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1. New Zealand's Department of Conservation (DOC) project helped in making a comeback for one of the oldest as well as the most distinct songbird species which had almost reached extinction?

Rock Wren

Hawkins's Rail

Scarlett's Duck

New Zealand Quail

The Rock Wren is the only true alpine bird in New Zealand and one of the most ancient bird species in the world.

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The Rock Wren is the only true alpine bird in New Zealand and one of the most ancient bird species in the world.

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2. (Sci|Tech Quiz) Horticultural mail order company Thompson & Morgan developed a plant which can produce not just the tomatoes, but also potatoes. What is the name of this new plant?

TomTato

PotTom

TomPot

TamPato

TomTato is described as the veg plot in a pot and it was launched in UK. The TomTato has the capability of growing over 500 sweet cherry tomatoes and also the white potatoes.

Level of Difficulty: Medium

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3. Which cricketer was appointed as the brand ambassador of the Border Security Force (BSF) on 22 September 2013?

Sachin Tendulkar

Rahul Dravid

Ravindra Jadeja

Virat Kohli

BSF director general Subhas Joshi explained that he was appointed as the brand ambassador because his name (Virat) meant huge and symbolised the force.

Level of Difficulty: Easy

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BSF director general Subhas Joshi explained that he was appointed as the brand ambassador because his name (Virat) meant huge and symbolised the force.

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4. When is the National Day of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Celebrated?

25 September

24 September

23 September

26 September

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia celebrated its 83rd national day on 23 September 2013. On this day, unification was done by the King Abdulaziz Al Saud in the year 1932.

Level of Difficulty: Medium

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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia celebrated its 83rd national day on 23 September 2013. On this day, unification was done by the King Abdulaziz Al Saud in the year 1932.

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5. Apollo Hospitals and health science firm Saarum Innovations formed a joint venture for establishment of Sapien Biosciences. What is Sapien Biosciences?

India’s first personalised medicine company

India’s first Commercial Bio-Bank

India’s first bio-tech company

India’s first personalised research centre

Sapien Biosciences is the first commercial bio bank of India, which is established as a JV between Apollo Hospitals and Saarum Innovations.

Level of Difficulty: Easy

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Sapien Biosciences is the first commercial bio bank of India, which is established as a JV between Apollo Hospitals and Saarum Innovations.

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6. Name the terrorist group which claimed responsibility of attack in Westgate Mall in Kenyan capital of Nairobi on 21 September 2013.

Abu Sayyaf

Al-Itihaad al-Islamiya

Takfir wal-Hijra

Al-Shabab

Armed terrorists allied with al-Shabab, a Somali group loyal to al-Qaeda attacked the Westgate Mall in Kenyan capital of Nairobi on 21 September 2013.

Level of Difficulty: Easy

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Armed terrorists allied with al-Shabab, a Somali group loyal to al-Qaeda attacked the Westgate Mall in Kenyan capital of Nairobi on 21 September 2013.

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7. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on 24 September 2013 approved the construction of the Rajaswa Bhawan as __________. Fill in the blank with an appropriate option.

National Tax Headquarters

National Corporate Industries Headquarters

National Customs Headquarters

None of These

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on 24 September 2013 approved the construction of the Rajaswa Bhawan as the National Tax Headquarters at Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi at an estimated cost of 485.16 crore Rupees.

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8. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on 24 September 2013 approved the proposal of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on the policy on exploration and exploitation of __________. Fill in the blank with an appropriate option.

Petroleum

Natural Gas

Shale Gas

Oil

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on 24 September 2013 approved the proposal of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on the policy on exploration and exploitation of shale gas and oil by National Oil Companies (NOCs) on acreages under the nomination regime.

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9. Who took over as the Chairman of Nilgiri Planters' Association (NPA) for 2013-14 on 26 September 2013?

Mohammed Iqbal

KC Ponnappa

SS Sidhu

KM Kalappa

KC Ponnappa, Group Manager, Kotada Estate took over as the Chairman of Nilgiri Planters’ Association (NPA) for 2013-14 on 26 September 2013. In the meanwhile, Mohammed Iqbal, Manager, Chamraj Estate was elected as the Vice-Chairman.

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10. The Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) on 26 September 2013 appointed ____________ as the Chairman.

Sandesh Kirkire

Milind Barve

Sundeep Sikka

None of These

The Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) on 26 September 2013 appointed Sundeep Sikka, Reliance MF President and Chief Executive, as its Chairman.

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The Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) on 26 September 2013 appointed Sundeep Sikka, Reliance MF President and Chief Executive, as its Chairman.

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11. Indian Institution of Corporate Affairs (IICA) signed an MoU with Bombay Stock Exchange Ltd. in Mumbai on 23 September 2013 for development of which kind of index?

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Index

Unique and non-unique Index

Clustered and non-clustered Index

Legal Index

Apart from CSR index, the MoU was also signed for taking up capacity building on CSR, conduct education and awareness programmes, and other activities to facilitate a more effective corporate participation in CSR areas.

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12. The Government of Delhi on 23 Sept 2013 advised all the city hospitals to rely only on which test for confirmation of dengue?

Rapid Diagnostic Kits Test

ELISA Test

MAC-ELISA Test

IgG ELISA Test

ELISA stands for enzyme-linked immune sorbent assay. Dengue is detectable by isolation of the virus through serological tests or molecular methods.

Level of Difficulty: Easy

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ELISA stands for enzyme-linked immune sorbent assay. Dengue is detectable by isolation of the virus through serological tests or molecular methods.

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13. Researchers from the University of Southampton revealed that prescribed anti-depressants were associated with the increased risk of which disease?

Type 1 Diabetes

Schizophrenia

Type 2 Diabetes

Cardiac Arrest

The researchers analysed the medical studies and concluded that the evidences revealed a connection between the anti-depressants and Type 2 diabetes.

Level of Difficulty: Medium

Explanation

The researchers analysed the medical studies and concluded that the evidences revealed a connection between the anti-depressants and Type 2 diabetes.

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14. The Prime Minister of India Manmohan Singh approved the constitution of the Seventh Central Pay Commission on 25 September 2013. When was the first Central Pay Commission constituted?

May 1946

January 1947

April 1948

July 1950

The first Central Pay Commission was constituted in May 1946 and its report was submitted by 1947 under the Chairmanship of Srinivasa Varadachariar. The first Central Pay Commission was based on the basic idea of living wages to employees.

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