Digi-Dhan Vyapar Yojana

NITI Aayog announces launch of the schemes - Lucky Grahak Yojana and Digi-Dhan Vyapar Yojana - for incentivising digital payment on 15th December 2016. The primary aim of these schemes is to incentivize digital transactions so that electronic payments are adopted by all sections of the society. It has been designed keeping in mind all sections of the society and their usage patterns. For instance, the poorest of poor will be eligible for rewards by using USSD. People in village and rural areas can participate in this scheme through AEPS. 

Digi-धन Vyapar Yojana[ Merchants]:

1. Prizes for Merchants for all digital transactions conducted at Merchant establishments.

2. Weekly prizes worth Rs. 50,000, Rs 5,000 and Rs. 2,500

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Lucky Grahak Yojana

NITI Aayog announces launch of the schemes - Lucky Grahak Yojana and Digi-Dhan Vyapar Yojana - for incentivising digital payment on 15th December 2016. The primary aim of these schemes is to incentivize digital transactions so that electronic payments are adopted by all sections of the society. It has been designed keeping in mind all sections of the society and their usage patterns. For instance, the poorest of poor will be eligible for rewards by using USSD. People in village and rural areas can participate in this scheme through AEPS. 

Lucky Grahak Yojana [Consumers]:

i. Daily reward of Rs 1000 to be given to 15,000 lucky Consumers for a period of 100 days;

ii. Weekly prizes worth Rs 1 lakh, Rs 10,000 and Rs. 5000 for Consumers who use the alternate modes of digital Payments.

This will include all forms of transactions viz. UPI, USSD, AEPS and RuPay Cards but will for the time being exclude transactions through Private Credit Cards and Digital Wallets.

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13th, 14th December 2016 Current Affairs MCQs

13th, 14th December 2016 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for December 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 13th, 14th December 2016:
Who is chosen as Next Prime Minister of Italy?
A. Paolo Gentiloni
B. Bill English
C. Matteo Renzi
D. Paolo Renzi
Answer: A
Explanation: Italian Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni was chosen on 11th Dec to be the country’s next PM. He pledged to get to work on forming a new coalition with the same Democrat party led majority.  Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who was sworn-in as new Prime Minister of New Zealand on 12 December 2016 ?
A. Paolo Gentiloni
B. Bill English
C. Matteo Renzi
D. John Key
Answer: B
Explanation: Bill English, who was Finance Minister till now, became the new Prime Minister of New Zealand on 12 December 2016.  Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Where is the world’s longest tunnel operating?
A. Japan
B. France
C. Switzerland
D. Germany
Answer: C
Explanation: Gotthard Base Tunnel (GBT) is situated in the Swiss Alps and connects Zurich to Lugano. The tunnel took 17 years to build, at a cost of over 12 billion Swiss francs.  Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who has been chosen as the US Secretary of State?
A. Rex TIllerson
B. Rehan Willerson
C. Tom Moody
D. Jude Nixen
Answer: A
Explanation: US President-elect Donald Trump named the CEO of Exxon Mobil Corp as the country’s top diplomat, signalling close ties to the Russian government.  Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who has been removed as director of TATA Industries on 12th Dec, 2016?
A. Cyrus Mistry
B. Nusli Wadia
C Ratan Tata
D. Cyrus Dastur
Answer: A
Explanation: Following shareholders’ vote during an extraordinary general meeting (EGM), Cyrus Mistry was removed as director of Tata Industries on 12 December 2016. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who wins World Billiards Championships title 2016?
A. Anirban Lahiri
B. Pankaj Advani
C. Peter Gilchrist
D. Arjun Atwal
Answer: B
Explanation: Ace Indian cueist Pankaj Advani on 12th December won his 11th World Billiards (150-Up format) Championships title by beating Peter Gilchrist of Singapore in the summit clash in Bengaluru.  Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who is appointed UNICEF's Global Goodwill Ambassador recently?
A. Deepika Padukone
B. Priyanka Chopra
C. Rani Mukharjee
D. Kangna Ranaut
Answer: B
Explanation: Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra, appointed as UNICEF's newest global Goodwill Ambassador, urged people from across nations to become the "collective voice" of oppressed children in the world and join forces to leave a better future for the coming generations.  Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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Priyanka Chopra becomes UNICEF's Global Goodwill Ambassador

Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra, appointed as UNICEF's newest global Goodwill Ambassador, urged people from across nations to become the "collective voice" of oppressed children in the world and join forces to leave a better future for the coming generations.  Footballer David Beckham and 12-year-old British actress Millie Bobby Brown announced Chopra's appointment as UNICEF's newest global Goodwill Ambassador at a star-studded celebration on late Monday night to commemorate 70 years of the world body's children's agency.  "My wish for children is freedom. The freedom to think, the freedom to live," Chopra said, addressing top UN diplomats, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassadors and children at the event. 

The "Quantico" star was joined by UNICEF Goodwill Ambassadors Ishmael Beah, Beckham, actors Orlando Bloom and Jackie Chan at the event that celebrated UNICEF's 70 years of work for children. Chopra said her involvement with UNICEF began almost 10 years ago in India and she was "humbled, enriched and committed" as she takes on her new role of the agency's global Goodwill Ambassador. 

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Donald Trump picks Rex Tillerson as Secretary of State

US President-elect Donald Trump has picked ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson as his Secretary of State. In a tweet, Mr Trump said, he will be making the announcement on the Secretary of State tomorrow. If confirmed by the Senate, Tillerson will replace John Kerry as the Secretary of State.

Tillerson is a veteran chief executive who has had extensive overseas business dealings. Soon after the tweet former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, who was one of the leading contenders for the post, said he would not be the Secretary of State. Several US Senators are reportedly opposing the nomination of Tillerson.

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Pankaj Advani wins World Billiards Championship 2016

Ace Indian cueist Pankaj Advani on Monday won his 11th World Billiards (150-Up format) Championships title by beating Peter Gilchrist of Singapore in the summit clash in Bengaluru. Advani beat multiple world champion Gilchrist by six games to three in a gripping final contest to wrap up his 16th world title overall. Coming into the finals with right frame of mind after defeating Myanmar's Aung Htay in the semifinals in the morning, Advani scripted a convincing victory over his Singapore-based British opponent.

The Indian champion beat Gilchrist 151 (98)-33, 150 (97)-95, 124-150, 101 (98)-150 (89), 150 (87)-50, 152-37, 86 (86)-150, 151 (110)-104, 150 (88)-15. In contrast to his semifinal match, where he posted century break points in all the games, Advani was satisfied with going for short break points to put pressure on his rival.

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11th, 12th December 2016 Current Affairs MCQs

11th, 12th December 2016 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for December 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, 12th December 2016:
What is the theme of 2016 Human Rights Day (HRD)?
A. Live as Human
B. Stand up for someone’s rights today
C. My Voice for Humanity
D. Human Rights 365
Answer: B
Explanation: The Human Rights Day (HRD) is observed every year on December 10 to commemorate the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

India sign civil nuclear cooperation pact on 10th December with which country?
A. China
B. Nepal
C. Vietnam
D. Japan
Answer: C
Explanation: Another significant step was taken in India's Act-East Policy, India signed Civil Nuclear Co-Operation Agreement with Vietnam on 10th December 2016. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who has become the acting president of South Korea?
A. Hwang Kyo-ahn
B. Park Jong-sun
C. Kim So-yeon
D. Moon Jae-in
Answer: A
Explanation: Hwang Kyo-ahn, who is the South Korean Prime Minister, has become the acting President after Parliament voted to impeach President Park Geun-hye on December 9, 2016 over a corruption scandal. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

100 Million for 100 Million, Campaign is organized by --- ?
A. Ministry of Woman Welfare
B. Narendra Modi
C. Kailash Satyarthi
D. Aruna Roy
Answer: C
Explanation: President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee marked his 81st birthday by launching a ‘100 Million for 100 Million’ Campaign organized by the Kailash Satyarthi Children’s Foundation at Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 11, 2016. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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