Current Affairs 8th January 2016

8th January 2016 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for January 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 8th January 2016:
Which company has launched the Surface Pro 4 tablet for high-end consumers ?
A. Google
B. Apple
C. Microsoft
D. Intel
Answer: C

Explanation: Microsoft has finally launched the Surface Pro 4. With a starting price tag of Rs 89,990, looks like Microsoft is certainly targeting high-end consumers. The device will be sold exclusively via Amazon India for the first six months and shipping begins 14th January 2016. Microsoft Surface Pro 4 will be offered in three variants in India – Surface Pro 4 at Rs 89,990, Rs 1,20,990 and Rs 1,44,990.

Who is Promotion as CEO, NITI Aayog on 8th January 2016 ?
A. Sindhushree Khullar
B. Narendra Modi
C. Arvind Panagariya
D. Amitabh Kant
Answer: D

Explanation: Appointments Committee of the Cabinet has approved the Appointment of Shri Amitabh Kant, IAS (KL:80), Secretary, Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion as CEO, NITI Aayog, after his superannuation. National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog is a Government of India policy think-tank established by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to replace the Planning Commission on 1st January 2015.

Which company product is rebranaded to "Moto by Lenovo." ?
A. Motorola
B. Microsoft
C. Nokia
D. Huwai
Answer: A

Explanation: Lenovo, which bought Motorola from Google back in 2014, has announced it will overhaul the brand to "Moto by Lenovo." The re-branding means we may not see Motorola branding for long on the Moto devices, as confirmed by Motorola Chief Operating Officer Rick Osterloh.

Govt issues new guidelines allowing the popular but controversial bull-taming sport "Jallikattu" in which state ?
A. Karnataka
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Jharkhand
Answer: B

Explanation: The environment ministry issued new guidelines on 8th January allowing the popular but controversial bull-taming sport "Jallikattu" to be held in poll-bound Tamil Nadu, overriding protests from animal rights activists following a strong political push for the banned traditional event. The new norms ban exhibition sports involving bears, lions, tigers, panthers, monkeys but provides an exception for bulls, saying bullock cart races and Jallikattu can be held if they adhere to the new rules. Under the rules, permission has to be given by the district collector or magistrate and bullock cart races must be held on a proper track. Bulls, once they leave the enclosure, have to be tamed within a radial distance of 15 metres, the government order said.

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Current Affairs 7th January 2016

7th January 2016 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for January 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 January 2016:
Union Cabinet approves which Scheme for women and SC/ST entrepreneurs on 6th January 2016 ?
A. Make in India
B. Stand Up India
C. Daksha
D. None of above
Answer: B
Explanation: Union Cabinet has approved the Stand Up India Scheme to promote entrepreneurship among Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribes (SC/ST) and Women entrepreneurs. Decision in this regard was taken by Union Cabinet meeting chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. The Scheme seeks to facilitate at least two such projects on an average one for each category of entrepreneur per bank branch. The Stand-up India is component of Start-up India, Stand up India slogan anchored by Department of Financial Services (DFS) to encourage greenfield enterprises by Women and SC/ST entrepreneurs.

Which indian shooter broke world record to win gold at Swedish Cup Grand Prix ?
A. Deepika Kumari
B. Shagun Choudhary
C. Apurvi Chandela
D. Geeta Phogat
Answer: C
Explanation: Indian shooter Apurvi Chandela broke the world record on 5 January 2016 to grab a gold medal in the women's 10 metre air rifle event at the Swedish Cup Grand Prix. Chandela shot 211.2 in the event held at Savsjo Shooting Centre to outshine the feat of Chinese Olympic gold medallist Yi Siling, who held the record with 211. On the other hand, Swedish shooters Astrid Steffensen and Stine Nielsen won the silver and bronze, respectively.


Mufti Mohammad Sayeed, who passes away on 7th January 2015 was CM of which Indian state ?
A. Rajasthan
B. West Bengal
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. Jammu and Kashmir
Answer: D
Exmplanation: Jammu & Kashmir Chief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed passed away on Thursday morning after prolonged illness. He was on ventilator support at AIIMS in New Delhi. The 79-year-old leader who founded the Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic Party had been admitted to the AIIMS with complaints of severe fever and neck pain.

Emergency meeting of UN Security Council over Nuclear test conducted by which countyr ?
A. India
B. Pakistan
C. North Korea
D. South Korea
Answer: C
Exmplanation: Emergency meeting of UN Security Council over North Korea. Terming the nuclear test conducted by North Korea as a clear threat to international peace and security, the UN Security Council has warned that it will impose new sanctions against North Korea. The 15-nation Security Council, including China, held urgent consultations to address evolving situation after the nuclear tests. The UNSC members condemned the test, saying it was a clear violation of Security Council resolutions.

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Current Affairs 6th January 2016

6th January 2016 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for January 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 6th January 2016:
Which country reported on Wednesday has conducted its first hydrogen bomb test ?
A. China
B. North Korea
C. South Korea
D. Pakistan
Answer: B
Explanation: North Korean news agency has reported Wednesday that North Korea has conducted its first hydrogen bomb test, a move that could potentially seriously escalate tensions in the Korean peninsula An earthquake has been reported in North Korea, the epicenter of which happens to be very close to Punggye-ri nuclear test site leading to speculations of fresh nuclear test by North Korea. The US geological survey has put the magnitude of tremors at 5.1 on richter scale. Meanwhile, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has called the test a threat to Japan's security.

Ratan Tata has invested in Bengaluru-based startup intelligence platform ----  recently ?
A. Datagrass
B. Tracxn
C. Paytm
D. Ola
Answer: B
Explanation: Ratan Tata has invested an undisclosed amount in Bengaluru-based startup intelligence platform Tracxn. With this investment, Tracxn will join the list of nearly two dozen startups and tech companies that Tata has backed since 2014. This includes Snapdeal, Ola Cabs, Paytm, Urbanladder, Xiaomi with UrbanClap and DogSpot among the recent bets. Tata is also working with venture capital firms like Kalaari Capital, IDG Ventures India and Jungle Ventures as an advisor. Founded in 2013 by former venture capital investors Neha Singh (ex-Sequoia Capital) and Abhishek Goyal (ex-Accel Partners), Tracxn tracks over 100 sectors including enterprise infrastructure, enterprise applications, technology, consumer, mobile, digital marketing, health, education.

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5th January 2016 Current Affairs Questions

5th January 2016 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for January 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 January 2016:
Friendship bus service resumes between which country recently after 27 years ?
A. Pakistan
B. Bhutan
C. Afganistan
D. Nepal
Answer: D
Explanation: Indo-Nepal friendship bus service resumes . A friendship bus service between India and Nepal that was suspended 27 years ago has been resumed yesterday. The bus service will run between Kanchanpur in Nepal and Anand Vihar in Delhi via Champawat in Uttarakhand. No special documents are required to travel in these buses which provides free wi-fi connectivity. The service was suspended 27 years back in the wake of the Indo-Nepal Trade and Transit Treaty.

Which PSU bank has agreed to buy 4 premium Mumbai flats of Air India in a deal of Rs. 90 crore ?
A. State Bank of India
B. Punjab National Bank
C. Bank of Baroda
D. UCO Bank
Answer: A
Explanation: State Bank of India (SBI) has agreed to buy four premium flats in Mumbai’s posh Peddar Road area from the loss-making Air India for Rs. 90 crore. SBI is planning to allocate these four flats to its top executives. Each of these 3-BHK flats has a carpet area of 2,033 sq ft. Faced with substantial debt burden, the national carrier Air India has been exploring various options to raise money to meet its funding requirements.

Nokia completed acquisition of which company for 15.6 billion Euro on 5th January 2016 ?
A. Siemens
B. Vodafone
C. MTS
D. Alca-Lucent
Answer: D
Explanation: Nokia Corporation on 5 January 2015 announced that it completed the regulatory formalities for acquiring the French telecom equipment company Alca-Lucent. The deal, worth 15.6 billion euro, was signed in 2014 and later approved by the European Commission.

Sarosh Homi Kapadia who passed away on 4 January 2016 was former ........... ?
A. Chief Information Commission
B. CMD of NTPC
C. Chief Justice of India
D. ISRO Chief
Answer: C
Explanation: Sarosh Homi Kapadia passed away on 4 January 2016 in Mumbai. He was 68.  On 18 December 2003, he was appointed as a judge of the Supreme Court. On 12 May 2010, he was sworn in as the 38th Chief Justice of India by the President Pratibha Patil. He retired on 29 September 2012.

Home Minister approves 33% reservation to women in which posts ?
A. Indian Army
B. Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs)
C. National Security Guards (NSG)
D. None of above
Answer: B
Explanation: Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has approved the 33% posts at Constable level in Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) for being filled up by women. The 33% reservation of Constable level posts in CRPF & CISF and 14-15% posts at Constable level in border guarding forces i.e. BSF, SSB & ITBP will start immediately to begin with. This reservation would be horizontal.

Who became the first batsmen in to score more than 1,000 runs in an innings in school cricket recently ?
A. Pradeep Deshpande
B. Sharfaraz Shaikh
C. Pranav Dhanawade
D. AEJ Collins
Answer: C
Explanation:  Pranav Dhanawade, the boy from Kalyan, a small suburb around Mumbai created history when he became the first batsmen in to score more than 1,000 runs in an innings in school cricket. His school KC Gandhi HS declared at 1465. He remained unbeaten on 1009. His knock was studded with 59 sixes and 129 boundary.

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4th January 2016 Current Affairs Questions

4th January 2016 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for January 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 4th January 2016:
Who took oath as New Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) of India ? 
A. Rakesh Maria
B. RK Mathur
C. Basant Seth
D. MA Khan
Answer: B. RK Mathur
The President of India administered the oath of office to Shri R.K. Mathur as Chief Information Commissioner in the Central Information Commission at a ceremony held on 4th January 2016 at 1300 hrs. at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

A powerful earthquake of 6.7 magnitude hit which part of India on 4th January 2016 ? 
A. Western
B. North-East
C. Sourth-West
D. Northern
Answer: B
A powerful earthquake of 6.7 magnitude hit the northeastern region of the country early on Monday morning leaving seven people dead and more than 80 others injured including damages and cracks in many buildings in Imphal. According to the Ministry of Earth Sciences, the epicentre of the quake was in Manipur.


Which country wins 2015 South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) championship ? 
A. India
B. Pakistan
C. Srilanka
D. Afghanistan
Answer: A. India

India has won the 2015 South Asian Football Federation (SAFF) championship for record seventh time. In the final match played at Thiruvanantapuram (Kerala), India defeated defending champion Afghanistan by 2-1 goal score. Jeje Lalpekhlua (72nd minute) and Sunil Chhetri (101th) had scored goals for India. For Afghanistan single goal was scored by Zubayr Amiri at 70th minute.


After BSNL, which telecom operators launches nationwide free incoming roaming service ? 
A. Vodafone
B. Airtel
C. MTNL
D. Idea
Answer: C. MTNL
Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL), on Monday launched nation wide free roaming. With this the public sector telecom company catering to the two metropolises of Mumbai and Delhi will provide free incoming roaming service to its subscribers across the country. Communication and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad made this announcement at a press conference in New Delhi. The BSNL is already providing free roaming services to its subscribers in the rest of the country.

Justice RM Lodha Committee on 4 January 2015 submitted its report to the Supreme Court. The committee suggesting reforms in which organization ? 
A. DGCA
B. BCCI
C. ICC
D. Sports Minitry
Answer: B. BCCI
Justice RM Lodha Committee on IPL spot fixing on 4 January 2015 submitted its report to the Supreme Court suggesting reforms in the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). The panel has recommended separate governing bodies for IPL and BCCI, with limited autonomy for the IPL Governing Council. It has also recommended legalising betting.

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3rd January 2016 Current Affairs Questions

3rd January 2016 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for January 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 January 2016:
Govt to start Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme for kerosene from ..... ?
A. 1st March 2016
B. 1st January 2016
C. 1st April 2016
D. 31st January 2016
Answer: C. 1st April 2016
Union Government is going to roll out LPG-like Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) scheme for kerosene from 1st April 2016. The scheme in the initial phase will be implemented in selected 26 districts of eight states. These states are Haryana, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab and Rajasthan

103rd session of Indian Science Congress was held at ?
A. Bangalore
B. Delhi
C. Mysore
D. Mumbai
Answer: C. Mysore
Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi on 3rd January 2016 delivered the inaugural address at the 103rd Indian Science Congress at the University of Mysore. The theme of this year’s Congress is “Science and Technology for Indigenous Development in India.” The Prime Minister released the 103rd ISC Plenary Proceedings, and the Technology Vision 2035 document. He gave away the ISCA Awards for 2015-16. 

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