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Objective Current Affairs -with Answers
(Jun to 10thDec 2014)
SET-I
1. The Brix Degree is a unit for measuring _____?
[A]Surface Tension [B]Viscosity
[C]Specific Gravity [D]Density
Specific Gravity
The unit Brix Degree is used for measuring specificgravity in liquids.2. What is the name of worlds first electric aircraft
which has successfully completed its maiden
voyage, recently?
[A]Flying Fan [B]E-Fan [C]Spark [D]E-Ray
E-FanWorlds first ever electric aircraft called the E-Fanhas successfully taken its maiden voyage. Thiselectric aircraft is the latest creation of Toulouse-based airbus. The fact that its engines are poweredby electricity provides it a low-noise, eco-friendly
profile.3. The Johnson South Reef is a disputed reef area
between _____?
[A]China and Philippines [B]Philippines and Japan
[C]China and Vietnam [D]Vietnam and Japan
China and VietnamJohnson South Reef is a reef in the Spratly Islands inthe South China Sea controlled by the Peoples
Republic of China. Johnson South Reef is currentlyoccupied by the Chinese and claimed by Vietnam.
4. The Caparo Group that has won the International
Business of the Year Award 2014 at the Asian
Business Awards is associated with ___?
[A]Food and Beverages
[B]Leather Manufacturing
[C]Steel, Automotive and Engineering
[D]Defence and Military
Steel, Automotive and EngineeringCaparo Group founded by leading NRI industrialistLord Swaraj Paul is a fast growing UK based groupwith a 1bn Euro turnover. With business interest
predominantly in manufacture of steel, automotiveand engineering products. Caparo group has wonthe International Business of the Year Award 2014at Asian Business Awards Midlands in Birmingham.
5. Which among the following is the first country to
introduce plastic notes to safeguard against
counterfeiting of currency?
[A]England [B]Australia [C]Singapore [D]Thailand
AustraliaAustralia was the first country to introduce plasticnotes to safeguard against counterfeiting ofcurrency. The Reserve Bank of India is planning to
introduce plastic notes in the country by next year.6. Who among the following is the author of the
book Redesigning theAeroplane While Flying?
[A]Arun Maira [B]Sanjay Baru
[C]Sachin Pilot [D]Yashwant Sinha
7. The Kachin Independence Organisation an
ethnic rebel group active in ___?
[A]Malaysia [B]Philippines
C]Myanmar [D]Bangladesh
8. Who among the following has been appointed as
chairman of the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal?
[A]B S Chauhan [B]S P Singh
[C]Brijesh Patil [D]K Hiremath
Justice Balbir Singh Chauhan, judge of the SupremeCourt has been appointed as chairman of theCauvery Water Disputes Tribunal. The post ofchairman has beenlying vacant for the last two
years after justice N P Singh resigned on healthgrounds.9. The poorest country in Europe in terms of GDP
per capita is ___?
[A]Republic of Kosovo [B]Moldova
[C]Ukraine [D]Albania
MoldovaMoldova is the poorest country in the Europe. Itscitizens are poor and have a low standard of livingcompared to other European countries. Moldova isnearly entirely dependent on agricultural exports forevenues.10. Ravi Dhariwal, who has won the 2014 INMAs
Silver Shovel award is CEO which publication?
[A]The Hindu [B]Times Group
[C]The Indian Express [D]Hindustan Times
Times GroupRavi Dhariwal, the CEO of BCCL, which published thTimes of India, the worlds largest-selling Englishbroadsheet and the Economic Times, the worlds
second largest financial daily, has been awarded theInternational News Media Associations (INMA)
highest honour for volunteer service to and lifetimeachievement in the media industry. The Silver Shove
Award is the INMAs top honour for individual
achievement.11. Himalayan Kumbh is held every 12 years in
which among the following states?
[A] Himachal Pradesh [B] Uttarakhand
[C] Jammu & Kashmir [D] Sikkim
UttarakhandNandadevi Raj Jaat yatra also described asHimalayan Kumbh will be held in every 12 years inUttarakhand.
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12. Which among the following countries has
topped the list of World Mothers Index-2014?
[A]Australia [B]Sweden [C]Finland [D]Britain
FinlandFinland ranked number one in the world mothers
index compiled by save the children followed byNorway, Sweden and Iceland.13. The SANA is the national official news agency
of ___?
[A]Ukraine [B]Syria [C]Maldives [D]Philippines
SyriaThe SANA or Syrian Arab News Agency (SANA) is thenational official news agency in Syria. It wasestablished in 1965.14. Who among the following has been named
World Snooker Player of the Year?
[A]Ronnie OSullivan [B]James Wattana
[C]Steve Davis [D]Mark Selby
Ronnie OSullivan has been named world Snooker
Player of the Year.
15. Indias Ankita Raina is associated with whichof the following sports/events?
[A]Tennis [B]Badminton [C]Snooker [D]Hockey
TennisAnkita Raina is a professional tennis player. Rainahas won four singles and five doubles title on the ITFtour in her career.16. In India, National Technology Day is celebrated
on May 11 to commemorate the_____?
*A+Launch of Indias firstSatellite
[B]Establishment of ISRO
[C]Nuclear tests at Pokhran*D+Inclusion of Brahmos missile to the army
Nuclear tests at PokhranOn 11th May, 1998 India achieved a majortechnological breakthrough by successfully carryingout nuclear tests at Pokhran. Also first, indigenousaircraft Hansa-3 was test flown at Bangalore onthis day and India also performed successful test
firing of the Trishul missile on the same day.Considering all these achievements 11th May waschosen to be commemorated as National Technology
Day.17. Which among the following share largest volume
of the countrys total vegetable oil imports?
[A]Palm oil [B]Coconut oil
[C]Ground nut oil [D]Sunflower oil
Palm oilIndia meets about 60 per cent of its annualvegetable oil demand of 17-18 million tonne viaimports. Palm oils make up 80 per cent of thecountrys total vegetable oil imports.
18. Who among the following has won the Spanish
Grand Prix-2014?
[A]Romain Grosjean [B]Nico Roseberg
[C]Lewis Hamilton [D]Sebastian Vettel
Lewis HamiltonLewis Hamilton won the Spanish Grand Prix forMercedes to chalk up his fourth victory in a row andwrest the Formula One championship lead fromGerman team-mate Nico Rosberg.19. The Benuban Vihar monastery, one of the
important pilgrim centres of Buddhism is located in
____?
[A]Assam [B]Tripura [C]Andhra Pradesh [D]Sikkim
TripuraThe Benuban Vihar monastery is in Agartala,Tripura. It is considered one of the important
pilgrim centres for Buddhism in northeast India.20. Recently, an RBI panel has recommended that
the government should reduce its holding in public
sector banks to below 50 per cent. This panel was
headed by __?
[A]Urjit Patel [B]PJ Nayak (ans)[C]Chanda Kocchar [D]Aruna Upadyaya
21. Who among the following has won the World
Snooker Championship-2014 title?
*A+Ronnie OSullivan [B]Mark Selby
[C]Steve Davis [D]Greame Dott
Mark SelbyMark Selby won his first world title by defeatingdefending champion Ronnie OSullivan 18-14. Thiswas Selbys fourth ranking title and made him the
ninth player to complete snookers Triple Crown of
World Championship, UK championship, and mastertitles.22. In India, monetary policy is controlled by ____?
[A]Finance Minister [B]Union Government
[C]Reserve Bank of India [D]Finance Ministry
Reserve Bank of IndiaIn India, the central monetary authority is theReserve Bank of India (RBI) is so designed as tomaintain the price stability in the economy.23. Which among the following parties has won the
national election of South Africa held recently?
[A]Democratic Alliance[B]African National Congress
[C]The Economic Freedom Fighter
[D]Democratic Social Party
African National CongressSouth Africas ruling party African NationalCongress has won the national election. ANC haswon 62.1 percent of the vote, while the mainopposition party, the Democratic Alliance won 22.2
per cent of the vote.
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24. Recently, United Nations has voted to establish a
Medal for exceptional courage in the name of an
unarmed UN peacemaker from Senegal ____?
[A]Eugene-Richard Gasana [B]Mbaye Diagne
[C]Prince Zeid al Hussein [D]Henry Dussent
Mbaye DiagneThe UN Security Council voted unanimously toestablish a UN medal for exceptional courage in thename of the unarmed UN peacekeeper from SenegalCaptain Mbaye Diagne, who lost his life after savinghundreds of Rwandans from death in the 1994
genocide. The resolution, sponsored by Jordan,creates the Captain Mbay Diagne Medal for
Exceptional Courage to be awarded to UN military,
police, civilians and associated personals, who
demonstrate exceptional courage, in the face ofextreme danger.25. Recently, which among the following countries
has imposed ban on import of chilli pepper from
India?
[A]Saudi Arabia [B]Iran [C]South Africa [D]ChileSaudi ArabiaSaudi Arabia has banned import of chilli pepper
from India, citing the presence of high pesticideresidues in it. Saudi Arabia is the fifth largestimporter of fresh vegetables from India.
26. The SGR-A1 is a military robot sentry belongs
to which country?
[A]North Korea [B]South Korea
[C]South Sudan [D]Japan
South Korea
The SGR-A1 is a South Korean military robot sentrydesigned to replace human counterparts in thedemilitarized zone at the South and North Koreaborder.27. The Dinka people are largest ethnic group
inhabiting in ____?
[A]Indonesia [B]Australia
[C]South Sudan [D]Nairobi
South SudanThe Dinka people are an ethnic group inhabiting theBahr el Ghazal a region of western South Sudan.
Dinka people are largest ethnic tribe in SouthSudan.
28. Which among the following is not a party to the
Central Asian Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone
(CANWFZ)?
[A]Kyrgyzstan [B]Turkmenistan
[C]Afghanistan [D]Tajikistan
AfghanistanThe CANWFZ is a treaty legally binding commitmentby Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan,
Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan not to manufacture,acquire, test or possess nuclear weapons.29. Which among the following countries is the
Indias only land bridge to Southeast Asia?
[A]Bangladesh [B]Nepal [C]Myanmar [D]Malaysia
MyanmarMyanmar is Indias only land bridge to Southeast
Asia and the Indo-Burmese border stretches over1,600 kilometres.
30. Who among the following has won mens single
Mandrid Master title-2014?
[A]Kei Nishikori [B]Roger Federer
[C]Rafael Nadal [D]Andrew Murray
Rafael NadalRafael Nadal won his fourth Mandrid Masters title
2014. Top seed Nadal claim a 2-6, 6-4, 3-0 win forhis 27th Master title and 63rd career crown.31. Recently, Tata Trust and which of the following
banks signed a pact to work together for poverty
alleviation and rural development?
[A]State Bank of India [B]Canara Bank[C]HDFC Bank [D]Syndicate Bank
State Bank of IndiaState Bank of Inda and Sir Dorbaji Tata Trust signe
pact to work together for poverty alleviation andrural development. Tata Trust will provide trainingand capacity building; identify partnerorganisations, such as farmer producer companies,SHGs and SHG federations. SBI will provide creditsupport to partners promoted organisations of TataTrusts.
32. The new protocol Declaration on AutomaticExchange of Information in Tax Matters on tax dat
exchanges has been signed recently in ___?
[A]Geneva [B]Paris [C]Zurich [D]Moscow
ParisThe declaration on automatic exchange ofinformation in tax matters was endorsed during theOECDs annual ministerial council meeting in Paris.
The standard agreed upon by the 47 nations willhelp clamp down bank secrecy practices and ensurethat they work towards full disclosure of
information on tax evaders and financial criminalspertaining to any national jurisdiction.33. Which among the following countries will chair
ASEAN for 2014 for the first time?
[A]Myanmar [B]Philippines [C]Brunei [D]Cambodia
MyanmarMyanmar is the Chair of ASEAN for 2014 and thetheme of its ASEAN chairmanship is Moving
Forward in Unity to a Peaceful and ProsperousCommunity.
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46. Which of the following organisation gives out
the Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize
every year?
[A]United Nations [B]UNESCO [C]World Bank
[D]SAARC
UNESCOGuillermo Cano World Press Freedom award wasestablished on the initiative of UNESCOs Executive
Board and is formally confirmed by the DirectorGeneral of the Organisation, on the occasion ofWorld Press Freedom Day, on May 3rd. The Prize isnamed in honor of Guillerno Cano Isaza, aColombian journalist who was assassinated in frontof office of his newspaper, El Espectator, in Bogota,on 17 December 1986.47. What is the code name given for the military
exercise conducted by the India Army in the desert
of Rajasthan, recently?
[A]Desert Fox [B]Sarvada Vijay
[C]Garuda [D]Samrat Shakti
48. The eastern swamp deer, one of the threeendangered deer species existing in the world found
only in ____?
[A]Manasa Wildlife Sanctuary
[B]Kaziranga National Park
[C]Nagarahole Wildlife Sanctuary
[D]Kanha National Park
Kaziranga National ParkThe eastern swamp deer is one of three endangereddeer species existing in the world found only inKaziranga National Park.
49. As per the new study conducted by the WorldHealth Organisation (WHO), which Indian city is
considered to be most polluted in the world?
[A]Raipur [B]Bhopal [C]Delhi [D]Gwalior
DelhiAccording to a new study conducted by the WHO,Indias national capital Delhi is most polluted city in
the world. As per various studies conducted, airpollution is the fifth largest killer in India. WHO hasmeasured that Delhi has the highest concentrationof PM 2.5 particulate matters less than 2.5 microns
form of air pollution, which is considered mostserious.50. Recently, the Supreme Court has passed a
judgment banning Jallikattu, a rural sport of
taming bulls practiced in ___?
[A]Kerala [B]Tamil Nadu [C]Karnataka
[D]Maharashtra
Tamil NaduJallikattu is an adventure sport involving tamingbulls, held in Tamil Nadu as part of Pongalcelebrations on Mattu Pongal Day.
51. In which of the following countries worlds
highest tunnel for high-speed train has been opene
recently?
[A]China [B]Russia [C]Japan [D]Singapore
ChinaThe worlds highest tunnel for high speed trains in
northwest China became operational at an altitudeof 3,607 metres. The 16.3 km long was completelylinked up, operationalising the linking Gansu
provenance and Xinjiang provenance.52. The Spiti Valley is a desert mountain valley
located in______?
[A]H P [B]Uttarkhand [C]J& K [D]UP
Himachal PradeshThe Spiti Valley is a desert mountain valley locatedhigh in the Himalayan Mountains in the north-eastern part of the Himachal Pradesh.53. Which among the following is the most populou
State in USA?
[A]Texas [B]New York [C]Florida [D]California
54. In the CAMELS bank-rating system, the word Astands for ___?
[A]Adequate quality [B]Asset quality
[C]Average quality [D]Annual quantity
Asset qualityCAMELS is a bank-rating system where banksupervisory authorities rare institutions accordingto six factors. The six factors examined are C-Capitaadequacy, A-Asset quality, M-Management quality,E-Earnings, L-Liquidity, S-Sensitivity to Market Risk55. Sandra Helen Robson, who became the first
woman kayaker to paddle across the Palk Strait,belongs to which country?
[A]Germany [B]Japan [C]Australia [D]Netherland
AustraliaSandra Helen Robson is an Australian sea kayaker.She became the first woman kayaker to paddleacross the Palk Strait after circumnavigating SriLanka as part of her expedition, which began in
2011.56. As per the latest study, which Jupiters moon is
believed to have club sandwich ocean capable of
supporting life?[A]Europa [B]Ganymede [C]Callisto [D]Adrastea
GanymedeA study revealed that Jupiters moon Ganymede may
possess ice and liquid oceans stacked up in severallayers much like the popular multilayered sandwichThis arrangements would make possible all sorts ofinteresting chemical reactions-including, perhaps,the kind that led to the rise of life on earth.57. The Government of India is presently negotiatin
a bilateral Board Based Trade and Investment
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Agreement (BTIA) with __?
[A]MERCOSUR [B]European Union
[C]ASEAN [D]SAARC
European UnionThe Government of India is presently negotiating abilateral Board Based Trade and Investment
Agreement (BTIA) with the European Union (EU),covering a number of tracks ranging from Trade inGoods to Services. So far fifteen rounds of
negotiations have been held, the last being in May2013 in New Delhi.58. Recently, World Health Organisation (WHO) has
imposed international travel restriction on which of
the following countries over polio fear?
[A]Pakistan, Syria and Afghanistan
[B]Pakistan, Syria and Cameroon
[C]Pakistan, Syria and Nigeria
[D]Pakistan, Nigeria and Cameroon
Pakistan, Syria and CameroonThe WHO slapped international travel restrictions
on Pakistan, Cameroon and Syria over the countriesfailure to control the spread of the deadly poliovirus. According to WHO restrictions, it will bemandatory for all residents and long-term visitors
from Pakistan, Cameroon and Syria to receive doseof Oral Polio Vaccine between 4 weeks and 12months prior to international travel.59. World Press Freedom Day is observed on ____?
[A]May 1 [B]May 3 [C]May 4 [D]May 6
May 3World Press Freedom Day or World Press Day is
observed every year on 3 May.60. The National Working Plan Code is a tool for
management of ___?
[A]Forest Resources [B]Mining
[C]Defence structure [D]Contiguous diseases
Forest ResourcesNational Working Plan Code, working plan is a tool
for scientific forest management. It is very useful forevaluating the status of forest resource.61. The Fazendas are the areas of plantation
found in ___?
[A]Ghana [B]Brazil [C]Vietnam [D]CambodiaBrazilFazendas are the areas of plantation throughout theBrazil. It was earlier refers to the area of Sugar andCoffee production. Fazendas now denotes any kindof farm.62. Khaled Chowdhury, who passed away recently,
was a famous personality in ____?
[A]Tamil Theatre [B]Telugu Theatre
[C]Bengali Theatre [D]Gujarati Theatre
Bengali TheatreKhaled Chowdhury was a famous theatre
personality in Bengali. He worked for variousdirectors of both Bengali and Hindi plays. He hasbeen awarded the Padma Bhushan for hiscontribution to theatre in India on 26th January
2012.63. According to latest World Bank report which of
the following are the worlds most expensive
economies?[A]Sweden and Norway
[B]Switzerland and Netherland
[C]Denmark and Norway
[D]Switzerland and Norway
Switzerland and NorwaySwitzerland and Norway are placed as the worlds
most expensive economies as the latest reportpublished by World Bank. They are followed byBermuda, Australia and Denmark in the list.64. Recently, which among the following has
become the worlds first Island to secure a constantsupply of electricity by combining wind and water
power?
[A]El Hierro [B]Sumatra [C]Honshu [D]Victoria Island
El Hierro
El Hierro-the smallest of Spains Canary Islands
became the Island to secure a constant supply of
electricity by combining wind and water power.
65. A political party will be treated as a National
Party when it as recognised political party in __ or
more states. Fill the blank with correct option?
[A]Three [B]Four [C]Five [D]SixFourIf a political party is treated as a recognised politica
party in four or more states, it shall be known asNational Party throughout the whole of India, butonly so long as that political party continues to fulfithereafter the conditions for recognition in four ormore states on the results of any subsequent generaelection either to the House of the people or to theLegislature Assembly of any State.66. The Berne Convention, is an international
agreement related to ___?[A]Sea Routes [B]Copyrights
[C]Chemical weapons *D+Gold minings
CopyrightsThe Berne convention is an international agreemen
governing copyright which was first accepted inBerne, Switzerland.67. Recently, scientists have created a worlds first
solar jet fuel under the project named Solar-Jet
fuel by using ____?
[A]Water and Hydrogen
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[B]Water and Carbon dioxide
[C]Water and Oxygen
[D]Water and Nitrogen
Water and Carbon dioxideA research project named Solar-Jet funded by theEuropean Union has produced the worlds first jet
fuel from water and carbon dioxide. In the Solar-Jetproject, researchers used concentrated light-stimulated sunlight-to convert carbon dioxide and
water to synthesis Gas in a high temperature solarreactor containing metal-oxide based materialdeveloped at ETH Zurich. The Syngas was thenconverted into kerosene by shell using theestablished Fischer-Tropsch process.68. The Willy Willy is the local name for a tropical
storm in ____?
[A]Australia[B]Russia [C]Italy [D]Mexico
69. The Lake Victoria forms the boundary between
which of the following countries?
[A]Tanzania and Uganda
[B]Uganda and Nairobi[C]Uganda and Kenya
[D]Kenya and Tanzania
70. What is the Indias ranking in the latest Freedom
of the Press Index -2014?
[A]56 [B]63 [C]78 [D]89
India has been ranked 78 in the Freedom of thePress Index 2014. In 2013 Index, the rank of Indiawas 20 with 38 points. Sweden topped the list andbelongs to worlds most independent press.
71. Recently, Australia has won the 2014 Mens
Hockey World Cup Title by defeating ____?[A]Argentina [B] Netherland [C]England [D]Belgium
NetherlandAustralia won their third mens hockey World Cup
title, defeating the Netherlands by 6-1 in the finalmatch. This was Australias third title after victories
in 1986 and 2010.72. Recently, which among the following banks has
organised The Banking and Economics Conclave
2014 a national level banking conclave for the first
time?
[A]State Bank of India [B]Canara Bank[C]State Bank of Mysore [D]Vijaya Bank
State Bank of IndiaThe countrys largest lender State Bank of India was
organised the Banking and Economics Conclave
2014 a national level banking conclave for the first
time by bringing together RBI and stakeholders to acommon platform in order to discuss state of theeconomy and the banking sector.73.The official Mascot of the 2014 FIFA World Cup is
_____?
[A]Juanito [B]Gauchito [C]Fuleco [D]Zakum
FulecoFuleco the Armadillo is the official mascot of the
2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. It is a Brazilianthree-banded armadillo, a species of armadillowhich is native to Brazil and categorized asVulnerable species on the IUCN Red list.74.Who among the following has been chosen as
the next United Nations High Commissioner for
Human Rights by the U.N General Assembly?
[A]Prince Zeid al Hussein [B]Samuel Johnson
[C]San Antonio Spurs [D]Martin Kaymer
Prince Zeid al HusseinPrince Zeid al Hassein of Jordan has been chosen asthe next UN High Commissioner for Human Rightsby the UN General Assembly. He is a long-timediplomat and former U.N peacekeeper and will takeover from Navi Pillay as UN High Commissioner forHuman Rights on 1 September 2014.
75.Petro Poroshenko who is often called TheChocolate King is President of which country?
[A]Syria [B]Ukraine [C]Malaysia [D]Sweden
UkrainePetro Poroshenko is current President to Ukraine. His often called The Chocolate King because of the
fortune he made as a confectionary tycoon. Hereplaces Oleksandr Turchynov, who served asinterim president of the Ukraine.76.The Phangan Island known for its famous full
moon party is located in ____?
[A]Thailand [B]China [C]Japan [D]IndonesiaThailandKo Pha Ngan or Phangan is an island in the Gulf ofThailand in South East Thailand. It is famous for its
full moon party at Haad Rin Beach and as abackpackers destination.
77.According to Assocham studies, which among
the following states has been emerging as a major
destination for domestic tourists?
[A]Gujarat [B]Maharashtra
[C]Madhya Pradesh [D]Andhra Pradesh
Madhya PradeshA study by the Associated Chambers of Commerceand Industry of India (Assocham) found thatMadhya Pradesh has been emerging as a majordestination for domestic tourists, leaving otherstates far behind. The domestic tourist arrival in thestate has grown at a staggering compounded annua
growth (CAG) rate of 381 per cent between 2006and 2012. Maharashtra came a distant second withCAG of 293 per cent followed by Tamil Nadu.
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those countries, captured Mosul, Iraqs second city,
causing half a million people to flee the region.88.Which among the following institutes have
gained the top slot in the inaugural 'QS University
Rankings: BRICS 2014' ?
[A]IIT Delhi
[B]Beijing Institute of Technology
[C]Moscow State University
[D]Tsinghua University of China
Tsinghua University of ChinaSix institutes of China figured among the top 10 inthe list and the top slot was occupied by TsinghuaUniversity of China.89.The winner of 20th Senior National Women's
Football Championships is __?
[A]Mizoram [B]Manipur [C]Sikkim [D]Odisha
ManipurIn May 2014, Manipur had clinched the 20th SeniorNational Women's Football Championships titledefeating Odisha.
90.Drupka Buddhism relies heavily on the 'Thangka'tradition which is popular in Tibet, Himachal,
Northeast and Nepal. What is 'Thangka'?
[A]Prayer cloth hanging near Buddhist monasteries
[B]Painting with Buddhist motifs for popularisation of
the faith
[C]The mythical dancing dragon of the Drupka lineage
[D]A style of monastery architecture
Painting with Buddhist motifs for popularisation of
the faithThangka a painting on cotton, or silk appliqu,
usually depicting a Buddhist deity, scene, ormandala of some sort.91.Recently, India has become the permanent
signatory of the Washington Accord. This accord is
an international accreditation agreement for which
among the following types of educational degrees?
[A]Arts and Humanities [B]Medical Science
[C]Engineering [D]Social Sciences
EngineeringWashington Accord is an international accreditationagreement for professional engineering academic
degrees, between the bodies responsible foraccreditation in its signatory countries. Establishedin 1989, the signatories as of 2014 are Australia,Canada, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong China, India,Ireland, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand,Russia, Singapore, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Turkey,the UnitedKingdom and the United States. (fromWikipedia)92.Khagen Mahanta was a famous music composer
and singer of which among the following languages?
[A]Bengali [B]Assamese
[C]Manipuri [D]Bhojpuri
AssameseKhagen Mahanta, who recently died was an
Assamese singer and musician; and was known as"Bihu Samrat" or "King of Bihu". He picked up Bihusongs from the rural areas and presented them tothe modern stage in his own inimitable way. BhupenHazarika called him Bihu-samrat. Khagen's position
in Assamese music is thought to be only next to thelegendary Bhupen Hazarika.93.Which among the following dams of India is
world's second largest concrete gravity dam (by
volume) ?
[A]Tehri Dam [B]Mettur Dam
[C]Sardar Sarovar Dam [D]Polavaram Project
Sardar Sarovar DamSardar Sarovar Dam near Nevagram in Gujarat isworld's second largest concrete gravity dam (byvolume) after Grand Coulee Dam in the US and has
world's third largest spillway discharging capacity.Gujarat Government recently got final approval toraise by about 17 metres the height of SardarSarovar dam to 138 meters. The dam, whose
foundation stone was laid by Jawaharlal Nehru onApril 5, 1961, was marred by controversies andagitations.94.In 2013, which among the following committees
had submitted a report on "ease of doing business"
[A] M Damodaran Committee
[B]K V Kamath Committee
[C]Anand Mahindra Committee[D]Y C Deveshwar Committee
95.The Unified Command was constituted to __:
[A]Protect the land borders
[B]Protect the coastal borders
[C]Control the Left Wing Extremism
[D]Control Money Laundering
96.Who among the following is the new CEO of
Infosys?
[A]N. S. Raghavan [B]K Dinesh
[C]Ashok Arora [D]Vishal Sikka
Vishal SikkaVishal Sikka, a former SAP AG executive boardmember was on June 11 appointed as Infosys' ChiefExecutive Officer and MD. With his appointment,Sikka becomes the first non-founder CEO of Infosys.Sikka will take over from S D Shibulal on August 1,
2014.97. Which among the following sportsmen is not
related to shooting?
[A]Jitu Rai [B]Abhinav Bindra
[C]Pooja Ghatkar [D]Jayanta Talukdar
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Jayanta TalukdarJayanta Talukdar is an archer. Rest three recentlyparticipated in World Cup Shooting.98.The Kholongchu Hydropower Project is a joint
venture project between the two companies of India
and __?
[A]Nepal [B]Bhutan
[C]Bangladesh [D]Myanmar
BhutanIn the recent journey to Bhutan, India's PrimeMinister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone ofthe 600 mw Kholongchu Hydropower Project, whichis a joint venture project between the Indian andBhutanese public sector units SJVNL and Druk GreenPower Corporation. The construction of the project,which is located in Trashiyangtse in eastern Bhutan,will commence later in 2014.99.The All India coordinated Cotton Improvement
Project (AICCIP) of Indian Council of Agricultural
Research is located at __?
[A]Ahmadabad [B]Nagpur[C]Coimbatore [D]Bangalore
CoimbatoreCentral Institute for Cotton Research (CICR) is atNagpur and All India coordinated CottonImprovement Project (AICCIP) is at Coimbatore.100. Which among the following is world's largest
Coconut producing country?
[A]India [B]Malaysia [C]Sri Lanka [D]Philippines
IndiaShare of India in world production of coconut is
26.34% and is highest.101.The Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme
(TUFS) is a policy initiative for which among the
following sectors?
[A]Textile Sector [B]Manufacturing Sector
[C]Information Technology Sector
[D]Agro-Industries Sector
Textile SectorTUFS provides for reimbursement of 5% out ofinterest actually charged by the lending agencies for
facilitating investment in modernization of Textiles
Jute Industries. The scheme is being operatedthrough nodal agencies (IDBI,SIDBI.IFCI and majornationalized banks).102.Which among the following is NOT a
communicable disease?
[A]Malaria [B]Tuberculosis [C]HIV [D]Hepatitis
103.The Disaster Management Act, 2005 has been
implemented in all states and Union Territories of
India except one. Identify the state from the given
options:
[A]Kerala [B]Rajasthan [C]Gujarat [D]Uttarakhand
GujaratAll the States/UTs, except the State of Gujarat, haveimplemented Disaster Management Act, 2005. TheState of Gujarat is following the Gujarat StateDisaster Management Act, 2003, which was made
prior to enactment of DM Act, 2005. (PIB)104.Jambusar area , where the ONGC had recently
drilled first assessment well for finding out the
possibility of commercial production of Shale Gas, is
located in which among the following states?
[A]West Bengal [B]Andhra Pradesh
[C]Gujarat [D]Rajasthan
GujaratJambusar area is in Cambay Basin, Gujarat105.World's first successful network of high-speed
railway lines was launched in Japan in 1964. Which
among the following Japanese term is the name of
this project?
[A]Kabushiki gaisha [B]Sodanyaku
[C]Shinkansen [D]Hibakujumoku
ShinkansenJapan was first successful high speed nation wherethe Shinkansen network of trains was started by
four Japan Railways Group companies back in 1964Prior to that, early experiments were done inGermany, France, Italy and Japan etc. Today, Chinais foremost champion of High Speed Trains. Othercountries which has successfully implemented thehigh speed trains and are continuously expandingthe network include South Korea, France, Germany,and the UK. Even some African countries have high
speed railways. Morocco boasts the Arica's firsthigh-speed railway network.106.Which among the following is a correct
statement about Coral Triangle?
[A]it is the only biodiversity hotspot in northeast Asia
[B]the equator passes through it and it is known as
"Amazon of the seas"
[C]its islands are populated by endemic species of
birds
[D]it is located in southwest Asia and is known for
coral piracy
the equator passes through it and it is known as"Amazon of the seas"The Coral Triangle is recognized as the global centrof marine biodiversity and a global priority forconservation. It also called the "Amazon of the seasand covers 5.7 million square kilometres of oceanwaters.107.The Purchasing Manager's Index (PMI) is an
economic gauge for measuring the wellbeing of
which among the following economic sectors?
[A]Manufacturing [B]Retail
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ManufacturingPMI measures well being of manufacturing sector inIndia, if it is above 50 it means sector has displayed
growth, below 50 means there is contraction in thesector and if it is at 50 it means neither growth norcontraction.
108.Which among the following countries is the
newest member of the Euro Zone; slated to adopt
Euro from January 1, 2015?
[A]Slovakia[B]Slovenia [C]Romania [D]Lithuania
LithuaniaLithuania has fulfilled all conditions to join the euro
zone, the European Commission said, recommendingthat the country become the currency blocs 19th
member on January 1.109.On the basis of recommendations of which
among the following committees, the credit policy
of RBI is now reviewed after every two months
instead of earlier system of 45 days?
[A]P.J. Nayak Committee [B]Nachiket Mor Committee[C]Urjit Patel Committee [D]U.K. Sinha Committee
Urjit Patel CommitteeThe RBI has switched to the system of reviewingcredit policy once in two months from the earlieronce in 45 days or so following the recommendationrecommendation of the Urjit Patel committee.110.The PYKKA Scheme aims at providing basic
Sports Infrastructure and equipment at ___?
[A]National Level [B]State Level
[C]District Level [D]Block and Panchayat Level
Block and Panchayat LevelPanchayat Yuva Krida Aur Khel Abhiyan (PYKKA)was launched by Govt. of India in the year 2008. Thescheme aims at providing basic SportsInfrastructure and equipment at village and block
panchayat level and encouraging sports and gamesfor rural, including backward population of thesociety, through annual competitions at the block,district, State and National levels.111.In which year India hosted Asian Games for the
first time?
[A]1951 [B]1953 [C]1955 [D]19681951Delhi has hosted the Asian Games twice the firstedition in 1951 and the 9th edition in 1982.112. The "Street Art Project" is a cultural initiative of
__?
[A]Microsoft [B]Googl [C]Facebook [D]Wikipedia
GoogleGoogles Paris-based Cultural Institute has created adatabase called the Street Art Project. Using images
provided by cultural organisations, it includes street
art from around the globe like the 5Pointz murals
or the walls of the Paris 13 tower in France.113.Which among the following is NOT an
autonomous region in Mainland China?
[A] Inner Mongolia [B]Ningxia
[C]Guangxi [D]Hong Kong
Hong KongChina has five autonomous regions viz. Guangxi,Inner Mongolia, Ningxia, Tibet Autonomous Regionand Xinjiang
. Special Administrative Regions arealso autonomous territories that fall within thesovereignty of the People's Republic of China, yet donot form part of Mainland China. At present, thereare two SARs, namely the Hong Kong SAR and theMacau SAR.114.Which among the following is NOT chemical
substance of daily use?
[A]Blue vitrol [B]Club soda
[C]Brimstone [D]YellowCake
Yellow Cake
Yellowcake is a kind of uranium concentrate powdeobtained from leach solutions, in an intermediatestep in the processing of uranium ores.115.The Avadhuta Gita, which is based on the
principles of Advaita Vedanta, is ascribed to __?
[A]Tembe Swami [B]Pundlik
[C]Dattatreya [D]None of the abov
Dattatreya
Apart from Avadhoot Geeta, Dattatreya is also
credited as the author of the Tripura Rahasya, a
treatise on Advaita Vedanta.
116.Which among the following is commonlyknown as blue sheep?
[A]Tibetan Fox [B]Bharal [C]Chiru [D]Nilgiri Tahr
BharalCommon name of Bharal is Blue sheep or Himalayablue sheep or naur. It is found in high Himalayas ofNepal, Tibet, China, India, Pakistan, and Bhutan.117. In which state is located the Kuno Palpur
Wildlife Sanctuary, which is expected to become th
second home of the Asiatic Lion, which are currentl
only found in Gujarat's Gir National Park?
[A]Uttar Pradesh [B]Madhya Pradesh[C]Rajasthan [D]Maharashtra
118. Iran is currently in negotiations with the so
called P5+1 group over its nuclear programme.
Which among the following country is denoted here
as +1?
[A]UK [B]Germany [C]China [D]Australia
GermanyThe P5+1 group include the five permanent UNSecurity Council members Britain, China, France,Russia and the US, plus Germany.
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119.Which among the following is NOT a site of
Information Technology Investment Regions?
[A]Gurgaon [B]Bangalore
[C]Bhubneshwar [D]Hyderabad
GurgaonThe current locations of ITIRs include Bangalore,Bubneshwar, Chennai and Hyderabad.120.Which among the following are two largest
Soya producing states of India?
[A]Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra
[B]Gujarat and Maharashtra
[C]Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
[D]Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh and MaharashtraCurrently, soya bean cultivation is confined largelyto Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra, whichtogether account for over 85 per cent of the totaloutput. In fact, Madhya Pradesh alone accounts fornearly 60 per cent of production121.India's largest electricity-generating plant is
located at ___?
[A]Kudankulam [B]Kalpakkam [C]Kaiga [D]Kakrapar
KudankulamThe first unit of the Kudankulam nuclear power
plant attained its maximum capacity of 1000 MWrecently, becoming the largest electricity-generating
plant of any type in India. It is the 21st nuclearpower reactor in India and is also the firstpressurised water reactor belonging to light waterreactor category.122.Recently, Tennis player Maria Sharapova has
claimed her second French Open title in 2014. MariaSharapova is from __?
[A]United States [B] Russia [C] France [D] Romania
RussiaRecently, top Russian Tennis star Maria Sharapovahas claimed her second French Open title when she
floored Romanian fourth seed Simona Halep 6-4 6-7(5) 6-4 after a marathon encounter in Saturdays
final.123.A vulture restaurant has been recently opened
at __?
[A]Gadchiroli (Maharashtra)[B]Jabalpur (MP)[C]Tonk (Rajasthan) [D]Banaskantha (Gujarat)
124.With reference to the Syrian Crisis, which
among the following countries is not against the
incumbentSyrian Government led by Bashar al-
Assad?
[A] USA [B] Israel [C] Saudi Arabia [D] Iran
125. A pacific island country has recently sued nine
nuclear weapon states (including India in the
International Court of Justice) over failure to disarm.
Identify the country from the given options:
[A]The Federated States of Micronesia [B]Philippines
[C]Marshall Islands [D]Kiribati
Marshall IslandsAs per recent reports, Marshall Islands is suing thenine nuclear powers including India at ICJ, theHague with the argument that they have violatedtheir legal obligation to disarm. Marshall Islands is chain of islands in Pacific. It was a site of some 67nuclear tests between 1946 to 1958. The country
now says that its people are suffering serious healthproblems.126.Which among the following is NOT a correct
match?
*A+Boer War South Africa
*B+Boxer War China
*C+Mau Mau Uprising Kenya
*D+Anyanya Rebellion Myanmar
Anyanya Rebellion Myanmar
The Mau Mau Uprising, also known as KenyaEmergency was a military conflict that took place in
Kenya between 1952 and 1960. Ananya rebellionwas first Sudan Civil war.127.World's largest polluter country has recently
decided that for the first time it will impose an
absolute limit on its carbon emissions. This country
is __ :
[A]United States of America [B]China
[C]Russia [D]India
ChinaChina is the worlds biggest emitter of greenhouse
gases, surpassing the United States in 2006. It
recently decided that for the first time it will imposean absolute limit on its carbon emissions, to beginwith coal fired power plants.128.Which among the following treaty is a treaty to
Facilitate Access to Published Works by Visually
Impaired Persons and Persons with Print
Disabilities?
[A]Marakkesh Treaty [B]Cape Town Treaty
[C]Kinshasa Treaty [D]Kharkiv Treaty
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[C]Sikkim [D]Haryana
Arunachal Pradesh, The Kameng hydropowerproject is a 600MW project in the West Kamengdistrict of Arunachal Pradesh. The project utilisedthe waters of the Bichom and Tenga rivers whichrise in the Himalayas.14. Nelson Mandela International Day is celebrated
on ____?
[A]July 14 [B]July 17 [C]July 18 [D]July 19
July 18 Nelson Mandela International Day is anannual international day in honour of NelsonMandela, celebrated each 18 July. The day wasofficial declared by the United Nations in November
2009.15. The sobriquet Oracle of Omaha is refers to
which of the following business tycoons?
[A]Carlos Slim [B]Warren Buffet
[C]Bill Gates [D]Lakshmi Mittal
16. The Union government has announced the
setting up of Jal Marg Vikas project on river Ganga
to link which of the following places?[A]Allahabad and Haldia [B]Allahabad and Kanpur
[C]Kanpur and Patna [D]Varanasi and Haldia
Allahabad and HaldiaIn the Union Budget 2014-15 Rs 4200 set aside forJal Marg Vikas project on river Ganga connecting
Allahabad to Haldia, over a distance of 1620 km.17. As per the latest report, which among the
following countries has the worlds highest
deforestation rate?
[A]Brazil [B]Indonesia [C]Kenya [D]South Africa
IndonesiaAs per the latest report published in the NatureClimate Change magazine, Indonesian archipelagolost almost twice the forest area (840,000 hectares)and became country with worlds highest
deforestation rate. Brazil is the worlds second
country with highest deforestation rate.18. Recently, India and which one of the following
countries has signed an agreement on cooperation
in the field of environment?
[A]Brazil [B]China [C]Russia [D]Japan
Brazil,India and Brazil signed an agreement on
cooperation in the field of environment. The twocountries mutually agreed to extend cooperation onclimate change, biodiversity, afforestation in aridareas, water conservation and protection ofwetlands, waste management including agriculturalwaste and electronic waste.19. The controversial Mankading Law is associated
with which one of the following sports?
[A]Tennis [B]Cricket [C]Football [D]Hockey
CricketMankading Law is related to Cricket. Mankadingnamed after Indian cricketer Vinoo Mankad-is whena bowler knocks the bails off during run-up while thnon-striker is out of his crease.20. Recently, NASA has launched Ship-Aircraft Bio-
Optical Research (SABOR) experiment to probe
____?
[A]Ocean Ecology and Carbon Cycle
*B+Aquatic animals life style
[C]Ocean Minerals [D]Effect of ocean acidificatio
Ocean Ecology and Carbon CycleNASA has kicked off field campaign to probe OceanEcology, Carbon Cycle. The Ship-Aircraft Bio-OpticaResearch (SABOR) experiment is an effort toadvance space-based capabilities for monitoringmicroscopic plants that form the base of the marine
food chain. For three weeks, NASAs SABOR
experiment will bring together marine andatmospheric scientist to tackle the optical issues
associated with satellite observations ofphytoplankton. Phytoplankton, tiny ocean plantsthat absorb carbon dioxide and deliver oxygen toEarths atmosphere, play a major role in the global
cycling of atmospheric carbon between the oceanand the atmosphere.21. According Employment Exchange Statistics-2013
which state has been rated as the top state for
providing jobs through employment exchanges?
[A]Punjab [B]Kerala [C]Gujarat [D]Tamil Nadu
Gujarat
Gujarat has been ranked as the top state forproviding jobs through employment exchanges,according to the Employment Exchange Statistics-
2013. As per the report, Gujarat has given 57.53% othe jobs provided through employment exchanges inthe country.22. Who among the following has been awarded
Gandhi Peace Prize for 2013?
[A]Chandi Prasad Bhatt [B]Laxman Bhattacharya
[C]Raghavaloki Nayak [D]Arunaprabha Singh
Chandi Prasad Bhatt Environmentalist and social
activist Chandi Prasad Bhatt was presented theGandhi Peace prize by President Pranab Mukherjee
A Gandhian and a member of the Sarvodayamovement, Mr.Bhatt organised the Dashauli GramSwarajya Sangh in 1964. He dedicated himselfthrough the Sangh to improve the lives of villagers,
providing employment near their homes in forestbased industries, and fighting against wrong policesthrough Gandhian non-violent satyagraha.23. Which one of the following is not a financial
regulatory body in India?
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[A]RBI [B]SEBI [C]CCI [D]IRDA
CCI,There are five major financial regulatory bodies inIndia. They are RBI, SEBI, IRDA, Forward MarketCommission India and PFRDA.24. As of 2014, the BRICS nations represented ____
per cent of the World economy. Fill the blank with
correct option?
[A]10 [B]15 [C]18 [D]20
25. The tar balls phenomenon which is getting
wider attention of environmentalist and
parliamentarians nowadays is associated with which
states?
[A]Gujarat [B]Goa [C]Karnataka [D]Kerala
Tar ball deposition on Goas beaches, a regularphenomenon from June to October every year isaffecting the marine life in the coastal waters of thestate. The Goan coast is close to one of the Sea Linesof Communication (SLOC), which is used by shipsand international tankers coming from and going
towards the Persian Gulf.26. Nobel prize-winning author Nadine Gordimer,
who died recently, belongs to which country?
[A]Italy [B]South Africa [C]Germany [D]Kenya South
Africa Nadine Gordimer was a South African writer,political activist and recipient of the 1991 NobelPrize in literature. She was recognised as a womanwho through her magnificent epic writing has-inthe words of Alfred Nobel been of very great benefitto humanity.27. Recently, which one of the following countries
has launched the Operation Barkhane a counterterrorism operation in against Islamist militant in
Northern Africa?
[A]USA [B]Russia [C]France [D]Germany
France has announced the deployment of some3,000 soldiers in northern Africa as a part of newmilitary operation to fight militants in the region.The counter-terrorism operation is codenamed asOperation Barkhane. The Operation Barkhane will
be based in the Chadian capital Ndjamena, itsactivity will span across several countries in the
Sahel.28. According to the latest World Development
Indicators (WDI) data, public spending on health and
education in India is ___ per cent of countrys GDP.
Fill the blank with correct option?
[A]8.5 [B]4.7 [C]7.0 [D]8.9
4.7 As per the latest World Development Indicators(WDI) data, public spending on health andeducation in India is 4.7 per cent of GDP in India.
29. The Movement for Unity and Jihad (MUJAO) in
West Africa is a splinter group of the organisation o
____?
[A]al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb
[B]al-Queda in the Arabian Peninsula
[C]Ansar al-Sharia
[D]Jamaat Ansar al-Sunna
30. Who among the following have the Golden
Boot and Golden Ball award in the FIFA 2014,
respectively?
[A]James Rodriguez and Lionel Messi
[B]Miroslav Klose and Lionel Messi
[C]Lionel Messi and James Rodriguez
[D]Lionel Messi and Miroslav Klose
James Rodriguez and Lionel Messi With six goals inthe 2014 World Cup, Colombias James Rodriguez
earned the Golden Boot and Lionel Messi earned the2014 World Cup Golden Ball as FIFA named theArgentinean start the tournaments top player.
31. The Signature bridge project is being constructe
across river ___?
[A]Ganga [B]Yamuna [C]Beas [D]Hoogly
Signature bridge project is being constructed acrossriver Yamuna. The bridge to be constructed as areplica of the famous London bridge, will have bow-shaped pylon with cable.32. Which among the following is the country's first
indigenously built warship, that has been handed
over to the Indian Army, recently?
[A]INS Kamorta [B]INS Hamsa
[C]INS Tejas [D]INS Shivalik
INS Kamorta is the India's indigenously built anti-submarine corvette as well as the first indigenousstealth corvette built by India.33. India is building the world's highest railway
bridge which is expected to be 35 metres taller than
the Eiffel Tower. The bridge is being constructed
over which river?
[A]Bramhaputra [B]Ganga [C]Chenab [D]Beas
ChenabIndia is building the world's highest railway bridge
which is expected to be 35 metres taller than theEiffel Tower when completed by 2016. The arch-shaped steel structure is being constructed over theChenab river to link sections of the spectacularmountain in Kashmir region.34. Recently, which of the following actors ancestra
home in Pakistan has been declared national
heritage?
[A]Devanand [B]Dilip Kumar
[C]Raj Kapur [D]Kishore Kumar
Dilip Kumar Hindi moviedom's thespian actos DilipKumar's ancestral home in Peshawar has declared
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national heritage by Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif.Dilip Kumar was born as Yusuf Khan. His father LalaGhulam Sarwar had shifted to Mumbai fromPeshawar in the 1930s.35. The use of Neonicotinoid, a class of neuro-active
insecticide is linked to have potential toxicity to
___?
[A]Honey bees [B]Butterflies [C]Bats [D]Pigeon
Honey beesThe use of neonicotinoid was linked in a range ofstudies to a number of adverse ecological effects,including honey-bee colony collapse disorder (CCD).Recent research has suggested a potential toxicity tohoney bees and other beneficial insects even withlow levels of contact. It impacts bees ability to
forage, learn and remember navigation routes toand from food sources.36. Which among the following committees was
constituted to look into the concerns of people from
the North East living in different parts of the country
that submitted its report, recently?[A]Bezbaruah committee
[B]Srinivasan Committee
[C]Radhakrishnan Committee
[D]Muralijoshi committee
The Bezbaruah committee was constituted inFebruary, 2014 to look into the various concerns of
persons hailing from the North Eastern states whoare living in different parts of the country, especiallythe Metropolitan areas, and to suggest suitableremedial measures which could be taken by the
government. The Terms of Reference of theCommittee were: to examine the various kinds ofconcerns, including the concerns regarding security,of the persons hailing from the North Eastern states,to examine the causes behind the attacks/violenceand discrimination against the people from theNorth-Eastern states, to suggest measures to betaken by the government to address these concernsand to suggest legal remedies to address theseconcerns.37. Which of the following cities are the worlds first
and second populous cities in 2014?[A]Tokyo, Mumbai [B]London, Delhi
[C]Tokyo, Delhi [D]Berlin, Tokyo
Tokyo and Delhi are the worlds most populous cities
in 2014, according to a United Nations report. Tokyotopped UN's ranking of the most populous cities in
2014 with 38 million inhabitants and while itspopulation is projected to decline, it will remain theworld's largest city in 2030 with 37 million people.Delhi has become the world's second most populouscity in 2014 after Tokyo, more than doubling its
population since 1990 to 25 million. Tokyo and NewDelhi were followed by Shanghai with 23 million,and Mexico City, Mumbai and Sao Paulo,each witharound 21 million inhabitants in 2014.38. The theme of World Population Day-2014 is
____________?
[A]Investing in Young People
[B]Stabilization of Population for Sustainable
development
[C]Growing Population: a risk for tomorrow
[D]Curbing Population Growth
Investing in Young People July 11th marks WorldPopulation Day, to raise awareness of global
population issues. Established by the GoverningCouncil of the United Nations DevelopmentProgramme in 1989, it was inspired by the interestin Five Billion Day on 11 July 1987 approximatelythe date when the world's population reached fivebillion. This year, the theme is "Investing in YoungPeople."
39. The Atibadi Jagannath Das Award is the highestliterary honour of ___________?
[A]Andhra Pradesh [B]Odisha
[C]Haryana [D]Jharkhand
OdishaAtibadi Jagannath Das Samman is a literary awardawarded by Orissa Sahitya Academy to an Oriyalanguage litterateur for lifetime contribution toOriya literature. This is the most respectable honorto any litterateur by the academy. This award isnamed after 15th century Oriya poet Atibadi
Jagannath Das who was also known as Atibadi(greatest). Started in 1993, the first award was
given to Oriya poet Radhamohan Gadnayak .40. According to State of Forest report-2013, which
among the following states has lost maximum fores
cover in the country?
[A]Madhya Pradesh [B]West Bengal
[C]Andhra Pradesh [D]Maharashtra
Andhra Pradesh India recorded an increase of 5,871sq km in its forest cover in the past two years withWest Bengal contributing over 60% of the total rise
in green area, according to State of Forest Report-2013. Among bigger states, Andhra Pradesh lost themaximum 273 sq km of forest cover whereasMadhya Pradesh lost 178 sq km of green patch intwo years41. Recently, retail giant Carrefour has announced
its intention to close its stores in India. Carrefour is
multinational retailer based in which country?
[A]France [B]USA [C]Germany [D]England
France
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Carrefour is a French multinational retailerheadquartered in Boulogne Billancourt, France.Carrefour announced its intention to close its fivecash-and-carry stores in India, where Carrefour hasoperated since 2010.42. The Operation Protective Edge is an ongoing
military conflict between ___?
[A]Israel and Hamas [B]Ukraine and Russia
[C]China and Vietnam [D]Philippines and China
Israel and Hamas Operation Protective Edge is anIsrael Defence Forces operation in the Hamas-
governed Gaza strip, officially launched on July 8,2014.43. Granville Austin, who passed away recently, was
a renowned scholar of the ___?
[A]Indian Constitution [B]Indian History
[C]Indian Geography [D]Indian Literature
Indian ConstitutionGranville Austin was a renowned scholar of theIndian constitution and constitution assembly
debates. In 2011, in recognition for his writing onthe framing and working of the Indian constitution,Professor Austin was awarded a Padam Shri award,the fourth-highest civilian honour of India.44. In the latest Railway budget, the government
has announced the first bullet train in which
corridor?
[A]Delhi-Agra [B]Mumbai-Ahmadabad
[C]Delhi-Kanpur [D]Delhi-Kolkata
45. Eduard Shevardnadze, who passed away
recently, was the former president of which
country?[A]Russia [B]Georgia [C]Uzbekistan [D]Armenia
GeorgiaEduard Shevardnadze was a Georgian politician anddiplomat. He served as first secretary of GeorgianCommunist Party from 1972 to 1985 and as Ministerof Foreign Affairs of the Soviet Union. He wasPresident of Georgia from 1992 to 2003.46. According to Rangarajan Panel on poverty
estimation which state has highest number of
people below poverty line?
[A]Jharkhand [B]Chhattisgarh [C]Odisha [D]BiharChhattisgarh With 47.9% population below povertyline Chhattisgarh tops the list of state with thehighest poverty count.47. Which among the following companies has
topped the Fortune Global 500 list of the worlds
biggest companies?
[A]ExxonMobil [B]Wal-Mart
[C]Sinopec Group [D]Indian Oil Corp
Wal-Mart
US retain giant Wal-Mart topped the Fortune Globa500 list of the worlds biggest companies based on
total revenues. Wall-Mart stores reported USD 476.3billion in revenues for 2013 and it is followed byRoyal Dutch Shell with total revenue of USD 459.6billion.48. The Mission Mangalam is an integrated
poverty alleviation and rural woman empowermen
initiative of which state?
[A]Rajasthan [B]Gujarat [C]Karnataka [D]Maharashtr
GujaratMission Mangalam has been launched by the Gujara
government in 2010. It is an integrated povertyalleviation approach and an initiative to empowerrural woman.49. Who among the following has been appointed a
Indias permanent representative to International
Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA)?
[A]T P Seetharam [B]P Sridharan
[C]Aravind Nair [D]Kushal Singh
T P SeetharamIndias ambassador to the UAE T P Seetharam hasbeen appointed as the countrys permanent
representative to the Abu Dhabi-based InternationaRenewable Energy Agency (IRENA). The movemakes India 19th member of IRENA to designate a
permanent representative to the inter-governmentaorganisation.50. According to latest survey, which of the
following cities is expected to become Worlds Top
Tourist destination?
[A]London [B]Bangkok [C]Paris [D]SingaporeLondon
The MasterCard Global Destination Cities Indexreport found that London is expected to welcomemost number of international overnight visitors, anestimated 18.69 million, topping the list of mostvisited 132 destinations across the world. Bangkokovertook London in 2013 to become the top rankeddestination city in the world.51.Which among the following three countries of
Africa have recently decided to create a regional
force to combat Militant Islamist group BokoHaram?
[A]Chad, Niger and Cameroon
[B]Chad, Kenya and Niger
[C]Kenya, Cameroon and Niger
[D]Niger, Chad and Cameroon
Chad, Niger and Cameroon The defence ministers ofNigeria, Cameroon, Chad and Niger states have
pledged to create a 2,800 strong regional force tocombat against militant Islamist group Boko
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Haram. Each country would contribute 700 troopsto the force.52. Sovaldi drug is used in the treatment of __ ?
[A]Tuberculosis [B]Malaria
[C]Hepatitis C [D]HIV/AIDS
Hepatitis C Sovaldi is a drug developed by Gileadused to treat Hepatitis C infection. Sovaldi caneffectively cure hepatitis in 90 percent of patients.
53. Dhangar community, a nomadic tribe primarily
located in the state of ____?
[A]Andhra Pradesh [B]Maharashtra
[C]Haryana [D]Gujarat
Maharashtra The Dhangar are a herding caste ofpeople primarily located in the state ofMaharashtra.54. Recently, the Finance ministry has decided to go
in OFS route to sell its stake in the state-owned
companies. What does the OFS stands for _____?
[A]Opportunity for Sale [B]Offer for Sale
[C]Offer for Stockholdings [D]Open for Sale
55. The Transatlantic Trade and Investment
Partnership (TTIP), is a trade and investment
agreement under negotiation between the _____?
[A]EU and US [B]EU and India
[C]WTO and India [D]EU and China
EU and US The Transatlantic Trade and InvestmentPartnership (TTIP), is a trade and investmentagreement under negotiation between the EuropeanUnion and US.56. Recently, the realty show based on classical
music Naad Bhed-The Mystery of Sound has been
selected by the Limca Book of records. Naad Bhed is
a first of its kind national-level reality television
show in the country on classical music aired by __?
[A]Zee Network [B]Doordarshan
[C]Star Plus [D]Sun Network
Doordarshan Naad Bhed is being organised topopularise classical arts. Doordharshan isbroadcasting the performances across the country.57. Every year the Nobel prizes other than the Peace
Prize are awarded at__?
[A]Oslo [B]New York [C]Stockholm [D]London
Stockholm The Peace prize is awarded in Oslo, whilethe other prizes are awarded in Stockholm, Sweden.58. With reference to the Gaza Blockade, the
Palestinian National Authority (PNA) was set up to
govern Palestinian areas of West Bank and Gaza was
established by which among the following accords?
[A]Sochi Agreement [B]Oslo Accords
[C]Kremlin accords [D]Copenhagen Accords
Oslo Accords Under the 1993 Oslo Accords betweenthe Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) andIsrael, a Palestinian National Authority (PNA) was
setup to govern Palestinian areas of West Bank andGaza. In 2005, Israel withdrew its forces and settler
from Gaza.59. Recently, it was reported in the news that weak
monsoon may reduce the Kharif output. Which
among the following is not a Kharif crop?
[A]Sugarcane [B]Mustard
[C]Pearl Millet [D]Cotton
60. Who among the following is the current Chair o
the Federal Reserve, United States?
[A]Ben Bernanke [B]John Williams
[C]Robert Parry [D]Janet Yellen
61. What is the minimum number of employees is a
firm covered by the retirement fund body
Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) for
providing social security net?
[A]Ten [B]Twenty [C]Thirty [D]Fifteen
TwentyFirms employing 20 or more than workers arecovered by the retirement fund body EmployeesProvident Fund Organisation (EPFO) for providingsocial security net.62. Indias Prakash Nanjappa, is associated with
which of the following sports/events?
[A]Boxing [B]Shooting [C]Squash [D]Badminton
Shooting Prakash Nanjappa is an Indian shooterwho competes in the 10 metre air pistol and 50metre air pistol events. He won the silver medal atthe 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.63. Jayadhar Cotton, is a popular variety of cotton
grown mainly in the rain-fed areas of ____?
[A]Maharashtra [B]Karnataka
[C]Andhra Pradesh [D]Tamil Nadu
Karnataka Jayadhar cotton is a popular variety inthe rain-fed areas of north Karnataka. It is a rabicrop predominantly grown in Dharwad, Gadag andHaveri districts, and part of Bellary and Koppal.Unlike other varieties, it is mixed crop grown withchillies and onion and among other crops.64. Who among the following has been appointed a
Horticulture ambassador of Maharashtra, recently?
[A]Shah Rukh Khan [B]Amitabh Bachchan
[C]Amir Khan [D]Salman KhanAmitabh Bachchan Amitabh Bachchan has beenappointed as the horticulture ambassador ofMaharashtra. Bachchan will promote thehorticulture sector in Maharashtra which is Indias
largest fruit producing state.65. The flag bearer for Indian contingent at the
opening ceremony of Commonwealth Games 2014
was __ ?
[A]Vijay Kumar [B]Sushil Kumar
[C]Abhinav Bindra [D]Yogeshwar Dutt
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Pradesh, Bihar and Assam. Since the virus attacksthe brain of the child, the chances of the childbecoming mentally retarded are high.91. Which among the following is not one of the
major objectives of the Convention on Biological
Diversity?
[A]Conservation of biological diversity
[B]Sustainable use of components of biological
diversity
[C]Fair and equitable sharing of benefits arising from
genetic resources
[D]Promote ecotourism to fragile, pristine, and
relatively undisturbed natural areas
92. Recently, which among the following countries
has passed a law authorizing children to work from
age 10 and became the first country to make work
by 10 year olds legal?
[A]Bolivia [B]Nigeria [C]Bosnia [D]Tanzania
Bolivia Bolivias congress has passed legislation to
allow children as young age 10 to work as long as itsdoes not interfere with their education and is doneindependently to help the childs family make ends
meet.93. The Bonalu is a famous folk festival celebrated
in which among the following states of India?
[A]Kerala [B]Telangana [C]Karnataka [D]Maharashtra
Telangana Bonalu is a folk festival famous inTelangana region. The word Bonalu is derived fromBhojanalu meaning food, which is offered to the
goddess. It is celebrated during the month ofAshadh.
94. Which among the following organizations
releases the "Global Gender Gap report from time
to time?
[A]World Economic Forum [B]UNESCO
[C]World Trade Organisation [D]World Bank
World Economic Forum The Global Gender Gapreport was introduced by World Economic Forum in
2006. The index benchmarks national gender gap oneconomic, political, education and health basedcriteria and provides country rankings that allow
for effective comparison across regions and income
groups and over time.95. Which among the following is the most
dangerous part of the Ultraviolet Rays?
[A]UV- A [B]UV-B [C]UV-C [D]UV-D
UV-B Ultraviolet rays can be subdivided into threedifferent wavelength bans UV-A, UV-B and UV-C. Theclassification is based on the amount of energy theycontain and their effects on biological matter. UV-Cis most energetic and most harmful but it doesntreach earth as its absorbed by ozone layer; UV-A is
least energetic and least harmful. Most of the skindamage in human beings is caused by UV-B.96. Which one of the following acts of Islam (Five
Pillars of Islam) mandates paying alms tax to benefi
the poor and the needy?
[A]Shahadah [B]Salat [C]Zakat [D]Sawm
Zakat The most important Muslim practices are theFive Pillars of Islam. The Five Pillars of Islam are the
five obligations that every Muslims must satisfy inorder to live a good and responsible life according tIslam. The five pillars consist of Shahadah, Salat,
Zakat, Sawm and Haji. Zakat mandates paying analms tax to benefits the poor and the needy.97. Recently, which among the following Asian
countries has allowed foreign banks to own 100 per
cent ownership of banks?
[A]Philippines[B]Singapore[C]Sri Lanka D]Banglades
Philippines The Philippines has removed restrictionson foreign ownership of banks in the country undera new law that allows 100 per cent foreign control.
The statute allows foreign banks to own 100 percent stock of an existing domestic bank or to open a
fully owned subsidiary incorporated underPhilippines laws.98. Which one of the following is not a Millennium
Development Goals that were established by United
Nations in 2000?
[A]To Eradicate Extreme Poverty
[B]To Combat HIV/AIDS, Malaria and other disease
[C]To Promote Gender Quality
[D]To Eradicate Human Trafficking
99. According to a latest study, which among thefollowing diseases is emerged as the biggest killer in
India?
[A]Malaria [B]Tuberculosis [C]HIV/AIDS [D]Dengue
Tuberculosis Tuberculosis (TB) has killed 5.5 lakhnon-HIV positive people last year became the biggeskiller in the country. Malaria is estimated to havekilled about 1.2 lakh people out of over 6 crore caserecorded last year and HIV/AIDS killed 78,600.100. According to a United Nations latest report
India has the sixth highest prevalence of child
marriage in the world. As per the report countrywith highest number child marriage is ___?
[A]Niger [B]Bangladesh [C]Chad [D]Mali
Niger India has the sixth highest prevalence of childmarriage in the world with one in every three childbride living India, according to a United Nationsreport. The 10 countries with the highest rates ofchild marriage are Niger, Bangladesh, Chad, Mali,CAR, India, Guinea, Ethiopia, Burkina Faso andNepal respectively.
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21.Mount Sijar, which was recently making news, is
located in?
a) Syria b) Iraq c) Libya d) Ghana
22. During PM Modis recent Jammu and Kashmir
visit, which hydel power project was inaugurated in
Kargil?
a) 45MW Nimoo Bazgo project
b) 44MW Chutak project c) 345MW Salal project
d) 390MW Dul Hasti project
23.Which is the first European spacecraft to orbit
67P Churymov-Gerasimenko comet?
a) Rosetta b) Cassini c) Spitzer
d) Spirit and Opportunity
24.What is name of the new species of Dolphin
recently discovered in Australia?
a) Souza teuszii b) Souza sahulensis
c) Souza chinensis d) Souza plumbea
25. The new Central government scheme named
HOMESwhich stands for Home Owners Mortgage
Equity Subventionis a new loan assistance scheme tobe rolled by the government to help the economically
weaker sections (EWS) and low income group (LIG) to
secure easy home loans urban areas. This scheme has
replaced which among the following existing
schemes?
a) Indra Awas Yojana b) Basti Sudhar Yojana
c) Rajiv Rinn Yojana d) Sabke Liya Aawas Yojana
26.What is the name of the new initiative by IDBI
and Unicef in Uttar Pradesh to provide safe drinking
water, sanitation and hygiene?
a) WASH b) CLEAN c) SAFE d) NICE27. Under its new technique developed by BARC
scientists to treat eye cancers, which isotope of
lodine is being used?
a) I-125 b) I-129 c) I-127 d) I-126
28.Which of these famous dancers is associate with
Kuchipudi Dance?
a) Guru Bipan Sinha b) Bala Saraswati
c) Biriju Maharaj d) Josyula Seetharamaiah
29.After the recent changes done in PPF scheme,
what is the maximum amount a person can deposit
annually in Public Provident Fund (PPF)a) RS 1 Lakh b) Rs 1.5 Lakh
c) Rs. 2.0 Lakh d) Rs 2.5 Lakh
30.Which among the following the second largest
component of Natural Gas after Methane?
a) Ethane b) Butane c) Propane d) Ethylene
31. Who among the following has won the
Karmaveer Chakra Award and the Rex karmaveer
Global Fellowship by iCONGO?
(A) Medha Patkar B) Arundhati Roy
C) Manjulatha kalanidhi D) Kaku Nakhatessss
32. Which among the following is a contraceptive
drug for elephants, that has been recently banned by
Supreme Court?
a) Porcine Zona Pellucida vaccine
b) Leptospirosis vaccine
c) West Nile Virus vaccine
d) Freunds Modified Complete Adjuvant (FMA)
33. Worlds largest producer of Maize is___?
a) China b) Egypt c) USA d) Nairobi
34. What are the names of two Operations launched
by Army to deal with floods at J&K?
A) Operation Megh Rahat and Operation Sahayata
B) Operation Raht and Operation Megh Sahayata
C) Operation Megh Suraksha and Operation Megh
Sahayata
D) Operation Megh Bachav and Operation Megh
Aaram
35. Parimanjan Negi is a famous____?
a) Chess player b) Swimmer
c) Shooter d) Badminton player36. Who has been appointed as the first woman
chairperson of IIAS Indian Institute of Advanced
Study?
A) Miridula Chatterjee B) Kanchan Trivedi
C) Mamta Sharma D) Chandrakala Padia
37. Indian Armys Lt Colonel Sudhakar Jayant has
recently done India proud by winning the gold meda
for the third time at Denmark. He is related to which
among the following sports/athletic events?
a) Shooting b) Squash c) Weight-lifting d)
Swimming38. Boko Haram the deadly terror group in Nigeria
has recently declared an Islamic Caliphate in a small
town in the country which has been wrestled back by
the armed forces. What is the name of the place?
a) Gwoza town b) Bama town
c) Haduza town d) Gwoi town
39. What is the name of the new satellite developed
by NASA to predict the frequency of occurrence of
droughts in the world?
a) SMAP b) TMAP c) DMAP d) NMAP
40. Which reality show of Doordarshan has made itsway to the Limca Book of records
a) Naad Bhed b) Naat bhed
c) Nritya Bhed d) Bhaav Bhed
51. In the recent FTA, which India has signed with
ASEAN on services and investments, which country is
yet to sign the same out of the 10 member states of
ASEAN?
a) Philippines b) Brunei c) Indonesia d) Myanma
52. Who among the following has received the
MIDORI Prize for biodiversity 2014?
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a) R. Kamal Bawa b) Kapil Sibal
c) Pranab Acharya d) Subhasis Dey
53. Serena Williams has won the womens singles
title of US Open Grand Slam. She played the final
against which other player?
a) Caroline Wozniacki b) Maria Sharapova
c) Simona Halep d) Petra Kvitova
54. Who has recently won the title of US Open mens
singles Grand Slam held at New York?
a) Marin Cilic b) Kei Nishikori
c) Rafal Nadal d) Roger Federer
55. Indias first Coral Garden is coming up in which
among the following states?
a) Maharashtra b) West Bengal
c) Andaman and Nicobar Islands d) Gujarat
56. In which ocean massive 100 million year old
ancient extinct volcano was discovered?
a) Indian Ocean b) Pacific Ocean
c) Atlantic Ocean d) Arctic Ocean
57. What is favipiravir?a) An anti-viral drug to cure Ebola
b) An anti-viral drug to cure Dengue
c) An anti viral drug to cure bird flu
d) An anti-viral drug to cure SARS
58. Which among the following is a partially
recognized state?
a) South Ossetia b) Georgia c) Crimea d) Abkhazia
59. Which country has declared plans to issue
worlds first digital currency?
a) Germany b) Thailand c) Cuba d) Ecuador
60. The world famous Ice Bucket Challenge hasraised tremendous amounts of funds for research for
disease known as ALS. What is the full form of ALS?
a) Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
b) Amyotrophic lateral suspension
c) Arteiral lateral sclerosis
d) Arterial lateral suspension
61. Which of the following wildlife sanctuaries is all
set to become the second home of Asiaticlions, which
are only found in Gujarats Gir National Park?
a) Kuno Palpur Wildlife Sanctuary
b) Bori Wildlife Sanctuaryc) Gomarda Wildlife Sanctuary
d) Sanjay Dubri Wildlife Sanctuary
62. Who among the following was not awarded the
Fields Medal for Mathematics, 2014?
a) Maryam Mizakhani b) Martin Hairer
c) Artur Avila d) Lars Ahlfors
63. Which new method has been developed by Japan
to detect Ebola virus in collaboration with Eiken
Chemicals?
a) RT- SNAP b) RT-TRACK
c) RT- LIGHT d) RT- LAMP
64. Which two Indian buildings have won the
UNESCO Asia-Pacific Heritage Award 2014?
a) Esplanade House, Mumbai and Shri Sakhargad
Nivasini Devi Temple Complex, Satara
b) Hill Forts, Rajasthan and Jantar Mantar, Jaipur
c) Mahabodhi Temple, Gaya and Sun Temple, konark
d) Rani-ki-Vav, Gujarat and Mahabodhi temple, Gaya
65. What is the name of the new plan launched by
PM Tony Abott for increased student exchange
programs between India and Australia?
a) New Perth Plan b) New South Wales Plan
c) New Sydney Plan d) New Colombo Plan
66. Who will lead Indian Hockey Team for women in
Asian Games 2014?
a) Ritu Rani b) Vandana Kataria
c) Aunta Lakra d) Yogita Bali
67. Which place has been announced as the new
capital for Andhra Pradesh?
a) Vijayawadab) Guntur c) Kakinada d) Rajahmundr68. Thefirst state in India to launch a Health Adalat
is___?
a) Kerala b) Maharashtra c) Gujarat d) Karnataka
69. The venue of 2014 Internet Governance Forum
is____?
a) Geneva b) Belgrade c) Istanbul d) Montreal
70. Consider the following statements
1. Amphibians are found in both aquatic and
terrestrial habitats
2. There are no true marine amphibians
Which among the above is/are correct statements?a)Only 1 b) Only 2 c) Both 1 & 2 d) Neither 1 nor
71. Which of the following Biosphere Reserves is not
a part of the World Network of Biosphere Reserves,
based on UNESCO Man and Biosphere Programme?
a) Sunderbans-West Bengal
b) Nokrek Meghalaya
c) Simlipal Odisha d) Manas Assam
72. Which of the following Gharanas is not a part of
Dhrupad gharanas?
a) Dagarvani Gharana b) Bettiah Gharana
c) Bishnupur Gharana d) Gwalior Gharana73. Where is the Headquarter for Northern Comman
of Indian Army located?
a) Shimla b) Chandigarh
c) Lucknow d) Udhampur
74. Which among the following was the first country
to impose carbon tax?
a) Russia b) USA c) Sweden d) New Zealand
75. The army of which country made use of the
latest Google Glass technology to hunt for wild life
poachers?
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a) Russia b) Nepal c) Japan d) US
76. Which SC judge is slated to be the next Chief
Justice of India?
a) Justice T.S Thakur b) Justice Anil R. Dave
c) Justice H L Dattu d) Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai
77. Which of the following is the new generation
naval offshore patrol vessel NOPV to be
commissioned by Admiral R.K Dhowan on Sept 4,
2014 in Chennai?
a) INS Sahyadri b) INS Ranvir
c) INS Sumitra d) INS Ranjit
78. Who has been awarded the G.K Reddy Memorial
Award 2014?
a) Vinod Mehta b) Amit Baruah
c) Zahid Rafiq d) Alok Deshpande
79. Who is author of the famous plays The Captives
(1963) Monsoon (1965), The Refugee (1971), Angkor
(1973)?
a) Badal Sircar b) Habib Tanvir
c) Asif Currimbhoy d) Girish Karnad80. Where are the headquarter of International
Atomic Energy Agency located?
a) New York b) Geneva c) Vienna d) Paris
81. Recently commissioned Indias largest
domestically built destroyer warship is__?
a) INS Kamrota b) INS Kolkata D63
c) INS Karmuk d) INS Ranvijay D55
82. Which chemical is found in personal-care
products such as toothpastes, declared recently as
unsafe to use?
a) Endosulfan b) Triclosanc) Chloro Fluoro Carbons d) Methane
83. Who has been appointed as the new President of
European Union?
a) Alexander Stubb b) Donald Tusk
c) Antonis Samaras d) Matteo Renzi
84. What is the name of the only drug which has
shown positive results in saving life of few patients
suffering from Ebola but has yet not been tested
and approved by WHO?
a) ZMapp b) MMapp c) Emapp d) Dmapp
85. Which African nation, known as kingdom of Sky,was in news due to a military coup?
a) Botswana b) Zimbabwe c) Lesotho d) Swaziland
86. Government of India has named a new
programme Neeranchal with an intial outlay of Rs
212 crores. What does the programme aim to
achieve?
a) Ressolve interstate water disputes
b) To give impetus to watershed development
c) To cleanse rivers Ganga and Yamuna
d) To promote water conservation
87. Sasan Ultra Mega Power Project belongs to
which among the following business conglomerates?
a) Reliance Power b) Adani
c) Tata Power d) None of them
48.Under the National Mission on Enhanced Energy
Efficiency, notable progress has been seen in the
commencement of the first commitment period of
PAT. What does the acronym PATstand for?
a) Perform, Achieve and Trade
b) Perform, Act and Transform
c) Preserve, Act and Trade
d) Preserve, Achieve and Trade
89.Irom Chanu Sharmila, Who is fasting for last man
years againstArmed Forces Special Powers Act
(AFSPA)belongs to which among the following
states?
a) Mizoram b) Manipur c) Assam d) Nagaland
90.The feature film The Man Who Knew Infinity
adapted from a book of same title depicts the life of
which among the following idols of India?a) Prasanta Chandra mahalanobis
b) Srinivasa Ramanujan
c) Subrahmanyan Chandrasekhar
d) Homi Bhabha
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SET- IV
1.Recently, which one of the following countries has
announced a one billion Euros credit to India to take
initiates in the climate control area?
[A]France[B]Brazil [C]Switzerland [D]Germany
France announced a one billion Euros credit lineover the next three years to India to take initiates inthe climate control area.2.According to Assocham report, which among the
following states has recorded the highest per capita
milk availability?
[A]Haryana [B]Punjab[C]Andhra Pradesh [D]Kerala
Punjab has recorded the highest per capita milkavailability of 937 grams per day, followed byHaryana 679 grams, according to a report by
Assocham. In terms of per capita availability of milkin 2010-11, Punjab was the leader among the 20major states with 937 grams of milk available per
person per day.3.The Asian Games 2014 will be held in ____?
[A]South Korea[B]North Korea [C]Japan [D]Indonesia
The Asian games 2014 will be held in Incheon, SouthKorea from 19 September to 4 October 2014.4.Which among the following states has highest
share in total milk production in India?
[A]Andhra Pradesh [B]Rajasthan
[C]Uttar Pradesh [D]Gujarat
Uttar Pradesh commands highest share of over 17%in total milk production, followed by Rajasthan(11%), Andhra Pradesh (9%), Punjab (8%) and
Gujarat (8%).5.Indias Golden Triangle is a famous tourist circuit
which includes:______?
[A]Delhi, Agra and Jaipur
[B]Mumbai, Aurangabad and Pune
[C]Bangalore, Mysore and Chennai
[D]Kolkata, Puri and Konark
6.Recently, India and which of the following
countries released the first encyclopaedia on their
age-old cultural contacts, tracing back their history to
over 2,000 years?
[A]Sri Lanka [B]China[C]South Africa [D]Russia
India and China released the first encyclopaedia ontheir age-old cultural contacts, tracing back theirhistory to over 2,000 years, starting from the visit ofChinese scholar Huen Tsang to India in the 7thcentury to bring Buddhist scriptures to China. Thetwo volumes of the encyclopaedia jointly compiledby the scholars of India and China.7.The Cetane number is measurement of the
combustion quality of.......?
[A]Petrol [B]Diesel[C]LPG[D]Both Petrol & Diesel
Diesel
Cetane number or CN is a measurement of thecombustion quality of diesel fuel during compressioignition. Thus, it is the approximate equivalent ofoctane rating for gasoline (petrol).8.The SPOT-7 satellite, which was recently launched
on board India's PSLV C-23 flight recently belongs to
__?
[A]Italy [B]France [C]Australia [D]Canada
SPOT stands for Satellite Pour lObservation de la
Terre. The The SPOT system is a series of earthobservation satellites.9.The Cabomba plant is a/ an ___?
[A]Ornamental plant
[B]Source of Bio-diesel
[C]Source of Dyes & Pigments
[D]Invasive species
Cabomba (Cabomba Caroliniana), also known asFanwort plant, is a native of North and South
America that grows in stagnant or slow-flowing
water bodies to a depth of about 12 feet. Its aninvasive plant.10.Which among the following flowers is closely
linked to the Phool Sankranti festival of
Uttarakhand?
[A]Tulip [B]Daffodil [C]Rhododendron [D]Dahlia
Rhododendron arboreum is a small evergreen treeand is known for the captivating beauty of its deepred or pale pink flowers. Throughout the region, thespecies commands a high socio-cultural reverenceand has been designated as the state tree of
Uttarakhand. With the blooming of therhododendrons, locals in the Garhwal Himalayascelebrate Phool Sankranti, a festival of flowers.
(The Hindu)11.Recently, Pankaj Advani created the history by
becoming the first player in the world to win titles in
the long and shor