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Q1. Which team won the UEFA Champions League 2013?

Ans. Bayern Munich

Note: They have defeated German rivals Borussia Dortmund in the final held on 25 May 2013. 89th-minute heart-stopping goal by Arjen Robben earn Bayern Munich a dramatic 2-1 win at the thrilling Champions League final held at London's Wembley Stadium. Bayern Munich has lifted the cup after four years of wait. Last year they have lost in the finals to Chelsea.

Q2. Who was appointed as the new Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India by the President of Indian Union on 21 May 2013?

Ans. Shashi Kant Sharma

Note: He will succeed Vinod Rai who superannuated on 21 May 2013. He was presently working as the Defence Secretary. The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is appointed for a maximum term of six years or till he attends the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.

Q3. The Union Cabinet of India, on 23 May 2013 approved to classify which language the classical Language status?

Ans. Malayalam

Note: Malayalam becomes the fourth language after Kannada, Tamil and Telugu to get the classical language status.

Q4. Who became the oldest man to climb the Mount Everest on 23 May 2013?

Ans. Yuichiro Miura. The 80-year old mountaineer was from Japan.

Q5. The President of India, Pranab Mukherjee conferred the 47th Jnanpith Award for the year 2011 on 22 May 2013 at Balyogi Auditorium in New Delhi. The award includes cash prize of 11 lakh Rupees, a citation as well as bronze replica of Goddess Saraswati.

Name the person to whom the award was conferred?

Ans. Pratibha Ray, an oriya writer

Q6. Who won the 2013 Man Booker International Prize?

Ans. Lydia Davis (American writer for her innovative and influential writing)

Note: Well-known Kannada author UR Ananthamurthy was the only Indian to be shortlisted for the prestigious award this year. The Man Booker International Prize is significantly different from the annual Man Booker Prize for Fiction.

Q7. Who became the first Indian amputee to conquer Mount Everest on 21 may 2013?

Ans. Arunima Sinha.

Note: 25-year-old  Arunima Sinha is former national level volleyball player and had lost one of her legs after being thrown off a moving train of Padmawati Express for resisting a chain-snatching attempt by some criminals, when she was travelling from Lucknow to Delhi on 12 April 2011.

Q8. Name the Chief Minister of an Indian State who won the United Nation's Public Service Award for his Mass Contact Programme on 22 May 2013?

 Ans. Oommen Chandy, Chief Minister of Kerala

Q9. May 21 every year was observed as Anti-Terrorism Day. Why it was observed on that day?

Ans.  The day is celebrated as the anniversary of martyrdom of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. On 21 May 1991, Rajiv Gandhi died at the hands of terrorists.

Q10. Winners of Italian Open Tennis tournament 2013?

Men's Category: Rafael Nadal (beat Roger Federar in straight sets 6-1, 6-3 in the final match played on 19 May 2013 to lift his seventh Italian Open title)

Women's Category: Serena Williams (beat Victoria Azarenka 6-1 6-3 to win her fourth consecutive tennis title)

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Q11. Name the first twins to scale Mount Everest?

Ans. Nunshi and Tashi Malik

Note: Two 21-year old Indians from Dehrahdun became first twins to scale Mount Everest on 19 May 2013.

Q12. Who became the First Pakistani Woman to Scale Mount Everest?

Ans.Samina Baig

Note: Samina Baig on 19 May 2013 became the first Pakistani woman to scale Mount Everest. She is 22 years of age.

Q13. Name the US singer-songwriter who became the first woman to receive the Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song?

Ans. Carole King

Note: The Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song, also known as, Gershwin Prize is conferred upon the performer or composer for lifetime contribution to popular music.

Q14. Name the latest novel by Dan Brown?

Ans. Inferno

Q15.  Government of India recently reconstituted the Board of Governors of Medical Council of India (MCI).  Who was appointed as the new Chairman of the Board?

Ans. R K Srivastava

Q16. Assembly of which of the Indian state celebrated it’s Golden Jubilee on 24 May 2013?

Ans. Himachal Pradesh

Q17. Foundation stone for India’s first National Defence University (INDU) was laid down by the Prime Minister, Manmohan Singh recently. Where will it be established?

Ans. Binola, Gurgaon

Q18. In a bid to cadre restructuring the Income Tax Department,  Union Cabinet of India on 23 May 2013 approved the proposal for creating ........................... additional posts in various cadres?

Ans. 20,751

Q19. President Robert Mugabe on 22 May 2013 signed its new constitution into law of which country?

Ans. Zimbabwe

Q20. Who won the gold medal in Senior National Women's Boxing Championship which concluded on 22 May 2013?

Ans. Preeti Beniwal

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Q21. Name the 290-km range supersonic cruise missile Test Fired by India from the Navy's latest guided missile frigate INS Tarkash off the coast of Goa?

Ans. BrahMos

Q22. The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on 21 May 2013 relaxed the eligibility parameters for the Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY), with an expectation of reducing the neonatal and maternal mortality in young mothers. What are the new eligibility parameters?

Ans. The women who belong to Below Poverty Line (BPL) category can get an access to JSY benefits irrespective of their age and the number of Children they have.

Q23. The International Day for Biological Diversity was observed on 22 May 2013? What was the theme this year?

Ans. Water and Biodiversity

Note: The day is observed on the 22 May every year, to increase the understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues.

Q24. Who was selected for UNA-USA's Global Leadership Award called Champion for Global Change Award for 2013, in the month of May 2013?

Ans. The Pakistani activist, Malala Yousafzai

Q25. 2014 was declared as...........................year during the visit of Chinese Premier Li Keqiang to India recently?

Ans. Friendship Year to promote understanding between India and China

Note: China's new premier Li Keqiang’s visited India on his first foreign trip from 19-22, May 2013 since taking his office in March 2013. During the visit India and China signed Eight Agreement.

Q26. Which day was observed as the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development?

Ans. 21 May

Q27. Who was conferred with the Lata Mangeshkar Samman Alankaran in Indore on 20 May 2013?

Ans.  Singer Hariharan. Madhya Pradesh government instituted the award in 1984.

Q28. Boxers from which nation won 2013 International Limassol Cup held in Cyprus?

Ans. India

Q29. On 17 May 2013, which country became the 14th Country in the World to legalise Gay Marriage?

Ans. France

Q30. Recently, who became the First Arab Woman to reach Everest Summit?

Ans. Raha Moharrak, 25

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Q1. Name the charges on which Indian fast bowler S. Sreesanth and his two team mates from Rajasthan Royals viz. Ajit Chadila and Ankeet Chavan were arrested by Delhi Police on 16 May 2013?

Ans. Charges of Spot Fixing in Indian Premier League (IPL)

Q2. Name the Legendary Footballer and Former England captain who announced his retirement on 16 May 2013 from professional football and gave an end to his illustrious career of more than two decades?

Ans. David Beckham

Q3. Union Government of India on 16 May 2013 revised the criteria for creamy layer of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) from 4.5 lakh rupees to …………………..?

Ans. 6 lakh rupees

Note: Creamy layer is the income limit beyond which OBCs are not eligible for quotas. OBCs within Creamy Layer can avail benefits of reservations in government jobs and admissions to central educational institutions.

Q4. On 16 May 2013, the Finance Ministry approved payment of ……………. per cent interest rate on PF (Employees Provident Fund) Deposits for 2012-13?

Ans. 8.5%

Q5. In Pakistan, who has been headed back to power and set for becoming PM for the third time after its first democratic transition from one elected government to another, marking a landmark for Pakistan's political history hobbled by frequent military dictatorships?

Ans. Nawaz Sharif

Q6. Name the Hollywood actress who on 14 May 2013 revealed that she has undergone double mastectomy for reduction of her chances of getting Breast Cancer?

Ans. Angelina Jolie

Q7. Who was sworn in as the 22nd chief minister of the state of Karnataka on 11 May 2013?

Ans. Siddaramaiah. (Leader of the Indian National Congress)

Q8. On 15th May 2013, from which state Prime Minister Manmohan Singh filed his nomination papers for seeking re-election to the Rajya Sabha for the fifth successive time?

Ans. Assam

Q9. Union government on 14 May 2013, formed a GoM (Group of Ministers) to draft a law to protect the CBI from external interference, after facing the wrath of the Supreme Court for having failed to ensure functional autonomy to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Who is heading this GoM?

Ans. P. Chidambaram

Q10. Cottage and Village Industry Department of the Madhya Pradesh Government on 16 May 2013 bagged which award of United Nations?

Ans. United Nations Public Service Award for year 2013 for their initiative named Graamin Haat.

Note: The initiative of Graamin Haat was started in the state with the aim of strengthening and empowering the women's self-help groups. The initiative has helped the self-help group in becoming more self-reliant economically and ensured participation of women in social decisions.

Q11. Name the Union Minister for Women and Child Development?

Ans. Krishna Tirath

Q12. Who has been appointed as the new governor of Arunachal Pradesh on 16 May 2013?

Ans. Nirbhay Sharma

Q13. Which launch vehicle will be used by ISRO to place the Communication Satellite GSAT-14 in Orbit which is planned for July 2013?

Ans. GSLV D5

Q14. Name the new movie channel launched by Star India in the month of May 2013?

Ans. Star Movies Actions

Q15. Union government on 16 May 2013 slashed the import tariff value of gold and silver. New tariff values are?

Ans. 466 Dollars per ten grams for gold and 761 Dollars per kg for silver

Q16. India Brazil South Africa (IBSA) Women’s Forum Resolution held recently in?

Ans. New Delhi

Q17. Government of India decided to launch Direct Benefit Transfer for LPG (DBTL) scheme in 20 high Aadhaar coverage districts from 1 June 2013. What is the aim of the scheme?

Ans. The scheme aims to curb leakages and prevent black-marketing and provide subsidy to consumers in their bank accounts.

Q18. World Telecommunication and Information Society Day?

Ans. May 17

Q19. The RBI (Reserve Bank of India) on 15 May 2013 decided to launch Inflation Indexed Bonds (IIBs). What is the maturity period of these bonds?

Ans. 10 years

Q20. Who was named on 14 May 2013 as the England cricketer-of-the-year for 2012-13?

Ans. Matt Prior

Q21. Name the indigenously developed Rotavirus Vaccine unveiled by India on 14 May 2013?

Ans.Rotavac

Q22. President of India Pranab Mukherjee presented National Florence Nightingale Award 2013 to 35 nursing professionals for their services on 12 May 2013 on the occasion of international Nurses Day. Florence Nightingale Award was instituted by?

Ans. Health Ministry.

Note: To appreciate the selfless services rendered by Nurses with devotion, sincerity, dedication and compassion. The Award carries 50000 rupees cash, a certificate, a citation certificate and a Medal.

Q23. Winners of Madrid Open 2013?

Ans. Rafael Nadal & Serena Williams in men’s & women’s singles respectively

Q24. India on 15 May 2013 got the observer status in which council along with four other nations - China, Italy, Singapore and South Korea?

Ans.Arctic Council

Q25. Who has been named as the first chief executive officer (CEO) of AirAsia India by the company in a statement on Wednesday, 15 May 2013?

Ans.Mittu Chandilya

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Q1. Where was the 19^th Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships held recently which concluded on 10 May 2013? - New Delhi, India

Q2. No. of Medals won by India in the 19^th Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships?- 2 Silver and 7 Bronze Medals

Q3. Union External Affairs Minister, Salman Khurshid paid an official visit to the People’s Republic of China from 9 to 10 May 2013 at the invitation of the Foreign Minister of China. Name the Foreign Minister of China? - Wang Yi

Q4. Two union cabinet ministers resigned on 10 May 2013 on certain allegations. One after a week’s time since his nephew Vijay Singla was arrested for his alleged involvement of bribery of 90 lakh rupees from the Railway Board Member, with a promise of promotion & the other after being into attack by the opposition and the CBI affidavit submitted to Supreme Court for vetting up the CBI report in the Coal Block allocation scam. Name the two minsters?- Union Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal and Union Law Minister of India Ashwani Kumar

Q5. The Union Cabinet of India on 9 May 2013 gave its approval to Amendments in the Parliament (Prevention of Disqualification) Act, 1959 by introducing a Bill in the Parliament. Name the Bill?- Parliament (Prevention of Disqualification) Amendment Bill, 2013

Q6. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) on 9 May 2013 approved the proposal of the Ministry of Shipping for setting up of two major ports in the country. Name the states where these two ports are coming?- West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh

Q7. The Union Cabinet of India on 9 May 2013 gave its approval to declare the year 2013 as?- Water Conservation Year 2013

Q8. Nokia on 8 May 2013 announced a smart phone to beat the low-cost Android phones in developing markets like India in their Asha Series. Name the Phone?- Asha 501

Q9. Ministry for Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution introduced amendments in bill & placed the amended Bill in the Loksabha for consideration and passing by the House. Name the Bill?- National Food Security Bill

Q10. Who on 8 May 2013 declared that he would step down as the Manager of Manchester United at the end of the season, after his 26 years journey as the in-charge of Manchester United?- Alex Ferguson

Q11. Who was named as the head of the World Trade Organisation on 8th May 2013?- Roberto Azevedo from Brazil

Q12. Maruti on 9 May 2013 launched a limited edition trim of the Ertiga called ?- Feliz

Q13. The Union Government of India on 8 May 2013 approved a National Cyber Security Policy. What was the aim of the Policy?- To create a secured computing environment across the country.

Q14. How many seats were won by Indian National Congress in the Karnataka Assembly Elections 2013, to return to power after 07 years?- 121 seats of the 223

Q15. Name the sites which were nominated by India for World Heritage Sites for 2013 by UNESCO?- Cluster of six hill forts in Rajasthan as well as Great Himalayan National Park in Himachal Pradesh

Q16. Sahara India Pariwar created a new Guinness World Record on 6 May 2013. What was it?- Largest Group to Sing National Anthem at One Place. Its 121653 staff and workers sang India’s national anthem Jana Gana Mana in union at Lucknow.

Q17. State of the World’s Mothers’ report released in first week of May 2013 reported which country for first day death of newborns than any other country of the world?- India

Q18. The recipients of Polar Music Prize 2013?- Senegalese singer Youssou Ndour and Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho

Q19. Name the New Variant of its Pick-up Vehicle launched by Mahindra & Mahindra in May 2013?- Bolero Maxi Truck Plus

Q20. Statue of which former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh was unveiled by Lok Sabha Speaker recently in Parliament?-  N T Rama Rao

Q21. Who was sworn in as the Prime Minister of Malaysia for the Second Term on 6^th May 2013?- Najib Razak

Q22. 7 May 2013 was observed as the World Asthma Day across the world. What was this year's theme?- You Can Control Your Asthma

Q23. Name Former Italian Prime Minister died at 94 on 6 May 2013?- Giulio Andreotti

Q24. Doctors have warned that the new sexually transmitted Sex-Superbug can be much more deadly than the AIDS virus. Name it?- H041

Q25. According to the TRAI data released recently which State accounted for Largest Number of Mobile Subscribers in India?- Uttar Pradesh

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