Important Current Affairs for Upcoming Exams ********************************** Q1. What is the name of the Sun observing satellite launched by NASA recently? Ans. IRIS(Interface Region Imaging Spectrograph satellite) Q2. Which state has recently launched “Mukhyamantri Bijli Bachat Lamp Yojna” for energy conservation? Ans. Rajasthan Q3. Recently Tata Coffee, the largest plantationcompany of Asia inaugurates the premium extraction plant in which state? Ans. Tamil Nadu Q4. For the first time in India, where will be the Desiccant Enhanced System or the Devap air cooling system be used? Ans. Nalanda International University Q5. Which States/Union Territories topped thelist of new index on financial inclusion, released by ratings and analytics firm CRISIL? Ans. Puducherry Q6. Elbegdorj Tsakhia, has been elected as President of which country? Ans. Mongolia Q7. Citrus greening is a deadly disease of citrus caused by____? Ans. Bacteria Q8. Which space agency is partnering ISRO’s Mars Orbiter Mission? Ans. NASA Q9. Recently, which car entered the Guinness World Records for driving on a longest journey? Ans. Nano Q10. Who has been appointed as Union HomeSecretary? Ans. Anil Goswami Q11. Recently, which country has given approval to the world’s first clinical trial using stems harvested from the patient’s own body? Ans. Japan Q12. Recently, World Bank announced US $84 million loan for Panchayat Strengthening Project in which state? Ans. Bihar Q13. Who has been appointed as Secretary of Information&Broadcasting? Ans. Bimal Julka Q14. Graamin Haat Programme, a woman empowerment scheme is currently being implemented in which state? Ans. Madhya Pradesh Q15. Confederations cup is associated with which sports and which country won 2013 confed. cup recently? Ans. FootBall, Brazil Q16. Who has been appointed as 40th Chief Justice of India? Ans. Justice P Sathasivam Q17. Prithvi Missile developed by DRDO, under the Integrated Guided Missile Programme is a_____? Ans. Surface-to –surface Missile Q18. Recently, in which city China launched itsfirst pilot carbon emissions trading system? Ans. Shenzhen Q19. According to TripAdvisor’s 2013 Travellers Choice Attractions Awards, Taj Mahal was ranked ____in the list of top 25 landmarks. Ans. Third Q20. In which year the first Mutual funds in India were created? Ans. 1964 Meet u again friend with some more information..
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