Page-4 of GKToday Archives: September, 2013
Virat Kohli appointed as brand ambassador of BSF
The Border Security Force has appointed Indian cricketer Virat Kohli as its brand ambassador. It is important to note that any central force in India has appointed its brand ambassador. BSF is the second largest paramilitary force of India that guards ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2013
Indian Navy and Royal Omani Navy conduct Exercise: "Naseem Al Bahr"
Naseem Al Bahr– the 9th edition of biennial naval exercise between Indian Navy and Royal Omani Navy kicked off in Oman. In Indian fleet participating in the drill were Indian Naval Ship(INS) Mysore (guided missile destroyer), INS Tarkash , INS ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2013
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Freedom Fighter Ranjit Singh passed away
Veteran freedom fighter Captain Ranjit Singh (97) passed away. He was a close associate of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. About Ranjit Singh He served the Indian National Army under the leadership of Subhash Chandra Bose. Became working president of All ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2013
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
World Tourism Day observed across the globe
World Tourism Day was observed on September 27, 2013 across the globe to raise awareness about the importance of tourism. Theme for 2013: “Tourism and Water: Protecting our Common Future” The theme has been chosen highlight the role of tourism ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2013
Category: International / World Current Affairs
GK & Current Affairs Questions: September 26, 2013
1. Name the Indian environmentalist, who has been conferred this year’s prestigious “Clinton Global Citizen Awards”? [A]Ullas Karanth [B]Medha Patkar [C]Bunker Roy [D]Ila Bhat Bunker Roy Indian environmentalist Bunker Roy and Pakistan’s teenage education activist Malala Yousafai were declared the ..
Aadhaar card optional, not mandatory: Government
Informing the Supreme Court, the Centre stated that securing Aadhaar cards is optional and not mandatory. What is voluntary/mandatory issue with the Aadhaar cards? A number of pleas have been made in the apex court against decisions of some States ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2013
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs