GK & Current Affairs – July 8, 2016
1. India has recently set up apparel training centre in which of the following African countries to promote skill development?
[A]Zambia
[B]Nigeria
[C]Morocco
[D]Algeria
Answer: Nigeria
Notes:
India has recently set up an apparel training centre at Kadunia in Nigeria to support textiles industry and to promote skill development in the West African country. This is a first of its kind centre in Nigeria, set up in partnership with the Government of Nigeria. The centre has been established under the Cotton Technical Assistance Programme (Cotton TAP) for Africa. The programme is being implemented by the Department of Commerce, Government of India under 2nd India Africa Forum Summit.
2. The 2016 North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Summit has started in which of the following cities?
[A]Geneva
[B]Paris
[C]Warsaw
[D]Berlin
Answer: Warsaw
Notes:
The 2016 North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has started at the National Stadium in Warsaw, Poland from July 8. In the 2-day summit, the leaders of the 28 NATO Allies and many partner nations will deliberate and take decisions to increase the alliance’s security by strengthening its deterrence and defense and projecting stability beyond its borders. The issues such as continuing support for Afghan forces, defeating Islamic State militants on NATO’s southern flank and deterring Russian aggression on the alliance’s eastern flank will be discussed.
3. The National Green Highways Mission (NGHM) has been launched from which city of India?
[A]Lucknow
[B]Kolkata
[C]New Delhi
[D]Chennai
Answer: New Delhi
Notes:
The National Green Highways Mission (NGHM) has been launched by Nitin Gadkari, the Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways and Shipping, in New Delhi. Under this initiative, plantation drive on 1500 km of National Highways was launched at a cost of about Rs. 300 crore. The mission aims to provide a green canopy along 100,000km of highways and create jobs for 1 million youth.
4. Om Prakash Sonik, who passed away recently, was a famous personality of which field?
[A]Journalism
[B]Film Industry
[C]Politics
[D]Science
Answer: Film Industry
Notes:
Om Prakash Sonik (77), the noted music director, has recently passed away in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Some of the best-known works are Bhakti Mein Shakti, Dil Ne Phir Yaad Kiya, Dharma, Sawan Bhadon, Aabroo and Raftaar.
5. The ‘Smart Pulse Survey’ will be conducted by which state government of India?
[A]Andhra Pradesh
[B]Assam
[C]Tamil Nadu
[D]Punjab
Answer: Andhra Pradesh
Notes:
The Andhra Pradesh government will conduct a ‘Smart Pulse Survey’ for collecting socio-economic data of 1.48 crore households in the state. The first phase of the survey has started from July 8 and will continue till July 30, 2016.
6. The 2016 BRICS heads of drug control agencies working group meeting has been hosted by which city of India?
[A]Jaipur
[B]Hyderabad
[C]New Delhi
[D]Mumbai
Answer: New Delhi
Notes:
The 2nd anti-drug Working Group meeting of Heads of Drug Control Agencies of BRICS countries has inaugurated by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh in New Delhi to discuss issues related to narco-terrorism and money laundering among the BRICS nations (Brazil-Russia-India-China-South Africa) on July 8, 2016. The one-day meeting was organized by the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) of India.
7. Which Indian personality has won the Gourmand World Cookbook Award for 2015-16?
[A]Padma Vijay
[B]Nimi Sunilkumar
[C]Nandini Gulati
[D]Marut Sikka
Answer: Nimi Sunilkumar
Notes:
Nimi Sunilkumar, a cookbook author and food blogger, has won the Gourmand World Cookbook Award for 2015-16, which is known to be the Oscar award in the field of cookery. Her book “4 o’clock Temptations of Kerala” has been chosen for the award in the ‘Best Indian Cuisine Cookbook’ section. The book is enriched with photos and details of 54 recipes from Kerala. These recipes are said to be specific to each district. The award is organized to honour the best food and wine books either printed or digital. This is the only international competition in this particular field.
8. The Pobitora wildlife sanctuary is located in which state of India?
[A]Arunachal Pradesh
[B]Nagaland
[C]Assam
[D]Manipur
Answer: Assam
Notes:
The Pobitora wildlife sanctuary is located at Morigaon district, Assam. It is famous for migratory bird population, one-horned rhinoceros, leopard, wild boar, Barking deer, wild buffalo, etc. It is also home to more than 2000 migratory birds and various reptiles.
9. Who is the author of the book “MS: A life in Music”?
[A]U. R. Ananthamurthy
[B]T.J.S. George
[C]Elena Ferrante
[D]Perumal Murugan
Answer: T.J.S. George
Notes:
The book “MS: A life in Music” has been authored by T.J.S. George. It’s a biography of one of the India’s most revere and respected musician “MS Subbulakshmi”. It’s a fascinating story of how a girl from a devadasi family challenged male dominance in Carnatic music.
10. “INNOPROM 2016” is the largest annual international industrial trade fair of which country?
[A]Russia
[B]Germany
[C] United Kingdom
[D]South Africa
Answer: Russia
Notes:
The 2016 INNOPROM is the largest annual international industrial trade fair of Russia, which will be started on July 10, 2016 in Ekaterinburg. India is the partner country for INNOPROM 2016. From India, Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will lead a delegation of over 110 Indian companies that will showcase their engineering prowess at a trade fair in Russia. ‘INNOPROM’ will also offer India a platform to showcase ‘Brand India Engineering’ and ‘Make in India’. The theme of the trade fair is “Industrial Net” that aims to bring together all important components to improve efficacy under one roof. .
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