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Current Affairs August 2014
Current Affairs August 2014 - Important Points
Senior Congress MP from Kerala, Prof K V Thomas appointed as Chairman of Public Accounts Committee
Shree Swaminarayan Mandir opned in UK is the world's first "Green" Hindu temple
Imphal Court ordered to release human rights activist Irom Sharmila
Nagpur Metro Rail Project was approved by Union Cabinet
22nd Rajiv Gandhi National Sadbhavana Award was presented to Filmmaker Muzaffar Ali
Current Affairs 21st August 2014 - Details
Senior Congress MP from Kerala, Prof K V Thomas appointed as Chairman of Public Accounts Committee
On 20th August 2014, Senior Congress leader K V Thomas took over as the new Chairman of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee, a news among important national current affairs. Important to tell that Post of PAC chairman is held by a member of opposition party.
This key committee examines CAG reports once they are tabled in Parliament. PAC has a responsibility to check whether money granted by the Parliament has been spent by Government within the scope of the Demand, which makes it very important committee.
Do you Know :
Who was the former PAC chairman ?
Ans : Murli Manohar Joshi (BJP).
Shree Swaminarayan Mandir opned in UK is the world's first "Green" Hindu temple
On 19th August 2014, In Kingsbury of northwest London, United Kingdom, World's first Hindu eco-temple was opened. This temple is dedicated to Shree Swaminarayan so named as Shree Swaminarayan Mandir.
Apart from having traditional Indian architecture, intricate carvings and masterful artistry with green technologies this temple also have solar panels on its roof and a rainwater harvesting system which makes it first green eco friendly hindu temple in the World.
Imphal Court ordered to release human rights activist Irom Sharmila
A court in Imphal on 19th August 2014, ordered release of human rights activist Irom Sharmila Chanu, thus dismissing that she was attempting to commit suicide by doing hunger strike.
She is known as Iron Lady for his so long protest.
Do you Know ?
Human rights activist Irom Sharmila Chanu has been on indefinite fast for 13 years demanding revoking of the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958, (AFSPA) from the state. She begun her hunger strike in Nov 2000 when 10 persons were killed by Assam Rifles while an encounter with militants.
Nagpur Metro Rail Project was approved by Union Cabinet
On 20th August, Union Cabinet approved much awaited Nagpur Metro Rail Project. This project will be of 38.21 Km involving two corridors, North-South Corridor and East-West Corridor.
North-South Corridor will be of 19.65 Km while East-West Corridor will be of 18.55 km. The project will be implemented by Nagpur Metro Rail Corporation Limited. 50% of this project will be owned by Central Govt and other 50% will be owned by state Govt.
Deadline of completion of this project is set by March 2018.
22nd Rajiv Gandhi National Sadbhavana Award was presented to Filmmaker Muzaffar Ali
On 20th August 2014, Renowned filmmaker and poet Muzaffar Ali awarded with 22nd Rajiv Gandhi National Sadbhavana award by former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Sonia Gandhi.
Though his name was already declared on 31st July 2014 for his work and contribution in spreading Communal harmony and peace.
Rajiv Gandhi National Sadbhavana Award carries a citation and cash award of Rs 5 lakh. The decision of selecting him for the award was taken at a meeting of the Advisory Committee of the Rajiv Gandhi National Sadbhavana Award.
Geography Questions
1. Study of the Universe is known as ?
- Sociology
- Cosmology
- Universology
- Petology
2. Approximately how many Galaxies are there ?
- 10 Billion Galaxies
- 100 Billion Galaxies
- 1000 Billion Galaxies
- 10000 Billion Galaxies
3. Big Bang theory explains ?
- Origin of Universe.
- Origin of Sun.
- Laws of physics.
- None of above.
4. Big Bang was an explosion that occurred ?
- 10 Billion years ago
- 15 Billion years ago
- 20 Billion years ago
- 25 Billion years ago
5. Which is correct order of solar system starting from Sun ?
- Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
- Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, Uranus
- Mercury, Venus, Mars, Earth, Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune, Uranus
- Mercury, Venus, Earth, Jupiter, Mars, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune
6. Which Planet is dwarf planet
- Mercury
- Pluto
- Mars
- Uranus
7. Diameter of Sun is ?
- 12 Lakh kms
- 13 Lakh kms
- 14 Lakh kms
- 15 Lakh kms
8. Which are the main gases present in Sun ?
- Hydrogen and Helium
- Hydrogen and Argon
- Argon and Helium
- Hydrogen and Carbon Diaoxide
9. Surface temperature of Sun is about ?
- 5000 degree celsius
- 5500 degree celsius
- 6000 degree celsius
- 6500 degree celsius
10. Which planet is biggest in size in solar system ?
- Mercury
- Venus
- Neptune
- Jupiter
11. Which planet is smallest in size in solar system ?
- Mercury
- Venus
- Mars
- Saturn
12. Which planet is brightest ?
- Marcury
- Venus
- Mars
- Neptune
13. Diameter of moon is ?
- 3375 km
- 3415 km
- 3425 km
- 3475 km
14. Which planet is also known as Red planet ?
- Mercury
- Mars
- Venus
- Jupiter
15. "Titan" is satellite of ?
- Mercury
- Earth
- Venus
- Saturn
16. "Saptarishi" is the Indian name of which COnstellation ?
- Ursa Major
- Ursa Minor
- Orion
- Draco
17. There are total __ Continents ?
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
18. "Stanovoi" mountain is in ?
- Asia
- Europe
- Australia
- North America
19. Sahara desert is in which Continent ?
- Asia
- Africa
- Australia
- Europe
20. Sonoran is a desert of ?
- Europe
- Africa
- North America
- South America
21. Atlas mountain is in which continent ?
- Africa
- Asia
- Europe
- Australia
Geography Answers
1)B, 2)B, 3)A, 4)B, 5)A, 6)B, 7)C, 8)A, 9)C, 10)D, 11)A,
12)B, 13)D, 14)B, 15)D, 16)A, 17)D, 18)A, 19)B, 20)C, 21)A
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