New Chief Justice of India (CJI) - P. Sathasivam

New Chief Justice of India (CJI): Supreme Court Judge P. Sathasivam took oath as the new Chief Justice of India (CJI). President Pranab Mukherjee administered the oath of office and secrecy to Sathasivam at Rashtrapati Bhawan. Sathasivam succeeded CJI Altamas Kabir, whose last day in office was Thursday. The 64-year-old Sathasivam joined as a permanent judge of the Madras High Court in January 1996. He was transferred to the Punjab High Court in April 2007, and became a Supreme Court judge on August 21 2007. Sathasivam will remain in office till April 26, 2014.

Justice Sathasivam, 64, is the 40th CJI and the first from Tamil Nadu. He will remain in office till April 26, 2014. He succeeded CJI Altamas Kabir, whose last day in office was on Thursday. The oath taking ceremony was attended by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and other dignitaries at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Land Acquisition and Rehabilitation Resettlements (LARR) Bill 2011

LARR Bill 2011: Land Acquisition and Rehabilitation Resettlements (LARR) Bill 2011 is a to ensure a humane, participatory, informed consultative and transparent process for land acquisition for industrialisation, development of essential infrastructural facilities and urbanisation with the least disturbance to the owners of the land and other affected families and provide just and fair compensation to the affected families whose land has been acquired or proposed to be acquired or are affected by such acquisition and make adequate provisions for such affected persons for their rehabilitation and resettlement thereof, and for ensuring that the cumulative outcome of compulsory acquisition should be that affected persons become partners in development leading to an improvement in their post acquisition social and economic status and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. 

Land Acquisition and Rehabilitation Resettlements (LARR) Bill 2011 is a much awaited bill for Land acquisition reforms and rehabilitation for the development projects in India. The bill was introduced in Lok Sabha in India on 7 September 2011. The bill will be central legislation in India for the rehabilitation and resettlement of families affected by land acquisitions. The Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement, 2011 Bill is also known as LARR Bill 2011 and LARR 2011. The Bill has 107 clauses. It is currently in public domain and India's parliament for review, as Bill number 77 of 2011. This bill has not yet been tabled in the parliament of India as on May 2013. It is under review for revisions.

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Salwa Judum and Mahendra Karma

What is Salwa Judum: Salwa Judum (meaning "Peace March") refers to a anti-insurgency operation in Chhattisgarh, which is aimed at countering the naxalite violence in the region. The militia consisting of local tribal youth receives support and training from the Chhattisgarh state government. Salwa Judum began in 2005 as a government-backed "people's resistance movement" against the Maoists. In the Gondi language of the tribals of Dantewada and Bastar, Salwa Judum means peace march. But in effect, it involved authorities arming tribal villagers to fight the Maoists. On July 5, 2011, the Supreme Court of India declared the militia as illegal and unconstitutional. The court directed the Chhattisgarh government to recover all the firearms given along with the ammunition and accessories. It also ordered the government to investigate all instances of alleged criminal activities of Salwa Judum. The use of Salwa Judum by the government for anti naxal operations was criticized for its violations of human rights, use of child soldiers and poorly trained uneducated youth for counter-insurgency roles.  However, the Salwa Judum appears to have been abandoned in Chhattisgarh state, with Chief Minister Raman Singh describing the movement as "over", because it was counterproductive and "innocent people were being killed" Singh, however, said that a "peaceful campaign" to wean locals away from supporting Maoists would continue. In a big attack on 25th May,2013 in sukuma distt,chattisgarh,salwa judum founder mahendra karma was killed by naxalites.  

Salwa Judum and Mahendra Karma: Mahendra Karma was a Congress leader from Chhattisgarh, India. He was the leader of the opposition in the Chhattisgarh Vidhan Sabha from 2004 to 2008. In 2005, he played a top role in organising the Salwa Judum movement against Naxalites (Maoists) in Chhattisgarh. He was a Minister of Industry and Commerce in the Ajit Jogi cabinet since the state formation in 2000 to 2004.. He was Killed by naxalites on 25 May 2013 in a Maoist attack while returning from a Parivartan Rally meeting organised by his party in Sukma when he was attacked. 

Q. Salwa Judum was banned by SC recently, belongs to which state ? (RAS-2012)

A. Jharkhand

B. Chhattisgarh

C. Andhra Pradesh

D. Bihar

Correct Ans:B

Current Affairs - June 2013

Current Affairs Question from June 2013: 

Q.1 GDP Growth rate of India in 2012-13 in ?
A. 5 %
B. 4.5 %
C. 6 %
D. 6.5%
Ans: A 

Q.2 LPG subsidy in bank accounts Scheme launched in 18 districts from ?A. 1st August 2013
B. 1st January 2013
C. 1st June 2013
D. 15th August 2013
Ans: C

Q.3 Which place recently becomes 9th Indian reserve in Unesco world network ?A. Jantar-Manter
B. Great Nicobar Biosphere island reserve
C. Malabar Biosphere reserve
D. Bannerghatta National Park, Bangalore
Ans: B (Great Nicobar Biosphere island reserve, whose tropical wet evergreen forest hosts a wealth of animal species and medicinal plants, joins a global list of places named by UNESCO for promoting sustainable development based on local community efforts and science)

Great Nicobar now 9th Indian reserve in UNESCO World network

The Great Nicobar Biosphere island reserve, whose tropical wet evergreen forest hosts a wealth of animal species and medicinal plants, joins a global list of places named by UNESCO for promoting sustainable development based on local community efforts and science. The International Coordinating Council of Man and the Biosphere Programme (MAB-ICC) under the United Nations Organisation for Education, Science and Culture designated the 103,870 hectares Great Nicobar reserve as protected, in its meeting in Paris, this week, according to a statement released by the body. With this addition, India now boasts of 9 sites that have been recognised by the United Nations organisation. The other eight are: Nilgiri (2000), Gulf of Mannar (2001), Sunderbans (2001), Nanda Devi (2004), Nokrek (2009) Pachmarhi (2009), Similipal (2009) and Achanakmar-Amarkantak (2012). 

International Coordinating Council of UNESCO’s Man and the Biosphere Programme (MAB), which met in Paris from 27 to 30 May, has added 12 sites worldwide to the World Network of Biosphere Reserves. The additions bring the total number of biosphere reserves to 621 in 117 countries. Biosphere Reserves are sites chosen by the MAB Programme to experiment with different approaches to the management of terrestrial, marine and coastal resources as well as fresh water. They also serve as in situ laboratories for sustainable development.

The new Reserves in Asia Pacific are:
1. Alakol (Kazakhstan): The Alakol reserve covers 193,089 hectares, including wetlands of world significance. It is an important Indian bird migration route, a water bird habitat and aggregation site. The bird population includes the rare Dalmatian Pelican (Pelicanus crispus) and Eurasian Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia), both of which are endangered. The Reserve is home to 678 species of plants, six of which are endemic. The local economy is based mainly on agriculture and cattle breeding.
2. Gochang (Republic of Korea): Covering 670 square kilometres, Gochang is located in the south-west region of the country and is composed of forest, coastal and freshwater ecosystems. The tidal flats are major stopover sites for migratory birds, especially longbill and plover. Economic activities on the site include eco-tourism, organic farming and salt production.
3. Great Nicobar (India): This island biosphere reserve, covering 103,870 hectares, is characterized by tropical wet evergreen forest. It is home to 1,800 animal species, including 200 species of meiofauna in the coastal zone. The island is also home to the indigenous Shompen people, semi-nomadic hunters living inland, and the Nicobarese, who are coastal dwellers dependent on fishing and horticulture. The 6,381 inhabitants derive a wide variety of biological resources from their environment such as medicinal plants and other non-timber forest products.
4. Snake Island, Laotie Mountain, (China): Situated in the east of Dalian Lushunkou District, the site covers 9,808 hectares. It includes mountains and Snake Island, which is home to the Gloydius shedaoensis, an endemic species of the Viperidae family, inscribed on the Chinese list of endangered species since 2004. The venom of this snake has medicinal properties. The site also provides shelter to 307 bird species and ten million birds use it as stopover during migration.
5. Ziarat Juniper Forest (Pakistan): Pakistan’s largest Juniper forest is located in this reserve. The juniper forest ecosystem is of inestimable value for biodiversity conservation. It is also of great ecological significance, providing local, regional and global benefits.

Desert Development Programme (DDP)

Desert Development Programme (DDP) in Rajasthan:  The basic object of the programme is to minimise the adverse effect of drought and control desertification through rejuvenation of natural resource base of the identified desert areas. The programme strives to achieve ecological balance in the long run. The programme also aims at promoting overall economic development and improving the socio-economic conditions of the resource poor and disadvantaged sections inhabiting the programme areas.

Cost, Funding of DDP: Before 1999 DPP was funded based on severity desertification Now from 1st April , 1999, the programme is being funded on the basis of 75:25 i.e 75% funding by Central Government and 25% funding by State govt. DDP Programme in Rajasthan is running in 16 District and 85 Blocks of western Rajasthan. The 16 District of Rajasthan under DPP are Ajmer, Badmer, Bikaner, Churu, Hanumangarh, Jaipur, Jaisalmer, Jalore, Jhunjhunu, Jodhpur, Nagour, Pali, Rajsamand, Sikar, Sirohi and Udaipur.
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Current Affairs April 2013

Q.1 Total Cities under Phase-II Digitization of Cable TV, which completed on 31st March 2013 was ?
A. 40 Cities
B. 42 Cities
C. 38 Cities
D. 30 Cities
Ans: C ( 38 cities includes Jodhpur, Jaipur from Rajasthan )

Q2. Winner of Miami Masters 2013 is ?

A. R. Federer

B. Nadal

C. Andy Murray

D. Leander paes

Ans: C

Current Affairs May 2013

Q.1 Which bollywood star named SAARC ambassadors for HIV/AIDS ?
A. Ajay Devgan
B. Aishwarya Roy Bachchan
C. Vidya Balan
D. Amitabh Bachchan
Ans: A

Q.2 Total No. of assembly seats in Karnataka is ?
A. 200
B. 220
C. 223
D. 225
Ans: CQ.3 Summer festival is held in ?
A. Jaipur
B. Mount abu
C. Ajmer
D. Jaisalmer
Ans: B

Q.4 Which badminton players wins Grand Prix Gold title 2013 in Malaysia ?

A. P V Sindhu
B. Saina Nehwal
C. Jwala Gutta
D. Sania Mirza
Ans: A

Q. 5The best film award in 60th National Film Awards (NFA) 2012 is given to ?
A. Dabaang
B. Barfi
C. Paan Singh Tomar
D. Samhita
Ans: C

Q. 6 Which bollywood star named in 66th Cannes Film Festival's nine-member jury ?
A. Amitabh Bachchan
B. Aishwarya Roy Bachchan
C. Vidya Balan
D. Shekar Kapoor
Ans: C

Rajasthan Budget 2013-2014 Highlights, Live, Full Rajasthan Budget 2013-14 in Pdf Hindi, English

Rajasthan Budget 2013-2014 Highlights Live: Rajasthan Budget 2013-2014 is presented today, 6th March 2013 by the Chief Minister of Rajasthan Hon. Ashok Gehlot in the Assembly of Rajasthan. He will present 4th Financial budget of Rajasthan in row. There are lots of expectations of Rajasthan people for Rajasthan Budget 2013-2014. This is last Budget by Rajasthan CM Mr. Ashok Gehlot before Assembly Election in December 2013 or January 2014.

Rajasthan Budget 2013-14 Full in PDF Hindi
Rajasthan Budget 2013-14 Full in PDF English
Rajasthan Budget 2013-2014 Highlights:
* Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot reaches Vidhan sabha bhawan.
* Rajasthan Budget speech begins with "Shor-Sharaba" from BJP, CM Ashok gehlot begins budget speech 2013-14 
* Ashok gehlot begins his Last budget before election this year.
* All State departments are directed to fill vacant post as per retirements in FY2012-13
* Ashok gehlot asked Opposition party to maintain decorum of Budget session and agree for any inquiry.
* Congress allege BJP is afraid of Budget 2013-14.
* Leader of opposition can do inquiry, i am ready for any inquiry - Ashok Gehlot with 100% confidence. 
* Rajasthan has finally get refinery, at-least cheers - Ashok gehlot. 
* So Now finally begins Budget 2013-14 speech after BJP agree with assurance from speaker and CM Gehlot on inquiry. 
* 650 Crore for Roads in Rural Areas for New roads, renovation.  
* 9500 Crore for 6000 KM roads in state. 

* New Rajasthan state Wind energy policy 2012 will promote wind energy.
* We will promote Wind Energy, Solar energy in state and new projects are approved.
* Rajasthan Budget 2013-14 YOJNA = Rs. 40149 Crore.
* No hike in Electricity bills for BPL, Farmers.
* Debt restructuring of State Electricity Companies. 
* Roof Top power Generation scheme of Rs. 100 Crore in Jodhpur. 
* Water to Jaisamand dam of Alwar from Rivers. 
* Road widening of Baneshwar dham.
* 28 Under-bridge construction. 
* 20000 New Hand pump, Drinking water to 3000 Villages.  
* 60 Crore for better usage of Chambal water in state. 
* 404 Crore to Bikaner villages for various schemes.
* 621 Crore to Jodhpur disctricts.
* Beawar, Nasirabad and other villages will get Bisalpur dam water for drinking. 
* Cancer and Kidney treatment aid of 1 Lakh for below 1 Lakh income, and Free to BPL families, scheme extened to private hospitals too. 
* Free Health Check-up in Rajasthan from 15th August 2013.
* Medical staff 20000+, Doctors 8000 post, 64 Dentist post.
* 200 Janani Express, 100 more 108 ambulance with New Post of drivers.
* 50 Crore for New Medical College.
* 2000 Post for Free Medical check-up scheme. 
* 1000 post in General Health Centers.
* 609 PAC Centers
* Rs. 300 Crore for Devnarayana Scheme. 
* 1500 Para computer teachers in Madarasa Schools.
* Promotion to Inter-caste marriages in ST/STs.
* Scholarships for SC,ST, SBC, OBC Students. 
* Two free Uniform to Aanganwadi childrens.
* 125 Days work in MGNREGA / NREGA in Budget 2013-14.
* More medicines in Mukhyamantri Nishulk pashu Yojana, Mobile Hospital on block level. 
* Rs 1 / Kg. wheat in for BPL families instead of Rs. 2, Rs. 5/Kg. for APL families instead of Rs.8. 
* Technical training to youth, 25 new ITI Colleges.
* 1000 Primary school to be upgraded.
* 20000 Third grade teachers Jobs in Rajasthan.
* 5000 Physical Education teachers in Rajasthan
* 1000 Urdu teachers in Rajasthan. 
* Tablets to Class 8th Topper, Gulabchand Kataria opposes, how you decide topper when we are going for Grading systems in state.
* 15 New Colleges in Rajasthan. 
* Library on Panchayat Samiti headquarters.
* Sports school in Jaipur. 
* IIT in Kota soon.
* 5 Crore for Scince city in Jodhpur, Rs. 5 Lakh price to one scientist each year. 
* Special emphasis on woman colleges.
* HPCL Board approved the refinery in Badmer
* 1020 Driver, 1000 Conductors Jobs in Rajasthan Roadways. 
* Social Inverstment Act 
* 782 Post in Mining Department of Rajasthan 
* Ajmer Vikas Pradhikaran / Ajmer Development Authority (ADA) annouced. 
* Rajasthan Habitet center annouced in Budget 2013-14.
* Pali, Barmer, chittorgarh, sikar to gets Nagar Sudhar Nyas  in Budget 2013-14.
* Udaipur Nagar Nigam annouced in Budget 2013-14.
* 3500 Technical, Administrative post in Rajasthan. 
* Senior Citizen Tirth Yatra scheme launched, with 100% expenditure paid by Govt. of Rajasthan.
* 12000 Police constable Jobs in 2013 in Rajasthan. 
* 15000 New homes in Rajasthan.
* Police training institute in Bharatpur.
* 1 Lakh aid for Kailash-Mansarovar yatra. 
* 600 Post in Rajasthan Jails.
* 8 Up-Tehsil will be upgraded to Tehsil.
* 10 Crore to Bar-Counsil.
* 641 Post of Patwaris in Rajasthan. 
* Airport in Kishangarh, Ajmer, free land will be provided to Airport Authority of India. 
* Laptop for recognized Reporters. 
* 50000+ Employees will get benefits of new promotion policies of Rajasthan Govt.
* IT Center in Dholpur. 
* Tax hike to 65% from 50% on tobacco products.
* E-Payment facility in tax.
* Pay revision benefits to Rajasthan state govt. Employees.
* 6th Pay commission beneftis to Rajasthan state govt. employees from 1st July 2013.

Roof-top Solar Power Generation in Rajasthan

Rajasthan Government to introduce "Roof-top solar power generation" Scheme in Jodhpur as per Rajasthan Budget 2013-14 announcement from Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot. Rajasthan is not first state to implement "Roof top solar power generation" project as Kerala and Gujarat already announced this scheme and way ahead in implementation of Roof top solar power generation scheme in state. Rajasthan Govt. allotted Rs. 100 Crore to implement this scheme in Jodhpur city where abundance solar energy is available for more than 9 Months in a year. 

The rooftop power plants offer several other advantages including:
* Decrease in Transmission and Distribution (T&D) losses
* Low gestation time

* Improvement of tail-end grid voltages

* Availability of solar energy for whole year in western Rajasthan.

Point to Remember:

1. Roof top Solar Power Generation Scheme Proposed in Which city of Rajasthan - Jodhpur

2. Total Fund allocated for Roof-top Solar Power Generation in Rajasthan = 100 Crore.

Current Affairs March 2013

Q.1 Indian President visits which Country in First week of March 2013 ?

A. Pakistan
B. USA
C. Nepal
D. Bangladesh
Ans: D
Q.2 Nirbhaya Fund is related to ?
A. Woman security
B. Defence project
C. Nuclear project fund
D. Minority fund
Ans: A
Q3 .Which Indian receives Bangladesh's second highest award in March 2013 ?
A. Abdul Kalam Azad
B. Manmohan Singh
C. Pranab Mukharjee
D. Arvind Kejrival
Ans: C (Bangladesh President Zillur Rahman presented a crest of 'Bangladesh Muktijuddho Sanmanona' (Liberation War award) to President Mukherjee at a ceremony at the Darbar Hall in the Presidential Palace (Bangabhaban) on 4th March 2013.)
Q.4 Which PSU Oil company approve refinery in Rajasthan's Barmer district ?
A. IOCL
B. Oil India
C. OGNC
D. HPCL
Ans: D

Q.5 The New pope Fransis belong to which country ?
A. USA
B. UK
C. Brazil
D. Argentina
Ans: D (Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Argentina is New Pope fransis).

Story of Rajasthan Formation (राजस्थान के गठन की कहानी...)

वर्तमान राजस्थान (Re-organised Rajasthan) का स्वरूप विभिन्न सात चरणो की प्रक्रिया (Seven Stages of formation of Rajasthan) पूर्ण हाने के बाद बना जिसका संक्षिप्त विवरण निम्नानुसार हैः- (1948-1956)

(1) मत्स्य संघ (Matsya Union) -18 मार्च, 1948

राजस्थान (Rajasthan) का प्रथम महत्त्वपूर्ण चरण में 27 फरवरी, 1948 को अलवर, भरतपुर, धौलपुर और करौली की रियासतों के विलीनीकरण कर 18 मार्च, 1948 को ’’मत्स्य संघ’’ का निर्माण हुआ। जिसका नाम श्री कन्हैयालाल माणिक्यलाल मुंशी के सुझाव पर’’मत्स्य’’रखा गया। जिसका उद्घाटन तत्कालीन केन्द्रिय खनिज एवं विद्युत मंत्री श्री नरहरि विष्णु गाड़गिल ने किया।

(2) राजस्थान संघ (Rajasthan Union) -25 मार्च, 1948

राजस्थान (Rajasthan) के एकीकरण के दूसरे महत्त्वपूर्ण चरण में 25 मार्च,1948 को कोटा, बूंदी, झालावाड, बांसवाडा, डुंगरपुर, प्रतापगढ, किशनगढ, टोंक, कुशलगढ़ (चीफशिप्स) और शाहपुरा रियासतों को मिलाकर ’’राजस्थान संघ’’ का निर्माण किया गया। जिसका उद्घाटन भी श्री नरहरि विष्णु गाडगिल ने ही किया।

(3) संयुक्त राजस्थान (United State of Rajasthan) -18 अप्रेल, 1948

राजस्थान (Rajasthan) के तीसरे चरण में 18 अप्रेल, 1948 को उदयपुर रियासत का राजस्थान संघ में विलीनीकरण होने पर ’’संयुक्त राजस्थान’’ का निर्माण हुआ। जिसका उद्घाटन इसी दिन उदयपुर में भारत के प्रथम प्रधानमंत्री पं. जवाहरलाल नेहरू ने किया। वस्तुतः वर्तमान राजस्थान का स्वरूप इसी समय बना और यहीं से इसके निर्माण का मार्ग प्रशस्त हुआ।

(4) वृहद् राजस्थान (Greater Rajasthan) - 30 मार्च, 1949

राजस्थान (Rajasthan) के चैथे चरण में 14 जनवरी, 1949 को उदयपुर की एक सार्वजनिक सभा में सरदार पटेल ने जयपुर, बीकानेर, जोधपुर, लावा (चीफशिप्स) और जैसलमेर रियासतों को वृहद राजस्थान में सैद्धांतिक रूप से सम्मिलित होने की घोषणा की। इस निर्णय को मूर्त रूप देने के लिए सरदार पटेल ने 30 मार्च, 1949 को जयपुर में आयोजित एक समारोह में वृहद राजस्थान का उद्घाटन किया।

(5) संयुक्त वृहद् राजस्थान (मत्स्य का विलय) (United State of Greater Rajasthan) - 15 मई, 1949

1 मई, 1949 को भारत सरकार (Govt of India) ने मत्स्य संघ को वृहद राजस्थान में मिलाने के लिए विज्ञप्ति जारी की और 15 मई, 1949 को मत्स्य संघ वृहद् राजस्थान का अंग बन गया। साथ ही नीमराना (चीफशिप्स) को भी इसमें शामिल कर लिया गया।

(6) राजस्थान (सिरोही का विलय) United Rajasthan - 7 फरवरी, 1950

संयुक्त वृहद् राजस्थान सिरोही के विलय के प्रश्न पर राजस्थानी एवं गुजराती नेताओं के मध्य काफी मतभेद थे अतः 26 जनवरी, 1950 में सिरोही का विभाजन करने और आबू व देलवाडा तहसीलों को बम्बई प्रान्त और शेष भाग को राजस्थान में मिलाने का फैसला लिया गया। इसकी क्रियान्विति 7 फरवरी, 1950 को हुई। लेकिन आबू व देलवाड़ा को बम्बई प्रान्त में मिलाने के कारण राजस्थान वासियों में व्यापक प्रतिक्रिया हुई जिससे 6 वर्ष बाद राज्यों के पुनर्गठन के समय इन्हें वापस राजस्थान को देना पडा।

(7) वर्तमान राजस्थान (अजमेर का विलय) Re-organised Rajasthan - 1 नवम्बर, 1956

भारत सरकार द्वारा श्री फजल अली की अध्यक्षता में गठित राज्य पुनर्गठन आयोग की सिफारिशों के आधार पर 1 नवम्बर, 1956 को तत्कालीन अजमेर मेरवाडा राज्य को भी राजस्थान में विलीन कर दिया गया। इसी के साथ मध्य प्रदेश के मंदसौर जिले की मानपुरा तहसील का ग्राम ’’सुनेलटप्पा’’ राजस्थान में शामिल किया गया जबकि राजस्थान के झालावाड जिले का ग्राम ’’सिरोंज’’ मध्यप्रदेश को स्थानान्तरित किया गया। इस प्रकार से वर्तमान राजस्थान (Rajasthan) के निर्माण की प्रक्रिया सात चरणों में समाप्त हुई और 19 देशी रियासतों और 3 चीफशिप्स वाले क्षेत्रों की जनता एकतंत्र से मुक्त होकर लोकतंत्र की मुख्यधारा में शामिल हुई। भारत सरकार द्वारा गठित राव समिति की सिफारिशों के आधार पर 7 सितम्बर, 1949 को जयपुर राजस्थान राज्य की राजधानी बनी।

Rajasthan Rising Recognitions

1. The Hon'ble Prime Minister of India honoured Rajasthan with an award of Rs 1.00 Cr. and a certificate under the 'Krishi Karman Puruskar' for the optimum production of 32.32 lakh tonnes of pulses in the State in the year 2010-11.

2. Rajasthan received first prize of Rs 1.5 Cr. and a certificate from the Government of India on the Rashtriya Panchayat Divas Samaroh for the effective transfer of departments to Panchayati Raj Institutions along with funds, functions and functionaries up to the district level.

3. The Government of India honoured the State Government for achieving first position in NRHM for the year 2010.

4. Zila Pramukh of Barmer district, Smt Madan Kaur has been honored by the Government of India for constructing 44 thousand tankas for harvesting drinking water in Barmer district under MGNREGA.

5. According to the IInd Annual Employment & Unemployment Survey 2011-12, conducted by the Labour Bureau of the Union Labour and Employment Ministry situated in Chandigarh, Rajasthan stands third in the country in terms of low unemployment. Rajasthan has only 17 unemployed persons per thousand in comparison to the national average of 38.

6. Rajasthan has been awarded with the National Tourism Award for being the second best state for its outstanding performance during the year 2010-11.

7. Rajasthan holds first position in the country in the implementation of National Rural Drinking Water Supply Programme (2011-12) with score of 75.37 points.

8. Udaipur of Rajasthan has been selected as the best leisure destination of India and honored with the Cond'e Nast Traveler (CNT) award on 1st December, 2011.

9. Due to allotment of housing 'pattas' in the 'Prashasan Gaon Ke Sang Campaign', an additional Rs 346 Cr. have been provided by the Government of India for the additional 95,702 houses under the Indira Awas Yojana as an incentive.

10. District Ajmer has been awarded for best efforts and achievements in Saksharth Bharat Karyakram on 8 September, 2012 (World Literacy Day) by Government of India.

11. NIC, Rajasthan got the 'Public Choice Award' of e-World Forum 2012 for its website 'Apna Khata' for the best efforts made in information & communication technology in the area of rural development.

12. Rajasthan Electronics and Instrumentations Limited has received Skoch Digital Inclusion Award 2012 for online monitoring of Panchayati Raj programmes.

Bajrang Lal Takhar wins Padma Shri award 2013

Rajasthan's Naib Subedar Bajrang Lal Takhar and S. Shakir Ali has been named for the Padma Shri award 2013 on the eve of 64th Republic Day. Indian Rover and Naib Subedar in Indian Army, Bajrang Lal Takhar who won the first individual rowing silver medal for India at the 2006 Asian Games held in Doha and Shakir Ali who is Mugal and Parisian Painting expert has also won National award in year 1993 and now conferred with Padma Shri Award 2013. Bajrang Lal Takhar born on 5th January 1981 in Sikar district, Rajasthan is an Indian rower who won the first individual rowing Gold medal for India at the 2010 Asian Games held in Guangzhou. Takhar is a Naib Subedar in the Rajputana Rifles regiment of the Indian Army. Bajrang Lal won the first individual rowing silver medal for India at the 2006 Asian Games held in Doha. He contested in the men's single skulls rowing event at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, but failed to reach the finals. He finished with a rank of 21.

81 people wins Padma Shri Award 2013. Padma Awards, the country’s highest civilian awards, are conferred in three categories, namely, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri.  The awards are given in all disciplines/ fields of activities, viz. art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry, medicine, literature and education, sports, civil service, etc.  ‘Padma Vibhushan’ is awarded for exceptional and distinguished service; ‘Padma Bhushan’ for distinguished service of high order and ‘Padma Shri’ for distinguished service in any field.  The awards are announced on the occasion of Republic Day every year. The awards are conferred by the President of India at a function held at Rashtrapati Bhavan sometime around March/ April.
Padma Award Winners 2013: 

Rajasthani Music Instrument, Algoza Music Instrument,

 Algoza or Algoja (अलगोज़ा ) is one of popular wooden Music Instrument of Punjab, Rajasthan and nothern India specially adopted by Sindhi, Rajasthani and Balochi folk musicians, also called Jorhi, Do Nally, Satara or Ngoze. Algoza -A double flute made of bamboo, the algoza works on the same principle as a bagpipe and is a tricky instrument to master. One of the two flutes usually plays a continuous drone while the other plays different notes. The player has to master the art of breathing without letting the sound of the algoza break even for a bit

 It resembles a pair of wooden flutes. The musician plays it by using three fingers on each side. Sound is generated by breathing into it rapidly; the quick recapturing of breath on each beat creates a bouncing, swing rhythm. It is generally used as a folk instrument and Punjabi folk singers use it to play traditional music such as Jugni, Jind Mahi, and Mirza. The greatest exponents of Alghoza, however, are the Sindhi musicians (Late) Ustad Khamisu Khan, (Late) Ustad Misri Khan Jamali and Akbar Khamisu Khan (Khamisu Khan's son). 

Current Affairs Question February 2013, Current Affairs February 2013

Q1. Woman Cricket World Cup 2013 winner is ?

A. India

B. UK

C. Australia

D. Pakistan

Ans: B

Q.2 Which state wins Krishi karman Award 2013?

A. Rajasthan

B. Punjab

C. Haryana

D. Punjab

Ans: C

Q.3 Which state recently proposes 15 Eco-sensative zone around wildlife parks ?

A. Rajasthan

B. Kerala

C. MP

D. Gujarat

Ans: C

Q.4 Who is highest run scorer in First class ?

A. Don Bradman

B. Sachin

C. Gawaskar

D. BB Nimalkar

Ans: D

Q.5a Which sport will be removed from Olympics 2020 as per recommendations ?

A. Hockey

B. Wrestling

C. Swimming

D. Football

Ans: B

Q.6 Winner of Man's Australian open 2013 is ?

A. Djokovic

B. Nadal

C. Federer

D. Andy Murry

Ans: A

Q.7 Dipika pallikal is associated with ?

A. Cricket

B. Squash

C. Swimming

D. T.T.

Ans: B

Q.8 Who is youngest player to score 7000 runs ?

A. Alaster cook

B. MS Dhoni

C. Virat kohli

D. Sachin

Ans: A

Q.9 Which footballer recently joins Churchill Brothers ?

A. Sunil Chhetri

B. Rajan sinha

C. Sunil tirkey

D. RJ Bose

Ans: A

Q.10 Who is appointed new Solicitor General of India ?

A. Rajan

B. Mohan Parasaran

C. Rohinton Nariman

D. D.Subbarav

Ans: B 

Q.11 Which country recently send Monkey in space ?

A. Iraq

B. Iran

C. Pakistan

D. China

Ans: B

Q.12 Golden globe award 2013 for best movies is won by ?

A. Argo

B. Skyfall

C. Zero dark hour

D. Barfi

Ans: A

Q.13 Who is CEAT cricketer of the year 2012 ?

A. Sachin

B. MS Dhoni

C. Virat Kohli

D. Virendra Sehwag

Ans: C

Q.14 Winner of Ranji Trophy 2013 is ?

A. Rajasthan

B. Mumbai

C. Saurashtra

D. Delhi

Ans: B

Q.15 Woman Cricket World Cup 2013 is held in ?

A. India

B. UK

C. Australia

D. Pakistan

Ans: A

Q.16 100th Indian science congress held in ?

A. Delhi

B. Bangalore

C. Chennai

D. Kolkata

Ans: D

Q.17 New rap law report was headed by ?

A. Justice Kataju

B. Justice Bhandari

C. Justice Verma

D. Justice Sharma

Ans: C

Q. 18 Which country recently remove his chief Justice ?

A. India

B. Pakistan

C. Srilanka

D. Bhutan

Ans: C

Q.19 Disputed Island between China-Japan is located in ?

A. Arebian sea

B. Bay of Bengal

C. China sea

D. Japan sea

Ans: C

Q.20 Which city of India is highest polluted ?

A. Delhi

B. Mumbai

C. Kolkata

D. Lucknow

Ans: A

Important  points
* Electronic services delivery Bill introduced in Parliament.

* Agartala(India)-Akhaura(Bangladesh) rail link soon.

* Halimah Yacob is Singapore's first woman speaker of India origin.

* India opts out of World Trade Organization (WTO) talk in Services, IT and Environment, india says proposals was against his interests.

* Cabinet approves Rs. 12517 Crore capital infusion in 10 PSU Banks.

Current Affairs Question January 2013, Current Affairs: January 2013

                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

Q. 1 Australian Open 2013 Man title winner is ?

A. Andy Murry

B. Nadal

C. Novak Djokovic

D. Roger Federer

Ans: C 

Q. 2 Australian Open 2013 Woman title winner is ?

A. Victoria Azarenka

B. Li Na

C. Serena Williams

D. Venus Williams

Ans: A

Q. 3 Who is New BJP President

A. Narendra Modi

B. Rajnath Singh

C. Nitin Gadkari

D. Sushma Swaraj

Q. 4 Who is winner of 23rd Lal Bahadur Shashtri Hockey Tournament ?

A. BPCL

B. BSNL

C. Air India

D. NTPC

Ans: C

Q. 5 Who is only player to score three triple century in First Class Cricket ?

A. Virendra Sehwag

B. Sunil Gavaskar

C. Ravindra Jadeja

D. Cheterswar Pujara

Ans: C

Q. 6  Who is chairmen of 14th Finance Commission ?

A. YV Reddy

B. D. Subborao

C. Rangrajan

D. Montek singh Ahluvaliya

Ans: A

Q. 7 ITU stands for

A. Indian Telecom Unions

B. International Telecommunication Union

C. International Trade Union

D. Indian Truck Union

Ans: B

Q. 8 Which country in December 2012 got their First Woman President ?

A. North Korea

B. South Korea

C. Austria

D. Australia

Ans: B, South Koria's first woman president Park Geun-Hye

Q. 9 Miss world 2012, Oliva Culpo belongs to ?

A. USA

B. UK

C. China

D. Philipines

Ans: A

Q. 10 Which bollywood actress awarded Bharat Muni Award 2012 ?

A. Rekha

B. Shridevi

C. Hema Malini

D. Jaya Prada

Ans: C

11. Direct cash transfer scheme started in 20 districts on ?
A. 1st January 2013
B. 31st December 2012
C. 26th January 2013
D. 2nd October 2012
Ans: A
Q.12 "Direct cash transfer scheme" is rolled out in which three district of Rajasthan ?
A. Alwar, Ajmer, Jaipur
B. Ajmer, Udaipur, Alwar
C. Udaipur, Jaipur, Alwar
D. Ajmer, Jaipur, Alwar
Ans: B 
Q.13 "Direct cash transfer scheme" is rolled out in How may district in India under Phase-I ?
A. 20
B. 50
C. 30
D. 40
Ans: A
Q. 14 Which ceremony is recently opened for Public by president of India ?
A. Change of Guard
B. Rose Garden
C. North Block
D. Change of Security
Ans: A, Change of Guard ceremony is opened by President Pranab Mukharjee for 200 Peoples.

Q. 15 India Inks pack with which country on Nuclear Safety ?
A. Pakistan
B. Ukraine
C. Bhutan
D. Iran
Ans: B
Q. 16 Who is appointed New BJP President ?
A. Rajnath singh
B. Vasundhra Raje
C. Narendra Modi
D. Nitin Gadkari
Ans: A
Q. 17 Chief guest on 26th Jan. 2013 belong to country ?
A. Nepal
B. Afganistan
C. Philistine
D. Bhutan
Ans: D, King and queen of Bhutan.


Q. 18 Kyoto Protocol-II is related to ?
A. Nuclear Deal
B. Human rights
C. Climate Change
D. Indo-Pak Boarder talk
Ans: C
Q. 19 The Indian entry for Oscar 2012 was ?
A. Barfi
B. Gang of Vasepur
C. Jab tak hai Jaan
D. Dam 999
Ans: A
Q. 20 Who is new President of Japan ?
A. Shinzo Abe
B. Yoshiko Noda
C. Ban Ki- Moon
D. Yosho Kama
Ans: A

Mangarh Hills, Rajasthan

Mangarh Hills, Rajasthan: Mangarh Hills / Pahadiya is located in Banswara District of Sourthern Rajasthan. Mangarh Hills have its significance because of Independence war between English and Tribal people of Rajasthan. Over 500 odd tribal martyrs were killed by British Rulers, in Santrampur taluka of tribal dominated Panchmahals district. The Chief Minister has earlier announced to launch State level Van Mahotsav from this historic place to commemorate the martyrdom of these unknown tribal freedom fighters who were disciples of Govind Guru.

Q. Mangarh in Banswara district of Rajasthan is known for ? Rajasthan Police 2013.
Answer: Tribal people killed by British / English

General Science quiz for Competitive Exams

1. Who among the following received Nobel prize for unraveling the helical structure of Protein ?

A. Linus pauling
B. Maurice Wilkins
C. Sanger
D. Watson and Crick
Ans: A

2. Red-rot and Ergot disease are associated with the Production of:
A. Bajra and wheat

     B. Groundnut and sugarcane 
     C.Wheat and groundnut
     D.Sugarcane and Bajra
     Ans: D

3. Which one of the following disease is caused by bacteria ?
A. Hepatitis B
B. Poliomyelitis
C. Scabies
D. Tuberculosis
Ans: D
4. Which one of the following is vector for KALA-AZAR disease ?
A. Housefly
B. Sandfly
C. Aedes mosquito
D. Anopheles Mosquitos
Ans: B
5. In terms of organic evolution, which one of the following is more advanced than the other three ?
A. Bat
B. Pigeon
C. Ostrich
D. Vulture
Ans: A
6. Night blindness can be corrected by the intake of ?
A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin B Complex
C. Vitamin C
D. Vitamin D
Ans: A
7. Which one of the enzymes is found in human saliva ?
A. Trypsin
B. Pepsin
C. Ptyalin
D. Rennin
Ans: C
8.Which one of the following element is essential for the transmission of Nerve impulses in nerve fibers of Human body ?
A. Calcium
B. Iron
C. Sodium
D. Zinc
Ans: C
9. In the human body, the red blood cells are produced in ?
A. Liver
B. Voluntary Muscles
C. Pancreas
D. Bone marrow
Ans: D
10. The purpose of Genetically modifying brinjal and cotton as Bt-Brinjal, Bt-Cotton was to make them ?
A. Drought resistant
B. High yielding
C. Pest resistant
D. Short-duration crops
Ans: C

11. The Scientists recently estimated the age of the moon around ----- Billion years.

A. 4.36

B. 3.36

C. 5.34
D.7.54
Ans: A
12. Which of the following are infected by foot and mouth disease ?
A. Cats
B. Cattle
C. Dogs
D. Poultry
Ans: B

13. Which one of the following kinds of organism causes maleria ?
A. Bacterium
B. Fungus
C. Protozoan
D. Virus
Ans: C
14. Which among the following is poorest source of Fat ?
A. Curd
B. Egg
C. Fish
D. Milk
Ans: C
15. The release of which one of the following into Ponds and wells helps in controlling mosquitoes ?
A. Crab
B. Gambusia Fisha
C. Dogfish
D. Snail
Ans: B

16. Which one of the following crop improvement technique is based on the concept of Cellular Totipotency in plants

A. Polyploid
B. Tissue Culture
C. Induced Culture
D. Hybridisation
Ans: B
17. The high milk yielding breed of cow developed in India through cross breeding is ?
A. Haryana
B. Red sindhi
C. Murrah
D. Holstein-Friesian
Ans: B  
18. Zoological Survey of India Planned to Establish Five DNA Laboratories in India. Which one of the following cities is not included in its planned list?
A.New Delhi
B. Chennai
C. Kolkata
D. Pune

Ans:A
19. If the drinking water supply pipeline is damaged and is contaminated with domestic sewerage. which one of the following disease is most likely to occur ?
A. Measles
B. Typhoid
C. Tuberculosis
D. Diphtheria
Ans: B
20. Which scientist disapproved the theory of spontaneous generation and performed the experiment to show "Life begets life" ?

A. Alexander flemin

B. Joseph Lister

C. Louis pasteur

D. Linus Pauling

Ans: C

21. The folding of the leaf lobes of the Venus flag trap is a response to changing ?

A. Light pattern

B. Water pressure

C. Wind speed

D. Wind direction

Ans: B

22. One of most important foreign exchange earning herbs used in the treatment of several kinds of chronic dysentery is ?

A. Tulsi

B. Isabgol

C. Madhuca

D. Rauwoldia

Ans: B

23. Which one of the following is the most suitable plant for reclamation of alkaline soil ?

A. Eucalyptus

B. Pipal

C. Coconut

D. Kikar

Ans: C

24. The crop in which Bt Gene has been used for genetic transformation and which has given rise o a controversy in India is ?

A. Cotton

B. Wheat

C. Groundnut

D. Tomato

Ans: A

25. Children confined to closed dark rooms are most likely to suffer from ?

A. Goitre

B. Anaemia

C. Pallagra

D. Bone deformation

Ans: B

26. Fish and sea foods are very rich in ?

A. Magnesium

B. Iron

C. Calcium

D. Sodium

Ans: D

27. WIDAL test is required for the diagnosis of ?

A. Tuberculosis

B. Tenanus

C. Typhoid

D. Leprosy

Ans: C

28. Which one of the following is known as first line of defence for the body ?

A. WBC

B. antibodies

C. Skin

D. Nails

Ans: C

29. The yellow color of Yolk is due to the presence of ?

A. Livetin

B. Phosphate

C. Riboflavin

D. Vitellin

Ans; C

30. The slurry of biogas plant is an enriched manure as it is vary rich in oxygen ...

A. Phosphorus and Potassium

B. Sulphur and Nitrogen

C. Zinc and Aluminum

D. Boron and Potash

Ans: B

31. The most economical process of increasing the nutritive value of foodgrains is ?

A. Germination

B. Milling

C. Parboiling

D. Pearling

Ans:B
32.GOUT, a metabolic disease occues due to the high level of ?

A. Uric acid in the blood

B. Urea in the blood

C. Sugar in the blood

D. Cholestrerol in the blood

Ans:A
33. Which one of the following is NOT correctly matched ?

A. Becquerel: Radioactivity

B. Alexander Fleming: Penicillin

C. Louis Pasteur: Blood group

D. William Harvey: Blood circulation

Ans: C
34. PCR (Polymerase chain reaction) is a technique to make copies of ?

A. DNA Using livin cells

B. DNA Without using living cells

C. RNA using living cells

D  RNA without using living cells

Ans: A
35. The branch of science dealing with the improvement of human race is ?

A. Genealogy

B. Cloaning

C. Eugenics

D. Euphenics

Ans: C
36. The main pollination agent in the case of maze plant is ?

A. Bird

B. Insects

C. Rodent

D. Winds

Ans: D
37. Spiders and scrpions belongs to the same class of Antropods as are ?

A. Beetle  and locusts

B. Crabs and Lobsters

C. Centipedes and Millipedes

D. Mites and Ticks

Ans: D
38. With reference to the plants, mucilage are ?

A. Glycoproteins

B. Polypeptides chains

C. Polysachhairides

D. Long chain fatty acids

Ans: A
39. Azolla used as a bio-fertilizer for rice cultivation has a symbolic relationship with ?

A. Azaotobacter

B. Azospirillum

C. Aulosira

D. Anabaena

Ans: D
40.Diatom are good indicator of:

A. Industrial pollution

B. Intense soil erosion

C. Sewae pollution

D. Soil Pollution

Ans: C
41. Which one of the following theories is most widely accepted for movement of water through plants ?

A. Capillarity

B. Cohesion tension

C. Imbibition

D. Root pressure.

Ans: D 

42.Which one of the following organisms has a role in converting nitrates to free Nitrogen ?

A. Pseudomonas

B. Nitrosomonas

C. Ntrobacter

D. Rhizobium

Ans:A

43. The human body cowper's gland is associated with ?

A. Circulatory system

B. Digestive system

C. Nervous system

D. Urino-genital system

Ans: D

44. Which type of light is effective for Photosynthesis to occur ?

A. Ultraviolet and blue

B. Blue and red

C. Green and Yellow

D. Blue and Green

Ans: B

45. Which one of the following enzymes can hydrolyze proteins in the stomach ?

A. Trypsin

B. Pepsin

C. Lipase

D. Amylase

Ans: B

46.  In human body the blood enters the aorta of the circulartory system from the ?

A. Left artium

B. Left Ventricle

C. Right atrium

D. Right Ventricle

Ans: B

47. Which is iodine-deficienty disease ?

A. Arthritis

B. Goitre

C. Glucoma

D. Pneumonia

Ans: B

48. Which oil is least recommended for high blood pressure person ?

A. Coconut oil

B. Groundnut oil

C. Mustand Oil

D. Sunflower Oil

Ans: C

49. Which Nutrients plays a important role in Coagulation of Blood ?

A. Calcium

B. Iron

C. Potassium

D. Sodium

Ans: A

50. Which one of following vitamins can be synthesized by human body ?

A. Vitamin B1

B. Vitamin B12

C. Vitamin C

D. Vitamin D

Ans: D

51. What is the process responsible for producing photons in a diode laser?

A. Fermi level shift

B. Majority carrier injection

C. Carrier freeze out

D. Electron-hole recombination

Ans: D
52. Which variety of coal contains the highest percentage of carbon?

A. Anthracite

B. Peat

C. Bituminous

D. Lignite

Ans: A
53. What is the main component of biogas and natural gas?

A. Ethane

B. Methane

C. Propane

D. Butane

Ans: B
54. What is dry ice?

A. Liquid nitrogen

B. Water ice

C. Solid carbon dioxide

D. Frozen ethanol

Ans: C
55. Nail polish remover contains mainly ?

A. Methanol

B. Ethanol

C. Acetone

D. Limonene

Ans: C
56. Which of the following measurements is not a unit of distance?

A. Ammeter

B. Cubit

C. Parsec

D. Angstrom

Ans: A (An ammeter is a device that measures the current in an electric circuit, the amount of charge per unit time through a point of reference)
57. Who discovered X-rays?

A. Land

B. Roentgen

C. Eastman

D. Kodak

Ans: B
58. What is defined as the change in velocity over time?

A. Acceleration

B. Speed

C. Work

D. Force

Ans: A

59. Which one of the following is caused by virus ?

A. Cholera

B. Influenza

C. Scabies

D. Typhoid

Ans: B

60. Which one of the following elements is required by the human body for the hardening of Bones and teeth ?

A. Iodine

B. Iron

C. Phosphorus

D. Potassium

Ans: C

61. Which one of the following is not caused by Nutritional deficienty ?

A. Kwashiorkor

B. Haemophilia

C. Beriberi

D. Marasmus

Ans: B

62. Chemically, what is Sname Venom ?

A. Glycolipid

B. Polysacchride

C. Protein

D. Steroid

Ans: C

63. The root of which one of following plants contain the bacteria that convert free Nitrogen to Nitrates used by plants ?

A. Mustand

B. Pea

C. Sugarcane

D. Wheat

Ans: B

64. Which one among following is rich in protein ?

A. Boiled rice

B. Brea of Wheat

C. Fried Potato Chips

D. Fried Gram

Ans: D

65. Which part of Potato plant is used as Vegetable ?

A. Modified root

B. Modified stem

C. Modified leaf

D. Modified flower

Ans: B

66. Mashrooms are actually ?

A. Algae

B. Fungi

C. Lichens

D. Parasitic moss plant

Ans: B

67. All Enzymes are actually ?

A. Protein

B. Carbohydrates

C. Fatty acids

D. Sterols

Ans: A

68. Among the following fruits, which one is not a True fruits ?

A. Apple

B. Tomato

C.Coconut

D. Date

Ans: A 

69. In which oran of the human body is Ammonia converted into Urea ?

A. Kidney

B. Liver

C. Pancreas

D. Spleen

Ans: B

70. Who saw the cells for the first time in the thin slice of Cork using his crude Mircoscope ?

A. August Weismann

B. Louis Pasteur

C. Robert Brown

D. Robert Hooke

Ans: D

71. Which one of the following is a pigment ?

A. Albumin

B. Elastin

C. Keratin

D. Melanin

Ans: D

72. Which of the following is biodegradable?

A. D.D.T.

B. Paper

C. Plastic

D. Aluminium

Ans: B     
73. Electrostatic precipitation is used to control ?

A. Water pollution

B. Solid waste

C. Noise pollution

D. Air pollution

Ans: D

74. X-rays were discovered by -

A. Roentgen

B. H.Davy

C. Lavoisier

D. Faraday

Ans: A
75. Where was India's first computer installed?

A. Indian Statistical Institute, Calcutta

B. Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi

C. Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore

D. Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd, Delhi

Ans: A
76. Centre for DNA Finger printing of India is located at-

A. Pune

B. Hyderabad

C. Mumbai

D. Udaipur

Ans. B
77. The audible range of sound is-

A. 20 Hz to 20 MHz

B. 20 Hz to 20 kHz

C. 20 kHz to 20 MHz

D. 20 Hz to 2000 Hz

Ans. B
78. The nephron is:

A. The site of urine storage.

B. The functional unit of the kidney.

C. The site where ADH is produced.

D. Also called the Bowman's capsule.

Ans. B

79. All of the following are normally found in urine except-

A. Glucose

B. Sodium ions

C. Uric acid

D. Urea

Ans. A
80. Which Salt is used in photography?

A. Phosphorus Nitrate

B. Silver Nitrate

C. Sodium Nitrate

D. Sodium Chloride

Ans. B
81. In elephants, which teeth are grow into huge tusks?

A. Incisors of the lower jaw

B. Canines of the upper jaw

C. Incisors of the upper jaw

D. Molars of the lower jaw

Ans. C
82. Tip of the match-stick contains-

A. Phosphorus penta oxide

B. White phosphorus

C. Red phosphorus

D. Phosphorus penta chloride

Ans. C
83. Commercial name of Sodium bicarbonate is-

A. Washing soda

B. Baking soda

C. Bleaching powder

D. Soda ash

Ans. B

84. Which lands in human body produced growth Harmon ?

A. Adrenal

B. Pancreas

C. Pitutary

D. Thyroid

Ans: C

85. From evolutionary point of view which one f the following is more advances ?

A. Crocodile

B. Dolphin

C. Shark

D. Tortoise

Ans: B

86. Which one of the following Mineral is required for muscle contraction ?

A. Calcium

B. Iron

C. Sodium

D. Zinc

Ans: A

87. What is key ingredient of Vinegar that you use in diet ?

A. Acetic acid

B. Ascorbic acid

C. Benzoic Acid

D. Nicotinic Acid

Ans: C

88. Which of the following receives message from hypothalmus and communicates with other endocrine glands ?

A. Pituitary

B. Thyroid

C. Pancreas

D. Thymus

Ans: A

89. The part of grain in cereals, where much of the protein lies is the ?

A. Aleurone layer

B. Lendosperm

C. Pericarp

D. Embryo

Ans: A

90. In which part of human body is the smallest bone found ?

A. Wrist

B. Palm

C. Nose

D. Ear

Ans:D

91. Primarily which one of the following system of the body is attacked by HIV ?

A. Cardiovascular

B. Immune

C. Respiratory

D. Reproductive

Ans: B

92. Which one of the following is a stem tissue ?

A. Carrot

B. Cactus

C. Ginger

D. Flower

Ans: B

93. Vaccines are ?

A. Same as monoclonal antibodies

B. Treated bacteria or virus or one of their protein

C. mhc protein

D. Strands of nucleic acid

Ans: B

94. Which one of the following is used as antibacterial dye for skin infection ?

A. Barium

B. Cobalt

C. Gentian violet

D. Nicotinamide

Ans: C

95. Tricuspid valve is found in ?

A. Brain

B. Heart

C. Spleen

D. Veins

96. In India, the human organ transplantation act come into existence in ?

A. 1994

B. 1995

C. 1996

D. 1997

Ans: B

97. Which one of following algae is a wonder crop with about 70% protein, even more than Soyabean ?

A. Chlorella

B. Dunaliella

C. Scenedesmus

D. Spirulina

Ans: D

98. The science dealing with Human variations and heredity leading to the improvement of human race is known as ?

A. Eugenics

B. Genetics

C. Hybridization

D. Mutation

Ans: A

99. The part of poppy plant which yields opium is ?

A. Dried root

B. Dried leaves

C. Dried seeds

D. Unripe fruits

Ans: D

100. Vitamin A is also known as ?

A. Ascorbic acid

B. Retinol

C. Thiamine

D. Riboflavin

Ans: B