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Current Affairs: November 1, 2, 2013

2013-11-04 18:11:55 GKToday

1. Which of the following are the top three largest produced oilseeds in India? [A]Groundnut, Soyabean and Mustard [B]Soyabean, Groundnut and Mustard [C]Soyabean, Mustard and Groundnut [D]Mustard, Soyabean and Groundnut Soyabean, Groundnut and Mustard. Show Answer 2. According to World Prosperity Index 2013, which is the most prosperous country in the world? [A]Canada [B]US [C]Norway [D]New Zealand Norway Norway is the most prosperous country in the world. Norway tops the ranking for fifth year running, followed by Switzerland, Canada, USA and New Zealand. India ranked 106 in the index. Show Answer 3. Radha Burnier, who passed away recently, was related to which among the following organizations? [A]Brahmo Samaj [B]Theosophical Society [C]International Vedanta Society [D]International Society for Krishna Consciousness Theosophical Society Radha Burnier, International president of the Theosophical Society died recently. Burnier played a role in enriching the philosophy behind Theosophy by making it relevant to present-day issues. She was actively involved with service-oriented organisations that deal with education, animal welfare and environmental issues. Show Answer 4. Which of the following indigenous tribal groups are found Andaman Island? 1.Jarawa 2.Sentinelese 3.Onge 4.Shom Pen Chose the correct answer from the codes given below: [A]Only 1 & 4 [B]Only 2, 3 & 4 [C]Only 1, 2 & 3 [D]1, 2, 3 & 4 Only 1, 2 & 3 Show Answer 5. Which of the following has become Europes first country to allow babies with characteristics of both sexes to be registered as neither male nor female? [A]Germany [B]Sweden [C]Georgia [D]France Germany Germany is the first country in Europe to legally recognise a third gender. Parents are now allowed to leave the gender blank on birth certificates, in effect creating a new category of indeterminate sex. The move is aimed at removing pressure on parents to make quick decisions on sex assignments surgery for

newborns. Show Answer 6. The Pobitora Wildlife Sanctuary in Assam is famous for which one of the following species/animals? [A]Tigers [B]Spotted Deer [C]One-horn rhinos [D]Asian Elephants One-horn rhinos The Pobitaro Wildlife Sanctuary is famous for dense population of One-horn rhinos. The 38-sq km sanctuary, about 46 km far from Guwahati, is the third wildlife habitat opened to visitors after Kaziranga and Manas being reopened last month. Show Answer 7. Which country is host to the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meet 2013? [A]India [B]Sri Lanka [C]Myanmar [D]Indonesia Sri Lanka Sri Lanka will host the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meet in November this year. Show Answer 8. According to the All India survey on Higher Education, which of the following cities has highest number of colleges in the country? [A]Hyderabad [B]Bangalore [C]Chennai [D]Kolkata Bangalore According to the All India survey on Higher Education conducted by the Union Ministry for Human Resource Development, Bangalore district tops in the number of colleges with 885, followed by Hyderabad with 544 colleges. Karnataka has 3,908 colleges with 44 colleges for one lakh people. Show Answer 9. The Palamaner, a small town in Chittoor District of Andhra Pradesh is well known for its __? [A]Numerous Shrines [B]Scenic waterfalls [C]Terracotta toys [D]Traditional Sarees Terracotta toys The terracotta art pottery is an art of the soil of Palamaner. One can see the terracotta items of Palamaner in any of the art exhibition and handicraft emporiums in most of the cities of India. Show Answer 10. In a first of its kind, which cereal crop has been selected for the Geographic Information System (GIS) to provide farmers all information about sowing and harvesting of the crops? [A]Rice [B]Sorghum [C]Maize [D]Mustard Mustard A mustard research body has launched Geographic Information System (GIS) for the commodity in the country to provide farmers all information about sowing and harvesting of the crops. Mustard crop being the major oilseeds crop of India has been first selected for this purpose among the cereal crops. Show Answer