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1. Who among the following has won Korean Grand Prix 2013?

[A]Sebastian Vettel

[B]Fernando Alonso

[C]Kiwi Raikkonen

[D]Romain Grosjean

Answer:

Sebastian Vettel Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel won Korean Grand Prix. Lotus drivers Kimi Raikkonen and

Romain Grosjean took second and third.

2. Recently (October, 2013), in which of the following places All-Women Sharia court to redress

grievance of Muslim women started functioning?

[A]Bangalore

[B]Pune

[C]Mumbai

[D]Chennai

Answer:

Pune A sharia court conducted solely by women with an aim to redress grievances of Muslim women

has started functioning at Pune. Set up by Bhartia Muslim Mahila Andholan (BMMA) the first all-women

sharia court will deal with various family issue, including marital discord, divorce as well as property-

related disputes.

3. In October 2013,voters of which of the following countries have rejected government proposal to

abolish upper house of the parliament?

[A]Finland

[B]Ireland

[C]Mongolia

[D]Nairobi

Answer:



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Ireland Voters in the Republic of Ireland have rejected a government proposal to abolish Seanad Eireann

(upper parliament of the Irish parliament). The Seanad has existed for more than 90 years. The current

Irish government has argued it cost too much to run and that its abolish could have saved Irish taxpayers

as much as 20m euros a year.

4. The government of which among the following states has launched a scheme to screen people above

the age of 30 years for life style diseases?

[A]Karnataka

[B]Kerala

[C]Tripura

[D]Punjab

Answer:

Kerala "Amrutham Arogyam" a unique project to screen all the people above the age of 30

years in the state for life style disease was formally launched in Kerala.

5. Who among the following are conferred with 2013 Nobel Prize in medicine? 1.James Rothman

2.Randy Schekman 3.Thomas Suedhof 4.Thomas Randitt Chose the correct answer from the codes given

below:

[A]Only 1 & 3

[B]Only 1, 2 & 3

[C]Only 1, 2 & 4

[D]Only 2, 3 & 4

Answer:

Only 1, 2 & 3 Americans James Rothman and Randy Schekman and German born research Thomas

Suedhof won the 2013 Nobel Prize in medicine for discoveries on how hormones, enzymes and other

key substances are transported within cells.

6. Who among the following has been recently inducted into the prestigious National Academy of

Engineering, United States for his contribution to industrial development in India and world?

[A]E. Sridharan

[B]Ratan Tata



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[C]Chandra Shekar

[D]Navin Murthy

Answer:

Ratan Tata Industrialist Ratan Tata has been inducted into the prestigious National Academy of

Engineering in US for his contribution to industrial development in India and across the world. Besides

Tata, eight Indian-Americans have been inducted into the institute, consider among the highest

professional distinctions accorded to an engineer.

7. At which among the following places, Tamil Nadu's first Spice Park has been inaugurated?

[A]Shivaganga

[B]Mettur

[C]Udakamandal

[D]Hosur

Answer:

Shivaganga Union Finance minister P Chidambaram inaugurated Tamil Nadu’s first Spice Park at

Muthupatti near Shivaganga. The Spice Park set up in Sivaganga at a cost of Rs 20 crore is aimed at

creating infrastructure and processing facilities for turmeric and chilli produced in Tamil Nadu.

8. Which of the following Islands is the only place in India where the rare yellow mangrove (Ceriops

tagap) is found?

[A]Vincet Island

[B]Barren Island

[C]St Marry Island

[D]Nicobar Island

Answer:

Vincet Island The estuarine Vincet Island on Ashtamudi Late in Kollam is the only place in India where

the rare yellow mangrove is found. The yellow mangrove, long thought to be extinct, was discovered on

Vincet Island by mangrove enthusiasts in 2011.

9. Who among the following has been appointed as chairperson of State Bank of India (SBI)?



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[A]Kavitha Krishnamurthy

[B]Usha Chandrashekar

[C]Arundhati Bhattacharya

[D]Sonakshi Vishal

Answer:

Arundhati Bhattacharya Arundhati Bhattacharya appointed as Chairperson of State Bank of India, the

first woman to head the country’s largest lender in its 207 year history. She was managing director and

chief financial officer of the bank prior to her elevation.

10. . The “Tamu-Kalewa-Kalemyo” is a friendship road connect India and which country?

[A]Nepal

[B]Bangladesh

[C]Myanmar

[D]Bhutan

Answer:

Myanmar Tamu-Kalewa-Kalemyo” is a 160 km road close to Myanmar’s western border with India.

11. The Tolkappiar award is a lifetime achievement award given to Indian scholar for their contribution

in the field of ___ studies. Fill the blank with correct option?

[A]Kannada

[B]Tamil

[C]Sanskrit

[D]Konkani

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Tamil The Tolkappiar award is a lifetime achievement award given to Indian scholar for their

contribution in the field of Tamil studies.

12. Who among the following will be conferred the Indira Gandhi Award for National Integration for the

year 2012?

[A]Swamy Agnivesh

[B]M S Swaminathan

[C]Anna Hazare

[D]Ila Bhat

Answer:

M S Swaminathan Eminent agricultural scientist M S Swaminathan will be conferred the Indira Gandhi

Award for National Integration for the year 2012.

13. Who among the following has secured two gold medals for India at Track Asia cycling

championship?

[A]Deborah

[B]Manorama Devi

[C]Sunita Devi

[D]Anjana

Answer:

Deborah India finishes with six medals at Track Asia Cycling championship held in Thailand. India’s

Deborah clinches two gold medals.

14. Name the Canadian author who won 2013 Nobel Prize for Literature?

[A]Alice Munro

[B]Will Gompertz

[C]Jumpa Lahari

[D]Markel Hudson

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Alice Munro Canadian author Alice Munro has won the 2013 Nobel Prize for Literature. The 82 year old,

whose books include Dear Life and Dance of the Happy Shades, is only the 13th women to win the prize

since its inception in 1901. Dance of the Happy Shades, published in 1968, was Munro’s first collection

and it went on the Canada’s highest literary prize, the Governor General’s Award.

15. The “Minamata Convention” is a set of legally binding measures to curb which pollutant?

[A]Green house gases

[B]Mercury

[C]Plastics

[D]Lead

Answer:

Mercury The “Minamata Convention” is a set of legally binding measures to curb mercury pollution. It

was named after the Japanese city that, in the `1950s saw one of the world’s most cases mercury

poisoning.

16. Who among the following has won European Union’s “Sakharov Human Rights” prize?

[A]Edward Snowden

[B]Malala Yousafzai

[C]Ali Zeidan

[D]Vladamir Putin

Answer:

Malala Yousafzai Pakistani schoolgirl and campaigner Malala Yousafzai, has won the EU’s Sakharov

Human Rights prize. The Sakharov Prize for speech is awarded by the European Parliament annually in

memory of Soviet physicist and dissident Andrei Sakharov. US whistleblower Edward Snowden had been

a contender for the prize.

17. Which of the following would be the first corridor to be explored for the Indian railways ambitious

bullet train project?

[A]Delhi – Kolkata

[B]Bangalore – Chennai

[C]Mumbai – Ahmadabad



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[D]Mumbai – Bangalore

Answer:

Mumbai – Ahmadabad Indian Railways signed an MoU with Japan International Cooperation Agency, for

conducting a detailed study for running bullet train on Mumbai-Ahmadabad route. Estimated to cost

about 63,000 crore rupees, the 534 kilometre Mumbai – Ahmadabad route would be the first corridor to

be explored for the Indian railways ambitious bullet train project.

18. Which of the following mobile makers has unveiled world’s first curved display smartphone?

[A]Micromax

[B]Samsung

[C]Sony

[D]HTC

Answer:

Samsung Samsung Electronics will release a smartphone with a curved display. The Galaxy Round has a

curved 5.7 inch screen using advanced display technology called organic light-emitting diode (OLED)

technology. The curved screen smartphone is the first in the world.

19. Who among the following is not the winner of 2013 Nobel Prize in Chemistry?

[A]Martin Karplus

[B]Michael Levitt

[C]Michael Thomson

[D]Arieh WarshelMichael Thomson

Answer:

Michael Thomson Martin Karplus, Michael Levitt and Arieh Warshel won this year’s Nobel Prize in

chemistry for laying foundation for the computer models used to understand and predict chemical

process.

20. . Which of the following banks has won the Golden Peacock Award for excellence in corporate

governance 2013?

[A]SBI



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[B]Syndicate Bank

[C]Canara Bank

[D]Vijaya Bank

Answer:

Canara Bank Canara Bank clinches the Golden Peacock Award for excellence in corporate governance

2013.

21. Name the Geo-scientific research vessel, which is dedicated to the nation recently?

[A]RV Samudra Ratnakar

[B]Samudra Prahari

[C]Sagara Deepa

[D]Sea Pearl

Answer:

RV Samudra Ratnakar

22. As per the latest report, what is the ranking of India on the Global Hunger Index 2013?

[A]63

[B]67

[C]69

[D]70

Answer:

63 India ranked 63rd position on the Global Hunger Index. In 2012, India stood at 67th position on GHI.

According to the latest GHI, India still has “alarming levels” of hunger with highest prevalence of

underweight in children under five at more than 40 per cent. On the GHI, India’s neighbouring countries



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like China score 6th position with moderate level of hunger, while Sri Lanka was at 43, Pakistan at 57

and Bangladesh at 58 having serious levels of hunger.

23. The term P5+1 refers to the five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus which

country?

[A]India

[B]Japan

[C]Germany

[D]South Korea

Answer:

Germany The P5+1 is a group of countries which in 2006 joined the diplomatic efforts with Iran in regard

to its nuclear programme. The term refers to the five permanent members of the United Nation Security

Council plus Germany.

24. Mohan Dharia, who passed away recently, was a ____?

[A]Scientist

[B]Diplomat

[C]Author

[D]Classical singer

Answer:

Diplomat Mohan Dharia was well known personality in the fields of politics and environment protection.

He was a distinguished Parliamentarian and an able administrator who served the nation in different

spheres.

25. According to NASA scientist, atmosphere of which of the following planets are conducive to the

formation of diamonds?

[A]Saturn and Jupiter

[B]Jupiter and Venus

[C]Venus and Saturn

[D]Uranus and Jupiter



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Answer:

Saturn and Jupiter New research by NASA scientist says that up to 1,000 tonnes of diamonds are created

in Saturn’s atmosphere every year, with Jupiter’s atmosphere being a prodigious producer of diamonds

as well. The two gas giants atmosphere could be filled huge chunks of diamonds that could one day be

taken back to earth. Scientists believe that the diamonds are formed by lightning storms which turns

methane into carbon soot. As this carbons falls it hardens into pieces of graphite and then diamond. As

the diamond continues to fall the pressure and temperature is so extreme, there’s no way the diamonds

could remain solid.

26. Name the former Liberian President who sentenced to 50 years in prison for crimes against

humanity?

[A]Henry Austin

[B]Alastair Jamieson

[C]Charles Taylor

[D]Jacks Dickson

Answer:

Charles Taylor Charles Taylor, the former Liberian president sentenced to 50 years in prison for crimes

against humanity. Taylor, was charged with murder, rape, conscripting child soldiers and sexual slavery

during interwined wars in Liberia.

27. In October 2013, which country has confirmed plans to create a secure mail service to protect its

citizens and businesses against foreign espionage?

[A]Sweden

[B]Germany

[C]Mexico

[D]Brazil

Answer:

Brazil Brazil has confirmed plans to create a secure email service, following revelations of cyber-

surveillance techniques used by the US and UK. The move aims to secure its citizens and businesses

against foreign espionage.



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28. Recently (October 2013), ONGC Videsh limited has won 2 land oil blocks in which of the following

countries?

[A]Nigeria

[B]Myanmar

[C]Indonesia

[D]Australia

Answer:

Myanmar ONGC Videsh Limited has won 2 on land oil blocks in Myanmar. With this acquisition presence

of ONGC in South East Asia Nations has strengthened. The firm go Blocks B-2 (Zebyutaung-Nandaw) and

EP-3 (Thegon-Shwegu).

29. United States Lars Peter Hansen, Eugene Fama and Robert Shiller won the 2013 Nobel Economic

Prize for their groundbreaking work on ___?

[A]Optimum allocation of resources

[B]Asset Markets

[C]Applied Dynamic model

[D]Financial inclusion theory

Answer:

Asset Markets US trio Lars Peter Hansen, Eugene Fama and Robert Shiller won the 2013 Nobel Economic

Prize for groundbreaking work on spotting trends in asset markets. Fama and Hansen are both professor

at University of Chicago, while Shiller is a professor at Yale University in Connecticut.

30. . In October 2013, which of the following countries has announced it would become the first

member of the Euro zone, to exist an international bail-out programme?

[A]France

[B]Portuguese

[C]Greece

[D]Ireland

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Ireland Ireland announced that in end of this year it would become the first member of the Euro zone,

to exist an International bail-out programme. From then on, Ireland will borrow money it needs, from

the financial markets rather than relying on the loans.

31. The “Kalanamak”, a non-basmati scented rice variety grown primarily in ____ ?

[A]Kerala

[B]Andhra Pradesh

[C]Uttar Pradesh

[D]Karnataka

Answer:

Uttar Pradesh Kalanamak, a non basmati scented rice variety grown primarily in the tarai region of Uttar

Pradesh, is so named because its husk is black. The variety has raised much hope amongst Indian

farmers and rice-exporters due to traits superior even to the most preferred basmati. Recently,

Kalanamak has been included into the Geographical Indication register.

32. As per the recently notified Drug (Price Control) order 2013, how many medicines in the National list

Essential Medicines have been brought under the price control?

[A]340

[B]348

[C]350

[D]368

Answer:

348

33. Who among the following has been appointed as Director General of UNESCO?

[A]Joseph Maila

[B]Rachad Farah



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[C]Irina Bokova

[D]Daniel Crag

Answer:

Irina Bokova Irina Bokova has been nominated by UNESCO’s executive board as the agency’s director-

general for another four year term. The Bulgarian former career diplomat was selected over Rachad

Farah of Djibouti and Lebanon’s Joseph Maila.

34. Which of the following countries has imposed ban on Skype, WhatsApp and Viber recently?

[A]China

[B]Pakistan

[C]Sri Lanka

[D]France

Answer:

Pakistan Authorities in Pakistan’s southern Sindh Pakistan banned Skype, WhatsApp and Viber to

facilitate security operations. The decision to enforce the ban for three months was made at meeting

chaired by Sindh Chief Minister Qaim Ali Shah to review the law and order situation.

35. Name the Vietnam Independence hero who recently passes away?

[A]Vo Nguyen Giap

[B]Kung Nguyen Jaun

[C]Ho Chi Minn

[D]Carl Thayer Minn

Answer:

Vo Nguyen Giap Legendary Vietnamese general Vo Nguyen Giap, whose guerrilla tactics defeated the

French and American armies, has died aged 102. The founding father of the Vietnam People’s Army,

Giap was regarded as one of Vietnam’s most revered figures.

36. With an aim to reduce carbon emission and making railway system environmental friendly, the India

Railway has proposed to utilize which of the following as fuel for its fleet of diesel locomotives?

[A]Compressed Natural Gas



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[B]Shale Gas

[C]LPG

[D]Producer Gas

Answer:

Compressed Natural Gas The Indian Railways proposes to utilise natural gas as fuel for its fleet of diesel

locomotives in line with the international trend. This will have substantial effect on reducing the

emission of carbon and in making the railway system environment-friendly.

37. In October 2013, Union Steel Ministry has finalised a deal for Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL) to

set up a forged wheel factory. The proposed plant would be come up at ____ ?

[A]Kolar

[B]Rae Bareli

[C]Nasik

[D]Guntur

Answer:

Rae Bareli Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited will set up a forged wheel factory at Lalganj, Rae Bareli. The

project promises about 600 jobs while 2000 others would benefit indirectly. The railways will lease 40

acres to RINL for 30 years to set up the factory. The factory will produce one lakh forged wheels each

year to cater the demand of LHB coached and high speed locos.

38. Which of the following became the first telecom operator in the country to receive Unified Licence

from the government?

[A]Airtel

[B]Sistema Shyam(MTS)

[C]Idea

[D]Vodafone

Answer:

Sistema Shyam(MTS) Sistema Shyam Teleservice, which operates under MTS brand in India, has received

Unified Licence from the government that would allow it to offer technology-neutral telecom services.



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The company has become the first telecom operator in the country to be a part of Unified Licensing

Regime.

39. Which of the following has been named the world’s top university by the Times Higher Education

Global ranking?

[A]Oxford University

[B]Harvard University

[C]California Institute of Technology

[D]Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Answer:

California Institute of Technology California Institute of Technology has again been named the world’s

top university by the Times Higher Education global ranking. It is the third year in a row the British

organisation ranked Caltech first among the top 200 universities around the world.

40. . As per the latest report by the French Institute of Demographic Studies, by which year India will

surpass China as the world’s most populous country?

[A]2025

[B]2030

[C]2050

[D]2060

Answer:

2050 India will overtake China as the world’s most populous country by 2050, according to a new French

study which predicts the global population to surge to 9.7 billion people by the middle of the century.

41. The year 2013 marks the 50th years of Establishment of Diplomatic Ties between India and Peru.

Which among the following is the capital of Peru?

*A+Bogot aacute



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[B]Lima

[C]La Paz

[D]Caracas

Answer:

Lima Lima is the capital and the largest city of Peru.

42. What is the newfangled name for the Targeted Public Distribution System (PDS)?

[A]Anna Bhagya Yojana

[B]Indiramma Anna Yojana

[C]Indira Ahara Yojana

[D]Bharat Anna Yojana

Answer:

Indiramma Anna Yojana The cabinet committee headed by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh finalised a

new name “Indiramma Aanna Yojana” for the existing Targeted Public Distribution Scheme.

43. Who among the following has been appointed as next Air Force Chief of India?

[A]Arup Raha

[B]Sridar Chandra

[C]Anup Gupta

[D]Subrata Guha

Answer:

Arup Raha Air Marshal Arup Raha, an ace fighter pilot, will be the next Air Force chief succeeding

incumbent Air Chief Marshal NAK Browne, who is retiring on December 31. 59 year-old Air Marshal Raha

is expected to have tenure of three years as the Chief of Air Staff.

44. The US space agency NASA is preparing to launch MAVEN spacecraft to probe the atmosphere on

the __?

[A]Jupiter

[B]Saturn



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[C]Mars

[D]Moon

Answer:

Mars NASA is preparing to launch its Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) spacecraft to

probe the atmosphere on the Red Planet. Maven will study Mars to help scientists work out how it

managed to lose an atmosphere that was once believed to be thicker than that of earth. The mission is

due to launch on 18 November from Florida and arrive on Mars on 22 September 2014.

45. What is India’s rank in ‘Ease of Doing Business’ ranking which is released recently by World Bank?

[A]108

[B]114

[C]134

[D]140

Answer:

134 India ranked a lowly 134 in the ease of doing business index, but implemented the most number of

business regulatory reforms in 2012-13 in the South Asian region. India has made an improvement of 0.5

percentage points in what is called “the distance of frontier” measure with a range between 0 and 100,

with 100 representing the best performance of the frontier. Singapore tops the global ranking on the

ease of doing business.

46. Which of the following states has been named as the best region to visit in 2014 by a leading travel

guide Lonely Planet?

[A]Kerala

[B]Tripura

[C]Sikkim

[D]Assam

Answer:

Sikkim Scenic northeast Indian state Sikkim has been named as the best region to visit in 2014 by a

leading travel guide Lonely Planet, with Brazil emerging as the top destination in terms of countries.

Sikkim was chosen as the best region to go to, with Paris the top city in a list that also included Cape

Town, Shanghai, and Chicago.



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47. As per the latest Forbes magazine’s annual list of India’s 100 richest, top three richest business

tycoons of India are?

[A]Mukesh Ambani, Lakshmi Mittal and Azim Premji

[B]Mukesh Ambani, Azim Premji and Lakshmi Mittal

[C]Lakshmi Mittal, Mukesh Ambani and Dilip Shanghvi

[D]Mukesh Ambani, Lakshmi Mittal and Dilip Shanghvi

Answer:

Mukesh Ambani, Lakshmi Mittal and Dilip Shanghvi Mukesh Ambani with net worth of $21 billion has

retained his title as India’s wealthiest for sixth year in row. NRI steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal (USD 16

billion) also continues to hold the second position, while Sun Pharma’s Dilip Shanghvi has jumped to

third place with about 50 per cent surge in his wealth to $13.9 billion. Azim Premji is on fourth place.

48. The “She Taxi” project, which is aimed at ensuring safe travel for women, will be launched in which

state?

[A]Gujarat

[B]Kerala

[C]Goa

[D]Mizoram

Answer:

Kerala Kerala government is all set to launch “She Taxi” project, aimed at ensuring safe travel for

women. The project is being launched by “Gender Park” an autonomous institution promoted by the

Department of Social Justice and the Kerala State Women’s Development Corporation to resolve gender

inequality in development. The project will be launched in Thiruvanthapuram by mid-November, the

first phase will see the launch of 25 taxis in the capital.

49. Which among the following states / union territories of India makes maximum revenue by legal

gambling?

[A]Goa

[B]Sikkim

[C]Daman



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[D]Pondicherry

Answer:

Goa Goa rakes in Rs. 100 crore in taxes per year from the gambling industry, and accounts for 95% of all

legal gambling in the country. Sikkim and Daman make up the rest.

50. . The Senkaku/Diaoyu islands are claimed by __: 1. China 2. Japan 3. Taiwan Choose the correct

option from the codes given below:

[A]1 & 2

[B]2 & 3

[C]1 & 3

[D]1, 2 & 3

Answer:

1, 2 & 3

51. The “Abyei region” is a disputed are between which of the following countries?

[A]Sudan and South Sudan

[B]Germany and Switzerland

[C]Pakistan and Afghanistan

[D]China and Japan

Answer:

Sudan and South Sudan Abye region is an oil rich disputed area bordered by South Sudan and North

Sudan.

52. Which of the following islands have been named as the new “hope spot” by IUCN recently?

1.Andaman and Nicobar 2.Lakshadeep 3.Minicoy 4.Salsette Chose the correct answer from codes given

below:



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[A]Only 1

[B]Only 2

[C]Only 1 & 2

[D]1, 2, 3 & 4

Answer:

Only 1 & 2 Andaman and Nicobar and Lakshadweep Islands have been named as the new “hope spot”

by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) and oceanographer Sylvia Earle of Mission

Blue an organisation involved in the study of ocean. A hope spot is an area of ocean that merits special

protection because of its wildlife and significant underwater habitats. The two islands are the first hope

spots in India and part of 31 new hope spots across the world added to the existing 19 hope spot.

53. Minicoy 4.Salsette Chose the correct answer from codes given below:

[A]Jaya Bachchan

[B]Sushmita Sen

[C]Medha Patkar

[D]Ila Bhat

Answer:

Sushmita Sen Bollywood actress and former Miss Universe Sushmita Sen has been bestowed with the

prestigious Mother Teresa Memorial International Award for Social Justice.

54. Salsette Chose the correct answer from codes given below:

[A]Australia

[B]New Zealand

[C]Indonesia

[D]Japan

Answer:

New Zealand Mount Taranaki or Mount Egmont, is an active but quiescent stratovolcano in the Taranaki

region on the west coast of New Zealand’s North Island.



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55. Which one of the following is a recently launched pension and life insurance fund scheme for blue

collar Indian workers?

[A]Rajiv Gandhi Pravasi Suraksha Yojana

[B]Mahatma Gandhi Pravasi Sandhya Yojana

[C]Rajiv Gandhi Pravasi Sandhya Yojana

[D]Mahatma Gandhi Pravasi Suraksha Yojana

Answer:

Mahatma Gandhi Pravasi Suraksha Yojana Mahatma Gandhi Pravasi Suraksha Yojana, a pension and life

insurance fund scheme for blue collar Indian workers, formally launched for gulf region by the Union

Minister of Overseas Indian Affairs. The scheme will cover 5 million overseas blue collar Indian workers

who have the Emigration Clearance Required category passport in 17 countries.

56. Which of the following states has decided to start captive breeding of the Vultures as there is drastic

decline in population of the scavenger birds?

[A]Maharashtra

[B]Tripura

[C]Odisha

[D]Kerala

Answer:

Tripura Tripura forest department has decided to start captive breeding of the vultures at the Sipahijala

Wildlife Sanctuary near Agartala. The move is to increase the number of scavenger birds as their number

is declining drastically.

57. Scientists from which of the following countries have developed the world’s first vaccine for bird flu

H7N9 virus recently?

[A]Russia

[B]China

[C]Brazil

[D]Japan



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Answer:

China Chinese scientists have independently developed a vaccine for the H7N9 bird flu virus-a bug that

killed at least 45 people since March. The vaccine was jointly developed by the first affiliated hospital of

Zhejiang University’s School of Medicine, the University of Hong Kong, the Chinese Centre for Disease

Control and Prevention and the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences.

58. Who among the following is the author of "The Accidental Apprentice"?

[A]K. M. Chandrasekhar

[B]Vikas Swarup

[C]Vijay K. Nambiar

[D]K. Raghunath

Answer:

Vikas Swarup Author-diplomat Vikas Swarup ’s third novel The Accidental Apprentice will be adapted

into a film by director Sriram Raghvan. The book is a fast-paced suspense story set in contemporary

India. The premise is real yet fantastic. Swarup’s first book quot Q and A", which won him South

Africa’s Boeke Prize in 2006, was famously adapted into a film by Danny Boyle as Slumdog Millionaire,

which won eight Academy Awards in 2009. (Financial Chronicle)

59. (Financial Chronicle)

Show Answer 9. Who among the following Indians has been

awarded France highest civilian award Chevalier de la Legion d’Honneur” recently?

[A]Anitha Jain

[B]Anjali Gopalan

[C]Chaitra Singh

[D]Madhu Chaudhary

Answer:

Anjali Gopalan

60. . Who among the following is the chairman of the committee constituted to implement a national

bill payment system?



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[A]Umesh Bellur

[B]Ramesh Chandran

[C]Subramanian Singh

[D]Sudharshan Nayak

Answer:

Umesh Bellur The RBI has constituted an advisory group to implement a national bill payment system

enabling households to pay utility bills, school fees, and remittances using their bank accounts. The nine-

member group, headed by Umesh Bellur of Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, would give its

report by the end of the December. The panel would suggest the nature of the payment platform either-

for Giro (general inter-bank recurring order) based bill payments.

61. “Industry, Impartiality, Integrity” is the motto of which of the following organisations?

[A]CBI

[B]RAW

[C]NTPC

[D]CSIR

Answer:

CBI Industry, Impartiality, Integrity is the motto of Central Bureau of Investigation.

62. Recently, two leaders viz. RJD leader Lalu Prasad Yadav and the Janata Dal (United) leader Jagadish

Sharma have been disqualified from their parliamentary memberships on account of conviction under

the Chaibasa Treasury case. Which one of the following acts was making news in this context?

[A]Representation of the People Act 1950

[B]Representation of the People Act 1951

[C]Parliament (Prevention Of Disqualification) Act, 1959

[D]Constitution of India Act 1949



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Answer:

Representation of the People Act 1951 The whole story is around the Section 8 (4) of the Representation

of the People Act 1951 (which allowed convicted MPs and MLAs to continue in their posts, provided

they appealed against their conviction in higher courts within three months of the date of judgment).

This section was judged ultra vires by supreme court.

63. The discovery of the structure of which among the following compounds was based upon clue

obtained in dream of its discoverer?

[A]Graphene

[B]Benzene

[C]DNA

[D]Methane

Answer:

Benzene Kekulé discovered the ring shape of the benzene molecule after having a day-dream of

a snake seizing its own tail.

64. According to Global Gender Gap Report 2013, which of the following countries is the most advanced

country in the world in terms of gender equality?

[A]Philippine

[B]Norway

[C]Iceland

[D]Finland

Answer:

Iceland World Economic Forum (WEF) released this year Global Gender Gap Report. Iceland, Finland and

Norway top the list of 136 nations, based on political participation, economic equality and rights like

education and health. Iceland’s position at the top of the WEF ranking was the fifth year in a row the

country has been named the worlds most equal.

65. Currently, which one of the following countries is the chair of Partners in the Population and

Development (PPD)?

[A]China



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[B]India

[C]Pakistan

[D]Bangladesh

Answer:

India India is the chair of Partners in Population and Development (PPD). PPD is an intergovernmental

initiative created specifically for the purpose of expanding and improving South-to-South collaboration

in the fields of reproductive health, population and development.

66. Which of the following dam has recently celebrated its 50th Anniversary?

[A]Hirakud dam

[B]Bhakra dam

[C]KRS dam

[D]Idukki dam

Answer:

Bhakra dam Bhakra dam has celebrated its 50th anniversary on 24th October 2013. Bhakra dam is one

of the tallest straight gravity dams built in 1963 at a cost of Rs 245 crore.

67. Which among the following is India's largest Onion Producing state?

[A]Maharashtra

[B]Andhra Pradesh

[C]Gujarat

[D]Karnataka

Answer:

Maharashtra

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Show Answer 8. Which among the following banks have

recently become the first bank to allow customers to open an account with just their Aadhaar number

(no paperwork needed)?

[A]ICICI Bank

[B]State Bank of India

[C]Axis Bank

[D]HSBC

Answer:

Axis Bank Axis Bank Ltd has become the first bank to allow customers to open an account with just their

Aadhaar number.

69. The term advanced persistent threat (APT) is most closely related to ___?

[A]Natural Disaster Management

[B]Cybersecurity

[C]Pandemics

[D]Climate Change

Answer:

Cybersecurity

70. . Wikipedia has started a service that sends articles via text messages to reach people who do not

have internet access. The new service primarily aimed at users in _?

[A]Asia

[B]Africa

[C]Europe

[D]Australia

Answer:

Africa Wikipedia has begun piloting a service that sends articles via text messages, primarily aimed at

users in Africa. The online encyclopaedia has partnered with mobile operator Airtel to offer the free



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initiative which is being tested out in Kenya. It is hoped that the service will be used to reach people

who do not have internet access.

71. The Western Ghats is home to which of the following endangered mammal species? 1.Nilgiri tahr

2.Lion-tailed macaque 3.Fruit bat 4.Tigers Chose the correct answer from the codes given below?

[A]Only 1 & 2

[B]Only 2 & 3

[C]Only 1 & 3

[D]1, 2, 3 & 4

Answer:

1, 2, 3 & 4 Around 120 mammal species have been recorded in Western Ghats. Prominent endemic

mammals include the Niligiri tahr, tigers, lion-tailed macaque and fruit bat.

72. Lion-tailed macaque 3.Fruit bat 4.Tigers Chose the correct answer from the codes given below?

[A]Cinema

[B]Sports

[C]Journalism

[D]Science and Technology

Answer:

Cinema The Bimal Roy Memorial Society has been conferring Bimal Roy Memorial Emerging Talent

awards to honours emerging talents from the Indian film industry including artist, technicians, directors,

musicians etc. Film Maker Shivendra Singh Dungarpur has been selected for this year’s award. Post

recipients of the awards include Ritupprno Ghosh, Ashutosh Gowarikar, Shoojit Sircar among others.

73. Fruit bat 4.Tigers Chose the correct answer from the codes given below?

[A]Roger Federar

[B]Novak Djokovic



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[C]Jaun Del Potro

[D]Rafael Nadal

Answer:

Novak Djokovic Novak Djokovic defeated Jaun Del Potro to win a second straight trophy at the Shanghai

Masters.

74. Tigers Chose the correct answer from the codes given below?

[A]Bihar

[B]Haryana

[C]Uttar Pradesh

[D]Odisha

Answer:

Uttar Pradesh Uttar Pradesh topped the list of States from where the NHRC registered maximum

complaints of human rights violation till September 2013. UP followed by Delhi, Bihar, Haryana,

Rajasthan are other states where maximum cases are registered.

75. Recently (October, 2013), India Post has launched Instant Cash, an instant electronic money transfer

service in partnership with ____ ?

[A]Bombay Stock Exchange

[B]BSNL

[C]Wall Street Exchange

[D]Reliance

Answer:

Wall Street Exchange India Post launched Instant Cash money transfer service. Regarding this,

agreement was signed with Wall Street Exchange.

76. In October 2013, Tata Communication has signed collaboration agreement with Batelco to enable

its connectivity in West Asia. Batelco Communication Company is based in which country?

[A]Japan

[B]Russia



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[C]Bahrain

[D]Singapore

Answer:

Bahrain Tata Communication has signed collaboration agreement with Batelco. Batelco is a Bahrain

based telecommunication company. This agreement will enable Tata’s connectivity footprint in west

Asia via latter’s well established and resilient global MPLS network.

77. Recently (October, 2013), which of the following movies has entered into Guinness World Record

for its larger post?

[A]Boss

[B]Ishk Actually

[C]Shahid

[D]Super Se Ooper

Answer:

Boss Akshay Kumar’s upcoming movie Boss entered into Guinness World Record for largest poster. This

type of largest poster ever made in the history of cinema. The poster designed by Akshay’s fan is width

of 193 feet and 1 inch and its height is 180 feet and 2 inch.

78. The Campaign named “Heal India” aims to create awareness about which of the following diseases?

[A]HIV/AIDS

[B]Leprosy

[C]Mental illness

[D]Alzheimer

Answer:

Leprosy Leprosy Mission Trust of India has launched Leprosy awareness camp in the name Heal India.

The campaign aims to remove stigma attached to Leprosy. This camp will reach to the people through

40,000 children in the school across Delhi, NCR, and also colleges through music, film and workshop.

79. The "Alamatti dam" has been constructed across which of the following river?

[A]Cauvery



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[B]Tungabadra

[C]Krishna

[D]Godavari

Answer:

Krishna The Alamatti Dam is a dam project on the Krishna River in Northern Karnataka.

80. . Which of the following is the largest state in Australia?

[A]Queensland

[B]Western Australia

[C]Victoria

[D]Tasmania

Answer:

Western Australia Western Australia is Australia’s largest state with total land area of 2,529,875 sq km

and second largest country subdivision in the world.

81. Which of the following four states would be benefited by “North East Rural Livelihoods Projects”

(NERLP)? 1.Assam 2.Mizoram 3.Nagaland 4.Sikkim 5.Tripura Chose the correct answer from the codes

given below:

[A]Only 1, 2, 3 & 4

[B]Only 2, 3, 4 & 5

[C]Only 1, 3, 4 & 5

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

Answer:



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Only 2, 3, 4 & 5 North East Rural Livelihoods Project aims to improve rural livelihoods especially that of

women, unemployed youth and most disadvantaged, in four North Eastern States of Mizoram,

Nagaland, Sikkim and Tripura.

82. Mizoram 3.Nagaland 4.Sikkim 5.Tripura Chose the correct answer from the codes given below:

[A]Negroids

[B]Mongoloid

[C]Negrito

[D]Negroids

Answer:

Negrito The Andamanese have been classified as Negritos.

83. Nagaland 4.Sikkim 5.Tripura Chose the correct answer from the codes given below:

[A]USA

[B]Japan

[C]Canada

[D]France

Answer:

Canada World’s first publicly accessible ATM machine which can exchange digital currency (Bit coins) for

any official currency has been launched in Canada. It converts Bit coins into Canadian dollars and vice

versa.

84. Sikkim 5.Tripura Chose the correct answer from the codes given below:

[A]SBI

[B]ICICI

[C]Axis Bank

[D]HDFC

Answer:



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ICICI Vodafone India has provided M-Pesa service in Maharashtra. Vodafone launched this service in

association with ICICI Bank.

85. Tripura Chose the correct answer from the codes given below:

[A]Vladimir Putin

[B]Barack Obama

[C]Pope Francis

[D]David Cameron

Answer:

Vladimir Putin Russian President Vladimir Putin has been named the world’s most powerful person by

Forbes magazine. Putin has beaten US President Barack Obama into second place on the 2013 list.

Chinese President Xi Jinping was ranked third followed by Pope Francis who featured at number four.

86. Union cabinet has recently given its approval for declaring which of the following airports as

International airports?

[A]Bhubaneswar and Imphal

[B]Gaya and Imphal

[C]Chandigarh and Ahmedabad

[D]Ranchi and Srinagar

Answer:

Bhubaneswar and Imphal The Union Cabinet gave its approval for declaring the Bhubaneswar and

Imphal airports as international airports. Declaration of these airports as international airports will offer

improved connectivity, wider choice of services at competitive cost to the air travellers resulting in

boosting international tourism and economic development of the region and the country.

87. The state / Union Territory which has highest ATM density in India is ___ ?

[A]Maharashtra

[B]West Bengal

[C]Chandigarh

[D]Tamil Nadu



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Answer:

Chandigarh Chandigarh has the highest ATM density in with 400 machines for every 10 lakh people,

while the density is 180 in Tamil Nadu, 141 in Maharashtra and 71 in West Bengal. Maharashtra, with

15,000 ATM has the highest number of ATMs.

88. India’s “Geeta Chandran” is an exponent in which of the following dance forms?

[A]Kathak

[B]Bharatnatyam

[C]Kuchipudi

[D]Kathakali

Answer:

Bharatnatyam Geeta Chandran is a renowned Bharatanatyam dancer. On 29 October 2013 she was

honoured with the prestigious Guru Debaprasad Award for outstanding contribution in the field of

dance.

89. Which of the following districts of India has become the first zero-landless district in the country?

[A]Kannur

[B]Medak

[C]Nasik

[D]Mysore

Answer:

Kannur Kannur district in Kerala will be declared as the first zero-landless district in the country. The

declaration would mark a major development in the government’s endeavour to mark Kerala a zero-

landless (citizen) state by 2015.

90. . The Muslim Uyghurs are an ethnic minority demanding to establish their own Independent state in

which country?

[A]Russia

[B]China

[C]Kazakhstan



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[D]Turkmenistan

Answer:

China The Uyghurs are an ethnic minority in Xinjiang, the most western provenance of China. The

Uyghurs have been experiencing religious and cultural persecution by the Han Chinese. As a result, the

Uyghurs have strengthened their own campaign, to establish their own independent Uyghur state.

91. Who among the following has emerged as winner of Indian Grand Prix 2013?

[A]Jaun Manuel

[B]Michael Schumacher

[C]Sebastian Vettel

[D]Mark Webber

Answer:

Sebastian Vettel Red Bulls Sebastian Vettel has won Indian Grand Prixt 2013. This is Vettels fourth

consecutive world title. Vettels joins legends Juan Manuel Fangio, Alain Prost and Michael Schumacher

as a four-time champion.

92. Recently (October, 2013), BCCI has terminated which of the following from Indian Premier League?

[A]Pune Warrior

[B]Rajasthan Royals

[C]Royal Challengers Bangalore

[D]Mumbai Indians

Answer:

Pune Warrior The BCCI terminated Pune Warriors from the IPL after the Sahara-owned franchise failed

to pay its payments and refused to furnish the bank guarantee for next season.

93. "Udangundi a coal based thermal power" project is coming up in which state?



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[A] Andhra Pradesh

[B]Tamil Nadu

[C]Karnataka

[D]Odisha

Answer:

Tamil Nadu Tamil Nadu Electricity Board is setting up a 1,600 WM coal based thermal power unit at

Udangudi in Tuticorin district of Tamil Nadu.

94. In October 2013, which of the following countries has decided to scrap its two-currency system?

[A]Mongolia

[B]Cuba

[C]Sweden

[D]Jamaica

Answer:

Cuba Cuban authorities have announced they are planning to do away with the country’s dual currency

system. The move will end a nearly two-decades-old arrangement.

95. Which among the following companies in India has a tie-up with the Japanese financial major

Nomura for insurance market?

[A]Uco Bank

[B]ICICI Bank

[C]Kotak Finance

[D]Life Insurance Corporation of India

Answer:

Life Insurance Corporation of India LIC and Japanese financial major Nomura are known for the LIC

Nomura Mutual Fund, the mutual fund arm of the India's largest financial entity.

96. India does not export the following products from the Hydrocarbon industry?

[A]Crude Oil



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[B]LPG

[C]Diesel

[D]All of them

Answer:

Crude Oil

97. The Seed Capital of Bhartiya Mahila Bank is ___?

[A]Rs. 1000 Crore

[B]Rs. 2000 Crore

[C]Rs. 3000 Crore

[D]Rs. 4000 Crore

Answer:

Rs. 1000 Crore Bhartiya Mahila Bank will commence operations with an initial seed capital of Rs 1,000

crore contributed by the government. In due course, the bank is expected to secure its own revenue

stream by lending to women and encouraging women entrepreneurs.

98. According to the World Health Organization 2013 TB report, which among the following three

countries have the highest burden of MDR-TB?

[A]India, Pakistan, Bangladesh

[B]India, China, Russia

[C]India, Nigeria, Myanmar

[D]India, Bangladesh, China

Answer:

India, China, Russia

99. Which among the following are the three states with highest % of child brides among all women?

[A]Bihar, Jharkhand, Rajasthan

[B]Rajasthan, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh



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[C]Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh

[D]Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh

Answer:

Bihar, Jharkhand, Rajasthan

100. . Which among the following is NOT a correct match?

[A]Chanda Kochar - ICICI Bank

[B]Chitra Ramkrishna - Bombay Stock Exchange

[C]Shikha Sharma - Axis Bank

[D]Naina Lal Kidwai - HSBC

Answer:

Chitra Ramkrishna - Bombay Stock Exchange In the recently released Fortune magazine’s global list of

top-50 women business leaders, there are four Indian women. ICICI Bank's Chanda Kochhar has been

ranked fourth, followed by National Stock Exchange chief Chitra Ramkrishna at 17th, Axis Bank’s

Shikha Sharma at 32nd and HSBC’s Naina Lal Kidwai at 42nd place.

101. As per the recent survey by National Sample Survey Organisation (NSSO), which among the

following cities of India has recorded highest male as well as female unemployment rate in 2009-10?

[A]Delhi

[B]Patna

[C]Bhopal

[D]Nagpur

Answer:

Patna As per the recent survey by National Sample Survey Organisation (NSSO), Patna recorded the

highest unemployment rate among males in 2009-10. It was 13% for males and 23.9% among females.



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102. Which among the following is the venue of the World Islamic Economic Forum for 2013?

[A]Islamabad

[B]London

[C]Dubai

[D]Dhaka

Answer:

London The venue of this year's World Islamic Economic Forum is London; this is first time that such

conference is being held out of Islamic world.

103. The term “Golden Triangle” refers to one of Asia’s two main opium producing areas consists of

three countries of Southeast Asia. Identify the countries which constitute the “Golden Triangle”?

[A]India, Bangladesh and Bhutan

[B]Myanmar, Laos and Thailand

[C]India, Laos and Myanmar

[D]Japan, China and Thailand

Answer:

Myanmar, Laos and Thailand The Golden Triangle is one of the Asia’s two main opium-producing areas.

It is an area around 367,000 square miles that overlaps the mountains of three countries of Southeast

Asia: Myanmar, Laos and Thailand. It has been one of the most extensive opium-producing areas of Asia

and world since the 1920s.

104. Which of the following is the only country in the world that effectively prohibits women from

driving?

[A]Iran

[B]Kuwait

[C]Saudi Arabia

[D]Iraq

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Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia is the only country in the world that effectively prohibits women from driving,

a ban supported by conservative clerics. While there is no law formally banning female drivers, the

government doesn’t give them licence.

105. Recently (October, 2013), the Tata Sons-Singapore Airline carrier got approval from the Foreign

Investment Promotion Board to launch operation in India. Tata Sons will hold __ % stake in the airlines.

[A]49

[B]51

[C]69

[D]74

Answer:

51 The Tata Sons-Singapore Airlines carrier got a nod from the FIPB aims to launch operation in May-

June 2104. Tata Sons will hold 51% stake in the airline while the rest will be held by Singapore Airlines.

106. The “Boko Haram” is an Islamic militant organisation based in which of the following countries?

[A]Nigeria

[B]Indonesia

[C]Kenya

[D]Ethiopia

Answer:

Nigeria Boko Haram is an Islamic militant organisation active in Nigeria. Founded in 2001, the

organisation seeks to establish a “pure” Islamic state ruled by sharia law.

107. Identify a port of India with the following information: 1.It is one of the 12th major port of India

2.The port is designed as Asia’s energy port, is the first corporatized port in the country 3.The port is

located on a region that falls under Seismic Zone III indicating a moderate risk of earthquake Choose the

correct option from the following:

[A]Kochi Port

[B]Ennore Port

[C]Vizhag Port



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[D]Mundra Port

Answer:

Ennore Port

108. Which among the following companies could be the first foreign company to entirely own an

Indian Telecom Service after the recent changes in FDI norms?

[A]SingTel

[B]NTT Singapore

[C]AlkaTel

[D]StarHub

Answer:

SingTel Taking benefit of new FDI norms, Singapore based SingTel will become the first foreign company

to entirely own an Indian telecom services firm with FIPB giving nod to buyout its local partners in

SingTel India which provides internet bandwidth services.

109. Which country is seeking United Nation resolution to guarantee internet privacy amid anger over

US surveillance?

[A]Brazil

[B]India

[C]Germany

[D]Russia

Answer:

Brazil Brazil is working with other countries to draft a UN General Assembly resolution that guarantee

people’s privacy in electronic communications. This move is due to of alleged US eavesdropping on

foreign leaders and others.

110. . Terry Walsh, who has been appointed as head coach of the Indian men's hockey team is from __?

[A]Australia

[B]England

[C]South Africa



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[D]None of the above

Answer:

Australia

111. Which of the following diseases is most commonly found in workers at Stone crushing/mining?

[A]Cirrhosis

[B]Silicosis

[C]Gingivitis

[D]Fibrosis

Answer:

Silicosis Silicosis is a form of occupational lung disease caused by inhalation of crystalline silica dust. It is

most commonly found in workers at stone crushing or mining.

112. Which state has bagged National Award for best state in implementing the Maintenance and

Welfare of Parents and Senior citizens act, 2007?

[A]Maharashtra

[B]Kerala

[C]Madhya Pradesh

[D]Assam

Answer:

Madhya Pradesh Department of Social Justice, Government of Madhya Pradesh bagged the National

Award for best state in implementing the Maintenance and Welfare of Parents and Senior citizens act,

2007 and providing service and facilities to senior citizens.

113. Which of the following countries constitute “Horn of Africa”? 1.Eritrea 2.Djibouti 3.Ethiopia

4.Somalia 5.Nigeria Chose the correct answer from the codes given below:



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[A]Only 1, 2, 3 & 5

[B]Only 1, 2, 4 & 5

[C]Only 1, 2, 3 & 4

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

Answer:

Only 1, 2, 3 & 4 The Horn of Africa denotes the region containing the countries of Eritrea, Djibouti,

Ethiopia and Somalia.

114. Somalia 5.Nigeria Chose the correct answer from the codes given below:

[A]Saina Nehwal

[B]P V Sindhu

[C]Virat Kohli

[D]Sania Mirza

Answer:

Saina Nehwal Olympic bronze medallist Sania Nehwal was declared Sports illustrated Sportsperson of

the year while her mentor and Indian coach Pulela Gopichand was given the Coach of the Year award.

The event was organised by the Sports magazine to honour good performance of the year 2012.

115. Nigeria Chose the correct answer from the codes given below:

[A]Spotted Deer

[B]Great Indian Bustards

[C]Tigers

[D]Elephants

Answer:

Great Indian Bustards Nannaj Sanctuary or Jawaharlal Nehru Bustard Sanctuary of Maharashtra is a

wildlife sanctuary for Great India Bustards.

116. Who among the following has been conferred “Allard Prize for International Integrity”?

[A]Anna Hazare



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[B]Arvind Kejriwal

[C]Kiran Bedi

[D]Manmohan Singh

Answer:

Anna Hazare Indian social activist Anna Hazare has been honoured with the inaugural Allard Prize for

International Integrity conferred by the University of British Columbia’s faculty of law. The Allard Prize is

one of the world’s largest prize for recognizing efforts to fight corruption and to promote human rights.

117. Recently (October, 2013). SEBI has approved _____per cent Jet Airways to Etihad. Fill the blank

with correct option?

[A]24%

[B]49%

[C]54%

[D]76%

Answer:

24%

118. “Theodolite” is precision instrument used for measuring ____ ?

[A]Surface Tension

[B]Angles

[C]Light frequency

[D]Optical magnification

Answer:

Angles Theodolite is a precision instrument for measuring angles in the horizontal and vertical planes.

Theodolites are used mainly for surveying applications, and have been adopted for specialized purpose

in fields like metrology and rocket launch technology.

119. The “Mount Augustus” which is claimed to be world largest monolith is in which country?

[A]Australia



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[B]South Africa

[C]Nairobi

[D]Indonesia

Answer:

Australia Mount Augustus is an inselberg located in Western Australia.

120. . Which of the following continents has highest fraction of young population in its total population?

[A]Asia

[B]Africa

[C]Europe

[D]Australia

Answer:

Africa Africa is the youngest continent in terms of its population. 50 percent Africans are 19 years old or

younger.

121. Which of the following organisations has won 2013 Nobel Peace Prize?

[A]Amnesty International

[B]Organisation for Prohibition of Chemical weapons

[C]UNICEF

[D]Human Rights Organisation

Answer:

Organisation for Prohibition of Chemical weapons The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical

Weapons (OPCW), the body overseeing the destruction of Syria’s chemical arsenal, has won the 2013

the Nobel Peace Prize. The OPCW, based in The Hague, was established to enforce the 1997 Chemical

Weapons Convention.



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122. Which of the following are India's largest onion producing states?

[A]Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat

[B]Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Rajasthan

[C]Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Madhya Pradesh

[D]Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat

Answer:

Maharashtra, Karnataka, Gujarat

123. As per the latest data, which country surpassed United States as the world’s biggest net oil

importer?

[A]Russia

[B]China

[C]India

[D]Japan

Answer:

China US government data shows China passed the US in September as the World’s biggest net oil

importer, driven by faster economic growth and strong auto sales.

124. What is the permissible range of Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) for drinking water?

[A]300 mg/l

[B]400 mg/l

[C]500 mg/l

[D]600 mg/l

Answer:

500 mg/l Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) is a measure of the combined content of all inorganic and organic

substances contained in a liquid in molecular, ionized or micro granular suspended form. The threshold

of acceptable aesthetic criteria for human drinking water is 500 mg/l.

125. Which of the following ASEN countries and their current Prime Ministers is not correctly matched?



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[A]Vietnam – Nguyen Tan Dung

[B]Singapore – Lee Hsien Loong

[C]Malaysia – Yingluck Shinawatra

[D]Laos – Thongsing Thammavong

Answer:

Malaysia – Yingluck Shinawatra Malaysia Prime Minister is Najib Tun Razak

126. “Fracking” is a method of extracting _____ ?

[A]Oil from rock

[B]Gas from rock

[C]Oil from Bio mass

[D]Gas from soil

Answer:

Oil from rock Fracking is short for hydraulic fracturing. It’s a water intensive process where millions of

gallons of fluid typically water, sand and chemicals, including one known to cause cancer are injected

underground at high pressure to fracture the rock surrounding an oil or gas well.

127. The “Maitri Thermal Power” project is a joint venture of India and which country?

[A]Pakistan

[B]Bhutan

[C]Bangladesh

[D]Nepal

Answer:

Bangladesh Maitri Thermal Power” project is a 1,320 MW joint venture of India and Bangladesh.

128. Recently (October, 2013), Indira Ghandi International airport signed a MoU called Sister Airport

Agreement with which airport?

[A]Birmingham Airport



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[B]Glasgow Airport

[C]Tokyo Airport

[D]Durban Airport

Answer:

Birmingham Airport With an aim to further strengthen trade and tourism links between the two cities,

the Indira Ghandi International Airport and Birmingham Airport entered into a MoU called Sister Airport

Agreement.

129. Which of the following is named as “Asia’s Best Strong Lager Beer” at the prestigious World Beer

award 2013?

[A]Knock Out

[B]Kingfisher

[C]Tiger Beer

[D]Hanoi Beer

Answer:

Kingfisher United Breweries beer brand Kingfisher Strong has been recognised as “Asia’s Best Strong

Lager Beer” at the prestigious World Beer Award-2013 held in UK.

130. . What is the name of the world’s oldest movie theatre that reopened recently?

[A]The Casio

[B]The Eden Theatre

[C]Fun World

[D]The Thespian Hall

Answer:

The Eden Theatre The Eden Theatre, the world’s oldest cinema reopens after an extensive

refurbishment in the French city of La Ciotat, where the Lumiere brothers screened the very first moving

picture of a train arriving at the local situation in 1899. The Eden Theatre closed since 1995.



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141. Which of the following pairs has won China Open women’s double 2013 tennis title?

[A]Sania Mirza, Cara Black

[B]Vera Dushevina, Arantax Parra

[C]Sania Mirza, Arantax Parra

[D]Cara Black, Vera Dushevina

Answer:

Sania Mirza, Cara Black Sania Mirza and Cara Black pair has won China Open women’s double 2013

tennis title. The Indo-Zimbabwean pair thrashed Vera Dushevina and Arantax Parra pair. Sania and Cara

have won Pan Pacific Open in Tokyo last week.

142. In October 2013, which of the following countries has started import of power from India?

[A]Pakistan

[B]Bangladesh

[C]Nepal

[D]Bhutan

Answer:

Bangladesh Bangladesh has started import of power from India. Power import from India started with

the inauguration of the Bangladesh-India power transmission centre and Bheramara 360 Combined

Cycle Power plant. The inauguration started to add 175WM power from India to the Bangladesh

national grid.

143. Which of the following is the smallest country in Africa continent?

[A]Chad

[B]Uganda

[C]Seychelles

[D]Somalia

Answer:



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Seychelles The smallest country in African is the Seychelles which is 453 sq km.

144. As per the latest report by World Bank, which country has become the largest recipient of foreign

remittances in 2013?

[A]China

[B]India

[C]Singapore

[D]USA

Answer:

India India emerged as the largest recipient of foreign remittance among developing economies in 2013.

As per the World Bank report entitled Migration and Remittance Flows: Recent Trends and Outlook

2013-16 Non Resident Indians (NRI) sent a record 71 billion dollars in 2012.

145. The Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan (RUSA) schemes aims to reform ___ ?

[A]Higher Education

[B]Primary Education

[C]Girl child Education

[D]Tribal Education

Answer:

Higher Education Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan is a centrally sponsored scheme for reforming

the state higher education system.

146. Who among the following is the chairman of the committee on Comprehensive Financial Services

for Small Businesses and Low-income households?

[A]Vikram Pandit

[B]Nachiket Mor

[C]Shiksha Sharma

[D]Deepak Parkhesh

Answer:



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Nachiket Mor The RBI has set up a 13-member committee to frame a clear and detailed vision for

financial inclusion across the country. The committee is chaired by Nachiket Mor, member on the RBI’s

Central Board of Directors. The Committee on Comprehensive Financial Services for Small Business and

Low-Income Households has been tasked to develop a comprehensive monitoring framework to track

the progress of financial inclusion and deepening efforts on a nationwide basis.

147. In October 2013, Sachin Tendulkar reached another landmark by completing 50,000 runs in

competitive cricket across all formats. Apart from Sachin who among the following has achieved this

feat? 1.WG Grace 2.Mark Ravin Ramprakash 3.Jack Hobbs 4.Graham Gooch Chose the correct answer

from the codes given below:

[A]Only 1 & 2

[B]Only 2 & 3

[C]Only 1, 2 & 3

[D]1, 2, 3 & 4

Answer:

1, 2, 3 & 4 Apart from Sachin, some other known batsmen who crossed the 50,000 run mark are WG

Grace, also known as “Father of Cricket”, Mark Ravin Ramprakash, a Middlesex star and presently the

team’s batting coach and English Jack Hobbs. But it is Graham Gooch who has the most runs in all three

formats combined (67,075).

148. In October 2013, SEBI has announced new Foreign Portfolio Investor (FPIs) regulations for easier

registration process and operating framework for investors from abroad. The new FPIs will encompass

which of the followings? 1.Foreign Institutional Investors 2.Qualified Foreign Investors 3.Non-Resident

Indians Chose the correct answer from the codes given below:

[A]Only 1

[B]Only 1 & 2

[C]Only 1 & 3

[D]1, 2 & 3

Answer:

Only 1 & 2

149. Recently (October, 2013), India and which of the following countries come together to practice

amphibious war manoeuvres in Goa under the code name “Exercise Shatrujeet” ?



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[A]Italy

[B]Russia

[C]America

[D]Iran

Answer:

America Indian and American troops are practising amphibious war manoeuvres in Goa as a part of

efforts of the two countries to build strong ties between their armed forces. The exercise is code named

“Exercise Shatrujeet”.

150. . Name the Indian-American, who has been nominated to top-key position in trade promotion arm

of the US Commerce department?

[A]Suresh Kumar

[B]Arun M Kumar

[C]Shyam Sudarshan

[D]Gopinathan Mishra

Answer:

Arun M Kumar US President Barack Obama has named yet another Indian-American; Kerala University

Physics graduate Arun M Kumar to lead the trade arm promotion arm of the US Commerce department

charged with helping US companies succeed in market around the world. Kumar, who has been

nominated Assistant Secretary and Director General of the US and Foreign Commercial services,

International Trade Administration, Department of Commerce, would on Senate confirmation succeed

another Indian American, Suresh Kumar.

151. As per the World Bank’s ease of doing business index the best place within India to do business

is___?

[A]Hyderabad

[B]Mumbai



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[C]New Delhi

[D]Bangalore

Answer:

New Delhi The city-wise detail by World Bank and International Finance Corporation on doing business

in India shows New Delhi is best place to do business. According to the report, it requires 32 days for

starting business in New Delhi, while it takes 40 days to register a company in Bangalore. In terms of

ease of doing business within India, New Delhi is followed by Patna, Jaipur, Hyderabad and

Bhubaneshwar.

152. Who among the following is the author of the novel “The Shadow of Crescent Moon”?

[A]Fatima Bhutto

[B]Arundati Roy

[C]Kiran Bedi

[D]Shobha Day

Answer:

Fatima Bhutto “The Shadow of Crescent Moon” is a debut novel of Pakistan poet and writer Fatima

Bhutto.

153. The Hemis Gompa festival celebrated every year on the tenth day of the Tibetan lunar month is

internationally known. The main venue of the festival is?

[A]Dharmashala

[B]Leh

[C]Ladakh

[D]Tibet

Answer:

Ladakh Hemis Gompa, is the biggest monastery in Ladakh and site of the annual festival commemorating

the birth of Guru Padamasambhava, who is said to have brought Vajrayana Buddhism to Bhutan and

Tibet.

154. To which one of the following countries, India has provided Rs 100 crores as a grant to Economic

Stimulus Plan (ESP) recently?



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[A]Bangladesh

[B]Bhutan

[C]Pakistan

[D]Sri Lanka

Answer:

Bhutan India has provided Rs 100 crores as a grant to Bhutan for the new government’s Economic

Stimulus Plan. As requested by Bhutan, India has committed to provide Rs 5 billion to the Himalayan

nation, outside the 11th Plan assistance.

155. Which of the following countries will assume the role of Chairman of the Indian Ocean Rim

Association for Regional Cooperation (IOC-ARC) for next two year term?

[A]Australia

[B]Bangladesh

[C]Indonesia

[D]Sri Lanka

Answer:

Australia Australia will assume the role of chairman of the Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional

Cooperation (IOC-ARC) for two year term, taking over from India this week.

156. “Rabobank” which is in news recently, over the Libor interest rate-fixing scandal, is a multinational

banking company based in which country?

[A]France

[B]UK

[C]Dutch

[D]Poland

Answer:

Dutch Rabobank is a Dutch multinational banking and financial services company headquartered

Utretcht. It is a global leader in Food and Agri financing and its sustainability-oriented banking.



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157. Which of the following committees is/are related to resolve issue of petroleum product pricing?

1.Rangarajan Committee 2.Chaturvedi Committee 3.Kirti S Parikh Committee 4.Jaganath Chandra

Committee Chose the correct answer from the codes given below:

[A]Only 1 & 2

[B]Only 2 & 3

[C]Only 1, 2 & 3

[D]1, 2, 3 & 4

Answer:

Only 1, 2 & 3

158. Virginia Tobacco, the most important commercial variety of tobacco, is grown mostly in which

states? 1.Karnataka 2.Andhra Pradesh 3.Tamil Nadu 4.Maharashtra Chose the correct answer from the

codes given below:

[A]Only 1 & 3

[B]Only 1 & 2

[C]Only 3 & 4

[D]1, 2, 3 & 4

Answer:

Only 1 & 2 Virginia Tobacco is grown mostly in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. Virginia

Tobacco used in cigarettes is the most important variety and is an export oriented crop this accounts for

about 21 per cent of India’s total production of tobacco. About 40 per cent of the total Virginia Tobacco

production is used for domestic cigarette industry while the rest is exported to markets all over the

world.

159. According to the ICT Development Index, 2012, which country has the best connectivity in the

world for its citizens?

[A]South Korea

[B]Sweden

[C]Finland

[D]Netherlands



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Answer:

South Korea

160. . Which among the following acts makes provisions for Model Code of Conduct during elections?

[A]Representatives of People Act 1950

[B]Representatives of People Act 1951

[C]Constitution of India 1949

[D]None of them

Answer:

None of them Model Code of Conduct has no legal backing.

161. Which among the following has the largest share in the renewable energy basket of India at

present?

[A]Wind Energy

[B]Solar Energy

[C]Biomass

[D]Small Hydropower projects

Answer:

Wind Energy Sixty-five percent of power from renewable sources comes from wind energy. Biomass

accounts for 14%, small hydropower projects contribute 13% and solar energy 5%. Other sources

contribute about 3%.

162. With which among the following neighbouring countries, India has signed a Border Defence

Cooperation Agreement recently (October 2013)?

[A]Pakistan

[B]China



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[C]Bangladesh

[D]Nepal

Answer:

China India and China have inked a comprehensive Border Defence Cooperation Agreement. This

agreement says that the two countries would not use military capability to attack each other. The

agreement is expected to defuse recurring border stand-offs. Another agreement under discussion was

on a liberalised visa regime in protest against China’s stapled visa policy. This was not signed.

163. For development of the infrastructure at panchayat level, which among the following state

governments gives Rs. 1 crore as grant to panchayats under its ‘Din Dayal Panchayat Raj Infrastructure

Development Scheme’?

[A]Maharashtra

[B]Goa

[C]Gujarat

[D]Haryana

Answer:

Goa Goa government will give 1 crore to panchayats tomorrow for creating infrastructure. The ‘Din

Dayal Panchayat Raj Infrastructure Development Scheme’ of Goa government will provide non-

refundable grant up to 1 crore for setting up of infrastructure for the panchayats.

164. According to the current norms, what is the maximum limit of poll expenditure fixed for a

parliamentary constituency?

[A]25 Lakh

[B]30 Lakh

[C]40 Lakh

[D]50 Lakh

Answer:

40 Lakh Maximum poll expenditure for parliamentary constituencies was fixed Rs. 40 lakh for MP

elections and Rs. 16 lakh for MLA elections. However, this limit varies from state to state.

165. The Ravva oil and gas fields are located in ___?



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[A]Gujarat

[B]Rajasthan

[C]Andhra Pradesh

[D]Maharashtra

Answer:

Andhra Pradesh

166. During World War II, an American general Joe Stilwell had built a road in North East India which is

famous as Stilwell Road. This road connected India's Assam to ___?

[A]Kunming in China

[B]Mae Sot in Thailand

[C]Moreh in Manipur

[D]Rangoon in Burma

Answer:

Kunming in China During World War II, an American general Joe Stilwell had built a road in North East

India which is famous as Stilwell. This road connected Ledo in Assam to Kunming in China, to supply

Chinese fighting the Japanese. In recent times, there have been voices to revive this road so that trade

between India and China can be given a lift.

167. Recently, the government of India has announced a ‘funding for lending’ scheme. Who are the

beneficiaries for this scheme?

[A]Micro-finance Institutions

[B]Commercial Banks

[C]Finance departments of the State Governments

[D]Regional Rural Banks

Answer:

Commercial Banks The government has announced a ‘funding for lending’ scheme under which it has

promised more capital for banks to provide cheap loans for consumer durables and two-wheelers.



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168. Which among the following is / are mainly the winter-planted crops? 1. Sugarcane 2. Wheat 3.

Mustard Choose the correct option from the following:

[A]1 & 2

[B]2 & 3

[C]1, 2 & 3

[D]1 & 3

Answer:

2 & 3 In our country, winter planted crops those which are sown in October and reaped from March

onwards. The rice, sugarcane, corn and cotton are planted in rainy months of June and July, while

wheat, chickpeas and rapeseed are the main winter-planted crops.

169. Recently, Sachin Tendulkar was named in the Wisden all-time World Test XI. Who is the captain of

this team?

[A]Don Bradman

[B]WG Grace

[C]Brain Lara

[D]Ricky Ponting

Answer:

Don Bradman

170. . Malanjkhand in Madhya Pradesh, Khetri in Rajasthan and Ghatsila in Jharkhand; these are the

famous deposits of which among the following ores?

[A]Aluminium

[B]Iron

[C]Manganese

[D]Copper

Answer:

Copper The copper mines of Hindustan Copper Limited are located in Malanjkhand in Madhya Pradesh,

Khetri in Rajasthan and Ghatsila in Jharkhand



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171. Who among the following has become first elected Tamil Chief Minister of Sri Lanka?

[A]Palani Muttu

[B]C V Wigneswaran

[C]K Murugan

[D]Manoranjan Selvam

Answer:

C V Wigneswaran C V Wigneswaran sworn in as the first elected Tamil Chief Minister of Northern

Provenance the stronghold of the vanquished rebel Liberation Tigers of Tamil Elam (LTTE).

172. Francois Englert and Peter Higgs, who have won 2013 Nobel Prize in Physics, belong to which of

the following countries respectively?

[A]Belgium, Britain

[B]Switzerland, USA

[C]Belgium, USA

[D]Britain

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