Daily GK Updates Quiz: 15 Feb 2013

1. "The Discovery of India" was written by India's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. The book became the basis of the 53-episode Indian television series which was first broadcasted in 1988. Can you name the TV series?
[Category: Indian History GK]
[A] Nav Bharat Ka Sapna
[B] Bharat Ki Khoj
[C] India Undiscovered
[D] Bharat Ek Khoj


2. Who was the first Finance Minister of independent India?
[Category: Indian Modern History GK]
[A] Liaquat Ali Khan
[B] R. K. Shanmukham Chetty
[C] John Mathai
[D] Abdur Rahim


3. ICMR, New Delhi, the apex body in India for the formulation, coordination and promotion of biomedical research, is one of the oldest and largest medical research bodies in the world. What does ICMR stands for?
[Category: Online GK]
[A] Indian College of Medical Research
[B] Institute of Clinical Medical Research
[C] Indian Clinical Medical Research
[D] Indian Council of Medical Research


4. Who is considered as the Father of Indian Navy?
[Category: India Interesting Facts GK]
[A] Chhatrapati Shivaji Raje Bhosale
[B] Sir William Edward Parry
[C] Ram Dass Katari
[D] Sir Charles Thomas Mark Pizey


5. An Indian-origin woman who has been running a community service was selected for this year's Order of Australia Medal for her contribution to the Indian community on 30 Jan 2013. Can you name her?
[Category: World News GK]
[A] Joyce Westrip
[B] Krishna Arora
[C] Mala Mehta
[D] Vettath Rajkumar