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Important current affairs and GK questions of August month for IAS, RAS, SSC CGL, UPSC, BANK PO,

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1. Which one of the following states has launched “Ksheera Bhagya” scheme to provide school children

150 ml of milk three times a week?

[A]Tamil Nadu

[B]Punjab

[C]Karnataka

[D]Gujarat

Answer:

Karnataka The Karnataka state government has launched the Ksheera Bhagya scheme, under which over

65 lakh schools children across the state will now receive 150 ml of milk three times a week.

3. Primary Co-operative Banks

[A]Kochi

[B]Belgaum

[C]Madurai

[D]Nellore

Answer:

Kochi Pravasi Friend launched its operation in Kochi, Kerala. Pravasi Friend will help NRIs and NRKs to

complete a large list of mandatory tasks such as legal services, medical services, spiritual needs and

government department services. Under Pravasi Friend, assistance is given in buying, renting out and

maintaining their properties, providing property documentation, investigation, home security services,

besides securing admissions for their children in schools and colleges in the state.

4. Sendero Luminoso is a guerrilla group operating in which country?

[A]Argentina

[B]Peru



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[C]Chile

[D]Brazil

Answer:

Peru Communist Party of Peru known as the Shining Path (Sendero Luminoso) is a Maoist guerilla

insurgent organization in Peru.

5. Recently, National Archive of India (NAI) has launched which of the following publications?

[A]e-Abhilekh

[B]e-Suddi

[C]Great India

[D]None of the above

Answer:

e-Abhilekh The National Archive of India launched quarterly news bulletin, e-Abhilekh, to promote and

project activities and development made in India and abroad in the archival field.

6. The Gandhi Sagar Dam is a part of which of the following Projects?

[A]Kosi Project

[B]Chambal Project

[C]Damodar Valley Project

[D]Rihand Project

Answer:

Chambal Project Gandhi Sagar Dam is one of the four major dams built on the India’s Chambal River. The

dam is located in the Mandasaur district of Madhya Pradesh.

7. Recently, Bangladesh high court has banned which of the following Islamic parties from contesting

future polls?

[A]Bangladesh Islami Front

[B]Jamaat-e-Islami

[C]Islamic Unit Front



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[D]Islamic Action Society

Answer:

Jamaat-e-Islami Bangladesh’s biggest right-wing-party Jamaat-e-Islami was banned from contesting

future polls by a court, which cancelled its registration in a landmark ruling, leaving the once most

powerful fundamentalist party with an uncertain future.

8. The Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT), world’s most powerful telescope proposed to be built on___?

[A]Mauna Kea, Hawaii

[B]Mount Everest, Nepal

[C]Chimborazo, Ecuador

[D]Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania

Answer:

Mauna Kea, Hawaii The Thirty Meter Telescope (TMT) is a planned ground-based large segmented

mirror reflecting telescope, proposed to be built on Mauna Kea in Hawaii. The telescope is much larger

than existing telescopes and designed for observations from the near ultraviolet to the mid-infrared.

9. Which of the following Chinese city has started offering International transit passenger 72 hour visa-

free stay?

[A]Shanghai

[B]Guangzhou

[C]Beijing

[D]Macau

Answer:

Guangzhou South China’s mega-city Guangzhou started offering international transit passengers 72-

hour stay. Guangzhou is the third Chinese city to introduce the visa-free policy, following capital Beijing

and commercial hub Shanghai.

10. . According to the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data on cyber crimes, which of the

following states has registered maximum incident of cyber crimes?

[A]Haryana



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[B]Maharastra

[C]West Bengal

[D]Uttarakhand

Answer:

Haryana Haryana has registered an unprecedented spurt in incident of cyber crimes (137), making it the

top state with highest number of cases in the country. West Bengal was closely behind Haryana with 113

cases and Maharastra came third with 90 cases of virtual cases.


Important current affairs and Gk questions of August month for IAS, RAS, SSC CGL, UPSC, BANK PO,

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11. Recently (August,2013), which one of the following country become the first in the world to release

“Zinc rich Rice variety” named Bri-62?

[A]Bangladesh

[B]India

[C]China

[D]Russia

Answer:

Bangladesh Bangladesh released world’s first zinc-enriched rice variety “Bri-62” capable fighting

diarrhoea and pneumonia-induced childhood deaths and stunted growth. It is not a genetically modified

(GM) type. This variety has been invented by pollination with local rice breed.

12. Which of the following dams is/are constructed across the Cauvery River?

[A]Only 1 & 2

[B]Only 2 & 3

[C]Only 3 & 4

[D]All the above



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Answer:

Only 1 & 2 Only Krishna Raja Sagara (KRS) and Mettur dam is on Cauvery River.

13. Alamatti Dam

[A]Black Bucks

[B]Cheetah

[C]Lions

[D]Tigers

Answer:

Black Bucks The Amrita Devi Bishnoi Wildlife Protection Award 2010 in institutional category was

conferred upon Shri Dadu Paryavaran Sanstan of District Tonk in Rajasthan. The organization made a

remarkable contribution not only in saving the endangered animals, especially black bucks, from

poachers but also by working continuously for developing suitable habitat for them. They have worked

for conservation and protection of black bucks and have raised awareness for the cause.

14. Koyna Dam

[A]Jie Zheng, Victoria Azoreka

[B]Sania Mirza, Jie Zheng

[C]Anabel Medina, Katarina Srebotnik

[D]Katarina Srebotnik, Jie Zheng

Answer:

Sania Mirza, Jie Zheng Indian tennis player Sania Mirza and Jie Zheng of China lifted the women’s double

trophy at the WTA New Heaven Open Title. Third seeded Sania and Jie defeated the second-seeded pair

of Anabel Medina Garrigues and Katarina Srebotnik 6-3, 6-4 in the summit clash.

15. Which of the following countries is not a member of European Union?

[A]Norway

[B]Netherlands

[C]Poland

[D]Portugal



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Answer:

Norway The European Union is an economic and political union of 28 member states that are located

primarily in Europe. Norway is not a member of European Union.

16. In which of the following places the Headquarters of “International Civil Aviation Organization” is

located?

[A]London

[B]Geneva

[C]Montreal

[D]New York

Answer:

Montreal The International Civil Aviation Organization is a special agency of the United Nations. Its

headquarters are located in the Quartier International Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

17. Recently (August, 2013), which one of the following countries has built world’s biggest nuclear

generator?

[A]China

[B]Japan

[C]France

[D]Spain

Answer:

China China has built the world’s biggest nuclear reactor in terms of per-unit installed capacity. The

1,750 MW generator will soon become the part of a power plant.

18. The proposed judicial appointment commission for appoint and transfer of judges would be consist

of?

[A]Only 1, 2 & 3

[B]Only 1 & 3

[C]Only 1, 2 & 4

[D]1, 2, 3 & 4



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Answer:

Only 1 & 3 The government has given its approval to a bill which seeks to scrap the collegium

system of appointing judges to the supreme courts and high courts. The bill entails replacing the

collegium system with a Judicial Appointment Commission wherein it will have a say in appointment of

judges of the Supreme Court and the 24 high courts. Under the proposal, the government seeks to set

up a panel headed by the Chief Justice of India to appoint and transfer senior judges. The other

members of proposed commission would be 2 judges of the Supreme Court, the law minister, 2 eminent

persons as members, secretary in the Law ministry as member secretary.

19. Which one of the following is the Remotely Operated Vehicle Developed by Defence Research

Development Organisation (DRDO)?

[A]Daksh

[B]Agneya

[C]Drona

[D]Lakshya

Answer:

Daksh Daksh is a battery-operated remote-controlled robot on wheels developed by Defence Research

Development Organisation. Daksh is an electrically powered and remotely controlled robot used for

locating, handling and destroying hazardous objects safely.

20. . Which one of the following is not an astronomical object?

[A]Quasar

[B]Brittle Stars

[C]Red Dwarfs

[D]Black Hole

Answer:

Brittle Stars Brittle Stars are invertebrates that live on the sea floor.






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21. With which of the following countries, India has signed civil nuclear cooperation agreement?

[A]Only 1, 2, 3 & 4

[B]Only 1, 2, 3, & 5

[C]Only 1, 2 & 3

[D]All the above

Answer:

Only 1, 2 & 3 India has signed civil nuclear cooperation agreements with France, USA, Russian

Federation, Argentina, Canada, Namibia, Mongolia, Kazakhstan and Republic of Korea. Discussions have

been held with Japan, Australia and Sri Lanka.

22. USA

[A]Bill Clinton, Tiger Wood

[B]Bill Clinton, Oprah Winfrey

[C]George Bush, Oprah Winfrey

[D]Oprah Winfrey, Tiger Wood

Answer:

Bill Clinton, Oprah Winfrey Barack Obama will award the Medal of Freedom to 16 recipients including

former President Bill Clinton and Oprah Winfrey. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the Nation’s

highest civilian honor, presented to individuals who have made especially meritorious contributions to

the security or national interests of United States of America.

23. Canada

[A]Homogenization

[B]Fermentation

[C]Pasteurization

[D]Dehydration

Answer:



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Fermentation Yoghurt is a milk product produced by bacterial fermentation of Milk.

24. Japan

[A]12

[B]11

[C]14

[D]15

Answer:

12 The Union Government approved setting up of 12 Mega Food Parks during the 12th plan period

(2012-17) with an allocation of Rs 1,714 crore in order to boost the food processing sector.

25. Australia

[A]Bihar

[B]Maharastra

[C]Odisha

[D]Karnataka

Answer:

Maharastra Maharastra has the largest population of Buddhists in India. The other states that account

for 1% of the Buddhist population are West Bengal, Madhya Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Jammu

Kashmir, Assam, Tripura and Sikkim.

26. According to a latest report, which of the following countries has the largest group of overseas

citizens of India?

[A]United States

[B]Canada

[C]South Africa

[D]Australia

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United States The largest group of overseas citizens of India is in the United States, which boasts of 5.2

lakh card holders, followed by the UK with 3.1 lakh people. Other countries with significant number of

OCIs are Australia with 1.3 lakh and Canada with 1.1 lakh.

27. Currently, which one of the followings is the top profit-making Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs)?

[A]ONGC

[B]BSNL

[C]NTPC

[D]SAIL

Answer:

ONGC Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd (ONGC) is the present top ranked profit-making Public Sector

Undertakings.

28. Recently (August 2013), the Home Ministry has issued orders extending Visa-on-Arrival facility to

four more International airports. With this decision, total number of airports to have Visa-on-Arrival

facility is?

[A]Five

[B]Eight

[C]Ten

[D]Nine

Answer:

Eight The Home Ministry has issued orders to extending Visa-on-Arrival facility to four more airports at

Thiruvananthapuram, Kochi, Bangalore and Hyderabad with effect from August 15. Currently, the VoA

facility is operational at four international airports in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai.

29. As per the IMS health physician and Chemist survey, which of the following states has the highest

doctor density?

[A]Haryana

[B]Uttarkhand

[C]Kerala



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[D]Assam

Answer:

Haryana The IMS health Physician and Chemist survey on the state of healthcare in the country

disclosed that 44 of the top 120 Indian cities are below the global median of 1.2 doctors per 1000

population, while 76 are above the bench mark. Among states, Haryana has the highest doctor density.

30. . Which among the following is not a computer language?

[A]DATAMATRICS

[B]COBOL

[C]FORTRAN

[D]PASCAL

Answer:

DATAMATRICS DATAMATRICS is not a computer language.





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31. Who among the following has been appointed as the 23rd Governor of Reserve Bank of India?

[A]Dr Raghuram Ranjan

[B]Urjit Patel

[C]Ananda Sinha

[D]H R Khan

Answer:

Dr Raghuram Ranjan Chief Economic Advisor Raghuram Rajan has been appointed as the next Governor

of the Reserve Bank of India. Mr Ranjan will replace D. Subbarao, who completes his five year term on

September 4, 2013 and will the 23rd Governor of the Reserve Bank of India.

32. Name the Indian Chess Player who has won Politiken Cup in Denmark.



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[A]Vishwanathan Anand

[B]P Harikrishna

[C]Parimanjan Negi

[D]Abhijit Kunte

Answer:

Parimanjan Negi Indian Grandmaster Parimanjan Negi emerged convincing winner of the 2013 Politiken

Cup following his last-round victory against earlier co-leader Sabino Bruneliio of Italy. This is his second

trophy at the Politiken Cup following the success in 2009.

33. Which of the following places is famous for “Chikankari Work”, a traditional embroidery art?

[A]Lucknow

[B]Jaipur

[C]Ajmer

[D]Dharmavaram

Answer:

Lucknow Chikankari is a traditional embroidery style from Lucknow, India. Literally translated, the word

means embroidery. Believed to have been introduced by Nur Jehan, Mughal emperor Jahangir’s wife it

is one of the Lucknow’s most famous textile decoration style.

34. The Great Himalayan National Park, which is under consideration to inscribe on the World Heritage

list, is located in which state?

[A]Haryana

[B]Himachal Pradesh

[C]Uttarkhand

[D]Uttar Pradesh

Answer:

Himachal Pradesh The Great National Park is the newest addition to the India’s National Parks, located

in Kullu region in the State of Himachal Pradesh. The Great National Park is a habitat to more than 375

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35. Recently (August, 2013), Foreign Investment Promotion Board of India has cleared Jet-Etihad

Airlines deal. Etihad would be buying what per cent of stake in Jet Airways?

[A]24

[B]20

[C]26

[D]30

Answer:

24 The foreign investment promotion board of India conditionally approved a $379 million deal by Abu

Dhabi based Etihad Airways to buy a 24 percent stake in Jet Airways, the first foreign investment in an

Indian airline since restrictions were eased on aviation deals last year.

36. What is the upper age limit for remaining as President of India is?

[A]62

[B]65

[C]70

[D]There is no age limit

Answer:

There is no age limit There is no maximum age limit for the post of President of India.

37. Recently (August 2013), Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved how much percent

disinvestment in Indian Oil Corporation?

[A]10%

[B]25%

[C]15%

[D]20%

Answer:

10% The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the proposal for the sale of 10

percent Government stake in Indian Oil Corporation. The proposal is expected to collect 3840 crore



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rupees to the exchequer at the current market price.

38. As per the latest estimates, the per capita availability of fruits in India is?

[A]200 gram

[B]290 gram

[C]401 gram

[D]350 gram

Answer:

200 gram As per the latest estimates, the per capita availability of fruits and vegetables in the country is

200 gram and 401 gram, respectively which is comparable to world average. During 2011-12, the

production of fruits and vegetables in India was 76.42 million tones and 156.33 million tones,

respectively.

39. Which one of the following countries, has largest postal network in the world?

[A]China

[B]USA

[C]India

[D]Russia

Answer:

India India has largest postal network in the world with 1, 54, 866 post offices as on March 31, 2011 of

which 1, 39, 040 are in the rural areas.

40. . mKRISHI, the platform which uses mobile technology to cater to the needs of the rural sector, has

been launched by?

[A]Wipro Technologies

[B]Tata Consultancy Services

[C]MS Swaminathan Foundation

[D]Agrocom

Answer:



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41. Apart from India, which of the following countries celebrate(s) Independence Day on August 15th?

[A]Only 1 & 4

[B]Only 1,2 & 3

[C]Only 1, 2 & 4

[D]Only 1, 3 & 4

Answer:

Only 1, 3 & 4 15th August also marks the independence of the three other nations – South Korea

won its independence from Japan on 15th August 1945, Bahrain from UK in 1971 and Republic of the

Congo from France in 1960.

42. Pakistan

[A]National Onshore Wind Energy Authority

[B]National Offshore Wind Energy Authority

[C]National Oil and Wind Energy Authority

[D]Natural Oil and Wind Energy Authority

Answer:

National Offshore Wind Energy Authority A National Offshore Wind Energy Authority (NOWA) under the

aegis of Ministry of New and Renewable Energy will be constituted that will acts as the nodal agency for

Offshore Wind Projects in the country. NOWA will carry out resource assessment and surveys in the

Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) of the country and simultaneously enter into contract with project

developers for development of offshore wind energy project in the territorial water. NOWA will be the

single window agency and will coordinate with concerned ministry/department.

43. Bahrain



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[A]Deepika Padukone, Shah Rukh Khan

[B]Aamir Khan, Juhi Chawla

[C]Aamir Khan, Deepika Padukone

[D]Akshay Kumar, Katrina Kaif

Answer:

Aamir Khan, Deepika Padukone Deepika Padukone and Aamir Khan are the brand ambassadors of the

Indian Badminton League.

44. Republic of Congo

[A]Canada

[B]Russia

[C]Finland

[D]USA

Answer:

Canada The Arctic Council is a high-level intergovernmental forum that addresses issues faced by the

Arctic governments and the indigenous people of the arctic. It has eight member countries and

chairmanship of the Council rotates every two years. The current chair is Canada.

45. Recently (August, 2013), Rajya Sabha passed a bill to declare Lakhipur-Bhanga Stretch of the Barak

River as National Waterway. This waterway is located in __?

[A]North India

[B]South India

[C]North East India

[D]Central India

Answer:

North East India Rajya Sabha passed a bill to declare the 121-km stretch of Barak River in Assam as

National Waterway, a move aimed to unified development of waterways for shipping, navigation and

transportation of cargo to the north-eastern region. The Barak stretch National Waterway would be



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country’s sixth National Waterway and benefits Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, Manipur, Tripura and

Arunachal Pradesh.

46. Which one of the following is the NASA’s frontier mission to the planet “Jupiter”?

[A]Juno

[B]Xylo

[C]Dragon

[D]Jup-X

Answer:

Juno Juno is a NASA new frontier mission to the planet Jupiter. Juno was launched from Cape Canaveral

air force station on August 5, 2011.

47. Who among the following has been conferred Prime Minister “Shram Ratna” Award for the year

2012?

[A]Bijay Kishore Mishra

[B]Sanjay Kumar

[C]Subrata Kumar

[D]Muralidhar Wadekar

Answer:

Subrata Kumar Shram Ratna is the highest award among the Shram Awards and carries a cash award of

200000 rupees along with a Sanad. For the year 2012, the prestigious Shram Ratna award has been

given to Subrata Kumar from Tata Steel Ltd., Jamshedpur.

48. Which of the following books were written by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru?

[A]Only 1 & 4

[B]Only 1 & 2

[C]Only 1 & 3

[D]Only 2 & 3

Answer:



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Only 1 & 3 Discovery of India and Glimpses of World History were written by Pandit Jawaharlal

Nehru among the above books.

49. Marion Bartoli, a professional tennis player who has announced an unexpected retirement hails

from which country?

[A]France

[B]Japan

[C]Russia

[D]Germany

Answer:

France Marion Bartoli is a French professional tennis player and the former French No.1. She won one

singles major, seven women’s tennis association single tittles and three double tittles. She won the 2013

Wimbledon Championships single titles. She announced her retirement from professional tennis on 14

August 2013.

50. . Which one of the followings has become the only Indian Institute that has made it to the top 500 in

the 2013 Academic Ranking of World Universities?

[A]IIT, Karagpur

[B]IISc, Bangalore

[C]IIM, Ahmadabad

[D]IIT, Chennai

Answer:

IISc, Bangalore Bangalore Headquartered Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has once again made the

country proud. It is the only Indian Institute that has made it to the top 500 in the Academic Ranking of

World Universities (ARWU) which was released by the Center for World-Class Universities at Shangai

Jiao Tong University. The 104-year old entity is ranked in the 301-400 category. IISc, which was ranked

45 in the world ranking for Chemistry last year, is on 3rd spot this time.






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51. What is the name of India’s first indigenously built aircraft carrier, which would be launched in

August, 2013?

[A]Shakti

[B]Vikrant

[C]Virat

[D]Samyukta

Answer:

Vikrant Designed by Indian Navy's design organisation and being built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL),

the carrier is to be named Vikrant - after India's first carrier acquired from Britain

52. End Violence Against Children is a new initiative launched by __:

[A]UNICEF

[B]Ministry of Women and Child Welfare, Government of India

[C]SAARC

[D]Street Kids International

Answer:

UNICEF UNICEF launched a new initiative on violence against children, calling on the international

community to speak out against it. The End Violence Against Children initiative seeks to build on growing

popular outrage following attacks against children, including the 2012 shooting of then 14-year old

Malala Yousafzai.

53. Who among the following has been appointed as Director of “National School of Drama”?

[A]Satish Alekar

[B]Shyam Benegal

[C]Waman Kendre

[D]Girish Karnad

Answer:



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Waman Kendre Government has appointed noted theatre person, Waman Kendre as the new director

of National School of Drama. His appointment for period of five years w.e.f the date of assumption of

charge of the post or till superannuation on 62 years of age or until further order, whichever is the

earlier. Kedre is an NSD alumnus, hails from Maharastra, known for his rich tradition of theatre, both

folk and modern.

54. GI protected “Kaipad rice” is associated with which of the following states?

[A]Maharastra

[B]Karnataka

[C]Kerala

[D]Goa

Answer:

Kerala Kaipad rice is a system of paddy cultivation in brackish water. It is most commonly practiced in

Kerala state. Recently (July 2013), Kaipad Rice has been cleared for inclusion in Geographical

Identification (GI) registry in the country.

55. Which among the following is NOT a Telecommunication company?

[A]Verizon

[B]AT&T

[C]ExxonMobil

[D]Etisalat

Answer:

ExxonMobil ExxonMobil is a Oil major.

56. Which among the following personalities is currently NOT a head of state their respective African

countries?

[A]Robert Mugabe

[B]Jacob Zuma

[C]Goodluck Jonathan

[D]Meles Zenawi



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Answer:

Meles Zenawi

57. Currently, world's largest standing army belongs to ___?

[A]India

[B]China

[C]United States

[D]Russia

Answer:

China China's 2.3 million-strong PLA is the world's largest standing army. It has marked its 86th

anniversary recently.

58. Which among the following countries has decided to give temporary asylum to US intelligence

leaker Edward Snowden?

[A]China

[B]Russia

[C]Ethiopia

[D]North Korea

Answer:

Russia US intelligence leaker Edward Snowden has been granted one year's asylum in Russia. This could

affect US Russia relations.

59. The Rs 50,000 crore deal for supplying 126 Rafale combat aircraft is related to India's relationships

with __?

[A]United States of America

[B]Russia

[C]France

[D]England

Answer:



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France

60. . The term Fire Ice is used for ___?

[A]Solid Carbon Dioxide

[B]Methane Hydrates

[C]Oil Shale

[D]Tight Gas

Answer:

Methane Hydrates Hydrates are a frozen mixture of water and gas, primarily methane. The methane

molecules reside inside a water molecule lattice. The methane will ignite in ice form - hence the “fire

ice” moniker.





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61. Which one of the followings is the first missile to be developed under “Integrated Guided Missile

Development Programme”?

[A]Prithvi

[B]Akash

[C]Dhanush

[D]Agni

Answer:

Prithvi Prithvi was the first missile to be developed under the “Integrated Guided Missile Development

Programme” launched by Government of India in 1983.

62. Recently (August, 2013), India’s first Cyber Forensic Laboratory has been inaugurated at which high

court?

[A]Delhi High Court



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[B]Tripura High Court

[C]Allahabad High Court

[D]Mumbai High Court

Answer:

Tripura High Court India’s first Cyber Forensic Laboratory has been set up in Tripura. The lab established

at the Tripura high court will provide court case related information. From the CFL, automatic SMS alerts

would go to both lawyers and the litigant about the fate of the case. If any lawyer or the petitioner

remains absent on the day of trial, the SMS alert would go the concern.

63. Which of the following states organizes the “Nehru Trophy Boat Race” every year?

[A]Karnataka

[B]Kerala

[C]Tamil Nadu

[D]Maharastra

Answer:

Kerala Nehru Trophy Boat Race is a popular Vallam Kali held in the Punnamada Lake near Alapuzha,

Kerala. Vallam Kali literally means boat play/game. The race conducted on the second Saturday of the

August every year is a major tourist attraction.

64. Ronjan Sodhi, who has been recommended for the prestigious “Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna” award is

associated with which sports/games?

[A]Shooting

[B]Wrestling

[C]Hockey

[D]Football

Answer:

Shooting Double Trap shooter Ronjan Sodhi has been chosen for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award, the

country’s highest honour for a sportsperson. He is the seventh Indian Shooter to receive the award.

Sodhi, 35, won two silver medals at the 2010 commonwealth games and a gold medal at the 2010 Asian

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65. Zafar Futehally, who passed away, recently was a famous___?

[A]Ornithologist

[B]Singer

[C]Music composer

[D]Author

Answer:

Ornithologist Zafar Futehally was one of the India’s best known naturalists and ornithologists. He

spearheaded the early years of the conservation movement in India, serving as link between

conservationists and corporate.

66. Recently (August, 2013), India’s largest blast furnace “Durga” has started operating at which of the

following steel plants?

[A]Rourkela Steel Plant

[B]Bhilai Steel Plant

[C]Durgapura Steel Plant

[D]Bhadravati Steel Plant

Answer:

Rourkela Steel Plant India’s largest blast furnace has become operational at Rourkela Steel Plant. With

the start of the new state-of-the-art furnace, hot metal capacity at RSP will increase to 4.5 million tones

per annum from its capacity of 2 million tones per annum. “Durga”, the largest blast furnace of the

country, has built at an approximate expenditure of Rs 1,600 crore, the furnace has useful volume of

4,060 cubic meters.

67. Who among the following has won the Rogers Cup Women’s single title-2013?

[A]Serena Williams

[B]Sorana Cirstea

[C]Victoria Azarenka

[D]Maria Sharapova

Answer:



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Serena Williams Serena Williams crushed Romania’s Sorana Cirstea 6-2, 6-0 in the final of the women’s

Rogers cup to capture her 54th WTA singles title. It was Serena’s eighth title this year.

68. In which of the following cities, the “Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology” is located?

[A]Bangalore

[B]Mumbai

[C]Kolkata

[D]Hyderabad

Answer:

Hyderabad The Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology or CCMB is an Indian Biotechnology research

establishment of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research and a designated centre of excellence

for global molecular and cell biology network, UNESCO. It was set up as a semi-autonomous centre in

1977 in Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh.

69. In which of the following countries, world’s highest wind turbines have been installed recently?

[A]China

[B]Sweden

[C]Italy

[D]Greece

Answer:

China China has completed installing five wind turbines in Tibet at a height of about 4,900 meters above

sea level, making it the highest wind farm in the World. Chinese wind energy major, Longyuan Power,

plans to install 33 wind turbines on the farm, located in Naqu Prefecture in southwest China’s Tibet

Autonomous region.

70. . According to the norms, minimum land requirement to set up Multi-product SEZ’s is?

[A]500 hectares

[B]750 hectares

[C]900 hectares

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Answer:

500 hectares Government made the special economic zones attractive for the investors by notifying

relaxations in the minimum area requirements and easing the exist clause for developers. Multi-product

SEZ’s minimum land requirement has been cut to 500 hectares from 1,000 hectares. Single products

SEZ’s minimum land requirement has been cut to 50 hectares from 100 hectares.





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71. Recently (August, 2013), Linguistic Expert Committee has recommended for classical language

status to which language?

[A]Odia

[B]Gujarati

[C]Bengali

[D]Hindi

Answer:

Odia Linguistic Expert Committee, which has been constituted by the India Government to consider the

demands for categorization of languages as Classical languages, has recommended Odia to be declared

as a Classical language.

72. Which of the following cities is host of the BRICS Business Council 2013?

[A]New Delhi

[B]Beijing

[C]Johannesburg

[D]Durban

Answer:

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[A]A P J Abdul Kalam

[B]Sachin Tendulkar

[C]Pranab Mukherjee

[D]Amartya Sen

Answer:

A P J Abdul Kalam “My Journey: Transforming Dreams into Actions” by former President of India Dr A P J

Abdul Kalam was launched recently by Rupa publications. The book focuses on series of anecdotes and

profiles of determination, courage as well as desire to excel of APJ Abdul Kalam.

74. Who among the following has been appointed as Chairperson of National School of Drama?

[A]Girish Carnad

[B]Ratan Thiyam

[C]U R Anantha Murthy

[D]Anupam Khair

Answer:

Ratan Thiyam Shri Ratan Thiyam has been appointed as the chairperson of the National School of Drama

Society. The President of India has appointed Shri Thiyam for a period of four years as per the relevant

rules and regulations of the Society. Ratan is a playwright and theatre director.

75. “Ug99” is a deadly rust disease of_______?

[A]Paddy

[B]Wheat

[C]Barley

[D]Maize

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Wheat Ug 99 is lineage of wheat stem rust (Puccinia graminis) which is present in wheat fields in several

countries in Africa and the Middle East and is predicted to spread rapidly through these regions and

possibly further afield, potentially causing a wheat production disaster that would affect food security

world wide. It can cause up to 100% crop losses and is virulent against many resistance genes which

have previously protected wheat against stem rust.

76. Who is the chairman of the High Level Committee set up to assess the status of Scheduled Tribes

(STs)?

[A]Usha Ramanathan

[B]Virginius Xaxa

[C]Joseph Bara

[D]Abhay Bang

Answer:

Virginius Xaxa Prime Minister Manmohan Singh set up High Level Committee to assess the status of

Scheduled Tribes (STs) to ensure their upliftment, particularly in Socio-economic, health and education

fields. Prof. Virginius Xaxa was appointed as the chairman of the seven member committee.

77. Sprinter Usain Bolt is widely regarded as the fastest person ever. He hails from which country?

[A]Somali

[B]Ukraine

[C]Jamaica

[D]Kenya

Answer:

Jamaica Usain Bolt is a Jamaican sprinter widely regarded as the fastest person ever. He is the first

person to hold both the 100 meters and 200 meters world records since fully automatic time

measurements became mandatory in 1977.

78. The Sinai Peninsula, which was in news recently for Sinai Insurgency is a part of __?

[A]Israel

[B]Egypt

[C]Syria



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[D]Oman

Answer:

Egypt

79. The remuneration payable to the Attorney General of India is determined by?

[A]President of India

[B]Prime Minister

[C]Law Minister

[D]Parliament

Answer:

President of India Article 76 of Indian Constitution envisages exclusively the provisions for Attorney

General. This article has four clauses which collectively fulfil the provisions in respect to him. Clause (4)

provides that his tenure of office is subject to pleasure of the President of India and his remuneration

shall also be determined by the President.

80. . The term Footloose industry refers to ___?

[A]Retail Trade Business

[B]Scattered Industries

[C]Polluting Industries

[D]Unorganized Sector

Answer:

Scattered Industries





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81. The following sport personalities who have been chosen for Dronacharya Award 2013:



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[A]Archery, Boxing, Hockey, Wrestling

[B]Boxing, Archery, Hockey, Wrestling

[C]Wrestling, Hockey, Archery, Boxing

[D]Archery, Boxing, Wrestling, Hockey

Answer:

Archery, Boxing, Hockey, Wrestling

82. Mahavir Singh

[A]Ajay Devagan

[B]Amitabh Bachchan

[C]Sharuk Khan

[D]Amir Khan

Answer:

Amitabh Bachchan The UNICEF goodwill ambassador Amitabh Bachchan has joined the UN and its

humanitarian partners to promote “The World Needs More” a global campaign seeking to turn words

into real assistance for communities affected by humanitarian crisis.

83. Narinder Singh Saini

[A]Pakistan

[B]Bhutan

[C]Bangladesh

[D]China

Answer:

Bangladesh The Tin Bigha Corridor is a strip of land belonging to India on the West Bengal-Bangladesh

border. In September 2011, it was leased to Bangladesh so that it can access Dahagram-Angarpot

enclave.

84. Raj Singh

[A]Odisha



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[B]Kerala

[C]West Bengal

[D]Chhattisgarh

Answer:

Odisha Odisha recorded the maximum number of cases of malaria for the period of January-July this

year followed by Chhattisgarh while Kerala registered most number of dengue victims followed by

Karnataka, according to the latest figures submitted by the Union Health Ministry.

85. In which of the following years first National Family Health Survey was conducted in India?

[A]1991-92

[B]1992-93

[C]1995-96

[D]1995-96

Answer:

1992-93 The National Family Health Survey is a large scale, multi-round survey conducted in a

representative sample of households through out the country. Thee rounds of the survey have been

conducted since the first survey in 1992-93.

86. Recently (August, 2013), US scientists have created the most precise clock of the world. This clock is

made by which element?

[A]Titanium

[B]Uranium

[C]Ytterbium

[D]Caesium

Answer:

Ytterbium US scientists have built the world’s most precise clock, whose ticking rate varies less than

parts in one quintillion or 10 times better than any other. The clock, made from the element ytterbium,

could be used for technical advancements beyond timekeeping, such navigation systems, magnetic

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87. The “Tummalapalli” in the state of Andhra Pradesh is famous for which ore reserve?

[A]Iron

[B]Copper

[C]Bauxite

[D]Uranium

Answer:

Uranium The Tummalapalli mine is a uranium mine in Tummalapalli village located in Kadapa district of

Andhra Pradesh. Atomic Energy Commission of India confirmed on reserves of 49,000 tonnes and

suggested that they could be even three times larger which could make it world largest uranium deposit.

88. Recently (August, 2013), United Nation declared which one of the following days as “International

Day of Sports for Development and Peace”?

[A]February 6

[B]April 6

[C]June 23

[D]July 12

Answer:

April 6 The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 6 April as the International Day of Sports for

Development and Peace. According to UN it is a historic step in recognizing the power of sports to erase

cultural barriers and mobilize people around the world.

89. Recently, IT department has conducted searches on business premises of members of NSEL. What

does NSEL stands for?

[A]National Spot Exchange of India

[B]National Spot Enterprises of India

[C]National Sports Exchange of India

[D]National Sports and Entertainment of India

Answer:

National Spot Exchange of India



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90. . Which among the following cities have International Airports currently?

[A]Only 1

[B]Only 1 & 2

[C]Only 1 & 3

[D]1, 2 & 3

Answer:

Only 1 Currently, Guwahati is the lone international airport in the eight northeastern states, including

Sikkim. The region is in dire need for better connectivity with the rest of India and neighbouring

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91. Who among the following benefit in the short term by the steep depreciation in Rupee?

[A]Only 1 & 2

[B]Only 2 & 4

[C]Only 2

[D]Only 1 & 3

Answer:

Only 2

92. Exporters

[A]931

[B]938

[C]943

[D]954



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Answer:

943

93. Importers

[A]6.3%

[B]7.8%

[C]8.9%

[D]9.3%

Answer:

7.8% There are about 35 million taxpayers in the country. In 2012-13, the Centre’s tax to-GDP ratio

stood at 7.8 per cent. India's tax-to-gross domestic product (GDP) ratio is among the lowest in the world.

94. Indian Tourists who visit USA

[A]Minister of Consumer Affairs

[B]Ministry of Finance

[C]Ministry of Agriculture

[D]Ministry of Commerce

Answer:

Minister of Consumer Affairs In recent times, the finance ministry is pitching for bringing the Forward

Market Commission under its purview from the consumer affairs ministry at present. Consumer Affairs

Ministry has agreed to the proposal in the wake of deepening payment crisis at NSEL.

95. According to the Companies Bill 2013, which among the following companies have to shell out some

amount towards Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and sustainability activities?

[A]Only 1 & 2

[B]Only 2 & 3

[C]Only 1, 2 & 3

[D]1, 2, 3 & 4

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Only 1 & 2 State-run firms, having less than Rs 100 crore Profit After Tax (PAT), are required to shell

out 3 to 5% of that amount towards CSR and sustainability activities. In the case of companies having

PAT of Rs 100 to 500 crore, the limit is 2 to 3%. For entities having PAT of Rs 500 crore and above, the

spending level is fixed at 1 to 2%. Meanwhile, the CSR norms would be applicable for private companies

having either net worth of Rs 500 crore or more; turnover of Rs 1,000 crore or more; or net profit of Rs 5

crore or more.

96. The funds from which among the following are known to be highly concessional or interest-free

loans and grants?

[A]International Bank for Reconstruction and Development

[B]International Development Association

[C]International Finance Corporation

[D]Asian Development Bank

Answer:

International Development Association

97. Which among the following can help in bridging the current account deficit?

[A]Only 1 & 2

[B]Only 1, 2 & 4

[C]Only 2, 3 & 4

[D]1, 2, 3 & 4

Answer:

Only 1, 2 & 4

98. The headquarters of the proposed Bhartiya Mahila Bank is ___?

[A]New Delhi

[B]Mumbai

[C]Kolkata

[D]Chennai

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New Delhi The Bharatiya Mahila Bank proposes to complete the first six branches at Mumbai, Delhi,

Kolkata, Chennai, Indore and Guwahati by October 15 and take the total to 25 by March 31, 2014. Its

headquarters will be at New Delhi.

99. In the recently amended Direct Tax Code, a new slab has been created 35% Income Tax liability for

those who earn more than __?

[A]Rs. 1 Crore

[B]Rs. 5 Crore

[C]Rs. 10 Crore

[D]Rs. 20 Crore

Answer:

Rs. 10 Crore

100. . Which among the following is NOT a major handicraft hub of India catering to global markets.?

[A]Moradabad

[B]Jaipur

[C]Jodhpur

[D]Patna

Answer:

Patna The handicraft sector employs one million people. Moradabad, Jaipur, Saharanpur and Jodhpur

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101. World’s largest solar park is coming up in which one of the following states?

[A]Maharastra

[B]Gujarat



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[C]Rajasthan

[D]Tamil Nadu

Answer:

Rajasthan State government of Rajasthan laid the foundation stone for the world’s biggest solar park at

Bhandla of Jodhpur district. The solar park with generation capacity of 3000WM would be

commissioned in phased manner. In its first phase the solar park will generate 1000 MW. It would be

established in 10 thousand hectare land and Asian Development Bank will provide 3000 crore rupees

loan for the for development of transition lines.

102. The term “Elasmobranches” is a collective name for the____?

[A]Shark, Skates and Rays

[B]Shark, Rays and Dolphins

[C]Shark, Skates and Dolphins

[D]Skates, Dolphins and Rays

Answer:

Shark, Skates and Rays The term Elasmobranches is a collective name for the sharks, skates and rays.

Elasmobranches have a skeleton made of cartilage, no swim bladders and rough skin made up of small

dermal dentils. Elasmobranches are renowned for their highly tuned senses.

103. Which one of the followings is/are used as an indicator to measure the insurance development in a

country?

[A]Insurance Density

[B]Insurance Penetration

[C]Insurance Policies

[D]Insurance Penetration & Density

Answer:

Insurance Penetration & Density Insurance Density and Insurance Penetration are the two

important indicators, which provide the level of development of insurance sector in an economy.

Insurance penetration is defined as the ration of total premium collected to the Gross Domestic Product

of an economy. The Insurance Density is defined as the ration of total premium to the total population

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104. As per an official data, which states has forest cover 47.3% of its total geographical area highest in

the Country?

[A]Sikkim

[B]Arunachal Pradesh

[C]Assam

[D]Nagaland

Answer:

Sikkim Sikkim is India’s Greenest State with a forest cover 47.3% of its total geographical area and is

more than double the national average of 21%.

105. The Muslim Brotherhood is a Islamic political organization active in___?

[A]Israel

[B]Egypt

[C]Syria

[D]Tunisia

Answer:

Egypt The Society of Muslim Brothers is a translational Islamic political organization in Egypt. It was

founded in Egypt in 1928, as a Pan-Islamic, religious, political and social movement by the Islamic

scholar and school teacher Hassan al-Banna.

106. Which is the largest natural rubber producing country in the world?

[A]Indonesia

[B]Vietnam

[C]Thailand

[D]India

Answer:

Thailand Thailand is the world’s largest natural rubber producing country followed by Indonesia and

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107. The Hand-in-Hand is a bilateral counter terrorism exercise between India and ___?

[A]Russia

[B]Sri Lanka

[C]China

[D]Nepal

Answer:

China India and Chinese armies will resume their bilateral “Hand-in-Hand” counter terrorism exercise

this November after a five year gap. The third Hand-in-Hand exercise will be held in China’s Chengdu

Military Area Command, which controls Tibet and almost the entire disputed LAC, from November 4 to

14. The HiH exercise, the first two editions of which were held at Kunming (China) in 2007 and Belgaum

in 2008.

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[A]Rithu Narayan

[B]Nishi Vasudeva

[C]Sunitha Choudhury

[D]Ruchita Prasad

Answer:

Nishi Vasudeva Nishi Vasudeva became the first woman to be selected as the head of the Hindustan

Petroleum Corporation Limited. At present she is the Director, Marketing HPCL and will take over as the

chairman and managing director of the company. She will replace Subir Roy Choudhury, who will retire

on 28th February 2014.

109. Which of the followings is/are tributaries of Krishna River?

[A]Only 1, 2 & 4

[B]Only 1, 3 & 4

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[D]All the above

Answer:

Only 1, 2 & 3 The most important tributary of Krishna is the Tungabhadra River. Other tributaries

include the Kudali River, Koyna, Bhima and Venna River.

110. . Recently (August, 2013), which of the following states cabinet approved “Anti Black Magic and

Superstition Ordinance”?

[A]Andhra Pradesh

[B]Maharastra

[C]Kerala

[D]Tamil Nadu

Answer:

Maharastra A day after the death of anti superstition activist Dr Narendra Dadholkar, the Maharastra

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111. Recently (August, 2013), which of the following states has got approval from the RBI to launch

Islamic Banking?

[A]Karnataka

[B]Assam

[C]Kerala

[D]Goa

Answer:

Kerala The Kerala government has got a go ahead from the Reserve Bank of India to launch a financial

institution following the principles of Islamic Finance. Cheraman Financial Services Limited (CFSL) will be



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floated by Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation to function as a non-banking finance

company (NBFC).

112. For the first time in India, Election Commission has planned to use Voter “Verifiable Paper Audit

Trial (VVPAT)”, system in the election of which state?

[A]Goa

[B]Nagaland

[C]Assam

[D]Tripura

Answer:

Nagaland For the first time, the Election Commission has decided to attach a device with electronic

voting machines which will leave a verifiable paper trial of votes cast in election. Called Voter Verifiable

Paper Audit Trial (VVPAT), system, it will be used in Nagaland’s Noksen (ST) assembly constituency

where by poll is scheduled for September 4, 2013.

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[A]Airtel

[B]Reliance

[C]Idea

[D]Vodafone

Answer:

Airtel Airtel has launched “Rs 1 entertainment store” which will allow users to download services such as

music’s, games, videos and photos for one rupee. The store is compatible with over 5,500 mobile

devices including feature phones.

114. In which of the following nations, Polio is considered to be endemic?

[A]Only 1 & 2

[B]Only 2 & 3



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[C]Only 3 & 4

[D]Only 1, 2 & 4

Answer:

Only 1, 2 & 4 Polio is mostly considered eliminated globally except mainly in three countries where

it is considered endemic: Afghanistan, Nigeria and Pakistan. India marked a major success in February

2012 by being removed from the World Health Organization’s list of countries plagued by this disease.

115. Who among the followings has been selected for Sir Edmund Hillary Mountain Legacy Medal 2013?

[A]Harshwanti Bisht

[B]Rekha Sharma

[C]Chandra Prabha Aitwal

[D]Sumana Nagarkar

Answer:

Harshwanti Bisht Professor of economics, and conservationist, and mountaineer Dr. Harshwanti Bisht

has been selected to receive the Sir Edmund Hillary Mountain Legacy Medal. The award is presented for

remarkable services in the conservation of culture and nature in mountainous regions.

116. The Rashtriya Uchattar Shiksha Abhiyan has proposed to put ceiling of how many maximum

number of colleges to be affiliated to any university?

[A]150

[B]200

[C]250

[D]300

Answer:

200 The Rashtriya Uchattar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) has proposed to put a ceiling of maximum number

of colleges to be affiliated to any university at two hundred.

117. What is the name of newest mammal and the first carnivore discovered in the America recently?

[A]Olinguito

[B]Loxodonta



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[C]Ursus americanus

[D]Mustelid

Answer:

Olinguito The long-tailed, orange-furred, big-eyed Olinguito said to resemble a cross between a house

cat and teddy bear is the newest mammal and the first carnivores discovered in the Americas in 35

years. Native to the high, misty cloud forests of Columbia and Ecuador, the olinguito is the smallest

member of the raccoon family.

118. Who among the followings has been appointed next ambassador and permanent representative of

India to the UN Conference on Disarmament?

[A]Vinay Prasad

[B]Krishna Soodh

[C]Bala Venkatesh Verma

[D]Ramachandra Iyer

Answer:

Bala Venkatesh Verma Dr Bala Venkatesh Verma has been appointed as next ambassador and

permanent representative of India to the UN Conference on Disarmament, Geneva. The 1988 batch IFS

officer is expected to take up his assignment shortly.

119. “Desh Prem Azad”, who passed away, recently was the coach of which of the following cricket

legends?

[A]Sachin Tendulkar

[B]Saurav Ganguly

[C]Kapil Dev

[D]Rahul Dravid

Answer:

Kapil Dev Desh Prem Azad, the coach of India’s 1983 World Cup winning skipper Kapil Dev, passed away

recently. Azad, who remained Kapil’s coach in his formative years the 1970’s was 75. Azad shaped the

careers of Kapil Dev, Chetan Sharma and Harbhajan Singh among others.

120. . “Biotic Index” gives us an idea about pollution of____?



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[A]Water

[B]Air

[C]Soil

[D]All the above

Answer:

Water Biotic Index is a scale for showing the quality of an environment by indicating the types of

organisms present in it. It is often used to assess the quality of water in rivers. It is measured from 1 to

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121. Which one of the following Islands is a source of dispute between Spain and Britain?

[A]Cayman Islands

[B]Falkland Islands

[C]Gibraltar Islands

[D]Diego Garcia Islands

Answer:

Gibraltar Islands Gibraltar is a British overseas territory, near the southernmost tip of the Iberian

Peninsula, which is subject of a disputed claim by Spain.

122. The United Nations International Day of the World’s Indigenous People is observed on____?

[A]June 11

[B]August 9

[C]July 31

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Answer:

August 9 The United Nations International Day of the World’s Indigenous People is observed on August

9 each year to promote and protect the rights of the world’s indigenous peoples.

123. With respect to “Sweet Crude Oil” which of the following statements is true?

[A]It is a type of petroleum with lower level of sulfur

[B]It is a type of petroleum with higher level of sulfur

[C]It is a type of petroleum with fructose blended

[D]It is a type of petroleum with high amounts of hydrogen sulfide

Answer:

It is a type of petroleum with lower level of sulfur Sweet crude oil is a type of petroleum. The New York

Mercantile Exchange designates petroleum with less than 0.42% sulfur as sweet. Petroleum containing

higher levels of sulfur is called sour crude oil. Sweet crude oil contains small amounts of hydrogen

sulfide and carbon dioxide. High quality, low-sulfur crude oil is commonly used for processing into

gasoline and is in high demand, particularly in highly industrialized nations.

124. Who among the following has won the Gujar Mal Modi Award for Science and Technology 2013?

[A]V P Sharma

[B]A K Sood

[C]M G Menon

[D]K S Valdiya

Answer:

V P Sharma Vinod Prakash Sharma an eminent scientist won the Gujar Mal Modi Award for Science and

Technology 2013. He received the award for his contribution in the field of basic and applied research

and Malaria and Vector Biology. Sharma was presented with a scroll of honour, a silver shield and a cash

prize of 2.01 lakh rupees. Prof. Satish Dhawan was the first recipient of the award in the 1988 for his

contribution in field of space and Remote Sensing Technology.

125. Automobile Industry sector, contribute what percent of the country’s manufacturing GDP?

[A]15

[B]20



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[C]22

[D]25

Answer:

25 The automobile industry is one of the India’s major sectors; accounting for 25% of the country’s

manufacturing GDP.

126. The famous Dudhsagar Falls in Goa, is located on which of the following Rivers?

[A]Malaprabha

[B]Mandovi

[C]Ghataprabha

[D]Godavari

Answer:

Mandovi Dudhsagar Falls is a tiered waterfall located on the Mandovi River. As the cascading water

appears white like milk, the waterfall is called Dudhsagar, Doodh being the Hindi word for milk.

127. Recently (August, 2013), RBI has announced that it will sell government bonds worth ___ crore

rupees every Monday to check volatility in the foreign exchange market. Fill the blank with correct

option?

[A]10,000

[B]22,000

[C]15,000

[D]20,000

Answer:

22,000 Reserve Bank of India has decided to sell Government Bonds worth 22000 crore rupees every

Monday to check volatility in the forex market. The measure is a part of a continuing effort to arrest the

slide in the rupee, which hit record intra-day low of Rs 61.80 against the dollars.

128. Which of the following states gives out “Bharat Bharti Samma” a prestigious literary award?

[A]Uttar Pradesh

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[C]West Bengal

[D]Jharkhand

Answer:

Uttar Pradesh Bharat Bharti Samman is the highest literary honour of the Uttar Pradesh State.

129. Recently (August, 2013), which one of the following countries has agreed to sell 145 state-of-the-

art 155 mm towed Howitzers to India?

[A]Italy

[B]France

[C]United States

[D]Russia

Answer:

United States The United State has decided to sell 145 state-of-the-art 155mm towed Howitzers to India

worth about %885 million to improve the security of an important partner for political stability, peace,

and economic progress in South Asia.

130. . Who among the followings has become the first Indian woman player to clinch an individual

medal at the World Badminton Championship?

[A]P V Sindhu

[B]Saina Nehwal

[C]Ashwini Ponnappa

[D]Jwala Gutta

Answer:

P V Sindhu P V Sindhu became the first Indian woman player to win an individual medal at the World

Badminton Championship. By defeating former world No.1 Shixian Wang in straight games, Sindhu

assured India a bronze medal at the Tianhe Indoor Stadium in Guangzhou, China. This is the only third

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131. Daocheng Yading airport, which is slated to become world's highest airport is located in which

among the following countries?

[A]China

[B]Japan

[C]South Korea

[D]North Korea

Answer:

China The 4,441 meter high Daocheng Yading airport, being built in Garze, a predominantly Tibetan area

of China’s southwestern Sichuan province, will become the world’s highest airport when put into the

operation later this year. The airport, which aimed at boosting tourism in Garze, home to the famous

monastery town of Kangding, will surpass the 4, 334 metre Bangda airport, located in the Tibet

Autonomous Region, as the highest-altitude civilian airport.

132. In which of the following places of India, world’s first ever low temperature thermal desalination

plant is operating?

[A]Panaji

[B]Lakshadweep

[C]Andaman and Nicobar

[D]Puduchery

Answer:

Lakshadweep Earth System Science Organisation (ESSO)-National Institute of Ocean Technology has

indigenously designed, developed and demonstrated Low Temperature Thermal Desalination

technology for conservation of sea water into potable water and three plants based on this technology

are operating Kavaratti, Lakshadweep.

133. With which of the following countries, India has not signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership

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[A]Japan

[B]Singapore

[C]South Korea

[D]Pakistan

Answer:

Pakistan India has not signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement with Pakistan.

134. By defeating which one of the following teams, India has won historic bronze medal at junior

women hockey world cup in August 2013?

[A]Holland

[B]South Africa

[C]England

[D]Pakistan

Answer:

England Indian girls created history by winning country’s first ever bronze medal in the junior women

hockey World cup as they pipped England 3-2 penalties.

135. What is the name of world’s first talking robot, which has been sent into the space by Japan?

[A]Kirobo

[B]Jaxa

[C]Manga

[D]Dolly

Answer:

Kirobo Kirobo is the name of the first talking humanoid robot that has taken off in a rocket. Kirobo

derived from the Japanese words for hope and robot was among five tons of supplies and machinery on

a rocket launched from the International Space Station from Tanegashima, Southwestern Japan.

136. The “Group of 77” at the United Nations is a loose coalition of___?

[A]Industrialized Countries



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[B]Developing Countries

[C]Non-aligned Countries

[D]Developed Countries

Answer:

Developing Countries The Group of 77 at the United Nations is a loose coalition of developing nations,

designed to promote its members collective economic interests and create an enhanced joint

negotiating capacity in the United Nations.

137. Recently, which one of the following countries has banned imports of milk powder from New

Zealand?

[A]China

[B]Indonesia

[C]Australia

[D]India

Answer:

China China has banned all imports of milk powder from New Zealand after its dairy exporter, Fonterra,

found a bacterial strain in some of its products that can cause botulism. China relies on New Zealand for

almost all its import of milk powder.

138. To which of the following political parties did the former South African President Dr. Nelson

Mandela belong to?

[A]National Party

[B]African National Congress

[C]Pan-Africa Congress

[D]African National Party

Answer:

African National Congress Nelson Mandela belongs to the African National Congress Party. He served as

the President of the African National Congress from 1991 to 1997.

139. Recently, which one of the following Zoos has launched “Adoption of Zoo animals” campaign?



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[A]Mysore Zoo

[B]Alipore Zoo

[C]Bannerghatta Zoo

[D]Mumbai Zoo

Answer:

Alipore Zoo The Alipore Zoo officially launched the “Adoption of Zoo animal” scheme. Under a unique

“Adopt and Animal” scheme, around 40 of the zoo animals were adopted by individuals and corporate

houses, who will pay for their upkeep and have access to information on the animals they have adopted.

140. . Which of the following IITs has designing rail coaches that will draw power from the sun for

interior lighting and cooking?

[A]IIT Kharagpur

[B]IIT Kanpur

[C]IIT Madras

[D]IIT Allahabad

Answer:

IIT Madras The Integral Coach Factory has kicked off a project in association with IIT Madras to design

coached that will draw power from sun for interior lighting and cooking. This is the first time the

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141. Which one of the following films has bagged best film award at “Amsterdam Film Festival”?

[A]Policegiri

[B]Burfi

[C]The Lunchbox



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[D]3 Idiots

Answer:

The Lunchbox The audience at the World Cinema Amsterdam Film Festival chose Indian director Ritesh

Batra’s “The Lunchbox” as the best film of the 2013 edition. Co produced by Anurag Kashyap and

Guneet Monga, among others, the movie was awarded the World Cinema Amsterdam Audience at the

fest, which was held August 7-18.

142. Which one of the followings has been adjudged as “Best Performing Integrated Steel Pant” in the

country for the year 2011-12?

[A]Essar Steels

[B]Jindhal Steels

[C]TATA Steels

[D]Bhushan Steels

Answer:

TATA Steels TATA steel has been adjudged the Best Performing Integrated Steel Plant in the country for

the year 2011-12 based on the recommendations made by a Panel of Judges that selected companies

for the Prime Minister’s Trophy award for the year 2011-12.

143. The “Second South Asian Diaspora Convention’’ will be organized in______?

[A]Japan

[B]China

[C]Singapore

[D]India

Answer:

Singapore Singapore will host the Second South Asian Diaspora Convention (SADC) this November on

the theme of “Connecting Global South Asians”. To be organized by The Institute of South Asian Studies

(ISAS), which is part of the National University of Singapore, the event (Nov 21-23) will witness

prominent personalities discussing critical issues that will shape South Asia’s future and its role in global

geopolitics in the 21st century.

144. Which of the following Wildlife Conservation projects is/are currently being implemented in India?



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[A]Only 1 & 2

[B]Only 2 & 3

[C]Only 1, 2 & 3

[D]1, 2, 3 & 4

Answer:

Only 1, 2 & 3

145. Earth Overshoot Day 2013, was observed on____?

[A]August 19

[B]August 20

[C]August 21

[D]August 22

Answer:

August 20 August 20th is the Earth Overshoot Day 2013 making the date when humanity exhausted

nature’s budget for the year.

146. STAR is the recently notified scheme of National Skill Certification and Monetary Reward by

Government of India. What does STAR stands for?

[A]Standard Training Assessment and Reward

[B]Skill Training Assessment and Reward

[C]Standard Training Advancement and Reward

[D]Skill Training Advancement and Reward

Answer:

Standard Training Assessment and Reward The National Skill Certification and Monetary Reward is a

first-of-its kind scheme to be launched in the country. The Scheme that is branded as STAR (Standard

Training Assessment and Reward) for promotional purposes envisages that a monetary reward that will

in financially help those who wish to acquire a new skill or upgrade their skill to higher level.

147. Who among the following is the highest-paid athlete in the latest Forbes list of world players?



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[A]Rafael Nadal

[B]Roger Federer

[C]Tiger Woods

[D]Kobe Bryant

Answer:

Tiger Woods Tiger Woods regains the No.1 spot on the list of the highest-paid players, who made $ 78.1

million, last year followed by tennis player Roger Federer who earned $ 71.5 million and basket ball

player Kobe Bryant, whose earning stood at $61.9 million.

148. 1 million, last year followed by tennis player Roger Federer who earned $ 71.5 million and basket

ball player Kobe Bryant, whose earning stood at $61.9 million.</p>

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[A]IgA

[B]IgM

[C]IgG

[D]IgD

Answer:

IgG Representing approximately 75% of serum immunoglobulin’s in human IgG is the most abundant

antibody isotope found in the circulation.

149. Recently (August, 2013), Union Government has banned duty free import of which of the following

commodities?

[A]Flat Screen TVs

[B] LED Lamps

[C]Smartphones

[D]Computers

Answer:



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Flat Screen TVs The government banned duty-free import of flat screen television by air travelers in a

bid to prop up rupee, which declined below the 63 level against US dollar.

150. . Which among the following countries produce substantial amount of Coffee?

[A]Only 1 & 2

[B]Only 2 & 3

[C]Only 2, 3 & 4

[D]1, 2, 3 & 4

Answer:

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151. Noble laureate Seamus Heaney, who died recently, was a famous poet of which country?

[A]Switzerland

[B]Norway

[C]Ireland

[D]Canada

Answer:

Ireland Seamus Heaney, Ireland’s foremost poet who won the Nobel Prize for literature in 1995, died

after spending half a century exploring the wild beauty of Ireland and the political torment within the

nation’s soul. The Northern Ireland-born Heaney was widely considered Ireland’s greatest poet since

William Yeast. He wrote 13 collections of poetry, two plays, four prose works on the process of poetry,

and many other works.

152. Which of the following committees was mooted the idea of setting up Bullion Bank or Bullion

Corporation of India?



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[A]Urjit Patel Committee

[B]Mayaram Committee

[C]Rao Committee

[D]Damodaran Committee

Answer:

Rao Committee The idea of setting up Bullion Bank or Bullion Corporation of Bank was mooted by the

RBI working group headed by the K U B Rao. Rao committee suggested the Bullion Bank can be set up by

the RBI with 51% equity and should have Rs 1, 000 crore paid up equity, financial institutions and bank

could be 49% equity holders.

153. India’s Geeta Phogat is associated with which of the following sports/events?

[A]Wrestling

[B]Shooting

[C]Chess

[D]High jump

Answer:

Wrestling Geeta Phogat is a wrestler who won India’s first ever gold medal in women’s wrestling in the

55 kg freestyle category at the 2010 Commonwealth Games.

154. The ambitious “Fifth-Generation Fighter Plane (FGFP)” defence project of India is the largest joint

venture with___?

[A]USA

[B]Italy

[C]France

[D]Russia

Answer:

Russia The Fifth Generation Fighter Plane is India’s biggest and most ambitious defence project and the

largest joint venture with Russia. Under a joint project with Russia to build a fifth-generation fighter

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155. Which of the following schemes has been formulated to encourage and promote women scientists

in the Science and Technology sector?

[A]DISHA

[B]ASHA

[C]NISHA

[D]STHREE

Answer:

DISHA DISHA is a scholarship scheme for a Women Scientists for societal programme is an initiative of

the Department of Science and Technology. This scheme is addressed to women scientists and

technologists who have a break in their careers due to social responsibilities but have desire to return

mainstream science and work as bench-level scientists.

156. Recently (August, 2013), who among the followings has set a world record for highest ever

individual score in a Twenty-20 International Cricket?

[A]Brendon McCullum

[B]Aaron Finch

[C]Shane Watson

[D]Kevin Peterson

Answer:

Aaron Finch Australia’s Aaron Finch set a new world record for the highest individual Twenty20

international score as he made a stunning 156 against England at Southampton stadium. Finch

surpassed the previous record of 123 set by New Zealand’s Brendon McCullum against Bangladesh.

157. Recently (August, 2013), Pakistan and China decided to hold Joint Air Exercise codenamed as __?

[A]EagleEx-1

[B]Shaheen-2

[C]ChiPak-2

[D]XinEX-2

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Shaheen-2 The Chinese and Pakistani forces decided to hold a joint exercise in a region bordering

Pakistan occupied Kashmir. The joint drill will be held during September 2013 in China’s Xinjiang Uygur

Autonomous Region. The exercise was code named as Shaheen-2.

158. Recently (August, 2013), which one of the following historical forts completed its 400th

anniversary?

[A]Chitradurga Fort

[B]Red Fort

[C]Jhansi Fort

[D]Amber Fort

Answer:

Jhansi Fort The historic fort at Jhansi, popularly known as “Rani Jhansi Ki Quila” has turned 400 years

old. It has been mute spectators to the turns of events in the Indian history and withstood heavy

bombardment of British force during the First war of Independence. Jhansi fort was build by Bir Singh Ju

Deo.

159. Senkaku and Diaoyu islands are source of dispute between which two countries?

[A]China and Vietnam

[B]China and Japan

[C]Japan and Vietnam

[D]Japan and Indonesia

Answer:

China and Japan The Senkaku Islands disputes concerns a territorial disputes over a group of

uninhabited islands known as the Senkaku Islands in Japan, the Diaoyu in China.

160. . Which of the following nations is/are members of the United of South American Nations

(UNASUR)?

[A]Only 1, 2 & 4

[B]Only 1, 2 & 3

[C]Only 2, 3 & 4



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[D]1, 2, 3 & 4

Answer:

1, 2, 3 & 4 The United of South American Nations is an intergovernmental union integrating two

existing customs unions Mercusor and the Andean Community of Nations as a part of continuing process

of south American integration. Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay,

Peru, Suriname, Uruguay and Venezuela are its member countries.





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161. Recently (August, 2013), US International Trade Commission has imposed ban on importing and

selling of which mobiles in the US market?

[A]Apple

[B]Samsung

[C]Nokia

[D]Blackberry

Answer:

Samsung The US International Trade Commission ordered a ban on the import and sale of some

Samsung electronics mobile devices after finding they infringed on two Apple Inc’s patents. The ITC

found Samsung guilty of infringing on two patents: one that covers touch-screen technology and one

dealing with headphone jacks.

162. Which among the following pairs of primitive tribes and places of their inhabitation not correctly

matched?

[A]Hakki Pikki – Karnataka

[B]Gawada – Goa

[C]Gaddi – Himachal Pradesh

[D]Irulas – Kerala



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Answer:

Irulas – Kerala The Irula tribes of Tamil Nadu occupy the lower slopes and forests at the base of Niligiri

Hills. They constitute the second largest groups of tribes after the Badagas and are similar to the

Kurumbas in many ways.

163. Recently, NASA astronomers have solved a 40 year mystery on the origin of the Magellanic Stream.

Magellanic Stream is a long ribbon gas orbiting which of the following galaxies?

[A]Cigar

[B]CartWheel

[C]Milky Way

[D]Andromeda

Answer:

Milky Way Astronomers using NASA’s Hubble Telescope have solved a 40-year mystery on the origin of

the Magellanic Stream, a long ribbon of gas stretching nearly halfway around our Milky Way galaxy. The

Large and Small Magellanic clouds, two dwarf galaxies orbiting the Milky Way, are at the head of the

gaseous stream. Since the stream’s discovery by radio telescope in the early 1970s, astronomers have

wondered whether the gas comes from one or both of the satellite galaxies. New Hubble observations

reveal most of the gas was stripped from the small Magallanic Cloud about 2 billion years ago, and a

second region of the stream originated more recently from the Large Magellanic Cloud.

164. Ritchie’s Archipelago form part of_______?

[A]Goa

[B]Lakshadweep

[C]Andaman

[D]Daman and Diu

Answer:

Andaman Ritchie’s Archipelago is a cluster of smaller islands which lie some 25-30 km east of Great

Andaman, the main island group of the Andaman Islands. The archipelago comprises some four larger

islands, 7 smaller islands and several islets, extending in a roughly north-south chain, parallel to the

main Andaman group.

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[A]Only 1, 2 & 4

[B]Only 1 & 2

[C]Only 2 & 4

[D]Only 1, 2 & 3

Answer:

Only 1 & 2 A nuclear triad refers to a nuclear arsenal which consists of three components,

traditionally strategic bombers, intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs), and submarine launched

ballistic missiles (SLBMs). Currently, United States and Russia are considered triad nuclear powers.

166. Which one of the following companies rolled out “ALZUMAb” world’s first novel anti-CD6 antibody

to treat psoriasis?

[A]Biocon

[B]Cipla

*C+Reddy’s

[D]Ipca labs

Answer:

Biocon Biotechnology firm Biocon rolled out its first biologic drug ALZUMAb for the treatment of auto-

immune disease psoriasis. ALZUMAb will also be the world’s first novel anti CD-6 antibody to treat

psoriasis.

167. According to TRAI Telecommunication Mobile Number Portability (Fifth Amendment) Regulations,

2013 how many corporate mobile numbers of service providers can be ported to another service

provider through letter of authorization?

[A]Upto 50%

[B]Upto 75%

[C]Upto 60%

[D]Upto 100%

Answer:



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Upto 50% Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) issues the Telecommunication Mobile Portability

(Fifth Amendment) regulations, 2013 for corporate mobiles numbers. As per the amendments Upto 50

corporate mobile numbers of a service provider can be ported to another service through letter of

authorization from the authorized signatory of the corporate mobile numbers, in a single porting

request.

168. “Animus in Consulendo Liber” is the motto of ___?

[A]French Republic

[B]NATO

[C]UNESCO

[D]CSTO

Answer:

NATO

169. Recently, Jeff Bezos has agreed to purchase the American daily newspaper “The Washington Post”

for $250 million in cash. Jeff Bezos is the CEO of __?

[A]Ebay

[B]Amazon.com

[C]Yahoo

[D]360Buy

Answer:

Amazon.com

170. . Recently, which among the following two countries agreed to resume talks on reopening the

Kaesong industrial zone?

[A]North Korea and South Korea

[B]Japan and China

[C]China and Russia

[D]North Korea and Japan

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North Korea and South Korea





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171. Which one of the followings is/are used as moderator in the Nuclear reactors?

[A]Only 1 & 3

[B]Only 2

[C]Only 1, 2 & 3

[D]1, 2, 3 & 4

Answer:

1, 2, 3 & 4 In nuclear engineering, a neutron moderator is a medium that reduces the speed of fast

neutrons, thereby turning them into thermal neutrons capable of sustaining a nuclear chain reaction

involving uranium-235. Commonly used moderators include light water, solid graphite and heavy water.

Beryllium has also been used in some experimental types.

172. Heavy water

[A]Indonesia

[B]Chile

[C]Peru

[D]Italy

Answer:

Indonesia Paluweh, also known as Rokarenda, is a stratovolcano that forms the small island of Plau’e,

north of Flores Island in Sikka Regency in the province of East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia. On 10 August

2013, the mountain erupted for about seven minutes and spewed ash and smoke about 2 kilometers

into the air.

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[A]Rats

[B]Camels

[C]Bats

[D]Monkeys

Answer:

Camels A team of research recently found antibodies for the Middle East Respiratory syndrome in

dromedary camels in Oman, suggesting that the virus is circulating widely among the dromedary Camels

in the region.

174. Beryllium

[A]Alters Cook

[B]David Morgan

[C]Colin Michael Foale

[D]John Morgan

Answer:

Colin Michael Foale Colin Michael Foale, the first British to perform a space walk, retired from NASA. He

is said to be the most experienced British-born astronaut in human spaceflight history.

175. Commonly used moderators include light water, solid graphite and heavy water. Beryllium has also

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[A]Sports

[B]Journalism

[C]Literature

[D]Social Service

Answer:



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Journalism Prem Bhatia Memorial Awards are given to promote excellence in journalism. Shalini Singh, a

deputy director of The Hindu presented with the Prem Bhatia Award for best political reporting of the

year 2013. Jaideep Hardikar, a special correspondent of The Telegraph, bagged the Prem Bhatia award

for excellence in environmental reporting, particularly related to rural and agrarian issues.

176. At present, beside India which of the following countries have indigenous aircraft carrier?

[A]US, UK, France and Japan

[B]US, UK, France and China

[C]US, UK, France and Russia

[D]US, UK, France and Germany

Answer:

US, UK, France and Russia United States, France, United Kingdom and Russia have indigenous aircraft

carrier.

177. The ambitious “Integrated Action Plan” for Naxal-hit districts for developing infrastructure has

been implemented in how many districts?

[A]60

[B]82

[C]88

[D]90

Answer:

88 Recently, the cabinet decided to increase the number of districts under the “Integrated Action Plan”

from 82 to 88. Six new districts four in Chhattisgarh and two in Maharastra have been brought under the

IAP.

178. Six new districts four in Chhattisgarh and two in Maharastra have been brought under the IAP.

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[A]Allegation of corruption charges in the conduct of commonwealth games



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*B+Illegal iron ore mining’s in Goa and Karnataka

[C]Misappropriation of funds under MGNERGA scheme

[D]To look into the 2G spectrum allocation issue

Answer:

Allegation of corruption charges in the conduct of commonwealth games V K Shunglu committee was

appointed to probe the allegation of corruption charges in the conduct of commonwealth games.

179. What is the name of India’s Research Station in Arctic?

[A]Sheshadri

[B]Himadri

[C]Bharathi

[D]Maitri

Answer:

Himadri Himadri Station is India’s first Arctic research station located at Spitsbergen, Svalbard, Norway.

It is located at the International Arctic Research base, Ny-Alesund. The station is operated by National

Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research and it was inaugurated in 2008.

180. . WADI, a project for upliftment of the tribal and poor’s, is a pilot project of?

[A]ADB

[B]NABARD

[C]World Bank

[D]RBI

Answer:

NABARD WADI is a livelihood project launched by National Bank of Agricultural and Rural Development

(NABARD). This programme aims at reducing the migration of tribal people to urban centers by

providing them livelihood in the form of income and basic necessities like fuel wood, timber and cattle

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181. As per the latest NSSO data on unemployment rates, which of the following religions has faced

highest level of unemployment in rural areas during 2009-10?

[A]Christians

[B]Sikhs

[C]Muslims

[D]Hindus

Answer:

Christians A National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) study revealed in July 2013 that the Christians from

the rural areas as well as the Sikhs from urban areas are faced highest level of unemployment during

2009-10. The study was conducted for a period from July 2009 to June 2010. This was the 66th round of

National Sample Survey in order to find out about the employment and unemployment situation among

major religious groups in India.

182. Approximately, what numbers of Agri Export Zones (AEZ) has been sanctioned to set up across the

country?

[A]60

[B]75

[C]45

[D]50

Answer:

60 With the primary objective of boosting agricultural exports from India, Government of India

announced a policy of setting up of Agri Export Zones across the country. The Central Government has

sanctioned 60 Agri Export Zones comprising about 40 agricultural commodities.

183. Sovereignty over the Falkland Islands is disputed between Argentina and _____?

[A]United Kingdom



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[B]United States

[C]France

[D]Germany

Answer:

United Kingdom Sovereignty over the Falkland Island is disputed between Argentina and the United

Kingdom. The United Kingdom claims the sovereignty over the archipelago almost continuously since

1833. Argentina has long disputed this claim, having been in control of the islands for a brief period prior

to 1833.

184. Recently (August, 2013), which one of the following states has decided to set up “Lok Seva

Guarantee Commission” to provide time-bound public services?

[A]Gujarat

[B]Rajasthan

[C]Punjab

[D]Jharkhand

Answer:

Rajasthan The Rajasthan government has decided to set up a Lok Seva Guarantee Commission to

provide time-bound public services in the state. The Commission would monitor 18 government

departments covering 153 subjects of public interests.

185. The Kurinji flower, a rare phenomenon, blossom once in twelve years, in the___ ?

[A]Darjeeling Hills

[B]Nilgiri Hills

[C]Kumaon Hills

[D]Kodaikanal Hills

Answer:

Nilgiri Hills Kurinji is the famous flower which makes the Nilgiri hills blue. Kurinji is a bright blue bell-

shaped flower found on the hills slope of the Western Ghats at an altitude between 6000 to 7000 feet.

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186. Which one of the following will become the first e-court of the country, where petitions filed via e-

mails would be entertained?

[A]Bangalore High Court

[B]Madras High Court

[C]Bombay High Court

[D]Delhi High Court

Answer:

Bombay High Court For the first time in its history, the Bombay High Court is introducing an e-court

which would entertain petitions on e-mails and totally eliminates paper work. Being set up as pilot

project, the e-court, presided by Justice Nitin Jamdar, would be inaugurated on August 15, 2013.

187. The Union Government has decided to set up two major ports, one each at which of the following

two states?

[A]Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka

[B]Karnataka, Maharastra

[C]Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal

[D]West Bengal, Odisha

Answer:

Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal The Government has decided to set up two new major airports one each

at Sagar in West Bengal and the other at Dugarajapatnam in Andhra Pradesh.

188. Which one of the following is a name of the new term that defines Anti-Social use of smartphone?

[A]Phubbing

[B]Mobiphobia

[C]Snubbing

[D]Misophonic

Answer:

Phubbing Phubbing is the new term coined to highlight the anti-social phone use. Phubbing is defined as

the act of snubbing someone in a social setting by looking at your phone instead of paying attention.



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189. Recently, SEBI has issued “Operational, Prudential, and Reporting Norms for AIFs. What does AIFs

stands for?

[A]Alternative Investment Funds

[B]All India Funds

[C]Alternative Institutional Funds

[D]None of the Above

Answer:

Alternative Investment Funds The Securities and Exchange Board of India has issued circular detailing

operational, prudential and reporting norms for AIFs (Alternative Investment Funds). Alternative

Investment Funds are such funds established or incorporated in India in the form of trust or a company

or limited liabilities partnership or a body corporate, which is privately pooled investment vehicle,

collects funds from investors, whether Indian or foreign, for investing it in accordance with a defined

investment policy for the benefit of its investors and are not covered under the SEBI regulations.

190. . Which of the following countries is the biggest shipbuilder in the world?

[A]India

[B]Japan

[C]South Korea

[D]Germany

Answer:

South Korea South Korea is the world’s largest shipbuilding country with a global market share of 51.2%.

South Korea leads in the production of large vessels such as cruise liners, super tankers and large

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191. The proposed “National Urban Livelihoods Mission”, would replace which of the following existing

schemes?



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[A]Swarna Jayanti Shahari Rozagar Yojana

[B]Jawaharlal Nehru Urban Renewal Mission

[C]Urban Infrastructure Development Scheme

[D]Nehru Rozgar Yojana

Answer:

Swarna Jayanti Shahari Rozagar Yojana The Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation has

proposed to launch a “National Urban Livelihoods Mission” in 12th five year plan, which will replace the

existing Swarna Jayanti Shahari Rozgar Yojana (SJSRY). The NULM would focus on organizing urban poor

in self help group, creating opportunities for skill development leading to market-based employment

and helping them to set up self-employment ventures by ensuring easy access to credit.

192. What is the name of NASA next mission on Mars, which would be launched in November, 2013?

[A]NAMA

[B]MAVEN

[C]NEVMA

[D]MASA

Answer:

MAVEN The Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) mission, set to launch in 2013, will

explore the planet’s upper atmosphere, ionosphere and interactions with the sun and solar wind.

193. “Green Card” refers to an immigration process of becoming a permanent resident of which

country?

[A]United Kingdom

[B]France

[C]Switzerland

[D]United States

Answer:

United States Green Card is the informal name for an ID card attesting to the permanent resident status

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194. Recently (August, 2013), which of the following nations has unveiled “Izumo’’, the largest warship

after World War II?

[A]USA

[B]China

[C]Japan

[D]Russia

Answer:

Japan Japan unveiled its largest warship since World War II, an 820 foot-long, 19,500 ton flattop capable

carrying 14 helicopters. The Ship named “Izumo’’, is classified as a helicopter destroyer, though its

flattop design makes it look like an aircraft carrier.

195. Till date, how many Prime Ministers of India got defeated in no-confidence motion against them?

[A]One

[B]Two

[C]Three

[D]Four

Answer:

Three We have had three Prime Ministers till date who got defeated in no-confidence motion against

them. They have been namely: V P Singh, Deve Gowda and A B Vajapayee.

196. In which of the following states, Sasan Ultra Mega Power Project is located?

[A]Tamil Nadu

[B]Madhya Pradesh

[C]West Bengal

[D]Jharkhand

Answer:

Madhya Pradesh Sasan Ultra Mega Power Project is a 3,960 MW pit-head coal based power plant in

Madhya Pradesh. The project is the first domestic coal-based Ultra Mega Power Project awarded in the

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197. According to Forbes, who among the followings has topped the Forbes List of Top Paid Female

Athlete?

[A]Saina Nehwal

[B]Sania Mirza

[C]Maria Sharapova

[D]Serena Williams

Answer:

Maria Sharapova Tennis Superstar Maria Sharapova topped Forbes 2012 list of the highest paid female

athletes for the ninth consecutive year. Serena Williams, Li Na and Victoria Azarenka round at the top

four, and tennis players occupy seven of the top nine spots overall.

198. In context to India’s defence system, Pinaka is a____?

[A]Air-to-Air Missile

[B]Multiple Rocket Launcher

[C]Light Combat Vehicle

[D]Surface-to-air Missile

Answer:

Multiple Rocket Launcher Pinaka is a multiple rocket launcher developed by the Defence Research and

Development Organisation (DRDO) for the Indian Army. The system has a maximum range of 39-40 km

and can fire a salvo of 12 HE rockets in 44 seconds, neutralizing a target area of 3.9 km².

199. According to the Census 2011, which one of the following Indian states has the maximum rural

population?

[A]Karnataka

[B]Uttar Pradesh

[C]Rajasthan

[D]Maharastra

Answer:



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Uttar Pradesh As per the statistics of Census 2011, the maximum number of people living in rural areas

in particular state is 15.5 crore in Uttar Pradesh, Mumbai tops the list having the maximum number of

people living in urban areas at five crore.

200. . The term “Green Gold” generally refers to which among the following crops?

[A]Sugar Cane

[B]Cardamom

[C]Bamboo

[D]Green Pepper

Answer:

Bamboo Bamboo is also known as Green Gold.





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201. Ryder Cup and Curtis Cup are associated with which of the following sports?

[A]Soccer

[B]Volleyball

[C]Golf

[D]Tennis

Answer:

Golf Ryder Cup and Curtis Cup are associated with Golf.

202. Sindhurakshak, which was recently in news, is a/an ____?

[A]Aircraft carrier

[B]Submarine

[C]Anti-aircraft gun



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[D]Multi-purpose fighter

Answer:

Submarine INS Sindhurakshak is a submarine of the Indian Navy. Commissioned on 24 December 1997,

it was the ninth of the ten Kilo-class submarines in the Indian Navy. The submarine suffered a major fire

on 14 August 2013, which resulted in its sinking at Mumbai’s naval dockyard.

203. Recently (August, 2013), which of the followings has organized “Sair-e-Watan” an educational-

cum-motivational tour?

[A]Rastriya Rifles Battalion

[B]National Cadet Corps

[C]National Security Guard

[D]Assam Rifles

Answer:

Rastriya Rifles Battalion The tour named “Sair-e-Watan” has been organized by Rastriya Rifles Battalion

and was flagged off at Chanderkot in Ramban. The tour would help create friendly bonds among local

sports persons and students from the mainland. This tour will enable the students to spread messages

of peace and communal harmony and witness rapid development being made in the fields of

information technology, medical science and other sectors in other parts of the country.

204. Which among the SAARC countries is the largest producer of Jute?

[A]India

[B]Bangladesh

[C]Nepal

[D]Bhutan

Answer:

Bangladesh Bangladesh is the largest producer of Jute among SAARC countries.

205. The Eaglenest Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which state?

[A]Assam

[B]Arunachal Pradesh



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[C]Himachal Pradesh

[D]Uttarakhand

Answer:

Arunachal Pradesh Eaglenest is a protected area in the foothills of West Kameng district, Arunachal

Pradesh. Eaglenest is notable as a prime birding site due to extraordinary variety, numbers and

accessibility of bird species there.

206. Which of the followings is the latest company to entered agriculture insurance area by launching

the weather and yield-based crop insurance in scheme in some states of India?

[A]Reliance

[B]Tata

[C]SBI

[D]Aviva

Answer:

Reliance Reliance General Insurance entered into the agriculture area by launching the weather-and

yield-based crop insurance schemes in five different states of India. These schemes will focus on the

farmers in the five states- Uttarkhand, Haryana, Assam, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.

207. In which year, India's first Economic Survey was released?

[A]1952-53

[B]1957-58

[C]1961-62

[D]1978-79

Answer:

1957-58 While the first Economic Survey was released in the year 1957-58, the Mid-Year Review was

begun by Ashok Lahiri in the year 2002.

208. Which among the following cities of India has earned the sobriquet of Dollar City due to knitwear

exports of over $2 billion a year?

[A]Trichi



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[B]Surat

[C]Tirupur

[D]Ahamedabad

Answer:

Tirupur With knitwear exports of over $2 billion a year, India's garment manufacturing hub Tirupur has

earned the nickname “Dollar City”.

209. Charon, which has been spotted for the first time, is the largest moon of __?

[A]Pluto

[B]Uranus

[C]Saturn

[D]Venus

Answer:

Pluto Pluto’s largest moon Charon has been spotted for the first time, in a cosmic snapshot captured

from nearly 885 million kilometres away. Nasa’s Pluto-bound New Horizons spacecraft, using its highest

resolution telescopic camera spotted the dwarf planet’s Texas-sized, ice-covered moon.

210. . The intersection of the Equator and Prime Meridian (zero degrees latitude and longitude) is in

which among the following?

[A]Mozambique Channel

[B]Gulf of Guinea

[C]Gulf of Aden

[D]Ivory Coast

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