Friday 31 March 2017

where will 9th World Environmental Education Congress be held?

where will 9th World Environmental Education Congress be held?

options

1) Canada

2)China

3)Japan

4)Laos

answer


1) Canada

Other details

9th World Environmental Education Congress will take place from September 9-15, 2017 in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

The theme of 9th World Environmental Education Congress is “Culture/Environment: Weaving New Connections”.

Thursday 30 March 2017

What is Debbie?

What is Debbie?

options

1) Cyclone

2) mountain

3) River

4) Sea

answer


1) Cyclone


Other details

Debbie is a cyclone near  north-east coast of Australia


Wednesday 29 March 2017

where was 2017 Special Olympics World Winter Games organized?

 where was 2017 Special Olympics World Winter Games  organized?

Options

1) Austria

2)norway

3)sweden

4)finland

answer

1) Austria

other details

2017 Special Olympics World Winter Games were organized in Graz and Schladming, Austria

Tuesday 28 March 2017

When is World Theater Day celebrated?

When is World Theater Day celebrated?

options

1) March 27

2)March 28

3)March 29

4)March 25

answer


1) March 27

Other details

World Theatre Day (WTD) is celebrated on 27 March.


It was initiated in 1961 by the International Theatre Institute.


Monday 27 March 2017

Lindsay Tuckett was associated with which sport?

Lindsay Tuckett was associated with which sport?

Options

1) Cricket

2)Hockey

3) Rugby

4) Tennis

answer

1) Cricket


other details

Lindsay Tuckett was a South African cricketer who played in nine Tests from 1947 to 1949.

Sunday 26 March 2017

Nathan McCullum was associated with which sport?

Nathan McCullum was associated with which sport?

Options

1) cricket

2) hockey

3) rugby

4) tennis

answer

1) cricket

Other details

Nathan Leslie McCullum  is a New Zealand international cricketer.

A right hand lower-order batsman and right arm off break bowler, he is a member of the Otago Volts, competing in the State Championship, State Shield and State Twenty20 competitions and represented New Zealand in Twenty20 Internationals and One Day Internationals.

Saturday 25 March 2017

where was Para Athletics Grand Prix 2017 organized?

where was  Para Athletics Grand Prix 2017 organized?

options

1) United Arab Emirates

2)china

3)Japan

4)Korea

answer

1) United Arab Emirates

Other details

Para Athletics Grand Prix 2017 was organized in Dubai, UAE

Friday 24 March 2017

when is World Meteorological Day celebrated?

when is World Meteorological Day celebrated?

Options

1) 23 March

2)24 March

3)25 March

4)26 March

answer

1) 23 March

other details

World Meteorological Day is held annually on 23 March

theme  for 2017 'understanding clouds', 

Thursday 23 March 2017

when is International Day of Forests Celebrated?

when is International Day of Forests Celebrated?

Options

1) 21 March


2)22 March


3)23 March


4)24 March


answer

1) 21 March

The International Day of Forests was established on the 21st day of March, by resolution of the United Nations General Assembly on November 28, 2012

2017 Theme: Forests and energy

Wednesday 22 March 2017

When is World Water Day Celebrated?

When is World Water Day Celebrated?

Options

1)  22 March

2) 21 March

 3)23 March

 4)20 March

answer


1)  22 March

Other details

World Water Day is an annual event celebrated on 22 March.

The day focuses attention on the importance of universal access to clean water, sanitation and hygiene   facilities in developing countries.

The day also focuses on advocating for the sustainable management of freshwater resources

theme  2017 'Why waste water?"

Tuesday 21 March 2017

who was david rockefeller?

who was david rockefeller?

Options

1) businessman

2) Author

3) athlete

4) singer

answer


1) businessman

other details

David Rockefeller was an American banker and philanthropist


He was chairman and chief executive of Chase Manhattan Corporation.

Monday 20 March 2017

When is International Day of Happiness celebrated?

When is International Day of Happiness celebrated?

options

1) March 20

2)March 21

3)March 22

4)March 23

answer

1) March 20

Other details

The International Day of Happiness  is celebrated throughout the world on the 20th of March.


It  was founded by United Nations adviser Jayme Illien on June 28, 2012, when all 193 member states of the United Nations General Assembly unanimously adopted UN resolution

Sunday 19 March 2017

where is Whanganui river located?

where is Whanganui river located?

Options

1) New Zealand

2)China

3)Japan

4)Laos

answer

1) New Zealand


Other details

The Whanganui River is a major river in the North Island of New Zealand. 

It is the country's third-longest river 



Saturday 18 March 2017

IFSC stands for....

IFSC stands for....

A. International Federation Schools Standards

B. Indian Federation of Senior Citizens

C. The Indian Financial System Code

D. Indian Forests Service Commission




Ans: The Indian Financial System Code


More: The Indian Financial System Code is an alphanumeric code It helps to  uniquely identify a bank-branch.It is generally used by banks for the two main Electronic Funds Settlement Systems in India: the Real Time Gross Settlement (RTGS) and the National Electronic Funds Transfer (NEFT) Systems.The Indian Financial System Code is an 11-character code with the first four alphabetic characters representing the bank name, and the last six characters representing the branch.

The fifth character is 0 and reserved for future use.

IFSC Code is used by the NEFT & RTGS systems to route the messages to the destination banks/branches.Baks are  adviced to have bank IFSC code printed on cheque books.IFSC has helped in easing fund transfers across the country.List of IFSC codes are available both at the bank branches and websites as well as website of Reserve bank of INDIA.



Friday 17 March 2017

My Story is autobiography of which cricketer?

My Story is autobiography  of which cricketer?

options

1) Michael Clarke

2)Ricky Ponting

3)Shane Watson

4)Mitchell Johnson

answer


1) Michael Clarke

other details
Former Australian captain Michael Clarke has launched his autobiography titled "My Story" at Kolkata

Michael John Clarke, is a former international cricketer and captain of Australia. He led Australia to their 5th Cricket World Cup triumph when his team defeated New Zealand in the final of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 at the MCG.

Thursday 16 March 2017

V20 is group of nations related to which subject?

V20 is group of nations related to which subject?

Options

1) Economics

2 )Climate change

3) Peace

4) sports

answer

2 )Climate change

Other details

Finance ministers from 20 of the countries most vulnerable to climate change have launched the “V20” group to pool resources for their fight against the impact of global warming.

The group, includes some of the world’s smallest and poorest countries.

The V20’s inaugural chair is, Philippine Finance Minister Cesar Purisima.

The V20’s members are Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Barbados, Bhutan, Costa Rica, East Timor, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Kiribati, Madagascar, the Maldives, Nepal, the Philippines, Rwanda, Saint Lucia, Tanzania, Tuvalu, Vanuatu and Vietnam.

Wednesday 15 March 2017

When is World Consumer Rights Day observed?

When is World Consumer Rights Day observed?

Options

1) 15 march

2016 march

3)17 march

4)18 march

answer

1) 15 march

other details

World Consumer Rights Day is being observed on 15 march  which is an awareness day

 theme for 2017 is 'Building a Digital World Consumers can Trust’.

The first World Consumer Rights Day was observed on 1983, 

Tuesday 14 March 2017

In which continent is the White Nile river?

In which continent is the White Nile river?

Options

1) Africa

2) Australia

3) Asia

4) Europe

answer


1) Africa

Other details

The White Nile is a river of Africa, one of the two main tributaries of the Nile, the other being the Blue Nile.

"White Nile" refers to the river formed at Lake No at the confluence of the Bahr al Jabal and Bahr el Ghazal Rivers.

It flows through

Sudan, South Sudan, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, DR Congo.


Monday 13 March 2017

who has been elected as European Council president?

 who has been elected as European Council president?

options

1)  Donald Tusk

2)Mirek Topolánek

3)Jan Fischer

4)Fredrik Reinfeldt

answer

1)  Donald Tusk

other details

 European Council has re-elected Donald Tusk as its president for a second term of two and a half years, from 1 June 2017 to 30 November 2019

Donald Franciszek Tusk is a Polish politician and historian. He has been President of the European Council since 1 December 2014. Previously he was Prime Minister of Poland and a co-founder and chairman of the Civic Platform party

Sunday 12 March 2017

where is the great Victoria Desert located?


where is the great Victoria Desert  located?

Options


1. India

2. china

3. Australia

4. Africa

answer

3. Australia

Other details

The Great Victoria Desert, an interim Australian bioregion, is a sparsely populated desert area in Western Australia and South Australia.

Area: 348,750 km²

The Great Victoria is the largest desert in Australia

Saturday 11 March 2017

Park Geun-hye was president of which country?

Park Geun-hye was president of which country?

options

1) South Korea

2) Japan

3)China

4) Laos

answer


1) South Korea

Other details

Park Geun-hye was a South Korean politician who served as the 11th President of South Korea. Park

whe was  the first woman to be elected as President of South Korea,

she  served the 18th presidential term

Friday 10 March 2017

who was named Harvard Foundation 'Artist of the Year'?

who was named Harvard Foundation 'Artist of the Year'?

Options

1) Viola Davis

2)John Legend

3)Nicole Scherzinger

4)Laurence Fishburne

answer

1) Viola Davis

Other details

Viola Davis was named Harvard Foundation 'Artist of the Year'

Viola Davis is an American actress and producer.

Thursday 9 March 2017

Juan Carlos Tourino was associated with which sport?

Juan Carlos Tourino was associated with which sport?

Options

1) football

2)hockey

3)rugby

4)tennis

answer

1) football

Other details

Juan Carlos Touriño was a Spanish football defender who won two Spanish league titles and two Spanish Cup with Real Madrid and made one appearance for the Spanish national team.

Wednesday 8 March 2017

Who has been named as new CEO of Bacardi Limited?

Who has been named as new CEO of Bacardi Limited?

options

1) Mahesh Madhavan

2)Mahesh Sen

3)Mahesh Das

4)Mahesh De

answer

1) Mahesh Madhavan

Other details

Bacardi Limited has confirmed that Mahesh Madhavan will take over from Michael Dolan as its new CEO as of April 2018, following Dolan’s retirement.

Tuesday 7 March 2017

which company acquired General Motors’ European operations?

 which company acquired General Motors’ European operations?

options

1) Peugeot

2)Volkswagen

3)fiat Italy

4)jaguar land rover

answer

1) Peugeot

Other details

PSA Group’s acqiured  General Motors’ European operations for 1.8 billion euro (or $1.9 billion)

Groupe PSA is a French multinational manufacturer of automobiles and motorcycles sold under the Peugeot, Citroën, DS Automobiles, Opel and Vauxhall brands

Monday 6 March 2017

Where was Asia Men's Rugby Sevens Trophy played?

Where was Asia Men's Rugby Sevens Trophy played?

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Options

1) qatar

2)jordan

3)oman

4)bahrain

answer

1) qatar

Other details

The two-day Asia Men's Rugby Sevens Trophy was   at Aspire Rugby Field in Doha, Qatar

Sunday 5 March 2017

Foal Eagle Exercise was conducted between India and Which country?

Foal Eagle Exercise was conducted between India and Which country?

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options

1) south Korea

2)China

3)Japan

4)Laos

answer

1) south Korea

Other details

United States and South Korean started  2017 edition  of   annual Foal Eagle exercises

Saturday 4 March 2017

Raymond Kopa was associated with which sport?

 Raymond Kopa was associated with which sport?

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Options

1) football

2)Tennis

3)Hockey

4)rugby

answer

1) football

Other details

Raymond Kopa was a French footballer,

At club level he was part of the legendary Real Madrid team of the 1950s,

He won three European Cups with Real Madrid 

Friday 3 March 2017

when is World Civil Defence Day celebrated?

when is World Civil Defence Day celebrated?

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Options

1) March 1


2)March 2


3)March 3


4)March 4

answer

1) March 1

Other details

World Civil Defence Day, created by decision of the ICDO General Assembly in 1990, is celebrated every year on the 1st of March.

This Day commemorates the entry into force of the ICDO Constitution as an intergovernmental organisation in 1972

INTERNATIONAL CIVIL DEFENCE ORGANISATION   -- ICDO was founded  in  1966   headquartered in Geneva ( Switzerland ).

Its mission is the development of sustainable civil protection .

The current Secretary General of the ICDO is Nawaf B. Al Sleibi of Jordan .



Thursday 2 March 2017

Caine Prize is associated with which of the following?

Caine Prize is associated with which of the following?

Options

1) Literature

2) Sports

3) Films

4) Theater

answer

1) Literature

Other details

The Caine Prize for African Writing is an annual literary award for the best original short story by an African writer, whether in Africa or elsewhere, published in the English language.


It is a  £10,000 prize

The prize was founded in the United Kingdom in 2000,

The prize was  named in memory of Sir Michael Harris Caine, he was  former Chairman of Booker Group plc.

The Caine Prize's connection to the Booker Prize, the award is sometimes called the "African Booker"

Wednesday 1 March 2017

Rajmond Debevec is associated with which sport?

Rajmond Debevec is associated with which sport?

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Options

1) shooting

2)archery

3)swimming

4)cycling

answer

1) shooting

Other details

Rajmond Debevec is a Slovenian shooter.


He has won three Olympic and five World Championship medals in shooting.

He also holds the world record for the 50 metre rifle three positions event