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89. Marion Bartoli, a professional tennis player who has announced an unexpected retirement hails from which country?
[A]France [B]Japan [C]Russia [D]Germany
France Marion Bartoli is a French professional tennis player and the former French No.1. She won one singles major, seven women’s tennis association single tittles and three double tittles. She won the 2013 Wimbledon Championships single titles. She announced her retirement from professional tennis on 14 August 2013.
90. . Which one of the followings has become the only Indian Institute that has made it to the top 500 in the 2013 Academic Ranking of World Universities?
[A]IIT, Karagpur [B]IISc, Bangalore [C]IIM, Ahmadabad [D]IIT, Chennai
IISc, Bangalore Bangalore Headquartered Indian Institute of Science (IISc) has once again made the country proud. It is the only Indian Institute that has made it to the top 500 in the Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) which was released by the Center for World-Class Universities at Shangai Jiao Tong University. The 104-year old entity is ranked in the 301-400 category. IISc, which was ranked 45 in the world ranking for Chemistry last year, is on 3rd spot this time.
91. What is the name of India’s first indigenously built aircraft carrier, which would be launched in August, 2013?
[A]Shakti [B]Vikrant [C]Virat [D]Samyukta
Vikrant Designed by Indian Navy’s design organisation and being built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), the carrier is to be named Vikrant – after India’s first carrier acquired from Britain
92. End Violence Against Children is a new initiative launched by __:
[A]UNICEF [B]Ministry of Women and Child Welfare, Government of India [C]SAARC [D]Street Kids International
UNICEF UNICEF launched a new initiative on violence against children, calling on the international community to speak out against it. The End Violence Against Children initiative seeks to build on growing popular outrage following attacks against children, including the 2012 shooting of then 14-year old Malala Yousafzai.
93. Who among the following has been appointed as Director of “National School of Drama”?
Waman Kendre Government has appointed noted theatre person, Waman Kendre as the new director of National School of Drama. His appointment for period of five years w.e.f the date of assumption of charge of the post or till superannuation on 62 years of age or until further order, whichever is the earlier. Kedre is an NSD alumnus, hails from Maharastra, known for his rich tradition of theatre, both folk and modern.
94. GI protected “Kaipad rice” is associated with which of the following states?
[A]Maharastra [B]Karnataka [C]Kerala [D]Goa
Kerala Kaipad rice is a system of paddy cultivation in brackish water. It is most commonly practiced in Kerala state. Recently (July 2013), Kaipad Rice has been cleared for inclusion in Geographical Identification (GI) registry in the country.
95. Which among the following is NOT a Telecommunication company?
[A]Verizon [B]AT&T [C]ExxonMobil [D]Etisalat
ExxonMobil ExxonMobil is a Oil major.
96. Which among the following personalities is currently NOT a head of state their respective African countries?
[A]Robert Mugabe [B]Jacob Zuma [C]Goodluck Jonathan [D]Meles Zenawi
Meles Zenawi
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