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1. The Genevea-1 and Geneva-2 conferences were recently in the news in context with the crisis in ___?
[A]Egypt
[B]Syria
[C]European Union
[D]Tunisia
Syria
2. “Malabar” is a bilateral naval field training exercise between India and ___ ?
[A]Australia
[B]Japan
[C]USA
[D]Russia
USA
Malabar is a bilateral naval field training exercise between India
3. Which one of the following has become the first South Asian Country to approve commercial cultivation of Bt Brinjal?
[A]China
[B]Bangladesh
[C]Sri Lanka
[D]Pakistan
Bangladesh
Bangladesh has become the first South Asian Country to approve commercial cultivation of Bt Brinjal. Bangladesh National Committee on Biosafety (NCB), the highest regulatory body for GM crops officially approved the Bt Brinjal verities. (November 1, 2013)
4. Which one of the following correctly represents the five events included in modern Pentathlon?
[A]Fencing, Horse riding, Shooting, Wrestling and Swimming
[B]Judo, Horse riding, Swimming, Gymnastic and Running
[C]Fencing, Swimming, Jumping, Shooting and Running
[D]Swimming, Jumping, Judo, Gymnastic and Horse riding
Fencing, Swimming, Jumping, Shooting and Running
The modern pentathlon is an Olympic sport that comprises five events, fencing, 200 m freestyle swimming, show jumping, pistol shooting and 3200 m cross-country run.
5. In which of the following states the “Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA)” is fighting for a sovereign Garoland?
[A]Mizoram
[B]Meghalaya
[C]Manipur
[D]Assam
Meghalaya
The “Garo National Liberation Army (GNLA)” was formed in 2009. The GNLA is fighting for a sovereign Garoland in the western areas of Meghalaya.
6. Enforcement Directorate comes under the purview of __?
[A]Reserve Bank of India
[B]Ministry of Finance
[C]Prime Minister Office
[D]Home Ministry
Ministry of Finance
The Directorate of Enforcement is a law enforcement agency and economic intelligence agency responsible for enforcing economic laws and fighting economic crime in India. It is part of the Department of Revenue, Ministry of Finance.
7. Who among the following is the current Secretary General of “South Asian Association for Regional Countries (SAARC)”?
Ahmed Saleem
Ahmed Saleem is the current Secretary General of SAARC.
8. Which of the following are member countries of the Mekong-Ganga Cooperation (MGC)? 1.India 2.China 3.Thailand 4.Bangladesh Chose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Only 1 & 3
The Mekong-Ganga Cooperation comprises six member countries namely India, Thailand, Myanmar, Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos.
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9. The “Dobson Unit” is the most common unit for the measuring __?
Ozone concentration
The Dobson is the unit for measuring Ozone concentration. One Dobson Unit is the number of molecules of ozone that would be required to create a layer of pure ozone 0.01 millimetres thick at a temperature of 0 degree Celsius and a pressure of 1 atmosphere.
10. . The Union Cabinet approved a five-year Pharmaceuticals Purchase Policy to promote drug security by reviving ailing state-run pharmaceutical companies. As per the policy, how many drugs will be available at discounted price to central public sector enterprises?
[A]110
[B]103
[C]115
[D]121
103
The policy will make available 103 drugs at a discounted price to central public sector enterprises for a period of five years.
11. Which of the following are the top three largest produced oilseeds in India?
[A]Groundnut, Soyabean and Mustard
[B]Soyabean, Groundnut and Mustard
[C]Soyabean, Mustard and Groundnut
[D]Mustard, Soyabean and Groundnut
Soyabean, Groundnut and Mustard.
12. According to World Prosperity Index 2013, which is the most prosperous country in the world?
[A]Canada
[B]US
[C]Norway
[D]New Zealand
Norway
Norway is the most prosperous country in the world. Norway tops the ranking for fifth year running, followed by Switzerland, Canada, USA and New Zealand. India ranked 106 in the index.
13. Radha Burnier, who passed away recently, was related to which among the following organizations?
[A]Brahmo Samaj
[B]Theosophical Society
[C]International Vedanta Society
[D]International Society for Krishna Consciousness
Theosophical Society
Radha Burnier, International president of the Theosophical Society died recently. Burnier played a role in enriching the philosophy behind Theosophy by making it relevant to present-day issues. She was actively involved with service-oriented organisations that deal with education, animal welfare and environmental issues.
14. Which of the following indigenous tribal groups are found Andaman Island? 1.Jarawa 2.Sentinelese 3.Onge 4.Shom Pen Chose the correct answer from the codes given below:
15. Which of the following has become Europe’s first country to allow babies with characteristics of both sexes to be registered as neither male nor female?
[A]Germany
[B]Sweden
[C]Georgia
[D]France
Germany
Germany is the first country in Europe to legally recognise a third gender. Parents are now allowed to leave the gender blank on birth certificates, in effect creating a new category of indeterminate sex. The move is aimed at removing pressure on parents to make quick decisions on sex assignments surgery for newborns.
16. The “Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary” in Assam is famous for which one of the following species/animals?
One-horn rhinos
The Pobitaro Wildlife Sanctuary is famous for dense population of One-horn rhinos. The 38-sq km sanctuary, about 46 km far from Guwahati, is the third wildlife habitat opened to visitors after Kaziranga and Manas being reopened last month.
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17. Which country is host to the “Commonwealth Heads of Government Meet” 2013?
[A]India
[B]Sri Lanka
[C]Myanmar
[D]Indonesia
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka will host the “Commonwealth Heads of Government Meet” in November this year.
18. According to the All India survey on Higher Education, which of the following cities has highest number of colleges in the country?
[A]Hyderabad
[B]Bangalore
[C]Chennai
[D]Kolkata
Bangalore
According to the All India survey on Higher Education conducted by the Union Ministry for Human Resource Development, Bangalore district tops in the number of colleges with 885, followed by Hyderabad with 544 colleges. Karnataka has 3,908 colleges with 44 colleges for one lakh people.
19. The Palamaner, a small town in Chittoor District of Andhra Pradesh is well known for its __?
Terracotta toys
The terracotta art pottery is an art of the soil of Palamaner. One can see the terracotta items of Palamaner in any of the art exhibition and handicraft emporiums in most of the cities of India.
20. . In a first of its kind, which cereal crop has been selected for the “Geographic Information System (GIS)” to provide farmers all information about sowing and harvesting of the crops?
[A]Rice
[B]Sorghum
[C]Maize
[D]Mustard
Mustard
A mustard research body has launched Geographic Information System (GIS) for the commodity in the country to provide farmers all information about sowing and harvesting of the crops. Mustard crop being the major oilseeds crop of India has been first selected for this purpose among the cereal crops.
21. National Education Day is observed on November 11 every year. Who among the following leaders is remembered on this occasion?
[A]Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
[B]Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad
[C]Swami Vivekanand
[D]Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad
To commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad, National Education Day is observed on November 11.
22. Tarla Dalal, who recently passed away, was a celebrity___:
[A]Journalist
[B]Author
[C]Poet
[D]Chef
Chef
Celebrity chef Tarla Dalal, author of numerous cookbooks on Indian cooking who hosted several popular cookery shows on television, died recently at 77. She was also known as India’s first celebrity chef.
23. png” width=”70″ height=”70″ align=”left” />Celebrity chef Tarla Dalal, author of numerous cookbooks on Indian cooking who hosted several popular cookery shows on television, died recently at 77. She was also known as India’s first celebrity chef.
Show Answer 3. Which among the following amendments of the constitution of India deals with strengthening the urban local bodies?
74th Amendment
The 73th Amendment deals with empowering panchayati raj institutions while the 74th deals with strengthening urban local bodies.
24. The ancient Hindu temple “Preah Vihear” is a source of dispute between which two countries?
[A]Cambodia and Thailand
[B]Thailand and Singapore
[C]Nepal and Bhutan
[D]Bhutan and Bangladesh
Cambodia and Thailand
Preah Vihear Temple is an ancient Hindu temple built during the reign of Khmer Empire. It is disputed are between Cambodia and Thailand over its ownership. Recently, the International Court of Justice in The Hague awarded the temple to Cambodia.
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25. Who among the following has become the first Indian Pistol shooter to win gold at the ISSF World Cup?
Heena Sidhu
Shooter Heena Sidhu created history by becoming the first pistol exponent from India to win a gold medal at the ISSF world cup finals in Munich, Germany. Heena won the gold medal by beating double Olympic champion Guo Wenjun from China, Arunovic Zorana from Serbia and Olena Kostevych of Ukraine.
26. The “Ragi (Finger Millet)” is an annual plant widely grown as a cereal in Karnataka and some other Southern States of India. Ragi is rich source of__?
[A]Magnesium
[B]Calcium
[C]Sodium
[D]Potassium
Calcium
Ragi is a rich source of Calcium and Iron.
27. The Great Himalayan National Park is one of the only two national parks in the world which are home to __?
[A]Snow Leopard
[B]Himalayan Brown Bear
[C]Western Tragopan
[D]Eurasian Woodcock
Western Tragopan
The Great Himalayan National Park is home to the elusive and critically endangered western tragopan. The Great Himalayan National Park is one of the only two national parks in the world with a population of the brilliantly plumaged western tragopan. The Machiara National Park in Pakistan also supports this species.
28. As per the latest Financial Secrecy Index, which of the following countries emerged as world’s most secretive place on financial matters?
[A]Switzerland
[B]Hong Kong
[C]Singapore
[D]Germany
Switzerland
Switzerland remains the world’s most secretive place on financial matters, while India ranks 32nd on a new global scale. Switzerland followed by Luxembourg, Hong Kong, Cayman Islands, Singapore, US, Lebanon, Germany and Japan in the top-ten of the inaugural worldwide Financial Secrecy Index. The Index was compiled by the Tax Justice Network.
29. The “Sevai Attam”, “Oyilattam” and “Karagattam” are the traditional folk dances performed in which of the following states?
[A]Kerala
[B]Andhra Pradesh
[C]Tamil Nadu
[D]Karnataka
Tamil Nadu
The Sevai Attam, Oyilattam and Karagattam are the traditional folk dances performed in South Indian state of Tamil Nadu.
30. . Who among the following has been appointed as first Chairman and Managing Director of Bharatiya Mahila Bank?
Usha Ananthasubramanian
Usha Ananthasubramanian has been appointed as first Chairman and Managing Director of Bharatiya Mahila Bank. Currently she is acting as Executive Director of Punjab National Bank. Bharatiya Mahila Bank is expected to be formally launched on 19th November.
31. The “Rabaa sign” has recently become a symbol of protest against the military coup in __ ?
[A]Syria
[B]Egypt
[C]Cuba
[D]Turkey
Egypt
The “Rabaa sign” has become the symbol of protests against the military coup in Egypt and the center of the anti-coup protests, Rabaa al-Adawiya Square. Made by raising four fingers with thumb resting on the palm, the sign has come to represent civilian demonstrations protesting the ouster of Egypt’s first democratically elected President Mohamed Morsi and the ensuing violence that killed hundreds of people.
32. png” align=”left” width=”70″ height=”65″ />Made by raising four fingers with thumb resting on the palm, the sign has come to represent civilian demonstrations protesting the ouster of Egypt’s first democratically elected President Mohamed Morsi and the ensuing violence that killed hundreds of people.
Show Answer 2. Typhoon Haiyan, world’s strongest storm of the year 2013 recently hit which one of the following countries?
Philippines
The Haiyan, a category 5 strongest typhoon in the world this year and possibly the most powerful ever to hit land smashed into the Philippines, forcing more than a million people to flee, flooding villages and raising fears of widespread causalities.
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33. The Kurubas are an ancient forest tribe indigenous to the __?
[A]Andaman and Nicobar islands
[B]Western Ghats
[C]Eastern Ghats
[D]Western Himalayas
Western Ghats
Kurubas are an ancient forest tribe indigenous to the Western Ghats.
34. Which of the following countries has recently lost its voting rights at UNESCO?
[A]India
[B]Syria
[C]USA
[D]England
USA
The United States has lost its voting rights at UNESCO after it missed a crucial deadline, two year after halting its due payments and protests the decision to make Palestine a member. The loss of the vote means the US cannot participate in funding decision for the agency, which may be best known for its program to protect the cultures f the world via its Heritage sites.
35. The “Chhath” is the most important Hindu festival of Bihar. It is the only Vedic festival dedicated to Hindu god ___?
[A]Surya
[B]Moon
[C]Earth
[D]Agni
Surya
Chhath is an ancient Hindu festival and only Vedic festival dedicated to the Hindu Sun god, Surya. The Chhath puja is performed in order to thank Surya for sustaining life on earth and to request the granting of certain wishes. The rituals of the festival are rigorous and are observed over a period of four days.
36. The “Sasan Ultra Mega Power Project” in Madhya Pradesh has been commissioning by which of the following companies?
[A]Tata Power
[B]Reliance Power
[C]Essar Power
[D]HBL Power system
Reliance Power
Sasan Ultra Mega Power Project (UMPP) is an upcoming 3,960 MW pit-head-coal based power plant in Madhya Pradesh commissioning by Reliance Power. This project is the first domestic coal-based UMPP awarded in the country by the Government of India.
37. Which of the following countries will host 2018 Men’s and Women’s Hockey World cup, respectively?
[A]England and India
[B]India and Australia
[C]India and England
[D]Australia and Russia
India and England
India has been awarded the 2018 men’s hockey world cup, the second time in a span of eight years the country will be hosting the event having successfully organised the previous edition three years ago. The 2018 women’s world cup will be held in England.
38. The “Courage and Conviction” is the autobiography of ____?
[A]V K Singh
[B]Yashwant Sinha
[C]Shashi Taroor
[D]Narendra Modi
V K Singh
The “Courage and Conviction” is the autobiography of Ex-Army Chief V K Singh.
39. With which of the following Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, India has signed BIPA treaty? 1.Oman 2.Bahrain 3.Kuwait 4.Saudi Arabia 5.UAE Chose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Only 1, 2, 3 & 4
India has so far signed Bilateral Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (BIPA) with 82 countries. India has BIPA treaty with Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Yemen, Bahrain and Saudi Arabia in the Gulf region since 1997.
40. . The “Wakhan Corridor” separates which of the following countries?
[A]Afghanistan and Pakistan
[B]Pakistan and China
[C]Tajikistan and Pakistan
[D]Tajikistan and Afghanistan
Tajikistan and Pakistan
The Wakhan Corridor is a long, narrow strip which separates the Gorno-Badakhshan region of Tajikistan from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Gilgit-Balistan of Pakistan.
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41. Srishsti Rana, who has recently won Miss Asia Pacific World 2013 crown, hails from which among the following states?
[A]Kerala
[B]Haryana
[C]Tripura
[D]Assam
Haryana
Srishsti Rana won the Miss Asia Pacific World 2013 crown in late October 2013. This is the second win in a row at the Miss Asia Pacific World pageant. Earlier, Miss Asia Pacific World title won by Himangini Singh Yadu in 2012. Rana is 21 years old. She belongs to Haryana.
42. Rana is 21 years old. She belongs to Haryana.
Show Answer 2. Which of the following has emerged as India’s most attractive brand in banking and financial services industry (BFSI) category?
[A]SBI
[B]UCO
[C]LIC
[D]ICICI
LIC
State-run insurance major LIC has emerged as India’s top-notch brand in banking and financial service industry category followed by private sector financial powerhouse ICICI, which ranked second in the category.
43. The BASIC countries are a bloc of four larger developing countries. Which one of the following is not a BASIC country?
[A]Brazil
[B]Switzerland
[C]India
[D]China
Switzerland
The BASIC countries are a bloc of four large developing countries comprises Brazil, South Africa, India and China formed by an agreement on 28 November 2009. The four committed to reduce greenhouse gas emission.
44. Which one of the following IT companies of India was recently making news with respect to an alleged work visa fraud in US?
[A]Wipro
[B]Infosys
[C]TCS
[D]IBM
Infosys
In October 2013, Infosys agreed to settle a civil suit by paying US$ 34 million. Infosys says that it has agreed to pay not because it has done anything wrong but only because it wanted to avoid the nuisance of prolonged litigation. Infosys had denied any claims of systemic visa fraud, misuse of visas for competitive advantage, or immigration abuse.
45. India has recently notified which of the following countries as a notified Jurisdictional Area under Income Tax Act 1961?
[A]Cyprus
[B]Mauritius
[C]Belgium
[D]Switzerland
Cyprus
India has declared Cyprus as a notified jurisdiction for failing to provide effective information to it, a move that may affect investments into the country as several companies based in Europe and the US route their investments through Cyprus to benefits from its favourable tax regime. The notification will make it difficult for tax payers to claim deductions on transactions with entities based in Cyprus.
46. As per the latest ICC ranking, Virat Kohli has become the third Indian batsman to hold the number one batting rank in ODI cricket, after ___?
[A]Virendra Sewhag and Sachin Tendulkar
[B]Sachin Tendulkar and Goutham Gambhir
[C]Virendra Sewhag and M S Dhoni
[D]Sachin Tendulkar and M S Dhoni
Sachin Tendulkar and M S Dhoni
Virat Kohli became the number one batsman in One-day cricket after a superb batting show against Australia in the just concluded series, in which he scored 344 runs. Kohli is the third Indian batsman to hold the number one batting rank in ODI cricket, after Sachin Tendulkar and MS Dhoni.
47. Which of the following countries have launched Missions to Mars apart from India? 1.Russia 2.China 3.US 4.Japan 5.Italy Chose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Only 1, 2, 3 & 4
India is the fifth country to launch a mission to Mars. The other countries that have launched missions to Mars include Russia, China, Japan and the US.
48. The “Attaprakaram” and “Kramadipika” are manuals still in use in the study and practice of __?
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49. Which among the following country is largest buyer of wheat from India?
[A]South Korea
[B]Bangladesh
[C]Ethiopia
[D]Thailand
South Korea
South Korea, Ethiopia, Bangladesh and Thailand are the large buyers of India’s wheat, respectively.
50. . Viraat Ramayan Mandir, world’s largest Hindu temple is to be built in __?
[A]Bihar
[B]Odisha
[C]Jharkhand
[D]Gujarat
Bihar
Bihar state unveiled a model of the world’s largest Hindu temple. At 405ft (123m), the proposed Viraat Ramayan Mandir would be nearly double the height of Cambodia’s Angkor Wat, which currently holds the title. The temple will be spread over 190 acres in Motihari district, about 120 km from the city of Patna.
51. Which one of the following often referred as the “Crossroads of the South Pacific”?
Fiji Islands
Fiji Islands are often called as the “Crossroads of the South Pacific” because of it’s geographical location. The Fiji Islands are a hospitable land of contrast in people, flora, fauna and culture.
52. In a first of its kind in the country, a project to satellite-tag “Amur Falcons” (birds) is being undertaken in which state?
[A]Assam
[B]Nagaland
[C]Tripura
[D]Odisha
Nagaland
A project to satellite-tag Amur Falcons is being undertaken in Nagaland. The five-day mission is taking place in collaboration with scientists from the Wildlife Institute of India, Ministry of Environment and Forests, the UNEP, the Environment Agency-Abu Dhabi and the Nagaland Forest Department. Every year, from October to November, a large number of Amur Falcons arrive in the northeast, especially in Nagaland, from South-Eastern Siberia and Northern China.
53. “Mark Schwarzer” famous football goal keeper, who announced his retirement from international football, belongs to which country?
[A]Australia
[B]France
[C]Italy
[D]Mexico
Australia
Mark Schwarzer is an Australia goalkeeper. On 6 November 2013, he announced his retirement from international football. He represented Australia at international level on 109 occasions since his debut in 1993, and one of the key players in qualifying for three consecutive world cups.
54. The “Special Protection Group” (SPG) of India is responsible for protection of? 1.Prime Minister of India 2.Former Prime Ministers and their family members 3.President of India 4.Vice-President of India Chose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Only 1 & 2
The Special Protection Group (SPG) is the executive protection agency of the Government of India. It is responsible for the protection of the Prime Minister of India, former Prime Ministers and their immediate family members. The force was established in 1985 after the assassination of Indira Gandhi.
55. Which of the following countries recently begin “Hand in Hand” 10 day anti-terror military drill with India?
[A]Afghanistan
[B]China
[C]Pakistan
[D]Sri Lanka
China
Armies of India and China are come together to hold their 3rd joint military exercise in China. The 10 day anti- terror military exercise code named as “Hand in hand”.
56. Which among the following has become the first state in the country to ban e-cigarettes?
Punjab
Punjab has become the first state in the country to ban e-cigarettes and users of any other electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS). Promoters will be prosecuted under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act for selling unapproved drugs and could end up serving a year in jail.
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57. SN Goenka, who recently passed away was a pioneer in the field of ?
Vipassan?
Spiritualist and pioneer of the Vipassana meditation in India, SN Goenka, 90, died recently at his residence in Mumbai due to old age. He was conferred the Padma Bhushan in 2012.
58. Which among the following Indian cities was once known as ‘Chicago of the East’ due to its gang wars?
[A]Mumbai
[B]Patna
[C]Gorakhpur
[D]Kolkata
Gorakhpur
Gorakhpur in UP was once infamously called ‘Chicago of the East’ due to its gang wars, turned into a hub of Bhojpuri films over the years and is the headquarters of North Eastern Railways.
59. Mithi Virdi nuclear plant is coming up in which of the following states?
Gujarat
The proposed Rs 6,000 crore Mithi Virdi nuclear plant is coming up in Saurashtra region’s Bhavnagar district in Gujarat.
60. . “Biotic Index” gives us an idea about pollution of____?
[A]Water
[B]Air
[C]Soil
[D]All the above
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 10 and corresponds to the four basic water qualities (Excellent, Good, Fair or Poor).
61. At present, the funds allowed to members of Parliament for spending on local area development under the Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) scheme are __?
[A]Rs. 1 Crore per Year
[B]Rs. 2 Crore per Year
[C]Rs. 5 Crore per year
[D]Rs. 10 Crore per Year
Myanmar
The Arakan Mountains is a mountain range in western Burma (Myanmar), between the coast of Rakhine State and the Central Burma basin. The Arakan mountains run from Cape Negrais in the South in to the Manipur State of India in north. Arakan Mountains divide the Rakhine coast from the rest of Burma, and thus have acted as a barrier between the peoples of central Burma and those of the Indian subcontinent. This played a role in fostering the separate development of the Rakhine people, both linguistically and culturally, from the Burmese. (wikipedia)
62. Which among the following countries is currently known for highest number of deaths of under-five infants and children in the world?
[A]India
[B]China
[C]Pakistan
[D]Bangladesh
Waheeda Rehman
Renowned actress Waheeda Rehman will be coffered with the Centenary Award for Indian Personality of the Year at the International Film Festival of India 2013 in Panjim, Goa. The award has been instituted to commemorate 100 years of Indian Cinema, and will be given annually to an outstanding film personality for his or her contribution to Indian cinema.
63. The “Arakan Mountain” is the extension of Himalaya mountain range located in which country?
[A]China
[B]Nepal
[C]Myanmar
[D]India
Resource
URL or Uniform Resource Locator, also known as web address, is a specific character string that constitutes a reference to a resource.
64. Who among the following will be conferred with the “Centenary Award for India Film Personality of the Year”?
[A]Waheeda Rehman
[B]Adur Gopalkrishnan
[C]Satyajith Ray
[D]Amitabh Bachhan
China
China has decided to cut the size of its 2.3 million strong military by reducing the number of non-combatant personnel in the People’s Liberation Army. The number of non-combatant personnel in the PLA, the world largest military will be reduced in an effort to optimize its scale and structure.
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65. With reference to internet terminology, in the word URL, “R” stands for ___?
[A]Restart
[B]Resource
[C]Refresh
[D]Relocate
South America
Mercusor is an economic and political agreement among Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay and Venezuela. The territories of Mercosur consist of the combined territories of five of the twelve countries of South America and their population.
66. Which of the following neighbouring countries of India has decided to cut the size of its Army by reducing the number of non-combatant personnel?
[A]Pakistan
[B]Bangladesh
[C]China
[D]Sri Lanka
Lord Swraj Paul
Leading NRI industrialist and educationist, Lord Swraj Paul was presented with the International Indian of Decade” award for his outstanding achievements in the fields of industry, education and philanthropy.
67. The “MERCOSUR” is an economical and political agreement among five countries of ____?
[A]North America
[B]Europe
[C]Asia
[D]South America
Third
Prof.Rao, a well recognised international authority in solid state and materials chemistry, who has published hundreds of research papers. He is the third scientist, after C V Raman and the former President A P J Abdul Kalam, to be awarded the Bharat Ratna.
68. Who among the following has been awarded “International Indian of Decade Award”?
[A]Vijay Malya
[B]Lord Swraj Paul
[C]Ajim Premji
[D]Laxmi Mittal
Abdulla Yameen
Abdulla Yameen, has been sworn in as President of Maldives. Mr Yameen is a half brother of Maumoon Abdul Gayoom, who was president for 30 years until 2008. According to election commission, Mr Yameen secured 51.3% of the vote in the run-off election, compared with 48.6% for Mr Nasheed.
69. Which of the following four states would be benefited by “North East Rural Livelihoods Projects” (NERLP)? 1.Assam 2.Mizoram 3.Nagaland 4.Sikkim 5.Tripura Chose the correct answer from the codes given below:
Only 2, 3, 4 & 5
North East Rural Livelihoods Project aims to improve rural livelihoods especially that of women, unemployed youth and most disadvantaged, in four North Eastern States of Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura.
70. Mizoram 3.Nagaland 4.Sikkim 5.Tripura Chose the correct answer from the codes given below:
[A]Negroids
[B]Mongoloid
[C]Negrito
[D]Negroids
Negrito
The Andamanese have been classified as Negritos.
71. Nagaland 4.Sikkim 5.Tripura Chose the correct answer from the codes given below:
[A]USA
[B]Japan
[C]Canada
[D]France
Canada
World’s first publicly accessible ATM machine which can exchange digital currency (Bit coins) for any official currency has been launched in Canada. It converts Bit coins into Canadian dollars and vice versa.
72. Sikkim 5.Tripura Chose the correct answer from the codes given below:
[A]SBI
[B]ICICI
[C]Axis Bank
[D]HDFC
ICICI
Vodafone India has provided M-Pesa service in Maharashtra. Vodafone launched this service in association with ICICI Bank.
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73. Tripura Chose the correct answer from the codes given below:
[A]Vladimir Putin
[B]Barack Obama
[C]Pope Francis
[D]David Cameron
Vladimir Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin has been named the world’s most powerful person by Forbes magazine. Putin has beaten US President Barack Obama into second place on the 2013 list. Chinese President Xi Jinping was ranked third followed by Pope Francis who featured at number four.
74. Union cabinet has recently given its approval for declaring which of the following airports as International airports?
[A]Bhubaneswar and Imphal
[B]Gaya and Imphal
[C]Chandigarh and Ahmedabad
[D]Ranchi and Srinagar
Bhubaneswar and Imphal
The Union Cabinet gave its approval for declaring the Bhubaneswar and Imphal airports as international airports. Declaration of these airports as international airports will offer improved connectivity, wider choice of services at competitive cost to the air travellers resulting in boosting international tourism and economic development of the region and the country.
75. The state / Union Territory which has highest ATM density in India is ___ ?
[A]Maharashtra
[B]West Bengal
[C]Chandigarh
[D]Tamil Nadu
Chandigarh
Chandigarh has the highest ATM density in with 400 machines for every 10 lakh people, while the density is 180 in Tamil Nadu, 141 in Maharashtra and 71 in West Bengal. Maharashtra, with 15,000 ATM has the highest number of ATMs.
76. India’s “Geeta Chandran” is an exponent in which of the following dance forms?
Bharatnatyam
Geeta Chandran is a renowned Bharatanatyam dancer. On 29 October 2013 she was honoured with the prestigious Guru Debaprasad Award for outstanding contribution in the field of dance.
77. Which of the following districts of India has become the first zero-landless district in the country?
[A]Kannur
[B]Medak
[C]Nasik
[D]Mysore
Kannur
Kannur district in Kerala will be declared as the first zero-landless district in the country. The declaration would mark a major development in the government’s endeavour to mark Kerala a zero-landless (citizen) state by 2015.
78. . The Muslim Uyghurs are an ethnic minority demanding to establish their own Independent state in which country?
[A]Russia
[B]China
[C]Kazakhstan
[D]Turkmenistan
China
The Uyghurs are an ethnic minority in Xinjiang, the most western provenance of China. The Uyghurs have been experiencing religious and cultural persecution by the Han Chinese. As a result, the Uyghurs have strengthened their own campaign, to establish their own independent Uyghur state.
79. As per the latest data, which of the following cities has more internet user than any other city in the country?
[A]Mumbai
[B]New Delhi
[C]Chennai
[D]Kolkata
Mumbai
At 12 million, Mumbai has more internet users than any other city in the country, according to data released by the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI). New Delhi ranked No.2 with 8.1 million users, followed by Hyderabad (4.7 million) and Bangalore.
80. Which of the following places is associated with silk weaving industry?
Kancheepuram
Kancheepuram is popular for its renowned crafted world famous silk sarees, a traditional home industry.
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81. The annual “Royal Kathima Ceremony” is associated with which of the following religions?
[A]Jainism
[B]Buddhism
[C]Parsi
[D]Sikhism
Buddhism
The Royal Kathima Ceremony is observed every year by Buddhist. It is observed in only one Buddhist temple outside Thailand and this year the Namphake Buddhist temple of Assam was selected. Kathina offering is an ancient Buddhist Tradition of offering special robe and other necessities to monks who maintain strict discipline of retreat during the rainy season. The main purpose of the ceremony is not merely for religious belief but also to strengthen the relationship between Thailand and other countries.
82. Which one of the following countries is not a member of Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC)?
[A]Angola
[B]Indonesia
[C]Ecuador
[D]Kuwait
Indonesia
OPEC is an intergovernmental organisation whose mission is to coordinate the policies of the oil-producing countries. OPEC has 12 member countries. In 2008, Indonesia has announced its withdrawal from the OPEC organisation. Since then Indonesia is not a member of OPEC.
83. As per the latest RBI statement, India has just one branch of a foreign bank for every ___ million people. Fill the blank with correct option?
[A]One
[B]Two
[C]Three
[D]Four
Three
India has just one branch of a foreign bank for every three million people.
84. The “Nathu La” mountain passes, which connects the India and China’s Tibet Autonomous Region is in which state?
Imomali Rakhmon
Tajikistan’s President Imomali Rakhmon has won a new seven-year term in the recently concluded election, receiving 83.1 percent of the vote. Rakhmon, has been at the helm of the poorest ex-Soviet nation since 1992.
86. Which of the following Asian countries are landlocked countries? 1.Afghanistan 2.Kazakhstan 3.Turkmenistan 4.Uzbekistan Chose the correct answer from the codes given below:
1, 2, 3 & 4
A landlocked country is a country entirely enclosed by land, or whose only coastlines lie on closed seas. There are 48 landlocked countries in world. Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan are landlocked countries in Asia.
87. India born “Martha Dodray” has been honoured with a prestigious UN foundation award for her work in protecting children from the crippling disease. Martha is a health worker from __ ?
[A]Kerala
[B]Odisha
[C]Bihar
[D]Jharkhand
Bihar
Martha Dodray, a a front-line polio worker from Bihar has been honoured with a prestigious UN award for her commitment and dedication to eradicate Polio in India. UN has conferred the UN frontline workers Global Leadership Award to Martha Dodray.
88. . The “Voluntary Compliance Encouragement Scheme, 2013” is related to which one of the following?
[A]To encourage self employment among youths
[B]To encourage the defaulters of service tax
[C]To promote exporters
[D]To encourage NRI investors
To encourage the defaulters of service tax
Voluntary Compliance Encouragement Scheme, 2013 has been proposed by the Finance Minister in budget for the year 2013-14, to encourage the defaulters of service tax, who have not declared and paid the tax due for the period from 01.10.2007 to 31.12.2012 which upto first day of March 2013. The eligible assesses may voluntary declare the service tax due under this scheme and he will be refrained from imposition of interest and penalty.
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89. As per the latest report by Central Statistics Office (CSO), which state recorded highest sex ratio in 110 years?
West Bengal
West Bengal has recorded highest sex ration in 110 years. As per the 15th edition of the report “Women and Men in India” published by CSO Bengal’s sex ratio 949 is at its highest since 1901.
90. Which of the following nations has attained top position in the 2013 Expat Explorer survey released by HSBC recently?
[A]Thailand
[B]Bahrain
[C]Cayman Islands
[D]China
Thailand
Expats living in five Asian countries report the greatest satisfaction and quality of life, according to the 2013 Expat Explorer survey released by HSBC recently. As per the survey Thailand ranked first, followed Bahrain, China and Cayman Islands. India placed 7th out of 37 countries.
91. According to latest figures released by the union ministry of communication and information technology, which of the following states has lowest teledensity in the country?
[A]Bihar
[B]Punjab
[C]Uttar Pradesh
[D]Tamil Nadu
Uttar Pradesh
As per the figures released by the union ministry of communication and information technology Uttar Pradesh has lowest teledensity in the country. The overall teledensity of the state stands at 34.33, the lowest in the country. The top performer in the country is Delhi with a teledensity of 220.10, followed by Tamil Nadu, Himachal Pradesh and Punjab with a teledensity of 108.75, 105.90 and 104.52 respectively.
92. 33, the lowest in the country. The top performer in the country is Delhi with a teledensity of 220.10, followed by Tamil Nadu, Himachal Pradesh and Punjab with a teledensity of 108.75, 105.90 and 104.52 respectively.
Show Answer 4. “Gamani Corea” who passed away recently, was one of the chief architect of national planning of which country?
[A]Sri Lanka
[B]Germany
[C]Russia
[D]South Korea
Sri Lanka
Gamani Corea was one of the chief architects of Sri Lanka’s first national plan in the late 1950. Corea was also a seasoned diplomat, who held key positions such as Secretary-General of the UN Conference on Trade and Development.
93. 90 and 104.52 respectively.
Show Answer 4. “Gamani Corea” who passed away recently, was one of the chief architect of national planning of which country?
[A]Bangalore
[B]Pune
[C]Hyderabad
[D]Mumbai
Hyderabad
Indian Institute of Chemical Technology is located in Hyderabad. IICT has been selected for the 5th consecutive year, as one of the designed laboratories of the organisation for prohibition of chemical weapons to test samples for detection of chemicals that can be used to make chemical weapons.
94. Recently (November, 2013), which of the following countries is in news for developing dengue-blocking mosquito?
[A]Malaysia
[B]Vietnam
[C]Indonesia
[D]Singapore
Vietnam
Vietnam has developed dengue-blocking mosquitoes. The mosquitoes have been intentionally infected with bacteria called Wolbachia, which essentially blocks them from getting dengue.
95. Which of the following countries has largest reservoir of Coltan or “colombo-tantalite ore”, a mineral used to make vital components of mobile phones?
[A]Democratic Republic of Congo
[B]Nigeria
[C]Zimbabwe
[D]Liberia
Democratic Republic of Congo
Coltan or colombo-tantalite ore is a mineral used to make electric capacitors in computers, gaming consoles and mobile phones. Democratic Republic of Congo has more than 70% of the world’s coltan. Most of the coltan mines in the DRC are in remote South Kivu district.
96. The Planet which has highest escape velocity in solar system is ___?
[A]Earth
[B]Saturn
[C]Jupiter
[D]Mars
Jupiter
Escape velocity is the minimum velocity that a body must attain to escape a gravitation field completely. Jupiter has highest escape velocity among planets. This is because Jupiter has highest mass. The escape velocity of Jupiter is 59.5 km/s.
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97. 5 km/s.
Show Answer 9. Recently, India has signed a clean tech pact to produce ethanol with ___?
[A]Germany
[B]Finland
[C]Norway
[D]Latvia
Finland
98. . As per the estimate, India has highest rate of rabies in Asia and in the world. Apart from India which of the following Asian countries have highest rate of rabies cases?
[A]China and Indonesia
[B]Vietnam and Thailand
[C]Vietnam and China
[D]China and Thailand
Vietnam and Thailand
As estimated 31,000 human deaths occur annually from rabies in Asia, including about 20,000 in India, which has highest rate of human rabies in the world primarily due to stray dogs. Vietnam had the second highest rate, followed by Thailand; in these countries, the virus is primarily transmitted through canines.