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Current Affairs Questions on 13th, 14th June 2016 :
National Forest Skill Development Centre has been set up where in India?
A. Chandigarh
B. Delhi
C. Dehradun
D. None of the above
Answer: C
Explanation: National Forest Skill Development Centre is being set up in Dehradun for equipping youths for jobs in the forest sector and help mitigate the problem of migration of people from the hills in search of work. It is one of a kind institution in the whole country where youth from all over India can converge and get skill development training. It will help them get employment in the forest sector and rein in large scale migration from the hills in search of livelihood. Stopping migration from hills in search of livelihood has been a major problem for successive governments in Uttarakhand. Check Detail EXPLANATION at INDIA GK Mobile App.
Who wins Australian Open Super Series 2016 women’s singles title on 12 June 2016 ?
A. Sun Yu
B. Saina Nehwal
C. Zhao Yunlei
D. Christinna Pedersen
Answer: B
Explanation: Saina Nehwal defeated China’s Sun Yu in a thrilling three-game final of the Australian Open Super Series badminton tournament. Nehwal, presently world no. 8, defeated Sun Yu (world no. 12) by 11-21, 21-14, 21-19. This was her second Australian Open title, having clinched the title in 2014 as well. Check Detail EXPLANATION at INDIA GK Mobile App.
Microsoft announced to Buy which social network for $26.2 Billion on 13th June 2016 ?
A. Google+
B. Facebook
C. LinkedIn
D. WhatsApp
Answer: C
Explanation: Microsoft and LinkedIn on 13th June announced that the Redmond giant will buy the social network for professionals in an all-cash transaction valued at $26.2 billion, a figure that includes LinkedIn's net cash. The transaction is expected to close by the end of 2016, and apart from regulatory approvals, will need approval by LinkedIn's shareholders.Making the announcement in a joint statement on Monday, the companies said LinkedIn will continue with its own "brand, culture, and independence", and that LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner will continue in his role, but now report to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. Check Detail EXPLANATION at INDIA GK Mobile App.
Google India and TATA Trust have launched the Internet Saathi program in which district of West Bengal?
A. Purulia
B. Rohtak
C. Medak
D. None of the above
Answer: A
Explanation: The Indian unit of search giant Google Inc and Tata Trusts launched 'Internet Saathi' program in West Bengal. The initiative will roll out from West Bengal’s Purulia district and will focus on training women and larger communities in the state to learn and explore various uses and benefits of the Internet. Launched in July 2015, the program has trained and benefitted over 2 lakh women across villages in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. The 'Internet Saathi' initiative is part of Google’s `Helping Women Get Online’ campaign, which is designed to create awareness about the benefits of Internet among women in rural India.
Which state government has recently abolished agriculture income tax?
A. Karnataka
B. Rajasthan
C. Bihar
D. Assam
Answer: A
Explanation: Karnataka’s Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had made the announcement to abolish the tax on agricultural income while presenting the State Budget for 2016-17. This in turn will provide relief to many tea and coffee companies besides thousands of individual coffee growers. Plantation companies had to pay a 35 per cent tax on their net income.
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