GK & Current Affairs Quiz 1. Who has been selected for the Mathrubhumi Literary Award 2014? [A]Sugathakumari [B]Vishnu Narayanan Namboodiri [C]K. Satchitanandan [D]M. Leelavathi Answer : Sugathakumari Sugathakumari has been selected for Mathrubhumi Literary Award 2014 for her immense contribution to Malayalam literature for past 50 years.Some of her prominent works are Pathirappookal; Raathrimazha; Ambalamani; Krishnakavithakal; Radhayevide; Kurinjippookkal; and Thulaavarshappacha. 2. Which among the following is not a statutory body? [A]University Grants Commission [B]National Development Council [C]Reserve Bank of IndiaThe Reserve Bank of India was established on April 1, 1935 in accordance with the provisions of the Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934 with ..... [D]Council of Scientific and Industrial Research Answer : National Development Council 3. The Ganga Action PlanAn action plan, popularly known as “Ganga Action Plan” (GAP) for immediate reduction of pollution load on the river Ganga was prepared by Department of ..... was originally started in which among the following years? [A]1982 [B]1985 [C]1989 [D]1993 Answer : 1985 The ambitious ‘Ganga Action Plan’ to clean the river was launched by the then Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in 1985. 4. What is the minimum monthly pension notified recently by Labour Ministry for subscribers of the Employees’ Pension Scheme? [A]Rs. 1000 [B]Rs. 2000 [C]Rs. 2500 [D]Rs. 3000 Answer : Rs. 1000 Labour Ministry has notified a minimum monthly pension of Rs 1,000 to subscribers of the Employees’ Pension Scheme. 5. Which among the following is the top source of foreign direct investment to India as per latest data? [A]Mauritius [B]Singapore [C]United States [D]Canada Answer : Singapore Singapore has replaced Mauritius as the top source of foreign direct investment to India, accounting for about 25 per cent of foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in 2013-14.
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