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137. The Union Government has decided to set up two major ports, one each at which of the following two states?
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.
138. Which one of the following is a name of the new term that defines Anti-Social use of smartphone?
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.
139. 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
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.
140. . Which of the following countries is the biggest shipbuilder in the world?
[A]India [B]Japan [C]South Korea [D]Germany
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 container ships.
141. The proposed “National Urban Livelihoods Mission”, would replace which of the following existing schemes?
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.
142. 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
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.
143. “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
United States Green Card is the informal name for an ID card attesting to the permanent resident status of an immigrant in the United States.
144. 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
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.
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