Saturday 31 December 2016

Sorin Grindeanu has been appointed as Prime minister of which country?

Sorin Grindeanu has been appointed as Prime minister of which country?

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Options

1) romania

2) Bulgaria

3) Hungary

4) Ukraine

answer

1) romania

Other details

Romania's president tKlaus Iohannis  named  Sorin Grindeanu as the  new prime minister,

Friday 30 December 2016

Who won the seventh edition of the Globe Soccer Awards?

Who won the seventh edition of the Globe Soccer Awards?

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options

1) Cristiano Ronaldo

2) Gareth Bale

3) Karim Benzema

4) Sergio Ramos

answer

1) Cristiano Ronaldo

Other details

Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo best player award at the seventh edition of the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai

Portugal's Euro 2016-winning coach Fernando Santos won the best coach award


Thursday 29 December 2016

who was Vera Rubin?

who was Vera Rubin?

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options

1) Inventor

2) Mathematician

3) archaeologist

4)  astronomer

answer

4)  astronomer

Other details

Vera Rubin was an American astronomer who pioneered work on galaxy rotation rates


Wednesday 28 December 2016

who was Carrie Fisher?

who was Carrie Fisher?

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Options

1) Actor

2) Athlete

3) sculptor

4) Painter

answer

1) Actor

other  details

Carrie Frances Fisher was an American actress, screenwriter, author, producer, and speaker.

She was the daughter of singer Eddie Fisher and actress Debbie Reynolds.

Fisher was known for playing Princess Leia in the Star Wars film series








Tuesday 27 December 2016

who won SASTRA Ramanujan Prize 2016 ?

who won SASTRA Ramanujan Prize 2016 ?

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options

1)Peter Scholze

2)James Maynard

3)Jacob Tsimerman

4) Kaisa Matomaki

answer

4) Kaisa Matomaki

Other details

The SASTRA Ramanujan Prize, founded by Shanmugha Arts, Science, Technology & Research Academy (SASTRA) University in Kumbakonam, India, Srinivasa Ramanujan's hometown, is awarded every year to a young mathematician judged to have done outstanding work in Ramanujan's fields of interest. The age limit for the prize has been set at 32 (the age at which Ramanujan died), and the current award is $10,000.


Kaisa Matomaki is from University of Turku, Finland;
Maksym Radziwill  is from McGill University, Canada and Rutgers University, US

Monday 26 December 2016

Amir Khusrow was a famous

Amir Khusrow was a famous

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A)Poet



B)Scientist



C)King



D)None


Answer:

A)Poet

Other Details: 

Full Name Ab'ul Hasan Yamīn ud-Dīn Khusrau 


was a Sufi musician, poet and scholar. 



Born: 1253, Patiyali


Died: October 1325, Delhi


Amir Khusrau is called the "Parrot of India"


Amīr Khusrau was born in Patiyali in Etah,Madhya Pradesh.


 Amīr Khusrau is reputed to have invented certain musical instruments like the sitar and tabla. 


Sunday 25 December 2016

Where was Asian Luge Championships organized?

Where was Asian Luge Championships organized?

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Options

1) Japan

2) China

3) Laos

4) South Korea

answer

1) Japan


Other details

Asian Luge Championship was organized in Nagano , Japan

Saturday 24 December 2016

which team has been chosen as FIFA Team of the Year 2016 ?

which team has been chosen as FIFA Team of the Year 2016 ?

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options

1) Argentina

2) Spain

3) France

4) Italy

answer

1) Argentina


Other details

Argentina won the 'Team of the Year' title 

It finished top of the FIFA rankings of the year with 1,634 points




Friday 23 December 2016

TanSat satellite was launched by which country?

TanSat satellite was launched by which country?

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options

1) China

2)japan

3)laos

4)Korea

answer

1) China

other details

China launched a global carbon dioxide monitoring satellite

satellite TanSat was launched  from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in north-west China's Gobi Desert 

Thursday 22 December 2016

International Boxing Association (amateur)

where is the head quarters of International Boxing Association (amateur)?

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options

1) Switzerland

2) France

3) Italy

4) Germany

answer

1) Switzerland

Other details

Head quarters of International Boxing Association (amateur) is in Lausanne, Switzerland




Wednesday 21 December 2016

What is the name of Tallest Dam in India?

What is the name of Tallest Dam in India?

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1) Bakra nangal

2) Koyna

3) Jaikwadi

4) Tehri

answer

4) Tehri

Other details

The Tehri Dam is the tallest dam in India

It is also one of the tallest in the world.

 It is a multi-purpose rock and earth-fill embankment dam

It is on Bhagirathi River near Tehri in Uttarakhand, India.



Tuesday 20 December 2016

who won the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award 2016?

who won the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award 2016?

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options

1) Andy Murray

2) Simone Biles

3)Michael Phelps

4)Ellie Robinson

answer

1) Andy Murray

Other details

The BBC Sports Personality of the Year is an awards ceremony that takes place annually in December.

It was started in 1954

Andrew  Murray,  is a Scottish professional tennis player currently ranked world No. 1 in men's singles

Monday 19 December 2016

who won Junior Hockey World Cup 2016?

 who won Junior Hockey  World Cup 2016?


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options

1) India

2) Belgium

3)Australia

4)Spain

answer

1) India


Other details

India  won the Men's Junior Hockey World Cup after 15 years. 

India  defeated Belgium 2-1 in the final at Lucknow. 

India had earlier won the trophy in 2001 in Hobart, Australia.

Sunday 18 December 2016

Who was Henry Heimlich?

Who was Henry Heimlich?

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options

1) doctor

2) author

3) Mathematician

4) Archaeologist

answer

1) doctor

Other details

Henry Heimlich was a doctor

He invented the Heimlich  manoeuvre used to help victims of choking


Saturday 17 December 2016

who has been named as UN Deputy Secretary-General?

who has been named as UN Deputy Secretary-General?

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options

1) Amina Mohammed

2) Jan Eliasson

3)Mark Malloch Brown

4)Asha-Rose Migiro

answer

1) Amina Mohammed

Other details

United Nations   Chief Antonio Guterres appointed  Amina Mohammed as his Deputy Secretary-General.

 Amina Mohammed is currently Nigeria's Environment Minister.

Friday 16 December 2016

who was Thomas Schelling?

who was Thomas Schelling?

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options

1) economist

2)scientist

3)archaeologist

4)mathematician

answer

1) economist

Other details

Thomas  Schelling was an American economist

he was  professor of foreign policy, national security, nuclear strategy, and arms control at the School of Public Policy at University of Maryland, College Park.

Thursday 15 December 2016

Rex Tillerson has been named as the Secretary of State of which country?

Rex Tillerson has been named as the  Secretary of State of which country?

options

1) US

2) UK

3) South Africa

4) Australia

answer

1) US

Other details

Rex Wayne Tillerson is an American engineer and businessman. 

Tillerson is the chairman and chief executive officer of Exxon Mobil Corporation


Wednesday 14 December 2016

When was UNICEF founded?

When was UNICEF founded?

Options

1) December 11

2)December 12

3)December 13

4) December 14

answer

1) December 11

Other details

The United Nations Children's Fund is a United Nations programme headquartered in New York City that provides humanitarian and developmental assistance to children and mothers in developing countries.

Headquarters: New York City, New York, United States

CEO: Anthony Lake

Founded: December 11, 1946, New York City, New York, United States

President: Sven Jürgenson

Tuesday 13 December 2016

Who won the Ballon d'Or award 2016?

Who won the Ballon d'Or award 2016?

Options

1) Cristiano Ronaldo

2) Gareth Bale

3) Karim Benzema

4) lucas vazquez

answer


1) Cristiano Ronaldo

Other details

Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo  won the prestigious Ballon d'Or award, 2016 for a fourth time. 

Monday 12 December 2016

Bill English has been elected as Prime Minister of which country?

Bill English  has been elected as  Prime Minister of which country?

options

1) Australia

2) New Zealand

3) South Africa

4) Nigeria

answer


2) New Zealand

Other details

In New Zealand, governing National Party has officially appointed Bill English to succeed John Key as Prime Minister

Sunday 11 December 2016

Amorphophallus Titanum is worlds largest?

Amorphophallus Titanum is worlds largest?

1) flower

2) animal

3) fish

4) bird

answer

1) flower


Other details

Amorphophallus titanum, known as the titan arum, is a flowering plant with the largest unbranched inflorescence in the world



Saturday 10 December 2016

when is International Anti-Corruption Day observed?

when is International Anti-Corruption Day observed?

options

1)  December 9

 2)December 10

 3)December 11

 4)December 12

answer

1)  December 9

Other details

International Anti-Corruption Day has been observed annually, on 9 December, since the passage of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption on 31 October 2003.

Friday 9 December 2016

who was John Glenn?

who was John Glenn?

Options

1)astronaut

2)mathematician

3)scientist

4)archaeologist

answer

1)astronaut

Other details

John  Glenn Jr. was an American aviator, engineer, astronaut, and United States Senator from Ohio.

 In 1962 he became the first American to orbit the earth,

circling three times

Thursday 8 December 2016

Where was Junior Hockey World Cup organized in December 2016?

Where was Junior Hockey World Cup  organized in December 2016?

Options

1) India

2) Poland

3) Germany

4) Spain

answer

1) India

Other details

The Hockey Junior World Cup, is an international field hockey competition organised by the International Hockey Federation

 The tournament was started in 1979.

Since 1985 it has been held every four years.

Competitors must be under the age of 21

The 2016 Men's Hockey Junior World Cup is scheduled to be the 11th edition of the Hockey Junior World Cup for men, an international field hockey tournament. It will be held between 8–18 December 2016 in Lucknow, India

Wednesday 7 December 2016

When is International Volunteer Day?

When is International Volunteer Day?

Options

1) 5 December

2)1 December

3)7 December

4)2 December

answer

1) 5 December

Other details

International Volunteer Day   is an international observance designated by the United Nations since 1985




Tuesday 6 December 2016

who won the Matteo Renzi?

who won the Matteo Renzi?

options

1) Italy

2) Germany

3) Spain

4) France

answer

1) Italy

Other details

Matteo Renzi is an Italian politician who has been the Prime Minister of Italy since 22 February 2014

Monday 5 December 2016

John Key was Prime Minister of which country?

John Key was Prime Minister of which country?

options

1) New Zealand

2)australia

3)south africa

4)finland

answer

1) New Zealand

Other details

John Phillip Key was the 38th Prime Minister of New Zealand, in office since 2008

Sunday 4 December 2016

savannah is a __________ ecosystem in

savannah is a __________ ecosystem in

A)Marine

B)Grassland

C)Forest

D)Desert

Answer:B)Grassland
Other Details:

A savanna or savannah is a grassland ecosystem characterised by the trees being sufficiently widely spaced so that the canopy does not close.

Saturday 3 December 2016

who was named Forbes Asia's Businessman of the Year?

who was named  Forbes Asia's Businessman of the Year?

Options

1) Cheng Wei

2)Jack ma

3)Ma Huateng

4)masayoshi son

answer

1) Cheng Wei

Other details

Cheng Wei, Co-founder and CEO of Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing has been named Forbes Asia's 2016 Businessman of the Year



Friday 2 December 2016

Where were International Memoriad Games held?

Where were International Memoriad Games held?

options

1) US

2) UK

3) France

4) Spain

answer


1) US

Other details

International Memoriad Games were held  in Las Vegas , US

Wednesday 30 November 2016

where was IBSF World Snooker Championship 2016 held?

where was  IBSF World Snooker Championship 2016 held?

options

1) qatar

2)china

3)japan

4)laos

answer


1) qatar

Other details

IBSF World Snooker Championship was held  in Doha , Qatar


Tuesday 29 November 2016

who won the Formula 1 world title?

who won the  Formula 1 world title?

Options

1) Nico Rosberg

2)Lewis Hamilton

3)Sebastian Vettel

4)Fernando Alonso

answer


1) Nico Rosberg

Other details

Nico Rosberg won his first Formula 1 world title

Monday 28 November 2016

Ivan Mikoyan was associated with which of the following?

Ivan Mikoyan was associated with which of the following?


options

1) sukhoi

2)F -  16

3)rafale

4)mig 29

answer

4)mig 29


Other details

  Ivan  Mikoyan   was a Russian aircraft designer,


Sunday 27 November 2016

when is International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women observed?

when is  International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women  observed?

options

1) November 25

2)November 26

3)November 27

4)November 28

answer

1) November 25

Other details

The United Nations General Assembly has designated November 25 as the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women  

Saturday 26 November 2016

who was Florence Henderson?

who was  Florence Henderson?

options

1) Actress

2) painter

3) author

4) Athlete

answer

1) Actress


Other details

Florence Agnes Henderson was an American actress and singer with a career spanning six decades

Friday 25 November 2016

Who won the Presidential Medal of Freedom?

Who won the Presidential Medal of Freedom?

Options

1) Michael Jordan

2) Kobe Bryant

3) Shaquille O'Neal

4) Yao Ming

answer

1) Michael Jordan

Other details

US President Barack Obama awarded Michael Jordan with USA's highest civilian honour, the Presidential Medal of Freedom

 Michael  Jordan,   is an American retired professional basketball player.

The Presidential Medal of Freedom is awarded by the President of the United States "for especially meritorious contribution to  the security or national interests of the United States, or world peace, or   cultural or other significant public or private endeavors"; 

Thursday 24 November 2016

which country has appointed Nikki Haley as UN envoy?

 which country has appointed  Nikki Haley as UN envoy?

options

1) France

2) Spain

3) Germany

4) US

answer


4) US

Other details

US has appointed  South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley as US Ambassador to the UN

Wednesday 23 November 2016

When is World Television Day celebrated?

When is World Television Day celebrated?

Options

1) November 21

2)November 22

3)November 23

4)November 24

answer


1) November 21

Other details

In December 1996 the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed 21 November as World Television Day commemorating the date on which the first World Television Forum was held in 1996

Tuesday 22 November 2016

where has First Bollywood theme park been established?

where has First Bollywood theme park  been established?

Options


1) Dubai

2) Paris

3) Madrid

4) Berlin

answer

1) Dubai

Other details

The world’s first Bollywood Theme Park has been opened in Dubai.

Monday 21 November 2016

Koneru Humpy is a famous

Koneru Humpy is a famous

A)writer

B)Chess player

C)Painter

D)None

Answer:

B)Chess player

other details

Born 31 March 1987 in Gudivada, Andhra Pradesh

Koneru held the record as the youngest woman ever to become a grandmaster
From 2002 through 2008

youngest woman ever to become a grandmaster at the age of 15 years, 1 month, 27 days

Sunday 20 November 2016

who has written Alice in wonderland?

who has written Alice in wonderland?


Options

1) lewis carroll

2) alice liddell

3) charles dickens

4) Mark Twain

answer
1) lewis carroll

Other details

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is an 1865 novel written by English author Charles Lutwidge Dodgson under the pseudonym Lewis Carroll

Saturday 19 November 2016

 which country quit from International Criminal Court?

options

1) russia

2) china

3) japan

4) laos

answer

1) russia

Other details

Russia has quit  from the International Criminal Court

The International Criminal Court is an intergovernmental organization and international tribunal that sits in The Hague in the Netherlands.

The ICC has the jurisdiction to prosecute individuals for the international crimes of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes

Friday 18 November 2016

Debbie Hockley has been elected as president of which nations cricket board?

Debbie Hockley has been elected as president of which nations cricket board?

options

1) New Zealand

2)austalia

3)south africa

4)england

answer


1) New Zealand

Other details

Debbie Hockley has been elected as president of New Zealand Cricket.

She is the first woman to hold that role in the 122-year history of the sport's national governing body

Thursday 17 November 2016

Igor Dodon has been elected as president of which country?


Igor Dodon   has been elected as president of which country?

Options

1)  Moldova

2) Romania

3) Greece

4) Serbia

answer

1) Moldova

Other details

igor Dodon is a Moldovan politician

he  is the President-elect of Moldova

Wednesday 16 November 2016

Where will World Internet Conference 2016 be held?

Where will World Internet Conference 2016 be held?

Options

1) china

2) Japan

3) Laos

4) Peru

answer

1) china

Other details

The 2016 World Internet Conference will start in the eastern Chinese town of Wuzhen.

Tuesday 15 November 2016

when is World diabetes day observed?

when is World diabetes day observed?

Options

1) 12  November

2)13  November

3)14  November

4)15  November

answer

3)14  November

Other details

World Diabetes day is observed on 14th November

The theme was  Eyes on Diabetes.

Monday 14 November 2016

when was CNN founded?

when was CNN founded?

Options

1) 1980

2) 1985

3) 1990

4)1975

answer

1) 1980

Other Details

Founder: Ted Turner
Founded: June 1, 1980, Atlanta, Georgia, United States

The Cable News Network is an America based  cable and satellite television channel that is owned by the Turner Broadcasting System division of Time Warner.

It is a 24-hour cable news channel





Sunday 13 November 2016

who has been appointed as Director-General of International Labour Organization?

who has been appointed as Director-General of International Labour Organization?

Options

1) Guy Ryder,

2) Juan Somavia

3)Michel Hansenne

4)Francis Blanchard

answer

1) Guy Ryder,

other details

Guy Ryder, is the 10th director-general of the International Labour Organization (ILO).

 He was previously General Secretary of the International Trade Union Confederation 

Saturday 12 November 2016

When was World Science Day for Peace and Development celebrated?

When was World Science Day for Peace and Development  celebrated?

Options

1) 10 November

2)11 November

3)12 November

4)13 November

answer

1) 10 November

Other details

The World Science Day for Peace and Development was observed on 10 November   across the world to raise awareness of benefits of science in our daily life


2016 Theme: “Celebrating Science Centres and Science Museums”.


Friday 11 November 2016

Hugo awards are associated with?

Hugo awards are associated with?

Options

1) science fiction and fantasy

2) Drama

3) children's Books

4) none of the above

Answer
1) science fiction and fantasy

Other Details

Presented by World Science Fiction Society
First awarded 1953

Thursday 10 November 2016

where are kiwi found?

where are kiwi found?

Options

1) china

2) Laos


3) Japan


4) new zealand

answer

Kiwi or kiwis are flightless birds native to New Zealand

The kiwifruit or Chinese gooseberry  is the edible berry


Wednesday 9 November 2016

Where was Women's World Cup Kabaddi being played?

Where was Women's World Cup Kabaddi being played?

options

1) India

2) France

3) Japan

4) China

answer


1) India

Other details

sixth World Cup Kabaddi 2016 is being played at Moonak in Sangrur district  Punjab, India

Tuesday 8 November 2016

who won the WTA Elite Trophy?

who won the WTA Elite Trophy?

Options

1) Angelique Kerber

2) Simona Halep

3) Petra Kvitova

4)Elina Svitolina

answer

1) Angelique Kerber

Other details

Petra Kvitova of Czech Republic defeated Ukraine's Elina Svitolina 6-4, 6-2 to win the WTA Elite Trophy in Zhuhai, China

Monday 7 November 2016

Where was Commonwealth Wrestling Championships 201 held?

Where was Commonwealth Wrestling Championships 2016 held?

Options

1) Singapore

2) bhutan

3) Nepal

4) Laos

answer

1)Singapore

Other details

the Commonwealth Wrestling Championships 2016 was held  in Singapore

Sunday 6 November 2016

who won the Women's Asian Champions Trophy Hockey Title?

who won the Women's Asian Champions Trophy Hockey Title?


options

1) India

2) china

3) Japan

4) laos

answer

1) India

Other details

India defeated China 2-1   in the final to win  the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament in Singapore for the first time


Saturday 5 November 2016

Kim Byong-joon has been nominated as prime minister of which country?

Kim Byong-joon has been nominated as prime minister of which country?

Options

1) South Korea

2)laos

3)japan

4)china

answer

1) South Korea


Other details

Kim Byong-joon has been nominated as prime minister of South Korea

Friday 4 November 2016

Edwin Hubble gave the first evidence of what?

Edwin Hubble gave the first evidence of what?

Options:

1) Theory of Relativity

2) Big Bang Theory

3) Water on Mars

4) None of the above

Answer:

2) Big Bang Theory

Other Details:


  • Edwin Powell Hubble was an American astronomer who played a crucial role in establishing the field of extragalactic astronomy
  • Hubble is known for showing that the Universe is expanding Known as "Hubble's law"

Thursday 3 November 2016

Banxing-2 micro-satellite was launched by which country?

Banxing-2 micro-satellite was launched by which country?

Options

1) China

2) Laos

3) Japan

4) South Korea

answer

1) China

Other details

Tiangong-2, the experimental space lab of China, successfully launched a micro-satellite, Banxing-2

Wednesday 2 November 2016

Miroslav Klose was associated with which sport?

 Miroslav Klose was associated with which sport?

Options

1) Football

2) rugby

3) Tennis

4) Cricket

answer

1) Football

Other details

Miroslav Josef Klose   is a retired German professional footballer who  played as a striker for the German national team


Tuesday 1 November 2016

Coral reef is an

Coral reef is an 
A)Under water Ecosystem

B)Jungle

C)River

D)Desert
Answer:A)Under water Ecosystem
Other Details:

Coral reefs are diverse underwater ecosystems held together by calcium carbonate structures secreted by corals

Monday 31 October 2016

who won the Asian champions trophy hockey?

who won the Asian champions trophy hockey?


Options

1) South Korea

2) India

3) Japan

4) china

answer

2) India

Other details

The 2016 Asian Men's Hockey Champions Trophy was the 4th edition of the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy for men. The tournament was held in Malaysia, Kuantan District.

India defeated Pakistan 3–2 in the final to win the trophy for the second time.


Sunday 30 October 2016

Rustom Khurshedji Karanjia was a famous

Rustom Khurshedji Karanjia was a famous

A)Painter

B)Journalist

C)Businessman

D)none


Answer:

B)Journalist

Other Details:

first captain of the Indian women’s Cricket team – from 1978 till 1993

Saturday 29 October 2016

where has New species of millipede been found?

where has New species of millipede been found?

Options

1) USA

2) Spain

3) Peru

4) Chile

answer


1) USA

Other details


New species of millipede found in Sequoia National Park, California , USA



Friday 28 October 2016

PUC stands for

PUC stands for


Options

A)Public Utilities Commission.

B)Pollution usage certificate

C)Public under control

D)Pollution Under Control

Answer:

D)Pollution Under Control

Other Details:

Certificate issued to vehicles.

Thursday 27 October 2016

who won the 2016 European Golden Boy Award ?

who won the 2016 European Golden Boy Award ?

options

1) Renato Sanches

2)Kingsley Coman

3)Marcus Rashford

4)Marco Asensio

answer


1) Renato Sanches

other details

Portugal’s Renato Sanches  was awarded the 2016 European Golden Boy award

The Golden Boy is an award that is given by sports journalists to a young football under the age of 21 player playing in  European nation's top tier  

Wednesday 26 October 2016

who won the Man Booker Prize in 2016?

who won the Man Booker Prize in 2016?

options


1) Paul Beatty

2)Deborah Levy

3)David Szalay

4)Ottessa Moshfegh

answer

1) Paul Beatty

Other details

Paul Beatty has become the first US author to win the Man Booker Prize.

He won the award for his  satire, 'The Sellout' at a ceremony in London's Guildhall

The Booker Prize is a literary prize awarded each year for the best original novel, written in the English language, and published in the UK.

Tuesday 25 October 2016

who won the 2016 United States Grand Prix?

who won the 2016 United States Grand Prix?

Options

1) Lewis Hamilton

2)Nico Rosberg

3)Daniel Ricciardo

4)Sebastian Vettel

answer

1) Lewis Hamilton

Other details

Lewis   Hamilton,  is a British Formula One racing driver from England,

He is currently racing for the Mercedes AMG Petronas team.

Monday 24 October 2016

When is United Nations Day observed?

When is United Nations Day observed?

options

1) October 24

2)October 25

3) October 26

4) October 27

answer

1) October 24

Other details

In 1948, the United Nations General Assembly declared 24 October, the anniversary of the Charter of the United Nations,

24th of October has been celebrated as United Nations Day since 1948

In 1971 the United Nations General Assembly adopted a further resolution  declaring that United Nations Day shall be an international holiday


Saturday 22 October 2016

What is Haima?

What is Haima?

Options

1)typhoon

2) river

3) Sea

4) Mountain range

answer

1)typhoon

Other details

Typhoon Haima is a typhoon near Hong Kong


Friday 21 October 2016

who was awarded International Prize in Statistics in october 2016?

who was awarded  International Prize in Statistics  in october 2016?

options

1) David Cox

2) Valerie Isham

3) Peter McCullagh

4) Leroy Hood

answer

1) David Cox

Other details

Sir David  Cox   is a prominent British statistician.

He won the award for Survival Analysis Model Applied in Medicine, Science, and Engineering.

The International Prize in Statistics is the highest honour in the field of Statistics.

It is awarded every two years to an individual or team "for major achievements using statistics to advance science, technology and human welfare".

The award ceremony takes place during the World Statistics Congress.




Thursday 20 October 2016

Who has been named for 44th Chaplin Award.?

Who has been named for 44th Chaplin Award.?

Options

1) Robert De Niro

2) Al Pacino

3) Steven Spielberg

4) George Lucas

answer

1) Robert De Niro

Other details

Film Society of Lincoln Center has announced Robert De Niro as the recipient of the 44th Chaplin Award.

Wednesday 19 October 2016

Which country gives the Nobel Prize?

Which country gives the Nobel Prize?


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Options:

1) Scotland

2) Canada

3) America

4) Sweden

Answer:

4) Sweden

Other Details:

  • It is a set of annual international awards bestowed in a number of categories by Swedish and Norwegian committees in recognition of academic, cultural and scientific advances
  • The will of the Swedish inventor Alfred Nobel established the prizes in 1895
  • It is widely regarded as the most prestigious award available in the fields of literature, medicine, physics, chemistry, peace, and economics

Tuesday 18 October 2016

When is World Food Day observed?

When is World Food Day observed?

Options

1) 17 October

2)18 October

3) 19 October

4) 16 October

answer

4) 16 October

Other details

The World Food Day is observed globally on 16 October to mark foundation of Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations in 1945.

 2016 Theme: “Climate is changing. Food and agriculture must too”.

 World Food Day was established in November 1979 by FAO’s Member Countries at the 20th General Conference of FAO

it was celebrated in  1981  For the first time

Monday 17 October 2016

when is World Student Day observed?

when is World Student Day observed?

Options

1) 15  October

2) 15  October

3) 17  October

4) 18  October

answer

1) 15  October

Other details

World Students' Day is celebrated on 15 October every year on the occasion of birth anniversary of A. P. J. Abdul Kalam.

15 October, was declared as World Students' Day by United Nations in 2010 to honor the 'great scientist' A. P. J. Abdul Kalam.

Sunday 16 October 2016

Mark Webber was asociated with which sport?

Mark Webber was asociated with which sport?

Options

1) Racing

2) Football

3) tennis

4) Hockey

answer

1) Racing

Other details

Mark Alan Webber is an Australian professional racing driver,

Saturday 15 October 2016

Bhumibol Adulyadej was associated with which country?

Bhumibol Adulyadej was associated with which country?

Options

1) Thailand

2) Japan

3) Laos

4) China

answer

1) Thailand

Other details

Bhumibol Adulyadej, known as King Bhumibol the Great, was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty



Friday 14 October 2016

Who has been appointed as Secretary-General of the United Nations?

Who has been appointed as Secretary-General of the United Nations in October 2016?

Options

1) António Guterres

2) Kofi Annan

3)Ban Ki-moon

4)Boutros Boutros-Ghali

answer

1) António Guterres

other details

The Secretary-General of the United Nations  is the head of the United Nations Secretariat, one of the principal organs of the United Nations.

The Secretary-General also acts as the de facto spokesperson and leader of the United Nations.


Their role is laid out by Chapter XV (Articles 97 to 101) of the United Nations Charter.

António Manuel de Oliveira Guterres, is a Portuguese politician and diplomat who is the designate Secretary-General of the United Nations. Guterres was Prime Minister of Portugal from 1995 to 2002.


Thursday 13 October 2016

who won the Japanese Grand Prix?

who won the Japanese Grand Prix?

options

1) Nico Rosberg

2) Lewis Hamilton

3) Sebastian Vettel

4) Kimi Räikkönen

answer

1) Nico Rosberg

Other details

Nico Erik Rosberg is a German Formula One driver for Mercedes Formula One team.

Nico Rosberg  won the Japan Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit.

Wednesday 12 October 2016

Oliver Hart and Bengt Holmstrom won 2016 Nobel Prize in which field?

Oliver Hart and Bengt Holmstrom won 2016 Nobel Prize in which field?

Otpiosn

Options

1) Physics

2) Chemistry

3) Literature

4)Economics

answer


4)Economics


answer

 economists Oliver Hart and Bengt Holmstrom have won the 2016 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences

Oliver Simon D'Arcy Hart is a British-born American economist and the Andrew E. Furer Professor of Economics at Harvard University.

Bengt Robert Holmström is a Finnish economist who is currently Paul A. Samuelson Professor of Economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  

Tuesday 11 October 2016

2016 China Open

2016 China Open

Men's Singles

United Kingdom Andy Murray defeated   Bulgaria Grigor Dimitrov, 6–4, 7–6(7–2)
Women's Singles

Poland Agnieszka Radwańska defeated  United Kingdom Johanna Konta, 6−4, 6−2
Men's Doubles[edit]

Spain Pablo Carreño Busta / Spain Rafael Nadal defeated    United States Jack Sock / Australia Bernard Tomic, 6−7(6−8), 6−2, [10−8]
Women's Doubles

United States Bethanie Mattek-Sands / Czech Republic Lucie Šafářová defeated    . France Caroline Garcia / France Kristina Mladenovic, 6−4, 6−4

Monday 10 October 2016

where has been New termite species found?

where has been New termite species found?

Options

1) assam

2) kerala

3) sikkim

4) punjab

answer

2) kerala

Other details

A new termite species  was discovered at Kakkayam in the Malabar Wildlife Sanctuary, Kerala 

Sunday 9 October 2016

"Land of a thousand lakes" which country is also know by this name?

"Land of a thousand lakes" which country is also know by this name?

Options:

1) Finland

2) Bangkok

3) Australia

4) Brazil

Answer:

1) Finland

Other Details:

  • Inland lakes and rivers make up 10% of the country. 
  • The areas of forest cover almost two thirds of the land mass.
  • Only 6% of Finland is arable.

Saturday 8 October 2016

Which is the largest Gulf?

Which is the largest Gulf?

Options

1) Gulf of Oman

2) Gulf of Mexico

3)Gulf of Cádiz

4) Gulf of Aden

answer
2) Gulf of Mexico

Other details

The Gulf of Mexico   is surrounded by the North American continent.

on the northeast, north, and northwest it has  the Gulf Coast of the United States, on the southwest and south it has  Mexico, and on the southeast it has Cuba

Area: 1,600,000 km²

The Gulf of Mexico formed   300 million years ago


Friday 7 October 2016

where will fourth Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament be held ?

where will fourth Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament be held ?

options

1)  Malaysia

2)china

3)Ojapan

4)laos

answer

1)  Malaysia

Other details

 fourth Asian Champions Trophy (ACT) will  be held in Kuantan, Malaysia from October 20 -  30, 2016 

Thursday 6 October 2016

David J. Thouless,Duncan Haldane, John M. Kosterlitz won Nobel Prize in which discipline?

David J. Thouless,Duncan Haldane, John M. Kosterlitz won Nobel Prize in which discipline?

Options

1)Physics

2)Chemistry

3)Medicine

4)Literature

answer

1)Physics

Other details

Three British scientists have won the Nobel prize in physics for their work on strange forms of states of matter

David James Thouless  is a British-born condensed-matter physicist, Wolf Prize winner

Frederick Duncan Michael Haldane   is a British-born physicist who is Eugene Higgins Professor of Physics at the physics department of Princeton University in the United States, and a Distinguished Visiting Research Chair at Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics.

John Michael Kosterlitz is a professor of physics at Brown University and the son of biochemist Hans Kosterlitz.

Wednesday 5 October 2016

Kersti Kaljulaid has been elected as first female President of which country?

Kersti Kaljulaid has been elected as first female President of  which country?

Options

1) Estonia

2) Norway

3) sweden

4) Finland

answer

1) Estonia

Other details

Kersti Kaljulaid was elected as the President of Estonia by the parliament


Tuesday 4 October 2016

where is Largest Archipelago located?

where is Largest Archipelago  located?

Options

1) Indonesia

2) china

3) Japan

4) Korea

answer

1) Indonesia

Other details

largest group of islands in the world, consisting of the more than 17,000 islands of Indonesia, is the Largest Archipelago

Monday 3 October 2016

when is International day of Older Persons observed?

when is International day of Older Persons observed?

options

1) October 1

2) October 2

3) October 3

4) October4

answer

1) October 1

Other details

The International Day of Older Persons is observed on October 1 each year.

On December 14, 1990 the United Nations General Assembly voted to establish October 1 as the International Day of Older Persons .

It  was observed for the first time on October 1, 1991

Sunday 2 October 2016

where is10th Tal Memorial International chess tournament being played?

where is 10th Tal Memorial International chess tournament being played?

Options

1) Russia

20 china

3) Laos

4) Japan

answer

1) Russia


Other details

10th Tal Memorial International chess tournament in Moscow, Russia

Saturday 1 October 2016

who won the 4th men's Under-18 Asia Cup hockey trophy ?

who won the 4th men's Under-18 Asia Cup hockey trophy ?

options

1) India

2) Sri Lanka

3) bhutan

4) Bangla desh

answer


1) India

Other details

India won  the 4th men's Under-18 Asia Cup hockey trophy by defeating Bangladesh 5-4 in the final in Dhaka

Friday 30 September 2016

Max Walker was associated with sport?

Max Walker was associated with sport?

Options

1) cricket

2) hockey

3) tennis

4) rugby

answer

1) cricket

Other details

Maxwell   Walker   was an Australian cricketer

Thursday 29 September 2016

where is Mount Rinjani located?

where is Mount Rinjani  located?

options

1) Indonesia

2) Laos

3) Japan

4) China

answer


1)) Indonesia

Other details

Mount Rinjani  i is an active volcano in Indonesia on the island of Lombok.

Wednesday 28 September 2016

who won the St Petersburg Open title?

who won the St Petersburg Open title?

Options

1) Alexander Zverev

2) Stan Wawrinka

3) Novak Djokovic

4) Roger Federer

answer


1) Alexander Zverev

Other details

Germany’s  Alexander Zverev defeated   Stan Wawrinka   in the St. Petersburg Open final.

Alexander  Zverev Jr. is a German professional tennis player


Tuesday 27 September 2016

who won the First Jesse Owens Award?

who won the First Jesse Owens Award?

Options

1) Muhammad Ali

2) Michael Jordan

3)Michael Phelps

4)Pele

answer

1) Muhammad Ali

Other details

The first Jesse Owens Olympic Spirit Award will be given to Late Muhammad Ali.

The  Jesse Owens Olympic Spirit  Award was started  for the 80th anniversary of Owens winning 4 medals at the 1936 Olympics in Berlin,

It is to be presented annually to recognize people who have served as an inspiration in society.


Monday 26 September 2016

where was Under-19 Asian Junior Individual squash championship played?

where was Under-19 Asian Junior Individual squash championship  played?

Options

1) Malaysia

2) china

3) Japan

4) Laos

answer

1) Malaysia

Other details

the Under-19 Asian Junior Individual squash championship title was played in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.


Sunday 25 September 2016

when is World Rhino Day celebrated?

when is World Rhino Day celebrated?

Options

1) September 22

2) September 23

3) September 24

4) September 25

answer

1) September 22

Other details

World Rhino Day is on September 22 and celebrates all five species of rhino: Black, white, greater one-horned, Sumatran and Javan rhinos.

World Rhino Day was first announced by WWF-South Africa in 2010


Saturday 24 September 2016

Edgardo Bauza is football coach of which country?

Edgardo Bauza is football coach of which country?

Options

1) chile

2) Peru

3) brazil

4) Argentina

answer

4) Argentina

Other details

Edgardo Bauza is an former  Argentine footballer.

Edgardo Bauza is football coach of Argentina 

Friday 23 September 2016

when is International Day of Peace Celebrated?

when is International Day of Peace Celebrated?

options

1) 21 September

2)  22 September

3) 23 September

4)  24 September

answer

1) 21 September

Other details

The International Day of Peace is observed across the world annually on 21st September.

 It is dedicated to world peace and specifically the absence of war and violence

Thursday 22 September 2016

which university ranked highest In the latest Times Higher Education world rankings index, ?

which university ranked highest In the latest Times Higher Education world rankings index, ?

options

1) oxford university

2) cambridge university

3) stanford university

4) harvard university

answer

1) oxford university

Other details

In the latest Times Higher Education world rankings index, Oxford topped the list as the world's leading university,

 followed by the California Institute of Technology, Stanford and Cambridge

Wednesday 21 September 2016

where was Declaration at UNGA Summit for Refugees and Migrants adopted ?

 where was Declaration at UNGA Summit for Refugees and Migrants adopted ?

Options

1) New York

2) Tokyo

3) Geneva

4) Paris

answer

1) New York

other details

The World Leaders adopted the New York Declaration at the opening of the United Nations General Assembly's (UNGA)  Summit for Refugees and Migrants.

Tuesday 20 September 2016

where will Under-18 Asia Cup be held ?

where will Under-18 Asia Cup   be held ?

Synonym

1) Bangladesh

2) Nepal

3) Sri Lanka

4) Bhutan

answer

1) Bangladesh

Other information

  Under-18 Asia Cup hockey tournament to be held on September 24 to 30 in Dhaka, Bangladesh, 

Monday 19 September 2016

Where is FIBA Asia Challenge 2016 being hosted ?

Where is FIBA Asia Challenge 2016 being hosted ?

Options

1) Iran

2) Japan

3) china

4) Laos

answer

1) Iran

Other details

The 2016 FIBA Asia Challenge is the ongoing 6th FIBA Asia Challenge, an international basketball tournament of FIBA Asia which is being hosted by Iran from 9–18 September 2016

Sunday 18 September 2016

which planet has largest number of satellites?

which planet has largest number of satellites?

Options

1) Saturn

2) Jupiter

3) Neptune

4) Venus

answer

2) Jupiter

Other details

Jupiter has 67 known moons with confirmed orbits.

 It has eight regular moons

It has 59 known irregular moons.

Saturday 17 September 2016

Carlo Azeglio Ciampi was President of which country?

Carlo Azeglio Ciampi  was President  of which country?

options

1) Italy

2) Spain

3) France

4) Germany

answer

1) Italy

Other details

Carlo Azeglio Ciampi was an Italian politician and banker.

He was the 49 th Prime Minister of Italy from 1993 to 1994 .

He was the tenth President of the Italian Republic from 1999 to 2006.

Friday 16 September 2016

who has been selected for National Humanities Medal 2015?

who has been selected for National Humanities Medal 2015?

Options

1) Abraham John

2) Abraham James

3)Abraham Verghese

4)Abraham joseph

answer


3)Abraham Verghese

Other details

Indian-American physician-author, Abraham Verghese (61) has been selected for the prestigious 2015 National Humanities Medal.


Thursday 15 September 2016

Monsanto has been bought by which company?

Monsanto  has been bought by which company?

Options

1) DuPont

2)Syngenta

3)Groupe Limagrain

4) Bayer

answer

4) Bayer

Other details


German chemicals giant Bayer has confirmed its record-breaking $66bn takeover of GM seeds business Monsanto

this deal that would create the world's biggest seeds and pesticides company




Wednesday 14 September 2016

Which was the first Asian country to host football world cup?

Which was the first Asian country to host football world cup?

1) Korea

2) china

3) India

4) Laos

answer
1) Korea

Other details

The 2002 FIFA World Cup was co-hosted in Asia for the first time by South Korea and Japan

The final was held in Japan



Tuesday 13 September 2016

Amartya Sen was awarded 'Bharat Ratna' in which year?

Amartya Sen was awarded 'Bharat Ratna'  in which year?

Options:

A. 1997

B. 1999

C. 1995

D. 1992

Answer:

B. 1999

Other Details:


  • Amartya Kumar Sen is an Indian economist and philosopher
  • His papers in the late 1960s helped develop the theory of social choice



Monday 12 September 2016

where has been World's first driverless bus service launched ?

where has been World's first driverless bus service launched ?

Options

1) France

2) Italy

3) Spain

4) Germany

answer

1) France

Other details

World's first driverless bus service was launched in French city of Lyon.


Sunday 11 September 2016

Who won the US Open women's title?


Who won the US Open  women's title?

options

1) Angelique Kerber

2) Karolina Pliskova

3) Venus Williams

4)Serena Williams

answer

1) Angelique Kerber

Other details

Angelique Kerber of Germany defeated  Karolina Pliskova of Czech Republic to lift the Women's Singles title.

In thefinal match , Kerber defeated  Pliskova in a three set match, 6-3, 4-6, 6-4 to win her maiden US Open title

Saturday 10 September 2016

Florence Nightingale is known as

Florence Nightingale is known as

Options:

A         Lady with the Lamp

B          Lady with the Torch

C          Lady with the Shield

D         Lady with the Flower





Answer:  A      Lady with the Lamp

Other Details:
  • Florence Nightingale was a celebrated English social reformer and statistician.
  • Founder of modern nursing.
  • The persona of "The Lady with the Lamp" because of her making rounds of wounded soldiers at night.

Friday 9 September 2016

M.M. Bennetts award is associated with which of the following?

M.M. Bennetts award is associated with which of the following?

Options

1) Science

2)Maths

3) sports

4) Literature

answer


M.M. Bennetts award is associated with Literature

Thursday 8 September 2016

When is International Literacy Day celebrated?

When is International Literacy Day celebrated?

Options

1) September 8

2)September 7

3)September 9

4)September 5

answer

1) September 8

Other details

September 8 was proclaimed International Literacy Day by UNESCO on November 17, 1965.

Its aim is to highlight the importance of literacy to individuals, communities and societies.

On International Literacy Day each year, UNESCO reminds the international community of the status of literacy and adult learning globally

The world is celebrating 50th International Literacy Day in 2016 and the theme is, 'Reading the Past, Writing the Future'.

Tuesday 6 September 2016

where is ASEAN summit being conducted in September 2016?


where is ASEAN summit being conducted in September 2016?

options

1) Laos

2) Indonesia

3)Malaysia

4)Philippines

answer

1) Laos

Other details

The 28th ASEAN summit and the 11th East Asia Summit will take place in Vientiane, Laos on 6-8thSeptember.

Monday 5 September 2016

who won the Italian Grand Prix 2016?

who won the Italian Grand Prix 2016?

Options

1) Nico Rosberg

2) Lewis Hamilton

3) Kimi Raikkonen

4) Daniel Ricciardo

answer


1) Nico Rosberg

other details

Nico Erik Rosberg  is a German Formula One driver for Mercedes Formula One team. Born in Germany

Sunday 4 September 2016

which country had the first woman PRESIDENT?

which country had the first woman PRESIDENT?

Options

1) sri Lanka

2) kenya

3) Laos

4) Argentina

answer

4) Argentina

Other details

In 1960 Sirivamo Bandaranaike of Sri Lanka became the world's first female elected Pime Minister

and in 1974 Isabel Perón of Argentina became the first woman President

Saturday 3 September 2016

Islam Karimov was president of which country?

Islam Karimov was president of which country?

options

1) uzbekistan

2) Kazakhstan

3) Kyrgyzstan

4) Tajikistan

answer

1) uzbekistan

Other details

Islam  Karimov was the first President of Uzbekistan

Friday 2 September 2016

In September 2016 Michel Temer has been sworn in as new president of which country?

In September 2016 Michel Temer has been  sworn in as new   president  of which country?

Options

1) Brazil

2) Mexico

3) Chile

4) Peru

answer

1) Brazil

Other details

Michel Temer, Brazil's former vice president, has been sworn in as the country's new president after  removal of  Dilma Rousseff

Thursday 1 September 2016

Where will Asian Tennis Tour be held?

Where will  Asian Tennis Tour  be held?

Options

1) Bhutan

2) Nepal

3) Sri Lanka

4) Laos

answer

1) Bhutan

Other details

Bhutan will host a tournament on the Asian Tennis Tour (ATT) scheduled from 16th to 18th September.

After India, Thailand and Iran It will become the fourth Asian country  to host the tournament .

 It will be Bhutan ’s first ever international tennis tournament

Wednesday 31 August 2016

which team set world record ODI score of 444 ?

which team set world record ODI score of 444 ?

Options

1) England

2) New Zealand

3) Australia

4) south Africa

answer


1) England

Other details

England made a world record one-day international total of 444 for three against  Pakistan


Tuesday 30 August 2016

Kathakali belongs to which state?

Kathakali belongs to which state?

1) Kerala

2) Assam

3) Goa

4) Sikkim

answer

1) Kerala

Other details

Kathakali   is a stylized classical Indian dance-drama noted for the attractive make-up of characters, elaborate costumes, detailed gestures and well-defined body movements presented in tune with the anchor playback music and complementary percussion. It originated in the country's present day state of Kerala during the 17th century and has developed over the years with improved looks, refined gestures and added themes besides more ornate singing and precise drumming



Monday 29 August 2016

Where did NASA conduct year long Mars simulation?

Where did NASA  conduct year long Mars simulation?

Otpions

1)Hawaii

2) Alaska

3)Arizona  

4)California

Answer

1)Hawaii


other details

NASA has ended its year long Mars simulation on Hawaii.

Sunday 28 August 2016

where is 2016 Mountain Echoes Literary Festival Being held?

where is 2016 Mountain Echoes Literary Festival Being held?

Options

1) Bhutan

2) Nepal

3) Switzerland

4) Germany

answer

1) Bhutan

Other details

The seventh edition of the Mountain Echoes Literary Festival 2016 started  inThimbu ,  the capital city of the   of Bhutan 

Saturday 27 August 2016

Tillakaratne Dilshan is associated with which sport?

Tillakaratne Dilshan is associated with which sport?

Options

1) cricket

2) Hockey

3)Football

4) rugby

answer

1) cricket

Other details

Tillakaratne  Dilshan, is a professional Sri Lankan cricketer and a former captain of the Sri Lanka national cricket team.

Friday 26 August 2016

where have been worlds first Self Driving taxis launched?

where have been worlds first Self Driving taxis launched?

Options

1) Singapore

2) Japan

3) Malaysia

4) Thailand

answer

1) Singapore

Other details

World's first self-driving taxi service was   launched in Singapore.

Singapore became the first country in the world to launch such service,   to public road tests of  the technology.

Thursday 25 August 2016

Which is the longest National Highway in India ?

Which  is the longest National Highway in India ?

1) NH4

2) NH7

3) NH1

4) NH3

answer

2) NH7

Other details
A major part of NH 7 covers the North-South Corridor of NHDP and it is officially listed as running over 2,369 km (1,472 mi) from Varanasi to Kanyakumari. It is the longest national highway in India.


Wednesday 24 August 2016

sellapan Ramanathan was the president of which country?

sellapan Ramanathan was the president  of which country?

Options

1) Singapore

2) Japan

3) Malaysia

4) Thailand

answer

1) Singapore

Other details

Sellapan Ramanathan, was a Singaporean politician who was the sixth President of Singapore from 1999 to 2011,

 In 2009, he   became Singapore's longest-serving President.

Tuesday 23 August 2016

Which company acquired Artifical Inteligence startup Genee?

Which company acquired Artifical Inteligence  startup Genee?

Options

1) Microsoft

2) Facebook

3) Google

4) Intel

answer

1) Microsoft

Other details

Microsoft has acquired artificial intelligence (AI)-based scheduling service Genee that simplifies the scheduling and rescheduling of large group meetings for companies

Monday 22 August 2016

what is Mindulle ?

what is Mindulle ?

Options

1) Lake

2) Forest

3) typhoon

4) River

answer

3) typhoon

Other details

Typhoon Mindulle is a typhoon near tokyo Japan

Sunday 21 August 2016

who was Brian Rix?

who was Brian Rix?

Options

1) Actor

2) Author

3) athlete

4) Painter

answer

1) Actor

Other details

Brian   Rix,   was a British actor and activist.





Saturday 20 August 2016

who was Arthur Hiller?

who was Arthur Hiller?

Options

1) Director

2) Painter

3) Sculptor

4) singer

answer

1) Director

Other Details

Arthur Hiller, OC was a Canadian-American television and film director,

Friday 19 August 2016

what is Dianmu ?

what is Dianmu ?

Options

1) Forest

2) Mountain

3) River

4) typhoon

answer

4) typhoon

Other details

 Typhoon Dianmu  is a typhoon near the  south Guangdong Province In China,

Thursday 18 August 2016

Which is the most important award of Cannes?

Which is the most important award of Cannes?

Options:

1) Golden Palm

2) Silver Palm

3) Diamond Palm

4) Platinum Palm

Answer:

1) Golden Palm

Other information:

The annual International Film Festival is held in Cannes in the south of France
Palme d'Or (Golden Palm)  was started in 1955

Wednesday 17 August 2016

world’s first quantum satellite Micius was launched by which country?

world’s first quantum satellite Micius was launched by which country?

Options

1) china

2) Japan

3) Laos

4) Korea

answer

1) china

Other details

China has successfully launched the world’s first quantum satellite

The satellite   “Micius” was launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre

Tuesday 16 August 2016

According to annual report by the U.N.'s World Intellectual Property Organization which country ranks first in innovations?

According to  annual report by the U.N.'s World Intellectual Property Organization which country ranks first in innovations?

Options

1) Switzerland

2)Sweden

3)Britain

4)the United States

answer

1) Switzerland

Other details


Monday 15 August 2016

Who won the PSA Australian Open?

Who won the PSA Australian Open?

Options

1) Dipika Pallikal

2) Joshna Chinappa

3) Nicol David

4) Jwala Gutta

answer


1) Dipika Pallikal

Other details

India’s Dipika Pallikal won the  PSA Australian Open held in Melbourne.

he defeated Mayar Hany  of Egypt .

Sunday 14 August 2016

In which country is Mount KILIMANJARO Located?

In which country is Mount KILIMANJARO Located?

1) Tanzania

2) south Africa

3) Egypt

4) Sudan

answer
1) Tanzania

Other Details

Mount Kilimanjaro, with its three volcanic cones, Kibo, Mawenzi and Shira, is a dormant volcanic mountain in Tanzania. It is the highest mountain in Africa and the highest free-standing mountain in the world at 5,895 meters above sea level.

Saturday 13 August 2016

When is World Elephant Day celebrated?

When is World Elephant Day celebrated?

Options

1) August 10

2) August 11

3) August 12

4) August 13

answer

1) August 10

Other details

World Elephant Day is an international annual event on August 12, dedicated to the preservation and protection of the world's elephants.

Friday 12 August 2016

According to The ‘100 Richest Tech Billionaires In The World 2016" List published by forbes who is the Richest Person in the word?

According to The ‘100 Richest Tech Billionaires In The World 2016" List published by forbes who is the Richest Person in the word?

options

1) Bill Gates
 
2)  Warren Buffett

3) Larry Ellison

4) Jeff Bezos

answer

1) Bill Gates

Other details

With an estimated fortune of USD 78 billion Microsoft founder Bill Gates has topped “The ‘100 Richest Tech Billionaires In The World 2016′.