The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of Dr. Gyanendra D. Bandgaiyan, Ex-Chief Economist, UNDP as Director General, National Centre for Good Governance under the Department of Personnel & Training for a period of three years which is extendable by another two years or upto 60 years of age, whichever is earlier.
Amitabh Kant made NITI Aayog CEO
Prime Minister-led Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has given industry secretary Amitabh Kant an additional charge of the post of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NITI Aayog. Amitabh Kant is presently a Secretary in Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP). With NITI Aayog CEO Sindhushree Khullar’s extended tenure coming to an end this month, the appointments panel has assigned the additional charge of this role to Kerala cadre officer Mr. Kant who is presently, Secretary, Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion and is expected to retire in March 2016.
Raghuveer Chaudhary wins 51st Jnanpith Award 2015
Gujarati Litterateur Raghuveer Chaudhary honoured with 51st Jnanpith Award 2015. The decision was taken in a meeting of Jnanpith Selection Board chaired by noted scholar, writer and critic Prof. Namwar Singh. Other eminent persons of the selection board are Prof. Shamim Hanfi, Harish Trivedi, Prof. Suranjan Das, Ramakant Rath, Chandrakant Patil, Prof. Alok Rai, Dinesh Misra and Leeladhar Mandloi. Author of more than 80 books, Mr. Chaudhary had began his writing career with novels and poetry, and later ventured into other forms of literature including plays, essays and short stories. Born in 1938 in Gandhinagar, the writer is a Gandhian and his works are largely influenced by literary figures like Govardhanram Tripathi, Kaka Kalelkar, Suresh Joshi, Ramdarash Mishra and G.N. Dickey. A prominent figure in the contemporary Gujarati literary scene, Chaudhary’s faith in the functional aspect of human life is voiced through his novels “Amrita,” “Venu Vatsala” and the “Uparvas” trilogy. Rudra Mahalaya is a landmark in Gujarati historical novel writing. His essays contain a combination of microscopic observations concerning the art of creative writing and a vivid presentation of thought. His style of writing tinged with his unique sense of humour adds to the readability of his essays.
About Jnanpith Award:
About Jnanpith Award:
- Jnanpith Award is a literary award in India. Along with the Sahitya Akademi Fellowship,it is one of the two most prestigious literary honours in the country.
- The award was instituted in 1961. Eligibility is restricted to any Indian citizen who writes in one of the 22 languages listed in Schedule Eight of the Indian constitution.
- It is presented by the Bharatiya Jnanpith, a trust founded by the Sahu Jain family, the publishers of the newspaper The Times of India.
- Malayalam writer G. Sankara Kurup was first Jnanpith Awardee in year 1965.
India GK Question Paper 197
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India GK Question Paper NO. 197:
Salman Rushdie’s latest (2015) novel is?
A. The Enchantress of Florence
B. Two Years At Months and Twenty At Nights
C. Shalimar the Clown
D. Fury
Answer: B
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 69th session of the United Nations General Assembly in Hindi in New York on?
A. 25th September 2014
B. 26th September 2014
C. 27th September 2014
D. 28th September 2014
Answer: C
Who among the following warned China not to threaten small countries like Vietnam and Philippines on ocean related issues?
A. Vladimir Putin
B. David Cameroon
C. Barack Obama
D. Angela Merkel
Answer: C
Who among the following was awarded ‘Sahitya Academy’ Award for Hindi Language for 2014?
A. Ramesh Chandra Shah
B. Mamta Kalia
C. Maitreyi Pushpa
D. Dudh Nath Singh
Answer: A
Which one of the following gases was used as Chemical weapon recently in Civil war of Syria?
A. Mustard gas
B. Chlorine gas
C. Methyl isocyanide gas
D. Sarin gas
Answer: D
A. The Enchantress of Florence
B. Two Years At Months and Twenty At Nights
C. Shalimar the Clown
D. Fury
Answer: B
Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 69th session of the United Nations General Assembly in Hindi in New York on?
A. 25th September 2014
B. 26th September 2014
C. 27th September 2014
D. 28th September 2014
Answer: C
Who among the following warned China not to threaten small countries like Vietnam and Philippines on ocean related issues?
A. Vladimir Putin
B. David Cameroon
C. Barack Obama
D. Angela Merkel
Answer: C
Who among the following was awarded ‘Sahitya Academy’ Award for Hindi Language for 2014?
A. Ramesh Chandra Shah
B. Mamta Kalia
C. Maitreyi Pushpa
D. Dudh Nath Singh
Answer: A
Which one of the following gases was used as Chemical weapon recently in Civil war of Syria?
A. Mustard gas
B. Chlorine gas
C. Methyl isocyanide gas
D. Sarin gas
Answer: D
In which of the following countries FIFA World Cup matches were played in 2014?
A. Germany
B. Netherlands
C. Brazil
D. Spain
Answer: C
U.S.A. has approved sale of ‘Drone’ to four countries recently Which one of the following countries is not among the list of those countries?
A. Malayasia
B. Japan
C. Singapore
D. United Arab Emirates
Answer: B
Which of the following pairs has the same relationship as is found between Australia: Continent?
A. Engine: Train
B. River: Coast
C. Vikrant: Ship
D. Yuri Gagarin: Space
Answer: C
A. Germany
B. Netherlands
C. Brazil
D. Spain
Answer: C
U.S.A. has approved sale of ‘Drone’ to four countries recently Which one of the following countries is not among the list of those countries?
A. Malayasia
B. Japan
C. Singapore
D. United Arab Emirates
Answer: B
Which of the following pairs has the same relationship as is found between Australia: Continent?
A. Engine: Train
B. River: Coast
C. Vikrant: Ship
D. Yuri Gagarin: Space
Answer: C
Which one of the following facts about Agni-5 missile is not correct?
A. It can be fired from any place
B. It has firing range of up to 5000km
C. It cannot be captured by Radar of enemies
D. It is not exclusively indigenous
Answer: D
In which of the following cities India’s second ‘Forensic University is proposed to be established?
A. Lucknow
B. Varanasi
C. Agra
D. Rampur
Answer: D
A. It can be fired from any place
B. It has firing range of up to 5000km
C. It cannot be captured by Radar of enemies
D. It is not exclusively indigenous
Answer: D
In which of the following cities India’s second ‘Forensic University is proposed to be established?
A. Lucknow
B. Varanasi
C. Agra
D. Rampur
Answer: D
Gujarat wins Vijay Hazare Trophy 2015
Gujarat wins their maiden Vijay Hazare Trophy on Monday. Patel powered Gujarat to 273 for nine before their medium pacers R P Singh and Jasprit Bumrah brought the star-studded Delhi batting to its knees, dismissing the 2012-13 winners for 134 in 32.3 overs. Things just fell in place beautifully for Gujarat from the start in the final of the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Gautam Gambhir won the toss and elected to bowl on a pitch that offered little assistance to the bowlers.
Chasing a 274-run target, Delhi began horrifically, losing four wickets in 11th over with India discard RP Singh claiming all of them. In the very first delivery of Delhi innings, Singh removed Rishabh Pant whose stumps were knocked down by a swinging delivery. Singh in his third over sent back Dhawan. Delhi were precariously perched at 65 for six requiring 209 runs from 30 overs, an improbable task with tailenders around. There was a glimmer of hope as long as Unmukt Chand was in the middle but that was also dashed with his dismissal in the 17th over, leaving Delhi derailed at 59 for five.Off-spinner Pawan Negi delayed the inevitable with a fighting 57 off 47 balls.
Chasing a 274-run target, Delhi began horrifically, losing four wickets in 11th over with India discard RP Singh claiming all of them. In the very first delivery of Delhi innings, Singh removed Rishabh Pant whose stumps were knocked down by a swinging delivery. Singh in his third over sent back Dhawan. Delhi were precariously perched at 65 for six requiring 209 runs from 30 overs, an improbable task with tailenders around. There was a glimmer of hope as long as Unmukt Chand was in the middle but that was also dashed with his dismissal in the 17th over, leaving Delhi derailed at 59 for five.Off-spinner Pawan Negi delayed the inevitable with a fighting 57 off 47 balls.
PM inaugurates National Conference of Dalit Entrepreneurs
Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today inaugurated the National Conference of Dalit Entrepreneurs at Vigyan Bhawan, organized by the Dalit Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (DICCI) in New Delhi. Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister recalled one of his "Mann Ki Baat" programmes, where he had exhorted people to talk not just about their rights, but also about their duties. The Prime Minister said that this gathering of Dalit Entrepreneurs is one which has not just talked about their duties, but has successfully fulfilled duties. Paying tribute to Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar, the Prime Minister said that while Dr. Ambedkar is widely hailed as the architect of our Constitution, he was also a great economist. He spoke of Dr. Ambedkar's vision of industrialization in India, saying that Dalits, who had no land of their own, could only progress through industrialization.
The Prime Minister said financial inclusion is at the core of the Union Government's focus, which is to create job-creators, not job-seekers. In this context, he mentioned the loans being given under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana. He also mentioned the Venture Capital Fund for First Generation Entrepreneurs. The Prime Minister assured the Dalit Entrepreneurs that the Government is working for their benefit. He said the successes of the members of the gathering today, could inspire anyone who faces adversity. The Prime Minister presented five business excellence awards to Dalit entrepreneurs.
The Prime Minister said financial inclusion is at the core of the Union Government's focus, which is to create job-creators, not job-seekers. In this context, he mentioned the loans being given under the Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana. He also mentioned the Venture Capital Fund for First Generation Entrepreneurs. The Prime Minister assured the Dalit Entrepreneurs that the Government is working for their benefit. He said the successes of the members of the gathering today, could inspire anyone who faces adversity. The Prime Minister presented five business excellence awards to Dalit entrepreneurs.
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Current Affairs Questions on 29th, 30th, 31st December 2015:
National Conference of Dalit Entrepreneurs was inaugurated by ?
A. Nitin Gadkari
B. Sonia Gandhi
C. Rajnath Singh
D. Narendra Modi
Answer: D
Which team wins maiden Vijay Hazare Trophy 2015 ?
A. Rajasthan
B. Delhi
C. Gujarat
D. Karnataka
Answer: C
Who is appointed Director General of National Centre for Good Governance ?
A. Amitabh Kant
B. Gyanendra Bandgaiyan
C. Raghuveer Chaudhary
D. Sindhushree Khullar
Answer: B
Who is appointed CEO of NITI Aayog ?
A. Amitabh Kant
B. Gyanendra Bandgaiyan
C. Raghuveer Chaudhary
D. Sindhushree Khullar
Answer: A
Which Gujarati Litterateur honoured with 51st Jnanpith Award 2015 ?
A. Amitabh Kant
B. Gyanendra Bandgaiyan
C. Raghuveer Chaudhary
D. Sindhushree Khullar
Answer: C
Achievements of Department of Space during the year 2015
Achievements of Department of Space during the year 2015:
- India's Mars Orbiter Spacecraft has successfully completed its mission objective as planned and has completed one year around Mars orbit on September 24, 2015. It was successfully placed into an elliptical orbit around planet Mars on September 24, 2014.
- Successful launch of GSLV with Indigenous Cryogenic Stage: On Aug 27, 2015, Geo-Synchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-D6), equipped with the indigenous Cryogenic Upper Stage (CUS), successfully launched GSAT-6, the country's advanced communication satellite, into a Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) .
- Development of Next Generation Geo-Synchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mk III: The first experimental flight of heavy lift next generation launch vehicle, GSLV-Mk III, was successfully conducted on December 18, 2014 from Sriharikota. This flight has validated the complex atmospheric regime of flight and demonstrated the Integrity of design of GSLV Mk III.
- Navigational Satellite System: IRNSS-1C, the third Navigational satellite of India, was successfully launched on-board Polar Satellite launch Vehicle PSLV-C26 on October 16, 2014. IRNSS-1D, the fourth satellite in this series was successfully launched on-board PSLV-C27 on March 28, 2015.
- Augmenting the Satellite Communications infrastructure: GSAT-15, a 3 ton class communication satellite (carrying 24 Ku band transponders & GAGAN payload) has been successfully launched on November 11, 2015 at 3.04 hrs IST. GSAT-15 will further augment the INSAT/GSAT system capacity for DTH, TV broadcasting, Digital Satellite News Gathering and VSAT services and other societal benefits.
- India’s first multi-wavelength Observatory in Space: ASTROSAT satellite, India’s first dedicated astronomy satellite was successfully launched by PSLV-C30 on September 28, 2015. ASTROSAT enables simultaneous Ultraviolet to X-Ray observations to study Stars and Galaxies. It will also provide opportunity to task observations for the scientific community.
- Commercial Launch of PSLV: India's Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle has launched 17 foreign satellites from seven countries (Canada, Indonesia, Singapore, UK, and USA) during 2015.
- National Meet on promoting Space Technology based tools and Applications on Governance & Development.
- Initiatives on Satellite for SAARC Region: ISRO/DOS, with active support from Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), hosted a Conference on “Satellite for the SAARC region and Space Technology Applications” on June 22, 2015 at New Delhi.
- Disaster Management Support: The Indian Remote Sensing, Meteorological and Communication satellites have immensely helped in the management of recent events of disasters witnessed by the country viz. J&K Floods, HudHud Cyclone and J&K Landslides.
Lionel Messi wins best player of Globe Soccer Awards 2015
Barcelona superstar Lionel Messi won the best player of the seventh edition of the Globe Soccer Awards here on Sunday, and FC Barcelona took home the best club prize. "It is difficult to choose one moment as we were winning wherever we played," said Messi, who travelled from Argentina to attend the ceremony. "It has been a fabulous year for me and for the entire club," he added.
FC Barcelona also won the best media attraction in football and its president Josep Maria Bartomeu won the best president of the year. Belgian coach Marc Wilmots was named best coach while Italy's Andrea Pirlo and England's Frank Lampard were honoured with player career award.
FC Barcelona also won the best media attraction in football and its president Josep Maria Bartomeu won the best president of the year. Belgian coach Marc Wilmots was named best coach while Italy's Andrea Pirlo and England's Frank Lampard were honoured with player career award.
Globe Soccer Award Winners 2015
Best Player of the Year 2015 - Lionel Messi
Best Club 2015 - Barcelona
Best President 2015 - Josep Maria Bartomeu
Best Media Attraction in Football - Barcelona
Player Career Award- Frank Lampard
Player Career Award - Andrea Pirlo
Best Agent 2015 - Jorge Mendes
Best Coach 2015 - Marc Wilmots
Best Academy 2015 - Benfica
Best GCC Player 2015 - Yasir Al-Shahrani
Best Referee 2015 - Ravshan Irmatov
Best Player of the Year 2015 - Lionel Messi
Best Club 2015 - Barcelona
Best President 2015 - Josep Maria Bartomeu
Best Media Attraction in Football - Barcelona
Player Career Award- Frank Lampard
Player Career Award - Andrea Pirlo
Best Agent 2015 - Jorge Mendes
Best Coach 2015 - Marc Wilmots
Best Academy 2015 - Benfica
Best GCC Player 2015 - Yasir Al-Shahrani
Best Referee 2015 - Ravshan Irmatov
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Current Affairs Questions on 27th, 28th December 2015:
Hassan Rouhani urge Muslim States Should Strive to Improve World's Opinion of Islam. He is President of which country ?
A. Iraq
B. Iran
C. Jordan
D. Tehran
Answer: B
The controversial "Free Basics by Internet.org" is promoted by which company ?
A. Facebook
B. Microsoft
C. Piratebay
D. Reliance Jio
Answer: A
Sanghi Report released recently is related to ?
A. DGCA
B. Woman safety
C. ONGC-Reliance Gas
D. VYAPAM Scam
Answer: A
Who is winner of best player of Globe Soccer Awards 2015 ?
A. Ravshan Irmatov
B. Luis Suarez
C. Lionel Messi
D. Sergio Aguero
Answer: C
Akshay Kumar named Premier Badminton League brand ambassador
Premier Badminton League (PBL) on Saturday announced that Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar will be the brand ambassador of the January 2-17 tournament. "We welcome Akshay Kumar as the brand ambassador and his association with the league is in line with our focus to create the required excitement. His presence will not only attract sports lovers but even excite the players," PBL chairman Akhilesh Das Gupta said.
On his part, the actor said: "I have always believed in associating with sports and this league is yet another platform for me to showcase my support. Badminton has given us reasons to rejoice for years now and I am very excited to meet the young stars who have conquered many feats on the court." Six franchisees -- Delhi Acers, Hyderabad Hunters, Bengaluru Top Guns, Chennai Smashers, Mumbai Rockets and Awadhe Warriors -- will compete for the trophy.
On his part, the actor said: "I have always believed in associating with sports and this league is yet another platform for me to showcase my support. Badminton has given us reasons to rejoice for years now and I am very excited to meet the young stars who have conquered many feats on the court." Six franchisees -- Delhi Acers, Hyderabad Hunters, Bengaluru Top Guns, Chennai Smashers, Mumbai Rockets and Awadhe Warriors -- will compete for the trophy.
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India GK Question Paper NO. 192:
Who amongst the following is ‘not’ a former Governor of the Reserve Bank of India?
A. Dr. Subir Gukam
B. Dr. Manmohan Singh
C. Dr. Y.V. Reddy
D. Dr. C. Rangarajan
Answer: A
‘HRIDAY’ the 500crore project of the Government of India aims to?
A. Inculcate love for the nation
B. Connect with people of Indian origin settled
C. Holistic development of heritage cities in India
D. Develop medical facilities for heart ailments
Answer: C
Which of the following is the currency of the ‘State of Israel’?
A. Lira
B. Dinar
C. Durham
D. Shekel
Answer: D
The ‘Eden Gardens Cricket Stadium’ is situated in?
A. Sydney, Australia
B. Auckland, New Zealand
C. Melbourne, Australia
D. Kolkata India
Answer: D
India has recently test-fired it’s indigenously developed antitank guided missile which can hit a target upto seven km from a helicopter The missile is named as?
A. Sanke
B. Nag
C. Cobra
D. Tophan
Answer: B
‘Tehri Dam’ is the tallest dam in India It is a multi-purpose rock and earth-fill embankment dam situated in the India State of?
A. Uttarakhand
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Haryana
D. Punjab
Answer: A
The Reserve Bank has recently (July 2015) set up a committee to work out a five-year action plan to spread the reach of financial services to unbanked population The 14-member panel is headed by?
A. Shri Jasbir Singh
B. Shri P. Vijaya Bhaskar
C. Shri Deepak Mohanty
D. Shri U.S. Paliwal
Answer: C
‘Omar Sharif’ who recently dies at the age of 83 is?
A. A German film Director and script writer
B. An Australian advertiser and filmmaker
C. An Egyptian film star of international fame
D. An American news anchor
Answer: C
The ‘National Sports Day’ is observed in India every year on August 29 This day marks the birthday of the legendary sportsman?
A. Dhyan Chand
B. K.D. Jadhav
C. Leslie Claudius
D. P.K. Banerjee
Answer: A
The Wimbledon 2015 men’s singles title is recently won by?
A. Jimmy Connors
B. Roger Federer
C. Novak Djokovic
D. Andre Agassi
Answer: C
A. Dr. Subir Gukam
B. Dr. Manmohan Singh
C. Dr. Y.V. Reddy
D. Dr. C. Rangarajan
Answer: A
‘HRIDAY’ the 500crore project of the Government of India aims to?
A. Inculcate love for the nation
B. Connect with people of Indian origin settled
C. Holistic development of heritage cities in India
D. Develop medical facilities for heart ailments
Answer: C
Which of the following is the currency of the ‘State of Israel’?
A. Lira
B. Dinar
C. Durham
D. Shekel
Answer: D
The ‘Eden Gardens Cricket Stadium’ is situated in?
A. Sydney, Australia
B. Auckland, New Zealand
C. Melbourne, Australia
D. Kolkata India
Answer: D
India has recently test-fired it’s indigenously developed antitank guided missile which can hit a target upto seven km from a helicopter The missile is named as?
A. Sanke
B. Nag
C. Cobra
D. Tophan
Answer: B
‘Tehri Dam’ is the tallest dam in India It is a multi-purpose rock and earth-fill embankment dam situated in the India State of?
A. Uttarakhand
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Haryana
D. Punjab
Answer: A
The Reserve Bank has recently (July 2015) set up a committee to work out a five-year action plan to spread the reach of financial services to unbanked population The 14-member panel is headed by?
A. Shri Jasbir Singh
B. Shri P. Vijaya Bhaskar
C. Shri Deepak Mohanty
D. Shri U.S. Paliwal
Answer: C
‘Omar Sharif’ who recently dies at the age of 83 is?
A. A German film Director and script writer
B. An Australian advertiser and filmmaker
C. An Egyptian film star of international fame
D. An American news anchor
Answer: C
The ‘National Sports Day’ is observed in India every year on August 29 This day marks the birthday of the legendary sportsman?
A. Dhyan Chand
B. K.D. Jadhav
C. Leslie Claudius
D. P.K. Banerjee
Answer: A
The Wimbledon 2015 men’s singles title is recently won by?
A. Jimmy Connors
B. Roger Federer
C. Novak Djokovic
D. Andre Agassi
Answer: C
India, Russia sign 16 deals including defence, nuclear energy
India and Russia decided to expand cooperation in various sectors as they signed 16 pacts, including on joint manufacture of 226 military helicopters and construction of 12 atomic plants with involvement of local companies in India. After extensive talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Prime Minister Narendra Modi underlined the need for the world to unite against terrorism. Sharing concern over terrorism, the two sides pressed for joint fight against the global menace "without selectivity and double standards", said a joint statement issued after the talks between the two leaders in Moscow on Thursday.
Putin conveyed Russia's strong support to India's bid for permanent membership of the UN Security Council, saying it is a "deserving and strong candidate that can bring an independent and responsible approach" within the world body. The discussions covered a wide range of issues including terrorism, cooperation in the fields of defence, security and energy and ways to enhance trade and investment besides facilitating easier movement of people. After the talks, the two sides signed 16 agreements. One of these was an agreement on manufacture of Kamov 226 helicopter in India, which, the Prime Minister, said is the first project for a major defence platform under 'Make-in-India' programme.
Putin conveyed Russia's strong support to India's bid for permanent membership of the UN Security Council, saying it is a "deserving and strong candidate that can bring an independent and responsible approach" within the world body. The discussions covered a wide range of issues including terrorism, cooperation in the fields of defence, security and energy and ways to enhance trade and investment besides facilitating easier movement of people. After the talks, the two sides signed 16 agreements. One of these was an agreement on manufacture of Kamov 226 helicopter in India, which, the Prime Minister, said is the first project for a major defence platform under 'Make-in-India' programme.
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Current Affairs Questions on 25th, 26th December 2015:
Sadhana Shivdasani passes away on 25th December in Mumbai was associated with ?
A. Sports
B. Cinema
C. Music
D. None of above
Answer: B
Who is named brand ambassador of Premier Badminton League (PBL) ?
A. Saina Nehwal
B. Akshay Kumar
C. Abhishek Bacchhan
D. Aamir Khan
Answer: B
Actress Sadhana passes away
Veteran actress Sadhana Shivdasani passes away at Hinduja hospital, Mumbai. She was 74. Sadhana Shivdasani, she was one of the top actors of the 1960s and 70s. She is remembered for her roles in blockbusters like Love in Simla, Hum Dono and Arzoo including evergreen musical hits Abhi Na Jao Chhod Kar (Hum Dono), Jhumka Gira Re (Mera Saaya). However, it was the Sadhana cut, a hair style first fashioned by her in the early 1960s, that made her name a part of popular Indian culture.
Born in a Sindhi family in Karachi, British India, Shivdasani was named after her father's favorite actress-dancer Sadhana Bose. Her father was the brother of actor Hari Shivdasani, father of actress Babita. The family fled from Karachi during the post-Partition riots and settled in Mumbai. Her mother home-schooled her until she was 8 years old after which she studied at Auxilium Convent, Wadala and Jai Hind College.
Born in a Sindhi family in Karachi, British India, Shivdasani was named after her father's favorite actress-dancer Sadhana Bose. Her father was the brother of actor Hari Shivdasani, father of actress Babita. The family fled from Karachi during the post-Partition riots and settled in Mumbai. Her mother home-schooled her until she was 8 years old after which she studied at Auxilium Convent, Wadala and Jai Hind College.
India’s first indigenously designed warship INS Godavari decommissioned
India’s first indigenously designed warship INS Godavari has been decommissioned after 32 years of service. It was decommissioned at Naval Dockyard in Mumbai (Maharashtra) after it completed its full life cycle, meeting all responsibilities and duties assigned in 3 decades of service. After decommissioning, the ship would be used as a target to practice missile firing for final burial at sea.
About INS Godavari:
- Godavari class frigates were armed with potent surface to surface and surface to air guided missiles.
- She was also among of the first frigates in the world capable of carrying two Sea King helicopters (well known as the ‘Flying Frigate’, because of its integral firepower and sensor suite).
- Over the 32 years of the service, it was successfully deployed in numerous operations.
- They operations include Operation Jupiter – 1988 (Sri Lanka), Operation Shield and Operation Bolster - 1994 (de-induction of Indian Army from Somalia) and Patrol of Gulf of Aden (PoG) – 2009, 2011 (anti-piracy operations in the Gulf of Aden).
Steve Smith wins ICC Cricketer of the Year Award
Australia captain Steve Smith was named ICC Cricketer of the Year for 2015 on Wednesday after scoring a world leading 1,734 runs at an average of 82.57 with seven centuries over the voting period. The 26-year-old right-hander kept the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy in Australia for the third straight year after pace bowler Mitchell Johnson and his predecessor as skipper, Michael Clarke, won in 2014 and 2013. The Australian also scooped the ICC Test Cricketer of the Year award. Smith said- I'm obviously completely surprised by it. You don't think about these accolades, you just want to go out there and do the best you can for the team and try and win as many games as possible. South Africa batsman AB de Villiers was rated the best player in the one-day game, winning the award for the second successive year. De Villiers, South Africa's captain in the ODI format, also won the award in 2010.
- ICC Cricketer of the Year 2015: Steve Smith, Australia
- ICC Test Cricketer of the Year 2015: Steve Smith, Australia
- ICC ODI Cricketer of the Year 2015: AB De Villiers, South Africa
- T20 Performance of the Year 2015: Faf du Plessis, South Africa
- ICC Women's ODI Cricketer of the Year 2015: Meg Lanning, Australia
- Women's T20I Cricketer of the Year award 2015: Stafanie Taylor, West Indies
PM Narendra Modi to attend 16th Indo-Russia annual summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend 16th Indo-Russia annual summit later in the day. Stepping up economic engagement and further expanding ties in strategic areas is likely to be the centre piece of the summit. The focus on Make in India in Defence is expected to be high in the Inter Government Agreements on Defence projects likely to be inked during the 16th India-Russia annual summit. The 16th annual India Russia Summit will commence with a private dinner hosted by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Prime Minister will also interact with Russian and Indian CEOs. Putin also hosted a private dinner for PM. After the meeting, the Prime minister in a tweet said the meeting was fruitful.
President Putin also gifted him 18th century sword from Bengal, featuring intricate silver artwork. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit former Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee to greet the party patriarch on his birthday tomorrow. Official sources said that PM will visit Vajpayee to greet him on the occasion of his birthday tomorrow after returning home from his ongoing Russia visit.
President Putin also gifted him 18th century sword from Bengal, featuring intricate silver artwork. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit former Prime Minister Atal Behari Vajpayee to greet the party patriarch on his birthday tomorrow. Official sources said that PM will visit Vajpayee to greet him on the occasion of his birthday tomorrow after returning home from his ongoing Russia visit.
National Urban Information System
National Urban Information System (NUIS) is the project of Ministry of Urban Development with Survey of India as the focal point. At the behest of Ministry of Urban Development, National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) of ISRO has prepared geospatial thematic database (comprising of 12 layers) for 152 towns on 1:10,000 scale and carried out Aerial survey of 132 towns at 1:2,000 scale for Survey of India. Within one year after the completion of geospatial thematic database, NRSC has hosted the database on Bhuvan Geoportal and developed Bhuvan-NUIS application for enabling formulation of Master Plans by state town planning departments. NRSC has also organised 2 National workshops, 7 Regional Workshops and 25 State level workshops for imparting training on Bhuvan-NUIS to more than 2,000 Town Planning offcials.
The thematic mapping under NUIS was envisaged as a onetime exercise. NRSC has submitted the geospatial thematic database for 152 towns on 1:10,000 scale to Ministry of Urban Development for further use. The concerned state town planning departments have been authorised to use Bhuvan-NUIS database for master plan formulation. However, the entire database is also made available in the public domain on Bhuvan Geoportal for visualisation. Under its Disaster Management Programme, ISRO has provided the flood inundation maps using satellite data extensively during the recent floods of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.
The thematic mapping under NUIS was envisaged as a onetime exercise. NRSC has submitted the geospatial thematic database for 152 towns on 1:10,000 scale to Ministry of Urban Development for further use. The concerned state town planning departments have been authorised to use Bhuvan-NUIS database for master plan formulation. However, the entire database is also made available in the public domain on Bhuvan Geoportal for visualisation. Under its Disaster Management Programme, ISRO has provided the flood inundation maps using satellite data extensively during the recent floods of Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.
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Current Affairs 1-31st December 2015 Day-Wise Quiz
Current Affairs Questions on 23rd, 24th December 2015:
Kirti Azad was suspended from which party on DGCA corruption issue ?
A. BJP
B. AAP
C. BSP
D. Congress
Answer: A
Which is only Indian company to list in top-50 league of the world's biggest companies in terms of their R&D investments ?
A. DLF
B. Tata Motors
C. NTPC
D. ONGC
Answer: B
