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1. Which among the following are true about National Agricultural Innovation Project?

1. It is s joint venture of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the World Bank

2. Rice knowledge management portal is developed as part of this project

3. Currenlty the project is implemented in North-Eastern states of India

4. It has taken districts as there basic unit to work on.

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

A is the right answer.
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and the World Bank have been implementing a joint National Agricultural Innovation Project (NAIP) in the country. The specific objective of the National Agricultural Innovation Project is to accelerate the collaborative development and application of agricultural innovations between public and research organizations, NGOs, farmers, private sector and other stakeholders. Sustained improvement in incomes and well-being of farm families, mainly in disadvantaged areas, have been undertaken in 102 districts of the country. • Over 610 NARS Scientists have so far been trained in frontier areas of agricultural sciences in the state of art laboratories across the world. 86 national trainings involving international experts have also been sanctioned and more than 80 have been completed.

2. Recently Nokia has launched the lowest priced colour screen entry phone available in the Indian domestic market. Name the model

a) Nokia 100

b) Nokia 101

c) Nokia 103

d) Nokia 105

D is the right answer.
Nokia, which is fighting to regain market share, on Monday, launched its most affordable phone, Nokia 105, to attract customers from the low income group and first time buyers. Nokia 105, priced at Rs.1,249, is the lowest priced colour screen entry phone available in the domestic market, the company said in a statement.

3. Earth Day is observed on?

a) April 20

b) April 21

c) April 22

d) April 23

C is the right answer.
Earth Day is celebrated on April 22, on which events are held across the world to demonstrate support for environmental protection. In 2013 the day is 43 years old. It is now coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network,and is celebrated in more than 192 countries every year.

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. Which among the following are true about Infant Mortality Rate in India?

1. The Millennium Development Goal is to reduce child mortality to 28 per 1000 live births.

2. At present, Infant Mortality Rate is 44 per 1000 live births in the country.

3. Goa and Manipur have the least IMR states in India.

4. Madhya Pradesh has the highest infant mortality rate in the country

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.
Among the states, Goa and Manipur have the lowest IMR of 11. Madhya Pradesh has the highest IMR of 59 per 1,000 live births.

6. A new initiative called RashtriyaBalSwasthyaKaryakram (RBSK) has been launched by Govt of India on 6th February, 2013 for

a) Reducing Child Abuse

b) Education of Children

c) Child health screening

d) All of the above

C is the right answer.
A new initiative RashtriyaBalSwasthyaKaryakram (RBSK) has been launched on 6th February, 2013 for Child health screening and early intervention services to provide comprehensive care to all the children in the community. The purpose of these services is to improve the overall quality of life of children through early detection of birth defects, diseases, deficiencies, development delays including disability.

7. The highest GDP growth rate if India was recorded in which year?

a) 2005-06

b) 2008-09

c) 2010-11

d) 2011-12

C is the right answer.
India's GDP grew by an astounding 9.3% in 2010-11, the highest in her history.

8. In India, one ruppe coins and other subsidiary coins are issued by? 

a) The Central Govt

b) Reserve Bank

c) State Bank of India

d) Unit Trust of India

B is the right answer.

9. Which is the highest body that approves the Five-Year Plans in India?

a) Planning Commission

b) Union Cabinet

c) Parliament

d) National Development Council

C is the right answer.

10. Triple Vaccine is given to a new born child to immunise against?

a) Whooping Cough, Tetanus and Measles

b) Whooping Cough, Tetanus and Malaria

c) Whooping Cough, Tetanus and Diphtheria

d) Whooping Cough, Tetanus and Small pox

C is the right answer.
DPT (also DTP and DTwP) refers to a class of combination vaccines against three infectious diseases in humans: diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough) and tetanus. The vaccine components include diphtheria and tetanus toxoids, and killed whole cells of the organism that causes pertussis (wP).

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