Current Affairs July 2013

The Government of India for the first time in Month of July 2013 has given its nod for recruitment and commissioning of women officers in _______________.

The world’s 1st IVF baby was born using a new low cost "next-generation sequencing" IVF technique in US in June 2013. Name this low cost new technique.

Scientists from NASA in July 2013 discovered a coloured planet that possibly rains glass and is orbiting a star 63 lightyears away. What is the colour of this planet?

The Union Government in July 2013 hiked the import duty on sugar to _________________ to restrain cheaper inflow of the sweetener into the country. The hike in import duty is meant to stabilise sugar prices which in turn help the millers to make cane payments, which at present is estimated at 9000 crore Rupees.

The Union Government on 10 July 2013 announced disbanding of the Rural Development Agency (DRDA). DRDA is a body that looks after __________________?

The Criminal Law (Amendment Ordinance 2013) that has received Presidential assent has mentioned acid attack a specific offence, providing a maximum punishment of life sentence, under Sections __________of Indian Penal Code.

Name the country that recently in July 2013 announced that India has Right to Pursue Exploration and Exploitation Work in South China Sea?

The Secretary General of United Nations, Ban-ki-moon on 11 July 2013 warned Myanmar to end Buddhist attacks on Minority Muslims. Minority Muslims in Myanmar are called________________?

The Supreme Court passed a landmark Judgement that barred persons in Jail or Police Custody from contesting election for legislative bodies. On which date the Judgement was made by the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court in its landmark Judgement barred Persons in Jail or Police Custody from contesting election for legislative bodies. The Supreme Court’s decision would help in bringing an end to the era of the under trial politicians, who contest elections from behind the bars. Name the sections of the Representation of People Act, 1951 (Acts of Parliament) that was considered by the Supreme Court to reach the decision?

The Union Cabinet on 11 July 2013 gave in-principle approval to withdraw the controversial Rent Act of 1958 and to replace it with a new law under which rent in New Delhi will be linked to inflation. The Rent Act of 1958 was required to be replaced by legislation in the year _____ but that was not notified even after enactment because of the huge controversy with tenants as they went angry over it.

The Union Cabinet of India on 11 July 2013 gave its approval to the proposal for setting up of a National Aviation University (NAU) in the name of Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University in U.P. as a Central University. Name the district proposed for the establishment of the University?

Who won the 2012 Wimbledon Men’s Single Title?

The Union Ministry of Finance on 9 July 2013 released its report on Direct Tax Collection of June Quarter of Financial Year (FY) 2013-14. As per the released report, the Gross Direct Tax Collection during the April-June quarter of FY 2013-14 increased by ___________ percent at 123993 crore rupees against 111183 crore rupees in the same period in FY 2012-13.

China’s former Minister Liu Zhijun on 7 July 2013 was given a suspended death sentence for corruption and abuse of power. What portfolio was Liu Zhijun held during his tenure as a Minister?

India and Iraq on 8 July 2013 signed a pact to enhance co-operation in energy security, bilateral trade & commerce, infrastructure and others. The agreement was signed between the Union Petroleum Minister Veerappa Moily and his counterpart from Iraq, Abdul Karim Luaibi at the end of the India-Iraq Joint Commission on technical co-operation in_______________.

The Union Government of India and Government of Albania on 8 July 2013 signed an Agreement for Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to the Taxes on Income and on Capital (DTAA). Which of the statements given below in relation to the agreement are true? I. Business profits would be taxable in the source state if the activities of the enterprise constitute a Permanent Establishment (PE) in that state. It provides fixed place PE, building Site,Service and Agency PE as well as Construction and Installation of PE. II. Para 2 of Article 9 of the agreement incorporatesconcerns related to Associated Enterprises and thus involves recourse to Mutual Agreement Procedures for relieving double taxation in cases that involves transfer pricing adjustments III. The signed agreement makes Dividends, Interest and Royalties & Fees for Technical Services income taxable in both the countries, the country of source and residence. The withholding rates of taxation for dividend, interests and royalties & fees for technical services of 10 percent each will help in promoting investment, technology and technical services flow between the two nations. IV. The Agreement also has the provisions for effective exchange of information between tax authorities of the two counties in line with latest international standard. It includes exchange of banking information and supplying of information without recourse to domestic interest.

Name the report that was released by the United Nations on 1 July 2013 that mentions the targets to be achieved by 2015. The report also seeks urgent address to several important challenges being faced by the world and its people was launched by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.

Name the person who was appointed as the new Deputy Special Representative for the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on 9 July 2013.

The Imperial Household Agency of Japan on 9 July 2013 announced that the Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan will make their visit to India on 30 November to 6 December 2013. How many times did the Japanese royal couple Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko have visited India in the history after taking over the thrown?

The Imperial Household Agency of Japan on 9 July 2013 announced that the Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan will make their visit to India on 30 November to 6 December 2013. How many times did the Japanese royal couple Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko have visited India in the history after taking over the thrown?

India and Tanzania on 9 July 2013 signed agreements on bilateral cooperation in different sectors that includes agriculture, health and education, mines and minerals. The agreements were signed at?

NASA’s Pluto-bound New Horizons Spacecraft in first week of July 2013 spotted the largest moon of Pluto that orbits at a distance of more than 19000 kilometer from the planet. Name this largest moon of Pluto.

The U.S. Navy on 10 July 2013 successfully landed a drone the size of a fighter jet aboard an aircraft carrier for the first time. Name the aircraft?

China on 13 July 2013 cancelled the construction of a six billion dollar nuclear processing plant in ___________ province apparently due to public concerns over its safety.

Who won the Men’s Singles Title of Wimbledon 2013?

Name the Coach of Indian Men’s Hockey Team who was sacked by the Sports Authority of India following poor performance of the team?

Name the player who won silver medal in women's 50-metre Rifle 3 Position event at the ISSF World Cup in Granada, Spain on 9 July 2013.

Name the former Australian cricketer, who became the member of ICC Cricket Hall of Fame in July 2013. ICC made an announcement to induct him into the Cricket Hall of Fame on 11 July 2013 and was inducted in the list on 19 July 2013.

Who was the last British Player before Andy Murray to win Men’s Singles Title of Wimbledon and when the event occurred?

Name the chess grandmaster who won the Commonwealth Chess Championship on 14 July 2013

A report from the Israeli Embassy released in July 2013 stated that the trade between India and Israel grew during 2012-13. The trade between India and Israel went up from 5.15 billion in 2011-12 to______________.

The Union Ministry of Railways on 8 July 2013 released a report on revenue earnings of Indian Railways from 1 April to 30 June 2013. As per the released report, the total approximate earnings of Indian Railways on originating basis registered an increase of __________ percent from 1 April to 30 June 2013 as compared to the same period of 2012.

As per the survey conducted by ASSOCHAM in July 2013 the Proposed Investments by domestic and foreign entrepreneurs declined by a whopping 75 per cent in FY 2012-13. What is Proposed Investment?

Prominent jewellery retailers and bullion traders across India on 10 July 2013 decided to suspend sale of gold coins and bars for a period of?

The government on 12 July 2013 approved the Modified Industrial Infrastructure Upgradation Scheme (MIIUS) during 12th Plan period. What is the budget outlay made for the implementation of the scheme?

With which company did Satyam on 15 July 2013 formally merged?

Which company decided to unveil the world's slimmest full HD LCD panel for smartphones?

State Bank of India, in month of July 2013 partnered with a non-banking finance company, UAE Exchange and Financial Services, to launch a card which will enable the holder to receive the remittance directly on the card. What is the name of this card?

Bhutan’s Election Commission on 14 July 2013 formally announced that the name of the party that won the National Assembly elections by having secured a majority of thirty two seats. Name the party?

LG Display on 11 July 2013 announced that it would unveil the world's slimmest Full HD LCD panel for smartphones. The panel has ________ specialty. Fill in the blank with an appropriate option.

State Bank Xpress Money Card has the limit of ________ Rupees. Fill in the blank with an appropriate option.

Who became the runner-up of the Men’s Singles Title of Wimbledon 2013?

Name the forum established by United Nations General Assembly on 9 July 2013 to replace the United Nations Commission on Sustainable Development (UNCSD).

Europe in second week of July 2013 reached to a historic agreement to reform its ____________ Policy, which will help it in working towards the path of green economy. Fill in the blank with an appropriate option.

Mysterious bursts of which kind of waves was observed from the cosmological distances by the scientists on 7 July 2013?

The Koodankulam nuclear power plant in Tamil Nadu on 13 July 2013 went critical. Under which situation is a nuclear reactor said to be critical?

When was Charon – the largest moon of Pluto first discovered by James Christy of the Naval Observatory?

The Protection of Life during Pregnancy Bill of Ireland won 138 to 24 votes in favour and cleared decade’s long confusion over right of women to undergo abortions in extreme circumstances. In which year a Constitutional ban was imposed on abortions in Ireland? The demand for Pregnancy bill in Ireland came up after the death of?  

Name the Egyptian Army Chief, who ousted the democratically elected President, Mohamed Morsi of Egypt from his office in a Military coup on 3 July 2013?      

India and Vietnam on 4 July 2013 have set up a six member joint committee to outline a plan for collaboration in the field of________.

___________on 1 July 2013 started a visa regime for citizens of 87 countries, for the first time since it declared independence from Serbia. The prominent countries include China and Russia.

Name the city that bid adieu to the futuristic monorail, also known as White Elephant after 25 years of its operations?

Saudi Arabia on 2 July 2013 extended the amnesty Period by _______ months which enable illegal foreign workers to regularise their status or return home without prosecution.

Name the country that became the 28th member of the European Union on 1 July 2013

Name the person, who was elected as Egypt's new Prime Minister to head a caretaker government.

The White House-launched national 'Healthy Lunchtime Challenge' as the part of which initiative?

Name the U.S. inventor, who was known as the father of the computer mouse?

To Facilitate Access to Published Works for Persons who are Blind, Visually Impaired, or otherwise Print Disabled, a treaty was adopted by more than 150 countries at the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) Diplomatic Conference hosted by Morocco? Name the treaty?

Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda on 30 June 2013 announced that the Government of Haryana adopted ___________ villages of Uttarakhand that was drastically affected by landslides and heavy rains in June 2013.

The Union Government of India on 1 July 2013 launched the National Cyber Security Policy 2013 at New Delhi with an aim to protect information and build capabilities to prevent cyber attacks. Which of the following statements about the Policy are true? I. This policy aims at facilitating creation of secure computing environment and enabling adequate trust and confidence in electronic transactions and also guiding stakeholders’ actions for protection of cyber space. II. The NationalCyber Security Policy document outlines a road-map to create a framework for comprehensive, collaborative and collective response to deal with the issue of cyber security at all levels within the country. III. The policy recognises the need for objectives and strategies that need to be adopted both at the national level as well as international level. IV. All the statements mentioned above are false

The Union Cabinet of India on 3 July 2013 approved the proposal to promulgate an ordinance to implement the provisions of National Food Security Bill in the country. The Bill seeks to give legal rights to get subsidized grains every month to __________ percent of overall population?

Under which Article of Constitution of India, President gets the Power to promulgate Ordinances during recess of Parliament.

The Ordinance promulgated by the President during the recess of the parliament ceases to operate at expiration of __________ weeks from the reassembly of Parliament?

The Supreme Court of India on 4 July 2013 ruled that employees can’t claim for the benefits of the Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) as a matter of right. As per the ruling of Supreme Court, the decision taking power of VRS benefits lies only in the hands of the employer. The decision of the court came on hearing, which case?

India on 1 July 2013 successfully launched its first dedicated navigation satellite, ________________ using Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV)-C22.

IRNSS-1A (Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System), India’s first dedicated navigation satellite was launched from?

________________ established the new world record on Federation Internationale de l'Automobile's (FIA) world electric land speed record when the lightweight electric powered car reached the top speed of 328.6 km per hour.

_______________ in month of June 2013 launched a series of satellites which is supposed to provide fast & cheap Internet and phone service to remote areas in 180 countries.

The two smallest known moons orbiting Pluto were officially christened by the International Astronomical Union on 2 July 2013. The moon earlier known as P4, was discovered in the summer of 2011, has been named ______________?

Name the Indian state that was declared as the first was declared as the first Smoke-free state of India on 2 July 2013?

Nokia on 1 July 2013 stated that it entered into an agreement to buy Siemens AG’s entire stake in their telecom equipment joint venture for 1.7 billion euro (2.2 billion US dollars). What is the name of the Joint Venture of Nokia with Siemens AG?

Name the Company that in July 2013 launched, world's first smartphone with the Firefox operating system to compete with devices running Google Android and Apple IOS?

Bharti Airtel Ltd. on 4 July 2013 became the majority shareholder in the Indian broadband units of ___________?

Realty major DLF on 5 July 2013 finalised the 325-crore rupees deal to sell its 150 MW wind turbine project in Gujarat to ______________?