General Awareness Test (June - 15) - Set 2

ANSWER: NASA

Explanation:
US space agency NASA will the largest parachute ever deployed during a flying saucer launch that will test new technologies for landing on Mars. The test flight of the flying saucer, known as the Low-Density Supersonic Decelerator, was broadcasted live on NASA's website from 11 PM Indian time.

ANSWER: Bhutan

Explanation:
They smashed the previous record by almost 10,000 trees. It had been set by the Indian team three years ago. Bhutan's planters gathered in the capital, Thimphu, for their feat, which Guinness World Records confirmed. The government of the mountainous Himalayan kingdom lays great emphasis on protecting the environment. Bhutan has more than 75 per cent forest cover.

ANSWER: Jaipur

Explanation:
Chief Minister Vasundhra Raje inaugurated the Metro services. In the first phase, the metro will run on 9.6 kilometre stretch covering nine stations from Mansarovar to Chandpole.

ANSWER: United States

Explanation:
The agreement was signed between Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar and visiting US Defence Secretary Dr. Ashton Carter in New Delhi. India and US also agreed to continue their efforts to enhance bilateral cooperation in areas of mutual interest such as maritime security and knowledge partnership in the field of Defence.

ANSWER: 210

Explanation:
On 4th June’15 Health Minister launched a Mobile App for monitoring of “Mission Indradhanush” at Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. Health Minister also launched the website of Mission Indradhanush.

ANSWER: 3.6%

Explanation:
India achieved lowest ever power deficit of 3.6 per cent and highest ever increase in power capacity addition of 22,566 Mega Watts.

ANSWER: Jammu & Kashmir

Explanation:
World Bank has approved 250 million US dollars loan for Jhelum and Tawi Flood Recovery Project for reconstruction of flood-affected public infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir. The project will be funded by credit from World Bank's concessionary - International Development Association. A continuous spell of rains in September last year had caused Jhelum, Chenab and Tawi rivers, their tributaries and many other streams to flow above the danger mark which had severely affected livelihoods in the state.

ANSWER: Suresh Kalmadi

Explanation:
He was awarded for his contribution towards the development of athletics in Asian continent.

ANSWER: Denmark

Explanation:
The index has been topped by Denmark followed by Norway, Sweden and Finland at second, third and fourth place respectively. All the four countries have score above 0.85. On the other hand, Zimbabwe, Afghanistan and Venezuela are placed at bottom of the index with 100, 101 and 102 rank respectively.

ANSWER: Third

Explanation:
India is placed at third place among the BRICS countries, which has been topped by South Africa (36) followed by Brazil (46), China (71) and Russia (75). India with a score of 0.51 has been placed at 59th position among all countries.

ANSWER: 5th June

Explanation:
The WED theme this year is "Seven Billion Dreams. One Planet. Consume with Care”.

ANSWER: Multilateral Competent Authority Agreement

Explanation:
This agreement provides for establishment of an international platform that would allow exchange of information on an annual basis, including account balances.

ANSWER: Sundaram Ravi

Explanation:
He became the first Indian umpire after S. Venkataraghavan to be inducted in the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Elite Panel of Umpires.

ANSWER: Ammenah Gurib-Fakim

Explanation:
She is the first woman to hold the ceremonial position in the Indian Ocean island nation. Gurib-Fakim, 56, is the first female president of Mauritius, which gained independence from Britain in 1968 and replaced Britain's Queen Elizabeth II as its head of state in 1992. She has also worked with the World Bank and other international institutions.

ANSWER: Delhi

Explanation:
The mechanical sweeping machines are the initiative of the New Delhi Municipal Corporation (NDMC). These are aimed at effectively cleaning the roads of the city and reduce the exposure of dust and dirt particles to manual sweepers.

ANSWER: 12 (1) (D)

Explanation:
Section 12(1)(d) of the Consumer Protection Act, 1986 enables the government to approach Consumer Forum to protect interests of consumers.

ANSWER: Delhi

Explanation:
Bharat Earth Movers Ltd (BEML) manufacturing these trains in India. The new generation train, which is a part of a 20-set consignment, will be suitable to eventually run on UTO (unattended train operation) mode. These trains are being procured through Hyundai Rotem, which manufactures them at its facility in Korea.

ANSWER: A B DeVillers

Explanation:
The award was presented to him at the 2015 Cricket South Africa Awards presentation ceremony held at Midrand in South Africa.

ANSWER: Miniratna

Explanation:
The scheme of awarding Navratna, Miniratna (Category-1 and 2) status to public sector undertakings (PSUs) was started by the Union Government vide a notification dated 22 July 1997 so as to grant greater autonomy to PSUs to become global giants.

ANSWER: Notun Projonmo - Nayi Disha

Explanation:
Notun Projonmo- Nayi Disha means New Generation- New Direction. In the statement both the Prime Ministers underscored the need to strengthen and reform multilateral financial institutions and enhancing the participation of developing countries in international economic decision making.

ANSWER: Atal Bihari Vajpayee

Explanation:
Mr. Atal Bihari Vajpayee as a Foreign Minister and as a Prime Minister had given great emphasis on strong ties with Bangladesh and visited the neighboring country in 1999.

ANSWER: 2 Billion Dollars

Explanation:
The credit line which carries a 1% interest rate and a payment period of 20 years with 5 years grace, will be used mostly to finance infrastructure so that trade and investment can be increased to the mutual benefit of both countries. The actual projects will be decided by the Bangladesh authorities in consultation with Indian High Commission and EXIM bank which is handling the credit line.

ANSWER: Russia

Explanation:
Leaders from the world's richest countries are due to attend the annual G7 summit in the Bavarian Alps in Germany. They are expected to use the meeting to maintain diplomatic pressure on Russia over the conflict in eastern Ukraine. Greece's debt crisis and how to tackle global warming will also be on the agenda. Russia has been excluded from what was previously known as the G8, since the annexation of Crimea last year.

ANSWER: Punjab

Explanation:
In Punjab, records of panchayats of all 13040 villages have been put on web and it has become first state of the country making village data available on Internet.

ANSWER: 4200 Crore

Explanation:
Mutual Funds attracted nearly 4,200 Crore rupees in May, taking the total net inflow close to 57,000 crore in the past one year, primarily on account of positive returns from equities. This also marks the 13th consecutive month of net inflows by mutual fund houses into the stock markets. According to data released by capital market regulator Sebi, the money in equities started coming in from the second half of May 2014, after the announcement of General Election's verdict and the momentum has continued till date.

ANSWER: Dahanu

Explanation:
Union Minister for Shipping Nitin Gadkari and Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis unveiled a comprehensive port development plan for Maharashtra. An MoU for the port project in Dahanu, to be built by the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT) and the Maharashtra Maritime Board, was also signed.

ANSWER: Rahul Dravid

Explanation:
Former captain Rahul Dravid has been appointed coach of the India A and Under-19 cricket teams.

ANSWER: Barcelona

Explanation:
In the summit clash at the Olympiastadion Berlin last night, the Spanish giants defeated Juventus.

ANSWER: Stanislas Wawrinka

Explanation:
Stanislas Wawrinka defeated Novak Djokovic to win his first French Open title. The victory makes him only the second Swiss to win at Roland Garros after Roger Federer, the man he beat in the quarter-finals.

ANSWER: Lewis Hamilton

Explanation:
Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg (Germnay) finished the race at second place and Valtteri Bottas ends at third.

ANSWER: Vaccines

Explanation:
The MoU signed under ‘Make in India’ initiative of Government of India will enable the Bharat Immunologicals and Biologicals Corporation Ltd (BIBCOL), a Central PSU under Department of Biotechnology, to develop Measles – Rubella vaccine at its plant at Chola, Bulandshahr, U.P.

ANSWER: Vijai Sharma

Explanation:
He is the senior most Information Commissioner.

ANSWER: K V Chowdhary

Explanation:
He is the former Chairman of Central Board of Direct Taxes.

ANSWER: T M Bhasin

Explanation:
Chairman and Managing Director of Indian Bank, T.M. Bhasin has been appointed as the Vigilance Commissioner in the Central Vigilance Commission.

ANSWER: Sudhir Bhargava

Explanation:
Sudhir Bhargava former Secretary in the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment has been appointed as the Information Commissioner in the Central Information Commission.

ANSWER: ASHOBAA

Explanation:
It will move north-northwestwards and intensify further into a severe cyclonic storm during next 36 hours. Under the influence of this system, rainfall would occur at most places over coastal Karnataka, Konkan and Goa as well as south Gujarat with isolated heavy falls during the next 24 hours.

ANSWER: IIT-BHU

Explanation:
The MOU was been signed by Railway Board Advisior R K Verma and , IIT (BHU), Director . Professor Rajeev Sangal . The MOU envisages research and development work for upgradation of Railway tracks for High speed trains.

ANSWER: Austrian University

Explanation:
An Austrian amputee, who has worn the leg for six months, said he no longer slips on ice and can tell he was walking on gravel, concrete, grass or sand.

ANSWER: Andaman & Nicobar

Explanation:
Chief Secretary of the Union Territory Administration, Anand Prakash told the media in the Islands capital on 8th June’15, the “Andaman &Nicobar Islands Institute of Medical Sciences” will start functioning from 1st September this year with an initial intake of 100 students for MBBS Course.

ANSWER: R C Tayal

Explanation:
He is a 1980-batch officer of the Indian Police Service (IPS), was the Special Director General of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) till now.