Page-2 of GKToday Archives: December, 2013

Veteran actor Farooq Sheikh passed away

December 31, 2013

Noted veteran actor Farooq Sheikh (65) passed away in Dubai. Farooq Sheikh: Born: March 25, 1948 He started his career in acting in Bollywood in 1973 with the film Garm Hava and gained accolades for his roles in movies like ..

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India, US sign $1billion contract for six “Super Hercules” aircrafts

December 30, 2013

India and the US have signed another mega defence deal worth $1.01 billion in which the US will supply six additional C-130J “Super Hercules” aircraft. The “letter of offer and acceptance” for the six new four-engine C-130Js, which will be delivered ..

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Arvind Kejriwal takes oath as Chief Minister of Delhi

December 30, 2013

The top-most leader of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), Arvind Kejriwal, sworn-in as the new Chief Minister of Delhi. He was administered the oath by the Lieutenant Governor of the capital Najeeb Jung. Along with Kejriwal, six others: Manish Sisodia, Girish ..

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US President signs budget bill into law to prevent government shutdown

December 30, 2013

US President Barack Obama has inked a two-party federal budget bill, preventing the risk of a government shutdown for two years in the country. The legislation was passed by both the Senate and the House of Representatives after a prolonged stand-off between ..

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China offers its Beidou Navigation System free of cost to neighbours

December 30, 2013

In a strategic move, China is ready to offer its neighbouring nations use of its indigenously developed Beidou Satellite Navigation System (BDS) free of charge. The offer has generated interest from a number of nations including Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh ..

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General Knowledge and Current Affairs Quiz: December 23-25, 2013

December 30, 2013

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 ..