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13, 14 January 2017 Current Affairs MCQs

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13th, 14th January 2017 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for January 2017, 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 January 2017 :
Which state started first-of-its-kind solar-powered boat on 12 January 2017?
A. Bihar
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Kerala
D. West Bengal
Answer: C
Explanation: India’s first-ever solar powered boat “Aditya” has been launched by the Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan at a function held in Vaikom boat jetty at Vembanad Lake in Kochi, Kerala. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who was appointed new CEO of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on 12 January 2017?
A. Cyrus Mistri
B. Rajesh Gopinathan
C. N. Chandrasekaran
D. Vishal Sikka
Answer: B
Explanation: Rajesh Gopinathan was on 12 January 2017 appointed the next Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), India’s largest software firm. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Chhabra Thermal Power Plant (CTPP) is located in which state of India?
A. Rajasthan
B. Haryana
C. Bihar
D. Uttar Pradesh
Answer: A
Explanation: Chhabra Thermal Power Plant (CTPP) is located at Chowki Motipura village in Baran district of Rajasthan. The planned capacity of power plant is 2650MW at the end of 12th Five year plan. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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11, 12 January 2017 Current Affairs MCQs

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11th, 12th January 2017 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for January 2017, 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 January 2017 :
Indian space agency ISRO ink pact with CNES of which country on satellite launch technology?
A. Japan
B. South Korea
C. China
D. France
Answer: D
Explanation: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and French Space agency, Centre national d'études spatiales (CNES) signed a partnership agreement in satellite launch technology.  Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who inaugurated Two-day Digidhan Mela in Guwahati on 11th January 2017 ?
A. Narendra Modi
B. Arun Jaitley
C. Sarbananda Sonowal
D. Rajnath Singh
Answer: C
Explanation: Assam Chief Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal inaugurated the Digidhan Mela organized in Guwahati on 11th January 2016.Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

What is the name of first international exchange of India that was inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi on 10 January 2017?
A. MCX IND
B. India INX
C. BSE IND
D. NSE INX
Answer: B
Explanation: India INX is the name of India’s first international exchange. It has been established at the International Financial Service Centre (IFSC) in GIFT City, Gandhinagar (Gujarat). Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

CERT stands for .... ?
A. Computer Energy Revolutionary Team
B. Combined Emergency Response Team
C. China Emergency Response Team
D. Computer Emergency Response Team
Answer: D
Explanation: India and USA on 11th January signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT- In) under the Ministry of Electronics nd Information technology of the Government of India and the Department of Homeland Security,. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Supreme Court dismisses plea seeking probe against whom in allegedly receiving payments from Sahara-Birla group?
A. Arun Jaitley
B. PM, Narendra Modi
C. Shivraj Singh
D. Manmohan Singh
Answer: B
Explanation: Supreme Court on 11th January dismissed a plea seeking a probe against several politicians including Prime Minister Narendra Modi for allegedly receiving payments from the Sahara and the Aditya Birla groups. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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9, 10 January 2017 Current Affairs MCQs

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9th, 10th January 2017 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for January 2017, 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 9th, 10th January 2017 :
Which state on 9th January becomes 21st State to join UDAY Scheme?
A. Rajasthan
B. Kerala
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Punjab
Answer: C
Explanation: Tamil Nadu has become the 21st state to join UDAY (Ujjwal Discom Assurance Yojana). The southern state today signed the memorandum of understanding to join the revival package for discoms.  Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Government on 8 January 2017 directed banks to obtain PAN from all bank account holders by which date?
A. 1st April 2017
B. 31st January 2017
C. 28 February 2017
D. 31st December 2017
Answer: C
Explanation: According to a notification issued by the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) on 8 January 2017 all banks shall obtain and link PAN or Form No. 60 (where PAN is not available) for all existing bank accounts by 28 February 2017.  Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who was appointed as new CEO of Flipkart on 9 January 2017?
A. Binny Bansal
B. Kalyan Krishnamurthy
C. Gopal Krishnamurthy
D. Ishaat hussain
Answer: B
Explanation: Retail major Flipkart on 9 January 2017 elevated former Tiger Global Management executive Kalyan Krishnamurthy as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), replacing co-founder Binny Bansal. Bansal was named as Flipkart’s group Chief Executive.  Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who inaugurated 8th edition of Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit on 10th January ?
A. Narendra Modi
B. Rajnath Singh
C. Arun Jaitley
D. Vijay Rupani
Answer: A
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurates 8th edition of Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit on 10th January 2017. With an aim on making Gujarat one of the largest investment destinations in the world, in 2003, the then Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi had launched Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK



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7, 8 January 2017 Current Affairs MCQs

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7th, 8th January 2017 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for January 2017, 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, 8th January 2017 :
Who inaugurated 44th World Book Fair on 7th January 2017?
A. PM, Narendra Modi
B. President, Pranab Mukharjee
C. Smriti Irani
D. Mahendra Nath Pandey
Answer: D
Explanation: 44th World Book Fair 2017, the largest event of its kind in the country, begins on 7th January at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi.  Minister of State for Human Resource Development (Higher Education) Mahendra Nath Pandey inaugurated the 44th edition of the book fair. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Good Samaritan Policy, has been launched by which state / UT Government?
A. Punjab
B. Tamil Nadu
C. Karnataka
D. Delhi
Answer: D
Explanation: Delhi government has recently approved ‘Good Samaritan Policy’ under which monetary incentive of Rs 2,000 and appreciation certificate will be given to people who help road accident victims in the national capital. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Antonio Costa arrives on 7th January on official visit to India. He is PM of which country?
A. Japan
B. Brazil
C. Portugal
D. Turkey
Answer: C
Explanation: Portugal Prime Minister Antonio Costa arrived New Delhi on 7th January on  official visit to India. His India visit is a packed schedule. Portuguese PM will hold talks with PM Modi on 7th January. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Theresa May government has appointed whom as Britain's new EU ambassador?
A. Raj Shah
B. Sir Ivan Rogers
C. Sir Tim Barrow
D. Nikol Rogers
Answer: C
Explanation: Theresa May government has appointed a new ambassador to the EU, Sir Tim Barrow who faced down Vladimir Putin and is likely to move forward in Brussels. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

The 2017 Pravasi Bhartiya Divas (PBD) is hosted by which city?
A. Jaipur
B. Delhi
C. Kochin
D. Bengaluru
Answer: D
Explanation: The 14th edition of Pravasi Bhartiya Divas (PBD) begins in Bengaluru, Karnataka from January 7 to 9, 2017 on theme “Redefining Engagement with the Indian Diaspora”. The Indian-origin Portugal Prime Minister, Dr. Antonio Costa is Chief guest in the PBD convention. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK


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Pravasi Bhartiya Divas (PBD) 2017

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Pravasi Bhartiya Divas (PBD) 2017:

  • The 14th edition of Pravasi Bhartiya Divas (PBD) begins in Bengaluru, Karnataka from January 7 to 9, 2017 on theme “Redefining Engagement with the Indian Diaspora”. 
  • The Indian-origin Portugal Prime Minister, Dr. Antonio Costa is Chief guest in the PBD convention. 
  • The PBD Convention is a very important platform for engagement of the Government of India (GoI) and the state governments with the overseas Indian community. 
  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 8th January hailed the contributions of persons of Indian origin and non resident Indians. 
  • Addressing the gathering at the 14th Pravasi Bhartiya Diwas, the Prime Minister said that Indians abroad are valued not just for their strength in numbers but for the contributions they make both to India & to countries where they live.. PM said that there is a renewed energy within the Indian diaspora to reconnect with their roots. 
  • President Pranab Mukherjee will confer Pravasi Bhartiya Samman on 9th January 2016.
  • The three-day event began on Saturday with the Youth Pravasi Bhartiya Diwas with the theme of 'Role of Diaspora Youth in the Transformation of India'. 
  • Pravasi Bharatiya Divas has been held traditionally on 9th January every year to commemorate the return of Mahatma Gandhi as a Pravasi from South Africa to India.
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Street Lighting National Programme (SLNP)

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Street Lighting National Programme (SLNP) is World’s Largest Street Light Replacement Programme. 2 Lakh Street Lights Replaced in the South Delhi Municipal Corporation Area alone. SLNP App Launched to address Grievances Regarding Faulty Street Lights. SLNP programme is presently running in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Assam, Tripura, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Goa, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Rajasthan. A total of 15.36 lakh street lights have already been replaced in the country with LED bulbs, which is resulting in energy savings of 20.35 crore kWh, avoiding capacity of 50.71 MW and reducing 1.68 lakh tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions per annum. The energy efficiency market in India is estimated at US$ 12 billion that can potentially result in energy savings of up to 20 per cent of current consumption, by way of innovative business and implementation models.
Under the SLNP, SDMC area alone accounts for over 2 lakh street light replacements. The cumulative annual energy savings in SDMC through this programme is 2.65 crore kWh which has helped to avoid capacity addition of 6.6 MW, resulting in a daily reduction of 22,000 tonnes of greenhouse gases. Additionally in Delhi, under Phase II of the street lighting programme, EESL has signed a tripartite agreement with BSES and SDMC to install 75,000 more street lights with more focus on installation in parks.
In the SDMC Project, EESL is addressing complaints from various sources viz., registered from BSES helpline, night patrolling team by EESL, mobile vans, e-mails, social media and other sources including Ward Councilors. Additionally, EESL is putting stringent complaint redressal mechanism and Centralized Control and Monitoring System (CCMS) to enable remote operation and monitoring of the street lights. CCMS provides real time information on energy consumption and remote monitoring of the street lights.
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Om Puri passes away

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Om Puri, one of the most versatile and celebrated actors in India, died of a heart attack in Mumbai on 6th January 2016. He was 66. Over an illustrious career spanning four decades, Om Puri acted in over 250 films, his popularity transcending borders and stereotypes. The recipient of two National awards and two Filmfare Awards including a Lifetime Achievement Award, Om Puri had an illustrious film career , spanning over four decades. 
A critically acclaimed actor, Puri featured in films like 'Ardh Satya', 'Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro', 'Aakrosh', 'Mirch Masala' and many others. He won the National Film Award for Best Actor twice, in 1984 for his performance in Ardh Satya and in 1982 for Arohan. He also won the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor with his performance in Aakrosh. He was also nominated for the BAFTA award for his performance in East is East and was awarded an honorary OBE in July 2004 for his performances in English films.
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