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.

Tuesday, 7 June 2016

World’s first 3D printed plane THOR was developed by which comany?

World’s first 3D printed plane THOR was developed by which company?  

Options

1) Airbus

2) Boeing

3) lockheed martin

4) United Technologies

answer

1) Airbus

Other details

The world’s first 3D-printed aircraft THOR was unveiled by European aerospace company, Airbus at the International Aerospace Exhibition held in Schoenefeld, German


Monday, 6 June 2016

French open 2016 results

MEN'S SINGLES FINAL

Novak Djokovic  Defeated Andy Murray

WOMEN'S SINGLES FINAL

Garbiñe Muguruza defeated Serena Williams

MEN'S DOUBLES FINAL

Feliciano López
Marc López

defeated

Mike Bryan
Bob Bryan


Women's Doubles Final

Caroline Garcia
Kristina Mladenovic

Defeated

Ekaterina Makarova
Elena Vesnina


Mixed Doubles Final
Martina Hingis
Leander Paes

Defeated

Sania Mirza
Ivan Dodig

Sunday, 5 June 2016

When is World Environment Day celebrated?

When is World Environment Day celebrated?

Options

1) June 5

2) June 6

3)June 7

4)June 8

answer

1) June 5

Other details

World Environment Day is observed every year on June 5 to raise global awareness to take positive environmental action to protect nature and the planet Earth.

It is run by the United Nations Environment Programme

Saturday, 4 June 2016

who is considered father of Modern biology?

who is considered father of Modern biology?

Options

1) Aristotle

2) Plato

3) Socrates

4)Democritus

Answer

1) Aristotle


Other details

Aristotle was a Greek philosopher and scientist born in the Macedonian city of Stagira, Chalkidice, on the northern periphery of Classical Greece.


Friday, 3 June 2016

For the first time a team made up of Refugees will take part in which Global sports event?

For the first time a team made up of Refugees will take part in which Global sports event?

Options

1) Olympic Games

2) Asian Games

3) Afro Asian games

4) Common wealth games

answer

1) Olympic Games

other details

The Executive Board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC)  created a team of Refugee Olympic Athletes for the Olympic Games Rio 2016.

 It will be treated at the Olympic Games like all the other teams of the 206 National Olympic Committees

Thursday, 2 June 2016

when is World Milk Day observed?

when is World Milk Day observed?

Options

1) june 1

2) june 2

3) june 3

4) june 4

answer

1) june 1

Other details


World Milk Day is a day established by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations to recognize the importance of milk as a global food

It has been observed on June 1st each year since 2001





Wednesday, 1 June 2016

Which country will launch first quantum communication satellite?

Which country will launch first quantum communication satellite?

Options

1) china

2) japan

3) Laos

4) France

answer

1) china

Other details

China will launch its first quantum communication satellite in July to improve the security of data transmission

Tuesday, 31 May 2016

when is World No Tobacco Day observed?

when is World No Tobacco Day observed?

options

1) May 31

2) May 30

3)May 29

4)May 28

answer

1) May 31

other details

World No Tobacco Day  is observed around the world every year on May 31.

It is intended to encourage a 24-hour period of abstinence from all forms of tobacco consumption around the globe

Monday, 30 May 2016

When was International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers observed?

When was International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers observed?

Options

1) May 29

2) May 30

3) May 28

4) May 27

answer

1) May 29

Other details

The "International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers", May 29, is "a day to pay tribute to all the men and women who have served and continue to serve in United Nations peacekeeping operations for their high level of professionalism, dedication, and courage and to honor the memory of those who have lost their lives in the cause of peace

This year theme was Honouring Our Heroes


Sunday, 29 May 2016

Which team won the 2015-16 European champions League ?

Which team won the 2015-16 European champions League ?

Options

1) Real Madrid

2) Atletico Madrid

3) Bayern Munich

4) AC  Milan

answer

1) Real Madrid

Other details

Real Madrid were crowned European champions for 11th time when Cristiano Ronaldo scored the winning penalty in a 5-3 shootout victory against Atletico Madrid .

 The match finished 1-1 after extra time with Real captain Sergio Ramos opening the scoring on 15 minutes before Atletico substitute Yannick Carrasco equalised in the 79th minute

The win is popularly known as la undecima

Saturday, 28 May 2016

Which was first Asian country to host Olympics?

Which was first Asian country to host Olympics?

Options

1) Japan

2) china

3) India

4) South Korea

answer

1) Japan


Other details

The first Olympics in Asia was held in Tokyo, Japan

It was held in 1964

It was held between October 10 to 24, 1964

Tokyo was chosen during the 55th IOC Session in West Germany, on May 26, 1959.

Friday, 27 May 2016

Google won Java copyright case versus which company?

Google won Java copyright case versus which company?

Options

1) oracle

2)Microsoft

3)Facebook

4)Apple

answer

1) oracle

Other details

Jury in San Francisco cleared Google of copyright infringement in a case of Google’s use of Java in Android.

 Oracle was seeking damages of  $9 billion

Thursday, 26 May 2016

Where has First metro line to the sea been started?

Where has First metro line to the sea  been started?

Options

1) Los Angeles

2) Tokyo

3) New york

4) london

answer

1) Los Angeles


Other details

first metro line linking Los Angeles to the sea has been started

Wednesday, 25 May 2016

Corbillon Cup is associated with which sports?

Corbillon Cup is associated with which sports?

Options

1) table tennis

2) racing

3) cricket

4) hockey

answer

1) table tennis

Other details

Corbillon Cup for Women's Team was donated in 1933 by Marcel Corbillon,

He was the President of the French Table Tennis Association.

 The German women's team won the Cup in 1939

Tuesday, 24 May 2016

which is the 5th Highest Mountain in the World ?

which is the 5th Highest Mountain in the World  ?

Options

1) Kanchenjunga

2) Manaslu

3)  Mount Everest

4) Mount Makalu

answer

4) Mount Makalu

Other details

Makalu is the fifth highest mountain in the world at 8,485 metres. It is located in the Mahalangur Himalayas 19 km southeast of Mount Everest, on the border between Nepal and China

Monday, 23 May 2016

when is World Turtle Day celebrated?

when is World Turtle Day celebrated?

Options

1) May 23

2)May 24

3)May 25

4) May 26


answer

1) May 23

Other details

The   World Turtle Day, May 23,  is celebrated to bring attention to, and increase knowledge of  turtles and tortoises, and  to help them survive and thrive.

World Turtle Day is celebrated around the globe.

Sunday, 22 May 2016

World's oldest Olympic champion Sandor Tarics, was from which country?

World's oldest Olympic champion  Sandor Tarics, was from which country?

Options

1) Hungary

2) China

3) Laos

4)Japan

answer

1) Hungary

Other details

The oldest living Olympic champion Sandor Tarics, was a member of Hungary's gold-medal winning waterpolo team at the 1936 Games.

Tarics, was born in 1913 in Budapest,Hungary


Saturday, 21 May 2016

where is Turrialba volcano Located?

where is Turrialba volcano Located?

Options

1) Laos

2) Japan

3) Costa Rica

4) Peru

answer

3) Costa Rica

Other details

Turrialba Volcano is an active volcano, in central Costa Rica

Friday, 20 May 2016

Tsai Ing-wen was sworn in as new president of which country?

Tsai Ing-wen was sworn in as new president of which country?

options

1) Taiwan

2) japan

3) Laos

4) Thailand

answer

1) Taiwan

Other details

Tsai Ing-wen has been sworn in as the new president of Taiwan.

Thursday, 19 May 2016

what is the name of Cyclone present in the southwest Bay of Bengal in may 2016?

what is ROANU?

Options

1) Cyclone

2) Mountain range

3) Ocean

4) Forest

answer

1) Cyclone

Other details

The Cyclone over west central and adjoining southwest Bay of Bengal is named ‘ROANU’.

Wednesday, 18 May 2016

Who was Andre Brahic?

Who was Andre Brahic?

options

1) astrophysicist

2) Author

3) Athlete

4) Mathematician

answer

1) astrophysicist

Other details

André  Brahic  was a French astrophysicist.

He is known for his discovery   of the rings of Neptune,

Monday, 16 May 2016

who won Spanish Grand Prix 2016?

who won Spanish Grand Prix 2016?

Options

1) Max Verstappen

2) Sebastian Vettel

3) Nico Rosberg

4) Lewis Hamilton

answer

1) Max Verstappen

Other details

Dutch teenager, Max Verstappen, became Formula One's youngest race winner  in  Spanish Grand Prix

Max Emilian Verstappen is a Belgian-Dutch racing driver who competes under the Dutch flag in Formula One with Red Bull Racing



Sunday, 15 May 2016

A remote sensing satellite Yaogan-30 was launched by which country?

A remote sensing satellite Yaogan-30 was launched by which country?

options

1) China

2)japan

3)Laos

4)Peru

answer

1) China

Other details

China  successfully launched a remote sensing satellite to carry out land surveys and disaster relief. The satellite named Yaogan-30 was launched from Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in northwestern China's Gobi Desert

Saturday, 14 May 2016

Where is Asian Squash Championship being played?

Where is Asian Squash Championship being played?

Options

1) Taipei

2) tokyo

3) beijing

4) colombo

answer

1) Taipei

Other details

The 18th Asian Team Championships 2016 is now playing at Chinese Taipei from 11 - 15 May 2016.

Total 14 Asian countries/regions including 14 men's team and 8 women's team participating in this biennial Asian squash event.

Friday, 13 May 2016

Jolla smartphone runs on which operating system ?

Jolla smartphone runs on which operating system ?

Options

1) sailfish

2) blackberry


3) windows

4) android

answer
1) sailfish

Other details

The Jolla smartphone is a smartphone produced by Jolla[1] that runs the Sailfish OS, released on 27 November 2013.

Thursday, 12 May 2016

where has World's oldest stone axe been found?

where has  World's oldest  stone axe been found?

Options

1) Australia

2) China

3) Laos

4) Japan

answer

1) Australia

Other details

The axe was discovered in the  Kimberley region of Western Australia.

Wednesday, 11 May 2016

Where is Mount Ruapehu?

Where is Mount Ruapehu?

Options

1) New Zealand

2) Japan

3) china

4) Laos

answer

1) New Zealand

Other details

Mount Ruapehu, or just Ruapehu, is an active stratovolcano at the southern end of the Taupo Volcanic Zone in New Zealand.

Mount Ruapehu,is  in the North Island's Tongariro National Park in  New Zealand.

Tuesday, 10 May 2016

which team won the Scottish Premiership?

which team won the Scottish Premiership?

options

1) Celtic F.C.

2) Dundee United

3) Hamilton

4) Aberdeen

answer

1) Celtic F.C.

Other details

The Scottish Premiership, is the top division of the Scottish Professional Football League

The Celtic Football Club is a professional football club based in Glasgow, Scotland, that plays in the Scottish Premiership.

Arena/Stadium: Celtic Park

Location: Glasgow

Monday, 9 May 2016

Who was Reg Grundy?

Who was Reg Grundy?

options

1) producer

2) Athlete

3) author

4) singer

answer

1) producer

Other details

Reginald Roy Grundy  was an Australian entrepreneur, and media and television producer.