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GK & Current Affairs: August 15-16, 2013

2013-08-18 14:08:26 GKToday

1. Anjolie Ela Menon, who was conferred Delhi state government Lifetime Achievement Award-2013, is a famous___? [A]Artist [B]Hindustani vocalist [C]Human Rights activist [D]Author Artist Delhi state government conferred Lifetime Achievement Award-2013 to two veteran artists, Abdul Rashid Khan and Anjolie Ela Menon. Menon is a Indias renowned contemporary artist whose work is recognised globally. She is considered as one of the foremost artists of her generation. She awarded Padma Sri in recognition of her distinguished contribution in the sphere of arts. Show Answer 2. Currently, how many countries in the European Union shares euro as a single currency? [A]14 [B]19 [C]17 [D]28 17 The euro is the currency used by the Institutions of the European Union and is the official currency of the eurozone, which consists of 17 of the 28 members states of the European Union. These include Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Spain Show Answer 3. The Rajiv Gandhi Udyami Mitra Yojana aims to provide financial assistance to which of the followings? [A]Naxal affected states [B]Entrepreneurs [C]Self Help Groups [D]Unemployed youths Entrepreneurs Rajiv Gandhi Udyami Mitra Yojana was launched on February 7, 2008. The scheme aims to provide handholding assistance to first generation entrepreneurs through lead agencies or Udyami Mitra, who shall provide guidance to the potential entrepreneurs and help them in completion of various tasks and formalities necessary for the establishment of the enterprises. Show Answer 4. As per a recent cabinet decision, the International Centre for Drinking Water Quality is to be set up at __? [A]Kolkata [B]Bhopal [C]Ludhiana [D]Patna Kolkata The Union cabinet gave its approval to the proposal for establishing the International Centre for Drinking Water Quality in Kolkata. The centre will be registered as a Society under the Societies Registration Act, 1860, with the requisite manpower, building and support infrastructure. The centre will benefit the entire population of the country through provision of safe and quality drinking water.

Show Answer 5. The International Youth Day is observed on __? [A]June 13 [B]August 12 [C]July 21 [D]September 12 August 12 The International Youth Day is an awareness day designated by the United Nations to be observed on 12th August every year. This years observance of International Youth Day focuses on the issues of youth migration. The theme for 2013 is Youth Migration: Moving Development Forward. Show Answer 6. Which one of the following is the worlds first nuclear reactor which uses thorium to achieve power flattening across the reactor core? [A]Kakrapara-1 [B]Kudankulam [C]Narora [D]Rawatbhata Kakrapara-1 Indias Kakrapar-1 reactor is the worlds first reactor which uses thorium rather than depleted uranium to achieve power flattening across the reactor core. Show Answer 7. Which of the following countries is the worlds largest oil importer? [A]Russia [B]China [C]USA [D]India USA United States is the worlds largest net oil importer. Show Answer 8. The Mekong river does not run through which among the following countries? [A]China [B]Laos [C]Vietnam [D]Malaysia Malaysia The Mekong is a trans-boundary river in Southeast Asia. It is the worlds 12th longest river and 7th largest river in Asia. From the Tibetan Plateau this river runs through Chinas Yunnan provenance, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. Show Answer 9. The North and South Islands of New Zealand are separated by____? [A]Magellan Strait [B]Endeavour Strait [C]Strait of Messina [D]Cook Strait Cook Strait Cook Strait separates the North and South Islands of New Zealand. Show Answer 10. The Achanakmar Tiger Reserve" is in which of the following states? [A]Chhattisgarh [B]Jharkhand [C]Bihar [D]Odisha Chhattisgarh The Achanakmar Tiger Reserve is in Chhattisgarh. It was established in 1975, under the provision of Wildlife Protection Act of 1972. Achanakmar has been declared as Tiger Reserve under the project Tiger in 2009. Show Answer