Current Affairs August 27 2016

1. In which city, Gujarat government is planning to set up Indias first textile

university with an investment of about Rs 800 crore?
A. Vadodara
B. Rajkot
C. Surat
D. Ahmedabad
Answer C. Surat
Explanation:
The ultimate aim of the university is to provide all kind of support including
technology, research and development (R&D), skilled manpower.
2. Which book fair has kick started with 22nd edition to promote literacy and
higher education among children and the youth?
A. Goa Book Fair
B. Agra Book Fair
C. Mumbai Book Fair
D. Delhi Book Fair
Answer D. Delhi Book Fair
Explanation:
The Book Show intended to highlight initiatives undertaken by the central
government for its Sarva Shiksha Abhiyaan flagship programme to inculcate better
reading habits among the younger generation.
3. Which festival kicked off in the capital city of the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan
Thimbu on 26 August 2016?
A. Mountain Ranges Literary Festival 2016
B. Mount Everest Literary Festival 2016
C. Himalayan Echoes Literary Festival 2016
D. Mountain Echoes Literary Festival 2016
Answer D.Mountain Echoes Literary Festival 2016
Explanation :
The festival was inaugurated by Queen Mother Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck,
(Royal Patron) which aims to provide a platform for the greatest literary minds to
engage in a cultural dialogue. In this edition it will focus on climate change, womens
voices and travel writing.
4. In which place, The first Asian Science and Technology (S&T) Conference for
Disaster Risk Reduction (AMCDRR 2016-DRR) was initiated?
A. Bangkok, Thailand
B.New York, US
C.Kathmandu, Nepal
D.Dhaka, Bangladesh

Answer A.Bangkok, Thailand

Explanation :
The first Asian Science and Technology (S&T) Conference for Disaster Risk
Reduction (AMCDRR 2016-DRR) was organized by United Nations Office for
Disaster Risk Reduction Regional Office for Asia and Pacific (UNISDR AP)held at
Bangkok in Thailand.
5. In which place, The 19th SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional
Cooperation) summit would be held on 9 and 10 November?
A. Islamabad
B. Karachi
C. Lahore
D. Peshawar
Answer A. Islamabad
Explanation :
The 19th SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) summit will be
held in Islamabad on 9 and 10 November.
6. Prime Minister has constituted a task force to make various suggestions to the
road map for the next Olympics to be held in which country?
A. Qatar
B. Brazil
C. England
D. Japan
Answer D. Japan
Explanation:
After Indias dismal show in the concluded Rio Olympics 2016 Prime Minister
Narendra Modi said about constituting a task force, which will make various
suggestions to the roadmap for the next three quadrennial Games 2020 (Tokyo), 2024
and 2028.
7. Maharashtra State Chief Minister has unveiled a detailed plan for the MumbaiNagpur Super Communication Expressway of how many Kilometers to connect
24 districts?
A.506 Km
B.606 Km
C.706 Km
D.806 Km
Answer C.706 Km
Explanation:
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis has unveiled a detailed plan for the MumbaiNagpur Super Communication Expressway, a 706-km link that seeks to connect 24
districts and improve access from rural communities in the east to commercial hubs in
the west.

8. Which Country has created the Worlds largest marine protected area by
expanding an existing ocean reserve off Hawaii to cover 582,578 square miles?
A. India
B. United States
C. Singapore
D. Mauritius
Answer B. United States
Explanation :
US Government has created the worlds largest marine protected area by expanding
an existing ocean reserve off Hawaii to cover 582,578 square miles that will provide
critical protections for more than 7,000 marine species.
9. Which of following natural cause to be detected on land and the sea floor using
seismic equipment known as an S wave Microseism found by Japan
Researchers?
A. Tsunami
B. Earthquakes
C. Volcanic Eruptions
D. All the Above
Answer B. Earthquakes
Explanation :
Japan researchers found a tremor known as an S wave microseism, using seismic
equipment on land and on the seafloor that usually detects the Earths crust crumbling
during earthquakes.
10. Who has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer for Domestic Broadcast
Business leader Mumbai Zee Entertainment Enterprises?
A. Punit Goenka
B. Punit Misra
C. Pundit Goenka
D. Pundit Mishra
Answer B. Punit Misra
Explanation :
Indian media and Entertainment Company based in Mumbai Zee Entertainment
Enterprises has appointed Punit Misra as Chief Executive Officer for domestic
broadcast business.
11. Film actress Sharmila Tagore, theatre activist Arundhati Nag and film studies
academician Ira Bhaskar have been appointed new members of which council to
deal with complaints against TV content?
A.BCCI
B.BCCC
C.FCIB
D.IB
Answer B. BCCC
Explanation :

Film actress Sharmila Tagore, theatre activist Arundhati Nag and film studies
academician Ira Bhaskar have been appointed new members of Broadcasting Content
Complaints Council (BCCC), the self-regulatory body which hears complaints against
TV content.
12. Who has been chosen for the Sports Journalists Association of Mumbais
(SJAM) Golden Jubilee Annual Awards 2016?
A. Latha Mangal
B. Lalitha Babu
C. Latha Babar
D. Lalita Babar
Answer D.Lalita Babar
Explanation :
Steeplechase specialist Lalita Babar, who finished a creditable 10th in the Rio
Olympics, has been chosen for the Sports Journalists Association of Mumbais
(SJAM) Golden Jubilee Annual Awards 2016.
13. Department of Industrial policy and Promotion has planned to launch a nationwide awareness campaign on which rights?
A. Employees Compensation Rights
B. Maternity Benefit Act
C. Intellectual Property Rights
D. Right to Equality
Answer C. Intellectual Property Rights
Explanation :
Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, DIPP, will launch a nation-wide
awareness campaign on Intellectual Property Rights (IPR).
14. Finance Minister suggested creation of a task force of experts and officials to
deliberate on the challenges in international arbitration in the
__________countries.
A. SAARC
B. G20
C. BRICS
D. All the Above
Answer C. BRICS
Explanation :
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley suggested creation of a task force of experts and
officials to deliberate on the challenges in international arbitration in the BRICS
countries and put in place institutional mechanisms to establish arbitral centers in
these nations.
15. Name the galaxy found by the Astronomers as big as the Milky Way that consists
almost entirely of dark matter?
A. Dragonfly 41
B. Dragonfly 42

C. Dragonfly 43
D. Dragonfly 44
Answer D. Dragonfly 44
Explanation :
Astronomers have found a galaxy as big as the Milky Way that consists almost
entirely of dark matter accounts 99.99 percent of the stuff in this galaxy that cant be
seen. The galaxy named Dragonfly 44, is located in the nearby Coma constellation
was first detected in 2015, through the use of the Dragonfly Telephoto Array in New
Mexico.
Current Affairs August 26 2016
1. Which firm has taken the title sponsorship rights for the two T20 International
matches between India and West Indies played in Florida, USA?
A. Paytm
B. Digicel
C. Vodafone
D. Reliance Jio
Answer A. Paytm
Explanation:
The Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) awarded the title sponsorship rights to Paytm for
the upcoming two T20 International matches between India and West Indies to be
played in Florida, USA.
2. Which state has become the ninth state to ratify the Goods and Service Tax
Constitution Amendment Bill by the House?
A. Bihar
B. New Delhi
C. Manipur
D. Nagaland
Answer D.Nagaland
Explanation :
The Nagaland State Assembly ratified the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Constitution
Amendment Bill by the House by a voice vote following a discussion on 26 August
2016.
3. Which city to host the 2017 Bharatiy Pravasi Divas to be held from 7th to 9th
February 2017 to mark the contribution of the overseas Indian community to the
development of India?
A. Mumbai
B. Chennai
C. Hyderabad
D. Bengaluru
Answer D. Bengaluru
Explanation:

IT-BT capital of the country, Bengaluru, will host the 2017 Bharatiya Pravasi Divas. It
is scheduled to take place on February 7, 8 and 9 of 2017.
4. Name the online complaint box unveiled by Union Minister for Women and
Child Development for reporting child sexual abuse in New Delhi?
A. POCCO e-box
B.POCSO e-box
C.PSCO e-box
D.PUCOS e-box
Answer
Answer B. POCSO e-box
Explanation :
Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Maneka Sanjay Gandhi has
launched an online complaint box named POCSO e-Box for reporting child sexual
abuse in New Delhi on 26 August 2016.
5. Which State government has planned to transform 1,000 villages with the help of
corporate sector and civil society over upcoming years?
A. Bihar
B. Maharashtra
C. Madhya Pradesh
D. Gujarat
Answer B. Maharashtra
Explanation :
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis unveiled the State government plans
to transform 1,000 villages with the help of corporate sector, and the civil society over
the next few years.
6. The United States Postal Service has planned to release the Forever Stamp on
October 5th to commemorate which Indian Festival to be hosted at Consulate
General of India in New York?
A.Onam
B.Maha Sankranthi
C.Diwali
D.Pongal
Answer C.Diwali
Explanation :
The United States Postal Service will commemorate the festival of Diwali with a
Forever stamp on Oct 5 and on behalf of this a dedication ceremony to be hosted at
Consulate General of India in New York.
7. Reserve Bank of India requested all banks to grant loans to which sector people
upto Rs. 3 Lakh at 7% interest rate per annum?
A. Unorganised Farmers
B. Daily wages Workers

C. Entrepreneurs
D. Self Help Groups
Answer D. Self Help Groups
Explanation:
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has asked to grand loans to Women Self-Help Group
(SHG) up to Rs 3 lakh at 7 per cent interest rate per annum. The Revised Scheme
comes from RBI after it god approval from Rural Development Ministry.
8. Name of the mobile application has been released by Karnataka Bank Limited
built on the Unified Payments Interface platform of the NPCI?
A.SMARTS
B.SMARTZ
C.SMARTT
D.SMARTK
Answer B. SMARTZ
Explanation:
Mangaluru based Karnataka Bank has come up with a mobile application named
KBL-SMARTz built on the unified payments interface (UPI) platform of the National
Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).
9. Which Financial Institution has announced a funding of Rs. 980 Crore to dredge
the Brahmaputra as an initiative to develop waterways to Bangladesh and South
East Asain Countries?
A. BRICS Bank
B. State Bank of India
C. World Bank
D. Reserve Bank of India
Answer C. World Bank
Explanation:
The World Bank has announced a funding of Rs 980 crore to dredge the Brahmaputra
as an initiative to develop waterways to Bangladesh and to other South East Asian
countries which are give fillip to trade and industry in the Area.
10. Which Industry held the first position in the list of 100 The Worlds Most
Innovative Companies released by Forbes based on their creative disruption,
potential for innovation and investor interest?
A. TESLA MOTORS INC.
B.SALESFORCE.COM INC.
C.REGENERON PHARMACEUTICALS
D.INCYTE CORP
Answer A. TESLA MOTORS INC.
Explanation:
Forbes has released a list of 100 The Worlds Most Innovative Companies. These
100 companies ranked on the list are based on their creative disruption, potential for
innovation and investor interest.

11. Who ranked the first position in Forbes magazine list of the worlds highest paid
actors with an estimated 2016 payday of $64.5 million?
A.Dwayne Johanson
B.Jackie Chan
C.Matt Damon
D.Tom Cruise
Answer A.Dwayne Johanson
Explanation :
Wrestler cum actor Dwayne Johnson topped a Forbes magazine list of the worlds
highest paid actors with an estimated 2016 payday of $64.5 million. Once again the
Forbes annual list proved that actresses earned less than actors.
12. Who has been named as the UEFAs Best Player in Europe for the Second Time
after winning the Champions League and Euro 2016?
A. Lionel Messi
B. Cristiano Ronaldo
C. Antoine Greizmann
D. Gareth Bale
Answer B. Cristiano Ronaldo
Explanation:
Cristiano Ronaldo has been named Uefas Best Player in Europe for the second time
after winning the Champions League and Euro 2016. It is noted that the Real Madrid
forward beat team-mate Gareth Bale and Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann
were in the voting.
13. Indian Foreign Service holder P Kumaran has been appointed as the next
Ambassador of India to which Country?
A. Bahrain
B. Nigeria
C. Guyana
D. Qatar
Answer D. Qatar
Explanation:
P Kumaran Indian Foreign Service 1992 batch, presently Joint secretary in the
Ministry, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the State of Qatar.
14. India ranked which position on the World Risk index is published by the UNU
Institute for Environment and Human Security?
A.76
B.77
C.78
D.79
Answer B.77
Explanation:
The World Risk Report 2016, published by the UNU Institute for Environment and
Human Security (UNU-EHS) and Bundnis Entwicklung Hilft, analyses the role that

infrastructure plays in shaping a countrys disaster risk. India has been ranked 77th on
the World Risk Index, topped by Island state of Vanuatu.
15. Who has been appointed as Panel head to probe the implementation of reforms
as per the apex court verdict of the BCCI?
A. Raghuram Rajan
B. Sadhasivam
C. Vinod Rai
D. None of these

Answer D. None of these

Explanation :
The BCCI submitted the first Compliance Report to the Supreme Court-appointed
Justice RM Lodha Panel in regards to the implementation of reforms as per the apex
Click Here to Read Current Affairs August 25 2016

1. Who ranked first position in the Badminton Rankings released recently by

Badminton World Federation?
A.Carolina Marin
B.Li Xuerui
C.P V Sindhu
D.Saina Nehwal
Answer
Answer A.Carolina Marin
Explanation :
Carolina Marin remains the World No. 1 player, while Rio semi-finalist Li Xuerui
moved to second spot. Nozomi Okuhara of Japan moved to third spot despite the loss
against PV Sindhu in the semifinals. Yihan Wang dropped to 4th place from 2nd.
2. Who has been appointed as the Chairman of a five member National Rifle
Association of India review Committee to probe the players dejected in the Rio
Olympic?
A.Abhinav Bindra
B.Gagan Naragng
C.Rajiv Bhatia
D.Manisha Malhotra
Answer
Answer A.Abhinav Bindra
Explanation :
Indias Olympic gold-medallist Abhinav Bindra has been named as the Chairman of a
five-member National Rifle Association of India review committee to probe the
shooters dejected show in the Rio Games
3. Indian Mens Hockey team ranked which position in the world rankings released
by International Hockey Federation?

A.4th
B.5th
C.6th
D.7th
Answer
Answer C.6th
Explanation :
Indian mens hockey team slipped one place to occupy sixth in the FIH rankings after
their lusterless show in Rio Olympics while their Women Hockey team surprisingly
gained one position to be at 12th in the latest charts.
4. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved how many projects for
expansion of railway network and connectivity across the country?
A.8
B.9
C.10
D.11
Answer
Answer B.9
Explanation :
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved nine projects worth about Rs
24,000 crore on 24th August 2016 in nine states for expansion of railway network and
connectivity across the country.
5. Which state has became the eighth state to ratify the Goods and Service Tax
Constitution Amendment bill?
A.Madhya Pradesh
B.Bihar
C.Himachal Pradesh
D.Delhi
Answer
Answer D.Delhi
Explanation :
The Madhya Pradesh and Delhi Assembly ratified the Goods and Service Tax (GST)
Constitution Amendment Bill, With this MP and Delhi became the seventh and eighth
State to ratify the historic tax amendment bill.
6. Which State postal circle launched a special speed post service for the high court
to accelerate delivery of summons and notices?
A.Uttarakhand
B.Rajasthan
C.Jharkhand
D.Manipur

Answer
Answer C.Jharkhand
Explanation :
The Jharkhand postal circle launched a special speed post service for the high court,
in a move that is expected to accelerate delivery of summons and notices and thereby
save precious time of the overburdened judiciary.
7. Which State Training Centre has signed an agreement with ISRO for technology
transfer and a contract for supply of spacecraft component?
A.Bihar
B.Rajasthan
C.Odisha
D.Nagaland
Answer
Answer C.Odisha
Explanation :
Central Tool Room and Training Centre (CTTC), Bhubaneswar, has signed an
agreement with ISRO for technology transfer and a contract for supply of spacecraft
component.
8. A two day conference of South Asian Association for Regional cooperation
Finance Minister has been held in which country?
A.Nepal
B.Bangladesh
C.India
D.Pakistan
Answer
Answer D.Pakistan
Explanation :
A two-day conference of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation
(SAARC) Finance Ministers has been kicked off in Islamabad
9. Which Country has signed peace deal with Leftist FARC rebels to end a war
killing tens of thousands and displacing millions?
A.Nigeria
B.Syria
C.Colombia
D.Mongolia
Answer
Answer C.Colombia
Explanation :
Colombias government has secured a groundbreaking peace deal with leftist Farc

rebels promising to end a war that wracked the country for more than half a century,
killing tens of thousands and displacing millions.
10. Earth Like planet has been discovered near Sun using Ultraviolet and Visual
Echelle Spectrograph (UVES) and the High Accuracy Radial velocity Planet
Searcher (HARPS) installed in which country?
A.United States
B.Chile
C.India
D.Guyana
Answer
Answer B.Chile
Explanation :
Astronomers have discovered an Earth-like planet that orbiting the star closest to our
sun using instruments such as the Ultraviolet and Visual Echelle Spectrograph
(UVES) and the High Accuracy Radial velocity Planet Searcher (HARPS).
11. Which Country based company announced the first autonomous vehicles
available for public hire wef 25th August 2016?
A.Malaysia
B.Japan
C.Indonesia
D.Singapore
Answer
Answer D.Singapore
Explanation :
Singapore based NuTonomy announced the first autonomous vehicles available for
public hire in Singapore starting on 25 August 2016.
12. Who has been appointed as High Commissioner of India to the Republic of
Uganda?
A.Ravi Kumar
B.Ravi Shankar
C.Ravi Sekar
D.Ravi Seshan
Answer
Answer B.Ravi Shankar
Explanation :
Ravi Shankar lndian Foreign Service 1995 Batch, presently Deputy Chief of
Mission in Embassy of India, Rome, has been appointed as the next High
Commissioner of lndia to the Republic of Uganda.
13. Amit Sanan has been appointed as which bank as Group president and Country
head of Mid-Corporate Banking?

A.IDFC
B.HDFC
C.ICICI
D.Yes Bank
Answer
Answer D.Yes Bank
Explanation :
India fifth largest private sector bank, Yes Bank has appointed Amit Sanan as Group
President and Country Head of Mid-Corporate Banking.
14. Who has been conferred with the IEI-IEEE Award for Engineering Excellence2015 Award for his significant national contribution towards Missiles and
Aerospace technologies?
A.Mayilsamy Ayyadurai
B.Srinivasan
C.G Satheesh Reddy
D.Viswanathan
Answer
Answer C.G Satheesh Reddy
Explanation :
The Scientific Advisor to the Defence Minister G Satheesh Reddy has been conferred
with the IEI-IEEE Award for Engineering Excellence-2015 Award for his significant
national contribution towards Missiles and Aerospace technologies.
15. What is the expected growth of the Indian Economy has been said by American
Multinational Banking firm Goldman Sachs in 2016-17?
A.7.9
B.8.0
C.8.1
D.8.2
Answer
Answer A.7.9
Explanation :
American multinational banking firm Goldman Sachs says Indian economy is likely
to grow 7.9 per cent in this year 2016-17,growth in the current fiscal driven by better
monsoon, government pay hike, key reforms and FDI inflows.
16. How many banks have been utilized to use Unified Payments Interface for
sending and collecting money via a smart phone organised by National Payments
Corporation of India?
A.22
B.24
C.23
D.21

Answer
Answer D.21
Explanation :
Mumbai based retail payments organisation National Payments Corporation of India
(NPCI) has announced that customers of 21 banks can use Unified Payments Interface
(UPI) for sending and collecting money via a smart phone using a Virtual Payment
Address (VPA) soon.
17. Which of the following reason for Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry
(BCCI) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with The Energy and
Resources Institute (Teri)?
A.Promoting Wind Energy
B.Promoting Clean Energy
C.Promoting renewable Energy
D.Promoting Non-renewable Energy
Answer
Answer C.Promoting renewable Energy
Explanation :
Kolkata based Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry (BCCI) signed a
memorandum of understanding (MoU) with The Energy and Resources Institute
(TERI) for promoting renewable energy.
Current Affairs August 24 2016
1. Which government along with Telengana Government signed a Memorandum of
Understanding for construction of three inter-state irrigation projects?
A.Maharashtra
B.Madhya Pradesh
C.Assam
D.Odisha
Answer
Answer A.Maharashtra
Explanation :
Telangana and Maharashtra agreed to build irrigation projects on the Godavari River,
benefitting farmers from both the states.
2. The Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik approved startup policy to promote
entrepreneurship for which sector people in society?
A.Adolescents
B.Senior Citizen
C.Youths
D.Women
Answer

Answer C.Youths
Explanation :
The Odisha state cabinet headed by chief minister Naveen Patnaik approved the
Odisha startup policy to promote entrepreneurship among youths. A Start-up Capital
Infrastructure Fund (up to Rs 25 crore) would be provided by the state government to
the Department of MSME through budgetary provision.
3. In which train route, Indian Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu and Andhra
Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu commissioned a new railway
line?
A.Kaakinaada and Nellore
B.Nandyala and Yerraguntla
C.Rayalseema and Cuddapah
D.Rajamundry and Nellore
Answer
Answer B.Nandyala and Yerraguntla
Explanation :
Indian Railways Minister Suresh Prabhu and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N
Chandrababu Naidu commissioned a new railway line between Nandyala and
Yerraguntla in the presence of Union Urban Development Minister M Venkaiah
Naidu.
4. Which bill is being approved by the Union Cabinet on August 24, 2016 to
prohibit including sale and purchase of human embryo and gametes?
A.Child Protection Bill, 2016
B.Pregnancy Assistance Bill, 2016
C.Water Regulation Bill, 2016
D.Surrogacy and Regulation Bill, 2016
Answer
Answer D.Surrogacy and Regulation Bill, 2016
Explanation :
The Bill will regulate surrogacy in India by establishing National Surrogacy Board at
the central level and State Surrogacy Boards and Appropriate Authorities in the State
and Union Territories.
5. In which place, South Indias first Children Court was inaugurated by Acting
Chief Justice Ramesh Ranganathan?
A.Chennai
B.Hyderabad
C.Bangalore
D.Trivandrum
Answer
Answer B.Hyderabad
Explanation :

The child friendly courtroom was jointly inaugurated at the Nampally Criminal
Courts Complex in Hyderabad by Acting Chief Justice Ramesh Ranganathan of High
Court of Judicature at Hyderabad and Director General of Telangana Police Anurag
Sharma.
6. What is the name of the channel has launched by the Indian President Pranab
Mukherjee at Raj Bhawan in Kolkata?
A.Kisan Maitree
B.Dhoordharshan Maitree
C.Akashvani Maitree
D.BharatMatha Maitree
Answer
Answer C.Akashvani Maitree
Explanation :
This Channel launched from a State-of-the-art Super Power Transmitter of 1000kw
with the frequency of 594 kHz/ 505 Meter installed at Chinsurah, West Bengal.
7. Which Pune based motorcycle finance firm has joined hands with India Post to
facilitate purchase of vehicles in Karnataka?
A.HDFC Finance
B.Manapuram Finance
C.Muthoot Finance
D.Bajaj Finance
Answer
Answer D.Bajaj Finance
Explanation :
The Bajaj Finance inked an MoU with India Post and also announced special
arrangement that allows potential buyers to get information on various 2-wheeler loan
schemes.
8. Which Indian Star entered the Forbes top 10 Highest-Paid actress in the World?
A.Priyanka Chopra
B.Deepika Padukone
C.Katrina Kaif
D.Sonam Kapoor
Answer
Answer B.Deepika Padukone
Explanation :
Forbes magazine ranked out the worlds highest paid actresses and Hunger games star
Jennifer Lawrence has topped the list for the second time in a row. Indian star
Deepika Padukone is also among the top 10 highest-paid actresses in the world.
9. Which states Aarogyasri Healthcare Trust bagged Federation of Indian
Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI)s healthcare excellence award for

2016?
A.Karnataka
B.Andhra Pradesh
C.Telangana
D.Kerala
Answer
Answer C.Telangana
Explanation :
The will be presented by Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda to Aarogyasri CEO Dr. M.
Chandrasekhar at a function to be held in Delhi on Aug.31.
10. Which director has been selected for the Asian Filmmaker of the Year Award at
the Busan International Film Festival beginning October 6?
A.Martin Scorsese
B.Jack Nicholson
C.Abbas Kiarostami
D.David Lynch
Answer
Answer C.Abbas Kiarostami
Explanation :
Late Iranian director Abbas Kiarostami has been selected for the Asian Filmmaker of
the Year Award at the Busan International Film Festival beginning October 6.
11. Who has been conferred as the brand ambassador of the Beti Bachao, Beti
Padhao campaign in the Haryana state by Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal
Khattar?
A.Sakshi Malik
B.P.V. Sindhu
C.Jitu Rai
D.Dipa Karmakar
Answer
Answer A.Sakshi Malik
Explanation :
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar announced Sakshi Malik, Indias bronze
medalist at the Rio Olympics, as the brand ambassador of the Beti Bachao, Beti
Padhao campaign in the state.
12. Which Global professional services company is set to acquire Australia based
security company Redcore?
A.Wipro
B.Accenture
C.Aricent
D.TCS

Answer
Answer B.Accenture
Explanation :
The Purchase will expand Accentures security offerings and presence in the AsiaPacific region. Further it will to expand existing IAM services and SecurityasaService
(SaaS) capabilities along with other critical cyber defense services in the region.
13. What is the name of online library for persons with visual disabilities was
launched by Ravi Shankar Prasad?
A.Meri Pustakalaya
B.Kitaab Pustakalaya
C.Sugamya Pustakalaya
D.Janakari Pustakalaya
Answer
Answer C.Sugamya Pustakalaya
Explanation :
This is a step towards governments Digital India Program, the online Library that
makes accessible content available to print-disabled people which is available in
various publications across diverse subjects and languages and multiple accessible
formats.
14. Which language search engine is launched by the China for the first time would
serve as unified portal?
A.Bangladeshi
B.Tibetan
C.Japanese
D.Nepalese
Answer
Answer B.Tibetan
Explanation :
The Search Engine named Yongzin is the first search engine of Tibetan language on
the world, Yongzin means master or teacher in the Tibetan language.
15. What is the name of mobile app launched by Punjab chief minister Parkash
Singh Badal for farmers?
A.Kisan Mugitha
B.Kisan Sugitha
C.Kisan Savidha
D.Kisan Suvidha
Answer
Answer D.Kisan Suvidha
Explanation :
Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal launched a mobile app, Kisan Suvidha

(farmers service), in the state. The app developed by the Union governments
agriculture department will provide basic information on weather updates, crop prices
and expert advice.
16. Food Safety and Standard Act organized a function commemorate 10 years of
the enactment on August 23rd 2016 in which place?
A.Pune
B.Hyderabad
C.Bengaluru
D.New Delhi
Answer
Answer D.New Delhi
Explanation :
Indias Food Regulator FSSAI organised a function commemorate 10 years of the
enactment of Food Safety and Standard Act (FSSAI Act) on August 23rd 2016 in New
Delhi.
17. Union Government has approved of the signing of Memorandum of
Understanding between India and ________________ to establish cooperation in
Grassroots Innovation?
A.Myanmar
B.Cyprus
C.Fiji
D.South Africa
Answer
Answer D.South Africa
Explanation :
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has been
approved of the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India
and South Africa to establish cooperation in Grassroots Innovation
18. Former Governor of Bihar, West Bengal and Haryana has passed away on
August 24, 2016 in New Delhi at the age of 96?
A.A R Kidwai
B.P K Rasheer
C.C K Naduram
D.A S Reena
Answer
Answer A.A R Kidwai
Explanation :
Former Governor of Bihar, West Bengal and Haryana, A R Kidwai passed away on
August 24, 2016 in New Delhi. He was 96.

19. Who has headed over a ceremony held at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi for
awarding certificates to the applicants of breed registration?
A.Dr Trilochan Mohapatra
B.Dr Manoranjan Gupta
C.Dr Nachaloan Sudarasan
D.Dr Ranjan Gupta
Answer
Answer A.Dr Trilochan Mohapatra
Explanation :
Dr. Trilochan Mohapatra, Secretary DARE & DG, ICAR chaired over a ceremony
held at Krishi Bhawan, New Delhi for awarding certificates to the applicants of breed
registration.
20. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary located in which state ?
A.Goa
B.Kerala
C.Karnataka
D.Assam
Answer & Explanation
Answer A.Goa
Explanation :
Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary is an estuarine mangrove habitat which is declared as a bird
sanctuary and located on western tip of the Island of Chorao along the Mandovi River,
Goa, in India.
Click Here to Read Current Affairs August 23 2016
1. Which date is observed as International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave
Trade and its Abolition by UNESCO?
A.August 21
B.August 24
C.August 22
D.August 23
Answer & Explanation
Answer D.August 23
Explanation :
International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition, August
23 of each year, the day designated by UNESCO to memorialize the transatlantic
slave trade.
2. Who is the author for the book called The Ocean of Churn: How the Indian
Ocean Shaped Human History?
A.Sanjeev Sanyal
B.Arundhati Roy

C.Amitav Ghosh
D.Salman Rushdie
Answer & Explanation
Answer A.Sanjeev Sanyal
Explanation :
The Book authored by Sanjeev Sanyal has recounted the history of The Indian Ocean,
which stretches across East Africa, the Middle East and the Indian subcontinent to
South East Asia and Australia.
3. Which Veteran journalist and former editor of Malayalam daily Mathrubhumi
died at a private hospital in Kochi following a brief illness?
A.E.M.S. Namboodiripad
B.Kanjirappally
C.K K Sreedharan Nair
D.Rajesh Pillai
Answer & Explanation
Answer C.K K Sreedharan Nair
Explanation :
He started his career in Journalism as a sub-editor in Mathrubhumi in 1953, Nair had
an illustrious career in various capacities including Chief Sub-Editor,News Editor and
Deputy Editor.
4. Which statement is incorrect related to toxic gas leakage at Bangladesh fertilizer
unit?
A.Bangladesh Chemical Industries Corporation (BCIC), which runs the fertilizer unit
B.DPA leaked from the DAP Fertilizer Company Limited on the bank of Karnaphuli
river
C.Toxic gas leaked from a fertilizer unit in Bangladeshs port city of Chittagong
D.DPA is one of a series of water-insoluble ammonium phosphate salts
Answer & Explanation
Answer D.DPA is one of a series
of water-insoluble ammonium phosphate salts
Explanation :
About 250 people, including children, have fallen sick and hundreds of residents have
been evacuated from their homes after a toxic gas leak from a fertilizer unit in
Bangladeshs port city of Chittagong. DPA is a full form of Di-ammonium phosphate.
5. What is the name of unmanned submersible sets record at the Mariana Trench
in the West Pacific?
A.Maidou-11
B.Maidou-1
C.Haidou-1
D.Haidou-11

Answer & Explanation

Answer C.Haidou-1
Explanation :
Chinas unmanned submersible(underwater drones-vehicles which can operate
underwater without a human) has dived to a depth of 10,767 metres at the worlds
deepest ocean point.
6. Who has been resigned from the Catholic Syrian Bank as a managing director
and chief executive within a year after taking over the posts?
A.Anand Chellaiah
B.P.C.Duraisamy
C.Anand Krishnamurthy
D.Padmasingh Isaac
Answer & Explanation
Answer C.Anand Krishnamurthy
Explanation :
Before taking over in July 2015, Krishnamurthy had been associated with the bank for
the past one year and was previously responsible for corporate banking, SME
business, and integrated treasury operations as head of wholesale banking and
treasury.
7. Which renowned scientist is appointed as new Vice Chancellor of Homi Bhabha
National Institute?
A.M Annadurai
B.P D Gupta
C.Pradyut Gosh
D.M V Dhekane
Answer & Explanation
Answer
B.P D Gupta
Explanation :
Eminent scientist P D Gupta was appointed as Vice Chancellor of Mumbai-based
Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI).He has been appointed to the post for five
years by Department of Personnel and Training.
8. Which statement/s is/are true related to the Two Indo American Women
qualified for the prestigious White House Fellow Program?
1.The two Indo-American women are Tina R Shah and Anjali Tripathi
2.Tina R Shah is a Astrophysicists
3.Tripathi is at Harvard University, focuses on the formation and evolution of
planets
A.1 only
B.2 only
C.Both 1 and 2
D.Both 1 and 3

Answer & Explanation

Answer D.Both 1 and 3
Explanation :
Two IndianAmerican women Astrophysicist Anjali Tripathi from California and
physician Tina R Shah from Chicago have been selected for the prestigious White
House Fellow programme.
9. How many sports person/s would get Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award from the
Sports Ministry?
A.2
B.5
C.4
D.1
Answer & Explanation
Answer C.4
Explanation :
The Sports Ministry announced that Rio Olympics medalists shuttler P.V. Sindhu and
wrestler Sakshi Malik will receive the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award
along with gymnast Dipa Karmakar and shooter Jitu Rai on August 29th 2016.
10. Which solution is unveiled by Airtel and Vodafone to use Aadhar number for
SIM activation?
A.e-KYC
B.e-KMC
C.e-ADN
D.e-AIV
Answer & Explanation
Answer A.e-KYC
Explanation :
Bharti Airtel and Vodafone has started rolling out Aadhaar based e-KYC solution
following the notification by the Department of Telecom, Government of India.
11. What is the rank of India which is positioned among Wealthiest Nations in the
World report by Johannesburg-based The New World Wealth?
A.18th
B.8th
C.7th
D.17th
Answer & Explanation
Answer C.7th
Explanation :
The W20: The 20 Wealthiest Countries in the World report by Johannesburg-based

The New World Wealth, India is ranked 7th among the wealthiest countries in the
world in terms of private wealth held by individuals.
12. Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani via
video conferencing from New Delhi to inaugurate the renovated Store Palace in
_________.
A.Gulmargh
B.Tashkent
C.Lahore
D.Kabul
Answer & Explanation
Answer D.Kabul
Explanation :
India and Afghanistan inaugurated the $300 million Friendship Dam in Herat. India
also gifted Kabul a symbolic gift of democracy, its new parliament building in
December last year.
13. Which state along with Gujarat state Assembly passed the Goods and Service
Tax (GST) Constitution Amendment Bill, becoming the fifth and sixth state to
pass the bill respectively?
A.Chhattisgarh
B.Tiripura
C.Assam
D.Meghalaya
Answer & Explanation
Answer A.Chhattisgarh
Explanation :
The GST bill which was passed recently by the centre seen as single biggest tax
reform in a long time, needs to be ratified by at least 15 state legislatures before the
President can report the GST council which meant to adopt the new tax rate.
14. Which government has enacted a stringent law called Protection of Internal
Security Act to deal with the challenges of terrorism, insurgency, communalism
and caste violence?
A.Gujarat
B.Uttar Pradesh
C.Bihar
D.Maharashtra
Answer & Explanation
Answer D.Maharashtra
Explanation :
MPISA -Maharashtra Protection of Internal Security Act, A new internal security Act,
envisaged by the states police department, is expected to put this in black and white,

thereby bridging the gap and plugging loopholes in the existing security
arrangements.
15. In which place, The Indian Air Force is set to build new Aerospace Museum
focusing to showcase and to create awareness in general public about Indias rich
Aerospace heritage?
A.Hyderabad
B.Mumbai
C.New Delhi
D.Gangtok
Answer & Explanation
Answer C.New Delhi
Explanation :
The Indian Air Force is set to build new Aerospace Museum in New Delhi, focusing
to showcase and to create awareness in general public about Indias rich Aerospace
heritage.
16. World Trauma Congress 2016 held in which city ?
A.New Delhi
B.Mumbai
C.Ahmedabad
D.Kochin
Answer & Explanation
Answer A.New Delhi
Explanation :
World Trauma Congress 2016 held in New Delhi, India from Aug 17th through 20th,
2016.World Trauma Congress 2016 has been approved for 23.5 Credit Hours by Delhi
Medical Council
Click Here to Read Current Affairs August 22 2016
1. Which country along with India signed an agreement that improve workplacebased vocational training in Indias industrial clusters?
A.Germany
B.Italy
C.England
D.Africa
Answer & Explanation
Answer A.Germany
Explanation :
This provides a competitive edge to German industry and businesses and need to
adapt elements of the German VET system to the Indian context to ensure that skill
training in India is closely aligned with the requirements of industry.

2. Which prominent journalist and publisher has passed away of heart failure at
Washington Adventist Hospital in Takoma Park, Maryland?
A.George Fury
B.George Curry
C.George Wilson
D.George Nicholson
Answer & Explanation
Answer B.George Curry
Explanation :
Prominent African-American journalist and publisher George Curry has passed away
of heart failure at Washington Adventist Hospital in Takoma Park, Maryland.
3. Which Indian tennis player took sole possession of the WTA doubles number one
ranking after teaming up with Barbora Strycova to beat former partner Martina
Hingis and Coco Vandeweghe?
A.Mahesh Bhupathi
B.Sania Mirza
C.Ramanathan Krishnan
D.Somdev Devvarman
Answer & Explanation
Answer B.Sania Mirza
Explanation :
Indias Sania Mirza took sole possession of the WTA doubles number one ranking
after teaming up with Barbora Strycova to beat former partner Martina Hingis and
Coco Vandeweghe 7-5, 6-4 in Sundays Cincinnati final.
4. In which state of India, The International Kabaddi Federation (IKF) announced
that the 2016 World Cup would be held?
A.Sikkim
B.Meghalaya
C.Rajasthan
D.Gujarat
Answer & Explanation
Answer D.Gujarat
Explanation :
The tournament is set to take place from 7 to 22 October. Gujarat will play host to 12
teams from around the world including India, USA, Canada, UK, Australia, Iran,
Poland, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Korea, Japan and Kenya.
5. Who won a double to clinch the title in the MRF Formula 1600 category?
A.Neil Nithin
B.Karun Chandhok
C.Narain Karthikeyan
D.Vikash Anand

Answer & Explanation

Answer D.Vikash Anand
Explanation :
Chennai hailed Vikash Anand won a double to clinch the title in the MRF Formula
1600 category and a ticket for the Mazda Road to Indy shootout as the fifth and final
round of the MRF MMSC FMSCI Indian National Racing Championship concluded
in Chennai.
6. In which species material, scientist have developed laser that were grown in
bacteria for the first time?
A.Oysters flesh
B.Jellyfish proteins
C.Octobus legs
D.Star fish spines
Answer & Explanation
Answer B.Jellyfish proteins
Explanation :
These lasers have the potential to be far more efficient and compact than conventional
ones and could open up research avenues in quantum physics and optical computing,
researchers said.
7. Who has been appointed as non-executive part-time chairman of Mumbai based
YES Bank?
A.Ashok Chawla
B.Ashok Mehta
C.Ashok Kumar
D.Ashok Agarwal
Answer & Explanation
Answer A.Ashok Chawla
Explanation :
Former head of the Competition Commission of India (CCI) Ashok Chawla has been
named as the non-executive part-time chairman of Mumbai based YES Bank.
8. Which Indian Olympic Association (IOA) President was awarded the Olympic
Order for his outstanding services to the Olympic movement?
A.N. Ramakrishnan
B.N. Ramaswamy
C.N. Rajasekar
D.N. Ramachandran
Answer & Explanation
Answer D.N. Ramachandran
Explanation :
Narayana Ramachandran is an Indian squash administrator who serves as current

President of WSF (World Squash Federation). He was elected on 2008, succeeding

Jahangir Khan.
9. Which Indian actor has been chosen for the famous French honor of Chevalier
Award?
A.Rajesh Khanna
B.Amitabh Bachchan
C.Kamal Haasan
D.Mohanlal
Answer & Explanation
Answer C.Kamal Haasan
Explanation :
Actor Kamal Haasan has been chosen for the famous French honor of Chevalier
Award. Kamal Haasan has been appointed Chevalier de lOrdre des Arts et Lettres
(Knight in the National Order Arts and Letters) by the Minister of Culture and
Communication, France.
10. Which statement is incorrect related to the bloom energy for fuel cell power
generation in recent news?
A.SAIL Ltd signed MoU with California-based Bloom Energy
B.The Fuel cell power generation is a method comes with less pollution
C.The fuel-cell converts fuel into electricity through an electro-chemical process
D.Andaman and Nicobar peoples are hugely dependent on diesel for power generation
Answer & Explanation
Answer A.SAIL Ltd signed MoU with California-based Bloom Energy
Explanation :
Indias largest state-owned natural gas processing and distribution company GAIL Ltd
signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with California-based Bloom Energy
for developing natural gas-based fuel cell power generation.
11. State run PSU Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited along with which company signed
an MoU to provide telecom & IT solutions for big businesses?
A.Microsoft
B.Apple
C.Redmi
D.Samsung
Answer & Explanation
Answer A.Microsoft
Explanation :
The MoU will pave the way to meet the demand challenges in IT and cloud services,
and audio, video needs of the BSNLs enterprise customers including government
organizations.

12. Which statement/s is/are true related to banning of cash transactions to curb
black money?
1.The government is set to ban cash transactions over Rs. 3 lakhs
2.The Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT) on black
money
A.1 only
B.2 only
C.both 1 and 2
D.none of them above
Answer & Explanation
Answer C.both 1 and 2
Explanation :
In the next move to clamp down on black money in the economy, the government is
set to ban cash transactions over Rs 3 lakh.
13. Which port has signed an agreement with State Bank of India and Development
Bank of Singapore for External Commercial Borrowing to the tune of USD 400
Million?
A.Kochi Port
B.Kamarajar Port
C.Kandla Port
D.Jawaharlal Nehru Port
Answer & Explanation
Answer D.Jawaharlal Nehru Port
Explanation :
Mumbai based container port, Jawaharlal Nehru Port has signed an agreement with
State Bank of India and Development Bank of Singapore for External Commercial
Borrowing to the tune of USD 400 Million under External Commercial Borrowings.
14. In which state of India, Child Sex Ratio drops to a whooping 800 of 1000 study
conducted by Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India?
A.Uttarakhand
B.Uttar Pradesh
C.Madhya Pradesh
D.Tiripura
Answer & Explanation
Answer A.Uttarakhand
Explanation :
In India, the Child Sex Ratio is defined as the number of females per thousand males
in the age group 06 years in a human population.
15. The worlds largest bloc of Muslim countries Organisation of Islamic
Cooperation have expressed concern over alleged human rights violations in
______________.

A.Maharashtra
B.Uttar Pradesh
C.Kashmir
D.Pakistan
Answer & Explanation
Answer C.Kashmir
Explanation :
The IOCs secretary-general Iyad Madani, said at a news conference in Islamabad that
the situation in Kashmir was worsening and prevailing on the international
community to act.
Click Here to Read Current Affairs August 21 2016
1. In which city, The two-day meeting of the BRICS Womens Parliamentarian
Forum was initiated?
A.Jakarta
B.Jaipur
C.Jabalpur
D.Jalandhar
Answer & Explanation
Answer B.Jaipur
Explanation :
The two-day meeting of the BRICS Womens Parliamentarian Forum was begun in
Jaipur on August 20, in which 42 delegates from member countries participated
2. Who has been launched various Projects on the Bank of Ganga worth Rs. 560
crore under Namami Gange programme at Ganga Barrage in Kanpur?
A.Smrithi Irani
B.Akilesh Yadav
C.Uma Bharti
D.Suresh Prabu
Answer & Explanation
Answer C.Uma Bharti
Explanation :
Union Minister for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation
Sushri Uma Bharti launched various Projects on the Bank of Ganga worth Rs. 560
crore under Namami Gange programme at Ganga Barrage in Kanpur.
3. By which card, Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) is launched a service in
which commuters will be able to pay bus fares?
A.Metro Smart Card
B.Debit Card
C.Credit Card
D.Metro Bus Pass

Answer & Explanation

Answer A.Metro Smart Card
Explanation :
With this service commuters will be required to swipe their metro smart card at the
time of boarding buses through E-Ticketing Machines (ETM) to be installed inside
the DTC buses.
4. Which governments Police launched DNA Index System (DIS) that allows
generation of DNA profiles from live samples like saliva and blood stains to
establish a proactive policing model in the country?
A.Arunachal Pradesh
B.Andhra Pradesh
C.Madhya Pradesh
D.Uttar Pradesh
Answer & Explanation
Answer B.Andhra Pradesh
Explanation :
This is the first-of-its-kind initiative by the state. The model was launched on pilot
basis to test the efficacy of the DIS, to generate DNA profiles of a batch of convicts
and suspects involved in various crimes.
5. Which Eminent Mexican writer has died in a car accident in the central state of
Queretaro?
A.Isabel Allende
B.Mario Vargas Llosa
C.Ignacio Padilla
D.Gabriel Garcia Marquez
Answer & Explanation
Answer C.Ignacio Padilla
Explanation :
Padilla is a leading member of the crack movement that sought to help the countrys
at hors find a voice beyond magical realism
6. What is the name of the species discovered by the Scientists in the northern Bay
of Bengal region along the West Bengal coast?
A.Lymnothorax indicus
B.Mymnothorax indicus
C.Hymnothorax indicus
D.Gymnothorax indicus
Answer & Explanation
Answer D.Gymnothorax indicus
Explanation :

Scientists from have discovered Gymnothorax indicus, a new species of eel (a snakelike fish) in the northern Bay of Bengal region along the West Bengal coast.
7. Which statement is incorrect with respect to the Tyrannosaurus rex fossil with
complete skull discoveries?
A.The skull containing package weighing about 500 pounds
B.Fossilized bones are protruding from a rocky hillside
C.This fossil includes a very complete skull, vertebrae, ribs, hips and jaw bones
D.The size of Tuft-Love Rex to be 85 percent of the largest T-Rex fossil
Answer & Explanation
Answer A.The skull containing package weighing about 500 pounds
Explanation :
In a major finding, scientists have discovered a Tyrannosaurus rex fossil, including a
very complete skull, vertebrae, ribs, hips and jaw bones, which they estimate to be
about 20 per cent of the dinosaur.
8. What is the name of small molecule that can regenerate tissue which is
discovered by Chinese scientists?
A.XUU-MP-1
B.UMU-MP-1
C.XMU-UP-1
D.XMU-MP-1
Answer & Explanation
Answer D.XMU-MP-1
Explanation :
Chinese scientists have discovered a small molecule, XMU-MP-1 that can regenerate
tissue. It can promote repair and regeneration in the liver, intestines and skin.
9. Who became the Canadas first Woman House Leader who is well known for
Waterloo MP?
A.Mehbooba Mufti
B.Kalvakuntla Kavitha
C.Veena Devi
D.Bardish Chagger
Answer & Explanation
Answer D.Bardish Chagger
Explanation :
As a first woman to hold the post in the Canadas history, Indo-Canadian Sikh MP
Bardish Chagger has been named as the new leader of the government in Canadas
House of Commons.
10. Who has been appointed as a new independent director by the Board of India
Post Payment Banks (IPPB)?
A.Arun Duggal

B.Sanjiv Puri
C.RC Dhere
D.RS Sodhi
Answer & Explanation
Answer D.RS Sodhi
Explanation :
Board of India Post Payment Banks (IPPB) has appointed RS Sodhi, MD, Amul as its
new independent director.
11. Which bollywood actress has appointed as a brand ambassador of Vistara?
A.Sonali Bendre
B.Priyanka Chopra
C.Alia Bhat
D.Deepika Padukone
Answer & Explanation
Answer D.Deepika Padukone
Explanation :
Vistara, whose 51 per cent stake in owned by Tata Sons and the rest 49 per cent by
Singapore Airlines, did not disclose other details such as the contract period and fee
that it would pay to the actress.
12. Which Gurugram-based companys e-commerce website has shutdown and
resulted its 4000 odd staff in jobless?
A.MeetMe
B.AskMe
C.AskYou
D.MeetYou
Answer & Explanation
Answer B.AskMe
Explanation :
The reason behind closure of the Internet giant is as severe cash crunch. While the
AskMe.com portal still active but accepting none of the orders placed.
13. Which national award winning film has been selected for the renowned 40th
Montreal World Film Festival?
A.Sankhachil
B.Bajrao Mastani
C.Piku
D.Bajrangi Baijaan
Answer & Explanation
Answer A.Sankhachil
Explanation :

Director Goutam Ghoshs National award-winning film Sankhachil, an Indo-Bangla

joint production, has been selected for the renowned 40th Montreal World Film
Festival.
14. Which countrys largest high speed train maker has its first $63.4 million joint
venture plant in India to repair ?
A.China
B.Bangladesh
C.Nepal
D.Bhutan
Answer & Explanation
Answer A.China
Explanation :
Chinas largest high speed train maker has its first $63.4 million joint venture plant in
India to repair and manufacture railway locomotive engines has started operations.
15. Which statement is correct, related to the India worlds third biggest tech start
hub?
A.It is not comes under ASSOCHAM study
B.IT hub Bengaluru is host to 46% of domestic tech start-ups
C.Bengaluru is not to host largest share of technology start-ups in the country
D.This report relates to the Thought Arbitrage Research Institute
Answer & Explanation
Answer D.This report relates to the Thought Arbitrage Research Institute
Explanation :
According to a report made by ASSOCHAM, India is home to the third largest
number of technology-driven start-ups in the world, following the US and the UK
occupying the top two positions.
Click Here to Read Current Affairs August 20 2016
1. In which place, Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports as well as Government of
Uttar Pradesh, organized a National Convention of Gram Pradhans ?
A.Hyderabad
B.Amristar
C.Allahabad
D.Ahmedabad
Answer & Explanation
Answer C.Allahabad
Explanation :
The Convention aims to rally Gram Pradhans of 1651 villages in 52 districts and 5
States situated along the banks of the river Ganga.

2. Which government approved a new debt relief scheme for low income and poor
people who face the threat of revenue recovery proceedings?
A.Odisha
B.Kerala
C.Karnataka
D.Andhra Pradesh
Answer & Explanation
Answer B.Kerala
Explanation :
This debt relief is for those who availed loans from the State Housing Board,
Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Backward Welfare Corporation, State Womens
Development Corporation, The Kerala State Handicapped Persons Welfare
Corporation and Revenue Departments.
3. Which Commission have approved a wage hike along with a hike in Market
Development Assistance?
A.Micro and Macro Industries Commission
B.Cotton and Wool Industries Commission
C.Small and Cottage Industries Commission
D.Khadi and Village Industries Commission
Answer & Explanation
Answer D.Khadi and Village Industries Commission
Explanation :
The KVIC has informed that spinners will now earn 5.50 rupees instead of 4 rupees
per hank with an additional 10 percent Market Development Assistance.
4. Who has been inaugurated The Animal Birth Control Centre at Kedarpuram
Uttarakhand?
A.Maneka Gandhi
B.Suresh Prabu
C.Manohar Parikar
D.Smriti Irani
Answer & Explanation
Answer A.Maneka Gandhi
Explanation :
The Union Woman and Child Development Minister Maneka Gandhi inaugurated The
Animal Birth Control Centre at Kedarpuram Uttarakhand. The centre was developed
at a cost about 1.5 crore.
5. In which place, India is positioned in the fixed broadband adoption ranking
among the Asia Pacific Region?
A.49
B.39

C.29
D.13
Answer & Explanation
Answer B.39
Explanation :
India ranks a low 39th in terms of fixed broadband adoption among Asia Pacific
countries, with just 1.3% of its citizens subscribing to such a service in 2015.
6. What is the name of internet based trading platform by which Andhra Bank
government jointly with Geojit BNP Paribas Financial Services?
A.AP eTrade
B.GEO eTrade
C.BNP eTrade
D.AB eTrade
Answer & Explanation
Answer D.AB eTrade
Explanation :
Andhra Bank government jointly with Geojit BNP Paribas Financial Services has
launched a three-in-one online investment and trading platform christened AB eTrade
which integrates savings and demat accounts with online trading.
7. Which date is celebrated as Sadbhavana Diwas each year all over the India to
commemorate the birth anniversary of the former Prime Minister of India
named Rajiv Gandhi?
A.August 20
B.August 21
C.August 22
D.August 23
Answer & Explanation
Answer A.August 20
Explanation :
The Sadbhavana (means having good feelings for others) Diwas or Harmony Day is
celebrated to bestow the good feelings for others was the only the mission of the
government of Rajiv Gandhi.
8. Which international cricket umpire died at the age of 71 at a South Kolkata
hospital after battling cancer?
A.Sulekha Banerjee
B.Subiksha Banerjee
C.Susrutha Banerjee
D.Subrata Banerjee
Answer & Explanation

Answer D.Subrata Banerjee

Explanation :
Bengals leading international cricket umpire Subrata Banerjee died at the age of 71 at
a South Kolkata hospital after battling cancer.
9. Which company has recently launched Virtual Reality Headset called Project
Alloy?
A.Samsung
B.HCL
C.Intel
D.Intex
Answer & Explanation
Answer C.Intel
Explanation :
Intel has unveiled a Virtual Reality headset to take on Oculus, HTC and Microsoft.
This headset, called Project Alloy, will offer mixed reality bridging the gap
between VR headsets such as the Oculus Rift and AR headsets such as the Microsoft
Holo Lens, which projects holographic data onto the wearers field of vision.
10. Which is incorrect statement related to the US Researchers approaches on Zika
Virus?
A.Zika virus study published in the journal Cell Stem Cell
B.Zika virus causes long term memory damage
C.Zika virus is not similiar to the Alzheimers disease
D.Zika virus attacks progenitor cells
Answer & Explanation
Answer C.Zika virus is not similiar to the Alzheimers disease
Explanation :
According to a study published in the journal Cell Stem Cell, U.S. researchers have
found evidence that a certain kind of brain cell present in newborns that remains in
some amounts in adulthood can be susceptible to Zika infection.
11. Who has been re-appointed as the Chairman of telecom giant Bharti Airtel for
another five year, with effect from October 1, 2016?
A.Suhail Mittal
B.Sunil Lamba
C.Sunil Mittal
D.Suhail Lamba
Answer & Explanation
Answer C.Sunil Mittal
Explanation :
Sunil Bharti Mittal is an Indian entrepreneur, philanthropist and the Founder &
Chairman of Bharti Enterprises, which has diversified interests in telecom, insurance,
real estate, hospitality, agri and food besides other ventures.

12. What is the name of Chinese E-commerce giant Alibaba Group launched a book
donation drive?
A.Mission Books
B.Mission Billion Books
C.Mission Million Books
D.Mission Trillion Books
Answer & Explanation
Answer C.Mission Million Books
Explanation :
The drive is carried out in association with Crossword and Ratna Nidhi Charitable
Trust, Alibaba Group will also donate over 50,000 books to the campaign, and
Alibaba.com and mobile browser UC Web will be online marketing support platform.
13. The government has selected four investment banks namely Nomura, SBI Caps,
ICICI Securities and IDBI Capital for the proposed share sale in _________.
A.SIDCO
B.HDFC
C.SIDBI
D.HUDCO
Answer & Explanation
Answer D.HUDCO
Explanation :
Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM), the nodal agency
under the finance ministry that co-ordinates government disinvestment programme
has selected these four investment banks for the proposed share sale in HUDCO.
14. Who has been accrediated as Indias new Ambassador to Georgia with residence
in Yerevan (Armenia)?
A.Yogeshwar Sangwan
B.Bhubaneshwar Sakshi
C.Gautam Gupta
D.Suhail Khan
Answer & Explanation
Answer A.Yogeshwar Sangwan
Explanation :
Georgia is a country in the Caucasus region of Eurasia. Located at the crossroads of
Western Asia and Eastern Europe, it is bounded to the west by the Black Sea, to the
north by Russia, to the south by Turkey and Armenia, and to the southeast by
Azerbaijan.
15. Which council has awarded SK Sharma Chairman and Managing Director of
Bharat Electronics Limited as the Most Enterprising CEO in Electronics Sector?
A.Statutory Councils of India
B.Indian Carpet Export Promotion Council

C.Indo Vietnam Business Council

D.Indo Global Business Council
Answer & Explanation
Answer D.Indo Global Business Council
Explanation :
New Delhi based Indo Global Business Council (IGBC), a policy think-tank based
has awarded SK Sharma Chairman and Managing Director of Bharat Electronics
Limited as the Most Enterprising CEO in Electronics Sector.
16. Which day is observed on August 20, 2016 ?
A.World Malaria Day
B.World Mosquito Day
C.World Dengue Day
D.World Diabetes Day
Answer & Explanation
Answer B.World Mosquito Day
Explanation :
World Mosquito Day, observed annually on 20 August, is a commemoration of British
doctor Sir Ronald Rosss discovery in 1897 that female mosquitoes transmit malaria
between humans.