Tamil film 'Visaranai' is India's Oscar Awards entry for 2017

National Award-winning Tamil film Visaaranai, directed by filmmaker Vetrimaaran, will be India’s official entry to the Oscars in 2017. The film will feature in the Foreign Language Film category at the Oscars. Visaranai beat competition from films like Bajirao Mastani and Fan to become India’s official entry to the Oscars. “We selected Visaranai on the basis of concept, treatment and technique. There were other good films like Sairat, Bajirao Mastani, Sultan, Fan, Airlift and Udta Punjab. There was a Bengali film also in the race. The decision was unanimous,” filmmaker Ketan Mehta, chairman of the selection committee of Film Federation of India (FFI) said.

Visaranai is the ninth Tamil film to represent India at Oscars. The last Tamil film to be submitted as India’s Oscar entry was Kamal Haasan’s Hey Ram (2000). Other submissions were Nayakan, Anjali, Deiva Magan and Jeans among others. Visaaranai, starring Dinesh Ravi, Anandhi and Aadukalam Murugadoss in the lead roles and produced by actor Dhanush’s Wunderbar Films, is based on writer M Chandrakumar’s novel Lock Up. It is a violent take on police brutality and corruption that sees poor innocent men losing their lives in utterly needless conflicts.

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19, 20 September 2016 Current Affairs Questions and Answers

19, 20 September 2016 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for September 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 19, 20 September 2016 :
NASA updated a new Zodiac sign What is it called?
A. Opjiuchus
B. Ophiuchus
C. Orion
D. Orpheus
Answer: B
Explanation: According to reports, NASA updated the horoscope database and for the first time in 2000 years, a new Zodiac sign has been recognised. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Name the recent joint naval exercises conducted between China and Russia in the South China Sea.
A. Exercise RIMPAC
B. Ruschi-2016
C. South China Sea Joint Exercise 2016
D. Joint Sea-2016
Answer: D
Explanation: Chinese and Russian navies on 19 September 2016 concluded Joint Sea-2016, eight days of naval exercises, in the South China Sea. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Which country topped the Medal tally of Rio Paralympics 2016 ?
A. USA
B. India
C. England
D. China
Answer: D
Explanation: China dominated the 15th edition of Summer Paralympic Games that were held from 7 September to 18 September 2016. It won total 237 medals including 105 gold medals, 81 silvers and 51 bronze. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who was recently appointed the Chairman of the Union Public Service Commission?
A. Alka Lamba
B. Alka Sirohi
C. Deepak Pareekh
D. Deepak Gupta
Answer: B
Explanation: Former IAS officer Alka Sirohi has been appointed as New chairman of Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), in place of Deepak Gupta who demits office on 20th September 2016. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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Alka Sirohi appointed UPSC chairman

Former IAS officer Alka Sirohi has been appointed as New chairman of Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), in place of Deepak Gupta who demits office on 20th September 2016. President Pranab Mukherjee has appointed Sirohi to perform the duties of the post of the chairman, UPSC, with effect from September 21, an order issued by Department of Personnel and Training said. She is presently member in the Commission. The appointment is till further orders or till completion of her term as member on January 3, 2017, whichever is earlier, it said.

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17, 18 September 2016 Current Affairs Questions and Answers

17, 18 September 2016 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for September 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 17, 18 September 2016 :
Name the country whose national broadcaster launched a website in Baluchi language for people of Baluchistan.
A. China
B. India
C. Pakistan
D. Russia
Answer: B
Explanation: All India Radio (AIR) on 16th September launched a website and mobile app for its Balochi service to reach people who speak this language across the globe. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Which committee has recently submitted its report to tackle the shortage of pulses?
A. Raghuram Rajan committee
B. Arvind Subramanian committee
C. Subramanian swami committee
D. Shailesh Nagar committee
Answer: B
Explanation: The high-level committee headed by Chief Economic Advisor Arvind Subramanian, which was formed to tackle the shortage of pulses, has recently submitted its report to Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Tourism Ministry recently approves Rs. 500 Crore which state ?
A. Bihar
B. Rajasthan
C. Jammu and Kashmir
D. Kerala
Answer: C
Explanation: Tourism Ministry has approved Rs. 500 Crore as part of development package of Prime Minister Reconstruction Plan for integrated development of tourism in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K). Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Terrorist attack in which part of India claimed the lives of 17 soldiers on 18th September ?
A. Pathankot
B. Uri
C. Guradaspur
D. Srinagar
Answer: B
Explanation: In the deadliest attack on the Army in Jammu and Kashmir, heavily armed militants stormed a battalion headquarters of the Army in North Kashmir's Uri town in the wee hours on 18th September, killing 17 jawans and injuring 20 other personnel. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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Result of Civil Services (Pre) Exam 2016

Result of Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination, 2016 held on 07.08.2016, the candidates with the following Roll Numbers have qualified for admission to the Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2016. The candidature of these candidates is provisional. In accordance with the Rules of the Examination, all these candidates have to apply again in the Detailed Application Form, DAF (CSM), for Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2016, which would be available on the website of the Union Public Service Commission www.upsc.gov.in. 

All the qualified candidates are advised to fill up the DAF (CSM) online and submit the same ONLINE for admission to the Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2016 to be held from Saturday, the 3rd December, 2016. The DAF (CSM) will be available on the website of the Commission from 7th October, 2016 to 20th October, 2016 till 6.00 P.M. 

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15, 16 September 2016 Current Affairs Questions and Answers

15, 16 September 2016 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for September 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 15, 16 September 2016 :
What is the name of latest operating system released by Apple Inc. on 13 September ?
A. Windows 10
B. iOS 10
C. iTune 10
D. None of above
Answer: B
Explanation: iOS 10 is the tenth major release of the iOS operating system developed by Apple Inc., being the successor to iOS 9. iOS 10 update for iPhone (from iPhone 5 onwards) and iPad is expected to be milestone software for Apple products, with major changes to phone and tablet routine. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who won the 2016-2017 Duleep Trophy Cricket tournament?
A. India-A
B. India Blue
C. Sourashtra
D. India Red
Answer: B
Explanation: Gautam Gambhir-led India Blue has won the inaugural day/night 2016-17 Duleep Trophy Cricket tournament played with a pink ball.Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

National Engineer's Day is celebrated on 15th September in memory of ------- ?
A. Ganga Ram
B. Ardeshir Godrej
C. M Visvesvaraya
D. E. Sreedharan
Answer: C
Explanation: India celebrates National Engineer's Day on September 15 to commemorate the birth anniversary of engineer, scholar and statesman Moksha-gundam Visvesvaraya. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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Javelin thrower Devendra Jhajharia wins gold at Paralympics

Javelin thrower Devendra Jhajharia became the first Indian to clinch two gold medals at the Paralympics after he broke his own world record to clinch the top honours at the Rio Games. Devendra, who won his previous gold in the 2004 Athens Games, bettered his own world record to finish on top in the men’s F46 event. Devendra, whose previous best was 62.15 metres (achieved in the 2004 Games), improved the mark with an attempt of 63.97 metres at the Olympic Stadium (Engenhao). India now have two gold, one silver and one bronze in the ongoing edition of the Games.

The 35-year-old who is now employed by the Sports Authority of India as coach hails from a remote village in Churu district of Rajasthan. Now 2-time gold medallist lost his left arm when he was nine in an electric shock. He was awarded the Arjuna award in 2004 and the Padma Shri in 2012, becoming the first Paralympian to receive the honour. He last participated in the Paralympics 12 years ago. The F46 event did not feature in the 2008 and the 2012 editions. 

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