GK 36

1. Which Indian-American student win the Intel Foundation Award 2016?
Ans. Syamantak Payra
Remarks: Symantak is of 15 years. He won this award for developing a low cost electronically aided knee brace which will help a person with weekend leg to walk naturally.

2. Which portal is recently launched by Union HRD Minister?
Ans. Bharatvani Portal
Remarks: The portal is launched by Smriti Irani. The portal will help the government to showcase the Indian culture and heritage to the world.

3. Which American engineer won 2016 Millenim Technology Prize?
Ans. France Arnold
Remarks:  Frances Arnold is an internationally recognized american scientist and engineer. The award was presented to her by the president of finland. The award is presented every two years. Frances Arnold became the first female winner of this award.

4. The first world conference on tourism is held in which country?
Ans. China
Remarks: The theme of the conference was "Tourism for Peace and Development". Its aim is to advance the contribution of tourism to UN Sustainable Development Goals.

5. In which Indian state the world's largest rooftop solar power has been opened?
Ans. Punjab
Remarks: The solar power plant of capacity 11.5 MW has been opened at Dera Baba Jaimal Singh at Beas (Distt. Amritsar).

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