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January, 2014 current affairs series 2014 By exmabook.com 1. The Reserve Bank of India has power to print currency notes of up to Rs ____?

[A]1,000

[B]5,000

[C]10,000

[D]15,000

Answer:

10,000: The RBI has power to print currency notes of up to Rs 10,000. At present, notes of Rs 10, Rs

100, Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 are only printed.

2. According to Reserve Bank of India’s latest study, which one of the following states ranks as the

best performing state in most of the key fiscal parameters?

[A]Gujarat

[B]Kerala

[C]Chhattisgarh

[D]Odisha

Answer:

Chhattisgarh: Chhattisgarh ranks as the best performing state in most of the key fiscal parameters,

according to a Reserve Bank of India study. As per the study, Chhattisgarh has done reasonably well

in spending its money in development sector, one of the key parameters to judge States overall

performance. Chhattisgarh development expenditure as percent of State Domestic Product is

highest in the country. In respect of social sector expenditure, that includes education, health, SC/ST

development, women and child development, Chhattisgarh holds the first position.

3. Recently, which among the following countries has overtaken India to become the largest

contributor of FDI to Nepal?

[A]China

[B]Russia

[C]USA

[D]Sri Lanka

Answer:

China: China has overtaken India to become the largest contributor of Foreign Direct Investment to

Nepal over the first six months of the current fiscal year. Investment from China reached $174


million between July and December, accounting for over 60 per cent of the total FDI commitment

according to latest figure.

4. What is India’s ranking in the 2014 Environmental Performance Index released, recently?

[A]140

[B]155

[C]165

[D]168

Answer:

155: India has been ranked at a low 155th position in a global list that places countries on how well

they perform on high-priority environmental issues. The 2014 Environmental Performance Index has

ranked 178 countries in total. Among them, India is placed at the 155th position, with an index score

of 31.23 points. The overall list is topped by Switzerland followed by Luxembourg, Australia,

Singapore and Czech Republic.

5. Pete Seeger, who passed away recently, was a famous_____?

[A]Folk Singer

[B]Pop Singer

[C]Actor

[D]Author

Answer:

Folk Singer: Pete Seeger was an American folk singer. For more than 50 years, Seeger roamed

America, singing on street and in saloons, migrant labour camps, hobo jungles, union halls. As a

songwriter he was the author or co-author of “Where Have All the Flowers Gone?”, “If I Had a

Hammer” and “Turn, Turn, Turn” which have been recorded by many artists both in and outside the

folk revival moment and are still sung throughout the world.

6. Recently, which among the following Indian companies announced that it was launching

operation in Russia, its first market in Europe?

[A]Airtel

[B]Idea

[C]Micromax

[D]Karbonn

Answer:


Micromax: Micromax, announced that it was launching operation in Russia, it’s first market in

Europe. Micromax, is partnering with VVP Group in Russia for distribution and the Canvas and Bolt

smartphone will be launched in the country.

7. Who among the following Indians have been awarded the 2014 Marconi Prize, a Nobel equivalent

for technology engineers?

[A]A Joseph Paulraj

[B]Naveen Natarajan

[C]Sumitraraj Gupta

[D]Jagadish Singh

Answer:

A Joseph Paulraj: Stanford University Professor A Joseph Paulraj who has been recognised for his

work in inventing and advancing MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output) technology, a key enabler

of wireless broadband services that has revolutionised high speed of multimedia media across the

world awarded the 2014 Marconi Prize, a Nobel equivalent for technology engineers.

8. NASA’s recently launched TDRS Satellite is a _____?

[A]Navigation Satellite

[B]Communication Satellite

[C]Remote Sensing Satellite

[D]Space Exploration Satellite

Answer:

Communication Satellite: A Tracking and Data Relay Satellite (TDRS) is a type of communications

satellite launched by NASA.

9. In an effort to protect critically-endangered Vultures from being extinct, Bombay Natural History

Society (BNHS) has decided to set up Vulture Safe Zone (VSZ) in ___?

[A]Bundelkhand, Madhya Pradesh

[B]Krishna, Andhra Pradesh

[C]Ramnagar, Karnataka

[D]Nasik, Maharasshtra

Answer:


Bundelkhand, Madhya Pradesh: An MoU was signed between the Bombay Natural History Society

and BirdLife international and mining company Rio Tinto to create a Vulture Safe Zone in Madhya

Pradesh’s Bundelkhand.

10. . Recently, Aravind Mayaram headed panel has recommended all investment above __ percent

as foreign direct investment (FDI)?

[A]15

[B]10

[C]20

[D]25

Answer:

10: The economic affairs secretary Aravind Mayarm-headed panel has recommended classification

of all investment above 10 percent as foreign direct investment (FDI) and below that as foreign

Investment (FPI).

11. Who among the following has become the first woman director of “National Police Academy”?

[A]Aruna Bahuguna

[B]Shwetha Bhandari

[C]Chandrika Kumari

[D]Niveditha Singh

Answer:

Aruna Bahuguna: Aruna Bahugan has been appointed as the new chief of the Hyderabad-based

National Police Academy. Bahuguna, a 1979-batch IPS officer, will be first woman Director of the 65-

year-old institution also known as the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy.

12. The Union government has recently granted minority status to Jain community. The top three

states with largest Jain population in the country are ___?

[A]Maharashtra, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh

[B]Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh

[C]Karnataka, Rajasthan, Maharashtra

[D]Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Karnataka

Answer:

Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh:


13. Which among the following drugmaker companies has launched anti-cancer drug CANMab,

recently?

[A]Dr. Reddy Laboratories

[B]Biocon Limited

[C]Roche Group

[D]Ranbaxy Laboratories

Answer:

Biocon Limited: Biotechnology Company Biocon launched a new and cheaper drug to treat

“metastatic” breast cancer that aggressively spreads to other parts of the body. Biocon which

developed the drug in association with US frugmaker Mylan received the approval for CANMAb, the

biosimilar version of anti-cancer drug Herceptin.

14. The “Lupus” is a medical condition arising from deficiency of which among the following ?

[A]Protein

[B]Vitamins

[C]Immunity

[D]Mineral

Answer:

Immunity: Lupus is a name given to a collection of autoimmune diseases, in which the human

immune system becomes hyperactive and attacks normal, healthy tissues. Symptoms of these

diseases can affect many different body systems, including joints, skin, kidney, blood cells, heart and

lungs.

15. Park Geun-hye, who visited India recently, is a president of which country?

[A]South Korea

[B]South Africa

[C]North Korea

[D]Singapore

Answer:

South Korea: Park Geun-hye is the eleventh and current President of South Korea. She is the first

woman to be elected as President in South Korea.

16. The National Museum of India Cinema (NMIC) is to come up in_____?

[A]Bangalore


[B]New Delhi

[C]Mumbai

[D]Kolkata

Answer:

Mumbai: The National Museum of India Cinema will open in Mumbai. Situated over a 6,000 square

feet area in Gulshan Mahal, a heritage building it will house an interactive walkthrough down

memory lane of India cinema, now considered the biggest in world.

17. Which one of the following statements is true about “RoboEarth”?

[A]It is a worldwide web for Robots

[B]A robotic satellite launched to study earth

[C]Military robot mission developed by USA

[D]India’s first robotic mission to study earth

Answer:

It is a worldwide web for Robots: RoboEarth is a world wide web for robots: a giant network and

database repository where robots can share information and learn from each other about their

behaviour and their environment. The goal of RoboEarth is to allow robotic systems to benefit from

the experience of other robots, paving the way for rapid advances in machine cognition and

behaviour, and ultimately, for more subtle and sophisticated human-machine interaction.

18. Who among the following have won Best Actor and Actress award at 20th Screen Award?

[A]Farhan Akhtar, Kareena Kapur

[B]Amir Khan, Deepika Padukone

[C]Farhan Akhtar, Deepika Padukone

[D]Salman Khan, Katrina Kaif

Answer:

Farhan Akhtar, Deepika Padukone: Farhan Akhtar and Deepika Padukone have won best actor and

actress awards respectively at 20th Screen awards. Farhan Akhtar won this award for his

performance in Bhaag Milkha Bhaag. Deepika Padukone won this award for her stunning

performance in the movie Ram Leela.

19. Which among the following has become the first tea plantation in the country to bag Trusttea

logo?

[A]Wentworth Estate


[B]Moongalar Estate

[C]Wallardie Estate

[D]Pattumalay Estate

Answer:

Wentworth Estate: Wentworth Estate of Harrison Malayalam Limited located in Nilagiris district has

become the first tea estate in India to be verified under the India sustainable tea programme which

assigns the Trusttea logo to certified tea estate. The verification evaluates tea estate’s commitment

to social and economic condition of the work force, environment protection and sustainability issues

and safety at work place and product safety.

20. . Recently, in which of the following states remains of an ancient university have been

discovered?

[A]Bihar

[B]Odisha

[C]West Bengal

[D]Andhra Pradesh

Answer:

Bihar: Remains of an ancient university have been discovered at the Buddhist monastery site of

Telhara in Nalanda district of Bihar. Telhara was visited by Chinese traveller Heuen Tsang in the 7th

century AD, and it was mention in his account.

21. Which one of the following is not a capital city of South Africa?

[A]Cape Town

[B]Pretoria

[C]Durban

[D]Bloemfontein

Answer:

Durban: South Africa has three capital cities: Pretoria, Cape Town and Bloemfontein. Pretoria is the

administrative capital and seat of the President of the cabinet. Cape Town is the legislative capital

and the seat of the nation’s parliament. Bloemfontein serves as the judicial capital.

22. Name the first woman lawyer to file public interest litigation (PIL) to earn the title “Mother of

PIL” who passed away, recently___?

[A]Kapila Hingorani


[B]Shwetha Mahadevi

[C]Anupama Rao

[D]Srilatha Patkar

Answer:

Kapila Hingorani: Kapila Hingorani, who more than three decades ago became the first woman

lawyer to file a public interest litigation on behalf of voiceless under-trial prisoners in Bihar to earn

the title “Mother of PIL’ has passed away.

23. In which among the following countries “Tenharim” tribal people are living?

[A]Australia

[B]Kenya

[C]Brazil

[D]Republic of Congo

Answer:

Brazil: The Tenharim are an indigenous people of Brazil, living in the state of Amazonas.

24. As per the decision of the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), all non-machine

readable passports will be phased out globally by____?

[A]2014

[B]2015

[C]2016

[D]2017

Answer:

2015: All non-machine readable passports (Non-MRP) are to be phased out globally by November

2015 in accordance with the decision of the International Civil Aviation Organisation.

25. Which one of the following is not a member country of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-

Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation “(BIMSTEC)?

[A]China

[B]Bhutan

[C]India

[D]Nepal


Answer:

China: The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation

“(BIMSTEC) is an international organisation involving a group of countries in South Asia and South

East Asia. These are: Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Bhutan and Nepal.

26. The Palatana power project the biggest gas-based power project in the north-eastern region has

been commissioned recently by___?

[A]Reliance Power

[B]Tata Power

[C]ONGC

[D]NTPC

Answer:

ONGC: The Palatana power project is ONGC’s first commercial power project in the country started

commercial production in Tripura. The project is expected to ease the power problem of seven of

the eight north-eastern states.

27. Which among the following has become the first in the country to implement foreign tracking

system?

[A]Tamil Nadu

[B]Karnataka

[C]Maharashtra

[D]Goa

Answer:

Tamil Nadu: Tamil Nadu and Puducherry have become the first in the country to implement the

Immigration, Visa, Foreigner Registration and Tracking (IVFRT) system from December 1, 2013. The

system, part of national e-governance project facilitates integrated visa and immigration services to

foreigners, capture information about visiting foreigners.

28. Name the Indian who has become the first male junior badminton player from India to be

ranked top in the world?

[A]Naveen Singh

[B]Aditya Joshi

[C]Jaswanth Singh

[D]Mahendra Singh


Answer:

Aditya Joshi: Young shuttler Aditya Joshi from Madhya Pradesh has become the first male junior

badminton player from India to be ranked top in the world. Aditya, 17, recently got the number one

slot in the recent ranking of the World Badminton Federation (WBF).

29. Which among the following Planet pole is the only known hot polar vortex in our solar system?

[A]Jupiter

[B]Earth

[C]Saturn

[D]Mars

Answer:

Saturn: Saturn’s South Pole is the only known hot polar vortex in the solar system.

30. . What is India’s ranking in the recently released Nuclear Materials Security Index?

[A]20th

[B]22nd

[C]23rd

[D]25th

Answer:

23rd: India has been ranked 23rd out of 25 countries in the 2014 Nuclear Threat Initiative’s Nuclear

Materials Security Index. India received 41 out of 100 points, which is improvement by one point

from the 2012score. In the list China has ranked 20th and Pakistan stands at 22nd place.

31. Who among the following has won The Hindu Prize for Best Fiction 2013?

[A]Manu Joseph

[B]Anees Slim

[C]Sonora Jha

[D]Manjul Bajaj

Answer:

Anees Slim: Kerala-based writer Anees Slim won The Hindu Prize for Best Fiction 2013 for his novel,

Vanity Bagh for consistent writing and humour and imagination. The book is a very comic account of

a young man from minority group from a place called Vanity Bagh, also called little Pakistan. The

Hindu Prize for Best Fiction recognises the contribution of Indian writers to literary culture. It

comprises a cash component of Rs. 5 lakh and a plaque.


32. As per the Index of Economic Freedom 2014, which among the following is the country /

territory with highest economic freedom?

[A]Hong Kong

[B]Switzerland

[C]Singapore

[D]Australia

Answer:

Hong Kong: The Index of Economic Freedom is an annual index and ranking created by The Heritage

Foundation and The Wall Street Journal in 1995 to measure the degree of economic freedom in the

world’s nation. The Index of Economic Freedom rates 186 countries in 10 categories of economic

performance such as rule of law, regulatory efficiency, limited government and open markets. Hong

Kong and Singapore finished first and second in the ranking for the 20th straight year. The Index

ranks India 120th globally and 25th among 43 countries in the Asia-Pacific region.

33. Namdeo Dhasal who passed away recently, was a famous poet in which language?

[A]Kannada

[B]Marathi

[C]Tamil

[D]Konkani

Answer:

Marathi: Namdeo Dhasal was a Marathi poet, writer and Human right activists. His first collection of

poems “Golpitha” was published in 1973. He along with others formed a radical organisation called

Dalit Panthers on July 9, 1972 inspired by the American Black Panther.

34. The FARC is one of the world’s richest guerrilla armies active in which country?

[A]Egypt

[B]Columbia

[C]China

[D]Spain

Answer:

Columbia: The FARC is the oldest and largest group among Colombia’s left-wing rebels and is one of

the world’s richest guerrilla armies.


35. Which among the following countries has conducted “Island defence” drill in the controversial

Senkaku islands, recently?

[A]China

[B]Japan

[C]Vietnam

[D]South Korea

Answer:

Japan: The Japanese Self Defence Force held a public drill with the theme of “Island defence” to

simulate recapturing an island from an enemy nation for the second year in a row, as Chinese

government vessels sail near islands disputed with Japan for the first time this year.

36. In which among the following cities, India’s first Climate Change Theatre opened, recently?

[A]Kapurthala

[B]Bangalore

[C]Chennai

[D]Kolkata

Answer:

Kapurthala: India’s first climate change theatre was opened at Pushpa Gujaral science city in

Kapurthala to educate people on one of the pressing developmental issue in the world. This theatre

is India’s first, it is second in the world, with the other in Canada.

37. Recently, which among the following has announced the launch of “Academia Accelerator”

programme which is aimed at building a deep and long-term association between industry and

academia?

[A]IBM

[B]Infosys

[C]Microsoft

[D]TCS

Answer:

Microsoft: Microsoft has announced the launch of the Microsoft Academic Accelerator, a new

programme aimed at building a deep and long-term association between industry and academia.

Under this programme Microsoft in collaboration with the faculty at 10 leading Indian engineering

colleges, will aim to enhance the Computer Science curriculum in selective areas and foster even

greater student-driven innovation and entrepreneurship.


38. Currently, which among the following nations holding the number one position in the FIFA

ranking?

[A]Spain

[B]Portugal

[C]Brazil

[D]Egypt

Answer:

Spain: Spain remains the best team in the world according to the latest world rankings. Spain has

1507 ranking points which gives them a comfortable lead over Germany (1,318) and Argentina

(1,251).

39. India’s only and first hospital for fish will come up in which of the following states?

[A]Andhra Pradesh

[B]Kerala

[C]Karnataka

[D]Goa

Answer:

Kerala: The country’s first hospital for fish has been coming up in Kochi, Kerala. The hospital will be

set up with Rs 5.6 millions assistance from the central government. The hospital will act as a one-

stop place for technical assistance, help and guidance for people who are interested in aquaculture

and also it will address pollution-related problem faced by the fisheries sector.

40. . Name the India-American, who has been elected a foreign member of the Chinese Academy of

Sciences, recently?

[A]Subra Suresh

[B]Mahesh Nair

[C]Aravind Singh

[D]Amith Mishra

Answer:

Subra Suresh: Subra Suresh, Chennai-born Indian-American president of Carnegie Mellon University

has been elected a foreign member of the Chinese Academy of Science, a rare and highly coveted

distinction within the academic fraternity. He was chosen for his scientific contribution in materials

science and engineering.


41. Which one of the following is not a capital city of South Africa?

[A]Cape Town

[B]Pretoria

[C]Durban

[D]Bloemfontein

Answer:

Durban: South Africa has three capital cities: Pretoria, Cape Town and Bloemfontein. Pretoria is the

administrative capital and seat of the President of the cabinet. Cape Town is the legislative capital

and the seat of the nation’s parliament. Bloemfontein serves as the judicial capital.

42. The Gangotri National Park, which is home to snow leopard, is located in ___?

[A]Uttrakhand

[B]Uttar Pradesh

[C]Assam

[D]Himachal Pradesh

Answer:

Uttrakhand:

43. Y B Datuk Seri Palanivel, who was the chief guest of Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas-2014, belongs to

which country?

[A]Canada

[B]Australia

[C]Malaysia

[D]Indonesia

Answer:

Malaysia: Indian origin Y B Datuk Seri Panivel is Malaysia’s Minister of Natural Resource and

Environment.

44. The Agulhas and Kuroshio are the names refer for ___?

[A]Mountains

[B]Ocean Currents

[C]Arctic winds


[D]Volcanoes

Answer:

Ocean Currents:

45. Consider the following: 1.Estonia 2.Latvia 3.Lithuania 4.Finland Which of the above correctly

represents the “Baltic Nations”?

[A]Only 1, 2 & 4

[B]Only 2, 3 & 4

[C]Only 1, 2 & 3

[D]1, 2, 3 & 4

Answer:

Only 1, 2 & 3: The Baltic States are three northern European countries east of the Baltic Sea-

Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, which gained independence from the Russian Empire in the wake of

World War I.

46. Ila Pathak, who passed away recently, was a famous___?

[A]Folk dancer

[B]Author

[C]Social activist

[D]Actress

Answer:

Social activist: Ila Pathak was a social activist. Pathak was the founder secretary of Ahmadabad

Women’s Action Group (AWAG). Pathak played a key role in movement for justice to the victims of

2002 Gujarat riots. She also supported Manipur’s Irom Sharmila’s agitation against Armed Forces

Special Power’s Act (ASPA).

47. Which of the following statements is true about “Nirbheek”?

[A]It is India’s first gun for woman

[B]A mobile app for woman safety

[C]Transport facility exclusively for women

[D]Fund for rehabilitation of rape victims

Answer:

It is India’s first gun for woman: Nirbheek is India’s first firearm designed for women.


48. The “Sunil Gangopadhyay Memorial Award” is given for excellence in ___?

[A]Telugu

[B]Bengali

[C]Odisi

[D]Rajasthani

Answer:

Bengali: The Sunil Gangopadhyay Memorial Award is given for excellence in Bengali. It was

instituted in 2012 by the Bengal, a cultural organisation following the demise of its immediate past

President Late Shri Sunil Gangopadhyay. Eminent poet and litterateur Nirendranath Chakravarty and

Sankha Ghosh are the recipient of the 2012 and 2013 award respectively.

49. As per the YouGov poll survey, who among the following has been named as the most admired

person in world?

[A]Sachin Tendulkar

[B]Bill Gates

[C]Barack Obama

[D]Narendra Modi

Answer:

Bill Gates: Microsoft founder Bill Gates has been named as the most admired person in the world.

The world most admired people poll was conducted by YouGov for The Times by surveying almost

14,000 people across 13 countries including India. There were four Indians in the top ten and seven

overall in the list of 30 most-admired people. Sachin Tendulkar is fifth on a list of 30 people.

50. . World’s first Bitcoin storage service that insures deposits of the digital currency against loss and

theft has launched in ___?

[A]London

[B]New York

[C]Sydney

[D]Beijing

Answer:

London: The World’s first Bitcoin storage service that insures deposits of the digital currency against

loss and theft has launched in London. The new Bitcoin storage services offering insurance in UK,

named elliptic Vault, uses “deep cold storage” technique to secure the digital currency.


51. Recently, which of the following states has won United Nation award for sustainable tourism?

[A] Kerala

[B]Gujarat

[C]West Bengal

[D]Goa

Answer:

Kerala: Kerala Tourism has been conferred the United Nation Award for creating innovative

initiatives for sustainable tourism, the first time India has ever won the recognition.

52. Which among the following has become the first public University to accept the fee in Bitcoin

currency?

[A]Harvard University

[B]London University

[C]Cumbria University

[D]Tokyo University

Answer:

Cumbria University: Cumbria University has become the first Public University to accept the fee in

Bitcoin currency. Bitcoin currency payment of fee is acceptable to two new courses on the roles of

complimentary currencies in Economic System.

53. Recently, “Laimdota Straujuma” has become the first female Prime Minister of which country?

[A]Turkey

[B]Latvia

[C]Nigeria

[D]Ruanda

Answer:

Latvia: Laimdota Straujuna became the first female Prime Minister of Latvia after lawmakers have

confirmed country’s first government led by female prime minister.

54. MINT is a newly developed acronym for group of countries which are promising investment

destination. Which of the following correctly represents MINT countries?

[A]Myanmar, India, Nepal and Thailand

[B]Mexico, Indonesia, Nigeria and Turkey


[C]Malaysia, Indonesia, Nigeria and Thailand

[D]Mexico, India, Nepal and Turkey

Answer:

Mexico, Indonesia, Nigeria and Turkey:

55. Which one of the following has been named “Leader in Worldwide Life Science Manufacturing

and Supply Chain ITO”, recently?

[A]Infosys

[B]Wipro

[C]TCS

[D]IBM

Answer:

Wipro: IT major Wipro has been named “Leader in Worldwide Life Science Manufacturing and

Supply Chain ITO” by technology research and advisory firm International Data Corporation (IDC).

56. The RBI has recently decided to withdraw from circulation of currency notes that had been

issued before___?

[A]2004

[B]2006

[C]2005

[D]2008

Answer:

2005: The Reserve Bank of India warned that it would withdraw from circulation all banknotes that

had been issued before 2005, including Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 denominations. According to central

bank advisory, anybody who had such currency notes would have to approach a bank in order to

exchange them before April 1, 2014. RBI would start withdrawing the notes after March 31, 2014 in

a move apparently aimed at curbing black money and fake currencies.

57. Akkineni Nageswara Rao, who passed away recently, was a legendary actor in ___?

[A]Kannada

[B]Telugu

[C]Tamil

[D]Hindi


Answer:

Telugu: Akkineni Nageswara Rao was a legendary Telugu actor. Born on September 20, 1923 this

first generation actor in Telugu debuted with Dharmapatni in 1941. He went on to showcase his skills

as an actor par excellence in 256 films, including Devadasu, Laila Majnu, Anarkali, Prem Nagar and

Megha Sandesham to name a few. Among the awards he has received in recognition of his work are

Padma Vibhushan, Dada Saheb Phalke Award and NTR National award.

58. Which among the following has been named “destination flyways” by United Nation World

Tourism Organisation (UNWTO), recently?

[A]Sunder bans Delta

[B]Chilika Lagoon

[C]Western Ghats

[D]Astamudi Lake

Answer:

Chilika Lagoon: Odisha’s Chilika lagoon, which is a hotspot for biodiversity, has been named

destination flyways by United Nation World Tourism Organisation following its inclusion in a list of

eight such sites worldwide. The lagoon was so named for its sustainable and resilient destination for

migratory birds. Chilika lake is the only site to be selected from Asia by the UNWTO.

59. Pranlal Patel, who passed away recently, was a well known___?

[A]Photographer

[B]Actor

[C]Writer

[D]Artist

Answer:

Photographer: Pranlal Patel was a veteran photographer. He was one of the pioneer photographers,

who had taken pictures during the pre-independence, post-independence and post-liberalisation

eras. He is remembered for his photographs of Mahatma Gandhi, Nehru and Sardar Patel. He was

reserved as an icon among the photographers in Gujarat. Patel was also associated with media

industry.

60. . Which of the following has been declared as the worst password on the Internet for the year

2013?

[A]password

[B]pass123

[C]123456


[D]pass

Answer:

123456: The most commonly used online password of 2013 “123456” has been declared as the

worst password on the internet for the year.

61. Who among the following has won men’s Chennai Open Tennis Trophy 2013?

[A]Somdev Burman

[B]Roger Vasselin

[C]Stanislas Wawrika

[D]David Federer

Answer:

Stanislas Wawrika: Top seed Stanislas Wawrika lifted his fifth ATP world tour title and second

Chennai open trophy after a convincing straight sets win over Edouard Roger Vasselin in the final.

62. The Loser festival is the most important festival celebrated in___?

[A]Ladakh

[B]Leh

[C]Shimla

[D]Srinagar

Answer:

Ladakh: The Loser festival marks the beginning of the New Year in Ladakh and China's Tibet and

considered to be the most important festival of the region. During this festival the Ladakhi Buddhists

make religious offering before their deities in the domestic shrines or in the Gompas.

63. Recently, which among the following has announced to launch of an All Woman’s Insurance

branch?

[A]Bajaj Allianz

[B]Tata AIG General

[C]ICICI Lombard

[D]Reliance General

Answer:

Bajaj Allianz: Private General Insurer Bajaj Allianz general insurance announced the launch of an All

Women Branch at their headquarters in Pune. As the name suggests this branch will have only


women employees and recruit and train women agents and intermediaries. Bajaj Allianz is one of

the first insurers to come up with such an initiative in the general insurance space.

64. In which one of the following states, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has decided to set up

world’s largest corporate learning and development centre?

[A]Kerala

[B]Punjab

[C]Maharashtra

[D]Karnataka

Answer:

Kerala: Tata Consultancy Services, India’s largest services exporter has decided to set up the world’s

largest corporate learning and development centre in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. The proposed

centre will have capacity to train 15,000 professionals at one time and 50,000 professionals

annually.

65. Who among the following has been chosen for Portugal highest honor “Order of Prince Henry”?

[A]Cristiano Ronaldo

[B]Lopes Anthony

[C]Alves Bruno

[D]Costa Ricardo

Answer:

Cristiano Ronaldo: Cristiano Ronaldo is to be granted one of Portugal’ highest honors by the

country’s President. The Real Mandrid forward, named FIFA player of the year in 2008, is Portugal’s

most famous athlete.

66. The Strait of Gibraltar connects the Atlantic Ocean to the ___?

[A]Indian Ocean

[B]Mediterranean Sea

[C]Arctic Ocean

[D]Pacific Ocean

Answer:

Mediterranean Sea: The strait of Gibraltar is a narrow strait that connects the Atlantic Ocean to the

Mediterranean Sea and separates Gibraltar and Spain in Europe from Morocco in Africa.


67. According to latest Green 500 supercomputers list, PARAM Yuva II has been raked no.1 power

efficient supercomputer in India. PARAM computer was developed by__?

[A]CSIR

[B]C-DAC

[C]IITM

[D]ISRO

Answer:

C-DAC: India’s supercomputer PARAM Yuva II, developed by the Centre for Development of

Advanced Computing (C-DAC), has bagged 44th rank among the world’s most power efficient

computer systems, according to a Green500 list announced at the supercomputing conference in

Denver, US. The PARAM Yuva II supercomputer has been ranked no.1 and no.9 in the Asia Pacific

Region.

68. Which among the following has created the India’s first most comprehensive “Financial Inclusion

Index”, recently?

[A]RBI

[B]CRISIL

[C]ICRA

[D]CIBIL

Answer:

CRISIL: CRISIL has developed “Inclusix” India’s most comprehensive financial inclusion index for

measuring the progress of financial inclusion in the country, down to district level. Inclusix, whose

methodology is similar to other global indices, such as UNDP’s Human Development Index, measures

financial inclusion on the three critical parameters of basic banking services-branch penetration,

deposit penetration and credit penetration.

69. World Braille Day is observed on which of the following days?

[A]December 30

[B]December 31

[C]January 4

[D]January 6

Answer:

January 4:


70. . Football legend “Eusebio Silva Ferreira” who passed away recently, belongs to which country?

[A]France

[B]Portugal

[C]Egypt

[D]Spain

Answer:

Portugal: Eusebio da Silva Ferreira, commonly known simply as Eusebio, was a Mozambican born

Portuguese football player. He is considered one of the greatest footballers of all time. During his

professional career, he scored 733 goals in 745 matches.

71. In which of the following years government of India constituted the Cauvery Water Dispute

Tribunal?

[A]1986

[B]1990

[C]1995

[D]1994

Answer:

1990: The Cauvery Water Dispute Tribunal was constituted by government of India on 2nd June

1990 to adjudicate the water dispute regarding inter-state river Cauvery and the river valley thereof.

72. Recently, which among the following has been granted the status of Qualified Central

Counterparty (QCCP) by RBI?

[A]Indian Clearing Corporation

[B]MCX-SX Clearing Corporation

[C]National Securities Clearing Corporation

[D]Clearing Corporation of India

Answer:

Clearing Corporation of India: The Reserve Bank of India granted the status of Qualified Central

Counterparty to Clearing Corporation of India (CCIL). QCCP status means that CCIL now adheres to

the principles for Financial Market Infrastructure an international standard to handle counterparty

risk on derivatives.


73. The Mor committee on comprehensive financial services for small business and low-income

households has recommended all Indians above 18 years of age should have full-service bank

accounts by ___?

[A]January 1, 2015

[B]January 1, 2016

[C]March 31, 2015

[D]March 31, 2016

Answer:

January 1, 2016: A committee headed by RBI board member Nachiket Mor has recommended all

Indians above 18 years of age should have full-service bank accounts by January 1, 2016 and every

accountholder will have an electronic payment access point within 15 minutes of walk.

74. The union government recently launched the nation’s first comprehensive adolescent health

programme which will focus on adolescent sexual health. The programme has been named as___?

[A]Rastriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram

[B]Rastriya Sampoorna Swasthya Karyakram

[C]Rastriya Kishor Evam Bal Swasthaya Yojana

[D]National Adolescent Mission

Answer:

Rastriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram: The government launched the nation’s first comprehensive

adolescent health programme named Rastriya Kishor Swasthya Karyakram, which will include a

sharp focus on adolescent’s sexual health. The programme envisions that all adolescent in India are

able to realize their full potential by making informed and responsible decisions related to their

health and well-being.

75. The Reunion Island is a small French island located in the _____

[A]Indian Ocean

[B]Pacific Ocean

[C]Arctic Ocean

[D]Antarctic Ocean

Answer:

Indian Ocean: Reunion Island is a small French island in the Indian Ocean, near Mauritius. The

Indian-origin population comprises 45 percent of the people on the island that has a population of

over 837,000 inhabitants.


76. Bankapura Peacock Sanctuary, which is only the second sanctuary in the country that is

exclusively engaged in the conservation of peacocks, is located in ___?

[A]Karnataka

[B]Andhra Pradesh

[C]Gujarat

[D]Rajasthan

Answer:

Karnataka: Bankapura Peacock Sanctuary is inside the Bankapura Fort in Bankapura in Haveri district

of Karnataka. This sanctuary is the only second sanctuary in the country that is exclusively engaged

in the conservation and breeding of peacocks.

77. The “Yellow rust” is a dreaded disease of wheat caused by ____?

[A]Bacteria

[B]Virus

[C]Fungus

[D]Virus & Fungus

Answer:

Fungus: Yellow rust is a fungal disease which turns crop’s leaves into yellowish colour and stops the

photosynthesis activity. It is a dreaded disease of wheat which can cause tremendous losses in yield.

78. The Prime Minister of which country will be the chief guest at this year’s India’s Republic Day

parade?

[A]China

[B]Japan

[C]Singapore

[D]Australia

Answer:

Japan: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is to be chief guest at this year’s Republic Day parade. It

is the first time that a Japanese Prime Minister is to be chief guest at India’s Republic Day parade.

79. Who among the following has become the first woman to chair United Sates Central Bank

(Federal Reserve)?

[A]Amelia Grace


[B]Aimee Jayne

[C]Janet Yellen

[D]Margaret Chloe

Answer:

Janet Yellen: The US Senate confirmed Janet Yellen as the new leader of the Federal Reserve,

marking the first time a woman has headed the world’s most powerful central bank. Yellen, will

replace current chairman Ben Bernanke, who steps down on January 31 after eight years in the job.

80. . The Registan Desert is located in which of the following countries?

[A]Afghanistan

[B]Kazakhstan

[C]Pakistan

[D]Russia

Answer:

Afghanistan: The Registan Desert is an extremely arid plateau region located between Helmand and

Kandahar provenances in south-western Afghanistan.

81. Anjali Devi, who passed away recently, was a famous _____?

[A]Actress

[B]Dancer

[C]Writer

[D]Artist

Answer:

Actress: Anjali Devi was a veteran Telugu and Tamil actress. She is well known for her mythological

role as Sita in Lava Kusha and roles in movies like Suvarna Sundari and Anarkali.

82. Who among the following has been named the Confederation of African Football (CAF)

footballer of the year?

[A]Yaya Toure

[B]Samuel Eto’o

[C]Didier Drogba

[D]Abedi Pele


Answer:

Yaya Toure: Manchester city and Ivory Coast midfielder Yaya Toure has been named the

Confederation of African Football (CAF) footballer of the year. It is a third straight title for Toure,

who also won December’s BBC African Footballer of the Year Award.

83. Which of the following states is hosting the 2014 Lusophony games?

[A]Karnataka

[B]Goa

[C]Gujarat

[D]Madhya Pradesh

Answer:

Goa: Goa is hosting the 2014 Lusophony (or Lusofonia) games from 18-29 January 2014. The 2014

Lusophony games will be the 3rd edition of the Lusophony games, a multi-sport event that represent

athletes from Portuguese-speaking countries and territories.

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along the ancient route is a tourism promoting initiative taken by which state?

[A]Kerala

[B]Goa

[C]Manipur

[D]Maharashtra

Answer:

Kerala: The Spice Route Project is aimed at sharing the heritage among the 31 countries along the

ancient route. The initiate is expected to bring in a substantial number of foreign tourists to Kerala

to trace the historic journey.

85. Which of the following districts of Assam has been declared tobacco-free district, recently?

[A]Karimganj

[B]Golaghat


[C]Jorhat

[D]Lakhimpur

Answer:

Jorhat: Jorhat has been declared Assam’s first smoke-free district. In Jorhat, almost 90% offices now

have a tobacco-free environment in compliance with Section 4 (Prohibition of smoking in public

places) of Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act, 2003.

86. The General assembly of the United Nations has declared the year 2016 as _____?

[A]International Year of Pulses

[B]International Year of Cereals

[C]International Year of Fruits

[D]International Year of Vegetables

Answer:

International Year of Pulses: The United Nations general assembly has voted to declare 2016 as the

“International Year of Pulses”. The move is to raise the awareness of pulses globally and the

important role pulses can play in advancing health and nutrition, food security and environmental

sustainability.

87. In which one of following states the per capita availability of Milk is highest in the country?

[A]Andhra Pradesh

[B]Punjab

[C]Haryana

[D]Tamil Nadu

Answer:

Punjab: Punjab with 961gm daily per capita milk availability is highest in the country.

88. Which among the following organisations has launched “No Lost Generation” project for Syrian

children, recently?

[A]United Nations

[B]European Union

[C]ASEAN

[D]SAARC

Answer:


United Nations: No Lost Generation is a new initiative (2014) by the United Nations children’s

agency is aiming to raise $1 billion for Syrian children. The project is focusing on education and

protection programs for children in Syria and in neighbouring countries where Syrians have taken

refuge to escape the violence.

89. Consider the following states: 1. West Bengal 2. Assam 3. Sikkim 4. Meghalaya 5. Mizoram

Which of the above states share borders with Bangladesh?

[A]Only 1, 2, 3 & 4

[B]Only 1, 2, 4 & 5

[C]Only 2, 3, 4 & 5

[D]1, 2, 3, 4 & 5

Answer:

Only 1, 2, 4 & 5: India’s five states West Bengal, Assam, Tripura, Meghalaya and Mizoram share

a 4,096 km border with Bangladesh.

90. . Recently, which among the following states has rolled out “Jeevan Amrut Yojana (blood-on-call

scheme) which is said to be first of its kind in the country?

[A]Maharashtra

[B]Haryana

[C]Rajasthan

[D]Gujarat

Answer:

Maharashtra: Maharashtra government rolled out “Jeevan Amrut Yojana” (blood-on-call-scheme)

across the state. The ambitious plan said to be first-of-its-kind in the country, is aimed at facilitating

blood supply to patients scheduled to undergo surgeries and medical procedures, at cheaper rate by

dialling a dedicated helpline number 104.

91. Which among the following US states has become the first to legalise selling of Marijuana?

[A]Colorado

[B]California

[C]Illinois

[D]Washington

Answer:


Colorado: The US state of Colorado is making history by becoming the first in the country to allow

store to sell cannabis (Marijuana). Colorado, along with Washington State, voted to legalise the use

and possession of cannabis for people over the age of 21 in November 2012. Washington is not

expected to allow the sale of it until later in 2014.

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currency, recently?

[A]Switzerland

[B]Latvia

[C]Sweden

[D]Romania

Answer:

Latvia: Latvia has become the 18th member of the euro zone to adopt Euro. The euro became

Latvia’s official currency on January 1st as New Year’s fireworks exploded in the skies over the

capital, Riga.

93. Corey Anderson, who hit the fastest century in one-day international history recently, belongs to

which country?

[A]Australia

[B]New Zealand

[C]England

[D]South Africa

Answer:

New Zealand: New Zealand all-rounder Corey Anderson cracked the fastest century in one-day

international history, in just 36 balls against the West Indies. The previous record was held by Shahid

Afridi, who took 37 balls to reach his ton playing for Pakistan against Sri Lanka in 1996.

94. With which one of the following, the Election Commission of India tie up for online voters

registration?

[A]Facebook

[B]Yahoo


[C]Google

[D]Twitter

Answer:

Google: The Election Commission of India has entered a key partnership with US based internet

giant, Google, to help it to manage online voter registration and facilitation services ahead of the

democratic exercise. Google will offer EC its resources, including its search engine, to enable voters

to check their enrolment status online and locate their polling station, complete with directions

using Google maps.

95. Who among the following is the new Air Force Chief of India?

[A]Arup Raha

[B]Vivek Tyagi

[C]Arun Singh

[D]Kishore Chandra

Answer:

Arup Raha: Air Marshal Arup Raha, an ace fighter pilot took over as the Air Force Chief succeeding

Air Chief Marshal NAK Browne. Raha is expected to have tenure of three years as the Chief of Air

Staff.

96. World’s top three biggest coffee exporting countries are ____?

[A]Brazil, Indonesia and Vietnam

[B]Vietnam, Brazil and Indonesia

[C]Brazil, Vietnam and Indonesia

[D]Indonesia, Vietnam and Brazil

Answer:

Brazil, Vietnam and Indonesia:

97. Which among the following states has launched free CFL bulbs scheme for hut dwellers?

[A]Tamil Nadu

[B]West Bengal

[C]Manipur

[D]Haryana

Answer:


Tamil Nadu: Tamil Nadu government began the first phase of distributing free Compact Fluorescent

Light (CFL) bulbs to over 14 lakh hut dwellers in the state. The scheme is aimed at saving 40 mw of

electricity.

98. What is the name of cyclone which is recently battered west coast of Australia?

[A]Hemp

[B]Christine

[C]Lava

[D]Pristine

Answer:

Christine: Cyclone Christine was the third tropical cyclone and second severe tropical cyclone of the

2013-14 slammed west coast of Australia.

99. Which of the following countries has recently assumed the coveted chair of the ASEAN?

[A]Myanmar

[B]Indonesia

[C]Cambodia

[D]Philippines

Answer:

Myanmar: Myanmar took over the chairmanship of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)

on January 1.

100. . According to latest study, which Indian city is expected to witness the highest demand for

office space in the Asia during 2014?

[A]New Delhi

[B]Mumbai

[C]Bangalore

[D]Chennai

Answer:

Bangalore: IT hub Bangalore is expected to witness the second highest demand for office space in

the Asia Pacific region during 2014 in a list topped by Tokyo, according to property consultant

Cushman and Wakefield. Tokyo is forecast to see the highest office absorption among the 30 cities in

Asia in 2014 at 7.6 million sq ft, followed by Bangalore at 2nd position and Manila at 3rd, with

expected absorption of 6.3 million sq ft and 6 million sq ft respectively, during 2014.


101. In which among the following states, the government is proposing a Neutrino-based

Observatory?

[A]Rajasthan

[B]Tamil Nadu

[C]Karnataka

[D]Kerala

Answer:

Tamil Nadu: Neutrino-based Observatory is proposed to be established in Tamil Nadu at a cost of

about Rs 1450 crore.

102. Prof C N R Rao, who was recently awarded Bharat Ratna holds which among the following

offices currently?

[A]Chairman DRDO

[B]Head of the Scientific Advisory Council to the Prime Minister

[C]Chairman of Atomic Energy Regulatory Board

[D]None of them

Answer:

Head of the Scientific Advisory Council to the Prime Minister: Prof Rao, Head of the Scientific

Advisory Council to the Prime Minister, is the third scientist after C V Raman and former President A

P J Abdul Kalam, to be conferred with the honour. Tendulkar and Prof. Rao have now joined the

select list of 41 eminent personalities who have been conferred with the award that is given in

recognition o f exceptional service of the highest order since it was instituted in 1954.

103. Who among the following is the chairman of the recently constituted 7th Pay Commission?

[A]Justice Ashok Kumar Mathur

[B]Dr Rathin Roy

[C]Justice B.N.Srikrishna

[D]C. Rangarajan

Answer:

Justice Ashok Kumar Mathur: Former Supreme Court Justice Ashok Kumar Mathur has been

appointed as the Chairman of the 7th Pay Commission. The Commission has been mandated to

submit its report in two years time and its recommendations would be implemented from 1st of

January 2016. Government constitutes Pay Commission almost every ten years to revise the pay

scales of its employees and often these are adopted by states after some modification.


104. Recently, the government of India has launched a new initiative called MeghRaj. What is this

MeghRaj?

[A] Its a new Monsoon prediction system

[B]It’s a new project related to Cloud Computing

[C]It’s a new service under Department of Posts

[D]It’s a new scheme for India's Rainfed areas

Answer:

It’s a new project related to Cloud Computing: MeghRaj, technically called GI Cloud is a new project

launched by the Government of India to harness the benefits of Cloud Computing. The GI Cloud

facility would ensure optimum utilization of the infrastructure and speed up the development and

deployment of eGovernance applications. It will also help the departments to procure ICT services

on demand. The National Informatics Centre, NIC is providing Cloud services under the initiative

MeghRaj.

105. The Union government has recently given its approval for setting up of the first ESDM

(electronic system design and manufacturing) in which city?

[A]Mumbai

[B]Bangalore

[C]Mysore

[D]Kochi

Answer:

Bangalore: The Union government gave its in-principle approval for setting up of the first ESDM

(electronic system design and manufacturing) in electronic city, Bangalore. ESDM is the fastest

growing segment of the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) and is projected to be a

$400 billion industry by the end of this decade.

106. Recently, a new term “Fragile Five” is being used to describe countries that have witnessed

economic turmoil in recent years. Which of the following correctly represent “Fragile Five”

countries?

[A]Turkey, Brazil, India, South Africa and Indonesia

[B]Turkey, Britain, India, China and Japan

[C]India, China, Japan, South Africa and Indonesia

[D]India, China, Turkey, Japan and Britain

Answer:


Turkey, Brazil, India, South Africa and Indonesia: The term Fragile Five has been coined by a research

analyst at Morgan Stanley which identifies Turkey, Brazil, India, South Africa and Indonesia as

economies that have become too dependent on skittish foreign investment to finance their growth

ambitions.

107. Kethy Cross, who has become first woman umpire on ICC panel, belongs to which country?

[A]Australia

[B]New Zealand

[C]England

[D]South Africa

Answer:

New Zealand: New Zealand umpire Kethy Cross has become the first woman to be named in an ICC

umpires panel-she was added to the ICC Associate and Affiliate panel of umpires for 2014.

108. Recently India has become the third country in the world to have Shore Based Test Facility

(SBTF) in the world. The other two countries which have SBFT facility are?

[A]United States and Japan

[B]United States and Ukraine

[C]China and Japan

[D]China and South Korea

Answer:

United States and Ukraine: India has joined the elite group of nations when the Shore Based Test

Facility (SBTF) was commissioned into the Indian navy at INS Hansa in Panaji. India has become the

third country to have such facility in the world after United States and Ukraine.

109. According United Nation latest report, which country has by far the largest population of

illiterate adults in the world?

[A]China

[B]India

[C]Pakistan

[D]Indonesia

Answer:

India: India has by far the largest population of illiterate adults at 287 million, amounting 37 per

cent of the global total, according UN report. The report further said that the richest young women


in India have already achieved universal literacy but the poorest are projected to only do so around

2080.

110. . In which of the following cities India’s first monorail service has been launched, recently?

[A]Mumbai

[B]Bangalore

[C]Kolkata

[D]Chennai

Answer:

Mumbai: India's first monorail service has commenced its operation on the 8.9 km Wadala-Chembur

section in the central-eastern suburb of Mumbai. The Rs 3000 crore mono rail project is being

implemented in two phases. The phase comprises the 8.9 km long Wadala-Chembur section, which

is now thrown open to the public while the second phase the service will be extended to Sant Gadge

Maharaj Chowk in South Mumbai.

111. Who among the following has won the FIFA Ballon d’ Or award for 2013?

[A]Lionel Messi

[B]Cristiano Ronaldo

[C]Franck Ribery

[D]Manuel Neuer

Answer:

Cristiano Ronaldo: The Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo picked up the FIFA Ballon d’Or for a

second time after being named the world’s greatest footballer at a ceremony in Zurich. Ronaldo,

who ended Lionel Messi’s four-year domination of the honor, polled 1,365 points in the voting, 160

ahead of Barcelona forward Messi with Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery third on 1,127.

112. According to Indian Council for Medical Research report, which of the following cities has

largest number of child cancer cases in the country?

[A]Bangalore

[B]Chennai

[C]Bhopal

[D]Mumbai

Answer:


Chennai: Chennai has largest number of child cancer cases in the country, with 159 new cases per

10 lakh population reported every year. National capital Delhi stood at second place with 149 new

cases, according to the population-based study by the Indian Council for Medical Research on

prevalence of cancer among children (under the age of 14).

113. Recently, South Korean steel maker giant POSCO has received environment clearance from the

MoEF to set up steel plant in which state?

[A]Odisha

[B]Bihar

[C]Jharkhand

[D]West Bengal

Answer:

Odisha: POSCO has received environment clearance from the Union ministry of Environment and

Forest for a steel plant of Rs 52000 crore in Odisha with an annual production capacity of 12 million

tones. The project was in the pipeline for clearance for past eight years and this approval will pave

way for the largest FDI investment ever in the country.

114. Which among the following has been adjudged “Best Motion Picture” at 71st annual Golden

Globe Awards?

[A]American Hustle

[B]Gravity

[C]12 Years a Slave

[D]The Wolf of Wall Street

Answer:

12 Years a Slave:

115. The term “Wavetable Synthesis” is related to _____?

[A]Video

[B]Sound

[C]Memory

[D]CD-ROM

Answer:

Sound: Wavetable synthesis is used in certain digital music synthesizers to implement a restricted

form of real-time additive synthesis.


116. Recently, which of the following has become the first “5S” certified public sector enterprises in

the steel industry?

[A]SAIL

[B]RINL

[C]MECON

[D]NMDC

Answer:

RINL: Rastriya Ispat Nigam Ltd (Visakapatnam Steel Plant) has achieved the plant-level certification

in “5S” Work Place Management System. The Navaratna Company has become the first 5S certified

public sector enterprise in the steel industry.

117. World Hindi Diwas is being observed every year on ___?

[A]January 6

[B]January 7

[C]January 9

[D]January 10

Answer:

January 10: World Hindi Diwas is being observed every year on January 10.

118. In computer terminology DPI refers to: ____?

[A]Data Process Information

[B]Dots Per Inch

[C]Data Programme Information

[D]Data Protocol Integration

Answer:

Dots Per Inch:

119. Ariel Sharon, who passed away recently, was a former Prime Minister of which country?

[A]Iran

[B]Sweden

[C]Israel

[D]Rwanda


Answer:

Israel: Areil Sharon, was 11th Prime Minister of Israel. On September 2003, Sharon became first

Prime Minister of Israel to visit India, he remarked India as one of the most important countries in

the world.

120. . Which among the following countries has claimed that it overtook the United States as the

world’s top trading nation, recently?

[A]Japan

[B]Russia

[C]China

[D]Australia

Answer:

China: China has claimed that it is very likely that it overtook the US as the world’s top trading

nation, a title US has held for decades.

121. India and which one of the following countries has recently agreed to hold third “2 plus 2”

dialogue?

[A]USA

[B]Japan

[C]China

[D]Australia

Answer:

Japan: India and Japan agreed to hold the third “2 plus 2” dialogue and the fourth defence policy

dialogue in Delhi in 2014. It was decided in the defence minister level talks between the two sides

recently.

122. In international banking system, what does the TIBOR stands for ___?

[A]Tokyo Interbank Offered Rate

[B]Taiwan Interbank Offered Rate

[C]Thailand Interbank Offered Rate

[D]Tongling Interbank Offered Rate

Answer:


Tokyo Interbank Offered Rate: TIBOR stands for the Tokyo Interbank Offered Rate and is a daily

reference rate based on the interest rates at which banks offer to lend unsecured funds to other

banks in Japan wholesale money market. TIBOR is published by the Japanese Bankers Associations.

123. According to the 2010-12 Sample Registration Survey report, which one of the following states

registered lowest mortality rate in the country?

[A]Mizoram

[B]Goa

[C]Kerala

[D]Gujarat

Answer:

Kerala: Kerala has once again gained the position of being the state with the lowest maternal

mortality rate in the country. The MMR stands at 66 per one lakh live births according to the 2010-

12 Sample Registration Survey report published by the centre.

124. Which among the following parties has gain majority in the 10th Parliamentary elections held

in Bangladesh, recently?

[A]Awami League Party

[B]Bangladesh Worker’s Party

[C]Jatiyo Samjtantrik Dal

[D]Bangladesh Nationalist Party

Answer:

Awami League Party: Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s Awami League party has won 104 seats of the

147 contested in the 10th parliamentary elections concluded recently. Having won 127 seats

uncontested, the Awami league has 231 seats, which gives it a clear three-fourth majority in the 10

parliament.

125. Which of the following is the theme of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2014?

[A]Engaging Diaspora: Connecting Across Generation

[B]Sharing a Common Heritage: The Emotional Connect

[C]Engaging Diaspora: Connecting All Indians

[D]One India: One World

Answer:


Engaging Diaspora: Connecting Across Generation: Engaging Diaspora: Connecting Across

Generation is the theme of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2014 which kicks off in New Delhi.

126. Recently, India and Nepal decided to work together for joint conservation efforts for the

endangered ____?

[A]Bengal Tiger

[B]Asian Elephant

[C]South Asian Rover Dolphin

[D]Rhinoceros

Answer:

Bengal Tiger: India and Nepal is working for joint conservation efforts for the endangered tigers. The

aim is to get the most accurate data on tiger population in all 11 protected areas along Nepal-India

border. This will be the first time that Nepalese and Indian conservation authorities are matching the

tiger populations in their respective tiger reserves.

127. Who among the following is the new chairman of NASSCOM?

[A]R Chandrashekar

[B]Naveen Patnaik

[C]Kushal Mittal

[D]Aditya Birla

Answer:

R Chandrashekar: Former telecom secretary R Chandrashekar took over as president of NASSCOM a

body representing the $ 108 billion Indian IT-BPM industry. He succeeds Som Mittal who served as

the president of Nasscom from 2007-13.

128. The “Araku Valley” known for its rich biodiversity is located in ___?

[A]Assam

[B]Tripura

[C]Andhra Pradesh

[D]Odisha

Answer:

Andhra Pradesh: The Araku Valley is a hill station in Visakapatnam district of Andhra Pradesh. It is a

valley in the Eastern Ghats inhabited by different tribes. The Anantagiri and Sunkarimetta Reserved

forest which are part of Araku valley are rich in biodiversity.


129. Which one of the following committees was set up by RBI to study the various issues relating to

financial benchmarks?

[A]Umesh Chandra

[B]Vijaya Bhaskar

[C]Urjit Patel

[D]Subbu Rao

Answer:

Vijaya Bhaskar: The RBI had set up a committee under its Executive Director P Vijaya Bhaskar on

June 28,2013 with a mandate to study the various issues relating to financial benchmarks. The

committee has recommended a change in the way of determining the money market benchmarks so

as to remove any possible scope for manipulation along with some other recommendations.

130. . What is the name of India’s satellite-based flight navigation system which has been certified by

aviation regulator DGCA, recently?

[A]GAGAN

[B]BHUVAN

[C]BHOOMI

[D]PRITHVI

Answer:

GAGAN: GPS Aided Geo Augmented Navigation (GAGAN) system is the India’s ambitious navigation

system. GAGAN would enable aircraft fitted with satellite-based augmentation equipment to use its

signals in space for en route navigation and precision approach without vertical guidance over the

huge air space. GAGAN is jointly developed by Airports Authority of India and ISRO.

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