1. The 11th century stepwell Rani-ki-Vav (Queen’s stepwell) on 22 June 2014 was included in the UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Rani-ki-Vav is situated in which state of India?
A. Punjab
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Rajasthan
D. Gujarat
D. Gujarat
The Queen’s stepwell in Patan district of Gujarat, as a result, became the 31st World Heritage Site of India which includes 6 natural World Heritage Sites.
2. Ancient Pyu Cities, on 22 June 2014, was inscribed on the UNESCO’s World Heritage Site List. This is the first UNESCO’s World Heritage Site from __________.
A. Pakistan
B. Thailand
C. Myanmar
D. Cambodia
Answer:
C. Myanmar
The Ancient Pyu Cities include three cities Halin, Beikthano and Sri Ksetra.
3. World Refugee Day was observed across the world on __________.
A. 19 June 2014
B. 20 June 2014
C. 21 June 2014
D. 22 June 2014
Answer
B. 20 June 2014
The day is observed annually to draw attention to the plight of refugees, celebrate their courage and resilience and renew commitment to solve refugee problems. It also recognises contributions of the refugees made to the countries that host them.
4. Two experiments of Person of Indian (PIO) student _________ were approved for launch into space under NASA's Cubes in Space (CIS) programme.
A. Shruti Shah
B. Prerna Pai
C. Alka Puranik
D. Deepika Dubey
Answer
B. Prerna Pai
5. World’s most powerful telescope ATLAST to be built by NASA to track alien’s life. ATLAST is acronym for __________.
A. AT LAST (BUILT THIS)
B. Advanced Technology Large Aperture Space Telescope
C. Advanced Technology Large Aerial Space Telescope
D. Advanced Telemetry Loaded At Scientific Telescope
Answer
B. Advanced Technology Large Aperture Space Telescope
6. Recently, In June 2014, Railways has increased the passenger fare by ___________ in all classes and freight charges by ____________.
A. 14.2 percent, 6.5 percent
B. 6.5 percent, 14.2 percent
C. 21.2 percent, 16.5 percent
D. 16.5 percent, 11.2 percent
Answer
A. 14.2 percent, 6.5 percent
7. ___________, a noted Hindi poet has been chosen for the Jnanpith award for 2013.
A. Kumar Vishwas
B. Murari Lal Sharma (Neeras)
C. Kedarnath Singh
D. Ambarish Srivastava
Answer
C. Kedarnath Singh
8. INTERPOL Executive Committee selected ___________ as candidate for next Secretary General.
A. Juergen Stock
B. Ronald L Noble
C. Ranjit Sinha
D. Anders Fogh Rasmussen
Answer
A. Juergen Stock
9. Gro Harlem Brundtland was awarded with the first Tang Prize in sustainable development. She is the former Prime Minister of __________.
A. Switzerland
B. Sweden
C. Norway
D. France
Answer
C. Norway
10. United Nations Public Service Day celebrated on ___________.
A. 21 June
B. 22 June
C. 23 June
D. 24 June
Answer
C. 23June
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