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GK & Current Affairs: July 19, 2013

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1. The Dongria Khondh are indigenous tribal groups living in which of the following state? [A]Bihar [B]Jharkhand [C]Odisha [D]Tripura Odisha The Dongria Khondhas are indigenous tribal groups living in Odisha. Their highest concentration is found in the blocks of Rayagada, Kashipur and Kalahadi districts. They are called Dongria or dweller of donger (hill in Odiya) and settle in higher altitudes due to their economic demands. Show Answer 2. With reference to Rashtriya Swasthya Bhima Yojana (RSBY), which of the following statement is not correct? [A]RSBY is a scheme of Ministry of Health and Social Welfare [B]This is a smart card based cashless and paperless health insurance scheme [C]It provides annual hospitalization cover up to Rs 30,000 for family of five members through health insurance companies [D]75% of the cost of scheme is borne by Central government and rest is borne by respective state government. A is incorrect RSBY was launched by Ministry of Labour and Employment in 2008. Show Answer 3. The Eravikulam National Park in the Western Kerala is famous for which among the following fauna? [A]Elephants [B]Nilgiri Tahr [C]Tiger [D]Liontailed Monkey Nilgiri Tahr Eravikulam National Park is a national park located in the Idukki district of Kerala. Twenty six species of mammals have been recorded in the park including the largest surviving population of Nilgiri Tahr, estimated about 750 in numbers. Show Answer 4. Which of the following oil companies has bagged the Oil Industry Safety Directorates (OISD) best overall safety performance award 201112? [A]ONGC [B]Essar [C]HP [D]Reliance ONGC The ONGC, Rajahmundry asset, in the Krishna-Godavari basin has bagged the Oil Industry Safety Directorates best overall safety performance of oil and gas onshore assets for 2011-12 and also the most consistent safety performer award. Show Answer 5. India's new Chief Justice Palanisamy Sathasivam hails from which among the following states? [A]Karnataka [B]Kerala [C]Tamil Nadu [D]Andhra Pradesh Tamil Nadu 64-year-old Justice Palanisamy Sathasivam is the second CJI from

Tamil Nadu. Justice M. Patanjali Sastri, who served as CJI from November 1951 to January 1954, hailed from the undivided Madras Presidency. Show Answer 6. Recently, which of the following cities of United States was making news for Largest-ever municipal bankruptcy in US? [A]Detroit [B]Michigan [C]Texas [D]California Detroit Auto making capital, Detroit became the largest ever US city ever to move for bankruptcy, with a liability running into $ 18 billion. Detroit has more than $ 18 billion in debt and unfunded liabilities and doesnt have the revenues to meet those obligations and provide adequate services to its people. Show Answer 7. Which among the following is / are biodiversity hotspots in India? 1. Western Ghat 2. Eastern Himalayas 3. Andaman and Nicobar Islands 4. Sunderban Choose the correct option from the codes given below: [A]Only 1 & 2 [B]Only 2 & 3 [C]Only 1 & 3 [D]1, 2 & 3 Only 1 & 2 India has only two biological hotspots, namely Himalaya (Eastern Himalayas) and the Western Ghat. The Eastern Himalaya forms a distinct floral region and comprises of Nepal, Bhutan, States of East and North-East India, and a contiguous sector of Yunnan provenance in South Western China. The Western Ghat region, which is spread in 6 states of India, is considered to be one of the most important bio-geographic zones of India, as it is one of the richest sources of endemism. Show Answer 8. Consider the following statements about a country in central Asia: 1. The biggest city of this country is Almaty, which was also its capital till 1997 2. The capital of this country is known as second coldest capital city in the world after Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia 3. The country is headed by Nursultan Nazarbayev Identify the country from the given options: [A]Uzbekistan [B]Kazakhstan [C]Kyrgyzstan [D]Tajikistan Kazakhstan KAZAKHSTANS capital, Astana, celebrated its 15th anniversary on July 6th. In 1997 it replaced leafy Almaty as Kazakhstans capital (though Almaty remains the bigger city). Show Answer 9. Which one of the following navigable lake is located at the highest altitude in the world? [A]Lake Maracaibo [B]Lake Titicaca [C]Lake Baikal [D]Lake Superior Lake Titicaca Lake Titicaca is often called the highest navigable lake in the world, with a surface elevation of 3,812m (12,507 ft). By volume of water, it is the largest lake in the South America. Show Answer 10. Justice Malimath Committee report 2003 is related to the

reforms in ___: [A]Hindu Personal Law [B]Criminal Justice System [C]Judicial Appointments [D]Taxation Law Criminal Justice System Show Answer