Current Affairs 2015-16
1.Which team has clinched the 2015-16 Vijay Hazare Trophy?
Ans- Gujarat
2. Who has been honoured with the 2015 Jnanpith award?
Ans- Raghuveer Chaudhary
3. Gaofen-4 satellite has been successfully launched by which country?
Ans-China
4. Who has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of Georgia?
Ans- Giorgi Kvirikashvili
5. Who became the first India bowler since Bishen Bedi in 1973 to achieve the milestone of finishing the year on top in ICC Test bowler ranking ?
Ans-Ravichandran Ashwin
6. Who was appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog?
Ans- Amitabh Kant
7. What is the name of Committee on Medium-term Path on Financial Inclusion appointed by RBI, which submitted its report recently?
Ans-Deepak Mohanty Committee
8. Haskell Wexler who died recently, related with which field ?
Ans-cinematographer
9. Russia's Rostech State Corporation tied up with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to manufacture.........?
Ans- 200 Kamov 226T light helicopters
10. Who has assumed charge as Chairman and Managing Director of Cochin Shipyard ?
Ans-Madhu S. Nair
11. In context to India’s defence system, “Barak-8” refers to ?
Ans- Long Range Surface-to-Air Missile (LR-SAM)
12. India, Russia ink 16 pacts to expand cooperation in various sectors.
13. 25th December: National Good Governance Day.
14. UN designates 5th November as World Tsunami Awareness Day.
15. Former Wicket-Keeper Syed Kirmani nominated for 2015 Col. CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award.
16. Reliance Defence partnered with Russia’s AlmazAntey for Air Defence Missile Systems.
17. Veteran actress Sadhana passes away in Mumbai.
18. Modi inaugurates Afghan parliament building.
19. ShahRukh Khan to endorse Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Jio.
20. Kusal Perera handed four year ban for doping.
21. PM announces 500 scholarships for children of Afghan martyrs.
22. Reliance Defence partnered with Russia’s AlmazAntey for Air Defence Missile Systems.
23. IndianOil, Oil India sign MoU with Rosneft.
24. Reserve Bank of India Invites Applications for Innovative Payment Solutions.
25. Ashwin is ICC's No. 1 Test bowler, first Indian since Bedi’s feat in 1973.
26. BHEL commissions Prayagraj power project unit in Uttar Pradesh.
27. Union Cabinet gives nod for India-Australia Civil Nuclear Cooperation deal.
28. CCEA approves Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme for textile sector.
29. Dr Gyanendra D Bandgaiyan appointed DG of National Centre for Good Governance.
30. Japan and South Korea reached Agreement on Issue of Comfort Women.
31. Union Cabinet approved MoU between India & Jordan for promoting cooperation in IT & Electronics.
32. Modi lays foundation stone for Rs 7,500 cr Delhi-Meerut Expressway project.
33. Union Cabinet approves Raptor MoU for conservation of migratory birds of prey.
34. Union Govt approves constitution of 69 bridges on Trilateral Highway in Myanmar.
35. Union Govt unveils National Biotechnology Development Strategy 2015-2020.
36. Dr Gyanendra D Bandgaiyan appointed DG of National Centre for Good Governance.
37. Bjorn Isberg named as Tournament Director of 2016 Hockey India League.
38. Virat Kohli named BCCI Cricketer of the Year.
39. Disney reveals ‘VertiGo’ wall climbing robot.
40. Indian-origin cancer researcher knighted by Queen Elizabeth.
41. The Department of Commerces DAVA (Drug Authentication and Verification Application) project has won the 2015 eASIA Award under Trade Facilitation category.
42. Charlie Hebdo to release special issue one year after the terror attack.
43. No UK financial aid to India from January 1,2016.
44. Food and Drug Scanner to be unveiled in 2016.
45. No LPG subsidy for taxpayers who earn over Rs 10 lakh annually
46. Ministry of Women and Child Development launches e-office
47. 18th India-Iran Joint Commission Meeting held in New Delhi
48. Oscar-winning cinematographer Haskell Wexler passed away
49. Report of Vijay Kelkar Committee on Revisiting & Revitalizing PPP Model released
50. RBI released report of Deepak Mohanty Committee on Medium-term Path on Financial Inclusion
51. Amitabh Kant got additional charge of CEO of NITI Aayog
52. South Korea, Japan reach landmark deal on World War II sex slaves
53. China launched Gaofen-4 dual-use geostationary satellite
54. Gujarat clinched maiden Vijay Hazare Trophy
55. 18th India-Iran Joint Commission Meeting held in New Delhi
56. Oscar-winning cinematographer Haskell Wexler passed away
57. Lupin gets Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for generic Femhrt tablets
58. GOI has announced that the Rs 40,000 crore National Investment and Infrastructure fund (NIIF) has been set up.
59. J&K will host 12th National Ice-Skating Championship at the ski-resort of Gulmarg from Dec 30 to Jan 3
60. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport became country's first airport to offer e-boarding facility
61. Motorhead Frontman Lemmy Dies Of Cancer.
62. India Post 's payment bank to start from March 2017
63. Aamir Khan, Anushka Sharma named PETA's hottest Vegetarians
64. Bharti Airtel announces the launch of 'Wynk Games'
65. Civil Aviation Ministry gave clearance for four greenfield airports
65. Pakistan captain Azhar Ali resigns over Mohammad Amir's inclusion, PCB rejects.1. Indian Oil Corp tops in 2015 Fortune 500 companies in India list.
66. Indian-origin man starts own political party in Britain.
67. China officially ends three-decade-old one child policy.
68.World Bank to give $35mn to Pakistan for Indus River Basin.
69. Kusal Perera faces 4-year ban.
70. Amway India announced Bollywood actor Farhan Akhtar as its brand ambassador to promote Nutrilite range.
71. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank officially launched.
72. INS Viraat wins the Cock Trophy.
73. Action plan for ‘Start up India’ to be unveiled on Jan. 16
74. Tech Mahindra launches contactless wallet MoboMoney.
75. Union Govt brings 376 drugs under the National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM).
76. PM NaMo inaugurates new building of Afghanistan Parliament in Kabul.
77. Seychelles Govt allows India to build Naval Base on its Assumption Island.
78. Shiva Keshavan wins silver at Asian Championship.
79. India may be third largest economy after 2030: UK think tank.
80. Flipkart to sell cars and bikes online.
81. Dubai to host multi-event yoga initiative.
82. Over 9,500 complaints pending with banking ombudsmen: RBI.
83. Andhra Pradesh to host 2019 National Games.
84. Virag Mare – Vada Pav seller to Guinness Record Holder.
85. Belarussian girl Aryna Sabalenka wins ITF singles title.
86. Good Governance Day is being observed every year on which Date ?
Ans-25th December
87. Which company has launched contactless digital payment wallet – MoboMoney?
Ans- Tech Mahindra
88. Which country allowed India to construct its Naval Base in Assumption Island?
Ans-Seychelles
89. Which state will host the 2019 National Games of India?
Ans-Andhra Pradesh
90. Who become first Asian country to approve world’s first-ever dengue vaccine ‘Dengvaxia’?
Ans-Philippines
91. World Tsunami Awareness Day will observed every year on which date ?
Ans- 5th November
92. Who has declared ‘Cow’ as Personality of the Year 2015?
Ans- Search Engine Yahoo
93. Who was awarded as ICC best player in the one-day game ?
Ans- South Africa batsman AB de Villiers
94. Union Government has recently launched the “Kilkari” mobile application. it is related with ?
Ans- health
95. Who has been appointed as the Brand Ambassador of Amway India’s Nutrilite?
Ans- Faran Akthar.
96. Good Governance Day is being observed every year on which Date ?
Ans-25th December
97. Which state will host the 2019 National Games of India?
Ans-Andhra Pradesh
98. World Tsunami Awareness Day will observed every year on which date ?
Ans- 5th November
99. Who is the author of The Country of First Boys?
Ans-Amartya Sen
100. What is the new deadline for exchanging pre-2005 currency notes of various denominations ?
Ans- 30 June 2016
See Also :
About India : Some Facts & Figures
1.Which team has clinched the 2015-16 Vijay Hazare Trophy?
Ans- Gujarat
2. Who has been honoured with the 2015 Jnanpith award?
Ans- Raghuveer Chaudhary
3. Gaofen-4 satellite has been successfully launched by which country?
Ans-China
4. Who has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of Georgia?
Ans- Giorgi Kvirikashvili
5. Who became the first India bowler since Bishen Bedi in 1973 to achieve the milestone of finishing the year on top in ICC Test bowler ranking ?
Ans-Ravichandran Ashwin
6. Who was appointed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog?
Ans- Amitabh Kant
7. What is the name of Committee on Medium-term Path on Financial Inclusion appointed by RBI, which submitted its report recently?
Ans-Deepak Mohanty Committee
8. Haskell Wexler who died recently, related with which field ?
Ans-cinematographer
9. Russia's Rostech State Corporation tied up with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to manufacture.........?
Ans- 200 Kamov 226T light helicopters
10. Who has assumed charge as Chairman and Managing Director of Cochin Shipyard ?
Ans-Madhu S. Nair
11. In context to India’s defence system, “Barak-8” refers to ?
Ans- Long Range Surface-to-Air Missile (LR-SAM)
12. India, Russia ink 16 pacts to expand cooperation in various sectors.
13. 25th December: National Good Governance Day.
14. UN designates 5th November as World Tsunami Awareness Day.
15. Former Wicket-Keeper Syed Kirmani nominated for 2015 Col. CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award.
16. Reliance Defence partnered with Russia’s AlmazAntey for Air Defence Missile Systems.
17. Veteran actress Sadhana passes away in Mumbai.
18. Modi inaugurates Afghan parliament building.
19. ShahRukh Khan to endorse Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Jio.
20. Kusal Perera handed four year ban for doping.
21. PM announces 500 scholarships for children of Afghan martyrs.
22. Reliance Defence partnered with Russia’s AlmazAntey for Air Defence Missile Systems.
23. IndianOil, Oil India sign MoU with Rosneft.
24. Reserve Bank of India Invites Applications for Innovative Payment Solutions.
25. Ashwin is ICC's No. 1 Test bowler, first Indian since Bedi’s feat in 1973.
26. BHEL commissions Prayagraj power project unit in Uttar Pradesh.
27. Union Cabinet gives nod for India-Australia Civil Nuclear Cooperation deal.
28. CCEA approves Amended Technology Upgradation Fund Scheme for textile sector.
29. Dr Gyanendra D Bandgaiyan appointed DG of National Centre for Good Governance.
30. Japan and South Korea reached Agreement on Issue of Comfort Women.
31. Union Cabinet approved MoU between India & Jordan for promoting cooperation in IT & Electronics.
32. Modi lays foundation stone for Rs 7,500 cr Delhi-Meerut Expressway project.
33. Union Cabinet approves Raptor MoU for conservation of migratory birds of prey.
34. Union Govt approves constitution of 69 bridges on Trilateral Highway in Myanmar.
35. Union Govt unveils National Biotechnology Development Strategy 2015-2020.
36. Dr Gyanendra D Bandgaiyan appointed DG of National Centre for Good Governance.
37. Bjorn Isberg named as Tournament Director of 2016 Hockey India League.
38. Virat Kohli named BCCI Cricketer of the Year.
39. Disney reveals ‘VertiGo’ wall climbing robot.
40. Indian-origin cancer researcher knighted by Queen Elizabeth.
41. The Department of Commerces DAVA (Drug Authentication and Verification Application) project has won the 2015 eASIA Award under Trade Facilitation category.
42. Charlie Hebdo to release special issue one year after the terror attack.
43. No UK financial aid to India from January 1,2016.
44. Food and Drug Scanner to be unveiled in 2016.
45. No LPG subsidy for taxpayers who earn over Rs 10 lakh annually
46. Ministry of Women and Child Development launches e-office
47. 18th India-Iran Joint Commission Meeting held in New Delhi
48. Oscar-winning cinematographer Haskell Wexler passed away
49. Report of Vijay Kelkar Committee on Revisiting & Revitalizing PPP Model released
50. RBI released report of Deepak Mohanty Committee on Medium-term Path on Financial Inclusion
51. Amitabh Kant got additional charge of CEO of NITI Aayog
52. South Korea, Japan reach landmark deal on World War II sex slaves
53. China launched Gaofen-4 dual-use geostationary satellite
54. Gujarat clinched maiden Vijay Hazare Trophy
55. 18th India-Iran Joint Commission Meeting held in New Delhi
56. Oscar-winning cinematographer Haskell Wexler passed away
57. Lupin gets Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval for generic Femhrt tablets
58. GOI has announced that the Rs 40,000 crore National Investment and Infrastructure fund (NIIF) has been set up.
59. J&K will host 12th National Ice-Skating Championship at the ski-resort of Gulmarg from Dec 30 to Jan 3
60. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport became country's first airport to offer e-boarding facility
61. Motorhead Frontman Lemmy Dies Of Cancer.
62. India Post 's payment bank to start from March 2017
63. Aamir Khan, Anushka Sharma named PETA's hottest Vegetarians
64. Bharti Airtel announces the launch of 'Wynk Games'
65. Civil Aviation Ministry gave clearance for four greenfield airports
65. Pakistan captain Azhar Ali resigns over Mohammad Amir's inclusion, PCB rejects.1. Indian Oil Corp tops in 2015 Fortune 500 companies in India list.
66. Indian-origin man starts own political party in Britain.
67. China officially ends three-decade-old one child policy.
68.World Bank to give $35mn to Pakistan for Indus River Basin.
69. Kusal Perera faces 4-year ban.
70. Amway India announced Bollywood actor Farhan Akhtar as its brand ambassador to promote Nutrilite range.
71. Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank officially launched.
72. INS Viraat wins the Cock Trophy.
73. Action plan for ‘Start up India’ to be unveiled on Jan. 16
74. Tech Mahindra launches contactless wallet MoboMoney.
75. Union Govt brings 376 drugs under the National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM).
76. PM NaMo inaugurates new building of Afghanistan Parliament in Kabul.
77. Seychelles Govt allows India to build Naval Base on its Assumption Island.
78. Shiva Keshavan wins silver at Asian Championship.
79. India may be third largest economy after 2030: UK think tank.
80. Flipkart to sell cars and bikes online.
81. Dubai to host multi-event yoga initiative.
82. Over 9,500 complaints pending with banking ombudsmen: RBI.
83. Andhra Pradesh to host 2019 National Games.
84. Virag Mare – Vada Pav seller to Guinness Record Holder.
85. Belarussian girl Aryna Sabalenka wins ITF singles title.
86. Good Governance Day is being observed every year on which Date ?
Ans-25th December
87. Which company has launched contactless digital payment wallet – MoboMoney?
Ans- Tech Mahindra
88. Which country allowed India to construct its Naval Base in Assumption Island?
Ans-Seychelles
89. Which state will host the 2019 National Games of India?
Ans-Andhra Pradesh
90. Who become first Asian country to approve world’s first-ever dengue vaccine ‘Dengvaxia’?
Ans-Philippines
91. World Tsunami Awareness Day will observed every year on which date ?
Ans- 5th November
92. Who has declared ‘Cow’ as Personality of the Year 2015?
Ans- Search Engine Yahoo
93. Who was awarded as ICC best player in the one-day game ?
Ans- South Africa batsman AB de Villiers
94. Union Government has recently launched the “Kilkari” mobile application. it is related with ?
Ans- health
95. Who has been appointed as the Brand Ambassador of Amway India’s Nutrilite?
Ans- Faran Akthar.
96. Good Governance Day is being observed every year on which Date ?
Ans-25th December
97. Which state will host the 2019 National Games of India?
Ans-Andhra Pradesh
98. World Tsunami Awareness Day will observed every year on which date ?
Ans- 5th November
99. Who is the author of The Country of First Boys?
Ans-Amartya Sen
100. What is the new deadline for exchanging pre-2005 currency notes of various denominations ?
Ans- 30 June 2016
See Also :
About India : Some Facts & Figures
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