Current Affairs and Gk -September 1-10, 2013
Current Affairs and Gk -September 1-10, 2013
Important current affairs and Gk questions of September 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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65. Navajivan
Chose the correct answer from the codes given below:
[A]India
[B]Pakistan
[C]Netherlands
[D]South Korea
South Korea
South Korea defeated India 4-3 in the final of the Asia Cup Hockey 2013. With this South Korea confirmed its place in the world cup at the Hague.
66. Which one of the followings is / are an example(s) of Invisible Trade?
1.Consulting
2.Income from foreign investment
3.Shipping services
4.Tourism
Chose the correct answer from the codes given below:
[A]Only 1 & 2
[B]Only 2 & 3
[C]Only 3 & 4
[D]All the above
All the above
Business transactions that occur with no exchange of tangible goods called Invisible Trade. It involves the transfer of non-tangible goods and/or service, intellectual property and patents. Examples of invisible trade including consulting, income from foreign investment, shipping services and tourism.
67. Recently (September, 2013), India announced an aid of Rs 5000 crore as economic stimulus package to which country?
[A]Sri Lanka
[B]Bhutan
[C]Afghanistan
[D]Nepal
Bhutan
India reiterated its commitment to Bhutan’s socio-economic development as its announced an assistance package of Rs 4,500 crore for the neighbouring country’s 11th five year plan. In addition, India will also contribute Rs 500 crore to a special economic stimulus package devised by Thimphu.
68. Which of the following states/UTs has highest Per Capita Income in the country?
[A]Delhi
[B]Haryana
[C]Punjab
[D]Goa
Delhi
As per Delhi Development Report 2013, Delhi’s average per capita income stands at more than Rs 2 per year in 2012-13 which makes it the highest in India. It is around 3 times more than national average per capita income.
69. Which one of the followings is not a core industry?
[A]Coal
[B]Textile
[C]Cement
[D]Fertilizer
Textile
Textile industry is not a core industry.
70. . “Keratoplasty” is the term used for the corrective surgery on the___?
[A]Spinal Cord
[B]Ear
[C]Cornea
[D]Throat
Cornea
Keratoplasty is plastic surgery of the cornea, especially involving corneal grafting.
71. Which of the following days is observed as International Day of Charity?
[A]September 4
[B]September 5
[C]September 3
[D]September 6
September 5
International Day of Charity is being observed across the globe on 5th September every year. The day is observed to commemorate the death anniversary of renowned nun and missionary, Mother Teresa. In recognition of the role of charity in alleviating humanitarian crises and human ?suffering within and among nations, as well as of the efforts of charitable organizations ?and individuals, including the work of Mother Teresa, the General Assembly of the ?United Nations in its resolution A/RES/67/105 designated the 5th of September, the ?anniversary of the death of Mother Teresa, as the International Day of Charity.?
72. Who among the followings has been appointed as Chief Information Commissioner?
[A]Mrs Deepak Sandhu
[B]Mrs Sushma Singh
[C]Rajiv Mathur
[D]Vijay Sharma
Mrs Deepak Sandhu
Mrs. Deepak Sandhu was appointed as the Chief Information Commissioner. She was administered the oath of office by President Pranab Mukherjee at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Sandhu, a 1971 batch Indian Information Service officer has replaced Satyanand Mishra.
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