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1. Which among the following are true about Margaret Thatcher?

1. She was the first woman to head the Conservative Party

2. She was the first woman prime minister in British history

3. She was the longest for any prime minister in the 20th century

4. She was popularly known as Iron Lady for her three ‘r’s of governance — ruthless, relentless, remorseless.

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.
Margaret Thatcher was the first woman to head the Conservative Party and that too for the longest period of 15 years, leading it to victory in three successive elections; the first woman prime minister in British history, who ruled the country with an iron hand for a period of 11 years, the longest for any prime minister in the 20th century; and the first prime minister to have her bronze statue unveiled in the House of Commons in her own lifetime, and by herself.

2. Name the term which refers to seesawing of temperatures in the Indian Ocean to the south-east and south-west of mainland India

a) Indian Ocean Dipole

b) Indian Ocean Pole

c) Indian Ocean Tripole

d) None of these

A is the right answer.
Japanese scientists are keeping a close watch of the Indian Ocean where a suspected road block is threatening to ambush this year’s monsoon. Called Indian Ocean Dipole, this refers to seesawing of temperatures in the Indian Ocean to the south-east and south-west of mainland India. Japanese scientists had discovered this years ago as also its impact on the Indian monsoon. The monsoon is impacted when East Indian Ocean is warmer relative to the west (negative phase of Indian Ocean Dipole) as is suspected would be the case this year. When the reverse (positive phase) occurs, monsoon benefits from warming of the west Indian Ocean – as in last year when it emerged midway from nowhere and saved the season from being a total disaster. (thehindubusinessline)

3. India's current account deficit that had touched a record high of how much per cent of GDP in the third quarter of 2012-13?

a) 5.5

b) 6.0

c) 6.2

d) 6.7

D is the right answer.

4. Recently India has agreed to consider a joint collaboration with which country for production of a mega film depicting the “War of Liberation”?

a) Pakisthan

b) Srilanka

c) Bhutan

d) Bangladesh

D is the right answer.
Minister of Information & Broadcasting, Shri Manish Tewari met the Bangladesh Minister for Information & Broadcasting Mr. Hasanul Haq Inu and had extensive discussions on critical issues related to Information and Broadcasting Sector. During the discussions, both the Ministers agreed to consider a joint collaboration for production of a mega film depicting the “War of Liberation”. In this context, it was agreed to work towards a roadmap to finalize the proposal shortly

5. Capital formation in an economy depends on

(a) Total Demand

(b) Total Savings

(c) Total Production

(d) Total Income

D is the right answer.

6. Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2012 was conferred to?

a) Adoor Gopalakrishnan

b) Amithabh Bachan

c) Pran Krishan Sikand

d) Mohanlal

C is the right answer.
Shri Pran Krishan Sikand, popularly known as Pran, the veteran film actor, has been conferred the Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2012. He is the 44th Dada Saheb Phalke Award Winner. The award is conferred by the Government of India for outstanding contribution to the growth and development of Indian Cinema. The award consists of a Swarn Kamal, a cash prize of Rs.10 lakhs and a shawl. The award is given on the basis of recommendations of a Committee of eminent persons.

7. India's first interoperable Radio Frequency Identification Device (RFID) technology based Electronic Tolling System started functioning in which state?

a) Maharashtra

b) Kerala

c) Tamil Nadu

d) Delhi

A is the right answer.
Dr. C P Joshi, the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways dedicated to the Nation today, the first interoperable Radio Frequency Identification Device (RFID) technology based Electronic Tolling System at Charoti Toll Plaza, Dahanu in Thane District, Maharashtra. Electronic Toll Collection is a system enabling collection of toll payments electronically allowing for near-nonstop toll collection and traffic monitoring.ETC utilizes vehicles equipped with transponders(electronic tags),wireless communication, in-road/roadside sensors and a computerized system(hardware and software) for uniquely identifying each vehicle ,electronically collect toll, providing general vehicle/traffic monitoring and data collection.

8. The Indian freedom fighter, Binod Bihari Chowdhury who passed away last week is mainly known for his participation in? 

a) Quit Inidia

b) Chittagong Armoury Raid

c) Azad Hind foundation

d) All of these

B is the right answer.
Binod Bihari Chowdhury, who took part in the Chittagong Armoury Raid of 1930, was the last link to a spectacular chapter of resistance against British colonialism. With the passing of Binod Bihari Chowdhury (1911-2013), a curtain has been drawn on one of the most spectacular chapters of the history of militant nationalism in undivided India. A colleague of the legendary Surjya Sen, or Master da, as he was popularly known, Binod Bihari, would be remembered as one who cherished, throughout his life, the values of Republicanism his leader stood for.

9. Which Indian revolutionary leader was popularly known as Master da?

a) Surjya Sen

b) Bhagat Singh

c) RajGuru

d) Subash Chandra Bose

A is the right answer.
Surya Sen was an Indian freedom fighter who is noted for leading the 1930 Chittagong armoury raid In Chittagong of Bengal in British India. Sen was a school teacher by profession and was popularly called as Master Da.

10. Which company has emerged as India’s most attractive employer for the third straight year in 2013?

a) Microsoft India

b) SBI

c) IBM India

d) TCS

A is the right answer.
IT and software major Microsoft has emerged as India’s most attractive employer for the third straight year in 2013, according to a survey by HR service firm Randstad. The company was followed by Hewlett Packard and Google India in the second and third positions, respectively. Others in the top 10 most attractive employer list included —— IBM (4th), ONGC (5th), Sony (6th), Larsen & Toubro (7th), Steel Authority of India (8th), SBI (9th) and Tata Consultancy Services (10th).

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