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Q436. 'Hori', a poor farmer, is the main character of which famous Hindi novel by Munshi Premchand ?
A. Gaban
B. Vardaan
C. Godaan
D. Sevasadan
Answer : C

Q.437 Which among the following instrument is used for measuring wind speed ?
A. Anemometer
B. Hygrometer
C. Galvanometer
D. Spectrometer
Answer : A

Q438. Which strait connects the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean ?
A. Strait of Malacca
B. Strait of Magellan
C. Strait of Gibraltar
D. Strait of Hormuz
Answer :B

Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Bill passed

Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Bill, 2011 in India was a bill passed that was passed on August 29, 2013. As per the bill the much-awaited land acquisition and rehabilitation bill that aims to provide fair compensation to those whose land is taken away, brings transparency to the process of acquisition of land to set up factories or buildings and assures rehabilitation of those affected. The bill establishes meaningful regulations for land acquisition as a part of India's massive industrialisation drive driven by public-private partnership. The bill was introduced in Lok Sabha in India on 7 September 2011.
Land Acquisition, Rehabilitation and Resettlement Bill Highlights:
-Payment of compensations that is up to 4 times the market value in rural areas and 2 times the market value in urban areas.
- To address historical injustice the Bill applies retrospectively to cases where no land acquisition award has been made.
- No law can be acquired in Scheduled Areas without the consent of the Gram Sabhas.
-No one shall be dispossessed until and unless all payments are made and alternative sites for the resettlement and rehabilitation have been prepared.
-Compensation to those who are dependent on the land being acquired for their livelihood.
-In cases where PPP projects are involved or acquisition is taking place for private companies, the Bill requires the consent of no less than 70 per cent and 80 per cent respectively (in both cases) of those whose land is sought to be acquired.
-To safeguard food security and to prevent arbitrary acquisition, the Bill directs States to impose limits on the area under agricultural cultivation that can be acquired.
-In case land remains unutilised after acquisition, the new Bill empowers states to return the land either to the owner or to the State Land Bank.
-No income tax shall be levied and no stamp duty shall be charged on any amount that accrues to an individual as a result of the provisions of the new law.
-Where acquired land is sold to a third party for a higher price than 40 per cent of the appreciated land value (or profit) will be shared with the original owners.
-In every project those losing land and belonging to the SC or ST will be provided land equivalent to land acquired or two and a one-half acres, whichever is lower (this is higher than in the case of non-SC/ST affected families) -Where the affected families belonging to the SC and the ST are relocated outside of the district then they shall be paid an additional 25 rehabilitation and resettlement benefits to which they are entitled in monetary terms along with a one-time entitlement of fifty thousand rupees.

India's first military satellite GSAT-7 launched

GSAT-7, India’s first full-fledged military communication spacecraft, meant for exclusive use by the Navy, was launched on Friday morning from Kourou in South America on a European Ariane 5 launcher. The satellite is expected to give a big boost to the country’s maritime security and intelligence gathering in a wide swathe of the Indian Ocean region. Built to the Navy’s multiple-band requirements as platform to safely link up its ships, submarines, aircraft and command from land in real time, it is ISRO’s latest communication satellite. Until now the defence forces have used minuscule capacities on ISRO’s various INSAT/GSAT satellites.
It will be doubly empowered when its sibling, GSAT-7A, follows it in 2014-15 at the earliest; it is said to share some of the GSAT-7A resources with the Air Force and the Army. For the Navy, this is part of a long-term modernisation plan involving the use of satellites and information technology.

India GK Question Paper 32

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426 CAC is stock market of which country ?
A. France
B. USA
C. UK
D. Germany
Ans: A

Q.427 Name the first Asian country to Order Chemical Castration of Child Rapist?
A. South Korea
B. North Korea
C. Afghanistan
D. Russia
Ans: A

Q.428 US President Barack Obama on 3 January 2013 signed into law an annual Policy Bills, authorizing 633 billion dollars to be spent for 2013. The bill was earlier threatened by the White House to be exercised as a Veto. Name the Bill?
A. Annual Defence Policy Bill
B. Annual Employment Bill
C. Infrastructure Development Bill
D. Education Bill
Ans: A

India GK Question Paper 31

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Q.411 Which among the following is the coldest planet?
A. Venus.
B. Neptune
C. Pluto
D. None of these
Ans:C

Q.412 The author of the book ‘The Piano Teacher” is —
A. Allen Hollinghraust
B. Vangari Maathai
C. Alfred Jelineek
D. None of these
Answer: C. Alfred Jelineek

Q.413 The second President of the Indian National Congress’ was —
A. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
B. Badruddin Taiyabjee
C. Mahatma Gandhi
D. None of these
Answer: D. None of these

National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB), Hyderabad

National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB) was established to work towards a blue revolution with a focus on increasing the fish production of the country to a level of about 10 million metric tonnes from the present level of 6.4 million metric tonnes, to achieve doubling of exports and an additional direct employment to an extent of 3.5 million by extending assistance to various agencies for implementation of activities under Inland, Brackish water and Marine sectors. Is is envisaged that NFDB should also be a platform for public-private partnerships for fisheries and a mechanism for an end-end approach for ensuring efficiency in the process of fish production to consumption in the country. Vision to develop aquaculture in a big way by adapting new and innovative production technologies, management and utilization of less utilized water resources and with proper market tie-ups. With the above Vision and Mission National fisheries development board was registered on 10th July 2006 under" Andhra Pradesh societies Registration Act, 2001" and the Board was inaugurated on 11th September 2006 by Hon'ble Union Agriculture Minister Sri Sharad pawar. Initially for the NFDB office, two Blocks(401 & 402) have been rented out from HUDA, Hyderabad at Maitri Vihar, HUDA commercial complex, Ameerpet, Hyderabad-500038.Govt.of Andhra Pradesh have allotted 5 Acres of land on lease for 30 years for construction NFDB office complex at Rajendranagar, Hyderabad.
National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB), Hyderabad Pictures:

Food Security Bill, 2013

Food Security Bill, 2013: Food Security Bill passed in Lok Sabha on 26th August 2013 after minor amendment from UPA. The amendments moved by MPs Gurudas Das Gupta and Sampath were defeated. The ambitious bill was adopted by the House through a voice vote after a combined discussion on the measure and a statutory resolution seeking to disapprove the ordinance promulgated on July 5. Over 300 amendments moved by the opposition were rejected. The bill, a part of the Congress election manifesto of 2009, is widely expected to be a game-changer for the ruling party as it prepares for the 2014 general election.
Food Security Bill, 2013 Highlights:
Coverage of two thirds population to get highly susidized foodgrains: Upto 75% of the rural population and upto 50% of the urban population will have uniform entitlement of 5 kg foodgrains per month at highly subsidized prices of Rs. 3, Rs. 2, Rs. 1 per kg. for rice, wheat, coarse grains respectively . It will entitle about two thirds of our 1.2 billion population to subsidised foodgrains under the Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS.
Poorest of the poor continue to get 35 kg per household: The poorest of poor households would continue to receive 35 Kg foodgrains per household per month under Antyodaya  Anna Yajna  at subsidized prices of Rs 3, Rs 2 and Rs 1. It is also proposed to protect the existing allocation of foodgrains to the States/Uts, subject to it being restricted to average annual offtake during last three years. Children aged six months to 14 years would get take-home ration or hot cooked food.
Eligible households to be identified by the States: Corresponding to the coverage of 75% rural and 50 % of urban population at all India level, State wise coverage will be determined by the Central Government. The work of identification of eligible households is left to the States/UTs, which may frame their own criteria or use Social Economic and Caste Census data, if they so desire.
Women Empowerment-- Eldest women will be Head of the household: Eldest woman of eighteen years of age or above will be head of the household for issue of ration card, and if not available, the eldest male member is to be the head of the household.
Grievance redressal mechanism at district level: There will be state and district level redressal mechanism with designated officers.  The States will be allowed to use the existing machinery for District Grievance Redressal Officer (DGRO), State Food Commission, if they so desire, to save expenditure on establishment of new redressal set up. Redressal mechanism may also include call centers, helpline etc.
Social audits and vigilance committees to ensure transparency and accountability: Provisions have also been made for disclosure of records relating to PDS, social audits and setting up of Vigilance Committees in order to ensure transparency and accountability. The central government also would provide money to states and union territories if it runs low on grain.
Penalty for non compliance: The Bill provides for penalty to be imposed on public servants or authority, if found guilty of failing to comply with the relief recommended by the District Grievance Redressal Officer (DGRO).
Expenditure: At the proposed coverage of entitlement, total estimated annual foodgrains requirement is 612.3 lakh tons and corresponding estimated food subsidy for 2013-14 costs is about  Rs.1,24,724 crore.

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Q. 401 Clouds are found in
A. Ionosphere
B. Troposhere
C. Ozonosphere
D. None of these
Ans: B

Q.402 Skin infected disease is
A. Ringworm
B. Roundworm
C. Cholera
D. None of these
Ans: A

Q.403 Who was the first scientist to got Bharat Ratana?
A. C. V. Raman
B. Chandrasekhar
C. S. N. Bose.
D. P. C. Roy.
Ans: A

Largest, Highest in India

Largest, Highest, Longest in India - Some facts:
Highest mountain peak  of India:  Godwin Austin (k2)
Highest Dam of India:  Tehri Dam, Uttarakhand
Highest Waterfall of India:  Kunchikal waterfall, Karnataka
Highest Gateway of India:  Buland Darwaza, Fatehpur Sikri, Uttap Pradesh
Highest Award of India:  Bharat Ratna
Highest Gallantry Award of India:  Paramveer Chakra
Highest Battle field of India:  Siachin Glacier
Highest rainfall Place of India:  Mawsynram, Meghalaya
Highest Airport of India:  Leh, Laddakh
Highest Lake of India:  Cholamu Lake, Sikkim
Largest lake of Fresh water of India:  Wular lake, Kashmir
Largest Mosque of India:  Jama Masjid, Delhi
Largest Church of India:  Se Cathedral, Goa
Largest Gurudwara of India:  Golden Temple, Amritsar
Largest populated city of India:  Mumbai, Maharastra
Largest Delta of India:  Sunderban Delta, West Bengal
Largest Dome of India:  Gol Gumbaz, Bijapur, Karnataka
Largest Zoo of India:  Zoological Gardens, Alipur, Kolkata
Largest Exhibition Ground of India:  Pragati Maidan Complex, New Delhi
Largest Desert of India:  Thar, Rajasthan
Largest cave temple of India:  Kailash temple, Ellora, Maharashtra
Largest State by Area of India:  Rajasthan
Largest forest area state of India:  Madhya Pradesh
Longest River of India:  Ganga
Longest coastline State of India:  Gujarat
Longest tunnel of India:  Jawahar tunnel, Jammu & Kashmir
Longest River Bridge of India:  Mahatma Gandhi Setu, Patna
Tallest building of India:  Imperial Tower, Mumbai

India GK Question Paper 29

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Q.391 In which year Hindi announced as the National Language?
A. 31 December, 1974
B. 10 July, 1950
C. 14 September 1949
D. None of these
Answer: B

Q.392 Which among of the following Languages Urdu is related?
A. Farsi
B. Hindi
C. Turki
D. None of these
Ans: D

Q.393 Among these religion whose language is Pali?
A. Jaina
B. Buddhu
C. Hindu
D. None of these
Answer: B

UPPSC State PCS Exam 2013 Notification, GK Questions, Papers, Syllabus, Dates, Apply Online

Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UP PSC), Allahabad (UP) as per Recruitment ADVT. NO : A-4/E-1/2013 to conducts Combined Lower/Subordinate Services (Gen. Rectt. /PH Special Rectt,) Examination 2013
UPPSC PCS / Combined Lower/Subordinate Services Examination 2013
Total Post: 1200 Post + 10 Post PWD backlog post
Qualification: The candidates must possess Bachelor's Degree of any recognised University or equivalent qualification upto the last date for receipt of applications. This should be mentioned by the candidates in the relevant column of their application forms but for some posts specific qualifications have been prescribed of which the details are given below:
Age Limit: Candidates must have attained the age of 21 years and must not have crossed the age of 40 years on July 1, 2013.
How to apply: Eligible and Interested candidate should apply Online through official website of UPPSC on or before 21st September, 2013.
Last date : 21st September 2013.
For UPPSC PCS Exam 2013 Notification, ONLINE Apply visit: http://uppsc.up.nic.in/

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Q.381 The name ‘Napoleon of India’ is usually given to —
A. Chandragupta
B. Samudragupta
C. Devapala
D. Ashoka
Ans: B

Q.382 In which city is the dargah (tomb) of sufi saint Moinuddin Chishti located
?
A. Mumbai
B. Srinagar
C. New Delhi
D. Ajmer
Ans: D

Q.383 Which is the longest bone in human body ?
A. Femur
B. Fibula
C. Radius
D. Stapes
Ans: A

Arjuna Awards 2013

Arjuna Awards 2013: Sports Awards in India are presented by the Government of India to athletes and sports persons for their accomplishments and outstanding performances in the various fields of sports mostly annually. Some of reputed and Esteemed Sports Awards 2013 in India are Arjuna Awards, Dronacharya Award, Dhyan Chand Award and Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Awards. Government of India has recommended the following awards for year 2013. Double trap shooter Ronjan Sodhi has been recommended for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, India's highest sporting honour. Cricketer Virat Kohli is one of the 15 chosen for the Arjuna Award to be presented at a ceremony in New Delhi on August 29. 
Rajeev Gandhi Khel Ratna Awards 2013:
1. Ronjan Sodhi (shooter)
2. Virat Kohli (Cricket)
Arjuna Award 2013:
1. Chekrovolu Swuro (Archery)
2. Renjith Maheshwary (Athletics)
3. PV Sindhu (Badminton)
4. Kavita Chahal (Boxing)
5. Rupesh Shah (Snooker and Billiards)
6. Virat Kohli (Cricket)
7. Abhijeet Gupta (Chess)
8. Gaganjeet Bhullar (Golf)
9. Saba Anjum (Hockey)
10. Rajkumari Rathore (Shooting)
11. Joshna Chinappa (Squash)
12. Neha Rathi (Wrestling)
13. Dharmender Dalal (Wrestling)
14. Amit Kumar Saroha (Athletics)

Rajeev Gandhi Khel Ratna Awards 2013

Rajeev Gandhi Khel Ratna Awards 2013: Sports Awards in India are presented by the Government of India to athletes and sports persons for their accomplishments and outstanding performances in the various fields of sports mostly annually. Some of reputed and Esteemed Sports Awards 2013 in India are Arjuna Awards, Dronacharya Award, Dhyan Chand Award and Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Awards. Government of India has recommended the following awards for year 2013. Double trap shooter Ronjan Sodhi has been recommended for the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, India's highest sporting honour. Cricketer Virat Kohli is one of the 15 chosen for the Arjuna Award to be presented at a ceremony in New Delhi on August 29. 
Rajeev Gandhi Khel Ratna Awards 2013:
1. Ronjan Sodhi (shooter)
2. Virat Kohli (Cricket)
Arjuna Award 2013:
1. Chekrovolu Swuro (Archery)
2. Renjith Maheshwary (Athletics)
3. PV Sindhu (Badminton)
4. Kavita Chahal (Boxing)
5. Rupesh Shah (Snooker and Billiards)
6. Virat Kohli (Cricket)
7. Abhijeet Gupta (Chess)
8. Gaganjeet Bhullar (Golf)
9. Saba Anjum (Hockey)
10. Rajkumari Rathore (Shooting)
11. Joshna Chinappa (Squash)
12. Neha Rathi (Wrestling)
13. Dharmender Dalal (Wrestling)
14. Amit Kumar Saroha (Athletics)

India GK Question Paper 27

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Q.371 World Computer Literacy day is celebrated on–
A. November 14
B.  November 3
C.  December 2
D. July 5
Ans: C

Q.372 Galena is the principal ore of which element ?
A. Lead
B. Iron
C. Mercury
D. Aluminium
Ans: A

Q.373 Capital Of India Before New Delhi ??
A. Chennai
B. Shimla
C. Kolkata
D. Mumbai
Ans: C

India GK Question Paper 26

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Q.361 The metal used to recover copper from a solution of copper sulphate is ...

A. Na

B. Ag
C. Hg
D. Fe
Ans: D

Q.362 खानवां का युद्ध बाबर और .........के बीच 1527 में हुआ था ?
A. सूरजमल
B. सांगा
C. कुम्भा
D. प्रताप
Ans: B

Q.363 "भारत का पेरिस" किसे कहा जाता है ?
A. जयपुर
B. अजमेर
C. दिल्ली
D. बनारस
Ans: A

Q.364 सिकंदर ने भारत पर आक्रमण कब किया था ?
A. 320 BC
B. 320
C. 500 BC
D. 700
Ans: A

Jarawa Tribe in Andaman Islands

Jarawa are one of the adivasi indigenous peoples of the Andaman Islands in India. Their present numbers are estimated at between 250–400 individuals. Since they have largely shunned interactions with outsiders, many particulars of their society, culture and traditions are poorly understood.
The Supreme Court in January 2013 banned tourists from taking the Andaman Nicobar Trunk Road that passes through the area where the Jarawas live. The road is used to reach the Limestone Cave. The court has already banned all commercial and tourism activities within a five-km radius of the Jarawa Tribal Reserve on the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Important Banking Act

Important Banking Act in India:
* Negotiable Instrument Act, 1881
*The Bankers Books Evidence Act, 1891
* The Reserve Bank of India Act, 1934
* The Industrial Finance Corporation of India Act, 1948
* The Banking Companies (Legal Practitioner Clients’ Accounts) Act, 1949
* The Industrial Disputes (Banking and Insurance Companies) Act, 1949
* The Banking Regulation Act, 1949
* The State Financial Corporations Act, 1951
* The Reserve Bank of India (Amendment and Misc. Provisions) Act, 1953
* The Industrial Disputes (Banking Companies) Decision Act, 1955
* The State Bank of India Act, 1955
* The State Bank of India Act, 1955
* The State Bank of India (Subsidiary Banks) Act, 1959
* The Subsidiary Banks General Regulation, 1959
* The Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation Act, 1961
* The Banking Companies (Acquisition and Transfer of Undertakings) Act, 1970

Important Summits of Year 2012-13 Name, Venue

IMPORTANT SUMMITS HELD IN YEARS 2012-13:

BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) Summits

• 4th BRICS Summit 2012 – New Delhi, India
• 5th BRICS Summit 2013 – Durban, South Africa

G-8 Annual Summits Group of Eight (G8) Countries – France, Germany, Italy, Japan, United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada, Russia.

• 37th G8 Meeting 2011 – Deauville, France
• 38th G8 Meeting 2012 – David camp, USA
• 39th G8 Summit 2013 – County Fermanagh, UK
• 40th G8 Summit 2014 – Russia

G-20 Summits

• 7th G 20 Meeting 2012 – Los Cabos, Mexico
• 8th G 20 Meeting 2013 – Saint Petersburg, Russia
• 9th G 20 Meeting 2014 – Brisbane, Australia

Official Books of Countries

Official Books of Countries:
* Blue Book - An official report of the British Government
* Green Book - Official Publications of Italy and Persia
* Grey Book - Official reports of the Government of Japan and Belgium.
* Orange Book - Official publication of the Govt. of Netherlands.
* White Book - Official publications of China, Germany and Portugal.
* White Paper - Official Paper of the Govt. of Britain and India on a particular issue.
* Yellow Book - Official paper of the Govt. of France.

Carrot and Stick theory by Jeremy Bentham

"Carrot and Stick" approach is one of Motivational theory given by Jeremy Bentham, The English philosopher, whose ideas were developed in the early years of the Industrial Revolution, around 1800, considered that all people are self-interested and are motivated by the desire to avoid pain and find pleasure. Any worker will work only if the reward is big enough, or the punishment sufficiently unpleasant. This view - the ‘carrot and stick’ approach - was built into the philosophies of the age and is still to be found, especially in the older, more traditional sectors of industry. The various leading theories of motivation and motivators seldom make reference to the carrot and the stick. This metaphor relates, of course, to the use of rewards and penalties in order to induce desired behavior. It comes from the old story that to make a donkey move, one must put a carrot in front of him or dab him with a stick from behind.
It is named in reference to a cart driver dangling a carrot in front of a mule and holding a stick behind it. The mule would move towards the carrot because it wants the reward of food, while also moving away from the stick behind it, since it does not want the punishment of pain, thus drawing the cart. Supported by the fact that the mule cannot move away from the stick, and that using a carrot and a stick simultaneously is redundant, some claim that this usage of phrase is erroneous, and that it in fact comes from the figure of a carrot on a stick. In this case, the driver would tie a carrot on a string to a long stick and dangle it in front of the donkey, just out of its reach. As the donkey moved forward to get the carrot, it pulled the cart and the driver so that the carrot would always remain out of reach.

Google launches "Google Impact" Challenge in India

Ahead of India's Independence Day celebrations this week, Google announced to launch "Google Impact Challenge in India," inviting Indian nonprofits to tell how they would use technology to improve people's lives. At the end of the challenge, four nonprofits will each receive a Rs 3 crore (around USD500,000) Global Impact Award and technical assistance from Google to bring their projects to life, the California-based tech-giant announced on Monday. "On the eve of India’s Independence Day, we’re celebrating the spirit of creativity and entrepreneurship of the world’s largest democracy by spotlighting the best local nonprofits that are using technology to make the world better," Nikesh Arora, senior vice president and chief business officer, Google said on a blog post.
"Today we’re launching the Google Impact Challenge in India, inviting Indian nonprofits to tell us how they’d use technology to improve people’s lives. At the end of the challenge, four nonprofits will each receive Rs 3 crore (around $500,000) Global Impact Award and technical assistance from Google to bring their projects to life," he wrote. Arora said registered Indian nonprofits can apply online until September 5.

New Company Bill 2012 Highlights | Company Bill 2012 in Pdf

Company Bill 2012: The Parliament has passed the historic Companies Bill 2012, moved by Sachin Pilot, Minister of Corporate Affairs. The Bill was passed by the Rajya Sabha on 8th August which had already been passed by the Lok Sabha in December 2012. The new Companies Bill, on its enactment, will allow the country to have a modern legislation for growth and regulation of corporate sector in India. The existing statute for regulation of companies in the country, viz. the Companies Act, 1956 had been under consideration for quite long for comprehensive revision in view of the changing economic and commercial environment nationally as well as internationally. The new law will facilitate business-friendly corporate regulation, improve corporate governance norms, enhance accountability on the part of corporates/ auditors, raise levels of transparency and protect interests of investors, particularly small investors.
The salient features of the new Companies law are: Business friendly corporate Regulation/ pro-business initiatives; e-Governance Initiatives; Good Corporate Governance and CSR; Enhanced Disclosure norms; Enhanced accountability of Management; Stricter enforcement; Audit accountability; Protection for minority shareholders; Investor protection and activism; Better framework for insolvency regulation; and Institutional structure.
New Company Bill 2012 Highlights are:
- The concept of One Person Company has been introduced in the new company law.
- The bill increased the number of members of private companies from 50 to 200. This allows companies access to large pool of capital without going public.
- The new bill gives recognition to transfer restrictions on inter-se shareholders – ‘Right of First Refusal’ will be enforceable. This would clear existing ambiguity on legal enforceability on transfer restrictions under JV/shareholder agreements.
- While the old bill only permitted merger of a foreign company with an Indian company, the new bill allows merger of Indian companies into foreign companies which would aid in consolidation of cross-border businesses/assets.
- The new bill permits merger of a listed company with an unlisted one, subject to exit opportunity being offered to shareholders of the listed company.
- While the old bill depended on precedents for merger of a subsidiary with a parent (or between two small companies), the new bill provides a separate and simplified regime for this without any approval from High Court.
- The new bill also gives rights for objections to schemes to only creditors who owed over 5 per cent and minority shareholders with over 10 per cent stake against no thresholds earlier.
- The new bill also has a detailed mechanism for acquisition of shares by majority shareholder from minority shareholders.
- The bill restricts creation of multi-layered holding structures, prohibiting making investments through more than two layers of investment companies.
- The new bill bans holding ‘Treasury Stock’, which is often used by companies to increase shareholding or future monetisation after consolidation.
- The new bill asks that listed companies and other specified companies will have to change individual auditor after five years and audit firm after 10 years. The old bill had no provisions for this.
-  Under the new bill, companies are required to spend at least 2 per cent of their average net profits for the three immediately preceeding financial years on CSR. This is applicable to companies with a networth of Rs 500 crore or more, or Rs 1,000 crore turnover or Rs 5 crore net profits, who have to set up a corporate social responsibility committee. The companies will also have to give preference to the local areas of their operation for such spending.

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India GK Question Paper 21

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India GK Question Sample Paper 21:
Q.291 How much area is covered under forest in India?
A. 33.47 %
B. 29.47 %
C. 22.47 %
D. 19.47 %
Ans: D

Q.292 The Greenhouse effect was first recognized by?
A. Jean-Baptiste Greenwood
B. Jean-Baptiste Fourier
C. Jean-Baptiste Greenhouse
D. None of the above
Ans: B

Q.293 Which of the following is responsible for global warming?
A. Chloro-flouro carbons
B. Methane
C. Carbon dioxide
D. All of these
Ans: D

India GK Question Paper 20

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India GK Question Sample Paper 20:
Q.271 Which of the following is a biodegradable waste?
A. Plastics
B. Polythene
C. Glass
D. None of these
Ans: D

Q.272 Dachigam National Park is in which state?
A. Himachal Pradesh
B. J&K
C. Tamilnadu
D. Sikkam
Ans: B

Q.273 Who started the Chipko Movement?
A. Kiran Bedi
B. S. L Bahuguna
C. Medha Patkar
D. None of these
Ans: B (Sundarlal Bahuguna)

Q.274 When was PROJECT TIGER launched?
A. 2011
B. 1970
C. 1973
D. 2007
Ans: C

India GK Question Paper 19

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India GK Question Sample Paper 19:
Q.251 The Singh Sabha movement was broadly begun in the
A. eighteenth century
B. twentieth century
C. nineteenth century
D. twenty first century
Ans: C

Q.252 What is common to Fakir Azizuddin, Diwan Moti Ram and Claude Auguste Court
A. They were astronomers of considerable reputation
B. They were employed by Maharaja Ranjit Singh
C. They were soldiers of fortune
D. All of these
Ans: B

Q.253 Who took charge as Prime Minister at the death of Jawaharlal Nehru?
A. Gulzarilal Nanda
B. Morarji Desai
C. Lal Bahadur Shastri
D. Indira Gandhi
Ans: A

India GK Question Paper 18

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India GK Question Sample Paper 18:
Q.231 The evaporation of water takes place from the leaves of the plants. The process is called
A. Evaporation
B. Transpiration
C. Dehumidification
D. Fumigation
Ans: B

Q.232 Which climatic region has the least temperature range?
A. Equatorial region
B. Monsoon region
C. Tropical region
D. Tundra region
Ans: D

Q.233 The relative atomic masses of many elements are not whole numbers because -
A. elements are mixtures of isotopes.
B. elements are mixtures of isobars.
C. elements have fractional absolute masses.
D. all elements are not in gaseous state.
Ans: A

Q.234 One of the possible reasons for the absence of pompous buildings in the Harappan cities was -
A. Low living standard of the Harappan people.
B. absence of class distinction in the Harappan society.
C. absence of a monarchical system of government.
D. scarcity of requisite material necessary for their construction.
Ans: C