Current Affairs-January 2013 Part-2
Current Affairs-January 2013
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137. Recently, the 10th Knowledge Millennium Summit was inaugurated by President of India in ___________?
New Delhi
President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the 10th Knowledge Millennium Summit on ‘Curing the Incurables – Sharing of Innovations’ organized by ASSOCHAM in New Delhi. On the occasion, the President presented the Millennium Award to Prof. Aaron Ciechanover, Recipient of Nobel Prize in Chemistry in the year 2004.
138. Central Silk Technological Research Institute (CSTRI) is located in ____________?
Bangalore
Recently, the Bangalore-based Central Silk Technological Research Institute (CSTRI), functioning under the aegis of Central Silk Board, Ministry of Textiles in Bangalore, has developed a low cost solar operated silk spinning machine for improving the quality of Eri Silk hand spun yarn. The newly developed spinning machine can be operated both by solar power as well as by paddle operations. This machine is capable of producing up to 200 gms spun yarn in the count range of 10s to 15s which is almost two and a half times the production by takli, the traditional hand spinning device.
139. Which among the following is the largest, oldest and most stable sub-glacial lake yet discovered on Earth?
Lake Vostok
Russian scientists have obtained first ice samples from Lake Vostok, a huge body of liquid water buried under the Antarctic ice. The scientists presume that the ice from the lake may have special physical characteristics. Lake Vostok is considered to be the largest of several hundreds of reservoirs located under the Antarctic ice. With an area of 15,000 square km it is slightly smaller that Ladoga Lake in Russia, which is considered to be the largest in Europe. For millions of years Lake Vostok was isolated from earth atmosphere. The thickness of the ice layer above the lake varies between 3,700 up and 4,200 meters. On January 10, the members of the Antarctic expedition received first ice samples from that lake.
140. . The famous colourful Mangalagiri sari/fabrics are made in ___________?
Andhra Pradesh
GI tag Protected Mangalagiri sari/fabrics are known for their vibrant colours, Nizam border and checked design. Durable and produced in the Mangalagiri region in Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh, the cotton material is pure, sturdy and durable. The fabric has gained wide acclaim due to its colour variants, economical pricing and environment-friendly qualities. The Nizam border is the main characteristic of Mangalagiri saris.
141. Which among the following cities has recently hosted the 4th World Telugu Conference ?
Tirupati
President Pranab Mukherjee inaugurated the three-day World Telugu Conference in Tirupati. Mr. Mukherjee said Telugu was one of the oldest classical languages of India. The word ‘Telugu’ was probably derived from trilinga or Trilinga desa. According to legend, Lord Shiva descended as linga on three mountains, Kaleswara, Srisaila and Bhimeswara, dotting the Telugu region. Experts believe that Telugu was split from Proto-Dravidian languages between 1500 and 1000 BC.
142. Which among the following State government will launch ‘Annaprasana’ – an innovative programme devised to promote early initiation of breast feeding and providing complementary feeding to the infant after six months from next month?
Odisha
The Odisha State government will be implementing the scheme through 71,134 anganwadi centres across the State. Annaprasana will be aimed at helping mothers know about complementary food required for infants after six months. The State government would give a spoon and a bowl to every mother to encourage them to follow the guideline.
143. The Seleka rebel coalition, which is recently in news is active in which among the following countries?
Central African Republic
The 2012 Central African Republic rebellion is an ongoing conflict between the Government of the Central African Republic and rebels, many of whom were previously involved in the Central African Republic Bush War. Rebel forces calling themselves the “Seleka Coalition” captured many of the major towns in the central and eastern regions of the country. CAR President Bozizé, asked the international community for assistance, specifically France and the United States. French President Francois Hollande rejected the appeal, saying that French troops would only be used to protect French nationals in the CAR, and not to defend Bozizé’s government. On 26 December the UN announced it was pulling all non-essential personnel out of the country due to the worsening security situation.
144. Recently, which among the following countries has signed a law that bans Americans from adopting it’s children?
Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a law that bans Americans from adopting Russian children, in retaliation for new US legislation meant to punish Russian human rights abusers. The law, which has ignited outrage among Russian liberals and child rights’ advocates, enters into force on January 1 and is likely to strain US-Russia relations.
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