Veteran Sri Lankan historian Santasilan Kadirgamar passed away in Colombo after a brief illness. He was 81. He was born in April 1934 in Chavakachcheri of Sri Lanka’s...
Maharashtra government to exempt small cars from paying toll tax for all build operate transfer (BOT) road projects that worth over 200 crore rupees. Similar relief also given for road...
Israel’s largest drug maker Teva Pharmaceutical agreed to buy generic drugs business of Allergan Plc for USD 40.5 billion. According to the agreement Teva will make cash payment of USD 33.75...
1. Amélie Mauresmo, who has been recently inducted in the International Tennis Hall of Fame; belongs to which of the following countries? [A]France [B]Italy [C]Spain [D]Portugal Answer: France...
Which among the following are the two sites of India’s nuclear fuel complex? [A]Hyderabad & Bangalore [B]Kudunkulam and Kota [C]Hyderabad and Kota [D]Narora and Hyderabad Show Answer Hyderabad...
Alex Rocco, who died recently, was a famous__: [A]Actor [B]Scientist [C]Journalist [D]Author Show Answer Actor The US actor, Alex Rocco was best known for his role in crime...
Which among the following bagged the 2015 Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Award in the ‘Heritage & Culture’ category? [A]Hong Kong Tourism [B]Tourism Authority of Thailand [C]Kerala Tourism...
As per recommendations of which committee, BCCI changed the format of the Deodhar Trophy? [A]Anil Kumble [B]Saurav Ganguly [C]Ravi Shastri [D]Sachin Tendulkar Show Answer Anil Kumble As per...
Which of the following trophies dropped by BCCI for 2015-16 season? [A]Ranji Trophy [B]Vijay Hazare [C]Deodhar Trophy [D]Duleep Trophy Show Answer Duleep Trophy The BCCI’s domestic programme will...
Who among the following personalities launched “Breakthrough Listen” project to search for Aliens? [A]Bill Gates [B]Larry Page [C]Mark Zuckerberg [D]Stephen Hawking Show Answer Stephen Hawking Professor Stephen Hawking...