GK & Current Affairs – February 25, 2016

1. The Bhadla Solar Park is located in which state?
[A]Rajasthan
[B]Gujarat
[C]Tamil Nadu
[D]Maharashtra
Answer: Rajasthan
Notes:
The NTPC’s Bhadla Solar Park is located near Jodhpur in Rajasthan.
2. Which country will host 2016 Asia Ministerial Conference on Tiger Conservation?
[A]Vietnam
[B]Thailand
[C]India
[D]Cambodia
Answer: India
Notes:
India will host the third edition of Asia Ministerial Conference 2016 on Tiger Conservation from April 12, 2016 to save tigers. The purpose of this conference is to promote awareness about tiger conservation across Asia and the world. There will be 13 participating countries including Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Russia, Thailand, and Vietnam.
3. The Khajuraho Dance Festival is celebrated in which state of India?
[A]Rajasthan
[B]Uttar Pradesh
[C]Madhya Pradesh
[D]Chhattisgarh
Answer: Madhya Pradesh
Notes:
The 42nd edition of world fame Khajuraho Dance Festival has started at Khajuraho in Chhatrapur District, Madhya Pradesh. This cultural festival highlights the richness of the various Indian classical dance styles like Kathak, Bharathanatyam, Odissi, Kuchipudi, Manipuri and Kathakali with performances of some of the best exponents in the field.
4. Which countries are participating in the naval Exercise IBSAMAR 2016?
[A]Australia, Bangladesh and Indonesia
[B]India, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka
[C]Brazil, India and South Africa
[D]Indonesia, Bangladesh and South Korea
Answer: Brazil, India and South Africa
Notes:
The fifth edition of IBSAMAR 2016 trilateral naval exercise between Brazil, India and South Africa has started at Indian west coast with the harbour phase being conducted in Goa. IBSAMAR is abbreviated as India-Brazil-South Africa Maritime. The purpose of the military exercise is to increase the interoperability among three navies as well as common understanding maritime security between the navies.
5. Lalita Babar is associated with which sports?
[A]Chess
[B]Racing
[C]Swimming
[D]Wushu
Answer: Racing
Notes:
The Long distance runner Lalita Babar has been conferred as the Sports Person of the Year in the India Sports Awards 2015. The Indian Sports Award were presented in New Delhi on the last day of the “Turf 2015-16”, organised by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) with the support of the sports ministry. She is recently qualified for Rio Olympics in the 3000m steeplechase event.
6. Which district has been declared as “Zero Landless District” by Kerala government?
[A]Kottayam
[B]Kollam
[C]Wayanad
[D]Kasaragod
Answer: Kasaragod
Notes:
The Kasaragod district has been declared by Kerala government as “Zero Landless District”. It is 2nd zero landless district, after Kannur. In Kasargod, all the targeted one lakh families in Kerala will own at least three cents (one acre is 100 cents) of land. In 2013, the zero landless scheme was launched to provide land for poor households.
7. Who will be honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award at the International Film Festival of Prayag (IFFP)?
[A]Smita Patil
[B]Sagar Sarhadi
[C]Om Puri
[D]Naseeruddin Shah
Answer: Sagar Sarhadi
Notes:
The well-known scriptwriter Sagar Sarhadi will be honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award at the second edition of International Film Festival of Prayag (IFFP). He is well known for his work in Bollywood films like “Kabhi Kabhie”, “Silsila”, “Chandni” and “Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai”, etc.
8. Which of the following committee is related to rejuvenation of Godavari river?
[A]Ashok Kumar committee
[B]Nandan Rai committee
[C]Rekha Somalia committee
[D]Deepak Naik committee
Answer: Deepak Naik committee
Notes:
The Maharashtra State Economic Development Council and Naik Environmental Research Institute Ltd in Nashik have formed Deepak Naik committee to work towards reviving the river Godavari. Naik is the chairman of Maharashtra state Economic development council. He is an expert in river issues.
9. According to the latest Hurun Global Rich List, which city has become the new “Billionaire Capital of the World”?
[A]London
[B]Beijing
[C]Tokyo
[D]Paris
Answer: Beijing
Notes:
According to the latest China-based Hurun Global Rich List, China’s capital Beijing has become the new “Billionaire Capital of the World”.
10. Who has been appointed as the Director General (DG) of Indian Coast Guard (ICG)?
[A]Mangesh Sharma
[B]Milan Dhankar
[C]Rajendra Singh
[D]Naresh Jain
Answer: Rajendra Singh
Notes:
Rajendra Singh has been appointed as the Director General (DG) of Indian Coast Guard (ICG), country’s coastal protection force. This is the first time an officer who is not from the Indian Navy has been elevated to the position. So far, this top post was only held by officers who were commissioned in the Indian Navy. Mr. Singh will replace Vice Admiral HCS Bisht who has been promoted as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Eastern Naval Command. .

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