GKToday Archives: May, 2014

Google agrees to provide 'Right to be Forgotten'

May 31, 2014

Google has launched a service to allow Europeans to ask for personal data to be removed from online search results. It will now be possible for Europeans to request Google for the removal of their personal data from online search ..

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"Vitamin E" Beneficial or Harmful depends on its source

May 31, 2014

According to new research, certain forms of Vitamin A can be harmful for the lungs while certain other can be helpful in normal functioning of lungs. The research has found that a form of Vitamin E found in vegetable oils ..

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Peter Mutharika takes oath as President of Malawi

May 31, 2014

After being victorious in the recently held presidential polls in Malawi, Peter Mutharika (74) was sworn in as the new President of the southern African country. He will replace outgoing President Joyce Banda. Malawi (“The Warm Heart of Africa”) Malawi is a landlocked ..

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Army Chief endorsed as the new leader by Thai king

May 31, 2014

Thailand’s King Bhumibol Adulyadej (86) has backed the army chief General Prayuth Chan-ocha, who captured power in a coup, to run Thailand. Why is Thailand under military rule? The political situation in Thailand has been restive for past few months. ..

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GK & Current Affairs: May 26, 27, 2014

May 31, 2014

1. Article 370, which is one of the temporary, transitional and special provisions in the constitution of India is enshrined in which among the following parts of Indian Constitution? [A]Part XV [B]Part XVII [C]Part XXI [D]Part XXII Part XXI 2. ..

GK & Current Affairs: May 24, 25, 2014

May 31, 2014

1. “Cristiano Ronaldo”, world’s most marketable footballer belongs to which country? [A]Argentina [B]Spain [C]Portugal [D]Brazil Portugal 2. Maya Angelou who passed away recently, was a famous ___? [A]Artist [B]Musician [C]Poet [D]Economist Poet Maya Angelou was an African-American author and poet. ..