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

which team set world record ODI score of 444 ?

which team set world record ODI score of 444 ?

Options

1) England

2) New Zealand

3) Australia

4) south Africa

answer


1) England

Other details

England made a world record one-day international total of 444 for three against  Pakistan

Kathakali belongs to which state?

Kathakali belongs to which state?

1) Kerala

2) Assam

3) Goa

4) Sikkim

answer

1) Kerala

Other details

Kathakali   is a stylized classical Indian dance-drama noted for the attractive make-up of characters, elaborate costumes, detailed gestures and well-defined body movements presented in tune with the anchor playback music and complementary percussion. It originated in the country's present day state of Kerala during the 17th century and has developed over the years with improved looks, refined gestures and added themes besides more ornate singing and precise drumming

Where did NASA conduct year long Mars simulation?

Where did NASA  conduct year long Mars simulation?

Otpions

1)Hawaii

2) Alaska

3)Arizona  

4)California

Answer

1)Hawaii

other details

NASA has ended its year long Mars simulation on Hawaii.

where is 2016 Mountain Echoes Literary Festival Being held?

where is 2016 Mountain Echoes Literary Festival Being held?

Options

1) Bhutan

2) Nepal

3) Switzerland

4) Germany

answer

1) Bhutan

Other details

The seventh edition of the Mountain Echoes Literary Festival 2016 started  inThimbu ,  the capital city of the   of Bhutan 

Tillakaratne Dilshan is associated with which sport?

Tillakaratne Dilshan is associated with which sport?

Options

1) cricket

2) Hockey

3)Football

4) rugby

answer

1) cricket

Other details

Tillakaratne  Dilshan, is a professional Sri Lankan cricketer and a former captain of the Sri Lanka national cricket team.

where have been worlds first Self Driving taxis launched?

where have been worlds first Self Driving taxis launched?

Options

1) Singapore

2) Japan

3) Malaysia

4) Thailand

answer

1) Singapore

Other details

World's first self-driving taxi service was   launched in Singapore.

Singapore became the first country in the world to launch such service,   to public road tests of  the technology.

Which is the longest National Highway in India ?

Which  is the longest National Highway in India ?

1) NH4

2) NH7

3) NH1

4) NH3

answer

2) NH7

Other details
A major part of NH 7 covers the North-South Corridor of NHDP and it is officially listed as running over 2,369 km (1,472 mi) from Varanasi to Kanyakumari. It is the longest national highway in India.

sellapan Ramanathan was the president of which country?

sellapan Ramanathan was the president  of which country?

Options

1) Singapore

2) Japan

3) Malaysia

4) Thailand

answer

1) Singapore

Other details

Sellapan Ramanathan, was a Singaporean politician who was the sixth President of Singapore from 1999 to 2011,

 In 2009, he   became Singapore's longest-serving President.

Which company acquired Artifical Inteligence startup Genee?

Which company acquired Artifical Inteligence  startup Genee?

Options

1) Microsoft

2) Facebook

3) Google

4) Intel

answer

1) Microsoft

Other details

Microsoft has acquired artificial intelligence (AI)-based scheduling service Genee that simplifies the scheduling and rescheduling of large group meetings for companies

what is Mindulle ?

what is Mindulle ?

Options

1) Lake

2) Forest

3) typhoon

4) River

answer

3) typhoon

Other details

Typhoon Mindulle is a typhoon near tokyo Japan

who was Brian Rix?

who was Brian Rix?

Options

1) Actor

2) Author

3) athlete

4) Painter

answer

1) Actor

Other details

Brian   Rix,   was a British actor and activist.

who was Arthur Hiller?

who was Arthur Hiller?

Options

1) Director

2) Painter

3) Sculptor

4) singer

answer

1) Director

Other Details

Arthur Hiller, OC was a Canadian-American television and film director,

what is Dianmu ?

what is Dianmu ?

Options

1) Forest

2) Mountain

3) River

4) typhoon

answer

4) typhoon

Other details

 Typhoon Dianmu  is a typhoon near the  south Guangdong Province In China,

Which is the most important award of Cannes?

Which is the most important award of Cannes?

Options:

1) Golden Palm

2) Silver Palm

3) Diamond Palm

4) Platinum Palm

Answer:

1) Golden Palm

Other information:

The annual International Film Festival is held in Cannes in the south of France
Palme d'Or (Golden Palm)  was started in 1955

world’s first quantum satellite Micius was launched by which country?

world’s first quantum satellite Micius was launched by which country?

Options

1) china

2) Japan

3) Laos

4) Korea

answer

1) china

Other details

China has successfully launched the world’s first quantum satellite

The satellite   “Micius” was launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre

According to annual report by the U.N.'s World Intellectual Property Organization which country ranks first in innovations?

According to  annual report by the U.N.'s World Intellectual Property Organization which country ranks first in innovations?

Options

1) Switzerland

2)Sweden

3)Britain

4)the United States

answer

1) Switzerland

Other details

Who won the PSA Australian Open?

Who won the PSA Australian Open?

Options

1) Dipika Pallikal

2) Joshna Chinappa

3) Nicol David

4) Jwala Gutta

answer


1) Dipika Pallikal

Other details

India’s Dipika Pallikal won the  PSA Australian Open held in Melbourne.

he defeated Mayar Hany  of Egypt .

In which country is Mount KILIMANJARO Located?

In which country is Mount KILIMANJARO Located?

1) Tanzania

2) south Africa

3) Egypt

4) Sudan

answer
1) Tanzania

Other Details

Mount Kilimanjaro, with its three volcanic cones, Kibo, Mawenzi and Shira, is a dormant volcanic mountain in Tanzania. It is the highest mountain in Africa and the highest free-standing mountain in the world at 5,895 meters above sea level.

When is World Elephant Day celebrated?

When is World Elephant Day celebrated?

Options

1) August 10

2) August 11

3) August 12

4) August 13

answer

1) August 10

Other details

World Elephant Day is an international annual event on August 12, dedicated to the preservation and protection of the world's elephants.

According to The ‘100 Richest Tech Billionaires In The World 2016" List published by forbes who is the Richest Person in the word?

According to The ‘100 Richest Tech Billionaires In The World 2016" List published by forbes who is the Richest Person in the word?

options

1) Bill Gates
 
2)  Warren Buffett

3) Larry Ellison

4) Jeff Bezos

answer

1) Bill Gates

Other details

With an estimated fortune of USD 78 billion Microsoft founder Bill Gates has topped “The ‘100 Richest Tech Billionaires In The World 2016′.

Gaofen-3 high-resolution radar imaging satellite was launched by which country?

Gaofen-3 high-resolution radar imaging satellite was launched by which country?

Options

1) China

2) Japan

3) Laos

4) Thailand

answer


1) China

Other details

China has successfully launched a new high-resolution Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) dubbed as Gaofen-3.

It was launched from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center in northern Shanxi Province