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Subrata Banerjee, who passed away recently, was related to which sports?

Subrata Banerjee, who passed away recently, was related to which sports?[A]Cricket[B]Badminton[C]Boxing[D]FootballShow Answer CricketSubrata Banerjee (71), the former international umpire, has recently passed away in Kolkata, West Bengal. His...

August 23, 2016

The World Mosquito Day is observed on which day?

The World Mosquito Day is observed on which day?[A]August 21[B]August 22[C]August 20[D]August 23Show Answer August 20The World Mosquito Day is observed every year on August 20 to raise...

August 23, 2016

The Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited(BSNL) has signed MoU with which technology giant to offer telecom and IT solutions?

The Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited(BSNL) has signed MoU with which technology giant to offer telecom and IT solutions?[A]Wipro[B]Infosys[C]Google[D]MicrosoftShow Answer MicrosoftThe Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has recently signed...

August 23, 2016

Maharashtra becomes first state to draft law for internal security

Maharashtra became the first state in the country to draft its own internal security legislation The Maharashtra Protection of Internal Security Act (MPISA), 2016. The bill has been...

August 23, 2016

Hindi author Sunita Jain conferred with  Vyas Samman award 2015

Hindi scholar and writer Sunita Jain was conferred with the prestigious 25th Vyas Samman 2015. She was presented with the award by West Bengal Governor K N Tripathi. She...

August 23, 2016

What is the India’s rank in the technology-driven start-ups, as per the latest report by Assocham?

What is the India’s rank in the technology-driven start-ups, as per the latest report by Assocham?[A]4th[B]3rd[C]2nd[D]5thShow Answer 3rdAs per the latest report by Assocham in association with Thought...

August 23, 2016

Which state police of India has recently launched the DNA Index System (DIS) to control crime?

Which state police of India has recently launched the DNA Index System (DIS) to control crime?[A]Odisha[B]Andhra Pradesh[C]Haryana[D]PunjabShow Answer Andhra PradeshThe Andhra Pradesh Police has recently launched the DNA...

August 23, 2016

VP Singh Badnore sworn in as Punjab Governor

VP Singh Badnore (69) has sworn in as the new Governor Punjab and also as Administrator of Chandigarh. He was administered the oath of office by Punjab and...

August 23, 2016

Manjula Chellur sworn in as Chief Justice of Bombay High Court

Justice Manjula Chellur has sworn in as the new Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court. She succeeded CJ Dhirendra Hiralal Waghela who has retired. She was administered...

August 23, 2016

SR Nathan: former longest-serving Singapore President of Indian-origin passes away

The Indian-origin former Singapore President S.R. Nathan passed away days after suffering a stroke. He was 92. He was the sixth and longest-serving President of Singapore. He was...

August 23, 2016