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PM launches BHIM Mobile App
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 30th December 2016 attended the Digi-Dhan Mela in Delhi's Talkatora stadium where he launched a Mobile App -BHIM, to enable easier digital payments & transactions. The Prime Minister also made payment to Khadi using the newly launched app. The Bhim app can be downloaded through android app store. Digi-Dhan mela is the sixth in the series of events aimed at promoting e-transactions and electronic payments.
26 to 31 December 2016 Current Affairs
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Current Affairs Questions on 26 to 31 December 2016:
India test-fired which longest range indigenously developed surface-to-surface nuclear ballistic missile ---- on 27th December?
A. Prithvi-5
B. Agni-5
C. Agni-3
D. Naag-2
Answer: B
Explanation: India test-fired its longest range indigenously developed surface-to-surface nuclear ballistic missile 'Agni-5' from the Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha on 27th December 2016. The indigenously-developed missile, Agni-5, is capable of striking a target more than 5,000 km away. It is about 17-metres long, 2-metres wide and has a launch weight of around 50 tonnes. The missile can carry a nuclear warhead of more than one tonne. President Pranab Mukherjee congratulated DRDO for successfully test firing Agni V. He said it will enhance our strategic and deterrence capabilities.
Who has been selected for the prestigious 2016 Jnanpith Award?
A. Kedarnath Singh
B. Ravuri Bharadhwaja
C. Manish Choyal
D. Shankha Ghosh
Answer: D
Explanation: Shankha Ghosh, the well-known Bengali poet, critic and academician, has been selected for the prestigious 52nd edition of the Jnanpith Award (2016) by the Government of India (GoI) for his poetic idiom and experiments with various poetic forms mark his greatness as a creative talent. With this, Ghosh has become the 6th Bengali author to win India’s highest literary award after Mahasweta Devi, Tarashankar Bandopadhyay, Ashapurna Devi, Subhash Mukhopadhyay and Bishnu Dey. The Jnanpith Award is presented every year to a literary figure for their outstanding contribution in literature. The award carries a citation, prize money of Rs. 12 lakh and a bronze replica of Goddess Saraswati. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
PM Narendra Modi laid foundation stone of 900 KM long Char Dham Highway Development Programme at which place on 28th December?
A. Delhi
B. Varanashi
C. Badrinath
D. Dehradun
Answer: D
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone of 900 kilometre long Char Dham Highway Development Programme in Dehradun on 28th December 2016. Prime Minister Modi dedicated the ambitious project to all those who lost their lives in the natural disaster that rocked Uttarakhand in 2013. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
NOCK-TEN, typhoon has recently hit which country?
A. Bangladesh
B. Malaysia
C. Philippines
D. Maldives
Answer: C
Explanation: The powerful typhoon “Nock-Ten” has recently hit the coast near Catanduanes Island in Philippines with winds up to 140 km/ hour. The typhoon, locally known as Nina in the Philippines, damaged homes, uprooting trees and knocked down communications. The typhoon is expected to pass across the main island of Luzon, before heading into the South China Sea. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
Sunder Lal Patwa dies on 28th December was former CM of which state?
A. Punjab
B. Rajasthan
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Gujarat
Answer: C
Explanation: Veteran BJP leader and former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Sunderlal Patwa has passed away on 28th December 2016 in Bhopal after a brief illness. He was 92. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
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21 to 25 December 2016 Current Affairs MCQs
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Current Affairs Questions on 21 to 25 December 2016:
The 2016 Sahitya Akademi award has been won by which author?
A. Joe D Cruz
B. Vannadasan
C. A. Madhavan
D. D Selvara
Answer: B
Explanation: Tamil writer Vannadasan has been selected for 2016 Sahitya Akademi award for his book “Oru Siru Isai”, a collection of short stories. He has been active in the modern Tamil literary field for more than 30 years and contributing immensely to the literature, particularly in the field of short story and poetry. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
Who became 3rd Indian player ever to win the Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy after being named the ICC Cricketer of the Year besides the ICC Test Cricketer of the Year for 2016 on 22 December 2016?
A. Virat Kohli
B. Ravinder Jadeja
C. Ravichandran Ashwin
D. Murli Vijay
Answer: C
Explanation: Indian off-spiner Ravichandran Ashwin created history as he became just the third Indian cricketer to win the coveted Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy for 2016. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
Who is the newly appointed chief secretary of Tamil Nadu?
A. Girija Vaidyanathan
B. Rama Mohana Rao
C. T S Malviya
D. L M Vaidya
Answer: A
Explanation: Girija Vaidyanathan, an additional chief secretary and commissioner of land administration, has been appointed the new Chief Secretary of Tamil Nadu. She succeeded P.Rama Mohana Rao, whose properties were raided by the Income Tax authorities. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
Which famous personality has topped the 2016 Forbes India celebrity 100 List?
A. Hritik Roshan
B. Virat Kohli
C. Salman Khan
D. Priyanka Chopra
Answer: C
Explanation: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has been ranked first on the 2016 Forbes India Celebrity 100 List with an estimated income of Rs 270.33 crore. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
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19th, 20th December 2016 Current Affairs MCQs
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Current Affairs Questions on 19th, 20th December 2016:
Which Court on 19th December bans unauthorised Sharia Courts?
A. Supreme Court
B. Delhi High Court
C. Jodhpur Court Court
D. Madras High Court
Answer: D
Explanation: Madras High Court on 19th December banned unauthorised 'Sharia' courts functioning on mosque premises in Tamil Nadu based on a Public Interest Litigation on the issue. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
Which district became the first to go cashless in J&K?
A. Lanura
B. Kupwara
C. Baramati
D. None of the above
Answer: A
Explanation: Lanura becomes first cashless village of Jammu and Kashmir. At least one member of each household in Lanura is trained to use Electronic Payment System. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill, 2016 has total types of disabilities mentioned are --- ?
A. 7
B. 3
C. 21
D. 17
Answer: C
Explanation: The types of disabilities under Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill, 2016 have been increased from existing 7 to 21. Apart from this, the Central Government will have the power to add more types of disabilities. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
Who is author of Book, Aaj Bhi Khare Hain Talab?
A. Ranjit Singh
B. Mahendra Choudhary
C. Anupam Mishra
D. Rajendhra Singh
Answer: C
Explanation: Eminent Gandhian and environmentalist Anupam Mishra passes away after prolonged illness, his book 'Aaj Bhi Khare Hain Talab' based on his pioneering work is regarded as bible for water conservation. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
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Environmentalist Anupam Mishra passes away
Eminent Gandhian and environmentalist Anupam Mishra passes away after prolonged illness, his book 'Aaj Bhi Khare Hain Talab' based on his pioneering work is regarded as bible for water conservation. He has done groundbreaking work on water conservation and the ingenuity of ancient Indian water conservation techniques and was a leading figure of the environmental movement in India. Anupam Misra passed away after a prolonged illness on 19th December 2016.
Kolkata wins Indian Super League(ISL) 2016
Atlético de Kolkata wins Indian Super League(ISL) 2016 in penalty shoot-out against Kerala Blasters on 18th December 2016. The 2016 Indian Super League (ISL) final goes into Penalty Shoot out and extra time after Atletico de Kolkata and Kerala Blasters FC were tied at 1-1 after regulation time and extra 30 minutes time.
Kerala Blasters 1(3), Atlético de Kolkata 1(4). Jewel Raja (Atlético de Kolkata) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom right corner and lift final for Atlético de Kolkata (ADK) on super sunday.
Kerala Blasters 1(3), Atlético de Kolkata 1(4). Jewel Raja (Atlético de Kolkata) converts the penalty with a right footed shot to the bottom right corner and lift final for Atlético de Kolkata (ADK) on super sunday.
India wins Hockey Junior World Cup 2016
India wins final of the Junior Hockey World Cup in Lucknow on 18th December 2016. India have entered the final of the tournament after a gap of 15 years having won the tournament in 2001. This will be India's third appearance in the final of the Junior Hockey world cup, with previous outings in 1997 and 2001. India's forward line with Mandeep singh and Gurjant Singh have been impressive throughout the tournament. India defeated Australia in the semi finals to reach the Final of the Junior Hockey World cup and remains confident of converting its semi final win into a gold medal at the tournament.
17th, 18th December 2016 Current Affairs MCQs
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Current Affairs Questions on 17th, 18th December 2016:
Who is appointed as new Army chief on 17th December 2016?
A. Bipin Rawat
B. Rajeev Jain
C. BS Dhanoa
D. Anil Dhasmana
Answer: A
Explanation: Lt General Bipin Rawat will be the next chief of the India Army, the government announced today. Lt General Rawat belongs to the famous 5th Battalion of 11th Gorkha Rifles. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
Sharad Pawar resigns as MCA president
A. Arun Jaitley
B. Sharad Pawar
C. Anurag Thakur
D. Narendra Modi
Answer: B
Explanation: Sharad Pawar on 17th December stepped down as Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) president stating that he is hurt by the perception that people stick around in BCCI as it is lucrative. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
Who is appointed as new chief of Intelligence Bureau (IB) on 17th December?
A. Bipin Rawat
B. Rajeev Jain
C. BS Dhanoa
D. Anil Dhasmana
Answer: B
Explanation: Jharkhand cadre IPS officer Rajiv Jain was today appointed as the new chief of Intelligence Bureau (IB) while Anil Dhasmana will head external intelligence agency RAW. Jain, who is at present serving as the Special Director in the IB, will take over on January 1 after the incumbent Dineshwar Sharma completes his two-year tenure on December 31. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
Who is appointed as new Air Force chief on 17th December 2016?
A. Bipin Rawat
B. Rajeev Jain
C. BS Dhanoa
D. Anil Dhasmana
Answer: C
Explanation: Air Marshal BS Dhanoa appointed as new Air Force chief. Air Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa AVSM YSM VM took over as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS) on 01 June 2015. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
SBI launches State Bank MobiCash in partnership with which company?
A. Vodafone
B. Reliance
C. BSNL
D. Freecharge
Answer: C
Explanation: State Bank of India (SBI), in partnership with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) on 17th December launched its mobile wallet application ‘State Bank MobiCash’ for feature as well as smartphones. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
Which footballer recently Hits 500th Club Career Goal?
A. Lionel Messi
B. Cristiano Ronaldo
C. Neymar
D. Gareth Bale
Answer: B
Explanation: Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated his fourth Ballon d'Or award with his 500th goal at club level to seal Real Madrid's 2-0 win over Club America on 15th December and book his side's place in the FIFA Club World Cup final. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
Which country wins Hockey Junior World Cup 2016?
A. India
B. Australia
C. England
D. Belgium
Answer: A
Explanation: India wins final of the Junior Hockey World Cup in Lucknow on 18th December 2016. India have entered the final of the tournament after a gap of 15 years having won the tournament in 2001. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
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Air Marshal BS Dhanoa appointed as new Air Force chief
Air Marshal BS Dhanoa appointed as new Air Force chief. Air Marshal Birender Singh Dhanoa AVSM YSM VM took over as the Vice Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS) on 01 June 2015. He was commissioned in the IAF in June 1978 as a fighter pilot. He is an alumnus of Rashtriya Indian Military College, the National Defence Academy and the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington. Air Marshal Dhanoa is a Qualified Flying Instructor and has flown various types of fighter aircraft in his distinguished career. During the Kargil Operations, he commanded a fighter squadron and himself flew numerous night strike missions in the mountainous terrain.
He has the distinction of having held a number of the important operational appointments including Station Commander of a fighter base and leader of an Indian Military Training Team abroad He has also served as Chief Instructor (Air) at the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, Assistant Chief of the Air Staff (Intelligence) at Air Headquarters and Senior Air Staff Officer of two operational Commands. Prior to being appointed as Vice Chief of the Air Staff, the Air Marshal was the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the South Western Air Command.
Lt Gen Bipin Rawat Named Next Army Chief
Lt General Bipin Rawat will be the next chief of the India Army, the government announced today. Lt General Rawat belongs to the famous 5th Battalion of 11th Gorkha Rifles. He is the current Vice Chief of Army Staff of Indian Army.
Air Marshal BS Dhanoa meanwhile was named the next chief of the Indian Air Force. The Indian Army chief, General Dalbir Singh, and the Indian Air Force Chief Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha, are both set to retire on 31 December.
Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill 2016
The Lok Sabha today passed "The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill - 2016". The Bill will replace the existing PwD Act, 1995, which was enacted 21 years back. The Rajya Sabha has already passed the Bill on 14.12.2016.
2. The salient features of the Bill are:
i. Disability has been defined based on an evolving and dynamic concept.
ii. The types of disabilities have been increased from existing 7 to 21 and the Central Government will have the power to add more types of disabilities. The 21 disabilities are given below:-
1. Blindness
2. Low-vision
3. Leprosy Cured persons
4. Hearing Impairment (deaf and hard of hearing)
5. Locomotor Disability
6. Dwarfism
7. Intellectual Disability
8. Mental Illness
9. Autism Spectrum Disorder
10. Cerebral Palsy
11. Muscular Dystrophy
12. Chronic Neurological conditions
13. Specific Learning Disabilities
14. Multiple Sclerosis
15. Speech and Language disability
16. Thalassemia
17. Hemophilia
18. Sickle Cell disease
19. Multiple Disabilities including deafblindness
20. Acid Attack victim
21. Parkinson's disease
iii. Speech and Language Disability and Specific Learning Disability have been added for the first time. Acid Attack Victims have been included. Dwarfism, muscular dystrophy have has been indicated as separate class of specified disability. The New categories of disabilities also included three blood disorders, Thalassemia, Hemophilia and Sickle Cell disease.
iv. In addition, the Government has been authorized to notify any other category of specified disability.
v. Responsibility has been cast upon the appropriate governments to take effective measures to ensure that the persons with disabilities enjoy their rights equally with others.
vi. Additional benefits such as reservation in higher education, government jobs, reservation in allocation of land, poverty alleviation schemes etc. have been provided for persons with benchmark disabilities and those with high support needs.
vii. Every child with benchmark disability between the age group of 6 and 18 years shall have the right to free education.
viii. Government funded educational institutions as well as the government recognized institutions will have to provide inclusive education to the children with disabilities.
ix. For strengthening the Prime Minister's Accessible India Campaign, stress has been given to ensure accessibility in public buildings (both Government and private) in a prescribed time-frame.
x. Reservation in vacancies in government establishments has been increased from 3% to 4% for certain persons or class of persons with benchmark disability.
xi. The Bill provides for grant of guardianship by District Court under which there will be joint decision – making between the guardian and the persons with disabilities.
xii. Broad based Central & State Advisory Boards on Disability are to be set up to serve as apex policy making bodies at the Central and State level.
xiii. Office of Chief Commissioner of Persons with Disabilities has been strengthened who will now be assisted by 2 Commissioners and an Advisory Committee comprising of not more than 11 members drawn from experts in various disabilities.
xiv. Similarly, the office of State Commissioners of Disabilities has been strengthened who will be assisted by an Advisory Committee comprising of not more than 5 members drawn from experts in various disabilities.
xv. The Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities and the State Commissioners will act as regulatory bodies and Grievance Redressal agencies and also monitor implementation of the Act.
xvi. District level committees will be constituted by the State Governments to address local concerns of PwDs. Details of their constitution and the functions of such committees would be prescribed by the State Governments in the rules.
xvii. Creation of National and State Fund will be created to provide financial support to the persons with disabilities. The existing National Fund for Persons with Disabilities and the Trust Fund for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities will be subsumed with the National Fund.
xviii. The Bill provides for penalties for offences committed against persons with disabilities and also violation of the provisions of the new law.
xix. Special Courts will be designated in each district to handle cases concerning violation of rights of PwDs.
3. The New Act will bring our law in line with the United National Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), to which India is a signatory. This will fulfill the obligations on the part of India in terms of UNCRD. Further, the new law will not only enhance the Rights and Entitlements of Divyangjan but also provide effective mechanism for ensuring their empowerment and true inclusion into the Society in a satisfactory manner.
2. The salient features of the Bill are:
i. Disability has been defined based on an evolving and dynamic concept.
ii. The types of disabilities have been increased from existing 7 to 21 and the Central Government will have the power to add more types of disabilities. The 21 disabilities are given below:-
1. Blindness
2. Low-vision
3. Leprosy Cured persons
4. Hearing Impairment (deaf and hard of hearing)
5. Locomotor Disability
6. Dwarfism
7. Intellectual Disability
8. Mental Illness
9. Autism Spectrum Disorder
10. Cerebral Palsy
11. Muscular Dystrophy
12. Chronic Neurological conditions
13. Specific Learning Disabilities
14. Multiple Sclerosis
15. Speech and Language disability
16. Thalassemia
17. Hemophilia
18. Sickle Cell disease
19. Multiple Disabilities including deafblindness
20. Acid Attack victim
21. Parkinson's disease
iii. Speech and Language Disability and Specific Learning Disability have been added for the first time. Acid Attack Victims have been included. Dwarfism, muscular dystrophy have has been indicated as separate class of specified disability. The New categories of disabilities also included three blood disorders, Thalassemia, Hemophilia and Sickle Cell disease.
iv. In addition, the Government has been authorized to notify any other category of specified disability.
v. Responsibility has been cast upon the appropriate governments to take effective measures to ensure that the persons with disabilities enjoy their rights equally with others.
vi. Additional benefits such as reservation in higher education, government jobs, reservation in allocation of land, poverty alleviation schemes etc. have been provided for persons with benchmark disabilities and those with high support needs.
vii. Every child with benchmark disability between the age group of 6 and 18 years shall have the right to free education.
viii. Government funded educational institutions as well as the government recognized institutions will have to provide inclusive education to the children with disabilities.
ix. For strengthening the Prime Minister's Accessible India Campaign, stress has been given to ensure accessibility in public buildings (both Government and private) in a prescribed time-frame.
x. Reservation in vacancies in government establishments has been increased from 3% to 4% for certain persons or class of persons with benchmark disability.
xi. The Bill provides for grant of guardianship by District Court under which there will be joint decision – making between the guardian and the persons with disabilities.
xii. Broad based Central & State Advisory Boards on Disability are to be set up to serve as apex policy making bodies at the Central and State level.
xiii. Office of Chief Commissioner of Persons with Disabilities has been strengthened who will now be assisted by 2 Commissioners and an Advisory Committee comprising of not more than 11 members drawn from experts in various disabilities.
xiv. Similarly, the office of State Commissioners of Disabilities has been strengthened who will be assisted by an Advisory Committee comprising of not more than 5 members drawn from experts in various disabilities.
xv. The Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities and the State Commissioners will act as regulatory bodies and Grievance Redressal agencies and also monitor implementation of the Act.
xvi. District level committees will be constituted by the State Governments to address local concerns of PwDs. Details of their constitution and the functions of such committees would be prescribed by the State Governments in the rules.
xvii. Creation of National and State Fund will be created to provide financial support to the persons with disabilities. The existing National Fund for Persons with Disabilities and the Trust Fund for Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities will be subsumed with the National Fund.
xviii. The Bill provides for penalties for offences committed against persons with disabilities and also violation of the provisions of the new law.
xix. Special Courts will be designated in each district to handle cases concerning violation of rights of PwDs.
3. The New Act will bring our law in line with the United National Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD), to which India is a signatory. This will fulfill the obligations on the part of India in terms of UNCRD. Further, the new law will not only enhance the Rights and Entitlements of Divyangjan but also provide effective mechanism for ensuring their empowerment and true inclusion into the Society in a satisfactory manner.
15th, 16th December 2016 Current Affairs MCQs
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Current Affairs Questions on 15th, 16th December 2016:
Who bans liquor shops on national, state highways across India on 15th December ?
A. Finance Ministry
B. Home Ministry
C. Delhi High Court
D. Supreme Court
Answer: D
Explanation: Supreme Court has ordered a ban on all liquor shops on national as well as state highways across the country. The Apex court made it clear that licenses of existing shops will not be renewed after March 31 next year. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
What is the India’s rank in the defence spending as per recently report?
A. 5th
B. 4th
C. 9th
D. 7th
Answer: B
Explanation: India is at 4th position in the list of top 10 defence spenders in the world, according to the recently published annual Jane’s Defense Budgets Report by research firm IHS Markit. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
Who launches Lucky Grahak Yojana and Digi-Dhan Vyapar Yojana on 15th December 2016?
A. Narendra Modi
B. Niti Aayog
C. Home Ministry
D. SBI
Answer: B
Explanation: NITI Aayog announces launch of the schemes - Lucky Grahak Yojana and Digi-Dhan Vyapar Yojana - for incentivising digital payment on 15th December 2016. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
Who has been appointed LIC Chairman on 15th Dec 2016?
A. VK Sharma
B. VK Verma
C. BK Sharma
D. BK Verma
Answer: A
Explanation: GoI has appointed V K Sharma as the chairman of state-owned Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) for five years. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
Pakistan and Russia held their first ever consultation on 14th Dec at which city?
A. Moscow
B. Karachi
C. Islamabad
D. Rawalpindi
Answer: C
Explanation: Pakistan and Russia held their first ever consultation in Islamabad on 14th Dec 2016. A wide range of regional issues and areas of key mutual interest including connectivity and economic cooperation were discussed. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill 2016 replaces which act?
A. PwD Act, 1985
B. PwD Act, 1995
C. PwD Act, 1975
D. PwD Act, 1965
Answer: B
Explanation: The Lok Sabha on 16th December passed "The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill - 2016". The Bill will replace the existing PwD Act, 1995, which was enacted 21 years back. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
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Supreme Court bans liquor shops on national, state highways across India
Supreme Court has ordered a ban on all liquor shops on national as well as state highways across the country. The Apex court made it clear that licenses of existing shops will not be renewed after March 31 next year. A three-judge bench headed by Chief Justice T S Thakur today also directed that such shops must be at least 500 metres away from highways. The bench also comprising Justices D Y Chandrachud and L Nageswara Rao directed that all ads indicating presence of liquor vends will be prohibited on national and state highways.
The court was hearing petitions challenging various high court verdicts which held that liquor shops be located at a distance from state highways so that they are neither visible nor accessible to the commuters.
Digi-Dhan Vyapar Yojana
NITI Aayog announces launch of the schemes - Lucky Grahak Yojana and Digi-Dhan Vyapar Yojana - for incentivising digital payment on 15th December 2016. The primary aim of these schemes is to incentivize digital transactions so that electronic payments are adopted by all sections of the society. It has been designed keeping in mind all sections of the society and their usage patterns. For instance, the poorest of poor will be eligible for rewards by using USSD. People in village and rural areas can participate in this scheme through AEPS.
Digi-धन Vyapar Yojana[ Merchants]:
1. Prizes for Merchants for all digital transactions conducted at Merchant establishments.
2. Weekly prizes worth Rs. 50,000, Rs 5,000 and Rs. 2,500
Lucky Grahak Yojana
NITI Aayog announces launch of the schemes - Lucky Grahak Yojana and Digi-Dhan Vyapar Yojana - for incentivising digital payment on 15th December 2016. The primary aim of these schemes is to incentivize digital transactions so that electronic payments are adopted by all sections of the society. It has been designed keeping in mind all sections of the society and their usage patterns. For instance, the poorest of poor will be eligible for rewards by using USSD. People in village and rural areas can participate in this scheme through AEPS.
Lucky Grahak Yojana [Consumers]:
i. Daily reward of Rs 1000 to be given to 15,000 lucky Consumers for a period of 100 days;
ii. Weekly prizes worth Rs 1 lakh, Rs 10,000 and Rs. 5000 for Consumers who use the alternate modes of digital Payments.
This will include all forms of transactions viz. UPI, USSD, AEPS and RuPay Cards but will for the time being exclude transactions through Private Credit Cards and Digital Wallets.
13th, 14th December 2016 Current Affairs MCQs
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Current Affairs Questions on 13th, 14th December 2016:
Who is chosen as Next Prime Minister of Italy?
A. Paolo Gentiloni
B. Bill English
C. Matteo Renzi
D. Paolo Renzi
Answer: A
Explanation: Italian Foreign Minister Paolo Gentiloni was chosen on 11th Dec to be the country’s next PM. He pledged to get to work on forming a new coalition with the same Democrat party led majority. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
Who was sworn-in as new Prime Minister of New Zealand on 12 December 2016 ?
A. Paolo Gentiloni
B. Bill English
C. Matteo Renzi
D. John Key
Answer: B
Explanation: Bill English, who was Finance Minister till now, became the new Prime Minister of New Zealand on 12 December 2016. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
Where is the world’s longest tunnel operating?
A. Japan
B. France
C. Switzerland
D. Germany
Answer: C
Explanation: Gotthard Base Tunnel (GBT) is situated in the Swiss Alps and connects Zurich to Lugano. The tunnel took 17 years to build, at a cost of over 12 billion Swiss francs. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
Who has been chosen as the US Secretary of State?
A. Rex TIllerson
B. Rehan Willerson
C. Tom Moody
D. Jude Nixen
Answer: A
Explanation: US President-elect Donald Trump named the CEO of Exxon Mobil Corp as the country’s top diplomat, signalling close ties to the Russian government. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
Who has been removed as director of TATA Industries on 12th Dec, 2016?
A. Cyrus Mistry
B. Nusli Wadia
C Ratan Tata
D. Cyrus Dastur
Answer: A
Explanation: Following shareholders’ vote during an extraordinary general meeting (EGM), Cyrus Mistry was removed as director of Tata Industries on 12 December 2016. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
Who wins World Billiards Championships title 2016?
A. Anirban Lahiri
B. Pankaj Advani
C. Peter Gilchrist
D. Arjun Atwal
Answer: B
Explanation: Ace Indian cueist Pankaj Advani on 12th December won his 11th World Billiards (150-Up format) Championships title by beating Peter Gilchrist of Singapore in the summit clash in Bengaluru. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
Who is appointed UNICEF's Global Goodwill Ambassador recently?
A. Deepika Padukone
B. Priyanka Chopra
C. Rani Mukharjee
D. Kangna Ranaut
Answer: B
Explanation: Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra, appointed as UNICEF's newest global Goodwill Ambassador, urged people from across nations to become the "collective voice" of oppressed children in the world and join forces to leave a better future for the coming generations. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
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Priyanka Chopra becomes UNICEF's Global Goodwill Ambassador
Bollywood actress Priyanka Chopra, appointed as UNICEF's newest global Goodwill Ambassador, urged people from across nations to become the "collective voice" of oppressed children in the world and join forces to leave a better future for the coming generations. Footballer David Beckham and 12-year-old British actress Millie Bobby Brown announced Chopra's appointment as UNICEF's newest global Goodwill Ambassador at a star-studded celebration on late Monday night to commemorate 70 years of the world body's children's agency. "My wish for children is freedom. The freedom to think, the freedom to live," Chopra said, addressing top UN diplomats, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassadors and children at the event.
The "Quantico" star was joined by UNICEF Goodwill Ambassadors Ishmael Beah, Beckham, actors Orlando Bloom and Jackie Chan at the event that celebrated UNICEF's 70 years of work for children. Chopra said her involvement with UNICEF began almost 10 years ago in India and she was "humbled, enriched and committed" as she takes on her new role of the agency's global Goodwill Ambassador.
Donald Trump picks Rex Tillerson as Secretary of State
US President-elect Donald Trump has picked ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson as his Secretary of State. In a tweet, Mr Trump said, he will be making the announcement on the Secretary of State tomorrow. If confirmed by the Senate, Tillerson will replace John Kerry as the Secretary of State.
Tillerson is a veteran chief executive who has had extensive overseas business dealings. Soon after the tweet former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney, who was one of the leading contenders for the post, said he would not be the Secretary of State. Several US Senators are reportedly opposing the nomination of Tillerson.
Pankaj Advani wins World Billiards Championship 2016
Ace Indian cueist Pankaj Advani on Monday won his 11th World Billiards (150-Up format) Championships title by beating Peter Gilchrist of Singapore in the summit clash in Bengaluru. Advani beat multiple world champion Gilchrist by six games to three in a gripping final contest to wrap up his 16th world title overall. Coming into the finals with right frame of mind after defeating Myanmar's Aung Htay in the semifinals in the morning, Advani scripted a convincing victory over his Singapore-based British opponent.
The Indian champion beat Gilchrist 151 (98)-33, 150 (97)-95, 124-150, 101 (98)-150 (89), 150 (87)-50, 152-37, 86 (86)-150, 151 (110)-104, 150 (88)-15. In contrast to his semifinal match, where he posted century break points in all the games, Advani was satisfied with going for short break points to put pressure on his rival.
11th, 12th December 2016 Current Affairs MCQs
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Current Affairs Questions on 11th, 12th December 2016:
What is the theme of 2016 Human Rights Day (HRD)?
A. Live as Human
B. Stand up for someone’s rights today
C. My Voice for Humanity
D. Human Rights 365
Answer: B
Explanation: The Human Rights Day (HRD) is observed every year on December 10 to commemorate the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
India sign civil nuclear cooperation pact on 10th December with which country?
A. China
B. Nepal
C. Vietnam
D. Japan
Answer: C
Explanation: Another significant step was taken in India's Act-East Policy, India signed Civil Nuclear Co-Operation Agreement with Vietnam on 10th December 2016. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
Who has become the acting president of South Korea?
A. Hwang Kyo-ahn
B. Park Jong-sun
C. Kim So-yeon
D. Moon Jae-in
Answer: A
Explanation: Hwang Kyo-ahn, who is the South Korean Prime Minister, has become the acting President after Parliament voted to impeach President Park Geun-hye on December 9, 2016 over a corruption scandal. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
100 Million for 100 Million, Campaign is organized by --- ?
A. Ministry of Woman Welfare
B. Narendra Modi
C. Kailash Satyarthi
D. Aruna Roy
Answer: C
Explanation: President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee marked his 81st birthday by launching a ‘100 Million for 100 Million’ Campaign organized by the Kailash Satyarthi Children’s Foundation at Rashtrapati Bhavan on December 11, 2016. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK
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