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9. Which among the following university in U.S. is organising a three-day international conference, ‘Ramanujan 125,’ to mark the 125th birth

anniversary celebration of Srinivasa Ramanujan?

[A]University of Florida
[B]University of Illinois
[C]Columbia University
[D]Pennsylvania State University



University of Florida


10. . D.Sitaram, who recently died was a well-known ___________?


[A]Journalist
[B]Member of Parliament
[C]High court judge
[D]Historian



Journalist
He was the former bureau chief of United News of India (UNI).


11. The Assam government has raised a special women commando force to prevent crime against women in Guwahati. What is the name of the commando force?


[A]Virangana
[B]Nirbhaya
[C]Sribal
[D]Naribal



Virangana
Assam government has raised a special women commando force to prevent crime against women in Guwahati. The commando force named
Virangana is the first of its kind in the country. He said force has been trained in martial arts and motor driving along with handling of modern
weapons. State government will review the success of this force and later extend its services to other cities.


12. Which among the following country’s tax authorities launched an investigation against HSBC bank after the leaked data which showed that the bank is providing tax haven for the alleged criminals in the country?

[A]France
[B]Germany
[C]United Kingdom
[D]Denmark



United Kingdom

13. Researchers from Australia and Saudi Arabia have launched a project which they hope will help them understand the genetic makeup of corals and how they react to climate change. What is the name of the project?

[A]Operation Sea-quence
[B]Operation Bleaching
[C]Operation Atolls
[D]Operation Barrier Reef



Operation Sea-quence

14. In which among the following city, the World Travel Market-2012 was held?


[A]Paris
[B]London
[C]New York
[D]Berlin



London

15. In which among the following country, the three-day review meeting of Ministers of Education and heads of delegation of the E-9 countries was held


recently?

[A]India
[B]China
[C]Egypt
[D]Brazil



India
The review meeting of Ministers of Education and heads of delegation of the E-9 countries (Bangladesh, Brazil, China, Egypt, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria and Pakistan) ended in New Delhi with the adoption of the New Delhi Commitment. The 3-day meeting took stock of the progress towards the Education for All (EFA) goals and to renew cooperation in consolidating the gains and addressing remaining challenges.
The member-states reaffirmed the central role of education in all development endeavours and in promoting peace and social cohesion.




16. Which among the following firm announced that it will acquire 53.4 per cent stake in United Spirits?


[A]Heineken
[B]Anheuser-Busch Inbev
[C]Diageo
[D]Pernod-Ricard



Diageo
The world’s largest spirits maker Diageo Plc announced that it will acquire 53.4 per cent stake in United Spirits for Rs 11,166.5 crore in
a multi- structured deal, which may provide Vijay Mallya a breather from troubles emanating from the grounded Kingfisher Airlines.

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