gk and current affairs

1. Which company announced investment of 150 million US dollars for Indian start-ups? Ans. Qualcomm Remarks: Qualcomm is a Silicon Valley based chip-maker company. 2. Which facility for e-registration of property documents is recently launched by Madhya Pradesh Govt? Ans. Sampada Remarks: Sampada is the name of software under which the people can use for e-registration of property documents, to obtain e stamp through internet banking or service provider. the information about market value of their property and registration fees to be payable can also be obtained by this softaware. 3. Which rocket was launhed by China recently on Sept. 25, 2015? Ans. Carrier Rocket Long March-11 Remarks: The rocket was successfully launched from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in the north-western province of Gansu. It was China's 211th long march series and 8th launch in 2015. The first Long March-1 rocket was launched in April 1970 and it put China's first satellite Dong Fang Hong-1...

1. In  which country the world's first office building constructed using 3-D printer is set to come up? Ans. Dubai, UAE Remarks: The office will be installed by a 20 feet tall 3-D printer. The project is a tie up between Dubai and a Chinese company Winsun. 2. Who teamed up recently in Sept. 2015 with Indian Railways for providing free Wi-Fi at 400 stations? Ans. Google 3. Which satellite has been launched by ISRO eleven years after the government cleared the project? Ans. Astrosat Remarks: A Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV-30) carrying Astrosat and six other satellites lifted from Satsh Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. 4. Who won 2015 SASTRA Ramanujan prize? Ans. Jacob Tsirmerman Remarks: Jacob Tsirmerman is a mathematician at University of Toronto, Canada. SASTRA award was founded by Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology & Research Academy in 2005 after the name of mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan. The current money for the prize money is 10000 US dollars ...

1. What is Amogha-1? Ans. Anti tank Guided Missile Remarks: Amogha-1 is India's indigenously developed second generation Anti Tank Guided Missile having a range of 2.8 kiolmeters. The missile was successfully tested at Babina Army Range, Madhya Pradesh recently in Sept. 2015 2. Who is appointed as the Chairperson of National Commission for Protection of Child Rights? Ans. Kushal Singh 3. In March, 2015, which bollywood actor was selected as brand ambassador for the campaign against Hepatitis-B by the goverment? Ans. Amitabh Bachchan 4. Which eminent Indian environment activist  has been selected for Stockholm Water Prize 2015? Ans. Rajendra Singh Remarks: Mr. Rajendra Singh is famous as Water Man. The prize was given to him for his contribution towards improving water security in rural india and to improve the living conditions for those most in need. 5. Who won the Commomn Wealth Chess Championship Title 2015? Ans. Abhijit Gupta Remarks: He won this title by defea...

1. Which yojana has been launched from Amritsar for development of 12 historical cities in the country? Ans. HRIDAY Remarks: Central Govt has sanctioned Rs. 69.31 crore for The National Heritage City Development and Augmentation Yojana. 2. Which country has established the India Rapid Reaction Cell recently to speed up its defense ties with India? Ans. United States (Pentagon) Remarks: The cell is headed by Keith Webster. The cell will work to accelerate the process of co-development and co-production of Hi-tech military equipment in the country. 3. Which Marathi movie has chosen as India's entry for Oscars recently in Sept. 2015? Ans. Court Remarks: The marathi movie Court has been selected amongst the list of 30 films by Film Federation of India in as entry in Oscar for Best Foreign Language category. The jury was headed by Amol Palekar. The film was directed by Chaitanya Tamhane. The film narrates the story of an aging folk singer who tried for abetment to suicide in ...

1. Which city will host 2022 Asian Games? Ans. Hangzhou of China 2. Which digital platform is launched by Union Finance Minsitry recently in Sept. 2015? Ans. NXT DIGITAL-Headend in The Sky Platform Remarks: The objective of the platform is to provide the viewers access to over 500 television channels of their choice and they will now pay for what they want to see. 3. The Buchi Babu Memorial Trophy is associated with which sports? Ans. Cricket Remarks: The trophy is named after Mothavarapu Buchi Babu Naidu. He is known as the father of South Indian Cricket. 4. Which Yojana has been recently launched by Govt. of India in Sept. 2015 to mitigate the adverse effects due to mining operations? Ans. Pradhan Mantri Khanij Kshetra Kalyan Yojana (PMKKKY) Remarks: The Yojana is meant for welfare of areas and people affected by mining related operations. 

1. Who is the first women president of Mauritius? Ans. Ameenah Gurib Fakim 2. Where was the new Bank Note Paper Line launched? Ans. Hoshangabad Remarks: On 30 May, 2015 the Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitely inaugurated the nee Bank Note Paper Line Unit of 6000 metric capacity at Security Paper Mill in Hoshangabad. 3. Which first bilateral maritime exercice has been conducted between India and Australia recently. Ans. AUSINDEX 15 Remarks: In this exercise the Australian is being represented by HMAS Sirius (Fleet Tanker), HMAS Arunta ( Anzac Class Frigate) and HMAS Sheean( Collins Class Submarine) whereas Indian Navy is being represented by INS Shivalik( Stealth Frigate), INS Shakti (Fleet Tanker) and INS Ranvijay (Guided Missile Destroyer). The aim of the exercise is to strengthen the professional interaction both in harbour and at sea. 4. Which mobile app is launched by Madhya Pradesh Govt. for teachers recently in Sept. 2015? Ans. M-Shiksh-Mitra Remarks: The app was ...

1. Who won Raman Magsaysay Award 2015? Ans. Sanjiv Chaturvedi and Anshu Gupta Remarks: Anshu Gupta is the founder of NGO Goonj and Sanjiv Chaturvedi is a Bureaucrat and he is currently the Deputy Secretary of AIIMS. Vinoba Bhave was the first Indian to won this award in 1958. 2. Who won US open Men's singles title 2015? Ans. Novak Djokovic Remarks: He defeated Roger Federer. It was his second US open Men's single title and 10th Grand Slam Singles Title. 3. Who won US open Women's singles title 2015? Ans. Flavia Pennetta Remarks: She defeated Roberta Vinci. She became second Italian to win one of the Tennis majors. 4. Who is the new President of W20 group? Ans. Ms. Gulden Turktan Remarks: W20 (Women 20) group  is launched by G20 to empower women. It consists of 20 women leaders from G 20 nations. 5. Which city will  host the 2022 Commonwealth Games? Ans. Durban ( A South African City)

1. Where did the 2nd FIPIC is held recently? Ans. Jaipur Remarks: FIPIC stands for Forum of Indian Pacific Islands Cooperation. The first FIPIC was held in FIJI. The 2nd FIPIC was attended by 14 Pacific Island Nations, 2. Who are known as the new citizen of India? Ans. The persons who are allotted land in India on Land Boundary Agreement with Bangladesh. 3. Which Tennis player recently won Rajiv Gandji Khel Ratna Award? Ans. Sania Mirza Remarks: The first Tennis player who is awarded with Rajiv Khel Ratna is Leander Paes. 4. Which birth day of A.P.J Abdul Kalam was declared as the World Student Day by UN? Ans. 79th Birthday 5. Which Pakistani singer has been allowed to stay in India for an indefinite period? Ans. Adnan Sami Remarks: Adnan Sami was born in Lahore. He first came to India in March 2001 as a visitor's visa. 6. What is the name of food grown at International Space Station for Astronaut? Ans. Veg.01 Remarks: The first food grown in space is a crop of...

1. Which Indian state has launched "Krishi Cabinet"? Ans. Andhra Pradesh Remarks: The Cabinet will look into the challenges of Primary Sector Mission undertaken to make agriculture and its allied activities profitable for the improvement of rural economy. 2. Which Legislative assembly recently passed the Special Courts Bill which attempts to find expeditiously conduct trial in cases of ill-gotten wealth? Ans. Andhra Pradesh   3. Which plane of Indonesia air force is crashed in which 135 persons died? Ans. Hercules C-130 4. Which committee is constituted by RBI to prepare 5 year action plan on Financial Inclusion? Ans. Deepak Mohanty Committee Remarks: The committee consists of 14 members and it will be headed by Deepak Mohanty.

1. Which airport became the world's first Solar-run airport? Ans. Cochin International Airport 2. Where is the head quarter of Bhartiya Mahilla Bank? Ans. New Delhi 3. Which missile is sent by Indian Navy to take part in Exercise KONKON 2015? Ans. INS Trikand Remarks: The missile is sent in order to strenghten the ties between United Kingdom and India. The missile will visit Devonport, Portsmouth and London. 4. Who became the first woman of India to play in English League Football? Ans. Aditi Chauhan Remarks: She plays in West Ham United Ladies Football Club and she is a goal keeper. 5. Which Indian Shooter achieved No. 1 position in Men's 50 m Rifle prone shooting category in Asia. Ans. Gagan Narang Remarks: Gagan Narang is Olympic Medalist and he achieved this position by scoring 971 points.

1. Which State Govt. recently banned the use of Gutka, Pan masala for one year? Ans. Haryana Remarks: The manufacturing and sale of gutka, pan masala is completely bannned in the state. 2. Where did US-India Cyber Dialogue 2015 held? Ans. Washington Remarks: The dialogue was held with an aim to increase global cyber security and to promote the digital economy. 3. How many numbers of Mega Food Park will be set up by 2019? Ans. 42 Remarks: According to Union Food Processing Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal, all the mega food parks will be in operation by 2019 and it will yield a potential investment of Rs. 14000 Crore. 4. Who was honored with first APJ Abdul Kalam Award? Ans. C. N. Valarmathi Remarks: APJ Abdul Kalam Award is awarded by Govt. of Tamil Nadu for the contributions in scientific development, humanities ans students' welfare. The award will be of five hundred thousand Indian Rupees, a certificate and a Gold medal of weight 8 grams.     5. Which sch...

1. Witch Hunting Bill 2015 is passed in which Indian State recently? Ans. Assam Remarks: The bill is passsed in order to eliminate the rising cases of witch hunting across the state. 2. Which weight lifter won the gold medal in 2015 Common  wealth games in Samoa? Ans. Deepak Lather Remarks: Deepak is 15 year and he won the medal in 62 kg category. 3. Which state government launched "Smajwadi Akhilesh" mobile app. Ans. Uttar Pradesh Remarks: The app is launched by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister akhilesh Yadav in August, 2015. By this app the users will stay connected with Smajwadi Party. 4. Which project is launched by Andhra Pradesh Govt. in Sept. 2015 to provide Integrated One Governance? Ans. e-Pragati Project Remarks: This project will bring all the government services under one roof. 5. The digital version of whose work is launched by Arun Jaitley in Sept. 2015? Ans. Mahatama Gandhi Remarks: Arun Jaitly launched e-version of 100 volumes of the collected w...

1. Which is the new game added in Olympics sports by IOC? Ans. Frisbee Remarks: Frisbee is a flying disc game. 2. Which award is given to Anand Kumar? Ans. Maharishi Ved Vuas National Award Remarks: Anand Kumar is the founder of Super 30. The award is given to him for his contribution in the field of education. 3.  How much fund was released by Union government  for employees Pension Scheme? Ans. 2000 crore 4. What is the name of world,s smallest hearing aid developed by an International team of researchers? Ans. Nano Plug Remarks: The device is so tiny that it is almost invisible. Its size is 7.1mm x 5.7 mm x 4.17 mm.  5. Who launched Smart National Common Mobility Card Model for semless travel across India? Ans. M. Venkeiah Naidu 6. Which State Govt. won award for achievement in Rooftop Solar Power Output? Ans.  Punjab 7. How much loan will be provided for sugar mills in Soft Laon Scheme? Ans. 600 Crore 8. Which High Court in August 2015,...

1. Which music composer recently died on September 5, 2015? Ans. Aadesh Srivastava Remarks:  He was born on Sept.4, 1966 and he died because of Cancer.         2. Which scheme is recently launched on Sept 5, 2015 by Union Govt. for Ex-servicemen? Ans. OROP (One Rank One Pension) Remarks: OROP states that uniform pension be paid to the armed force persons who were retiring ate the same rank with the same length of services. The benefit will be given w.e.f July 1. 2014 to the ex-servicemen of all the three forces. 3. The Yulin festival is celebrated in which countyr? Ans. China 4. Who is the highest CEO of Indian Banks in June 2015? Ans. Aditya Puri Remarks: Aditya Puri is the MD of HDFC bank.

1. What is new medicine developed by DRDO lab against the disease Leucoderma? Ans. Lukosin 2. Where did International Conference on String Theory held in June 2015? Ans. Bengaluru Remarks:     3. Which Indian state became the first in country to have state butterfly? Ans. Maharashtra Remarks: Blue Mormon (Papilio Polymnestor) is declared as the State Butterfly by Maharashtra Govt. Blue Mormon is a large swallowtail butterfly found in South India and Sri Lanka. It has velvet, black wings with bright blue spots and the lower end of the wings are black. The body has some red spots on one side. 4. What are the five P's taken in Sustainable Development Agenda 2015? Ans. People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace and Partnership 5.Who is selected for Sangita Kalanidhi 2015 Award? Ans. Sanjay Subramanyam Remarks: He is Renowned Carnatic singer and chosen for this award because of his outstanding achievements in Carnatic Music.     

1.What is the name of 14 year old boy who has won two glod medals in Special Olympics World Summer games held at Los Angeles? Ans. Prabhroop Sekhon Remarks: He won the medals in 300 m and 500 m Roller Skating. He is a student of ASHA school in Lukhnow Cantt. 2. Name the department who has filed a case of damage of Rs. 640 crore against 'Maggi'? Ans. Department of Consumer Affairs 3. What is the full name of APJ Abdul Kalam? Ans. Avul Pakir Jainulabdeen Kalam 4. Name the two Chinese companies who have set up Manufacturing Unit under 'Make in India'? Ans. Xiaomi and Lenovo 5. Who is known as the 'Moutain Man'? Ans. Dashrath Manjhi Remarks: He was a poor labourer in Gehlaur village in Bihar. he cut down a mountain to make way by using only a hammer and chisel in 22 years. With his efforts the distance between Atri and Wazirganj shortened from 55 km to 15 km.    

1. Which Australian cricketer retired from Test Cricket recently in Sept. 2015? Ans. Shane Watson  Remarks: His full name is Shane Robert Watson and nick name is Watto. He started his Test Cricket career in 2005 by playing his first test against Pakistan at Sydney 2. On Sept.4, 2015 Prime Minister Narendra Modi released commemorative coins of Rs. 125 and Rs. 10 in the memory of _____ Ans. Former President Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan 3.  Which bill is passed by Andhra Pradesh Assembly on Sept. 3, 2015? Ans. Andhra Pradesh Special Courts Bills 2015 Remarks: The bill is passed for the constitution of special courts to facilitate time bound disposal of corruption cases and attachment of assets. 4. Which National Award is bagged by Haryana for implementing six-governance initiatives? Ans. Skotch Order-of-Merit National Award Remarks: This award is given by Skotch Consultancy Services Pvt. Ltd and it recognises the best applications of Technology in the various sectors of...

1. Which institute came in light in Vyapam Scam? Ans. MP Professional Examination Board (MPPEB) Remarks:This was a admission and recruitment scam which invloved politicians,senior officials and businessmen in Madhya Pradesh. MPPEB is popularly known as Vyapam (Vyavsayik Pariksha Mandal) 2. Who won Thomas Havard Award 2015? Ans. Prof. S. P Singh 3. Who won World Food Prize 2015? Ans. Sir Fazle Hasan Abed Remarks: Since 1987 World Food Prize is awarded yearly for the contribitions in any field invloved in the world of food supply. Sir Fazle Hasan Abed of Bangladesh is the founder of BRAC (Bangladesh Rural Adv. Committee). This award is given to him for his work on reducing poverty in Bangladesh and 10 other countries.    

1. Which sanctuary is known as "Bird Paradise"? Ans. Keoladeo National Park Remarks:  Keoladeo National Park is located in Bharatpur, Rajasthan. The sanstuary was created 250 years back and is named after Keolada Temple. It is one of the national parks of India. The park is a man-made and man-managed wetland. 2. Whose passports are banned by China recently? Ans. Tibetan & other Minorities 3. What is the online GIS tool launched by Union Government on Sept.2, 2015? Ans. Indian Wind Resource Atlas Remarks: It will help to deal issues related with tariff fixation, transmission etc. It will also help for the identification of the regional and local wind energy potential in Indi 4. RBI signed a currency swap agreement with which country? Ans. Sri Lanka  Remarks: Under the agreement Central Bank of Sri Lanka can draw up to US $1.1 billion for a period of 6 months.  5. What is the title of the book that is presented to Mr. Hamid Ansari on Sept.2, 2015...

1. The digital version of whose scriptures has been launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently? Ans. Ramchritmanas Remarks: Ramchritmanas was composed by Goswami Tulsidas in Awadhi language. The poem means Lake of deeds of Rama. 2. Where did 16th World Sanskrit Conference participated by 600 Scholars from 60 nations held? Ans. Bangkok 3. Who launched Internet Saathi to educate women of particularly Rural India recently in July 2015? Ans. Tata Trust & Google Remarks: Internet Saathi initiative will provide basis training on the benefits and usage of Internet for women through Internet Cycle Carts. These internet cycle carts will visit rural villages and educate women on the basic benefits of using the internet. The first internet cylce rolls out in small district of Dausa, Rajasthan. 4. During Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 5 central Asia Nations visit in ______,the statue of Mahatama Gandhi was Inaugurated. Ans. KYRGZSTAN 5. What is the logo of Skill India...

1. For what purpose India won UNESCO's Award of Excellence 2015? Ans. For conserving Sree Vadakkunnathan Temple Remarks: The temple is situated at Thrisur in Kerala. 2. Bihar to give ___ reservation to grand children of freedom fighters in government jobs? Ans 2% Remarks: It has also been decided to grant a marriage assistance of Rs. 51000 to the grand daughters of freedom fighters. The reservation list is prepared by Union Govt. 3. Who is appointed as the Interim CMD of NTPC recently? Ans. A K Jha Remarks: He succeeded Arup Roy Choudhary 4. Which country became the first country to receive funds for Solar Home Systems from United Nations? Ans. Bangladesh 5. Where did Swachhata Sangram Abhiyaan launched on Sept 1, 2015? Ans. Indore Remarks: The Abhiyaan was launched in order to make the entire district open defecation-free by the end of financial year 2015-16.

1. 1. Who is appointed as the new Chairman of Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERD). Ans. Shiv Abhilash Bhardwaj Remarks: Mr. Bhardwaj is a post graduate in mechanical engineering and he has been worked with Department of Atomic Energy and Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd. He took over the charge from Satinder Singh Bajaj. He has also been awarded with Indian Nuclear Society Award for outstanding achievement in Nuclear Technology and Nuclear Safety 2. Who won 2015 James Tait Black Award recently? Ans. Zia Haider Rahman Remarks: James Tait Black Award is UK's oldest literary award. Zia Haider belongs to Bangladesh and won this award for his novel In the Light of What We Know.  3. NASA and USAID launched ____ to monitor environment in South Asia? Ans. SERVIR-Mekong 4. Who is appointed as the Chief Technology Officer of ABB India Ltd.? Ans. Bazmi Hussain

1. Who was known as the Master of Horror Cinema? Ans. Wes Craven Remarks: He died on 30 August, 2015 because of brain cancer. 2. Which temple in Syria is destroyed by ISIS recently? Ans. Palmyra's Temple of Bel Remarks: The temple was 2000 years old. The temple was consecrated to the Mesopotamian god Bel worshiped at Palmyra. 3. With which country India has signed a pact for exchange of Information on taxes? Ans. Seychelles

1. What is the web portal launched by Union Government for Educational Loans recently in August 2015? Ans. Vidya Lakshmi Remarks: The above portal is developed and maintained by NSDL e-Governance Infrastructure Limited. 2. Who recently became the first Indian crew to won the World of Dance Championship held in Los Angeles? Ans. Desi Hoopers Remarks: The crew is the group of seven members and it also won Crowd Favourite Title. 3. Which book on September 1, 2015 is released by vice president Mohd. Hamid Ansari on the occasion of Golden Jubilee celebrations of India-Pakistan War of 1965? Ans. The Duels of the Himalayan Eagle: The first Indo-Pak Air War Remarks: This book is written by Retd. Air Marshal Bharat Kumar. He was the young fighter pilot during 1965 war. 5. Which spacecraft of NASA discovered the presence of Neon on moon's atmosphere? Ans. LADEE Remarks: LADEE (Lunar Atmosphere and Dust Environment Explorer) 

1. Which mission is recently launched by Union Ministry of India to improve functioning of Public Sector Banks? Ans. Indradhanush Remarks: Indradhanush includes seven prolonged plans viz. appointments, de-stressing PSBs, capitalisation, empowerment, framework of accountability and governance reforms. 2. Which mountain of North America is recently renamed as Denali? Ans. Mt McKinley   Remarks: It is the highest mountain of North America.  3. Who took charge of NHAI on August 31, 2015? Ans. Raghav Chandra Remarks: Raghav Chandra is a senior IAS officer 1982 batch of Madhya Pradesh Cadre. He succeded Vijay Chhibber (Road Transport and Highways Secretary) 4. Haryana government inaugurated state,s one stop centre for women in distress known as ______? Ans. Sakhi Remarks: Sakhi is inaugurated by Kavita Jain ( Haryana Women and Child Development Minister) at Karnal. The center will help the women in distress.