1. With which one of the following countries India has signed deal for Super Hercules aircraft, recently? [A]Japan [B]USA [C]Russia [D]Italy USA India and USA have inked another mega contract, the $1.01 billion one for six additional C-130J “Super Hercules” aircraft. As per the deal six new four-engine C-130J will be delivered within three years […]
1. The BCCI’s lifetime achievement award for the year 2013 will be conferred upon___? [A]Mohammad Azharuddin [B]Kapil Dev [C]Sunil Gavaskar [D]Sachin Tendulkar Kapil Dev India’s first world cup winning captain Kapil Dev will be conferred the Col C K Nayudu lifetime achievement award for the year 2013. The award comprises a trophy, citation and a […]
GKToday will start its Annual Mock Test Series for UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Examination 2014 (Paper-I General Studies) as a part of its Target 2014 programme. The Mock Test Series will start from January 1, 2014 and will end in June / July, 2014. This Test Series comprises a total of 25 Mock Test Papers, […]
1. According to World Health Organisation (WHO), which is the most polluted city in the world? [A]Lucknow, Indian [B]Beijing, China [C]Mexico City, Mexico [D]Tokyo, Japan Mexico City, Mexico Mexico City has held the dubious distinction for at least four years in a row. 2. Pran Chopra, who passed away recently, was a ___? [A]Journalist [B]Photographer […]
1. Who among the following has won the women’s title at Senior National Badminton Championships? [A]Saina Nehwal [B]P V Sindhu [C]Ashwini Ponnappa [D]Maneesha K P V Sindhu P V Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth won the women’s and men’s titles respectively, at the 78th Senior National Badminton Championships. World Championship bronze medallist Sindhu won her second […]
1. Recently, Mary T Barra was named the first woman chief executive of which auto major company? [A]Ford [B]General Motors [C]Toyota [D]Chrysler General Motors General Motors named Mary T Barra as its first woman CEO, to succeed Dan Akerson, who retires in January. Barra appoint is also the first in US industry. 2. What is […]
1. Which among the following is the major aim of the “Perform Achieve Trade (PAT)” scheme? [A]To reduce energy consumption in industries [B]To improve export of agriculture products [C]To minimise the Greenhouse gas emission [D]To reduce the energy wastage in industries To reduce energy consumption in industries The Perform Achieve Trade is a trading scheme […]
1. As per the National Family Health Survey latest data, which state has maximum cases of malnutrition in the country? [A]Andhra Pradesh [B]Bihar [C]Jharkhand [D]West Bengal Jharkhand The National Family Health Survey provides the data on nutrition indicators at National and State level. As per the latest data Jharkhand has recorded maximum cases of malnutrition […]
1. India’s first museum for customs and central excise has been opened in which state, recently? [A]Maharashtra [B]Goa [C]Kerala [D]Gujarat Goa The headquarter of Alfandega-as the custom administration was known in Goa during Portuguese rule till 1961 when it was liberated and came under Indian control has been converted into the country’s first museum for […]
1. Sandur in Karnataka is known for deposits of which of the following ores? [A]Manganese and Iron [B]Iron and Gold [C]Manganese and Copper [D]Manganese and Aluminium Manganese and Iron Sandur has deposits of Manganese and hematite (iron ore), and is home to several mines and steel plants. 2. In which of the following states world’s […]