GK & Current Affairs – August 31, 2016
1. Who has become the brand ambassador of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)?
[A]Sakshi Malik
[B]Jitu Rai
[C]PV Sindhu
[D]Dipa Karmakar
Answer: PV Sindhu
Notes:
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), India’s largest paramilitary force, has appointed Olympic silver medallist PV Sindhu as its brand ambassador and will bestow the honorary rank of Commandant on the ace badminton player. Sindhu will be honoured and presented the rank badges and camouflage combat fatigues of the CRPF at a ceremonial event. This is a symbolic representation, with no salary or fee being given to the sports star. A Commandant rank in the CRPF is equivalent to the position of a Superintendent of Police (SP) and such an officer commands a battalion of about 1,000 personnel, when posted in field operations.
2. What is the India’s position in the 2016 Logistics Performance Index (LPI)?
[A]54th
[B]46th
[C]22nd
[D]35th
Answer: 35th
Notes:
As per the recently released report titled “Connecting to Complete 2016”, India has been ranked 35th out of 160 countries in the World Bank’s Logistics Performance Index (LPI) 2016. The LPI is an interactive benchmarking tool created to help countries identify the challenges and opportunities they face in their performance on trade logistics and what they can do to improve their performance. The LPI report is published by World Bank in every 2 years.
3. “Prakampana-2016” the annual joint disaster relief exercise has started in which city of India?
[A]Kochi
[B]Visakhapatnam
[C]Chennai
[D]Ranchi
Answer: Visakhapatnam
Notes:
The annual joint disaster relief exercise “Prakampana-2016” has started at Eastern Naval Command Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh on August 30, 2016. The exercise is based on relief and assistance in case of a super cyclone and is conducted by Indian Navy. Several dignitaries from various Central and State Government agencies and experts in the field of disaster management are participating in the exercise in addition to armed forces viz. Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force.
4. Majuli, which will become the first river island district of India, is located in which state?
[A]Nagaland
[B]Assam
[C]West Bengal
[D]Tripura
Answer: Assam
Notes:
On September 8, 2016, Majuli will become the first river island district of India. It will be upgraded to a district from sub-division by the Assam Government. The island is inhabited mostly by Mishing tribal people and is the hub of Assamese neo-Vaishnavite culture. It was formed due to course changes by the river Brahmaputra and its tributaries, mainly the Lohit. It covers an area of around 340 miles and is one of the prime tourist destinations of North East.
5. With which country the Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement (LEMOA) has been signed by India?
[A]United States
[B]Russia
[C]France
[D]Japan
Answer: United States
Notes:
India has recently signed the bilateral Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement (LEMOA) with the United States in Washington DC, which will give the militaries of both countries access to each other’s facilities for supplies and repairs. It was signed between Indian Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar and US counterpart Ashton Carter to facilitate opportunities for practical engagement and exchange. LEMOA will increase the operational capacity of the Indian armed forces, including in their response to humanitarian crises or disaster relief.
6. Which state has become the first Indian state to distribute 2 crore LED bulbs under UJALA scheme?
[A]Uttar Pradesh
[B]Rajasthan
[C]Haryana
[D]Gujarat
Answer: Gujarat
Notes:
Gujarat has become the first Indian state to distribute 2 crore LED bulbs under the Centre’s Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All (UJALA) scheme. The state has reached this milestone in just 96 days and over 42 lakh households have already benefited from the scheme. Alongside the savings, the state has also gained from daily CO2 emission reduction of 5,000 tonnes.
7. Which union ministry has signed MoU with Amar Chitra Katha to publish and distribute a comic book on Swachh Bharat Mission?
[A]Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
[B]Ministry of Urban Development
[C]Ministry of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation
[D]Ministry of Human Resource Development
Answer: Ministry of Urban Development
Notes:
The Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD) has signed a Memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Amar Chitra Katha to publish and distribute a special edition of the comic book on Swachh Bharat Mission. The 32-page comic book will carry messages pertaining to sanitation and solid waste components of Swachh Bharat Mission.
8. The Union Government has recently approved PRS scheme for foreign investors. What does “PRS” stand for?
[A]Permanent Residuary Status
[B]Permanent Residential Status
[C]Permanent Residence Status
[D]Permanent Residency Status
Answer: Permanent Residency Status
Notes:
The Union Government has recently approved the scheme for grant of Permanent Residency Status (PRS) to foreign investors to encourage foreign investment in India and facilitate Make in India Programme. As per the scheme, the PRS will be granted for a period of 10 years with multiple entry. This can be reviewed for another 10 years if the PRS holder has not come to adverse notice. The scheme will be applicable only to foreign investors fulfilling the prescribed eligibility conditions, his/her spouse and dependents. In order to avail this scheme, the foreign investor will have to invest at least Rs. 10 crore in over 18 months or Rs.25 crore in 36 months, apart from generating employment for a minimum of 20 resident Indians every financial year.
9. “SAHAYATA-2016”, the annual joint disaster relief exercise will be conducted in which state of India?
[A]Odisha
[B]Kerala
[C]Assam
[D]Gujarat
Answer: Gujarat
Notes:
The annual joint disaster relief exercise “SAHAYATA-2016” will be conducted by Indian Air Force from September 14 to 16, 2016 at Air Force Station Bhuj, Gujarat. This exercise is primarily aimed at preparing the Forces to undertake rescue and relief operations during major earthquakes of Western region.
10. The book “The Assassination of Rajiv Gandhi: An Inside Job?” has been authored by whom?
[A]Jayanthi Madhukar
[B]Neena Gopal
[C]Ahmed Faraz
[D]G.K. Moopanar
Answer: Ahmed Faraz
Notes:
The book “The Assassination of Rajiv Gandhi: An Inside Job?” has been authored by Ahmed Faraz. .
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