gk and current affairs

1. A jeevan suraksha Gift Cheque of how much amount will be available in bank branches against Suraksh Bandhan scheme/ Ans. Rs. 351 Remarks: Union government launched Suraksh bandhan scheme on the occasion of Raksh bandhan. 2. Which tennis player is appointed as the Goodwill Ambasador of UNICEF? Ans. Novak Djokovic 3. Who is recently appointed as the governor of zbihar? Ans. Ram Nath Kovind 4.Who is conferred with 2015 Stockholm Water Prize? Ans. Rajendra Singh

1. Who is appointed as the CTO (Chief Technology Officer) of snapdeal recently in August 2015? Ans. Rajiv Mangla Remarks: Rajiv Mangla succeeded Amitabh Misra 2. Air India Hockey team win ______ title after 7 years. Ans. Guru Teg Bahadur Hockey Title Remarks: Air India defeated defending champion Army XI in the final played at Mahindra Stadium in Mumbai. 3. What is the age limit to become a governor of a state in India/ Ans. 35 4. Which player won 200 m title at 2015 World Championship in Athletics held in Beijing? Ans. Usain Bolt

1. Who was the founder of Hero Cycles? Ans. Om Parkash Munjal Remarks: He was the founder and the chairman of Hero Cycles Limited. He was born on 26.8.1928 and died on 13.8.15 in Ludhiana. 2. In which state of India, the government of India has approved the setting up of All India Institute of Ayurveda? Ans. New Delhi 3. Which state of India recently banned the sale of aspirin and ibuprofen without prescription? Ans. New Delhi Remarks: These are blood thinning medicines and cause harm to dengue patients. 4. Which state of India recently banned the use of thermocol plates? Ans. Jharkhand

1. Where did Delhi Jal Board (DJB) recently commissioned Hydro Power Plant? Ans. Chilla areas of East Delhi Remarks: This is the first plant in Delhi which will run by hydraulic turbines. The treated effluent from Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) will be used to run the turbines.The plant will generate 20 MW of electricity per year. 2. Infosys launched three new services under______ Ans. Aikido Remarks: The three services are Ai in platforms, Ki in knowledge based IT, Do in design thinking. 3. Who is appointed as the new Advisor  to J&K CM Mufti Mohammad Sayeed? Ans. Amitabh Mattoo 4. Which state government recently banned the use of plastic bags? Ans. Gujrat 5. Who is the chief minister of Gujrat? Ans. Anandiben Patel

1. Who won the silver medal in 2015 World Badminton Chanpionship? Ans. Saina Nehwal Remarks: She became the first Indian shuttler to win this title. 2. Who is the Chief Minister of Telangana? Ans. Mr. K. Chandersekhar Rao 3. Who is appointed as the Chairman of Public Enterprises Selection Board? Ans. Ajit Kumar Seth 4. ____ district has the highest number of e-toilets  in its schools Ans. Nellore District of Andhra Pradesh Remarks: Nellore is the first district in India to have 461 number of e-toilets in schools.   

1. Which veteran journalist passed away on August 25, 2015 Ans. Pranab Kumar Borah Remarks: Pranab Kumar Borah worked with Assamese newspapers like Dainik Janam Bhumi, The Sentinel, Doordarshan and Bishmoi. 2. Who is the wife of Ex-star India CEO Peter Mukherjea arrested for her alleged role in her sister' murder? Ans. Indrani Mukherjea 3. Microsoft launches _____ operating system in July 2015 Ans. Windows 10 4. From which country, Union Finance Ministery imposed Anit-dumping duty for 5 years on Potassium Carbonate Imports. Ans. Taiwan & South Korea. 5. In July 2015, which bank launched the mobile wallet app 'BUDDY' in colaboration with Accenture and Master Card? Ans. State Bank of India 6. Which Film directed by Meghna Gulzar is to be premiered at Toronto International Film Festival? Ans. Talvar Remarks: The story of the film Talvar is written by Vishal Bhardwaj and it revolves around the murder of Aarushi Talvar and Hemrak Banjde. The star cast of the fi

1. Who is appointed as new India CEO of Oppo in August 2015 Ans. Mike Wang 2. What does OROP stands for. Ans. One Rank One Pension Remarks: OROP is likely to implement on August 28 on the occasion of 50th Anniversary of 1965 war against Pakistan. 

1. Union Government released postal stamp of Rs. 5 on which Mauryan Emperor? Ans. Ashoka Remarks: The postal stamp is released Union Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad. 2. Who won Cincinnati Masters Men's Singles Tennis Title in 2015? Ans. Roger Federer   Remarks: He won this title for the record seven times. 3. Who won Cincinnati Masters Women's Singles Tennis Title in 2015? Ans. Serena Williams Remarks: She won the title for the second time. 4. Which lady golfer won the Ladies British Amateur Golf Championship? Ans. Aditi Ashok Remarks: She is the first Indian and youngest winner of the tournament.

1. Who is appointed as the new Lokayukta of Maharashtra? Ans. Justice Madanlal Laxmandas Tahaliyani Remarks: Justice Madanlal Laxmandas Tahaliyani was born on December 23, 1953. Due to his passion for nature, he was often called a Green Judge. 2. Which Indian squash player recently won Victorian Open Squash Title in August 2015? Ans. Joshna Chinappa Remarks: It is Joshna's 10th WSA (Women's Squash Association) title. 3. Which type of banana has been accorded as GI status? Ans. Chengalikodan Remarks: Chengalikodan was first cultivated in Chengazhikode. It is grown in suburbs of Thrisur ans Thalappily taluks. 4. Which Syrian woman  journalist awarded with Peter Mackler Award 2015? Ans. Zaina Erhaim Remarks: Peter Mackler Award is given to the reporters and editors for courageous and ethical journalism. She is a 30 year old journalist who works in Aleppo, Syria. In 2014 this award was given to Asma Shirazi of Islamabad, Pakistan. 

1. Who won the 100 m title at 2015 World Championships in Atheletics in Beijing? Ans. Usain Bolt Remarks: He completed the race in 9.79 seconds. Before this, the record was at the name of Justin Gatlin who completed the race in 9.80 seconds 2. Who is named as the World's Fastest Man? Ans. Usain Bolt Remarks: He is the first man to hold both the titles 100 m and 200 m world records. He is the first man to win 9 times World Championship and 6 Olympic Gold Medals in sprinting. 3. Who is recently appointed as the chairman of India' Oscar Jury? Ans. Amol Palekar Remarks: Amol Palekar has won one Filmfare award and six state awards as best actor. 4. Which financial services started operations as Scheduled Commercial Bank (SCB) in Kolkata on August 23, 2015 Ans. Bandhan Financial Services (named as Bandhan Bank). Remarks: Bandhan started as a Non Banking Finance Company in 2001. The inauguration of the Bandhan Services is done by Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley.

The cricketer Kumar Sangakara of Sri Lankan Team retired from International Cricket on 24.08.2015. He played his last match against India at Colombo, Sri Lanka. Kumar Chokshanada Sangakara born on 27th October, 1977 joined Sri Lanka Cricket Team on July 5, 2000. He started his test debut against South Africa on July 20, 2000 and ODI debut against Pakistan. He scored 35 runs in his debut ODI. He has already been retired from ODI. He played his last ODI against South Africa on 18th March, 2015. 

India beats Sri Lanka by 278 runs in second test match. The three match series is levelled at 1-1. India: 393 runs (1st innings) and 325-8 declared (2nd Innings). Sri Lanka: 306 runs (1st Innings) and 134 runs (2nd Innings).