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Wednesday, August 20, 2014

AUGAST 3RD WEEK 2014

AUGAST 2014
AUGAST 3RD WEEK:
1.      Yoga guru iyengar died at 96 on 20.8.2014 awarded Padma Vibushan on ---2014
2.      Dyan chand Augast 29th 1905 to Dec 3 1979 debut on 1926 olympics gold medals –3
3.      AP first independence day celebrated at ---Kurnool.
4.      Field medals in Mathametics awarded to 4 ---Manjula Bhargava, Maryam Mirzaldhani(Iran first female)
5.      Artur Avila(brazil first winner from south America), Martin Halrer(Austria)
6.      KCR visits Singapore from Augast 20th 2014 to 22nd and to Kaulalampur on 23rd-24th
7.      Telangana survey done on 19th augast 2014 with 91% hihest recorded on Adilabad 99 and least waranal 75%
8.      Kanyashree programee to muslims and hindu girls at ---51000
9.      Tax revenue collection 2013-14 (Income Tax 2,41,691) and (Corporation tax 3,93,677)
10.  Pak High commissioner to India ----Abdul Basit.
11.  Congress 11 seats short of 55 min req no LoP in ---1980 and 1984 , LoP key members in Central vigilance commission and chairperson and member of lokpal.
12.  Number of awardees must be limited to _ in arjuna awardees ----15.
13.  With the objective of putting in place a uniform criterion to identify the BPL households in urban areas so that objectivity and transparency is ensured in delivery of benefits to the target groups, the Planning Commission constituted an Expert Group under the Chairmanship of Professor ---S.R. Hashim.
14.  Ground water resources available in India ---432.7 billion cubic meter and in AP(35.89)
15.  Article 348 inserted in 1949 ---Language .
16.  Indian neuroscientist _ awarded research grant to map the human brain ---Partha Mitra.
17.  India signed with which country MoU on technical cooperation in railways on 20.8.2014 ----Czech Republic.
18.  Simin Behbhahani Poet died from which country ----Iran.
19.  AIFF announced which state will houst Football federation cup in 2015 ---J&K
20.  TCS and Bharti foundation announced to spend __ for clean india campian ----200cr
21.  Who appointed as the chef-de-Mission for 2014 Asian games ---Adille Sumariwala.
22.  Founder of Delhi Gymkhana club died -----Dilbah Sigh.
23.  Govt relaunched Varishtha Pension Bima Yojana --scheme would help the senior citizens across the country by providing monthly pension ranging from 500 to 5000 rupees per month 
24.  UPSC chairman ---Rajni Razadan.
25.  Which state became the most favoured destination for foreign tourists in the NE region ---Sikkim
26.  Which state to host first para gliding world cup in India ---HP.
27.  Former RBI governor _ to head the expenditure management commission ----Bimal Jalan.
28.  Legendary Burra Katha exponent died ---Daroji Eramma
29.  Jaitley,Karan Singh,Sharad yadav won parliamentarian awards for ---2010,11,12
30.  Member of first loksabha died ----Reshamlal Jangade.
31.  Miroslav Klose of __ announced retirement from International football ----Germany(16 goals in WC).
32.  Haryana govt launches retirement age from 58 to 60
33.  Army Major __ honoured with Ashok Chakra ----Mukund Varadarajan.
34.  PM launched national digital library at ---Jharkhand.
35.  AP budget 2014-15 with 1,11,824 cr , Planned layout ----26,673 cr and unplanned ---85,151 cr, revenue defict—6,046 cr and fiscal deflect ---12,064 cr,SC subplan ---2657 cr , ST—1150 cr, NTR sujal scheme in 5000 panchayatrajs, Roshini and Makan Dukan scheme for Minorities.
36.  Global innovation index 2014 india ranked –76th topped by Switzerland.
37.  National Solar Mission launched on 11 Jan 2010 (Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission)
38.  Landslided in India occurs in April and May , Geological Survey of India estimates that 15% of India’s landmass or 0.49 million sq. km area is prone to landslide hazard. While 20 states of India are affected by different degrees of landslides, Sikkim and Mizoram are in the severe hazard category
39.  An expenditure of Rs. 123.00 crore was made under the National Nutrition Mission in the year 2013-14
40.  Sovaldi drug is used in the treatment of---Hepatatis C
41.  Dhangar community, a nomadic tribe primarily located in the state of---Maharastra.
42.  Recently, the Finance ministry has decided to go in OFS route to sell its stake in the state-owned companies. What does the OFS stands for---Offer for sale.
43.  The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP), is a trade and investment agreement under negotiation between the--- EU & US.
44.  Recently, the realty show based on classical music “Naad Bhed-The Mystery of Sound” has been selected by the Limca Book of records. Naad Bhed is a first of its kind national-level reality television show in the country on classical music aired by ---Doordharshan.
45.  Every year the Nobel prizes other than the Peace Prize are awarded at—Stockholm and peace at oslo.
46.  Recently, it was reported in the news that weak monsoon may reduce the Kharif output. Which among the following is not a Kharif crop---Mustard
47.  India Nepal combined military training exercise ---Surya Kiran VII.
48.  Which country to help in 100 smart cities project ---Singapore.
49.  Worlds first smartphone turns 20 ---IBM Simon.
50.  The “Kanjarai Leaf Spot” a fungal disease affects which of the following crops---Banana.
51.  “Sānsad Adharsh Grām Yojana” (Members of Parliament Model Village Scheme) before all Members of Parliament and State Governments on the birth anniversary of Jai Prakash Narayan Ji on coming October 11, 2014.
·         ‘Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana’ to help the poor open bank accounts which will come bundled with a debit card and life insurance cover.  Rs.5,000 overdraft facility for Aadhar-linked accounts
·         Ru Pay Debit Card with inbuilt Rs.1 lakh accident insurance
·         Minimum monthly remuneration of Rs.5,000 to business correspondents who will provide the last link between the account holders and the bank.
52.  According to latest economic census, which among the following states has highest maximum number of employees?----Maharastra.
53.  The “Kousar Nag Yatra” is associated with ----J&K.
54.  The Kotas are an ethnic group who are indigenous to---TN
55.  Recently, the union government has formed a committee to look into the amendments in Lokpal search panel rules, which were notified by the last UPA government. The committee will be headed by---Mukhul Rohanthi.
56.  Mahan I thermal power” project is located in which of the following states----MP
57.  My Earth My Duty” India’s biggest environment awareness initiative was launched by---Zee news
58.  As per the latest report, which among the following states has the highest proportion of under-weight children in the country?---Bihar.
59.  The Pashupatinath Temple, one of the most significant Hindu temples of Shiva in the world is located on the bank of which river---Bagmati river.
60.  According to Geological Survey of India, approximately what percent of India's landmass is prone to landslides---15%
61.  The National Skill Development Council (NSDC) has been set up with an aim to train 150 million persons by the year –2022
62.  In an ambitious initiative, the union government has mooted a proposal to merge two financial institutions “Bharatiya Mahila Bank” and the “Rashtriya Mahila Kosh” aimed at women’s empowerment. In which year “Rashtriya Mahila Kosh” was launched? ---1993Where are the headquarters of the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD)---Kathmandu.
63.  Apart from Earth, “lo” is the only known body in the solar system with volcanoes erupting and spewing extremely hot lava like on earth. “lo” is one of the moons of ---Jupiter.
64.  India’s first world-class cycle track has been inaugurated recently at ---Diu.
65.  What is the name of India’s first multi-sensor moored observatory deployed in Arctic, recently---Indarc.
66.  Who among the following has become the first Indian author to win “Conspiracy Novel of the Year” award from the American Literary Forum Society? Nikhil Chadwani.
67.  Which among the following is the head of the committee that has been set up to review Parliament security---RK Singh.
68.  Which among the following states has highest number universities in India---TN
69.  The “Zabriskie Plateau” an area of hazardous sharp rocks is located on _Mars
70.  Recently, the Rosetta spacecraft made history as it became the first probe to rendezvous with a comet on its journey around the sun. Rosetta spacecraft was launched by ----European space agency
71.  The Yazidi community, which is in news recently, living primarily in which of the following countries---Iraq
72.  As per the constitution, if a member is absent from either house of parliament for a period of ___ days then the seat is considered to vacant. Fill the blank with correct option?--- As per article 104 of the constitution, if a if a member is absent from either house of parliament for a period of 60 days then the seat is considered to vacant.
73.  Who among the following has been awarded the “Business Leader of the Year” award by the All India Management Association (AIMA)---Adi Gorej
74.  According to latest energy efficiency ranking, which among the following countries has been ranked no.1 in energy efficiency ---Germany
75.  The Union government has recently launched a new scheme” Padho Pardesh” to provide interest subsidy on educational loans for overseas studies for student belongs to ---Minority Commitees
76.  Maritime Energy Heli Air Services (MEHAIR), a pioneer of Seaplane operations in the country which has been operating in--- Andaman and Nicobar
77.  Recently, which among the following countries has launched the “Yaogan XX” a remote sensing satellite to carry out scientific experiment and provide early alerts about natural disasters---China
78.  Recently, the World Health Organisations has issued an International health emergency over Ebola outbreak. Ebola virus was first discovered in which country----The Ebola virus was first discovered in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 1976.
79.  Red Sanders (Pterocarpus santalinus), which has been classified as endangered in 1997 IUCN red-list is endemic to which state---AP
80.  Under the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants, India had agreed to phase out use of Endosulfan by the year---2017
81.  When the moon is in its full moon stage and its closet point to earth on its elliptical orbits then the phenomenon is called---Supermoon
82.  Which among the following monuments is the top earning monument in the country?---Tajmahal
83.  Recently, which among the following countries has planned “Lights Out” event to mark the centenary of World War I----Britain.
84.  Recently, which among the following countries has launched a mission to map the Arctic seabed to support its bid to extend its territory up to the North Pole----Canada
85.  The “Lomonosov Ridge”, is an unusual underwater ridge located in the---Artic Sea
86.  Recently, “Recep Tayyip Erdogan” has won the first direct presidential election of which country---Turkey
87.  The name of India’s first ever indigenously built research ship is----Sindhu Sadhna
88.  As of August 2014, the largest private power producer in India is----Adhani Power
89.  Who among the following has recently become the first person to be elected as Deputy Speaker of the Lok Sabha for two times----Munisamy Thambidurai.
90.  Recently, the ministry of Health and Family Welfare, launched a new mass media campaign called “Sunita” to create awareness about ----Health harms of usin tobacco
91.  Which among the following drug has been recently approved by WHO to target Ebola virus? ---ZMapp
92.  The major objective of newly announced “Pradhanmantri Jan-Dhan Yojana” is _? ---To provide a bank account to every poor in the country
93.  The Parliament has recently cleared a constitution amendment bill that will facilitate setting up of National Judicial Appointment Commission (NJAC) for appointment of judges. The NJAC will comprise of how many members----6
94.  The “Mount Blanc” is the highest mountain in the ----European union
95.  Union Cabinet has recently approved the Ken-Betwa river link. This river linking project will help the states of ---Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh
96.  Which of the below countries celebrate Independence Day on August 15th ----Korea,Congo,Lichtentein
97.  Recently, Apple Company has decided to prohibit the use of two toxic chemicals “benzene” and “n-hexane” in the assembly of its electronics. As per the studies exposure to benzene causes----lukaemia
98.  What is the age limit for the athletes participating in the Youth Olympic Games---14-18
99.  The “Tsongmo or Changu” lake is located in ---Sikkim
100.                      On 14 August, 2014, which among the following World’s Greatest Project has turned 100 years of construction?---Panama Canal.
101.                      Which among the following countries is the venue for the Youth Olympic Games-2014?---China
102.                      In which of the following states, India’s first “Skill Development” centre has been inaugurated, recently (August 2014 ---Rajasthan
103.                      The “Ulchi Freedom Guardian” is an annual military drill between United States and ____? South Korea
104.                      As per the latest (2014) report, India ranked fifth among top ten wind power producers in the world. As per the report world’s top four wind power producing countries are ___? ---China, US, Brazil and Canada
105.                      Which among the following companies developed the world’s first smartphone “Simon” which celebrated its 20 years since the device was first released?---IBM

































































































CENCUS REVISED 2011

BKS Iyengar dead: Yoga legend passes away at 96

B. K. S. Iyengar, or Bellur Krishnamachar Sundararaja Iyengar (December 14 1918 – August 20, 2014), founded the style of yoga known as "Iyengar Yoga" and was considered one of the foremost yoga teachers in the world. He has written many books on yoga practice and philosophy including Light on YogaLight on Pranayama, and Light on the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali. Iyengar yoga classes are offered throughout the world. Iyengar was one of the earliest students of Tirumalai Krishnamacharya, who is often referred to as "the father of modern yoga. After modern yoga had arisen from the teachings of Krishnamacharya, it was Iyengar who established it. As he revealed in an interview in the documentary Breath of the Gods he struggled in the beginning to make a living as a yoga instructor because he was confronted by a great deal of prejudice. He has been credited for establishing and popularizing yoga firstly in India and then moreover around the world.
He was awarded the Padma Shri in 1991, the Padma Bhushan in 2002 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2014. In 2004, Iyengar was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time Magazine.
Iyengar died in Pune, India from a heart attack and renal failure, aged 96

SPECIAL STATUS OF AP

1.Special Status to states has been started in ---1969.
2.First Special status has given to which states ---Assam,Nagaland,J&K.
3.Other states for special status are ---Arunachal Pradesh,HP,Manipur,Meghalaya,Mizoram,sikkim,Tripura,Uttarakhand
4.Ap got special status no--- 12th state.
5.Simandha Andhra given special status like _ announced by PM on Rajyasabha --Bundekhand.
6.Bundelkhand is in MP and UP given special status of 7.266 cr on ---Nov 19th 2009.
7.Special status states will be given how much percent og grants by NDA ---30% and remaining 70% to all states.
8.Central govt gives intrest loans to special status _ percent ---90% and remaining 10% to all states.
9.special status given by what formula ---Gadgil Mukherjee formula.
10.Special status to maharastra(Vidharba,Maratvada) and Gujrat(Sourastra,Kuch) give by article ---371
11.Special status to Nagaland,Manipur,Assam,sikkim,Mizoram,Arunachal Pradesh,Goa given by article ---371A-371I.
12.Telanga and Andhra special status articles --371D and 371E.
13.Karnataka to Hyd special status given in 2012 by ---371J(98th Amendant).
14.ST special status given in 5th Schedule article ---244(1).
15.Meghalaya Mizorma Tripura schedule tribes given special status in 6th schedule article ---244(2),275(1)
16.Andhra Special development package will be on the lines of the K-B-K (Koraput-Bolangir-Kalahandi) Special Plan in Odisha and the Bundelkhand special package in Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
17.Special status 3 districts of Andhra are ---Vishakapatnam,Vijayanagaram,Srikakulam.
18.Special status to andhra money granted ---
19.Non special category states get the mix -30% loans and 70% grants.



UTTARAKHAND 

1.Special status given on ---
2.100% exchange free and 100% free grants.
3.15% free investment and stamp duty free and 50% free VAT.