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Who has been sworn-in as the new Governor of Arunachal Pradesh?

Who has been sworn-in as the new Governor of Arunachal Pradesh? [A]Ram Nath Kovind [B]Banwarilal Purohit [C]Jyoti Prasad Rajkhowa [D]V. Shanmuganathan Show Answer V. Shanmuganathan V. Shanmuganathan has...

September 18, 2016

The 2016 Non Aligned Movement (NAM) will be held in which country?

The 2016 Non Aligned Movement (NAM) will be held in which country? [A]Iran [B]Venezuela [C]Afghanistan [D]Russia Show Answer Venezuela The 17th edition of 2016 Non Aligned Movement (NAM)...

September 18, 2016

What is the theme of the 2016 United Nations’ International Democracy Day?

What is the theme of the 2016 United Nations’ International Democracy Day? [A]Public participation for democracy [B]Engaging youth on democracy [C]Democracy and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development...

September 18, 2016

Which team has won the 2016 Duleep Trophy Cricket tournament?

Which team has won the 2016 Duleep Trophy Cricket tournament? [A]India Black [B]India Blue [C]India Green [D]India Red Show Answer India Blue India Blue has won the 55th...

September 18, 2016

Gharanas and Famous Personalities of Hindustani Classical Music

The term gharana is derived from the Hindi word ‘ghar’. This concept became prominent in the nineteenth century after the fall of the Mughals. The dwindling Mughals could...

September 17, 2016

India declares itself free from Avian Influenza

India has officially declared itself free from highly contagious Avian Influenza (H5N1) or bird flu and has notified the same to the World Organization for Animal Health (OIE)....

September 17, 2016

Indian Navy's most Advanced Guided Missile Destroyer Mormugao launched

Indian Navy’s indigenously built most Advanced Guided Missile Stealth Destroyer ‘Mormugao’ was launched in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The bedecked ship was launched by Navy chief Admiral Sunil Lanba’s wife...

September 17, 2016

Ministry of Ganga Rejuvenation and Ministry of Agriculture sign MoU for speedy implementation of Namami Gange programme

The Union Water Resources Ministry has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Union Agriculture Ministry for speedy implementation of Namami Gange programme. The MoU will encourage farmers...

September 17, 2016

Kunwar Bai chosen as Swachh Bharat Abhiyan mascot

Union Government has chosen 105-year-old Kunwar Bai from Chhattisgarh’s Dhamtari district as the ‘Swachh Bharat Abhiyan’ mascot. PM Modi felicitated the old but spirited lady at a function...

September 17, 2016

Mughal Architecture

Neither Babur nor Humayun lived long enough to enjoy the newly founded Mughal Empire. The reign of Akbar (1556-1605) witnessed the development of the mughal architecture. The most...

September 17, 2016

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