Current Affairs Questions and Answers - Feb 13, 2015
Q1. In which cities, the opening ceremony of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 was held on 12th February 2015?A. Christchurch
B. Melbourne
C. New Delhi
D. Mumbai
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: A. Christchurch and B. Melbourne.
This World Cup 2015 is jointly hosted by Australia and New Zealand as the event returned to the region after 23 years.
A. Jayachamaraja Wodeyar Bahadur
B. Yaduveer Gopal Raj Urs
C. Yaduraya Wodeyar
D. Princess Gayatri Devi
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: B. Yaduveer Gopal Raj Urs.
He is the grandson of Princess Gayatri Devi and son of Tripurasundari Devi and Swaraup Gopal Raj Urs. He will continue the Dasara traditions of the Wadiyar dynasty and carry forward the protracted legal battle over the acquisition of palace with the State Government.
A. Gurdas Singh
B. Gurmeet Singh
C. Gurpreet Singh
D. Gurunath Singh
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: C. Gurpreet Singh.
He was given the National Science Foundation Career award for his research on Nano sheets. He is an assistant professor of mechanical and nuclear engineering at Kansas State University.
A. Nadiya Swachh Abhiyan
B. River Swachh Mission
C. Narmada Swachh Abhiyaan
D. River, its catchment area, chemicals and crisis
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: D. River, its catchment area, chemicals and crisis.
The theme of river festival is River, its catchment area, chemicals and crisis. More than 100 participants will discuss topics like effects of chemicals used in agriculture on forests, wild life and human beings. Success stories on natural farming will also be part of discussion.
A. To monitor the elements at Mars
B. To monitor Galaxies
C. To Monitor the Sun
D. To monitor activities at Earth
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: C. To Monitor the Sun.
A. Kerala
B. Nairobi
C. New Delhi
D. Geneva
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: C. New Delhi.
This meeting was held to enhance cooperation in the fields of bilateral investment, infrastructure, SMEs, agriculture, health, energy, skill development & entrepreneurship, pharmaceuticals and tourism.
A. Sandisk
B. Accenture
C. Huwaei
D. Sunrise
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: D. Sunrise.
Sunrise is the maker of one of the top calendar apps for iOS and Android. It currently supports Gmail accounts and Facebook events / birthdays from the social network.
A. National Dalit Movement for Justice.
B. National Movement for Atrocity.
C. Atrocity Tracking and Monitoring Organisation
D. UNICEF.
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: A. National Dalit Movement for Justice.
The tool was launched with an aim to monitor atrocities perpetrated against Dalits and Adivasis and to deliver timely and speedy justice.
A. Ammu
B. Tiger
C. Ostrich
D. Peacock
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: A. Ammu.
Ammu also known as Great Hornbill is the State bird of Kerala and was selected as the Mascot of the Games to reflect state’s concern for conservation of this species. The mascot found its place in the record books for its play, Kalikkunna Kuttikalkkayi Bharatham Kathirikkunnu (India Awaits Children Who Play) featuring the bird in lead role. The play was staged in 147 schools in Kerala.
A. Krishna Teerth
B. Krishna Chaudhary
C. Subhas Goswami
D. None of these
View Answer / Hide AnswerANSWER: B. Krishna Chaudhary.
He succeeded Subhas Goswami. He is a 1979-batch Bihar cadre IPS officer.
