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 film: Irfan Khan, Tabu, Konkana Sen Sharma.

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