Current Affairs and Gk -August 2013 part-1
Current Affairs and Gk -August 2013
Important current affairs and Gk questions of August month for IAS, RAS, SSC CGL, UPSC, BANK PO, UPSC,RPSC, Bank exams and all other exams.If you like the post kindly give rating.
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[A]A P J Abdul Kalam
[B]Sachin Tendulkar
[C]Pranab Mukherjee
[D]Amartya Sen
A P J Abdul Kalam
“My Journey: Transforming Dreams into Actions” by former President of India Dr A P J Abdul Kalam was launched recently by Rupa publications. The book focuses on series of anecdotes and profiles of determination, courage as well as desire to excel of APJ Abdul Kalam.
114. Who among the following has been appointed as Chairperson of National School of Drama?
[A]Girish Carnad
[B]Ratan Thiyam
[C]U R Anantha Murthy
[D]Anupam Khair
Ratan Thiyam
Shri Ratan Thiyam has been appointed as the chairperson of the National School of Drama Society. The President of India has appointed Shri Thiyam for a period of four years as per the relevant rules and regulations of the Society. Ratan is a playwright and theatre director.
115. “Ug99” is a deadly rust disease of_______?
[A]Paddy
[B]Wheat
[C]Barley
[D]Maize
Wheat
Ug 99 is lineage of wheat stem rust (Puccinia graminis) which is present in wheat fields in several countries in Africa and the Middle East and is predicted to spread rapidly through these regions and possibly further afield, potentially causing a wheat production disaster that would affect food security world wide. It can cause up to 100% crop losses and is virulent against many resistance genes which have previously protected wheat against stem rust.
116. Who is the chairman of the High Level Committee set up to assess the status of Scheduled Tribes (STs)?
[A]Usha Ramanathan
[B]Virginius Xaxa
[C]Joseph Bara
[D]Abhay Bang
Virginius Xaxa
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh set up High Level Committee to assess the status of Scheduled Tribes (STs) to ensure their upliftment, particularly in Socio-economic, health and education fields. Prof. Virginius Xaxa was appointed as the chairman of the seven member committee.
117. Sprinter Usain Bolt is widely regarded as the fastest person ever. He hails from which country?
[A]Somali
[B]Ukraine
[C]Jamaica
[D]Kenya
Jamaica
Usain Bolt is a Jamaican sprinter widely regarded as the fastest person ever. He is the first person to hold both the 100 meters and 200 meters world records since fully automatic time measurements became mandatory in 1977.
118. The Sinai Peninsula, which was in news recently for Sinai Insurgency is a part of __?
[A]Israel
[B]Egypt
[C]Syria
[D]Oman
Egypt
119. The remuneration payable to the Attorney General of India is determined by?
[A]President of India
[B]Prime Minister
[C]Law Minister
[D]Parliament
President of India
Article 76 of Indian Constitution envisages exclusively the provisions for Attorney General. This article has four clauses which collectively fulfil the provisions in respect to him. Clause (4) provides that his tenure of office is subject to pleasure of the President of India and his remuneration shall also be determined by the President.
120. . The term Footloose industry refers to ___?
[A]Retail Trade Business
[B]Scattered Industries
[C]Polluting Industries
[D]Unorganized Sector
Scattered Industries
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