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1. Which among the following are correct about Fullbright nehru Fellowship for Indian students ?

1. This scholarships are designed for Indian scholars and professionals who are in the early stages of their research careers

2. These fellowships are offered for a maximum period of 12 months.

3. These fellowships are offered by United States-India Educational Foundation.

4. For allying, scholars and professionals should have a Ph.D. degree from an Indian institution.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1, 2 and 4 Only

(b) 2 and 4 Only

(c) 1 and 3 Only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

D is the right answer.
These fellowships provide round-trip economy class air travel from India to the US, a monthly stipend, Accident and Sickness Program for Exchanges per US Government guidelines, a modest settling-in allowance, and a professional allowance. Subject to availability of funds and Fulbright regulations, grantees may be provided with travel and a dependent allowance for one accompanying dependent. The Fulbright Program is one of the most prestigious awards programs worldwide, operating in over 155 countries. The program was established to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and other countries through the exchange of persons, knowledge, and skills.

2. India is developing Agni 6 which is claimed to have a range of?

a) 6000km.

b) 5500km.

c) 5000km.

d) 4500km

A is the right answer.
The Agni-5 ballistic missile, which was test-fired in April last year, has a range of upto 5,500 kms and it is believed that the Agni-6 would have a range longer than its predecessor-more than 6000km. DRDO officials said once the Agni-6 is developed, it would propel India into the elite club of nations with such a capability including the US and Russia.

3. Recently which Govt body has come out with an ‘Electoral Trust Scheme’, which lays down the procedure for grant of approval to an electoral trust? 

a) Election Commission

b) UPSC

c) SEBI

d) Central Board of Direct Taxes

D is the right answer.
The scheme framed by the Tax Department bars electoral trusts from accepting cash contributions. Moreover, the trusts cannot accept contributions from foreign individuals (who is not a citizen of India) or foreign entities. To reform the system of funding of political parties, the UPA Government had, in its 2009 Budget, extended tax breaks for ‘electoral trusts’. It was seen as a win-win arrangement as it would encourage creation of such trusts and help corporates avoid getting into an embarrassing situation of supporting only certain political parties.

4. In a scientific breakthrough, the Global Research Team Decoded Gene Sequence of Chickpea(channa). Which among the following are true about Chickpea?

1. Chickpea or gram is the second largest pulse crop in the world, grown in about 11.5 million hectares.

2. It is grown mostly by poor farmers and in dry areas.

3. India is the largest producer (also importer and consumer) of chickpea.

4. The breakthrough promises improved grain yields and quality, greater drought tolerance and disease resistance, and enhanced genetic diversity.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1, 2 and 4 Only

(b) 2 and 4 Only

(c) 1 and 3 Only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

D is the right answer.
The research milestone was the result of years of genome analysis by the International Chickpea Genome Sequencing Consortium led by the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT). The project team had 49 scientists from 23 organizations in 10 countries, including ICAR from India.

5. Which among the following are correct about Soloman Islands?

1. Solomon Islands are a collection of nearly one thousand islands that form a sovereign country.

2. The island country is much affected by earthquakes and tsunamis.

3. It is situated in Pacific Ocean.

4. Offical language of Soloman Island is English.

Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

(a) 1, 3 and 4 Only

(b) 2 and 4 Only

(c) 1 and 3 Only

(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4

D is the right answer.
Recently, magnitude 8.0 earthquake struck off Santa Cruz Island, Solomon Islands, in the southwest Pacific Ocean on February 6.

6. Who among the following is appointed by Govt of India to inquire into US retailer Wal-Mart Stores Inc.’s disclosure on lobbying activities in India? 

a) Nandan Nilekani

b) Kris Gopalakrishnan

c) Mukul Mudgal

d) Kelker committee

C is the right answer.
India has appointed Mukul Mudgal, former chief justice of the Punjab and Haryana high courts, to inquire into US retailer Wal-Mart Stores Inc.’s disclosure on lobbying activities in India. The Mudgal committee has to submit its report in three months. The government has invited the public to furnish any information related to the case to the convenor of the committee in New Delhi within a fortnight. Wal-Mart disclosed in a US Senate filing that it had spent $25 million since 2008 on lobbying activities India.

7. The dispute for Golan Heights is between which countries? 

a) Israel and Syria

b) Israel and palastien

c) Israel and Iraq

d) Israel and Iran

A is the right answer.
The Golan Heights is the area captured and occupied by Israel from Syria in the Six-Day War, which subsequently effectively annexed the territory in 1981. This region includes the western two thirds of the geological Golan Heights, as well as the Israeli occupied part of Mount Hermon.

8. According to India's first aquifer atlas, which state has the best ground water level as the water exploited is quickly replenished? a) Kerala

b) Himachal Pradesh

c) Tamil Nadu

d) Goa

B is the right answer.

9. Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer owned by Indian Airforce is manufactured by 

a) Switzerland

b) United States

c) UK

d) South Africa

A is the right answer.
The Pilatus PC-7 Turbo Trainer is a low-wing tandem-seat training aircraft, manufactured by Pilatus Aircraft of Switzerland. The aircraft is capable of all basic training functions including aerobatics, instrument, tactical and night flying. It has been selected by more than 20 air forces as their ab initio trainer. Pilatus has signed a contract with India for 75 PC-7 MkII basic trainers in a deal worth more than Swiss francs 500 million.

10. India recently signed Tax Information Exchange Agreement (TIEA) with which country? 

a) Gibraltar

b) Solaman Islands

c) Malidives

d) Srilanka

A is the right answer.
On Feb 1st 2013, India and Gibraltar have signed a Tax Information Exchange Agreement (TIEA) that among other things calls for transparent sharing of information. This is the 13th TIEA being signed by India. So far India has signed TIEAs with Bahamas, Bermuda, British Virgin Islands, Isle of Man, Cayman Islands, Jersey, Macau, Liberia, Argentina, Guernsey, Bahrain and Monaco. As per the agreement, based on international standard of transparency and exchange of information, information must be foreseeably relevant to the administration and enforcement of the domestic laws of the Contracting Parties concerning taxes covered by the agreement.

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