Thursday, 31 March 2016

Who was Jim Harrison?

Who was Jim Harrison?

Options

1) Actor

2) writer

3) painter

4)sportsman

answer

2) Author

Other details

James   Harrison was an American author

Wednesday, 30 March 2016

who discovered electron?

who discovered electron?

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Options

1) Thomas Alva edison

2) Nicola Tesla

3) Michael Faraday

4) J J Thompson

answer
4) J J Thompson

Sir Joseph John "J. J." Thomson, OM, FRS was an English physicist. He was elected as a fellow of the Royal Society of London and appointed to the Cavendish Professorship of Experimental Physics.

The electron is a subatomic particle, symbol e− or β−, with a negative elementary electric charge Electrons belong to the first generation of the lepton particle family, and are generally thought to be elementary particles because they have no known components or substructure.






Monday, 28 March 2016

Where is ICC head quarters?

Where is ICC head quarters?

Options

1) Dubai

2) Colombo

3) London

4) none

Answer
1) Dubai

Other Details

ICC details

Formation 15 June 1909
Headquarters Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Membership
106 member countries
President
Mustafa Kamal
CEO
David Richardson
Chairman

N. Srinivasan



Sunday, 27 March 2016

Fortune 2016 World's Greatest Leaders list

Who has been ranked first in Fortune  2016 World's Greatest Leaders list ?

Options

1) Jeff Bezos

2) Angela Merkel

 3)Aung Saan Suu Kyi

4)Tim Cook


answer


1) Jeff Bezos

Other details

 Fortune Magazine   released the  the third annual   World's Greatest Leaders list

Jeff Bezos Ceo of amazon has been  ranked first in Fortune  2016 World's Greatest Leaders list







Saturday, 26 March 2016

When was the Constitution approved?

When did the Constitution come into effect ?

Options

1. 26 jan 1930

2.26 jan 1950 

3. 15th aug 1947

4. 14 th aug 1947

answer
2.26 jan 1950 

Other details

The Constitution was adopted by the India Constituent Assembly on 26 November 1949, and came into effect on 26 January 1950

 it repealed the Indian Independence Act.

 India ceased to be a dominion of the British Crown and became a sovereign democratic republic. 

26 November 1949 is also known as National Law Day.

Friday, 25 March 2016

Who was Garry Shandling ?

Who was Garry Shandling ?

Options

1) Actor

2) athlete

3) Author

4) Painter

answer


1) Actor

Other details

Garry  Shandling was an American comedian, actor, writer, producer and director.


Thursday, 24 March 2016

Zeid Ra'ad al-Hussein is chief of which UN organization?

Zeid Ra'ad al-Hussein is chief of which UN organization?

1) UNESCO

2) UNICEF

3) UNHRC

4) WHO

answer


3) UNHRC

Other details

The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is a United Nations System inter-governmental body whose 47 member states are responsible for promoting and protecting human rights around the world.


Formation 2006

Type United Nations System inter-governmental body 


Official language English, French




Wednesday, 23 March 2016

What is the name of new robot by Apple for recycling Iphones?

What is the name of new robot by Apple for recycling Iphone?

Options

1) Liam

2) Asimo

3) Mint

4) EMILY

answer

1) Liam

other details

the name of new robot by Apple for recycling Iphone is Liam

Tuesday, 22 March 2016

When is world water day celebrated?

When is world water day celebrated?

Options

1) March 22

2)March 24

3) March 25

4)March 26

answer

1) March 22

Other details

World Water Day is an annual event celebrated on March 22.

It  focuses attention on the importance of freshwater and advocates for the sustainable management of freshwater resources


Monday, 21 March 2016

When is International Day of Forests celebrated?

When is International Day of Forests celebrated?

Options

1) 21 March

2)22 March

3)24 March

4)25 March

answer

1) 21 March

Other details

The International Day of Forests, the 21st day of March, was established by resolution of the United Nations General Assembly on November 28, 2012.

Each year, various events celebrate and raise awareness of the importance of all types of forests, and trees outside forests, for the benefit of current and future generations

Sunday, 20 March 2016

when is International Day of Happiness celebrated?

when is International Day of Happiness celebrated?

Options

1) 20 March

2)21 March

3) 22 March

4) 24 March

answer

1) 20 March

Other details

The International Day of Happiness is celebrated throughout the world on the 20th of March.

The International Day of Happiness was founded on June 28, 2012 by the United Nations General Assembly

Saturday, 19 March 2016

In Psychiatry what does OCD stand for?

In Psychiatry what does OCD stand for?

A. Ocular Corneal Dysfunction



B. Optometric Cataract Deviation



C. Orleans Contrution Deviation



D. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder




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Ans. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.



More. Those afflicted with 
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder develop repetitive intrusive anxiety provoking thoughts, fears, urges and doubts. The sufferers may recognize them as irrational, however they are unable to stop these troubling obsessions.Repetitive hand washing is a common OCD symptom.


These symptoms are time-consuming, might result in loss of relationships with others, and often cause severe emotional and financial distress. The acts of those who have OCD may appear paranoid and potentially psychotic.Obsessive–compulsive disorder affects children and adolescents, as well as adults.

Excessive skin picking (i.e., dermatillomania) or hair plucking (i.e., trichotillomania) and nail biting (i.e., onychophagia) are all on the Obsessive-Compulsive Spectrum.

Friday, 18 March 2016

Guenter Butschek is CEO of which company?

Guenter Butschek is CEO of which company?

Options

1) Tata motors

2) Ford

3) Bmw

4) Tesla

answer

1) Tata motors

Other details


Guenter Butschek is the current CEO of Tata Motors Worldwide.

 He took over on February 15, 2016.

 Before this he was the COO of Airbus for four years

 and previously he worked at Dailmer AG for 25 years

Thursday, 17 March 2016

who won the Abel prize 2016?

who won the Abel prize 2016?

Options

1) Andrew Wiles

2) Andrew James

3) Andrew Jon

4) Andrew Jacob

answer

1) Andrew Wiles

Other details

Abel prize has been  won by Oxford professor for Fermat's Last Theorem proof

The Abel Prize   is a Norwegian prize awarded annually by the Government of Norway to one or more outstanding mathematicians.

Named after Norwegian mathematician Niels Henrik Abel (1802–29), the award was established in 2001 by the Government of Norway and complements its other prize in the humanities, the Holberg Prize.

Wednesday, 16 March 2016

What does C stand for in CII?

What does C stand for in CII?

options

1) Country

2) confederation

3) Chamber

4) Council

Answer

confederation

Other Details
Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) is an association of Indian businesses which works to create an environment conducive to the growth of industry in the country.

Founded in 1895, CII has over 7200 members


Tuesday, 15 March 2016

who was Lloyd Shapley?

who was Lloyd Shapley?

Options

1) Economist

2) Actor

3) athlete

4) singer

answer


1) Economist

Other details

Lloyd Stowell Shapley was an American mathematician and Nobel Prize-winning economist.

He contributed to the fields of mathematical economics and especially game theory

Monday, 14 March 2016

where is 4th World Congress of Biosphere Reserves being conducted?

where is 4th World Congress of Biosphere Reserves being conducted?

Options

1) Lima

2) tokyo

3) Beijing

4) Paris

answer


1) Lima

Other details

  4th World Congress of Biosphere Reserves is  being conducted in Lima in Peru.

Sunday, 13 March 2016

who was Keith Emerson ?

who was Keith Emerson ?

Options

1) athlete

2)Musician

3) Painter

4) Author

answer

2)Musician

Other details

Keith   Emerson was an English  music composer

Saturday, 12 March 2016

When was European Union founded?

When was European Union founded?

Options

1) 1993

2) 1994

3) 1995


4)1996

answer

1) 1993

other details


The European Union is a politico-economic union of 28 member states that are located primarily in Europe. The EU operates through a system of supranational institutions and intergovernmental-negotiated decisions by the member states

Founded: November 1, 1993, Maastricht, Netherlands

In FICCI F stands for

In FICCI , F stands for

a)Formation


B)Federation



C)Finance



D)Fortune


Answer:B)Federation


Other Details: 

 Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) 


is an association of business organizations in India. Established in 1927.

Location


Federation House, Tansen Marg, New Delhi 



Friday, 11 March 2016

Pamir In Tibet is Largest?

Pamir In Tibet is Largest?

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Options

1) River

2) Rain forest

3) Desert

4) Plateau

Answer

4) Plateau


  • The Pamir Plateau is  at  an altitude of about 3500 to 5000 meter 

  • It is a large plateau in the Pamir mountain range with mountains up to more than 7000m



Thursday, 10 March 2016

Chilka Lake Bird Sanctuary is in

 Chilka Lake Bird Sanctuary is in 


a) Odisha


B)Tamil Nadu



C)Telangana



D)Tripura


Answer:a) Odisha


Other Details: 

Chilka Lake is a brackish water lagoon, 
spread over the Puri, Khurda and Ganjam districts of Odisha state


area of over sq 1,100 km



In 1981, Chilika Lake was designated the first Indian wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention.

Wednesday, 9 March 2016

How many countries will take part in first-ever Maritime India Summit in april 2016?

 How many countries will take part in first-ever Maritime India Summit in april 2016?

Options

1) 57

2) 50

3) 60

4) 75

answer

1) 57

Other details

The first-ever Maritime India Summit will be held in Mumbai

57 countries will take part in the international event.

South Korea will be the partner country for this summit.


Tuesday, 8 March 2016

Germany won wolrd cup for __ times

Germany won wolrd cup for __ times
A)2

B)3

C)5

D)4
Answer:D)4
Other Details:



Last won 2014

Monday, 7 March 2016

where is Asian Olympic Qualification tournament 2016 being played ?

where is Asian Olympic Qualification tournament 2016 being played ?

Options

1) Kazakhstan

2) Kyrgyzstan

3) Uzbekistan

4) Turkmenistan

answer

1) Kazakhstan

Other details

Asian Olympic Qualification tournament, will be held in Astana, Kazakhstan from March 18 to 20 , 2016.

Sunday, 6 March 2016

Who was pat conroy?

Who was pat conroy?

Options

1) Author

2) athlete

3) singer

4) Actor

answer

1) Author

Other details


Donald Patrick  Conroy was a New York Times bestselling American author who wrote several acclaimed novels.


Saturday, 5 March 2016

Anil Kumble has been inducted into

Anil Kumble has been inducted into

 A) ICC hall of Fame

B) Wisden cricketer

C)  Indian bowler hall of fame

D)  None

Answer

A) ICC hall of Fame

other details

Anil Kumble has played  from 1990 to 2008.

Anil Kumble has  led India between 2007 and 2008 in 14 Tests .

Anil Kumble has played 132 Tests .

Anil Kumble has   taken 619 Test wickets .

Anil Kumble has played 271 One Day Internationals.

Anil Kumble has taken 337 wickets in ODI.

Only two bowlers in history have taken all 10 wickets in an Test innings Anil Kumble and Jim Laker.

Thursday, 3 March 2016

When is World Wildlife Day celebrated?

When is World Wildlife Day  celebrated?

Options

1) March 3

2) March 4

3) March 6

4) March 5


answer

1) March 3

Other details

On 20 December 2013, at its 68th session, the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) decided to proclaim 3 March, the day of the adoption of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), as World Wildlife Day,

It was  proposed by Thailand, to celebrate and raise awareness of the world’s wild fauna and flora.



Wednesday, 2 March 2016

When is Zero Discrimination Day celebrated?

When is Zero Discrimination Day celebrated?

Options

1) 1 March

2) 2  March

3)3 March

4)4 March

answer

1) 1 March

other details

Zero Discrimination Day is  observed  on 1 March.

Monday, 29 February 2016

Oscar 2016

Best Picture: “Spotlight”

Direction: “The Revenant,” Alejandro G. Iñárritu

Actor: Leonardo DiCaprio, “The Revenant”

Actress: Brie Larson, “Room”

Supporting Actor: Mark Rylance, “Bridge of Spies”

Supporting Actress: Alicia Vikander, “The Danish Girl”

Adapted Screenplay: “The Big Short,” Charles Randolph and Adam McKay

Original Screenplay: “Spotlight,” Josh Singer and Tom McCarthy

Cinematography: “The Revenant,” Emmanuel Lubezki

Production Design: “Mad Max: Fury Road,” Colin Gibson and Lisa Thompson (set decoration)

Film Editing: “Mad Max: Fury Road,” Margaret Sixel

Visual Effects: “Ex Machina,” Andrew Whitehurst, Paul Norris, Mark Ardington and Sara Bennett

Costume Design: “Mad Max: Fury Road,” Jenny Beavan

Makeup: “Mad Max: Fury Road,” Lesley Vanderwalt, Elka Wardega and Damian Martin

Sound Editing: “Mad Max: Fury Road,” Mark Mangini and David White

Sound Mixing: “Mad Max: Fury Road,” Chris Jenkins, Gregg Rudloff and Ben Osmo

Music : “The Hateful Eight,” Ennio Morricone

Song: “Writing’s on the Wall,” from “Spectre,” Jimmy Napes and Sam Smith

Foreign Language Film: “Son of Saul” (Hungary)

Animated Feature: “Inside Out”

Documentary Feature: “Amy”

Animated Short: “Bear Story”

Documentary Short: “A Girl in the River: The Price of Forgiveness”

Live Action Short: “Stutterer”

Sunday, 28 February 2016

Shreyasi Singh won which Medal at 2014 Commonwealth games

Shreyasi Singh won which Medal at 2014 Commonwealth games Options:

A)Silver

B)Bronze

C)Gold

D) NONE

Answer

A) Silver

Other Details

Event

Women's double trap shooting

Saturday, 27 February 2016

where is G20 summit being conducted?

 where is G20 summit  being conducted?

Options

1) Shanghai

2) Tokyo

3) Paris

4) Berlin

answer

1) Shanghai

Other details

G20 summit  being conducted in Shanghai


Friday, 26 February 2016

Shushila Likmabam won which Medal at 2014 Commonwealth games

Shushila Likmabam won which Medal at 2014 Commonwealth games Options:

A)Silver

B)Bronze

C)Gold

D) NONE

Answer

A) Silver

Other Details

Event

Women's 48 kg judo

Wednesday, 24 February 2016

which country was world No.1 in ICC Test rankings in February 2016?

which country was world No.1 in ICC Test rankings in February 2016?

Options

1) Australia

2) India

3) Sri lanka

4) south Africa

answer

1) Australia


Other details

Australia has replaced India at the top of the world's test rankings with a 2-nil test series victory over New Zealand in Christchurch



Tuesday, 23 February 2016

who won Dubai Tennis Championships title?

who won Dubai Tennis Championships title?

Options

1) Sara Errani

2) Flavia Pennetta

3) Samantha Stosur

4) Roberta Vinci answer

answer

1) Sara Errani

Other details


Italy’s Sara Errani  defeated Czech Republic’s Barbora Strycova 6-0, 6-2 to win Dubai Tennis Championships title

Monday, 22 February 2016

Winston is the name of which of the following?

Winston is the name of which of the following?

Options

1) cyclone

2) Mountain range

3) river

4) lake

answer

1) cyclone


Other details

Winston  is a cylcone near the coast of fiji

Sunday, 21 February 2016

World’s largest concentrated solar plant has started in which country?



World’s largest concentrated solar plant has started in which country?

Options

1) turkey

2) morocco

3) South Africa

4) Egypt

answer

2) morocco

Other details

The plant will  produce   energy for one million homes

It will reduce carbon emissions by  7 Lac tons per year.




Friday, 19 February 2016

who was Andrzej Zulawski?

who was Andrzej Zulawski?

options

1) film director

2) athlete

3) singer

4) dancer

answer


1) film director

Other details


Andrzej Żuławski was a Polish film director and writer. 

Thursday, 18 February 2016

Ben Hur is written by

Ben Hur is written by 

A)Lewis Wallace

B) Walter Scott

C) William J. Weatherby

D)None
Answer:

A)Lewis Wallace
Other Details:

published :

1880

Wednesday, 17 February 2016

Where is the RBI headquarters situated ?

Where is the RBI headquarters situated ?

Options:

1) Delhi

2) Chennai

3) Kolkata

4) Mumbai

Answer:

4) Mumbai

Other Details:


  • Hilton Young Commission's recommendation lead to the formation of RBI through RBI Act 1934 
  • RBI was established in 1935 

Monday, 15 February 2016

where is HSBC headquarters located?

where is HSBC headquarters located?

Options

1) London

2) Hong Kong

3) Shanghai

4) Beijing

answer

1) London

Other details

HSBC Bank plc is one of the largest banking and financial services organisations in the world. HSBC's international network comprises around 7,500 offices in over 80 countries and territories in Europe, the Asia-Pacific region, the Americas, the Middle East and Africa.

Headquarters: London, United Kingdom

 CEO: António Pedro dos Santos Simões

Founded: 1865, Birmingham, United Kingdom

Sunday, 14 February 2016

Which country won the under 19 cricket world cup?

Which country won the under 19 cricket world cup?

Options

1) west indies

2) India

3) asutralia

4) sri lanka

answer

1) west indies

Other details

The West Indies team won the ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup final by five wickets in Mirpur , Bangladesh.

IT is the first time West indies has won the  ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup .


Saturday, 13 February 2016

Kirthiga Reddy is associated with which company?

Kirthiga Reddy is associated with which company?

Options

1) Facebook

2) microsoft

3) google

4) Yahoo

answer

1) Facebook


Other details

Kirthiga Reddy , is an Indian businesswoman and former Managing Director (CEO) at Facebook India.

 She has the distinction of being the first employee of the social media giant in India and has been one of the leading forces behind the company's expansive growth in the country.

In 2011, she became Fortune India's Top 50 Most Powerful Women and also has been placed among India's 25 most influential women.

Friday, 12 February 2016

Who won the Chappell Hadlee cricket Trophy ?

Who won the 2016  Chappell Hadlee cricket Trophy ?

Options

1) new Zealand

2) australia

3) west indies

4) south africa

answer

1) new Zealand


Other details

 new Zealand won the 2016  Chappell Hadlee cricket Trophy 2-1.


Thursday, 11 February 2016

Indian Giant Squirrel is State Animal of Which state

Indian Giant Squirrel is State Animal of Which state

A)Madhya Pradesh

B)Maharashtra,

C)Manipur

D)Meghalaya 
Answer:B)Maharashtra,
Other Details:

It is called 'Shekru' in Marathi .

Wednesday, 10 February 2016

India's gold medal count was _____ in 2010 common wealth games?

India's gold medal count was _____ in 2010 common wealth games?

Options:

1) 38

2) 39

3) 40

4) 41

Answer:

1) 38

Other Details:


  • India won 38 Gold 27 silver 36 Bronze medals in 2010 common wealth games.
  • For the first time in the history of the Games India won over 100 medals in total.
  • 2010 common wealth games were held in Delhi, India.


Tuesday, 9 February 2016

Santoshi Matsa won which Medal at 2014 Commonwealth games

Santoshi Matsa won which Medal at 2014 Commonwealth games Options:

A)Silver

B)Bronze

C)Gold

D) NONE

Answer

A) Silver

Other Details

Event

Women's 53 kg weightlifting

Monday, 8 February 2016

Which country will host the 2016 icc world Twenty20

Which country will host the 2016 icc world Twenty20

a)Australia



B)Bangladesh



C)India



D)Pakistan


Answer:C)India


Other Details: 

Tournament to be held 

from 11th March to 3rd April 2016.

ICC World Twenty20 (also referred to as the ICC World T20 or the World Twenty20)

Organised by cricket's governing body, the International Cricket Council (ICC)


Format Twenty20 International
First tournament         2007

Tenty20
 England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) proposed a 20 over per innings game.

first international Twenty20 match
On 17 February 2005 Australia beat New Zealand  at Eden Park in Auckland.

Saturday, 6 February 2016

Who has been appointed dean of Cornell University's new College of Business?

Who has been appointed dean of Cornell University's new College of Business?

Options

1) Soumitra Dutta

2)Soumitra De

3)Soumitra Das

4) Soumitra  Sen

answer

1) Soumitra Dutta

Other details

Indian-origin academician Soumitra Dutta will become the dean of the prestigious Cornell University's new College of Business to be established during the 2016-17

alumnus of the Indian Institute of Technology-Delhi, Dutta is currently the dean and professor of management and organisations in the Samuel Curtis Johnson Graduate School of Management at the Cornell University

Friday, 5 February 2016

who established shantiniketan?

who established shantiniketan?

Options

1) subhash chandra bose

2) Raja ram mohun roy

3) ravindra nath tagore

4) bipin chadra pal

answer

3) ravindra nath tagore

Other details

Santiniketan  is a small town near Bolpur in the Birbhum district of West Bengal, India, approximately 180 kilometres north of Kolkata

. It was established by Rabindranath Tagore.

The money he received in Nobel Prize was used for  expanding the school and renamed Visva-Bharati University.

list of alumni
Nobel-winning economist Amartya Sen,

filmmaker Satyajit Ray

 art historian, R. Siva Kumar,


 Rabindranath Tagore wrote many of his literary classics in Shanti Niketan, and his house is a place of historical importance.