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

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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.

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

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.

Who was Henry Heimlich?

Who was Henry Heimlich?

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options

1) doctor

2) author

3) Mathematician

4) Archaeologist

answer

1) doctor

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Henry Heimlich was a doctor

He invented the Heimlich  manoeuvre used to help victims of choking

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.

who was Thomas Schelling?

who was Thomas Schelling?

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options

1) economist

2)scientist

3)archaeologist

4)mathematician

answer

1) economist

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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.

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

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

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. 

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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,

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  

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

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"; 

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

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

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.

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

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

 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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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 

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”.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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"

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

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

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