Sunday, 31 July 2016

bastian schweinsteiger played Football for which country?

bastian schweinsteiger played Football  for which country?

Options

1) Germany

2) France

3) Spain

4) Italy

answer

1) Germany


Other details

Bastian Schweinsteiger was a German professional footballer

Saturday, 30 July 2016

where is Asia's Tallest Bridge Located?

where is Asia's Tallest Bridge Located?

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Options

1) Kauri

2) Nainital

3) Dehradun

4) Ooty

answer

1) Kauri

Other Details

The world’s highest railway bridge is expected to be 35 meters taller than the Eiffel Tower when completed by 2016
The bridge is expected to be 359 meters high  overtaking the  bridge over the Beipanjiang River in China’s Guizhou province, which is 275 meters high..

bridge will connect Baramulla to Jammu

Friday, 29 July 2016

when is International Tiger Day celebrated?

when is International Tiger Day celebrated?

Options

1) 29 July

2) 27 July

3)28 July

4)26 July

answer

1) 29 July

Other details

Global Tiger Day, often called International Tiger Day, is an annual celebration to raise awareness for tiger conservation, held annually on 29 July.

 It was created in 2010 at the Saint Petersburg Tiger Summit

 The goal of the day is to promote a global system for protecting the natural habitats of tigers and to raise public awareness and support for tiger conservation issues.



Thursday, 28 July 2016

Who has been appointed to negotiate Britain's exit from European union?

Who has been appointed to negotiate Britain's exit from European union?

Options

1) Michel Barnier

2)Jhon Barnier

3)Jacob Barnier

4)James Barnier

answer

1) Michel Barnier

Other details

The European Union’s executive   appointed Michel Barnier, former French Financial Services Commissioner, as its Chief Negotiator for Britain's exit from European union

Wednesday, 27 July 2016

World Health Organisation declared which country free of measles?

World Health Organisation declared which country free of measles?

Options

1) Brazil

2) Peru

3) chile

4) Mexico

answer


1) Brazil

Other details

The World Health Organization (WHO) on 26 July 2016 declared Brazil free of measles.

 no case of the disease was registered in 2015.

Tuesday, 26 July 2016

world’s largest amphibious aircraft was unveiled by which country?

world’s largest amphibious aircraft was unveiled by which country?

Options

1) China

2) Laos

3) japan

4) France

answer

1) China

Other details

China has completed the production of the world’s largest amphibious aircraft  named  AG600. 

Monday, 25 July 2016

Who won the Tour de France 2016?

Who won the Tour de France 2016?

Options

1) Chris Froome

2) Vincenzo Nibali

3) Mark Cavendish

4) Alejandro Valverde

answer


1) Chris Froome

Other details

Chris Froome became Britain's first three-time winner of the Tour de France when he won  the    21-stage race in Paris

Christopher   Froome,   is a British professional road racing cyclist for UCI ProTeam Team Sky

Sunday, 24 July 2016

where was Foreign Ministers from the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) meeting conducted in July 2016?

where was Foreign Ministers from the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) meeting conducted in July 2016?



Options

1) china

2) Japan

3) Laos

4) Korea

answer

3) Laos

Other details

Foreign Ministers from the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have begun a series of meetings inVientiane  capital of  Laos

Saturday, 23 July 2016

Jack Dorsey, Noah Glass, Biz Stone, Evan Williams are founders of which company?

Jack Dorsey, Noah Glass, Biz Stone, Evan Williams are founders of which company?

Options

1) Twitter

2) Yo

3) Instagram

4)Snapchat

Answer

1) Twitter

Other details

Founded March 21, 2006
Headquarters San Francisco, California, United States
Area served Worldwide
Founder(s) Jack Dorsey, Noah Glass, Biz Stone, Evan Williams
Chairman Jack Dorsey
CEO Dick Costolo


Thursday, 21 July 2016

who has been appointed as the Managing Director of 2019 cricket World Cup ?

who has been appointed as the Managing Director of 2019 cricket World Cup ?

options

1) Steve Elworthy

2) Kepler Wessels

3) Brian McMillan

4) Peter Kirsten

answer

1) Steve Elworthy

Other details

Former South Africa fast bowler Steve Elworthy  has been appointed as Managing Director of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019.

ICC Cricket World Cup will be held in England and Wales in 2019.

He  will also have an oversight of the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 and the ICC Women’s World Cup 2017

Wednesday, 20 July 2016

Didi Akinyelure who won the BBC World News Komla Dumor Award is from which country?

Didi Akinyelure who won the  BBC World News Komla Dumor Award is from which country?

options

1) Nigeria

2) morocco

3) Egypt

4) south Africa

answer

1) Nigeria

other details

Nigerian journalist  Didi Akinyelure has won the second BBC World News Komla Dumor Award.

The award was established to honour Komla Dumor, a presenter for BBC World News,

The first Komla Dumor Award was won by Ugandan news anchor Nancy Kacungira.


Tuesday, 19 July 2016

Which company bought ARM holdings ?

Which company bought ARM  holdings ?

Options

1) SoftBank

2) sequoia capital

3) kalaari capital

4) accel partners

answer

1) SoftBank

Other details

Japanese mobile giant purchased of British chip designer ARM Holdings

The acquisition was made in $32 billion. 


Monday, 18 July 2016

when is Nelson Mandela International Day celebrated?

when is Nelson Mandela International Day celebrated?

Options

1) 18 July

2)17 July

3)12 July

4) 13 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

Sunday, 17 July 2016

Which country has declared emergency for Zika virus?

Which country has declared emergency for Zika virus?

Options

1) Peru

2) Chile

3) Brazil

4) mexico

answer

1) Peru

other details

peru  has declared emergency for Zika virus in June 2016

The 90-day health emergency was declared to prevent the spread of the disease.

Saturday, 16 July 2016

oculus VR was acquired by which company?

oculus VR was acquired by which company?

Options

1) facebook

2) yahoo

3) google

4) Twitter

answer

1) facebook

Other details
culus VR is an American virtual reality technology company founded by Palmer Luckey and Brendan Iribe.

Their first product, still in development, is the Oculus Rift, a head-mounted display for immersive virtual reality (VR).

In March 2014, Facebook agreed to acquire Oculus VR for US$2 billion in cash and Facebook stock



Friday, 15 July 2016

when is world youth skills day celebrated?

when is world youth skills day celebrated?

options

1) july 15

2) july 16

3) july 17

4) july 18

answer

1) july 15

Other details

In 2014, the UN General Assembly designated 15 July as World Youth Skills Day.

World Youth Skills Day serves as an opportunity to highlight the importance of youth skills development.

Thursday, 14 July 2016

Who was William H. McNeill ?

Who was William H. McNeill ?

Options

1) historian

2) Mathematician

3) scientist

4) educationist

answer

1) historian

Other details

William Hardy McNeill was a Canadian-American world historian and author,

He was noted for his writings on Western civilization.

 He was Professor Emeritus of History at the University of Chicago  .

Wednesday, 13 July 2016

Asprin was invented by?

Asprin was invented by?

Options

1) alexander flemming

2) Alexander Graham Bell

3) Felix Hoffman

4) None of the Above

Answer

3) Felix Hoffman

Other Details

Asprin is used as an analgesic to relieve minor aches and pains, as an antipyretic to reduce fever, and as an anti-inflammatory medication

Felix Hoffmann was a German chemist, credited for the first synthesized medically useful forms aspirin



Tuesday, 12 July 2016

Who won 2016 British Grand Prix of F1?

Who won 2016 British Grand Prix of F1?

Options

1) Lewis Hamilton

2) Nico Rosberg

3) Sebastian Vettel

4) Fernando Alonso

answer

1) Lewis Hamilton

Other details

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton from Great Britain has won the 2016 British Grand Prix title of Formula One.

Monday, 11 July 2016

What is Pichichi?

What is Pichichi?

Options

1) Football trophy

2) Tennis trophy

3) Basket Ball trophy

4) Volleyball trophy

Answer

1) Football trophy

In Spanish football, the Pichichi is the trophy awarded by Spanish sports newspaper Marca to the top goalscorer for each league season

It is not officially recognized award.

Sunday, 10 July 2016

What is Nepartak ?

What is Nepartak ?

Options

1) Typhoon

2) Lake

3) Ocean

4) Mountain range

answer

1) Typhoon

Other details

Typhoon Nepartak,   is   a   tropical cyclone over Fujian, China.

Saturday, 9 July 2016

Lidudumalingani Mqombothi won which prize recently?

Lidudumalingani Mqombothi won which prize recently?

Options

1) Caine Prize

2) Man Booker Prize

3) astrid lindgren memorial award

4) Nobel Prize in Literature

answer

1) Caine Prize

Other details

South African writer, filmmaker and photographer Lidudumalingani Mqombothi  won the 17th edition of prestigious Caine Prize

He won  for his short story Memories We Lost.

Friday, 8 July 2016

Kiran Bedi won the Ramon Magsaysay award in

Kiran Bedi won the Ramon Magsaysay award in

Options :

A) 1963

B) 1974

C) 1963

D) 1994

Answer:

D) 1963

other Details :

won for Government Services

Thursday, 7 July 2016

largest indigenously-built transport aircraft named as Y-20 has been inducted in air force of which country?

largest indigenously-built transport aircraft named as Y-20 has been inducted in air force of which country?

Options

1)China

2) Fiji

3) Laos

4) Japan

answer

1)China


Other details

China inducted its largest indigenously-built transport aircraft named as Y-20 

Wednesday, 6 July 2016

gerado matrnio Was football coach of which team?

gerado matrnio Was football coach of which team?

Options

1) Argentina

2) chile

3) Peru

4) Brazil

answer


1) Argentina

Other details

Gerardo  Martino is a former Argentine footballer and manager of the Argentina national team.

Tuesday, 5 July 2016

In July 2016 which space mission entered into orbit around Jupiter?

In July 2016 which space mission  entered into orbit around Jupiter?

Otpions

1) Juno

2) Navo

3) Discovery

4) New Horizon

answer

1) Juno

Other details

Juno is a NASA New Frontiers mission currently orbiting the planet Jupiter.

Juno was launched from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station on August 5, 2011


Sunday, 3 July 2016

Cinema was invented by?

Cinema was invented by?

Options

1) Wright Brothers

2) brio Brothers

3) Lumiere Brothers

4) none Of the Above

Answer

3) Lumiere Brothers


Other Details

The Lumièrebrothers, Auguste Marie Louis Nicolas and Louis Jean were the first filmmakers in history. They patented the cinematograph, which in contrast to Edison's "peepshow" kinetoscope allowed simultaneous viewing by multiple parties. 

Their first film, Sortie de l'usine Lumière de Lyon, shot in 1894, is considered the first true motion picture



Saturday, 2 July 2016

Who was Yves Bonnefoy?

Who was Yves Bonnefoy?

Options

1) Poet

2) Painter

3)Actor

4) Sculptor

answer

1) Poet

Other details

Yves Jean Bonnefoy was a French poet and essayist.



Friday, 1 July 2016

Rodrigo Duterte has been sworn in as president of which country?

Rodrigo Duterte has been sworn in as president of which country?

Options

1) Thailand

2)Philippines

3) Laos

4) china

answer

2)Philippines

Other details

Rodrigo   Duterte,   is a Filipino lawyer and politician

He is serving as the 16th President of the Philippines since 2016.




Thursday, 30 June 2016

Toshihiro Suzuki has been appointed as CEO of which company?

Toshihiro Suzuki has been appointed  as CEO of which company?

Options

1) Suzuki

2) Honda

3) Sony

4) Sanyo

answer

1) Suzuki

Other details

Suzuki Motor Corp has appointed Toshihiro Suzuki, as its next chief executive officer

Monday, 27 June 2016

when was Missile Technology Control Regime established?

when was Missile Technology Control Regime established?

Options

1) 1987

2) 1986

3) 1985

4) 1983

answer

1) 1987


other details

The Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) established in April 1987 by the G7 countries: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Great Britain, and the United States

Sunday, 26 June 2016

When will renovated panama canal reopen ?

When will renovated panama canal reopen ?

Options

1) June 26

2)June 27

3) june 30

4) June 28

answer

1) June 26

Other details

Panama will open its renovated canal

far bigger cargo ships after nearly a decade of expansion work aimed at boosting transit revenues and global trade would pass through canal

A Chinese-owned Neopanamax-class cargo ship will be the first vessel to officially test the new infrastructure.

Saturday, 25 June 2016

When is Day of the Seafarer observed?

When is Day of the Seafarer observed?

Options

1) 25 june

2) 26 june

3) 24 june

4) 27 june

answer

1) 25 june


Other details

Day of the Seafarer 2016 was observed across the world on 25 June 2016. 

The theme for  2016  is At Sea For All

Friday, 24 June 2016

Where is the headquarter of The Food and Agriculture Organization ?

Where is the headquarter of  The Food and Agriculture Organization ?

Options

1) Rome

2) paris

3) Madrid

4) London

answer

1) Rome

Other details

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations is an agency of the United Nations that leads international efforts to defeat hunger.

Headquarters: Rome, Italy

Head: José Graziano da Silva

Founded: October 16, 1945, Quebec City, Canada

Parent organization: United Nations



Thursday, 23 June 2016

Crossing Atlantic Where will solar Plane Solar impulse land in Europe?

Crossing Atlantic Where will solar Plane Solar impulse land in Europe?

Options

1) Spain

2) France

3) Italy

4) Greece

answer

1) Spain

Other details

The zero-fuel aeroplane, Solar Impulse will complete its Atlantic crossing and land    in Seville, Spain.



Wednesday, 22 June 2016

Nikesh Arora resigned as President and COO of which company in june 2016?

Nikesh Arora resigned as President and COO  of which company in june 2016?

options

1) Soft bank

2) kalaari capital

3) sequoia capital

4) Accel Partners

answer

1) Soft bank

Other details

Nikesh Arora was the President & Chief Operating Officer of SoftBank Corp, and was a former Google executive.


Tuesday, 21 June 2016

Shaminda Eranga is assocaited with which sport?

Shaminda Eranga is assocaited with which sport?

options

1) cricket

2) football

3) rugby

4) tennis

answer

1) cricket

Other details

Shaminda Eranga is a professional Sri Lankan cricketer,

Monday, 20 June 2016

Who won European Grand Prix 2016?

Who won European Grand Prix 2016?

Options

1) Nico Rosberg

2) Lewis Hamilton

3) Sebastian Vettel

4) Kimi Räikkönen

answer

1) Nico Rosberg


Other details

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


Sunday, 19 June 2016

Which country won the 14th Champions Trophy title?

Which country won the 14th Champions Trophy title?

Options

1) Australia

2) Korea

3) Belgium

4) India

answer

1) Australia

Other details

Australia defeated  India 3-1 in the final of Champions Trophy Hockey tournament in London

Saturday, 18 June 2016

Who was Ann Morgan Guilbert?

Who was Ann Morgan Guilbert?

Options

1) actress

2) player

3) Singer

4) painter

answer

1) actress

Other details

Ann Morgan Guilbert,  was an American television and film actress,

Friday, 17 June 2016

Where is Los Glaciares National Park located?

Where is Los Glaciares National Park located?

options

1) Argentina

2)Laos

3) china

4) japan

answer

1) Argentina

Thursday, 16 June 2016

who was the first first Education Minister?

who was the first first Education Minister?

options

1) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

2) Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

3) Zakir Husain

4) C Rajagopalachari

answer

1) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

Other details

Abul Kalam Muhiyuddin Ahmed Azad was an Indian scholar and a senior political leader of the Indian independence movement. Following India's independence, he became the first Minister of Education in the Indian government

Born: November 11, 1888, Mecca, Saudi Arabia
Died: February 22, 1958, Delhi

he became the first Minister of Education in the Indian government. In 1992 he was posthumously awarded India's highest civilian award, the Bharat Ratna

 His contribution to establishing the education foundation in India is recognised by celebrating his birthday as "National Education Day" across India

In 1923, at an age of 35, he became the youngest person to serve as the President of the Indian National Congress.

National Education Day (India) an annual observance in India to commemorate the birth anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, the first education minister of independent India, who served from 15 August 1947 until 2 February 1958. National Education Day of India is celebrated on 11 November every year in India

Wednesday, 15 June 2016

who was first Indian to join the I.C.S?

who was first Indian to join the I.C.S?

Options

1)Satyendranath Tagore

2) Ram charan

3) suresh babu

4) Parakash nath


answer

1)Satyendranath Tagore

other details

Satyendranath Tagore was the first Indian to join the Indian Civil Service.

He was an author, song composer, linguist and made significant contribution towards the emancipation of women in Indian society during the British Raj.

Born 1 June 1842
Calcutta, Bengal, British India

Died 9 January 1923 (aged 80)
Calcutta, Bengal, British India

 In 1832, the posts of munsif and sadar amin were created and opened to Indians

Satyendranath was selected for the Indian Civil Service in June, 1863. He completed his probationary training and returned to India in November 1864

Satyendranath was posted to Bombay presidency, which then covered western parts of present-day Maharashtra, Gujarat and Sindh

 He translated Bal Gangadhar Tilak’s Geetarahasya and Tukaram’s Abhang poems into Bengali.

He served in the ICS for about thirty years and retired as Judge of Satara in Maharashtra in 1897

Tuesday, 14 June 2016

Bermuda Triangle is located in which ocean?

Bermuda Triangle is located in which ocean?

Options:

1) Indian

2) Artic

3) Atlantic

4) Pacific

Answer:

3) Atlantic

Other Details:


  • Oceans of the world according to size are
  1. Pacific Ocean
  2. Atlantic Ocean
  3. Indian Ocean
  4. Southern Ocean
  5. Arctic Ocean

Monday, 13 June 2016

What is the name of worlds first touch screen Phone?

What is the name of worlds first touch screen Phone?

Options

1) apple iphone

2) Motorla razr

3) Lenevo

4) IBM Simon

answer
4) IBM Simon

Other details

The IBM Simon Personal Communicator was a handheld, touchscreen cellular phone and PDA designed and engineered by International Business Machines Corp. (IBM) and assembled under contract by Mitsubishi Electric Corp. BellSouth Cellular Corp. distributed the Simon Personal Communicator in the United States between August 1994 and February 1995, selling 50,000 units. The Simon Personal Communicator was the first cellular phone to include telephone and PDA features in one device

Sunday, 12 June 2016

when is World Day Against Child Labour observed?

when is  World Day Against Child Labour observed?

Options

1) June 12

2) June 13

3)June 14

4) June 15

answer

1) June 12

other details

The World Day Against Child Labour is an International Labour Organization (ILO) sanctioned day first launched in 2002 aiming to raise awareness and activism to prevent child labour.

The World Day Against Child Labour,  is held every year on June 12.

Saturday, 11 June 2016

Jeet Raval is an associated with which sport?

Jeet Raval is an associated with which sport?

Options

1) Cricket

2) Hockey

3) Rugby

4) Tennis

answer

1) Cricket

Other details

Jeet Ashok Raval is a New Zealand cricketer who plays for the Central Districts

Friday, 10 June 2016

Where is UEFA Euro 2016 being played?

Where is UEFA Euro 2016 being played?

Options

1) France

2) spain

3) Italy

4) Portugal

answer

1) France

Other details

The 2016 UEFA European Championship,will be the 15th edition of the UEFA European Championship.

the quadrennial international men's football championship of Europe organized by UEFA.

It is scheduled to be held in France from 10 June to 10 July 2016.

Spain are two-time defending champions

the European Championship final tournament will be contested by 24 teams


Thursday, 9 June 2016

what is Koolimadu known for?

what is Koolimadu known for?

Options

1) Tobacco free village

2) organic farming

3) swach bharat mission

4) total literacy

answer

1) Tobacco free village

Other details

Koolimadu is a village in Chathamangalam Gram panchayat in the Kozhikode district, state of Kerala, India. It is the first tobacco-free village in India.

Koolimadu was declared tobacco free on January 11, 1995

Wednesday, 8 June 2016

viktor korchnoi was assocaited with which sport?

viktor korchnoi was assocaited with which sport?

Options

1) chess

2) Hockey

3) Tennis

4) rugby

answer

1) chess

Other details

Viktor Lvovich Korchnoi was a professional chess grandmaster and author.