Current Affairs-February 2013 Part-3
Current Affairs-Februrary 2013
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153. India’s first social venture fund has been recently launched by which among the following?
Incube Ventures Pvt. Ltd.
Ahmedabad-based Incube Ventures Pvt. Ltd.’s newly launched ‘Incube Connect Fund’ has received the distinction of being the first social venture funding the country to be accorded registration by SEBI under SEBI (AIF), Regulations, 2012. Having recently received SEBI approval as country’s first ‘social venture fund company’, the city-based company has launched its first sector agnostic fund worth Rs 200 crore. The fund will look to invest and incubate ventures that will have social relevance across various sectors.
154. As per the CBRE’s latest Prime Office Occupancy Costs survey, which among the following is remains the world’s most expensive prime office market?
Hong Kong Central
Hong Kong Central remains the world’s most expensive prime office market, followed by London’s West End and Marunouchi Otemachi, Tokyo. According to CBRE’s latest Prime Office Occupancy Costs survey, six of the top 10 most expensive office markets globally are located in the Asia Pacific. Led by Hong Kong Central and Tokyo’s Marunouchi Otemachi in third position, Beijing CBD, New Delhi CBD, Beijing’s Finance Street and Hong Kong-West Kowloon, also cracked the top 10.
155. World’s first women cricketer to score 5000 runs in One-Day International cricket is __:
Charlotte Edwards
Charlotte Edwards of England became the first player to score 5,000 runs in women’s One-Day International cricket.
156. The Advanced Knowledge and Rural Technology Implementation Initiative (AKRUTI), has been launched by __:
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)
The programme AKRUTI-KRUTIK-FORCE aims to create structured and scalable network of technology nodes in rural areas providing easy access to modern technologies to all villagers in their own villages. ‘AKRUTI’ is an acronym for ‘Advance Knowledge and Rural Technology Implementation’ programme. Through this programme, the technology centre called AKRUTI node is set up in a village. This is done under the guidance of BARC, through technically oriented NGOs working in that village. AKRUTI node will park number of BARC developed technologies for use by villagers. These technologies are demonstrated and taken to different villages around the AKRUTI node via working centres established in different villages around AKRUTI. These working centres are called KRUTI Kendra viz. KRUTIK. KRUTIK stands for ‘Knowledge and Rural Technology Implementation Kendra, which works with villagers and farmers’ groups and deploy these technologies in their own villages and in the fields.
157. Recently, in which among the following countries, a new type of rice called ‘Slim Rice’ is introduced?
United Kingdom
A new variety of rice from the UK is surprisingly low on calories – only 7.7 per 100 grams as compared to 350 for white basmati. Named Slim Rice, it is made from a water soluble vegetable fibre called Moyu (konjac), which has been consumed in Asia for many centuries for its health benefits. The vegetable fibre is unique as it expands stomach to give you a sense of fullness. Slim rice doesn’t have the same texture as regular rice, since it is not made from the same ingredient that contains the high amounts of calories, carbohydrates and sugar.
158. Rafael Correa, recently re-elected as the President of the ___________?
Ecuador
Rafael Correa looks set to replace ailing Hugo Chavez as Latin America’s main anti-US voice after a crushing general election win. With Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez battling life-threatening cancer, Mr Correa’s new four-year term could see him become Latin America’s most outspoken critic of Washington. First elected in 2007, the 49-year-old has won broad support with ambitious social spending programmes. Mr Correa has consistently spoken out against the free-market reforms promoted by the United States, instead backing state-driven economies and expanding ties with China.
159. Who among the following has been conferred with the Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for the year 2011?
Ela Ramesh Bhatt
The President of India Pranab Mukherjee conferred 2011 Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for the year 2011 on Ela Ramesh Bhatt.
160. . It was recently in the news that India’s first wildlife skywalk will come up in Maenam wildlife sanctuary. In which among the following states is located the Maenam wildlife sanctuary?
Sikkim
India’s first wildlife skywalk will come up in Maenam wildlife sanctuary in Sikkim. The state government had proposed to build a 22 kilometer rope-way from Maenam sanctuary to the skywalk to be built beyond on the edge of Bhalleydhunga steep face with rain shelter and public conveniences. The sanctuary, about 65 kms south from the capital city of Gangtok, is a popular tourist destination. The environment ministry has approved the Sikkim government proposal for Rs.500 crore skywalk — similar to one in Grand Canyon in north America, which attracts over 3,00,000 visitors a year —despite opposition from wild-lifers.
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Current Affairs-Februrary 2013
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161. Which among the following States has won the prestigious National e-Governance Gold Award for 2012-13, for its ‘Sparsh Abhiyan’ aimed towards the disabled and the aged?
Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh has been conferred upon the prestigious National e-Governance Gold Award for 2012-13, for its ‘Sparsh Abhiyan’ aimed towards the disabled and the aged. Sparsh Abhiyan is a special programme for rehabilitation and empowerment of the disabled, aged and the destitute.
162. Which among the following countries has filed a challenge with the World Trade Organization (WTO) about India’s national solar programme restrictions?
United States
The US filed a challenge with the World Trade Organization over elements of India’s national solar programme, which it said discriminates against foreign solar products in violation of a core global trade rule. The US action targets India’s national solar programme, the Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission. That programme, launched in 2010, appears to discriminate against US solar equipment by requiring solar energy producers to use Indian-manufactured solar cells and modules and by offering subsidies to those developers for using domestic equipment instead of imports.
163. Which among the following countries has successfully tested the nuclear-capable Hatf-IX tactical missile?
Pakistan
Pakistan successfully tested the nuclear-capable Hatf-IX tactical missile with a range of 60 km, designed to defeat all known anti-tactical missile defence systems. The Hatf-IX or Nasr, which has "inflight manoeuvre capability", can carry "nuclear warheads of appropriate yield with high accuracy". The first test of the Hatf-IX was conducted in April 2011. At that time, experts and analysts said the short-range nuclear-capable missile was primarily aimed at deterring India’s Cold Start military doctrine, which envisages quick thrusts by small integrated battle groups in the event of hostilities.
164. Who among the following heads the Cabinet committee on investment (CCI)?
Prime Minister
The Cabinet Committee on Investment(CCI) was setup to fast track big ticket infrastructure projects in India. It is headed by Prime Minister. It had its first meeting on January 31.
165. The Indian Coast Guard Ship (ICGS) Rajratan, which is recently commissioned is a ___________?
Inshore Patrol Vessel
Indian Coast Guard Ship `Rajratan, the fifth of a series of eight Inshore Patrol Vessels (IPVs) was commissioned by Director General Indian Coast Guard, Vice Admiral MP Muralidharan in Kolkata. Indigenously built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers, Kolkata, the 50m long IPV displaces 300 tonnes and can achieve a maximum speed of 34 knots, with an endurance of 1500 nautical miles at an economical speed of 16 knots. Equipped with state-of-the-art weaponry and advanced communication and navigational equipment, it makes an ideal platform for undertaking multifarious close-coast missions such as surveillance, interdiction, Search and Rescue, and medical evacuation.
166. Recently, which among the following ministries has launched the “MyIndia Initiative”?
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting
In a major initiative to reach out to the people in the Social Media Space, the Information &Broadcasting Minister, Shri Manish Tewari launched the ‘MyIndia Initiative-A Digital Volunteer Programme’. The initiative aims at disseminating the development messages across the Social Media platforms by registering citizens as volunteers in an effort to contribute positively towards nation building.
167. Pankaj Advani has become only the second Indian cueist to qualify for the main draw of __________ Snooker Series.
Welsh Open
Pankaj Advani added another feather to his illustrious cap as the eight-time world champion became only the second Indian cueist to qualify for the main draw of Welsh Open Pro Snooker Series. Pankaj Advani defeated former world champion Peter Ebdon 4-3 in a nail-biting encounter to enter the draw of 32 in the Welsh Open in Sheffield. In the past, two-time Asian champion Yasin merchant had qualified for the round of 32 during his stint on the professional circuit. If Adavni manages to beat his first round opponent in Newport, Wales then he’ll become the first Indian cueist to enter the pre-quarter finals.
168. Recently, who among the following became youngest winner of a women’s European Tour golf event?
Lydia Ko
Lydia Ko became youngest winner of a women’s European Tour golf event by winning at New Zealand Women’s Open in Christchurch.
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