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GK & Current Affairs: August 1, 2013

2013-08-02 17:08:38 GKToday

1. What is the name of Indias first indigenously built aircraft carrier, which would be launched in August, 2013? [A]Shakti [B]Vikrant [C]Virat [D]Samyukta Vikrant Vikrant class or Indigenous Aircraft Carrier are a class of two aircraft carrier being built for the Indian Navy. The two vessels are being built by Cochin Shipyard Limited, they are the largest warships as well as the first aircraft carriers to be designed and built in India. Show Answer 2. End Violence Against Children is a new initiative launched by __: [A]UNICEF [B]Ministry of Women and Child Welfare, Government of India [C]SAARC [D]Street Kids International UNICEF UNICEF launched a new initiative on violence against children, calling on the international community to speak out against it. The End Violence Against Children initiative seeks to build on growing popular outrage following attacks against children, including the 2012 shooting of then 14-year old Malala Yousafzai. Show Answer 3. Who among the following has been appointed as Director of National School of Drama? [A]Satish Alekar [B]Shyam Benegal [C]Waman Kendre [D]Girish Karnad Waman Kendre Government has appointed noted theatre person, Waman Kendre as the new director of National School of Drama. His appointment for period of five years w.e.f the date of assumption of charge of the post or till superannuation on 62 years of age or until further order, whichever is the earlier. Kedre is an NSD alumnus, hails from Maharastra, known for his rich tradition of theatre, both folk and modern. Show Answer 4. GI protected "Kaipad rice" is associated with which of the following states? [A]Maharastra [B]Karnataka [C]Kerala [D]Goa Kerala Kaipad rice is a system of paddy cultivation in brackish water. It is most commonly practiced in Kerala state. Recently (July 2013), Kaipad Rice has been cleared for inclusion in Geographical Identification (GI) registry in the country. Show Answer 5. Which among the following is NOT a Telecommunication company? [A]Verizon [B]AT&T [C]ExxonMobil [D]Etisalat ExxonMobil ExxonMobil is a Oil major.

Show Answer 6. Which among the following personalities is currently NOT a head of state their respective African countries? [A]Robert Mugabe [B]Jacob Zuma [C]Goodluck Jonathan [D]Meles Zenawi Meles Zenawi Robert Mugabe ? President of Zimbabwe Jacob Zuma ? President of South Africa Goodluck Jonathan ? President of Nigeria Meles Zenawi ? Former Prime Minister of Ethiopia Show Answer 7. Currently, world's largest standing army belongs to ___? [A]India [B]China [C]United States [D]Russia China China's 2.3 million-strong PLA is the world's largest standing army. It has marked its 86th anniversary recently. Show Answer 8. Which among the following countries has decided to give temporary asylum to US intelligence leaker Edward Snowden? [A]China [B]Russia [C]Ethiopia [D]North Korea Russia US intelligence leaker Edward Snowden has been granted one year's asylum in Russia. This could affect US Russia relations. Show Answer 9. The Rs 50,000 crore deal for supplying 126 Rafale combat aircraft is related to India's relationships with __? [A]United States of America [B]Russia [C]France [D]England France Show Answer 10. The term Fire Ice is used for ___? [A]Solid Carbon Dioxide [B]Methane Hydrates [C]Oil Shale [D]Tight Gas Methane Hydrates Hydrates are a frozen mixture of water and gas, primarily methane. The methane molecules reside inside a water molecule lattice. The methane will ignite in ice form - hence the "fire ice" moniker. Show Answer