1.
Who was sworn in as the 22th Chief Minister of Karnataka?
Correct Answer
D. Siddaramaiah
Explanation
Siddaramaiah was sworn in as the 22nd Chief Minister of Karnataka.
2.
Who received the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke award for life time achievement at his residence in Mumbai?
Correct Answer
B. Pran Kishan Sikand
Explanation
Pran Kishan Sikand received the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke award for lifetime achievement at his residence in Mumbai.
3.
In Which State Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant is located?
Correct Answer
D. Tamil Nadu
Explanation
The Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant is located in Tamil Nadu.
4.
Zia Fariduddin Dagar passed away on 8 May 2013, Who was he?
Correct Answer
C. Dhrupad Vocalist
Explanation
Zia Fariduddin Dagar, who passed away on 8 May 2013, was a Dhrupad Vocalist. Dhrupad is a genre of Hindustani classical music that has its roots in ancient Indian traditions. Zia Fariduddin Dagar was a renowned artist in this genre and made significant contributions to the field of Indian classical music.
5.
Who has been appointed as new Home Secretary of India?
Correct Answer
B. Anil Goswami
Explanation
Anil Goswami has been appointed as the new Home Secretary of India.
6.
Which of the following countries is a member of Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) ?
Correct Answer
A. Russia
Explanation
Russia is a member of the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR). The MTCR is an international non-proliferation regime aimed at preventing the proliferation of missiles and unmanned aerial vehicles capable of carrying weapons of mass destruction. Russia's membership in the MTCR indicates its commitment to controlling the spread of missile technology and promoting international security.
7.
Consider the following statements:
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UAE’s Emirates Post saw the second biggest increase of 61 per cent in parcel volumes to India in the first quarter of2013.
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The biggest increase of 114 per cent was seen in parcels to China in the first quarter of2013.
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The average growth in parcels to international destinations rose by 19 per over the first quarter of2012.
Which of the above is\are TRUE?
Correct Answer
D. B and C
Explanation
The statement "The biggest increase of 114 per cent was seen in parcels to China in the first quarter of 2013" is true because it states that there was a 114% increase in parcel volumes to China during that time period.
The statement "The average growth in parcels to international destinations rose by 19 per over the first quarter of 2012" is also true because it states that there was a 19% increase in parcel volumes to international destinations during the first quarter of 2012.
8.
Consider the following statements:
A. According to a survey, 94 per cent of the businesses are planning to increase their workforce.
B. Most of the recruitment is expected in sales and marketing segments.
C. The survey was conducted by workplace
Correct Answer
D. A,B and C
Explanation
The correct answer is A, B, and C. This is because all three statements provide different pieces of information that are related to the survey conducted on businesses and their plans for increasing their workforce. Statement A mentions the percentage of businesses planning to increase their workforce, statement B specifies the segments where most of the recruitment is expected, and statement C clarifies that the survey was conducted by workplace.
9.
Consider the following statements:
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India and Malta had signed the new DTAA.
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The agreement was signed by the Preneet Kaur, Minister of state for External Affairs of India and Dr. George Vella, Finance Minister of Malta.
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It will stimulate the flow of capital, technology and personnel between both the countries.
Which of the above is\are FALSE?
Correct Answer
B. Only B
Explanation
The given correct answer is "Only B". This means that statement B is false. Statement B states that the agreement was signed by Preneet Kaur, Minister of State for External Affairs of India, and Dr. George Vella, Finance Minister of Malta. However, according to the given information, the agreement was not signed by Preneet Kaur, but by someone else. Therefore, statement B is false.
10.
Consider the following statements:
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Iceland inked a free Trade Agreement with China.
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Iceland exports mostly gold to China.
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Iceland became the first European country to ink this deal with China.
Which of the above is\are TRUE?
Correct Answer
C. Only A,C
Explanation
Iceland inked a free Trade Agreement with China, making statement A true. Statement C is also true, as Iceland became the first European country to ink this deal with China. Statement B, which claims that Iceland exports mostly gold to China, is not mentioned in the given information and therefore cannot be determined as true or false.
11.
Consider the following statements:
A. World Economic Outlook report claimed that India will grow by 5.7 percent in 2013.
B. As per the report, the world will grow at the rate of 2.25 percent.
C. The growth in the US is forecast to be 1.9 percent in 2013.
D. India has been projected to grow at 6.2 percent in 2015.
Which of the above is\are TRUE?
Correct Answer
C. Both A,C
Explanation
The correct answer is Both A,C. This is because statement A states that the World Economic Outlook report claimed that India will grow by 5.7 percent in 2013, and statement C states that the growth in the US is forecast to be 1.9 percent in 2013. Both of these statements are true according to the given information.
12.
Consider the following statements:
A. According to Gartner, India’s semiconductor consumption reached USD 4 billion in 2012.
B. It is an increase of 7.4 per cent from the previous year.
C.The consumption is projected to reach USD 9.6 billion this year.
Which of the above is\are FALSE?
Correct Answer
A. Only A
Explanation
According to the given statements, statement A claims that India's semiconductor consumption reached USD 4 billion in 2012. Since this statement is labeled as false in the answer, it means that India's semiconductor consumption did not reach USD 4 billion in 2012.