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1.Who of the following has been elected as the new PM of Thailand?
Somchai Wongsawat
Abhisit Vejjajiva
Prayuth Chan-ocha
Yingluck Shinawatra
Answer And Explanation
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Note:Thailand coup leader, Army Chief Prayuth Chan-ocha, has been elected Prime Minister of Thailand. He was backed by 191 members of the 197-strong junta-picked national assembly, with three abstentions and three voters absent. No assembly member opposed the selection of the army chief, who was the sole candidate for the post.
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2.Which of the following nation has recently decided to join the BRICS bank?
Bangladesh
Russia
India
South Africa
Answer And Explanation
Answer: Option A
Explanation:
Note:Bangladesh has decided to join the newly formed BRICS Bank, an initiative of the world's five emerging economies - Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa.
This was informed to news reporters by Finance Minister A.M.A. Muhith last evening. Talking to our correspondent, the Finance Minister said the Ministry had sent letters to Bangladesh Missions in the five countries to know about the details of joining the bank.
The Finance Minister also said that he had earlier expressed willingness of Bangladesh to join the BRICS Bank to Indian High Commissioner, Pankaj Saran.
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3.A famous Pakistani sportsperson "Hashim Khan" recently died at Aurora, Colorado. He was associated with which of the following Sports?
Hockey
Tennis
Squash
Golf
Answer And Explanation
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Note:Squash Legend of Pakistan Hashim Khan died. He died due to congestive heart failure. He was believed to be 100. He died at his home in Aurora, Colorado.He was born in Nawakille near Peshawar in Pakistan in 1916.
In 1942, Khan became a squash coach at a British Air Force officers' mess. In 1944, he won the first All-of-India squash championship in Bombay, and successfully defended this title for the next two years.
When Pakistan became an independent state, he was appointed a squash professional at the Pakistan Air Force, and won the first Pakistani squash championship in 1949.
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4.The oldest person to Swim English Channel is ____________________
Matthew Webb
Kevin Murphy
Cyril Baldock
Cynthia Nicholas
Answer And Explanation
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Note:Australian Cyril Baldock has set the world record for the oldest person to swim the English Channel. The 70 year old Bondi Surf Life Saving Club member completed the swim between England and France in 12 hours and 45 minutes yesterday.
It was his second Channel swim, after first completing the test considered the Everest of swimming in 1985, when he became the fifth Australian to do so.
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5.What is the India’s ranking in the Global Peace Index-2014, published by the Institute for Economics and Peace?
152
123
143
92
Answer And Explanation
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Note:In Global Peace Index-2014, india was ranked at 143rd position. It was the liste of 162 countries. Iceland, Denmark and Austria were ranked first, second and third respectively.
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6.BKS Iyengar, who died recently, was a world-renowned ___?
Film Director
Film Actor
Yoga Guru
Singer
Answer And Explanation
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Note:BKS Iyengar was a well known personality in Yoga. He was the founder of Iyengar school of yoga as well. He has written many books including "Light on Yoga"," Light on Pranayama" etc
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7.What is the age limit for atheletes to participate in Youth Olympic games?
14 to 20
18 to 20
14 to 18
16 to 25
Answer And Explanation
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Note:The Youth Olympic Games is organized by International Olympic Committee. The age limit of atletes to participate in this event is 14 to 18 years.
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8.The “Indian Super League” is related to ___?
Hockey
Cricket
Football
Tennis
Answer And Explanation
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Note: The Indian Super League (ISL), officially known as the Hero Indian Super League for sponsorship reasons, will be a professional football league in India. The league will be one of the top tier football leagues in India, the other being the I-League. The league will feature eight franchise teams from all around India.The league will run from October to December, with a finals series determining the champion.
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9.Recently, in which of the following countries world’s first green Hindu temple has been opened?
Nepal
Thailand
UK
Japan
Answer And Explanation
Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Note: A Hindu temple has been built at London, UK which is claimed to be the world's first eco-temple featuring solar panels and rainwater harvesting system. The name of this temple is "Shree Swaminaryan Mandir".
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10. Which of the following companies has recently launched "Indra" project to manufacture global low-cost bike?
Hero
Yamaha
Honda
Bajaj
Answer And Explanation
Answer: Option B
Explanation:
Note: With a view to produce the world’s most affordable motorcycle,Yamaha Motor has launched Project Indra.INDRA which is an acronym of “Innovative and New Development based on Responsible Analysis” will involve teams from the company’s manufacturing and R&D operations in India working in sync with their vis-à-vises in Japan.
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