Important Questions of Current Affairs Month April 2014

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Important questions of Current affairs month April, 2014
1. Recently, Justice G Rohini has became the first ever woman Chief Justice of ___?
[A]Bombay High Court
[B]Karnataka High Court
[C]Delhi High Court
[D]Madras High Court
Answer:
Delhi High Court: Justice G Rohini became the first woman chief justice of the Delhi high court, 47
years after the court was established in 1966.
2. Recently, which of the following member countries of commonwealth organisation announced
suspending of funding to the Commonwealth over rotating chair Sri Lankas alleged rights abuses?
[A]Canada
[B]India
[C]Singapore
[D]Pakistan
Answer:
Canada:
3. Which among the following diseases is often called as Polio of Agriculture?
[A]Wheat Rust
[B]Panama Wilt
[C]Citrus Canker
[D]Leaf Blight
Answer:
Wheat Rust: Wheat rust is sometime called the Polio of Agriculture. Wheat rust is a fungal infection.
Its most devastating form attacks the plants stem, forming lethal, scaly red pustules.
4. Recently, India and which of the following countries have reached an agreement to include a new
cross-boundary landscape in the Hindu Kush Himalayan Region?
[A]Nepal and China
[B]Nepal and Bhutan
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[C]Bhutan and Bangladesh
[D]Bangladesh and Nepal
Answer:
Nepal and Bhutan: Nepal, India and Bhutan have formally reached an agreement to include a new
cross-boundary landscape covering parts of eastern Nepal, Sikkim and the northern parts of West
Bengal in India as Kanchanjunga landscape in the Hindu Kush Himalayan Region.
5. Who among the following is the author of the book Crusader or Conspirator: Colgate and other
Truths?
[A]P C Parakh
[B]C B Bhave
[C]Rajkumar Singh
[D]Arvind Mayaram
Answer:
P C Parakh:
6. The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy is associated with __?
[A]Football
[B]Tennis
[C]Cricket
[D]Hockey
Answer:
Cricket: The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy is a Twenty20 cricket domestic championship, organised by
BCCI.
7. As per the latest data released by SIPRI, country with highest military expenditure in 2013 is __?
[A]China
[B]Russia
[C]USA
[D]Saudi Arabia
Answer:
USA:

8. The theme of World Green Economy Summit-2014 which concluded at Dubai is ____?
[A]Global Partnership, Sustainable Future
[B]Partnership for Better Future
[C]Global Partnership, Better Future
[D]Partnership for Sustainable Development
Answer:
Global Partnership, Sustainable Future: The World Green Economy Summit-2014 was held at the
Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre on 15th and 16th April, 2014. The theme of
the summit was Global Partnership, Sustainable Future.
9. Who among the following has been named Chef-de-Mission of Indias Common Wealth Game
contingent?
[A]S Ranganathan
[B]Raja K Sidhu
[C]Raj Singh
[D]K Murugan
Answer:
Raj Singh: Wrestling Federation of India secretary general Raj Singh was named Chef-de-Mission of
the Indian contingent for the commonwealth games to be held in Glasgow in July-August
10. . According to Indian laws, a building has to be at least ___ years old to be considered heritage.
Fill the blank with correct option?
[A]50
[B]100
[C]75
[D]200
Answer:
100: As per the India laws, a building must be 100 year old to be considered heritage.
11. The WTO's Trade Facilitation Agreement:, which was much news in recent times was signed at
__?
[A]Doha
[B]Marakkesh

[C]Bali
[D]Tokyo
Answer:
Bali: The 159 members of the WTO had adopted the 'Bali package' after December 2013 meeting.
Some of the features of this package were trade facilitation, food stockholding, export subsidies and
a package for LDCs (least-developed countries). In Bali, ministers endorsed the Trade Facilitation
Agreement aimed at making Customs procedures more trade-friendly and lowering transaction
costs.
12. What is the approximate fraction of Agriculture exports in India's total exports?
[A]5%
[B]10%
[C]13%
[D]17%
Answer:
13%: In 2012-13, agricultural exports touched an all-time high of Rs 231,993 crore, primarily due to a
surge in the export of non-basmati rice, guar gum and wheat. This raised the contribution of the
agriculture to overall exports to 13.08 per cent from 12.8 per cent in 2011-12. (Business Standard)
13. Approximately, what fraction of Post Offices in India are in rural areas?
[A]70%
[B]80%
[C]90%
[D]95%
Answer:
90%: India has the largest postal network in the world, with 155,015 post offices, of which 139,144
(89.8 per cent) are in rural areas.
14. Which among the following is not a correct statement about El Niño?
[A]It emerges after a hap of every three to seven years
[B]It negatively impacts the North East monsoons in India
[C]It was a reason behind 2009 droughts in India
[D]All the above are correct statements

Answer:
It negatively impacts the North East monsoons in India: El Niño has a negative impact on the
southwest monsoon during June. In the past decade, 2002, 2004 and 2009 were the drought years in
India, due to emergence of El Niño .El Niño emerges after a gap of every three to seven
years and affects rainfall in India during monsoon. The heat off the western coast of South America
increases the sea surface temperatures above normal by 0.5 degree Celsius, affecting formation of
rain-bearing clouds.
15. In which of the following years Government introduced the Market Stabilisation Scheme (MSS)
to absorb excess liquidity?
[A]2001
[B]2003
[C]2004
[D]2005
Answer:
2004: The government launched the Market Stabilisation Scheme (MSS) in consultation with RBI in
2004 with the objective to absorb excess liquidity, arising out of significant foreign exchange inflows,
by issuing treasury bills or dated securities.
16. Recently, a product called Palcohol gained widespread attention worldwide. What does
Palcohol refers to___?
[A]New kind of drug
[B]Powdered alcohol product
[C]Food capsules for astronauts
[D]Genetically modified food products
Answer:
Powdered alcohol product: Palcohol is a powdered form of alcohol that is intended to mix with
water or other flavoured liquids. Recently, the United States Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade
Bureau approved seven version of Palcohol to sale in shops.
17. The Katni-Satna-Singarauli region in Madhya Pradesh is well known for __?
[A]Mango production
[B]Coal production
[C]Cement production
[D]Diamond polishing

Answer:
Cement production: The Katni-Satna-Singarauli region is one of the largest cement producing
regions in the country.
18. Peace Angel 2014 is a joint military exercise concluded recently between which two countries?
[A]India and Bangladesh
[B]China and Pakistan
[C]China and Bangladesh
[D]India and Pakistan
Answer:
China and Pakistan: Peace Angle 2014 is a joint military exercise concluded between Pakistan and
China.
19. The retirement fund body EPFO has decided to provide universal account numbers (UAN) to its
subscribers by ___?
[A]August 15
[B]July 30
[C]October 15
[D]November 1
Answer:
October 15: The EPFO has decided to provide permanent or universal account numbers (UAN) on
the pattern of core banking services to its over five crore active subscribers by October 15, 2014. The
UAN will facilitate subscribers in avoiding filing of PF transfer claims on changing jobs.
20. . The Yonaguni island which is in news recently, is a inhabited island belongs to which country?
[A]China
[B]Vietnam
[C]Japan
[D]Myanmar
Answer:
Japan: Yonaguni is one of the Yeayama Islands. It is the westernmost inhabited island of Japan.
21. Who among the following is the author of novel The Lowland ?

[A]Jhumpa Lahiri
[B]Anita Desai
[C]Arundati Roy
[D]Shashi Deshpande
Answer:
Jhumpa Lahiri: Jhumpa Lahiris The Lowland is the one of the six books shortlisted for the
prestigious Baileys women prize for fiction. The book is about two Indian brothers who lives diverge
in the tumultuous 1906s. It was shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize last year.
22. Recently, United Kingdom 2014 Asian award for outstanding achievement in sports was won by
__?
[A]Virat Kohli
[B]M S Dhoni
[C]R Ashwin
[D]Suresh Raina
Answer:
M S Dhoni: Mahendra Singh Dhoni won the 2014 Asian award for outstanding achievement in sports
in London.
23. Recently, which of the following countries has overtaken South Africa to become Africas largest
economy?
[A]Nigeria
[B]Ethiopia
[C]Kenya
[D]Egypt
Answer:
Nigeria: Nigeria has overtaken South Africa as Africas largest economy after a rebasing of its GDP
figures. Nigeria, Africas most populous country with 170 million people, has been growing as a
destination for foreign investors owing to the size of its consumer market and increasingly
sophisticated capital markets.
24. Who among the follwing was first cinematographer to be chosen for the prestigious Dhada
Saheb Phalke award?
[A]Govind Nihalani

[B]B. S. Lokanath
[C]B. C. Gowrishankar
[D]V. K. Murthy
Answer:
V. K. Murthy: V K Murthy, who recently passed away, was a famous cinematographer. Considered as
the doyen of cinematography, he was the first cinematographer to be chosen for the prestigious
Dhada Saheb Phalke award?
25. Which of the following countries / regions was recently making news for Sunflower Student
Movement?
[A]Hong Kong
[B]Taiwan
[C]Tibet
[D]Mongolia
Answer:
Taiwan: The Sunflower Student Moment was a protest in Taipei over controversial trade accord
between China and Taiwan. The protest movement was organised by the students and civic bodie
26. Wisdens Five Cricketer of the year for 2013 has been awarded to __?
[A]Virat Kohli
[B]Rohit Sharma
[C]Shikar Dhawan
[D]Suresh Raina
Answer:
Shikar Dhawan: Indias swashbuckling opening batsman Shikar Dhawan has been named as one of
the five cricketers of the year, an honour dating back to 1889, by Wisden for his performance in
2013. The cricketer of the year is chosen by the editor of the Wisden Cricketers Almanak based on
their excellence in or performance on, the previous English summer. It can be won only once in a
players career.
27. Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca has recently become the youngest-ever president of ___?
[A]Namibia
[B]Malta
[C]Maldives

[D]Nigeria
Answer:
Malta: Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca took the oath of office as President of Malta. She is Maltas ninth
President and the second female President.
28. Panama disease or Fusarium Wilt is a most deadly disease related to which crop?
[A]Coconut
[B]Banana
[C]Cashew
[D]Mango
Answer:
Banana: Panama disease is a plant disease of the roots of banana plants. It is a type of Fusarium wilt,
caused by the fungal pathogen Fusarium oxysporum.
29. Author of "Accidental Prime Minister: The making and unmaking of Manmohan Singh is
___?
[A]Yashwat Sinha
[B]Sachin Pilot
[C]Sanjaya Baru
[D]Rajiv Pillai
Answer:
Sanjaya Baru: Manmohan Singhs former media advisor Sanjaya Baru is the author of the
controversial book Accidental Prime Minister: The making and unmaking of Manmohan Singh. In
the book, Baru says PM Singh was defanged in his second term in office and quotes Dr Singh as
having told him that there cannot be two centres of power-an obvious reference to Congress
president Sonia Ghandi.
30. . The Knowledge Partnership on Migration and Development (KNOMAD) is a global knowledge
partnership on migration and development launched by ___?
[A]United Nation
[B]World Bank
[C]Asian Development Bank
[D]UNESCO
Answer:

World Bank:
31. The MENAP region consists of Middle East, North Africa and ___?
[A]Afghanistan and Pakistan
[B]Algeria and Poland
[C]Argentina and Pakistan
[D]Albania and Poland
Answer:
Afghanistan and Pakistan: The International Monetary Fund created a new analytical region called
MENAP which adds Afghanistan and Pakistan to MENA (Middle East and North Africa) countries
32. According to new companies act, the Non-Banking Finance Companies (NBFCs) have to invest
what fraction of their resources in government bonds. Fill the blank with correct option?
[A]Twenty percent
[B]Ten percent
[C]Fifteen percent
[D]Thirty percent
Answer:
Fifteen percent: The new companies act mandates the non-banking finance companies (NBFC) to
invest fifteen percent of their resources in government bonds.
33. The Pulitzer Prize for Fiction-2014 has been awarded to Donna Tartt, for her novel ___?
[A]The Son
[B]The Woman Who Lost Her Soul
[C]The Goldfinch
[D]The Secret History
Answer:
The Goldfinch: 2014s Pulitzer Prize for Fiction has been awarded to Donna Tartt, for her latest novel
The Goldfinch. Tartt epic triumphed over the two other nominees, The Son by Philip Meyer and The
Woman Who Lost Her Soul by Bob Shacochis.
34. The Bima Bemisaal is the name of insurance awareness campaign by __?
[A]LIC of India Ltd

[B]ICICI Prudential
[C]Aegon Religare
[D] IrDA
Answer:
IrDA: Bima Bemisaal is the brand name for IRDAs insurance awareness campaign. It is a consumer
education initiative and has the tagline Promoting Insurance, Protecting Insured.
35. Which among the following two states together account for about half of the total mangoes
being produced in India?
[A]Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka
[B]Karnataka and Uttar Pradesh
[C]Andhra Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh
[D]Karnataka and Maharashtra
Answer:
Andhra Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh: Andhra Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh together account for about
half of the total mangoes being produced in India with both the states accounting for almost similar
share of over 24% each.
36. Which among the following has been named 2014 world car of the year?
[A]Mazda 3
[B]BMW 4
[C]Audi A3
[D]Duster
Answer:
Audi A3: Audi A3 has been named 2014 world car of the year, which fought off competition from the
Mazda3 and BMW 4 series.
37. Gabriel Garcia Marquez, who passed away recently, was a famous novelist from ___?
[A]Sri Lanka
[B]Colombia
[C]South Africa
[D]Singapore

Answer:
Colombia: Gabriel Garcia Marquez, was a Colombian novelist, short-story writer, screen writer and
journalist, known affectionately as Gabo throughout Latin America.
38. Due to lack of funds, which among the following countries has withdrawn as the host of the
2019 Asian Games?
[A]Sri Lanka
[B]Vietnam
[C]Cambodia
[D]Thailand
Answer:
Vietnam: Vietnam has withdrawn as the host of the 2019 Asian Games saying it lacked funds and the
countrys reputation could be at risk if the event flops.
39. Which among the following is not a correct match:
[A]Cortes Generales Spain
[B]Bundestag Germany
[C]Riksdag Switzerland
[D]Verkhovna Rada Ukraine
Answer:
Riksdag Switzerland: Riksdag is the national legislative assembly and the supreme decision-
making body of Sweden
40. . Graphene is an ___?
[A]Allotrope of Carbon
[B]Isotrope of Carbon
[C]Isomer of Carbon
[D]Isotope of Carbon
Answer:
Allotrope of Carbon: The allotropes of carbon include diamond, graphite, graphene and fullerenes
etc.
41. The 2014 winner of prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize is __?

[A]Ramesh Agarwal
[B]Srinivas Acharya
[C]Raman Choudhary
[D]Sunil Nayak
Answer:
Ramesh Agarwal: Indian environment activist Ramesh Agarwal has won the prestigious Goldman
Environmental Prize that honours heroic grassroot environmentalists around the world for their
achievements. He has been honoured for his contribution to control the unchecked industrial
development throughout India.
42. The Operation Clandestine Fox which is in news recently, is a code name refers to _____?
[A]Searching of missing Malaysian Flight in Indian Ocean
[B]Russian military exercise along Ukraine border
[C]A campaign to hack the Microsofts internet explorer
[D]An operation by Indian force to check Bangladeshi migrants
Answer:
A campaign to hack the Microsofts internet explorer:
43. The Sepsis is a medical condition refers to an infection that has spread through _____?
[A]Blood
[B]Organs
[C]Tissues
[D]Cells
Answer:
Blood: Sepsis refers to an infection that has spread through the blood, causing symptoms
throughout the whole body.
44. Which among the following has bagged five major awards at the 15th International India Film
Academy (IIFA) awards?
[A]Chennai Express
[B]Jab Tak Hai Jaan
[C]Bhaag Milkha Bhaag

[D]Rama-Leela
Answer:
Bhaag Milkha Bhaag: Farhan Akhtars Bhaag Milkha Bhaag a biopic on legendary athlete Milkha
Singh, won five major awards including best actor, best director and best picture at the 15th
International India Film Academy (IIFA) awards.
45. Recently, which one of the following international groupings has temporarily banned the import
of Alphonso Mango and four vegetables from India on poor quality issue?
[A]SACU
[B]European Union
[C]MERCOSUR
[D]OPEC
Answer:
European Union: The European Union has temporarily imposed ban on import of Alphonso Mangoes
and four vegetables from India from 1st May onwards which brought protests from the Indian
community, lawmakers and traders.
46. Who among the following has been named as professional Footballers Association player of the
year 2013?
[A]Eden Hazard
[B]Luis Suarez
[C]Steven Gerrand
[D]Daniel Sturridge
Answer:
Luis Suarez: Liverpools Luis Saurez has been named the Professional Footballers Associations player
of the year for 2013-14, becoming the first non-European to win the award
47. Recently, which of the following firm has acquired Nokia handset business in India?
[A]Microsoft
[B]Google
[C]Facebook
[D]Motorola
Answer:

Microsoft: US <a href="http://www.gktoday.in/software/">software</a> giant Microsoft completed
the acquisition of Nokias mobile handset business in India. Nokia will continue to operate the
Chennai plant one of its largest manufacturing facilities on a service contract for Microsoft.
48. The iron ore deposits in Goa are mainly _______?
[A]Haematite
[B]Magnetite
[C]Siderite
[D]Geothite
Answer:
Haematite: The iron ore deposits in Goa are mainly haematite.
49. Approximately, what fraction of India's GDP is generated by Tourism?
[A]3%
[B]7%
[C]10%
[D]12%
Answer:
7%: The World Travel & Tourism Council calculated that tourism generated INR6.4 trillion or 6.6% of
the nation's GDP in 2012. It supported 39.5 million jobs, 7.7% of its total employment. The sector is
predicted to grow at an average annual rate of 7.9% from 2013 to 2023
50. . India's Poonam Rani is a player of __?
[A]Table Tennis
[B]Hockey
[C]Cricket
[D]Basketball
Answer:
Hockey: Hisar-born Poonam Rani who played her first international in 2009, has not looked back
since her debut and sealed her berth to the FIH Junior World Cup in USA the same year. In 2010 she
was part of the team playing Test matches against Japan, China and New Zealand, her performance
yet again helped her to represent the country in the Women Asian Champions Trophy i n Korea as
well as FIH Women's World Cup which was played in Argentina, Commonwealth Games in Delhi,
Asian Games in China same year. Since then Poonam Rani has represented India in almost every

tournament that the country has played. She was also part of the team that won historic bronze
medal in the FIH Junior Women's World Cup 2013 in Germany and 3rd Women Asian Champions
Trophy 2013 Japan bagging silver medal. (UNI)
51. The busiest maritime route in the world is _____?
[A]The Strait of Drover
[B]The Taiwan Strait
[C]The Sunda Strait
[D]The Malacca Strait
Answer:
The Strait of Dover: The Strait of Dover is considered as the busiest maritime route in the world. The
Strait represents the most constricting point in the English Channel spanning a width of only about
20 miles.
52. What is the name of Googles new project which intends to provide high speed broadband
internet connection in selected cities?
[A]Google Net
[B]Google Fiber
[C]Google Demo
[D]Google Connect
Answer:
Google Fiber: Google fiber is the googles fiber-to-the-premises service in the United States,
providing broadband internet and television to a small and slowly growing number of locations.
53. The Gene Xpert is one of the advance tests for diagnosis of ___?
[A]AIDS
[B]Malaria
[C]Tuberculosis
[D]Cancer
Answer:
Tuberculosis: Gene Xpert is one of the most advanced tests for TB diagnosis.
54. Recently, NTT Docomo has announced its decision to exit its mobile phone joint venture with
the Tata Group by selling its entire stake in the country. Docomo is a telecom company from which
country?

[A]China
[B]Singapore
[C]Japan
[D]South Africa
Answer:
Japan: NTT Docomo is the predominant mobile operator in Japan. Docomo has decided to sell its
26.5 per cent stake in Tata Teleservices which it had acquired in 2009.
55. The worlds first museum dedicated to the pro-democracy protests in Beijing Tiananmen Square
has opened in ___?
[A]Shanghai
[B]Honk Kong
[C]Bangkok
[D]New Delhi
Answer:
Honk Kong: The worlds first museum dedicated to the 1989 pro-democracy protests in Beijings
Tiananmen Square has opened in Hong Kong.
56. Justice Rajendra Mal Lodha is the ____ Chief Justice of India.
[A]40th
[B]41st
[C]43rd
[D]42nd
Answer:
41st: Justice RM Lodha is the 41st Chief Justice of India. He will succeed Justice P Sathasivam and will
serve as the CJI for five months as he is due to retire on September 27.
57. Which among the following state has been ranked top in creation of new jobs in the
manufacturing sector as per the National Sample Survey latest data?
[A]Gujarat
[B]West Bengal
[C]Karnataka

[D]Maharashtra
Answer:
West Bengal: The latest National Sample Survey data show West Bengal topped in creation of new
jobs in the manufacturing sector among all states. During the 2004 and 2011 more than 40 per cent
of new manufacturing jobs created in India were generated in West Bengal.
58. The Indian Super League is related to ____?
[A]Badminton
[B]Football
[C]Tennis
[D]Hockey
Answer:
Football: The Indian Super League is the name of a new, proposed football league by IMG-Reliance
and the All India Football Federation.
59. The theme of World Malaria Day-2014 is ____?
[A]Create Awareness, Curb Malaria
[B]Invest in Future. Defeat Malaria
[C]No Mosquitoes No Malaria
[D]Say Good Bye to Malaria
Answer:
Invest in Future, Defeat Malaria: The world malaria day was observed on 25 April 2014 across the
world to raise awareness of the disease. The theme for 2014 is Invest in Future, Defeat Malaria.
60. . Recently, which South Asian country as signed a 10 year pact that would allow US military in
that nation?
[A]Thailand
[B]Afghanistan
[C]Philippines
[D]Japan
Answer:
Philippines: The US and Philippines have reached a 10 year pact that would allow a larger U.S
military presence in this South Asian nation. The Enhanced Defence Cooperation Agreement, which

would give American forces temporary access to selected military camps and allow them to
preposition of fighter jets and ships.
61. The ASIMO or Advanced Step In Mobile Innovative Mobility, is a humanoid robot designed and
developed by ___?
[A]Microsoft
[B]Ford
[C]Honda
[D]IBM
Answer:
Honda: ASIMO is a humanoid robot designed and developed by Honda. ASIMO was designed to be a
multi-functional mobile assistant.
62. Recently, which of the following countries has decided to deploy drones to monitor and stop the
poaching of elephants and rhinos in all its national parks and reserves?
[A]South Africa
[B]Kenya
[C]Nigeria
[D]Uganda
Answer:
Kenya: Kenyas wildlife authority has decided to deploy drones to monitor and stop the poaching of
elephants and rhinos in all its 52 national parks and reserves. The country has lost over 435
elephants and around 400 rhinos to poachers since 2012, driven by demand for illegal wildlife
products in Asia and elsewhere.
63. Who among the following has been adjudged as outstanding Asian Mens Player of the Year
2013 by Asian Squash Federation?
[A]Ramit Tandon
[B]Mahesh Mangaonkar
[C]Saurav Ghosal
[D]Harinderpal Sandhu
Answer:
Saurav Ghosal: Saurav Ghosal has been adjudged outstanding Asian Mens Player of the Year 2013.
64. The Yandex is a one of the largest search engine company operating in ______?

[A]Japan
[B]South Korea
[C]Russia
[D]China
Answer:
Russia: Yandex is a Russian internet company which operates largest search engine in Russia about
60% market shares in that country. Yandex ranked as the 4th largest search engine worldwide, based
on information from Comscore.com.
65. A new economic term GIRO is being reporting in newspapers recently, what does GIRO stands
for ___?
[A]Government Internal Resource Order
[B]Government Internet Related Order
[C]Government Internal Revenue Order
[D]Government Internal Record Order
Answer:
Government Internal Revenue Order:
66. Recently, which of the following committee has submitted its report suggesting a mechanism for
centralised bills payment system in the country?
[A]Ramesh Chandra Committee
[B]Umesh Bellur Committee
[C]Satyajith Ray Committee
[D]Naveen Patnaik Committee
Answer:
Umesh Bellur Committee: IIT Bombay professor Umesh Bellur committee has submitted its report on
centralised bill payment system in the country. The committee was set up in last October by RBI. The
committee has suggested a mechanism for centralised bills payment system in the country, primarily
by setting up two organisation-Bharat Bill Payment Services (BBPS) or the Bharat Bill Payment
Operating Units or BBPOUs.
67. In India, Snow Leopard is found mainly in which of the following states? 1.Himachal Pradesh
2.Jharkhand 3.Uttarkhand 4.Arunachal Pradesh 5.West Bengal Chose the correct answer from the
codes given below:

[A]Only 1, 2 & 3
[B]Only 1, 3 & 4
[C]Only 1, 2, 3 & 4
[D]1, 2, 3, 4 & 5
Answer:
Only 1, 3 & 4: Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim are
home to Snow Leopards.
68. Recently, which among the following leading confectionary manufacturer has been renamed as
Mondelez India Foods Limited?
[A]Cadbury
[B]Nestle
[C]Nilagiris
[D]Mother Dairy
Answer:
Cadbury: Cadbury India Limited, a subsidiary of Mondelez International Inc has changed its name to
Mondelez India Foods Limited.
69. The Homogenization milk is mainly done to _____?
[A]Increase fat content
[B]Reduce fat globules
[C]Reduce microorganism load
[D]Remove impurities
Answer:
Reduce fat globules: The homogenization of milk is a process where milk fat globules are reduced in
size and dispersed uniformly through the rest of the milk.
70. . Who among the following has won World Womens Senior Snooker Championship-2014?
[A]Umadevi Nagaraj
[B]Chitra Magimairaj
[C]Shoba Krishnan
[D]Vidya Pillai

Answer:
Chitra Magimairaj:
71. Recently, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) sought a report from the health
ministry on the action taken to stop the use of calcium carbide in the country. Calcium Carbide is
mainly used in __?
[A]Artificial Fruit ripening
[B]Production of Gutkha
[C]Preparation of convenience foods
[D]Reduction of fat content in baking products
Answer:
Artificial Fruit ripening: Calcium carbide is used to artificially ripen fruit such as mangoes, bananas,
oranges and watermelons despite a ban by the government. In India, use of calcium carbide is
strictly banned under the Prevention of Food Adulteration Act because it contains traces of arsenic
and phosphorus, which pose a serious threat to human health.
72. The celebration of Songkran in Thailand, Thingyan in Myanmar and Aluth Avurudda in Sri Lanka
coincides with which among the following festivals in India?
[A]Makar Sankranti
[B]Holi
[C]Vaisakhi
[D]Guru Poornima
Answer:
Vaisakhi: Songkran is a term for Mesh Sankranti. It is celebrated as New Year (Songkran) in Thailand
and several Southeast Asian countries when the sun transits the constellation of Aries, the first
astrological sign in the Zodiac. The same is celebrated as Thingyan in Myanmar, Aluth Avurudda in
Sri Lanka, Cambodian New Year (Chaul Chnam Thmey), Pohela Boishakh in West Bengal and
Bangladesh.
73. Which among the following is the main focus area of Amnesty International?
[A]Give vent for amnesty of prisoners in death row
[B]Protecting rights of women and children
[C]Protecting human rights
[D]Elimination of racism

Answer:
Protecting human rights:human right
74. The term "garden of southern India" is used for __?
[A]Western Ghats
[B]Cardamom Hills
[C]Cauvery Delta
[D]Nilgiris
Answer:
Cauvery Delta: Cauvery or Dakshin Ganga breaks into a large number of distributaries forming a wide
delta called the garden of southern India.
75. Which of the following countries is not a part of the Arctic Circle?
[A]Norway
[B]USA
[C]Estonia
[D]Russia
Answer:
Estonia: The land on the Arctic Circle is divided among the eight countries: Norway, Sweden, Finland,
Russia, USA, Canada, Denmark and Iceland.
76. Twenty Years in a Decade is an autobiography of __?
[A]Shah Rukh Khan
[B]Aamir Khan
[C]Amitabh Bachchan
[D]Mukesh Ambani
Answer:
Shah Rukh Khan: Twenty Years in a Decade is the autobiography of Shah Rukh Khan. The
autobiography would contain the journey of Shah Rukh Khan from a small television actor to top
hero of Bollywood.
77. Ajinomoto is a special salt added to certain food items, is ____?
[A]Sodium bicarbonate

[B]Calcium carbonate
[C]Monosodium glutamate
[D]Sodium chloride
Answer:
Monosodium glutamate: Ajinomoto is also known as monosodium glutamate. It is a kind of salt and
is added in the Chinese cuisine to enhance the taste.
78. In economy, the term QIP stands for___?
[A]Quality Improvement Programme
[B]Qualified Institutional Placement
[C]Quarterly Investment Programme
[D]Qualified Investment Project
Answer:
Qualified Institutional Placement: Qualified Institutional Placement (QIP) is a capital-raising tool,
primarily used in India and other part of southern Asia, whereby a listed company can issue equity
shares, fully and partly convertible debentures, or any securities other than warrants which are
convertible to equity shares to qualified institutional buyers.
79. The most intensive solar flares are designated as__?
[A]M
[B]X
[C]Y
[D]Z
Answer:
X: Solar flares are classified as A, B, C, M or X according to the peak flux (in watts per square metre,
W/m2) of 100 to 800 picometre X-rays near Earth, as measured on the GOES spacecraft.
80. . Recently Nasa scientists have found evidence that one of the Saturns moons harbours a vast
ocean of liquid water beneath an icy crust. Which among the following is that moon?
[A]Titan
[B]Mimas
[C]Enceladus
[D]Tethys

Answer:
Enceladus: Enceladus was detected as having geysers of water shooting out from its surface,
suggesting the presence of liquid water deep in its core. It was confirmed in 2014. Enceladus is one
of only three outer Solar System bodies (along with Jupiter's moon Io and Neptune's moon Triton)
where active eruptions have been observed. The craters of Enceladus have been named Alibaba and
Alladin.
81. The MESSENGER is a robotic NASA spacecraft orbiting which among the following planets?
[A]Mars
[B]Mercury
[C]Earth
[D]Jupiter
Answer:
Mercury: Messenger is a robotic NASA spacecraft orbiting the planet Mercury, the first spacecraft
ever to do so. On April 20, 2015, the MESSENGER spacecraft completed its 3,000th orbit of the
planet Mercury.
82. The theme of 44th edition of Earth Day is ______?
[A]Green Cities
[B]Protect Earth
[C]Plastic free Earth
[D]Green Earth
Answer:
Green Cities: Earth Day is observed every year on April 22. The theme of Earth Day 2014 is Green
Cities.
83. Who among the following is the chairman of the committee appointed by Supreme Court to
monitor the steps taken by the centre and state government to ensure road safety and curb growing
number of accidents, recently?
[A]Justice Radhakrishnan
[B]Justice Gopal Gowda
[C]Justice Umesh Mukherji
[D]Justice Nagarathna
Answer:

Justice Radhakrishnan: Justice K S Radhakrishnan is the chairman of the committee appointed to
monitor the steps taken by the centre and state government to ensure road safety and curb growing
number of accidents. The other members comprise of former secretary of ministry S Sundar and
Nishi Mittal, ex-chief Scientist
84. What is the name of Robotic submarine deployed to solve the mystery of lost Malaysian plane
MH 370?
[A]Bluefin-21
[B]Seabird
[C]Detector-1A
[D]Drive down
Answer:
Bluefin-21: Bluefin-21 is robotic submarine deployed to solve the mystery of lost Malaysian plane
MH370. The Bluefin-21 is about 5m-long underwater autonomous vehicle that can produce a sonar
map of the sea floor. It is extremely modular autonomous underwater vehicle with power to carry
multiple sensors and playloads at a time.
85. With which one of the following countries India has recently concluded an agreement under
Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) to combat tax evasion?
[A]USA
[B]Russia
[C]Switzerland
[D]Netherland
Answer:
USA: India has reached an in substance agreement with the US to combat possible tax evasion by
Americans through Indian financial entities.
86. Recently, an RBI working panel has recommended setting up a Financial Resolution Authority
(FRA) to effectively deal with failing financial institution and ensure stability in the system. The
chairman of the panel is ___?
[A]Anand Sinha
[B]Arvind Mayaram
[C]K C Chakrabharty
[D]Kaushik Basu
Answer:

Anand Sinha: The central bank constituted the working group in January 2013 under the
chairmanship of then RBI Deputy Governor Anand Sinha, with economic affairs secretary Arvind
Mayaram as co- chairperson. The group recommended that the FRA can be set up by either
converting the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation (DIGCC) or creating a new entity
that will subsume the DIGCC.
87. Which among the following is not PKI-enabled electronic payments system introduced by RBI?
[A]CBLO
[B]Forex Clearing
[C]MICR
[D]CTS
Answer:
MICR: MICR is a non-PKI enabled payment system.
88. Superbug MRSA is a highly drug resistant __?
[A]Virus
[B]Bacterium
[C]Viriod
[D]Fungus
Answer:
Bacterium: MRSA is methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus Bacterium.
89. The Chairman of National Water Resource Council of India is ___?
[A]Prime Minister
[B]Home Minister
[C]Minister of Agriculture
[D]Minister of water resource
Answer:
Prime Minister: Prime Minister is the chairman of the National Water Resource Council.
90. . Which among the following countries proposed an initiative Maritime Silk Road to boost
connectivity between the Asia-Pacific regions?
[A]Japan

[B]India
[C]China
[D]Sri Lanka
Answer:
China: China plan to build a maritime silk road to boost connectivity between the Asia-Pacific
region and establishing ports in the Indian Ocean-a move that will reinforce Chinas deepening
economic presence in the Indian Ocean region and in Indias neighbourhood.
91. Maximum number of factories in India are located in __?
[A]Gujarat
[B]West Bengal
[C]Tamil Nadu
[D]Maharashtra
Answer:
Tamil Nadu: The Annual Survey of Industries (ASI) findings for 2011-12, yet to be made public by the
Central Statistics Office, show that Tamil Nadu has the maximum number of factories, accounting for
17 per cent of the 2.17 lakh units in India. The State also ranks first in the number of factory jobs. It
is followed by Maharashtra (13 per cent of the total factories) and Andhra Pradesh (12.7 per cent).
92. The revised Direct Tax Code proposes to introduce tax slab for individuals earning more than
Rs10 crore a year by taxing them at ____?
[A]15%
[B]20%
[C]35%
[D]40%
Answer:
35%: Direct Tax Code 2013 proposes to introduce tax slab for individuals earning more than Rs.10
crore a year by taxing them at 35% rate.
93. Which of the following entities has been recently granted banking license by the Reserve Bank of
India?
[A]Bajaj Finance and IFCI
[B]Bandhan Financial Services Pvt Ltd and IDFC
[C]India Infoline and INMAC

[D]JM Finance and LIC Housing Finance
Answer:
Bandhan Financial Services and IDFC: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) gave in-principle approvals to
infrastructure financier IDFC Ltd and microlender Bandhan Financial Services Pvt. Ltd to start new
banks only the third set of private sector lenders it would be licensing in two decades. The approvals
will be valid for 18 months, during which the two companies will have to comply with rules
stipulated by RBI. Bandhan is the largest microlender in India in terms of assets. As of 31 March
2014, Bandhan had a loan book of Rs.6,200 crore and 5.4 million borrowers. The company has
13,000 employees and 2,016 branches operating in 22 states.
94. According to RBI guidelines, what fraction of the branches are mandatory to be opened in rural
areas by newly licensed banks?
[A]15
[B]25
[C]35
[D]45
Answer:
25: RBIs guidelines on setting up new banks require new banks to hold minimum capital of Rs.500
crore. RBI has made it mandatory for new banks to open at least 25% of branches in rural centres.
95. Who among the following has been appointed as next Prime Minister of France?
[A]Manuel Valls
[B]Marine Le Pen
[C]Anne Hidalgo
[D]Jean Claude
Answer:
Manuel Valls: President Francois Hollande has named Interior Minister Manuel Valls as France next
Prime Minister. Mr Valls, has replaced PM Jean-Marc Ayrault, whose office confirmed his resignation
recently.
96. Lee Kun-hee, who is facing an arrest warrant in a 1.4 million dollar cheating case is chairman of
___?
[A]Nokia
[B]Samsung
[C]LG

[D]IBM
Answer:
Samsung: Lee Kun-hee is a South Korean business magnate and Chairman of Samsung Electronics.
He is considered a criminal and an absconder in India, as he has defaulted on a $1.4 million payment
due to it for supplying a Coke calcinations plant in 2005. Recently, Supreme Court ordered him to
come to India to face criminal charges in a case where a subsidiary is accused of failing to pay one of
its suppliers.
97. The World Autism Awareness Day is observed every year on ___?
[A]March 28
[B]March 30
[C]April 1
[D]April 2
Answer:
April 2: World Autism Awareness Day is celebrated on 2 April every year, in order to help share more
knowledge on the neurodevelopment disorder, which has affected the lives of many people around
the world.
98. Who among the following has become the first Indian piston shooter to be rank no.1 in the
world ranking, recently?
[A]Heena Sidhu
[B]Anjali Bhagwat
[C]Rani Sarnobat
[D]Annu Raj Singh
Answer:
Heena Sidhu: World record holder Heena Sidhu has become the first Indian pistol shooter to be
ranked No.1 in the world as she climbed to the top of the chart on womens air pistol rating in the
latest ranking released by the International Shooting Sports Federation.
99. Heartbleed which is being reporting in newspapers recently, is a ____-?
[A]A new heart related disease
[B]Software bug
[C]Chemical weapon
[D]New variety of Cherry

Answer:
Software bug: Heartbleed is a newly discovered computer bug. The widespread bug surfaced
recently when it was disclosed that a pernicious flaw in a widely used Web encryption program
known as OpenSSL opened hundreds of thousands of websites to data theft.
100. . Which among the following is the first country to sign a civil nuclear agreement with India?
[A]Russia
[B]France
[C]Namibia
[D]UK
Answer:
France: France was the first country to sign a civilian nuclear agreement with India on 30 September
2008.
101. According to the Global Information Technology Report 2014, which country was placed first in
terms of leveraging information and communication technologies (ICT)?
[A]Finland
[B]Brazil
[C]Sweden
[D]Singapore
Answer:
Finland: India slid down to 83rd spot among 148 economies in terms of leveraging information and
communications technologies for growth and well being, according to the Global Information
Technology Report 2014. Finland was placed in the first place, followed by Singapore and Sweden in
the second and third sports.
102. The ASBA (Application Supported by Blocked Amount) platform to facilitate smooth
participation in the initial public offering market was introduced by ___?
[A]RBI
[B]SEBI
[C]BSE
[D]NSE
Answer:

SEBI: SEBI has introduced the ASBA (Application Supported by Blocked Amount) platform in 2008 to
facilitate smooth participation in the initial public offering (IPO) market.
103. Recently, Viktor Orban has been re-elected as Prime Minister of which country?
[A]Spain
[B]Holland
[C]Hungary
[D]Philippines
Answer:
Hungary: Viktor Orban re-elected to a third term as Prime Minister of Hungary. He declared victory
in Hungarys parliamentary election, winning a second consecutive term. Orbans Fidesz party won
44.6% of the vote.
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[B]Kannauj
[C]Varanasi
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Kannauj:
105. The Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities: is a multilateral treaty of
the ___?
[A]Council of Europe
[B]European Union
[C]ASEAN
[D]European Parliament
Answer:

Council of Europe: The Framework Convention for the Protection of National Minorities is a
multilateral treaty of the Council of Europe aimed at protecting the rights of minorities. It came into
effect in 1998 and it had been ratified by 39 member states.
106. Who among the following has been appointed as Indias first ambassador to the separate
Indian mission to ASEAN & East Asia summit?
[A]Sudha Krishnan
[B]Suresh K Reddy
[C]Rajiv Jain
[D]Aravind Nair
Answer:
Suresh K Reddy: Suresh K Reddy currently ambassador of India to Iraq, has been appointed to the
separate Indian mission to ASEAN and East Asia summit.
107. Which among the following countries is / are non-parties to Non-Proliferation treaty? 1.India
2.Pakistan 3.South Korea 4.China 5.Russia Chose the correct answer from the codes given below:
[A]Only 1, 2 & 3
[B]Only 1, 2 & 4
[C]Only 2, 3 & 4
[D]Only 1 & 2
Answer:
Only 1, 2 & 3: The treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons or Non-Proliferation treaty
entered into force in 1970. The four United Nations member states have never joined the treaty are
India, Israel, Pakistan and South Sudan.
108. The Marshall Islands, is an island country located in ___?
[A]Indian Ocean
[B]Northern Pacific Ocean
[C]Southern Pacific Ocean
[D]Antarctic Ocean
Answer:
Northern Pacific Ocean: The Marshall Islands or the Republic of the Marshall Islands is an island
country located in the northern Pacific Ocean. It has the population of 68,480 people spread over 24
low-lying coral atolls, comprising 1,156 individual islands and islets.

109. Which among the following organisations publishes the Global Information Technology
Report, annually?
[A]World Economic Forum
[B]World Trade Organisation
[C]International Telecommunication Union
[D]World Bank
Answer:
World Economic Forum: The World Economic Forum together with INSEAD publishes the Global
Information Technology Report.
110. . The Solid carbon dioxide is mainly used as ___?
[A]Drying agent
[B]Cooling agent
[C]Preservative
[D]As an antiseptic
Answer:
Cooling agent: Solid carbon dioxide is called as dry ice. It is the solid form of carbon dioxide. It is used
primarily as a cooling agent.
111. Recently, Supreme Court has set up a four member committee under the chairmanship of N R
Madhava Menon for framing guidelines to prevent____?
[A]Ponzi schemes
[B]Misuse of funds on government advertisement
[C]Illegal mining activities
[D]Misappropriation of powers by politicians
Answer:
Misuse of funds on government advertisement: The Supreme Court set up a committee for framing
guidelines to prevent misuse of public funds by the government and its authorities in giving
advertisements in newspaper and television to get political mileage. The four member committee
comprising former director of National Judicial Academy , N R Madhava Menon, former Lok Sbha
secretary T K Vishwanathan, senior advocate Ranjit Kumar and the secretary of information and
broadcasting ministry.

112. The SAVE is an international organisation created to conserve which of the following
endangered bird species?
[A]Great Indian Bustards
[B]Asias Vultures
[C]Bengal Florican
[D]Lesser Florican
Answer:
Asias Vultures: SAVE stands for Saving Asias Vultures from Extinction. Its a consortium of like-
minded, regional and international organisations, created to oversee and co-ordinate conservation,
campaigning and funding activities to help the plight of South Asias vultures.
113. The Mont Blanc Tunnel links which of the following two countries?
[A]France and Germany
[B]France and Italy
[C]Germany and Switzerland
[D]Switzerland and Germany
Answer:
France and Italy: The Mont Blanc Tunnel is a major Alpine automotive tunnel connects France and
Italy.
114. Which among the following is the NASAs moon probe, which recently crashed into the lunar
surface thus ending its operation?
[A]LADEE
[B]LCDEE
[C]LDCEE
[D]LEDCC
Answer:
LADEE: NASAs Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer (LADEE) spacecraft met its end
during a vaporizing crash into the lunar surface. The $280 million LADEE mission launched to space
in September 2013 to investigate the moons thing atmosphere and help scientist learn more about
lunar dust.
115. The Dhamra port one of the major newly developed port located in which state?
[A]Odisha

[B]Gujarat
[C]Karnataka
[D]Andhra Pradesh
Answer:
Odisha: The Dhamra port is a major newly developed port in Odisha. It was formed as a result of a
joint venture between Larsen and Turbo and TATA steel to run the port.
116. The country with highest per-capita milk availability in the world is ___?
[A]Denmark
[B]Iceland
[C]New Zealand
[D]Holland
Answer:
New Zealand: New Zealand (9,773 grams), Iceland (3,260 grams) and Denmark (2,411 grams) are top
three countries in terms of per-capita milk availability.
117. Which among the following planets in our solar system is called the Upside Down planet?
[A]Jupiter
[B]Venus
[C]Saturn
[D]Mars
Answer:
Venus:
118. Which among the following International Organisation is not based in Geneva?
[A]International Labour Organisation
[B]International Telecommunication Union
[C]World Trade Organisation
[D]World Bank
Answer:
World Bank: World Bank. Located Washington; Motto-Working for a World Free of Poverty;
Established-July 1944

119. Currently, which among the following political parties is not recognised as National Political
Party?
[A]Communist Party of India
[B]Nationalist Congress Party
[C]Bahujan Samaj Party
[D]Rastriya Janta Dal
Answer:
Rastriya Janta Dal: Recognized national parties are Bahujan Samaj Party, Bharatiya Janata Party,
Communist Party of India, Communist Party of India (Marxist), Indian National Congress and
Nationalist Congress Party.
120. . Who among the following has won the Chinese F1 Grand Prix -2014?
[A]Daniel Ricciardo
[B]Lewis Hamilton
[C]Sebastian Vettel
[D]Nico Hulkenberg
Answer:
Lewis Hamilton:
121. India's Joshna Chinnappa and Deepika Pallikal are two talented players of __?
[A]Squash, Billiards
[B]Billiards, Squash
[C]Squash, Squash
[D]Billiards, Billiards
Answer:
Squash, Squash: Both are squash players. Joshna was the first Indian girl to win the British Squash
Championship title in 2003 in the under 19 category, at Sheffield, U.K and was also the youngest
Indian women's national champion. Dipika Pallikal is the first Indian woman to break into the top 10
in the WSA rankings.
122. Which among the following countries is/are part of CASA (Central Asia South Asia)-1000 power
supply Project? 1.Pakistan 2.Afghanistan 3.Kyrgyz Republic 4.Tajikistan 5.India Chose the correct
answer from the codes given below:
[A]Only 1, 2 & 5

[B]Only 1, 2, 3 & 4
[C]Only 1, 3, 4 & 5
[D]1, 2, 3, 4 & 5
Answer:
Only 1, 2, 3 & 4: The four countries which are part of the Central Asia South Asia (CASA) 1000 power
supply programme are Pakistan, Afghanistan, Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan.
123. Kyrgyz Republic 4.Tajikistan 5.India Chose the correct answer from the codes given below:
[A]Tamil Nadu
[B]Karnataka
[C]Kerala
[D]Maharashtra
Answer:
Kerala: Vishu is a Hindu festival celebrated in Kerala in the second week of April. Vishu is celebrated
with much fanfare and vigour in all parts of Kerala.
124. Tajikistan 5.India Chose the correct answer from the codes given below:
[A]Ship of Theseus
[B]Gulaabi Gang
[C]Bhaag Mikha Bhaag
[D]The Road
Answer:
Ship of Theseus: Anand Ghandi directed Ship of Theseus was named best feature film at the 61st
National Film Award.
125. India Chose the correct answer from the codes given below:
[A]Only 1 & 2
[B]Only 2 & 3
[C]Only 1, 2 & 3
[D]1, 2, 3 & 4
Answer:
1, 2, 3 & 4:

126. Which among the following organisations gives Crystal Awards to integrate cultural leaders
into its meetings?
[A]World Trade Organisation
[B]World Economic Forum
[C]United Nations
[D]Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation
Answer:
World Economic Forum: World Economic Forum gives Crystal Award to pay tribute to the decisive
role of arts and culture in creation of global understanding and peace.
127. Ghaznavi is a short range ballistic missile test fired recently by which of the following
countries?
[A]China
[B]Pakistan
[C]South Korea
[D]Sri Lanka
Answer:
Pakistan: Pakistan successfully test-fired short range ballistic missile Half-III named Ghaznavi. The
missile can carry nuclear and conventional warheads to a range of 290 kilometres.
128. The Solid carbon dioxide is mainly used as ___?
[A]Drying agent
[B]Cooling agent
[C]Preservative
[D]As an antiseptic
Answer:
Cooling agent: Solid carbon dioxide is called as dry ice. It is the solid form of carbon dioxide. It is used
primarily as a cooling agent.
129. Which of the following states has recorded the highest growth rate of milk production and per
capita availability during the five year period of 2006-10, according to Assocham study?
[A]Andhra Pradesh
[B]Karnataka

[C]Haryana
[D]Tamil Nadu
Answer:
Andhra Pradesh: A study by Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (Assocham)
states that Andhra Pradesh recorded the highest growth rate of over 41 per cent and 36 per cent in
terms of milk production and per-capita milk availability respectively during the five year period of
2006-10. Apart from AP, Rajasthan, Kerala, Karnataka and Gujarat are amid top five states in terms
of clocking high growth in milk production.
130. Recently, which among the following countries has conducted Maritime Cooperation-2014
multilateral military exercise to celebrate 65th anniversary of its navy?
[A]Russia
[B]Singapore
[C]India
[D]China
Answer:
China: China has conducted Maritime Cooperation-2014 multilateral military exercise to celebrate
65th anniversary of its navy. Indias stealth frigate INS Shivalik and Pakistan naval ships took place in
the rare exercise.
131. In April 2014, who among the following has been appointed as next Chief Justice of India?
[A] Justice R M Lodha
[B] Justice H L Dattu
[C] B S Chauhan
[D] A K Patnaik
Answer:
Justice R M Lodha: Justice R M Lodha will take over as the next Chief Justice of India from present
incumbent Justice P Sathasivam who retires later this month. Lodha, who is the senior-most judge of
the apex court after Justice Sathasivam, will assume his new charge on April 27 and will have a brief
tenure of the five months as CJI and is due to retire on September 27 this year.
132. Which among the following companies is NOT a part of open-ended exchange traded fund
Central Public Sector Enterprises Exchange-Traded Fund (CPSE ETF)?
[A]Oil & Natural Gas Corporation
[B]Container Corporation of India

[C]Steel Authority of India Ltd
[D]Power Finance Corporation
Answer:
Steel Authority of India Ltd: The CPSE ETF basket consists of shares of 10 PSUs Oil & Natural Gas
Corp, GAIL India, Coal India, Indian Oil, Oil India, Power Finance Corp, Rural Electrification Corp,
Container Corp, Engineers India and Bharat Electronics.
133. The current (2014) chairperson of India's National Innovation Foundation is __?
[A]Dr. Raghunath Anant Mashelkar
[B]Anil Kakodkar
[C]Sam Pitroda
[D]Prof. Yash Pal
Answer:
Dr. Raghunath Anant Mashelkar: Raghunath Anant Mashelkar is the recent winner of Padma
Vibhushan. He is among the most visible votaries of innovation. The former director general of the
Council for Scientific and Industrial Research is today president of Global Research Alliance, a
network of some 60,000 scientists from around the world, and chair of Indias National Innovation
Foundation. Mashelkar has become a much sought after adviser for companies upping their
innovation ante
134. The AK-47 rifle features on the flag of which among the following countries?
[A]Lebanon
[B]Syria
[C]Mozambique
[D]Turkey
Answer:
Mozambique: The AK features on the flag of Mozambique, commemorating its role in that nation's
independence struggle. It also features on the Hezbollah flag.
135. Who among the following personalities has been nicknamed the Sheriff of Wall Street :by Time
magazine?
[A]Rajat Gupta
[B]Preet Bharara
[C]Sant Singh Chatwal

[D]Ishar Bindra
Answer:
Preet Bharara: Preetinder Singh "Preet" Bharara (born 1968) is an Indian American
attorney and the current U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York. In 2012, Bharara was
named by Time magazine as one of "The 100 Most Influential People in the World," and
by India Abroad as its 2011 Person of the Year. Bharara was also featured on a cover of Time
Magazine entitled "This Man is Busting Wall Street" for his office's prosecutions of
insider trading and other financial fraud on Wall Street. Time Magazine also nicknamed him as
"Sheriff of Wall Street".
136. China's top legislature is known as ___?
[A]National People's Congress
[B]National People's Assembly
[C]Supreme People's Procuratorate
[D]Legislative Yuan
Answer:
National People's Congress: National People's Congress or NPC is top legislature of China. It is the
largest parliamentary body in the world with around 3000 members. Among the given options,
Legislative Yuan is the legislature of Taiwan, a state with limited recognition.
137. Low-enriched uranium (LEU) is the Uranium which has __:
[A]Less than 20% concentration of U-235
[B]Less than 20% concentration of U-238
[C]Less than 5% concentration of U-235
[D]Less than 10% concentration of U-238
Answer:
Less than 20% concentration of U-235: Low-enriched uranium (LEU) has a lower than 20%
concentration of 235U
138. Manuel Valls has been recently appointed as Prime Minister of __?
[A]France
[B]Italy
[C]Austria
[D]Belgium

Answer:
France: Manuel Valls was appointed the new prime minister of France in a big reshuffle by
François Hollande, the president, following a humiliating defeat for the ruling Socialists in
local elections
139. Which among the following is the first confirmed Earth-sized exoplanet orbiting within the
habitable zone of another star?
[A]Kepler-22b
[B]Kepler-61b
[C]Kepler-62e
[D]Kepler-186f
Answer:
Kepler-186f: Kepler-186f, the first Earth-sized exoplanet orbiting within the habitable zone of
another star has been confirmed by observations with both the W. M. Keck Observatory and the
Gemini Observatory in April 2014. It is 500 Light Years away from earth.
140. . Which among the following dates is observed as Anti-Leprosy Day in India?
[A]January 30
[B]February 15
[C]March 11
[D]April 6
Answer:
January 30: To commemorate Mahatma Gandhis selfless efforts to care for those affected by
leprosy, January 30, the day of his martyrdom, is observed as Anti-Leprosy Day.
144. Approximately what fraction of India's GDP is shared by Fuel Subsidy?
[A]2%
[B]4%
[C]5%
[D]Less than 1%
Answer:
2%: Fuel subsidies are Rs 1.3 lakh crore for 2013, roughly 2% of India's GDP. Implementation of the
Food S Security Act will lead to the government providing 62 million tonnes of food annually at a
cost of 1.1% of India's GDP.

145. The Doll Festival or Hinamatsuri is celebrated in __?
[A]China
[B]South Korea
[C]Japan
[D]Malaysia
Answer:
Japan: Hinamatsuri (hina means dolls and matsuri means festival) or the Doll's Day or Dolls Festival is
celebrated each year on March 3. Platforms covered with a red carpet are used to display a set of
ornamental dolls representing the Emperor, Empress, attendants, and musicians in traditional court
dress of the historic Heian period of Japan.
146. The Environment Protection related principle of common but differentiated responsibility
(CBDR) was enshrined in __?
[A]Rio Declaration
[B]Nagoya Protocol
[C]Montreal Protocol
[D]Basel Action Network
Answer:
Rio Declaration: The principle of common but differentiated responsibility (CBDR) is an important
principle of international environmental law, explicitly formulated in the Principle 7 of the Rio
Declaration.
147. The Warsaw climate conference is also known as __?
[A]COP-16
[B]COP-17
[C]COP-18
[D]COP-19
Answer:
COP-19: Warsaw climate conference (COP19) was held under Polish presidency in November 2013.
148. Anandwan, the Ashram and community rehabilitation centre for leprosy patients was founded
by __?
[A]Anna Hazare

[B]Baba Amte
[C]Thakkar Bapa
[D]Pandurang Shastri Athavale
Answer:
Baba Amte: Anandwan ashram is located in Chandrapur district of Maharashtra. It is a community
rehabilitation centre for leprosy patients and the disabled from downtrodden sections of society. It
was founded in 1948 by noted social activist, Baba Amte. The project is run by the organisation
Maharogi Seva Samiti. The Samiti's other projects are Lok Biradari Prakalp and The Somnath Project.
149. Which among the following two cities have been chosen by Indian Railway for creation of
"Green Curtains"?
[A]Delhi and Mumbai
[B]Agra and Jaipur
[C]Bangalore and Mysore
[D]Surat and Ahmadabad
Answer:
Agra and Jaipur: The Indian Railway is undertaking creation of 'Green Curtains' at Agra and Jaipur.
The 'Green Curtains' will involve construction of RCC boundary wall of appropriate height along the
railway bou ndary up to a suitable distance, landscaping from the track to the wall and within station
circulating area.
150. . The nationwide energy conservation programme Club Enerji: is a programme of __?
[A]Cairn India
[B]PowerGrid Corporation of India
[C]Tata Power
[D]Suzlon Energy
Answer:
Tata Power: Tata Power's nationwide energy conservation programme Club Enerji has sensitized
around 9 lakh citizens in Mumbai in 2013-14 through primary contact programme and secondary
sensitization and saved more than a million units of energy in the city. The energy saved can light up
470 houses for a year. (ET)

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