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1. Who inaugurated the newly announced Goa Indian Institute of Technologys

temporary Campus and will be mentored by IIT Mumbai?
A.Narendra Modi
B.Suresh Prabhu
C.Sushma Swaraj
D.Prakash Javdekar
Answer & Explanation
Answer D.Prakash Javdekar
Explanation :
Union Minister of Human Resource Development Prakash Javdekar inaugurated the
newly announced Goa Indian Institute of Technologys temporary Campus. The
temporary campus is set to function from temporary campus at Goa Engineering
College Farmagudi and will be mentored by IIT Mumbai.
2. Which country will host a crucial global summit 7th session of the Conference of
the Parties (COP7) to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control
(WHO-FCTC) in November 2016?
A.Bangldesh
B.Nepal
C.India
D.Russia
Answer & Explanation
Answer C.India
Explanation :
The Health Minister of State Anupriya Patel announced in the Lok Shaba. The
Summit aimed to eliminate the illicit trade of tobacco products in which delegates
from 180 countries will take part at the Indian Exposition Mart in Noida.
3. Prime Minister Narendra Modi flags off the Run for Rio also released the
brochure of the Indian History at Olympics so far at which stadium?
A.Surjit Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar
B.Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi
C.Greater Noida Cricket Stadium in Noida
D.Dr Sampurnanda Stadium in Varanasi
Answer & Explanation
Answer B.Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi
Explanation :
Over 20,000 schoolchildren took part in the event from Major Dhyan Chand National
Stadium till Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. The Run aiming to demonstrate to the athletes
that the country is proud Rio and to connect public at large, particularly among
Children and youth, with the Olympic spirit and power of sports.

4. In which states capital, Union government is planned to host the Make in India
Conference in the month of December 2016?
A.Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
B.Bengaluru, Karnataka
C.Bhubaneswar, Odisha
D.Patna, Bihar
Answer & Explanation
Answer C.Bhubaneswar, Odisha
Explanation :
The Commerce Ministry controlled Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion is
organising the mega event to attract the investors to invest in the State. The Initiative
Make in India is to attract investments in various Industrial sectors to boost the
economy. It was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi September 2014.
5. For which rail route, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu inaugurated the first
broad gage train service also laid foundation stone for Akhaura international rail
Project?
A.Jamshedpur to Gorakhpur
B.Agartala to Delhi
C.Shillong to Bareilly
D.Ranchi to Lakhimpur
6. Answer & Explanation
Answer B.Agartala to Delhi
Explanation :
Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu inaugurated the first broad gage train service from
Agartala to Delhi also laid foundation stone for Agartala-Akhaura international rail
Project. The new Broad gauge train named Tripura Sundari Express will play weekly
between Agartala and New Delhi will halt at 16 stations and cover a distance of 2461
kms in 46 hours and 50 minutes.
7. In which scheme, Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik is going to be extended
to three lakh more beneficiaries from August 15?
A.Madhubabu Pension Scheme
B.Madhubanu Pension Scheme
C.Madhubani Pension Scheme
D.Madhusali Pension Scheme
Answer & Explanation
Answer A.Madhubabu Pension Scheme
Explanation :
On the mark of Independence Day celebrations, Madhubabu Pension Scheme is
going to be extended to three lakh more beneficiaries from August 15. Odisha Chief
MinisterNaveen Patnaik directed the district collectors to extend this pension scheme
in order to ensure social security for all the people on time.

8. At which place, India is positioned in the Pathetic Global Stunted Growth

Children List by the international charity organization called Water Aid?
A.Second
B.Third
C.First
D.Tenth
Answer & Explanation
Answer C.First
Explanation :
With a whooping population of 48 million children, India became the destination of
largest number of stunted malnutrition children in world in terms of volume of the
living population. This pathetic face is revealed by the international charity
organization called Water Aid. India ranks at first position followed by Nigeria,
Pakistan and China.
9. What is the name of Indo-Thailand Military Exercise is came to end at Krabi,
Thailand which had commenced on 15 July 2016?
A.Vajrakosh 2016
B.LAMITYE 2016
C.Savithri 2016
D.Maitree 2016
Answer & Explanation
Answer D.Maitree 2016
Explanation :
The Two Week long Indo-Thailand Military Exercise Maitree2016 is came to end at
Krabi, Thailand. The exercise had commenced on 15 July 2016. The Royal Thailand
Army hosted the Exercise along with Indian Army where 90 Soldiers from India took
part.
10. Which healthcare has announced that the company will set up three units in
Andhra Pradesh, Sikkim and Telangana to expand the business?
A.ITC Healthcare
B.Apollo Healthcare
C.Hetero Healthcare
D.Himalayas Healthcare
Answer & Explanation
Answer C.Hetero Healthcare
Explanation :
Hyderabad based Hetero Healthcare has announced that the company will set up three
units in Andhra Pradesh, Sikkim and Telangana to expand the business. The proposed
units will come up in the coming months that will manufacture injectables at the
Andhra unit and tablets and capsules in Guwahati units.

11. Which National Park has been announced as the Indias first mixed world
heritage site by the Paris based UNESCO?
A.Kalesar National Park, Haryana
B.Kanger Ghati National Park, Chhattisgarh
C.Jim Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand
D.Khangchendzonga National Park, Sikkim
Answer & Explanation
Answer D.Khangchendzonga National Park, Sikkim
Explanation :
Sikkims Khangchendzonga National Park has been announced as the Indias first
mixed world heritage site by the Paris based UNESCO that will help the state to
attract the tourists to the eco spot. With this the list of UNESCO heritage sites in India
moves 35 as on date. The Mountains Park site has been given this recognition for
outstanding universal values both in terms of its natural and cultural significance.
12. Who is appointed as the first woman governor of Tokyo on July 31 by the
Japanese people?
A.Tsai Ing-wen
B.Sophia Kao Ching-chi
C.Yuriko Koike
D.Elaine Chao
Answer & Explanation
Answer C.Yuriko KoikeExplanation :
Ms Koike received more than 2.9 million votes in election, which lead to the defeat of
her opponents by a wide margin. The election which was contested by a record field
of 21 candidates. Yuriko Koike was announced the winner by Japanese media as soon
as voting ended, based on her definitive lead in exit polls.
13. Which eminent writers 136th Birth Anniversary is being celebrated by his
unique styled intense story-telling and use of simple language?
A.Satyajit Ray
B.Mulk Raj Anand
C.R.K. Narayan
D.Munshi Premchand
Answer & Explanation
Answer D.Munshi Premchand
Explanation :
Eminent Hindi-Urdu literature writer Lamhi, Munshi Premchands 136th birthday
anniversary is celebrated on July 31. His last novel Godaan is recognized as the one of
the finest Hindi novel. Prem Chands wrote about 300 short stories and several novels,
essays and letters.
14. What is the name of the book which is the JK Rowlings eighth series has been
released in bookstores across the globe?

A.Harry Potter and the Blessed Stone

B.Harry Potter and the Cursed Stone
C.Harry Potter and the Blessed Child
D.Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Answer & Explanation
Answer D.Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
Explanation :
Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, a script rather than a narrative novel, is set 19
years after the seventh novel in the series, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
which came out back in 2007. The script is written by Jack Thorne, from an original
story JK Rowling.
15. Who became the first skydiver to leapt into the sky from an airplane at 25,000 in
a operation named Heaven Sent, without any parachute?
A.Kyle Tajonera
B.christain jack
C.Don Kellner
D.Luke Aikins
Answer & Explanation
Answer D.Luke Aikins
Explanation :
Luke Aikins became the first skydiver to leapt into the sky from an airplane at 25,000
in a operation named Heaven Sent, without any parachute or wingsuit and landed
safely on the ground in a net. He leapt in free fall using only the air currents around
him to land safely on a high-tech 10,000-square-foot net.
16. What is the name of aircraft which is the Worlds lightest electric paraglider
trike developed by the National University of Singapore Scientists along with
Indians?
A.Air Horse
B.Valley
C.Delta
D.Fly Wheel
Answer & Explanation
Answer C.Delta
Explanation :
National University of Singapore Scientists, including Indian origin have designed
and built the worlds lightest electric paraglider trike, that can take off and land with
wheels. It operates on battery also can reach 6 Km.