Current Affairs February 2013

1st February 2013 Current Affairs

 

Which company blocked Java on its computers due to security problems?
Apple

What is the toll free number launched by Indian Railways to lodge complaints related to catering services?
1800111321

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Services Selection Board

Where in Odisha International conference on Buddhist heritage was held?
Udayagiri in Jaipur district

Where does India stand in World Press Freedom Index for the year 2013?
140th rank out of 179 countries

Which state transport in India introduced 24/7 online live support for queries on booking/cancellation of tickets?
Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation

Which 100-year-old train covering 1,930 kms in 34 hours will get facelift in India?
Mumbai-Ferozepur Punjab Mail

Which Indian state distributed Rs.23 crore worth paracetamol tablets for free to its 7 crore population?
Rajasthan

Name the American railway station which celebrated 100 years of its existence on 1st February 2013.
New York's Grand Central

Who is appointed as vice-president of India Cements?
Mahendra Singh Dhoni

Which 2 cars automatic transmission variant will be launched by Nissan in India?
Micra and Sunny

Which natural gas company was accorded with Maharatna status by Government of India recently?
GAIL

Who became the 1st Indian to score a century in Woman's Cricket World Cup?
Thirush Kamini

Who took over as Executive Chairman of Bharti Airtel?
Sunil Bharti Mittal

Who is appointed as CEO of Bharti Airtel's India business?
Gopal Vittal