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Cabinet clears setting up of 6 additional benches of CESTAT
The Union Cabinet on 17
th
October 2013 approved the setting up of 6 additional benches of the
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) for speedy disposal of cases and pendency
will decrease benefitting government and tax payers. These include three at existing locations in New
Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and three new benches at Chandigarh, Allahabad and Hyderabad.
MSP of wheat increased by Rs 50/quintal to Rs 1,400
The government on 17
th
October 2013 raised the minimum support price, MSP, for wheat by 50 rupees
to 1,400 rupees per quintal for crop year 2013-14. It will encourage farmers to cover more area under
the crop in the ongoing rabi season (October-March). This was recommended by the government
advisory body, Commission for Agriculture Costs and Prices (CACP).
Government to set up intermediate go downs for foodgrains to check leakage
Government will set up intermediate go downs for foodgrains across the country to check leakage. This
will be set up at the block or Panchayat level, will help to checking un-necessary wastage of precious
component of food meant for crores of people. With the estimated capacity of the intermediate food
grain godowns will be 18 thousand to 20 thousand tonnes.
International Day for Poverty Eradication observed on 17
th
October
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty observed on 17
th
October 2013, this year's theme is
working together towards a world without discrimination: Building on the experience and knowledge of
people in extreme poverty. More than 1.2 billion people still live in extreme poverty worldwide. In
India, according to the Planning Commissions estimates, the percentage of persons Below Poverty Line
in 2011-12 was 25.7 per cent in rural areas, 13.7 per cent in urban and 21.9 per cent for the country as a
whole. Poverty has come down from 32.2 per cent to 21.9 per cent at the national level.
Terence Walsh appointed as Chief Coach of the Senior Men National Hockey Team
Hockey India on 15
th
October 2013 announced the appointment of Terence Walsh as Chief Coach of the
Senior Men National Hockey Team.
Union Cabinet Approved a Committee on Babhli Barrage Project
The Union cabinet of India approved on 17
th
October 2013 the appointment of a three-member
supervisory committee headed by a representative of the Central Water Commission (Chairman: Bibhas
Kumar) on construction of Babhli Barrage issue. The other two members of the committee were
including one representative from the state of Andhra Pradesh and one representative from the
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Daily Current Affairs
(18
th
October 2013)
Cabinet clears setting up of 6 additional benches of CESTAT
The Union Cabinet on 17
th
October 2013 approved the setting up of 6 additional benches of the
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) for speedy disposal of cases and pendency
will decrease benefitting government and tax payers. These include three at existing locations in New
Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and three new benches at Chandigarh, Allahabad and Hyderabad.
MSP of wheat increased by Rs 50/quintal to Rs 1,400
The government on 17
th
October 2013 raised the minimum support price, MSP, for wheat by 50 rupees
to 1,400 rupees per quintal for crop year 2013-14. It will encourage farmers to cover more area under
the crop in the ongoing rabi season (October-March). This was recommended by the government
advisory body, Commission for Agriculture Costs and Prices (CACP).
Government to set up intermediate go downs for foodgrains to check leakage
Government will set up intermediate go downs for foodgrains across the country to check leakage. This
will be set up at the block or Panchayat level, will help to checking un-necessary wastage of precious
component of food meant for crores of people. With the estimated capacity of the intermediate food
grain godowns will be 18 thousand to 20 thousand tonnes.
International Day for Poverty Eradication observed on 17
th
October
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty observed on 17
th
October 2013, this year's theme is
working together towards a world without discrimination: Building on the experience and knowledge of
people in extreme poverty. More than 1.2 billion people still live in extreme poverty worldwide. In
India, according to the Planning Commissions estimates, the percentage of persons Below Poverty Line
in 2011-12 was 25.7 per cent in rural areas, 13.7 per cent in urban and 21.9 per cent for the country as a
whole. Poverty has come down from 32.2 per cent to 21.9 per cent at the national level.
Terence Walsh appointed as Chief Coach of the Senior Men National Hockey Team
Hockey India on 15
th
October 2013 announced the appointment of Terence Walsh as Chief Coach of the
Senior Men National Hockey Team.
Union Cabinet Approved a Committee on Babhli Barrage Project
The Union cabinet of India approved on 17
th
October 2013 the appointment of a three-member
supervisory committee headed by a representative of the Central Water Commission (Chairman: Bibhas
Kumar) on construction of Babhli Barrage issue. The other two members of the committee were
including one representative from the state of Andhra Pradesh and one representative from the
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th
October 2013)
Cabinet clears setting up of 6 additional benches of CESTAT
The Union Cabinet on 17
th
October 2013 approved the setting up of 6 additional benches of the
Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) for speedy disposal of cases and pendency
will decrease benefitting government and tax payers. These include three at existing locations in New
Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and three new benches at Chandigarh, Allahabad and Hyderabad.
MSP of wheat increased by Rs 50/quintal to Rs 1,400
The government on 17
th
October 2013 raised the minimum support price, MSP, for wheat by 50 rupees
to 1,400 rupees per quintal for crop year 2013-14. It will encourage farmers to cover more area under
the crop in the ongoing rabi season (October-March). This was recommended by the government
advisory body, Commission for Agriculture Costs and Prices (CACP).
Government to set up intermediate go downs for foodgrains to check leakage
Government will set up intermediate go downs for foodgrains across the country to check leakage. This
will be set up at the block or Panchayat level, will help to checking un-necessary wastage of precious
component of food meant for crores of people. With the estimated capacity of the intermediate food
grain godowns will be 18 thousand to 20 thousand tonnes.
International Day for Poverty Eradication observed on 17
th
October
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty observed on 17
th
October 2013, this year's theme is
working together towards a world without discrimination: Building on the experience and knowledge of
people in extreme poverty. More than 1.2 billion people still live in extreme poverty worldwide. In
India, according to the Planning Commissions estimates, the percentage of persons Below Poverty Line
in 2011-12 was 25.7 per cent in rural areas, 13.7 per cent in urban and 21.9 per cent for the country as a
whole. Poverty has come down from 32.2 per cent to 21.9 per cent at the national level.
Terence Walsh appointed as Chief Coach of the Senior Men National Hockey Team
Hockey India on 15
th
October 2013 announced the appointment of Terence Walsh as Chief Coach of the
Senior Men National Hockey Team.
Union Cabinet Approved a Committee on Babhli Barrage Project
The Union cabinet of India approved on 17
th
October 2013 the appointment of a three-member
supervisory committee headed by a representative of the Central Water Commission (Chairman: Bibhas
Kumar) on construction of Babhli Barrage issue. The other two members of the committee were
including one representative from the state of Andhra Pradesh and one representative from the
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Maharashtra. The Babhli project / barrage is a controversial reservoir project being constructed by
Maharashtra state across the river Godavari.
Ajit Agarkar announced Retirement from all forms of Cricket
Former India bowler Ajit Agarkar on 16
th
October 2013 announced Retirement from all forms of Cricket.
His international career ran from 1998 to 2007, during which he featured in 26 Tests, 191 ODIs and 4
Twenty20 internationals.
British Scientists solved the Mystery of Legendary Himalayan Yeti
British Scientists in their research have come to the conclusion that the legendary Himalayan yeti may
be a sub-species of brown bear. DNA tests on hair samples from Yeti revealed that they matched those
from an ancient polar bear. The Yeti or Abominable Snowman is said to be an ape-like cryptid taller than
an average human that inhabits the Himalayan region of Nepal and Tibet. The scientific community
generally regards the Yeti as a legend because of the lack of conclusive evidence.
New arapaima Species of Giant Amazon Fish Discovered in Brazil
Scientists from the State University New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry discovered
a new species of arapaima - a giant torpedo-shaped fish - in the central Amazon waters of Brazil.
Brazilian Football Legend Pele launched a Book Titled 1283
Brazilian football legend Pele on 16
th
October 2013 launched a new book titled 1283. It is the number of
goals scored by Pele. It contains 1283 texts. The book documents his career. Edson Arantes do
Nascimento better known as Pele is a retired Brazilian footballer. He is regarded by many experts,
football critics, former players, current players and football fans in general as the best player of all time.
Malala Yousafzai to be granted Honorary Canadian Citizenship
The government of Canada on 16
th
October 2013 announced honorary Canadian citizenship for Pakistani
teenage activist Malala Yousafzai. The government recognized Malalas contribution in risking her life
promoting education for young women. Besides Malala, South Africas Nelson Mandela and Myanmars
Aung San Suu Kyi have been given honorary citizenship by the Canadian government.
Greg du Toit was Named Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2013
Greg du Toit named as winner of 2013 Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition were announced
on 17
th
October 2013 at the awards ceremony held at Natural History Museum in London. From India 14
year-old photographer from India Udayan Rao Pawar won the award as Young Wildlife Photographer of
the Year 2013 for his image Mothers little headful.
Sigrid Kaag Appointed as the Head of Joint OPCW-UN Mission in Syria
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Maharashtra. The Babhli project / barrage is a controversial reservoir project being constructed by
Maharashtra state across the river Godavari.
Ajit Agarkar announced Retirement from all forms of Cricket
Former India bowler Ajit Agarkar on 16
th
October 2013 announced Retirement from all forms of Cricket.
His international career ran from 1998 to 2007, during which he featured in 26 Tests, 191 ODIs and 4
Twenty20 internationals.
British Scientists solved the Mystery of Legendary Himalayan Yeti
British Scientists in their research have come to the conclusion that the legendary Himalayan yeti may
be a sub-species of brown bear. DNA tests on hair samples from Yeti revealed that they matched those
from an ancient polar bear. The Yeti or Abominable Snowman is said to be an ape-like cryptid taller than
an average human that inhabits the Himalayan region of Nepal and Tibet. The scientific community
generally regards the Yeti as a legend because of the lack of conclusive evidence.
New arapaima Species of Giant Amazon Fish Discovered in Brazil
Scientists from the State University New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry discovered
a new species of arapaima - a giant torpedo-shaped fish - in the central Amazon waters of Brazil.
Brazilian Football Legend Pele launched a Book Titled 1283
Brazilian football legend Pele on 16
th
October 2013 launched a new book titled 1283. It is the number of
goals scored by Pele. It contains 1283 texts. The book documents his career. Edson Arantes do
Nascimento better known as Pele is a retired Brazilian footballer. He is regarded by many experts,
football critics, former players, current players and football fans in general as the best player of all time.
Malala Yousafzai to be granted Honorary Canadian Citizenship
The government of Canada on 16
th
October 2013 announced honorary Canadian citizenship for Pakistani
teenage activist Malala Yousafzai. The government recognized Malalas contribution in risking her life
promoting education for young women. Besides Malala, South Africas Nelson Mandela and Myanmars
Aung San Suu Kyi have been given honorary citizenship by the Canadian government.
Greg du Toit was Named Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2013
Greg du Toit named as winner of 2013 Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition were announced
on 17
th
October 2013 at the awards ceremony held at Natural History Museum in London. From India 14
year-old photographer from India Udayan Rao Pawar won the award as Young Wildlife Photographer of
the Year 2013 for his image Mothers little headful.
Sigrid Kaag Appointed as the Head of Joint OPCW-UN Mission in Syria
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Maharashtra. The Babhli project / barrage is a controversial reservoir project being constructed by
Maharashtra state across the river Godavari.
Ajit Agarkar announced Retirement from all forms of Cricket
Former India bowler Ajit Agarkar on 16
th
October 2013 announced Retirement from all forms of Cricket.
His international career ran from 1998 to 2007, during which he featured in 26 Tests, 191 ODIs and 4
Twenty20 internationals.
British Scientists solved the Mystery of Legendary Himalayan Yeti
British Scientists in their research have come to the conclusion that the legendary Himalayan yeti may
be a sub-species of brown bear. DNA tests on hair samples from Yeti revealed that they matched those
from an ancient polar bear. The Yeti or Abominable Snowman is said to be an ape-like cryptid taller than
an average human that inhabits the Himalayan region of Nepal and Tibet. The scientific community
generally regards the Yeti as a legend because of the lack of conclusive evidence.
New arapaima Species of Giant Amazon Fish Discovered in Brazil
Scientists from the State University New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry discovered
a new species of arapaima - a giant torpedo-shaped fish - in the central Amazon waters of Brazil.
Brazilian Football Legend Pele launched a Book Titled 1283
Brazilian football legend Pele on 16
th
October 2013 launched a new book titled 1283. It is the number of
goals scored by Pele. It contains 1283 texts. The book documents his career. Edson Arantes do
Nascimento better known as Pele is a retired Brazilian footballer. He is regarded by many experts,
football critics, former players, current players and football fans in general as the best player of all time.
Malala Yousafzai to be granted Honorary Canadian Citizenship
The government of Canada on 16
th
October 2013 announced honorary Canadian citizenship for Pakistani
teenage activist Malala Yousafzai. The government recognized Malalas contribution in risking her life
promoting education for young women. Besides Malala, South Africas Nelson Mandela and Myanmars
Aung San Suu Kyi have been given honorary citizenship by the Canadian government.
Greg du Toit was Named Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2013
Greg du Toit named as winner of 2013 Wildlife Photographer of the Year Competition were announced
on 17
th
October 2013 at the awards ceremony held at Natural History Museum in London. From India 14
year-old photographer from India Udayan Rao Pawar won the award as Young Wildlife Photographer of
the Year 2013 for his image Mothers little headful.
Sigrid Kaag Appointed as the Head of Joint OPCW-UN Mission in Syria
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United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon appointed on 16
th
October 2013 Sigrid Kaag as head of
the joint mission of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) and the United
Nations.
Veteran social activist Sarojini Varadappan passes away
Sarojini Varadappan, veteran social activist passed away on 17
th
October 2013. She was recipient of
several honours and awards, she was conferred Padma Shri in 1973 and Padma Bhushan in 2009.
India has half the worlds modern slaves: Study
The first Global Slavery Index has estimated that 13.3 to 14.7 million people live like slaves in India
roughly equal to the population of Kolkata. The index, published by the Australia-based Walk Free
Foundation, ranked 162 countries. According to the index, there are 29.6 million people in modern
slavery globally. India (4
th
in terms of modern-day slaves as a percentage of the population) leads the
world, followed by China, Pakistan, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Russia, Thailand, Democratic Republic of Congo,
Myanmar and Bangladesh. These 10 countries account for 76% of the world's modern slaves.
Internal migrants make up 1/3
rd
of India's population
Internal migrants in India are expected to touch 400 million in the 2011 census, over half the global
figure of 740 million and almost twice as many as China's estimated 221 million. These internal migrants,
comprising a third of India's population, are estimated to account for remittances anywhere between Rs
70,000 crore and Rs 120,000 crore. The report estimated that about 30% of the migrants are youth aged
15-29 years and another 15 million are children.
India, US agencies join hands to set up center to counter cyber attacks
The Center for Development and Advanced Computing (CDAC) on 17
th
October 2013 joined hands with
the US-based agency, International Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), to set up a
research institution named, Center for Excellence in DNS Security that will help tackle cyber attacks and
online security threats.
Model Questions:
1. The Union Cabinet on 17
th
October 2013 approved the setting up of 6 additional benches of the
CESTAT, which means?
1. Centre for Economic & Statistics Research
2. Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal
3. Customs, Estate and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal
4. Centre for Soil Testing and Technology
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United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon appointed on 16
th
October 2013 Sigrid Kaag as head of
the joint mission of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) and the United
Nations.
Veteran social activist Sarojini Varadappan passes away
Sarojini Varadappan, veteran social activist passed away on 17
th
October 2013. She was recipient of
several honours and awards, she was conferred Padma Shri in 1973 and Padma Bhushan in 2009.
India has half the worlds modern slaves: Study
The first Global Slavery Index has estimated that 13.3 to 14.7 million people live like slaves in India
roughly equal to the population of Kolkata. The index, published by the Australia-based Walk Free
Foundation, ranked 162 countries. According to the index, there are 29.6 million people in modern
slavery globally. India (4
th
in terms of modern-day slaves as a percentage of the population) leads the
world, followed by China, Pakistan, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Russia, Thailand, Democratic Republic of Congo,
Myanmar and Bangladesh. These 10 countries account for 76% of the world's modern slaves.
Internal migrants make up 1/3
rd
of India's population
Internal migrants in India are expected to touch 400 million in the 2011 census, over half the global
figure of 740 million and almost twice as many as China's estimated 221 million. These internal migrants,
comprising a third of India's population, are estimated to account for remittances anywhere between Rs
70,000 crore and Rs 120,000 crore. The report estimated that about 30% of the migrants are youth aged
15-29 years and another 15 million are children.
India, US agencies join hands to set up center to counter cyber attacks
The Center for Development and Advanced Computing (CDAC) on 17
th
October 2013 joined hands with
the US-based agency, International Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), to set up a
research institution named, Center for Excellence in DNS Security that will help tackle cyber attacks and
online security threats.
Model Questions:
1. The Union Cabinet on 17
th
October 2013 approved the setting up of 6 additional benches of the
CESTAT, which means?
1. Centre for Economic & Statistics Research
2. Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal
3. Customs, Estate and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal
4. Centre for Soil Testing and Technology
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United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon appointed on 16
th
October 2013 Sigrid Kaag as head of
the joint mission of the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) and the United
Nations.
Veteran social activist Sarojini Varadappan passes away
Sarojini Varadappan, veteran social activist passed away on 17
th
October 2013. She was recipient of
several honours and awards, she was conferred Padma Shri in 1973 and Padma Bhushan in 2009.
India has half the worlds modern slaves: Study
The first Global Slavery Index has estimated that 13.3 to 14.7 million people live like slaves in India
roughly equal to the population of Kolkata. The index, published by the Australia-based Walk Free
Foundation, ranked 162 countries. According to the index, there are 29.6 million people in modern
slavery globally. India (4
th
in terms of modern-day slaves as a percentage of the population) leads the
world, followed by China, Pakistan, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Russia, Thailand, Democratic Republic of Congo,
Myanmar and Bangladesh. These 10 countries account for 76% of the world's modern slaves.
Internal migrants make up 1/3
rd
of India's population
Internal migrants in India are expected to touch 400 million in the 2011 census, over half the global
figure of 740 million and almost twice as many as China's estimated 221 million. These internal migrants,
comprising a third of India's population, are estimated to account for remittances anywhere between Rs
70,000 crore and Rs 120,000 crore. The report estimated that about 30% of the migrants are youth aged
15-29 years and another 15 million are children.
India, US agencies join hands to set up center to counter cyber attacks
The Center for Development and Advanced Computing (CDAC) on 17
th
October 2013 joined hands with
the US-based agency, International Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), to set up a
research institution named, Center for Excellence in DNS Security that will help tackle cyber attacks and
online security threats.
Model Questions:
1. The Union Cabinet on 17
th
October 2013 approved the setting up of 6 additional benches of the
CESTAT, which means?
1. Centre for Economic & Statistics Research
2. Customs, Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal
3. Customs, Estate and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal
4. Centre for Soil Testing and Technology
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2. Government will set up intermediate go downs for foodgrains across the country to check leakage.
This will be set up at the _____________
1. Block or Panchayat level
2. District Level
3. State Level
4. Division Level
3. International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2013s theme is working together towards a world
without discrimination: Building on the experience and knowledge of people in extreme poverty
observed on ___________
1. October 15
th
2. October 16
th
3. October 17
th
4. October 18
th
4. Hockey India on 15
th
October 2013 announced the appointment of __________ as Chief Coach of
the Senior Men National Hockey Team
1. M. K. Kaushik
2. Terence Walsh
3. Zafar Iqbal
4. Graham Reid
5. Which of the following countries Scientists in their research have come to the conclusion that the
legendary Himalayan yeti (Abominable Snowman) may be a sub-species of brown bear?
1. USA
2. UK
3. Australia
4. Canada
6. Edson Arantes do Nascimento better known as Pele is a retired Brazilian footballer launched a new
Book Titled _________
1. 1238
2. 2183
3. 1283
4. 1328
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2. Government will set up intermediate go downs for foodgrains across the country to check leakage.
This will be set up at the _____________
1. Block or Panchayat level
2. District Level
3. State Level
4. Division Level
3. International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2013s theme is working together towards a world
without discrimination: Building on the experience and knowledge of people in extreme poverty
observed on ___________
1. October 15
th
2. October 16
th
3. October 17
th
4. October 18
th
4. Hockey India on 15
th
October 2013 announced the appointment of __________ as Chief Coach of
the Senior Men National Hockey Team
1. M. K. Kaushik
2. Terence Walsh
3. Zafar Iqbal
4. Graham Reid
5. Which of the following countries Scientists in their research have come to the conclusion that the
legendary Himalayan yeti (Abominable Snowman) may be a sub-species of brown bear?
1. USA
2. UK
3. Australia
4. Canada
6. Edson Arantes do Nascimento better known as Pele is a retired Brazilian footballer launched a new
Book Titled _________
1. 1238
2. 2183
3. 1283
4. 1328
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2. Government will set up intermediate go downs for foodgrains across the country to check leakage.
This will be set up at the _____________
1. Block or Panchayat level
2. District Level
3. State Level
4. Division Level
3. International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 2013s theme is working together towards a world
without discrimination: Building on the experience and knowledge of people in extreme poverty
observed on ___________
1. October 15
th
2. October 16
th
3. October 17
th
4. October 18
th
4. Hockey India on 15
th
October 2013 announced the appointment of __________ as Chief Coach of
the Senior Men National Hockey Team
1. M. K. Kaushik
2. Terence Walsh
3. Zafar Iqbal
4. Graham Reid
5. Which of the following countries Scientists in their research have come to the conclusion that the
legendary Himalayan yeti (Abominable Snowman) may be a sub-species of brown bear?
1. USA
2. UK
3. Australia
4. Canada
6. Edson Arantes do Nascimento better known as Pele is a retired Brazilian footballer launched a new
Book Titled _________
1. 1238
2. 2183
3. 1283
4. 1328
5
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7. Which of the following countries announced honorary citizenship for Pakistani teenage activist
Malala Yousafzai for her contribution in risking her life promoting education for young women?
1. UK
2. Canada
3. Russia
4. Belgium
8. Who has been selected for the Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2013 for his image
Mothers little heedful at the awards ceremony held at Natural History Museum in London?
1. Udayan Rao Pawar
2. Bhumika Bhatia
3. Sudip Bhattacharya
4. Dipti Desai
9. Which of the following countries joined hands with Indias Center for Development and Advanced
Computing (CDAC) to set up a research institution named, Center for Excellence in DNS Security that
will help tackle cyber attacks and online security threats?
1. Russia
2. USA
3. Australia
4. Japan
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7. Which of the following countries announced honorary citizenship for Pakistani teenage activist
Malala Yousafzai for her contribution in risking her life promoting education for young women?
1. UK
2. Canada
3. Russia
4. Belgium
8. Who has been selected for the Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2013 for his image
Mothers little heedful at the awards ceremony held at Natural History Museum in London?
1. Udayan Rao Pawar
2. Bhumika Bhatia
3. Sudip Bhattacharya
4. Dipti Desai
9. Which of the following countries joined hands with Indias Center for Development and Advanced
Computing (CDAC) to set up a research institution named, Center for Excellence in DNS Security that
will help tackle cyber attacks and online security threats?
1. Russia
2. USA
3. Australia
4. Japan
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7. Which of the following countries announced honorary citizenship for Pakistani teenage activist
Malala Yousafzai for her contribution in risking her life promoting education for young women?
1. UK
2. Canada
3. Russia
4. Belgium
8. Who has been selected for the Young Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2013 for his image
Mothers little heedful at the awards ceremony held at Natural History Museum in London?
1. Udayan Rao Pawar
2. Bhumika Bhatia
3. Sudip Bhattacharya
4. Dipti Desai
9. Which of the following countries joined hands with Indias Center for Development and Advanced
Computing (CDAC) to set up a research institution named, Center for Excellence in DNS Security that
will help tackle cyber attacks and online security threats?
1. Russia
2. USA
3. Australia
4. Japan