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81. 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)?
Naina Lal Kidwai
Country Head, HSBC India, and Director, HSBC Asia Pacific, Naina Lal Kidwai 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 Jyotsna Suri is the new Vice-President.
82. 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?
IOC, RIL and BPCL
Indian 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 Bank of India is ranked fifth.
83. Gurbani Singh is the rising player in which among the following sports?
Golf
Rising golfer Gurbani Singh has regained the Usha All India Ladies Matchplay title after a gap of three years. Sixteen-year old Gurbani outplayed Gursimar Badwal 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 M C Mary Kom.
84. 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?
T.Ramasami Committee
85. In which among the following city, a world-class International Pharma Trade Centre and Research and Innovation Council will come up soon?
Hyderabad
Andhra Pradesh Government has proposed to set-up World Pharma Trade Centre (WPHTC) and Research and Innovation Council of Hyderabad (RICH).
86. SFURTI is the scheme of _____________?
Ministry of MSME
Scheme for Upgradation of Rural and Traditional Industries (SFURTI) is implemented by Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.
87. Which among the following is the festival of new year celebrated by the Buddhists in Ladakh?
Losar festival
Losar 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.
88. Which among the following country is the winner of the 3rd World Cup Kabaddi Tournament in the men’s category?
India
India 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.
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89. Consider the following:
1, 2, 3 & 4
90. . Which among the following is the smallest river of Indus River System?