Current Affairs and Gk -August 2013 part-1
Current Affairs and Gk -August 2013
Important current affairs and Gk questions of August month for IAS, RAS, SSC CGL, UPSC, BANK PO, UPSC,RPSC, Bank exams and all other exams.If you like the post kindly give rating.
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25. What is the name of world’s first talking robot, which has been sent into the space by Japan?
[A]Kirobo
[B]Jaxa
[C]Manga
[D]Dolly
Kirobo
Kirobo is the name of the first talking humanoid robot that has taken off in a rocket. Kirobo derived from the Japanese words for hope and robot was among five tons of supplies and machinery on a rocket launched from the International Space Station from Tanegashima, Southwestern Japan.
26. The “Group of 77” at the United Nations is a loose coalition of___?
[A]Industrialized Countries
[B]Developing Countries
[C]Non-aligned Countries
[D]Developed Countries
Developing Countries
The Group of 77 at the United Nations is a loose coalition of developing nations, designed to promote its members collective economic interests and create an enhanced joint negotiating capacity in the United Nations.
27. Recently, which one of the following countries has banned imports of milk powder from New Zealand?
[A]China
[B]Indonesia
[C]Australia
[D]India
China
China has banned all imports of milk powder from New Zealand after its dairy exporter, Fonterra, found a bacterial strain in some of its products that can cause botulism. China relies on New Zealand for almost all its import of milk powder.
28. To which of the following political parties did the former South African President Dr. Nelson Mandela belong to?
[A]National Party
[B]African National Congress
[C]Pan-Africa Congress
[D]African National Party
African National Congress
Nelson Mandela belongs to the African National Congress Party. He served as the President of the African National Congress from 1991 to 1997.
29. Recently, which one of the following Zoos has launched “Adoption of Zoo animals” campaign?
[A]Mysore Zoo
[B]Alipore Zoo
[C]Bannerghatta Zoo
[D]Mumbai Zoo
Alipore Zoo
The Alipore Zoo officially launched the “Adoption of Zoo animal” scheme. Under a unique “Adopt and Animal” scheme, around 40 of the zoo animals were adopted by individuals and corporate houses, who will pay for their upkeep and have access to information on the animals they have adopted.
30. . Which of the following IITs has designing rail coaches that will draw power from the sun for interior lighting and cooking?
[A]IIT Kharagpur
[B]IIT Kanpur
[C]IIT Madras
[D]IIT Allahabad
IIT Madras
The Integral Coach Factory has kicked off a project in association with IIT Madras to design coached that will draw power from sun for interior lighting and cooking. This is the first time the railways is attempting to tap solar power.
31. Which one of the following films has bagged best film award at “Amsterdam Film Festival”?
[A]Policegiri
[B]Burfi
[C]The Lunchbox
[D]3 Idiots
The Lunchbox
The audience at the World Cinema Amsterdam Film Festival chose Indian director Ritesh Batra’s “The Lunchbox” as the best film of the 2013 edition. Co produced by Anurag Kashyap and Guneet Monga, among others, the movie was awarded the World Cinema Amsterdam Audience at the fest, which was held August 7-18.
32. Which one of the followings has been adjudged as “Best Performing Integrated Steel Pant” in the country for the year 2011-12?
[A]Essar Steels
[B]Jindhal Steels
[C]TATA Steels
[D]Bhushan Steels
TATA Steels
TATA steel has been adjudged the Best Performing Integrated Steel Plant in the country for the year 2011-12 based on the recommendations made by a Panel of Judges that selected companies for the Prime Minister’s Trophy award for the year 2011-12.
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