Gully Boy is India's official entry for Oscars 2020

Zoya Akhtar's Gully Boy is India's official entry for the 92nd Oscars. Zoya's filmmaker brother Farhan Akhtar announced the big news on social media on Saturday. "Gully Boyhas been selected as India's official entry to the 92nd Oscar Awards", he tweeted. 

The film features Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt in the lead roles. The film showcases the story of an aspiring rapper named Murad ( Ranveer Singh), who dreams of making it big in the Inidan music industry. Alia Bhatt plays his love interest in the film. The film also features Kalki Koechlin, Siddhant Chaturvedi, Vijay Raaz and Vijay Varma in pivotal roles. The film is inspired by the lives and work of rappers Naezy and Divine. 

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21, 22 September 2019 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

21, 22 September 2019 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for September 2019, 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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Who has been appointed as the new National Security Adviser of the United States?
A. Robert O’Brien
B. Jay Powell
C. Terrence K. Williams
D. Jim Jordan
Answer: A
Explanation: Robert O’Brien has been named as Trump's fourth national security adviser, replacing John Bolton who was fired last week. He will be the fourth national security adviser under Donald Trump‘s administration.

Which of the following movie stars recently won Best Actress Award at IIFA Awards 2019?
A. Deepika Padukone 
B. Alia Bhatt
C. Katrina Kaif
D. Sara Ali Khan
Answer: B
Explanation: Alia Bhatt has won Best Actress Award in IIFA Awards 2019 for film Raazi. This film was based on a story of an Indian female spy. Vicky Kaushal was male supporting actor in this movie. It was directed by Meghna Gulzar.

Who among the following has been named as next IAF chief?
A. JBS Kaushik
B. SS Narayan
C. VK Pachauri
D. RKS Bhadauria
Answer: D
Explanation: Air Marshall Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria has been named as next Indian Air Force chief by the Government of India. RKS Bhadauria has experience of flying 26 different types of fighter jets..............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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Pralhad Joshi confers the National Geosciences Awards 2018

National Geoscience Awards for the year 2018 for outstanding contributions in the field of geosciences, mining and allied areas were presented to twenty-two scientists from across the country. The Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, Coal and Mines, Shri Pralhad Joshi, while conferring the awards said that the need of the hour is to strengthen the synergy between the professional and academic institutions working in field of geoscience.

The National Geoscience Awards were given in ten disciplines covering Mineral exploration, Groundwater exploration, Mining technology, Mineral beneficiation, Sustainable mineral development, Basic and applied geosciences, Geo-environmental studies and Natural hazardsz investigation.  Prof. Syed Wajih Ahmad Naqvi, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), received the Award for Excellence for his significant global contributions in the field of aquatic biogeochemical research. Dr. Sohini Ganguly, of Goa University was conferred with the Young Scientist Award-2018 for her significant work in the fields of petrology, volcanology and geochemistry.

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Rajnath Singh becomes first Raksha Mantri to fly ‘LCA Tejas’

Shri Rajnath Singh has scripted history by becoming the first Raksha Mantri to fly the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) ‘Tejas’. Shri Rajnath Singh undertook 30-minute sortie in the indigenously-built multi-role fighter aircraft with Air Vice Marshall Narmdeshwar Tiwari, at the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Airport in Bengaluru this morning.

Raksha Mantri described his experience of flying the fourth-generation aircraft as ’thrilling and special’. Congratulating HAL, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) for building the multi-role fighter aircraft, Shri Rajnath Singh said demand has been received for ‘Tejas’ from different countries. He expressed pride that India has reached a stage where fighter aircraft and arms & ammunition can be exported to the world.

Raksha Mantri also praised the Indian Air Force as well as Army & Navy for their professionalism, courage and bravery. “I am proud of the soldiers of our Armed Forces”, he said. Tejas is a multi-role fighter with several critical capabilities. It is meant to strengthen India’s air defence capabilities.

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16 to 20 September 2019 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

16 to 20 September 2019 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for September 2019, 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 16 to 20 September  2019 :

Name the Joint military exercise, which has participants from India and Thailand .
A. Ekuverin-2019
B. Maitree – 2019
C. Yudh Abyas -2019
D. Ajeya Warrior -2019
Answer: B
Explanation: The joint military exercise between India and Thailand “Maitree – 2019” is scheduled to be held in India from September 16-29, 2019. Nearly 100 Indian and Royal Thailand Army (RTA) soldiers will participate in the exercise.

Which Indian documentary has been nominated for the Oscars?
A. Roar of the Lion 
B. Lady Tiger
C. Wild Karnataka
D. Moti Bagh
Answer: D
Explanation: Moti Bagh, a documentary based on the life of an Uttarakhand farmer Vidyadutt has been nominated for the Oscars. The documentary film has been directed by Nirmal Chander. The film shows how the 83-year-old struggles to keep his farm alive and till the uninhabited hilly lands.

Who topped the International Cricket Council(ICC) Test Rankings for batsmen released on September 16, 2019 ?
A. Steve Smith
B. Kagiso Rabada
C. Pat Cummins
D. Virat Kolhi
Answer: A
Explanation: The International Cricket Council(ICC) Test Rankings for batsmen released on September 16, 2019, has ranked Indian cricket captain Virat Kolhi at second place with 903 points, which is 34 points behind first positioned Australian cricketer Steve Smith having 937 points. Australia’s Pat Cummins ranked first in the ICC test bowler rankings followed by South Africa’s Kagiso Rabada and India’s Jasprit Bumrah in the second and third place respectively.

Who among the following recently became the first Indian wrestler to qualify for the Tokyo Olympics 2020?
A. Yogeshwar Dutt
B. Vinesh Phogat
C. Sushil Kumar
D. Sakshi Malik
Answer: B
Explanation: Vinesh Phogat recently became the first Indian wrestler to qualify for 2020 Tokyo Olympics after defeating world number one Sarah Ann Hildebrandt in the ongoing World Wrestling Championship in Kazakhstan.

Who won the men’s singles title in the YONEX Belgian International 2019 ?
A. Ajay Jayaram
B. Sameer Verma
C. Lakshya Sen
D. Sai Praneeth
Answer: C
Explanation: Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen, aged 18, defeated second seed Victor Svendsen of Denmark and clinched the men’s singles title by 21-14 21-15 in YONEX Belgian International 2019, an annual badminton tournament, was held at Sportoase, Leuven, Belgium from September 11-14, 2019. The total prize money of the tournament was $25,000............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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13 to 15 September 2019 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

13 to 15 September 2019 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for September 2019, 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 13 to 15 September  2019 :

Water has been discovered on which potentially habitable super-Earth?
A. K2-18d
B. K2-18c
C. K2-18a
D. K2-18b
Answer: D
Explanation: Water has been detected by scientists in the atmosphere of a potentially habitable super-Earth. The exoplanet, named K2-18b, is twice the size and eight times the mass of Earth. K2-18b is the first planet outside the solar system in the habitable zone of its star known to have water in its atmosphere.

Navy Exercise, “Samudra Laksamana 2019” is held between which countries ?
A. India and Malaysia
B. India and Singapore
C. India and New Zealand
D. India and Australia
Answer: A
Explanation: Indian Navy and the Royal Malaysian Navy will participate in the bilateral exercise named Samudra Laksamana 2019 during the port call.The exercise includes a harbour phase and a sea phase.

According to Sports Ministry sources, who is the first female sportsperson to be recommended for Padma Vibhushan?
A. PV Sindhu 
B. Mary Kom
C. Vinesh Phogat
D. Mithali Raj
Answer: B
Explanation: Mary Kom has been recommended for the Padma Vibhushan Award, India’s second-highest civilian award, as per Sports Ministry sources. She is the first female athlete to be recommended for the Padma Vibhushan.

Which country won the ACC Under-19 Asia Cup 2019,that held in Colombo, SriLanka?
A. India
B. Bangladesh
C. China
D. Russia
Answer: A
Explanation: On September 14, 2019, India won Asian Cricket Council(ACC) Under-19 Asia Cup 2019 by beating Bangladesh for 5 runs. The final was held at R. Premadasa International Stadium, Colombo, Sri Lanka.India had scored 106 runs in 32.4 overs while Bangladesh was all out at 33 overs scoring only 101 runs.India’s left-arm spinner Atharva Ankolekar, aged 18, took 5 wickets for 28 runs from 8 overs. This was India’s seventh triumph in the continental tournament for junior cricketers. Player of the match award – India’s left-arm spinner Atharva Ankolekar, aged 18, took 5 wickets for 28 runs from 8 overs. Player of the series honour – Arjun Azad of India, for scoring 202 runs in four games this tournament.....Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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11, 12 September 2019 GK, Current Affairs Quiz, Questions

11, 12  September 2019 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for September 2019, 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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Who took oath as the Governor of Rajasthan recently?
A. Ravindra Bhatt
B. Kalyan Singh
C. Satyadev Narayan Arya
D. Kalraj Mishra
Answer: D
Explanation: Kalraj Mishra took oath as the Rajasthan Governor on September 9, 2019. He was administered the oath by the Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court, Justice Ravindra Bhatt. Mishra succeeds Kalyan Singh.

Who was appointed as the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently?
A. Pramod Kumar Mishra
B. Arun Kumar Goyal
C. Ramesh Gupta
D. Abhishek Menon
Answer: A
Explanation: The Appointments Cabinet Committee (ACC) recently approved the appointment of Pramod Kumar Mishra as Principal Secretary to Prime Minister Narendra Modi with effect from September 11, 2019. Mishra is currently working as an Additional Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister.

Who has been appointed as the Principal Advisor to Prime Minister Narendra Modi?
A. Rajiv Gauba
B. PK Sinha
C. Pulok Chatterji
D. Nripendra Misra
Answer: B

Explanation: P.K. Sinha has been appointed as Principal Advisor to Prime Minister Narendra Modi with effect from September 11, 2019. Sinha is currently functioning as the Officer on Special Duty (OSD. in the Prime Minister's Office...............Check More at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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