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

who won the Asian champions trophy hockey?

who won the Asian champions trophy hockey?


Options

1) South Korea

2) India

3) Japan

4) china

answer

2) India

Other details

The 2016 Asian Men's Hockey Champions Trophy was the 4th edition of the Asian Hockey Champions Trophy for men. The tournament was held in Malaysia, Kuantan District.

India defeated Pakistan 3–2 in the final to win the trophy for the second time.

Rustom Khurshedji Karanjia was a famous

Rustom Khurshedji Karanjia was a famous

A)Painter

B)Journalist

C)Businessman

D)none


Answer:

B)Journalist

Other Details:

first captain of the Indian women’s Cricket team – from 1978 till 1993

where has New species of millipede been found?

where has New species of millipede been found?

Options

1) USA

2) Spain

3) Peru

4) Chile

answer


1) USA

Other details


New species of millipede found in Sequoia National Park, California , USA

PUC stands for

PUC stands for


Options

A)Public Utilities Commission.

B)Pollution usage certificate

C)Public under control

D)Pollution Under Control

Answer:

D)Pollution Under Control

Other Details:

Certificate issued to vehicles.

who won the 2016 European Golden Boy Award ?

who won the 2016 European Golden Boy Award ?

options

1) Renato Sanches

2)Kingsley Coman

3)Marcus Rashford

4)Marco Asensio

answer


1) Renato Sanches

other details

Portugal’s Renato Sanches  was awarded the 2016 European Golden Boy award

The Golden Boy is an award that is given by sports journalists to a young football under the age of 21 player playing in  European nation's top tier  

who won the Man Booker Prize in 2016?

who won the Man Booker Prize in 2016?

options


1) Paul Beatty

2)Deborah Levy

3)David Szalay

4)Ottessa Moshfegh

answer

1) Paul Beatty

Other details

Paul Beatty has become the first US author to win the Man Booker Prize.

He won the award for his  satire, 'The Sellout' at a ceremony in London's Guildhall

The Booker Prize is a literary prize awarded each year for the best original novel, written in the English language, and published in the UK.

who won the 2016 United States Grand Prix?

who won the 2016 United States Grand Prix?

Options

1) Lewis Hamilton

2)Nico Rosberg

3)Daniel Ricciardo

4)Sebastian Vettel

answer

1) Lewis Hamilton

Other details

Lewis   Hamilton,  is a British Formula One racing driver from England,

He is currently racing for the Mercedes AMG Petronas team.

When is United Nations Day observed?

When is United Nations Day observed?

options

1) October 24

2)October 25

3) October 26

4) October 27

answer

1) October 24

Other details

In 1948, the United Nations General Assembly declared 24 October, the anniversary of the Charter of the United Nations,

24th of October has been celebrated as United Nations Day since 1948

In 1971 the United Nations General Assembly adopted a further resolution  declaring that United Nations Day shall be an international holiday

What is Haima?

What is Haima?

Options

1)typhoon

2) river

3) Sea

4) Mountain range

answer

1)typhoon

Other details

Typhoon Haima is a typhoon near Hong Kong

who was awarded International Prize in Statistics in october 2016?

who was awarded  International Prize in Statistics  in october 2016?

options

1) David Cox

2) Valerie Isham

3) Peter McCullagh

4) Leroy Hood

answer

1) David Cox

Other details

Sir David  Cox   is a prominent British statistician.

He won the award for Survival Analysis Model Applied in Medicine, Science, and Engineering.

The International Prize in Statistics is the highest honour in the field of Statistics.

It is awarded every two years to an individual or team "for major achievements using statistics to advance science, technology and human welfare".

The award ceremony takes place during the World Statistics Congress.

Who has been named for 44th Chaplin Award.?

Who has been named for 44th Chaplin Award.?

Options

1) Robert De Niro

2) Al Pacino

3) Steven Spielberg

4) George Lucas

answer

1) Robert De Niro

Other details

Film Society of Lincoln Center has announced Robert De Niro as the recipient of the 44th Chaplin Award.

Which country gives the Nobel Prize?

Which country gives the Nobel Prize?


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Options:

1) Scotland

2) Canada

3) America

4) Sweden

Answer:

4) Sweden

Other Details:

• It is a set of annual international awards bestowed in a number of categories by Swedish and Norwegian committees in recognition of academic, cultural and scientific advances
• The will of the Swedish inventor Alfred Nobel established the prizes in 1895
• It is widely regarded as the most prestigious award available in the fields of literature, medicine, physics, chemistry, peace, and economics

When is World Food Day observed?

When is World Food Day observed?

Options

1) 17 October

2)18 October

3) 19 October

4) 16 October

answer

4) 16 October

Other details

The World Food Day is observed globally on 16 October to mark foundation of Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations in 1945.

 2016 Theme: “Climate is changing. Food and agriculture must too”.

 World Food Day was established in November 1979 by FAO’s Member Countries at the 20th General Conference of FAO

it was celebrated in  1981  For the first time

when is World Student Day observed?

when is World Student Day observed?

Options

1) 15  October

2) 15  October

3) 17  October

4) 18  October

answer

1) 15  October

Other details

World Students' Day is celebrated on 15 October every year on the occasion of birth anniversary of A. P. J. Abdul Kalam.

15 October, was declared as World Students' Day by United Nations in 2010 to honor the 'great scientist' A. P. J. Abdul Kalam.

Mark Webber was asociated with which sport?

Mark Webber was asociated with which sport?

Options

1) Racing

2) Football

3) tennis

4) Hockey

answer

1) Racing

Other details

Mark Alan Webber is an Australian professional racing driver,

Bhumibol Adulyadej was associated with which country?

Bhumibol Adulyadej was associated with which country?

Options

1) Thailand

2) Japan

3) Laos

4) China

answer

1) Thailand

Other details

Bhumibol Adulyadej, known as King Bhumibol the Great, was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty

Who has been appointed as Secretary-General of the United Nations?

Who has been appointed as Secretary-General of the United Nations in October 2016?

Options

1) António Guterres

2) Kofi Annan

3)Ban Ki-moon

4)Boutros Boutros-Ghali

answer

1) António Guterres

other details

The Secretary-General of the United Nations  is the head of the United Nations Secretariat, one of the principal organs of the United Nations.

The Secretary-General also acts as the de facto spokesperson and leader of the United Nations.


Their role is laid out by Chapter XV (Articles 97 to 101) of the United Nations Charter.

António Manuel de Oliveira Guterres, is a Portuguese politician and diplomat who is the designate Secretary-General of the United Nations. Guterres was Prime Minister of Portugal from 1995 to 2002.

who won the Japanese Grand Prix?

who won the Japanese Grand Prix?

options

1) Nico Rosberg

2) Lewis Hamilton

3) Sebastian Vettel

4) Kimi Räikkönen

answer

1) Nico Rosberg

Other details

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

Nico Rosberg  won the Japan Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit.

Oliver Hart and Bengt Holmstrom won 2016 Nobel Prize in which field?

Oliver Hart and Bengt Holmstrom won 2016 Nobel Prize in which field?

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Options

1) Physics

2) Chemistry

3) Literature

4)Economics

answer


4)Economics

answer

 economists Oliver Hart and Bengt Holmstrom have won the 2016 Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences

Oliver Simon D'Arcy Hart is a British-born American economist and the Andrew E. Furer Professor of Economics at Harvard University.

Bengt Robert Holmström is a Finnish economist who is currently Paul A. Samuelson Professor of Economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology
  

2016 China Open

2016 China Open

Men's Singles

United Kingdom Andy Murray defeated   Bulgaria Grigor Dimitrov, 6–4, 7–6(7–2)
Women's Singles

Poland Agnieszka Radwańska defeated  United Kingdom Johanna Konta, 6−4, 6−2
Men's Doubles[edit]

Spain Pablo Carreño Busta / Spain Rafael Nadal defeated    United States Jack Sock / Australia Bernard Tomic, 6−7(6−8), 6−2, [10−8]
Women's Doubles

United States Bethanie Mattek-Sands / Czech Republic Lucie Šafářová defeated    . France Caroline Garcia / France Kristina Mladenovic, 6−4, 6−4