Rajiv Gauba takes over as Union Home Secretary

Rajiv Gauba, IAS (Jharkhand cadre-1982 batch) on 31st August 2017 took over as Secretary to the Government of India in the Ministry of Home Affairs. Shri Gauba joined the Ministry of Home Affairs as Officer on Special Duty on June 27, 2017 and took charge as the Union Home Secretary upon the superannuation of Shri Rajiv Mehrishi. Prior to this, Shri Gauba was Secretary in the Ministry of Urban Development. He has wide-ranging experience in senior positions in the Central and State Governments and in international organisations. Hailing from Punjab, the 1959 born Shri Gauba is a Physics graduate.

He has worked as Chief Secretary, Jharkhand. Earlier, Shri Gauba served in the Central Government in the Ministries of Home, Defence, Environment and Forests and Department of Electronics and Information Technology. Shri Gauba also served in the International Monetary Fund representing the country for four years on the Board of IMF.

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29, 30, 31 August 2017 Current Affairs Quiz, MCQs

29, 30, 31 August 2017 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for August 2017, Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 29, 30, 31 August 2017 :
Who was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Uber?
A. Dara Khosrowshahi
B. Travis Kalanick
C. Garrett Camp
D. Thuan Pham
Explanation: Transport Company Uber has finally selected a new CEO of the company- Dara Khosrowshahi. He is from Iran. Khosrowshahi is the CEO of online travel booking company Expedia Inc. He has replaced Travis Kalanick. Khosrowshahi received nearly $95 million in pay in 2015, making him one of the most highly paid leaders in corporate America.....Check FULL Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Ahmed Khan passed away recently at the age of 90. He belonged to which sports?
A. Cricket
B. Tennis
C. Football
D. Hockey
Answer: C
Explanation: India's two-time Olympic footballer and East Bengal legend Ahmed Khan passed away at the age of 90. Khan, who played in the 1948 and 1952 Olympics, was one of the most famous of the legendary quintet of forwards called the "Five Pandavas" who played for East Bengal in an India that had just become an independent nation. ....Check FULL Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who of the following won the 2016-17 UEFA Men’s Player of the Year Award?
A. Cristiano Ronaldo
B. Lionel Messi
C. Gianluigi Buffon
D. Franck Ribéry
Explanation: Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has won the UEFA Men’s Player of the Year award for the 2016/17 season. Ronaldo picked up the trophy for the second consecutive season and third time in total, having also received the accolade in 2013/14.....Check FULL Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

PM Modi on 29th August inaugurated Projects worth over 15,000 crore in which state?
A. Bihar
B. Gujarat
C. Rajasthan
D. Tamil Nadu
Answer: C
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for major highway projects worth over 15,000 crore rupees for Rajasthan in a function in Udaipur onn 29th August 2017. On the occasion, PM called the bouquet of development projects a gamechanger for Rajasthan and unprecedented in its history.....Check FULL Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Bangladesh on 30th August register first win in test cricket against which team?
A. India
B. South Africa
C. Pakistan
D. Australia
Answer: D
Explanation: Bangladesh on 30th August register first ever win in test cricket against Australia by 20 runs. Australia started well with David Warner snagging a century, but it all went south from there. Five wickets fell in the first session as the Tigers ran rampant ....Check FULL Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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Bangladesh register first win in against Australia in Test Cricket

Bangladesh on 30th August register first ever win in test cricket against Australia by 20 runs. Australia started well with David Warner snagging a century, but it all went south from there. Five wickets fell in the first session as the Tigers ran rampant. A cameo from Pat Cummins (33*) had Aussie fans hopeful, but their comeback wasn’t to be. Bangladesh has sealed its first ever win over Australia in Test match cricket.

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Justice Dipak Misra sworn in as new Chief Justice of India

Justice Dipak Misra has sworn in as the new Chief Justice of India. President Ram Nath Kovind today administered the oath of office to Justice Misra at Rashtrapati Bhawan. He replaced Chief Justice J S Khehar, who retired on 27th August 2017. Justice Misra will have a tenure of nearly 13 months. The ceremony was attended by Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Rajnath Singh, Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad, Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and other distinguished people from different walks of life.

Born in October, 1953, Justice Misra was enrolled as an Advocate in 1977 and practiced in Constitutional, Civil, Criminal, Revenue, Service and Sales Tax matters in the Orissa High Court and the Service Tribunal.  He was appointed as an Additional Judge of the Orissa High Court in 1996 and became permanent Judge in December, 1997. He also served as the Chief Justice of Patna and Delhi High Courts. In 2011, Justice Misra was elevated as a Judge in the Supreme Court.

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PV Sindhu wins Silver in World Badminton Championships 2017

Ace shuttler P V Sindhu settled for a silver after losing to Japan's Nozomi Okuhara in the final of world Badminton Championship at the Emirates Arena in Glasgow, Scotland yesterday. Sindhu lost to her Japanese rival 19-21 22-20 20-22 after battling hard in the game. Earlier, Saina Nehwal ended her campaign with a bronze. Sindhu, who had won bronze twice in the 2013 and 2014 editions, became only the second Indian to win a silver medal after Saina Nehwal had achieved the feat in the last edition at Jakarta in 2015.

Badminton Association of India has announced cash award of 10 lakh rupees for Sindhu and five lakh for Saina following their medal winning performances at the world Championships. Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Sindhu for her performance at Glasgow. In a tweet, Mr Modi said, we are proud of her game and even though she lost, it was a historic edition for India, as for the first time country's shuttler are returning with two medals.

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27, 28 August 2017 Current Affairs Quiz, MCQs

27, 28 August 2017 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for August 2017, Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 27, 28 August 2017 :
Who launches Mentor India program?
A. Narendra Modi
B. Rajnath Singh
C. Amitabh Bacchan
D. Amitabh Kant
Answer: D
Explanation: “Mentor India” is the name given to the strategic nation building initiative to engage leaders who can guide and mentor students at more than 900 Atal Tinkering Labs. This initiative a part of the Atal Innovation Mission and was launched by NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant in New Delhi ...Check FULL Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who has been appointed as the new Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Air India?
A. Nishikant Kamat
B. Rajiv Bansal
C. Anupam Sharma
D. Nitant Agrawal
Answer: B
Explanation: Rajiv Bansal, the 1988 batch IAS officer of Nagaland cadre, has been appointed as the new Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Air India for three months. Bansal, who is additional secretary and financial adviser at the petroleum ministry, will replace Ashwani Lohani — who has been appointed as the Chairman of Railway Board...Check FULL Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who is author of Book 'I Do What I Do'?
A. Arun Shourie
B. Raghuram Rajan
C. Ranjit Sinha
D. Manmohan Singh
Answer: B
Explanation: Former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan has penned a book titled 'I Do What I Do: On Reform, Rhetoric & Resolve'. Raghuram Rajan explains economic concepts and talks of issues like tolerance and connection between political freedom and prosperity in his new book....Check FULL Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

What is Name of a powerful Hurricane that hit United States?
A. Harvey
B. Katrina
C. Mitch
D. Irene
Answer: A
Explanation: The most powerful hurricane to hit the US mainland in 12 years, Harvey, made landfall in central Texas coast with winds of 195 kilometres per hour on 26th August. The National Hurricane Centre said, Harvey made landfall between Port Aransas and Port O'Connor in Texas. ...Check FULL Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who was sworn in as the 45th Chief Justice of India recently?
A. Justice Dipak Misra
B. Justice JS Khehar
C. Justice H. J. Kania
D. Justice H. L. Dattu
Answer: A
Explanation: Justice Dipak Misra was on 28 August 2017 sworn in as the 45th Chief Justice of India by President Ramnath Kovind at a brief ceremony in the Darbar Hall of Rashtrapati Bhawan. He replaced Justice J.S. Khehar who retired a day earlier on 27 August 2017.  ...Check FULL Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced which cleanliness campaign during Mann ki Baat?
A. Cleanliness is Service
B. Swachch Do Aktoobar, Clean 2nd October
C. Swachch Bharat aur Seva
D. Clean India Campaign
Answer: A
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 27 August 2017 announced the launching of 15-days 'Cleanliness is Service' campaign ahead of the 2 October 2017 (Gandhi Jayanti). The announcement was made during the radio programme 'Mann Ki Baat'.  ...Check FULL Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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'I Do What I Do' Book by Raghuram Rajan

Former RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan has penned a book titled 'I Do What I Do: On Reform, Rhetoric & Resolve'. Raghuram Rajan explains economic concepts and talks of issues like tolerance and connection between political freedom and prosperity in his new book. The book is a collection of essays and speeches during his stint as Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor. The book will hit stores on 4 September, exactly a year after he quit as the RBI governor. 

The book takes its name from Rajan’s famous quote on September 29, 2015 policy, when the RBI had cut rates by half a percentage point, surprising many. Rajan had taken over at a time when the Indian rupee had hit its lifetime low of 68.87 on August 28, 2013. Rajan’s predecessor Subbarao decided to use Rajan’s personality and international reputation to halt the rupee slide. The rupee bounced back and ever since then, has been strong, stable, and range bound.

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25, 26 August 2017 Current Affairs Quiz, MCQs

25, 26 August 2017 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for August 2017, Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 25, 26 August 2017 :
Which New Rs. 200 notes entered the banking system on 25th August 2017?
A. Rs 25
B. Rs 1500
C. Rs 200
D. Rs 300
Answer: C
Explanation: New Rs. 200 notes entered the banking system on 25th August 2017. The central bank, while announcing the move on Thursday, said that the Rs. 200 notes will act as a "missing link" and make it easier for people to transact in lower denomination currency, thereby bringing greater efficiency into the system. ...Check FULL Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Dera Sacha Sauda chief convicted in rape case by which court?
A. Haryana High Court
B. CBI court, Panchkula
C. Supreme court
D. Delhi High Court
Answer: B
Explanation: A CBI court in Panchkula on 25th August found Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh guilty in a rape case. He is facing up to seven years in jail. A former follower had accused Singh of repeatedly raping her inside the Dera campus near Sirsa in Haryana. The alleged incident took place in 1999...Check FULL Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Which Company launches ‘Project Brainwave’ for real time Artificial Intelligence (AI)?
A. TCS
B. Google
C. Microsoft
D. Facebook
Answer: C
Explanation: Microsoft has launched its ‘Project Brainwave’ deep learning acceleration platform for real-time artificial intelligence (AI). With the help of ultra-low latency, the system processes requests as fast as it receives them....Check FULL Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Which state govt. Launches Rooftop Solar Program on 23 August?
A. Gujarat
B. Punjab
C. Odisha
D. Kerala
Answer: C
Explanation: Odisha, chief minister Naveen Patnaik on 23rd August launched grid connected rooftop solar projects. Under the programme, the consumers can instill small solar plants on their rooftops and consume the generated solar power during day time. ...Check FULL Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Which country is hosting the International Military Music Festival (IMMF-2017)?
A. USA
B. Japan
C. India
D. Russia
Answer: D

Explanation: The 2017 International Military Music Festival “Spasskaya Tower” has started in Moscow, Russia on August 24 and will continue till September 3, 2017. The Indian Navy Band “Tri- Services” is participating in the fest. ...Check FULL Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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Dera Sacha Sauda chief convicted in rape case

A CBI court in Panchkula on 25th August found Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh guilty in a rape case. He is facing up to seven years in jail. A former follower had accused Singh of repeatedly raping her inside the Dera campus near Sirsa in Haryana. 

The alleged incident took place in 1999. An FIR was registered in 2002. The Dera chief and the management of the sect have denied the allegations all throughout. Haryana and Punjab, especially, Chandigarh, are on high alert to deal with any situation on the law and order front. Several companies of the paramilitary forces have reached the twin States, with tight security arrangements being put in place. The army has taken him into protective custody and he will be transferred to a military base.

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Right to Privacy is Fundamental right – Supreme Court

Supreme Court on 24th August declared right to privacy as a Fundamental right under the Constitution. A nine-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice J S Khehar ruled that right to privacy is protected intrinsically as part of rights guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution. Others members of the bench comprising Justices J Chelameswar, S A Bobde, R K Agrawal, R F Nariman, A M Sapre, D Y Chandrachud, S K Kaul and S Abdul Nazeer also shared the same view.  Petitions filed in Supreme challenging move to make Aadhaar mandatory for availing the benefits of social welfare schemes. The petitioners had contended that the right to privacy was “inalienable” and “inherent” to the most important fundamental right which is the right to liberty.

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23, 24 August 2017 Current Affairs Quiz, MCQs

23, 24 August 2017 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for August 2017, Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 23, 24 August 2017 :
Which Railway Board member resigns on 23rd August?
A. A.K. Mital
B. Suresh Prabhu
C. Sukhbir Singh
D. Pradeep Kumar
Answer: A
Explanation: Railway Board member A.K. Mital resigns on 23rd August 2017 as Board Member after severl train accicent in last 1 year. This comes after two express trains derailed in the last four days. In July, Mital became the first Railway Board chairman in history to be granted a two-year extension. His appointment was cleared by the Prime Minister’s Office. ...Check FULL Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Essar Oil announced to sale its India assets which company for $12.9 billion?
A. British Oil
B. Oil America
C. Rosneft
D. Swastik
Answer: C
Explanation: Essar Oil on 21 August 2017 announced the sale of its India assets to the Russian government controlled Rosneft for $12.9 billion. This deal is the largest foreign direct investment (FDI) into India till date and also the largest outbound investment from Russia....Check FULL Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Government on 23rd August notifies which new Note?
A. Rs 200 note
B. Rs 5000 note
C. Rs 400 note
D. Rs 30 note
Answer: A
Explanation: Government on 23rd August gave its go ahead to the RBI to issue 200 rupee notes that will ease pressure on lower-denomination currency bills. Finance Ministry, in a notification, said that on the recommendations of the Central Board of Directors of the RBI, government has notified bank notes of 200 rupees....Check FULL Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

What is new income limit for OBC 'Creamy Layer'?
A. 10 Lakh per year
B. 7 Lakh per year
C. 8 Lakh per year
D. 3 Lakh per year
Answer: C
Explanation: Government on 23rd August announced that a new commission will be set up to find out the extent of inequitable distribution of benefits of reservation among the other backward classes (OBC). ...Check FULL Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Supreme Court on 24th August declared ..... as a Fundamental right ?
A. Right to Jobs
B. Right to pay
C. Right to Medicine
D. Right to privacy
Answer: D
Explanation: Supreme Court on 24th August declared right to privacy as a Fundamental right under the Constitution. A nine-judge Constitution bench headed by Chief Justice J S Khehar ruled that right to privacy is protected intrinsically as part of rights guaranteed under Article 21 of the Constitution. Others members of the bench comprising Justices J Chelameswar, S A Bobde, R K Agrawal, R F Nariman, ...Check FULL Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who is appoined appointed Chairman of Infosys board on 24th August 2017?
A. Nandan Nilekani
B. Ravi Venkatesan
C. Vishal Sikka
D. John Etchemendy
Answer: A

Explanation: Infosys on 24th August said it has brought in Nandan Nilekani, one of the company’s co-founders, as non-executive, non-independent director and chairman of the Board of Infosys brining an end to the leadership crisis in the very public battle between the board and founders where Nilekani has mostly kept away from.  ...Check FULL Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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Triple Talaq Illegal, unconstitutional - Supreme Court

Supreme Court by a majority verdict on 22nd August ruled that the practice of divorce through triple talaq among Muslims is "void", "illegal" and "unconstitutional". The SC also suspended the practice of instant triple talaq for 6 months. The verdict vindicates the stand of the government, which had said triple talaq violates fundamental rights of women. Several Muslim women who have been divorced because of it, including on Skype and on WhatsApp, had appealed to the top court to end the practice.

The apex court by 3:2 verdict held that the triple talaq is against the basic tenets of Quran. While Chief Justice J S Khehar and Justice S Abdul Nazeer were in favour of putting on hold for six months the practice of triple talaq, asking the government to come out with a law in this regard, Justices Kurian Joseph, R F Nariman and U U Lalit held it as violative of the Constitution and must be struck down. The SC asked the govt to come out with legislation on triple talaq and hoped that the Centre's legislation will take into account concerns of Muslim bodies and Sharia law.

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Android 8.0 Version name is Oreo

Android new Version name after Nougat is Oreo.  Google has released the latest version of its Android 8.0 mobile operating system (OS), which is named after Oreo chocolate biscuits on 21st August 2017. It adds a new "picture-in-picture" mode that lets some apps run in a small corner of the screen. Google's own Nexus and Pixel phones are expected to be the first to receive the software update. New versions of Android can be slow to roll out, and just 14% of Android devices run the previous OS, Nougat.

Android Oreo introduces measures to help people manage the volume of notifications on their devices, which has been described as "notification diarrhoea". App developers will now be able to split notifications into categories, so people can block some types of alert while still receiving others. Thanks to Android 8.0 Oreo, developers will now be confined to using more specific reviewers and the job scheduler. This will effectively ensure that apps wake up in the background more effectively and do their job more efficiently.  Oreo is also going to recognise apps that don't need to be refreshed in the background. For example, if you are using Instagram or Facebook, Oreo will automatically put these apps on idle in order to conserve power. These apps will only wake up occasionally to start certain services. The video below will be able to help you better understand the update, if you need more information.

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21, 22 August 2017 Current Affairs Quiz, MCQs

21, 22 August 2017 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for August 2017, Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 21, 22 August 2017 :
Which state Govt on 21st August signs JV Agreement with HPCL?
A. Punjab
B. Rajasthan
C. Kerala
D. Odisha
Answer: B
Explanation: Rajasthan state government and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL) have formed a joint venture (JV) to build an oil refinery project at Barmer in India at a cost of Rs. 43,129 crore ($6.73bn) on 21st August 2017. ....Check FULL Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Dharmendra Kumar appointed as DG of ---- ?
A. BSF
B. Railway Protection Force
C. CRPF
D. CISF
Answer: B
Explanation: Dharmendra Kumar on 21st August appointed as the Director General, Railway Protection Force, Railway Board. Presently he is working in CISF as Additional DG. The appointment of Shri Dharmendra Kumar will be effective from the date of assumption of charge of the post or until further orders, whichever is earlier....Check FULL Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

O Paneerselvam becomes the Deputy Chief Minister of which state on 21st August?
A. Kerala
B. Karnataka
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Odisha
Answer: C
Explanation: O Paneerselvam becomes the Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and AIADMK convenor on 21st August 2017. After six months of wrangling, the two rival factions of the ruling AIADMK in Tamil Nadu merged on Monday.....Check FULL Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who is author of book “I am HIV positive, so what”?
A. Medha Patkar
B. Chetan Bhagat
C. Vikram Seth
D. Jayanta Kalita
Answer: D
Explanation: The book “I am HIV positive, so what?” has been authored by journalist Jayanta Kalita and published by Bloomsbury. The book is based on the life of Manipur’s acclaimed bodybuilder Khundrakpam Pradip kumar Singh, who is known for his struggle against HIV-AIDS. ..Check FULL Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Which court on 22nd August sets aside instant 'talaq’?
A. Delhi High court
B. Madras High court
C. Supreme Court
D. Allahabad High court
Answer: C
Explanation: Supreme Court by a majority verdict on 22nd August ruled that the practice of divorce through triple talaq among Muslims is "void", "illegal" and "unconstitutional". The SC also suspended the practice of instant triple talaq for six months...Check FULL Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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19, 20 August 2017 Current Affairs Quiz, MCQs

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Current Affairs Questions on 19, 20 August 2017 :
Rear Admiral Travis Sinniah is appointed Navy Chief of which country?
A. India
B. Maleshia
C. Srilanka
D. Japan
Answer: C
Rear Admiral Travis Sinniah was appointed as the chief of Sri Lanka's naval forces, making him the first from the minority Tamil community to head the Navy since the brutal civil war erupted in the country 45 years ago.....Check FULL Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who has authored the book “The Adivasi Will Not Dance”?
A. Hansal mehta
B. Hansda Sowvendra Shekhar
C. Medha patekar
D. Chetan Bhagat
Answer: B
Explanation: The book “The Adivasi Will Not Dance” has been authored by Hansda Sowvendra Shekhar. It is a mature, passionate, intensely political book of stories, made up of the very stuff of life. Recently, the book is in news because the Jharkhand government has banned the book on the grounds that it portrayed the Santhal women in a bad light.....Check FULL Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Sadbhavana Diwas is celebrated on which day?
A. 28 August
B. 18 August
C. 31 January
D. 20 August
Answer: D
The Sadbhavana Diwas or Harmony Day is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary (August 20) of Rajiv Gandhi.  On this day national integration, peace, love, affection and communal harmony among all Indians is encouraged. Shri Rajiv Gandhi was born on August 20, 1944, in Bombay....Check FULL Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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17, 18 August 2017 Current Affairs Quiz, MCQs

17, 18 August 2017 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for August 2017, Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 17, 18 August 2017 :
Who has been appointed as the new MD & CEO of IIFCL?
A. Vishal Sikka
B. Nitesh Singh
C. Sankara Rao
D. MGR Murthy
Answer: C
Explanation: Sankara Rao has been appointed as the new Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited (IIFCL). ....Check FULL Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Which state has the largest number of elephants in the country?
A. Odisha
B. Bihar
C. Karnataka
D. Assam
Answer: C
Explanation: The preliminary results of the synchronised all-India Elephant Population Estimation were released during August 2017. It pegs India’s Asian elephant population at 27,312. According to the report, released by the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change on 12 August 2017, Karnataka has the highest number of elephants (6,049), followed by Assam (5,719) and Kerala (3,054). ....Check FULL Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Dr Bhakti Yadav, who passed away recently, was the first woman doctor of which state?
A. Rajasthan
B. Uttar Pradesh
C. Biahr
D. Madhya Pradesh
Answer: D
Explanation: Dr Bhakti Yadav (92), the first woman doctor of Madhya Pradesh, has recently passed away in Indore on August 14, 2017. ....Check FULL Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Vishal Sikka has resigned as CEO and MD of which company?
A. TCS
B. Infosys
C. Google India
D. Wipro
Answer: B
Explanation: Vishal Sikka has resigned as Infosys CEO and MD, a little over three years after joining the company as its chief executive on 18th August 2018. Long-time executive and COO U.B. Pravin Rao has been appointed the interim Infosys CEO as Vishal Sikka resigned with immediate effect. ....Check FULL Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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Vishal Sikka has resigned as Infosys CEO and MD

Vishal Sikka has resigned as Infosys CEO and MD, a little over three years after joining the company as its chief executive on 18th August 2018. Long-time executive and COO U.B. Pravin Rao has been appointed the interim Infosys CEO as Vishal Sikka resigned with immediate effect. A former SAP top executive, Sikka joined India's second biggest software exporter in June 2014 in an effort by the company's board to infuse fresh blood at the top after co-founder S.D. Shibulal's term as chief executive ended. Despite giving up the post, Sikka will remain associated with the company in the capacity of Executive Vice Chairman. 

Mr. Sikka cited among his reasons for leaving “a continuous stream of distractions and disruptions over the recent months and quarters, increasingly personal and negative as of late, as preventing management's ability to accelerate the company's transformation,” according to the statement. N.R. Narayana Murthy, founder of Infosys, over the past couple of months, has raised issues of corporate governance and salary increases paid to Mr. Sikka and chief operating officer U. B. Pravin Rao. Mr. Murthy also wanted to make public a report on the investigations on buying Panaya for $200 million. The Board understands and acknowledges Mr. Sikka’s reasons for resignation, and regrets his decision, the statement said. 

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15, 16 August 2017 Current Affairs Quiz, MCQs

15, 16 August 2017 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for August 2017, Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 15, 16 August 2017 :
PM launches which website to honour gallantry award winners?
A. gallantryawards.in
B. gallantryawards.gov.in
C. Myawards.gov.in
D. gallantryawards2017.com
Answer: B
Explanation: Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has launched a new website today to honour all the gallantry award winners since Independence. .....Check FULL Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who has been appointed Hindustan Copper Ltd CMD on 14th August 2017?
A. Sanjay Jain
B. Sangeeta Sharma
C. Santosh Singh
D. Santosh Sharma
Answer: C
Explanation: Santosh Sharma was on 14th Aug 2017 appointed as chairman and managing director (CMD) of Hindustan Copper Ltd (HCL). .....Check FULL Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Vijay Nambisan, who passed away recently, was the renowned personality of which field?
A. Sports
B. Science
C. Poetry
D. Law
Answer: C
Explanation: Vijay Nambisan (54), the well-known poet, writer and journalist of India writing in English, has passed away on August 10, 2017. .....Check FULL Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

World largest volcanic region discovered in Contitent?
A. Asia
B. South Africa
C. Antarctica
D. Europe
Answer: C
Explanation: The largest volcanic region on Earth, with nearly 100 volcanoes, has been discovered two km below the surface of the vast ice sheet in west Antarctica. Researchers from the University of Edinburgh in Britain found a staggering 91 previously unknown volcanoes, adding to the 47 others that had been discovered over the previous century of exploring the region.....Check FULL Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Which state launches 'Indira Canteen' on 16th August 2017?
A. Kerala
B. Karnataka
C. Rajasthan
D. Punjab
Answer: B
Explanation: Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi inuagurates 'Indira Canteen', aimed at serving the poor at subsidised rates in Bengaluru on 16th August. .....Check FULL Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

North Koel Reservoir Project belongs to which states?
A. Bihar and Jharkhand
B. Rajasthan and Gujarat
C. AP and Telangana
D. MP and Rajasthan
Answer: A
Explanation: Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 16th August has given its approval to the proposal to complete the balance works of the North Koel Reservoir Project in Jharkhand and Bihar at an estimated expenditure of Rs.1622.27 crore to be incurred during three financial years from the start of the project.....Check FULL Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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Karnataka launches 'Indira Canteen'

Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi inuagurates 'Indira Canteen', aimed at serving the poor at subsidised rates in Bengaluru on 16th August. Mr. Gandhi, who had the first breakfast at the canteen in Jayanagar, said 'Indira Canteens' would serve the migrants who came to Bengaluru with a dream to build something. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said that Indira Canteens was a continuation of the Congress's commitment to a hunger-free Karnataka.

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Study of Words and Their Meanings

Study of Words and Their Meanings for Exam:

• Study of blood = Haematology   
• Study of lungs = Hepatology  
• Study of fungi = Mycology  
• Study of Algae = Phycology  
• Study of virus = Virology  
• Study of Kidney = Nephrology  
• Study of Cancers = Oncology  
• Study of Universe = Cosmology  
• Study of Fruits = Pomology  
• Study of birds = Ornithology  
• Study of bones = Osteology  
• Study of Egg = Oology  
• Study of Dream = Oneirology  
• Study of Hair = Trichology  
• Study of Eyes = Opthalmology  
• Study of Soil = Pedology  
• Study of Languages = Philology  
• Study of brain = Encephlology  
• Study of Nails = Cosmetology  
• Study of Air = Aerology  
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13, 14 August 2017 Current Affairs Quiz, MCQs

13, 14 August 2017 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for August 2017, Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 13, 14 August 2017 :
Which state Government Launches 'Namo Yuva Rojgar Kendra'?
A. Odisha
B. Gujarat
C. Kerala
D. Maharashtra
Answer: D
Explanation: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis launched Namo Yuva Rojgar Kendra an initiative providing job opportunities to unemployed youth in Mumbai. There are various schemes like farmers weekly market, farmers mobile market and mother’s Tiffin, under this Yuva Rojgar Kendra......Check FULL Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Maheshwari Chauhan is associated with which sports?
A. Boxing
B. Shooting
C. Cricket
D. Hockey
Answer: B
Explanation: Indian Shooter Maheshwari Chauhan has won a bronze at the 7th Asian Shotgun Championship to earn India’s first women’s skeet individual medal in Astana, Kazakhstanon on August 11, 2017. .....Check FULL Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Which state Government Launches 'SheMeansBusiness' Program ?
A. Odisha
B. Gujarat
C. Kerala
D. Maharashtra
Answer: A
Explanation: Chief minister Naveen Patnaik launched 'She Means Business' program of Facebook for women entrepreneurs in Odisha. Under the scheme 25, 000 women entrepreneurs and self-help group (SHG) members will be given training on digital marketing skills within next one year......Check FULL Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Nehru Trophy 2017 is held in which state?
A. Assam
B. Goa
C. Kerala
D. West Bengal
Answer: C
Explanation: Gabriel Chundan won the 65th edition of the prestigious Nehru Trophy held at the Punnamda Lake in Kerala. While 'Mahadevikkad Kattilthekkethil' came second, 'Payippad' and 'Karichal', last year's winner, secured the third and fourth spots respectively. .....Check FULL Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

India register first ever overseas clean sweep in series of three or more test matches against which team?
A. Pakistan
B. Srilanka
C. England
D. Bangladesh
Answer: B
Explanation: Virat Kohli leads Team India to first ever overseas clean sweep in series of three or more matches on 14th August 2017.....Check FULL Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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