GK & Current Affairs: January 4, 5, 2015

1. Which among the following is the only breeding ground for Indian Skimmer, an endangered fresh water bird species?
[A]Chambal River
[B]Sunder bans
[C]Ganga-Yamuna basin
[D]Godavari Delta
Answer: Chambal River
Notes:
The Indian Skimmer is an endangered fresh water bird species. The Chambal River is the only breeding ground for the bird. The colourful bird, with a black cap and orange bill, was once widely found in major rivers and estuaries. But it is now mainly seen in and around the National Chambal (Gharial) Wildlife Sanctuary, spread across Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh.
2. Recently, the union government has said it has decided to accept the recommendations of the Bezbaruah Committee. Bezbaruah committee was set up to study the ___?
[A]Living status of Tribal people
[B]Safety and security of people from North East India
[C]Welfare of Minority People
[D]Living status of SC/ST people
Answer: Safety and security of people from North East India
Notes:
Bezbaruah Committee was set up to look into the safety and security of people from North East India. In February, 2014 the Government had set up the Committee chaired by retired IAS officer M P Bezbaruah, following killing of north-east student Nido Tania last year. The Committee handed over its report in July 2014, which had recommendations on ways to solve the apprehensions of the people of North East, with special regard to their safety and security.
3. The Itaipu Dam, one of the largest hydropower plants in the world is located in which country?
[A]Paraguay
[B]Brazil
[C]USA
[D]Russia
Answer: Brazil
Notes:
The Itaipu hydroelectric power plant is second largest hydropower plant in Brazil. The project is located on the Parana River, at the border between Brazil and Paraguay. Itaipu dam with an installed capacity of 14,000MW ranks as the world’s second largest hydropower plant.
4. Which among the following is the theme of the Indian Science Congress-2015?
[A]Science and Technology for Human Development
[B]Ancient Science for Today’s Growth
[C]Science and Technology for Sustainable Growth
[D]Technology for Better Future
Answer: Science and Technology for Human Development
5. Who among the following has won the ATP World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi?
[A]Rafael Nadal
[B]Andy Murray
[C]Novak Djokovic
[D]Roger Federer
Answer: Andy Murray
Notes:
Andy Murray won the ATP World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi. His win comes after world number one Novak Djokovic withdrew from the final match citing reason of illness.
6. The “Strait of Dover” separates which of the following countries?
[A]United Kingdom and France
[B]Spain and Portugal
[C]Portugal and Italy
[D]Italy and Greece
Answer: United Kingdom and France
Notes:
The Strait of Dover is the strait at the narrowest part of the English Channel and marks a boundary between the Channel and North Sea, separating Great Britain from continental Europe. reference
7. Recently, Prime Minister Modi has dedicated the digital village Akodara in Gujarat to the Nation. Akodara has been developed as Digital village by which bank?
[A]State Bank of Mysore
[B]ICICI Bank
[C]Axis Bank
[D]State Bank of India
Answer: ICICI Bank
Notes:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has dedicated the digital village Akodara through digital inauguration in Mumbai. Akodara village is part of Sabarkantha district of north Gujarat. It has been developed as digital village by ICICI bank. In this village, shops, mandi, cooperative society, milk producer group have been facilitated for cashless transactions.
8. The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has decided to prepare a Tea Atlas in which one of the following states?
[A]Assam
[B]Tamil Nadu
[C]Kerala
[D]Karnataka
Answer: Assam
Notes:
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has decided to prepare a Tea Atlas in India’s North Eastern State Assam. This atlas seeks to create a comprehensive database of the tea gardens and socio-economic condition of its workers in state.
9. Who among the following has become the fastest to score 12,000 runs in Test matches?
[A]Mahela Jayawardene
[B]Kumar Sangakkara
[C]Hashim Amla
[D]Shane Watson
Answer: Kumar Sangakkara
Notes:
Sri Lankan batsman Kumar Sangakkara has become the fifth cricketer to make 12,000-runs in Test. The 37-year-old Lankan legend reached the milestone in his 224th Test innings, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar and Ricky Ponting, both of whom needed 247 innings to achieve the mark.
10. The Turpan Depression, the third lowest point on Earth is located in which of the following Asian countries?
[A]China
[B]Sri Lanka
[C]Bangladesh
[D]Bhutan
Answer: China
Notes:
Turpan Depression is the lowest point in China and third lowest on Earth (after the Dead Sea and Lake Assal (Djibouti) at 154 meters below sea level.

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