Current Affairs Quiz/Questions-answers September 2013, September 23-september 29
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- 1.
Which cricketer was appointed as the brand ambassador of the Border Security Force (BSF) on 22 September 2013?
- A.
Sachin Tendulkar
- B.
Rahul Dravid
- C.
Ravindra Jadeja
- D.
Virat Kohli
Correct Answer
D. Virat KohliExplanation
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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- 2.
When is the National Day of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Celebrated?
- A.
25 September
- B.
24 September
- C.
23 September
- D.
26 September
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C. 23 SeptemberExplanation
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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- 3.
Apollo Hospitals and health science firm Saarum Innovations formed a joint venture for establishment of Sapien Biosciences. What is Sapien Biosciences?
- A.
India’s first personalised medicine company
- B.
India’s first Commercial Bio-Bank
- C.
India’s first bio-tech company
- D.
India’s first personalised research centre
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B. India’s first Commercial Bio-BankExplanation
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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- 4.
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?
- A.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Index
- B.
Unique and non-unique Index
- C.
Clustered and non-clustered Index
- D.
Legal Index
Correct Answer
A. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) IndexExplanation
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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- 5.
The Government of Delhi on 23 Sept 2013 advised all the city hospitals to rely only on which test for confirmation of dengue?
- A.
Rapid Diagnostic Kits Test
- B.
ELISA Test
- C.
MAC-ELISA Test
- D.
IgG ELISA Test
Correct Answer
B. ELISA TestExplanation
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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- 6.
Name the terrorist group which claimed responsibility of attack in Westgate Mall in Kenyan capital of Nairobi on 21 September 2013.
- A.
Abu Sayyaf
- B.
Al-Itihaad al-Islamiya
- C.
Takfir wal-Hijra
- D.
Al-Shabab
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D. Al-ShababExplanation
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.
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?
- A.
Rock Wren
- B.
Hawkins's Rail
- C.
Scarlett's Duck
- D.
New Zealand Quail
Correct Answer
A. Rock WrenExplanation
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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- 8.
Researchers from the University of Southampton revealed that prescribed anti-depressants were associated with the increased risk of which disease?
- A.
Type 1 Diabetes
- B.
Schizophrenia
- C.
Type 2 Diabetes
- D.
Cardiac Arrest
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C. Type 2 DiabetesExplanation
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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- 9.
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.
- A.
National Tax Headquarters
- B.
National Corporate Industries Headquarters
- C.
National Customs Headquarters
- D.
None of These
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A. National Tax HeadquartersExplanation
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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- 10.
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.
- A.
Petroleum
- B.
Natural Gas
- C.
Shale Gas
- D.
Oil
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C. Shale GasExplanation
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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- 11.
(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?
- A.
TomTato
- B.
PotTom
- C.
TomPot
- D.
TamPato
Correct Answer
A. TomTatoExplanation
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.
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- 12.
Who took over as the Chairman of Nilgiri Planters’ Association (NPA) for 2013-14 on 26 September 2013?
- A.
Mohammed Iqbal
- B.
KC Ponnappa
- C.
SS Sidhu
- D.
KM Kalappa
Correct Answer
B. KC PonnappaExplanation
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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- 13.
The Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) on 26 September 2013 appointed ____________ as the Chairman.
- A.
Sandesh Kirkire
- B.
Milind Barve
- C.
Sundeep Sikka
- D.
None of These
Correct Answer
C. Sundeep SikkaExplanation
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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- 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?
- A.
May 1946
- B.
January 1947
- C.
April 1948
- D.
July 1950
Correct Answer
A. May 1946Explanation
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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