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(28th & 29th October 2013)
P S Raghavan appointed India's next ambassador to Russia
P S Raghavan, currently Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, has been appointed India's next
ambassador to Russia. He will succeed Ajai Malhotra, who will retire on 30th November 2013.
World Trade Centre to come up in Kolkata
A Trade Centre will come up in Kolkata on the lines of world Trade Centre to expand business from West
Bengal.
Devendra Bhushan appointed as Secretary UPSC
Senior IAS (1983 batch) officer Devendra Bhushan Gupta has been appointed as Secretary in the Union
Public Service Commission (UPSC).
Poland’s first Prime Minister Mazowiecki passes away
Poland's first Prime Minister after the fall of communism, Tadeusz Mazowiecki passed away. Mazowiecki
was one of the architects of the Round Table talks, between communist leaders and opposition, paving
the way for elections in 1989.
Mahatma Gandhi Pravasi Suraksha Yojana launched in Dubai
Mahatma Gandhi Pravasi Suraksha Yojana, a pension and life insurance fund scheme for blue-collar
Indian workers in UAE was launched by the Union Minister of Overseas Indian Affairs, Vyalar Ravi in
Dubai on 28th October 2013.
Sebastian Vettel becomes youngest quadruple champion with Indian Grand Prix win
Red Bull's Sebastian Vettel has become the youngest driver to win the Formula One World Driver's
Championship for the 4th consecutive time. Vettel won Indian Grand Prix for the 3rd time in a row at the
Buddh International circuit at Greater Noida.
Public sector banks targeting to disburse education loans worth 70,000 Cr rupees
According to statement of Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram, public sector banks is targeting to
disburse education loans worth 70,000 crore rupees for 2013-14.
Chinese researchers developed 1st vaccine for bird flu virus
Chinese researchers have developed the 1st influenza vaccine for the deadly H7N9 bird flu virus which
killed over 45 people in China since March 2013.
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Europe's most active Volcano Mount Etna erupts in Europe
Europe's most active volcano Mount Etna has erupted, spewing glowing lava into the air and sending a
vast plume of smoke over the southern Italian island of Sicily. It is the 14th time Mount Etna has erupted
in 2013. The last major eruption was in 1992.
India organizes 1st overseas employer's conference in Dubai
The Overseas Indian Affairs Ministry has organized the first ever meeting of the overseas employer's
conference abroad in Dubai to bring the employers from overseas on a common platform.
Arup Raha will be next Chief of the Indian Air Force
The Government of India on 29th October 2013 decided to appoint Air Marshal Arup Raha as the next
Chief of the Air Staff. He will take the charge after the retirement of present Chief of the Air Staff NAK
Browne on 31st December 2013.
Priyanka Chopra Became the Global Brand Ambassador of Guess
Priyanka Chopra, the Bollywood actress became the global brand ambassador of American fashion
brand Guess in October 2013.
RBI: Repo rate increased by 25 basis points from 7.5 % to 7.75 %
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on 29th October 2013 released the 2nd Quarter Review of Monetary
Policy 2013-14. According the released statement by the RBI, the
Sushmita Sen conferred with Mother Teresa Memorial International Award for Social Justice 2013
Former Miss Universe Sushmita Sen on 27th October 2013 conferred with the Mother Teresa Memorial
International Award by NGO The Harmony Foundation for her efforts towards achieving social justice in
Mumbai.
Rajendra Yadav, Noted Hindi Writer Passed Away
Rajendra Yadav, the noted Hindi writer passed away on 28th October 2013 in Delhi. He was 84 years old.
Indian Oil Corporation won the 48th Bombay Gold Cup
Indian Oil Corporation on 27th October 2013 defeated Air India 5-3 to win the 48th Bombay Gold Cup
hockey tournament at the MHA stadium, Mumbai.
Vijay Soni a noted Painter and theatre personality passed away
Vijay Soni, a noted painter and theatre personality passed away on 27th October 2013 in New Delhi.
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World's longest underwater electric cable to connect Iceland and rest of the Europe
Iceland is looking to build the world's longest undersea electric cable so that it can sell some of that
geothermal energy to the rest of the worlds. The ambitious project, drawing on hydro geothermal and
wind power generation, could deliver 5 terawatt-hours a year to Britain.
Vice President Hamid Ansari Launches INCHAM in Peru
The Vice President of India Hamid Ansari officially launched the Indian Chambers of Commerce
(INCHAM) in Lima, Peru to facilitate Indian Trade & Industry to do business in Peru and other countries
of Latin America.
Model Questions:
1. P S Raghavan, currently Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs, has been appointed India's
next ambassador to ___________
1. USA
2. Russia
3. Italy
4. China
2. The Vice President of India Hamid Ansari officially launched the Indian Chambers of Commerce
(INCHAM) in ______ to facilitate Indian Trade & Industry to do business in countries of Latin America.
1. Brazil
2. Venezuela
3. Peru
4. Chile
3. Which of the following countries to build World's longest underwater electric cable to connect rest
of the Europe?
1. Norway
2. Finland
3. Iceland
4. Sweden
4. Who was the winner of the 48th Bombay Gold Cup hockey tournament held on 27th October 2013 at
the MHA stadium, Mumbai?
1. ONGC
2. Indian Railways
3. Indian Oil Corporation
4. Air India
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5. _____________ conferred with the Mother Teresa Memorial International Award 2013 by NGO the
Harmony Foundation for her efforts towards achieving social justice in Mumbai?
1. Arundati Roy
2. Vandana Shiva
3. Susmita Sen
4. Sunitha Krishnan
6. Mahatma Gandhi Pravasi Suraksha Yojana, a pension and life insurance fund scheme for blue-collar
Indian workers was launched by the Union Minister of Overseas Indian Affairs, Vyalar Ravi in
_______on 28th October 2013.
1. Kuwait
2. Dubai
3. Saudi Arabia
4. Yemen
7. Which of the following county’s researchers have developed the 1st influenza vaccine for the deadly
H7N9 bird flu virus?
1. USA
2. Japan
3. Russia
4. China
8. The Government of India on 29th October 2013 decided to appoint Air Marshal __________as the
next Chief of the Air Staff.
1. Arup Raha
2. AK Browne
3. Pradeep Vasant Naik
4. Fali Homi Major
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