GK & Current Affairs 15-16 December 20122012-12-17 11:12:06

1. Who among the following has became the first woman to head the leading industry body, the FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry)? [A]Vinita Bali [B]ChandaKochhar[C]Anu Aga [D]NainaLalKidwai

NainaLalKidwaiCountry Head, HSBC India, and Director, HSBC Asia Pacific, NainaLalKidwai took over as the first woman President of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI).Ms. Kidwai took charge at the end of the 85th annual general meeting from R. V. Kanoria. Chairman of Xpro India Limited and Digjam Limited Sidharth Birla took over as Senior Vice-President. Chairperson and Managing Director of Bharat Hotels JyotsnaSuri is the new Vice-President.

2. According to the Fortune 500 list of Indian companies for 2012, which among the following companies stood first, second and third positions as the biggest companies in terms of revenue respectively? [A]RIL, IOC and HPCL [B]IOC, RIL and SBI [C]IOC, RIL and BPCL [D]RIL, IOC and BPCL

IOC, RIL and BPCLIndian Oil Corporation (IOC) is the biggest company in terms of revenue, followed by Reliance Industries, according to the Fortune 500 list of Indian companies for 2012. The three firms — IOC, RIL and BPCL — have retained their last year’s respective ranks. Hindustan Petroleum Corporation is ranked fourth and State B

3. Gurbani Singh is the rising player in which among the following sports? [A]Tennis [B]Badminton [C]Golf [D]Chess

GolfRising golfer Gurbani Singh has regained the Usha All India Ladies Matchplay title after a gap of three years. Sixteen-year old Gurbani outplayed GursimarBadwal in the final of the National Championships in Kolkata. By winning the title, Gurbani underlined her status as the top amateur in the country. Three years back, she had become the youngest to win the All India Ladies title for the first time. The Trophy for the Championships, which was being held for the 96th time, was given away by Indian women's boxing legend and Olympic bronze-medallist

4. Which among the following committee has suggested a common national examination with weightage to the State Board results normalised on the basis of percentile formula for admission to engineering institutions? [A]Suresh Tandon Committee [B]T.Ramasami Committee [C]Rajendar Kumar Committee [D]Dharam Paul Committee

T.Ramasami Committee*

In which among the following city, a world-class International Pharma Trade Centre and Research and Innovation Council will come up soon? [A]Bangalore

[B]Hyderabad [C]Mumbai [D]Kolkata

HyderabadAndhra Pradesh Government has proposed to set-up World Pharma Trade Centre (WPHTC) and Research and Innovation Council of Hyderabad (RICH).

SFURTI is the scheme of _____________?

[A]Ministry of Tourism [B]Ministry of Panchayat Raj [C]Ministry of Finance [D]Ministry of MSME

Ministry of MSMEScheme for Upgradation of Rural and Traditional Industries (SFURTI) is implemented by Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.

Which among the following is the festival of new year celebrated by the Buddhists in Ladakh? [A]Uosatha festival [B]Ullambana festival [C]Losar festival [D]Festival of Loy Krathong

Losar festivalLosar festival is celebrated to commemorate the advent of the New Year. It is the Ladakhi or Tibetan New Year. Considered as the most important of all Buddhist festivals, Losar is celebrated across two weeks during the month of January or February according to the Gregorian calendar. The festival is marked with ancient rituals, stage fights between good and evil, chanting and passing through the crowds with fire torches. The dance of the Ibex deer and the dramatic battles between the King & his ministers add to the joyous atmosphere. This festival is full of music, dancing and merry-making. For all Buddhists, Losar is a sacred time and a time for feasting and celebrations. It is a time to be with the family and a time to ensure that bad omens are not carried into the New Year.

8. Which among the following country is the winner of the 3rd World Cup Kabaddi Tournament in the men's category?

[A]India [B]Pakistan [C]Iran [D]Canada

IndiaIndia won the 3rd World Cup Kabaddi Tournament for the third consecutive time in the Men’s category and second consecutive time in the Women’s category.

9. Consider the following: 1. White-bellied Heron 2. Chiru3. Lion-tailed Macaque 4. Red Panda Which among the above is / are found in their natural habitats in India? [A]Only 1 & 3 [B]Only 2 & 3 [C]Only 1, 2 & 3 [D]1, 2, 3 & 41, 2, 3 & 4

10. Which among the following is the smallest river of Indus River System? [A]Beas [B]Sutlej [C]Jhelum [D]Ravi

Beas

Indus - 3200 KmChenab - 960 KmJhelum - 813 KmRavi - 720 KmSutlej - 529 KmBeas - 460 Km