Latest Current Affairs Questions- May 2013 (4th Week)

Latest Current Affairs- May 2013

Latest Current Affairs from 4^th Week of May 2013 in PDF 

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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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CBSE 12th Results to be declared on 27 May 2013 at 10:00AM

CBSE 12th Results to be declared on 27 May 2013 at 10:00AM

Central Board of Secondary Education(CBSE) will declare the 12th Class results of all regions on 27th May 2013 at 10:00AM, according to the latest update seen their official website(http://cbseresults.nic.in/).

This year CBSE conducted examination from 01 March 2013 to 17 April 2013 in which lacks of students appeared from all parts of nation in all streams including science, commerce and, arts. Many states have already declared their results of class 12th board, students who appeared in CBSE class 12th exams are now waiting for their result to be out.

According to CBSE, 12th Results for all regions will be declared on May 27^th. Central Board of Secondary Education has 8 regions viz., Chennai, Delhi, Ajmer, Guwahati, Panchkula, Allahabad, Patna, Bhubaneswar. Students can get their result though roll number or enrollment number and can also take a print out of the provisional mark sheet. They can collect the original mark sheet from their respective school in a month’s time.

After declaration, results can be accessed from the following links

http://cbse.examresults.net/

http://cbseresults.nic.in/

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General Knowledge Quiz-18

General Knowledge Quiz-18

Q1. In terms of area , which is the largest Union territory of India?

(A) Daman and Diu 

(B) Andaman and Nicobar Islands

(C) Lakshadweep 

(D) Puducherry 

Q2. “World No Tobacco day” is observed on which of the following days? 

(A) 31st May 

(B) 21st May 

(C) 10th May 

(D) 1st May 

Q3. Who became the first National Security Advisor of India in 1998? 

(A) M K Narayan

(B) K C Pant 

(C) Brajesh Mishra 

(D) J N Dixit 

Q4. What was the active medium used in the first working laser ever constructed?

(A) Carbon dioxide gas 

(B) A ruby rod 

(C) A diamond block 

(D) Helium-neon gas 

Q5. Who was the 1st ODI captain for India? 

(A) Ajit Wadekar 

(B) Bishen Singh Bedi 

(C) Nawab Pataudi 

(D) Vinoo Mankad 

Q6. On which riverbank is Goa located?

(A) Nitrogen

(B) Gomati 

(C) Sabarmati 

(D) Mandovi 

Q7. Which of these rivers does not originate in India?

(A) Ravi 

(B) Brahmaputra 

(C) Beas 

(D) Gomti 

Q8. Which of the only planet of our Solar System that rotates in a clockwise direction around its own axis? 

(A) Earth 

(B) Jupiter 

(C) Mars 

(D) Venus 

Q9. Which is the longest bone in human body?

(A) Femur

(B) Fibula 

(C) Radius 

(D) Stapes

Q10. In Solar System, which planet rotates the fastest on its axis? 

(A) Venus 

(B) Saturn 

(C) Jupiter 

(D) Mercury 

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Commemorative Postage Stamp on SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE BOARD OF INDIA(SEBI) released by Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh

Commemorative Postage Stamp on SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE BOARD OF INDIA released by Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh

The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh released a commemorative postage stamp on Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) at its Silver Jubilee Celebrations in Mumbai on May 24, 2013. The Union Finance Minister Shri P. Chidambaram, the Union Minister for Communications & Information Technology and Law & Justice Shri Kapil Sibal, the Governor of Maharashtra Shri K. Sankaranarayanan, the Chief Minister of Maharashtra Shri Prithviraj Chavan and Col. K. C. Mishra VSM Chief PMG, Maharashtra Circle were also present at the occasion.

About SEBI

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (frequently abbreviated SEBI) is the regulator for the securities market in India. It was established on 12 April 1992 through the SEBI Act 1992 .  It was officially established by The Government of India in the year 1988 and given statutory powers in 1992 with SEBI Act 1992 being passed by the Indian Parliament. SEBI has it’s Headquarter in Mumbai. Controller of Capital Issues was the regulatory authority before SEBI came into existence; it derived authority from the Capital Issues (Control) Act, 1947.

Initially SEBI was a non-statutory body without any statutory power. However in the year of 1995, the SEBI was given additional statutory power by the Government of India through an amendment to the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act 1992. In April, 1998 the SEBI was constituted as the regulator of capital markets in India under a resolution of the Government of India.

The SEBI is managed by its members, which consists of following:

a) The chairman who is nominated by Union Government of India.

b) Two members, i.e. Officers from Union Finance Ministry.

c) One member from The Reserve Bank of India.

d) The remaining 5 members are nominated by Union Government of India, out of them at least 3 shall be whole-time members.

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List of Comptroller and Auditors Generals of India

List of Comptroller and Auditors Generals of India

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India an authority, established by the Constitution of India under Chapter V, who audits all receipts and expenditure of the Government of India and the state governments, including those of bodies and authorities substantially financed by the government. CAG is also the external auditor of government-owned companies. The reports of the CAG are taken into consideration by the Public Accounts Committees, which are special committees in the Parliament of India and the state legislatures. The CAG is also the head of the Indian Audit and Accounts Service, which has over 58,000 employees across the country. In the Constitution of India CAG is mentioned under Article 148 – 151. The CAG is ranked 10th and enjoys the same status as a judge of Supreme Court of India in Indian order of precedence. 

Here is the complete list of CAG’s of India

SL No.	Name of CAG	Year tenure began	Year tenure ended
1	V. Narahari Rao	1948	1954
2	A. K. Chanda	1954	1960
3	A. K. Roy	1960	1966
4	S. Ranganathan	1966	1972
5	A. Bakshi	1972	1978
6	Gian Prakash	1978	1984
7	T. N. Chaturvedi	1984	1990
8	C. G. Somiah	1990	1996
9	V. K. Shunglu	1996	2002
10	V. N. Kaul	2002	2008
11	Vinod Rai	2008	2013
12	Shashi Kant Sharma	2013	6 years of tenure or 65 years of age, whichever is earlier.

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Happy Buddha Purnima wishes to all our viewers!!!!!!

May 25- Buddha Purnima

Vesak (Buddha Purnima, Buddha Jayanti) is a Buddhist festival that marks Gautama Buddha's birth, enlightenment and death. It falls on the day of the full moon in May and it is a gazetted holiday in India. Government offices, Post Offices and Banks are closed in India on Vesak. Stores and other businesses and organizations may be closed or have reduced opening hours.

President’s Buddha Purnima Greetings

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee, in his message on the occasion of Buddha Purnima which is being observed tomorrow, has said: -

“On the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima, I extend my hearty greetings and good wishes to the citizens of the country.

Lord Buddha’s teachings of non-violence, love and compassion are of eternal significance. He taught us the path of Right Action so that mankind may overcome its suffering. We must strive to make these teachings part of our daily life and tread the path of nobility in thought, word and deed.

May this joyous festival of Buddha Purnima usher in peace and universal brotherhood across the world.” (Source: pib)

PM Greets the Nation on Buddha Purnima

The Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh has greeted the nation on the auspicious occasion of Buddha Purnima, the birth anniversary of Lord Buddha.

In a message, the Prime Minister said that the teachings of Lord Buddha inspire us to follow the path of universal brotherhood, compassion and the service of the underprivileged and disadvantaged people.

May this festival spread the values of peace and brotherhood amongst us all, the Prime Minister added. (Source: pib)

Happy Buddha Purnima wishes to all our viewers!!!!!! 

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Shashi Kant Sharma- New Comptroller & Auditor General of India (CAG)

Defence Secretary Shashi Kant Sharma to be new CAG

The government on 21^st May 2013 formally appointed Defence Secretary and veteran bureaucrat Shashi Kant Sharma as the next Comptroller & Auditor General of India. A Bihar cadre IAS officer of the 1976 batch, Sharma has spent the better part of the past decade in the defence ministry, where he held various roles, including as secretary in the department of financial services. He will succeed Vinod Rai, who superannuates on 22 May 2013 after five and a half years of eventful tenure as the head of the Constitutional financial watchdog. According to Finanace Ministry Mr. Shashi Kant Sharma was appointed by President of India in terms of Article 148 (1) of the Constitution of India. Mr. Sharma who holds a masters degree in political science from the University of York, will be administered the oath of office by President Pranab Mukherjee on 23 May 2013(Thursday). The CAG is appointed for a term of six years or till the incumbent attains the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.

About Comptroller & Auditor General of India

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India an authority, established by the Constitution of India under Chapter V, who audits all receipts and expenditure of the Government of India and the state governments, including those of bodies and authorities substantially financed by the government. CAG is also the external auditor of government-owned companies. The reports of the CAG are taken into consideration by the Public Accounts Committees, which are special committees in the Parliament of India and the state legislatures. The CAG is also the head of the Indian Audit and Accounts Service, which has over 58,000 employees across the country. In the Constitution of India CAG is mentioned under Article 148 – 151. The CAG is ranked 10th and enjoys the same status as a judge of Supreme Court of India in Indian order of precedence. 

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Question Paper of Postal/Sorting Assistant Exam Held on 19 May 2013 under Phase 4

Question Paper of Postal/Sorting Assistant Exam

Held on 19 May 2013

Circles covered: Delhi, Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Uttarakhand and U. P. circles

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