Current Affairs-February 2013 Part-2
Current Affairs-Februrary 2013 Part-2
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65. By passing the Right to Hearing act 2012, which among the following states have become the first state to make legislation to ensure hearing to common man on grievance within a fortnight?
Rajasthan
The Rajasthan Right to Hearing Act 2012 has been promulgated in August 2012. It has provisions to ensure hearing to common man on grievance within a fortnight, at a point nearer to complainant’s place. Under the Act,Public Hearing Officers and Appellate authorities are appointed to ensure the hearing within 15 days, to the complainant at gram panchayat, tehsil, sub-block, district and divisional headquarters.
66. Which among the following has mapped nearly 90 per cent of the Mar’s surface with a high-resolution stereo camera?
Mars Express
Nearly 90 per cent of Mars’ surface has been mapped by the high-resolution stereo camera on European Space Agency’s Mars Express, shedding light on many geological features of the red planet. The mosaic comprises 2702 individual swaths of the Martian surface, up to and including the spacecraft’s 10821st orbit of the planet, which it completed on June 30, 2012, ESA said. The map is equatorially aligned, meaning that regions at the poles appear distorted. The map provides a record of all locations observed by the camera simultaneously in red, green, blue and nadir channels.
67. Which among the following is the India’s first indigenous weaponised helicopter?
Rudra
Recently, the first indigenously built Weapon System Integrated (WSI) helicopter Rudra (ALH WSI Mk-IV) was handed over to the Indian Army by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). The Rudra is a weaponised platform catering to attack roles with self-defense capability. The helicopter is fitted with three sighting systems i.e., electro-optic pod, helmet mounted sight and fixed sight. A 20-mm turret gun is fitted in the nose of the helicopter and the combination of 70-mm rockets, air-to-air missiles and anti-tank guided missiles can be fitted on the four weapon stations. The warning and counter measures include radar laser missile warning systems and flare chaff dispensers.
68. Which among the following day is celebrated as the World Radio Day to raise awareness about the importance of radio?
February 13
World Radio Day is observed on 13 February, which marks the day when the United Nations Radio was launched in 1946. Since its establishment, UN Radio has used its multilingual programmes carried by media outlets around the globe to tell the story of the international community’s efforts to meet the challenges of building a better world. Amid the rise of new technologies, radio remains the most accessible platform, a powerful communication tool and a low cost medium. Raising awareness of its unique value is one of the goals of World Radio Day that also seeks to improve international cooperation among broadcasters and encourage decision makers to provide access to information through radio.
69. The Gram Nyayalaya scheme came into existence in which among the following years ?
2009
70. . The Saakshar Bharat programme aims to impart education to __:
Illiterate Adults
71. Recently, in which among the following countries the 12th Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) summit was held?
Egypt
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation is an international organisation consisting of 57 member states. The organisation attempts to be the collective voice of the Muslim world and to safeguard the interests and ensure the progress and well-being of its member countries in an atmosphere of international peace. Recently, the 12th Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) summit was held in Cairo.
72. Which among the following countries offers the Fulbright-Nehru fellowships for Indian students?
United States
The United States-India Education Foundation (USIEF) Fellowships for Indian citizens’ study, research, teaching and professional development in the United States of America aims at improving the bilateral relationship between the U.S. and India. Out of them, the Fulbright-Nehru fellowships are important.
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Current Affairs-Februrary 2013
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73. Which among the following is the name of the bionic man that is recently unveiled?
Rex
Rex — short for robotic exoskeletons — was unveiled recently to show how boffins could soon save lives. Amazing features include synthetic blood, a prosthetic heart and eyes that can actually SEE. The 6ft 2ins artificial man was made by top UK Roboticists.
74. What is the range of the upcoming Agni VI missile?
6000 Km
Agni-VI with multiple nuclear warheads, which can reach targets 6,000 km away, is all set to be developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
75. Recently, which among the following has come out with an ‘Electoral Trust Scheme’, which lays down the procedure for grant of approval to an electoral trust?
Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has come out with an ‘Electoral Trust Scheme’, which lays down the procedure for grant of approval to an electoral trust. With this move, such trusts are set to get more popular with corporate India. The taxman’s approval is important for electoral trusts to avail themselves of tax exemption on voluntary contributions received by them. Once this is done, donors to such trusts will get 100 per cent tax deduction for their contributions. However, these tax breaks will be available only when the electoral trusts distribute 95 per cent of their annual contribution to eligible political parties. To reform the system of funding of political parties, the UPA Government had, in its 2009 Budget, extended tax breaks for ‘electoral trusts’. It was seen as a win-win arrangement as it would encourage creation of such trusts and help corporates avoid getting into an embarrassing situation of supporting only certain political parties. Prior to the 2009 move, corporates did not get any tax breaks on contributions made to electoral trusts.
76. Recently, which among the following has joined hands with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) to launch a skill development programme for doctors, nurses and paramedics?
Apollo group of hospitals
Apollo Medskills, the skills training arm of Apollo Hospitals, has joined hands with the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) to launch a skill development programme for doctors, nurses and paramedics. NSDC is providing a soft loan of Rs 24 crore and Rs 3.5 crore for 27 per cent equity stake in the joint venture, while the promoters of Apollo are pumping in 9 crore. There are plans to set up 40 training centres in the country in 24 months. The first centre has been set up in Chennai. Centres will also come up in Patna, Shillong and Hyderabad this year. The training programme aims to address the shortage of trained manpower in the healthcare sector. By 2020, the country needs 14 million medical professionals.
77. Recently, who among the following has been selected for the prestigious Dr. Y. Nayudamma Memorial Award for 2012 for his outstanding contribution to life sciences?
Lalji Singh
Lalji Singh, scientist and Vice-Chancellor of Banaras Hindu University, has been selected for the prestigious Dr. Y. Nayudamma Memorial Award for 2012 for his outstanding contribution to life sciences, particularly in establishing DNA fingerprinting as a tool of both fundamental research and crime detection, and for trying to unravel the puzzle of human evolution in relation to the Andaman-Nicobar tribes. He was earlier Director of the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Hyderabad. The award was instituted in 1986 to honour persons who made significant contributions to the development of science and technology, in commemoration of the distinguished scientist and renowned leather technologist Dr. Nayudamma.
78. Who among the following is the head of the one-man inquire committee appointed by the government to inquire into reports on the US lobbying activities of Wal-Mart for access to India market?
Mukul Mudgal
Recently, in its probe into global retail giant Wal-Mart’s lobbying activities in the US for entry into India, the government asked the general public to provide it with all the important information available with them on the matter. The government has appointed a one-man Inquiry Committee, headed by former Chief Justice of Punjab & Haryana High Court Justice Mukul Mudgal, to inquire into reports on the US lobbying activities of Wal-Mart for access to India market. The Committee has to submit its report within three months and it is being provided administrative and functional support by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs in its probe.
79. Soloman Islands, which are recently affected by a powerful earthquake and tsunami are located in _________?
South Pacific Ocean
The Solomon Islands are a collection of nearly one thousand islands in Oceania that form a sovereign country. They lie to the east of Papua New Guinea in Melanesia. Recently, the islands experienced a powerful 8.0 earthquake followed by a tsunami.
80. . Who among the following is the head of the committee set up by the environment ministry to review what kind of projects can be dealt with at the state level and which would require central nod?
K Kasturirangan
Following the push from the PMO, the infrastructure ministries and industry, the environment ministry has set up a committee to review the kind of projects requiring environmental clearance from the Centre. A re-assessment is likely to reduce the number of projects that would have to seek approval from Delhi. The committee, set up under Planning Commission member K Kasturirangan, will review what kind of projects can be dealt with at the state level and which would require central nod. At the moment, projects below a certain size or of certain nature require clearance only from the state level environmental authority while the rest are sent to the expert panels set up under the environment ministry in Delhi. The PMO has been pushing, along with several states, for changing the criteria in some cases to make the clearance process simpler for the industry and infrastructure projects.
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