29, 30, 31 May 2016 Current Affairs MCQs

29, 30, 31 May 2016 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for May 2016, Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 29, 30, 31 May 2016 :
Which lunar probe will be send to the moon to return with samples in the second half of 2017, by China?
A. Chang’i 2
B. Chang’e 4
C. Chang’i 6
D. Chang’e 5
Answer: D
Explanation:  China will send lunar probe to Chang’e 5 to land on the moon and return with samples in the second half of 2017 according to officials. SASTIND or State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defence has said this is the first time a Chinese probe will land on the moon, collect samples and return to earth. This marks the third stage of the lunar exploration endeavour by China. Beijing also aims to be the first to launch a probe on the far side of the moon. China will also unveil new generation of Long March 5 and 7 in 2016, along with other new satellites and space labs.

The number of states that signed the ‘24x7 Power For All’ Documents as on 27 May 2016.
A. 18 States
B. 28 States
C. 22 States
D. 10 States
Answer: D
Explanation:  Lakshadweep became first Union Territory (UT) to sign “24x7 Power for All” document. The Government of India is committed to improve the quality of life of its citizens through higher electricity consumption. Our aim is to provide each household access to electricity, 24x7 Power supply by 2019. The ‘Power for All’ programme is a major step in this direction. Government of India have taken a joint initiative with respective State Governments for preparation of State specific documents for providing 24x7 power supply to all households /homes, industrial & commercial consumers and adequate supply of power to Agricultural consumers as per state policy. As on date, because of the joint efforts of State Governments and Government of India, 22 States have already signed the ‘24x7 Power For All’ Documents. Implementation of the plan envisaged in the document is under progress, which is being jointly monitored by the State and the Central Government. Successful implementation of these plans will ensure eliable and affordable power round the clock to all the consumers.

Microsoft and which social media site have joined hands to built a subsea cable across the Atlantic Ocean?
A. Facebook
B. Twitter
C. Pinterest
D. Instagram
Answer: A
Explanation: Microsoft and Facebook have joined hands to build a new, state of the art subsea cable across the Atlantic Ocean to help meet growing demand for high speed, reliable connections for online and cloud services. The MAREA cable spanning 6600 km will be the highest capacity subsea cable to cover the Atlantic. 8 fibre pairs and an initial estimated design capacity of 160 tbps will be features of this cable, a company statement said. Construction of the cable will commence in August 2016 and expected to be completed in October 2017.

Who is winner of IPL 2016 ?
A. Mumbai Indians
B. Sunrisers Hyderabad
C. Royal Challengers Bangalore
D. Kolkata Knight Riders
Answer: B
Explanation:  Sunrisers Hyderbad beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by eight runs to clinch their maiden IPL title at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. David Warner led Sunrisers Hyderabad to a maiden Indian Premier League title on Sunday after the bowlers derailed Royal Challengers Bangalore’s chase to fashion an eight-run victory. Warner (69) led from the front, top-scoring for his side to steer Hyderabad to 208 for seven after opting to bat at Bangalore’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The Australian then returned to marshal his bowlers, who staged a stunning comeback after Chris Gayle (76) and Virat Kohli (54) had threatened to take the game away. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, the highest wicket-taker in this year’s competition, conceded only nine runs in the final over to dash Bangalore’s hopes of being third time lucky in the final of the Twenty20 competition.

Name the Formula One driver who won the 2016 Monaco F1 Grand Prix.
A. Lewis Hamilton
B. Daniel Ricciardo
C. Nico Rosberg
D. None of the above
Answer: A
Explanation: Lewis Hamilton wins epic Monaco Grand Prix 2016 over Daniel Ricciardo. Hamilton's first win this year cut his deficit to Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg, who finished seventh, to 24 points. The world champion benefited from a slow pit stop for Ricciardo but also from his own brave call to delay a tyre change on a drying track until he could go straight to slick tyres. He then had to defend from Ricciardo for 45 laps to win.

Which Asian Games discus thrower has qualified for Rio Olympics?
A. Deema Punia
B. Anita Punia
C. Seema Punia
D. None of the above
Answer: C
Explanation: Asian Games discus throw gold medal winner Seema Punia on 29 May 2016 qualified for the Rio Olympics with a 62.62m effort at the Pat Young's Throwers Classic 2016 at Salinas in the United States. Punia crossed the Rio Games qualification standard of 61.00m at the Hartnell College Throwers Complex.

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Sunrisers Hyderbad wins IPL 2016

Sunrisers Hyderbad beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by eight runs to clinch their maiden IPL title at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. David Warner led Sunrisers Hyderabad to a maiden Indian Premier League title on Sunday after the bowlers derailed Royal Challengers Bangalore’s chase to fashion an eight-run victory. Warner (69) led from the front, top-scoring for his side to steer Hyderabad to 208 for seven after opting to bat at Bangalore’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The Australian then returned to marshal his bowlers, who staged a stunning comeback after Chris Gayle (76) and Virat Kohli (54) had threatened to take the game away. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, the highest wicket-taker in this year’s competition, conceded only nine runs in the final over to dash Bangalore’s hopes of being third time lucky in the final of the Twenty20 competition.

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Lakshadweep signs 24x7 ‘Power for All’ document

Lakshadweep became first Union Territory (UT) to sign “24x7 Power for All” document. Representative of Government of India and the Administration of Lakshadweep signed the document in presence of Shri P.K. Pujari, Secretary, Ministry of Power here today. The document chalks out a plan to increase solar capacity of the region from 2.15 MW to 8.45 MW. At present, 10 inhabited islands of Lakshadweep are being fed by diesel mostly. The plan also envisions reduction of AT & C losses from current level of 21% to 6.7% till 2019 by increasing the collection efficiency up to 99 %.

As a part of energy efficiency measures, 1 lakh LED bulbs will be distributed by UT administration through Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) and Incandescent lamps/CFL bulbs will be replaced with LED bulbs under UJALA programme. Additionally, replacement of 3000 conventional street lights with LED street lights is also being taken up.

The Government of India is committed to improve the quality of life of its citizens through higher electricity consumption. Our aim is to provide each household access to electricity, 24x7 Power supply by 2019.

The ‘Power for All’ programme is a major step in this direction. Government of India have taken a joint initiative with respective State Governments for preparation of State specific documents for providing 24x7 power supply to all households /homes, industrial & commercial consumers and adequate supply of power to Agricultural consumers as per state policy. As on date, because of the joint efforts of State Governments and Government of India, 22 States have already signed the ‘24x7 Power For All’ Documents. Implementation of the plan envisaged in the document is under progress, which is being jointly monitored by the State and the Central Government. Successful implementation of these plans will ensure reliable and affordable power round the clock to all the consumers.

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27, 28 May 2016 Current Affairs MCQs

27, 28 May 2016 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for May 2016, Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 27, 28 May 2016 :
Name a week long initiative launched by the Ministry of Railways to showcase achievements during last two years.
A. Rail Humsafar Saptaah
B. Rail Humsafar Hafta
C. Week of Rail Humsafar
D. None of the above
Answer: A
Explanation: Union Ministry of Railways has launched Rail Humsafar Saptaah, a week-long initiative to highlight significant achievements made by Indian Railways in all spheres. The Rail Humsafar Saptaah starting on 26th May 2016 will conclude on 1st June 2016. The week-long initiative coincides with completion of two years of NDA Government at Centre.

RBI asked banks to upgrade ATMs to prevent the following:
A. Skimming and cloning of debit cards
B. Skimming and cloning of credit cards
C. Both of the above
D. Neither of the above
Answer: C
Explanation: RBI asks banks to upgrade ATMs to prevent cloning of cards. RBI on May 26 directed banks to upgrade all ATMs by September 2017 with additional safety measures to prevent skimming and cloning of debit and credit cards. Contact Chip processing of EMV Chip and PIN cards at ATMs would not only enhance the safety and security of transactions at ATMs but also facilitate preparedness of the banks for the proposed 'EMV Liability Shift' for ATM transactions

Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Ltd recently acquired the rights of which of the following fashion retail brands?
A. Nalli
B. Mufti
C. Fashion Street
D. Forever 21
Answer: D
Explanation: Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited (ABFRL) on 25th May said it is acquiring the online and offline rights of American fast-fashion brand Forever 21 in the Indian market, third time the US fashion brand is changing its India partner. "The Board of Directors of Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited ['ABFRL'] today in-principally approved a proposal to enter into a Binding Memorandum of Understanding [MoU] with Forever 21 to acquire its exclusive online and offline rights to the global brand - Forever 21, for the Indian market and its existing store network in India from the current franchisee," a statement from Aditya Birla Fashion said.

Name the noted Marathi literary critic who died on 27 May 2016.
A. RK Sharma
B. RG Jadhav
C. C Raghavendra
D. None of These
Answer: B
Explanation: Noted Marathi critic and litterateur R G Jadhav passed away at his residence here this morning following prolonged illness. He was 83. Born on August 24, 1932, at Vadodara in Gujarat, Jadhav served as a professor of Marathi literature in various colleges, including one in Amravati, Elphinstone College in Mumbai, and also at Milind College in Aurangabad. Jadhav presided over Marathi Sahitya Sammelan held at Aurangabad in 2004 and worked as chief editor of Marathi Vishwakosha between 2000 and 2002.

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Rail Humsafar Saptaah

Union Ministry of Railways has launched Rail Humsafar Saptaah, a week-long initiative to highlight significant achievements made by Indian Railways in all spheres. The Rail Humsafar Saptaah starting on 26th May 2016 will conclude on 1st June 2016. The week-long initiative coincides with completion of two years of NDA Government at Centre. Each day of the Rail Humsafar Saptaah will focus on a particular theme and the days have been named as:

• 26th May (Swachchta Diwas): On this day Intensive Cleanliness Drive will be undertaken on all the Stations and in Trains. 
• 27th May (Satkar Diwas): On this day, officers would be deputed to inspect all drinking water facilities and catering establishments at stations and in trains. Advertisement 
• 28th May (Sewa Diwas): On this day, each train would be monitored by nominated officer who travel by these trains and interact with passengers in all classes. He will ensure that amenities, as required, are provided and grievances of passengers are redressed. 
• 29th May (Satarkata Diwas): It will be observed as punctuality day and ticket checking drive would be undertaken across the Zonal Railways. 
• 30th May (Saamanjasya Diwas): Representatives of recognized unions will undertake cleanliness drive in the railway colonies and also for their upkeep and maintenance. Each Zonal Railways will plant at least 1000 trees especially in the railway colonies and other premises.
• 31st May (Sanyojan Diwas): on this day all DRMs and GMs will hold meetings and organize seminars with all Major Freight Traffic Customers. They will advise them about the various reforms and policy initiatives on the freight traffic side. 1st June (Sanchaar Diwas): All DRMs and GMs would review various activities under taken during the week.

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25, 26 May 2016 Current Affairs MCQs

25, 26 May 2016 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for May 2016, Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 25, 26 May 2016 :
Which company has merged with rival in home tech support company Geekatoo?
A. HelloTechnologies
B. HelloTech
C. SkyTech
D. MetTech
Answer: A
Explanation: Los Angeles-based startup HelloTech and rival in-home tech support company Geekatoo said that they had merged, in a sign of consolidation in the hotly competitive on-demand sector.HelloTech will combine its network of about 150 college students who provide on-demand tech repair to Southern California consumers with Geekatoo's US network of about 5,000 technicians, the companies said in a joint statement.

Which scientist has been appointed as NPCIL CMD?
A. VK Sharma
B. AK Sharma
C. JK Sharma
D. SK Sharma
Answer: D
Explanation: Renowned scientist S K Sharma on 23 May 2016 was appointed the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL). Sharma will be responsible for design, construction, commissioning and operation of nuclear power reactors. He has been appointed to the new post for a period of five years.

IDB has announced the first branch in which Indian city?
A. Ahmedabad
B. Alipore
C. Agartala
D. None of the above
Answer: A
Explanation: Islamic Development Bank (IDB) in May 2016 announced to open its first branch in India at Ahmedabad, Gujarat. IDB is headquartered at Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The plans to set up the branch at Gujarat is part of MoU signed between India’s EXIM Bank and IDB during Prime Minister Narendra Modi visit to United Arab Emirates (UAE) in April 2016.

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Pinarayi Vijayan to be sworn-in as Kerala CM today

Veteran CPI-M leader Pinarayi Vijayan will be sworn-in as Chief Minister of Kerala on Wednesday. Governor P Sathasivam will also administer the oath of office and secrecy to 18 ministers in Thiruvananthapuram at 4 PM. 

Most of the ministers to be sworn-in this evening are new faces. According to the list of ministers released by CPI-M Kerala State Committee, eight MLAs are becoming ministers for the first time.  CPI(M)-led left Democratic Front (LDF) came back to power in Kerala after 5 years, winning 91 seats in the 140 member Assembly, while UDF won 47 seats. 

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India successfully launches its own 'Reusable Launch Vehicle-Technology Demonstrator (RLV-TD)

ISRO successfully flight tested India’s first winged body aerospace vehicle operating in hypersonic flight regime.  In this experimental mission, the HS9 solid rocket booster carrying RLV-TD lifted off from the First Launch Pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota at 07:00 hr IST. After a successful flight of 91.1 second, HS9 burn out occurred, following which both HS9 and RLV-TD mounted on its top coasted to a height of about 56 km. At that height, RLV-TD separated from HS9 booster and further ascended to a height of about 65 km. 

From that peak altitude of 65 km, RLV-TD began its descent followed by atmospheric re-entry at around Mach 5 (five times the speed of sound). The vehicle’s Navigation, Guidance and Control system accurately steered the vehicle during this phase for safe descent. After successfully surviving a high temperatures of re-entry with the help of its Thermal Protection System (TPS), RLV-TD successfully glided down to the defined landing spot over Bay of Bengal, at a distance of about 450 km from Sriharikota, thereby fulfilling its mission objectives. The vehicle was successfully tracked during its flight from ground stations at Sriharikota and a shipborne terminal. Total flight duration from launch to landing of this mission of the delta winged RLV-TD, lasted for about 770 seconds.  In this flight, critical technologies such as autonomous navigation, guidance & control, reusable thermal protection system and re-entry mission management have been successfully validated.  ISRO acknowledges the support of Indian Coast Guard and National Institute of Ocean Technology (NIOT) for the mid-sea wind measurement and shipborne telemetry respectively in this mission. 

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23, 24 May 2016 Current Affairs MCQs

23, 24 May 2016 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for May 2016, Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 23, 24 May 2016 :
 India and which country inked 12 agreements during PM Modi’s visit there in May 2016?
A. Iran
B. Iraq
C. Afghanistan
D. Pakistan
Answer: A
Explanation:  India and Iran have inked a dozen agreements ranging from contract to developing strategic Chahabar port to an initial pact to establish an aluminium plant and one on railways line to give India access to Central Asia and Afghanistan. 12 agreements and MoUs signed during the PM’s visit to Iran have deepened bilateral ties in diverse fields. Main agreement signed was a contract for development of Phase I of the Chabahar port on southern coast of Iran by an Indian joint venture. Also an agreement to provide USD 150 million credit line was signed by Exim Bank of India. IRCON signed an initial agreement to lay a rail line from Chabahar port to Zahedan, while state-owned Nalco signed an MoU to look at possibility of setting up a 0.5 million tonne aluminium smelter at Chabahar free trade zone provided Iran gives cheap natural gas.

Which country’s former president has been granted refugee status by the UK in May 2016?
A. Myanmar
B. Sri Lanka
C. Bangladesh
D. Maldives
Answer: D
Explanation:  Former Maldives President Mohamad Nasheed, who was allowed to travel to London to seek medical treatment by the government of President Abdulla Yameen in January 2016, has been granted refugee status by the United Kingdom on 23rd May, 2016. The former President – the first democratically elected head of state of the troubled island nation – was convicted and jailed in the Maldives in 2012 after a trial that attracted international criticism, including from the United Nations Group on Arbitrary Detention.

During May 2016 who was appointed as the Principal Adviser for social sector in NITI Aayog?
A. Anurag Patel
B. Raman Sinha
C. Ratan P. Watal
D. Rajat Sharma
Answer: C
Explanation: Former Finance Secretary Ratan P. Watal was appointed as the Principal Adviser for social sector in NITI Aayog. His appointment will for 3 years. Watal, a retired IAS officer of Andhra Pradesh cadre, had been Finance Secretary between August 2015 and April 2016. His appointment came a fortnight after his two-month extended tenure ended in April. He was to retire in February. However, Watal later got a two-month extension as the Finance Secretary.

Which countries signed a three way transit agreement on Chabahar with India?
A. Bangladesh, Iran
B. Afghanistan, Iran
C. Pakistan, Iran
D. None of the above
Answer: B
Explanation: Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 23rd May 2016 signed a three-way transit agreement on Iran's southern port of Chabahar. The accord, which calls for joint investments, will significantly boost the role of the undertapped port of Chabahar, connecting Iran through India and Afghanistan to central Asia, the Iranian presidency said on its website.

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President signs NEET ordinance

President Pranab Mukherjee has signed the ordinance amends the Indian Medical Council Act 1956 and says that NEET will be universal from 2017-18 for both undergraduate and postgraduate admissions. A year's relaxation is being granted only to state governments to address their concerns over variance in CBSE and state board syllabi, and difference in the language in which the central test is held. 

The Supreme Court in April and again on May 9 had given the green signal for the CBSE to hold the National Eligibility Entrance Test 2016-17 in two phases, May 1 and July 24. More than 6 lakh students appeared for NEET under the first phase on May 1.  However, with apprehensions being raised by some states, which had not placed their cases adequately before the Apex Court, the issue of NEET echoed in Parliament. The concerned states approached the centre with their problems and an all-party meeting was convened on May 16 to discuss the issue. Most states expressed their favour of NEET in principle, but had some logistical issues in implementing it from the current year.

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21, 22 May 2016 Current Affairs MCQs

21, 22 May 2016 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for May 2016, Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 21, 22 May 2016 :
What is the name of the cyclonic storm that hit Bay of Bengal in May 2016 bringing in heavy damage in Sri Lanka and huge rains in Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha?
A. Al-Neeno
B. Faison
C. Roanu
D. Tornedo
Answer: C
Explanation: Roanu is the first tropical cyclone of the annual cyclone season. It originated from a low pressure area that formed south of Sri Lanka. It gradually drifted north and intensified into a cyclonic storm.  It was classified as a depression by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on 17 May 2016. On 19 May it was classified as a severe cyclonic storm. It brought huge damage in Sri Lanka resulting in death of at least 58 persons.  In India it mainly affected Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. It also brought heavy rains in West Bengal. Chennai (Tamil Nadu), Kakinada, Visakhapatnam, Vizianagaram and Srikakulam (all Andhra Pradesh) received huge rains due to Roanu.

Which companies have dropped plans to step up a payments bank in the country?
A. Telenor
B. IDFC
C. Sun Pharmaceuticals
D. All of above
Answer: D
Explanation: Dilip Shanghvi, the founder and managing director of Sun Pharmaceuticals, IDFC Bank and Telenor have made plans to pull out of the payments banks race after getting permission from RBI for the same. Shanghai along with Telenor Financial Services and IDFC Bank were granted in-principle approval to form a payments bank, by the RBI. A payments bank is a differentiated bank that confines activities to acceptance of demand deposits, remittance services and other specified services.

Who was appointed the new Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry on 22 May 2016?
A. Kiran Bedi
B. Subhash Chandra
C. Rajat Sharma
D. Anupam Kher
Answer: A
Explanation: The Union Govt. on 22 May 2016 appointed Kiran Bedi, the country’s first woman IPS officer and the BJP’s chief ministerial candidate in the Delhi Assembly elections last year, as the new Lieutenant Governor of Puducherry. The post of Puducherry Lt. Governor was under the additional charge of Lt. Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands Ajay Singh for nearly two years. The government had sacked UPA nominee Virendra Kataria on 11 July 2014. After 35 years in police service, the IPS officer joined the BJP in January last year and was projected as the party’s chief ministerial candidate in Delhi. After the BJP was routed by the Aam Aadmi Party in the state, the party’s decision to project Bedi as the CM candidate was criticised.

Who has been elected as the new President of Taiwan, becoming its first female leader to do so?
A. Tsai Ing-wen
B. Tsai Ing-ten
C. Tsai Ting-jen
D. Tsai Ting-wen
Answer: A
Explanation: Tsai Ing wen has been sworn in as the new president of Taiwan, becoming its first female leader and calling for positive dialogue with Beijing. Tsai is an unassuming and determined leader leading the DPP to a landslide win in January elections. DPP has leaned towards independence from China which sees Taiwan as a breakaway province. Tsai was sworn in before being presented with a official seal. Beijing is keen to be an ally with Taiwan currently. Tsai’s election win for the second ever for the DPP- Kuomintang which has been in power for 70 years

Who was unanimously elected as the New President of the BCCI on 22 May 2016 ?
A. Ajay Shirke
B. Shashank Manohar
C. Anurag Thakur
D. Arun Jaitley
Answer: C
Explanation: 41-year old Anurag Thakur on 22 May 2016 became the youngest-ever President of BCCI after he was unanimously elected for this post. He replaced Shashank Manohar who quit the position to take up the International Cricket Council (ICC) chief’s job. Manohar’s exit from the top post barely seven months into his tenure has necessitated the election of the new chief of the world’s richest and most powerful cricket body. Anurag Thakur is also a Bharatiya Janata Party MP in Lok Sabha. He takes over BCCI’s reins of the embattled Board in rather tough times as the BCCI is facing heat from the Supreme Court to implement the Justice R.M. Lodha Committee’s recommendations for sweeping reforms. On the other hand Ajay Shirke made his return to BCCI as he was elected as board’s Secretary. He was earlier treasurer of the board and had resigned from his post in May 2013, protesting the manner in which N. Srinivasan’s regime had handled the IPL corruption scandal.

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Man Booker Prize 2016 Winner - Han Kang for ‘The Vegetarian’

South Korean author Han Kang won the Man Booker Prize for 2016 for her novel ‘The Vegetarian’. She shared the prize with her translator Deborah Smith, who had translated her novel from Korean to English. With this Han became the first South Korean to win this prestigious literary prize. Han Kang and Deborah Smith, who only began learning Korean seven years ago, thus beat renowned writers including Nobel laureate Orhan Pamuk and international bestseller Elena Ferrante for the award. ‘The Vegetarian’ was one of 155 books submitted for the Man Booker, with judges chaired by Boyd Tonkin selecting a shortlist. It tells of “a completely ordinary wife” (lead character Yeong-hye) who decides to become a vegetarian as she seeks a more “plant-like” existence.

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16th to 20th May 2016 Current Affairs MCQs

16th to 20th May 2016 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for May 2016, Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 16th to 20th May 2016 :
Who became the youngest FI winner in May 2016?
A. Sebastian Vettel
B. Max Verstappen
C. Daniel Ricciardo
D. None of the above
Answer: B
Explanation:  Teenager Max Verstappen became the youngest FI winner on Sunday, May 15th taking full advantage of Mercedes first lap crash to claim drama land Spanish grand prix. 18 year old Dutchman resisted attacks to claim the victory in his 24th F1 race At 18 years and 228 days, the teenager became the youngest race winner replacing 4 time champion Sebastian Vettel who took the record as Red Bull driver at 21 years and 74 days in 2008.

Which is the largest and most sophisticated destroyer in the US as of May 2016?
A. Zumwait
B. Zumvait
C. Kumwait
D. Xumwait
Answer: A
Explanation:  The US Navy is ready to take ownership of the Zumwalt, its largest and most technologically sophisticated destroyer. The Zumbalt is the first new class of warship built at Bath Iron Works since the Arleigh Burke slid into the Kennebec River in 1989. The shipyard is expected to turn the destroyer over to the Navy this week. The ship features an angular shape that makes it 50 times more difficult to detect on radar; it's powered by electricity produced by turbines similar to those in a  Boeing 777; new guns are designed to pummel targets from nearly 100 miles away. It also has advanced automation.

In an important development in country’s banking industry, 5 PSU banks will merge into which bank ?
A. PNB
B. ICICI Bank
C. SBI
D. HDFC Bank
Answer: C
Explanation: The respective boards of these 5 associate banks proposed their merger with the State Bank of India (SBI), the parent, in a meeting held on 17 May 2016. The meeting of central board of SBI is now going to consider the merger proposal. Banking industry observers and experts maintained that there is a case for merging some of the public sector banks, which are very small when compared to their global peers.  SBI, India’s largest commercial bank, is still not among the top 50 banks in the world. It is ranked only 67th among the global banks. For an economy such as India , the fastest growing large economy in the world, the domestic banking industry is fragmented. During the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) regime, two associate banks, State Bank of Indore (2010) and State Bank of Saurashtra (2008), were merged with the SBI.

Afghanistan has signed a draft agreement with which militant group?
A. Hezbollah
B. Taliban
C. Hezb-e-Islami
D. None of the above
Answer: C
Explanation:  Afghanistan signed a draft agreement on May 18 with the Hezb-e-Islami militant group in a move the government hopes could lead to a full peace accord with one of the most notorious warlords in the insurgency. Hezb-e-Islami leader Gulbuddin Hekmatyar is a veteran of decades of Afghan war and rights groups have accused his group of widespread abuses, particularly during civil war in the early 1990s, when he briefly served as prime minister. The U.S. has also linked the group to al-Qaeda and the Taliban and put Hekmatyar on its designated terrorist list.

Which multinational bank on 16 May 2016 announced to wind up all its banking operations in India in a phased manner?
A. HDFC Bank
B. Royal Bank of Scotland
C. ICICI Bank
D. Indusind Bank
Answer: B
Explanation: According to the announcement made by the management of Royal Bank of Scotland Plc. (RBS), the bank will wind up its corporate, retail and institutional operations in India and shut its 10 retail branches in a phased manner. The move to shut its Indian operations is part of a global plan to reduce international operations to 13 countries from 38-spelt out last year by CEO Ross McEwan. RBS globally spent nearly eight years cutting down costs and reorganizing following a bailout by the UK government in the aftermath of the 2008 global financial crisis. In India, it has already sold the offshore loan book and private banking business.

Which US technology major has agreed to sell Nokia branding rights to Finnish firm HMD Global?
A. IBM
B. Apple
C. Microsoft
D. None of the above
Answer: C
Explanation:  US technology major Microsoft, the owner of Nokia’s mobile device business, has agreed to sell the latter’s branding rights to Finnish firm HMD Global and contract manufacturer Foxconn for $350 million. In a separate agreement, Nokia Technologies will grant HMD Global Oy (HMD), a newly-founded company based in Finland, the exclusive global licence to create Nokia—branded mobile phones and tablets for the next 10 years. Under the pact, Nokia Technologies will receive royalty payments from HMD for sales of Nokia-branded mobile products, covering both the brand and the intellectual property rights.
Microsoft also said it has signed a pact to sell the company’s entry-level feature phone assets to FIH Mobile, a subsidiary of Hon Hai/Foxconn Technology Group, and HMD Global Oy for $350 million.

Where is the world’s largest single rooftop solar power plant of 11.5 Mw capacity?
A. Amritsar
B. Dera Baba Jaimal
C. Both of the above
D. None of the above
Answer: B
Explanation:  World’s largest single rooftop solar power plant of 11.5 Mw capacity was inaugurated in Beas near Amritsar in Punjab. Spread at a single rooftop stretch of 42 acre at Dera Baba Jaimal, the project was synchronised earlier this year. In addition to single largest rooftop solar power plant, seven rooftop solar power plants of 8Mw capacity were also inaugurated in Beas Dera campus making this place the highest single campus generating solar power of 19.5 Mw at multiple rooftops in the country.

Which South Korean novel won the Man Booker Prize for 2016 as announced on 16 May 2016?
A. White Tiger
B. The Vegetarian
C. The Himalayan
D. None of above
Answer: C
Explanation: South Korean author Han Kang won the Man Booker Prize for 2016 for her novel ‘The Vegetarian’. She shared the prize with her translator Deborah Smith, who had translated her novel from Korean to English. With this Han became the first South Korean to win this prestigious literary prize. Han Kang and Deborah Smith, who only began learning Korean seven years ago, thus beat renowned writers including Nobel laureate Orhan Pamuk and international bestseller Elena Ferrante for the award. ‘The Vegetarian’ was one of 155 books submitted for the Man Booker, with judges chaired by Boyd Tonkin selecting a shortlist. It tells of “a completely ordinary wife” (lead character Yeong-hye) who decides to become a vegetarian as she seeks a more “plant-like” existence.

Which Indian American won the Intel Foundation Young Scientists Award?
A. Ashok Pavra
B. Abhishek Pavra
C. Syamatak Pavra
D. None of the above
Answer: C
Explanation:  Indian-American Syamantak Payra, a 15 year-old from Friendswood, Texas, in May 2016 won Intel Foundation Young Scientist Awards of 50000 US dollar. He was awarded for developing a low-cost electronically aided knee brace that allows an individual with a weakened leg to walk more naturally.
He shared the 50000 US dollars award with Kathy Liu of Salt lake City, Utah who was awarded for developing an alternative battery component that could significantly improve battery performance and safety.

Which public-sector bank reported a loss of Rs. 5,367 crore for quarter ended March 2016, which is the largest quarterly loss in the history of Indian banking?
A. SBI
B. PNB
C. ICICI Bank
D. Canera Bank
Answer: B
Explanation: PNB’s staggering Rs. 5,367 crore loss, as reported on 18 May 2016, came against the backdrop of a surge in bad loans. The bank reported gross bad loans of Rs. 55,818 crore compared to Rs. 34,338 crore in the previous quarter. To cover for these bad loans, provisions have been increased, which has led to the bank reporting the worst loss in the history of the Indian banking sector. Till now the worst quarterly loss reported by a bank in India was in the name of Bank of Baroda (BOB), whose net loss for quarter-ended December 2015 stood at Rs. 3,342 crore. The third highest quarterly loss is also in the name of BOB, Rs. 3,230 crore in the March 2016 quarter. In the December 2015 quarter, IDBI Bank reported a loss of Rs. 2,183 crore. This is the fourth highest loss reported by any bank.

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Former ISRO Chief UR Rao to be honored with ‘Hall of Fame’ award

Former ISRO Chairman UR Rao will become the first Indian to be inducted into the 'International Astronautical Federation (IAF) Hall of Fame'.  Eminent space scientist Prof UR Rao will be honoured by the International Astronautical Federation (IAF) with the 2016 'IAF Hall of Fame Award" for his outstanding contribution to the progress of astronautics within the framework of the IAF activities.

The IAF award is intended to reward personalities for their contributions to the progress of astronautics and the Federation. He will receive the 'IAF Hall of Fame' Award during the 67th International Astronautical Congress in September 2016.

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India successfully test fires supersonic Prithvi-II missile

India has successfully test-fired its indigenously developed supersonic interceptor missile Prithvi-II from a test range off Odisha coast.  The missile was launched at 11.15 a.m. from the launching complex off the coast of Odisha. With a strike range of 350 km, the surface-to-surface Prithvi-II is capable of carrying 500 kg to 1,000 kg of warheads and is thrusted by liquid propulsion twin engines. 

The success of Advanced Air Defence interceptor missile test now strengthens India's position in the very exclusive Ballistic Missile Defence club of the US, Russia and Israel.

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Women Economic Forum (WEF) from 16 to 21 May 2016 in New Delhi

A six-day Women Economic Forum (WEF) conference themed on economic empowerment of women to foster leadership and entrepreneurship among them will be held here on May 16. The Women Economic Forum is being hosted by All Ladies League with a theme 'Women: Uplifting and Uniting The World'. "Women from various countries and all walks of life will meet to discuss social empowerment, leadership, economic, business and social issues. 

Cabinet Minister from Fiji with a delegation of seven women from the rural areas, senators from Egypt and Jordan and ambassadors from various countries will be among those attending the event," a statement said.  "The issues which will be covered during the conference include innovation, start-ups, leadership, entrepreneurship, business and globalisation, diplomacy, sustainable development, peace and spirituality, social empowerment, environment and art," it added.  All Ladies League is a global congregation of women and has over 30,000 members. 

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Wrestlers Babita Kumari and Ravinder Khatri qualify for Rio Olympics

Wrestlers Babita Kumari and Ravinder Khatri qualified for the upcoming Olympics in Rio de Janiero in the women's 53 kg freestyle and the 85 kg Greco-Roman style categories respectively. 

This was after United World Wrestling banned athletes who had finished above them for doping violations. The two join Sandeep Tomar, Yogeshwar Dutt, Hardeep Singh, Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik, who have already qualified for the Olympics.

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Shashank Manohar elected New ICC chairman

Shashank Manohar has been unanimously been appointed as unopposed Chairman of the International Cricket Council ( ICC ), the body said in an official statement. He received total approval of constitutional amendments which were proposed during ICC's meeting in April. Manohar, who had earlier also served the BCCI as its President from 2008-2011, was the sole nominee for the position for which the Board had collectively supported his appointment.

Shashank Vyankatesh Manohar is a prominent Indian lawyer and cricket administrator. He twice served as the President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India, from 2008 to 2011, and from November 2015 to May 2016.

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UPSC Cut Off 2016 for Prelims, Mains

UPSC Cut Off 2016 for Prelims, Mains results declared on 10th May 2016. In the Civil Services Examination, 2015 the minimum qualifying standards (marks)/marks secured by the last recommended candidate in various categories at various stages are as under:

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Harish Rawat back as Uttarakhand CM

Cabinet has recommended revocation of President's rule in Uttarakhand.  The decision was taken after the Supreme Court declared the result of the Trust vote in the Uttarkhand assembly, paving the way for Harish Rawat to return as Chief Minister of the state.  Now as per procedure, the cabinet recommendation will go to the President.

The Harish Rawat-led Congress government is all set to resume power in Uttarakhand with the Supreme Court allowing the central government to revoke President's Rule, in view of Harish Rawat's success in proving the majority in the floor test.  A bench led by Justice Dipak Misra accepted Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi's submission that the central government would revoke the President's Rule on Wednesday, to enable Rawat to resume charge as Chief Minister.  The court also declared the result of the floor test that was conducted on Tuesday under supervision of the court-appointed observers in which Rawat secured 33 votes in his favor and 28 against Rawat's counsel Abhishek Manu Singhvi and Kapil Sibal appreciated the government's stand. Congress leader Harish Rawat has said that the state government would take full help from the Centre to fulfill the aspirations of Uttarakhand.

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11th to 15th May 2016 Current Affairs MCQs

11th to 15th May 2016 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for May 2016, Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 11th to 15th May 2016 :
Floor test was conducted on 10th May 2016 in which state Assembly ?
A. Bihar
B. Uttarakhand
C. Punjab
D. Rajasthan
Answer: B
Explanation: The crucial floor test in Uttarakhand assembly to pave the way for government formation was conducted on 10th May 2016. The result of the floor test, conducted under the Supreme Court's supervision, will be received by the apex court in a sealed envelope.  In addition to Rawat himself claiming victory, an opposition lawmaker also indicated that Rawat will return as chief minister. He will need at least 31 members to claim a majority on the floor.

Who steps down as BCCI president on 10th May 2016 ?
A. Shashank Manohar
B. Anurag Thakur
C. Arun Jaitely
D. Sharad Pawar
Answer: A
Explanation: Veteran administrator Shashank Manohar, who had vowed to clean Indian cricket in the wake of the IPL spot fixing scandal, resigned from the post barely seven months into his tenure and is all set to become the first independent ICC chairman on 10th May 2016. The 58-year-old Manohar, who had taken over the reins of the cash-rich body for a second term following the death of Jagmohan Dalmiya, leaves the BCCI at a time when it is resisting the sweeping reforms recommended by the Supreme Court-appointed Justice Lodha panel.

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7th to 10th May 2016 Current Affairs MCQs

7th to 10th May 2016 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for May 2016, Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 7th to 10th May 2016 :
Sakshi Malik is associated with which sports?
A. Boxing
B. Wushu
C. Wrestling
D. Table Tennis
Answer: C
Explanation: Recently, Sakshi Malik, Indian wrestler in the women’s freestyle 58 kg category, has booked her berth in the 2016 Rio Olympics by defeating Len Jhang in the semifinal at the Olympic world qualifying tournament at Istambul, Turkey. Beside her, Vinesh Phogat (48 kg category ) has also qualified for 2016 Rio Olympics by defeating Avin Demirhan of Turkey 12-2 in the semi final in the qualifying tournament.

‘Harmukh Khadi Gram Udyog Sansthan’ has been set up in which city of Jammu and Kashmir?
A. Leh
B. Srinagar
C. Anantnag
D. Jammu
Answer: B
Explanation: Kalraj Mishra, the Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME), has recently inaugurated the Harmukh Khadi Gram Udyog Sansthan in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir. The sansthan will be the spinning and weaving centre and marketing plaza for khadi goods.

Ali Haider Gilani, son of former ----- Prime Minister, rescued 3 years after being abducted by Taliban ?
A. Nepal
B. Bangladesh
C. Pakistan
D. Maleshia
Answer: C
Explanation: A joint raid by US and Afghan forces on 10th May 2016 rescued the son of a former Pakistani prime minister from a three-year-long Taliban captivity in Afghanistan, Pakistan's foreign ministry said. The Afghan National Security Adviser Mohammad Hanif Atmar told Pakistan's foreign affairs adviser, Sartaj Aziz, in a telephone call that Ali Haider Gilani was found during the raid in Ghazni province and that arrangements were being made for his transfer to Pakistan, according to the statement from the Pakistani Foreign Office. Gunmen kidnapped the younger Gilani in May 2013, several days before the general elections in his central Pakistani hometown of Multan.

Who has won the 2016 Mutua Madrid Open Men’s Singles title?
A. Kei Nishikori
B. Novak Djokovic
C. Andy Murray
D. Rafael Nadal
Answer: B
Explanation: Novak Djokovic, a Serbian professional tennis player, has won the 2016 Mutua Madrid Open Men’s Singles title by defeating Andy Murray in the final by 6-2 3-6 6-3 on outdoor clay courts at the Park Manzanares in Madrid, Spain.

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Sunil Lanba to be new Indian Navy chief

Government has appointed Vice Admiral Sunil Lanba, presently Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (FOC-in-C) Western Naval Command as the next Chief of the Naval Staff with effect from the afternoon of May 31, 2016. The present Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral RK Dhowan will superannuate from service on May 31, 2016.  Born on July 17, 1957, Vice Admiral Sunil Lanba was commissioned on January 01, 1978 into the Executive Branch of Indian Navy. During his long and distinguished service spanning nearly 38 years, he has served in a variety of Command, operational and staff appointments. Vice Admiral Lanba’s Sea Command includes commanding the minesweeper INS Kakinada, frigate INS Himgiri and Executive Officer of INS Viraat, the aircraft carrier. Before taking over as FOC-in-C, Western Naval Command, he was FOC-in-C, Southern Naval Command, Vice Chief of the Naval Staff and Commandant, National Defence College. 

Vice Admiral Sunil Lanba is a qualified specialist in navigation and direction course. He attended the course at the Royal College of Defence Studies, UK. Vice Admiral Lanba is a recipient of Param Vishist Seva Medal and Ati Vishist Seva Medal.  He is married to Mrs. Reena Lanba and the couple have a son and two daughters. 

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5th, 6th May 2016 Current Affairs MCQs

5th, 6th May 2016 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for May 2016, Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 5th, 6th May 2016 :
Which Indian Bank has highest number of wilful defaulters ?
A. SBI
B. ICICI Bank
C. PNB
D. HDFC Bank
Answer: A
Explanation: State Bank of India has ranked Number 1 in the list of public sector banks with the highest number of wilful defaulters stood at 1164. Total amount outstanding in the bank was INR 11,705 crore according to the Finance Ministry.  Check Detail EXPLANATION at INDIA GK Mobile App. 

Government of India has deferred approval to FDI in an Indian JV with AgustaWestland and which Indian company?
A. Godrej
B. Reliance Defence
C. TATA Sons
D. Mahindra & Mahindra
Answer: C
Explanation: Government of India has deferred approval to the Agusta Westland FDI in Indian JV among charges over alleged kickback in the helicopter deal. FIPB has deferred a decision on increase in FDI in the Italian firm’s joint venture with TATA Sons. Check Detail EXPLANATION at INDIA GK Mobile App. 

Shreya Ukil, wins gender discrimination lawsuit against which Company in London ?
A. Tata Consultancy Service
B. Wipro
C. Reliance Industries
D. Satyam
Answer: B
Shreya Ukil, a former employee at Wipro Ltd, has won a landmark case of sex discrimination and victimization against the software giant at the London Employment Tribunal. The 39-year-old had sued Wipro, led by billionaire Azim Premji, in October last year, alleging then that she was subjected to a "deeply predatory, misogynistic culture" at the outsourcing giant. Check Detail EXPLANATION at INDIA GK Mobile App. 

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SBI has highest number of wilful defaulters

State Bank of India (SBI) has ranked Number 1 in the list of public sector banks with the highest number of wilful defaulters stood at 1164. Total amount outstanding in the bank was INR 11,705 crore according to the Finance Ministry. PNB came in second with 904 defaulters owing INR 10869. Indian Overseas Bank bucked the trend with number of wilful defaulters shrinking to 70 in 2015 from 517 in 2012.Total amount in outstanding public sector banks has shot up to INR 66190 crore in 2015 and INR 27749 crore in 2012.

The top 50 defaulters of public sector banks had an exposure of Rs 1.21 lakh crore as on December 2015. Giving this information in Rajya Sabha, minister of state for finance Jayant Sinha said the number of wilful defaulters of PSBs rose from 5,554 to 7,686 in three years to December 2015 while the amount involved more than doubled to Rs 66,190 crore from Rs 27,749 crore. "The total exposure of top 50 defaulters of PSBs as on December 2015 was Rs 1,21,832 crore," he said in a written reply in the Upper House.

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3rd, 4th May 2016 Current Affairs MCQs

3rd, 4th May 2016 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for May 2016, Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 3rd, 4th May 2016 :
FDI during April to February has reached which value?
A. USD 37.53 billion
B. USD 36.53 billion
C. USD 35.53 billion
D. None of the above
Answer: A
Explanation:  Foreign direct investment has increased to USD 37.53 billion during the April-February period of the previous fiscal. Parliament was given the information it was USD 30.93 billion in 2014-2015. Check Detail EXPLANATION at INDIA GK Mobile App. 

Cricketing legend Sachin Tendulkar has accepted the IOA invitation to become the Rio Olympics ambassador. Who else has been approached for the post?
A. Salman Khan
B. Abhinav Bindra
C. Both of the above
D. None of the above
Answer: C
Explanation:  Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar has been appointed as the IOA goodwill ambassador for the upcoming Rio Olympics. He is the third goodwill ambassador to be roped in by IOA after Salman Khan and Abhinav Bindra. Sachin Tendulkar has been approached along with celebrated music composer AR Rahman to be the ambassador for the Olympics. Check Detail EXPLANATION at INDIA GK Mobile App. 

What is theme of 2016 International Labour Day?
A. Celebrating the international labour movement
B. Support prospective entrepreneurs
C. Let’s value work
D. Create peace, solidarity and decent work
Answer: A
Explanation:  International Labour Day, also known as International Worker’s Day or May Day, observed every year to promote and encourage the international labour associations. Check Detail EXPLANATION at INDIA GK Mobile App. 

Who is appointed New Managing Director of Bharti Retail ?
A. Sunil Mittal
B. Kishore Biyani
C. Sandeep Bansal
D. Rajat Singh
Answer: A
Explanation:  Future Group's Chief Executive Kishore Biyani on 3 May 2016 was appointed Managing Director (MD) of Bharti Retail. The move is a part of a restructuring plan to execute the merger of Future Group with Bharti Retail, which was announced in 2015.Check Detail EXPLANATION at INDIA GK Mobile App. 

Google has acquired which business technology start up on May 3rd?
A. Synergy
B. Synergise
C. Synergyse
D. None of the above
Answer: C
Explanation: Google has acquired a business technology start-up founded by an Indian-origin entrepreneur as part of its plans to scale training offerings for Google Apps to its customers and customers’ users. Check Detail EXPLANATION at INDIA GK Mobile App. 

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