4) Milan Ans.) 1
Ques. : 402 Indian archer Deepika Kumari played two finals but had to settle for silver in both the events in the first Stage World Cup Archery tournament held in ______recently. 1) Seoul 3) Kuala Lumpur 5) None of these 2) Shanghai 4) Madrid Ans.) 2
Ques. : 403 The name of Samina Baig was in the news recently as she became the first woman of her country to scale Mount Everest, the worlds highest mountain peak (8,848 m). She is from 1) Saudi Arabia 3) Bahrain 5) None of these 2) Pakistan 4) Kuwait Ans.) 2
Ques. : 404 The Padma Bhushan awardee writer from India, UR Ananthamurthy, is in the running for the Man Booker International Prize 2013. He writes in which of the following languages? 1) Tamil 3) English 5) None of these 2) Hindi 4) Kannada Ans.) 4
Ques. : 405 The Oil ministrys technical arm for exploration, Directorate General of Hydrocarbons, has recommended that three gas discoveries reported by Reliance Industries in the KG-D6 block should be taken away from it. KG-D6 block is situated off the _______coast. 1) Andhra Pradesh 3) Kerala 5) None of these 2) Tamil Nadu 4) Gujarat Ans.) 1
Ques. : 406 Who among the following has clinched the Rome Masters tennis tournaments mens singles title recently? 1) Rafael Nadal 3) David Ferrer 5) Novak Djokovic 2) Roger Federer 4) Andy Murray Ans.) 1
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Ques. : 407 The Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is all set to pay a state visit to which of the following countries? He will be the first Japanese Prime Minister to visit the country in 36 years. 1) China 3) Myanmar 5) None of these 2) South Korea 4) Bangladesh Ans.) 3
Ques. : 408 India and China have firmed up eight agreements during the recent visit of Chinese premier Li Keqiang to New Delhi. The two countries have set a target of _______by 2015 for bilateral trade. 1) USD 50 billion 3) USD 75 billion 5) None of these 2) USD 65 billion 4) USD 100 billion Ans.) 4
Ques. : 409 The Anti-Terrorism Day is observed annually across the nation on which of the following dates? On this date Indias youngest Prime Minister late Rajiv Gandhi fell to the designs of terrorists in 1991. 1) May 19 3) May 21 5) None of these 2) May 20 4) May 22 Ans.) 3
Ques. : 410 Who among the following has been appointed as the new Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India recently? 1) R Chandrasekhar 3) Sumit Bose 5) None of these 2) Sindhushree Khullar 4) Shashi Kant Sharma Ans.) 4
Ques. : 411 In another set-back to Indian Premier League (IPL), which of the following teams withdrew itself from the event recently? 1) Sunrisers Hyderabad 3) Pune Warriors 5) None of these 2) Kolkata Knight Riders 4) Delhi Daredevils Ans.) 3
Ques. : 412 India-China trade has risen sharply in the last one decade and reached $66 billion in 2012, compared to $3 billion in 2000. However, the balance of trade has remained highly in favour of China and the trade deficit for India in 2012 has reached to 1) $12 billion 3) $32 billion 5) None of these 2) $29 billion 4) $43 billion Ans.) 2
Ques. : 413 Consider the following statements with respect to the new Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India and indentify the correct option(s): 1) The CAG is appointed for a term of six years or till the incumbent attains the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier. 3) After completing eventful five and a half years, Vinod Rai retired as CAG to make way for Shashi Kant Sharma recently. 5) None of these 2) The President of India appoints the CAG of India, in terms of Article 148 (1) of the Constitution of India. 4) All the above Ans.) 4
Ques. : 414 Vice president Hamid Ansari has gone on a four-day official visit to which of the following countries? 1) Uzbekistan 3) Kyrgyzstan 5) None of these 2) Kazakhstan 4) Tajikistan Ans.) 1
Ques. : 415 Name the IT outsourcing company which has sacked its Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Phaneesh Murthy after it came to learn that he had not disclosed his relationship with a subordinate to the company. 1) Infosys 3) Mahindra Satyam 5) None of these 2) iGate 4) Patni Ans.) 2
Ques. : 416 India's Saurav Ghosal, ranked 19 in the world in the respective game, is associated with which of the following games?
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1) Billiards 3) Squash 5) None of these
2) Golf 4) Table Tennis Ans.) 3
Ques. : 417 Indians have become the largest foreign-born group in London with 2.63 lakh people born in India are living there. Now, what per cent of all foreign-born residents in London are Indians? 1) Nearly 9% 3) Nearly 15% 5) None of these 2) Nearly 11% 4) Nearly 19% Ans.) 1
Ques. : 418 Kanya Vidya Dhan Yojana is associated with which of the following states in India? 1) Madhya Pradesh 3) Haryana 5) None of these 2) Uttar Pradesh 4) Rajasthan Ans.) 2
Ques. : 419 As different regulatory bodies have been set up to regulate different sectors, chit funds in India are regulated by which of the following institutions? 1) RBI 3) Sebi 5) None of these 2) State governments 4) IRDA Ans.) 2
Ques. : 420 The Inflation-Indexed bonds announced by the government will make their debut in the month of June. These bonds, initially, will be indexed against 1) Wholesale Price Index 3) Sensex 5) None of these 2) Consumer Price Index 4) Nifty Ans.) 1
Ques. : 421 India has successfully test-fired BrahMos supersonic cruise missile capable of carrying a warhead of 300 kg. This missile system is jointly developed by India and 1) Russia 3) Israel 5) None of these 2) US 4) Germany Ans.) 1
Ques. : 422 Who among the following has topped the Forbess worlds most powerful women of the year list released recently? 1) Dilma Rousseff 3) Milinda Gates 5) Sonia Gandhi 2) Angela Merkel 4) Mishelle Obama Ans.) 2
Ques. : 423 Examine the following facts in connection with Indias first inflation-indexed bonds to be launched on 4 June and choose the correct option(s): 1) These bonds will not get any special tax treatment but will count towards the statutory liquidity ratio (SLR) requirements of banks. 3) These 10-year bonds will have a fixed coupon rate and their principal value will be linked to the Wholesale Price Index (WPI). 5) All 1), 2) and 3) 2) The RBI is planning to issue Rs12,000 crore to Rs15,000 crore of these bonds in 2013-14 in line with a budget announcement. 4) Only 2) and 3) Ans.) 5
Ques. : 424 Ben Bernanke is the chairman of which of the following institutions at present? 1) WTO 3) World Bank 5) None of these 2) IMF 4) Federal Reserve of US Ans.) 4
Ques. : 425 On his Pakistan visit, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has been conferred the countrys highest civil award 1) Nishan-e-Pakistan 3) Sitara-e-Pakistan 5) None of these 2) Nishan-e-Imtiaz 4) Hilal-e-Pakistan Ans.) 1
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Ques. : 426 The cabinet of which of the following states has given its nod to a proposal with provisions that Class III or equivalent rank daily wage employees will retire at the age 60 and that of Class IV or equivalent rank at the age of 62 and will get National Pension benefits? 1) Uttar Pradesh 3) Madhya Pradesh 5) None of these 2) Uttarakhand 4) Himachal Pradesh Ans.) 3
Ques. : 427 The chief minister of which of the following states has won the United Nation's Public Service Award for his Mass Contact Programme? In this programme, he directly engaged with people in the state to address their grievances. 1) Kerala 3) Chhattisgarh 5) None of these 2) Bihar 4) Rajasthan Ans.) 1
Ques. : 428 Industry body COAI is associated with which of the following industries? 1) Automobiles 3) GSM Mobile Service 5) None of these 2) Textile 4) Computer Hardware Ans.) 3
Ques. : 429 Delhis Lokayukta Justice Manmohan Sarin has indicted CM Sheila Dikshit for allegedly misusing government funds for political gain ahead of assembly elections in 2008. He has also sought reimbursement of what amount either from her or from her party? 1) Rs 2 crore 3) Rs 11 crore 5) None of these 2) Rs 7 crore 4) Rs 22 crore Ans.) 3
Ques. : 430 Expand the term IFCI as used in the financial world? 1) Industrial Forecasting Corporation of India 3) International Finance Corporation of India 5) None of these 2) Industrial Finance Corporation of India 4) Industrial Finance Corpus of India Ans.) 2
Ques. : 431 Who among the following has been declared the winner of the fifth Man Booker International Prize? 1) Lydia Davis 3) Intizar Husain 5) None of these 2) UR Ananthamurthy 4) Yann Martel Ans.) 1
Ques. : 432 What amount has been finalised as the Annual Plan for Madhya Pradesh for the current fiscal? 1) Rs 22,000 crore 3) Rs 27,000 crore 5) None of these 2) Rs 23,500 crore 4) Rs 35,500 crore Ans.) 4
Ques. : 433 The novelist, short story writer, poet and critic Ravuri Bharadwaja has been selected for the prestigious Jnanpith award for the year 2012. He writes in which of the following languages? 1) Oriya 3) Telugu 5) None of these 2) Hindi 4) Urdu Ans.) 3
Ques. : 434 A seasoned coach, S Subramaniam, passed away recently. He was associated with which of the following games? 1) Volleyball 3) Squash 5) None of these 2) Badminton 4) Basketball Ans.) 4
Ques. : 435 The government has given green signal for the manufacturing and plying of a new category of vehicles called quadricycles. Which of the following is correct in this regard? 1) These new four-wheelers will have a max speed 2) These can be registered as commercial vehicles of 70 kmph and seating capacity of four. only. 3) The first product in this category in India is RE60 4) All the above developed by Bajaj Auto. 5) Only 1) and 2) Ans.) 4
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Ques. : 436 Name the empire form Pakistan who has been sacked by the ICC from the Champions Trophy for allegedly being involve in betting scandal related to IPL. 1) Shakeel Khan 3) Aleem Dar 5) None of these 2) Asad Rauf 4) Tariq Ata Ans.) 2
Ques. : 437 Name the Indian-American who has become the first south Asian judge to Americas second highest court. 1) Bijoy Sahoo 3) Venkatesh Narayanamurti 5) None of these 2) Kumble Subbaswamy 4) Srikanth Srinivasan Ans.) 4
Ques. : 438 Meg Whitman is the CEO of which of the following multinational IT companies? 1) Hewlett and Packard 3) IBM 5) None of these 2) Lenovo 4) Oracle Ans.) 1
Ques. : 439 Several real-estate developers are planning to tap the ECB route to avail easy finance for providing affordable housing. What is the expanded form of ECB? 1) Extensive Commercial Borrowings 3) Extra Commercial Borrowings 5) None of these 2) External Commercial Borrowings 4) Excess Commercial Borrowings Ans.) 2
Ques. : 440 Anand Shetty, who passed away recently, was an outstanding former international 1) sprinter 3) swimmer 5) None of these 2) boxer 4) archer Ans.) 1
Ques. : 441 The name of Gurunath Meiyappan, who has been arrested by Mumbai crime branch for his alleged involvement in IPL betting scandal, is associated with the IPL franchise 1) Rajasthan Royals 3) Chennai Superkings 5) None of these 2) Pune Warriors 4) Mumbai Indians Ans.) 3
Ques. : 442 Who among the following is the Indian Premiere League (IPL) commissioner at present? 1) Rajiv Shukla 3) Lalit Modi 5) None of these 2) N Srinivasan 4) Arun Jaitley Ans.) 1
Ques. : 443 Kankasanthurai harbour, which is being built with Indias assistance, is situated in which of the following countries? 1) Iran 3) Sri Lanka 5) None of these 2) Bangladesh 4) Maldives Ans.) 3
Ques. : 444 What is the term used for a basic bank account opened with a commercial bank, generally offered to underprivileged people, which requires either nil minimum balance or very low minimum balance? Services available to such account are limited. 1) Students savings bank account 3) Current account 5) None of these 2) Salary account 4) No-frills account Ans.) 4
Ques. : 445 The Union Minister Veerapa Moily has been presented with a "Global Citizen Award" by Bangkok University for his role in transforming which of the following cities as a global IT hub during his tenure as Karnataka Chief Minister? 1) Bangalore 3) Hyderabad 5) None of these 2) Chennai 4) Mangalore Ans.) 1
Ques. : 446 The 'Nitaqat' law, which is being implemented in Saudi Arabia and is seen as a threat for a large number of Indians working there, makes it mandatory for local companies to hire one Saudi national for every _____migrant workers.
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1) 2 3) 10 5) None of these
2) 5 4) 20 Ans.) 3
Ques. : 447 Who among the following Indian women is/are included among the top 10 of the most powerful women of the world list compiled by Forbes magazine for 2013? 1) Sonia Gandhi 3) Chanda Kochhar 5) All the above 2) Sushma Swaraj 4) Mamta Banerjee Ans.) 1
Ques. : 448 The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal to grant the status of a classical language to which of the following languages? 1) Bengali 3) Maithili 5) None of these 2) Oriya 4) Malayalam Ans.) 4
Ques. : 449 The 12th SAARCLAW Annual Conference and the 9th SAARC Chief Justices Conference were organised in which of the following places recently? 1) Thimphu 3) Chennai 5) None of these 2) Kabul 4) Dhaka Ans.) 1
Ques. : 450 President Robert Mugabe has signed new the Constitution of the country into law recently clearing the path to crucial elections later this year. Name the country which Mugabe is ruling since its independence from Britain in 1980? 1) Zaire 3) Nigeria 5) None of these 2) Zimbabwe 4) Uganda Ans.) 2
Ques. : 451 Mahendra Karma, the person who set up the Salwa Judum in Chhattisgarh, has been shot dead in a Maoist attack recently. What is Salwa Judum? 1) The highest council of tribes of Chhattisgarh 3) An anti-Naxal tribal militia trained and armed by the state 5) None of these 2) An annual gathering of tribes 4) A campaign to encourage tribal people to send their children to schools Ans.) 3
Ques. : 452 The name of an American of Chinese descent, Yitang Zhang, was in news recently for which of the following reasons? 1) He has warned India not to believe Chinese administration 3) He has been caught spying for China 5) None of these 2) He has discovered a landmark theorem in the distribution of prime numbers 4) He is campaigning in support of democracy in China Ans.) 2
Ques. : 453 African Union leaders met in Addis Ababa for the 50th anniversary celebrations of the bloc recently. Addis Ababa is the capital city of 1) Ethiopia 3) Nigeria 5) None of these 2) Cameroon 4) Chad Ans.) 1
Ques. : 454 Which of the following automotive major has announced to recall over 22,000 cars from the market due to a faulty breaking system? 1) Renault 3) Nissan 5) None of these 2) Ford 4) General Motor Ans.) 3
Ques. : 455 Who among the following has won the Monaco Grand Prix Formula One championship recently? 1) Lewis Hamilton 3) Mark Webber 5) None of these 2) Sebastian Vettel 4) Nico Rosberg Ans.) 4
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Ques. : 456 Mumbai Indians has won the sixth edition of the Indian Premiere League (IPL) recently for the first time. Which of the following franchise has won the IPL more than once? 1) Rajasthan Royals 3) Sunrisers Hyderabad 5) None of these 2) Kolkata Knight Riders 4) Chennai Super Kings Ans.) 4
Ques. : 457 Who among the following has authored the recently published book titled The Black Coat? 1) Nilanjan Banerjee 3) Kishwar Desai 5) None of these 2) Neamat Imam 4) Nilima Bhat Ans.) 2
Ques. : 458 The IPL style tennis tournament, Indian Premier Tennis League (IPTL), scheduled to start in late 2014 and to be played in six Asian cities sporting the biggest names of tennis, is founded by 1) Leander Paes 3) Prakash Amritraj 5) None of these 2) Mahesh Bhupati 4) Purav Raja Ans.) 2
Ques. : 459 TM Soundararajan (TMS), who passed away recently, was a veteran 1) playback singer 3) novelist 5) None of these 2) musician 4) poet Ans.) 1
Ques. : 460 The centrally sponsored programme ICDS is aimed at ensuring proper growth and development of pre-school children, women and adolescent girls in India. What is the expanded form of ICDS? 1) International Child Development Services 3) International Child Development Scheme 5) None of these 2) Integrated Child Development Services 4) Intensified Child Development Services Ans.) 2
Ques. : 461 The investigation of the recent massacre in Bastar district of Chhattisgarh which claimed 27 lives, mainly Congress leaders, is handed over to 1) CBI 3) CID 5) None of these 2) NIA 4) Crime branch of Chhattisgarh police Ans.) 2
Ques. : 462 Who among the following scored most runs in the recently concluded IPL-6 tournament? 1) Mike Hussey 3) Suresh Raina 5) None of these 2) Virat Kohli 4) Chris Gayle Ans.) 1
Ques. : 463 Which of the following companies has discovered a huge reserve of natural gas in KG basin recently? 1) Jubilant 3) RIL 5) None of these 2) Hinduja 4) Essar Ans.) 3
Ques. : 464 Name the bank which has announced to launch first-of-its-kind debit-cum-credit card within a month. This card will perform the dual function of being both a credit and debit card. 1) Central Bank of India 3) Bank of Baroda 5) None of these 2) State Bank of India 4) Bank of India Ans.) 1
Ques. : 465 To further curb gold imports, the RBI, in its monetary policy statement for 2013-14, has barred banks from which of the following? 1) Granting advances for purchases of gold bullion 3) Granting advances for purchases of gold coins 5) All the above 2) Granting advances for purchases of gold jewellery 4) Granting advances for purchases of units of gold ETFs Ans.) 5
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Ques. : 466 Which of the following films has won the best film award, The Palme DOr, at the 66th Cannes Film Festival which concluded recently? 1) The Past 3) Like Father, Like Son 5) None of these 2) Blue is the Warmest Color 4) Heli Ans.) 2
Ques. : 467 CNES is the space agency of which of the following countries? Its president Jean-Yves Le Gall visited ISROs headquarters at Bangalore recently. 1) Israel 3) Italy 5) None of these 2) Germany 4) France Ans.) 4
Ques. : 468 Which of the following countries carry the distinction of being the first dialogue partner of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC)? Formed in 2011, CELAC comprises all states of North and South America, barring US and Canada. 1) China 3) Japan 5) None of these 2) India 4) Germany Ans.) 2
Ques. : 469 The government has implemented 66 of 72 recommendations made by Sachar Committee. This committee was appointed in 2005 to prepare a report on the latest social, economic and educational condition of the _______community of India. 1) Scheduled Cast 3) Muslim 5) None of these 2) Scheduled Tribes 4) Migrant Ans.) 3
Ques. : 470 Rana Kapoor is the CEO of which of the following private sector banks? 1) Yes Bank 3) Saraswat Bank 5) None of these 2) Kotak Mahindra 4) IndusInd Bank Ans.) 1
Ques. : 471 The 60th anniversary of the first ascent of Mount Everest, when Sir Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay climb the Earth's highest mountain, was celebrated on May 29. Sherpa was a Nepalese while Edmund Hillary was a citizen of 1) New Zealand 3) France 5) None of these 2) Germany 4) UK Ans.) 1
Ques. : 472 Which of the following countries has topped among the developed nations in the recently released Better Life Index compiled by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)? 1) UK 3) Germany 5) None of these 2) Australia 4) Japan Ans.) 2
Ques. : 473 The 12th edition of the ICC Cricket World Cup will be staged in 2019 in which of the following countries? 1) West Indies 3) England 5) None of these 2) Australia 4) New Zealand Ans.) 3
Ques. : 474 Odisha has emerged as the champion in the men's event in the 3rd Hockey India Sub-Junior National Championship while ___________has emerged as the womens event champion. 1) Madhya Pradesh 3) Haryana 5) None of these 2) Jharkhand 4) Chandigarh Ans.) 3
Ques. : 475 Which of the following countries has recently announced to go ahead with deliveries of S-300 anti-aircraft missiles to Syria which will help it deter foreign intervention? 1) Iran 3) Russia 5) None of these 2) China 4) Pakistan Ans.) 3
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Ques. : 476 The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is considering the inclusion of one of the eight removed sports from the list of 25 core sports in the 2020 Olympics. Which of the following is one of the removed sports? 1) Wrestling 3) Basketball 5) None of these 2) Boxing 4) Archery Ans.) 1
Ques. : 477 The name of India's Jamjang Deru is associated with which of the following games? He has bagged three medals (including two gold medals) in a recent championship in Doha? 1) Wrestling 3) Weightlifting 5) None of these 2) Archery 4) Squash Ans.) 3
Ques. : 478 Which of the following internet companies has bought the micro-blogging platform Tumblr for USD 1.1 bn recently? 1) Google 3) Microsoft 5) None of these 2) Yahoo 4) Apple Ans.) 2
Ques. : 479 The European Patent Office, announcing the winners of the European Inventor Award 2013, has honoured India-born Ajay Bhatt-led team at US tech-giant Intel. This team is had developed which of the following path-breaking technologies? 1) Blue ray disc 2 3) Octa-core processors 5) None of these 2) Universal Serial Bus (USB) 4) Near field communication (NFC) Ans.) 2
Ques. : 480 Which of the following countries has recently ordered the extradition of Ravi Shankaran, one of the main accused in the Naval war room leak case, to India? 1) UK 3) France 5) None of these 2) Germany 4) US Ans.) 1
Ques. : 481 Indian filmmakers are vying for access in Chinas growing market for cinema which is largely dominated by Hollywood films. China allows only ______foreign movies every year to be release there. 1) 34 3) 64 5) None of these 2) 50 4) 80 Ans.) 1
Ques. : 482 Which of the following mobile handset makers has come up with its high-end model named Mega recently? 1) Nokia 3) Samsung 5) None of these 2) HTC 4) LG Ans.) 3
Ques. : 483 The chairman of which of the following network marketing firms in India was arrested under Prize Chits and Money Circulation Schemes (Banning) Act recently? 1) RCM Business 3) Amway 5) None of these 2) Hindustan Unilever Network 4) Modicare Ans.) 3
Ques. : 484 The multi-purpose Kishau dam, which will generate 660 MW of electricity, besides providing irrigation facility, will come up on which of the following rivers? 1) Tons 3) Godavari 5) None of these 2) Manjira 4) Penna Ans.) 1
Ques. : 485 Vijay Bahuguna is the chief minister of which of the following Indian states at present? 1) Chhattisgarh 3) Himachal Pradesh 5) None of these 2) Uttarakhand 4) Assam Ans.) 2
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Ques. : 486 The rising Indian tennis star Somdev Devvarman was defeated in the second round of French Open tennis tournament by who among the following recently? 1) Roger Federer 3) Novak Djokovic 5) None of these 2) Rafael Nadal 4) David Ferrer Ans.) 1
Ques. : 487 The target set by the Planning Commission for power generation in 12th plan is 1) 66,000 MW 3) 88,000 MW 5) None of these 2) 72,000 MW 4) 92,000 MW Ans.) 3
Ques. : 488 India is all set to activate the atomic reactor on board which of the following indigenous nuclear submarines soon? 1) INS Chakra 3) INS Shindhughosh 5) None of these 2) INS Shishumar 4) INS Arihant Ans.) 4
Ques. : 489 Which of the following IT majors has bagged a six year contract worth Rs 1,100 crore for end-to-end IT modernisation programme from the Department of Post (DoP)? 1) Infosys 3) HCL 5) None of these 2) Wipro 4) TCS Ans.) 4
Ques. : 490 As CTBT stands for Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty, FMCT stands for 1) Fissile Material Cut-off Treaty 3) Formidable Material Cut-off Treaty 5) None of these 2) Futuristic Material Cut-off Treaty 4) Forbidden Material Cut-off Treaty Ans.) 1
Ques. : 491 India is home to the second largest population of people with HIV or AIDS in the world. Which of the following countries has the largest population with HIV or AIDS? 1) US 3) Brazil 5) None of these 2) South Africa 4) Indonesia Ans.) 2
Ques. : 492 Rituparno Ghosh, who died recently, was a versatile 1) Film maker 3) Musician 5) None of these 2) Lyrist 4) Actor Ans.) 1
Ques. : 493 Atul Rai has recently resigned as the Managing Director and CEO of which of the following organisations? 1) IFCI 3) Unit Trust 5) None of these 2) SIDBI 4) LIC Ans.) 1
Ques. : 494 The UNESCO has designated which of the following places in India as a world biosphere reserve under its Man and the Biosphere Programme? 1) Andaman Islands 3) Lakshadweep 5) None of these 2) Nicobar Islands 4) Sri Rangam Ans.) 2
Ques. : 495 The Asian Athletic Championship is set to be organised at which of the following places in India? 1) Chennai 3) Pune 5) None of these 2) New Delhi 4) Mumbai Ans.) 3
Ques. : 496 Which of the following e-commerce majors shut down its digital music store named Flyte recently? 1) Jabong 3) Flipkart 5) None of these 2) Amazon 4) Myntra Ans.) 3
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Ques. : 497 India has signed a much awaited extradition treaty with which of the following countries recently? It took 20 years to negotiate the treaty. 1) Japan 3) UK 5) None of these 2) Singapore 4) Thailand Ans.) 4
Ques. : 498 The World Health Organisation (WHO) has earmarked which of the following days as 'World No Tobacco Day'? 1) May 31 3) May 29 5) None of these 2) May 30 4) May 28 Ans.) 1
Ques. : 499 Recently, a letter written by Rudyard Kipling was put for auction in which he had admitted of plagiarism. Which of the following books was written by him? 1) The Lost World 3) Treasure Island 5) None of these 2) The Jungle Book 4) A Tale of Two Cities Ans.) 2
Ques. : 500 The ambitious project to develop a 3,200-km highway linking India with Thailand in under consideration. This highway will link India with Thailand through 1) China 3) Bhutan 5) None of these 2) Myanmar 4) Bangladesh Ans.) 2
Ques. : 501 Who among the following has been appointed DRDO chairman and Scientific Advisor to Defence Minister of India recently? 1) S Sundaresh 3) Avinash Chander 5) None of these 2) K Tamilmani 4) A Sivathanu Pillai Ans.) 3
Ques. : 502 Yingluck Shinawatra is the current Prime Minister of which of the following countries? 1) Singapore 3) Bhutan 5) None of these 2) Thailand 4) Myanmar Ans.) 2
Ques. : 503 As the government has rolled out its ambitious direct benefit transfer programme for cooking gas from June 1, LPG consumers in 18 districts now get ______in their bank accounts as they book an LPG cylinder. 1) Rs 435 3) Rs 735 5) None of these 2) Rs 535 4) Rs 935 Ans.) 1
Ques. : 504 The Planning Commission has approved the annual Plan outlay for Delhi for the year 2013-14 of 1) Rs 14,524 crore 3) Rs 18,700 crore 5) None of these 2) Rs 16,626 crore 4) Rs 20,626 crore Ans.) 2
Ques. : 505 As per the data released by Central Statistical Organisation (CSO), the Indian economy grew at its slowest pace in a decade in 2012-13. What has been its rate of growth during 2012-13? 1) 4.7 per cent 3) 6.2 per cent 5) None of these 2) 5 per cent 4) 7 per cent Ans.) 2
Ques. : 506 As part of modernization, 75 Pilatus PC-7 MK-II basic trainer aircrafts has been inducted in the Indian Air Force recently. These aircrafts have been procured from which of the following countries? 1) France 3) Israel 5) None of these 2) Italy 4) Switzerland Ans.) 4
Ques. : 507 The Vienna headquartered OPEC supplies about 35 per cent of the global oil supplies. Expanded the term OPEC.
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1) Organisation of Petroleum Exploring Countries 5) None of these
2) Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries Ans.) 2
3) Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Companies 4) Organisation of Petroleum Exploring Companies
Ques. : 508 Name the boy/girl who has won the 86th Scripps National Spelling Bee contest in US. 1) Arvind Mahankali 3) Pranav Sivakumar 5) None of these 2) Vismaya Kharkar 4) Vanya Shivashankar Ans.) 1
Ques. : 509 The proposed Jaitapur nuclear power plant in Maharashtra, which will be a European Pressurised Reactor (EPR) with six units (each of 1,650 MW capacity), is to be set up with the help of 1) France 3) Russia 5) None of these 2) Germany 4) US Ans.) 1
Ques. : 510 The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has allowed the Sterlite Industries Limited to commence operation of its copper plant in Tamil Nadu recently. Who among the following is the chairman of the NGT at present? 1) SB Sinha 3) Syed Nazim Husain Zaidi 5) None of these 2) Swatanter Kumar 4) VS Sirpukar Ans.) 2
Ques. : 511 The apex court of which of the following countries has ruled the parliament of the country as unconstitutional recently? 1) Egypt 3) Iran 5) None of these 2) Syria 4) Pakistan Ans.) 1
Ques. : 512 Which of the following Indian cities will host the 4th edition of World Cup Kabaddi? 1) New Delhi 3) Lucknow 5) None of these 2) Chandigarh 4) Gurgaon Ans.) 2
Ques. : 513 India is all set to become the sixth nation after the US, Russia, Japan, China and Europe to launch a mission to which of the following planets? 1) Jupiter 3) Mars 5) None of these 2) Mercury 4) Venus Ans.) 3
Ques. : 514 Which of the following countries has signed an agreement with the International Labour Organization (ILO) to provide approximately USD 2.5 million for a programme to improve working conditions in export-oriented industries in Bangladesh? 1) US 3) Japan 5) None of these 2) Norway 4) China Ans.) 2
Ques. : 515 In a major top management re-shuffle, software major Infosys has appointed who among the following as the new executive chairman of its Board for 5 years? 1) Rohan Murthy 3) Nandan Nilekani 5) None of these 2) NR Narayana Murthy 4) Kris Gopalakrishnan Ans.) 2
Ques. : 516 The World Environment Day is observed on which of the following dates? 1) Jun 1 3) Jun 5 5) None of these 2) Jun 3 4) Jun 7 Ans.) 3
Ques. : 517 Vina Mazumdar, who died recently, was a 1) noted historian 3) renowned anthropologist 2) feminist and pioneer in womens studies in India 4) pioneer of adult education
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Ques. : 518 The United Nations Organisation for Education, Science and Culture (UNESCO) has recently designated the Great Nicobar Islands as biosphere reserve. It is now ____Indian reserve in UNESCO world network. 1) Third 3) Seventh 5) None of these 2) Fifth 4) Ninth Ans.) 4
Ques. : 519 The IFSC is an alphanumeric code that uniquely identifies a bank-branch. Expand the term IFSC. 1) Indian Forward System Code 3) Indian Fundamental System Code 5) None of these 2) Indian Facilitation System Code 4) Indian Financial System Code Ans.) 4
Ques. : 520 Which of the following countries has pledged to invest USD 1-bn for strengthening social systems and security in the conflict-stricken Sahel region in Africa? 1) US 3) India 5) None of these 2) China 4) Japan Ans.) 4
Ques. : 521 Consider the following with respect to Sebis minimum public shareholding norms for listed private sector companies and choose the correct statements: 1) The promoters holding will be capped at 75 per cent. 3) The deadline set by the Sebi to comply with the norms ended on Jun 3. 5) Only 1) and 2) 2) There must be at least 25 per cent public share holding in the firms. 4) All the above Ans.) 4
Ques. : 522 The RBI Governor D Subbarao has allayed fears of stagflation in the Indian economy and asserted that the central bank is sensitive to growth concerns. Which of following statements is/are correct about stagflation? 1) Persistent high inflation combined with high unemployment and slow economic growth 3) Low inflation combined with high unemployment and slow economic growth 5) None of these 2) Persistent high inflation combined with high employment and fast economic growth 4) Low inflation combined with high employment rate and fast paced economic growth Ans.) 1
Ques. : 523 Setting a new bench mark in transparency, the Central Information Commission (CIC) has ruled which of the following answerable under the Right to Information Act declaring them public authorities? 1) Private firms receiving govt aid 3) Political parties 5) None of these 2) Labour unions 4) Sports authorities Ans.) 3
Ques. : 524 Bollywood actor Jiah Khan allegedly committed suicide recently. She had acted in which of the following films? 1) Houseful 3) Ghajini 5) Only 2) and 3) 2) Nishabd 4) All the above Ans.) 4
Ques. : 525 Name the country which recently imposed 2-child limit on its minority Muslims. 1) Thailand 3) Bhutan 5) None of these 2) Myanmar 4) China Ans.) 2
Ques. : 526 Which of the following countries has been given the ICC Shield for finishing as the No 1 ODI team in the Championship table (between April 1, 2012 and April 1, 2013)? 1) England 3) Australia 5) None of these 2) India 4) South Africa Ans.) 2
Ques. : 527 In an attempt to wean the investors away from gold, the govt has launched first tranche of inflation-linked bonds totaling _______recently.
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1) Rs 1,000 crore 3) Rs 1,200 crore 5) None of these
2) Rs 1,100 crore 4) Rs 1,500 crore Ans.) 1
Ques. : 528 Name the 15-year old boy who has become the youngest Indian to scale the Mount Everest, the highest peak in the world. 1) Nameirakpam Chingkheinganba 3) Prithvi Singh Chahal 5) None of these Ques. : 529 Expand the term FSDC. 1) Financial Solidarity Development Council 3) Financial Studies and Development Centre 5) None of these 2) Financial Stability and Development Council 4) Financial Security and Development Council Ans.) 2 2) Raghav Joneja 4) Shubham Kaushik Ans.) 2
Ques. : 530 Recep Tayyip Erdogan is the present Prime Minister of which of the following countries? The country is facing the worst protests in a decade. 1) Turkey 3) Syria 5) None of these 2) Egypt 4) Ghana Ans.) 1
Ques. : 531 Which of the following states is set to sign an MOU with the prestigious Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) to tap its vast resources to help give the state's educational system a face lift? 1) Uttar Pradesh 3) Andhra Pradesh 5) None of these 2) Tamil Nadu 4) Maharashtra Ans.) 3
Ques. : 532 During the recent visit of the foreign minister of which of the following countries to India, both the countries decided to speed up the process of Free Trade Agreement (FTA) and also reviewed the progress in Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty? 1) New Zealand 3) South Africa 5) None of these 2) Australia 4) Japan Ans.) 1
Ques. : 533 The new sanctions imposed by the US on Iran has targeted its currency and auto industry seeking to render Iranian money useless outside the country. Name the currency of Iran. 1) Dinar 3) Dirham 5) None of these 2) Lira 4) Rial Ans.) 4
Ques. : 534 The Cabinet has recently approved a proposal for non-binding conciliation with the British telecom major Vodafone. The conciliation will be under the 1) UK arbitration law 3) Hong Kong arbitration law 5) None of these 2) The United Nations Commission on International Trade Law 4) Indian arbitration law Ans.) 4
Ques. : 535 Name the cricketer suspended by the Bangladesh Cricket Board for his alleged involvement in the match fixing in Bangladesh Premier League T20? An ICC inquiry in this regard is in progress. 1) Junaid Siddique 3) Aftab Ahmed 5) None of these 2) Mohammad Ashraful 4) Abdur Razzak Ans.) 2
Ques. : 536 The Union Cabinet has cleared a legislation to set up the long-pending real estate regulator aimed at protecting home buyers from unscrupulous developers and builders. Which of the following statements is/are correct in this regard? 1) There will one real state regulator for the entire country. 3) All project details to be publicly disclosed. 5) Only 2) and 3) 2) Private developers will have to register projects before sale and can advertise only after getting all clearances. 4) All the above Ans.) 5
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Ques. : 537 Expand the term NELP. 1) National Experts on Licensing Policy 3) National Exploration Licensing Policy 5) None of these 2) National Exploration Liaisoning Policy 4) National Export Licensing Policy Ans.) 3
Ques. : 538 The mens and womens hockey teams of India have departed for Rotterdam to participate in the FIH World League Round 3 (semifinals). Indian mens squad is headed by Sardara Singh while the womens team is led by 1) Jaspreet Kaur 3) Rashmi Singh 5) None of these 2) Ritu Rani 4) Vandana Kataria Ans.) 2
Ques. : 539 Atul Chitnis died recently after a long battle with cancer. He was a pioneer of _____ in India. 1) open source software movement 3) law process outsourcing 5) None of these 2) business process outsourcing 4) e-commerce revolution Ans.) 1
Ques. : 540 Indian has recently allowed which of the following countries to train its forces at Indian Army establishments for an additional five years? The earlier agreement with this country had expired recently. 1) Japan 3) Singapore 5) None of these 2) Thailand 4) Philippine Ans.) 3
Ques. : 541 To check the spiraling gold imports, which is putting huge pressure on the current account deficit, the govt has hiked the import duty on gold from existing 6 per cent to 1) 7 per cent 3) 9 per cent 5) None of these 2) 8 per cent 4) 10 per cent Ans.) 2
Ques. : 542 India and which of the following countries have been agreed to hold their first ever bilateral naval exercise in 2015 and make it a regular feature in coming years? 1) Japan 3) Australia 5) None of these 2) Singapore 4) US Ans.) 3
Ques. : 543 Which of the following automobile companies in India has launched a small car named Vibe recently? 1) General Motor 3) Renault 5) None of these 2) Mahindra and Mahindra 4) Nissan Ans.) 2
Ques. : 544 The Financial Stability and Development Council (FSDC), the apex body of the financial sector regulators in India, is led by 1) The governor of RBI 3) The Prime Minister 5) None of these 2) The Finance Minister 4) The Law Minister Ans.) 2
Ques. : 545 Name the athlete who has set a new meet record in the mens long jump event (jumping 8m) in the National Inter-State Athletics meet in New Delhi recently? 1) Arshad Khan 3) Ankit Sharma 5) None of these 2) Prem Kumar 4) Neeraj Kumar Ans.) 2
Ques. : 546 Name the worlds largest online retail company which has entered the Indian e-commerce space recently. 1) ebay 3) Staples Inc 5) None of these 2) Amazon 4) Walmart Ans.) 2
Ques. : 547 The term ICAAP is used in the context of which of the following?
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1) Risk Management 3) Capital Adequacy Ratio 5) None of these
2) Dealing with Public Companies 4) Right to Information Act Ans.) 3
Ques. : 548 Which of the following type of contract is interest rate swap? 1) Trade Contract 3) Financial Contract 5) None of these 2) Loan Contract 4) Risk Contract Ans.) 3
Ques. : 549 What is the expanded form of the term FRBM Act? 1) Financial Responsibility and Budget Management Act 2) Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management Act
3) Forward Responsibility and Budget Management 4) Financial Restrictions and Budget Management Act Act 5) None of these Ans.) 2
Ques. : 550 The US president Barack Obama has appointing who among the following as his national security adviser recently? 1) Susan Rice 3) Paul Ryan 5) None of these 2) Tom Donilon 4) Colin Powell Ans.) 1
Ques. : 551 The DGCA in India is conducting a preliminary examination into charges that Ranbaxy Laboratories has pleaded guilty in the US. Expand the term DCGA. 1) Drug Coordinator General of India 3) Drug Curator General of India 5) None of these 2) Drug Controller General of India 4) Drug Control Group of India Ans.) 2
Ques. : 552 The name of the national champion Saurav Ghosal is associated with which of the following games? 1) Shooting 3) Billiards 5) None of these 2) Squash 4) Basketball Ans.) 2
Ques. : 553 The Miss World competition 2013 is scheduled to be organised in which of the following cities? 1) Bali, Indonesia 3) Manila, Philippines 5) None of these 2) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil 4) Sao Paulo, Brazil Ans.) 1
Ques. : 554 The US State Department has renewed six-month waivers on recent Iran sanctions for which of the following countries? 1) India 3) Pakistan 5) Both 1) and 2) 2) China 4) Japan Ans.) 5
Ques. : 555 Consider the following statements with respect to multi-brand retail in India and govts recent stand in this regard and choose the correct statement(s): 1) The govt had allowed 51 per cent FDI in multi-brand retail in 2012. 2) The interested firms need to invest USD 100-mn equally divided into front-end and back-end.
3) Franchisee route will not be allowed and infrastructure (front and back) should be build right 4) All the above from scratch. 5) None of these Ans.) 4
Ques. : 556 India's premier anti-terror information and intelligence support organisation proposed in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on Mumbai in 2008, National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID), has to become operational by 1) 2013 3) 2016 5) None of these 2) 2015 4) 2020 Ans.) 1
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Ques. : 557 India and which of the following countries has signed an umbrella agreement on financial and technical cooperation in the field of energy, environment and management of natural resources recently? 1) Japan 3) Singapore 5) None of these 2) Germany 4) South Korea Ans.) 2
Ques. : 558 Who among the following has been appointed as the Indias new High Commissioner in Islamabad? 1) TCA Raghavan 3) Nirupama Rao 5) None of these 2) S Jaishankar 4) Deepa Gopalan Wadhwa Ans.) 1
Ques. : 559 Austria has withdrawn its troops from the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) deployed at Golan Heights. The UNDOF had been deployed there to monitor a ceasefire between Israel and which of the following countries since 1974? 1) Syria 3) Turkey 5) None of these 2) Iraq 4) Lebanon Ans.) 1
Ques. : 560 The Forbes 2013 list of highest-paid athletes has been topped by who among the following? Indian cricketer MS Dhoni has been ranked at 16th place in the list. 1) Kobe Byrant 3) Tiger Woods 5) None of these 2) Roger Federer 4) Maria Sharapova Ans.) 3
Ques. : 561 The election campaign for the post of President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has begun. Who is the present president of IOC? 1) Antonio Samaranch 3) Thomas Bach 5) None of these 2) Jacques Rogge 4) Aicha Garad Ali Ans.) 2
Ques. : 562 Name the athlete who has set a new national record in 3000 meter steeplechase for women while performing in the 53rd National Athletics championships recently. 1) OP Jaisha 3) Sudha Singh 5) None of these 2) Preeja Sreedharan 4) Asha Roy Ans.) 3
Ques. : 563 The foundation of the Indias first defence university, Indian National Defence University (INDU) has been laid down at which of the following places? It will become operational by 2018. 1) Nasik 3) Allahabad 5) None of these 2) Bangalore 4) Gurgaon Ans.) 4
Ques. : 564 The department of telecommunication (DoT) has imposed a fine of Rs 1,263 crore for allegedly under reporting revenues during financial years 2008-09 to 2010-11 on 1) Idea 3) Vodafone 5) None of these 2) Bharti Airtel 4) Reliance Communication Ans.) 3
Ques. : 565 McGraw Hill Financial is the promoter company of which of the following credit rating agencies? 1) Standard & Poors 3) Moodys 5) None of these 2) CIBIL 4) Fitch Ans.) 1
Ques. : 566 The market regulator Sebi had mandated that all listed private sector companies must have at least _____per cent public share holding. 1) 15 3) 25 5) None of these 2) 20 4) 30 Ans.) 3
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Ques. : 567 The book titled Righteous Republic has been written by who among the following? 1) Kuldeep Mathur 3) Narendra Jadhav 5) None of these 2) Ananya Vajpeyi 4) Ashwini Deshpande Ans.) 2
Ques. : 568 The billionaire Ambani brothers has announced a deal, wherein Mukesh Ambani owned Reliance Jio will use towers owned by Anil Ambanis Reliance Infratel. The deal is valued at more than ________over the lifetime of the contract. 1) Rs 8,000-crore 3) Rs 11,000-crore 5) None of these 2) Rs 10,000-crore 4) Rs 12,000-crore Ans.) 4
Ques. : 569 The World Oceans Day is observed on which of the following dates? 1) Jun 1 3) Jun 5 5) None of these 2) Jun 4 4) Jun 8 Ans.) 4
Ques. : 570 The defending Women's Singles champion of Thailand Grand Prix Gold badminton tournament, Saina Nehwal, has bowed out of the competition being defeated in quarterfinals in the hands of 1) Tine Baun 3) Juan Gu 5) None of these 2) Ratchanok Intanon 4) Wang Yihan Ans.) 3
Ques. : 571 Who among the following has won the womens singles title of the French Open tennis tournament recently? 1) Maria Sharapova 3) Victoria Azarenka 5) None of these 2) Serena Williams 4) Agnieszka Radwanska Ans.) 2
Ques. : 572 Name the badminton player who has become the first Indian to win a Grand Prix Gold mens singles title outside the country by winning the Thailand Open recently. 1) Srikant Kidambi 3) Ajay Jairam 5) None of these 2) Nandagopal Kidambi 4) Parupalli Kashyap Ans.) 1
Ques. : 573 The news of a surveillance agency, National Security Agency (NSA), spying into private info of people around the world is doing rounds in media. NSA belongs to which of the following countries? 1) India 3) UK 5) None of these 2) US 4) China Ans.) 2
Ques. : 574 Who is the Chief Information Commissioner of India at present? 1) Deepak Sandhu 3) Satyananda Mishra 5) None of these 2) ML Sharma 4) Annapurna Dixit Ans.) 3
Ques. : 575 As per the news in financial newspapers, impact investment is picking pace in India. What exactly is the impact investment? 1) The investments that directly impact the citizens 2) The investments aimed at financial returns and of a country. has nothing to do with social welfare. 3) The investments aimed at financial returns that come along with social benefits. 5) None of these 4) The investments made in conflict-ridden countries to gain control over the weak regimes. Ans.) 3
Ques. : 576 What is the Indias position in the recently released seventh edition of the Global Peace Index (GPI)? 1) 141 3) 155 5) None of these 2) 145 4) 162 Ans.) 1
Ques. : 577 India is planning to establish direct air connectivity as well as direct shipping lines with which of the following countries currently?
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1) Maldives 3) Thailand 5) None of these Ques. : 578 Expand the term IATA. 1) International Air Travel Association 3) International Air Traffic Association 5) None of these
2) Singapore 4) Myanmar Ans.) 4
2) International Air Transportation Association 4) International Airport Transaction Agency Ans.) 2
Ques. : 579 During the recent visit of Chinese premier Li Keqiang, China stressed upon reviving the Southern Silk Route. This route goes through which of the following countries? 1) India 3) Myanmar 5) None of these 2) Bangladesh 4) All the above Ans.) 4
Ques. : 580 The first unit of 1,400-MW of Rajpura thermal power plant will start generating power from Dec 8 this year. This power plant is situated in which of the following states? 1) Haryana 3) Madhya Pradesh 5) None of these 2) Gujarat 4) Punjab Ans.) 4
Ques. : 581 Who among the following has won the mens singles title of the 2013 French Open tennis tournament recently? 1) Rafael Nadal 3) Roger Federer 5) None of these 2) David Ferrer 4) Novak Djokovic Ans.) 1
Ques. : 582 India is considering supplying which of the following items to Pakistan via Amritsar-Lahore route? An Indian delegation in this regard visited Pakistan recently. 1) Liquefied Natural Gas 3) Wheat 5) None of these 2) Electricity 4) Both 1) and 2) Ans.) 4
Ques. : 583 Who among the following has authored the book titled The New Digital Age? 1) Chris Anderson and David Sally 3) Nate Silver 5) None of these 2) Jaron Lanier 4) Eric Schmidt and Jared Cohen Ans.) 4
Ques. : 584 The RBI has fined three banks for violation of KYC norms recently after a news portal, Cobrapost, exposed them a few months back. These three banks are 1) Axis Bank 3) ICICI Bank 5) None of these 2) HDFC Bank 4) All the above Ans.) 4
Ques. : 585 Name of Edward Snowden is doing rounds in the media since last few days for which of the following reasons? 1) He leaked details of US mission to kill Osama bin 2) He leaked details of the US top-secret phone Laden. and internet surveillance 3) He leaked the details of proposed US mission in 4) He passed the US missile defense technology to China Sea China 5) None of these Ques. : 586 Expand the term OECD. 1) Organisation for External Co-operation and Development 3) Organisation for Economic Coordination and Development 5) None of these 2) Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development 4) Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Diversification Ans.) 2 Ans.) 2
Ques. : 587 President Pranab Mukherjee laid foundation stone of the permanent headquarters of the National Commission for Women in New Delhi recently. This building is named
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1) Nari Bhawan 3) Sarojini Bhawan 5) None of these
2) Nirbhaya Bhawan 4) Mahadevi Bhawan Ans.) 2
Ques. : 588 What is the total number of telecom circles in India for which spectrums of 2G and 3G have been auctioned? 1) 19 3) 25 5) None of these 2) 22 4) 32 Ans.) 2
Ques. : 589 Which of the following states has announced to raise a new special forces battalion, KATS, to deny left extremists and religious fundamentalist outfits the use of the States remote terrains of the state? 1) Kerala 3) Jammu and Kashmir 5) None of these 2) Karnataka 4) Madhya Pradesh Ans.) 1
Ques. : 590 Who among the following has won the Canadian Grand Prix Formula One championship held in Montreal recently? 1) Sebastian Vettel 3) Fernando Alonso 5) None of these 2) Lewis Hamilton 4) Mark Webber Ans.) 1
Ques. : 591 Which of the following countries has topped the recently released seventh edition of the Global Peace Index (GPI)? 1) Norway 3) Denmark 5) None of these 2) Iceland 4) New Zealand Ans.) 2
Ques. : 592 The former Union Minister Vidya Charan Shukla passed away recently. He was associated with which of the following political parties? 1) Bharatiya Janata Party 3) Chhattisgarh Nirman Sabha 5) None of these 2) Indian National Congress 4) Communist Party of India Ans.) 2
Ques. : 593 In which of the following countries the civil aviation authorities had to cancel 1,800 flights throughout the country as air traffic controllers went on a three-day strike recently? 1) UK 3) Germany 5) None of these 2) France 4) Spain Ans.) 2
Ques. : 594 The External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid went on a three-day visit to which of the following countries recently? The visit was aimed at wooing the country to invest in India especially in infrastructure sector. 1) Singapore 3) South Korea 5) None of these 2) Thailand 4) Norway Ans.) 4
Ques. : 595 Which of the following countries has launched its latest manned space mission named Shenzhou-10 carrying three astronauts on board? 1) North Korea 3) Singapore 5) None of these 2) China 4) Japan Ans.) 2
Ques. : 596 Who among the following is not a deputy governor of the RBI at present? 1) Urjit R Patel 3) Anand Sinha 5) KC Chakrabarty 2) HR Khan 4) Arvind Mayaram Ans.) 4
Ques. : 597 The international sports body FIDE is associated with which of the following games? 1) Football 3) Baseball 2) Basketball 4) Chess
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5) None of these
Ans.) 4
Ques. : 598 Who among the following is the author of the book titled The Physics of Wall Street? 1) James Owen Weatherall 3) Nilanjan Banerjee 5) None of these 2) Nassim Nicholas Taleb 4) Jim Simons Ans.) 1
Ques. : 599 The only port in India that is a public company, Ennore port, is situated in which of the following cities? 1) Chennai 3) Vadodara 5) None of these 2) Visakhapatnam 4) Mumbai Ans.) 1
Ques. : 600 Consider the following statements with respect to the state of Delhi as recently released findings of Census 2011 present the picture of the state and choose the correct statement(s): 1) Only one in 10 women in Delhi is employed 2) The fertility rate of the state has declined over the past decade. Ans.) 5
3) The sex ratio of the state is the worst since 1901. 4) All the above 5) Only 1) and 2)
Ques. : 601 Indias research station at the Antarctica, Himadri research station, is situated in which of the following countries? 1) Finland 3) Denmark 5) None of these 2) Norway 4) Canada Ans.) 2
Ques. : 602 Padmasree Warrior, one of the most powerful women in the Silicon Valley, is the Chief Technology and Strategy Officer of which of the following IT giants? 1) CISCO 3) HP 5) None of these 2) Oracle 4) Dell Ans.) 1
Ques. : 603 The Hyderabad high court has cleared the merger of which of the following two companies recently? 1) Mahindra Satyam and Tech Mahindra 3) Wipro Ltd and Wipro BPO 5) None of these 2) Infosys and iGate 4) iGate and Patni Ans.) 1
Ques. : 604 Consider the following with respect to Indias Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission (JNNSM) and choose the correct statement(s): 1) It is an initiative of govt of India and state govts to 2) The Mission has set the ambitious target of promote ecologically sustainable growth while deploying 20,000 MW of grid connected solar addressing Indias energy security challenges. power by 2022. 3) Under the second phase of the mission, the govt has decided that 75 per cent of 750 MW solar 4) All the above project will be built with local content. 5) Only 1) and 2) Ans.) 4
Ques. : 605 Which of the following leading tyre manufacturers of India has announced the takeover of US based Cooper Tire for Rs 14,500 crore? 1) Apollo tyres 3) JK Tyres 5) None of these 2) MRF Tyres 4) CEAT Ans.) 1
Ques. : 606 The Decision Review System (DRS) is recently implemented in which of the following games? India is opposing this system. 1) Cricket 3) Chess 5) None of these 2) Football 4) Hockey Ans.) 1
Ques. : 607 The Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has announced to withdraw which of the following services from Jul 15?
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1) Telegram 3) Fax 5) None of these
2) Fixed line telephone 4) 2G Mobile Services Ans.) 1
Ques. : 608 The Indian Air Force (IAF) has received which of the following heavy lift aircrafts which will provide it the world's most advanced humanitarian and strategic capabilities once the fleet becomes operational? 1) C-212 Aviocar 3) C-17 Globemaster III 5) None of these 2) Airbus A400M 4) C-5 Galaxy Ans.) 3
Ques. : 609 The government has set a target of 80 per cent literacy rate to be achieved by _____with special emphasis on female education. 1) 2014 3) 2017 5) None of these 2) 2015 4) 2020 Ans.) 3
Ques. : 610 The Empowered Group of Ministers (EGoM) on disinvestment has cleared 9.33 per cent stake sale of the trading giant MMTC through the Offer For Sale (OFS) route recently. What is the full form of MMTC? 1) Metals Manufacturing and Trading Corporation 3) Minerals and Metals Trading Company 5) None of these 2) Minerals Manufacturing and Trading Corporation 4) Minerals and Metals Trading Corporation Ans.) 4
Ques. : 611 A panel set up by Sebi has proposed to merge various classes of Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) into a single foreign entity called FPI. Expand the term FPI. 1) Foreign Preferential Investors 3) Foreign Public Investors 5) None of these 2) Foreign Portfolio Investors 4) Foreign Periodic Investors Ans.) 2
Ques. : 612 The govt has extended its support to All India Football Federation (AIFF) to bid to host which of the following football tournaments in 2017? 1) FIFA World Cup 3) Under 17 World Cup 5) None of these 2) Asian Nations Cup 4) Under 20 World Cup Ans.) 3
Ques. : 613 Name the unseeded Indian badminton player who has defeated the maverick Indonesian shuttler Taufik Hidayat playing his last international match in the Indonesia Open Super Series Premier in Jakarta recently. 1) Parupalli Kahsyap 3) Ajay Jayaram 5) None of these 2) Sourabh Varma 4) Sai Praneeth Ans.) 4
Ques. : 614 The Government of which of the following countries has announced the immediate closure of the public television and radio broadcaster of the country recently? 1) Egypt 3) Greece 5) None of these 2) Spain 4) Turkey Ans.) 3
Ques. : 615 European space consortium Arianespace is all set to launch India's INSAT-3D. This is an exclusive 1) Educational Satellite 3) Exploration Satellite 5) None of these 2) Meteorological Satellite 4) Broadcasting Satellite Ans.) 2
Ques. : 616 HC Gupta has quit as a member of which of the following institutions recently after CBI is all set to quiz him in the Coalgate scam? 1) Competition Commission of India (CCI) 3) National Green Tribunal (NGT) 5) None of these 2) Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) 4) Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) Ans.) 1
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Ques. : 617 Gary Kenneth Toomey has been appointed CEO of which of the following Indian airlines recently? 1) Indigo 3) Go Air 5) None of these 2) AirAsia India 4) Jet Airways Ans.) 4
Ques. : 618 The term reti opening is associated with which of the following games? 1) Cricket 3) Golf 5) None of these 2) Chess 4) Baseball Ans.) 2
Ques. : 619 The World Blood Donor Day is celebrated on which of the following dates? 1) Jun 11 3) Jun 17 5) None of these 2) Jun 14 4) Jun 21 Ans.) 2
Ques. : 620 A National Centre for Disease Control's (NCDC) team is camping in Muzaffarpur district of Bihar to find the cause of which of the following diseases which has claimed many lives in past few months? 1) Acute Encephalitis Syndrome 3) Acute Hepatitis 5) None of these 2) Acute Diarrhea 4) Drug Resistant Tuberculosis Ans.) 1
Ques. : 621 A National Centre for Disease Control's (NCDC) team is camping in Muzaffarpur district of Bihar to find the cause of which of the following diseases which has claimed many lives in past few months? 1) Acute Encephalitis Syndrome 3) Acute Hepatitis 5) None of these 2) Acute Diarrhea 4) Drug Resistant Tuberculosis Ans.) 1
Ques. : 622 The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has announced to open which of the following new route(s) to book a train ticket from July 1? 1) Through SMS 3) Through Facebook 5) Only 1) and 2) 2) Through a call 4) All the above Ans.) 5
Ques. : 623 The Export-Import bank of India has recently provided a USD 300-million line of credit to the government of which of the following countries for a railway link? 1) Eretria 3) Mozambique 5) None of these 2) Ethiopia 4) Kenya Ans.) 2
Ques. : 624 After the successful disinvestment of its 9.33 per cent share in MMTC, the govt of India now plans to dilute its stake in Coal India. Currently, ____per cent share the coal miner is held by the govt. 1) 90 3) 75 5) None of these 2) 80 4) 65 Ans.) 1
Ques. : 625 Name the chairman of the Financial Sector Legislative Reforms Commission (FSLRC). 1) PJ Nayak 3) Debi Prosad Pal 5) Dhirendra Swarup 2) YH Malegam 4) BN Srikrishna Ans.) 4
Ques. : 626 The World Bank in its latest edition of the Global Economic Prospects report, released recently, has projected the Indian economic growth at ____ per cent in the 2013 fiscal year (ending in March 2014). 1) 5.7 3) 6.7 5) None of these 2) 6.5 4) 7.5 Ans.) 1
Ques. : 627 The term golden handshake is associated with which of the following?
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1) Merger and acquisition 3) Voluntary retirement benefits 5) None of these
2) Free trade agreement 4) Share market Ans.) 3
Ques. : 628 According to the recent data released by NCRB, Delhi has highest rate of violent crimes in the country. Expand the term NCRB. 1) National Criminal Research Bureau 3) National Crime Research Bureau 5) None of these 2) National Crime Records Bureau 4) National Criminal Records Bureau Ans.) 2
Ques. : 629 In which of the following states, Chalo Assembly rally was organised recently by the parties and people demanding a separate state? 1) Maharashtra 3) Uttar Pradesh 5) None of these 2) Madhya Pradesh 4) Andhra Pradesh Ans.) 4
Ques. : 630 According to a UN report released recently, India will surpass China to become the most populous country of the world by 1) 2020 3) 2028 5) None of these 2) 2025 4) 2030 Ans.) 3
Ques. : 631 Name the Indian-origin sculptor who has been honoured with knighthood, one of the highest honours in Britain, by Queen Elizabeth II recently. 1) Gyaneshwar Rao 3) Ram Chandra Shukla 5) None of these 2) Anish Kapoor 4) Nitish Bharti Ans.) 2
Ques. : 632 Who among the following has been elected the new president of Iran? 1) Ali Larijani 3) Hassan Rohani 5) None of these 2) Trita Parsi 4) Yasmin Alem Ans.) 3
Ques. : 633 On June 16, 1963, Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman to achieve which of the following feats? 1) Succeeded to ascent earths highest peak, Mount Everest. 3) Made a solo space flight 5) None of these 2) Clinched a gold medal in the Olympics 4) Became the first women pilot of a fighter aircraft in the world Ans.) 3
Ques. : 634 Which of the following countries has won UN Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) award for its outstanding progress in eradicating hunger? 1) Bangladesh 3) India 5) None of these 2) Sri Lanka 4) China Ans.) 1
Ques. : 635 Name the new chairman of Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) appointed by the government recently. 1) Sushobhan Sarkar 3) VK Sharma 5) SK Roy 2) SB Mainak 4) Usha Sangwan Ans.) 5
Ques. : 636 Who among the following is the author of the recently published book titled The Pity of Partition? 1) Ayesha Jalal 3) Amish Tripathi 5) None of these 2) Dipankar Gupta 4) Ashwin Sanghi Ans.) 1
Ques. : 637 The respected Sweden-based think tank SIPRI is associated with which of the following? 1) Arms control and non-proliferation 2) Preparing world peace index (WPI)
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3) Publishing economic outlook of world emerging economies 5) None of these
4) Credit rating Ans.) 1
Ques. : 638 Three time champion and the worlds number two, Saina Nehwal, suffered defeat at the hands of who among the following in the semifinals of the Indonesian Open Super Series Premier in Jakarta recently? 1) Tine Baun 3) Wang Yihan 5) None of these 2) Juliane Schenk 4) Ratchanok Intanon Ans.) 2
Ques. : 639 Which of the following items has emerged as Indias largest agricultural export item for 2012-13, a second year in a row? 1) Flowers 3) Guargum 5) None of these Ques. : 640 What do you mean by mis-selling? 1) Selling a new product to an existing customer taking advantage to ones goodwill 2) Misrepresenting or misleading an investor about the characteristics of a product or service. 2) Basmati 4) Wheat Ans.) 3
3) Selling a product in the market for which there is 4) Selling a product on a price higher than the no demand. original price of the product. 5) None of these Ans.) 2
Ques. : 641 In a bid to finalise the free trade agreement with the European Union, India has proposed to reduce customs duty on which of the following items from current 150 per cent to just 40 per cent? 1) Sports cars 3) Solar Panels 5) None of these 2) Wines and Spirit 4) Packaged food Ans.) 2
Ques. : 642 The World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is observed on which of the following dates every year? 1) June 15 3) June 20 5) None of these 2) June 17 4) June 23 Ans.) 2
Ques. : 643 Who among the following has been sworn in as the new railway minister of India recently? 1) Santosh Chowdhury 3) Girija Vyas 5) None of these 2) KS Rao 4) Mallikarjun Kharge Ans.) 4
Ques. : 644 The recent attempt by the Sri Lankan govt. to amend the 13th Amendment of the Sri Lankan constitution has created a fresh controversy. What the 13th amendment is all about? Through this 1) Sri Lanka had agreed to devolve some authority 2) Sri Lanka had agreed to ceasefire with the Tamil to the provinces. militants. 3) the Sri Lanka govt. agreed to carry a detailed 4) Sri Lanka accepted all the demands of inquiry in the matter of human rights violation in the international community to qualify to get civil war of the country. international aid. 5) None of these Ans.) 1
Ques. : 645 An Indian child, Pinki, will perform the flip of the coin at the men's singles final event this year at Wimbledon. She will represent which of the following non-profit organisations which has been picked as the charity partner to the event? 1) Save the Child 3) Pratham 5) None of these 2) CRY 4) Smile Train Ans.) 4
Ques. : 646 The Confederations Cup is associated with which of the following games? 1) Cricket 3) Hockey 5) None of these 2) Football 4) Tennis Ans.) 2
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Ques. : 647 The Wikileaks founder Julian Assange is taking refuge in the embassy of which of the following countries in London at present? He is staying there since past year to avoid being extradited to Sweden. 1) Ecuador 3) Turkey 5) None of these 2) Spain 4) Norway Ans.) 1
Ques. : 648 The 39th Summit of the Group of Eight took place in Northern Ireland recently. Which of the following countries is not a member of G8 at present? 1) US 3) Canada 5) All are members 2) Russia 4) Italy Ans.) 5
Ques. : 649 Which of the following countries topped the freestyle team rankings in the recently concluded Junior Asian Wrestling Championship at Phuket, Thailand? 1) China 3) India 5) None of these 2) Japan 4) Thailand Ans.) 3
Ques. : 650 Which of the following countries has succeeded in making the worlds fastest supercomputer till date, Tianhe-2, which is capable of performing 54.9 quadrillion operations per second? 1) Japan 3) Singapore 5) None of these 2) China 4) South Korea Ans.) 2
Ques. : 651 Goa celebrated its Revolution Day on June 18. On this day, the state was liberated from the shackles of the erstwhile colonial rule of 1) French 3) Dutch 5) None of these 2) Portuguese 4) British Ans.) 2
Ques. : 652 The broadcasting regulator TRAI has mandated that for showing advertisements and promotional clips on the television, there will be a cap of ____ minutes per hour effective from coming October. 1) 10 3) 15 5) None of these 2) 12 4) 18 Ans.) 2
Ques. : 653 India has invited which of the following countries to become the 'principal guest country' at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2014, scheduled to be held in Goa? 1) US 3) China 5) None of these 2) UK 4) Japan Ans.) 3
Ques. : 654 India has signed a loan agreement of 255 Million US dollar with which of the following institutions for National AIDS Control Project-IV recently? 1) World Bank 3) Asian Development Bank 5) None of these 2) International Monetary Fund 4) Federal Bank, US Ans.) 1
Ques. : 655 Finance Minister P Chidambaram has launched the maiden Infrastructure Debt Fund (IDF) Scheme of IIFCL in New Delhi recently. IIFCL stands for 1) India Industrial Finance Company Limited 3) India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited 5) None of these 2) International Infrastructure Finance Company Limited 4) India Infrastructure Funding Company Limited Ans.) 3
Ques. : 656 The telecom regulator TRAI has announced reduction in which of the following telecom services with effect from 1st July 2013? 1) National calls 3) National SMS 5) None of these 2) National roaming 4) Mobile Internet Ans.) 2
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Ques. : 657 The Constitutional Court of which of the following countries has ordered the dissolution of 50-member parliament and called for fresh elections recently? 1) Iran 3) Egypt 5) None of these 2) Turkey 4) Kuwait Ans.) 4
Ques. : 658 Which of the following committees was appointed to look into the integration and harmonization of wage, salary, etc of employees of erstwhile companies, Air India and Indian Airlines? 1) Dharmadhikari Committee 3) Varadharajan Committee 5) None of these 2) Kirit Parikh Committee 4) Ram Mohan Committee Ans.) 1
Ques. : 659 Which of the following in not included in the eight core sector industries in India? 1) Crude oil 3) Cement 5) Fertilizers 2) Automobiles 4) Steel Ans.) 2
Ques. : 660 Which of the following pairs of ratios/rates is NOT correctly matched? 1) CRR 4 per cent 3) SLR 24 per cent 5) None of these 2) Repo rate 7.25 per cent 4) Bank rate 8.25 per cent Ans.) 3
Ques. : 661 Tuareg rebels are active in which of the following countries? The govt of the country has signed a peace deal with them to pave the way for general elections. 1) Uganda 3) Nigeria 5) None of these 2) Mali 4) Guinea Ans.) 2
Ques. : 662 The Air India had constituted Dholakia Committee for which of the following purposes? The recommendations of the committee have been sent for the immediate implementation. 1) Increasing competitiveness 3) Cost cutting 5) None of these 2) Restructuring domestic and international fares 4) Ceasing domestic operations Ans.) 3
Ques. : 663 The govt has approved Planning Commission's proposal to merge the 147 Centrally Sponsored Schemes (CSS) and bring it down to ___ across various sectors for effective implementation and monitoring of the 12th Five Year Plan. 1) 90 3) 66 5) None of these 2) 80 4) 50 Ans.) 3
Ques. : 664 Divij Sharan and Purav Raja are associated with which of the following games? 1) Badminton 3) Squash 5) None of these 2) Tennis 4) Billiards Ans.) 2
Ques. : 665 Which of the following terms is directly associated with the functioning of the RBI? 1) Initial Public Issue 3) Loan Against Property 5) None of these 2) Education Loans 4) Open Market Operations Ans.) 4
Ques. : 666 Al Maliki is Prime Minister of which of the following countries at present? The External Affairs Minister of India Salman Khurshid was on a two day visit to the country recently. 1) Malaysia 3) Iraq 5) None of these 2) Indonesia 4) Kuwait Ans.) 3
Ques. : 667 The UNESCO World Heritage Committee has approved the inclusion of East Rennell in the list of endangered sites. This largest raised coral atoll in the world is situated in which of the following countries?
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1) Greenland 3) Finland 5) None of these
2) Iceland 4) Solomon Islands Ans.) 4
Ques. : 668 Which of the following statements is/are correct with respect to the recommendations made by a govt panel headed by economic affairs secretary Arvind Mayaram regarding raising foreign investment limits in various sectors? 2) The FDI limit in multi-brand retail be raised to 74 1) The FDI ceiling in the defence sector be raised percent under the Foreign Investment Promotion to 49 percent under the government approval route. Board (FIPB). 3) The FDI limit in telecom sector be raised to 100 percent under the FIPB route and retaining of 49 percent FDI under automatic route. 5) Only 1) and 3) 4) All the above Ans.) 4
Ques. : 669 The RBI has set which of the following deadlines for the submission of application for the new bank licences? 1) July 1 3) Oct 1 5) None of these 2) July 31 4) Dec 31 Ans.) 1
Ques. : 670 The annual plan for Gujarat for 2013-14 has been finalized at _______by the Planning Commission recently. 1) Rs 51,000 crore 3) Rs 57,500 crore 5) None of these 2) Rs 53,000 crore 4) Rs 59,000 crore Ans.) 4
Ques. : 671 Indian hockey team crashed out of FIH World League Round 3 recently losing to Australian team and hence failed to qualify directly for the 2014 World Cup to be played in 1) Berlin 3) Seoul 5) None of these 2) Hague 4) Canberra Ans.) 2
Ques. : 672 According to a study, World Wealth Report 2013, India has clocked the second highest growth in the population of High Net-worth Individuals (HNIs) in 2012 only behind 1) Hong Kong 3) Brazil 5) None of these 2) China 4) Malaysia Ans.) 1
Ques. : 673 Which of the following companies has come up with the plans of beaming Internet with the help of giant balloons in the areas without access to Internet? 1) Microsoft 3) Google 5) None of these 2) IBM 4) Yahoo Ans.) 3
Ques. : 674 Which of the following is not a function of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)? 1) Issuance of currency 3) Controller of banks 5) All are functions of the RBI 2) Banker of the Govt 4) Controller of credit Ans.) 5
Ques. : 675 Consider the following with respect to Commodity Transaction Tax (CTT) and choose the correct statement(s): 2) The CTT will be charged at 0.01 per cent on the 1) The CTT will come into effect from July 1, 2013. transactions of various non-agricultural commodities, including gold, sugar and edible oils. 3) The tax would be levied on futures trading and not on spot trading in the commodities. 5) None of these 4) All the above Ans.) 4
Ques. : 676 Italy has become the recent country to ratify Istanbul Convention. This convention is aimed at which of the following? 1) Combating violence against women 3) Combating violence against animals 2) Combating violence against children 4) Combating violence against development of fissile material
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Ques. : 677 The UN General Assembly had declared which of the following days as Nelson Mandela International Day in recognition of the former South African Presidents contribution to the culture of peace and freedom? 1) Jun 18 3) Aug 18 5) None of these 2) Jul 18 4) Sep 18 Ans.) 2
Ques. : 678 The NSSO under the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation has released the key indicators of employment and unemployment in India recently. NSSO stands for 1) National Statistics Survey Office 3) National Specific Survey Office 5) None of these 2) National Sample Survey Office 4) National Systematic Survey Office Ans.) 2
Ques. : 679 Who among the following has been appointed the new Chairperson of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) recently? 1) Sudha Sharma 3) AK Singh 5) None of these 2) Poonam Kishore Saxena 4) Sudhir Chandra Ans.) 1
Ques. : 680 Name the university which has become the countrys first-ever technical university for women? 1) Indira Gandhi Delhi Technical University 3) Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology 5) None of these 2) Bharati Vidyapeeth's Technical University 4) National Institute of Technology, Delhi Ans.) 1
Ques. : 681 The recent forest fire in which of the following countries has increased the pollution in the neighbouring countries, Singapore and Malaysia to a hazardous level? 1) Indonesia 3) Cambodia 5) None of these 2) Papua New Guinea 4) Philippines Ans.) 1
Ques. : 682 Electricity tariff across the country is bound to increase by a minimum 15 to 17 paise per unit as the government has allowed power producers to pass on higher cost of _______to consumers. 1) imported coal 3) artificial coal 5) None of these 2) enriched coal 4) advanced coal Ans.) 1
Ques. : 683 Six hill forts situated in which of the following states of India have been including in UNESCO's World Heritage List recently? 1) Delhi 3) Rajasthan 5) None of these 2) Madhya Pradesh 4) Andhra Pradesh Ans.) 3
Ques. : 684 The Cabinet has cleared government's 5 per cent stake sale in Neyveli Lignite (NLC) that would help garner around Rs 466 crore to the exchequer. This miner is based in 1) Jharkhand 3) Odisha 5) None of these 2) Andhra Pradesh 4) Tamil Nadu Ans.) 4
Ques. : 685 Which of the following IT initiatives of the Govt of India has been given the 21st Century Achievement Award 2013 by the International Data groups Computerworld Honors Laureate under the category Economic Development recently in Washington, US? 1) DBT 3) UIDAI 5) None of these 2) CERT 4) SARAL Programme Ans.) 3
Ques. : 686 The Rangachary Committee is associated with which of the following? 1) Taxation of foreign investors 3) Taxation of export oriented textile companies 5) None of these 2) Taxation of development centres and IT sector 4) Taxation of agriculture based companies Ans.) 2
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Ques. : 687 The first Gas Based Power Project in India awarded with the Clean Development Mechanism by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC) was recently inaugurated by the President of India in which of the following states? 1) Rajasthan 3) Tripura 5) None of these 2) Himachal Pradesh 4) Assam Ans.) 3
Ques. : 688 Name the novel written by Amitav Ghosh which is in race to win Warwick Prize for Writing, the biennial prize run by the University of Warwick, England? 1) River of Smoke 3) Life after Life 5) None of these 2) Sea of Poppies 4) Shoes of the Dead Ans.) 1
Ques. : 689 Which of the following firms has bought the first-of-its-kind online bus ticketing portal, RedBus, from its promoters recently? 1) Make My Trip 3) Yatra.com 5) None of these 2) Ibibo 4) Expedia Ans.) 2
Ques. : 690 As per the provisions of RBI Act, what is the highest denomination bank note that RBI can issue? 1) Rs 1,000 3) Rs 5,000 5) None of these 2) Rs 2,000 4) Rs 10,000 Ans.) 4
Ques. : 691 One of the worlds most active and iconic volcanoes, Mount Etna, has been granted World Heritage status by UNESCO recently. This volcano is situated in which of the following countries? 1) Spain 3) Germany 5) None of these 2) Italy 4) US Ans.) 2
Ques. : 692 Mahendra Singh Dhoni has not won which of the following tournaments under his captaincy as of now? 1) ICC Word Cup 3) ICC Under-19 World Cup 5) None of the above 2) ICC Champions Trophy 4) ICC T20 World Cup Ans.) 3
Ques. : 693 Whose approval is required for appointment of a foreign exchange dealer by a bank? 1) RBI 3) The Ministry Finance 5) None of these 2) IBA 4) Discretion of the bank Ans.) 4
Ques. : 694 In its recent move to crack down on immigration abuse, Britain has identified six countries as high-risk. Which of the following countries is not included in the list? 1) India 3) Bangladesh 5) All are included 2) Pakistan 4) Nigeria Ans.) 5
Ques. : 695 As per the news published in financial newspapers, the govt of India is planning to do away with the Special Economic Zones (SEZ). SEZ programme was launched in 1) 1998 3) 2004 5) None of these 2) 2002 4) 2006 Ans.) 4
Ques. : 696 The Arvind Mayaram Committee has recommended nine sectors as those where Indian ownership and control will be mandatory. These sectors include 1) Broadcasting 3) Print Media 5) All the above 2) Insurance 4) Defence production Ans.) 5
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Ques. : 697 The finance ministry is considering a proposal to make LTUs mandatory for some categories of taxpayers. Expand the term LTU. 1) Limited Taxpayer Units 3) Least Taxpayer Units 5) None of these 2) Local Taxpayer Units 4) Large Taxpayer Units Ans.) 4
Ques. : 698 The Planning Commission of India has given its in-principle approval to the Project Ananta, a programme that seeks to pull Anantapur district of ______out of the clutches of the perennial drought. 1) Tamil Nadu 3) Karnataka 5) None of these 2) Andhra Pradesh 4) Kerala Ans.) 2
Ques. : 699 Who among the following has won the Tal Memorial Chess tournament held in Moscow recently? 1) Sergey Karjaikin 3) Boris Gelfand 5) None of these 2) Viswanathan Anand 4) Vladimir Kramnik Ans.) 3
Ques. : 700 Shikhar Dhawan was awarded golden bat in the recently concluded Champions Trophy. Who among the following won the golden ball in the above tournament? 1) R Ashwin 3) Ravindra Jadeja 5) None of these 2) James Anderson 4) Ravi Bopara Ans.) 3
Ques. : 701 The govt has launched a placement linked skill development scheme, Roshini, targeting 50,000 rural men and women in 24 _______ districts of the country. 1) Draught-hit 3) Most backward 5) None of these 2) Naxal-hit 4) Tribal Ans.) 2
Ques. : 702 Which of the following organisations release annual Doing Business report that ranks 185 countries by aggregating 10 different indicators? 1) IMF 3) The US Federal Reserve 5) None of these 2) World Bank 4) ADB Ans.) 2
Ques. : 703 Which of the following days is observed as the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking? 1) Jun 21 3) Jun 24 5) None of these 2) Jun 23 4) Jun 26 Ans.) 4
Ques. : 704 Raj Jain quit as the India head of which of the following organisations recently? 1) Walmart 3) Microsoft 5) None of these 2) ebay 4) Videocon Ans.) 1
Ques. : 705 Which of the following countries has claimed the top spot in the 2013 Foreign Direct Investment Confidence Index in a survey conducted by global consulting firm AT Kearney? 1) US 3) South Korea 5) None of these 2) China 4) India Ans.) 1
Ques. : 706 Expand the term NSDL as used in financial parlance. 1) National Super Depository Limited 3) National Securities Depot Limited 5) None of these Ques. : 707 What do you mean by white ATMs? 2) National Securities Depository Limited 4) National Shares Depository Limited Ans.) 2
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1) ATMs owned by banks 3) ATMs owned by foreign banks 5) None of these
2) ATMs owned by non-bank agencies 4) ATMs installed inside a business establishment Ans.) 2
Ques. : 708 Consider the following statements with respect to Pir Panjal rail tunnel inaugurated recently and identify the correct statement(s): 1) The 11-km long tunnel connects the Bichelri valley in Jammu with Qazikund in Kashmir. 3) Built at a cost of Rs 800-crore, it is the longest rail tunnel in India. 5) Only 1) and 3) 2) This tunnel runs 2.5 km below the Jawahar tunnel. 4) All the above Ans.) 4
Ques. : 709 The tallest twisted tower of the world has been constructed at which of the following places recently? 1) New York 3) Dubai 5) None of these 2) Shanghai 4) Rio de Janeiro Ans.) 3
Ques. : 710 The 29th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum (India chapter) on November 8 and 9 will be hosted by which of the following Indian cities? 1) Mumbai 3) Hyderabad 5) None of these 2) Chennai 4) Kochi Ans.) 4
Ques. : 711 The RBI will not entertain any claim in respect of a note, which is alleged to have 1) stolen 3) wholly destroyed 5) None of these 2) lost 4) All the above Ans.) 4
Ques. : 712 Which of the following states/UTs has been ranked on top in the recent financial inclusion index released by the rating and analysis agency CRISIL? 1) Gujarat 3) Chandigarh 5) None of these 2) Kerala 4) Puducherry Ans.) 4
Ques. : 713 Which of the following instruments cannot be endorsed? 1) A bank draft 3) A fixed deposit receipt 5) None of these 2) A promissory note 4) A cheque Ans.) 3
Ques. : 714 The Bank of England is considering replacing the image of Charles Darwin from one of its notes and replacing it with that of Jane Austen. Which of the following novels was not authored by the renowned novelist Jane Austen? 1) Mother 3) Sense and Sensibility 5) Persuasion 2) Pride and Prejudice 4) Emma Ans.) 1
Ques. : 715 The state run ONGC and OIL has acquired gas assets of Videocon located in which of the following countries for $2.5 bn? 1) Nigeria 3) Mozambique 5) None of these 2) Vietnam 4) Algeria Ans.) 3
Ques. : 716 The merger of Tech Mahindra and Mahindra Satyam was in news recently. The new single entity Tech Mahindra has become the ____biggest IT firm in India. 1) third 3) fifth 5) None of these 2) fourth 4) sixth Ans.) 3
Ques. : 717 The KM Chandrasekhar Committee is associated with which of the following?
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1) Standardising and unifying the rules regarding foreign investments into the capital markets 3) Standardising and unifying the rules regarding Indian investments into the foreign capital markets 5) None of these
2) Standardising and unifying the rules regarding domestic investments into the capital markets 4) Standardising and unifying the rules regarding fund collection by chit fund companies from public Ans.) 1
Ques. : 718 Carlo Ancelotti has been appointed the manager of which of the following famous soccer teams? 1) Real Madrid (Spain) 3) Barcelona (Spain) 5) None of these 2) Chelsea (England) 4) Manchester United Ans.) 1
Ques. : 719 The market regulator Sebi has announced to merge FIIs, sub-accounts and QFIs in a new class called 1) Foreign Preferential Investors 3) Foreign Priority Investors 5) None of these 2) Foreign Portfolio Investors 4) Foreign Periodic Investors Ans.) 2
Ques. : 720 The Indian contingent took home the highest tally of awards so far in the recently-concluded 60th Cannes Lions festival of creativity. India clinched ____lions (awards). 1) 14 3) 33 5) None of these 2) 22 4) 54 Ans.) 3
Ques. : 721 In a dramatic swipe just ahead of elections, ruling Labor Party has dethroned Julia Gillard and brought _________as the new Prime Minister of Australia. 1) Penny Wong 3) Kevin Rudd 5) None of these 2) Stephen Conroy 4) Anthony Albanese Ans.) 3
Ques. : 722 A line of credit of USD 84-mn from World Bank was recently approved for the Panchayat Strengthening Project of which of the following states? 1) Bihar 3) Madhya Pradesh 5) None of these 2) Maharashtra 4) Odisha Ans.) 1
Ques. : 723 Which of the following govt initiatives won the prestigious international recognition of excellence in public service, the United Nations Public Service Award 2013? 1) Mass Contact Programme of Kerala 3) Swavalamban of District Administration of Dhanbad in Jharkhand 5) Only 2) and 3) 2) Graamin Haat programme of Dept of Cottage and Rural Industries in Madhya Pradesh 4) All the above Ans.) 4
Ques. : 724 According to the Boston Consulting Group's (BCG) 13th annual global wealth management report, which of the following countries has the highest density of millionaires in the world at present? 1) Qatar 3) US 5) None of these 2) Kuwait 4) China Ans.) 1
Ques. : 725 Which of the following world organisations publish the World Investment Report? 1) UNCTAD 3) ADV 5) None of these 2) IMF 4) WTO Ans.) 1
Ques. : 726 The govt has recently approved near doubling of natural gas prices effective from Apr 1, 2014. In this first revision in gas prices in 3 years, the gas price is set at ____. 1) USD 4.2/mmBtu 3) USD 8.4/mmBtu 5) None of these 2) USD 6.3/mmBtu 4) USD 10.5/mmBtu Ans.) 3
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Ques. : 727 The India Post is all set to venture into banking operations and has sought help from the govt for meeting minimum paid up capital requirement as per the RBI norms. What is the minimum paid up capital requirement for this purpose? 1) Rs 200 crore 3) Rs 700 crore 5) None of these 2) Rs 500 crore 4) Rs 1,000 crore Ans.) 2
Ques. : 728 Which of the following denominations of Indian currency notes are signed by the Finance Secretary of India? 1) Rs 1 3) Rs 5 5) None of these 2) Rs 2 4) Rs 10 Ans.) 1
Ques. : 729 Elbegdorj Tsakhia has won the recently held presidential elections in which of the following countries? 1) Cyprus 3) Mongolia 5) None of these 2) Bolivia 4) Armenia Ans.) 3
Ques. : 730 As per the recent report published by FATF, an inter-governmental body, India has addressed shortfalls in its black money fight. Expand the term FATF. 1) Financial Action Task Force 3) Financial Advancement Task Force 5) None of these 2) Financial Activity Task Force 4) Financial Alternatives Task Force Ans.) 1
Ques. : 731 Which of the following veteran tennis players is not among those who shockingly exited the 2013 Wimbledon tournament in the first round itself? 1) Mahesh Bhupathi 3) Maria Sharapova 5) None of these 2) Rafael Nadal 4) Roger Federer Ans.) 1
Ques. : 732 India has retained its position as the world's 3rd most attractive FDI destination. Which of the following countries is leading the list published by UNCTAD recently? 1) Brazil 3) United States 5) None of these 2) Indonesia 4) China Ans.) 4
Ques. : 733 Leo Puri is set to be appointed as the Managing Director of which of the following organisations? 1) Axis Bank 3) LIC 5) None of these 2) UTI Asset Management Company 4) Oriental Bank of Commerce Ans.) 2
Ques. : 734 India is the largest supplier of which of the following items to the European Union (EU)? 1) Textiles 3) Petroleum products 5) None of these 2) Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) 4) Herbal Cosmetics Ans.) 2
Ques. : 735 Which of the following telecom majors has succeeded to win the first release of licence for telecom operations in Myanmar recently? 1) Bharti Airtel 3) Telenor 5) None of these 2) Vodafone 4) China Mobile Ans.) 3
Ques. : 736 The latest findings by the analysis firm CRISIL has pointed out that only ___of Indians have a simple savings bank account at present. 1) half 3) one-fourth 5) None of these 2) one-third 4) one-fifth Ans.) 1
Ques. : 737 The early tsunami warning system has been installed recently at Rangachang situated in _______.
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1) Andaman and Nicobar Islands 3) Andhra Pradesh 5) None of these
2) Tamil Nadu 4) Puducherry Ans.) 1
Ques. : 738 TAM is associated with the rating of which of the following? 1) Film industry 3) Educational institutions 5) None of these 2) Television viewership 4) Newspapers Ans.) 2
Ques. : 739 Which of the following financial products in India completed 20 years in operation recently? 1) Life Insurance 3) Education loans 5) None of these 2) Gold loans 4) Mutual Funds Ans.) 4
Ques. : 740 Which of the following companies has launched the first white-level ATM of the country recently? 1) Tata Communications 3) Birla Capital 5) None of these 2) Reliance Capital 4) Modi Finance Ans.) 1
Ques. : 741 The Central Govt has announced a hike in the support price of paddy marginally by Rs 60 to _____per quintal for the 2013-14 crop year. 1) Rs 1,210 3) Rs 1,310 5) None of these 2) Rs 1,250 4) Rs 1,350 Ans.) 3
Ques. : 742 The Daitari iron ore mines might soon close down on the allegations of carrying mining activities without forest clearance. These mines are situated in which of the following states in India? 1) Odisha 3) Uttarakhand 5) None of these 2) Jharkhand 4) Madhya Pradesh Ans.) 1
Ques. : 743 Who among the following will be sworn in as the next Chief Justice of India (CJI) taking over from Altamas Kabir on Jul 16? 1) AK Patnaik 3) GS Singhvi 5) None of these 2) P Sathasivam 4) Gyan Sudha Misra Ans.) 2
Ques. : 744 India has launched IRNSS-1A satellite in the space as its first step towards building own satellite navigation system. Expand the term IRNSS. 1) Indian Regional Network Satellite System 3) Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System 5) None of these 2) Indian Revolving Navigational Satellite System 4) Indian Responsive Navigational Satellite System Ans.) 3
Ques. : 745 Indian army is planning to replace its 150-km range Prithvi ballistic missiles with the newly developed quickresponse _______missiles. 1) Prahar 3) Nag 5) None of these 2) Trishul 4) Astra Ans.) 1
Ques. : 746 Tahrir Square, which was in news recently, is situated in which of the following countries? 1) Turkey 3) China 5) None of these 2) Syria 4) Egypt Ans.) 4
Ques. : 747 The govt banned the top-selling drug Pioglitazone recently citing its severe side effects as the reason. This drug was used to treat which of the following diseases? 1) Cancer 3) Diabetes 5) None of these 2) Hypertension 4) Blood Pressure Ans.) 3
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Ques. : 748 The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced to start World Test Championship. Its inaugural edition will be played in England in _______. 1) 2014 3) 2016 5) None of these 2) 2015 4) 2017 Ans.) 4
Ques. : 749 Among the several measures taken by the RBI to curb current account deficit (CAD), it has now asked banks not to 1) convert gold bought through credit cards into EMIs 2) convert consumer goods bought through credit cards into EMIs
3) convert apparels bought through credit cards into 4) convert luxury goods bought through credit cards EMIs into EMIs 5) None of these Ans.) 1
Ques. : 750 As announced by the ICC recently, India will host which of the following tournaments? 1) T20 Cup in 2016 3) Word Cup (50-over format) in 2023 5) None of these 2) World Test Championship in 2021 4) All the above Ans.) 4
Ques. : 751 Who among the following has been elected the new President of the Asian Athletics Association (AAA) recently? 1) Suresh Kalmadi 3) HRH Prince Imran 5) None of these 2) Dahlan Jumaan Al-Hamad 4) Gideon Sam Ans.) 2
Ques. : 752 The project to develop Astra missiles is finally back on track after a long delay due to technical glitches. This is Indias first __________missile. 1) Air-to-air 3) UAV launched 5) None of these 2) Submarine launched 4) Reusable Ans.) 1
Ques. : 753 India held the 16th round of border talks with which of the following countries recently? 1) Pakistan 3) Nepal 5) None of these 2) Bangladesh 4) China Ans.) 4
Ques. : 754 Which of the following teams won the Confederation Cup football tournament recently? 1) Spain 3) Argentina 5) None of these 2) Germany 4) Brazil Ans.) 4
Ques. : 755 Which of the following countries has become the first country in South Asia to ban cosmetic testing on animals? 1) China 3) India 5) None of these 2) Japan 4) Thailand Ans.) 3
Ques. : 756 Name the 28th member of the European Union which has been granted membership recently. 1) Montenegro 3) Serbia 5) None of these 2) Croatia 4) Albania Ans.) 2
Ques. : 757 Which country has given its nod to the worlds first clinical trial for induced pluripotent stem cells, known as iPS cells which uses stem cells harvested from a patients own body? 1) South Korea 3) Japan 5) None of these 2) UK 4) US Ans.) 3
Ques. : 758 The US space agency NASA has launched Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph (IRIS) spacecraft recently aimed at studying
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1) The Mars 3) The Jupiter 5) None of these
2) The Sun 4) The Moon Ans.) 2
Ques. : 759 INS Trikand ship, armed with the supersonic BRAHMOS missile system among others, was commissioned into the Indian Navy recently. This Talwar class combat ship has been sourced from 1) Russia 3) Israel 5) None of these 2) France 4) US Ans.) 1
Ques. : 760 The United Nations has adopted Marrakesh Treaty recently. This treaty is related to 1) Increasing access to higher education for blinds 3) Increasing access to books for blinds 5) None of these 2) Increasing access to books for blinds 4) Increasing access to employment opportunities Ans.) 2
Ques. : 761 Who among the following has been appointed the new Delhi lieutenant-governor replacing Tejendra Khanna? 1) Ranjit Shekhar Mooshahary 3) Najeeb Jung 5) None of these 2) KK Paul 4) Virendra Kataria Ans.) 3
Ques. : 762 Who among the following has won the British Grand Prix 2013 recently? 1) Felipe Massa 3) Lewis Hamilton 5) None of these 2) Sebastian Vettel 4) Nico Rosberg Ans.) 4
Ques. : 763 Who is the vice-chairman of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) at present? The Prime Minister is the chairman of the authority. 1) KM Singh 3) B Bhattacharjee 5) None of these 2) JK SINHA 4) Shashidhar Reddy Ans.) 4
Ques. : 764 Who among the following has been appointed as the next foreign secretary replacing Ranjan Mathai? 1) Anil Goswami 3) Sujatha Singh 5) None of these 2) Rajiv Takru 4) Ashish Bahuguna Ans.) 3
Ques. : 765 The credit of being worlds first internet search engine goes to which of the following? 1) Google 3) AltaVista 5) None of these 2) Yahoo Search 4) MSN Search Ans.) 3
Ques. : 766 The NCR Planning Board had cleared the inclusion of three more districts in the NCR. Who among the following is the Chairman of the board? 1) Girija Vyas 3) Oscar Fernandes 5) None of these 2) Kamal Nath 4) Mallikarjun Kharge Ans.) 2
Ques. : 767 The Jet-Etihad deal is still stuck in pipeline. As the largest foreign investment in the Indian aviation sector so far, this deal is valued at 1) Rs 1,058 cr 3) Rs 3,058 cr 5) None of these 2) Rs 2,058 cr 4) Rs 4,058 cr Ans.) 2
Ques. : 768 Narendra Modi has asked farmers from across the country to contribute iron blocks for construction of a huge statue of Sardar Patel at Sardar Sarovar Dam. It will be name 1) Statue of Unity 3) Statue of Sovereignty 5) None of these 2) Statue of Integrity 4) Lauh Purush Ans.) 1
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Ques. : 769 The military has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the president and his opponents to reach an agreement in which of the following countries recently? 1) Syria 3) Mali 5) None of these 2) Egypt 4) Nigeria Ans.) 2
Ques. : 770 Parimarjan Negi is associated with which of the following games? 1) Wrestling 3) Table Tennis 5) None of these 2) Badminton 4) Chess Ans.) 4
Ques. : 771 The telecommunication commission of India has approved the enhancement of the foreign direct investment limit in the telecom sector to 100 per cent from current ____per cent. 1) 26 3) 74 5) None of these 2) 49 4) 85 Ans.) 3
Ques. : 772 Egypt's powerful military has ousted President Mohammed Morsi and suspended the constitution. Which of the following statements is/are correct about Mohammed Morsi? 1) He was country's first democratically elected president. 3) He was countrys third democratically elected president. 5) None of these 2) He was countrys second democratically elected president. 4) He was countrys fourth democratically elected president. Ans.) 1
Ques. : 773 Examine the following statements with respect to ordinance promulgated for the food security bill and identify the correct sentence(s): 1) It provides the two-third population of the country 2) The beneficiaries will be identified by the states, the right to 5 kg of foodgrain every month at highly which will also implement the programme under the subsidised rates of Rs 1-3 per kg. Targeted Public Distribution System. 3) When implemented, it will be the biggest such scheme in the world with the govt spending estimated at Rs 125,000 crore annually. 5) Only 1) and 2) 4) All the above Ans.) 4
Ques. : 774 The Union Cabinet has granted a special one-time dispensation of Rs 710 crore recently for land acquisition for expansion and upgradation of rural roads network in which of the following states? 1) Uttarakhand 3) Jharkhand 5) None of these 2) Himachal Pradesh 4) Jammu & Kashmir Ans.) 4
Ques. : 775 The Finance Minister has advised banks to reduce base rates to provide a powerful stimulus to credit growth for the economy. What is base rate? 1) The minimum rate of interest that a bank is allowed to charge from RBI for its deposits. 3) The minimum rate of interest that a bank is allowed to charge from its customers. 5) None of these 2) The minimum rate of interest that a bank is allowed to charge from other banks. 4) The minimum rate of interest that a bank is allowed to charge on industrial loans. Ans.) 3
Ques. : 776 Shriniwas Dadasaheb Patil has been appointed the new governor of which of the following states? 1) Sikkim 3) Kerala 5) None of these 2) West Bengal 4) Haryana Ans.) 1
Ques. : 777 Name the Indian woman entrepreneur, who has received UAEs prestigious Emirates Woman Award 2013. 1) Naina Lal Kidwai 3) Indira Nooyi 5) None of these 2) Vandana Gandhi 4) Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw Ans.) 2
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Ques. : 778 Name the first health insurance company in India that has come up with swipe to claim facility that will provide on the spot cashless approval solution to customers? 1) Max Bupa 3) Star Health 5) None of these 2) L&T Insurance 4) ICICI Lombard Ans.) 2
Ques. : 779 The insurance companies in India do not provide insurance cover for which of the following as of now? 1) Illness 3) Retirement 5) None of these 2) Accident 4) Wedding Ans.) 5
Ques. : 780 Evo Morales is the president of which of the following countries? The plane carrying him was diverted to Vienna recently and searched for Edward Snowden. 1) Sweden 3) Bolivia 5) None of these 2) Ecuador 4) Slovenia Ans.) 3
Ques. : 781 The UN has urged nations to step up efforts to achieve the eight anti-poverty targets named Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). What is the deadline set to achieve these goals? 1) 2013 3) 2015 5) None of these 2) 2014 4) 2020 Ans.) 3
Ques. : 782 According to a recent ruling by the Supreme Court, in cheque bouncing case for a cheque issued from a joint account, who can be prosecuted under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act? 1) Only the person who signed the cheque 3) Any one of the individuals named in the joint account 5) None of these 2) All the persons named in the joint account collectively 4) Only the firm that issued the cheque and not any+ individual Ans.) 1
Ques. : 783 Which of the following countries has given its approval to the controversial IVF technique that would lead to the creation of babies with three parents? This technique is aimed at checking the genetic diseases. 1) Japan 3) China 5) None of these 2) Singapore 4) UK Ans.) 4
Ques. : 784 The Indian Post has applied for bank licence along with 25 other applicants. Its vast presence in rural areas goes in its favour but which of the following may hinder its efforts? 1) Its being a loss making enterprise 3) Its lacking in IT infrastructure 5) None of these 2) Its being a govt enterprise 4) Its lacking in customer services Ans.) 2
Ques. : 785 Vikas Gowda bagged the first gold for India in the Asian Athletics Championships in Pune in which of the following games? 1) Discuss Throw 3) Shot Put 5) None of these 2) Weightlifting 4) Long Jump Ans.) 1
Ques. : 786 Which of the following companies in India provides credit information of individuals? 1) CRISIL 3) ICRA 5) None of these 2) CIBIL 4) CARE Ans.) 2
Ques. : 787 Who among the following has been sworn in as an interim president in Egypt after the military ousted the incumbent Mohammed Morsi recently? 1) Adly Mahmoud Mansour 3) Mahdi Aakef 5) None of these 2) Gehad El-Haddad 4) Mohammed Badie Ans.) 1
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Ques. : 788 The tech visionary Douglas Engelbart died recently. Which of the following inventions made by him revolutionised personal computing? 1) QWERTY keyboard 3) Computer Mouse 5) None of these 2) Universal Serial Bus (USB) 4) Compact Disc Ans.) 3
Ques. : 789 Who among the following has been named as the next president of the $100-billion IT industrys apex body Nasscom? 1) Ganesh Natarajan 3) R Chandrasekhar 5) None of these Ques. : 790 Expand the term RCEP. 1) Regional Co-operation for Economic Partnership 2) Regional Comprehensive Economic Pact 3) Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership 5) None of these 4) Regional Confederation for Economic Partnership Ans.) 3 2) Ravi Venkatesan 4) S Ramadorai Ans.) 3
Ques. : 791 Which of the following days in India has been designated by the govt as the National Statistical Day? It marks the birth anniversary of Prof. Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis, the doyen of Indian statistics and founder of the Indian Statistical Institute in Kolkata. 1) Jun 29 3) Aug 29 5) None of these 2) Jul 29 4) Sep 29 Ans.) 1
Ques. : 792 The book titled Shoes of the Dead is written by who among the following? 1) Ravinder Singh 3) Khaled Hosseini 5) None of these 2) Kota Neelima 4) Amish Tripathi Ans.) 2
Ques. : 793 The new UN Millennium Development Goals report for 2013 has revealed that the poverty rate in India declined from 49 per cent in 1994 to ____in 2010. 1) 25 3) 35 5) None of these 2) 33 4) 43 Ans.) 2
Ques. : 794 Who among the following will head the Indian cricket squad on Zimbabwe tour for five ODI matches as the selection committee opted to rest the seniors for the tour? 1) Virat Kohli 3) R Ashwin 5) None of these 2) Suresh Raina 4) Shikhar Dhawan Ans.) 1
Ques. : 795 As per the provisions of the new National Food Security Act, the pregnant women and lactating mothers will receive maternity benefit of 1) Rs 2000 3) Rs 6000 5) None of these 2) Rs 4000 4) Rs 8000 Ans.) 3
Ques. : 796 Britain is set to deport radical Islamist cleric Abu Qatada to which of the following countries to face terror charges? 1) Israel 3) US 5) None of these 2) Jordan 4) Spain Ans.) 2
Ques. : 797 At present, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) mandates banks to apply interest on deposits at _______ intervals. 1) daily 3) quarterly 5) None of these 2) monthly 4) yearly Ans.) 3
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Ques. : 798 The govt has decided to raise the import duty on sugar from 10 per cent to what per cent? The move is aimed at discouraging overseas buying amid a drop in local prices due to ample supplies. 1) 12 per cent 3) 14 per cent 5) None of these 2) 13 per cent 4) 15 per cent Ans.) 4
Ques. : 799 MS Raghavan has taken charge as the Chairman and Managing Director of which of the following banks recently? 1) Bank of Baroda 3) Canara Bank 5) None of these 2) IDBI Bank 4) Allahabad Bank Ans.) 2
Ques. : 800 According to figures compiled by The Banker magazine, ICBC has become the biggest bank in the world in terms of balance sheet strength. This bank belongs to which of the following countries? 1) South Korea 3) Singapore 5) None of these 2) China 4) Brazil Ans.) 2
Ques. : 801 The Solapur thermal power project of NTPC is facing agitation from farmers seeking higher compensation for their land. This project is situated in 1) Maharashtra 3) Gujarat 5) None of these 2) Karnataka 4) Bihar Ans.) 1
Ques. : 802 Which of the following countries is the world's biggest consumer of sugar? 1) China 3) Indonesia 5) None of these 2) US 4) India Ans.) 4
Ques. : 803 Mohamed El-Baradei has been named as the new prime minister to head a caretaker government in which of the following countries recently? 1) Syria 3) Iraq 5) None of these 2) Kuwait 4) Egypt Ans.) 4
Ques. : 804 A UN report has revealed that despite widespread poverty in the country, India is on track to meet the United Nations' Millennium Development Goal (MDG) of poverty reduction by 1) 2014 3) 2018 5) None of these 2) 2015 4) 2020 Ans.) 2
Ques. : 805 Which of the following nations is planning to launch satellites to monitor the world's oceans to counter piracy and monitor the movements of ships? 1) US 3) China 5) None of these 2) Japan 4) India Ans.) 2
Ques. : 806 The Union Rural Development Ministry approved Rs 4,130-cr for the construction of rural roads in which of the following states recently? 1) Uttarakhand 3) Bihar 5) None of these 2) Maharashtra 4) Andhra Pradesh Ans.) 3
Ques. : 807 Who among the following has won the womens singles title at the Wimbledon tennis tournament recently? 1) Marion Bartoli 3) Li Na 5) None of these 2) Sabine Lisicki 4) Serena Williams Ans.) 1
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Ques. : 808 Who won the 2013 German Grand Prix Formula One championships? 1) Kimmi Raikkonen 3) Sebastian Vettel 5) None of these 2) Fernando Alonso 4) Lewis Hamilton Ans.) 3
Ques. : 809 Indias first indigenous aircraft carrier (IAC), which is set to be launched into water soon and is slated to become operational by 2018, will be rechristened as 1) INS Vikrant 3) INS Vikramaditya 5) None of these Ques. : 810 Expand the term IPAB. 1) Intellectual Property Application Board 3) Intellectual Property Appellate Board 5) None of these 2) Intellectual Property Authorisation Board 4) International Property Appellate Board Ans.) 3 2) INS Viraat 4) INS Veer Ans.) 1
Ques. : 811 Despite Chinas opposition, India has moved forward to become a part of Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement. Aimed at creating one of the most significant free trade blocs in the world, RCEP has been brought by 1) Shanghai Co-operation Organisation (SCO) 3) G8 5) None of these 2) Asean +6 4) WTO Ans.) 2
Ques. : 812 As we read in newspapers, rupee reached a record low of below Rs 61/$. This unprecedented fall of the Indian currency is likely to cause which of the following? 1) Hike in fuel prices 3) Foreign education, travel to cost more 5) All the above 2) Widening of fiscal deficit 4) Gain to exporters Ans.) 5
Ques. : 813 After fighting a long turf war with Indian Air Force, the Army is all set to get its own armed attack helicopter squadron of which of the following helicopters? 1) Mi-8 3) Rudra 5) None of these 2) Mi-35 4) Cheetah Ans.) 3
Ques. : 814 The ICAO is set to audit the Directorate General of Civil Aviations safety oversight capability soon to assess its flying safety standards. What is the expanded form of ICAO? 1) Intermediary Civil Aviation Oraganisation 3) Intergovernmental Civil Aviation Oraganisation 5) None of these 2) International Civil Aviation Oraganisation 4) Indian Civil Aviation Oraganisation Ans.) 2
Ques. : 815 In which of the following countries, ex-railway minister Liu Zhijun has been sentenced to suspended death with a two year reprieve for bribery and abuse of power? 1) Japan 3) China 5) None of these 2) North Korea 4) Vietnam Ans.) 3
Ques. : 816 Name the tennis player who ended the 77-year old wait for UK to clinch mens singles title at Wimbledon recently? 1) Roger Federer 3) David Ferrer 5) None of these 2) Andy Murray 4) Rafael Nadal Ans.) 2
Ques. : 817 Shiv Thapa, who won a gold medal in Asian Championships in Amman, recently, is associated with which of the following games? 1) Weightlifting 3) Archery 5) None of these 2) Boxing 4) Shooting Ans.) 2
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Ques. : 818 International Finance Corporation (IFC) is considering a womens investment fund that would seek to invest in women owned businesses globally. IFC is investment arm of which of the following? 1) Bank of America 3) World Bank 5) None of these 2) International Monetary Fund (IMF) 4) Asian Development Bank (ADB) Ans.) 3
Ques. : 819 The former Delhi police Chief, Dr KK Paul took over as the new Governor of which of the following northeastern states recently? 1) Meghalaya 3) Mizoram 5) None of these 2) Tripura 4) Arunachal Pradesh Ans.) 1
Ques. : 820 Recently, India has signed an agreement for avoidance of double taxation and the prevention of fiscal evasion with respect to taxes on income and on capital with which of the following countries? 1) Sweden 3) Norway 5) None of these 2) Albania 4) Poland Ans.) 2
Ques. : 821 Which of the following pairs won the mens doubles title of the Wimbledon tennis tournament recently? 1) L Paes and R Stepanek 3) I Dodig and M Melo 5) None of these 2) J Blake and J Melzer 4) B Bryan and M Bryan Ans.) 4
Ques. : 822 Which of the following major commercial banks in India has NOT promoted insurance companies to introduce insurance products in the country so far? 1) State Bank of India 3) IDBI Bank 5) Central Bank of India 2) ICICI Bank 4) Punjab National Bank Ans.) 5
Ques. : 823 Anna Bhagya scheme to distribute 30kg foodgrain at Re1/kg has been launched in which of the following southern states of India? 1) Kerala 3) Tamil Nadu 5) None of these 2) Karnataka 4) Andhra Pradesh Ans.) 2
Ques. : 824 The World Population Day is observed on which of the following days? 1) Jul 11 3) Jul 13 5) None of these 2) Jul 12 4) Jul 15 Ans.) 1
Ques. : 825 Which of the following pairs of Indian companies and their overseas acquisitions is not matched correctly? 1) Tata Motors Jaguar Land Rover 3) Apollo Tyres Cooper Tires 5) None of these 2) Mahindra and Mahindra Ssangyong 4) Hero Moto Corp AVL Ans.) 4
Ques. : 826 Examine the following statements with respect to recent announcement made by the market regulator SEBI regarding buyback norms for the companies and choose the correct statement(s): 1) The companies are now required to buy back share amounting to at least 50 per cent of the amount earmarked, up from 25 per cent. 2) A fourth of the buy back proceeds will have to be put in the escrow account
3) The companies are now barred from further capital-raising for 12 months from the closure of the 4) All the above offer. 5) None of these Ques. : 827 Expand the term USOF. 1) Universal Serial Obligation Fund 3) Universal Serious Obligation Fund 5) None of these 2) Universal Service Obligation Fund 4) Universal Stock Obligation Fund Ans.) 2 Ans.) 4
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Ques. : 828 India was the worlds largest importer of arms last year and is trying hard to reverse this reality. India aims to procure _____per cent of defence supplies locally in a decade. 1) 25 3) 75 5) None of these 2) 50 4) 100 Ans.) 3
Ques. : 829 The Project O-sint of Delhi police is associated with which of the following? 1) Tracing the missing children 3) Open Source Intelligence 5) None of these 2) Locating a place with the help of navigation system 4) Shaming criminals by publishing their photographs and details on social sites Ans.) 3
Ques. : 830 Which of the following companies has been ranked on top among Indian firms in the recently release Fortune 500 list? 1) Reliance Industries 3) Indian Oil 5) None of these 2) Tata Steel 4) State Bank of India Ans.) 3
Ques. : 831 A high-level committee on manufacturing chaired by the Prime Minister has set the target to hike the steel production capacity of the country from current 120mt to ____mt by 2025. 1) 150 3) 250 5) None of these 2) 200 4) 300 Ans.) 4
Ques. : 832 Which of the following may be the possible fallout(s) when a life insurance policy is lapsed due to non-payment of the premiums? 1) Death/accident benefit claim will not be available. 3) If lapsed before it acquires paid-up value, the premiums paid to the insurer are forfeited. 5) All the above 2) Bonus (share of surplus of the insurer) will not be available. 4) If lapsed within the first two years for a conventional life policy, the income tax rebate claimed earlier is disallowed and the deduction is added as income of the relevant year. Ans.) 5
Ques. : 833 Which of the following companies has been ranked on top in the world in the recently released Fortune 500 list? 1) Walmart Stores 3) Toyota Motors 5) None of these 2) Exxon Mobil 4) Royal Dutch Shell Ans.) 4
Ques. : 834 Who among the following has been facilitated with the 2013 edition of prestigious Tagore Award? 1) Zubin Mehta 3) Late Maqbool Fida Husain 5) None of these 2) Lata Mangeskar 4) SH Raza Ans.) 1
Ques. : 835 The govt approved the Modified Industrial Infrastructure Upgradation Scheme (MIIUS) with an outlay of ____during the 12th Five Year Plan period ending March 2017 recently. 1) Rs 1,030 crore 3) Rs 1,250 crore 5) None of these 2) Rs 1,150 crore 4) Rs 1,580 crore Ans.) 1
Ques. : 836 Lajja Gauswami is associated with which of the following games? She clinched a silver medal in the game recently. 1) Archery 3) Squash 5) None of these 2) Shooting 4) Chess Ans.) 2
Ques. : 837 The first-ever national Aviation University of the Country, Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University, would come up at which of the following places?
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1) Lucknow 3) Rae Bareli 5) None of these
2) Bhopal 4) Udaipur Ans.) 3
Ques. : 838 The Allahabad High Court stayed with immediate effect which of the following type of rallies throughout Uttar Pradesh recently? 1) Religion-based rallies 3) Cadre-based rallies 5) None of these 2) Region-based rallies 4) Caste-based rallies Ans.) 4
Ques. : 839 The AERB gave clearance for commencing controlled nuclear fission at the stalled Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KNPP) in Tamil Nadu recently. What is the full form of AERB? 1) Atomic Engineering Regulatory Board 3) Atomic Establishment Regulatory Board 5) None of these 2) Atomic Energy Regulatory Board 4) Atomic Entities Regulatory Board Ans.) 2
Ques. : 840 The proposed price hike for the natural gas produced in India from Apr 2014 (from current $4.2 to $8.4 per mmbtu) invited a widespread opposition from all quarters. Which of the following may be the positive outcome(s) of the decision? 1) It could help staunch declining domestic production and increase gas output as blocks earlier declare unviable may become viable now. 2) It will attract investors to the oil and gas sector in India with the opportunity of earning good margins.
3) It will attract investors to the oil and gas sector in 4) All the above India with the opportunity of earning good margins. 5) None of these Ans.) 4
Ques. : 841 As per the recent landmark verdict of the Supreme Court, who among the following has/have been disqualified from contesting elections to legislative bodies? 1) A person who is in jail 2) A person who is in police custody 3) A person subjected to preventive detention under 4) All the above any law 5) Only 1) and 2) Ans.) 5
Ques. : 842 Which of the following countries has been ranked on first position in the Global Innovation Index (GII) ranking of 2013? India is ranked at 64th position in it. 1) China 3) Sweden 5) None of these 2) Singapore 4) Switzerland Ans.) 4
Ques. : 843 The lawmakers of which of the following traditionally conservative country passed a groundbreaking law recently that allows abortion in limited cases? 1) Chile 3) Norway 5) None of these 2) Ireland 4) Indonesia Ans.) 2
Ques. : 844 India and which of the following countries are set to hold their second round of discussions on uranium sale soon? 1) Australia 3) Japan 5) None of these 2) US 4) France Ans.) 1
Ques. : 845 Which of the following oil-rich gulf nations has offered three discovered oilfields to India on nomination basis and has agreed to renegotiate an oil block that has been pending since 2000? 1) Iran 3) Kuwait 5) None of these 2) Iraq 4) Jordan Ans.) 2
Ques. : 846 Who among the following has been sworn in as the ninth Chief Minister of Jharkhand recently?
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1) Shibu Soren 3) Hemant Soren 5) None of these
2) Arjun Munda 4) Sudesh Mahto Ans.) 3
Ques. : 847 Which of the following state govts has announced interest-free loans to farmers up to Rs 2 lakh and at one per cent interest for loans between Rs 2 lakh and Rs 3 lakh recently in its budget? 1) Rajasthan 3) Karnataka 5) None of these 2) Madhya Pradesh 4) Haryana Ans.) 3
Ques. : 848 Legendary actor Pran, loved and feared in equal measure by moviegoers for his roles, passed away recently at the age of 93. Which of the following was his first film? 1) Zanjeer 3) Devdas 5) Naseeb 2) Yamla Jat 4) Ziddi Ans.) 2
Ques. : 849 The United Nations has declared which of the following days as the Malala Day to recognise the bravery of Pakistani teen activist Malala Yousafzai? 1) Jul 11 3) Jul 13 5) None of these 2) Jul 12 4) Jul 15 Ans.) 2
Ques. : 850 In order to boost the capital base of RRBs, the govt decided to recapitalize 40 selected RRBs in 21 states on the recommendation of a panel headed by RBI Deputy Governor 1) KC Chakrabarty 3) HR Khan 5) None of these 2) Urjit R Patel 4) Anand Sinha Ans.) 1
Ques. : 851 A powerful typhoon, Soulik, hit which of the following countries recently? 1) Japan 3) Canada 5) None of these 2) US 4) Taiwan Ans.) 4
Ques. : 852 . The Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF), an independent body within the telecom department that subsidises telecom infrastructure in rural India, agreed to provide a subsidy of _________to state-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) recently. 1) Rs 1,150-crore 3) Rs 1,350-crore 5) None of these 2) Rs 1,200-crore 4) Rs 1,500-crore Ans.) 4
Ques. : 853 Which of the following foreign banks has regained its position as the most profitable foreign bank operating in India recently? 1) Citibank 3) HSBC 5) None of these 2) Standard Chartered Bank 4) BNP Paribas Ans.) 2
Ques. : 854 Anup Chetia, a wanted north-east militant, is all set to be brought to India soon from which of the following countries where he is in jail since 1997? 1) Bangladesh 3) Bhutan 5) None of these 2) Myanmar 4) Sri Lanka Ans.) 1
Ques. : 855 Amar Bose, the founder and the chairman of the Massachusetts-based company Bose Corporation, died recently. Bose Corporation is a/an renowned ________company. 1) Security systems 3) Video-technology 5) None of these 2) Home appliances 4) Audio-technology Ans.) 4
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Ques. : 856 Controversial businessman Ottavio Quattrocchi, who was a key figure in the Bofors payoffs scandal, died recently. He belonged to which of the following countries? 1) Spain 3) Italy 5) None of these 2) UK 4) Sweden Ans.) 3
Ques. : 857 The Kundankulam nuclear power plant in Tamil Nadu attained criticality recently. It is the country's first 1) Nuclear power plant with total capacity of 1,000 MW 3) Nuclear power plant built with US assistance 5) None of these 2) Pressurised water reactor 4) Nuclear power plant built with indigenous technology Ans.) 2
Ques. : 858 The telegram service in the country, the harbinger of good and bad news for generations, has been discontinued recently by BSNL. It remained in service for _____years. 1) 160 3) 162 5) None of these 2) 161 4) 163 Ans.) 4
Ques. : 859 The UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has appointed Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka as the new head of which of the following United Nations bodies recently? 1) United Nations Women 3) UNICEF 5) None of these 2) UNESCO 4) International Labour Organisation (ILO) Ans.) 1
Ques. : 860 The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) won the parliamentary elections in Bhutan recently. These were the _____parliamentary elections in Bhutan. 1) First 3) Third 5) None of these 2) Second 4) Fifth Ans.) 2
Ques. : 861 What are the stakes of the Centre, the sponsor banks and the state govts respectively in Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)? 1) 50 per cent, 35 per cent and 15 per cent 3) 35 per cent, 30 per cent and 35 per cent 5) None of these 2) 50 per cent, 25 per cent and 25 per cent 4) 35 per cent, 35 per cent and 30 per cent Ans.) 1
Ques. : 862 The Bastille Day parade, which was held in France recently, commemorates which of the following? 1) The beginning of democracy in the country 3) The start of the French Revolution 5) None of these 2) Voting rights conferred to women for the first time 4) French victory over Russia Ans.) 3
Ques. : 863 Santosh B Nayar has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director of which of the following organisations? 1) Food Corporation of India (FCI) 3) Industrial Financial Corporation of India (IFCI) 5) None of these 2) Indian Farmers Fertilizer Cooperative Limited (IFFCO) 4) India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited (IIFCL) Ans.) 3
Ques. : 864 Which of the following countries has overtaken USA as the top buyer of Nigerian crude oil recently as per the news published in newspapers? 1) India 3) France 5) None of these 2) China 4) Japan Ans.) 1
Ques. : 865 Who among the following has won the 19th edition of Commonwealth Chess Championship title recently? 1) Tania Sachdev 3) Krishnan Sasikiran 5) None of these 2) Abhijeet Gupta 4) Parimarjan Negi Ans.) 2
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Ques. : 866 The recently opened New Century Global Centre, being called the worlds largest standalone structure, is situated in which of the following countries? 1) UAE 3) Malaysia 5) None of these 2) US 4) China Ans.) 4
Ques. : 867 Name the Japanese car maker which unveiled its low-cost car Go in India recently? 1) Suzuki 3) Nissan 5) None of these 2) Toyota 4) Mitsubishi Ans.) 3
Ques. : 868 The finance ministry has finalised who among the following to be the chief executive of Bhartiya Mahila Bank, which will launch its operations from November with six branches? 1) Vijayalakshmi R Iyer 3) Usha Thorat 5) None of these 2) Usha Ananthasubramanian 4) Shyamala Gopinath Ans.) 2
Ques. : 869 The sale of the recently published book titled 'Cuckoo's Calling' shoot up after the name of its original writer came into media. Who is its original writer? 1) Edward Snowden 3) JK Rowling 5) None of these 2) Salman Rushdie 4) Lydia Davis Ans.) 3
Ques. : 870 Which of the following countries is in process to avail a massive USD 5.4-bn loan package to revive its ailing economy? 1) South Africa 3) Pakistan 5) None of these 2) Turkey 4) Indonesia Ans.) 3
Ques. : 871 Kynan Chenai, who clinched a gold medal in the Singapore Open Championships recently, is a rising Indian ______. 1) Golfer 3) Shooter 5) None of these 2) Cueist 4) Archer Ans.) 3
Ques. : 872 In which of the following countries a war crimes court sentenced Jamaat-e-Islami leader Ghulam Azam to 90 years imprisonment recently? 1) Pakistan 3) Bangladesh 5) None of these 2) Afghanistan 4) Indonesia Ans.) 3
Ques. : 873 In the recent revision of the foreign direct investment (FDI) cap, the civil aviation sector was left unchanged. What is the FDI cap in this sector at present? 1) 49 per cent 3) 74 per cent 5) None of these 2) 51 per cent 4) 75 per cent Ans.) 1
Ques. : 874 Which of the following communities belonging to India celebrated 100 years of its immigration to US recently? 1) Jain 3) Sindhi 5) None of these Ques. : 875 Expand the term NCCC. 1) National Communication Coordination Centre 3) National Communication Censor Centre 5) None of these 2) National Cyber Censor Centre 4) National Cyber Coordination Centre Ans.) 4 2) Sikh 4) Gujarati Ans.) 2
Ques. : 876 The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) under the drug price control order (DPCO) has reduced the prices of ___ drugs.
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1) 254 3) 424 5) None of these
2) 348 4) 582 Ans.) 2
Ques. : 877 Who among the following has authored the book titled The Dispensable Nation? 1) Bipin Chandra 3) Sachin Kundalkar 5) None of these 2) Vali Nasr 4) Ajay Navaria Ans.) 2
Ques. : 878 The Tungurahua volcano erupted recently in which of the following countries? 1) Italy 3) Ecuador 5) None of these 2) Argentina 4) Cameroon Ans.) 3
Ques. : 879 The Ngultrum is the currency of which of the following countries? 1) Thailand 3) Bhutan 5) Malaysia 2) Maldives 4) South Korea Ans.) 3
Ques. : 880 An individual in India cannot open an account in which of the following banks? 1) Regional Rural Banks 3) Reserve Bank of India 5) Urban Cooperative Bank 2) Foreign Banks 4) Scheduled Commercial Bank Ans.) 3
Ques. : 881 Which of the following pairs of organisations and their heads is NOT correctly matched as of now? 1) World Bank Jim Yong Kim 3) ADB Takehiko Nakao 5) ILO Guy Ryder 2) IMF Julia Gillard 4) WTO Pascal Lamy Ans.) 2
Ques. : 882 Kaesong industrial region is situated in which of the following countries? 1) North Korea 3) Japan 5) None of these 2) South Korea 4) China Ans.) 1
Ques. : 883 World's largest steel maker ArcelorMittal has announced to scrap its USD 12-bn steel plant project in which of the following India states over inordinate delays, problems in acquiring land and securing iron ore linkages? 1) Karnataka 3) Maharashtra 5) None of these 2) Odisha 4) Jharkhand Ans.) 2
Ques. : 884 To help the crisis-ridden mutual funds sector tide over liquidity problems, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has opened a special borrowing window of 1) Rs 75,000-cr 3) Rs 35,000-cr 5) None of these 2) Rs 55,000-cr 4) Rs 25,000-cr Ans.) 4
Ques. : 885 The Nelson Mandela International Day is observed on which of the following days as declared by the UN General Assembly? 1) Jul 11 3) Jul 15 5) None of these 2) Jul 12 4) Jul 18 Ans.) 4
Ques. : 886 Examine the below given facts in the context of govts decision to form a mountain attack corps along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and identify the correct statements: 1) The new Corps' will be headquartered at Panagarh in West Bengal. 3) The new corps will be raised at the cost of around Rs 65,000 crore. 5) Only 1) and 3) 2) Under the new corps, 1,00,000 troops will be trained and deployed along the China border. 4) All the above Ans.) 5
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Ques. : 887 Upholding provisions of the Juvenile Act, the Supreme Court, recently, turned down a plea to reduce age of juvenile. What is the age below which one is declared a juvenile at present? 1) 21 years 3) 16 years 5) None of these 2) 18 years 4) 14 years Ans.) 2
Ques. : 888 The govt of India has launched a nation-wide campaign called Tears you apart. It is aimed at controlling which of the following? 1) Sexually transmitted diseases 3) Littering at public places 5) None of these 2) Tobacco use 4) Open defecation Ans.) 2
Ques. : 889 Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1) In courier services, up to 100 per cent FDI would 2) In credit information firms, up to 74 per cent FDI now be allowed under automatic route. would now be allowed under automatic route. 3) In multi-brand retail, up to 49 per cent FDI would 4) All the above now be allowed under automatic route. 5) None of these Ans.) 4
Ques. : 890 Joe Biden, who visited India recently, is holding which of the following positions in the US at present? 1) Secretary of state 3) Governor of California 5) None of these 2) Secretary of Senate 4) Vice President Ans.) 4
Ques. : 891 The govt will promulgate an ordinance to empower the Sebi, the capital markets regulator, to directly go for search and seizure operations on errant listed companies. Currently, Sebi can do this 1) After approval from the chief metropolitan magistrate 3) After approval from the Registrar of Companies 5) None of these 2) After approval from the Ministry of Finance 4) After approval from the RBI governor Ans.) 1
Ques. : 892 Who among the following has been appointed as the next Delhi Police Commissioner recently succeeding Neeraj Kumar? 1) Abhayanand 3) Deo Raj Singh Nagar 5) None of these 2) Bhimsen Bassi 4) Shriniwas Vashisht Ans.) 2
Ques. : 893 The South Korean steel major Posco has pulled out of its proposed Rs 30,000-cr steel project which was to be set up in 1) Odisha 3) Karnataka 5) None of these 2) Madhya Pradesh 4) Tamil Nadu Ans.) 3
Ques. : 894 Justice P Sathasivam has been sworn in as the new Chief Justice of India (CJI) by President Pranab Mukherjee. He is ____CJI. 1) 30th 3) 40th 5) None of these 2) 32nd 4) 42nd Ans.) 3
Ques. : 895 The Supreme Court of India has quashed which of the following notifications published by the Medical Council of India (MCI) recently? 1) Holding common entrance test for MBBS, BDS and post-graduate courses. 2) Accreditation given to 12 colleges in one do.
3) Making it mandatory for post graduate aspirants 4) Mandatory examination for those studied from to serve in rural areas. abroad. 5) None of these Ans.) 1
Ques. : 896 In which of the following states, 27 children died and several were admitted in hospital after they consumed the mid-day meal at their school?
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1) Tamil Nadu 3) Andhra Pradesh 5) None of these
2) Bihar 4) Haryana Ans.) 2
Ques. : 897 Deepika Kumari and Laishram Bombayla Devi represent India in which of the following games? 1) Boxing 3) Archery 5) None of these 2) Shooting 4) Weightlifting Ans.) 3
Ques. : 898 The Hockey India has announced to appoint former South Africa player Dave Staniforth as ___________ of the Indian senior and junior men's teams. 1) Physiologist 3) Senior coach 5) None of these 2) Assistant coach 4) Goalkeeping coach Ans.) 4
Ques. : 899 The two-day G20 ministerial meeting was held in which of the following cities recently? 1) Moscow 3) Washington 5) None of these 2) London 4) Toronto Ans.) 1
Ques. : 900 Renowned Lyricist Vaali, who authored more than 15 thousand songs during his life-time, passed away recently. He wrote in which of the following languages? 1) Telugu 3) Bengali 5) None of these 2) Tamil 4) Oriya Ans.) 2
Ques. : 901 As announced by the govt, India aims to achieve 80 per cent literacy rate by 1) 2015 3) 2017 5) None of these 2) 2016 4) 2018 Ans.) 1
Ques. : 902 Fulfilling the long pending demand of the people of Karnataka, as well as the State Govt, the Union Cabinet gave its approval for renaming Bengaluru International Airport as _________recently. 1) Rajiv Gandhi International Airport 3) Vasanth Shivashankar Padukone International Airport 5) None of these 2) Kempegowda International Airport 4) Yashwant Vithoba Chittal International Airport Ans.) 2
Ques. : 903 Which of the following nations in not a member of G20, a club of 20 developed and developing nations? 1) Saudi Arabia 3) Canada 5) None of these 2) Brazil 4) US Ans.) 5
Ques. : 904 The book titled The Hope Factory is authored by who among the following? 1) Bipin Chandra 3) Sachin Kundalkar 5) None of these 2) Lavanya Sankaran 4) Ajay Navaria Ans.) 2
Ques. : 905 The GSP is a program under which developing countries can receive preferential treatment for exports. What is the expanded form of GSP? 1) General System of Preference 3) Geographical System of Preference 5) None of these 2) Gradual System of Preferences 4) Generalized System of Preferences Ans.) 4
Ques. : 906 The US President Barack Obama has announced to appoint person of Indian origin (PIO) Nisha Desai Biswal as Assistant Secretary of State for 1) Europe 3) South and Central Asia 5) None of these 2) Africa 4) North and East Asia Ans.) 3
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Ques. : 907 Which of the following leading industrial cities based in US has filed for bankruptcy recently? 1) Los Angeles 3) Detroit 5) None of these 2) Chicago 4) Houston Ans.) 3
Ques. : 908 The central bank of China announced recently to scrap the floor on lending rates and allowed financial institutions (for the first time) to set rates themselves. Which of the following is the central bank of China? 1) The Central Bank of China 3) The Peoples Reserve Bank of China 5) None of these 2) The Peoples Bank of China 4) The Red Reserve of China Ans.) 2
Ques. : 909 Pradeep Sangwan, who failed a random dope test and is found guilty of consuming banned drugs, played for which of the following franchisees of IPL during its sixth edition? He is only the second cricketer in the history of IPL to have been found guilty. 1) Kolkata Knight Rider 3) Rajasthan Royals 5) None of these 2) Delhi Daredevils 4) Mumbai Indians Ans.) 1
Ques. : 910 Bowing to pressure from international lenders, which of the following countries moved to put more than 25,000 state workers on notice for dismissal by the end of the year recently? 1) Spain 3) Greece 5) None of these 2) Turkey 4) Cuba Ans.) 3
Ques. : 911 Which of the following statements is correct about a recent legislation in Britain? 1) It has legalised gay marriage 3) It has given the most favoured nation (MFN) status to Pakistan. 5) None of these 2) It has introduced a new liberal asylum policy. 4) It has exempted India of visa fee imposed on five nations including India recently. Ans.) 1
Ques. : 912 The Supreme Court recently quashed the notification published by the Medical Council of India (MCI) to conduct NEET. What does NEET stands for? 1) National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test 3) National Efficiency-cum-Entrance Test 5) None of these 2) National Enhanced Eligibility Test 4) National Eligibility-cum-Efficiency Test Ans.) 1
Ques. : 913 The finance ministers of BRICS member countries met as a follow up of the Durban Summit in which of the following cities recently? 1) Moscow 3) Beijing 5) None of these 2) New Delhi 4) Braslia Ans.) 1
Ques. : 914 The world number three Deepika Kumari came up with a stunning effort to lead India to a commanding win over which of the following countries in Womens Recurve Team Final at Archery World Cup Stage 3 being held in Medellin, Colombia? 1) Japan 3) South Korea 5) None of these 2) China 4) Thailand Ans.) 2
Ques. : 915 Which of the following statements is/are correct about the recent ruling of the Supreme Court of India in the context of sale of acid over-the-counter? 1) There will be total ban on the sale. 2) It will be sold only to those individuals who come with a guarantor.
3) It will be sold only to those individuals who come 4) It will be sold only to the individuals above 45 with an identity proof. years of age. 5) None of these Ans.) 3
Ques. : 916 Prince Philippe ascended the throne after the abdication of his father Albert II recently in which of the following countries?
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1) Spain 3) Belgium 5) None of these
2) Greece 4) Argentina Ans.) 3
Ques. : 917 The fast rising Indian pair of Divij Sharan and Purav Raja clinched its first ever ATP tour level title defeating which of the following pairs in the summit clash of the Claro Open? 1) A Peya and B Soares 3) Daniel Nestor and Nenad Zimonjic 5) None of these 2) Edouard Roger-Vasselin and Igor Sijsling 4) Bob and Mike Bryan Ans.) 2
Ques. : 918 As per the recent announcement made by the Human Resources Development Minister M M Pallam Raju, the model schools which are being set up with a view to provide quality secondary education, will be operational from the academic session 1) 2013-14 3) 2015-16 5) None of these 2) 2014-15 4) 2016-17 Ans.) 3
Ques. : 919 Who among the following is the Bhutan's Prime Minister-elect after the recent parliamentary elections held in the country? 1) Tshering Tobgay 3) Khandu Wangchuk 5) None of these 2) Lyonpo Zangley Drukpa 4) Jigme Thinley Ans.) 1
Ques. : 920 According to the data released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority recently, which of the following countries continued its reign as Sri Lankas largest tourist market? 1) Britain 3) Germany 5) None of these 2) US 4) India Ans.) 4
Ques. : 921 Which of the following states in India is the largest producer of rice in the country? 1) Uttar Pradesh 3) Tamil Nadu 5) None of these 2) Andhra Pradesh 4) West Bengal Ans.) 4
Ques. : 922 The Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) has announced to invest $5.1 billion (Rs 30,290 crore) in the next three years in its shale gas business in which of the following countries? 1) India 3) US 5) None of these 2) China 4) Australia Ans.) 3
Ques. : 923 IDA is an international financial institution which offers concessional loans and grants to the world's poorest developing countries. It is a part of 1) World Bank 3) United Nations 5) None of these 2) Asian Development Bank 4) G-7 Ans.) 1
Ques. : 924 A five-member panel, headed by former Canara Bank CMD MBN Rao, prepared the blueprint for which of the following? 1) New bank licences 3) Mechanism to arrest falling rupee 5) None of these 2) Bhartiya Mahila Bank 4) Measures to stop departure of foreign institutional investors (FIIs) Ans.) 2
Ques. : 925 Who among the following has taken over as Vice-Chief of the Air Staff? He is also a front runner for Air Chief of India after NAK Browne retires in Dec. 1) SP Tyagi 3) Anup Raha 5) None of these 2) Kishan Kumar Nohwar 4) DC Kumaria Ans.) 3
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Ques. : 926 Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) is the latest revision of the Internet Protocol (IP) which provides 1) Internet connection across the world 3) An identification and location system for computers on networks 5) None of these 2) Necessary clearance to launch new websites 4) Specifications for hardware manufacturers to comply with international standards Ans.) 3
Ques. : 927 The new National Manufacturing Policy aims to create 100-mn jobs and increase the share of manufacturing in Indias Gross Domestic Product from 16 per cent now to ____by 2022. 1) 20 per cent 3) 30 per cent 5) None of these 2) 25 per cent 4) 35 per cent Ans.) 2
Ques. : 928 Which of the following state govts has launched the Phulwari scheme to curb malnutrition among children aged 6 months to 3 years? 1) Uttar Pradesh 3) Bihar 5) Chhattisgarh 2) Haryana 4) Karnataka Ans.) 5
Ques. : 929 Iran has signed a contract to export gas worth USD 3.7-bn a year, supplying 25-mn cubic metres of gas per day, with which of the following countries? 1) India 3) Iraq 5) None of these 2) China 4) Pakistan Ans.) 3
Ques. : 930 The new infectious disease MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome) is haunting health authorities across the world. Which of the following is correct about MERS? 1) The first death due to this disease was recorded 2) This disease is similar to SARS. in Jun 2012 in Saudi Arabia. 3) It shows flu-like symptoms but causes kidney failure. 5) None of these 4) All the above Ans.) 4
Ques. : 931 Satish Babu has been elected to the 2014 Nominating Committee of the ICANN. What does ICANN stands for? 1) Internet Committee for Assigned Numbers and Names 3) International Committee for Assigned Numbers and Names 5) None of these 2) International Corporation for Assigned Numbers and Names 4) Internet Corporation for Assigned Numbers and Names Ans.) 4
Ques. : 932 According to the latest statistics released by Ministry of Tourism on tourism in India during the year 2012, which of the following states received highest number of domestic tourists? 1) Uttarakhand 3) Andhra Pradesh 5) None of these Ques. : 933 Expand the term RIDF. 1) Regional Infrastructure Development Fund 3) Rural Industries Development Fund 5) None of these 2) Rural Infrastructure Development Fund 4) Rural Industries Development Foundation Ans.) 2 2) Tamil Nadu 4) Jammu and Kashmir Ans.) 3
Ques. : 934 As per the recent data released by the Planning Commission, poverty ratio in India has declined to _____in 2011-12. 1) 21.9 per cent 3) 37.2 per cent 5) None of these 2) 33.2 per cent 4) 38.9 per cent Ans.) 1
Ques. : 935 As per the recent news in media, unprecedented heat waves have killed 760 people so far in which of the following countries?
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1) USA 3) Russia 5) None of these
2) Norway 4) UK Ans.) 4
Ques. : 936 Name the Afghanistan's first and only female governor who has won prestigious Ramon Magsaysay award for 2013. 1) Seng Raw 3) Safia Amajan 5) None of these 2) Habiba Sarabi 4) Hanifa Safi Ans.) 2
Ques. : 937 According to the latest survey by the Nielsen, India has been ranked at which of the following positions in the Global Consumer Confidence Index? 1) First 3) Third 5) None of these 2) Second 4) Fourth Ans.) 3
Ques. : 938 Who among the following has won the best actor award at the 14th edition of the International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards 2013 held in Macau recently? 1) Ranbir Kapoor 3) Manoj Bajpai 5) None of these 2) Ranveer Singh 4) Irrfan Khan Ans.) 1
Ques. : 939 The 14th meeting of the Home Secretaries of India and which of the following countries was held in New Delhi recently? 1) Sri Lanka 3) Pakistan 5) None of these 2) Bangladesh 4) China Ans.) 2
Ques. : 940 Who among the following has authored the book titled Unclaimed Terrain? 1) Vandana Shiva 3) Ajay Navaria 5) None of these 2) Sachin Garg 4) Sachin Kundalkar Ans.) 3
Ques. : 941 Chinese navy conducted the largest-ever joint naval drills with which of the following countries in the Sea of Japan recently? 1) North Korea 3) Iran 5) None of these 2) Pakistan 4) Russia Ans.) 4
Ques. : 942 As per the news published in newspapers recently, Indias bilateral trade with which of the following countries reached $4.4-bn in 2012 which was merely $200-mn in 1992? 1) Italy 3) Israel 5) None of these 2) Spain 4) Taiwan Ans.) 3
Ques. : 943 As per the latest data released by the Planning Commission recently, the poverty ratio is highest in which of the following states? 1) Bihar 3) Manipur 5) Chhattisgarh 2) Arunachal Pradesh 4) Jharkhand Ans.) 5
Ques. : 944 The name George Alexander Louis was doing rounds in the international media recently. This name is associated with who among the following? 1) The black boy killed by an officer in US which caused countrywide protests. 2) The first royal king of UK.
3) The baby boy born to Prince William and his wife 4) The Belgian king who abdicated in favour of his Kate Middleton in UK. son. 5) None of these Ans.) 3
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Ques. : 945 Name the only Indian film to be selected at the upcoming Venice International Film Festival 2013? 1) Kush 3) Barfi 5) None of these 2) Kahaani 4) Paan Singh Tomar Ans.) 1
Ques. : 946 The pole vault queen and double Olympic champion Yelena Isinbayeva has announced to retire after the World Athletics Championships, which would take place in August. She belongs to which of the following countries? 1) US 3) Russia 5) None of these 2) China 4) Uzbekistan Ans.) 3
Ques. : 947 The newly created Department of disability affairs, which will strive to meet the needs and welfare of disabled in the country, has been created in which of the following ministries? 1) Ministry for Social Justice and Empowerment 3) Ministry of Human Resource Development 5) None of these 2) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare 4) Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports Ans.) 1
Ques. : 948 Yves Le Drianis, who paid an official visit to India recently, is the defence minister of which of the following countries? 1) Germany 3) Israel 5) None of these 2) France 4) Canada Ans.) 2
Ques. : 949 In one of the largest recalls in the history of auto industry in India, which of the following companies recalled 1.l lakh vehicles of its multi-purpose vehicle brand? 1) Ford 3) Suzuki 5) None of these 2) General Motors 4) Mahindra and Mahindra Ans.) 2
Ques. : 950 Which of the following is NOT the name of a country? 1) Gabon 3) Anguilla 5) Togo 2) Benin 4) Pogo Ans.) 4
Ques. : 951 Consider the following in the context of recent auction of players for the Indian Badminton League (IBL) and identify that which of the following pairs of players and the franchisee is not correctly matched? 1) Lee Chong Wei Mumbai Masters 3) Sai Praneeth Delhi Smashers 5) Jwala Gutta Lucknow Warriors 2) Saina Nehwal Hyderabad Hotshots 4) P Kashyap Banga Beats Ans.) 5
Ques. : 952 In a bid to make sanitation for all a global development priority, the United Nations General Assembly designated which of the following days as World Toilet Day? 1) 14 Nov 3) 21 Nov 5) None of these 2) 19 Nov 4) 29 Nov Ans.) 2
Ques. : 953 After seven years of design and groundwork, India finally put into space Insat-3D satellite recently. It is an advanced _______satellite. 1) communication 3) exploration 5) None of these 2) weather 4) defence Ans.) 2
Ques. : 954 In which of the following countries, a widely reported train accident took place in which a speeding train turned down while taking a turn killing 78 people and injuring over 140? 1) UK 3) Spain 5) None of these 2) Canada 4) France Ans.) 3
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Ques. : 955 President Pranab Mukherjee praised the Indian Statistical Institute for its exemplary contribution in research, teaching and application of statistics, natural and social sciences addressing the Council Members of the Institute recently. The institute is based in 1) New Delhi 3) Kolkata 5) None of these 2) Mumbai 4) Chennai Ans.) 3
Ques. : 956 Indias K Jennitha Anto has become the World Chess Champion after winning the 13th IPCA World Womens Individual Chess Championships. Her victory came in ____category. 1) Under-19 3) Man vs Computer 5) None of these 2) Disabled 4) Round-robin Ans.) 2
Ques. : 957 Geethu Anna Jose in one the countrys best players associated with which of the following games? 1) Basketball 3) Badminton 5) None of these 2) Squash 4) Tennis Ans.) 1
Ques. : 958 According to latest foreign direct investment (FDI) figures released by the British govt recently, which of the following countries has emerged as the largest investor in UK? India emerged as the fourth largest investor in UK. 1) US 3) Germany 5) Italy 2) Japan 4) France Ans.) 1
Ques. : 959 Name India's biggest crude oil producing state which is in process to have its first oil refinery? 1) Gujarat 3) West Bengal 5) None of these 2) Maharashtra 4) Rajasthan Ans.) 4
Ques. : 960 Noted scientist Obaid Siddiqi, who died recently, was a pioneer in which of the following fields? 1) Physics 3) Chemistry 5) None of these 2) Biology 4) Mathematics Ans.) 2
Ques. : 961 Who among the following has written the recently published book The Hungry Ghosts? 1) Harish Chandola 3) AG Noorani 5) None of these 2) Shyam Selvadurai 4) Manvendra Singh Ans.) 2
Ques. : 962 Dipu Moni came to India on a three-day visit recently. She is foreign minister of which of the following countries? 1) Myanmar 3) Mauritius 5) None of these 2) Thailand 4) Bangladesh Ans.) 4
Ques. : 963 Who among the following has become the first cricketer to hit 400 sixes in an international career? 1) Shahid Afridi 3) Virat Kohli 5) None of these 2) Kevin Pietersen 4) Chris Gayle Ans.) 1
Ques. : 964 Who among the following has written the novel titled Mad Girls Love Song? 1) Bhaichand Patel 3) Rukmini Bhaya Nair 5) None of these 2) Ketaki Sheth 4) Dipankar Gupta Ans.) 3
Ques. : 965 The Supreme Court directed all states to pay acid attack victims a new compensation towards medical treatment and aftercare rehabilitation pointing out that the compensation notified earlier was negligible. What is the new compensation?
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1) Rs 50,000 3) Rs 2 lakh 5) None of these
2) Rs 1 lakh 4) Rs 3 lakh Ans.) 4
Ques. : 966 Continuing its victory streak, the Indian cricket team clinched the five-match ODI series against which of the following countries recently? It was Indias fourth ODI series win in a row. 1) England 3) Sri Lanka 5) None of these 2) West Indies 4) Zimbabwe Ans.) 4
Ques. : 967 The Ministry of Finance has asked all public sector banks to set up ATMs in all branches by _______to enable customers in rural pockets to do banking round-the-clock. 1) Mar, 2013 3) Mar, 2014 5) None of these 2) Sep, 2013 4) Sep, 2014 Ans.) 3
Ques. : 968 The suspected Indian Mujahideen operative Shahzad Ahmad was convicted for killing a police inspector and assaulting other cops recently. He has been convicted in which of the following cases? 1) Best Bakery case 3) Bangalore bomb blast 5) None of these 2) Batla House encounter 4) Mumbai bomb blast Ans.) 2
Ques. : 969 After Malayalam, Oriya is soon to get the status of classical language. Which of the following languages in NOT among the five declared classical languages till now? 1) Kannada 3) Marathi 5) Sanskrit 2) Telugu 4) Tamil Ans.) 3
Ques. : 970 The WHO FCTC is the first international treaty negotiated under the auspices of World Health Organisation (WHO). What is the expanded form of FCTC? 1) Framework Convention on Tobacco Control 3) Foundational Convention on Tobacco Control 5) None of these 2) Forward Convention on Tobacco Control 4) First Convention on Tobacco Control Ans.) 1
Ques. : 971 India produced record 18.45 million tonnes of pulses in the crop year of 2012-13. Which of the following states is the largest producer of pulses in the country at present? 1) Madhya Pradesh 3) Andhra Pradesh 5) None of these 2) Rajasthan 4) Gujarat Ans.) 2
Ques. : 972 Publicis Groupe SA and Omnicom Group Inc have agreed to merge in an all-stock deal to create the world's largest _____company recently, toppling market leader WPP Plc. 1) investment 3) internet 5) None of these 2) advertising 4) retail Ans.) 2
Ques. : 973 Defending champions India will take on arch-foes Pakistan in their opening match of the ICC cricket World Cup to be played in 2015 which will be hosted by 1) West Indies 3) England 5) None of these 2) Australia and New Zealand jointly 4) India and Sri Lanka jointly Ans.) 2
Ques. : 974 Who among the following has been selected for the prestigious Lokmanya Tilak award for 2013? 1) Amartya Sen 3) Kiran Bedi 5) None of these 2) Jagdish Bhagwati 4) E Sreedharan Ans.) 4
Ques. : 975 Name the India-born nominee of ruling PML-N party of Pakistan, who is set to become the 12th President succeeding incumbent Asif Ali Zardari.
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1) Khursheed Alam 3) Wajihuddin Ahmed 5) None of these
2) Raza Rabbani 4) Mamnoon Hussain Ans.) 4
Ques. : 976 The Israeli Cabinet has voted in favor of which of the following to give a push to the Middle East peace process recently? 1) To cut its troops on the Palestinian border 3) To recognise the new govt of Palestine 5) None of these 2) To release 104 Palestinian prisoners 4) To provide financial assistance to Palestine Ans.) 2
Ques. : 977 The breaststroke specialist Ruta Meilutyte became the first swimmer to break a world record winning the 100 metres in one minute 04.35 seconds at the 15th FINA World Championships recently. She belongs to which of the following countries? 1) Lithuania 3) Latvia 5) Russia 2) Estonia 4) China Ans.) 1
Ques. : 978 Who among the following has won the Hungarian Grand Prix recently? 1) Mark Webber 3) Fernando Alonso 5) None of these 2) Lewis Hamilton 4) Sebastian Vettel Ans.) 2
Ques. : 979 The name of Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) of Gautam Budh Nagar, Durga Shakti Nagpal, was in news recently for which of the following reasons? 1) Being suspended by the Uttar Pradesh state govt. 3) Allegedly being killed by her husband. 5) None of these 2) Ordering demolition of a makeshift temple in the district. 4) Her harsh steps against drug peddlers in the district. Ans.) 1
Ques. : 980 The Global Tiger Day is observed on which of the following days? 1) Jul 12 3) Jul 29 5) None of these 2) Jul 18 4) Jul 30 Ans.) 3
Ques. : 981 In a bid to further curb the import of the metal, the Govt has ordered that for gold exports from SEZs, ___per cent value addition is must. 1) 1 3) 3 5) None of these 2) 2 4) 5 Ans.) 3
Ques. : 982 Who among the following is set to become the first woman managing director at the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India in its near six decades of existence? 1) Kishori J Udeshi 3) Shyamala Gopinath 5) None of these 2) Usha Thorat 4) Usha Sangwan Ans.) 4
Ques. : 983 Who among the following was the first woman deputy governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)? 1) Kishori J Udeshi 3) Shyamala Gopinath 5) None of these 2) Usha Thorat 4) Usha Sangwan Ans.) 1
Ques. : 984 The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), in its recent policy review, has lowered the growth projection for the current fiscal to what per cent and asked the govt to undertake policy measures to improve investment climate? 1) 5.2 per cent 3) 5.7 per cent 5) None of these 2) 5.5 per cent 4) 6.1 per cent Ans.) 2
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Ques. : 985 The ruling UPA coalition unanimously decided to create Telangana state out of Andhra Pradesh clearing the deck for the new state. When created, Telangana will be ____state of India. 1) 28th 3) 30th 5) None of these 2) 29th 4) 31st Ans.) 2
Ques. : 986 Who among the following has been appointed as the new Director General (DG) of the National Investigation Agency (NIA)? 1) SC Sinha 3) KK Paul 5) None of these 2) Sharad Kumar 4) Sujata Singh Ans.) 2
Ques. : 987 Name the chief executive officer of Gorkha Territorial Administration (GTA) who resigned from the post recently to press for a separate Gorkhaland. 1) Vikramjit Sen 3) Bimal Gurung 5) None of these 2) Madan Tamang 4) Deep Thapa Ans.) 3
Ques. : 988 India beat which of the following nations 1-0 to lift the South Asian Football Federation Under-16 Championships title recently? 1) Pakistan 3) Malaysia 5) None of these 2) Nepal 4) Bangladesh Ans.) 2
Ques. : 989 The govt has proposed to raise __________by way of disinvestment in the current fiscal. 1) Rs 10,000 cr 3) Rs 30,000 cr 5) None of these 2) Rs 20,000 cr 4) Rs 40,000 cr Ans.) 4
Ques. : 990 Who among the following has written the book titled The Infatuations? 1) Shyam Selvadurai 3) Raza Rumi 5) Rukmini Bhaya Nair 2) Javier Marias 4) Devdutt Pattanaik Ans.) 2
Ques. : 991 In a move to help transgenders and bring them into the social mainstream, which of the following state govts has announced a new scheme called Mythri? 1) Gujarat 3) Karnataka 5) None of these 2) Madhya Prasesh 4) Tamil Nadu Ans.) 3
Ques. : 992 Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, has filed paperwork to run for a Senate seat in which of the following countries? 1) Equador 3) Australia 5) None of these 2) UK 4) Chile Ans.) 3
Ques. : 993 Indian envoy VP Haran met Bhutans new Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay recently to convey him the message of restoring the supply of ______to his country from Aug 1. 1) Fuel 3) Machinery 5) None of these 2) Foodgrains 4) Arms Ans.) 1
Ques. : 994 The US Senate approved James Comey as new director of which of the following? 1) FBI 3) Federal Reserve 5) None of these 2) CIA 4) USAID Ans.) 1
Ques. : 995 Taliban backed militants stormed into the prison at Dera Ismail Khan city freeing over 250 prisoners recently in which of the following countries?
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1) Iraq 3) Afghanistan 5) None of these
2) Pakistan 4) Iran Ans.) 2
Ques. : 996 Name the legendary woman tennis player who was inducted into the Tennis Hall of Fame recently? 1) Venus Williams 3) Martina Navratilova 5) None of these 2) Steffi Graf 4) Martina Hingis Ans.) 4
Ques. : 997 The Formula One management has dropped which of the following countries from its 2014 schedule? The US (New Jersey) and Russia (Sochi) are set to host their maiden races in 2014. 1) India 3) Hungry 5) None of these 2) Austria 4) Germany Ans.) 1
Ques. : 998 Who among the following has been selected to be honoured with the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi National Sadhbhavna Award for his contribution towards promotion of communal harmony and peace? 1) Alla Rakha 3) Amjad Ali Khan 5) Ustad Zakir Hussain 2) Hariprasad Chaurasia 4) Shivkumar Sharma Ans.) 3
Ques. : 999 The suspected Indian Mujahideen terrorist Shahzad Ahmed, convicted in the 2008 Batla House encounter case, has been sentenced by a Delhi court to 1) death 3) 10-year imprisonment 5) None of these 2) life imprisonment 4) 5-year imprisonment Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1000 Which of the following Internet giants has launched Start Searching India campaign aimed at helping Internet users to get the most out of it? 1) Microsoft 3) Yahoo 5) None of these 2) Google 4) Sun Microsystems Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1001 The US Army Private Bradley Manning has been acquitted of aiding the enemy, the most serious charge he faced, but was convicted of espionage, theft and other charges. He is convicted of spilling secrets to 1) Al Qaeda 3) ISI 5) None of these 2) Lashkar-e-Taiba 4) Wikileaks Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1002 Indias no. 1 player Aditya Mehta clinched the gold medal in the World Games defeating Chinas Liang Wenbo. Aditya plays 1) Chess 3) Snooker 5) None of these 2) Badminton 4) Squash Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1003 Which country has given a one-year asylum to Edward Snowden? 1) Brazil 3) Russia 5) None of these 2) Ecuador 4) Uruguay Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1004 Uruguay is on the verge of legalising the production, sale and consumption of 1) cocaine 3) cannabis 5) None of these 2) marijuana 4) LSD Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1005 The Intellectual Property Appellate Board (IPAB) has revoked the patent granted to the British drug major GlaxoSmithKline Pharma for its breast cancer drug 1) Tamoxifen 3) Tykerb 2) Raloxifene 4) Toremifine
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5) None of these
Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1006 Mohit Sharma has become the second Indian to get Man of the Match award on his ODI debut. Who was the first? 1) Sandeep Patil 3) Chetan Sharma 5) None of these 2) Brijesh Patel 4) Amit Mishra Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1007 The breaststroke specialist Ruta Meilutyte became the first swimmer to break a world record winning the 100 metres in one minute 04.35 seconds at the 15th FINA World Championships recently. She belongs to which of the following countries? 1) Lithuania 3) Latvia 5) Russia 2) Estonia 4) China Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1008 Name India's biggest crude oil producing state which is in process to have its first oil refinery? 1) Gujarat 3) West Bengal 5) None of these 2) Maharashtra 4) Rajasthan Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1009 In one of the largest recalls in the history of auto industry in India, which of the following companies recalled 1.l lakh vehicles of its multi-purpose vehicle brand? 1) Ford 3) Suzuki 5) None of these 2) General Motors 4) Mahindra and Mahindra Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1010 Who among the following has authored the book titled Unclaimed Terrain? 1) Vandana Shiva 3) Ajay Navaria 5) None of these 2) Sachin Garg 4) Sachin Kundalkar Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1011 IDA is an international financial institution which offers concessional loans and grants to the world's poorest developing countries. It is a part of 1) World Bank 3) United Nations 5) None of these 2) Asian Development Bank 4) G-7 Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1012 According to the data released by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority recently, which of the following countries continued its reign as Sri Lankas largest tourist market? 1) Britain 3) Germany 5) None of these 2) US 4) India Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1013 The Union Minister Pallam Raju with other from Andhra region has offered to quit in protest against decision to form Telangana. He is _______minister in the present cabinet. 1) Human Resources Development 3) Law and Justice 5) None of these 2) Chemicals and Fertilizers 4) Communications and Information Technology Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1014 In an attempt to develop ways and means to reduce carbon foot-print through technological innovation, the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar mission seeks to develop ______of power generating capacity by the end of 13th five Year plan. 1) 5,000 MW 3) 15,000 MW 5) None of these 2) 10,000 MW 4) 20,000 MW Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1015 Since Iran is an important country for India for its long-time energy security, who is visiting Iran to represent India at the inauguration ceremony of new Iranian President Hassan Rouhani?
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1) Prime Minister Manmohan Singh 3) Finance Minister P Chidambaram 5) None of these
2) Foreign Minister Salman Khurshid 4) Vice President Hamid Ansari Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1016 Which of the following countries has decided to give Edward Snowden, the US National Security Agency's secret telephone and Internet surveillance programme leaker, temporary asylum? 1) Ecuador 3) Chile 5) None of these Ques. : 1017 Expand the term MIDF. 1) Marketing Industry Development Fund 3) Manure Industry Development Fund 5) None of these 2) Manufacturing Industry Development Fund 4) Mutual Fund Industry Development Fund Ans.) 2 2) Venezuela 4) Russia Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1018 The govt has approved a scheme for providing short-term crop loans to farmers at concessional rate and in addition to this, subvention of 3 per cent will also be provided to those farmers who repay their loans on time. The concessional rate will be 1) 9 per cent 3) 7 per cent 5) None of these 2) 8 per cent 4) 6 per cent Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1019 The govt is all set to amend the RTI Act to thwart an order of the CIC. This amendment is aimed at 1) keeping non-govt organisations (NGOs) out of the purview of the CIC. 3) keeping BCCI out of the purview of the CIC. 5) None of these 2) keeping political parties out of the purview of the CIC. 4) keeping private banks out of the purview of the CIC. Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1020 V Dakshinamoorthy, who passed away recently, was a veteran 1) music director 3) violist 5) None of these 2) film director 4) flutist Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1021 The World Breastfeeding Week (WBW), an annual celebration, is observed from _______in more than 120 countries. 1) 1st Aug until 7th Aug 3) 1st Jun until 7th Jun 5) None of these 2) 1st Jul until 7th Jul 4) 1st May until 7th May Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1022 The administration of which of the following countries has announced a grant of more than half a million dollars for the victims of the Oak Creek Gurdwara shootout which took place a year ago? 1) UK 3) Canada 5) None of these 2) US 4) Italy Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1023 Indian girls created history by winning country's first ever bronze medal in the junior women hockey World Cup. They defeated which of the following countries to achieve this feat? 1) England 3) South Korea 5) None of these 2) Pakistan 4) Japan Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1024 The 4,411-metre-high Daocheng Yading airport, which will become the worlds highest civilian airport when put into operation later this year, is coming up in which of the following countries? 1) Japan 3) China 5) None of these 2) Thailand 4) Singapore Ans.) 3
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Ques. : 1025 The Karbi Anglong district, which is in news for violence over the demand for a separate state, is situated in 1) West Bengal 3) Maharashtra 5) None of these 2) Assam 4) Uttar Pradesh Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1026 Indian cricket team whitewashed Zimbabwe 5-0 recently. This victory marks 1) Indias maiden 5-0 whitewash abroad 3) Indias maiden 5-0 whitewash against any team anywhere 5) None of these Ques. : 1027 Expand the term FMC. 1) Foreign Markets Commission 3) Forward Markets Corporation 5) None of these 2) Forward Markets Commission 4) Foreign Markets Corporation Ans.) 2 2) Indias maiden series win abroad 4) Indias second 5-0 whitewash abroad Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1028 The govt appointed Arundhati Bhattacharya as Managing Director of which of the following banks recently? 1) Union Bank of India (UBI) 3) State Bank of India (SBI) 5) None of these 2) Punjab National Bank (PNB) 4) Bank of Baroda (BoB) Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1029 In which of the following countries, the Supreme Court upheld a tax fraud conviction and a four-year jail sentence to former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi recently? 1) Spain 3) Greece 5) None of these 2) France 4) Italy Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1030 Who among the following has written the book titled Making Peace With The Earth? 1) Vandana Shiva 3) Kuldip Nayar 5) None of these 2) Bhaichand Patel 4) Rukmini Bhaya Nair Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1031 The govt approved creation of the Special National Investment Fund for meeting the minimum public shareholding of 10 per cent requirement in six Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) as 1) These PSUs are not keen to comply with the Sebi norms. 2) The govt is not willing to lose its control over these companies.
3) These PSUs are newly established and lack any 4) These PSUs are not financially sound. track record to attract public investment. 5) None of these Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1032 India has launched the project to build its biggest Indigenous Aircraft Carrier warship with a displacement of 40,000-tonne. Which of the following countries is not among the nations capable of designing and building 40,000-tonne aircraft carriers till date? 1) UK 3) France 5) None of these Ques. : 1033 Expand the term WDRA. 1) Wasteland Development Regulatory Authority 2) Warehousing Development and Research Authority Ans.) 3 2) Russia 4) US Ans.) 5
3) Warehousing Development Regulatory Authority 4) Wildlife Development and Research Authority 5) None of these
Ques. : 1034 Who among the following has won the Zimbabweans presidential elections for the seventh straight term recently? 1) Morgan Tsvangirai 3) Sen John Landa 5) None of these 2) Robert Mugabe 4) Joyce Teurai Ropa Mujuru Ans.) 2
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Ques. : 1035 Consider the following statements with respect to the National Skill Development Council (NSDC) and identify the correct statements: 1) The Finance Minister P Chidambaram has 2) It aims to train 1 mn youth in the country with allocated of Rs 1,000 cr for NSDC in the budget for specialised skills in the next few years. 2013-14. 3) It guarantees the placement of all the trainees in 4) All the above Public Sector Undertakings. 5) Only (1) and (2) Ans.) 5
Ques. : 1036 Suicide bombers tried to bomb the Indian consulate in which of the following countries where 12 people were killed when the attackers detonated explosives short of the target? 1) Afghanistan 3) Bangladesh 5) None of these 2) Pakistan 4) Sri Lanka Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1037 Which of the following has become the first state in the country to establish State Natural Calamities Relief fund of Rs 125 cr? 1) Uttarakhand 3) Madhya Pradesh 5) None of these 2) Gujarat 4) Karnataka Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1038 Shanghai Tower, which is under construction as the tallest building of China, is set to be the second tallest building of the world. The tallest building of the world is situated at which of the following places? 1) Dubai 3) Kuala Lumpur 5) None of these 2) New York 4) Paris Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1039 After the govts move on Telangana, the country is witnessing protests demanding creation of separate states from various regions. Which of the following is NOT correctly matched in this regard? 1) West Bengal: Gorkhaland 2) Assam: Bodoland 3) Uttar Pradesh: Purvanchal, Bundelkhand, Awadh 4) Maharashtra: Vidarbha Pradesh, and Paschim Pradesh 5) None of these Ans.) 5
Ques. : 1040 Which of the following ministries under Govt of India has become the first Central Ministry to be awarded ISO 9001:2008, Quality Management System certification by the Bureau of Indian Standards? 1) Ministry of Finance 3) Ministry of Planning 5) None of these 2) Ministry of Steel 4) Ministry of Space Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1041 The Saraswati Samman is given every year in which of the following fields? 1) Classical Music 3) Literary work (in any Indian language which is the part of Eighth Schedule of the Constitution) 5) None of these 2) Classical Dance 4) Literary work (in Hindi language) Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1042 The Vice President of India M Hamid Ansari released the book titled The Future of Indian Agriculture recently. This book is written by 1) Yoginder K Alagh 3) Sachin Kundalkar 5) None of these 2) Kuldip Nayar 4) Ajay Navaria Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1043 Who among the following has been appointed the new RBI Governor to succeed D Subbarao when he retires on 5 Sep? 1) Raghuram G Rajan 3) Arvind Mayaram 5) None of these 2) Kaushik Basu 4) Saumitra Chaudhuri Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1044 Who among the following has become the first differently-abled Indian to win a gold medal in the recently-held sixth edition of the Para Athletics World Championships in Lyon, France?
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1) Devendra Jhajharia 3) Girisha Hosanagara Nagarajegowda 5) None of these
2) RD Singh 4) Sharath Gayakwad Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1045 Amazon founder and chief executive officer Jeffrey P Bezos has agreed to buy which of the following iconic newspaper of the US for USD 250 mn? 1) The New York Times 3) Newsweek 5) None of these 2) The Washington Post 4) New York Post Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1046 Name the Indian chess player who has won Politiken Cup in Denmark recently. 1) Pendyala Harikrishna 3) Abhijeet Gupta 5) None of these 2) Parimarjan Negi 4) Krishnan Sasikiran Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1047 Which of the following sate govts has decided to appoint Arogya Mitras in each privately run charitable hospitals to ensure that poor patients get treatment under the Rajiv Gandhi Jeevandayi Yojana (RGJY)? RGJY is meant to provide insurance cover to patients belonging to the Below Poverty Line (BPL). 1) Maharashtra 3) Delhi 5) None of these 2) Rajasthan 4) Himachal Pradesh Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1048 In Japan, tens of thousands people gathered to mark the 68th anniversary of the US atomic bombing of the Japanese city Hiroshima. The city was bombed on ______ (1945) which killed an estimated 140,000 people. 1) Aug 4 3) Aug 6 5) None of these 2) Aug 5 4) Aug 7 Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1049 As per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) prescribed guidelines that if a borrower, who has already availed corporate debt restructuring, plans to seek recast for the second time, then banks will have to provide _______as provision. 1) 5 per cent 3) 15 per cent 5) None of these 2) 10 per cent 4) 20 per cent Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1050 As rupee touched its all-time low level of Rs 61.51 against the US dollar recently, Indian stock market slipped below the trillion-dollar level in terms of total valuation of all listed companies. Which of the following countries is NOT among the 13 members of the trillion-dollar club? 1) Australia 3) Switzerland 5) Russia 2) Brazil 4) Canada Ans.) 5
Ques. : 1051 Which of the following games has/have been excluded in the upcoming 2014 Glasgow Commonwealth Games? 1) Team events in shooting 3) Archery 5) None of these 2) Greco Roman Wrestling 4) All the above Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1052 The South Korean city of Incheon won the bid to host the 2014 Asian Games over India's New Delhi as announced by the Olympic Council of Asia recently. The inaugural edition of Asian Games was hosted by 1) Beijing, China 3) Tokyo, Japan 5) Manila, Philippines 2) Jakarta, Indonesia 4) New Delhi, India Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1053 Consider the following statements with respect to the appointment of new governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and choose the correct statement(s): 1) The erstwhile chief economic advisor in the finance ministry, Raghuram Rajan, has been appointed as the 23rd Governor of the RBI. 3) Raghuram Rajan is the first non-IAS servant to steer the RBI till date. 2) The appointment of Raghuram Rajan as the new governor of RBI has been done for a term of three years. 4) All the above
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Ans.) 5
Ques. : 1054 The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) imposed a penalty of Rs 5,62,555 on which of the following banks recently for violation of the terms of agreement with RBI for opening and maintaining currency chests? Earlier, the RBI had imposed a penalty of Rs 3 cr on the same bank for violating know your customer (KYC)/anti-money laundering norms. 1) Punjab National Bank (PNB) 3) HDFC Bank 5) None of these 2) State Bank of India (SBI) 4) Axis Bank Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1055 Name the new Hindi television serial to be aired by the Doordarshan which through its narrative would showcase the benefits of UPA govt's policies and schemes? 1) Poorva Suhani Aayi Re 3) Bharat Nirman 5) None of these 2) Chaki Purva Ki Aur 4) Badhate Kadam Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1056 Which of the following state has become the first state in the country to disburse salary of its staff through their Aadhaar-linked bank accounts? 1) Madhya Pradesh 3) Maharashtra 5) None of these 2) Rajasthan 4) Delhi Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1057 The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested the owners of which of the following leading mobile manufacturers in India recently over the charges of allegedly giving a bribe of Rs 30-lakh to engineers of the North Delhi Municipal Corporation? 1) Samsung 3) Carbonn 5) None of these 2) Micromax 4) Nokia Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1058 The book titled Revolution From Above: Indias Future and the Citizen Elite has been written by who among the following? 1) Gomathi Narayanan 3) Romila Thapar 5) None of these 2) Yusuf Ansari 4) Dipankar Gupta Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1059 As per the data released by Central Statistical Organisation (CSO), agriculture sector is estimated to grow at ____ in 2012-13 at 2004-05 prices. 1) 1.9 per cent 3) 3.9 per cent 5) None of these 2) 2.9 per cent 4) 4.9 per cent Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1060 Which of the following countries recently unveiled its biggest warship since World War II named Izumo? 1) South Korea 3) Japan 5) None of these 2) North Korea 4) China Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1061 RITES is the engineering and consultancy arm of Indian Railways. Expand the term RITES. 1) Rail India Technical and Engineering Services 3) Rail India Training and Experimental Services 5) None of these 2) Rail India Tourism and Expedition Services 4) Rail India Technical and Economic Services Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1062 The Section 33 of the Persons with Disabilities Act, 1995 of the Indian Constitution envisages _____per cent reservations for persons with disability in identified posts in Government establishments. 1) One 3) Three 5) None of these 2) Two 4) Four Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1063 Name the defending womens singles champion of the World Badminton Championships whom India's rising shuttler PV Sindhu defeated in the quarterfinals in Guangzhou, China recently.
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1) Yihan Wang 3) Saina Nehwal 5) None of these
2) Wang Shixian 4) Li Xuerui Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1064 The 'NSDF 50' scheme is associated with which of the following? 1) To identify 50 athletes in various disciplines for customised training to improve the India's Olympic performance. 2) To identify 50 MSMEs and provide them financial assistance to boost manufacturing sector in the country.
3) To select 50 meritorious students from across the 4) To identify 50 sites to be developed as country and provide them scholarships for higher manufacturing hubs. education. 5) None of these Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1065 Which of the following awards is/are associated with the field of sports? 1) Arjuna award 3) Dronacharya award 5) Only 2) and 3) 2) Dhyanchand award 4) All the above Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1066 General public can now access over 3,500 govt data banks on a single website having a wealth of information, ranging from beneficiaries under various schemes to industrial output numbers. Name the website. 1) www.info.gov.in 3) www.public.nic.in 5) None of these 2) www.data.gov.in 4) www.govtinfo.nic.in Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1067 As a measure to arrest the slide in the rupee, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced to sell govt bonds worth _____every Monday to check volatility in the forex market. 1) Rs 12,000 cr 3) Rs 18,000 cr 5) None of these 2) Rs 14,000 cr 4) Rs 22,000 cr Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1068 Consider the following statements with respect to Companies Bill, 2012 passed by the Lok Sabha in Dec 2012 and adopted by the Rajya Sabha by voice vote recently and choose the correct statement(s): 1) The bill will replace the nearly five decade old Companies Act. 3) Under the provisions of the bill, the name of the National Advisory Committee on Accounting standards has been changed to National Financial Reporting Authority. 5) Only 1) and 3) 2) The bill prescribes 33 new definitions including the concept of one person company. 4) All the above Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1069 Cabinet has approved the proposal for establishing a New Media Wing in the Information and Broadcasting Ministry for which of the following purposes recently? 1) To censor the news published in the online media. 3) Publicizing govts initiatives through multiple social media platforms. 5) None of these 2) To propagate Indias stand on international issues on the online media. 4) Publicizing govts initiatives through mobile displays and electronic hoardings. Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1070 Indian under-19 cricket team ended their tour of which of the following countries recently winning the limited-overs series 2-0? 1) Bangladesh 3) Australia 5) None of these 2) Sri Lanka 4) New Zealand Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1071 Which of the following plans has been proposed by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation in 12th Five Year Plan, which will replace the existing Swarna Jayanti Shahari Rozgar Yojana (SJSRY)? 1) National Urban Livelihoods Mission 3) Rashtriya Shahari Rozgar Yojana 5) None of these 2) National Urban Employment Mission 4) Rajiv Gandhi Shahari Rozgar Yojana Ans.) 1
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Ques. : 1072 In the context of recent notification issued by IRDA on licensing banks as insurance brokers, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1) Banks should apply under the direct broker category. 2) Banks should obtain prior approval of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) before applying for a licence to act as an insurance broker.
3) The licence, once granted, will be valid for ten years. There is no requirement of capital for entities 4) Only 1) and 2) licensed under this particular regulation. 5) Only 2) and 3) Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1073 A new govt headed by Prime Minister Jiri Rusnok lost parliamentary confidence vote recently creating a situation of political uncertainty in 1) Czech Republic 3) Indonesia 5) None of these 2) Philippines 4) Slovakia Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1074 Which of the following statements is/are correct in the context of features of the recently passed Companies Bill 2012? 1) Business friendly corporate Regulation/ pro-business initiatives 3) Better framework for insolvency regulation 5) Only 1) and 2) 2) Good Corporate Governance and CSR 4) All the above Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1075 The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is considering the recommendation made by Oliver Wyman on an organisational rejig. What is Oliver Wyman? 1) A renowned international economist 3) An international consulting firm 5) None of these 2) Adviser to US Secretary of Finance 4) Advisory arm of IMF Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1076 The Ulchi Freedom Guardian is the name of an annual critical alliance exercise between which of the following two countries? 1) US and South Korea 3) US and Australia 5) None of these 2) US and Japan 4) US and Israel Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1077 India named a young 18-member squad to be led by the inspirational Sardar Singh in the crucial Asia Cup hockey tournament scheduled from Aug 24th to 1st Sep in 1) Prague, Czech Republic 3) Seoul, Korea 5) None of these Ques. : 1078 Expand the term USSD. 1) User Supplementary Service Data 3) User Structured Service Data 5) None of these 2) Unstructured Supplementary Support Data 4) Unstructured Supplementary Service Data Ans.) 4 2) Ipoh, Malaysia 4) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1079 India entered into a select club of countries capable of designing and building an aircraft carrier with the launch of the first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant recently. It is a ____tonne carrier. 1) 20,000 3) 60,000 5) None of these 2) 40,000 4) 80,000 Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1080 Kishtwar was in news recently for communal violence. It is situated in which of the following states? 1) Andhra Pradesh 3) Madhya Pradesh 5) None of these 2) Karnataka 4) Jammu and Kashmir Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1081 Fighting between two Arab tribes, Rezeigat and the rival Maaliya, killed more than 100 people in Darfur region in
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1) Nigeria 3) Sudan 5) None of these
2) Algeria 4) Somalia Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1082 Which of the following states has decided to recruit 11000 constables and 1500 women police personnel and set up one women police station in each district to curb the crime against women? 1) Punjab 3) Haryana 5) None of these 2) Delhi 4) Uttar Pradesh Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1083 In a major step towards completing its nuclear triad, India activated the atomic reactor on-board the nuclear submarine INS Arihant paving the way for its operational deployment by the Navy. The submarione has been 1) indigenously developed 3) sourced from Russia 5) None of these 2) sourced from France 4) sourced from Israel Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1084 The finance ministry has written to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), as well as other regulators such as the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), to issue directives for financial companies to start accepting e-KYC. Which of the following is a valid e-KYC? 1) Bank passbook 3) Driving licence 5) None of these 2) Aadhaar number 4) Voter ID Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1085 The term Death Cross is associated with which of the following? 1) Stock Exchange 3) Christianity 5) None of these 2) Defence 4) Astronomy Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1086 Bhutan's new Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay will embark on his maiden visit to India soon to discuss issues like rupee crunch and funds for the Himalayan nation's ________plan with Indian leadership. 1) 9th five-year 3) 11th five-year 5) None of these 2) 10th five-year 4) 12th five-year Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1087 Which of the following countries has announced to sell 145 state-of-the-art 155mm towed Howitzers to India worth about USD 885 mn recently? 1) Switzerland 3) US 5) None of these 2) Russia 4) Germany Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1088 India's rising shuttler PV Sindhu has settled for a bronze medal at the World Championships. She was defeated in the semifinals by 1) Li Xuerui 3) Wang Shixian 5) None of these 2) Ratchanok Inthanon 4) Juliane Schenk Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1089 Asian Games gold medalist Sudha Singh failed to qualify for womens_________ in the 14th IAAF World Athletics Championships in Moscow. 1) discuss throw 3) 100-metre sprint race 5) None of these 2) 3000m steeple chase 4) butterfly swimming Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1090 Who among the following has won gold medal at the IWF World Masters weightlifting championships held in Turin, Italy recently? 1) Jan-Olof kesson 3) Yogeshwar Dutt 5) None of these 2) Jari Huuskonen 4) Sudhakar Jayant Ans.) 4
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Ques. : 1091 The military of which of the following countries launched an offensive against a Muslim rebel group Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Movement active in that country recently? 1) Egypt 3) Malaysia 5) None of these Ques. : 1092 Expand the term NSDF. 1) National Squash Development Fund 3) National Sports Development Fund 5) None of these 2) National Sugarcane Development Fund 4) National Soybean Development Fund Ans.) 3 2) Argentina 4) Philippine Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1093 Indian Table Tennis Players Soumyajit Ghosh and Manika Batra bagged the mens and womens singles titles respectively of __________recently. 1) Malaysia Open 3) Brazil Open 5) None of these 2) Singapore Open 4) Indonesia Open Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1094 Name the trap shooter who has been recommended for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award for 2013. He is the first Indian to win two back-to-back World Cup gold medals. 1) Ronjan Sodhi 3) Vijay Kumar 5) None of these 2) Rajkumari Rathore 4) Gagan Narang Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1095 Name the electronics major which has launched its range of smartphones and tabs that will support content and user interface in nine major regional languages of India. 1) Samsung 3) Nokia 5) Micromax 2) LG 4) Apple Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1096 As part of efforts to contain the current account deficit, the Govt raised customs duty on gold and platinum from 8 per cent to ______recently. 1) 10 per cent 3) 14 per cent 5) None of these 2) 12 per cent 4) 15 per cent Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1097 Which of the following states in India observed 'Patriots Day' on 13 Aug to pay tribute to the warriors who fought with British in the war of 1891? 1) Assam 3) Tripura 5) None of these 2) Manipur 4) Arunachal Pradesh Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1098 The Govt of Indias Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan (NBA) programme is aimed at providing which of the following facilities to the entire rural India? 1) Drinking water supply 3) Waste management system 5) All the above 2) Sewerage system 4) Both 1) and 2) Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1099 In which of the following countries, the President Enrique Pena Nieto has proposed to open up state-run oil industry to private sector to fulfill the needs of investment and expertise to develop new oil and gas fields? 1) Brazil 3) Cuba 5) None of these 2) Chile 4) Mexico Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1100 The inaugural Indian Badminton League (IBL) kicked off at the Siri Fort sports complex in New Delhi recently. Which of the following statements is/are correct with respect to IBL? 1) It is a USD 1-mn event. 3) The top four teams will clash in the semi-finals and the winners will meet in the final on August 31 in Mumbai. 2) A total of 90 matches will be played during the tournament which features six franchises. 4) All the above
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Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1101 Who among the following has won the Montreal Masters tennis tournament recently? 1) Novak Djokovic 3) Milos Raonic 5) Andy Murray 2) Roger Federer 4) Rafael Nadal Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1102 Expressing concern over the recent tragedy in Uttarakhand, the Supreme Court of India has prohibited the setting up of which of the following projects in the state? 1) New residential projects 3) New hydro-electric power projects 5) None of these 2) Developing new industrial hubs 4) Developing new tourist spots Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1103 Who among the following is not included in the list of awardees of Arjuna award for 2013? 1) Virat Kohli (Cricket) 3) P V Sindhu (Badminton) 5) Ronjan Sodhi 2) Gaganjeet Bhullar (Golf) 4) Kavita Chahal (Boxing) Ans.) 5
Ques. : 1104 In a major setback to the Indian Navy, a submarine caught fire after a massive explosion and sank in the dockyard in Mumbai recently. Name the submarine. 1) INS Sindhukesri 3) INS Sindhuratna 5) None of these 2) INS Sindhurakshak 4) INS Vindhyagiri Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1105 India's Vikas Gowda is associated with which of the following games? 1) Discus throw 3) Shooting 5) None of these 2) Archery 4) Wrestling Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1106 Who among the following has clinched the womens singles title of Rogers Cup recently? 1) Serena Williams 3) Maria Sharapova 5) None of these 2) Sorana Cirstea 4) Victoria Azarenka Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1107 Amid demands from various parties, govt said in Lok Sabha that it will consider bringing a constitutional amendment to annul a Supreme Court order against reservation for faculty in________. 1) central universities 3) Indian Institute of Management (IIMs) 5) None of these 2) Indian Institute of Technology (IITs) 4) superspeciality section in AIIMS Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1108 The Public Sector Banks (PSBs) are banks where a majority stake (i.e. more than 50%) is held by the govt. Which of the following banks is the second largest public sector bank among the 26 PSUs in India? 1) Punjab National Bank 3) Canara Bank 5) Central Bank of India 2) Bank of Baroda 4) Bank of India Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1109 The Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) is an international organisation for approval of Carbon Credit Projects under which of the following? 1) Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 3) European Union + US Panel 5) Kyoto Protocol 2) United Nation Security Council 4) United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1110 Which of the following statements is/are correct with respect to IFSC code used in banking system? 1) IFSC stands for Indian Financial Standard Code. 3) It is an 11 digit alphanumeric unique code. 5) Only 2) and 3) 2) IFSC is used by the NEFT system to route the message to the destination banks/branches. 4) All the above Ans.) 5
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Ques. : 1111 Which of the following international organisations and the Centre signed an agreement for US $300 mn additional loan to upgrade 254 kilometres of deteriorated highways in northern and southern Bihar? 1) International Monetary Fund (IMF) 3) Word Bank 5) None of these Ques. : 1112 Expand the term CTS. 1) Cheque Tracking System 3) Cheque Timing System 5) None of these 2) Cheque Transfer System 4) Cheque Truncation System Ans.) 4 2) The Asian Development Bank (ADB) 4) Bank of Japan Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1113 The multi media campaign Glimpses of India Story of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting is an attempt 1) to reach the people informing them about rich Indian culture and heritage. 3) to reach the people to create awareness about importance of girl child. 5) None of these 2) to reach the people to create awareness about sanitation and hygiene. 4) to reach the people informing them about various welfare schemes of the govt. Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1114 Hundreds of people were killed in which of the following countries recently when the security forces, backed by bulldozers and armoured vehicles, stormed camps occupied by supporters of the ousted president of the country? 1) Syria 3) Nigeria 5) None of these 2) Egypt 4) Mali Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1115 Who among the following has written the book titled The Billionaires Apprentice? 1) Devdutt Pattanaik 3) Vinod Mehta 5) None of these 2) Dipankar Gupta 4) Anita Raghavan Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1116 India 'A' clinched the cricket tri-series title with a comfortable 50-run victory over Australia 'A' recently. It was India's ______'A' tournament victory since the concept was introduced in 1994. 1) First 3) Fifth 5) None of these 2) Third 4) Sixth Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1117 Former National champions B Adhiban and Krishnan Sasikiran are associated with which of the following games? 1) Chess 3) Discus throw 5) None of these 2) Billiards 4) Archery Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1118 The self regulatory body of the TV industry, BCCC, slapped penalties on two channels for airing objectionable content recently. What is the full form of BCCC? 1) Broadcasting Content Complaints Council 3) Broadcasting Content Complaints Committee 5) None of these 2) Broadcasting Control and Complaints Council 4) Broadcasting Control and Complaints Committee Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1119 NASA's Juno spacecraft reached halfway to which of the following planets recently, touching a milestone in its five-year voyage? 1) Mercury 3) Venus 5) None of these 2) Jupiter 4) Mars Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1120 The typhoon Utor hit which of the following countries recently forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate? 1) Myanmar 3) Japan 5) None of these 2) China 4) South Korea Ans.) 2
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Ques. : 1121 Ibrahim Keita won the presidential elections in which of the following countries recently? 1) Malaysia 3) Mali 5) None of these 2) Congo 4) Algeria Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1122 The naval guards of which of the following countries detained the Indian vessel MT Desh Shanti, which was bringing crude oil from Iraq, for allegedly causing pollution recently? 1) Pakistan 3) Saudi Arabia 5) None of these 2) Iran 4) Oman Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1123 As per the decision made by the central govt recently, one young member of each village household will be provided skill and placement support who has completed a specified number of days of work under 1) Swarnajayanti Gram Swarozgar Yojana 3) Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act 5) None of these 2) Sampoorna Grameen Rozgar Yojana 4) Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1124 India has planned to double bilateral trade with which of the following countries to USD 10 bn in next three years? Since the free trade agreement become operational in 2000, trade has multiplied by as much as eight times between the two countries. 1) Sri Lanka 3) Myanmar 5) None of these 2) Thailand 4) Singapore Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1125 Name the France's top female tennis player and the current Wimbledon women's champion, who has announced retirement from professional tennis recently? 1) Sabine Lisicki 3) Samantha Stosur 5) None of these 2) Marion Bartoli 4) Kirsten Flipkens Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1126 Mohamed ElBaradei, who resigned from his post recently, was 1) Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency 3) Interim president of Egypt 5) None of these 2) The joint UN-Arab League special envoy to Syria 4) Interim vice president of Egypt Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1127 What does Kite Flying refers to in the banking terminology? 1) The practice of depositing and withdrawing frequently in a bank account. 3) Doing unauthorised business 5) None of these 2) Opening of multiple accounts with different names by any individual 4) Permitting drawls against uncleared cheques Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1128 Consider the following with respect to Indo-China relation in present context and choose the incorrect statement: 1) The fifth round of the strategic dialogue between 2) The Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is the two countries will be held on Aug 20 in New expected to visit China in Oct. Delhi. 3) India and China have signed a water-sharing agreement only recently. 5) All are correct 4) The two countries have set a target of USD 100 bn by 2015 for bilateral trade. Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1129 Which of the following countries will receive uninterrupted 250 megawatt power supply from India from Sep? This country has already given sovereign guarantee for the power purchase for 25 years to Vidyut Vyapar Nigam, a unit of NTPC. 1) Nepal 3) Sri Lanka 5) None of these 2) Bangladesh 4) Myanmar Ans.) 2
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Ques. : 1130 Kalyan Mitter, who passed away in Kolkata, was a former 1) Hockey player 3) Cricketer 5) None of these 2) Shuttler 4) Cueist Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1131 The Union Cabinet gave its approval to the proposal for establishing the International Centre for Drinking Water Quality in which of the following cities recently? 1) Delhi 3) Kolkata 5) None of these 2) Bangalore 4) Chennai Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1132 India has made it clear that its lunar mission, Chandrayaan-2, would be a lone mission by India. Earlier which of the following countries was assisting India in this mission? 1) US 3) France 5) None of these 2) UK 4) Russia Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1133 The Union Cabinet approved the proposal for setting up of the Tax Administration Reform Commission (TARC). Consider the following statements in this context and choose correct statement(s): 1) The term of the Commission will be 18 months. 3) The Commission will recommend measures to strengthen the capacity of the tax system in India that would reflect best global practices. 5) All 1), 2) and 3) 2) The Commission will review the application of tax policies and tax laws in India in the context of global best practices 4) Only 2) and 3) Ans.) 5
Ques. : 1134 In which of the following countries, tens of thousands of Islamists headed for mass rallies at the "Friday of Anger" protests in the capital city and other parts against the killing of general people by the army? 1) Syria 3) Egypt 5) None of these 2) Spain 4) Malaysia Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1135 India launched GSLV-D5 rocket carrying communication satellite GSAT-14, from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh recently. With this launch, India has joined an elite group of nations with 1) advanced communication satellite 3) advanced geosynchronous satellite launch vehicle 5) None of these 2) indigenous cryogenic rocket engine technology 4) indigenous satellite control facility Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1136 Name the former strongman of the ruling Chinese Communist Party who is facing charges of bribery, embezzlement and abuse of power. 1) Zhou Yongkang 3) Wang Lijun 5) None of these 2) Bo Xilai 4) Gu Kailai Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1137 Rohan Bopanna and Edouard Roger-Vasselin knocked out which of the following pairs to advance to the semifinals of the ATP Cincinnati Masters, in Cincinnati recently? 1) Leander Paes and Radek 3) Andy Murray and Colin Fleming 5) None of these 2) Kevin Anderson and Jonathan Erlich 4) Marcel Granollers and Marc Lopez Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1138 Name the Indian grappler who has won a bronze medal in the 96-kg freestyle category at the World Junior Wrestling Championships in Sofia, Bulgaria recently. 1) Sushil Kumar 3) Satywart Kadian 5) None of these 2) Yogeshwar Dutt 4) Vijender Singh Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1139 In a path breaking research, the scientists of the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) have discovered the gene mutations leading to _______chronic disease among Indians.
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1) Pancreatitis 3) Lung 5) None of these
2) Hepatitis 4) Intestine Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1140 The National Spot Exchange Ltd (NSEL) is hopeful of disposing its payment liabilities within set timeframe. The exchange is fighting an unprecedented ________payment crisis. 1) Rs 1,600-cr 3) Rs 3,600-cr 5) Rs 5,600-cr 2) Rs 2,600-cr 4) Rs 4,600-cr Ans.) 5
Ques. : 1141 The govt has formulated a draft of the National Sports Development Bill, 2013. The Bill is aimed at 1) bringing all the sports federations under direct control of the sports ministry 2) bringing all the sports federations under direct control of the Sports Authority of India
3) bringing all the sports federations under the RTI 4) utilising access fund of one federation for the Act development of the other 5) None of these Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1142 The nation observed Sadbhavana Divas on 20 Aug. This day commemorates the birth anniversary of which of the following Indian leaders? 1) Lal Bahadur Shashtri 3) Rajiv Gandhi 5) None of these 2) Indira Gandhi 4) Syama Prasad Mukherjee Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1143 As per recently released data by CEA, 10 thermal power stations in India have sufficient coal for more than 15 days while another 22 have stocks for more than 10 days as on 13th Aug. Expand the term CEA. 1) Central Estimates Authority 3) Coal-based Electricity Authority 5) None of these 2) Central Electricity Authority 4) Coal-stock Estimation Authority Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1144 Who among the following is the author of the recently published book titled The Hope Factory? 1) V Sudarshan 3) Lavanya Sankaran 5) None of these 2) Raza Rumi 4) Jyotirmaya Sharma Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1145 The Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt equalled the world record of eight gold medals when he anchored the Jamaican 4x100m relay team to victory at the World Athletics Championships recently. Who others have achieved this feat so far? 1) Michael Johnson 3) Allyson Felix 5) Only 2) and 3) 2) Carl Lewis 4) All the above Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1146 The Global Footprint Network, an international think-tank, observed 20th Aug as the World Overshoot Day. What does it mean? 1) The population of the world crossed 7 bn mark. 3) The population of the world is expected to start decreasing after this day. 5) None of these 2) We have used as much natural resources as our planet can regenerate this year. 4) Our planet has regenerated as much natural resources as we need for the whole year. Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1147 Troubled cricketer Jesse Ryder was handed a six month ban after testing positive for outlawed substances recently. He plays for which of the following countries? 1) New Zealand 3) South Africa 5) None of these 2) England 4) Australia Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1148 Teen sensation Kush Kumar has given India its first Gold medal of the second Asian Youth Games in Nanjing, China. He bagged the coveted yellow metal in which of the following games? 1) Snooker 3) Tennis 5) None of these 2) Squash 4) Table Tennis Ans.) 2
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Ques. : 1149 Sports Minister Jitendra Singh has ordered an inquiry into the issue due to which 17 Indian track and field athletes were not allowed to participate in the Asian Youth Games in Nanjing, China. What is the issue? 1) Athletes being above the stipulated weight of 60 2) Athletes being below the stipulated weight of 60 kg kg 3) Athletes being above the stipulated age of 17 years 5) None of these 4) Athletes being below the stipulated age of 17 years Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1150 Abdul Karim Tunda was arrested recently at the Indo-Nepal Border. He is an operative of 1) Babbar Khalsa 3) Jaish-e-Mohammed 5) None of these 2) Indian Mujahideen 4) Lashkar-e-Taiba Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1151 The social activist Dr Narendra Dabholkar, who was shot dead recently in Pune, was a renowned 1) Anti-superstition activist 3) Anti-discrimination activist 5) None of these 2) Anti-leprosy activist 4) Anti-dowry activist Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1152 Bangladesh received goodwill hospital ship 'Peace Ark' on a week-long visit to provide free medical services to the people and conduct academic exchanges with the country's military hospitals. The ship belongs to which of the following countries? 1) Japan 3) US 5) None of these 2) South Korea 4) China Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1153 The army of which of the following countries claimed to have killed the leader of the militant Islamist group Boko Haram, Abubakar Shekau in a recent shoot-out? Thousands of people have died since Boko Haram began its insurgency in 2009 in the country. 1) Congo 3) Nigeria 5) None of these 2) Algeria 4) Mali Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1154 India celebrates its National Sports Day every year on which of the following dates? 1) 19th Aug 3) 29th Aug 5) None of these 2) 22th Aug 4) 31th Aug Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1155 Suja Lowenthal, the Chennai-born Indian-American has announced her bid to run for Mayor in which of the following countries? Currently, she is serving her second term as city council there. 1) Canada 3) Australia 5) None of these 2) US 4) UK Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1156 The govt has decided to institute a Rail Tariff Authority (RTA) through an executive order. What is the purpose of setting up RTA? 1) To make the Railways self- sufficient 3) To bring the freight fares at par with road transport to attract more freight. 5) None of these 2) To find additional sources of income for the railways to subsidise passenger fares. 4) To discourage without ticket travelling in trains with introduction of variety of modes to buy tickets. Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1157 In a significant step for automobile research & development (R&D) in the country, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and which of the following automobile major have developed a hydrogen-powered bus which has started its trial run recently? 1) Mahindra and Mahindra 3) Tata Motors 5) None of these 2) Ashok Leyland 4) Force Motors Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1158 Renowned poetess and social activist Sugathakumari has been conferred with the prestigious Saraswati Samman award for 2012. She writes in which of the following languages?
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1) Tamil 3) Bengali 5) Kannada
2) Oriya 4) Malayalam Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1159 In a first bilateral visit by a head of govt of which of the following countries in 38 years, the Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki visited India recently? 1) Iran 3) Kuwait 5) None of these 2) Iraq 4) Norway Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1160 The filing of RTI applications for all central govt ministries and departments goes online with the launch of the new website 1) www.rtidept.gov.in 3) www.rtidept.nic.in 5) None of these 2) www.rtionline.nic.in 4) www.rtionline.gov.in Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1161 Taking cognisance of the massive outpouring of public grief and anger over Narendra Dabholkar's killing, Maharashtra govt decided to promulgate an ordinance for enacting a Bill against 1) Superstition 3) Black magic 5) None of these 2) Blind faith 4) All the above Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1162 Which of the following countries warned international health authorities of several countries that dairy products exported to them could contain a strain of bacteria causing botulism, a potentially fatal illness? 1) Denmark 3) Sri Lanka 5) None of these 2) New Zeland 4) China Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1163 The recently published book The Moon Baller is autobiography of which of the following professional tennis players of Indian? 1) Nirupama Vaidyanathan 3) Vijay Amritraj 5) None of these 2) Sania Mirza 4) Mahesh Bhupathi Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1164 Mohammad Karim Khalili, who visited India, recently, is the Vice President of which of the following countries? 1) Iraq 3) Afghanistan 5) None of these 2) Iran 4) Bangladesh Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1165 In a significant decision, the govt gave its approval to a much-deferred bill which seeks to scrap the collegium system of appointing judges to the Supreme Court and high courts. This system will be replaced by 1) Judicial Appointments Committee 3) Department of Judicial Services 5) None of these 2) Department of Judicial Appointments 4) Judicial Appointments Commission Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1166 Ali Asghar Soltanieh announced his resignation as representative of which of the following countries to the UN's International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) recently? 1) Iran 3) Tunisia 5) None of these 2) Pakistan 4) Cambodia Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1167 Months after his resignation as Union Law Minister, Ashwani Kumar has been appointed by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh as his special Envoy to visit which of the following countries in the rank of a Cabinet Minister? 1) US 3) China 5) None of these 2) Pakistan 4) Japan Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1168 Anjana Dhavalu Thamake clinched the third gold for India at the second Asian Youth Games in Nanjing recently in
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1) the girl's 100m race 3) the girl's 400m race 5) None of these
2) the girl's 200m race 4) the girl's 800m race Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1169 Which of the following renowned female tennis players has pulled out of the US Open because of a right shoulder injury recently? 1) Serena Williams 3) Maria Sharapova 5) None of these 2) Victoria Azarenka 4) Li Na Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1170 Nishi Vasudeva has been appointed as the first woman director of a public sector oil company. Name the PSU. 1) HPCL 3) ONGC 5) None of these 2) OIL 4) IOL Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1171 As per the news published in the newspapers recently, which of the following mobile handset makers has threaten the govt to quit from India citing unfavourable conditions as reason? 1) Samsung 3) Sony 5) None of these 2) Nokia 4) LG Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1172 Name India's ace wrestler who, recently, made the revelation that he was offered to lose the 2010 World Championship final in Moscow in return for huge money? 1) Narsingh Pancham Yadav 3) Sushil Kumar 5) None of these 2) Yogeshwar Dutt 4) Amit Kumar Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1173 The Anna Bhagya scheme, launched by the Karnataka govt, is aimed at with which of the following? 1) Providing 30 kg of rice at Re one per kg to below 2) Providing 50 kg of rice at Re one per kg to below poverty line (BPL) families. poverty line (BPL) families. 3) Providing annual insurance cover of Rs 30,000 to members of below poverty line (BPL) families. 5) None of these 4) Providing monthly scholarship of Rs 300 to the students from below poverty line (BPL) families who enroll in class 10. Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1174 The quadrennial event, FIH World Cup, will be held in which of the following cities in 2014? 1) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 3) Tokyo, Japan 5) Hague, Netherlands 2) Sydney, Australia 4) Seoul, South Korea Ans.) 5
Ques. : 1175 A United Nations committee has found which of the following countries guilty of violations of international law for indefinite detention of the 46 asylum seekers, most of them Sri Lankan Tamils? 1) Canada 3) UK 5) None of these 2) Australia 4) Norway Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1176 Nicaragua wants to involve Indian businessmen in a $40-bn project to connect which of the following two oceans by a mammoth canal, longer than the Panama Canal? 1) The Pacific and Atlantic Oceans 3) The Atlantic and Indian Oceans 5) The Atlantic and Arctic Oceans 2) The Pacific and Indian Oceans 4) The Pacific and Arctic Oceans Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1177 Who among the following has written the book titled The Mirror Of Beauty? 1) Vinod Mehta 3) Anita Raghavan 5) None of these 2) Shamsur Rahman Faruqi 4) Boria Majumdar Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1178 India signed a broad-based energy cooperation agreement with which of the following countries recently? The country is second largest oil exporter to India.
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1) Iran 3) Saudi Arabia 5) None of these
2) Iraq 4) Bahrain Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1179 A major fire broke out at the state-owned HPCL refinery-cum-petrochemical complex killing at least three people and injuring as many as 35 others at ________recently. 1) Mangalore 3) Vishakhapatnam 5) None of these 2) Kochi 4) Kandla Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1180 American scientists have developed the worlds most accurate atomic clock. This clock is based on which of the following elements? 1) Hydrogen 3) Cesium 5) None of these 2) Rubidium 4) Ytterbium Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1181 As per the data released by the global digital measurement and analytics firm comScore, what is Indias position in terms of Internet users in the world at present? 1) First 3) Third 5) None of these 2) Second 4) Fourth Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1182 The report titled Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission Report, is associated with which of the following countries? 1) Afghanistan 3) Sri Lanka 5) None of these 2) US 4) Bangladesh Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1183 Which of the following Pakistan-based Kashmiri militant group has taken the responsibility of ambush on an Indian army patrol in Poonch sector in which five soldiers were killed? 1) Hizbul Mujahideen 3) Jaish-e-Mohammad 5) None of these 2) Lashkar-e-Taiba 4) Indian Mujahideen Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1184 The Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar suspended 12 MPs belonging to a particular state for five days over disruption of House proceedings during monsoon session. These MPs belong to which of the following states? 1) Uttar Pradesh 3) Andhra Pradesh 5) None of these 2) Gujarat 4) Bihar Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1185 Name the software company whose CEO Steve Ballmer has announced to retire in next twelve months after remaining more than a decade at the helm? 1) Oracle 3) Sun Microsystems 5) None of these 2) Microsoft 4) IBM Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1186 Which of the following states has notified an affordable housing policy, 2013 to facilitate additional affordable houses in urban areas of the state? The policy is aimed at making available apartments of redefined size at predefined rates within a time frame. 1) Delhi 3) Punjab 5) None of these 2) Haryana 4) Rajasthan Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1187 In a breakthrough development, which of the following countries has released world's first zinc-enriched rice variety capable of fighting diarrhea and pneumonia-induced childhood deaths and stunted growth? 1) China 3) Bangladesh 5) None of these 2) Indonesia 4) Singapore Ans.) 3
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Ques. : 1188 The New and Renewable Energy Minister Farooq Abdullah laid the foundation stone of the worlds biggest Solar Park in which of the following states recently? The state is emerging as a major energy hub of the country. 1) Haryana 3) Uttarakhand 5) Tamil Nadu Ques. : 1189 What is expanded form of CEPA? 1) Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement 3) Comprehensive Ecosystems Protection Agreement 5) None of these 2) Comprehensive Energy Partnership Agreement 4) Comprehensive Engineering Partnership Agreement Ans.) 1 2) Gujarat 4) Rajasthan Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1190 The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) imposed a penalty of 3.10 crore rupees on which of the following insurers for violation of various norms, including those related to early-death claims and group insurance? 1) Bajaj Allianz Life Insurance 3) ICICI Prudential 5) None of these 2) Max Life 4) IFFCO Tokyo Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1191 Name the state which is taking effective measures to tackle the Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS), a disease which spreads through swines? 1) Uttar Pradesh 3) Manipur 5) None of these 2) Mizoram 4) Bihar Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1192 A skill development programme named Roshini, aimed at bringing youth in the main stream, is being run in the naxal-affected states of the country. Which of the following is such a scheme being implemented in the state of Jammu and Kashmir? 1) Hunar 3) Kaushal 5) None of these 2) Himayat 4) Aagaz Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1193 The social networking site Facebook with six other technology giants has launched a mission named Internet.org. Consider the following statements in this regard and choose the correct statement(s): 1) The nine year mission is aimed to making 2) The Facebook founder and CEO Mark Internet access available to additional 5 bn people. Zuckerberg will head the mission. 3) The mission is based on the Internet search giant Googles Project Loon, a balloon-mounted Internet access service. 5) Only 1) and 2) 4) All the above Ans.) 5
Ques. : 1194 The Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) is looking at relaxing FDI norms for housing to attract foreign investment. At present, what is the lock-in period for FDI in housing sector? 1) Ten years 3) Three years 5) None of these 2) Five years 4) Two years Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1195 Which of the following terms is associated with the game of tennis? 1) Birdie 3) Reti opening 5) None of these 2) Double fault 4) Checkmate Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1196 The Mithi Virdi nuclear power plant is to come up in which of the following states? The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) project is facing steep opposition from the local population. 1) Rajasthan 3) Madhya Pradesh 5) None of these 2) Gujarat 4) Odisha Ans.) 2
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Ques. : 1197 The United Nations General Assembly declared which of the following dates as the International Day of Sport for Development and Peace recently? 1) 6 Apr 3) 6 Jun 5) None of these 2) 6 May 4) 6 Jul Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1198 Indias women archery team beat which of the following countries to clinch recurve team gold medal in Archery World Cup in Poland recently? It is their second World Cup title in a row. 1) China 3) Australia 5) None of these 2) South Korea 4) Russia Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1199 Name the NASAs telescope which marked its ten years in space recently. The infrared telescope has made some astonishing finds such as spotting the first light from a planet beyond our solar system and discovering the largest ring around Saturn since its launch in 2003. 1) Copernicus Observatory (OAO-3) 3) High Energy Astronomy Observatory (HEAO 3) 5) None of these 2) AGILE Space Telescope 4) Spitzer Space Telescope Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1200 Who among the following is the author of the book titled The Bone Season? 1) Javier Marias 3) Samantha Shannon 5) None of these 2) Mark Leibovich 4) Reza Aslan Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1201 Which of the following countries has offered India to assist in Megacity Policing, an advance system of surveillance, control room design and its operation by various security agencies and police authorities? 1) Russia 3) UK 5) Germany 2) US 4) China Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1202 Which of the following countries has launched its first indigenously developed modern military attack helicopter named WZ-10 recently? 1) South Korea 3) China 5) None of these 2) India 4) Japan Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1203 Name the greenest state of the country with a forest cover 47.3% of its total geographical area which is more than double the national average of 21%? It is also the only state to have increased its forest cover in the past two decades. 1) Arunachal Pradesh 3) Assam 5) Maharashtra 2) Sikkim 4) Kerala Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1204 The govt has framed a comprehensive policy named the National Policy for Containment of Antimicrobial Resistance recently. The policy is aimed to address the problem of 1) Multi-drug resistance 3) Poor of essential drugs 5) None of these 2) Unaffordable life saving drugs 4) Non-availability of substitutes of antibiotic drugs to which many diseases has develop resistance Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1205 The term IUCD is associated with which of the following? It is used as a tool in one of the scheme floated by the govt. 1) Immunization 3) Family planning 5) None of these 2) Irrigation 4) Urban development Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1206 The govt denied to raise foreign investment limit in the banking sector recently. Currently, the aggregate foreign investment (FDI, FII and NRI) limit for private banks and public sector banks respectively is 1) 49 per cent, 20 per cent 3) 74 per cent, 20 per cent 5) None of these 2) 51 per cent, 24 per cent 4) 74 per cent, 24 per cent Ans.) 3
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Ques. : 1207 The Election Commission of India has decided to use Electronic Voting Machines (EVM) for the first time with Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) facility. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct in the context to VVPAT EVMs? 2) The Govt of India amended the Conduct of 1) It is planned to introduce VVPAT in the by-poll of Election Rules, 1961 in order to use VVPAT Noksen Assembly constituency in Nagaland. Systems. 3) It will enable voters to see a printout of their ballot displaying the name, election symbol and serial number of the chosen candidate. 5) Only 2) and 3) 4) All the above Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1208 The govt has banned duty free import of which of the following electronic items by air travelers with a view to control down sliding rupee? Earlier, air travelers can bring this electronic item for personal use without paying any duty. 1) Flat screen television 3) Digital camera 5) None of these 2) High-end mobile handset (above Rs 20,000) 4) Laptop computer Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1209 The disease named Ug99 affects which of the following crops? Though, India does not face any immediate threat from the disease, experts have warned to stay prepared to tackle it. 1) Maize 3) Wheat 5) None of these 2) Rice 4) Soybean Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1210 India has banned hunting of sharks for their fins in a move to protect the endangered species. Due to demand of shark fins from which of the following countries, their hunt has exploded worldwide? 1) US 3) Japan 5) None of these 2) China 4) France Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1211 The Ministry of Finance has launched the National Skill Certification and Monetary Reward Scheme named STAR, through which it aims to help those individuals who wish to acquire a new skill or upgrade their skills to a higher level. Expand the term STAR. 1) Systematic Training Assessment and Reward 3) Standard Training Accreditation and Reward 5) None of these 2) Standard Training Assessment and Reward 4) Skill Training Assessment and Reward Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1212 The UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, recently, expressed concerns over the continuous decline in ODA, a term used to measure aid, and has asked the nations to reverse the fall. Expand the term ODA. 1) Official Development Assistance 3) Offshore Development Assistance 5) None of these 2) Official Development Advances 4) Official Derivative Assistance Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1213 What does the term Brownfield Project refer to? 1) A project that needs to remodel or demolish an existing structure. 3) A project that is executed to establish manufacturing units. 5) None of these 2) A project that lacks any constraints imposed by prior work. 4) A project to develop residential apartments. Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1214 In the wake of deaths of infants after receiving Pentavalent vaccine recently, the govt decided to conduct a study to ascertain its safety. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about pentavalent vaccine? 1) It is a vaccine given to children up to five years of 2) It protects children against five deadly childhood age. diseases. 3) It is a vaccine given to children above five years 4) It is a newly developed vaccine that protects of age. children from all the deadly childhood diseases. 5) None of these Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1215 The National Food Security Bill is finally passed by the Lok Sabha. As per the Bill, what per cent of food grain allocation has been provisioned for rural and urban population respectively?
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1) 50 per cent, 75 per cent 3) 50 per cent, 50 per cent 5) None of these
2) 60 per cent, 40 per cent 4) 75 per cent, 50 per cent Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1216 The govt has decided to extend Tourist Visa on Arrival facility at four more airports of the country. This facility can be availed by citizens of ____countries. 1) 11 3) 15 5) None of these 2) 12 4) 27 Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1217 Who among the following is the only player representing India in the singles category in the last grand slam of the year, the US Open tennis tournament? 1) Somdev Devvarman 3) Mahesh Bhupati 5) None of these 2) Leander Paes 4) Rohan Bopanna Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1218 Which of the following states in NOT going for the assembly elections in 2013 as per the normal schedule? 1) Chhattisgarh 3) Mizoram 5) None of the above 2) Rajasthan 4) Madhya Pradesh Ans.) 5
Ques. : 1219 In which of the following countries, recently, the high court declared constitutional a law brought by the govt make peace process with Marxist FARC rebels possible? 1) Colombia 3) Nigeria 5) None of these 2) Ecuador 4) Sudan Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1220 In order to provide interest subsidy on loans raised by electricity distribution companies to improve the distribution network, an interest subsidy scheme, NEF, has been set up by the govt. Expand the term NEF. 1) National Efficiency Fund 3) National Electricity Fund 5) None of these 2) National Exchangeable Fund 4) National Endorsement Fund Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1221 As per the provisions of the new land acquisition bill, in the case of PPP projects, the entity seeking land has to secure consent of 70 per cent of affected families in this regard and for the private entities, getting the consent of _________ of the affected families is must. 1) 75 per cent 3) 85 per cent 5) None of these 2) 80 per cent 4) 90 per cent Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1222 In the current economic scenario, it is speculated that India is mulling the option of pledging a part of its gold reserves to prop up the depleting rupee. Similarly, in 1991, India had to pledge 67 tonne of gold reserves to 1) The World Bank 3) Federal Reserve of US 5) None of these 2) International Monetary Fund 4) Asian Development Bank Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1223 Indias first full-fledged military communication spacecraft, GSAT-7, was launched recently from Kourou in South America on a European Ariane 5 launcher. This spacecraft is meant for exclusive use by 1) The Navy 3) The Air Force 5) None of these 2) The Army 4) The Paramilitary Forces involved in anti-Maoist operations Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1224 One of India's most wanted terrorists, Yasin Bhatkal, was arrested from the Indo-Nepal border in north Bihar after being on the run for over five years. He is an _________operative. 1) Indian Mujahideen 3) Lashkar-e-Taiba 5) None of these 2) Jaish-e-Mohammed 4) Hizbul Mujahideen Ans.) 1
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Ques. : 1225 DC Prashant, who passed away recently, was a former member of the parliament (MP) and a veteran 1) Journalist 3) Historian 5) None of these 2) Actor 4) Environmentalist Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1226 Name the state govt which has decided to set up a State Civil Supply Corporation for better management of public distribution system. The proposed corporation, to be set up in Private-Public-Partnership mode, will also monitor the implementation of Food Security programme in the state. 1) Delhi 3) Assam 5) None of these 2) Haryana 4) Himachal Pradesh Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1227 A two-day summit of the South East Asian Defence Ministers was held in which of the following cities recently? Senior defense officials from the US, China, Japan, South Korea and other regional powers also attended the two-day ASEAN summit. 1) Miri 3) Seoul 5) None of these 2) Brunei 4) Phnom Penh Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1228 International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances is observed on which of the following dates? 1) 30 Jun 3) 30 Aug 5) None of these 2) 30 Jul 4) 30 Sep Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1229 The Noble laureate Seamus Heaney, who hailed from Ireland, passed away recently. He was an acclaimed 1) Poet 3) Guitarist 5) None of these 2) Novelist 4) Guitarist Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1230 The G20 Leaders' Summit is scheduled to be held in which of the following cities on Sep 5-6, 2013? The G20 is the leading international cooperation forum, focusing on the most important international economic and financial issues. 1) Beijing 3) St. Petersburg 5) None of these 2) Jakarta 4) Kuala Lumpur Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1231 Name the nation which announced to make a public apology for a series of executions carried out by its army in its former colony in Indonesia between 1945 and 1949? It will also pay 20,000 euros to the widows of those killed. 1) The Netherlands 3) Spain 5) None of these 2) France 4) UK Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1232 Thousands of people from across the world have registered with a not-for-profit foundation which intends to establish a permanent human settlement by 2023 on the planet _______. 1) Venus 3) Mars 5) None of these 2) Jupiter 4) Mercury Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1233 The Ahimsa Messenger programme of the Ministry of Women and Child Development was launched in New Delhi recently. The programme aims at 1) Preventing violence against women 3) Generating awareness about basic legal rights, procedures and provisions amongst women and children 5) Only 1) and 2) 2) Preventing violence against children 4) All the above Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1234 Indian hockey team defeated which of the following teams in the semifinals of the Asia Cup hockey tournament in Ipoh, Malaysia? 1) Argentina 3) South Korea 5) None of these 2) Malaysia 4) Pakistan Ans.) 2
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Ques. : 1235 What is expanded form of the term NSSO? 1) National Serial Survey Organisation 3) National Special Survey Organisation 5) None of these 2) National Scheduled Survey Organisation 4) National Sample Survey Organisation Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1236 Which of the following is a foreign bank operating in India at present? 1) Axis Bank 3) BNP Paribas 5) None of these 2) Federal Bank 4) Yes Bank Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1237 The Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) stayed the operation of the telecom regulator Trais mandated advertisment cap recently. Earlier, Trai had set a deadline of Oct 1 for implementation of a _________ad cap per clock hour. 1) 10-minute 3) 15-minute 5) None of these 2) 12-minute 4) 18-minute Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1238 What is the name of the Indias first military satellite GSAT-7 to be used exclusively by the Indian Navy? The satellite has a 2,000-nautical mile footprint over the crucial Indian Ocean Region (IOR). 1) Hawk 3) Rohini 5) None of these 2) Rukmini 4) Eagle Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1239 Which of the following franchises emerged as the champion of the inaugural edition of Indian Badminton League (IBL) recently? 1) Awadhe Warriors 3) Pune Pistons 5) Krrish Delhi Smashers 2) Mumbai Masters 4) Hyderabad Hotshots Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1240 One-of-its-kind Jal Satryagraha, the unique protest in which people immerse themselves in the backwaters of Narmada river, was recently staged in which of the following states? The protesters are opposing the govts decision to raise the height of Indira Sagar Dam. 1) Tamil Nadu 3) Andhra Pradesh 5) None of these 2) Madhya Pradesh 4) Uttarakhand Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1241 The first verdict in the Dec 16 gangrape and murder case, an incident which shook the nation, was pronounced by the Juvenile Justice Board recently. What is the maximum punishment that can be awarded under the Juvenile Justice Act? 1) One year 3) Three years 5) None of these 2) Two years 4) Five years Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1242 Fars News Agency (FNA) is a leading independent news agency based in which of the following countries? 1) Israel 3) Iran 5) None of these 2) Germany 4) Egypt Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1243 As part of its commitment to the continued socio-economic development of Bhutan, India announced an aid for it including a special package during the recent visit of Bhutans new Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay? The total amount of the aid is 1) Rs 2,000 cr 3) Rs 4,000 cr 5) None of these 2) Rs 3,000 cr 4) Rs 5,000 cr Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1244 The Union Health Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad launched new health initiatives worth Rs. 500-cr under National Rural Health Mission (NRHM) in which of the following states recently? The schemes aim to provide accessible, equitable and affordable healthcare services across the states.
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1) West Bengal 3) Uttarakhand 5) None of these
2) Rajasthan 4) Assam Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1245 Which of the following teams won the 2013 edition of the Asia Cup hockey tournament held in Ipoh, Malaysia? 1) Malaysia 3) India 5) None of these 2) South Korea 4) New Zealand Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1246 Who among the following is NOT a recipient of Dronacharya Awards for 2013, the highest award conferred to coaches in India? 1) Poornima Mahato (Archery) 3) Narinder Singh Saini (Hockey) 5) None of these 2) KP Thomas (Athletics) 4) Mahavir Singh (Boxing) Ans.) 5
Ques. : 1247 As a major boost to strategic airlift capabilities of the Indian Air Force, Defence Minister AK Antony inducted which of the following 75-80 tonne heavy-lift transport aircraft into service at the Hindon airbase in New Delhi recently? 1) C-130J Super Hercules 3) C-17 Globemaster III 5) None of these 2) Boeing C-135 Stratolifters 4) Lockheed C-141 Starlifter Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1248 Amid alarming capital account deficit, India is considering to import crude oil from which of the following countries as it pays the country in rupee and not in dollars? Paying in rupee, India saves in foreign exchange. 1) Iraq 3) United Arab Emirates 5) None of these 2) Saudi Arabia 4) Iran Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1249 Worlds leading mobile service provider Vodafone has exited the market of which of the following countries selling its subsidiary Verizon Wireless in around USD 130-bn recently? 1) US 3) China 5) None of these 2) Japan 4) Germany Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1250 In an unprecedented move, which of the following Arabian countries has adopted a law criminalising domestic violence targeting women, children and domestic workers? 1) Iran 3) UAE 5) None of these 2) Saudi Arabia 4) Jordan Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1251 The person who exposed the most extensive US global surveillance operations, Edward Snowden, has been awarded with "whistleblower prize 2013" worth USD 3,900 in absentia by which of the following countries recently? 1) Germany 3) Italy 5) None of these 2) Norway 4) Russia Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1252 Which of the following companies is in process to acquire devices and services business of the worlds leading handset maker Nokia in a total transaction estimated to be around $7 bn? 1) Samsung 3) Google 5) None of these 2) LG 4) Microsoft Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1253 Who among the following has written the book titled A Fort of Nine Towers? 1) Qais Akbar Omar 3) Samantha Shannon 5) None of these 2) Balaji Venkataraman 4) Aruni Kashyap Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1254 Name the leading Indian software company whose board member and the global head of its manufacturing and engineering services vertical, Ashok Vemuri, resigned recently. He was seen as a frontrunner to succeed as the next CEO of the company.
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1) Wipro 3) Infosys 5) None of these
2) Tech Mahindra 4) TCS Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1255 The ambitious Zero Landless Project, aimed at providing land to all landless people in the state by 2015, was launched in which of the following states recently? 1) Gujarat 3) Madhya Pradesh 5) None of these 2) Kerala 4) Rajasthan Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1256 The Pakistani teenage activist Malala Yousafzai, a girls' right activist, has won which of the following prestigious international prizes recently? 1) International Children's Bravery Prize 3) International Children's Peace Prize 5) None of these 2) International Child Leader Prize 4) International Future Leader Prize Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1257 Which of the following football clubs has shelled out a whopping USD 132 mn to secure footballer Gareth Bale play for the team? Gareth Bale has become the world's most expensive player in history. 1) Manchester United 3) FC Barcelona 5) None of these 2) Real Madrid 4) Bayern Munich Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1258 Which of the following cricketers has set a new world record for the highest individual T20 international score as he made a stunning 156 against England recently? 1) Aaron Finch 3) Glenn Maxwell 5) None of these 2) Steve Smith 4) Mitchell Marsh Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1259 NSIC is the short form for a public sector establishment. What is the full form of NSIC? 1) National Small Industries Corporation Limited 3) National Scheduled Industries Corporation Limited 5) None of these 2) National Steel Industry Corporation Limited 4) National Sipping Industry Corporation Limited Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1260 Amid emerging economies witnessing sharp volatility after US indicated tapering of quantitative easing (QE), India has raised the issue of "orderly exit" from QE. Examine the following statements in the context QE and identify the correct statement(s): 1) The QE is a govt monetary policy occasionally used to increase the money supply by buying govt securities or other securities from the market. 3) The major risk of QE is that, although more money is floating around, there is still a fixed amount of goods for sale which eventually lead to higher prices or inflation. 5) All 1), 2) and 3) 2) This measure is used when interest rates have already been lowered and have failed to produce the desired effect. 4) Only 1) and 2) Ans.) 5
Ques. : 1261 Consider the following statements in the context of RBIs measure to contain the falling rupee and choose the correct statements: 1) The RBI reduced the limit for overseas direct 2) The central bank barred resident individuals from investment by domestic companies, other than oil using remittances for purchase of property outside PSUs, under the automatic route from 400 per cent India. of their net worth to 100 per cent. 3) The limit for remittances under the Liberalised Remittances Scheme was lowered from $200,000 per financial year to $75,000. 5) Only 1) and 2) 4) All the above Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1262 According to the data released by the International Coffee Organisation (ICO), what is Indias position among the major coffee producing countries in the world in the year 2012?
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1) First 3) Fifth 5) None of these
2) Third 4) Seventh Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1263 Name the long distance swimmer from US who on her fifth attempt entered the record books as the first person to swim from Cuba to Florida, the distance of 180 km, without a shark cage? 1) Gertrude Ederle 3) Susie Maroney 5) None of these 2) Dara Torres 4) Diana Nyad Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1264 The National Commercial Bank (NCB) of UAE has selected which of the following Indian software companies to implement a new core banking software platform for the Bank? The agreement between the two parties will be valid for two years. 1) Wipro Technologies 3) Tata Consultancy Services 5) None of these 2) Infosys 4) Tech Mahindra Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1265 The Eleventh Congress of the Asian Pacific Postal Union, an inter-governmental organization of 32 countries, was organised in which of the following cities recently? 1) Beijing 3) New Delhi 5) None of these 2) Tokyo 4) Jakarta Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1266 The practice of frequent policy reviews by RBI is under consideration as it forces the central bank to bear the burden of market expectations more often. Currently, the RBI announces its policy how many times in a year? 1) Two 3) Six 5) None of these 2) Four 4) Eight Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1267 Renowned author Frederik Pohl, who over decades gained a reputation of being a literate and sophisticated writer, has died at age 93. He wrote in which of the following genres? 1) Romance 3) Short stories 5) Satire 2) Science fiction 4) Drama Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1268 In a severe embarrassment for Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi, a top IPS officer considered close to him has resigned from service attacking his govt of having failed to protect the interest of policemen jailed for encounter deaths. Name the IPS officer. 1) Vakhatsinh Vanaar 3) PP Pandey 5) None of these 2) DG Vanzara 4) Bharat Patel Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1269 The Pension Fund Regulatory & Development Authority (PFRDA) Bill has been passed in the Lok Sabha recently. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct in this regard? 1) The Bill seeks to give statutory powers to the interim regulator constituted by an executive order in 2003. 3) The Bill keeps the option of FDI cap outside the purview of the legislation, as it could be raised through an executive order. 5) Only 1) and 2) 2) The Bill has fixed the ceiling on foreign direct investment (FDI) in the pension sector at 26 per cent, to move in sync with that for the insurance sector. 4) All the above Ans.) 5
Ques. : 1270 The historic Land Acquisition Bill has got the nod of both the houses of the Parliament. Which of the following in NOT a highlight of the Bill? 1) The new law will not apply to Special Economic Zones (SEZs). 2) The bill stipulates mandatory consent of at least 70 per cent for acquiring land for Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects and 80 per cent for acquiring land for private companies.
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3) The "urgency clause" in the bill can be used only 4) The new law provides for compensation not only in case of natural calamities and national security to the farmers but also to the landless people who and not for private parties. may lose their livelihood. 5) None of the above Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1271 Which of the following countries reserved seats for the representative of Hindus and Sikhs of local origin in the Lower House of the Parliament of the country recently? 1) Afghanistan 3) Pakistan 5) None of these 2) Bangladesh 4) Myanmar Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1272 The Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina inaugurated 64 IT Labs with high speed Internet connection in all the 64 districts of the country recently. These labs have been established with a grant received from which of the following countries? 1) China 3) India 5) South Korea 2) Japan 4) US Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1273 Pakistani teenager Malala Yousefzai inaugurated Europe's largest public library, recently, in which of the following cities? 1) Birmingham 3) Munich 5) None of these 2) Perth 4) Helsinki Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1274 The Election Commission of India (ECI), for the first time in the country, used the Voters Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) system on trial basis during an Assembly Constituency bye-polls in which of the following states recently? 1) Karnataka 3) Nagaland 5) None of these 2) Haryana 4) Assam Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1275 Easing the External Commercial Borrowing (ECB) norms, the RBI has allowed the companies to use such funds for general corporate purposes. Which of the following statements is/are correct in this regard? 1) This facility will be available to real estate companies only. 3) The repayment of the principal should commence only after completion of minimum average maturity of seven years and no prepayment allowed before maturity. 5) Only (2) and (3) 2) A minimum paid-up equity of 25 per cent should be held directly by the lender to avail the facility. 4) All the above Ans.) 5
Ques. : 1276 Which of the following countries is in process to prosecute the Japanese camera and medical equipment maker Olympus and its subsidiary Gyrus Group for their involvement in a 1.7 bn dollar accounting fraud which came to light in 2011? 1) US 3) UK 5) None of these 2) China 4) Germany Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1277 Who among the following has authored the book titled Three Chancellors? 1) Kota Neelima 3) Ayesha Jalal 5) None of these 2) Nilanjan Banerjee 4) Neamat Imam Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1278 Which of the following cricketing countries has announced to host India in 2014 for five Test matches for the first time in 50 years? 1) Australia 3) New Zealand 5) South Africa 2) England 4) Zimbabwe Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1279 The process of revival of the urea plant at Talcher, closed since 2002 ordered by the Board for Industrial and Financial Reconstruction (BIFR), has been initiated. The plant, expected to be revived in three years, is situated in which of the following states?
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1) Karnataka 3) Tamil Nadu 5) None of these
2) Odisha 4) Rajasthan Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1280 Who among the following has written the book titled Foreign? 1) APJ Abdul Kalam 3) Shamsur Rahman Faruqi 5) None of these 2) Chander Suta Dogra 4) Sonora Jha Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1281 The govt is set to relocate the Forward Market Commission (FMC) to Finance Ministry soon. Earlier FMC was working under which of the following ministries? 1) Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution 3) Ministry of Commerce and Industry 5) None of these 2) Ministry of Agriculture 4) Ministry of Planning Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1282 The United Nations marked which of the following dates as the International Day of Charity recently? The day coincides with the anniversary of the death of Mother Teresa. 1) 5 Aug 3) 5 Oct 5) None of these 2) 5 Sep 4) 5 Nov Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1283 In which of the following countries, the govt opted to end the system of secret voting in the national legislature recently? Under the existing laws, senators and deputies vote on bills in secret. 1) Spain 3) Brazil 5) None of these 2) France 4) Russia Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1284 The US military has developed a high-tech protection gear called Bioscavenger for its soldiers. This new gear is aimed at 1) dealing with decomposing bodies in the battlefield 3) mass destruction of enemies 5) None of these 2) providing food supply to frontline soldiers 4) protecting soldiers from potential chemical weapons Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1285 The name of Beebone virus was doing rounds recently in news media and a host of countermeasures and defences to beat its attacks were being suggested. This notorious virus infects 1) Human being 3) Computers 5) None of these 2) Cattles 4) Wheat crop Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1286 Name the country where Indian writer Sushmita Banerjee was shot dead recently. Her book about her escape from the militants captivity became a bestseller in India and was made into the Hindi film. 1) Pakistan 3) Afghanistan 5) None of these 2) Bangladesh 4) Egypt Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1287 Who among the following has become the first woman Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) of the country? She succeeded Satyananda Mishra. 1) Kiran Desai 3) Sujatha Singh 5) None of these 2) Deepak Sandhu 4) Usha Sangwan Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1288 What is the expanded form of the term TERI? 1) The Enterprise and Resources Institute 3) The Energy and Research Institute 5) None of these 2) The Engineering and Research Institute 4) The Energy and Resources Institute Ans.) 4
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Ques. : 1289 Every year, there is a country partner for the two-day annual event Global Skills Summit organised by the industry body FICCI. Which of the following was the partner country of the 2013 Global Skills Summit (GSS)? 1) Germany 3) New Zealand 5) None of these 2) UK 4) Norway Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1290 World acclaimed orchestra conductor Zubin Mehta was conferred the prestigious Tagore Award for Cultural Harmony by President Pranab Mukherjee recently. He is the second recipient of the award after 1) Lata Mangeshkar 3) Late Pandit Ravi Shankar 5) None of these 2) Amjad Ali Khan 4) Hariprasad Chaurasia Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1291 The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), in order to screen 26 applications to start bank operations in the country, has set up an external committee under the chairmanship of who among the following? 1) D Subbarao 3) Urijit Patel 5) None of these 2) Bimal Jalan 4) Nachiket Mor Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1292 The BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) nations have agreed to set up a $100-bn foreign currency reserve pool to deal with contingencies. What will be Indias contribution to the pool? 1) $5 bn 3) $18 bn 5) None of these 2) $10 bn 4) $22 bn Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1293 In yet another step to attract foreign money, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) allowed non-resident investors (NRIs) to acquire shares of listed Indian companies through stock exchanges 1) under the foreign direct investment (FDI) scheme 2) in compliance with FEMA regulations 3) as a foreign institutional investor (FII) 5) None of these 4) as a qualified foreign investor (QFI) Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1294 Uber Cup, an international team competition for ladies, is associated with which of the following games? 1) Tennis 3) Badminton 5) None of these 2) Table Tennis 4) Chess Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1295 The Pension Fund Regulatory & Development Authority (PFRDA) Bill has been passed in the Lok Sabha recently. Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct in this regard? 1) The Bill seeks to give statutory powers to the interim regulator constituted by an executive order in 2003. 3) The Bill keeps the option of FDI cap outside the purview of the legislation, as it could be raised through an executive order. 5) Only 1) and 2) 2) The Bill has fixed the ceiling on foreign direct investment (FDI) in the sector at 26 per cent, to move in sync with that for the insurance sector. 4) All the above Ans.) 5
Ques. : 1296 Which of the following states has been selected for the prestigious National Literacy Award for 2013? Every year one state is awarded on the International Literacy Day for remarkable progress in the field of education. 1) Bihar 3) Tripura 5) None of these 2) Chhattisgarh 4) Himachal Pradesh Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1297 Vithalbhai Patel, who passed away recently, was a senior Congress party leader and a famous 1) Lyricist 3) Author 5) None of these 2) Singer 4) Musician Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1298 The International Literacy Day is celebrated on which of the following dates every year? 1) 5 Sep 3) 5 Oct 5) None of these 2) 8 Sep 4) 8 Oct Ans.) 2
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Ques. : 1299 The world famous orchestra conductor Zubin Mehta performed in the Shalimar Gardens in Jammu and Kashmir recently. What was the title of the concert organised by the German embassy which assumed much attention following opposition by separatists? 1) Ehsaas-e-Kashmir 3) Haqeeqat-e-Kashmir 5) None of these 2) Ehsaas-e-Jannat 4) Halaat-e-Kashmir Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1300 The ace Indian tennis player Leander Paes with his partner Radek Stepanek won US Open doubles title defeating which of the following pairs recently? 1) Bob and Mike Bryan 3) Colin Fleming and Jonathan Marray 5) None of these 2) Alexander Peya and Bruno Soares 4) Aisam-Ul-Haq Qureshi and Jean-Julien Rojer Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1301 Ritu Rani leads the Indian women's team in which of the following games at present? 1) Cricket 3) Basketball 5) None of these 2) Football 4) Hockey Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1302 Which of the following films won the Venice Golden Lion award for the best film at the Venice film festival recently? 1) Dabba 3) Holy GRA 5) A Street in Palermo 2) Philomena 4) Miss Violence Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1303 A Bill related to the practice of manual scavenging in the country was passed by the Lok Sabha recently. Which of the following statements is/are correct about the Bill? 1) It seeks to prohibit employment of individuals as manual scavengers. 3) It seeks to prohibit construction of insanitary latrines that need manual scavengers to clean them. 5) Only 1) and 2) 2) It seeks to provide rehabilitation of those involved in this work and their families through jobs and other provisions. 4) All the above Ans.) 5
Ques. : 1304 Name the renowned science fiction writer of novels like Star Trek, Star Wars and Pirates of the Caribbean, who died recently? 1) Ann Carol Crispin 3) Brian Daley 5) None of these 2) Aaron Allston 4) Victoria Strauss Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1305 Name the unmanned spacecraft launched by the US space agency NASA to the Moon recently. The space mission is aimed at studying Moon's atmosphere. 1) Grail 3) Cygnus 5) None of these 2) Antares 4) Ladee Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1306 The NEERI has developed a technology which can be implemented for the treatment of chemical industry wastewater. Expand the term NEERI. 1) National Ecological Engineering Research Institute 3) National Environmental Engineering Research Institute 5) None of these 2) National Experimental Engineering Research Institute 4) National Enterprise Engineering Research Institute Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1307 Which of the following cities has won the right to host the 2020 edition of the Olympic Games, the worlds biggest sporting event? 1) St Petersburg 3) Madrid 5) None of these 2) Tokyo 4) Istanbul Ans.) 2
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Ques. : 1308 Indias Sania Mirza and her Chinese partner Jie Zheng lost their US Open semifinals match to which of the following pairs? 1) Roberta Vinci and Sara Errani 3) Ashleigh Barty and Casey Dellacqua 5) None of these 2) Serena Williams and Venus Williams 4) Andrea Hlavackova and Lucie Hradecka Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1309 Who among the following won the womens singles title of US Open tennis tournament? 1) Flavia Pennetta 3) Victoria Azarenka 5) None of these 2) Serena Williams 4) Li Na Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1310 As shown by the second World Happiness Report published by the UN General Assembly recently, which of the following countries houses the happiest people in the world? India is ranked at the 111th position in the list. 1) Norway 3) Switzerland 5) Canada 2) Denmark 4) Sweden Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1311 As five states are lined up for assembly polls this year, the election commission has set the maximum expenditure limit for assembly candidates. What is the limit? 1) Rs 14 lakh 3) Rs 35 lakh 5) None of these 2) Rs 24 lakh 4) Rs 40 lakh Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1312 The Islamist militant group Moro Liberation Front is fighting with the state army in which of the following countries? The state army has launched a major offensive against the group. 1) Nigeria 3) Philippine 5) None of these 2) Malaysia 4) Indonesia Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1313 The Disaster Response Exercise and Exchange (DREE) is a civil-military disaster preparedness and response exercise which took place between the armies of the US and which of the following countries recently? 1) South Korea 3) India 5) Sri Lanka 2) Australia 4) Nepal Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1314 After the recent national elections, Erna Solberg is set to form a new govt in which of the following countries? 1) Norway 3) Switzerland 5) None of these 2) Sweden 4) Spain Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1315 As per the new rules put in place by the Ministry of Personnel, bureaucrats and their dependent family members will now avail complex medical treatment abroad at the govts expenses. Which of the following services will be eligible for this facility? 1) Indian Police Service (IPS) 3) Indian Forest Service (IFoS) 5) Only 2) and 3) 2) Indian Administrative Service (IAS) 4) All the above Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1316 Who among the following has won the mens singles title of the US Open tennis tournament recently? 1) Andy Murray 3) Novak Djokovic 5) None of these 2) Roger Federer 4) Rafael Nadal Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1317 Global competitiveness report is published by which of the following? 1) World Economic Forum 3) IMF 5) None of these 2) World Bank 4) European Central Bank Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1318 The Catalytic Development Programme (CDP) being run by the govt is aimed at development of which of the following?
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1) Horticulture 3) Bee farming 5) None of these
2) Sericulture 4) Poultry farming Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1319 Which of the following countries is set to opt out of the International Criminal Court (ICC) as the ICC has charged its Prime Minister as well as its deputy President with crimes against humanity? 1) Chad 3) Belize 5) None of these 2) Kenya 4) Albania Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1320 The Jamaican sprinter widely regarded as the fastest person ever, Usain Bolt, has announced to retire after the 2016 Olympics scheduled to be held in 1) Rio de Janeiro 3) Glasgow 5) None of these 2) Tokyo 4) Gold Coast City Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1321 The 9th World Trade Organisation (WTO) Ministerial conference is scheduled to be held in Dec 2013 at which of the following places? 1) Manila, Philippines 3) Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia 5) None of these 2) Bali, Indonesia 4) Bangkok, Thailand Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1322 The US space agency NASA has identified four landing sites for its mission to which of the following planets/satellite where its InSight lander is scheduled to land in Mar 2016? 1) Moon 3) Jupiter 5) None of these 2) Mars 4) Mercury Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1323 As a first step towards finding a sustainable way to meet the growing demand for meat, researchers at an institute in the Netherlands produced worlds first lab-grown _________ with cells from a cow recently. 1) Burger 3) Patties 5) None of these 2) Pizza 4) Loaf Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1324 A multinational anti-terrorism exercise was organised in which of the following countries recently which was participated by soldiers from 18 countries? 1) Japan 3) Malaysia 5) None of these 2) Indonesia 4) Philippines Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1325 India and which of the following countries, the two major LNG consuming countries in Asia, have agreed to work together to ensure stability in procurement and pricing of liquified natural gas (LNG) in the Asia-Pacific region? 1) Japan 3) Indonesia 5) None of these 2) China 4) South Korea Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1326 The World First Aid Day is observed around the world on the second Saturday of September every year in order to raise public awareness of how first aid can save lives. This observance was started by 1) World Health Organisation (WHO) 3) Amnesty International 5) None of these 2) Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) 4) World Human Rights Commission and Rescue Center Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1327 Which of the following is the novel written by the Indian-American author Jhumpa Lahiri which has been shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize this year? 1) The Lowland 3) A Tale for the Time Being 5) Harvest 2) Need New Names 4) The Testament of Mary Ans.) 1
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Ques. : 1328 Who among the following has been elected president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC)? He is the first Olympic gold medalist to become president. 1) Jacques Rogge 3) Richard Carrion 5) Denis Oswald 2) Thomas Bach 4) Puerto Rican Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1329 As the govt has paved the way for the foreign universities to open campuses in India, which of the following conditions have been imposed for the same? 1) To qualify for setting up campuses in India, foreign varsities should figure in top 400 global universities rankings by various agencies. 3) Under the non-repatriation clause, foreign varsities cannot remit surpluses from Indian operation to parent country. 5) None of the above 2) These universities are required to maintain a minimum corpus of Rs 25 crore. 4) All the above Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1330 Which of the following domestic auto makers of India forayed into Indonesia with its wholly-owned subsidiary in an attempt to grow its overseas markets? 1) Mahindra and Mahindra 3) Force Motors 5) None of these 2) Tata Motors 4) Ashok Leyland Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1331 Which of the following banks overtook State Bank of India (SBI) in terms of market capitalisation to become the country's second-most valuable bank recently? 1) HDFC Bank 3) Axis Bank 5) Bank of Baroda 2) ICICI Bank 4) Canara Bank Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1332 The Union Health Ministry has decided to expand the NPCDCS programme to all districts of country in 12th Plan. This programme aims at preventing which of the following diseases? 1) Cancer 3) Cardiovascular Diseases and Stroke 5) Only 1) and 3) 2) Diabetes 4) All the above Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1333 India extended USD144mn line of credit to which of the following countries for development of power transmission and distribution projects and reduce the gap of power shortage in the country? 1) Serbia 3) Bolivia 5) None of these 2) Estonia 4) Liberia Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1334 Who among the following was conferred the prestigious Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development recently? 1) Tawakel Karman 3) Ellen Johnson Sirleaf 5) None of these 2) Tawakel Karman 4) Leymah Gbowee Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1335 Under the Basic Savings Bank Deposit Account (BSBDA) scheme of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), any individual, including those from weaker section of the society, can open zero balance account in which of the following banks? 1) Public sector banks 3) Foreign banks operating in India 5) Only 1) and 2) 2) Private sector banks 4) All the above Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1336 To avoid the US military intervention, Syria agreed for which of the following proposed by Russia? 1) To allow US to acquire and destroy its chemical weapons stocks. 3) To reduce its chemical weapons stocks to minimum possible level. 5) None of these 2) To place its chemical weapons stocks under international control. 4) Not to use chemical weapons against the rebels further. Ans.) 2
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Ques. : 1337 The Union Health Ministry has roped in who among the following as the brand ambassador for its tobacco control programme? 1) Rahul Dravid 3) Yuvraj Singh 5) None of these 2) Sachin Tendulkar 4) Virat Kohli Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1338 Consider the following statements with respect to India's Mars mission to be launched in Oct-Nov 2013 and choose the correct statement(s): 2) The mission will explore Mars surface for 1) It is Indias very first inter-planetary Mars Orbiter methane that will reveal any traces of life in the red mission. planet. 3) The spacecraft will take nine months to reach Mars, situated around 280 million kilometers away from Earth and it will take the ground centres 40 minutes to receive and send signals to the spacecraft. 5) All 1), 2) and 3)
4) Only 2) and 3)
Ans.) 5
Ques. : 1339 A committee headed by M Damodaran, former chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), submitted its recommendations recently. The Committee was set up to look into which of the following issues? 1) Banking Customer Service 3) New bank licences 5) None of these 2) Security of online transactions 4) Regulation of microfinance institutions Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1340 The govt has approved a proposal to invest in World Bank bonds which will help India get additional funding for infrastructure projects. What amount will India invest in the bonds? 1) USD 3.2 bn 3) USD 6.8 bn 5) None of these 2) USD 4.3 bn 4) USD 11.3 bn Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1341 After the successful initial public offering (IPO) by Facebook, which of the following social networking sites has decide to go public with its IPO recently? 1) WorldFloat 3) Renren 5) None of these 2) Myspace 4) Twitter Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1342 The govt, under the Modified Special Incentive Package Scheme (M-SIPS), provides incentives to the companies investing in which of the following industries? 1) Sipping 3) Renewable Energy 5) None of these 2) Electronics 4) Agriculture Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1343 Consider the following statements in the context of long-awaited decision by the US administration for conditional authorisation to export domestically produced LNG and choose the correct statement(s): 1) The US has granted conditional authorisation to 2) The exports have been permitted from a terminal, export domestically produced LNG to countries that where India's GAIL has a major stake. do not have Free Trade Agreement with America. 3) The commencement of supply is expected to start from 2017-18. 5) None of the above 4) All the above Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1344 The First Sree Narayana Guru Global Secular and Peace Award 2013 was conferred to who among the following? 1) Oommen Chandy 3) Jayalalithaa Jayaram 5) None of these 2) Shashi Tharoor 4) N Chandrababu Naidu Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1345 Who among the following has been elected as the Regional Director of World Health Organisation's South-East Asia Region (SEAR)? India occupied the post after a gap of 44 years.
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1) C Mani 3) PK Pradhan 5) None of these
2) Poonam Khetarpal Singh 4) Sharat Chauhan Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1346 The international day for preservation of Ozone layer is observed on which of the following dates? It commemorates the signing of the Montreal Protocol. 1) 14 Sep 3) 14 Nov 5) None of these 2) 14 Oct 4) 14 Dec Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1347 The Vice President Hamid Ansari released a book titled India and Malaysia : Interwined Strands recently. This book is authored by who among the following? 1) Nirupama Rao 3) Shivshankar Menon 5) None of these 2) Veena Sikri 4) Ranjan Mathai Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1348 As per the latest data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), which of the following states has emerged as the top investment destination in India during 2012-13? 1) Karnataka 3) Maharashtra 5) None of these 2) Gujarat 4) Odisha Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1349 The health ministers of the South-East Asian countries adopted the New Delhi Declaration on High Blood Pressure at the 31st meeting of WHO-SEAR in New Delhi recently. WHO-SEAR comprises ______member countries. 1) 09 3) 11 5) None of these 2) 10 4) 13 Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1350 In the biggest vehicle recall since the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (Siam) introduced a voluntary recall policy, which of the following automakers has announced to recall 166,021 units of its hatchback and sedan? 1) General Motors 3) Ford India 5) None of these 2) Tata Motors 4) Renault Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1351 The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) allowed foreign institutional investors (FIIs) to invest directly in the debt market in India recently. What is the investment limit for FIIs to invest in govt debt? 1) USD 10 bn 3) USD 30 bn 5) None of these 2) USD 20 bn 4) USD 50 bn Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1352 The Central govt called a meeting of the National Integration Council (NIC) to discuss how to combat communalism and casteism in the country in the present scenario. Who among the following are the members of the Council? 1) Chief Ministers of all States and Union Territories 3) Union Ministers 5) Only 1) and 3) 2) Leaders of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha 4) All the above Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1353 The Sri Lankas President Mahinda Rajapaksa inaugurated the train service to Northern Province of the country which was destroyed 23 years ago. This project was executed with full grant assistance from which of the following countries? 1) US 3) China 5) None of these 2) Japan 4) India Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1354 Examine the following with respect to insurance repositories launched by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority (IRDA) recently and identify the correct statement(s): 1) The insurance repository system is the first of its 2) The insurers will be allowed to enter into kind in the world. agreements with one or more repositories.
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3) The objective of creating an insurance repository is to provide policyholders a facility to keep 4) All the above insurance policies in electronic form. 5) None of the above Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1355 The Prime Minister Manmohan Singh handed over keys of more than 8 thousand houses built for slum dwellers at Dhanas village of Union Territory of Chandigarh recently. Fitted with all modern amenities, these housed have been built under 1) JNNURM 3) Rajiv Awas Yojana 5) None of these 2) Bharat Nirman 4) Indira Awaas Yojana Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1356 After being found guilty of spot-fixing during IPL 6, the tainted cricketers have been punished by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Which of the following is correctly matched in this regard? 1) S Sreesanth Life ban 3) Harmeet Singh Let off for lack of strong evidence against him 5) All the above 2) Ankeet Chavan Life ban 4) Siddharth Trivedi One-year suspension Ans.) 5
Ques. : 1357 As announced by the Union health minister Ghulam Nabi Azad, the seventh AIIMS-like institute will come up at which of the following places? 1) Rae Bareilly 3) Cuttack 5) None of these 2) Indore 4) Raipur Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1358 Who among the following has authored the recently published book titled Fractured Times ? 1) Robert Galbraith 3) Mark Leibovich 5) None of these 2) Eric Hobsbawm 4) Reza Aslan Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1359 The International Day of Democracy is observed on which of the following days internationally? 1) 15 Sep 3) 17 Sep 5) None of these 2) 16 Sep 4) 18 Sep Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1360 Which of the following countries is all set to become nuclear free as it started the process to switch off its last working nuclear reactor recently with no restart in sight due to public hostility towards atomic power? 1) Sweden 3) Norway 5) None of these 2) Japan 4) Germany Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1361 Consider the following statements with respect to the nuclear-capable 'Agni-V' missile tested for second time recently and choose the correct statement(s): 1) It is the fifth and the last missile under the Agni series. 2) It is a three stage, solid propellant missile fitted with new technologies in terms of navigation and guidance, warhead and engine.
3) It is a surface-to-surface missile, which can carry a nuclear warhead of more than one tonne and is 4) All the above capable of striking a range of more than 5000 km. 5) Only 2) and 3) Ans.) 5
Ques. : 1362 The Nai Duniya Awards for Excellence was presented by the Vice President of India M Hamid Ansari recently to outstanding media persons for their contribution in 1) Urdu Journalism 3) Bengali Journalism 5) None of these 2) Hindi Journalism 4) Oriya Journalism Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1363 The union cabinet approved a proposal to invest $4.3 billion in bonds of IBRD, an arm of the World Bank. Expand the term IBRD.
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1) International Bank for Reconciliation and Development 3) International Bank for Renovation and Development 5) None of these
2) International Bank for Restructuring and Development 4) International Bank for Reconstruction and Development Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1364 The International Conference on Public Health Priorities in the 21st Century: the Endgame for Tobacco was held at which of the following places recently? 1) Bangalore 3) New Delhi 5) None of these 2) Hyderabad 4) Kolkata Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1365 According to a new research commissioned by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, what portion of the food produced for human consumption in the world is lost or wasted? 1) Two-third 3) One-third 5) None of these 2) Half 4) One-fourth Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1366 The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has formed a nine-member committee to examine the recommendations made by the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) on pricing of spectrum. Who is heading the Committee? 1) Sadhana Dixit 3) SC Misra 5) None of these 2) Nirmala Dev 4) Anil Kaushal Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1367 During the recent visit of the foreign minister to which of the following countries India committed to provide all possible assistance in the field of renewable energy to the country? 1) Cambodia 3) Thailand 5) None of these 2) Chile 4) Portugal Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1368 Who among the following has authored the book titled The Seagull and the Urn? 1) Subarno Chattarji 3) Shome Dasgupta 5) None of these 2) S Hussain Zaidi 4) Amish Tripathi Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1369 The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) tightened regulations governing non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) lending against gold jewellery. Which of the following is correct in this regard? 1) Strict documentation for high value loans against 2) It has been made mandatory for NBFC to obtain gold and prohibition of misleading advertisements prior approval of the RBI to open branches by NBFCs such as gold loans in 2-3 minutes. exceeding 1000. 3) The auction of the gold for non-payment of the loan only after five years from the date of commencement of loan and that also with the written permission of debtor. 5) Only 1) and 3) 4) Only 1) and 2) Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1370 Who among the following has topped the annual Forbes list of the 400 wealthiest Americans released recently? 1) Larry Page 3) Mark Zuckerberg 5) Warren Buffett 2) Michael Dell 4) Bill Gates Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1371 Which of the following Bollywood actors has been conferred the 'Pride of the Nation' award constituted by Anti Terrorist Front, a forum chaired by MS Bitta? 1) John Abraham 3) Ajay Devgan 5) None of these 2) Shahrukh Khan 4) Amitabh Bachchan Ans.) 1
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Ques. : 1372 Name the Indian wrestler who won a silver medal in the 55 kg category at World Wrestling Championships in Budapest, Hungary recently? 1) Amit Kumar Dahiya 3) Arun Kumar 5) None of these 2) Satyawart Kadian 4) Sushil Kumar Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1373 The tropical storm Ingrid hit which of the following countries recently flooding towns and cities, cutting off highways and setting off deadly landslides and killing several people? 1) US 3) Canada 5) None of these 2) Japan 4) Mexico Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1374 The Durand Cup is associated with which of the following games? 1) Hockey 3) Football 5) None of these 2) Cricket 4) Golf Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1375 The Eklavya model residential schools are being set up by the govt for which of the following types of students? At present, 111 out of 158 sanctioned schools have become fully functional. 1) Children of landless labourers 3) Girl students 5) None of these 2) Tribal students 4) Students with interest in sports Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1376 Nina Davuluri has become the first woman of Indian-origin to win 2014 crown of which of the following beauty contests recently? 1) Miss Canada 3) Miss America 5) None of these 2) Miss Australia 4) Miss China Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1377 The Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council (PMEAC) has pegged India's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth at what per cent during the current financial year (2013-14)? 1) 4.4 per cent 3) 5.3 per cent 5) None of these 2) 4.7 per cent 4) 5.5 per cent Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1378 The South East Asian Regional Organisation (SEARO), one of WHO's six regional offices, has its headquarters in which of the following cities? 1) New Delhi 3) Bangkok 5) None of these 2) Kathmandu 4) Jakarta Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1379 Dilma Rousseff called off her state visit to US in the aftermath of the revelations that the America spied on her. She is the president of which of the following countries at present? 1) Argentina 3) South Africa 5) None of these 2) Brazil 4) Malaysia Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1380 Which of the following states is on top in terms of the Aadhaar enrolment and is all set to become the first state in the country with a 100 per cent Aadhaar enrolment? 1) Tripura 3) Kerala 5) None of these 2) Himachal Pradesh 4) Delhi Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1381 The Indian market regulator, SEBI has inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with its counterpart CNV to promote mutual assistance and exchange information related to securities markets in both the countries. CNV belongs to 1) Spain 3) Latvia 5) None of these 2) Norway 4) Argentina Ans.) 4
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Ques. : 1382 In a bid to protect the domestic industry, the govt has increased the import duty on gold and silver jewellery from 10 per cent to 1) 11 per cent 3) 15 per cent 5) None of these 2) 12 per cent 4) 18 per cent Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1383 The supreme court of which of the following countries handed down death penalty to fundamentalist Abdul Quader Mollah for war crimes recently? 1) Myanmar 3) Afghanistan 5) None of these 2) Bangladesh 4) China Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1384 Name the Indian wrestler who won bronze in the 60kg freestyle category at World Wrestling championships held in Budapest, Hungry recently? 1) Bajrang Kumar 3) Sushil Kumar 5) Amit Kumar 2) Satyawart Kadian 4) Pawan Kumar Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1385 India is pitching for its full membership in the central Asia security grouping Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). Which of the following countries is NOT a member of SCO as of now? 1) Kyrgyzstan 3) Afghanistan 5) Russia 2) Kazakhstan 4) China Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1386 Which of the following statements is/are NOT correct with respect to the recommendations made by the M Damodaran Committee on consumer-friendly measures in banking? 1) A guaranteed payment of up to Rs 5 lakh (raised 2) No liability on customer for losses in ATM and from Rs 1 lakh) under deposit insurance to an online transactions and instant blocking of ATM account holder if a bank fails. card through SMS for lost/misused cards. 3) A third-party Know Your Customer data bank. 5) None of the above 4) Compensation for delayed return or loss of title deeds in the custody of banks. Ans.) 5
Ques. : 1387 The Central Govt has approved a special package of Rs 1000 crore to strengthen sports infrastructure in which of the following states recently? 1) Uttar Pradesh 3) Jharkhand 5) Jammu and Kashmir 2) Himachal Pradesh 4) Chhattisgarh Ans.) 5
Ques. : 1388 Tony Abbott was sworn in as the new Prime Minister of which of the following countries recently? 1) Norway 3) Australia 5) None of these 2) Spain 4) Canada Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1389 The UN agency, OPCW, is associated with the implementation of a global treaty on banning 1) Land mines 3) Biological weapons 5) None of these 2) Nuclear weapons 4) Chemical weapons Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1390 Who among the following is the Prime Minister's Special Envoy for Japan at present? 1) Pawan Kumar Bansal 3) Manish Tiwari 5) None of these 2) Ashwani Kumar 4) Ambika Soni Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1391 The aviation authorities of the US barred President Nicolas Maduro headed to China from flying through countrys airspace recently. Maduro is the president of which of the following countries at present? 1) Venezuela 3) Indonesia 5) None of these 2) Egypt 4) Vietnam Ans.) 1
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Ques. : 1392 The US central bank Federal Reserve, in its recent policy review, left its stimulus programme unchanged. Under its bond-purchase programme, the bank is currently purchasing bonds worth _______every month. 1) USD 55 bn 3) USD 85 bn 5) None of these 2) USD 75 bn 4) USD 95 bn Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1393 Name the cyclist who became the planet's fastest cyclist paddling his cycle to record 133.78 kph speed recently. 1) Sebastiaan Bowier 3) Wouter Lion 5) None of these 2) Wil Baselmans 4) Sam Wittingham Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1394 Which of the following teams won the Durand Cup Football tournament recently? The team won the cup after a gap of 73 years. 1) ONGC 3) Churchill Brothers 5) None of these 2) Mohammedan Sporting 4) Mohun Bagan Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1395 Tigmanshu Dhulia won the best director award at the 11th Norway Bollywood Film Festival held in Oslo recently for his film 1) Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster Returns 3) Paan Singh Tomar 5) None of these 2) Kahaani 4) Talaash Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1396 Jaywant Lele, who passed away recently, was a former secretary of 1) AIFF 3) BCCI 5) None of these 2) IOA 4) BAI Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1397 Which of the following Indian industrial houses has applied for setting up a domestic airline in collaboration with the Singapore Airlines with an initial investment of $100 mn? 1) KK Birla Group 3) Reliance Industries 5) None of these 2) Ruia Group 4) Tata Group Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1398 Name the bank which will pay a total of $920 mn in fine to US and UK regulators for trading losses met by traders that shook the financial world in 2012? 1) HSBC 3) CITI Bank 5) None of these 2) JPMorgan 4) Standard Chartered Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1399 . In which of the following countries, recently, masked terrorists stormed into a packed shopping mall and opened indiscriminate firing killing at least 68 people and injuring over 100? 1) Pakistan 3) Kenya 5) None of these 2) Syria 4) China Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1400 Iran finally took control of its civilian nuclear reactor at Bushehr recently. Iran has completed this project with the help from which of the following countries? 1) Russia 3) China 5) None of these 2) France 4) South Korea Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1401 The ousted and scandal-tainted politician of China, Bo Xilai, has been sentenced by a court to 1) Death 3) Life imprisonment 5) None of these 2) Suspended death 4) 30 years jail term Ans.) 3
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Ques. : 1402 Name the Indian woman archer, who appearing in the fourth successive World Cup final clinched silver medal recently. 1) Deepika Kumari 3) Rimil Buriuly 5) None of these 2) Dola Banerjee 4) Bombayala Devi Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1403 Name the grappler who created history by winning India's first-ever medal in the Greco-Roman category of the Senior World Wrestling Championships in the 66kg division recently. 1) Amit Kumar Dahiya 3) Sandeep Tulsi Yadav 5) None of these 2) Rajbir Chhikara 4) Bajrang Kumar Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1404 The Soyuz spaceships, which have been the only vehicles delivering crews to the International Space Station (ISS) since the US space shuttle fleet was retired from service in 2011, is associated with which of the following countries? 1) Germany 3) Russia 5) None of these 2) Japan 4) Israel Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1405 KN Basha, the retired judge of the Madras High Court, has assumed charge as chairman of which of the following tribunals in India recently? 1) Appellate Tribunal for Electricity (ATE) 3) National Green Tribunal (NGT) 5) None of these 2) Intellectual Property Appellate Tribunal (IPAB) 4) Telecom Disputes Settlement and Appellate Tribunal (TDSAT) Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1406 Who among the following has won the 2013 Singapore Grand Prix formula one championships recently? 1) Lewis Hamilton 3) Kimi Raikkonen 5) Sebastian Vettel 2) Nico Rosberg 4) Fernando Alonso Ans.) 5
Ques. : 1407 India has decided to buy 6 more C-130J 'Super Hercules' aircrafts from US for over Rs 4,000 crore in addition to existing six planes. The new lot of six planes will be located at which of the following places selected to be headquarters of the proposed Mountain Strike Corps of the army along the China border? 1) Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh 3) Panagarh, West Bengal 5) None of these 2) Bangalore, Karnataka 4) Shilong, Meghalaya Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1408 The HotSpot technology is used in which of the following games? 1) Kabaddi 3) Cricket 5) None of these 2) Golf 4) Chess Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1409 Which of the following movies is the official entry of India to the 2014 Oscars? 1) Celluloid 3) Bhaag Milkha Bhaag 5) The Good Road 2) English Vinglish 4) The Lunchbox Ans.) 5
Ques. : 1410 The international governing body for which of the following games is abbreviated as AIBA? 1) Badminton 3) Boating 5) None of these 2) Boxing 4) Archery Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1411 Which of the following industries is/are identified by Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India as heavily polluting and kept in red category? 1) Aluminium smelter 3) Cement 5) None of these 2) Copper smelter. 4) All the above Ans.) 4
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Ques. : 1412 The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced a 13-member committee to frame a clear and detailed vision for financial inclusion across the country headed by 1) Shikha Sharma 3) Vikram Pandit 5) None of these 2) Nachiket Mor 4) Adtya Puri Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1413 A multinational force, AMISOM, is conducting peacekeeping operations with the backing of the United Nations in which of the following countries at present? 1) Somalia 3) Nigeria 5) None of these 2) Uganda 4) Mali Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1414 Which of the following statements is/are correct in the light of recent ruling by the Supreme Court regarding Aadhaar numbers? 1) The Aadhar numbers are not mandatory for availing govt benefits and services. 3) There is no need to spend crores of rupees on the UID project as other identity proofs are sufficient to establish ones identity. 5) None of these 2) The Aadhar numbers are mandatory for availing govt benefits and services. 4) Only 1) and 3) Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1415 The Govt is putting all its efforts to stick to its market borrowing target for 2013-14 and keep the fiscal deficit to 4.8% of gross domestic product. What is its target for total borrowing during the financial year 2013-14? 1) Rs 2.35 trillion 3) Rs 5.79 trillion 5) None of these 2) Rs 3.44 trillion 4) Rs 6.91 trillion Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1416 Indian environmentalist Bunker Roy and who among the following have been declared winners of this year's prestigious 'Clinton Global Citizens Awards' in US? 1) Amarya Sen 3) Muhammad Yunus 5) None of these 2) Anna Hazare 4) Malala Yousafzai Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1417 Who has authored the book titled The Competent Authority? 1) Rana Mitter 3) Sanjay Bahadur 5) None of these 2) Shovon Chowdhury 4) Amitava Kumar Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1418 The sixth Asia Pacific Population Convention was held in which of the following countries recently? 1) China 3) Thailand 5) None of these 2) Bangladesh 4) Myanmar Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1419 The parliament of which of the following countries approved a new five-year term for the Prime Minister Hun Sen following weeks of political turmoil over his disputed election? 1) Spain 3) Cambodia 5) None of these 2) Turkey 4) Venezuela Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1420 The new Hollywood film titled The Fifth State, scheduled to be released in October this year, is based on the life of who among the following? 1) Rupert Murdoch 3) Chelsea Manning 5) Daniel Domscheit-Berg 2) Edward Snowden 4) Julian Assange Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1421 Which of the following is NOT a regulatory body functioning in India at present? 1) Director General of Hydrocarbon 3) Forward Markets Commission 5) None of these 2) PFRDA 4) CERC Ans.) 5
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Ques. : 1422 Who among the following has been conferred the Humanitarian Achievement Award at this year's South-South Awards ceremony recently? 1) Will Clinton 3) Fidel Castro 5) None of these 2) Nelson Mandela 4) Desmond Tutu Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1423 The coalition led by Angela Merkel has won the recent poll held in Germany and she is all set to become the chancellor for the ________time. 1) First 3) Third 5) None of these 2) Second 4) Fourth Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1424 Which of the following is NOT correctly matched regarding industries and their respective bodies? 1) Automobile SIAM 3) Software NASSCOM 5) None of these 2) Real State CREDAI 4) Transport TAI Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1425 What is Indias rank in terms of competitiveness in the Global Competitiveness Report 2013-14 released by the World Economic Forum (WEF) recently? 1) 60th 3) 110th 5) None of these 2) 64th 4) 115th Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1426 Krona is the name of urrency of which of the following countries? 1) Norway 3) Finland 5) None of these 2) Sweden 4) Poland Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1427 The oil-reach Mangala, Bhagyam and Aishwariya fields are located in which of the following states? 1) Gujarat 3) Rajasthan 5) None of these 2) Madhya Pradesh 4) Tamil Nadu Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1428 Ace cricketer Virat Kohli has been appointed as the brand ambassador of which of the following central paramilitary forces in a first such arrangement? He will boost the morale of its rank and will be its face at public events. 1) CRPF 3) BSF 5) None of these 2) CISF 4) ITBP Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1429 The RBI has banned zero per cent interest rate schemes recently. Such schemes were commonly being offered on which of the following types of transactions? 1) Purchase of consumer goods through debit cards 3) Car loans 5) None of these 2) Purchase of consumer goods through credit cards 4) Education loan Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1430 Battling a record current account deficit (CAD) due to mounting oil import bill, the petroleum ministry has come up with a mega fuel conservation drive. Which of the following measure(s) is/are being propagated by the ministry? 1) Staggered office timings for govt offices to decongest traffic and encourage the use of public transport. 3) Keeping fuel stations closed at night. 5) Only 1) and 2) 2) Introduce "Free Cycle Scheme" in select cities for saving fuel. 4) All the above Ans.) 5
Ques. : 1431 The powerful typhoon Usagi hit which of the following countries recntly? 1) Japan 3) France 5) None of these 2) China 4) Vietnam Ans.) 2
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Ques. : 1432 Indian eves defeated which of the following countries to qualify for the semi-finals of the eighth women's Asia Cup hockey tournament recently? 1) Malaysia 3) South Korea 5) None of these 2) Pakistan 4) Japan Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1433 The govt has promulgated the ordinance on convicted lawmakers recently. According to the present day law, an individual convicted for what period cannot fight elections under the Representation of People's Act? 1) More than six months 3) More than 2 years 5) None of these 2) More than 1 year 4) More than 3 years Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1434 The govt has launched a new skill development named 'Learn and Earn' which is meant for 1) Youth of minority communities 3) Youth of tribal communities 5) None of these 2) Youth of Jammu & Kashmir state 4) Youth of naxal-affected areas Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1435 Who among the following is the Indian ambassador to the United States at present? 1) Sujatha Singh 3) Nirupama Rao 5) None of these 2) Chokila Iyer 4) Ranjan Mathai Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1436 Now villages with just 100 people would also get access to electricity as per the re-vamped Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana (RGGVY). Earlier, villages with what population were considered for the programme? 1) At least 300 3) At least 1000 5) None of these 2) At least 500 4) At least 1500 Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1437 In a recent survey carried out in 16 cities across four continents, which of the following Indian cities was ranked as the worlds second most honest city? The Finnish capital city of Helsinki topped the list. 1) New Delhi 3) Mumbai 5) None of these 2) Kolkata 4) Chennai Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1438 Consider the following with respect to the seventh pay commission announced by govt and choose the correct statement(s): 1) The Commission will revise the salaries, allowances and pensions of about 80 lakh govt employees and pensioners. 3) The govt constitutes Pay Commission almost every ten years. 5) Only 1) and 3) 2) Its recommendations are likely to be implemented with effect from January 1, 2016. The Sixth Pay Commission was implemented from Jan 1, 2006. 4) All the above Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1439 The Ministry of Minority Affairs has launched Jiyo Parsi scheme recently with a aim to 1) Provide free healthcare facility of Parsi people. 3) Contain the dwindling population of Parsis in India. 5) None of these 2) Encourage the Parsis in India to adopt healthy life style. 4) Provide free health insurance cover to all Parsis in India. Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1440 The Indian women hockey team was defeated by which of the following countries in the semifinal match of the eighth Asia Cup hockey tournament in Kuala Lumpur recently? 1) Pakistan 3) South Korea 5) None of these 2) Malaysia 4) Japan Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1441 China is in process to lease 3m hectare of arable farmland in which of the following countries in an agreement worth $1.7 bn aimed at reducing its dependency on foodgrain imports?
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1) Madagascar 3) Belarus 5) None of these
2) Ukraine 4) Romaniya Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1442 The World Tourism Day is observed on which of the following dates globally? 1) 21 Sep 3) 26 Sep 5) None of these 2) 22 Sep 4) 27 Sep Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1443 Which of the following social networking sites has launched a system for emergency alerts which can help spread critical information when other lines of communication are down? 1) Google+ 3) Facebook 5) None of these 2) Orkut 4) Twitter Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1444 As per the notification published by the govt, the controversial General Anti Avoidance Rules (GAAR) provision, which seeks to check tax avoidance by investors routing their funds through tax havens, will come into effect from 1) Apr1, 2014 3) Apr1, 2016 5) None of these 2) Apr1, 2015 4) Apr1, 2018 Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1445 Name the anti-chemical weapons activist(s) who has/have won the Swedish Right Livelihood Award? 1) Paul Walker 3) Denis Mukwege 5) All the above 2) Hans Herren 4) Raji Sourani Ans.) 5
Ques. : 1446 Who among the following has been awarded the fifth Deutsche Bank Prize for Financial Economics 2013, in recognition of his ground-breaking research work which influenced financial and macro-economic policies around the world? 1) Raghuram Rajan 3) Christine Lagarde 5) None of these 2) Amartya Sen 4) Kaushik Basu Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1447 As per the report submitted by the Raghuram Rajan committee recently, which of the following states in marked as the least developed state in the country? 1) Uttrakhand 3) West Bengal 5) Goa 2) Jammu and Kashmir 4) Odisha Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1448 Which of the following Internet giants celebrated its 15th birthday recently? 1) Microsoft 3) Yahoo 5) None of these 2) Google 4) Amazon Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1449 Consider the following with respect to the General Anti Avoidance Rules (GAAR) and choose the correct statement(s): 1) It will apply to entities availing tax benefit of at least Rs 3 cr. 2) It will apply to foreign institutional investors (FIIs) that have claimed benefits under any Double Tax Avoidance Agreement (DTAA).
3) Investments made by a non-resident by way of offshore derivative instruments or P-Notes through 4) All the above FIIs, will not be covered by the GAAR provisions. 5) None of these Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1450 Consider the following and identify the correct statement(s): 1) Faced with high current account deficit (CAD), the govt allowed unlisted companies to directly list on stock exchanges abroad to raise funds for acquisitions or retiring debts. 2) As of now, unlisted companies are not allowed to directly list in overseas markets without prior or simultaneous listing in Indian markets.
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3) This scheme will be implemented on a pilot basis for a period of two years from the date of 4) Only 1) and 3) notification and then the impact of this arrangement will be reviewed. 5) All 1), 2) and 3) Ans.) 5
Ques. : 1451 India's nuclear operator NPCIL (Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited) has signed an agreement for setting up an atomic plant in India with Westinghouse of 1) US 3) Germany 5) None of these 2) France 4) Japan Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1452 As per the Raghuram Rajan panel report released recently, which of the following are the most developed states in the country? 1) Goa and Gujarat 3) Kerala and Goa 5) None of these 2) Haryana and Punjab 4) Gujarat and Maharashtra Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1453 Who among the following is the winner of the 2013 womens Table Tennis World Cup? 1) Liu Siwen 3) Fan Ying 5) None of these 2) Guo Yan 4) Wu Yang Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1454 The World rabies Day is observed on which of the following dates? 1) Sep 22 3) Sep 26 5) None of these 2) Sep 24 4) Sep 28 Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1455 Which of the following countries started receiving electricity from India on trial basis recently? 1) Sri Lanka 3) Bhutan 5) None of these 2) Pakistan 4) Bangladesh Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1456 India's first ever Naval and Maritime Exposition and Conference, NAMEXPO 2013, was held at which of the following places recently? 1) Mumbai 3) Kolkata 5) None of these 2) Cochin 4) Goa Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1457 Which of the following countries will host the 2014 NATO summit first time in more than 20 years? 1) England 3) Denmark 5) Italy 2) Canada 4) France Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1458 The book title The Competent Authority is authored by 1) Jhumpa Lahiri 3) Javier Marias 5) None of these 2) Manjula Padmanabhan 4) Shovon Chowdhury Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1459 As announced by the BCCI, which of the following teams will start a four-week tour of India from 31 Oct during which Sachin Tendulkar is expected to play his 200th Test? 1) England 3) Australia 5) None of these 2) West Indies 4) South Africa Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1460 Which of the following countries has won the 3rd Sultan of Johor Cup Under-21 hockey tournament recently? 1) Malaysia 3) India 5) None of these 2) Japan 4) South Korea Ans.) 3
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Ques. : 1461 The US space agency NASA has announced that its Cassini spacecraft has detected propylene, a chemical used to make food-storage containers, car bumpers and other consumer products, on 1) Moon 3) Europa (Jupiters moon) 5) None of these 2) Titan (Saturn's moon) 4) Phobos (Mars moon) Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1462 What is the full form of ASCI? It is the abbreviated form of the self-regulatory voluntary organization of the advertising industry that curbs misleading ads. 1) Advertisement Screening Council of India 3) Advertisement Support Council of India 5) None of these 2) Advertising Supervision Council of India 4) Advertising Standards Council of India Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1463 The UNs Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has released its long-awaited review in Stockholm recently. Consider the following in this context and identify the correct statement(s): 1) Humans are responsible for the global warming 2) The sea levels would rise between 26 and 82 and the temperatures would rise another 0.3 to 4.8 centimetres by 2100, and there is a higher risk for degrees Celsius this century. heatwaves, floods and droughts. 3) The fossil-fuel burning must be urgently curbed to limit future damage to the climate system. 5) Only 1) and 3) 4) All the above Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1464 The supreme court of which of the following countries has barred murder convicts from contesting in the upcoming polls recently? 1) Nepal 3) Bangladesh 5) None of these 2) Maldives 4) Myanmar Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1465 The book titled Maddaddam has been authored by 1) Susan Crossan 3) Margaret Atwood 5) None of these 2) Supriya Dravid 4) Samantha Shannon Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1466 The International Day of Older Persons is observed on which of the following dates? 1) 1 Oct 3) 3 Sep 5) None of these 2) 2 Sep 4) 5 Sep Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1467 Which of the following countries has approved a policy for senior citizens ensuring that they lead a dignified life? According to the policy, people attaining 65 years of age will be considered "senior citizens". 1) Madhya Pradesh 3) Uttar Pradesh 5) None of these 2) Delhi 4) Maharashtra Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1468 Who among the following has been elected chairperson of the International Coffee Council recently at its 111th session at Belo Horizonte in Brazil? 1) Norman Kelly 3) Prakash Chauhan 5) None of these 2) MGVK Bhanu 4) Jawaid Akhtar Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1469 Iraq has signed the CTBT accord recently. Which of the following major countries has not signed the treaty so far? 1) UK 3) France 5) None of these 2) China 4) Russia Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1470 Which of the following is the name of a campaign launched by the Ministry of Tourism to promote tourism in Himalayas? 1) 777 day of incredible Indian Himalayas 3) 333 day of incredible Indian Himalayas 5) None of these 2) 555 day of incredible Indian Himalayas 4) 111 day of incredible Indian Himalayas Ans.) 1
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Ques. : 1471 India can now test electronics and IT products and issue globally-valid certificates with respect to cybersecurity as it has been granted 'Authorising Nation' status under the international agreement CCRA. Expand the term CCRA. 1) Common Criteria Reporting Arrangement 3) Common Criteria Registration Arrangement 5) None of these 2) Common Criteria Referring Arrangement 4) Common Criteria Recognition Arrangement Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1472 The Prime Minister Manmohan singh inaugurated NTPC's Sipat thermal power plant recently in 1) Chhattisgarh 3) Andhra Pradesh 5) None of these 2) Madhya Pradesh 4) Karnataka Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1473 Name the person who has been awarded with the Policy Leadership Award 2013 in agriculture during the Agriculture Leadership Summit-2013 organized by the leading national agriculture magazine Agriculture Today in New Delhi recently. 1) Navin Patnaik 3) Prakash Singh Badal 5) None of these 2) Sharad Pawar 4) Nitish Kumar Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1474 Which of the following technology giants has created a new company called Calico to make improvements in human health and well-being? 1) IBM 3) Yahoo 5) None of these 2) Google 4) Wipro Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1475 Who among the following has been appointed the chairman of the World Gold Council (WGC) recently? The World Gold Council is the market development organization for the gold industry. 1) Ian Tefler 3) Kelvin Dushnisky 5) None of these 2) Randall Oliphant 4) Aram Shishmanian Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1476 Which of the following agencies is empowered to declare any industrial establishment as a sick unit? 1) SEBI 3) BIFR 5) None of these 2) CII 4) CCI Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1477 The grand palace called Neermahal is located in which of the following states in the vast Rudrasagar Lake? The state govt has decided to restore the palace as a major tourist attraction. 1) Arunachal Pradesh 3) Mizoram 5) None of these 2) Tripura 4) Assam Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1478 The 2nd India-Africa Forum Summit was held in Addis Abeba recently where India committed to provide African nations over the next three years a line of credit worth 1) $5 bn 3) $15 bn 5) None of these 2) $10 bn 4) $20 bn Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1479 Iraq has signed the CTBT accord recently. Which of the following major countries has not signed the treaty so far? 1) UK 3) France 5) None of these 2) China 4) Russia Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1480 Which of the following is the name of a campaign launched by the Ministry of Tourism to promote tourism in Himalayas? 1) 777 day of incredible Indian Himalayas 3) 333 day of incredible Indian Himalayas 5) None of these 2) 555 day of incredible Indian Himalayas 4) 111 day of incredible Indian Himalayas Ans.) 1
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Ques. : 1481 India can now test electronics and IT products and issue globally-valid certificates with respect to cybersecurity as it has been granted 'Authorising Nation' status under the international agreement CCRA. Expand the term CCRA. 1) Common Criteria Reporting Arrangement 3) Common Criteria Registration Arrangement 5) None of these 2) Common Criteria Referring Arrangement 4) Common Criteria Recognition Arrangement Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1482 The Prime Minister Manmohan singh inaugurated NTPC's Sipat thermal power plant recently in 1) Chhattisgarh 3) Andhra Pradesh 5) None of these 2) Madhya Pradesh 4) Karnataka Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1483 Name the person who has been awarded with the Policy Leadership Award 2013 in agriculture during the Agriculture Leadership Summit-2013 organized by the leading national agriculture magazine Agriculture Today in New Delhi recently. 1) Navin Patnaik 3) Prakash Singh Badal 5) None of these 2) Sharad Pawar 4) Nitish Kumar Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1484 Which of the following technology giants has created a new company called Calico to make improvements in human health and well-being? 1) IBM 3) Yahoo 5) None of these 2) Google 4) Wipro Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1485 Who among the following has been appointed the chairman of the World Gold Council (WGC) recently? The World Gold Council is the market development organization for the gold industry. 1) Ian Tefler 3) Kelvin Dushnisky 5) None of these 2) Randall Oliphant 4) Aram Shishmanian Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1486 Which of the following agencies is empowered to declare any industrial establishment as a sick unit? 1) SEBI 3) BIFR 5) None of these 2) CII 4) CCI Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1487 The grand palace called Neermahal is located in which of the following states in the vast Rudrasagar Lake? The state govt has decided to restore the palace as a major tourist attraction. 1) Arunachal Pradesh 3) Mizoram 5) None of these 2) Tripura 4) Assam Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1488 The 2nd India-Africa Forum Summit was held in Addis Abeba recently where India committed to provide African nations over the next three years a line of credit worth 1) $5 bn 3) $15 bn 5) None of these 2) $10 bn 4) $20 bn Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1489 India is building its first-of-its-kind strategic oil storage(s) at which of the following places in an effort to insulate itself from supply disruptions? It will be enough to meet nation's oil requirement for 13-14 days. 1) Padur 3) Visakhapatnam 5) Only 2) and 3) 2) Mangalore 4) All the above Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1490 Consider the following statements with respect to the recent CBI court verdict in the 17-year-old multi-crore fodder scam and identify the correct sentence(s): 1) The former Bihar chief minister and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief Lalu Prasad Yadav has been convicted and sentenced to five years in prison and fined Rs 25 lakh. 2) The former Bihar chief minister Jagannath Mishra has been sentenced to four years in prison.
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3) According to a recent Supreme Court ruling, the conviction disqualifies Lalu Prasad Yadav from continuing as a Member of Parliament (MP). 5) Only 1) and 2)
4) All the above Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1491 India is set to sign a historic Motor Vehicles Agreement with which of the following countries allowing the cargo trucks from both sides to ply within each others territories? 1) Nepal 3) Myanmar 5) None of these 2) Bangladesh 4) Pakistan Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1492 Which of the following universities has been ranked on top among the Indian institutions of higher education in the recent Times Higher Education World University Rankings? 1) Panjab University 3) IGNOU 5) None of these 2) Delhi University 4) BHU Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1493 Which of the following states has been given the national award for protecting interests of senior citizens and ensuring their welfare by Union Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry on the eve of International Day of Older Persons? 1) Delhi 3) Madhya Pradesh 5) None of these 2) Gujarat 4) Haryana Ans.) 3
Ques. : 1494 Which of the following countries announced to leave the 54-member Commonwealth group recently? 1) Senegal 3) Cyprus 5) None of these 2) Bahamas 4) Gambia Ans.) 4
Ques. : 1495 In its efforts to ease liquidity in the market, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has announced to purchase govt securities on Oct 7 to infuse in the market 1) Rs 5,000 cr 3) Rs 12,000 cr 5) None of these 2) Rs 10,000 cr 4) Rs 15,000 cr Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1496 As per the recent report of the UNICEF, the global infant mortality rate (IMR) has declined from 61 deaths in 1990 to ____ deaths in 2011. The infant mortality rate is the deaths of infants under one year of age in a given year per 1,000 live births in the same year. 1) 35 3) 42 5) None of these 2) 37 4) 47 Ans.) 2
Ques. : 1497 Which of the following countries has ratified the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) recently? 1) Iraq 3) Israel 5) China 2) Iran 4) Egypt Ans.) 1
Ques. : 1498 The Miss India Navneet Kaur has won which of the following challenge rounds at the recent Miss World competition held in Bali, Indonesia? 1) Beauty with a Purpose 3) Sports 5) Multimedia 2) Beach Fashion 4) Top Model Ans.) 5
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