CK Asnani appointed as CMD of Uranium Corporation of India Limited

CK Asnani has taken charge as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of state owned Uranium Corporation of India Limited (UCIL). Prior to this appointment he was serving as the Director (Technical) of Indian Rare Earths Limited, Mumbai. Earlier he ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2016

GK & Current Affairs – September 6, 7, 2016

1. The 2016 ASEAN Summit has started in which of the following countries? [A]Australia [B]South Korea [C]Japan [D]Laos Answer: LaosNotes: The 28th edition of ASEAN Summit 2016 has started in Vientiane, Laos. In the summit, the ASEAN leaders will review ..

Which country has been declared free from Yaws and Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus (MNT) by the World Health Organization (WHO)?

Which country has been declared free from Yaws and Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus (MNT) by the World Health Organization (WHO)? [A]Sri Lanka [B]Bhutan [C]India [D]Myanmar Show Answer India India has been declared free from Yaws and Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus ..

Who has been appointed as the part-time chairperson of Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)?

Who has been appointed as the part-time chairperson of Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)? [A]Nishant Patil [B]J Satyanarayana [C]Ajay Bhushan Pandey [D]Anand Deshpande Show Answer J Satyanarayana J Satyanarayana, the former IAS officer, has been appointed as the part-time ..

India, Kazakhstan Joint Exercise PRABAL DOSTYK-16 begins

India, Kazakhstan joint bilateral military exercise PRABAL DOSTYK-16 began in Karaganda region of Kazakhstan. The fourteen day (till 17 September 2016) will be a significant step towards fostering military as well as diplomatic ties between both countries. ‘Prabal Dostyk’ means ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2016

“NIDHI” has launched by the Union Government for nurturing ideas & innovation into start ups. What does “NIDHI” stands for?

“NIDHI” has launched by the Union Government for nurturing ideas & innovation into start ups. What does “NIDHI” stands for? [A]National Imitation for Developing and Harnessing Innovations [B]National Immigration for Developing and Harnessing Innovations [C]National Initiative for Developing and Harnessing ..

“Bubble Pin” a one-step offline payments mode has been launched by which digital payment company?

“Bubble Pin” a one-step offline payments mode has been launched by which digital payment company? [A]mRupee [B]Oxigen [C]MobiKwik [D]Paytm Show Answer MobiKwik MobiKwik has recently launched “Bubble Pin” a one-step offline payments mode, which allows users to make payments even ..

Which film has bagged the best film award at the 2016 BRICS Film festival?

Which film has bagged the best film award at the 2016 BRICS Film festival? [A]Thithi [B]Piku [C]Between Valleys [D]Kalushi Show Answer Thithi Thithi has bagged the best film award at the first edition of BRICS Film Festival 2016. It is ..

Who has won the 2016 Italian Grand Prix Formula One World Championship?

Who has won the 2016 Italian Grand Prix Formula One World Championship? [A]Sebastian Vettel [B]Kimi Raikkonen [C]Nico Rosberg [D]Lewis Hamilton Show Answer Nico Rosberg Nico Rosberg, a German Formula One driver for Mercedes Formula One team, has won the 2016 ..

Comptroller and Auditor General of India [UGC-NTA NET Political Science]

The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India is a very important institution in the country’s financial governance framework. Established under Article 148 of the Constitution of India, the CAG plays important role in ensuring transparency and accountability in government ..