Current Affairs-February 2013 Part-1
Current Affairs-Februrary 2013
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9. Which among the following is the first State to introduce ‘Go Alive’ in electricity distribution system?
West Bengal
The West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (WBSEDCL) is the first state run power agency to successfully complete the installation of ‘ Go Alive’ system in its day to day function. Of the 107 cities and towns all over the country, in West Bengal alone 23 towns have been brought under this system. With this system now in work, the power distribution companies would be able to better monitor and control their entire electricity distribution network. The ‘Go Alive’ system will allow the power distribution company to have an energy audit in real terms.
10. . Gwadar port, is a warm-water, deep-sea port situated in ____________?
Pakistan
Gwadar Port is a warm-water, deep-sea port situated on the Arabian Sea at Gwadar in Balochistan province of Pakistan. Recently there is a concern about China getting operational control of Pakistan’s highly strategic Gwadar port. Chinese control of Gwadar provides China a key listening post to observe the Indian naval activities around the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Adan. The Gwadar port, if fully operationalised, will wean Pakistan away from near-total dependence on Karachi, which is much closer to India and hence within the Indian military’s strike range.
11. Recently, in which among the following states, land acquisition for the Posco steel plant is re-started?
Odisha
Recently, the land acquisition for the Rs 52,000-crore Posco steel project was resumed amidst tight security at Gobindpur village in Odisha’s Jagatsinghpur district.
12. Which among the films has won the award in the best film category at the BAFTA awards 2013?
Argo
Ben Affleck’s Iran-hostage drama ’Argo’ continued its award season triumph by winning three trophies, including the best picture and director, at the British Academy Film Awards while Ang Lee’s India-set drama ’Life of Pi’ managed two trophies in technical categories. The BAFTA win has bettered Argo’s chances at the Oscars on February 24. Inspired by real-life events in 1979 of CIA’s attempt to free six diplomats while posing as a film crew, the film has steadily climbed its way to the top this award season by winning trophies at the Golden Globes, the Producers Guild and the Directors Guild of America awards.
13. Which among the following panel is looking into ways to improve the country’s overall business climate?
Damodaran panel
The Damodaran panel, comprising government officials and corporate honchos, looking into ways to improve the country’s overall business climate is likely to finalise its report soon. Set up by the Corporate Affairs Ministry, the nearly 25-member committee is headed by former SEBI Chairman M. Damodaran.
14. Recently, which among the following has announced its plans to launch the world’s largest solar sail in 2014?
NASA
NASA has announced plans to launch the world’s largest solar sail in 2014 — and it will be travelling an incredible two million miles from Earth. The giant solar sail will use photons from the Sun for propulsion, paving the way for various exploration missions that could be accomplished only through the use of “propellant-less propulsion” technology. Dubbed Sunjammer, the giant solar sail measures about 124 feet on a side and boasts a total surface area of nearly 13,000 square feet. Sunjammer is potentially applicable to an advanced space weather warning system, which could provide more timely and accurate notice of solar flare activity.
15. The Kishenganga river, on which India is constructing a power project is a tributary of the __________?
Jhelum river
Kishenganga hydro-electric project is in North Kashmir. The 330 MW run-of-the-river power project is under construction by the National Hydro Power Corporation in the Kashmir valley. The project is under construction on Kishenganga (called Neelam in Pakistan), a tributary of the Jhelum river, by diverting waters from a dam site to Bonar Madmati Nallah, another tributary of Jhelum. The project is a contentious issue between India and Pakistan.
16. Who among the following is the head of the panel appointed by the Union Environment ministry to examine the Western Ghats ecology expert panel report “in a holistic and multidisciplinary fashion“.
K Kasturirangan
Environment Ministry has constituted a high-level Working Group headed by eminent space scientist and Planning Commission member K Kasturirangan to examine the Western Ghats ecology expert panel (Madhav Gadgil committee) report “in a holistic and multidisciplinary fashion“.
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