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2. 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.
3. Radha Burnier, who passed away recently, was related to which among the following organizations?
[A]Brahmo Samaj [B]Theosophical Society [C]International 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.
4. 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:
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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. . 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.
11. 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.
12. Typhoon Haiyan, world’s strongest storm of the year 2013 recently hit which one of the
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.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. 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.
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16. 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.
17. 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.
18. 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.
19. 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.
20. . 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.
21. 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)
22. 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.
23. 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.
24. 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.
25. 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.
26. 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.
27. 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.
28. 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.
29. 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.
30. 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.
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31. “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 in qualifying for three consecutive world cups.
32. 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.
33. 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”.
34. 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 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.
35. 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.
36. 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.
37. Mithi Virdi nuclear plant is coming up in which of the following states?
Agriculture Nitrous oxide is one of several greenhouse agents which are dubbed “Cinderella gases, because their contribution passes unnoticed.
Nitrous oxide exists naturally in the atmosphere but agriculture is by far the biggest human source, producing two-thirds of emissions. It is also used in
dentistry and surgery as anaesthetic and a painkiller. Now, researchers say that is has emerged as the single biggest threat to the ozone layer since
chlorofluorocarbons and other damaging gases were restricted by the Montreal Protocol signed in 1987.
40. Frederick Sanger, who passed away, recently was a ___?
Biochemist Frederick Sanger was a British biochemist, who twice won the Nobel Prize in chemistry and was a pioneer of genome sequencing. He was died at the age of 95.
Sanger first won the Nobel Prize in 1958 at the age of 40 for his work on the structure of proteins. Again in 1980 he was jointly awarded Nobel Prize with
Stanford University’s Paul Berg and Walter Gilbert, for their work determining base sequences in nucleic acids
41. On November 21, 2013 India entered the golden jubilee of the launch of its rocket. India’s first rocket was launched from which among the
following places?
[A]Thumba [B]Balsore [C]Sriharikota [D]Wheeler Island
Thumba India entered the golden jubilee of the launch of its first rocket from the coastal hamlet of Thumba. The American-built rocket was fired on November 1, 1963. The
launch site in due course came to be known as Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launch Station and later became Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre, a major centre of ISRO
named after pioneer of Indian space Vikram Sarabhai.
42. The “Aranumala International Airport” is an airport project planned to be built in which state?
[A]Kerala [B]Madhya Pradesh [C]Gujarat [D]Odisha
Kerala Aranumala International Airport is planned to be built at Aranumala, Kerala, at a cost of Rs 2,000 crores. The airport is proposed to be
built on about 700 acres of land. The project faces strong protest from environmentalists and local people as well as the opposition parties in Kerala.
43. Which of the following countries is hosting the 2013 United Nations Climate Change Conference?
[A]Poland [B]Peru [C]Norway [D]Sweden
Poland The 2013 UN Climate Change Conference being held in Warsaw, Poland from 11 to 22 November 2013, is the 19th yearly session of the
Conference of the Parties (COP 19) to the 1992 UN Framework Convention on Climate Change and the 9th session of the Meeting of the Parties (CMP 9) to the
1997 Kyoto Protocol.
44. As per the RBI guidelines Public Sector Banks has to give loans to women SHGs at the interest rate of __?
7 percent The RBI directed public sector banks to provides loans to women self help groups at a rate of 7 per cent per annum so to get benefit
of interest rate subvention scheme under the SGSY-Aajeevika scheme.
45. Which of the following countries has recently tested its first stealth drone, joining the elite group of four nations in the world to develop
the Unmanned Combat Air Vehicle?
[A]China [B]Japan [C]Pakistan [D]India
China China has successfully tested its stealth drone, joining the elite group of four nations in the world to develop the Unmanned Combat Air
Vehicle. With this test flight China become the fourth power in the world, after the US, the EU and the UK, capable of putting a stealth drone into the sky.
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46. The “Tirumayam Fort” popular for its architectural beauty of rock-cut temples is located in which state?
[A]Kerala [B]Tamil Nadu [C]Maharashtra [D]Andhra Pradesh
Tamil Nadu The Tirumayam Fort is a 40-acre wide fortress in the town of Thirumayam, Tamil Nadu. It was constructed by Vijaya Raghunatha Sethupathi, the Raja of Ramnad in 1687. Recently, this fort is in news for discovery of rock paintings at three places atop the fort.
47. Who among the following is the new Chairman of the 20th Law Commission of India?
[A]Justice D K Jain [B]Justice A P Shah [C]Justice Vikram Sen [D]Justice Gopal Gowda
Justice A P Shah The former Chief Justice of Delhi High court, Justice Ajit Prakash Shah, has taken over as Chairman of the 20th Law Commission of India. The post fell
vacant following the resignation of Justice D K Jain.
48. . “Magnus Carlsen” who has been recently become the youngest worlds chess championship belongs to which country?
[A]Russia [B]Sweden [C]France [D]Norway
Norway Norway’s Magnus Carlsen ended 5 times title-holder Viswanathan Anand’s reign as the world champion. Magnus Carlsen took the crown after a hard-fought draw in the 10th
game of the World Chess Championship match. This was the first time in 8 world championship matches starting from 1995 that Anand has was unable to win even
a single game.
49. 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.
50. 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.
51. 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.
52. 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.
53. 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.
54. 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.
55. 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.
56. 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.
57. 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.
58. . 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.
59. 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.
60. 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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61. 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.
62. 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.
63. 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.
64. 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.
66. 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.
67. 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.
68. . 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.
69. 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
70. “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
71. 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)
72. 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.
73. 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.
74. 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.
75. Who among the following is the current Secretary General of “South Asian Association for Regional Countries (SAARC)”?
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.
78. . 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.
79. 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.
80. 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.
81. Which among the following amendments of the constitution of India deals with strengthening the urban local bodies?
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.
84. 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.
85. 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.
86. 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.
87. 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.
88. . Who among the following has been appointed as first Chairman and Managing Director of Bharatiya Mahila Bank?
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.
89. 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.
90. Rana is 21 years old. She belongs to Haryana. 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.
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91. 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.
92. 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.
93. 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.
94. 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.
95. 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:
97. 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.
98. . 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.
99. The Dhanush missile is a naval variant of India’s indigenously developed ___missile?
[A]Akash [B]Trishul [C]Agni [D]Prithvi
Prithvi Dhanush is a variant of the surface-to-surface Prithvi II missile, which has been developed for the Indian Navy. It is capable of
carrying both conventional as well as nuclear warheads with pay-load capacity of 500 kg and can strike targets in the range of 350 km.
100. The “James Bond Island” or “Khao Phing Kan” is a pair of islands on the west coast of ___?
[A]Thailand [B]Singapore [C]Japan [D]Indonesia
Thailand Khao Phing Kan is a pair of islands on the west coast of Thailand, in the Phang Nga Bay, Strait of Malacca. Since 1974, when it was
featured in the James Bond movie “The Man with the Golden Gun”, it is popularly called James Bond Island.
101. Which one of the following movies has won Golden Elephant Award for best film at 18th International Children’s Film Festival?
[A]Kauwboy [B]Goopi Gawaiya Bagha Bajaiya [C]Ernest Et Celestine [D]Arjun
Kauwboy Kauwboy,
a Dutch film about a 10-year-old boy and a bird directed by Boudewijin Koole, won the Goldent Elephant Award for best film in the ‘International Live Action”
category at the 18th International Children’s Film Festival.
102. Who among the following has been named as WTA Player of the Year 2013?
[A]Senera Williams [B]Maria Sharapova [C]Cara Black [D]Kim Clijsters
Senera Williams World No.1 women’s tennis player Serena Williams was named WTA Player of the Year. She had earlier become the oldest world No.1
in WTA history. It is the fifth time Williams has been named the WTA player of the year. She had received the honour in 2002, 2008, 2009 and 2012.
103. Who among the following is author of the book “Chronicle of a Corpse Bearer”?
Cyrus Mistry Cyrus Mistry is the author of the book “Chronicle of a Corpse Bearer”. This book has been short listed for the prestigious DSC
literature award.
104. The Government of India has planned to erect a security wall (similar to Berlin wall) along the borders of which one of the following
neighbouring countries?
[A]China [B]Pakistan [C]Nepal [D]Bangladesh
Pakistan India has planned a 10 meter high embankment along the 198-km stretch of international border that separates Jammu and Pakistan. The
security wall being erected to keep infiltrators out will be higher and wider than Berlin Wall. It will be 135 feet wide and pass through 118 villages in the
district of Jammu, Kathu and Samba.
105. Which one of following countries has recently announced it was setting up an “air defence identification zone” over East China Sea?
[A]Japan [B]Vietnam [C]Taiwan [D]China
China China announced it was setting up an air defence identification zone over an area that includes islands controlled by Japan but claimed by
China, in a move that could inflame the bitter territorial row. The outline of the new zone covers a wide area of the East China Sea between South Korea and
Taiwan that includes the Tokyo-controlled islands known as the Senakaku to Japan and Diaoyou to China.
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106. What does “T” stands for in TAPI, the proposed natural gas pipeline being developed Asian Development Bank?
Turkmenistan The TAPI or Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India pipeline is a proposed natural gas pipeline being developed Asian Development
Bank. Expected to be completed around 2017, the pipeline will transport Caspian Sea natural gas from Turkmenistan through Afghanistan into Pakistan and then
to India.
107. The controversial 300-MW Lakhwar hydroelectric power project is related to which state?
Gurbax Singh Sandhu The long serving Gurbax Singh Sandhu was retained as the national coach of the men’s Indian boxing team till the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Sandhu,
was first appointed as the chief coach in 1993, was picked for a fresh term by a committee under the IBF president Abhishek Matoria.
109. The “Swarm Mission”, which aims to study the Earth’s magnetic field is proposed to be launched by?
[A]NASA [B]European Space Agency [C]ISRO [D]Russian Space Agency
European Space Agency Swarm is a European Space Agency mission to study the Earth’s magnetic field. The swarm constellation consists
of three satellites to be placed in two different polar orbits. The Swarm constellation was originally scheduled to launch on 14th November 2013, but has
been rescheduled to on the 22nd of November, 2013.
110. Who among the following has become the first Formula One driver to take eight consecutive victories in a single season?
[A]Sebastian Vettel [B]Michael Schumacher [C]Rubens Barrichello [D]Vitaly Petrov
Sebastian Vettel Red Bull’s quadruple world champion Sebastian Vettel won the US Grand Prix to become the first Formula One driver to
take eight consecutive victories in a single season.
111. The “Battle of Aleppo” is an ongoing military confrontation related to which of the following countries?
[A]Egypt [B]Turkey [C]Syria [D]Cuba
Syria The Battle of Aleppo is an ongoing military confrontation in Aleppo, Syria between the Free Syrian Army and its Jihadist allies
and the Syrian government. The battle began on 19 July 2012 as a part of the Syrian Civil war.
112. In which of the following cities India’s first privately funded Metro rail system commenced its operation recently?
[A]Mumbai [B]Bhopal [C]Gurgaon [D]Pune
Gurgaon The country’s first privately funded Metro rail system commenced its operation in Gurgaon.
113. Which of the following countries will host the “Common Wealth Summit 2015”?
[A]Malta [B]Australia [C]Mauritius [D]Maldives
Malta Malta was unanimously chosen as the host of the next common wealth summit 2015 after Mauritius pulled out in protest against the
decision to hold this year’s gathering in Sri Lanka.
114. The “Yashsvini Health Insurance” scheme is associated with which of the following states?
[A]Punjab [B]Karnataka [C]Tamil Nadu [D]Andhra Pradesh
Karnataka Yashsvini is a health insurance scheme for the members of the cooperative bodies in Karnataka.
115. The “Akhaura” is the first multi-purpose integrated check post along the India and which among the following neighbours?
[A]Pakistan [B]China [C]Nepal [D]Bangladesh
Bangladesh The Akhaura is the first multi-purpose integrated check post (ICP) along the India and Bangladesh border. The ministry of
home affairs has built the Akhaura border terminal at a cost of Rs 73.5 crore over a period of two years to facilitate international traders and business
users. The ICP is equipped with all modern facilities such as goods loading and unloading zone, security watch tower, warehouse, export-import zone and all
international services under a single roof along with an international standard passenger terminal.
116. Doris Lessing, who passed away recently, was a well known ____?
[A]Actress [B]Singer [C]Author [D]Artist
Author Doris Lessing was a British Nobel Prize-winning author. She became the oldest winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature when in 2007 she won the award for
her life’s work aged 88. Her best-known works include The Golden Notebook, Memoirs of a Survivor and The Summer Before the Dark.
117. India’s “Ganganjeet Bhullar” and “Anirban Lahiri” are associated with which one of the following sports/events?
[A]Tennis [B]Golf [C]Football [D]Hockey
Golf Gangajeet Bhullar and Anirban Lahiri are India’s professional golfers.
118. . Who among the following has been named male “World Athlete of the Year 2013”?
Usain Bolt Usain Bolt has been named male World Athlete of the Year for a fifth time. Bolt, who beat Britain’s double world champion from Moscow Mo Farah
to the award, became the most successful athlete in the history of the World Championships this year with his eight gold and 10th medals in total.
119. Which among the following is the largest steel producing company of the world?
[A]ArcelorMittal [B]Nippon Steel [C]Hebei Group [D]Baosteel Group
ArcelorMittal Options A, B, C and D are largest steel producers of the world respectively.
120. Which of the following correctly represents the world’s top four largest steel producing countries?
[A]China, Japan, US and India [B]China, US, India and Japan [C]China, US, Japan and India [D]US, China, Japan and India
China, Japan, US and India World’s top four steel producing countries are China, Japan, US and India.
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121. Hall of Fame Vern Mikkelsen, who passed away recently, was a famous player of __?
[A]Cricket [B]Badminton [C]Football [D]Basketball
Basketball Vern Mikkelsen, was a famous Basketball player, who played all 10 of his NBA seasons with the then-Minneapolis Lakers died at 85.
122. Volocopter, world’s first green helicopter which is noiseless and emission free has been tested in which country, recently?
[A]Japan [B]Russia [C]Germany [D]USA
Germany The world’s first green helicopter which is noiseless and emission-free has been successfully tested in Germany. The two-seat prototype of the
“Volocopter”, by the company e-volo, made its maiden voyage on November 17 in Karlsruhe, Germany. The Volocopter is an environmentally friendly and
emission-free private helicopter.
123. Which of the following parties has emerged as the leading party in election to Nepal’s second constituent assembly?
[A]The Nepali Congress [B]The Sadbhavna Party [C]Nepal Majdoor Kisan Party [D]Rastriya Prajantra Party
The Nepali Congress The Nepali Congress emerged as the single largest party in election to Nepal’s second constituent assembly winning 105 of
the 240 seats under the first-past-the-post category results which were finally declared. The Nepali congress was followed by the Communist Party of Nepal
with 92 seats.
124. In Banking system, an account is designated as inoperative if it is not used for more than __ years. Fill the blank with correct option?
[A]One [B]Three [C]Two [D]Four
Two An account is designated as inoperative if it is not operated for more than two years. After it is deemed inoperative and eight years lapse
without any operation other than interest credits and service charge debits, the account is shifted to an unclaimed deposit.
125. The Seventh Schedule of the Constitution of India contains the provisions regarding:
[A]Oaths and Affirmations [B]Scheduled languages [C]Administration of Tribal areas [D]Union, State and Concurrent Lists
Union, State and Concurrent Lists The seventh schedule of the constitution allocates the power and functions between union and states consist of
union list, state list and concurrent list
126. The “Mount Etna”, “Mount Sinabung” and “Mount Merapi” are the active volcanoes located in which
of the following countries, respectively?
[A]Italy, Russia and Indonesia [B]Italy, Indonesia and Russia [C]Italy, Indonesia and Indonesia [D]Japan, Italy and Russia
Italy, Indonesia and Indonesia Mount Etna is an active stratovolcano on the east coast of Silicy, Italy. Mount Sinabung and the Mount Merapi are
the active volcanoes in Indonesia.
127. In which of following states “Melghat” and “Tadoba-Andhari” Tiger reserves are located?
[A]Odisha [B]Bihar [C]Maharashtra [D]West Bengal
Maharashtra
128. . With reference to the Amazon rainforest, consider the following statements: 1. It is spread across as many as nine countries in South
America 2. Majority of the Amazon rainforest is in Brazil 3. It is a type of moist broadleaf forest Which among the above statements is /
are correct?
[A]1 & 2 [B]2 & 3 [C]1, 2 & 3 [D]1 & 3
1, 2 & 3 The Amazon rainforest is a moist broadleaf forest that covers most of the Amazon Basin of South America. This region includes
territory belonging to nine nations. The majority of the forest is contained within Brazil, with 60% of the rain forest, followed by Peru with 13%, Colombia
with 10% and with minor amounts in Venezuela, Bolivia, Ecuador, Guyana, Suriname and French Guiana.
129. Who among the following will be awarded the “Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2013”?
[A]Julian Gillard [B]Hilary Clinton [C]Angela Merkel [D]Sheikh Hasina
Angela Merkel German Chancellor Angela Markel will be awarded the “Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2013”. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh
headed jury has chosen her name for the coveted prize. The prize was being given to the German leader because of the work done by for her for promotion of
global economic stability, her commitment to universal peace and disarmament and her leadership role in strengthening productive and mutually beneficial
relations with India and other developing countries.
130.Which of the following super computers has recently retained its place at the top of a list of the world’s most powerful systems?
[A]Piz Daint [B]Tital [C]Tianhe-2 [D]Sequoia
Tianhe-2 Tainhe-2, a supercomputer built by the Chinese government has retained its place at the top of the world’s most powerful systems. Tianhe-2 can operate at 33.86
petaflop/s-the equivalent of 33,863 trillion calculations per second-according to a test called the Linpack benchmark.Tianhe-2 which translates as Milky
Way-2 was developed by China’s University of Defence Technology and will be based in the city of Guangzhou.
131. India and which of the following countries has recently decided to hold their first-ever joint air combat exercise in the Peter the Great Bay?
[A]Japan [B]China [C]Russia [D]Sri Lanka
Russia India and Russia decided to hold their first-ever joint air combat exercise in the Peter the Great Bay-the largest gulf of the Sea of
Japan adjoining Russia’s cost next year.
132. The vedanta Aluminium Ltd (VAL) has commissioned a world’s first red mud powder plant in Odisha.
Cement Vedanta Aluminium Ltd (VAL) has commissioned a red mud powder producing unit at Lanjigarh refinery in Odisha, describing it as first of
its kind in aluminium industry tackling major environmental hazards. Red mud is a waste from alumina industry and it can be easily be utilised in cement
industry.
133. The “ISON” which is in news nowadays is a ____?
[A]Asteroid [B]Comet [C]Galaxy [D]Pulsar
Comet ISON is the
much anticipated “comet of the century”. Astronomers have predicted that the icy object could become the brightest comet of the century. ISON will come
within approximately 724,000 miles of the star’s surface on 28th November. ISON should become visible to the naked eye in early morning throughout December
and then during the night through January.
134. "O Mor Aponar Desh (O my beloved land)” is slated to be state anthem of __ ?
[A]Assam [B]Tripura [C]Mizoram [D]Manipur
Assam Assam government has decided to accord the status of official state anthem to the song “O Mor Aponar Desh” composed by Sahityarathi
Lakshminath Bezbora, the doyen of modern Assamese literature, way back in 1910.
135. What is India’s ranking at the first ever “Environment and Gender Index (EGI)” launched at a side event of the Conference of Parties (COP19),
recently?
[A]46 [B]54 [C]35 [D]41
46 India’s ranked 46th at the first ever “Environment and Gender Index (EGI)” launched at a side event of the Conference of Parties (COP19). The
EGI-a project of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) claimed to monitor gender equality and women’s empowerment in the environmental
area. China ranks 34th.
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136. The “CityNext” an initiative to leverage technology for sustainable growth of cities in India is
being launched by___?
[A]IBM [B]Microsoft [C]Facebook [D]Yahoo
Microsoft Microsoft is launching its CityNext initiative to leverage technology for sustainable growth of cities in India. It has tied up with
IT services majors TCS and Wipro to launch CityNext initiative. The initiative will work on 40 areas in eight domains energy and water, infrastructure,
planning & buildings, transportation, public safety and justice, tourism.
137. “Leo Messi” who has been chosen for Golden Boot trophy for third time is from which country?
[A]France [B]Italy [C]Argentina [D]Germany
Argentina Leo Messi is a Argentinean footballer. He will receive his third Golden Boot trophy in the event will be celebrated in Barcelona. The award is given to the
player with highest league goal tally from the previous season. Lessi score 46 goals in the 2012-13 season, also won 2009-10 and 2011-12 editions of the
award.
138. . Which one of the following book has won the 2013 US National Book Award in fiction?
[A]The Good Lord Bird [B]Tenth of December [C]The Lowland [D]Bleeding Edge
The Good Lord Bird Author James McBird’s “The Good Lord Bird”, about the journey of a young slave in the 1850s has won the prestigious US National Book Award in fiction.
Pulitzer Prize winning Indian-American author Jhumpa Lahiri’s new novel “The Lowland” failed to win the award.
139. 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.
140. 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.
141. 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.
142. 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. 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.
144. 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.
145. 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.
146. 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.
147. Recently, India has signed a clean tech pact to produce ethano with ___?
[A]Germany [B]Finland [C]Norway [D]Latvia
Finland
148. . 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