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.

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.

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

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

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.

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,

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

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.

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.

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

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

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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
  

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

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 

"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.

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

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 

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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 

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

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

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.

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, 

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

Florence Nightingale is known as

Florence Nightingale is known as

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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.

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

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'.

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.

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

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

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

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

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