Current Affairs and Gk -September full month, 2013
Important current affairs and Gk questions of September month for IAS, RAS, SSC CGL, UPSC, BANK PO, UPSC,RPSC, Bank exams and all other exams.If you like the post kindly give rating. Useful for any competitive exam like IAS, bank PO, SSC CGL, RAS, CDS, UPSC exams and all state related exams.
25. Recently (September, 2013), which of the following nations has been granted status as “authorizing nation” under the international Common Criteria Recognition Arrangement (CCRA ) to test and certify electronic and IT products?
[A]India [B]Pakistan [C]Sri Lanka [D]China
India India has been granted status as “authorizing nation” under the international Common Criteria Recognition Arrangement (CCRA) to test and certify electronic and IT products with respect to cyber security. India has become the 17th nation to earn such recognition among the 26-member CCRA countries like South Korea, France, Japan, Australia and Turkey.
26. Recently (September, 2013), which of the following internet search company has decided to set up a company called Calico, to develop technologies to tackle health issues related to aging?
[A]Yahoo [B]Google [C]MSN [D]Rediff
Google Google said it plans to set up a new company called Calico, headed by Apple and Genetech Chairman Art Levinson, to develop technologies to tackle health issues related to aging. The new company will focus on issues including life-threatening diseases and problems affecting mental and physical agility due to aging.
27. In which of the following states “Sipat Thermal Power Plant” has been inaugurated recently?
Chhattisgarh Prime Minister Manmohan Singh dedicated the state-run NTPC’s Sipat thermal power plant in Chhattisgarh to the nation. The 2,980 WM coal-based Sipat thermal power plant has three units of 660 MW and two units of 500WM, which are already operational.
28. Recently (September, 2013), which of the following UNESCO world heritage site of India has been restored to formal glory?
[A]Red fort [B]Humayun’s Tomb [C]Taj Mahal [D]Hampi
Humayun’s Tomb UNSECO world heritage site, Humayun’s Tomb has been restored to its formal glory by Aga Khan Trust for culture in partnership with Archaeological Survey of India. The restoration project began in 2007 and was co-funded by Sir Dorabji Tata Trust.
29. The “Murrah” is the most important and well known buffalo breed indigenous to which state?
[A]Haryana [B]Karnataka [C]Rajasthan [D]Punjab
Haryana The Murrah buffalo is the most important and well known buffalo breed in the world. It is one of the best breeds for milk production and found all over the Asia. Murrah buffalo originate in Haryana and dispersed to the Punjab in India and Punjab province of Pakistan.
30. . Who among the followings has been chosen for “Policy Leadership Award-2013” in Agriculture?
Prakash Singh Badal Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal would be honoured with the Policy Leadership Award in agriculture during the Agriculture Leadership Summit-2013. The 6th Agriculture Leadership Award Committee-2013 headed by eminent agriculture scientist and Parliamentarian M S Swaminathan had selected Badal for Policy Leadership Award for the year 20113.
31. The Global Competitiveness Report is published from time to time by ___?
[A]World Bank [B]International Monetary Fund [C]Yale University [D]World Economic Forum
World Economic Forum The Global Competitiveness Report is a yearly report published by the World Economic Forum. The report assesses the ability of countries to provide high levels of prosperity to their citizens. This in turn depends on how productively a country uses available resources. Since 2010, Switzerland has led the ranking as the most competitive economy in the world. India is at 60th position.
32. As per the recent data (September, 2013), India is the___largest coffee producer in the world. Fill the blank with correct option?
[A]Fifth [B]Fourth [C]Sixth [D]Seventh
Seventh India’s ranking among the top coffee producing countries slipped to seventh despite a marginal rise in production in 2012, from sixth in the previous year. According to the International Coffee Organisation, the total coffee production in the world increased 7.18 per cent to 144.06 million bags in 2012 against 134.41 million bags.
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