Q1. World Population Day was observed on 11 July 2013 across the world.

What was the theme of the day this year? Ans. Focus is on Adolescent Pregnancy Q2. Who was on 13 July 2013 sworn in as the ninth Chief Minister of Jharkhand? Ans. Hemant Soren Note: He is the leader of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and son of party Chief Shibu Soren Q3. Who was appointed as the Coach of the Senior Mens Hockey team of India, on 10 July 2013? Ans. Maharaj Krishan Kaushik Note: He replaced Australian Michael Nobbs as the coach of India Q4. Which former Australian spinner would be inducted into the ICC cricket hallof fame on 19 July 2013 at Lords during the Ashes Test series between Australia and England, as announced by ICC on 11 July 2013? Ans. Shane Warne Q5. Which team won the Celkon Cup, the tri-nation cricket series held in West Indies involving the host along with India and Sri Lanka? Ans. India Note: India defeated Sri Lanka by 1 wicket in the final. Player of the match- MS Dhoni Player of the series-Bhuvneshwar Kumar Q6. Name the veteran Bollywood actor and Dadasaheb Phalke award winner, who passed away recently? Ans. Pran Kishan Sikand Q7. On 7 July 2013, multiple blasts by terrorists rocked which holiest Buddhist shrines in Bihar? Ans. Mahabodhi Temple in Bodh Gaya Note: It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site Q8. Union government on 11 July 2013 approved a proposal to replace DGCA with a new aviation regulator with full operational and financial autonomy. What would be the name of new regulator?Visithttp://currentaffairs4examz.blogspot.in/

Ans. Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Q9. Who on 9 July 2013 won silver medal in women's 50-metre Rifle 3 Position event for India at the shooting World Cup held in Granada, Spain? Ans. Lajja Goswami