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Chang’e-3: China’s lunar probe carrying 'Jade Rabbit' moon buggy lifts off

In an attempt to carry out its first ever ‘soft landing’ on moon, China launched its lunar mission-Chang’e-3 which is carrying country’s first moon rover marking a major...

December 2, 2013

India among countries exempted from Iranian oil sanctions by the US

As stated by the U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, India is once again among a small list of countries that qualifies for an exemption from unilateral sanctions...

December 2, 2013

MOM enters Mars trajectory: ISRO

In a historic development, India’s first Mars mission- the Mars Orbiter Mission’s (MOM) spacecraft’s was propelled into the Mars Transfer Trajectory freeing it from the influence of Earth’s...

December 2, 2013

Durgabai Deshmukh Award for women’s development is conferred by:

Durgabai Deshmukh Award for women’s development is conferred by: [A]Confederation of Women Entrepreneurs [B]Self Employed Women’s Association [C]Central Social Welfare Board [D]National Commission for women Show Answer Central...

December 2, 2013

Which company acquired 26 per cent stake in ONGC’s Krishna Godavari basin deep-sea block?

Which company acquired 26 per cent stake in ONGC’s Krishna Godavari basin deep-sea block? [A]Gazprom [B]Inpex Corporation [C]Petronas [D]ConocoPhillips Show Answer Inpex Corporation Oil and Natural Gas Corporation...

December 2, 2013

The National Test House (NTH), which recently celebrated its 100 years of celebration is located in __________?

The National Test House (NTH), which recently celebrated its 100 years of celebration is located in __________? [A]Bangalore [B]Kolkata [C]Ahmedabad [D]Jaipur Show Answer Kolkata The National Test House...

December 2, 2013

Recently, which among the following State governments has launched the ‘Atal Jyoti Abhiyan’?

Recently, which among the following State governments has launched the ‘Atal Jyoti Abhiyan’? [A]Uttar Pradesh [B]Madhya Pradesh [C]Bihar [D]Rajasthan Show Answer Madhya Pradesh The scheme aims to provide...

December 2, 2013

Who among the following is the first South Korean to go into the space?

Who among the following is the first South Korean to go into the space? [A]Yi So-Yeon [B]Chiaki Mukai [C]Liu Yang [D]Naoko Yamazaki Show Answer Yi So-Yeon The 29-year-old...

December 2, 2013

Antigua and Barbuda Trivia: 50 General Knowledge Questions on Antigua and Barbuda

1.      What is the capital of Antigua and Barbuda? The capital and largest city is St. John’s, located on the northwest coast of Antigua. It is the commercial,...

December 2, 2013

Consider the following statements about the Satellite with ARgos and ALtika (SARAL):

Consider the following statements about the Satellite with ARgos and ALtika (SARAL): 1. It’s a joint project between India and France 2. It’s primary objective is earth sensing...

December 2, 2013

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