Monday 31 July 2017

What is Bit coin?

What is Bit coin?

Options

1) Digital currency

2) Digital Photography

3) Digital Printing

4) none of the above

Aswer

1) Digital currency

Other Details

Bitcoin is Digital currency invented by Satoshi Nakamoto, 
He  published his invention in 2008, 
It was released it as open-source software in 2009.


Sunday 30 July 2017

where will Junior World wrestling championship 2017 be organized?

where will Junior World wrestling championship 2017 be organized?


Options

1) Finland

2)Norway

3)Sweden

4)Estonia


answer








1) Finland

Other details

The Junior World wrestling championship will be held in Tampere, Finland








Saturday 29 July 2017

Where will AFC U-19 championship be held?

Where will AFC U-19 championship   be held?

Options

1) Indonesia

2)china

3)Japan

4)Laos

answer


1) Indonesia


Other details

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) declared Indonesia the hosting of the AFC Under-19 championship 

It is scheduled to be held from October 18 to November 4 


Friday 28 July 2017

where was 2017 BRICS Youth Forum organized?

where was 2017 BRICS Youth Forum organized?

Options

1) china

2)russia

3)brazil

4)south Africa


answer




1) china


Other details

 The 2017 BRICS Youth Forum was organized in beijing China to discuss youth development in the BRICS member-nations.

Thursday 27 July 2017

which country will host World Boxing Championship in 2021?

which country will host World Boxing Championship in 2021?


Options

1) India

2)china

3)japan

4)Laos

answer

1) India


Other details


India  will host World Boxing Championship in 2021

Wednesday 26 July 2017

which software was shut down by Microsoft 32 years after its launch?

which software was shut down  by Microsoft 32 years after its launch?

Options

1) MS Paint

2) solitaire

3) MediaPlayer

4) Notepad

answer

1) MS Paint


other details

Microsoft has announced its  graphics editing program MS Paint will not be available form the next Windows 10 update.

It was first released  in 1985


Tuesday 25 July 2017

who was named as captain of ICC Women's World Cup team 2017?

who was named as captain of ICC Women's World Cup team 2017?

Options

1)  Mithali Raj

2)Anya Shrubsole

3)Tamsin Beaumont

4)Alex Hartley

answer

1)  Mithali Raj


Other details

India skipper Mithali Raj was  chosen as the captain of the ICC Women's World Cup 2017 team by the International Cricket Council.

Monday 24 July 2017

Who won ICC Women's World Cup final 2017?

Who won ICC Women's World Cup final  2017?

Options

1) England

2)India

3)South Africa

4)Australia


answer

 1) England


Other details

India  lost to England by a narrow margin of nine runs in the ICC Women's World Cup final at Lord's in London .

Chasing a target of 229, they were bowled out for 219 in 48.4 overs.



Sunday 23 July 2017

which country has appointed Brenda Marjorie Hale as the first female President of the Supreme Court?

which country has appointed Brenda Marjorie Hale as the first female President of the Supreme Court?

Options

1) UK

2)Australia

3)south Africa

4)New Zealand

answer

1) UK

Other details

The UK government has appointed Brenda Marjorie Hale as the first female President of the Supreme Court

 

Saturday 22 July 2017

Where was WSF-World Junior Squash Championship 2017 played?

Where was WSF-World Junior Squash Championship  2017 played?

Options

1) New Zealand

2)France

3)Germany

4)Spain

answer

1) New Zealand


other details

WSF-World Junior Squash Championship were being held in Tauranga, New Zealand

Friday 21 July 2017

which country recently joined the International Solar Alliance ?

which country recently joined the International Solar Alliance ?

Options

1) Australia

2) France

3)Germany

4)spain

answer

1) Australia


Other details

Australia became the 35th country to join the International Solar Alliance,

 Solar Alliance, is an initiative launched  in Paris in November 2015.

It is started  by and led by India and France.

Thursday 20 July 2017

Carlos Ghosn is associated with which company?

Carlos Ghosn is associated with which company?

Options

1) Nissan

2) BMW

3) VolksWagen

4) Fiat

answer

1) Nissan

Other details

Nissan Motor Company Ltd, usually shortened to Nissan, is a Japanese multinational automobile manufacturer headquartered in Nishi-ku, Yokohama, Japan

Carlos Ghosn, is a French-Lebanese-Brazilian businessman born in Porto Velho, Brazil, who is currently the Chairman and CEO of Paris-based Renault, Chairman and CEO of Japan-based Nissan, and Chairman of Russian automobile manufacturer AvtoVAZ






Wednesday 19 July 2017

when is Nelson Mandela International Day celebrated?

when is Nelson Mandela International Day celebrated?

Options

1) 18 July

2)16 July

3)17 July

4)15 July

answer

1) 18 July


Other details

Nelson Mandela International Day (or Mandela Day) is an annual international day in honour of Nelson Mandela, celebrated each year on 18 July, Mandela's birthday

 The day was officially declared by the United Nations in November 2009, with the first UN Mandela Day held on 18 July 2010

Tuesday 18 July 2017

who was Maryam Mirzakhani ?

who was Maryam Mirzakhani ?

Options

1) Mathematician

2)Archaeologist

3)Astronaut

4)Scientist

answer

1) Mathematician


Other details


Maryam Mirzakhani was an Iranian mathematician and a professor of mathematics at Stanford University. Her research topics include Teichmüller theory, hyperbolic geometry, ergodic theory, and symplectic geometry.

Monday 17 July 2017

2017 Wimbledon Championships

2017 Wimbledon Championships


Mens singles
Champion     Switzerland Roger Federer
Runner-up     Croatia Marin Čilić
Final score     6–3, 6–1, 6–4



Women's Singles
2017 Wimbledon Championships
Champion     Spain Garbiñe Muguruza
Runner-up     United States Venus Williams
Final score     7–5, 6–0

Men's Doubles
2017 Wimbledon Championships
Champions     Poland Łukasz Kubot
                        Brazil Marcelo Melo
Runners-up     Austria Oliver Marach
                        Croatia Mate Pavić
Final score     5–7, 7–5, 7–6(7–2), 3–6, 13–11

Women's Doubles
2017 Wimbledon Championships
Champions     Russia Ekaterina Makarova
                        Russia Elena Vesnina
Runners-up     Chinese Taipei Chan Hao-ching
                        Romania Monica Niculescu
Final score     6–0, 6–0


Mixed Doubles
2017 Wimbledon Championships
Champions     United Kingdom Jamie Murray
                        Switzerland Martina Hingis
Runners-up     Finland Henri Kontinen
                        United Kingdom Heather Watson
Final score     6–4, 6–4

Sunday 16 July 2017

Which country celebrates Bastille Day ?

Which country celebrates Bastille Day  ?

Options

1) France

2)Germany

3)Italy

4)Spain

answer

1) France


Other details

Bastille Day is the common name given in English-speaking countries/lands to the French National Day, which is celebrated on the 14th of July each year

Saturday 15 July 2017

WTO stands for

WTO stands for


a)World Trade Organization



B)Wealth Trde Organization



C)World Traffic Organization



D)World Travel Organization


Answer:a)World Trade Organization


Other Details: 

organization officially commenced on 1 January 1995  signed by 123 nations on 15 April 1994.

Headquarters Geneva, Switzerland


160 members 


current Director-General is Roberto Azevêdo

Friday 14 July 2017

Malgudi Days was written by

Malgudi Days was written by

A)Ravinder Singh

B)S. Ramakrishnan

C)R. K. Narayan

D)None
Answer:

C)R. K. Narayan
Other Details:

published :

1943

Thursday 13 July 2017

when is Malala Day observed?

when is Malala Day observed?

Options

1) 12 July

2)13 July

3)11 July

4)14 July

answer

1) 12 July


Other details

On 12 July 2013, Malala  Yousafzai's 16th birthday, she spoke at the UN to call for worldwide access to education.

The UN named the event "Malala Day"

Wednesday 12 July 2017

where is Okinoshima island which recently got UNESCO World Heritage status located?

 where is Okinoshima island which recently got UNESCO World Heritage status located?

options

1) Japan

2)China

3)Korea

4)Laos


answer

 1) Japan


Other details

Okinoshima is an island, part of the city of Munakata, Fukuoka, Japan.





Tuesday 11 July 2017

Who won the Austrian Grand Prix 2017?

Who won the  Austrian Grand Prix 2017?

options

1) Valtteri Bottas

2)Daniel Ricciardo

3)Nico Rosberg

4)Lewis Hamilton

answer

1) Valtteri Bottas


Other details

Valtteri Viktor Bottas is a Finnish racing driver currently competing in Formula One with Mercedes. Bottas previously drove for Williams from 2013 to 2016. 

The Austrian Grand Prix is a Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile sanctioned auto race which was held in 1964, 1970–1987 and 1997–2003. The Grand Prix returned to the Formula One calendar in 2014


Monday 10 July 2017

where was FIDE Grand Prix held in july 2017?

Options

1) Switzerland

2)France

3)Italy

4)Spain

answer


1) Switzerland


Other details

FIDE Grand Prix was held in geneva in july 2017

Sunday 9 July 2017

how many countries adopted global treaty banning nuclear weapons?

how many countries adopted global treaty banning nuclear weapons?

Options


1) 122
2)120

3)121

4)123

answer


1) 122


Other details

A global treaty banning nuclear weapons was adopted at the United Nations  by 122 countries

Saturday 8 July 2017

Serengeti National Park is located in

Serengeti National Park is located in

A)Asia

B)Africa

C)Australia

D)America

Answer:

B)Africa

Other Details:

Area 14,750 square kilometres

Friday 7 July 2017

where was fifth Meeting of BRICS Education Ministers held?

where was fifth Meeting of BRICS Education Ministers  held?

Options

1) Beijing

2)mumbai

3)Durban

4)Moscow


answer


1) Beijing

Other details

 Meeting of BRICS Ministers of Education was held on 5th July, 2017 at Beijing, China.

Thursday 6 July 2017

Raúl was associated with which sport?

Raúl was associated with which sport?

Options

1) Football


2) cricket


3) hockey


4) Tennis

answer

1) Football

Other details

Raúl González Blanco  known as Raúl, is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for American club New York Cosmos as a striker.


He spent 16 years of his career playing for Real Madrid and is the club's second all-time top goalscorer with 323 goals

Raúl is also the most capped player in the history of  Real Madrid  with 741 appearances

he won six La Liga titles, three UEFA Champions League titles, scoring in two finals, four Supercopa de España titles, one UEFA Super Cup and two Intercontinental Cup.

He is the third highest goalscorer in Champions League history, and the second most capped player,

In La Liga competitions, Raúl is the fifth highest goal scorer in the history of the tournament with 228 goals,

Raúl was named the best striker in the world by IFFHS in 1999, and is the only player to be named UEFA Club Forward of the Year three times, in 2000, 2001 and 2002



Wednesday 5 July 2017

who won Eastbourne Aegon Championship 2017?

who won Eastbourne Aegon Championship 2017?

Options

1) Novak Djokovic

2)Gael Monfils

3)Feliciano López

4)France Richard Gasquet


answer

 1) Novak Djokovic

Novak Djokovic  won the  Championship in Eastbourne by defeateing Gael Monfils  6-3 6-4  at Devonshire Park 


The Eastbourne International is a tennis tournament on the Women's Tennis Association Tour and the ATP World Tour held at the Devonshire Park Lawn Tennis Club, Eastbourne, United Kingdom.

 Held since 1974, it is classified as a WTA Premier tournament on the WTA Tour.

Also, it was an ATP World Tour 250 series on the ATP World Tour from 2009 to 2014.

The tournament is played on outdoor grass courts, and is generally considered a "warm-up" for the Wimbledon Grand Slam event, which begins the following week.


Tuesday 4 July 2017

Carrie Lam was sworn in as chief executive of which city?

Carrie Lam was sworn in as chief executive of which city?

Options

1) Hong Kong

2)Bangkok

3)Tokyo

4)Beijing

answer

 1) Hong Kong

Other details

Carrie Lam Cheng is the Chief Executive of Hong Kong, after winning the 2017 Chief Executive election

Monday 3 July 2017

Jeff Horn is associated with which sport?

Jeff Horn is associated with which sport?

Options

1) Boxing

2)cycling

3)wrestling

3)weight lifting

answer

1) Boxing


Other details

Jeffrey Horn is an Australian professional boxer who has held the WBO welterweight title since July 2017, winning the title by defeating Manny Pacquiao 

Sunday 2 July 2017

where will Asian Athletics Championships 2017 be held?

where will Asian Athletics Championships  2017 be held?

options

1) India

2)Nepal

3)Bangla desh

4)Sri Lanka

answer

1) India










Other details


 Asian Athletics Championships will be held in Bhubaneswar India from July 6 to 9

Saturday 1 July 2017

Simone Veil was from which country?

 Simone Veil was from which country?

Options

1) France

2)Germany

3)Spain

4)Italy

answer

1) France

Other details

Simone Veil,  was a French lawyer and politician who served as Minister of Health under Valéry Giscard d'Estaing, President of the European Parliament and member of the Constitutional Council of France