Page-4 of GKToday Archives: September, 2013

Virat Kohli appointed as brand ambassador of BSF

September 27, 2013

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 ..

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Indian Navy and Royal Omani Navy conduct Exercise: "Naseem Al Bahr"

September 27, 2013

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 ..

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Freedom Fighter Ranjit Singh passed away

September 27, 2013

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 ..

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World Tourism Day observed across the globe

September 27, 2013

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 ..

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GK & Current Affairs Questions: September 26, 2013

September 27, 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

September 26, 2013

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 ..

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