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01 SEPTEMBER 2016 8
Kerala to form JV with Railways for infrastructure projects 8
MoUD, Amar Chitra Katha sign MoU to publish comic book on Swachh Bharat 8
Mission
Union Government constitutes AK Sinha Committee to study silt in river Ganga 8
in Bihar
Deep Kumar Upadhyay re-appointed as Nepals envoy to India 8
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, satellite destroyed in explosion 8
02 SEPTEMBER 2016 8
First BRICS film festival to begin in New Delhi from today 8
Jackie Chan to receive lifetime achievement Oscar 9
Noted Assamese poet Nalini Dhar Bhattacharyya dies at 95 9
China ratifies Paris global climate agreement 9
Worlds first made-in-India leprosy vaccine out on pilot basis 9
Uzbekistans President Islam Karimov dies 9
03 SEPTEMBER 2016 9
Union Government approves use of chilli-based PAVA shells as alternative to 9
pellet guns
Pondy Lt Guv launches Shramdaan movement in remote village 9
Dr Hrushikesh Mallick to get prestigious Sarala Award-2016 9
John Abraham roped in as brand ambassador of Arunachal Pradesh 10
Serena Williams sets womens record of 307 victories in grand slams 10
04 SEPTEMBER 2016 10
Mother Teresa is being declared saint by Pope Francis in Vatican City 10
G-20 Summit 2016 started in Chinese city of Hangzhou 10
Indian scientists unlock preterm birth mystery 10
Worlds largest LEGO ship sets Guinness record 11
Abhinav Bindra announces retirement from Shooting 11
WHO certifies Sri Lanka malaria-free 11
CM inaugurates Asias biggest digital library in Silchar 11
Urjit Patel takes over as RBI governor 11
Union Health Ministry launches campaign to eradicate leprosy 11
ICC ODI Rankings: Virat Kohli remains at 2nd spot 12
Helpline no. 14401 for info on power cuts launched 12

Indias light utility helicopter maiden flight successful 12
Intel acquires Googles Project Tango partner Movidius 12
Thithi wins Best Film honour at 1st BRICS Film Festival 12
Filmmaker K G George to be Honoured With J C Daniel Award 12
India, Kazakhstan Joint Exercise PRABAL DOSTYK-16 begins 13
WHO certifies India Yaws, Maternal & Neonatal Tetanus free 13
UN Charter translated into Sanskrit 13
Book based on Arunachal wins UK award for historical fiction 13
Paralympic Games Begin in Brazil 13
OP Kohli sworn in as MP Governor 14
President gives assent to the Constitution (122nd Amendment) (GST) Bill, 2014 14
Sikkim cleanest state in India: Survey 14
2016 ASEAN Summit held in Vientiane, Laos 14
PepsiCos Indra Nooyi only Indian-origin woman in Fortune list 14
ISROs GSLV-F05 launches advanced weather satellite INSAT-3DR 15
India, South-east Asian countries to set up fund for health emergencies in 15
region
Bakytzhan Sagintayev appointed as the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan 15
Indian Coast Guard commissions offshore patrolling vessel Sarathi 15
Haryana wins Best Horticulture State award 15
Surgeons use robot to operate inside eye in world first 15
Vidya Balan Brand Ambassador of Samajwadi Pension Yojana 16
Worlds longest bullet train network established in China 16
2016 BRICS Wellness Workshop begin in Bengaluru 16
Indo-US Economic Summit has began in New Delhi 16
Odisha bags 9th Global Agriculture Leadership Award 2016 16
Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Awards presented 16
Mariyappan Thangavelu wins Indias first Gold medal at 2016 Rio Paralympic 17
Games
Joint Indian-US army exercise Yudh Abhyas 2016 to begin in Uttarakhand 17
Subramanian Swamy was awarded Tamil Ratna in US 17
Chinappa rises to 10th in PSA rankings 17

Indian Railways claims Murugappa Gold Cup 17
Army Green beat Neroca FC to win Durand Cup 17
India takes US renewable energy dispute to WTO 18
Bhattacharya, Kochhar among most powerful women outside US 18
Govt launches toll-free number for postal complaints 18
Cabinet Approves Formation and Functioning of GST Council 18
Jyoti Prasad Rajkhowa removed as Arunachal Pradesh governor 18
Deepa Malik first Indian woman to win Paralympics medal 19
13 AUGUST 2016 19
105-yr-old Kunwar Bai made Swachh Bharat Abhiyan mascot 19
Raman Singh launches Start Up Chhattisgarh project 19
Andhra Pradesh becomes second state to achieve 100% electrification 19
Mumbai-based writer wins FON South Asia Short Story Award 19
PayU acquires Citrus Pay for $130 million 19
SBI, PNB, Paytm to issue e-toll tags for vehicles 19
India Declares itself Free from Avian Influenza (H5N1) 20
Vice President Ansari to represent India at NAM Summit 20
Devendra Jhajharia wins gold medal in javelin throw at 2016 Rio Paralympics 20
14 September: National Hindi Divas 20
Reliance Communications and Aircel to be merged 20
Jim Yong Kim heads for second term as World Bank president 21
15 September: International Democracy Day 21
UIDAI bans sharing of Aadhaar details 21
Ahmedabad to host African Development Bank meet next year 21
India wins 6 medals on opening day of Track Asia Cup 21
China successfully launches Tiangong-2 space lab 22
Nadia Murad named UN Goodwill Ambassador 22
16 September: International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer 22
Government notifies GST Council 22
Andhra Pradesh tops in attracting industrial investments 22
Telangana signs MoU to help Goa in IT development 22
V K Sharma gets additional charge as LIC chairman 23
Atul Kumar Goel takes charges as ED in UBI 23
Ajinkya Rahane, Rohit Sharma conferred with Arjuna Award 23
Indian Railways launches cleanliness drive Swachhta Saptah 23
Odisha government to organise two-day national conference on labour 23
WB to confer Bangabibhushan award to Lata Mangeshkar 24
Indian Navys most Advanced Guided Missile Destroyer Mormugao launched 24
Priyesha Deshmukh wins bronze in World Deaf Shooting Championships 24
Alka Sirohi appointed as UPSC chairman 24
China, Russia conduct joint naval exercises Joint Sea-2016 in South China Sea 25
Union Government notifies new import policy for marble & travertine blocks 25
Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar declares Charkhi Dadri as 22nd district 25
Indian shooter Subhankar Pramanick wins gold at ISSF Junior World Cup 25
Punjab National Bank appointed Virat Kohli as its new brand ambassador 25
Indian Railways launches Yatri Mitra Sewa to help elderly, differently-abled 26
Scientists successfully grow three-dimensional lungs in lab using stem cells 26
HRD Minister inaugurates Super Computer PARAM-ISHAN at IIT Guwahati 26
Anandi Ramalingam assumed charge as BELs first woman director 26
193 countries sign declaration to stamp out drug-resistant infections 26
Bangladeshs Junaid Ahmad new World Bank head in India 27
Indira Awas Yojana Renamed After Prime Minister 27
ADB clears $631 million loan for Vizag-Chennai industrial corridor 27
Flipkart becomes 1st e-commerce in India to cross 100 million customers 27
Misbah-ul-Haq becomes first Pakistani to receive Test mace from ICC 27
21 September: International Day of Peace 28
India, US, Afghanistan reaffirm shared interest in combating terrorism 28
Nation worlds largest solar power plant in TN 28
Delhis Race Course Road renamed as Lok Kalyan Marg 28
Mukesh Ambani tops Forbes 100 Richest Indians list 29
Dhoni named captain of Indias all-time Test XI by Wisden 29
Afghanistan signs peace deal with militant group Hezb-e-Islami 29
Childhood cancer awareness exhibition at Taj Mahal from Sept. 25 29
TN government for Thaaliku Thangam scheme under marriage assistance 29
programme
Syrian aid group White Helmets wins Right Livelihood Award 29
Navtej Sarna appointed Ambassador to the US 30
Visaranai to take a shot at Oscar nomination 30
India, Russia begin joint military exercise in Vladivostok 30
India, France ink deal for 36 Rafale fighter jets 30
Union Government to launch Mission Parivar Vikas for improved family 31
planning services
2nd SAARC Anti-Terrorism Mechanism held in New Delhi 31
Sanjiv Singh is new Chairman of IOC 31
President, PM launch VPs book titled Citizen and Society 31
24 SEPTEMBER2016 31
UNSC approves resolution for global implementation CTBT to ban nuclear 31
weapons tests
First Russia-Pakistan military exercise Druzhba-2016 begins 31
Union Cabinet clears new India-Cyprus DTAA 32
Indian Air Force successfully test fires long range air-to-air MICA missile 32
ISRO successfully launches 8 satellites into two different orbits 32
Worlds largest radio telescope built in China 32
CSIR celebrates its platinum jubilee 32
Indian shuttler Rituparna Das wins Polish Open 33
Golf legend Arnold Palmer passes away 33
India, US Joint Military Training Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2016 concludes 33
Union Govt decides to suspend talks on Indus Waters Treaty 33
RBI approves Rs 26,000 crore CCL for paddy procurement in Punjab 33
India wins historic 500th Test by 197 runs against NZ 34
Sathiyan Gnanasekaran wins Belgium Open 34
Pakistan assembly passes marriage bill protecting Hindu womens rights 34
India will not attend SAARC Summit in Islamabad: MEA 34
Shaheed Bhagat Singhs 109th birth anniversary observed across India 34
Gurgaon officially renamed Gurugram 34
Obama nominates ambassador to Cuba 35
Shimon Peres, former Israeli president, dies aged 93 35
World Rabies Day: 28th September 35
Union Cabinet approves ratification of the Paris Agreement 35
PMUY launched at Srinagar 35
Indian womens kabaddi team wins gold in Asian Beach Games 36
Union Cabinet approves Closure of Hindustan Cables Limited 36
OPEC reaches first deal to cut oil output since 2008 36
Government convenes all-party meeting at 4 pm 36
President to present Vayoshreshtha Samman To older persons 37
Mumbai wealthiest city in India 37
PM to inaugurate India Sanitation Conference today 37
Rani becomes 1st Indian woman to cross 60m in javelin 37
Indias surgical strike: Let us answer all your questions 37
Shri R. Subramania Kumar as Executive Director of Indian Overseas Bank. 38
Tirupati Airport Awarded : Best Tourist Friendly Airport 38

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01 SEPTEMBER 2016
Kerala to form JV with Railways for infrastructure projects

CPI-M led LDF government in Kerala has decided to enter into joint venture agreement with Railways for
rail projects in the state under the 51:49 equity partnership arrangement. The state government has
prepared a priority list of rail projects for consideration under the joint venture.
MoUD, Amar Chitra Katha sign MoU to publish comic book on Swachh Bharat Mission
Storyteller to generations of Indians, Amar Chitra Katha will now publish and distribute a special edition
of a comic book focusing on Swachh Bharat Mission. The Ministry of Urban Development (MoUD) has
signed an MoU with Amar Chitra Katha to publish and distribute a 32-page comic.
Union Government constitutes AK Sinha Committee to study silt in river Ganga in Bihar
Union Government has constituted an expert committee to study slit in river Ganga in Bihar. The four-
member committee will be headed by Member of Ganga Flood Control commission AK Sinha. The
committee will submit its report within 10 days.
Deep Kumar Upadhyay re-appointed as Nepals envoy to India

Deep Kumar Upadhyay was re-appointed as Nepals ambassador to India. Upadhyay, who was serving as
Nepals ambassador to India since April 2015, was suddenly recalled by the erstwhile K.P. Sharma Oli-led
government in May. He had earlier served as an assistant finance minister.
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, satellite destroyed in explosion

A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket exploded on its Cape Canaveral launch pad during a test, destroying a
commercial satellite that Facebook had planned to use to extend Internet access in Africa. It was the
second time in just over a year that SpaceX has lost a Falcon 9 rocket.
02 SEPTEMBER 2016
First BRICS film festival to begin in New Delhi from today

The first BRICS film festival will begin in New Delhi from 02 September. Minister of State for Information
and Broadcasting Rajyavardhan Rathore will inaugurate the festival. The film festival is the run up to the
BRICS summit which is to be held in Goa next month from 15th to 16th. During the course of the festival,
20 films are set to be screened. The opening film will be the world premiere of the Malayalam movie,
Veeram directed by Jayaraj Rajasekharan Nair starring Kunal Kapoor. The closing film will be the Chinese
movie Skiptrace starring Jackie Chan directed by Renny Harlin.

Jackie Chan to receive lifetime achievement Oscar

Popular actor Jackie Chan will be awarded with an honorary Oscar by the Academy of Motion Picture
Arts and Sciences on November 12. Chan will accept the Oscar alongside fellow honorees, film editor
Anne Coates, casting director Lynn Stalmaster and documentary filmmaker Frederick Wiseman at the
Governors Awards. The Honorary Award was created for artists like Jackie Chan, Anne Coates, Lynn
Stalmaster and Frederick Wiseman true pioneers and legends in their crafts. Chan is known for his
acrobatic fighting style, comic timing, use of improvised weapons, and innovative stunts, in his movies.
His first major breakthrough was the 1978 film, Snake in the Eagles Shadow.
Noted Assamese poet Nalini Dhar Bhattacharyya dies at 95

Noted Assamese poet, literary critic and author and winner of the Sahitya Akademi award Nalinidhar
Bhattacharyya passed away in Guwahati. Bhattacharyya, aged 95, was suffering from age-old ailments.
China ratifies Paris global climate agreement

China has ratified of the Paris climate change agreement. China and the US are expected to announce
ratification jointly before or at the weekends G20 Hangzhou Summit. China is the worlds largest
emitter of harmful carbon emissions causing climate change.
Worlds first made-in-India leprosy vaccine out on pilot basis

The Indian Institute of Immunology in New Delhi has developed mycobacterium indicus pranii (MIP), an
exclusive and completely domestic vaccine for leprosy. MIP, Worlds maiden leprosy vaccine, will be
launched on trial basis within a few weeks. Leprosy affects around 1.25 lakhs people in India annually.
Uzbekistans President Islam Karimov dies

Uzbek President Islam Karimov has died after suffering a stroke at the age of 78. Karimov was the first
President of Uzbekistan, in office from 1990 to 2016.
03 SEPTEMBER 2016
Union Government approves use of chilli-based PAVA shells as alternative to pellet guns
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has approved the use of Pelargonic Acid Vanillyl Amide
(PAVA) shells as an alternative to pellet guns for crowd controlling in Jammu and Kashmir. PAVA sheels
also called Nonivamide are chilli-filled grenades. They are less lethal compared to pellet guns and
immobilises the target temporarily rather than causing physical injury.
Pondy Lt Guv launches Shramdaan movement in remote village

Lt Governor Kiran Bedi has launched Shramdaan movement as part of Swachh Bharat and Swachh
Puducherry initiative at a remote village. The initiative is a habit and a movement, and everyone
irrespective of status should be involved in the drive against garbage the Lt Governor urged.

Dr Hrushikesh Mallick to get prestigious Sarala Award-2016

Noted Odia poet Dr Hrushikesh Mallick will be honoured with the 37th edition of prestigious Sarala
Award for his outstanding poetry. The annual award carrying a cash prize of Rs 5 lakh and a citation
would be conferred on Mallick for his poetry work Jeje Dekhi Nathiba Bharat.
John Abraham roped in as brand ambassador of Arunachal Pradesh

The government of Arunachal Pradesh has roped in Bollywood bighead John Abraham as a brand
ambassador for state tourism to boost tourism with the help of actor.
Serena Williams sets womens record of 307 victories in grand slams

In Tennis, world number one Serena Williams has created history by setting a record of most number of
Grand Slam matches wins by a woman in the Open era. In the US Open last night, the American
defeated Johanna Larsson of Sweden, 6-2, 6-1 to progress to the pre-quarterfinals and surpass Martina
Navratilovas record of 306 wins. Serena is eyeing to clinch a 23rd Grand Slam Singles title. If she wins,
she will become the most successful woman in the Open Era. The American is currently equal with Steffi
Graf with 22 major Singles titles.
04 SEPTEMBER 2016
Mother Teresa is being declared saint by Pope Francis in Vatican City

Pope Francis has declared revered nun Mother Teresa a saint in a canonization mass at St Peters
square. The canonization comes on the eve of her 19th death anniversary. A 12-member central
delegation led by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and two state government-level delegations
from Delhi and West Bengal, led by Chief Ministers Arvind Kejriwal and Mamata Banerjee had attended
the ceremony.
G-20 Summit 2016 started in Chinese city of Hangzhou

Two-day G-20 Summit of the worlds major economies has started in the Chinese city of Hangzhou to
discuss efforts to reform global economic governance. The theme of the summit is toward an
Innovative, Invigorated, Interconnected and Inclusive World Economy.
Indian scientists unlock preterm birth mystery

Indian researchers have made a major discovery by understanding the mechanisms by which preterm
births (between 28 and 32 weeks of gestation) occur. Normally, a pregnancy lasts about 40 weeks, but in
case of preterm births has gestation between 28 and 32 weeks. India with 35% accounts for the highest
burden of preterm births in the world.
For the first, Indian researchers have found that gram-positive Group B Streptococcus (GBS) bacteria
that produce small balloons called membrane vesicles. These small balloons contain toxins that kill both
foetal and maternal cells and destroy the collagen that binds the cells together. The GBS bacteria
normally are found in human vagina and their numbers can shoot up in some pregnant women. They
are associated with premature rupture of amniotic membrane and preterm birth.

Worlds largest LEGO ship sets Guinness record
A new Guinness world record for the largest LEGO ship has been set in Denmark, where employees of a
shipping company successfully constructed the incredible 2,860 kg boat using over one million
interlocking plastic bricks. The blue and white LEGO boat measures 12.035 metres in length. It took 900
person hours to build and thousands of DFDS employees from across the world got on board, assisted in
the challenge by a few LEGO building professionals.
Abhinav Bindra announces retirement from Shooting

Abhinav Bindra, Indias lone individual Olympic gold medallist, has officially announced his retirement
from shooting. He announced his retirement after playing for almost two decades. In Rio Olympics 2016,
Bindra nearly missed a second Olympic medal by a whisker and came fourth. Presently, he is the
Chairman of a review committee formulated by the NRAI to examine and identify in a cold and ruthless
manner the reason as to why shooting failed to secure any medal at Rio Olympic Games. He is the first
Indian to win an individual Gold medal in Olympic since 1900 the year our country participated in the
Olympic Games.
05 SEPTEMBER 2016
WHO certifies Sri Lanka malaria-free

In a remarkable public health achievement, Sri Lanka has been certified as malaria-free island country by
World Health Organisation (WHO). In the mid-20th century it was among the most malaria-affected
countries, but now it is malaria-free. This is testament to the courage and vision of its leaders, and
signifies the great leaps that can be made when targeted action is taken. Sri Lanka is the second country
in the WHO South-East Asia Region to eliminate malaria after Maldives.
CM inaugurates Asias biggest digital library in Silchar

On the occasion of the 55th Teachers Day Assam, CM Sarbananda Sonowal has inaugurated Asias
biggest digital library dedicated to the memory of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, former President of India, in NIT
Silchar. The world class library is established with the help of University of Illinois, USA. It was the wish
of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam during his last visit to the Institute to have a world class library stacked with 1
lakh books and research papers.
Urjit Patel takes over as RBI governor

Urjit Patel has assumed charge as the 24th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). He succeeds
Raghuram Rajan, whose 3-year term came to end on September 4. Dr. Patels tenure as deputy governor
was extended earlier this year. Dr. Patel has also served at the International Monetary Fund. He was on
deputation from the IMF to the Reserve Bank during 1996-1997, and in that capacity, he provided advice
on the development of the debt market, banking sector reforms, pension fund reforms, and evolution of
the foreign exchange market.
Union Health Ministry launches campaign to eradicate leprosy

The Union Health Ministry has recently launched the Leprosy Case Detection Campaign (LCDC) to
eradicate leprosy from the country. The 2-week-long massive campaign was launched by Union Health

Minister J P Nadda. It will be focusing on 149 endemic districts in India. LCDC aims to cover more than
1,600 blocks in the 149 districts across 20 states where nearly 3 lakh health teams will undertake door-
to-door visits to detect leprosy cases. Under it nearly 3 lakh health teams will undertake door-to-door
visits to detect and treat leprosy and stop its spread.
ICC ODI Rankings: Virat Kohli remains at 2nd spot

Indias batting maestro Virat Kohli held on to the number two position in the latest ICC ODI rankings for
batsmen. Rohit Sharma dropped a place to seventh. AB de Villiers of South Africa is the number-one
ranked ODI batsman.
06 SEPTEMBER 2016
Helpline no. 14401 for info on power cuts launched

The Department of Telecom (DoT) has introduced a new helpline called Urja Mitra for updates about
electricity supply. Consumers in India can now dial 14401 and get an update from their respective power
distribution companies about outages in their area through the Urja Mitra Helpline.
Indias light utility helicopter maiden flight successful

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has successfully completed test flight of indigenous Light Utility
Helicopter (LUH) Bengaluru. The LUH will replace the militarys obsolescent fleet of Chetak and Cheetah
helicopters that have flown for over three decades.
Intel acquires Googles Project Tango partner Movidius

Intel has acquired computer vision firm Movidius, which partnered with Google to develop 3D space
mapping technology for Project Tango devices. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.
Thithi wins Best Film honour at 1st BRICS Film Festival

Raam Reddys Kannada film Thithi was conferred the Best Film award by Union Minister of Information
and Broadcasting Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu at the closing ceremony of the 1st BRICS Film Festival.
Thithi, which earlier won various honours at 68th Locarno International Film Festival, Marrakech
International Film Festival, 19th Shanghai International Film Festival and 63rd National Film Awards.
South African actor Thabo Rametsi won the Best Actor (Male) award for his role in Kalushi, Russian
actress Yulia Peresild was given the Best Actor (Female) honour for her film The Battle for Sevastopol
and Chinese director Huo Jianqi was announced as the Best Director for helming Indo-Chinese co-
production film, Xuan Zang.
Filmmaker K G George to be Honoured With J C Daniel Award

National award winner and veteran director K G George has been selected for the JC Daniel award 2015,
Kerala Governments highest honor for outstanding contribution to Malayalam cinema. The award,
conferred by the state government annually in recognition of an individuals contribution to Malayalam
cinema, comprises of Rs 1 lakh and a citation.

07 SEPTEMBER 2016
India, Kazakhstan Joint Exercise PRABAL DOSTYK-16 begins

India, Kazakhstan joint bilateral military exercise PRABAL DOSTYK-16 began in Karaganda region of
Kazakhstan. The fourteen day will be a significant step towards fostering military as well as diplomatic
ties between both countries. Prabal Dostyk means Robust Friendship. In this edition of exercise,
Indian Army is being represented by a platoon strength and the Kazakhstan Army is represented by
platoon from Special Operating Forces Unit.
WHO certifies India Yaws, Maternal & Neonatal Tetanus free

India has officially received certificates from World Health Organisation (WHO), recognizing the
elimination of Yaws and Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus (MNT) from the country. The certificates were
presented to Union Health Minister J P Nadda at the 69th Session of the WHO Regional Committee for
South-East Asia Region held in Colombo, capital of Sri Lanka.
UN Charter translated into Sanskrit

The UN Charter, the seminal treaty of the United Nations, has now been translated into Sanskrit. The
Charter is available in all six official languages of the UN.
Book based on Arunachal wins UK award for historical fiction

Famous Author Stuart Blackburns Into the Hidden Valley, a book based on Apatani tribe of Arunachal
Pradesh, won the MM Bennetts Award for Historical Fiction 2016 in the UK. He is the author of 16 books
on Indian culture. The award is named in memory of writer-historian Bennetts who was a specialist in
early 19th century British history and the Napoleonic wars.
Paralympic Games Begin in Brazil

The 15th Summer Paralympic Games began on 7 September 2016 at Maracana Stadium in Rio de
Janeiro, Brazil. The Summer Paralympic Games will conclude on 18 September 2016. The 4,300 athletes
come from more than 160 countries. The Paralympic Games is a major international multi-sport event
involving athletes with a range of disabilities, including impaired muscle power, impaired passive range
of movement, limb deficiency (e.g. amputation or dysmelia).

OP Kohli sworn in as MP Governor
Senior BJP leader Om Prakash Kohli has been sworn in as the 26th governor of Madhya Pradesh. Acting
Chief Justice of Madhya Pradesh High Court Rajendra Menon administered the oath. Kohli, who is also
the Gujarat Governor, has been given the additional charge of Madhya Pradesh after Ram Naresh
Yadavs tenure in office got over on 7th sepetmber.
08 SEPTEMBER 2016
President gives assent to the Constitution (122nd Amendment) (GST) Bill, 2014
President Pranab Mukherjee has given assent to the Constitution (122nd Amendment) (GST) Bill, 2014
as per Article 111 of the Constitution. With the assent, bill becomes law and opens road to roll out a
new indirect tax regime and gives way for the concept of one nation, one tax. The assent to the Bill will
pave the way for setting up a GST Council that will decide the tax rate, cess and surcharges. The Union
Government will notify the GST Council. It will be headed by Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and it
will comprise state Finance Ministers.
Sikkim cleanest state in India: Survey

Sikkim has been adjudged the cleanest state while Jharkhand comes last in the list of 26 states. Gujarat
is ranked 14th in the survey conducted by National Sample Survey Office (NSSO). The results of survey
carried out last year by National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) was released by Union Rural Development
Minister Narendra Singh Tomar in New Delhi. Gujarat is ranked 14th in the survey. Kerala, Mizoram,
Himachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Haryana, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Manipur and Meghalaya are among the
top 10 states.
2016 ASEAN Summit held in Vientiane, Laos

The 28th and 29th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit was held in Vientiane, Laos
from 6th to 8th September 2016. Prime Minister of the Lao PDR H.E. Thongloun Sisoulith was
Chairperson of the summit. The theme of the summit was Turning Vision into Reality for a Dynamic
ASEAN Community. The summit was attended by the leaders of all 10-member nations of ASEAN viz.
Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, Singapore, Brunei Darussalam, Lao PDR (host), , Vietnam,
Myanmar and Cambodia.
PepsiCos Indra Nooyi only Indian-origin woman in Fortune list

PepsiCo CEO and Chairman Indra Nooyi was ranked 2nd on the list of Fortunes 51 Most Powerful
Women list. The list is topped by Mary Barra, CEO and Chairman of General Motors. The list comprises
22 CEOs of major companies and many more corner office contenders across industries.
ISROs GSLV-F05 launches advanced weather satellite INSAT-3DR

The Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has successfully launched advanced weather satellite
INSAT-3DR. The satellite was launched on board of Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV-F05),
from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. So far this year, it was the seventh successful
mission of ISRO including the IRNSS series and the scramjet propulsion mission. INSAT-3DR weighing

2,211-kg will supplement the services of INSAT-3D launched from French Guiana in July 2013. It has
designed mission life of ten years.
09 SEPTEMBER 2016
India, South-east Asian countries to set up fund for health emergencies in region
India along with 10 other member countries of World Health Organisations (WHOs) South-East Asian
Regional Committee has decided to set up a dedicated fund aimed at building preparedness for health
emergencies in the region. Decision in this regard was taken at the 69th session of WHO Regional
Committee Meeting held at Colombo, capital of Sri Lanka.
Bakytzhan Sagintayev appointed as the Prime Minister of Kazakhstan

Bakytzhan Sagintaev appointed as Prime minister of Kazakhstan by Kazakhstan President Nursultan
Nazarbayev on September 9,2016. Kazakhstan, a Central Asian country and former Soviet republic.
Indian Coast Guard commissions offshore patrolling vessel Sarathi

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has commissioned well-equipped offshore patrolling (OPV) vessel named
Sarathi. It was commissioned by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Defence Minister
Manohar Parrikar at Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL) shipyard at Vasco in south Goa. ICGS Sarathi is the third in
the series of six OPVs built by GSL for Indian Coast Guard (ICG). It is designed and built indigenously by
GSL. It is the largest i.e. 105-meter long and is most advanced new generation off-shore patrol vessel. It
has been fitted with advanced EW and electronic systems and guns. The vessel will be joining coast
guard fleet based at Kochi, Kerala and will form part of the Naval Training Squadron.
Haryana wins Best Horticulture State award

Haryana has won Best Horticulture State award of the Indian Council of Food and Agriculture (ICFA).
The award was bestowed upon the state for its concerted efforts made to increase the income of the
farmers in horticulture. The award was received by Haryana Agriculture Minister OP Dhankar at two-day
9th Agricultural Leadership Summit 2016 that organized by ICFA in New Delhi. Besides, the 2016 Best
Agriculture State award was bestowed upon Odisha in recognition of states efforts towards
development of agriculture and bringing rural prosperity.
Surgeons use robot to operate inside eye in world first

British surgeons have successfully performed the worlds first robotic operation inside the eye,
potentially revolutionising the way such conditions are treated. The procedure was carried out at John
Radcliffe hospital in Oxford, where surgeons welcomed its success. Current technology with laser
scanners and microscopes allows surgeons to monitor retinal diseases at the microscopic level. This is
the first time a device has been available that achieves the three-dimensional precision required to
operate inside the human eye.

Vidya Balan Brand Ambassador of Samajwadi Pension Yojana
Bollywood actress Vidya Balan has been appointed as brand ambassador of the ambitious Samajwadi
Pension Yojana by Uttar Pradesh government. The main Objective of the scheme is to encourage savings
among people living below the poverty line and provide them financial assistance.
10 SEPTEMBER 2016
Worlds longest bullet train network established in China

Chinas high-speed railway has completed over 20,000 kms of track network in the country, becoming
the worlds longest bullet train network. Construction of the line started in December 2012. The line has
9 stations and trains run at a speed of up to 300 kph. China is conducting feasibility study to build the
bullet train track between Chennai and New Delhi.
2016 BRICS Wellness Workshop begin in Bengaluru

The first BRICS Wellness Workshop has begun in Bengaluru, Karnataka from September 10, 2016.
Besides, National Fair on comprehensive Indian Medicine system (AROGYA) was also inaugurated. The
four day event has been organized by Union Ministry of AYUSH, in collaboration with Research and
Information System for Developing Countries (RIS). The Workshop is designed to have sessions related
to Traditional Systems of Medicine, Trade and Economy. It includes a session on WHO strategy for
Traditional Medicine.
Indo-US Economic Summit has began in New Delhi

The 2-day Indo-US Economic Summit begins in New Delhi from September 13. Leaders from business,
government and academia from both the countries has participated in the summit. They deliberate on
ways to enhance bilateral trade and investments between India and the US. The summit brings together
more than 250 people, who are thought leaders from business, government, civil society and academia.
Odisha bags 9th Global Agriculture Leadership Award 2016

Odisha has bagged 9th Global Agriculture Leadership Award 2016 at the National Level gathering of
important stake-holders in agriculture development at the Agriculture Leadership Summit at Hotel Taj
Palace, New Delhi. Indian Council of Food and Agriculture (ICFA) have awarded Odisha in the category of
Best Agriculture State-2016 in recognition of the efforts towards development of agriculture and
bringing rural prosperity.
Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Awards presented

The five-day-long 22nd Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Award Festival concluded at the Rabindra Mandap
auditorium with the presentation of the prestigious awards named after the legendary Odissi artists. The
Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Award 2016 for lifetime achievement was presented to Jharana Das
(Cinema) and Guru Kishore Kumar Mohanty (Odissi). Guru Kelucharan Mohapatra Yuva Prativa Samman
2016 for exceptional diligence and accomplishment was awarded to Rajib Bhattacharya (Odissi),
Madhusmita Mohanty (Odissi), P. Praveen Kumar (Bharatanatyam) and Rupak Kumar Parida (Odissi
vocal).

Mariyappan Thangavelu wins Indias first Gold medal at 2016 Rio Paralympic Games
Mariyappan Thangavelu has won Indias first gold medal at the 2016 Rio Paralympics. He won the gold
medal in the Mens High Jump T-42 event with jump of 1.89 metres. With this, Thangavelu became the
first Indian high-jumper to win gold at the Paralympics. This was Indias overall third gold at the
Paralympics and the first after 12 years. In addition, Indias Varun Singh Bhati won the bronze medal in
same event with the jump of 1.86 metres to finish third.
11 SEPTEMBER 2016
Joint Indian-US army exercise Yudh Abhyas 2016 to begin in Uttarakhand

As part of the ongoing Indo-US defence cooperation, a joint military training exercise, Yudh Abhyas
2016 is set to be conducted in Uttarakhand from September 14 to 27. The exercise in Chaubattia was
being conducted by the headquarter Central Command. The exercise is aimed at simulating a scenario
where both nations were working together to counter insurgency and terrorism in mountainous terrain
under UN charter. The two week exercise will witness participation of about 225 personnel of the US
Army and similar strength of Congo Brigade of the Indian Army.
Subramanian Swamy was awarded Tamil Ratna in US

BJP leader Subramanian Swamy has been honoured with Tamil Ratna award by a body of Tamil
diaspora in New York for fighting corruption and working for more transparency in the functioning of
the government.
Chinappa rises to 10th in PSA rankings

In Womens Ranking Indian squash player Joshna Chinappa rose to 10th while Deepika Pallikal remained
at 19th in the latest Professional Squash Association (PSA) rankings. In the mens rankings, Saurav
Ghosal dropped to 21st from his previous perch of 17th. Mahesh Mangaonkar gained a position to be on
60th, while Vikram Malhotra remained 73rd.
Indian Railways claims Murugappa Gold Cup

Indian Railways broke the unwritten rule with an impressive performance, barring the defeat to Punjab
& Sind Bank in its group (Pool-B) to claim MCC-Murugappa Gold Cup. At the final of the 90th All-India
MCC-Murugappa Gold Cup hockey tournament, Railways defeated defending champion Indian Oil
Corporation (IOC) 2-1 to lift the Trophy. Prabhjot Singh and Sanjay, with the support from Roshan Minz,
did try to break through the Railways defence, but in vain.
Army Green beat Neroca FC to win Durand Cup

Army Green on has won the 128th edition of Durand Cup football title. Army Green defeated Neroca FC
6-5 via penalty shootouts.

12 SEPTEMBER 2016
India takes US renewable energy dispute to WTO

India has complained to the World Trade Organization (WTO) about support given to the renewable
energy industry in United States. The complaint alleges these 8 states in US have prop up their
renewable sector with illegal subsidies and domestic content requirements, an obligation to buy local
goods rather than imports. These 8 US states are Washington, Montana, California, Massachusetts,
Connecticut, Delaware, Michigan and Minnesota. By filing the complaint, India has triggered a 60-day
window for US to settle the dispute, after which India could ask the WTO to adjudicate.
Bhattacharya, Kochhar among most powerful women outside US

Indias top women bankers, SBI chief Arundhati Bhattacharya, ICICI head Chanda Kochhar and Axis Bank
CEO Shikha Sharma, are among the 50 most powerful women based outside the US, according to a list
by Fortune which is topped by Banco Santanders boss Ana Patricia Botn. Bhattacharya is ranked second
on the list, while Kochhar comes in on the fifth spot and Sharma on the 19th position in the Fortunes
50 Most Powerful Women International list, which has ranked the women based outside the US.
Govt launches toll-free number for postal complaints

The government on 12 September has launched toll free number 1924 to register postal complaints,
over a month after introducing Twitter Sewa for redressal of telecom and postal grievances. It will
initially be operational for 12 hours on working days and has been started in Hindi, Malayalam, and
English. Notably, Department of Posts (DoP) is the 8th largest department in terms of the number of
complaints.
Cabinet Approves Formation and Functioning of GST Council

The Union Cabinet on 12 September 2016 approved the process, formation and functioning of the
Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council. It will decide the rate of tax under the new Goods and Services
Tax (GST) regime and is likely to kick in from April 1, 2017. The GST Council, to be chaired by the Union
Finance Minister and comes into effect from September 12. It includes Minister of State in charge of
Revenue Department and State finance ministers. It will make recommendations on important issues
related to GST, including items and rates. Its secretariat costs will be borne by the Central government.
The Cabinet also approved setting up of GST Council Secretariat. The GST Council Secretariat will have its
office in New Delhi. The Revenue Secretary will be the ex-officio Secretary to the GST Council, which will
have Chairperson, Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) as a permanent invitee (non-voting). The
GST Council will be created as per Article 279A of the amended Constitution.
Jyoti Prasad Rajkhowa removed as Arunachal Pradesh governor

Governor of Arunachal Pradesh Jyoti Prasad Rajkhowa was removed from the post of Arunachal Pradesh
Governor. V. Shanmuganathan, Governor of Meghalaya has been given the charge of Arunachal Pradesh
by President Pranab Mukherjee.

Deepa Malik first Indian woman to win Paralympics medal
Deepa Malik has created history by winning silver medal in Womens shotput at the 2016 Rio
Paralympics. With this she becomes first Indian woman to win a medal at the Paralympics. It is Indias
3rd medal in the ongoing Paralympics games at Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Malik had won the silver medal in
the shotput F-53 event with her best throw of 4.61m in her six attempts. In the shotput F-53 event,
Bahrains Fatema Nedham had won the gold medal with the best throw of 4.76m. Greeces Dimitra
Korokida had won the bronze medal with a throw of 4.28m.
13 AUGUST 2016
105-yr-old Kunwar Bai made Swachh Bharat Abhiyan mascot

105-year-old Kunwar Bai, who was felicitated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for building toilet by
selling off her goats, has been chosen as the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan mascot. Prime Minister Modi will
felicitate Kunwar Bai at a function in the national capital to mark `Swachhta Diwas on September 17.
Raman Singh launches Start Up Chhattisgarh project

In line with the Centres Start Up India initiative, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Raman Singh has launched
the Start Up Chhattisgarh programme to encourage entrepreneurs in the state. The government also
announced the setting up of a dedicated startup centre.
Andhra Pradesh becomes second state to achieve 100% electrification

Andhra Pradesh has become the 2nd state in the country after Gujarat to achieve 100% electrification of
households. JM Financials published the report based on a national -level survey on electrification in
various states. About 35% rural households in states like Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Odisha
and Assam still lacked access to power supply.
Mumbai-based writer wins FON South Asia Short Story Award

Writer Meghna Pant will be honoured with Kumaon Literary Festivals FON (Fellows of Nature) South
AsiaShort Story Award in Nature writing in October for her short story People of the Sun. The annual
travelling literary festival gives this award in partnership with the French Institute of India and Wildlife
Trust of India to revive nature writing and bring the spotlight on critical environment issues like climate
change through this form of literature.
PayU acquires Citrus Pay for $130 million

Global online payment service provider PayU has acquired Indian payments technology player, Citrus
Pay, for $130 million. Citrus Pays managing director Amrish Rau will take charge of the merged entity,
and as chief executive of PayU in India.
SBI, PNB, Paytm to issue e-toll tags for vehicles

State Bank of India, Punjab National Bank, IDFC Bank, and digital wallet Paytm will start issuing
electronic tags to vehicles for toll collection. This would help increase the number of automatic pass-

throughs at toll plazas to 50% in two years.
14 SEPTEMBER 2016
India Declares itself Free from Avian Influenza (H5N1)

The Department of Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries in the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers
welfare has declared India free from Avian Influenza (H5N1) from 5th September, 2016. India had
notified outbreak of Avian Influenza (H5N1) on 09 May 2016 at Humnabad, Bidar district, Karnataka.
There has been no further outbreak reported in the country thereafter.
Vice President Ansari to represent India at NAM Summit

Vice-President Hamid Ansari will be representing India at the upcoming 17th Summit of the Non-Aligned
Movement (NAM) to be held at Margarita Island in Venezuela from September 17-18. India is one of the
founding members of the Non-Aligned Movement and India hosted the 7th NAM Summit in 1983 in New
Delhi. The last NAM Summit was hosted by Iran in 2012.
Devendra Jhajharia wins gold medal in javelin throw at 2016 Rio Paralympics
Indias Devendra Jhajharia (36) has won gold medal in the mens javelin throw, F46 event held at the
2016 Rio Paralympics. With this, he becomes only the second gold medallist at the Paralympics for the
country. He won the gold medal with world-record throw of 63.97 metres. Devendra victory took Indias
medal tally at this edition of the Paralympics to four medals two golds, one silver and a bronze. He had
also secured the gold medal in the javelin event at the 2004 Athens Paralympics with record throw of
62.15 metres. With this, he also became first Indian Paralympian to win two gold medals at the
Paralympics.
14 September: National Hindi Divas

The National Hindi Divas, an annual literary-day is being observed on 14 September in Hindi speaking
regions of India and other countries with Hindi speaking population. Observance of the day seeks to
propagate Hindi language and its cultural heritage and values. It also seeks to promote the Matra
Bhasha i.e. mother tongue of India and show its importance as a language in the country and the world
at large. On this occasion President Pranab Mukherjee will present the Rajbhasha awards at Rashtrapati
Bhawan. The Rajbhasha awards were instituted by the Department of Official Language of Union Home
Ministry to recognize the excellent contribution of Ministries, Departments and Nationalized Banks in
the field of Hindi.
Reliance Communications and Aircel to be merged

Anil Ambani led Reliance Communications (RCom) has signed a deal with Maxis Communications Berhad
(MCB) for merger of wireless businesses of Aircel Limited with itself. The merger is considered as the
largest-ever consolidation in the Indian telecom sector. The merged entity will be countrys fourth-
largest phone company in terms of customers and revenue. The merged company will have second-
largest spectrum holding amongst all operators in the country aggregating 448 MHz across the 850, 900,

1800 and 2100 MHz bands. It will be one of Indias largest private sector companies, with an asset base
of over $9.7 billion (Rs. 65,000 crore) and net worth of $5.2 billion (Rs. 35,000 crore).
Jim Yong Kim heads for second term as World Bank president
Jim Yong Kim is heading for another five-year term as president of the World Bank. Kim, 56, has focused
the World bank on programs to reduce extreme poverty. Kims first term ends on June 30, 2017. Jim
Yong Kim MD, PhD, also known as Kim Yong is a South Korean-American physician and anthropologist
who has served as the 12th President of the World Bank since July 1, 2012.
15 SEPTEMBER 2016
15 September: International Democracy Day

The International Democracy Day is being observed every year on 15 September to raise public
awareness about the democratic system. The observance of the day provides an opportunity to review
the state of democracy in the world. It focuses on essential elements of democracy i.e. values of
freedom, respect for human rights and principle of holding periodic and genuine elections by universal
suffrage. 2016 Theme: Democracy and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. To mark this
day various government agencies and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) across the world are
holding various activities and events to promote democracy.
UIDAI bans sharing of Aadhaar details

Agencies in possession of Aadhaar number of an individual will not be allowed to publish or post the
information publicly and will have to ensure security and confidentiality of the 12-digit identification
number under the Aadhaar Act. The move comes as part of the UIDAIs efforts to ensure the
information is not misused. Under the recently notified regulations, these agencies have also been
mandated to inform Aadhaar holders the purpose for which their details will be used. As per the rules,
the biometric information cannot be shared with anyone for any reason.
Ahmedabad to host African Development Bank meet next year

India will host the Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group in May next year. To
be held at Mahatma Gandhi Convention Centre, Ahmedabad on May 22-26, the event is expected to be
attended by over 5,000 delegates from 80 member countries of AfDB. The meetings would be attended
by Governors, Alternate Governors, Executive Directors, policy makers and businesses.
India wins 6 medals on opening day of Track Asia Cup

Indian cyclists put up a commendable show on the opening day of the Track Asia Cup 2016, bagging 6
medals, including three gold and two silver and one bronze. The medal winners for India include
Deborah Herold, Kezia Vargheese, Alena Reji, Rajkumari Devi, Nayana Rajesh and Anu Chutia.
China successfully launches Tiangong-2 space lab

China has successfully launched Tiangong-2 space lab to develop expertise for a future space station and
conduct science experiments. The space lab was launched on board of Long March-2F T2 rocket from
the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center in northwestern Chinas Gobi desert. Tiangong-2 ( in English means
Heavenly Palace 2) space lab is part of Chinas ambitious Project 921-2 space station program aimed at
creating a third generation space station. The 8-tonne module replaces Chinas now-defunct Tiangong 1
space lab mission which had ended its operational life in March 2016. Tiangong-2 features improved
living quarters and life-support infrastructure for longer stays by visiting crewmembers.
Nadia Murad named UN Goodwill Ambassador

Nadia Murad, a former ISIS captive, has been named the UNs new Goodwill Ambassador for the Dignity
of Survivors of Human Trafficking. Nadia Murad, 23, a member of the Yazidi community was kidnapped
by Islamic State (ISIS) forces when they raided her village over two years ago.
16 SEPTEMBER 2016
16 September: International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer

The International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer was proclaimed as 16 September in 1994
by the UN General Assembly. The day was selected to commemorate the signing of the Montreal
Protocol on substances that deplete the ozone layer. The theme for Ozone Day 2016 is Ozone and
climate: Restored by a world united. It recognises the collective efforts of the parties to the Vienna
convention and the Montreal Protocol towards the restoration of the ozone layer.
Government notifies GST Council

Government has formally notified the GST Council, which will decide on the tax rate, exempted goods
and the threshold under the new taxation regime. The council will be chaired by Union Finance Minister
and have Minister in charge of Finance or Taxation or any other Minister nominated by each State
Government as its member. Also Minister of State in charge of Revenue or Finance at the Centre would
be a member. The first meeting of the GST Council will be held on September 22-23.
Andhra Pradesh tops in attracting industrial investments

Andhra Pradesh has emerged on the top among all other states in attracting industrial investments in
2015-16, pushing the previous years topper Maharashtra to the third spot. Andhra Pradesh attracted an
investment of Rs 21,914 crore out of the Rs 1,38,700 crore gross investments across India, the state
government said in an official release, quoting a report by the Reserve Bank of India. This was 15.8% of
the total investments of over Rs 10 crore each unit. In 2014-15, APs share in the countrys investments
was 8.1%.
Telangana signs MoU to help Goa in IT development

The Telangana government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Goa
government to help the latter in information technology (IT) development. The Goa Chief Minister
Laxmikant Parsekar and Telangana IT minister K T Rama Rao signed an MoU and decided to work

together in IT development. Through this MoU, Telangana will help the Goa government in formulating
relevant policies. An outpost of T-Hub (Telangana Hub) will be set up in Goa.
V K Sharma gets additional charge as LIC chairman

V K Sharma, who is currently one of the two managing directors at Life Insurance Corporation of India
(LIC), has taken additional charge as Chairman, LIC of India. He will take the place of S K Roy who has
been relieved of his duties. As per the LIC Act, the insurer can have four MDs, and a chairman, as part of
its top management.
Atul Kumar Goel takes charges as ED in UBI

Atul Kumar Goel, General Manager, Allahabad Bank, has taken charge as Executive Director (ED) in
Union Bank of India (UBI). The Central Government appointed Goel though a notification dated
September 15. The appointment is for a period of 3 years. Union Bank of India is one of the largest
government-owned banks of India.
Ajinkya Rahane, Rohit Sharma conferred with Arjuna Award

Cricketers Ajinkya Rahane and Rohit Sharma were conferred with the Arjuna Award for this year and the
previous year respectively by Sports Minister Vijay Goel for their contributions to sport of cricket.
Rahane and Rohit could not earlier receive the Arjuna Awards from the President of India, as they were
participating in international tournaments. The awardees are given a statuette, a certificate, ceremonial
dress and prize money of Rs 5 lakh.
17 SEPTEMBER 2016
Indian Railways launches cleanliness drive Swachhta Saptah

Indian Railways has launched Swachhta Saptah (Cleanliness Week) to mark the Swachh Paryavaran
Diwas (Clean Environment Day). The special nine-day (from 17 to 25 September 2016) long public
cleanliness outreach programme was launched by Union Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu in New Delhi.
The objective behind the initiative is to spread wider awareness on sanitation and cleanliness in rail
premises and make hygiene a habit amongst the travelling public. It also marks out the Railways
commitment by recounting the initiatives taken under the Swachh Rail Swachh Bharat Mission Each
day of the cleanliness drive will be earmarking specific focus area for spruce-up, the cleanliness
programme has certain defined thrusts.
Odisha government to organise two-day national conference on labour

Odisha government, labour minister Prafulla Mallick at a press meet on Saturday announced that the
state government in association with International Labour Organisation (ILO) will organize a two-day
long national conference on labour in the city from September 20. Odisha will organize such an event for
the first time and will discuss several issues related to organized and unorganized labourers of the
country in four sessions of the conference.Union minister of state for labour and employment Bandaru
Dattatreya and ministers and chairpersons of labour welfare boards of 29 states will attend the
conference.

WB to confer Bangabibhushan award to Lata Mangeshkar

To honour her contributions to Bengali songs, West Bengal government will confer this years
Bangabibhushan to legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar. The award will be conferred to Mangeshkar
after the Durga Puja. The Trinamool Congress government had started conferring Bangabibhushan to
eminent personalities for their contribution to various fields since 2011. Danseuse Amala Shankar was
the first person to receive of the award.
Indian Navys most Advanced Guided Missile Destroyer Mormugao launched

Indian Navys indigenously built most Advanced Guided Missile Stealth Destroyer Mormugao was
launched in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The bedecked ship was launched by Navy chief Admiral Sunil Lanbas
wife Reena at a function at Mazagaon Docks. It has been Christened Mormugao after the Mormugao
port of Goa, the home State of Union Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar. The stealth vessel was built by
government-run Mazgaon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd and belongs to Visakhapatnam class of ships being
constructed under Project 15B. Mormugao has a displacement of 7,300 tonne with maximum speed of
over 30 knots. It is fitted also with the Barak-8 long-range missiles. The vessel has been fitted with multi-
mission radar for surveillance along with medium range air and surface surveillance radar and other
advanced electronic warfare and decoys.
Priyesha Deshmukh wins bronze in World Deaf Shooting Championships

Hearing-impaired Indian shooter Priyesha Deshmukh won the bronze medal in her first-ever
international competition at the first World Deaf Shooting Championships. The Championships was held
in Kazan, Russia from 7 September to 15 September 2016. Deshmukh won the bronze in the 10m air rifle
category. The shooter won the medal after scoring 180.4 points. Ukraines Svitlana Yatsenko won the
gold in the Championships while Serbias Gordana Mikovic clinched the silver.
Alka Sirohi appointed as UPSC chairman

President Pranab Mukherjee has appointed former IAS officer Alka Sirohi as chairman of Union Public
Service Commission (UPSC) as per Article 316 of Constitution. She will replace Deepak Gupta who demits
office on 20th September 2016. She will be in office till completion of her term as member on January 3,
2017. She is a retired IAS officer of Madhya Pradesh cadre. Prior to this appointment she was member of
the UPSC. Before joining the UPSC as a member in January 2012, she was Secretary, Department of
Personnel and Training (DoPT).

18 SEPTEMBER 2016
China, Russia conduct joint naval exercises Joint Sea-2016 in South China Sea
China and Russia have carried out joint naval exercises dubbed as Joint Sea-2016 in the resource-rich
South China Sea (SCS) off Chinas southern Guangdong province. The exercises follow a spike in tensions
after Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague rejected Chinas claims in the SCS and slammed it for
causing environmental damage there. The eight-day naval exercises (from September 13 to 19) were
held in a non-disputed area in SCS off Chinas southern Guangdong province. It had featured surface
ships, missile destroyer, anti-submarine vessels, missile frigates, ship-based helicopters and
conventional submarines among others from both navies.
Union Government notifies new import policy for marble & travertine blocks
Union Government has notified new import policy for marble & travertine blocks with effect from
October 1, 2016. The policy aims to balance the interests of domestic consumers, producers and
processors, and ease the system for import of marble & travertine blocks. It ends the quantitative
restriction on the import of marble and travertine blocks. It also ends the cumbersome and restrictive
import licensing system. The Minimum Import Price (MIP) for marble blocks has been reduced to 200 US
dollar per metric ton. To address the interest of domestic producers, the basic customs duty on import
of marble and travertine blocks has been increased from 10% to 40 %.
Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar declares Charkhi Dadri as 22nd district

Haryana Government has announced Charkhi Dadri as the 22nd district of the state. At present, it is part
of Bhiwani, the states largest district carved out on December 22, 1972. It was announced by Chief
Minister Manohar Lal Khattar at a public rally in Dadri in Bhiwani district. The new district will have two
state assembly constituencies Dadri and Badhra under its jurisdiction.
Indian shooter Subhankar Pramanick wins gold at ISSF Junior World Cup
Young Indian shooter Subhankar Pramanick has won the gold medal at the ISSF Junior World Cup for
pistol, rifle and shotgun in Gabala, Azerbaijan. He won the gold medal in 50-metre rifle prone event with
overall 205.5 score to finish top of the podium. Czech Republics Filip Nepejchal (205.2) followed in
second position, while Romanias Dragomir Iordache (185.1) was placed third at the end of the finals.
Indias Sambhaji Patil also had won second gold medal when he won the junior mens 25-metre
standard pistol event by shooting 562 score. He also has added the team gold medal in the event along
with compatriots Gurmeet and Rituraj Singh.
Punjab National Bank appointed Virat Kohli as its new brand ambassador
State-owned Punjab National Bank has roped in Indian test skipper Virat Kohli as brand ambassador to
improve its image which has taken a hit due to rising bad loans. Since its inception in 1895, PNB has
been peoples bank serving millions of customers throughout India.

19 SEPTEMBER 2016
Indian Railways launches Yatri Mitra Sewa to help elderly, differently-abled

Indian Railways has launched Yatri Mitra Sewa in a move to make rail travel comfortable for elderly,
differently-abled and ailing travellers. The Yatri Mitra Sewa will facilitate access to wheelchairs, battery
operated cars and porter services elderly, differently-abled and ailing travellers. Yatri Mitra or
Passenger Friend can be a Sahayak (assistant) or any other person nominated for the purpose. The
service will be available at major railway stations across the country. The service can be availed at the
time of online booking of tickets, calling or messaging 139, accessing an app to be developed by the
Centre for Railway Information Systems (CRIS), or by simply dialling a dedicated mobile phone number
to be activated for the purpose.
Scientists successfully grow three-dimensional lungs in lab using stem cells

Scientists in the United States including those of Indian origin have successfully grown three-
dimensional (3D) lungs in the lab, using stem cells. The 3D lungs or organoids was created by coating
tiny gel beads with lung-derived stem cells and then allowing them to self-assemble into the shapes of
the air sacs found in human lungs. To show that these tiny organoids mimicked the structure of actual
human lungs, researchers compared it with real sections of human lung.
HRD Minister inaugurates Super Computer PARAM-ISHAN at IIT Guwahati

The Union Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Prakash Javadekar has inaugurated the super
computer PARAM ISHAN at IIT Guwahati campus. PARAM ISHAN is the fastest and most powerful
computer in North East, Eastern and Southern region of India outside Bengaluru (Karnataka). Key
features of PARAM ISHAN PARAM ISHAN has been jointly developed by IIT Guwahati and C -DAC (Centre
for Development of Advanced Computing). It has a peak computing power of 250 Teraflops and three
hundred tera bites capacity.
Anandi Ramalingam assumed charge as BELs first woman director

Public sector Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) has appointed Anandi Ramalingam, its head of marketing as its
first woman director. Ramalingam was earlier the general manager heading the Military Communication
Strategic Business Unit (SBU) at BELs Bangalore Complex. Ramalingam had joined BEL-Bengaluru in
March 1985 after completing her BE in Electronics and Communication engineering from the PSG
College of Technology, Coimbatore.
20 SEPTEMBER 2016
193 countries sign declaration to stamp out drug-resistant infections

The 193 countries of the United Nations (UN) have signed a landmark declaration to rid the world of
drug-resistant infections or Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) or superbugs. It is the fourth time a UN
declaration has been reached on a health issue, following HIV in 2001, non-communicable diseases in
2011 and Ebola in 2013. The signatory countries now have two years to submit action plan. These
submitted plans are expected to address the seriousness and scope of the situation. It will also agree on
sustainable, multisectoral approaches to addressing antimicrobial resistance.
Antimicrobial resistance happens when microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites
change when they are exposed to antimicrobial drugs such as antibiotics, antifungals, antivirals,

antimalarials, and anthelmintics. Microorganisms that develop antimicrobial resistance are sometimes
called as superbugs.
Bangladeshs Junaid Ahmad new World Bank head in India

Junaid Ahmad has become the World Banks Country Director for India, replacing Onno Ruhl who served
a four-year term based out of the national capital. Ahmad joined the World Bank in 1991 as a young
professional. Later he worked in the World Bank on infrastructure development in Africa and Eastern
Europe. He has since held several management positions, leading the banks programme in diverse
regions, including Africa, the Middle East and North Africa, as well as in India and South Asia. The World
Bank is an international financial institution that provides loans to developing countries.
Indira Awas Yojana Renamed After Prime Minister

The flagship rural housing scheme Indira Awas Yojana (IAY), started by former Prime Minister Rajiv
Gandhi, has been restructured and renamed as Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), which will be
launched next month. The IAY will be subsumed by the PMAY from April 1 next year. Under the new
scheme, the government is aiming to construct one crore houses by 2019. Under IAY, the government
has set a target of constructing 38 lakh houses by end of the current financial year (2015-16), out of
which 10 lakh have been completed.
Launched by Rajiv Gandhi in 1985, IAY is a centrally sponsored scheme funded on a cost sharing basis
between the Centre and states in the 60:40 ratio, except in case of north east states and Union
Territories (UTs). For north east states, the Centre funds 90 per cent of the cost and 100 per cent for the
UTs.
ADB clears $631 million loan for Vizag-Chennai industrial corridor

Multilateral funding agency Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved $631 million loan for building
Indias first coastal industrial corridor between Visakhapatnam (Vizag) and Chennai. The fund will help
develop the first key 800-km section of the planned 2,500-km East Coast Economic Corridor. The coastal
industrial corridor is expected to boost development on eastern coast of India and enable seamless
trade links with other parts of Southeast and South Asia. The total cost of the project is 846 million
dollars and work on it is expected to be over by 2031. The remaining 215 million dollars will be funded
by Andhra Pradesh government.
Flipkart becomes 1st e-commerce in India to cross 100 million customers

Flipkart has crossed the 100-million registered users mark, becoming the first e-commerce company to
hit the milestone in a single country outside the United States and China. The Bengaluru-based company
has doubled its user base over the last year. It added 25 million users in the past six months alone. The
e-commerce companys user-base represented about 63 per cent of the total broadband users in the
country.
Misbah-ul-Haq becomes first Pakistani to receive Test mace from ICC

Misbah-ul-Haq has received the prestigious ICC Test Championship mace for inspiring Pakistan to the
top of the ICC Test Team Rankings. This is for the first time a Pakistani cricketer has received the award.

Misbah-ul-Haq Khan Niazi is a Pakistani cricketer and the current Test captain of the national cricket
team, and also the One Day International captain until his retirement from ODI cricket after the 2015
Cricket World Cup. The current rankings system was introduced in 2003.
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21 September: International Day of Peace

The International Day of Peace is observed across the world on 21 September every year to
strengthening the ideals of peace, both within and among all nations and peoples. Significance: The
International Day of Peace acknowledges the efforts of those who have strived to end conflict and
promote peace. This day is also observed as a day of ceasefire. The theme for International Day of Peace
2016 is The Sustainable Development Goals: Building Blocks for Peace. To inaugurate the day, UN
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon rung the United Nations Peace Bell at UN Headquarters in New York
City. The bell has inscription on its side reading Long live absolute world peace. The bell has been
casted from coins donated by children from all continents except Africa. It was given as gift from the
United Nations Association of Japan as a reminder of the human cost of war.
India, US, Afghanistan reaffirm shared interest in combating terrorism

India, United States and Afghanistan have reaffirmed their shared interests in combating terrorism and
advancing peace and security in the region. In this regard, a trilateral statement was issued after
meeting of their delegates in New York on the sidelines of the 71st session of UN General Assembly.
Three countries reaffirm their shared interests in advancing peace and security in the region, as well as
countering terrorism. They have exchanged views on the situation in Afghanistan and on regional issues
of mutual interest.
Nation worlds largest solar power plant in TN

Adani Green Energy (Tamil Nadu) Ltd, part of the Adani Group has dedicated to the nation the worlds
largest solar power plant of 648 megawatts (MW), set up at Kamuthi in Ramanathapuram district of
Tamil Nadu. The plant has been set up with an investment of around Rs. 4,550 crore. It is part of the
state governments target to generate 3,000 MW in line with its new solar energy policy unveiled in
2012. The company sourced equipment and machinery from various parts of the world to set up the 648
MW capacity within a record time of 8 months.
Delhis Race Course Road renamed as Lok Kalyan Marg

Delhis Race Course Road has now been renamed as Lok Kalyan Marg. Prime Minister Narendra Modis
residence is located on this road. A decision to this effect was taken at a high-level meeting of the New
Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC), presided by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. The NDMC also decided to
rename the Gurdwara Rakabganj round-about adjacent to the Parliament complex as Guru Gobind Singh
Chowk.
Mukesh Ambani tops Forbes 100 Richest Indians list

Forbes India has released the annual India rich list and Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani
has topped the Forbes 100 Richest Indians list. Indias richest pharmaceutical magnate Dilip Shanghvi
remains at number 2. Taking the 3rd spot are the Hinduja brothers. Tech magnate Azim Premji, who has
led Wipro for five decades, slips one spot to No 4 on the list. Construction magnate Pallonji Mistry takes
the 5th spot and the steel baron Lakshmi Mittal ranks to number 6th. Taking the 7th spot is the Godrej
Family and Indian tech pioneer Shiv Nadar, cofounder of HCL Group has secured 8th rank. Kumar
Mangalam Birla comes in at 9th spot and Cyrus Poonawalla is the 10th richest Indian with a net worth of
USD 8.6 billion.
Dhoni named captain of Indias all-time Test XI by Wisden

Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been named the captain of the all-time India Test XI chosen by cricket
magazine Wisden. Dhoni has received the honours ahead of Sourav Ganguly and Mohammad
Azharuddin. The celebrated team has been picked ahead of Indias 500th Test which will be played
against New Zealand in Kanpur.
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Afghanistan signs peace deal with militant group Hezb-e-Islami

Afghanistan has signed a peace agreement with one of the countrys largest militant groups Hezb-e-
Islami led by Gulbuddin Hekmatyar. This agreement paves the way for Hekmatyar to make a political
comeback. As per the agreement, Hekmatyar will be granted amnesty for his offences and the prisoners
of Hezb-e-Islami will be released by the government.
Childhood cancer awareness exhibition at Taj Mahal from Sept. 25

The first-of-its-kind exhibition on childhood cancer awareness was held at the iconic Taj Mahal in Agra
from September 25 to 27, 2016. The exhibition CanKids-Kidscan was organised by National Society for
Change for Childhood Cancer in India. The exhibition includes Chalo Chalein Taj programme under
which around 1,500 cancer-affected children and their families has visited the Taj Mahal.
TN government for Thaaliku Thangam scheme under marriage assistance programme

Tamil Nadu government has allotted Rs 204 crore towards the implementation of the enhanced gold
scheme under a marriage assistance programme. Rs 204 crore has been allotted for Thaaliku Thangam
(Gold for Mangalsutra) scheme for the year 2016-17 to benefit 12,500 women. The scheme involves
providing marriage assistance and gold for daughters of poor parents and widows among others to
make thaali. The assistance of Rs 25,000 for beneficiaries who have passed Class X and Rs 50,000 to
those with an undergraduate degree or diploma is also given as part of the scheme.
Syrian aid group White Helmets wins Right Livelihood Award

Syrian aid group White Helmets has won the prestigious Right Livelihood Award which is also known as
alternative Nobel prize. The White Helmets also known as the Syria Civil Defence is a Syrian civil
organisation of emergency responders in rebel-held areas. It has been honoured for their outstanding
bravery, compassion and humanitarian engagement in rescuing civilians from the destruction of the

Syrian civil war. The White Helmets will share the prize with Russian activist Svetlana Gannushkina,
Egypts feminist leader Mozn Hassan and leading independent Turkish newspaper Cumhuriyet.
Navtej Sarna appointed Ambassador to the US

Indias High Commissioner to UK Navtej Sarna was appointed as Ambassador to the US. Sarna, an Indian
Foreign Service (IFS) officer of the 1980 batch, was serving as secretary (West) in the ministry of external
affairs before he was posted in London in January. He succeeds Arun Singh, who is due for retirement.
Mr Sarna is also a prolific author of many fiction and non-fiction books, the most recent being Second
Thoughts: On Books, Authors and the Writerly Life that was released last year.
Visaranai to take a shot at Oscar nomination

Visaranai, the Tamil docu-drama crime thriller, has been chosen Indias official entry to Best Foreign
Language Film category at the 89th Academy Awards to be held in 2017. The national award-winning
film, directed by Vetrimaran, and produced by actor Dhanushs Wunderbar Films, documents four
migrant workers who suffer police brutality and corruption after being jailed on false charges.
23 SEPTEMBER 2016
India, Russia begin joint military exercise in Vladivostok

The 8th edition of the Indo-Russia joint military exercise Indra 2016 was flagged off in Vladivostok in
Russia. Indra, a portmanteau of the names of both the countries, is a biannual exercise which has been
carried out between the two allies since 2003. This year, the focus is on Counterterrorism Operations in
Semi Mountainous and Jungle Terrain under United Nations Mandate. Interestingly though, Russian
troops arrived in Pakistan the same day for the first-ever Pakistan-Russia joint military exercise dubbed
Friendship-2016.
India, France ink deal for 36 Rafale fighter jets

The Union government has cleared the deal with France for buying 36 Rafale fighter jets in fly away
condition at a cost of 7.878 billion. The deal will be signed, in the presence of French Defence Minister
Jean Yves Le Drian. The contract for the deal was cleared by the Cabinet Committee on Security earlier.
The price was fixed in May. The government also cleared the Inter-Governmental Agreement.
Union Government to launch Mission Parivar Vikas for improved family planning services
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is going to launch Mission Parivar Vikas for improved
family planning services in 145 High Focus districts in seven states. The objective of mission is to
accelerate access to high quality family planning choices based on information, reliable services and
supplies within a rights-based framework. These districts are located in the seven high focus states of
Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand and Assam. They are having
the highest total fertility rates and constitute 44% of the countrys population. They also have a
substantial impact on maternal and child health indicators. As about 25 to 30% of maternal deaths and
50% of infant deaths occur in these districts.

2nd SAARC Anti-Terrorism Mechanism held in New Delhi

The second meeting of the High Level Group of Eminent Experts to strengthen the SAARC Anti-Terrorism
Mechanism was held in New Delhi. Delegations from all eight SAARC (South Asian Association for
Regional Cooperation) member countries participated in the conference. SAARC members are
Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka. Issues of terrorism and
the measures to strengthen the SAARC anti-terrorism mechanism were discussed. Besides, other
important issues discussed during the meeting included terrorism financing, drugs trafficking and
cybercrimes.
Sanjiv Singh is new Chairman of IOC

Sanjiv Singh will be the new Chairman of Indian Oil Corporation Ltd, the nations largest company. Singh,
56, who is currently Director of Refineries at IOC, was selected for the top job after government head
hunters Public Enterprise Selection Board (PESB) interviewed eight candidates. IndianOil Corporation Ltd
is Indias largest commercial enterprise.
President, PM launch VPs book titled Citizen and Society

President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched Vice President Mohd
Hamid Ansaris book titled Citizen and Society at the Rashtrapati Bhawan in New Delhi. The book is a
collection of lectures delivered by Hamid Ansari ranging from the role of women in a multicultural
society to other dynamics of a democratic nation. Mohammad Hamid Ansari is the 12th and current Vice
President of India, in office since 2007. Ansari is the only person to get re-elected for the post of Vice
President of India after Dr. Radhakrishnan.
24 SEPTEMBER2016
UNSC approves resolution for global implementation CTBT to ban nuclear weapons tests
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has approved a resolution urging quick global
implementation of Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban treaty (CTBT) to ban tests of nuclear weapons. The
resolution has welcomed progress made towards universalization of the Treaty with 14 votes in favour
of it and one abstention (Egypt). The CTBT bans all nuclear explosions for both civilian and military
purposes. It was adopted by the UNGA under resolution 50 (1996). The Treaty will enter into force 180
days after the date of deposit of the instruments of ratification by all. So far, 183 countries have signed
the CTBT and 166 States have deposited their instruments of ratification.
First Russia-Pakistan military exercise Druzhba-2016 begins

The first military exercise between Russia and Pakistan named Druzhba-2016 (Friendship-2016) has
kicked off in Pakistan. With this, Pakistani Army and Russian Ground Forces (RGF) have come together
for the first time in military exercises reflecting growing military ties between two former Cold War
rivals. Key Facts The military exercise is taking place at the Army High Altitude School in northern
Pakistans Rattu and at a special forces training centre in Cherat. The two week long joint military drills
aims at bolstering and building military cooperation between the two countries.

Union Cabinet clears new India-Cyprus DTAA

The Cabinet has approved a revised Double Tax Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) between India and Cyprus
that provides for source-based taxation of capital gains on transfer of shares instead of one based on
residence. India and Cyprus have a DTAA since 1994. Cyprus is a major source of foreign funds flows into
the country. From April 2000 till March 2016, India received foreign direct investment to the tune of Rs
42,680.76 crore from Cyprus.
Indian Air Force successfully test fires long range air-to-air MICA missile
Indian Air Force (IAF) has successfully fired recently acquired long range air-to-air MICA missile from
Mirage-2000 Upgrade combat aircraft on a manoeuvring target. During the test, the missile achieved a
direct hit on a target which was much smaller than an actual aircraft and flying at a low altitude. With
this success IAF has become one of the few air forces in the world that have capability of launching such
beyond visual range (BVR) air-to-air missile.
25 SEPTEMBER 2016
ISRO successfully launches 8 satellites into two different orbits

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) for first time has successfully launched eight satellites
into two different orbits in a single mission. These satellites were launched onboard of Polar Satellite
Launch Vehicle C35 (PSLV C35) from the first launch pad of the Satish Dhawan Space Centre,
Sriharikotta. It was PSLVs longest and most complex mission. It is also for the first time PSLV has
successfully placed satellites in two different orbits in single mission. Among the eight satellites
launched, three satellites were from India, three from Algeria and one each from Canada and United
States. SCATSAT-1 satellite of India weighing 371 kg was the primary payload and remaining other seven
customer satellites were secondary payloads (5 foreign and 2 domestic satellite) weighing 304 kg in
total.
Worlds largest radio telescope built in China

China has built worlds largest radio telescope nicknamed Tianyan (Heavenly Eye or The Eye of
Heaven) or the five-hundred-metre aperture spherical radio telescope (FAST). It has started its operation
and is part of Chinas drive to become a science powerhouse. It is located in the Dawodang depression
(vast natural crater), a natural basin in Pingtang County in the Guizhou Province, Southwest China. With
its opening, the intensive testing phase of the telescope will begin. It is the worlds largest filled aperture
(single dish) radio telescope and the second largest radio telescope after the Russian RATAN-600, which
has a sparsely filled aperture. It is made up of 4,450 panels and has reflector as large as 30 football
pitches. It has 500 meters diameter, giving it more sensitivity.
CSIR celebrates its platinum jubilee

Indias largest civilian research and development agency Council of Scientific and Industrial Research
(CSIR) celebrated its platinum jubilee. The platinum jubilee celebrations were inaugurated by the Prime
Minister Narendra Modi who is also the President of CSIR. PM Modi also released seven new plant

varieties developed at CSIR laboratories. He also witnessed exclusive CSIR Showcase on major
technological contributions of CSIR.
Indian shuttler Rituparna Das wins Polish Open

Indian shuttler Rituparna Das won the Polish Open after defeating compatriot Rasika Raje, in the
womens singles final of the International challenge badminton event. The womens doubles pair of
Sanjana Santosh and Arathi Sara Sunil also clinched the doubles title after defeating top seeds Natalya
Voytsekh and Yelyzaveta Zharka.
Golf legend Arnold Palmer passes away

US golfer Arnold Palmer passed away on 25 September 2016 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania due to heart
complications. He was 87. Palmer is generally regarded as one of the greatest players in professional
golf history.
26 SEPTEMBER 2016
India, US Joint Military Training Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2016 concludes

India and United States (US) Joint Military Training Exercise Yudh Abhyas 2016 concluded at the
Chaubattia Military Station in Ranikhet, Uttarakhand. The bilateral military exercise was the twelfth
edition in the YudhAbhyas series which started in the year 2004 under US Army Pacific Partnership
Program. This was the third time the exercise is being conducted at Chaubattia in Uttarakhand. The
YudhAbhyas 2016 aimed at strengthening and broadening the inter-operability and cooperation
between the Indian and US armies. It had witnessed Field Training Exercises of Brigade Headquarter
based Command Post Exercise and also discussions on issues of mutual interest by experts of both
countries.
Union Govt decides to suspend talks on Indus Waters Treaty

The Union Government has decided to suspend all talks on India-Pakistan Indus Waters Treaty in the
wake of the Uri attack. Decision in this regard was taken by meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra
Modi. It was attended by National Security Adviser (NSA) Ajit Doval, Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar,
Water Resources Secretary and senior PMO officials. No review or abrogation of the Indus Waters
Treaty. Decision to utilise water under Indias share to fullest. Suspend talks on the Permanent Indus
Commission (PIC), the dispute redressal mechanism until terrorism stops. Review the 1987 suspension
of the Tulbbul navigation project that Pakistan had objected. Build more run-of-the-river hydropower
projects on western rivers (Indus, Jhelum, Chenab) to exploit full potential. Expedite construction of
Pakal Dul, Sawalkot, Bursar dams in Jammu and Kashmir. Use 20% of river water allocated under treaty
for Jammu and Kashmir farmers.
RBI approves Rs 26,000 crore CCL for paddy procurement in Punjab

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has given approval to Rs 26,000-crore cash credit limit (CCL) for
purchasing paddy in poll-bound Punjab, which came as a relief for SAD-BJP combine that struggled hard
in the past for release of funds to buy foodgrain. The Reserve Bank of India is Indias central banking
institution, which controls the monetary policy of the Indian rupee.

India wins historic 500th Test by 197 runs against NZ

India notched up a mammoth 197-run win in their historic 500th cricket Test to assert their supremacy
in home conditions, bowling out New Zealand for 236 to take a 1-0 lead in the three-match series. After
setting the Kiwis a rather improbable target of 434, the Indian bowlers, especially senior off-spinner
Ravichandran Ashwin (6/132), revelled in home conditions to rip through the visiting teams line-up with
more than a session to spare.
Sathiyan Gnanasekaran wins Belgium Open

Indian paddler Sathiyan Gnanasekaran has won the Belgium Open title of the table tennis in the mens
singles category. This was his first his first pro title. In the final match played at De Haan in Belgium, he
defeated defeating local player Nuytinck Cedric 4-0 score in the final with 15-13, 11-6, 11-2, 17-15. With
this victory, he becomes only the second Indian table tennis player to win an ITTF event. Achanta
Sharath Kamal was the first Indian table tennis player to win an ITTF event in 2012. In the quarterfinals
match of the event he had defeated Steffen Mengel (world number 75).
27 SEPTEMBER 2016
Pakistan assembly passes marriage bill protecting Hindu womens rights

Pakistans lower house of parliament has passed a landmark bill that will address the Hindu minoritys
concerns over the registration of marriages, which is required for measures aimed at protecting
womens rights. The bill will address other key issues of the Hindu community, including matters related
to divorce and forced conversions.
India will not attend SAARC Summit in Islamabad: MEA

India will not take part in the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) summit in
Islamabad (Pakistan) to be held in November 2016. This decision was taken in view of the continuous
cross border terrorism by Pakistan which has created environment which is not conducive to successful
holding of Summit. In this regard, the Union Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has conveyed to current
SAARC Chair Nepal. Besides, Afghanistan, Bangladesh and Bhutan also have conveyed their reservation
about attending the Summit. Increasing cross-border terrorist attacks in the region and Growing
interference in internal affairs of member states by one country (not naming Pakistan).
Shaheed Bhagat Singhs 109th birth anniversary observed across India

India is observing the 109th birth anniversary of revolutionary socialist Shaheed Bhagat Singh. He was
born on 28 September 1907, and was an influential figure in the Indian independence movement. Prime
Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Bhagat Singh on his 109th birth anniversary. Delhi Government
decided to commemorate the day by organising Shaheed Utsav.
Gurgaon officially renamed Gurugram

The Union Government has given its approval to change the name of Gurgaon to Gurugram. With this
both the city as well as the district of Gurgaon would be known as Gurugram. It was announced by Chief

Minister Manohar Lal Khattar after presiding over the first meeting of the State-level Swarna Jayanti
Celebrations Committee at Panchkula. Gurugram is the mythological name derived from Guru
Dronacharya, the master of archery in Mahabharata who groomed the Pandavas and Kauravas in war
tactics. It is said the village was given as gurudakshina to Guru Dronacharya by the Pandavas and hence
it came to be known as Guru-gram.
Obama nominates ambassador to Cuba

The United States President Barack Obama has appointed its first Ambassador Jeffrey DeLaurentis to
Cuba in 55 years. The new ambassador DeLaurentis had been working at the new US embassy in
Havana, which opened since 2014.
Shimon Peres, former Israeli president, dies aged 93

The former Israels defining political figures and a Nobel peace prize laureate, Shimon Peres has died at
the age of 93. He had served twice as a prime minister and once as a president.
28 SEPTEMBER 2016
World Rabies Day: 28th September

The World Rabies Day is observed on 28 September across the world to raise awareness about the
rabies disease and its preventable measures. Observance of the day seeks to raise awareness about the
impact of rabies on animals and human beings. It also seeks to share information on how to prevent the
disease. Theme of 2016 World Rabies Day is Rabies: Educate. Vaccinate. Eliminate. The World Rabies
Day is an initiative of Global Alliance for Rabies Control. Observance of the day was initiated in 2007 to
create a global opportunity for people to focus on rabies prevention. The day is annually on 28
September on the death anniversary of Louis Pasteur, a French chemist and microbiologist who had
developed the first rabies vaccine along with his colleagues.
Union Cabinet approves ratification of the Paris Agreement

The Union Cabinet has given its approval to ratify the Paris Agreement (on Climate Change) on Gandhi
Jayanti i.e. on 2nd October 2016. The Paris Agreement was adopted by 185 nations in December 2015.
India had signed the agreement in New York in April 2016. So far, 191 countries have signed the
agreement. The Paris treaty on Climate Change will come into force when 55 countries contributing to
55 % of total global emission ratify the agreement. So far, 61 countries have deposited their instruments
of ratification, approval or acceptance accounting in total for 47.79% of the total global greenhouse gas
(GHG) emissions. With the gathering momentum and willingness expressed by several other countries it
is expected that the Agreement will enter into force soon.
PMUY launched at Srinagar

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) was launched in the state of Jammu & Kashmir at Srinagar by
Honble Chief Minister of J&K Mehbooba Mufti. Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, which was launched by
the Prime Minister on 1st May 2016 at Ballia (Uttar Pradesh), is a scheme to provide clean cooking fuel
to the women belonging to the Below Poverty Line (BPL) households across the country. Pradhan

Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) aims to provide LPG connections to 5 Crore BPL households by 2019 and
is a part of the larger program of adding 10 crore new LPG connections by 2019 to achieve full coverage
of connections in Indian households.
Indian womens kabaddi team wins gold in Asian Beach Games

Indian womens beach kabaddi team has won the gold medal at the 5th Asian Beach Games held in
Danang, Vietnam. In the final match, Indian team defeated Thailand by 41-31 score. With this, Indian
womens kabaddi team has won the title for the record fifth time in succession. For Thailand, it was the
fifth time in a row they had lost to India in a final. The Indian womens kabaddi team won the gold
medal since the inception of the biennial Games in 2008. Earlier in womens 70kg category kurash (a
form of wrestling originated in Uzbekistan), Amisha Tokas had won a silver after losing to Nguyen Thi
Lan of Vietnam in the final. In beach bodybuilding, Indias Manoj Kumar Majumdar also had won a
bronze medal in upto 158cm category. So far, India has won six medals (1 gold, 3 silver, 2 bronze) in the
Games and is at 15th spot in the medal table which is headed by hosts Vietnam (25 gold, 22 silver, 27
bronze).
Union Cabinet approves Closure of Hindustan Cables Limited

The Union Cabinet has given its approval for closure of Hindustan Cables Limited (HCL), Kolkata as per
the provisions of Companies Act, 1956/2013 and other relevant Acts. Besides, Cabinet also approved
infusion of 4,777.05 crore rupees towards payment of salaries and conversion of loan into equity etc.
The employees of HCL will be offered attractive VRS/ VSS Package at notional 2007 pay scales. The
assets of company will be disposed in terms of the guidelines of Department of Public Enterprises on
time bound closure of sick or loss making CPSEs. HCL was established in the year 1952 with registered
office located at Kolkata. It was set up to cater to the needs of Government-owned telecom companies
BSNL and MTNL for manufacture of telecom cables.
29 SEPTEMBER 2016
OPEC reaches first deal to cut oil output since 2008

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries agreed on Wednesday to cut oil output by over
2% to 32.5 million barrels per day, in the first cut since 2008, according to reports. Global crude oil
prices jumped over 5% after OPEC nations agreed to cut output amid a global oversupply after sanctions
against Iran were lifted last year."OPEC made an exceptional decision today ... After two and a half
years, OPEC reached consensus to manage the market," said Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh, who
had repeatedly clashed with Saudi Arabia during previous meetings.
OIL PRICE PRESSURES
Government convenes all-party meeting at 4 pm

Government has convened an all party meeting this evening post surgical strikes by Indian Army across
the LoC in Pakistan. During the meeting, Home Minister Rajnath Singh will brief the leaders of various
political parties about the strikes. Senior Cabinet Ministers will also be present in the meeting.
Meanwhile, the Home Minister informed Chief Ministers of Punjab, West Bengal, Odisha and CPI-M
leader Sitaram Yechury and Ghulam Nabi Azad of Congress about the strikes.

President to present Vayoshreshtha Samman To older persons

New Delhi, Sep 29 (IANS) President Pranab Mukharjee will present the National Awards for Senior
Citizens -- Vayoshreshtha Samman-2016 -- to eminent individuals and institutions in recognition of their
service towards the cause of elderly persons, especially indigent senior citizens. The awards will be
presented at Vigyan Bhawan here on International Day of Older Persons which is observed on October
1, according to an official statement released by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment on
Thursday.These awards are intended to be conferred on eminent senior citizens and institutions
involved in rendering distinguished services for the cause of elderly persons especially indigent senior
citizens, it said.
Mumbai wealthiest city in India

NEW DELHI: India's financial capital Mumbai, home to 45,000 millionaires and 28 billionaires, is the
wealthiest city in the country with total wealth of USD 820 billion, says a report. According to New
World Wealth, Mumbai is followed by Delhi and Bengaluru at the second and third place respectively.
While Delhi, home to 22,000 millionaires and 18 billionaires has total wealth of USD 450 billion,
Bengaluru boasts of a total wealth of USD 320 billion. The city is home to 7,500 millionaires and 8
billionaires.
30 SEPTEMBER 2016
PM to inaugurate India Sanitation Conference today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will today inaugurate the day-long India Sanitation Conference -
INDOSAN in New Delhi. He will also address the Chief Ministers, Ministers, elected representatives of
people, District Collectors, Municipal Commissioners of 500 AMRUT cities and other stakeholders.
Ahead of the second anniversary of Swachh Bharat Mission on Sunday this week, the conference is
meant for taking stock of the progress under the mission, deliberating on related issues and renewing
the commitment to ensure Swachh Bharat.
Rani becomes 1st Indian woman to cross 60m in javelin

Lucknow, Sep 29 (PTI) Javelin thrower Annu Rani smashed her own national record and in the process
became the first Indian woman to cross the 60m mark on the third and penultimate day of the 56th
Open National Athletics Championships here today.Annu, who won a bronze in the 2014 Incheon Asian
Games, threw the javelin to a distance of 60.01m to erase her own earlier national mark of 59.87m
which she made in July during the National Inter-State Championships in Hyderabad.24-year-old Annu
was representing Railways. Todays effort was his fourth national record in two years. Poonam Rani of
ONGC won the silver with an effort of 56.73m while the bronze went to another Railwaywoman K
Rashmi with 51.56m.
Indias surgical strike: Let us answer all your questions

Everything you need to know about the surgical strikes conducted by India along the LoC in Pakistan.
The Indian Army conducted an overnight surgical strikes along the Line of Control in Pakistan on
Thursday.

The surgical strikes targeted seven terror launch pads across using heliborne and ground forces.
Addressing a press conference, DGMO Lt Gen Ranbir Singh said India inflicted significant casualties on
terrorists and those who are trying to support them. Several Indian leaders, across party lines have since
hailed the Army for successfully executing surgical strikes and backed the Modi governments decision
as a befitting retaliation to Pakistan.
Shri R. Subramania Kumar as Executive Director of Indian Overseas Bank.

R Subramania Kumar has been appointed as Executive Director of state-owned Indian Overseas Bank,
the Finance Ministry said today. Kumar is currently Executive Director of Indian Bank."The Central
Government appointed R Subramania Kumar, Executive Director, Indian Bank as Executive Director,
Indian Overseas Bank with effect from his taking over the charge of the Indian Overseas Bank and up to
January 21, 2019 or until further orders, whichever is earlier," it said.
Tirupati Airport Awarded : Best Tourist Friendly Airport

Airports Authority of Indias Tirupati Airport has been awarded as Best Tourist Friendly Airport under
the category for State Annual Excellence Awards for the year 2015-16 by Andhra Pradesh Tourism.The
award was presented on the eve of World Tourism Day by the Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh Shri
Nara Chandra Babu Naidu at Bhawani Islands, Vijayawada.

NEW APPOINTMENTS
1 SEPTEMBER 2016 Anderson as Vice President , ahead of the start
of the US Open.
Aishwarya R dhanush made UN First of all, its an honour to be elected to be
advocate for Women part of the Council, said Djokovic , after his
first-round victory over Jerzy Janowicz. I gladly
accepted it, because its a calling. Its a
responsibility.
Of course, Ill do my best to contribute to the

evolution of this sport for the time being. The
first Council meeting was very long, but
productive. I was elected the President.
Noted filmmaker and Actor Rajinikanths 2 SEPTEMBER 2016

daughter Aishwaryaa was appointed as UN
Womens Advocate for Gender Equality and Maharashtra, Gujarat governors
Womens Empowerment in India. given additional charge
Aishwaryaa Rajinikanth Dhanushs
appointment was announced by Lakshmi Puri,
UN Assistant Secretary General and UN
Women Deputy Executive Director.
Aishwaryaa will help raise awareness of UN
Womens core message of gender equality and
womens empowerment across India, boosting
the organisations efforts to close the gender
gap and achieve a more equal world, a Planet
50-50, by the year 2030, a release said in - President Pranab Mukherjee
Chennai. gave Maharashtra Governor C. Vidyasagar
Raoadditional charge of Tamil Nadu, and
Gujarat Governor Om Prakash Kohli of Madhya
Djokovic elected as ATP Player Pradesh.
- The tenure of Tamil Nadu Governor K.
Council President Rosaiah ended while that of Madhya Pradesh
Governor Ram Naresh Yadav will come to an
end on September 7.
- The Governor of Maharashtra,
Chennamaneni Vidyasagar Rao, will discharge
the functions of the Governor of Tamil Nadu, in
addition to his own duties, until regular
arrangements for the office of the Governor of
Tamil Naduare made, said a communique from
Rashtrapati Bhavan.
The new ATP Player Council elected World No.
1 Novak Djokovic as President and Kevin

Michel Temer sworn in as Brazils banking department. She was promoted to the
position of deputy MD of SBI on May 26 this
new president after Dilma ousted by year. She has over three decades of experience
Senate in banking and allied sectors.
A postgraduate in physics and a CAIIB graduate,
Rao joined SBI as a probationary officer in 1982.
Ashok Chawla is new Chancellor at Teri

university
- Michel Temer has been sworn in as the new

president of Brazil after Dilma Rousseffwas
stripped of the presidency by the Senate in an
impeachment trial. Temer took an oath of office
a few hours after the Senate voted 61-20 to
remove Rousseff from office for breaking fiscal
laws in her management of the federal budget.
- Temer was accompanied by leaders of both
chambers of Congress and his Cabinet. The 75- The Energy and Resources Institute (Teri) on
year-old career politician had been acting Wednesday officially appointed former Finance
president since May, when the Senate Secretary Ashok Chawla as the new Chancellor
impeached and suspended Rousseff ahead of of Teri university.A statement issued here said
the trial to decide her fate. the decision on the appointment was taken in
its last meeting on August 19 by the governing
3 SEPTEMBER 2016 council of Teri.
With this, Teri ended its last association with
Anuradha Rao appointed as MD, CEO of SBI former Chancellor and Head R.K. Pachauri, who
Mutual Fund was accused of sexually harassing a female
colleague in 2015.
Pachauri stepped down as chairperson of
the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate
Change in February 2015 and proceeded on
leave from Teri, where he was the director
general.
Anuradha Rao, previously a deputy managing

director (MD) at SBI handling new business 6 SEPTEMBER 2016
portfolio, has been appointed as the MD & CEO
of SBI Funds Management effective August 25. Mukund Choudhari assumes charge as MOIL
She has taken over from Dinesh Kumar Khara, CMD
who has been appointed as MD of State Bank
of India (associate & subsidiaries).
Anuradha Rao was the chief general manager of
SBI where she was responsible for the personal

Secretary General. The new team will take over
on December 28," the IMA said in a statement.
7 SEPTEMBER 2016
Dr Hrushikesh Mallick to get prestigious Sarala
Award-2016
- Mukund Chaudhari has taken over

as Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of
MOIL Ltd, a city-based miniratna company.The
MOIL, which is under the administrative control
of the Ministry of Steel, is the largest producer
of Manganese Ore in the country. - Noted Odia poet Dr Hrushikesh Mallick will be
- Prior to taking over as CMD, Chaudhari was honoured with the 37th edition of prestigious
holding the post of Director (Finance), MOIL, a Sarala Award for his outstanding poetry.
release issued by MOIL today said. - The annual award carrying a cash prize of Rs 5
- A chartered accountant by profession, lakh and a citation would be conferred on
Chaudhari brings a long experience of over two Mallick for his poetry work "Jeje Dekhi Nathiba
and half decades in private and public sectors Bharat", the Sarala Award Committee
undertakings. He had also worked in the private announced today.
sector.After joining MOIL in 1997, he held - Two more prominent personalities
various positions in the company. of Odishawill be honoured for their valuable
contribution in the field of music and art. Dr
Gopal Chandra Panda will be awarded with Ila
K K Aggarwal elected National President of Panda Memorial Music Samman while Dr
IMA Dinanath Pathi will receive Ila Panda Memorial
Art Samman posthumously, a release said.
UK appoints envoy to Iran for first time

since 2011
- Cardiologist K K Aggarwal has been

unanimously elected as the National President
of the Indian Medical Association for the year
2016-17, the IMA today said.
- Aggarwal is currently the Secretary General of
the doctors association.
- The UK has appointed an ambassador to Iran
- "Dr Ravi Wankhedkar from Maharashtrawill
for the first time since 2011, restoring
be the National President for the year 2017-18
diplomatic relations.
and Dr R N Tandon will take over as Honorary

- The decision comes nearly five years after
Iranians invaded the British Embassy and one
year after the British Embassy reopened in
Tehran, which reflects gradual thawing of
relations in the wake of the Iranian nuclear
agreement.
- Nicholas Hopton, a Middle East specialist, was
appointed UK charge d' affairs in Tehran in
December, and his role was upgraded to
ambassador, reports the Guardian.Boris
Johnson, the Foreign Secretary on Monday said,
"This is an important moment in the - Senior Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP) leader Om
relationship between UK and Iran." Prakash Kohli was here on Thursday sworn in as
the new governor of Madhya Pradesh.
- Acting Chief Justice of Madhya PradeshHigh
Court Rajendra Menon administered the oath of
9 SEPTEMBER 2016 office to Kohli at a function in Raj
Uranium Corporation appoints C K Asnani Bhawan, officials said.
as new CMD - Kohli, who is also the Gujarat Govenor, has
been given the additional charge of Madhya
Pradeshafter Ram Naresh Yadav's tenure in
office got over on Wednesday.Kohli is the 26th
Governor of Madhya Pradesh.
Syndicate Bank appoints Director

- C K Asnani has taken over as Chairman-cum-
Managing Director of state-run 'Uranium
Corporation of India Ltd (UCIL).
- Asnani, who has served as Director Technical
and a fulltime Director at Indian Rare Earths
Limited, took the charge from Diwakar Acharya.
- Asnani (B.Tech in Chemical Engineering) did
Post-Graduation in Nuclear Engineering from
BARC training school.
10 SEPTEMBER 2016 - Jayant Purushottam Gokhale has been

OP Kohli sworn-in as 26th Governor of appointed director of Syndicate Bank.
Madhya Pradesh - The Centre has nominated Gokhale as part-
time non-official director under the chartered
accountants category for a period of three
years.
- His appointment is subject to his resignation
from the board of LIC Nomura Mutual
Fund Asset Management Company, before
joining the banks board.

12 SEPTEMBER 2016 long-term contract but the board asked him
IDBI AMC appoints Dilip Mandal MD & CEO prove himself during the West Indies series
before a decision is taken on giving a longer run
to him as a manager.
15 SEPTEMBER 2016
Anoop K Sharma new CMD of Shipping

Corporation
- Dilip Kumar Mandal has been appointed

managing director & chief executive officer
of IDBI Asset Management Company (AMC).
- Prior to joining IDBI AMC, Mandal was chief
general manager & zonal head of retail banking
group, IDBI Bank, covering the states of Odisha,
Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand, and based at
Bhubaneswar.
- Anoop Kumar Sharma has taken charge as
the Chairman & Managing Director of Shipping
13 SEPTEMBER 2016 Corporation of India for a period of three years.
- "Anoop Kumar Sharma has taken charge of the
post of CMD, Shipping Corporation of India
Pakistan appoints Wasim Bari as (SCI) with effect from September 12, 2016 for a
manager of national cricket team period of three years," SCI informed the BSE.
- As the countrys premier shipping line, the SCI
owns and operates around one-third of the
Indian tonnage, and has operating interests in
practically all areas of the shipping business,
servicing both national and international trades.
V shanmuganathan sworn in as Arunachal

pradesh governor
- Former Pakistan Test captain Wasim Bari has

been appointed as the new manager of the
national team for the coming home series
against the West Indies in the UAE.
- Wasim Bari has been appointed as manager
for the West Indies series since Intikhab Alams
contract expires on September 30. The board is
grateful to Mr Alam for his excellent role as
manager and ambassador of Pakistan cricket,
the Pakistan Cricket Board said in a statement. - Meghalaya Governor V Shanmuganathan was
- A source in the PCB said that Bari wanted a
on Wednesday sworn in as the governor
of Arunachal Pradesh.
- President Pranab Mukherjee had asked 19 SEPTEMBER 2016
Shanmuganathan to discharge the additional Punjab National Bank appointed Virat
duty of Arunachal Pradesh after Governor Jyoti Kohli as its new brand ambassador
Prashad Rajkhowa was sacked on September
12, weeks after the Supreme Court restored
the Congress government in the state.
- Chief Justice of the Gauhati High
Court Justice Ajit Singh administered the oath
of office to Shanmuganathan in the presence of
Chief Minister Pema Khandu, his cabinet
colleagues, besides a host of civil and police
officials.
- Punjab National Bank has roped in Indian test

16 SEPTEMBER 2016 skipper Virat Kohli as brand ambassador to
Aleksander Ceferin elected new UEFA improve its image which has taken a hit due to
President rising bad loans.
- On the occasion Kohli said PNB is Mera Apna
Bank as he has been an account holder of the
bank since the age of 16 years.
- Today PNB is seen as a complete universal
bank. Virat Kohli, an energetic young sportsman
having mass appeal to the youth of our country
has been chosen as brand ambassador who
comes with qualities like determination, focus
and for whom winning is a habit, the bank said
in a statement.
- The new Uefa president, Aleksander
Ceferin, a hitherto largely unknown Slovenian
lawyer, has vowed his first priority will be to Nadia Murad Basee Taha appointed
look again at the controversial recent deal to
UNODC Goodwill Ambassador
give more Champions League revenue to the
continents biggest clubs.
- Faced with the recurrent threat of a
breakaway, the Uefa executive committee
recently agreed to hand Italy, England, Spain
and Germany four guaranteed slots each in the
Champions League and revamped the revenue
split to favour those clubs that had previously
been most successful.But Ceferin, the head of
the Slovenian Football Association since 2011
who came from nowhere to win the backing of - Today, Nobel Peace Prize nominee Nadia
42 of the 55 Uefa voting members, won the Murad Basee Taha - who survived trafficking at
support of smaller federations by complaining the hands of ISIL (Da'esh) - was formally
they were not properly consulted. appointed UNODC Goodwill Ambassador for the
Dignity of Survivors of Human Trafficking. This

designation marks the first time a survivor of
atrocities is bestowed with this distinction. Ms.
Murad, a 23-year-old Yazidi woman, briefed the
Security Council in its first-ever session on
human trafficking last December. She described
being rounded up with fellow Yazidis in Iraq in
2014 and witnessing ISIL fighters shooting men
and boys in cold blood. She was subject to grave
abuses at the hands of ISIL fighters and was
bought and sold various times.
- An Indian-origin South African has become the
first person from the African continent to head
Narayana Murthy named Director of RCI, a global organisation of medicine professionals
DRDO working for the safety of blood transfusion
worldwide.
- Ravi Reddy, currently the Chief Operations
Officer of the South African National Blood
Service (SANBS), will head the International
Society for Blood Transfusion (ISBT),
headquartered in Amsterdam.
Alka Sirohi appointed UPSC chairman
- BHVS Narayana Murthy, an expert in Avionics

has been appointed as Director, Research
Centre Imarat (RCI), Defence Research
Development Organisation
(DRDO), Hyderabad.
- During the past three decades he has made
contributions towards design, development and
delivery of onboard computers, Missile launch
processors, real-time mission software etc
- He is an alumni of NIT, Warangal. For his
contributions to various defence R&D projects,
he won several awards and recognitions. - Former IAS officer Alka Sirohi has been
appointed as chairman of Union Public Service
Commission (UPSC), in place of Deepak
Gupta who demits office on Tuesday.
20 SEPTEMBER 2016 - President Pranab Mukherjee has appointed
Indian-origin Ravi Reddy appointed as Sirohi to perform the duties of the post of the
Head of International Society for Blood chairman, UPSC, with effect from September
Transfusion 21, an order issued by Department of Personnel
and Training said.She is presently member in
the Commission.
- The appointment is till further orders or till

completion of her term as member on January
3, 2017, whichever is earlier, it said. - Monika Kapil Mohta has been appointed as
- The post of chairman, UPSC, will fall vacant on the next envoy of India to Sweden.
Tuesday, consequent upon demitting of office - Mohta is an 1985 batch Indian Foreign
by Gupta on attaining 65 years of age of Services officer and is presently the Additional
superannuation, the order said. Secretary in the Ministry of External Affairs.
Previously, she has served as the ambassador
of India to Poland and Lithuania.She is expected
22 SEPTEMBER 2016 to take up her assignment shortly.
- The two countries have a cordial relationship
Bangladeshs Junaid Ahmad new World
and growing economic cooperation.
Bank head in India
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his
Swedish counterpart Stefan
Lofven last met in Mumbai on February 13 on
the occasion of the 'Make in India' week, where
the two heads welcomed the growing vigour in
relations between the two countries.
MSK Prasad made new BCCI chief selector
- The World Bank has appointed Junaid

Ahmad as its new Country Director for India. He
will replace Onno Ruhl who completed his four-
year term.
- Hailing from Bangladesh, Ahmad was
previously the Chief of Staff to World
Bank Group President Jim Yong Kim. An
economist by training, he holds a PhD in
Applied Economics from Stanford University
and a Masters in Public Administration
fromHarvard University.
- Former India wicketkeeper M.S.K. Prasad was
appointed as the new chairman of selectors
while Ajay Shirke was retained unopposed as
Monika kapil Mohta appointed as
the Board of Control for Cricket in India
ambassador to sweden (BCCI) secretary at its 87th Annual General
Meeting (AGM) here on Wednesday.No other
nominations were received for the BCCIs
secretarys post. The AGM was chaired by BCCI
President Anurag Thakur.
- Shirke became the secretary in July after
Thakur was elevated to the presidents post,
vacated by Shashank Manohar who quit BCCI to
become the International Cricket Council
(ICC) chairman. He is also chief of the
Maharashtra Cricket Association (MCA).

- A new five-member selection panel was
formed, headed by Prasad (South Zone), which
also included former off-spinner
Sarandeep Singh (North Zone), ex-batsmen
Gagan Khoda (Central Zone), Devang Gandhi
(East Zone) and Jatin Paranjpe (West
Zone).Gandhi, Paranjpe and Singh were the
new additions to the panel. Prasad, who was
part of the earlier selection panel, replaced
Sandeep Patil as its chairman.
- Madhusudan Sahoo was today appointed as
chairperson of Insolvency and Bankruptcy
Board of India. Sahoo is presently member of
25 SEPTEMBER 2016 Competition Commission of India.
Sanjiv singh is new chairman of IOC Indian - The Appointments Committee of Cabinet has
Oil Corpration approved his appointment to the post for five
years, an order issued by Department of
Personnel and Training said.
- The board is mandated to regulate functioning
of Insolvency Professionals, Insolvency
Professional Agencies and Information Utilities
under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code,
2016.
- As per the code, insolvency resolutions of
companies and individuals will be completed
within 180 days. Insolvency is a situation where
an individual or a company is unable to repay
outstanding debt.
- Sanjiv Singh will be the new Chairman
of Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), the nation's
largest company.
Arun Goyal appointed Additional Secretary
- Singh, 56, who is currently Director of
Refineries at IOC, was selected for the top job in GST Council
after government headhuntersPublic Enterprise
Selection Board (PESB) interviewed eight
candidates.
Besides Singh, PESB interviewed
Oil India Director HR and Business
Development Biswajit Roy and four executive
directors of IOC, it said in a notice.
- Singh, who has been Director of Refineries
at IOC since July 1, 2014, will replace B Ashok
on his superannuation at end of May 2017.
- Senior IAS officer Arun Goyal has been

Madhusudan sahoo appointed as appointed as Additional Secretary in the Goods
bankrupcy board chief and Services Tax (GST) Council.
- The Council, headed by Finance Minister Arun
Jaitley, is mandated to decide on tax rate,
exempted goods and the threshold limit.
- The Appointments Committee of Cabinet has The news of Doon boy Navtej Sarna, currently
approved Goyals appointment against the the Indian high commissioner to the UK, being
newly created post, an order issued by anointed as the country's new ambassador to
Department of Personnel and Training said. the US, has elicited pride and nostalgia in equal
- Goyal, a 1985 batch IAS officer of Union measure among the diplomat's teachers,
Territory cadre, is at present working as friends and family. "It is a very special feeling
Additional Secretary, Project Monitoring Group, for me," says Sarna's sister Jaskiran Chopra, a
Cabinet Secretariat. city-based journalist, author and academic. "I
recall my mother saying with great conviction
when my brother was in class three or four in
26 SEPTEMBER 2016 Cambrian Hall School, that he would become an
ambassador when he grew up. We were so
young that we did not even know who or what
Vijay Kelkar elected president of ISI
an ambassador was. But Navtej has made our
mother's dream come true. September
22 (when the news was announced) was
perhaps the happiest day of her life. We all
missed our father, Mohinder Singh Sarna,
greatly that day."
28 SEPTEMBER 2016
Govt appoints new CISF, NSG and NDRF
chiefs
- Former petroleum secretary Vijay Kelkar has
been elected president of the prestigious Indian
Statistical Institute (ISI).
- Kelkar succeeded former RBI governor
C Rangarajan.
- He was elected at the general body meeting of
the institute, which functions under the
Ministry of Statistics and Programme
Implementation, an ISI release said today.
Navtej Sarna Appointed ambassador to the - The Appointments Committee of Cabinet on

US Monday appointed new chiefs of the Central
Industrial Security Force
(CISF), the National Security Guard (NSG) and
the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF).
- The ACC announced that O.P. Singh, a 1983
batch Indian Police Service officer from Uttar
Pradesh, would be next Director General of the
Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) in the
HAG+ pay scale (pre-revised) from the date of

joining the post and up to the date of his
superannuation i.e. up to 31.01.2020 or until - Senior IFS officer Yashvardhan Kumar
further orders, whichever is earlier. Sinha was today appointed as India's High
- The ACC announced Sudhir Pratap Singh, a Commissioner to the UK succeeding Navtej
1983 batch Indian Police Service officer from Sarna.
Rajasthan, as the Director General of - Sinha, an Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer of
the National Security Guard (NSG) in HAG+ pay the 1981 batch, is currently serving as India's
scale (pre revised) from the date of joining the High Commissioner to Sri Lanka. Sarna has
post and up to the date of this superannuation been appointed as India's Ambassador to the
i.e. up to 31.01.2018 or until further orders, US.
whichever is earlier. - Earlier this month, the government had
appointed 1988- batch IFS officer Taranjit Singh
Sandhu as the next High Commissioner
29 SEPTEMBER 2016 of India to Sri Lanka to replace Sinha.
Yashvardhan Sinha appointed Indias High - Sinha, who is expected to take up his
Commissioner to UK assignment shortly, is a seasoned diplomat and
in his career spanning 35 years he has handled
several important assignments at the MEA and
in Indian diplomatic missions in South Asia, the
Middle East, Europe, South America and the
Permanent Mission of India at the United
Nations headquarters in New York.

CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTION

1 SEPTEMBER 2016 c. Bank of Qatar
d. None of the above
1.Who is the 8th deputy governor to become Answer: a.Doha Bank
governor at RBI? Explanation: Qatar based Doha bank became the
a. Raghuram Rajan first GCC or Gulf Cooperation Council Bank to
b. Urjit Patel open a branch in India.
c. R. Gandhi Doha bank will open a branch in Kochi, located in
d. None of the above the LULU International shopping Mall at
Answer: b.Urjit Patel Edapally, It will mainly cater to the needs of the
Explanation: Urjit Patel is the 8th Deputy large NRI population, both in Kerala and the Gulf.
Governor to become Governor at RBI and the Bank branch will be inaugurated in August last
sixth with an experience in the IMF. week
52-year-old Patel was appointed RBI Governor
for three years and will take charge when Rajan
leaves office on September 4 4.Who won the Cincinnati Masters womens
He was in the IMF between 1990 and 1995 doubles title 2016?
during which he worked on IS, India and a) Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis
Myanmar as well as Bahamas desks. b) Sania Mirza and Coco Vandeweghe
c) Martina Hingis and Coco Vandeweghe
d) Sania Mirza and Barbora Strycova
2.Smallpox epidemiologist Donald Ainslie Answer: d) Sania Mirza and Barbora Strycova.
Henderson who passed away recently, He was Explanation: Sania Mirza won the Cincinnati
from _____________ Masters womens doubles title almost a
a) Russia fortnight after partnering up with Czech
b) USA Republics Barbora Strycova. The duo defeated
c) Japan the Swiss-American pair consisting of Sanias
d) India former partner Martina Hingis and Coco
Answer: b) USA. Vandeweghe 7-5, 6-4, on Sunday. Though Mirza-
Explanation: American epidemiologist Donald Hingis officially ended their partnership, they will
Ainslie Henderson leader of the international play together in Octobers WTA Tour
campaign against smallpox in the 1980s has Championships.
passed away at age 87 due to complications
from a hip fracture. D.A. will forever be known
for his work as a disease detective, which led 5.Which state is preparing an atlas for its state
to the eradication of smallpox more than 30 fish called Masher (Tor tor)?
years ago. This achievement was the only such a. MP
vanquishment of a human disease in history, b. UP
consequently saving millions of lives. c. HP
d. Uttarakhand
Answer: a.MP
3.Which Middle East bank is the only branch to Explanation: Atlas for endangered state fish of
open belonging to the GCC in India? MP- Narmada Mahseer( tor tor) is being
a. Doha Bank prepared.
b. Bank of Saudi Arabia This is the first of its kind experiment in India.

Forest department has begun identifying the c) Assam
occurrence of Narmada Masher and is mapping d) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
them in protected areas with Global Information Answer c) Assam.
System Technology. Explaination: Banwarilal Purohit took oath as the
Governor of Assam and Chief Justice of Gauhati
High Court, Ajit Singh administered the pledge of
6.Who has been appointed as independent office and secrecy to him. Purohit will succeed
director on the board of India Post Payment Nagaland Governor Padmanabha Balakrishna
Banks (IPPB) the payments bank arm of Acharya, who was also the acting Governor of
postal department? Assam. After entering active politics in 1977,
a) R S Sodhi Purohit first won elections in Maharashtra
b) K M Mukherjee Assembly in 1978.
c) A K Singh
d) T K Ganesh
Answer: a) R S Sodhi. 9.Who won the first Olympic gold medal for
Explanation: Amul Managing Director R S Sodhi Spain in women athletics?
has been appointed as independent director on a. Carolina Marin
the board of India Post Payment Banks (IPPB) b. Ruth Beitia
the payments bank arm of postal department. c. Blanka Vlasic
Sodhi is one of the five independent members to d. None of the above
be appointed on the board. IPPB is set to be Answer:b.Ruth Beitia
operational in March 2017. Explanation: Spanish sportsperson Ruth Beitia
won the first Olympic gold medal for Spain in
womens athletics when she took the Rio high
7. According to ASSOCHAM, which city has the jump to claim her first global outdoor crown.
largest share of technology drive startups? The 37-year-old three times European champion
a. Bengaluru cleared 1.88m, 1.93m and 1.97m in her first
b. Mysuru attempt and became the oldest Olympic
c. Chennai champion in the jumps on countback.
d. Hyderabad
Answer: a.Bengaluru
Explanation: Bengaluru is host to the largest 10.Jagdish Mukhi took oath as the 12th
share of technology driven start-ups followed by Lieutenant Governor of ___________________
Delhi-NCR and Mumbai while Hyderabad and a) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Chennai are quite popular among techies who b) Manipur
are budding entrepreneurs. c) Assam
Study was conducted in association with Thought d) Delhi
Arbitrage. Answer: a) Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
It found that technology driven startups growth Explanation: BJP leader Jagdish Mukhi took oath
was such that India moved up to third position as the 12th Lieutenant Governor of Andaman
with the US occupying the top position with and Nicobar Islands. The oath of office and
more than 47,000 and UK with over 4,500. secrecy was administered by Calcutta High
Courts acting Chief Justice Girish Chandra Gupta
in Port Blair. Mukhi will succeed Lt General AK
8.Banwarilal Purohit took oath as the Governor Singh (Retd) who has been holding the post since
of _____________ July 2013.
a) Haryana
b) Manipur

2 SEPTEMBER 2016 2016 paid tribute to former premier Rajiv Gandhi
on his 72nd birth anniversary.
1.Chinese scientists have discovered a drug that Rajiv Gandhi born on August 20, 1944 served as
can regenerate the tissue and could make organ the sixth PM of India from 1984 to 1989.
transplant more easier in the future. What is it He took office following assassination of his
called? mother, then PM Indira Gandhi in 1984.
a. XMY-MP-1 Congress Vice President Rahul Gandhi also paid
b. XMU-MP-1 tribute to his father and the former PM.
c. XMJ-MP-1
Answer: b.XMU-MP-1 4.Who has been appointed as independent
Explanation: Chinese scientists have discovered director on the board of India Post Payment
a small molecule that can regenerate the tissue Banks (IPPB) the payments bank arm of
and could make organ transplant much easier in postal department?
the future. a) R S Sodhi
Research was led by professors in Xiamen and b) K M Mukherjee
Peking University. c) A K Singh
The scientists have discovered a drug called d) T K Ganesh
XMU-MP-1 which can repair and regenerate the Answer: a) R S Sodhi.
liver, skin and intestines. Explanation: Amul Managing Director R S Sodhi
has been appointed as independent director on
the board of India Post Payment Banks (IPPB)
2.Banwarilal Purohit took oath as the Governor the payments bank arm of postal department.
of _____________ Sodhi is one of the five independent members to
a) Haryana be appointed on the board. IPPB is set to be
b) Manipur operational in March 2017.
c) Assam
d) Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Answer: c) Assam. 5.Chinese president Xi Jingling has bestowed
Explanation:Banwarilal Purohit took oath as the special honours on which PLA battalion posted
Governor of Assam and Chief Justice of Gauhati in Tibet for safeguarding borders on 21st August
High Court, Ajit Singh administered the pledge of 2016?
office and secrecy to him. Purohit will succeed a. Troop 77656
Nagaland Governor Padmanabha Balakrishna b. Troop 77657
Acharya, who was also the acting Governor of c. Troop 77658
Assam. After entering active politics in 1977, d. None of the above
Purohit first won elections in Maharashtra Answer: a.Troop 77656
Assembly in 1978. Explanation: Chinese President Xi Jingping on
21st August bestowed special honours on a PLA
battalion posted in Tibet close to AP for
3.PM Narendra Modi paid tribute to which outstanding performance in safeguarding
former premier on his 72nd birth anniversary? borders.
a. Rajiv Gandhi XI who heads the Central Military Commission an
b. Naramsimha Rao overall command authority of the PLA has signed
c. Inder Kumar Gujral orders to give honorary titles.
d. Manmohan Singh "Troop 77656 is now titled as a "model plateau
Answer: a.Rajiv Gandhi battalion" for its outstanding performance+ in
Explanation: PM Narendra Modi on 20th August safeguarding borders, ensuring stability and

helping disaster relief, according to an official b) USA
statement. c) Japan
d) India
Answer: b) USA.
6.Who won the Cincinnati Masters womens Explanation: American epidemiologist Donald
doubles title 2016? Ainslie Henderson leader of the international
a) Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis campaign against smallpox in the 1980s has
b) Sania Mirza and Coco Vandeweghe passed away at age 87 due to complications
c) Martina Hingis and Coco Vandeweghe from a hip fracture. D.A. will forever be known
d) Sania Mirza and Barbora Strycova for his work as a disease detective, which led
Answer: d) Sania Mirza and Barbora Strycova. to the eradication of smallpox more than 30
Explanation: Sania Mirza won the Cincinnati years ago. This achievement was the only such
Masters womens doubles title almost a vanquishment of a human disease in history,
fortnight after partnering up with Czech consequently saving millions of lives.
Republics Barbora Strycova. The duo defeated
the Swiss-American pair consisting of Sanias
former partner Martina Hingis and Coco 9.Which nation won its first Olympic mens
Vandeweghe 7-5, 6-4, on Sunday. Though Mirza- football gold medal in August 2016?
Hingis officially ended their partnership, they will a. Brazil
play together in Octobers WTA Tour b. Germany
Championships. c. France
d. Italy
Answer: a. Brazil
7.Which sprinter won his ninth gold medal at Explanation: At the Rio Olympics, Brazil star
Rio on 19th August 2016? forward Neymar gave the 2016 Rio Olympics
a. Nickel Ashmeade host nation its biggest victory as he handed the
b. Yohan Blake country its first Olympic football gold medal,
c. Asafa Powell winning penalty in a 5-4 shootout victory over
d. Usain Bolt Germany.
Answer: d.Usain Bolt Neymar is undeniably Brazils biggest soccer star.
Explanation: Usain Bolt, the Jamaican sprinter He was injured in the FIFA championships this
on 19th August 2016 won gold in the 4X100 relay year.
final at the Rio Olympics matching Asafa Powell, In a dramatic penalty kick shotout, the 24 year
Yohan Blake and Nickel Ashmeade to finish in old star secured a historic win for his nation.
37.27 seconds.
Bolt obtained three sprinting gold medals in 3
consecutive olympics and finished his career 10.Who has been appointed as Vice Chancellor
with 100 percent win in finals. of Mumbai-based Homi Bhabha National
Japan won silver while Canada landed bronze. Institute (HBNI)?
On 14th August 2016, Bolt clinched gold in the a) Ashok Das
100m final to become the first manto win an b) Anil Kakodkar
event 3 times at consecutive Olympic Games. c) P D Gupta
d) Venkatraman Ramakrishnan
Answer: c) P D Gupta.
8.Smallpox epidemiologist Donald Ainslie Explanation: Eminent scientist P D Gupta was
Henderson who passed away recently, He was appointed as Vice Chancellor of Mumbai-based
from _____________ Homi Bhabha National Institute (HBNI). He has
a) Russia been appointed to the post for five years, an

order issued by Department of Personnel and on 20th August 2016?
Training. The HBNI is an aided institution of the a. Malawi
Department of Atomic Energy and is a deemed b. Ghana
to be university under the UGC Act. c. Zambia
d. Cote DIvoire
Answer: c.Zambia
3 SEPTEMBER 2016 Explanation: Zamiban President Edgar Lungu
was re-elected in a vote his main rival said was
1.Who has been appointed as chairman of rigged.
Airtel? Hakainde Hichilemas United Party for National
a. Sunil Bharti Mittal Development (UPND) said it would appeal the
b. Lakshmi Niwas Mittal result at the Constitutional Court, accusing
c. Ashok Kumar Mittal election officials of fraud during the count which
d. None of the above began after voting ended .Lungu faced a tough
Answer: a.Sunil Bharti Mittal challenge from Hichilema in a campaign to rule
Explanation: Sunil Bharti Mittal has been re- over Africas second-largest copper producer
appointed as the Chairman of telecom giant which has suffered an economic slump due to
Bharti Airtel for another five year, with effect depressed commodity prices.
from October 1, 2016.Mittal is the Founder of
Bharti Enterprises, one of Indias largest
conglomerates with diversified interests in 4.Which state government has proposed an
telecom, insurance, real estate, agri and food, internal security act to deal with the challenges
besides other ventures.The Group also has JVs of terrorism and communal and caste violence?
with global leaders like Singtel, SoftBank, AXA, a) Tamil Nadu
Del Monte amongst others b) Kerala
c) Maharashtra
d) Punjab
2.Hindi scholar and writer _____was awarded Answer: c) Maharashtra.
the prestigious 25th Vyas Samman 2015 for her Explanation: Maharashtra Government has
poetry collection Kshama. proposed an internal security act to deal with
a) Sunita Jain the challenges of terrorism and communal and
b) Kalpana Jain caste violence. The proposed legislation,
c) Archana Jain Maharashtra Protection of Internal Security Act,
d) Kavitha Jain 2016, would be the first such state-level act for
Answer: a) Sunita Jain. internal security which will give more power to
Explanation: Hindi scholar and writer Sunita Jain the police department if implemented.
was awarded the prestigious 25th Vyas Samman
2015 for her poetry collection Kshama. The
book Kshama was published in 2008. West
Bengal Governor K N Tripathi conferred the
award on the scholar. The award instituted by
the K K Birla Foundation carries a cash prize of Rs
2.50 lakh. It is given annually to outstanding
literary work in Hindi authored by an Indian
citizen.
3.Which African countrys President was elected

5.Which former international umpire passed of the Incredible India campaign of the Union
away on 20th August 2016? Culture and Tourism Ministry.A decision has
a. Subrata Banerjee been taken and concepts for ad films will soon
b. Subrata Mukherjee be submitted.Modi will talk about the
c. Subrata Roy significance of different places in those
d. Subrata Sen filks.Union Culture and Tourism Minister had
Answer: a.Subrata Banerjee earlier said the PM was the best face of the
Explanation: Subrata Banerjee, an ex campaign.
international umpire passed away at the age of
71 in Kolkata rendering his services as an umpire
in mens and womens international games. 8.PM Modi and Afganistan president Ashraf
He also officiated in age group tournaments Ghani jointly inaugurate the restore stor palace
Banerjee saw 13 ODIs in his international career in ___________
spanning a decade and a half. a) Jalalabad
He made his international debut in November b) Mumbai
1983 during an ODI encounter between India c) Kabul
and West Indies at Baroda. d) Delhi
Answer: c) Kabul.
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and
6.In a bid to curb black money in the economy, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on Monday
the Government of India is considering banning jointly inaugurated the renovated Stor Palace in
cash transactions over ________ Kabul through video conferencing. During the
a) 3 lakh video conference, Prime Minister Modi assured
b) 5 lakh that Indias 1.25 billion citizens would always be
c) 10 lakh on Afghanistans side in its quest to establish
d) 50 lakh regional peace, security and stability. The Stor
Answer: a) 3 lakh. palace has been the setting for many
Explanation: Government is examining SITs momentous historical events.
recommendation of banning cash transactions of
over Rs.3 lakh in a bid to clamp down on black
money in the economy, CBDT Chairperson Rani 9.China has launched its first Tibetan language
Singh Nair said. The move follows Supreme search engine. What is it called?
Court-appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT) a. Chongzin
on black money recommending banning cash b. Yongzin
transactions of Rs.3 lakh and above and c. Longzin
restricting cash holding with individuals and d. Tongzin
industry to Rs.15 lakh to curb illegal wealth in Explanation
the country. Answer: b.Yongzin
Explanation: China on 22nd August 2016
launched the first Tibetan language search
7.Who is the face of the Incredible India engine that will serve as a unified portal for all
campaign? Tibetan language websites. Search engine will
a. PM Narendra Modi serve as a unified portal for major Tibetan
b. President Pranab Mukherjee language websites in China.
c. Actor Amitabh Bachchan Yongzin means master or teacher in the
d. None of the above Tibetan language. It will also be a global major
Answer: a. PM Narendra Modi source for information in Tibetan online.
Explanation: PM Narendra Modi will be the face Search engine Yongzin has eight sections for

images, videos, music, news, websites, orders of magnitude faster around 100,000
encyclopedia, forums and literature. years.
10.Which Bank becomes the first public sector

bank to make locker visiting facility free for its 2.Worlds first leprosy vaccine developed in
customers? _______________
a) State Bank of India a) Russia
b) Punjab National bank b) USA
c) Indian Bank
c) Japan
d) Syndicate Bank
Answer: b) Punjab National bank. d) India
Explanation: The Punjab National Bank (PNB) Answer: d) India.
becomes the first public sector bank to make Explanation: G.P Talwar, the founder-director of
locker visiting facility free for its customers. The National Institute of Immunology (NII), has
lender had earlier allowed 12 free visits to the developed a first-of-its-kind, exclusive and
lockers per customer in a year. The new rule, indigenous leprosy vaccine in India. The vaccine,
which eliminates an additional fee charged by
my cobacterium indicus pranii, has been
the bank during locker visits, has been
introduced from August 1, 2016. approved by the Drug Controller General of India
(DGCI) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
department of the US.
4 SEPTEMBER 2016
1.Astronomers have identified a young star 3. Which Indian football player has been
located almost 11,000 light years away which conferred with the Arjuna award?
can help in advancing understanding of how a. Sunil Chettri
massive stars in the universe are formed. What b. Subrata Paul
is its size? c. Both of the above
a. 30 times the mass of the Sun d. Neither of the above
b. 40 times the mass of the Sun Answer: c.Both of the above
c. 50 times the mass of the Sun Explanation: Indian football team goalkeeper
d. None of the above Subrata Paul has been honoured with the Arjuna
Answer: a.30 times the mass of the Sun award.Paul has been nicknamed Spiderman for
Explanation: A group of scientists have identified his acrobatic saves during the 2011 AFC ASIAN
a young star located 11,000 light years away Cup.He has represented India for over a
which provides deeper understanding of how decade.Paul has also captained the team in
massive stars in the universe are formed. several matches
Young star already more than 30 times the mass
of our Sun is in the process of gathering material
from parent molecular cloud and may be more 4.Which country is the largest investor in India?
massive on reaching adulthood.Average stars a) UK
like the Solar System Sun formed over a few b) USA
million years whereas massive stars formed in c) China

d) Japan hospitality and tourism industry, a study by
Answer: a) UK. industry body Assocham stated. The state
Explanation: Stating that the United Kingdom is accounted for nearly 17% of the sectors
the largest investor in India, British Deputy High investments, attracting over ?15,500 crore till
Commissioner in Chennai Bharat Joshi said that June 2016. Gujarat and Karnataka came second
India is on the top of the list for partnership and third with 14.5% and 12% investments
with the UK. Further, he said that the UK will respectively, according to the study.
continue to strengthen trade, business, and
tourism relations with India even during the
period post Brexit. 7.Who was elected unopposed as Assembly
Speaker for Gujarat on 22nd August 2016?
a. Ramanlal Vora
5.Indian railways is collaborating with which b. Shambhuji Thakor
search engine major for digitizing and c. Vijay Rupani
showcasing its heritage on digital platforms? d. Shankersingh Vaghela
a. Google Answer: a.Ramanlal Vora
b. Yahoo Explanation: Ramanlal Vora on 22nd August was
c. Bing elected unopposed Assembly Speaker.Vora is a
d. AOL prominent Dalit face of Gujarat BJP.He was
Answer: a.Google earlier cabinet minister in the government for 15
Explanation: Indian Railways is set to collaborate years.He was recently dropped when Vijay
with Google for digitising and showcasing Rupani took over as CM from Anandiben
heritage on digital platforms. Patel.Assembly convened and Voras name was
Search engine major Google will collaborate with proposed by the CM and seconded by the Leader
Indian Railways to digitise its heritage assetsIt of the Opposition Shankersingh Vaghela.
will also help create a digital repository for
universal access online free of cost.Indian
Railways has a massive list of heritage assets 8.Which State announced Olympic bronze
including bridges. medallist Sakshi Malik as brand ambassador of
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao initiative?
a) Andra Pradesh
6.Which state has emerged at the top in terms b) Haryana
of attracting investments in Indias hospitality c) Gujarat
and tourism industry? d) Maharashtra
a) Tamil Nadu Answer: b) Haryana.
b) Kerala Explanation: Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar
c) Rajasthan announced Olympic bronze medallist Sakshi
d) Maharashtra Malik as brand ambassador of Beti Bachao Beti
Answer: d) Maharashtra. Padhao initiative. The announcement came at a
Explanation: Maharashtra has emerged at the felicitation ceremony to honour Sakshi, who is
top in terms of attracting investments in Indias Indias only female wrestler to have won an

Olympic medal. The Haryana government has a-half times. RInfra selling off its cement
announced a ?2.5 crore cash reward and a business is being seen as a move to improve its
government job for her. financial health, whose consolidated debt stood
at ?25,800 crore last fiscal, analysts said.
9.Chattisgarh, HP ratified the GST bill on 22nd 5 SEPTEMBER 2016

August 2016. Which is the fourth state to ratify
1.Which new species of eel was discovered
the Bill in India?
from the West Bengal coast?
a. Chattisgarh a. Gymnothorax indicus
b. HP b. Gymnosporax indicus
c. Assam c. Gymnocorax indicus
d. Bihar d. None of the above
Answer: b.HP Answer: a.Gymnothorax indicus
Explanation: Scientists have discovered a new
Explanation: Himachal Pradesh is the fourth
species of eel from the Northern Bay of
state after Assam, Bihar and Jharkhand to ratify Bengal.The eel species called Gymnothorax
the GST Bill.HP Assembly on 22nd August 2016 Indicus from the West Bengal coast is likely to be
ratified the GST bill unanimously.Bill was called Indian unpatterned moray.Discovery was
introduced by CM Virbhadra Singh and passed by published in international journal Zootaxia in
voice vote.GST Bill was basically brought by the August 2016.new eel species was discovered by
UPA government, the HP CM said, calling it the scientists in Sankarpur fishing harbour in West
Bengals Purba Medinipur district.It was
single biggest tax reform which will help in trade,
collected in a trawl net by fishermen in Northern
services and commerce.Chattisgarh state Bay of Bengal around 70 km off the coast.
assembly also unanimously ratified the GST Bill
during a special one day session on the same
date. 2.The worlds largest indoor theme park, IMG
Worlds of Adventure is scheduled to open in
____________
a) USA
10.Which company has completed the b) China
acquisition of Anil Ambani-owned Reliance c) India
Infrastructures cement business for a valuation d) Dubai
of about 4,800 crore? Answer: d) Dubai.
a) Birla Corporation Explanation: The worlds largest indoor theme
park, IMG Worlds of Adventure is scheduled to
b) India Cements
open on August 31 in Dubai. The park will host
c) Ambuja Cements rides, movie screenings, live performances,
d) Ultratech Cement shopping venues, and dining options in a fully
Answer: a) Birla Corporation. air-conditioned 1.5 million square feet area.
Explanation: Birla Corporation has completed Notably, Dubai is estimated to raise around $837
the acquisition of Anil Ambani-owned Reliance million revenue from theme parks by 2019,
according to Forbes.
Infrastructures cement business for a valuation
of about 4,800 crore. This will boost the
formers cement production by around one-and- 3.Who has been honoured with the Chevalier

de LOdre des Arts et Lettres (French honour) in career spanning 5 decades, he has created many
August 2016? Odia feature films as director and producer and
a. Rajnikanth acted in many of these.
b. Kamal Haasan
c. Amitabh Bachchan
d. Aishwariya Rai 6.Cricketer Ajinkya Rahane, athlete Lalita Babar,
Answer: b.Kamal Haasan and boxer Shiva Thapa, along with ____ other
Explanation: Kamal Haasam has been selected sportspersons will be conferred with the Arjuna
for the Chevalier de LOdre Arts et Lettres Award
(Knight in the National Order Arts and Lettes) as a) 10
announced by the French Minister of Culture and b) 11
Communication in August 2016.Distinction is c) 12
awarded to those with artistic excellence and d) 15
distinguished career achievements.Haasan is the Answer: c) 12.
second Tamil star after Sivaji Ganesan to be Explanation: Cricketer Ajinkya Rahane, athlete
honoured with this award. Lalita Babar, and boxer Shiva Thapa, along with
12 other sportspersons will be conferred with
the Arjuna Award, a government press release
4.A new species of sea creature, named declared. Para-athlete Sandeep Singh Mann and
Nudibranchs, was recently confirmed in deaf wrestler Virender Singhwill also be awarded
_____________ the sporting honour, which constitutes a cash
a) India prize of Rs 5 lakh, a medal, and a citation.
b) USA
c) Australia
d) China 7.Which leading pharmaceutical company will
Answer: c) Australia . acquire US drug company Medivation in a deal
Explanation: A new species of sea creature, valued at USD 14 billion?
named Nudibranchs, was recently confirmed in a. Pfizer
Australia, 16 years after it was first observed. b. Sun Pharma
Previously mistaken for sea slugs due to early c. Ranbaxy
shedding of shells, the soft-bodied organisms are d. GSK
distinguished from other species on the basis of Answer: a.Pfizer
size, anatomy, colouring and distribution and Explanation: Pfizer Inc said on 22nd August that
have been nicknamed butterflies of the sea. it would purchase US cancer drug company
Medivation Inc in a deal valued at USD 14 billion,
adding blockbuster prostrate cancer drug Xtandi
5.Which noted Odia filmmaker passed away on to the portfolio.Medivation shares rose 20
18th August 2016and was known for winning percent at USD 80.56 in pre-market trade slightly
the Jaydev award in 1986? less than the offer prize of USD 81.50 per share
a. Gobind Tej in cash.Officer is at a substantial premium to the
b. Gobind Das initial offer by Sanofi SA to buy Medivation for
c. Gobind Shankar USD 52.50 per share in April.
Answer: a.Gobind Tej
Explanation: Noted Odia filmmaker, actor and 8.K K Sreedharan who passed away recently
director Gobind Tej passed away on 18th August was a/an
2016.He died following a brief illness in Odishas a) Author
capital city Bhubaneswar at the age of 88.In a b) Editor

c) Politician of India it was able to make a place in the list of
d) Journalist the richest countries of world.
Answer: b) Editor.
Explanation: Mathrubhumi former editor K K
Sreedharan Nair passed away. He was 86. The 6 SEPTEMBER 2016
end came at a private hospital in Kochi. After an
illustrious career spanning over six decades, 1.The All India Radios first cross-border radio
Sreedharan Nair had retired from service on June service channel was launched in ________ by
8, 2015. The posts of senior sub editor, chief sub President Pranab Mukherjee
editor, news editor and deputy editor. For 10 a) Mumbai
years from 1990, he served as the editor of b) Kolkata
Mathrubhumi daily. c) Hyderabad
d) Delhi
Answer: b) Kolkata .
9.State run telecom firm BSNL has signed a Explanation: The All India Radios first cross-
strategic business pact with which company for border radio service channel was launched in
offering telecom and IT solutions for its Kolkata by President Pranab Mukherjee.
enterprise businesses? President Pranab Mukherjee launched Akashvani
a. IBM India Maitree channel for Bengali listeners and its
b. Microsoft India website, an initiative which will provide a
c. Google platform for blending content both from India
d. Apple and Bangladesh and preserving Bengali culture.
Answer: b.Microsoft India The channel will be broadcast from a state-of-
Explanation: State run telecom operator BSNL the-art brand new high power 1000Kw DRM
has signed a strategic business pact with transmitter with a capacity to reach the entire
Microsoft India for offering complete range of length and breadth of Bangladesh through
telecom and IT solutions for enterprise medium wave and will be also available globally
businesses. BSNL has signed a strategic MoU to on its website and mobile app.
this effect
The state owned telecom operator has a large
share in landline network including leased line 2.Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna has been announced
connectivity to various enterprises. for which of the following athletes from India?
a. OP Jaisha
b. PV Sindhu
10.In the list of 10 Richest Countries in World, c. Sakshi Malik
India is ranked _______ in the world d. Only b and c
a) 1st Answer: d.Only b and c
b) 3rd Explanation: Following the close of the Olympic
c) 5th Games in Rio, the Indian government on 22nd
d) 7th August conferred the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna on
Answer: d) 7th . Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and Sakshi Malik.
Explanation: In the list of 10 Richest Countries in Ace gymnast Dipa Karmakar and shooter Jitu Rai
World, India is ranked 7th and they have beaten were also conferred with the honour.
Canada at 8th, Australia at 9th and Italy at 10th. This marks the first time the nations highest
This report is made by new wealth world and this sporting award has been conferred
is governed by Capegemini. America in at the Karmakars coach Bishweshwar Nandi has been
first place and second place in this list is selected for the Dronacharya award along with
occupied by China. Due to the huge population Nagapuri Ramesh (athletics), Sagar Mal Dhayal

(Boxing), Raj Kumar Sharma (Cricket) S. Pradeep Answer: c) Delhi.
Skumar (swimming) and Mahabir Singh Explanation: Delhi will soon have a sprawling
(wrestling). new Aerospace Museum close to the
international airport focused mainly on Nations
rich aviation history. New Aerospace Museum is
3.Gujarat becomes ________ state to ratify GST not only meant to preserve the glorious tradition
bill of the IAF but also to create awareness in
a) Third general public about Indias rich Aerospace
b) Fourth heritage. A proposal for new Air Force Aerospace
c) Fifth Museum was cleared by Ministry of Defence and
d) Sixth final financial sanction on the Detailed Project
Answer: d) Sixth . Report is awaited.
Explanation: The Gujarat State Assembly ratified
the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Constitution
Amendment Bill in the absence of the Opposition 6.Author Sanjeev Sanyal has written which
party Congress. It has become the sixth State to book released in August 2016?
pass the Bill, which requires ratification from at a. The Ocean of Churn: How the Indian Ocean
least 15 state legislatures before the President Shaped Human History
notifies the GST Council. The Gujarat b. An Ocean of Churn: How the Ocean in India
Government had convened a special two-day Shaped the History of the Nation
monsoon session of the State Assembly to ratify c. The Ocean of Churn: How the Indian Ocean
the GST Bill. Shaped Indian History
Answer: c.The Ocean of Churn: How the Indian
4.Who was Singapores sixth and longest Ocean Shaped Human History
serving president and is no more following a Explanation: Sanjeev Sanyal authored a book
stroke? entitled The Ocean of Churn: How the Indian
a. Sellapan Ramanathan Ocean Shaped Human History on 10th August
b. Lee Ka Hsing 2016
c. Lee Hsien Loong Book narrated the history of the Indian Ocean
d. None of the above which stretches across East Africa, the Middle
Answer: a.Sellapan Ramanathan East and the Indian subcontinent to SE Asia and
Explanation: Sellapan Ramanathan, Singapores Australia.The book narrates a fascinating tale
sixth and longest serving president, died on 22nd about earliest human migrations out of Africa
August at 92.Widely called SR Nathan, he was and greatest cities of Angkor, Vijayanagar,
hospitalised in critical condition after a stroke on medieval Arab empires and Chinese treasure
July 31It was his second stroke in less than two fleets, rivalries of European colonialists and the
years. coming dawn.
5. ________ will soon have a sprawling new 7.Which state became the seventh state in the
Aerospace Museum close to the international country to ratify the historic tax amendment
airport focused mainly on Nations rich aviation bill?
history. a) Madya Pradesh
a) Maharashtra b) Andra Pradesh
b) Andra Pradesh c) Chhattisgarh
c) Delhi d) Assam
d) Karnataka Answer: a) Madya Pradesh.

Explanation: The Madhya Pradesh Assembly of local training institutions and foster industry
passed the Goods and Service Tax (GST) linkages which will help adapt elements of the
Constitution Amendment Bill. MP became the German dual system into the Indian context.
seventh state in the country to ratify the historic
tax amendment bill. Before Madhya Pradesh,
Gujarat, Bihar, Jharkhand, Assam, Himachal 10.President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee
Pradesh and Chhattisgarh have already passed extended his greetings to which nation on the
the bill in their respective assemblies. eve of their Independence Day (August 24,
2016)
a. Ukraine
8.Who was sworn in as the 12th Lieutenant b. Uzbekistan
Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands on c. Bahrain
22nd August 2016? d. None of the above
a. Jagdish Mukthi Answer: a.Ukraine
b. Banwarilal Purohit Explanation: The President of India, Shri Pranab
c. Najma Heptullah Mukherjee has extended his greetings and
d. None of the above felicitations to the Government and people of
Answer: d.None of the above Ukraine on the eve of their Independence Day
Explanation: Senior BJP leader Jagdish Mukhi (August 24, 2016).Petro Poroshenko is currently
was on 22 August 2016 sworn in as the 12th the President of Ukraine.India and Germany are
Lieutenant Governor of the Union Territory of deepening their collaboration in the area of skill
Andaman and Nicobar Islands. development.
Mukhi Succeeded Lt General A K Singh (Retd)
who was appointed in July 2013. Earlier, he had
been a minister and Leader of Opposition in the 7 SEPTEMBER 2016
Delhi Assembly in the past.
Mukhi was also a professor in Delhi University 1.Which breed of cattle belongs to
and has authored a book titled 'Company Law Uttarakhand?
and Secretarial Practice. a. Badri
b. Madri
c. Shadri
9. India and ______ signed an agreement that d. Kadri
aims to foster conditions that will help create Answer: a.Badri
and improve workplace-based vocational Explanation: The awardees constituted the
training in Indias industrial clusters following:
a) Bangladesh Dr P.S. Bhandari, Chief Veterinary Officer,
b) China Department of Animal Husbandry, Champawat,
c) USA Uttarakhand was honoured for registration of
d) Germany Badri cattle of Uttarakhand;Dr S. Jeyakumar,
Answer: d) Germany. Senior Scientist along with 7 others form ICAR-
Explanation: Deepening collaboration on skill CIARI, Port Blair was awarded for Teressa goat of
development, India and Germany signed an Andaman & Nicobar Islands;Dr T.J. Harikrishnan
agreement that aims to foster conditions that and Dr T. Ravimurugan were awarded for Kodi
will help create and improve workplace-based Adu goat and Chevaadu sheep of Tamil Nadu
vocational training in Indias industrial clusters. respectively;Dr Susanta Kumar Dash, Professor,
German technical assistance will be used to OUAT, Bhubaneswar for Kendrapada sheep of
enhance industry institute partnerships between OdishaDr (Ms) M. Catherine Rutsa, Assistant
Indian and German organizations, build capacity Professor, Nagaland University for Tenyi Vo pig

of Nagaland. Ministry and the Airports Authority of India for
developing 10 airports in the state
a) Andra Pradesh
2.Indian Railways has increased the freight b) Karnataka
rates by up to _____ in a bid to step up its c) Maharashtra
revenue d) Telangana
a) 10% Answer: c) Maharashtra.
b) 14% Explanation: The Maharashtra government
c) 19% signed a Memorandum of Understanding with
d) 22% the Union Civil Aviation Ministry and the Airports
Answer: c) 19%. Authority of India for developing 10 airports in
Explanation: Indian Railways has increased the the state under the centres Regional
freight rates by up to 19% in a bid to step up its Connectivity Scheme. The state will contribute
revenue. The national transporters freight 20% of the cost of Viability Gap Funding,
revenue in the first quarter of the current fiscal whereas the centre will bear the remaining 80%
declined by 10.3% year-on-year to ?25,503 crore cost.
on account of flat freight loading growth. Freight
rate is the price of delivering cargo from one
point to another. 5.Union Cabinet cleared a DTAA with which
nation/s for source based taxation of capital
gains on transfer of shares instead of one based
3.What is the 3A approach to fertilisers in the on residence?
country proposed by Union Minister of a. Cyprus
Chemicals and Fertilisers and Parliamentary b. Mauritius
Affairs? c. Both of the above
a. Authenticity, Availability and Affordability d. Neither of the above
b. Accountability, Availability and Affordability Answer: a.Cyprus
c. Authenticity, Accountability and Affordability Explanation: Union Cabinet cleared a new India-
d. Authenticity, Availability and Accountability Cyprus Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement
Answer: a.Authenticity, Availability and providing for source based taxation of capital
Affordability gains on transfer of shares instead of one based
Explanation: The 3 A approach towards on residence.
fertilisers in the country, these being Cabinet approved the revised DTAA and it was
authenticity (Quality), availability and agreed to provide to provide for source based
affordability were proposed. taxation of capital gains on transfer of shares.
Inaugurating a Conference of Officers of State
Agriculture Departments handling fertilisers in
New Delhi, Sh. Ananth Kumar said that the 6.Which state government has issued draft
ultimate aim of the Government should be to notification on rearranging district borders to
provide last mile timely availability of quality create 17 new districts?
fertilisers at affordable rates to the farmers. a) Rajasthan
This, he said, would ensure the fertilisers security b) Telangana
of the country which is essential for the food c) Maharashtra
security. d) Tamil Nadu
Answer: b) Telangana.
Explanation: In a major administrative revamp,
4. _______ government signed a Memorandum the two-year-old Telangana government has
of Understanding with the Union Civil Aviation issued draft notification on rearranging district

borders to create 17 new districts. After the
completion of the process, the number of 9.Union Cabinet has given approvals for MOUs
districts in the State will go up to 27 from the with which nations in the field of traditional
present 10. The new districts will come into medicine and grassroots innovation
being in October. respectively on 24th August 2016?
a. Myanmar, South America
b. Myanmar, South Africa
7.With which of the following countries did c. South Africa, Myanmar
India sign an Air Services Agreement? d. South America, Myanmar
a. Mauritius Answer: b.Myanmar, South Africa
b. Malaysia Explanation: Union Cabinet has approved the
c. Uruguay signing of the MoU between India and Myanmar
d. Bangladesh in the field of Traditional Systems of Medicine.
Answer: Mauritius MoU will provide structured framework for
Explanation: The ASA with Mauritius was also cooperation between the two nations for
approved; agreement is for updation of existing promotion of Ayush/Traditional Systems of
Air Services Agreement between the two Medicine in Myanmar.
countries signed on 28th January 1974Updation It will boost the importance of AYUSH systems of
is per ICAO template in that latest developments medicine and conservation, production and
in the civil aviation sector should be considered standardization.
and the objective will be to improve air
connectivity between the two countries.Essential
features of the ASA are given below:Both 10.Former CCI head Ashok Chawla will take
countries should be entitled to designate over as Non-Executive Part-time Chairman of
one/more airline. ____________ from October
a) Yes Bank
b) HDFC Bank
8.The Chhattisgarh Assembly unanimously c) Federal bank
ratified the Goods and Service Tax (GST) d) Axis Bank
constitution amendment bill becoming the Answer: a) Yes Bank.
_______ state to pass the bill Explanation: Former CCI head Ashok Chawla will
a) Third take over as Non-Executive Part-time Chairman
b) Fourth of YES Bank from October as the lender has
c) Fifth received approval from the Reserve Bank for this
d) Sixth appointment. YES Bank said Chawlas
Answer: c) Fifth . appointment is for a period of three years, with
Explanation: The Chhattisgarh Assembly effect from the date of joining the bank.
unanimously ratified the Goods and Service Tax
(GST) constitution amendment bill becoming the
fifth state to pass the bill. Before Chhattisgarh, 8 SEPTEMBER 2016
Himachal, Assam, Jharkhand and Bihar became
the first four states to pass the bill. The GST bill, 1.What is/are the main aim/s of the Surrogacy
seen as single biggest tax reform in a long time, Regulation Bill 2016?
needs to be ratified by at least 15 state a. Establishment of National Surrogacy Board at
legislatures before the President can notify the Central Level
GST council which will decide the new tax rate b. Regulation of surrogacy
and other issues. c. Prohibition of commercial surrogacy
d. All of the above

Answer: d.All of the above Oriental Republic of Uruguay is Tabara
Explanation: Union Cabinet chaired by PM Shri Vazquez.India and Uruguay enjoy friendly
Narendra Modi has given approval for the relations and warm bilateral tiesUruguay is
introduction of Surrogacy Regulation Bill located in the SE region of S.
2016.Bill will regulate surrogacy in India through
the establishment of a National Surrogacy Board
at the central level and State Surrogacy Boards 4.The 2016 Kabaddi World Cup will be held in
and Appropriate Authorities in the State and ___________________
Union Territories. a) China
Legislation will ensure effective regulation of b) India
surrogacy, prohibition of commercial surrogacy c) Pakistan
and provision of ethical surrogacy to needy d) Bangladesh
infertile couples. Answer: b) India.
Explanation: The 2016 Kabaddi World Cup will
be held in Ahmedabad, Gujarat from October 7
2.The Government of India launched Accessible to 22, the international federation said. Gujarat
E-Library _______ for Divyang under Prime will play host to 12 kabaddi teams from USA,
Ministers Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan. Canada, UK, Australia, Iran, Poland, Pakistan,
a) Bharat Pustakalaya Bangladesh, Korea, Japan and Kenya, besides
b) Sugamya Pustakalaya hosts India. The Kabaddi World Cup matches will
c) Sugamya Abhinaya Pustakalaya be held in Ahmedabads upcoming state-of-the-
d) Swachh Pustakalaya art stadium.
Answer: b) Sugamya Pustakalaya.
Explanation: The government launched
Accessible E-Library Sugamya Pustakalaya for 5.Vice President of India Shri Hamid Ansari has
Divyang under Prime Ministers Sugamya Bharat released a book edited by A. Sen. D. Datta and
Abhiyan. Union Ministers Ravi Shankar Prasad, NS Roy on 24th August 2016. What is its title?
Prakash Javadekar and Thawar Chand Gehlot a. Patriots, Poets and Prisoners:Selections from
jointly launched the e-library at a fucntion in Ramanand Chatterjees The Modern Review
New Delhi. Sugamya Pustakalaya is an online 1907-1947
library for Divyang and houses publications b. Poets, Patriots and Prisoners:Selections from
across diverse subjects and languages and Ramanand Chatterjees The Modern Review
multiple accessible formats. 1907-1947
c. Prisoners, Poets and Patriots:Selections from
Ramanand Chatterjees The Modern Review
3.Greetings were extended to which nation on 1907-1947
its National Day (25th August 2016) eve by the d. Prisoners, Patriots and Poets:Selections from
President of India? Ramanand Chatterjees The Modern Review
a. Oriental Republic of Uruguay 1907-1947
b. Peoples Republic of China Answer: a.Patriots, Poets and
c. Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea Prisoners:Selections from Ramanand
d. None of the above Chatterjees The Modern Review 1907-1947
Answer: a.Oriental Republic of Uruguay Explanation: Vice President of India Hamid
Explanation: President of India Shri Pranab Ansari on 24th August 2016 released a book
Mukherjee extended greetings and felicitations Patriots, Poets and Prisoners : Selections from
to the Government and people of the Oriental Ramanand Chatterjees The Modern Review
Republic of Uruguay on the eve of their National 1907-1947.This book has been edited by Shri
Day (August 25, 2016).The President of the Anikendra Sen, Shri Devangshu Datta and Ms.

Nilanjana S Roy.The founder editor is d) Myanmar
Ramananda Chatterjee. Answer: c) Singapore .
Explanation: Indian-origin former Singapore
President Sellapan Ramanathan popularly known
6.A total of _______ nations won their first ever as S R Nathan died after suffering a stroke. A
Olympic gold medal at the recently concluded veteran public servant, 92-year-old Nathan
Rio Olympics, making it the most first-time gold passed away peacefully at Singapore General
medalists since 1996 Hospital. He was the sixth and longest-serving
a) 10 President of Singapore and served two terms
b) 15 from 1999 to 2011.
c) 17
d) 19
Answer: d) 19. 9.Major swimming records were broken by
Explanation: A total of nine nations won their which swimmers in the Rio Olympics 2016?
first ever Olympic gold medal at the recently a. Katinka Hosszu
concluded Rio Olympics, making it the most first- b. Sarah Sjostrom
time gold medalists since 1996. Singapore, c. Both of the above
Bahrain, Fiji, Cte dIvoire, Jordan, Puerto Rico, d. Neither of the above
Tajikistan, Vietnam and debutant nation Kosovo Answer: c.Both of the above
were the Olympics maiden gold-winners. The Explanation: Hungarian swimmer Katinka Hosszu
Independent Olympic Athletes team also set the world record of 4:26:36s capturing a gold
registered its first-ever Olympic gold in Rio. medal in record time and beating the previous
record set by Ye Shiwen of China in London 2012
Olympics.Australian team comprising Bronte
7.Which state became the seventh to ratify the Campbell, Cate Campbell, Brittany Elmslie and
GST Bill? Emma McKeon won the 4x100 m freestyle relay
a. MP retaining the title they won in 2012 with a timing
b. UP of 3:30:65s.Sarah Sjostorm broke her own world
c. HP record in the 100m butterfly to become the first
d. Uttarakhand Swedish woman to win the Olympic gold medal
Answer: a.MP for swimming.
Explanation: Madhya Pradesh Assembly ratifies
the GST Bill becoming the 7th state to do so. On
24th August 2016, the 122nd Constitution 10.Who has been appointed as the head of the
Amendment Bill on Goods and Services Tax was advisory panel to find lasting solutions to
unanimously ratified by the state. conflict in Rakhine, Myanmar on 24th August
CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan termed it as a process 2016?
towards economic integration of the nation a) Aung San Suu Kyi
The bill was tabled by law and legislative affairs b) Kofi Annan
minister Rampal Singh c) U Thant
d) Ban Ki Moon
Answer: b)Kofi Annan
8.Sellapan Ramanathan who passed away Explanation: Myanmars government has set up
recently, He was the sixth and longest-serving an advisory panel under former UN Secretary
President of _____________. General Kofi Annan to find lasting solutions to
a) Sri Lanka the Rakhine state conflict against minority
b) Nepal Rohingya Muslims.
c) Singapore

& Strategic Systems), was conferred the first IEI-
IEEE Award for engineering excellence 2015 . The
award is in recognition of his significant national
contributions towards missiles and aerospace
technologies.
3.Which India festival has USPS issued a

postage stamp for, marking the first time the US
Postal Service is making such an initiative?
a. Holi
b. Dusshera
c. Diwali
d. Eid
9 SEPTEMBER 2016 Answer: c.Diwali
Explanation: Before this, Hinduism was the only
1.RCCPL has become a subsidiary of which major world religion for which a postage stamp
corporate group w.e.f August 2016? had not been issued by the USPS.US Postal
a. Birla Corporation Ltd Service on 22nd August announced that it will
b. TATA Group issue the Diwali postage stamp.This marks a long
c. Godrej Group pending demand of the Indo-American
d. None of the above community in the United States.Diwali stamp is
Answer: a.Birla Corporation Ltd being issued as a Forever stamp according to
Explanation: Reliance Cement Company Private the official statement by USPS.
Ltd has become a subsidiary of Birla Corporation
Ltd.Company has acquired 100 percent of the
equity shares of RCCPL from Reliance 4. Which State GPS enabled mobile app bagged
Infrastructure LtdBCL agreed to purchase the this years Federation of Indian Chambers of
unit for INR 4800 crores; it now takes the annual Commerce & Industry (FICCI)s award?
capacity from 10 MT to 15.5 MT with bonus of a) Telangana
mineral concessions in MP, Karnataka, b) Andra Pradesh
Rajasthan, AP and HPMining lease in Mukutban, c) Maharashtra
Maharashtra allows the BCL to set up 3 MT d) Tamil Nadu
clinker unitPiramal Enterprises and Bain Capital Answer: a) Telangana .
Credit has inked a pact on this day too, to create Explanation: The GPS enabled mobile app of the
strategic partnership to invest in restructuring Telangana Aarogyasri Healthcare Trust bagged
debt this years Federation of Indian Chambers of
Commerce & Industry (FICCI)s healthcare
excellence award. It is the second award for the
2. Who was conferred the first IEI-IEEE Award app having secured the Elite Smart Healthcare
for engineering excellence 2015? Conclave for being the most important mobile
a) Ramesh Reddy app in the nation.
b) Satheesh Reddy
c) Sankar Reddy
d) Kiran Reddy 5.Which state launched the DNA Index System
Answer: b) Satheesh Reddy . for DNA profiling of criminals on 20th August
Explanation: Satheesh Reddy, Scientific Adviser 2016?
to the Defence Minister and DRDOs DG (Missiles a. Andhra Pradesh

b. Arunachal Pradesh two lenders by asset were assigned the status of
c. Uttar Pradesh domestic systemically important banks or the
d. Madhya Pradesh equivalent as too big to fail for the second
Answer: a.Andhra Pradesh consecutive year
Explanation: Andhra Pradesh on 20th August The two banks were assigned the status last
2016 launched the DNA Index System or DIS for yearThe central bank moved to this classification
the DNA profiling of criminals. system for the first time in 2015.
DNA stands for Deoxyribonucleic acid.It is a
system using the latest DNA technology tool
called RapidHIT DNA System developed by 8.Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu and Andhra
Integen X of the United StatesWith this, AP Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu
became the first Indian state to allow generation commissioned a new railway line between
of DNA profiles from live samples like buccal ____________ and _____________
swabs, saliva and blood stains etc.The DIS a) Amaravati and Tirumala
project creates DNA profile in 90 to 120 minutes b) Amalapuram and Hidupur
and could help suspects prove their innocence c) Kurnool and Anantapur
while bring down the crime rate d) Nandyala and Yerraguntla
It aims to resolve missing persons case with on Answer: d) Nandyala and Yerraguntla.
the spot SNA testing and creates DNA profiles of Explanation: Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu
7 persons within 2 hours. and Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N
Chandrababu Naidu commissioned a new railway
line between Nandyala and Yerraguntla. They
6.Womens Equality Day is observed on? also flagged off a new passenger train between
a) August 24 Nandyala and Kadapa.
b) August 25
c) August 26
d) August 27 9.Who has named chairman of the NRAI
Answer: c) August 26. committee for monitoring the performance of
Explanation: Womens Equality Day is a day shooters in the Olympics?
proclaimed each year by the United States a. Abhinav Bindra
President to commemorate the granting of the b. Jitu Rai
vote to women throughout the country. Women c. Chain Singh
in the United States were granted the right to d. Jaspal Rana
vote on August 26, 1920, when the 19th Answer: a.Abhinav Bindra
Amendment to the United States Constitution Explanation: Indias first and single Olympic gold
was certified as law. The amendment was first medal winner Abhinav Bindra was on 25th
introduced many years earlier in 1878. August 2016 named as chairman of the 5
member review committee to probe the
shooters Rio Games debacle.
7.RBI has retained too big to fail status for He rescued himself from the questioning as he
which banks in India? was part of the team.
a. SBI National Rifle Association of India said the
b. HDFC mandate of the committee was to identify in an
c. ICICI objective way the causes behind shooters not
d. Only a and c securing any medals in the Rio Olympics.
Answer: d.Only a and c
Explanation: RBI has retained too big to fail
status for SBI and ICICI Bank.The nations top 10.Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry

(BCCI) has signed an MoU with ________ for Explanation: Meanwhile Olympic bronze
promoting renewable energy medalist Sakshi Malik was named Haryanas
a) ISRO brand ambassador for the Beti Bachao, Beti
b) DRDO Padhao campaign.Malik was also awarded INR
c) TERI 2.5 crore rupees and a commendation certificate
d) None of these besides a class two level job in the state
Answer: c) TERI. government.Her coaches Mandeep and Kuldeep
Explanation: Bengal Chamber of Commerce and also received cheques of INR 10 lakh rupees by
Industry (BCCI) has signed an memorandum of the CM.
understanding (MoU) with the Energy and
Resources Institute (Teri) for promoting
renewable energy. The Energy and Resources 3.Which State government plans to transform
Institute (TERI) is a research institute based in 1,000 villages with the help of corporate sector?
New Delhi that conducts research work in the a) Karnataka
fields of energy, environment and sustainable b) Maharashtra
development. Established in 1974, it was c) Rajasthan
formerly known as Tata Energy and Resource d) Odisha
Institute. Answer: b) Maharashtra .
Explanation: Maharashtra Chief Minister
Devendra Fadnavis said the State government
10 SEPTEMBER 2016 plans to transform 1,000 villages with the help of
corporate sector, and the civil society over the
1.Which country to host the 1st BRICS Film next few years. He said corporate sector is
Festival from September 2? already working with the government in various
a) India sectors through the CSR and we thought of
b) Brazil using their resources, knowledge, technology
c) Russia and planning and implementation skills.
d) China
Answer: a) India .
India will be hosting the first BRICS film festival 4.Worlds first self driving taxis were launched
which will begin from Sept. 2, said Information by which company on 25th August 2016?
and Broadcasting Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu. a. Volvo
The five-day BRICS film festival would be held b. Google
from September 2 to 6 at New Delhi. The film c. Uber
festival will showcase an amalgamation of d. nuTonomy
culture, films, song, dance and food of the 5- Answer: d.nuTonomy
member countries including Brazil, Russia, India, Explanation: Autonomous vehicle software
China and South Africa. startup nuTonomy has rolled out the worlds first
self driving taxis in Singapore.
Cab aggregator Uber plans to offer such rides in
2.Who was recently appointed as Haryanas Pittsburgh.Select members of the public can hail
brand ambassador for Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao a free ride through smartphones in texts
campaign? operated by nuTonomyMultiple companies
a. Saina Nehwal including Google and Volvo began testing self
b. Madhuri Dixit driving cars on public roads recentlyBut this
c. Sakshi Malik startup is the first to offer rides to the
d. PV Sindhu public.NuTonomy is operating 6 cars currently
Answer: c.Sakshi Malik and plans to have a fully driven taxi fleet in

Singapore by 2018Taxis now run only in 6.5 Answer: c) 21.
square kilometre business and residential district Explanation: National Payments Corporation of
called one north. India (NPCI) launched the Unified Payments
Interface (UPI) is live and currently available for
customers of 21 banks. UPI is a payment solution
5.Which two states signed agreement on which empowers a recipient to initiate the
Godavari water irrigation projects on inter-state payment request from a smartphone. It
borders? facilitates virtual payment address as a
a) Telangana and Bihar payment identifier for sending and collecting
b) Andra Pradesh and Gujarat money and works on single click 2-factor
c) Tamil Nadu and Karnataka authentication.
d) Telangana and Maharashtra
Answer: d) Telangana and Maharashtra.
The Telangana and Maharashtra chief ministers 8.What is Scorpene?
signed an agreement that would clear the way a. Conventional powered nuclear warhead
for constructing three new barrages by the lower b. Conventional powered fighter jet
riparian state on Godavari while protecting c. Conventional powered ship
Maharashtras interests. d. Conventional powered submarine
Answer: d.Conventional powered submarine
Explanation: Scorpene is a conventional
6.Who was the writer for the famous British powered submarine weighing 1500 tonnes. It
satire shows Yes Minister and Yes Prime can reach depths of 300m and was built by DCNS
Minister? France.
a. Sir Anthony Jay In October 2005 India signed a deal of USD 3.75
b. Jonathan Lynn billion to get six submarines built at the Mazgaon
c. Sir Anthony Lynn Dock Limited in Mumbai with the transfer of
d. Jonathan Jay technology.
Answer: a.Sir Anthony Jay Additional deals were signed by the Indian
Explanation: Writer associated with popular company with Thales and MBDA for systems and
British satirical shows Yes Minister and Yes Prime weapons.
Minister, Sir Anthony Jay died on 21st August at
age 86 after a lengthy illness.Writer and
producer died peacefully and is survived by his 9.Which company has topped the Forbes list of
wife and children.Jay began his career in the BBC Worlds Most Innovative Companies of 2016?
Current Affairs department.He was the founding a) Facebook
member of the Tonight team.He also scripted b) Tesla Motors
numerous documentaries on the British Royal c) Google
family and Queen Elizabeth II. d) None of these
Answer: b) Tesla Motors.
Explanation: Electric vehicle maker Tesla Motors
7.National Payments Corporation of India has topped the Forbes list of Worlds Most
(NPCI) launched the Unified Payments Interface Innovative Companies of 2016. It was founded
(UPI) is live and currently available for in 2003 by a group of engineers in Silicon Valley
customers of _____banks including Elon Musk, who wanted to prove that
a) 15 electric cars could be better than gasoline-
b) 18 powered cars. Notably, the automobile major
c) 21 unveiled the worlds fastest electric car in
d) 25 production.

such courts in all states at the earliest.
10.Under which scheme has the Accessible E-

Library been launched in India for Divyang? 3.Which banks are part of the Unified Payments
a. Swachch Bharat Abhiyan Interface/UPI?
b. Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan a. Canara Bank
c. Digital India b. Union Bank of India
d. Startup India c. Vijaya Bank
Answer: b.Sugamya Bharat Abhiyan d. All of the above
Explanation: Union Government on 24th August Answer: d.All of the above
2016 launched the accessible e-library.It is called Explanation: National Payments Corporation of
the Sugamya Pustakalaya for Divyang.It has been India said the Unified Payments Interface is live
launched under the Accessible India Campaign and currently accessible for customers of 21
(Sugamya Bharat Abhigyan). banks.UPI is a payment solution.It empowers the
recipient to initiate the payment request from a
smartphone
11 SEPTEMBER 2016 It facilitates virtual payment address as a
payment identifier for sending and collecting
1.Which former governor passed away on 24th money and works on single click 2 factor
August 2016? authentication.Real time sending and receiving
a. AR Kidwai money through such a mobile app on
b. GB Pant interoperable basis has been attempted for the
c. Najma Heptullah first time in the worldUPI empowers the
d. Najib Jung establishment of a hi-tech payment interface
Answer: a.AR Kidwai
Explanation: Akhlaq Ur Rahman served as
Governor of many states including Bihar, West 4.The Cabinet approved the revised Double
Bengal and Haryana.Kidwai passed away on 24th Taxation Avoidance Agreement between India
August 2016 following a brief illness at the age of and ___________ which will also prevent fiscal
96.He is survived by two sons and four evasion in income tax
daughters. a) Germany
b) USA
c) Cyprus
2._____ _ has become the first south Indian d) Singapore
state to have a dedicated childrens court Answer: c) Cyprus .
a) Tamil Nadu Explanation: The Cabinet approved the revised
b) Andra Pradesh Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement between
c) Kerala India and Cyprus which will also prevent fiscal
d) Telangana evasion in income tax. Under the revised treaty,
Answer: d) Telangana. capital gains will be taxed in India for entities
Explanation: Telangana has become the first residing in Cyprus, against the previous
south Indian state to have a dedicated childrens residence-based regime. The earlier treaty was
court. It is the third state, after Goa and Delhi, to leading to distortion of financial and real
have a child-friendly court with facilities like investments, a release stated.
separate waiting rooms and video camera trials
for the accused. Protection of Children from
Sexual Offences Act stipulates installation of 5.Which scientist was appointed as Vice
Chancellor of Homi Bhabha National Institute?

a. PD Gupta Bengali listeners living in different parts of the
b. AD Gupta globe.
c. CD Gupta
Answer: a.PD Gupta 8.The _______ and _____ Assemblies passed
Explanation: Well known scientist PD Gupta was the GST Constitutional Amendment Bill,
appointed as VC of Mumbai based Homi Bhabha becoming the seventh and eighth states/union
National Institute.He has been appointed to the territories to ratify the legislation
post for five years according to an order issued a) Telangana and Puducherry
by DoPTHBNI is an aided institution of DAE and is b) Maharashtra and Delhi
a deemed university according to the UGC c) Odisha and Puducherry
Act.Institute is dedicated to the pursuit of d) Madhya Pradesh and Delhi
excellence in sciences including engineering and Answer: d) Madhya Pradesh and Delhi.
maths. The Madhya Pradesh and Delhi Assemblies
passed the GST Constitutional Amendment Bill,
becoming the seventh and eighth states/union
6.How many Indian companies have made it to territories to ratify the legislation. The Bill was
the Forbes list of Worlds Most Innovative previously passed by Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand,
Companies of 2016? Himachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Gujarat in
a) 5 the listed order. The Constitution Amendment
b) 6 Bill requires ratification by at least 15 states to
c) 8 become a law.
d) 10
Answer: a) 5.
Explanation: A total of five Indian companies 9.GPS enabled mobile app of Telangana
have made it to the Forbes list of Worlds Most Aarogyastri Healthcare Trust bagged which
Innovative Companies of 2016. Indias largest healthcare excellence award?
paint company Asian Paints was ranked 18, the a. ASSOCHAM
highest among Indian firms. Further, Hindustan b. FICCI
Unilever, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Sun c. PhD Chambers of Commerce
Pharma, and Larsen & Toubro (L&T) were the d. NASSCOMM
other four named in the list. Answer: b.FICCI
Explanation: GPS enabled mobile app of the
Telangana Aaroyasri Healthcare Trust bagged
7.The recently launched Maitree Channel by AIR FICCIs healthcare excellence award.
is an initiative for: This is the second award for the app.
a. NRIs
b. Bengali listeners
c. People of West Bengal 10.Worlds first self-driving taxis debut in _____
d. Bangladeshi listeners a) India
Answer: b.Bengali listeners b) Singapore
Explanation: President Pranab Mukherjee c) China
launched the Akashvani Maitree channel for d) Australia
Bengali listeners and its multimedia website Answer: b) Singapore .
which provides a platform for blending content Explanation: Three-year old startup nuTonomy
from India and Bangladesh and preserves Bengali started the public trial of self-driving cabs in
culture. Singapore, becoming the worlds first company
The channel is a unique initiative of AIR for to publicly test self-driving taxis. It will offer free

rides to select customers in its six modified Explanation: Cloud services provider Rackspace
Renault and Mitsubishi electric cars. Taxi hailing Hosting Inc said it would be acquired by Apollo
app Uber is also planning to launch its Global Management LLC in a deal valued at USD
autonomous taxis in the US within a few weeks. 4.3 billion. The PE firm will boost investments in
the technology sector.
Rackspaces shares went up 4.3 percent at USD
12 SEPTEMBER 2016 31.50 in early trading on 25th August.
1.Where is the first BRICS Film Festival being

held? 4.Commerce Ministry sets up grievance
a. Brazil redressal committees, Who is the Minister of
b. Russia State for the Ministry of Commerce & Industry?
c. China a) Sushma Swaraj
d. None of the above b) Uma Bharti
Answer: d.None of the above c) Nirmala Sitharaman
Explanation: BRICS film festival is to explore d) Smriti Irani
cooperation in cinema, culture and cuisine.India Answer: c) Nirmala Sitharaman.
will host the 1st BRICS Film Festival Explanation: The Commerce Ministry has set up
Malayalam movie Veeram will be the opening two committees for speedy redressal of
film for the festival grievances of trade and industry pertaining to
the Foreign Trade Policy. The committees are set
up at the headquarter and zonal regional
2.Which State Cabinet has decided to declare authority levels. The Director General of Foreign
the state as open defecation-free on its Trade said the committees will review grievance
formation day on November 1? cases pending beyond a reasonable time and
a) Kerala suggest policy reforms, among others.
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Karnataka
d) Assam 5.Which Airbnb executive has been hired to
Answer: a) Kerala . head Alphabet Incs Google Self Driving Car
Explanation: The Kerala Cabinet has decided to Project on 26th August 2016?
declare the state as open defecation-free on its a. Shaun Stewart
formation day on November 1. The Cabinet plans b. Michael Stewart
to invite PM Narendra Modi to attend the state- c. George Stewart
level function to be held in Thiruvananthapuram. d. Neil Stewart
This comes as the state government is Answer: a.Shaun Stewart
constructing over 1.90 lakh toilets across the 941 Explanation: Alphabet Incs Google self driving
grama panchayats under its sanitation car project has hired top executive from online
programme. vacation home rental marketplace Shaun
Stewart.He will be joining Google as director of
the self driving car project.His role will be to
3.Apollo Global Management LLC has agreed to commercialise Googles self driving technology
acquire which cloud services provider? that has been developing more than 7 years and
a. Rackspace has seen an increased pace of activity over the
b. DigiSpace past 12 months.Stewarts hiring follows the
c. TechnoSpace departure of Chief Technical Office of the
d. None of the above project, Chris Urmson
Answer: a.Rackspace

6.Chinese telecom equipment maker Huawei
launched its largest global service centre (GSC)
in ____________ 9.Which country has disbanded its National
a) Japan Olympics Committee on account of poor
b) Russia handling of the African nations team during the
c) USA Rio Olympics?
d) India a. Kenya
Answer: d) India. b. Ghana
Explanation: Chinese telecom equipment maker c. Mozambique
Huawei launched its largest global service centre d. Madagascar
(GSC) in India with an initial investment of 136 Answer: a.Kenya
crore. The India GSC will handle more than 50 Explanation: Kenya has disbanded its National
projects, supporting over 30 countries in Asia, Olympics Committee (NOC-K) on account of poor
the Middle East and Africa, serving over 350 handling of the east African countrys team
million subscribers, Huawei India CEO Jay Chen during the Rio Olympics.Sports minister Hassan
said. The facility is located in Bengaluru. Wario has made the announcement on 25th
August 2016
A committee has also been set up to investigate
7.Which of the below banks have launched the the misconduct and will submit findings by
UPI Payment Interface? September 30
a. South Indian Bank
b. Deutsch Bank
c. State Bank of India 10.Who has been declared UEFAs Best Player in
d. Both a and c Europe for 2016?
Answer: d.Both a and c a) Lionel Messi
Explanation: South Indian Bank has launched UPI b) Cristiano Ronaldo
or Unified Payment Interface Facility- an c) Neymar
initiative to promote cashless society which is d) Gareth Bale
one of the few banks in the nation to launch this Answer: b) Cristiano Ronaldo.
facility across the nation. Explanation: Real Madrids Cristiano Ronaldo has
Unified Payment Interface permits customers to been declared UEFAs Best Player in Europe for
link their bank accounts in a single mobile 2016. He won the award ahead of teammate,
application. This facility permits customers to Gareth Bale and Atletico Madrid forward,
make seamless and instant payments or transfer Antoine Griezmann. This is the second time that
of funds via a virtual address the Portuguese captain has won the award, tying
him with the Argentine Messi as the only two
players to have had the honour of winning the
8.The Childrens Film Society of India (CFSI) has
award twice.
organised a film festival in ___________
a) Odisha
b) West Bengal
13 SEPTEMBER 2016
c) Nagaland
d) Kerala
Answer: c) Nagaland . 1.Cristiano Ronaldo won which award as the
Explanation: The Childrens Film Society of India best player in Europe?
(CFSI) has organised a film festival in Nagaland. a. Best FIFA footballer
Titled CFSI Film Bonanza, the week-long festival b. UEFA award
opened on August 23 and will cover all major c. EFL award
cities like Kohima, Wokha, and Dimapur. d. PFA Player of the year award

Answer: b.UEFA award 4.Tillakaratne Dilshan announced retirement
Explanation: Cristiano Ronaldo has won the from international cricket, He belongs to which
UEFA award as the best player in Europe last country?
season after helping Portugal to win the a) India
European Championship.Ronaldo has won b) Sri Lanka
another stellar campaign for Real Madrid.He was c) Bangladesh
a favourite for the fourth world player of the d) Pakistan
year award.He beat club teammate Gareth Bale Answer: b) Sri Lanka.
of Wales and French Atletico Madrid star Explanation: Sri Lankan top-order batsman
Antoine Greizmann Tillakaratne Dilshan announced that he will retire
from international cricket after the ongoing
series against Australia. Dilshan, who retired
2.Indias Saina Nehwal and PV Sindhu ranked from Tests in 2013, is the fourth Sri Lankan to
_____ and _____ in the Badminton World reach 10,000 runs in ODIs. Dilshan will play his
Federation (BWF) rankings last ODI against Australia on Sunday, while his
a) 4th and 5th final T20I will be against Australia on September
b) 6th and 7th 9.
c) 9th and 10th
d) 1st and 2nd
Answer: c) 9th and 10th . 5.Following the Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill,
Explanation: Indias Saina Nehwal dropped four health ministry is planning to frame regulations
points to be ninth, while compatriot PV Sindhu for which services?
remained in the 10th spot in the Badminton a. Sperm Banks
World Federation (BWF) rankings despite getting b. IVF
silver in the womens singles competition at the c. Embryo transfers
recently-concluded Olympics in Rio. d. All of the above
Answer: d.All of the above
Explanation: Following the Surrogacy Regulation
3.Deputy MD and President of L&T will take Bill, the health ministry plans to frame
over as chairman of the engineering and regulations for in vitro fertilisation, embryo
construction powerhouse from October 2017. transfers and sperm banks.Estimates show that
Who is he? assisted reproductive technology of which IVF
a. SN Subrahmanyan and surrogacy services are most common is a
b. AM Naik INR 3000 crore industry
c. SN Naik
d. AM Subrahmanyan
Answer: a.SN Subrahmanyan 6.Akhlaq Ur Rahman Kidwai who passed away
Explanation: Deputy Managing Director and recently, he served as Governor of _____ states
President, Larsen & Toubro, SN Subrahmanyan a) Tamil Nadu, Gujarat and Kerala
will take over as chairman of the USD 16 billion b) Punjab, Maharashtra and Haryana
engineering and construction powerhouse from c) Rajasthan, West Bengal and Odisha
AM Naik.Naik introduced Subrahmanyam as his d) Bihar, West Bengal and Haryana
successor at the companys 71st AGM.Naik has Answer: d) Bihar, West Bengal and Haryana.
been with L&T for over 50 years nowCompany is Explanation: Akhlaq Ur Rahman Kidwai, who
expecting to double its revenue to INR 2 lakh served as Governor of States, including Bihar,
crore by 2021 based on Indias success story West Bengal and Haryana, passed away. He was
96. A recipient of Padma Vibhushan, Dr. Kidwai
was admitted to Escorts hospital here, 10 days

ago after he had suffered breathing d. Delhi, Goa
complications. Born in 1920 in Baragaon village Answer: d.Delhi, Goa
of Barabanki district in Uttar Pradesh, Kidwai is Explanation: First childrens court was
survived by two sons and four daughters. inaugurated in Hyderabad for South India on
25th August 2016.Two other states, Goa and
Delhi have got their child friendly court.Court
7.Which Indian scientist has been conferred the was jointly inaugurated by acting HC CJ Ramesh
first IEI-IEEE Award for engineering excellence Ranganathan and TS directory general of police
in 2015? Anurag Sharma.It features separate waiting
a. J Satheesh Reddy rooms for children and a video camera trial for
b. APJ Abdul Kalam the accused.
c. G Satheesh Reddy
d. D Satheesh Reddy
Answer: c.G Satheesh Reddy 10. __ _____ have been named recipients of the
Explanation: Indian aerospace scientist G. Sports Journalists Association of Mumbais
Satheesh Reddy on 25th August 2016 won the (SJAM) Golden Jubilee Annual Awards 2016
first IEI-IEEE award for engineering excellence in a) Saina Nehwal, Lalita Babar and Ajinkya Rahane
2015.Award is a recognition of Reddys b) Sakshi Malik, Lalita Babar and Rohit Sharma
significant national contributions towards c) Dipa Karmakar, PV Sindhu and Ajinkya Rahane
missiles and aerospace technologies.Award was d) Shardul Gagare, Lalita Babar and Ajinkya
presented by the Institution of Engineers (India) Rahane
and the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Answer: d) Shardul Gagare, Lalita Babar and
Engineers, Asia Pacific region Ajinkya Rahane.
Explanation: Grandmaster Shardul Gagare,
athlete Lalita Babar and India batsman Ajinkya
8. India has been ranked _____ on the World Rahane have been named recipients of the
Risk Index Sports Journalists Association of Mumbais
a) 55 (SJAM) Golden Jubilee Annual Awards 2016.
b) 63 Former India fast bowler Zaheer Khan will
c) 77 present the trophies and certificates to all the 17
d) 81 award recipients during a function.
Answer: c) 77.
Explanation: India has been ranked 77th on the
World Risk Index, topped by Island state of
Vanuatu. The World Risk Report 2016, published 14 SEPTEMBER 2016
by the UNU Institute for Environment and
Human Security (UNU-EHS) and Bundnis 1.Which Sri Lankan batsman announced his
Entwicklung Hilft ,analyses the role that retirement from international cricket?
infrastructure plays in shaping a countrys a. Tillakaratne Dilshan
disaster risk. b. Arjun Ranatunga
c. Ranil Wickramsinghe
9.South Indias first childrens court was Answer: a.Tillakaratne Dilshan
inaugurated in Hyderabad. Which two other Explanation: Tilakaratne Dilshan, veteran Sri
states in India have got child friendly courts? Lanka batsman retired from international
a. Delhi, Mumbai cricket.He will play his last One Day International
b. Delhi, Chennai on 28th August 2016.He will play his last T20
c. Delhi, Kolkata International in Colombo on September 9,

2016.He is most famous for inventing the and 9 of 2017, the Ministry of External Affairs
Dilscoop held a meeting with Tourism Minister R V
Deshpande for a preliminiary round of talks.
2.The World Bank has sanctioned _______ to

dredge the Brahmaputra as an initiative to 5.Republic of Moldova celebrates its
develop waterways to Bangladesh and to other Independence day on which date?
South East Asian countries a. August 27
a) 650 crore b. August 28
b) 980 crore c. August 30
c) 1050 crore d. August 31
d) 1530 crore Answer: a.August 27
Answer: b) 980 crore. Explanation: The President of India, Shri Pranab
Explanation: The World Bank has sanctioned Mukherjee has extended his greetings and
Rs.980 crore to dredge the Brahmaputra as an felicitations to the Government and people of
initiative to develop waterways to Bangladesh the Republic of Moldova on the eve of their
and to other South East Asian countries in a bid Independence Day (August 27, 2016).
to boost trade and industry in the Northeast. Mr. Nicolae Timofti is the current President of
the Republic of Moldova
This year also marks 25 years of diplomatic
3.Who was voted as Hilton Asian Tour Golfer of relations between India and Moldova.
the Month for July 2016?
a. Thongchai Jaidee
b. Anirban Lahiri 6.Indias first textile university to come up at
c. Jyoti Randhawa _____________
d. None of the above a) Coimbatore
Answer: a.Thongchai Jaidee b) Nellore
Explanation: Thai golfer Thongchai Jadiee on c) Tiruppur
25th August 2016 was voted as the Hilton Asian d) Surat
Tour Golfer of the Month for July 2016.He wins Answer: d) Surat .
the award ahead of Chinese Taipei sensation Explanation: Gujarat government is planning to
Chan Shi-chang and Carlos Pigem of Spain.The set up Indias first textile university at Surat with
players were nominated by a selection panel an investment of about Rs 800 crore Rs 900
before going into the voting process.Thai crore. The textile industry will support the
professional golfer Jaidee plays on the Asian and government in the endeavour. The state
European Tour government will fund about Rs 800-900 crore for
the university, which is expected to get
operational in the next one and a half years.
4.Which city will host the 2017 Bharatiya
Pravasi Divas?
a) Hyderabad 7.BCCI has chaired an MoU with TERI on 26th
b) Mumbai August 2016. What does BCCI stand for in this
c) Bangalore context?
d) Delhi a. Board of Cricket Control in India
Answer: c) Bangalore . b. Bengal Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Explanation: The IT-BT capital of the country, c. Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and
Bengaluru, will host the 2017 Bharatiya Pravasi Industry
Divas. Scheduled to take place on February 7, 8 d. None of the above

Answer: b.Bengal Chamber of Commerce and IT and electronics Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad
Industry
Explanation: Bengal Chamber of Commerce and
Industry (BCCI) signed an memorandum of 10.Nagaland becomes ____State/Union
understanding (MoU) with The Energy and Territory to ratified the Goods and Service Tax
Resources Institute (Teri) for promoting (GST) Constitution Amendment Bill
renewable energy.BCCI energy committee a) 8th
chairman Deb A Mukherjee said the agreement b) 9th
will forge an alliance between the chamber and c) 10th
TERI to work together in the domain of d) 11th
renewables. Answer: a) 8th .
Explanation: Nagaland becomes eighth State to
pass GST bill. The Nagaland Legislative Assembly
8.Which state launched a mobile app for has ratified the Goods and Service Tax (GST)
availing immediate and easy access to Constitution Amendment Bill. The bill was
ambulances in the state? endorsed by the House by a voice vote following
a) Maharashtra a brief discussion. Introducing the bill, Minister
b) Haryana for Parliamentary Affairs Kiyanilie Peseyie said
c) Himachal Pradesh the revenue of the state would go up as tax
d) Rajasthan evasion would be checked due to transparency
Answer: c) Himachal Pradesh. and broadening of tax base.
Explanation: Himachal Pradesh Health Minister
Kaul Singh Thakur launched a mobile app for
availing immediate and easy access to 15 SEPTEMBER 2016
ambulances in the state. The app named108 HP
can be downloaded on any smartphone. The app 1.ISRO is developing technology which will
will make the access to the National Ambulance allow what action in space?
Service (NAS) much faster and does not require a. Lifting humans in the spacecraft
sharing of information such as name and b. Transferring humans from one
location. Himachal has become the first state in vehicle/spacecraft to another in space
India to launch any such app. c. Moving objects from a spacecraft on to the
space station
9.Where has the Ministry of Electronics and Answer: b.Transferring humans from one
Information Technology (MeitY) set up a vehicle/spacecraft to another in space
Electropreneur Park? Explanation: ISRO is developing a technology for
a. University of Delhi South Campus allowing humans to transfer from one vehicle or
b. University of Delhi North Campus spacecraft to another in space.
c. Indian Institute of Technology- Delhi The most immediate goal is permitting the
d. None of the above refuelling of spacecraft to give them longer life
Answer: a.University of Delhi South Campus and transfer other crucial systems to an existing
Explanation: Aiming to incubate 50 early stage spacecraft by transporting another to
startups and create at least 5 global companies space.Spacecraft docking will allow joining of
over a period of 5 years, the Ministry of two separate free flying space vehicles.
Electronics and Information Technology has set
up an Electropreneur Park at University of Delhi,
South Campus.The park was inaugurated by the 2.ISRO successfully test-fires scramjet engine at
_____________

a) Bangalore organization for all retail payments system in
b) Sriharikota India.
c) Ahmedabad
d) Thiruvananthapuram
Answer: b) Sriharikota. 5.The new PM of Tunisia was sworn in on 27th
Explanation: The Advanced Technology Vehicle August 2016. Who is he?
(ATV), a sounding rocket (research rocket) with a a. Habib Essid
solid booster carrying advanced scramjet b. Beji Caid Essebsi
engines, was successfully flight-tested from the c. Zine El Abidine Ben Ali
launch pad of the Sathish Dhawan Space Centre, d. Youssef Chahed
also known as Sriharikota Range (SHAR), at Answer: d.Youssef Chahed
Sriharikota. Explanation: Tunisian PM Youssef Chahred and
members of the cabinet were sworn in on 27th
August, according to the presidency after
3.Which company and its IT arm have joined approval from the parliament.The PM and his 26
German component maker Bosch and telecom ministers swore to work with devotion for the
operator Vodafone to develop unique cloud good of Tunisia and respect its constitution and
based connected vehicle platform lawsChahed at 40, is the youngest PM of this
a. Mahindra and Mahindra country since independence from France in
b. Infosys 1956.
c. TATA
d. Reliance
Answer: a.Mahindra and Mahindra 6.First female-run mosque opens in ______
Explanation: The platform is called Digisense and a) Dubai
it is for fleet owners trucks, tractors and b) Denmark
construction equipment to track vehicle c) India
performance and usage patterns.Integrated d) Iran
technology platform for vehicle connectivity will Answer: b) Denmark .
be available across a wide range of Mahindra Explanation: Denmarks Mariam mosque has
products- tractors, trucks and construction started Friday prayers this week led by two
equipment fitted in the factory at INR 7000- female imams, marking the official opening of
15000 apiece.Its launch makes the company the the first female-led mosque in the country. The
first OEM in India to integrate its product line up mosque aims to confront patriarchal
onto a cloud based technology platform interpretations of the Quran, challenge
Islamophobia and encourage progressive Islamic
values. Interestingly, China has had female-run
4.Which Bank has launched KBL-SMARTz, a mosques since the 19th century.
mobile application built on Unified Payments
Interface (UPI) platform?
a) Lakshmi Vilas Bank 7.Which states CM outlined a three-pronged
b) Axis Bank action plan to resolve Kashmir crisis?
c) Karnataka Bank a. J&K
d) South Indian Bank b. UP
Answer: c) Karnataka Bank. c. HP
Explanation: Karnataka Bank has launched KBL- d. MP
SMARTz, a mobile application built on Unified Answer: a.J&K
Payments Interface (UPI) platform of National Explanation: According to a state government
Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), umbrella release, Kashmir CM Mehbooba Mufti outlined a

three pronged action plan before the Prime 10.Which company is the most valuable
Minister for the resolution of the Kashmir crisis. automobile brand in the world, according to
This includes involvement of separatists and Forbes?
Pakistan in substantiative dialogue to work out a) Ford
the solution to the problem in the light of b) Toyota
contemporary geopolitical realities.Plan includes c) Tata
facilitating visit of an App Party Delegation in the d) BMW
valley later next week. Answer: b) Toyota.
Explanation: Japanese automaker Toyota is the
most valuable automobile brand in the world,
8.Which University conducted its first according to Forbes. Toyota, which was founded
convocation in nearly 800 years? 79 years ago on August 28, 1937, has a brand
a) Allahabad University value of $42.1 billion. German luxury automobile
b) University of Mumbai manufacturer BMW comes second on the list,
c) University of Madras with a brand value of $28.8 billion.
d) Nalanda University
Answer: d) Nalanda University.
Explanation: Nalanda University, one of the 16 SEPTEMBER 2016
Indias oldest institutes, conducted its first
convocation in nearly 800 years. President 1.PM Narendra Modi has announced a task
Pranab Mukherjee laid the foundation stone of force for comprehensive action plan
the permanent campus of the university in formulation for Olympic games in which years?
Bihars Rajgir and awarded two gold medals and a. 2020
12 Post Graduate degrees to the students. b. 2024
Currently, 155 students are studying in the c. 2028
university. d. All of the above
Explanation: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on
9.RBI has asked commercial and cooperative 26th August 2016 announced the decision to set
banks on 25th August 2016 to provide loans to up a task force to prepare an action plan for the
women SHG in rural areas at what percent per next three Olympic Games.The task force will be
annum? set up over the next few days.Announcement
a. 7 was made at the CoM meeting in New Delhi.Task
b. 8 force will prepare a comprehensive action plan
c. 9 for effective participation of Indian
d. 10 sportspersons in the Olympic Games to be held
Answer: a.7 in 2020, 2024 and 2028.
Explanation: Reserve Bank of India on 25th
August 2016 asked commercial and cooperative
banks to provide loans to women SHG or self 2.Which country will host the 19th SAARC
help groups in rural areas at 7 percent per Summit on November 9 and 10 this year?
annum.Loans will be provided for the financial a) India
year 2016-2017 under the Deendayal Antyodaya b) Maldives
Yojana National Rural Livelihood Mission in 250 c) Pakistan
districts.This is an interest subvention scheme d) Nepal
for women SHGs. Answer: c) Pakistan .
Explanation: Pakistan will host the 19th SAARC
Summit on November 9 and 10 this year. A Pak

Foreign Office spokesperson said in Islamabad 5.Which HC permitted women to enter a
that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has invited the Dargah sanctum sanctorum on 26th August
leaders of SAARC Member States and nine 2016?
observerscountries to attend the Summit. a. Bombay
b. Calcutta
c. Madras
3.Which government signed an indefinite d. Chennai
ceasefire deal on 26th August 2016 to end one Answer: a.Bombay
of Asias longest insurgencies? Explanation: Bombay High Court on 26th August
a. Phillippine 2016 ruled women should be permitted to enter
b. Indonesia the sanctum sanctorum of the Haji Ali Dargah in
c. Malaysia the heart of Mumbai.The 15th century Dargah of
d. Singapore the Sufi Saint Haji Ali Shah is located off an islet
Answer: a.Phillippine on the coast of Worli in South MumbaiDivision
Explanation: Philippine government and the bench of Justices VM Kanade and Revati Mohite
Communist guerrillas (National Democratic Dere in its 56 page judgement said a ban
Front) on 26th August 2016 signed an indefinite imposed by Haji Ali Dargah on women entering
ceasefire deal. Deal was signed in Oslo, Norway the sanctum sanctorum contravene their
and will facilitate peace talks aimed at closing fundamental rights and must be lifted.
one of Asias longest running insurgencies.As per
the Norwegian government facilitating tasks,
both sides agreed to implement unilateral 6.Who has been appointed as Executive
ceasefires which are unlimited in time.Norway Director of Corporation Bank for a period of
has facilitated the peace process since 2001 three years?
a) Dinesh Kumar Khara
b) Sanjay Pawar Singh
4.Government of India has set up a high-level c) Gopal Murli Bhagat
committee to suggest steps to promote card d) Tarlochan Singh
payments, the 11-member committee, headed Answer: c) Gopal Murli Bhagat.
by __________ Explanation: The Central government has
a) UK Sinha appointed Gopal Murli Bhagat as Executive
b) Ratan P Watal Director of Corporation Bank for a period of
c) Ashok Lavasa three years. Prior to his elevation, Bhagat was
d) RM Lodha General Manager with Bank of India. Corporation
Answer: b) Ratan P Watal. Bank is a public sector banking company
Explanation: With an aim to discourage cash headquartered in Mangalore, India. The bank has
transactions, the Finance Ministry has set up a pan-India presence with 8,000 functional units
high-level committee to suggest steps to comprising 2200 branches, 1800+ ATMs and
promote card payments through incentives like 3,000 branchless banking units as of 30 January
tax rebates and cash back schemes. The 11- 2015.
member committee, headed by former Finance
Secretary Ratan P Watal, will recommend various
measures to incentivise transactions through 7.Nagaland Legislative Assembly ratified the
cards and digital means, e.g., through tax GST Constitutional Bill, becoming the ______
rebates/incentives, introduction of cash state to do so.
back/lottery, the ministry said. a. Sixth
b. Seventh
c. Eighth

d. Ninth digital transactions.
Answer: c.Eighth
Explanation: It became the second NE state and
the eighth state in India to ratify the Bill.The first 10.Who won the Connecticut Open title 2016 in
state to ratify the GST bill was also from NE womens double category?
(Assam).Bihar was the first non NDA ruled state a) Kateryna Bondarenko and Monica Niculescu
to ratify the GST Bill.HP was the first Congress b) Sania Mirza and Chuang Chia-jung
run state to ratify the bill. c) Sania Mirza and Monica Niculescu
Other states which ratified the Bill include d) Kateryna Bondarenko and Chuang Chia-jung
Chattisgarh, MP and Jharkhand. Answer c) Sania Mirza and Monica Niculescu.
Explanation: Indian tennis player Sania Mirza
won her seventh title of the year and 39th title
8.Indian tennis player _______ became the first overall after clinching her careers third
Indian player to secure a main draw berth at Connecticut Open. Mirza, along with her
the US Open Romanian partner Monica Niculescu, took 1 hour
a) Saketh Myneni 30 minutes to register a 7-5, 6-4 win over the
b) Rohan Bopanna unseeded Ukrainian-Chinese Taipei duo of
c) Yuki Bhambri Kateryna Bondarenko and Chuang Chia-jung in
d) Somdev Devvarman the tournament final.
Answer: a) Saketh Myneni.
Explanation: Indian tennis player Saketh Myneni
became the first Indian player to secure a main 17 SEPTEMBER 2016
draw berth at the US Open, since Somdev
Devvarmans run in the tournament in 2013. 1.First experimental mission of ISROs Scramjet
Myneni, the 28-year-old world number 143, Engine was carried out using Advanced
defeated Serbias 200th ranked Pedja Krstin, 6-3, Technology Vehicle. What was the weight of
6-0, in his final qualification round match on the entire load at lift off?
Friday, to secure progression to the main event. a. 3377 kg
b. 3277 kg
c. 3477 kg
9.Ratan P Watal is heading a panel to propose d. 3577 kg
promotion of ________. Answer: b.3277 kg
a. Cashless transactions Explanation: The first experimental mission of
b. Online transactions ISROs Scramjet Engine towards the realisation of
c. Electronic transactions an Air Breathing Propulsion System was
d. All of the above successfully conducted from Satish Dhawan
Answer: d.All of the above Space Centre SHAR, Sriharikota.
Explanation: Government of India has set up an Following a smooth countdown of 12 hours, the
11 member panel headed by former finance solid rocket booster carrying the Scramjet
secretary Ratan P Watal to suggest ways to Engines lifted off at 6:00 am IST on 28th August
promote electronic transactions.Incentives such 2016. The important flight events namely
as tax rebates, cash back and lottery would also burnout of booster rocket stage, ignition of
be given. second stage solid rocket, functioning of
Apart from this, suggesting changes in the Scramjet engines for 5 seconds followed by
existing regulatory mechanism relating to digital burnout of the second stage went exactly as
transactions, the panel will recommend steps for planned.
leveraging unique identification number or other
identity proofs for authentication of card and

2.Indian spinner ______, in partnership with Mercedes Lewis Hamilton, who began the race
Wisden India, has launched the worlds first in the 21st position. With the win, Rosberg cut
auction fantasy league named Cric-Trade for down Hamiltons lead in the drivers
cricket fans championship by ninepoints.
a) Harbhajan Singh
b) Ravichandran Ashwin
c) Pragyan Ojha 5.Field trials of GM Mustard are complete. If
d) Amit Mishra approved, it will become the ____ genetically
Answer: b) Ravichandran Ashwin. modified food crop to be grown commercially in
Explanation: Indian spinner Ravichandran the country.
Ashwin, in partnership with Wisden India, has a. First
launched the worlds first auction fantasy league b. Second
named Cric-Trade for cricket fans. It is played c. Third
on a match-day basis and pitches two players d. Fourth
against each other, who bid for a particular Answer: a.First
cricketer. The auctions begin two hours before a Explanation: Field trials of GM Mustard are
match and run for one and a half hours. complete and an application from DUs Centre
for Genetic Manipulation of Crop Plants is
pending before the government.Once approved,
3.China is moving its largest carrier rocket to be GM mustard will be the first genetically modified
used for lunar and Mars probes to launch base crop to be grown commercially in the
in southern Hainan. What is its name? country.Rajasthan is the countrys top mustard
a. Long March 4 producing stateIn 2010-2011, of the 48,38,258
b. Long March 5 hectares under mustard cultivation in the
c. Long March 6 country, 24,84.307 was in Rajasthan
d. Long March 7
e. Long March 8
Answer: b.Long March 5 6.Who became the first Indian to complete 200
Explanation: China is moving its new largest wickets in T20 cricket?
carrier rocket which will be be used for lunar and a) Amit Mishra
Mars probes to its launch base in southern b) Jasprit Bumrah
Hainan from northern Chinas Tianjin Port.Long c) Mohit Sharma
March 5 rocket carrier by two special rocket d) Ravichandran Ashwin
carrying ships, Yuanwang 21 and Yuanwang 22 Answer: d) Ravichandran Ashwin.
will arrive at Qinglan Port in Wrenching Hainan Ravichandran Ashwin became the first Indian to
Province early next month. complete 200 wickets in T20 cricket, after
dismissing Kieron Pollard in the second T20I
against West Indies in Florida on Sunday. Ashwin
4.Who won the Belgian Grand Prix title 2016? took 195 matches to reach the milestone, with
a) Nico Rosberg spinner Amit Mishra following at 199 wickets in
b) Sebastian Vettel 168 matches. Ashwin is also the first Indian to
c) Lewis Hamilton take 50 wickets in T20 internationals.
d) Fernando Alanso
Answer: a) Nico Rosberg.
Explanation: Mercedes Nico Rosberg won his 7.BCCC has appointed whom as its broadcast
maiden Belgian GP title on Sunday, after leading members in the eminent persons category?
the race from the start to the finish. Red Bulls a. Sharmila Tagore
Daniel Ricciardo finished second, ahead of b. Ira Bhaskar

c. Arundhati Nag 10.Mehbooba Mufti launched the UJALA
d. All of the above scheme in Jammu and Kashmir. Expand UJALA?
Answer: d.All of the above a) Uday Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All
Explanation: Broadcasting Content Complaints b) Unnat Jyoti by Accessable LEDs for All
Council announced the appointment of actress c) Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All
Sharmila Tagore, theatre activist Arundhati Nag d) Unnat Jannat by Affordable LEDs for All
and academician Ira Bhaskar as the new non- Answer: c) Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for
broadcast members in the eminent persons All.
category. Explanation: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister
Tagore is a popular Bollywood actress from the Mehbooba Mufti launched the central
family of famous poet and nationalist governments UJALA scheme in the state with
Rabindranath Tagore; she also served as the distribution of LED bulbs among people. The
chairperson of the Central Board of Film National LED programme was launched by Prime
Certification from 2004-2011. Minister Narendra Modi in January 2015. Under
this scheme consumer can buy five LED bulbs at
the rate of Rs 20 each by showing monthly
8.Union Human Resource Development electricity bills or ID cards.
Minister _______ will formally launch IIT
Dharwad chapter in Dharwad
a) Piyush Goyal 18 SEPTEMBER 2016
b) Venkaiah Naidu
c) Ravi Shankar Prasad 1. Who has been appointed the CEO of
d) Prakash Javdekar domestic broadcast business at Zee
Answer: d) Prakash Javdekar. Entertainment Enterprises Limited w.e.f
Explanation: Union Human Resource October?
Development Minister Prakash Javdekar will a. Punit Goenka
formally launch IIT Dharwad chapter in Dharwad. b. Punit Jain
The inauguration, which was planned last month c. Punit Misra
end, had to be postponed due to the Kalasa d. Punit Singh
Banduri agitation. Answer: Punit Misra
Explanation: Punit Goenka led Zee
Entertainment Enterprises Limited announced
9.Which state is planning to set up Indias first the appointment of Punit Misra as CEO domestic
textile university? broadcast business.
a. Gujarat Misra will report to Goenka and head one of the
b. Rajasthan five verticals that are part of the new corporate
c. Odisha structure at the Subhash Chandra-promoted
d. West Bengal company.
Answer: a.Gujarat He takes up the post with effect from October 1.
Explanation: Gujarat government is planning to Before this appointment, Misra was executive
set up Indias first textile University at Surat with director sales and customer development for
investment of INR 800-900 crore. Hindustan Unilever (HUL).His experience at HUL
Textile industry will support the government in spans across categories like home care, personal
the endeavour.State government will fund the care and foods through various roles in customer
investment for university which is expected to be development and marketing.
operational in 1.5 years

2.The West Bengal Assembly passed a The largest paramilitary force CRPF has taken the
resolution for renaming the state as Bangla in decision to appoint Olympic silver medallist OV
Bengali and Bengal in English, Who is the Sindhu as the brand ambassador and bestow the
Governor of west Bengal? honorary rank of Commandant on the ace
a) Ram Nath Kovind badminton player.
b) Keshari Nath Tripathi Official sources indicated the force moved a
c) Ram Naik formal proposal to this effect
d) Padmanaba Acharya Sindhu will be honoured and presented the rank
Answer b) Keshari Nath Tripathi. badges and camouflage combat fatigues of the
Explanation: The West Bengal Assembly passed CRPF at the ceremonial event
a resolution for renaming the state as Bangla in
Bengali and Bengal in English, weeks after a
proposal in this regard was put forward by Chief 5.Doha Bank, one of the prominent banks in
Minister Mamata Banerjee. Qatar, is formally inaugurating its first branch in
_____________
a) Tamil Nadu
3.Four athletes ________ were conferred b) Kerala
Indias highest sporting honour the Rajiv Gandhi c) Maharashtra
Khel Ratna award d) Karnataka
a) Heena Sidhu, Lalita Babar, Jitu Rai and Dipa Answer b) Kerala.
Karmakar Explanation: Doha Bank, one of the prominent
b) Sania Mirza, Deepika Kumari, Jitu Rai and Dipa banks in Qatar, is formally inaugurating its first
Karmakar branch in Kerala . The branch offers all banking
c) PV Sindhu, Sakshi Malik, Jitu Rai and Dipa products to corporate and retail customers. It
Karmakar will be formally inaugurated by the State Chief
d) Saina Nehwal, Sakshi Malik, Jitu Rai and Dipa Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. The Bank has its other
Karmakar two branches in Mumbai.
Answer c) PV Sindhu, Sakshi Malik, Jitu Rai and
Dipa Karmakar.
Explanation: It was a celebration of woman 6.Which Wipro officer has resigned from his
power in sports as Olympic stars PV Sindhu, post w.e.f 29th August 2016?
Sakshi Malik and Dipa Karmakar were conferred a. Chief Learning Officer
Indias highest sporting honour the Rajiv Gandhi b. Chief Product Officer
Khel Ratna along with shooter Jitu Rai in a c. Chief Technical Officer
gleaming awards ceremony at the Rashtrapati d. Chief Financial Officer
Bhawan in New Delhi. Answer: Chief Learning Officer
Explanation: As per sources, Bhaduri will start
his own executive coaching company.
4.Countrys largest paramilitary force CRPF has Bhaduri is the man behind Wipro initiatives like
made the decision to appoint whom as its the global 100 program
brand ambassador, also bestowing the He created the pipeline using unconventional
honorary rank of Commandant on the player? training methods like taking the IT majors
a. Sakshi Malik employees have been in Wipro for 7 years
b. Dipa Karmakar Bhaduri has worked with Wipro since 2009 and
c. Jitu Rai prior to that worked with Microsoft as their HR
d. PV Sindhu director
Answer: PV Sindhu
Explanation:

7.Singapore-based business space solutions 9.Poland Olympic champion Anita Wlodarczyk
provider Ascendas-Singbridge will develop an IT broke her world record in hammer throw at
Park in ___________ _______.
a) Gurgaon a. Rio Olympics
b) Bangalore b. Kamila Skolimowska Memorial Event
c) Mumbai c. Warsaw hammer throw event
d) Hyderabad d. Both b and c
Answer a) Gurgaon. e. None of the above
Explanation: Singapore-based business space Answer: Both b and c
solutions provider Ascendas-Singbridge said it Explanation: Polands Olympic champion Anita
will develop an IT Park, comprising 8 million sq ft Wlodarcyzk broke her world record in the
area, in Gurgaon at a project cost of USD 400 hammer throw on 28th August with a throw of
million. In the first phase, the company would 82.98 metres in Warsaw.
develop two buildings with about 1 million sq ft She set the new mark at Kamila Skolimowska
of Grade A office space. It would complete the Memorial Event at the Polish capital on a day
first building in Phase 1 in Q4 of 2017. where she had three throws over the 80m mark
8.China launched a cargo train service from 10.National Sports Day in India is celebrated on
Guangzhou city to ________ to boost trade ____________
a) USA a) August 27
b) Russia b) August 28
c) India c) August 29
d) Japan d) August 30
Answer b) Russia. Answer c) August 29.
Explanation: China launched a cargo train Explanation: National Sports Day in India is
service from Guangzhou city to Russia to boost celebrated on August 29 to mark hockey legend
trade as part of its multi-billion dollar project to Dhyan Chands birthday. Dhyan Chand,
revive ancient silk routes.A cargo train left south considered as the greatest player in hockey,
Chinas Guangzhou City for Vorsino, Kaluzhskaya played a key role in Indias three consecutive
Oblast, in Russia. It is the latest freight train Olympic triumphs in 1928, 1932 and 1936.
route China has launched to boost trade ties Notably, the government gives away awards
along the ancient Silk Road, state-run Xinhua such as Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, Arjuna and
news agency reported. Dronacharya Awards on this day.

educational institutions are currently reserved

19 SEPTEMBER 2016 for OBCs having an annual income below ?6 lakh.
Reportedly, only 12-15% of the quota gets
1.Which brain region has been implicated in utilised now.
carrying out complex plans?
a. Orbitofrontal cortex
b. Temporal lobe 3.India and which country has commenced
c. Pariental lobe extensive talks for supporting the internal
d. Prefrontal cortex peace process and an MoU in traditional
Answer: a.Orbitofrontal cortex medicine?
Explanation: Scientists have found the brain a. Afghanistan
region implicated in carrying out complex plans, b. Pakistan
learning how a setting or situation has changed c. Myanmar
since last seen.The area of the brain has been d. Bangladesh
implicated in high order thinking.Findings refine Answer: c.Myanmar
the previous hypotheses since the region of the Explanation: Myanmar set out a new path after
brain provides intellectual flexibility. decades of military rule while India promised
wholehearted support in every step of its
journey as two countries resolved to deepen ties
2.The Social Justice Ministry is working on and actively cooperate to combat terrorism and
proposals to relax the annual income limit of insurgent activities in the region.
creamy layer OBCs to _______ against the PM Narendra Modi held extensive talks with
present 6 lakh limit Myanmarese President U Hitin Kyaw in the first
a) 7 lakh top level engagement with the new government
b) 8 lakh of Aung San Suu Kyis National League for
c) 9 lakh Democracy and conveyed Indias full support to
d) 10 lakh Myanmars internal peace process
Answer: b) 8 lakh.
Explanation: The Social Justice Ministry is
working on proposals to relax the annual income 4._____ _ and ________ passed the Goods and
limit of creamy layer OBCs to ?8 lakh against Services Tax (GST) Bill, becoming the tenth and
the present ?6 lakh limit, according to reports. eleventh Assemblies to have ratified the
Around 27% seats in government jobs and legislation
a) Madya Pradesh and Maharashtra

b) Sikkim and Rajasthan her philanthropic activities for the
c) Maharashtra and Haryana underprivileged. Gender equality is a subject
d) Odisha and Nagaland close to my heart, said Aishwarya.
Answer: c) Maharashtra and Haryana .
Explanation: Maharashtra and Haryana passed
the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bill, becoming 7.Sania Mirza and Monica Nicelescu won the
the tenth and eleventh Assemblies to have doubles title at the Connecticut Open on 28th
ratified the legislation. The Bill was previously August 2016. This is her ___ title this year.
passed by Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, Himachal a. 5th
Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, b. 6th
Delhi and Nagaland in the listed order. The GST c. 7th
Bill requires ratification by at least 16 assemblies d. 8th
to become a law. Answer: c.7th
Explanation: Sania Mirza and Monica Nicelescu
on 28th August 2016 won the Doubles title at
5.West Bengal assembly has adopted the the Connecticut Open in New Haven in the US.In
resolution to rechristen the name of the state the final clash, the Indo-Romanian team
known now as: defeated Ukraine and Taiwanese pair Kateryna
a. Bengal in English Bondarenko and Chuang Chia Jung
b. Bangal in Hindi The pair won the game 7-5, 6-4.This is their first
c. Bangla in Bengali title together
d. All of the above
Explanation: West Bengal assembly has adopted 8.The RBI in its annual report reiterated the
a resolution to rechristen the states name. It overall gross value added (GVA) growth
would be known as Bangla in Bengal, Bengal in projection at ______ in 2016-17
English and Bangal in Hindi. a) 7.2
The new name will require a constitutional b) 7.3
amendment to effect the change c) 7.5
In Bengali language, the state is currently d) 7.6
referred to as Paschim Bengal which translates Answer: d) 7.6.
into West Bengal Explanation: The RBI in its annual report
reiterated the overall gross value added (GVA)
growth projection at 7.6% in 2016-17, up from
6.Who has been appointed as the United 7.2% last year. This will be on account of a
Nations (UN) Womens Advocate for Gender positive agricultural performance and the release
Equality and Womens Empowerment in India? of the Seventh Pay Commissions payments, the
a) Aishwarya R Dhanush report stated. Further, short-term
b) Latha Rajnikanth macroeconomic priorities will be on achieving
c) Soundarya R Ashwin the 4% inflation target, it added.
d) Aishwarya Rai
Answer: a) Aishwarya R Dhanush.
Explanation: Rajinikanths daughter Aishwarya R 9.US President Barack Obama expanded which
Dhanush has been appointed as the United marine reserve, thereby creating the largest
Nations (UN) Womens Advocate for Gender one in the world?
Equality and Womens Empowerment in India. a. Papahanaumokuakea Marine National
Aishwarya, who began her career as a filmmaker Monument
with her debut feature film 3, is also known for b. Papajanaumokuakea Marine National

Monument of the ?12,000-crore Saurashtra Narmada
c. Capahanaumokuakea Marine National Avtaran for Irrigation (SAUNI) project in Gujarats
Monument Jamnagar. Under the project, nearly 10 dams
d. Cherokee Marine National Monument and reservoirs of Rajkot, Jamnagar and Morbi,
Answer: a.Papahanaumokuakea Marine would be filled with the water of Narmada River.
National Monument The four-phased project is expected to be
Explanation: US President Barack Obama on completed before 2019, said Gujarat CM Vijay
27th August 2016 expanded the Rupani.
Papahanaumokuakea Marine National
Monument off Hawaii.He thereby created the
largest marine reserve in the 2.When was the international day against
world.Announcement quadruples in size of the nuclear tests celebrated?
existing monument originally created by a. 28th August
President George W Bush in 2006 b. 29th August
c. 30th August
d. 31st August
10.Who has become the first Asian to be Answer: b.29th August
nominated for International Union for Explanation: International Day Against Nuclear
Conservation of Natures Heritage Heroes Tests was celebrated across the world on 29th
Award? August 2016 with an aim to raise people
a) Bibhuti Lahkar awareness on the need to prevent nuclear
b) Anil Prakash Joshi catastrophes to prevent adverse effects on
c) Raman Sukumar humankind, the planet and the environment.Day
d) Rajpal Singh Yadav was first celebrated in 2010 and since then, has
Answer: a) Bibhuti Lahkar. been observed by coordinating activities across
Explanation: Ecologist Bibhuti Lahkar has the world such as seminars, symposia,
become the first Asian to be nominated for instruction and media broadcasts
International Union for Conservation of Natures
Heritage Heroes Award. The award recognises
the outstanding efforts of conservationists who 3.The _______ Assembly becoming the 12th
help conserve World Heritage sites. Lahkar has state or union territory to ratified the
been working at the Manas National Park in Constitutional Amendment Bill on the Goods
Assam for around 20 years, where he trained and Services Tax (GST)
local youth in wildlife monitoring and a) Odisha
ecotourism. b) Sikkim
c) Uttar Pradesh
d) Telangana
20 SEPTEMBER 2016 Answer: d) Telangana .
Explanation: The Telangana Assembly ratified
1.PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the first the Constitutional Amendment Bill on the Goods
phase of the ?12,000-crore Saurashtra Narmada and Services Tax (GST), becoming the 12th state
Avtaran for Irrigation (SAUNI) project in ______ or union territory to do so. The Centre seeks to
a) Bihar roll out the nation-wide uniform indirect tax
b) Gujarat regime by April 1, 2017. The bill requires at least
c) Uttar Pradesh 15 states assent before the President can notify
d) Himachal Pradesh it as a law.
Answer: b) Gujarat .
PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the first phase

4.John Ellenby discovered innovations that led 2016) Subroto Mukherjee Sports Education
to the evolution of ____. Society has been bestowed with National Sports
a. PC Award Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraksar for
b. Notebook Sports for Development by Minister of Youth
c. Tablet Affairs & Sports.
d. Laptop The society organises the famous Subroto Club
Answer: d.Laptop Football Tournament and over the past 6
Explanation: John Ellenby, Britishborn computer decades, has made considerable contribution
engineer who played a vital role in paving the towards the development if sports in the country
way for the laptop computer died in San
Francisco.He died at the age of 75 and is known
for pioneering Grid Systems and working as its 7.Indias first military heritage website _______
CEO.The team under him produced a clamshell was launched by Glory Foundation
computer with orange electroluminescent flat a) coloursoflife.org
panel that was introduced as the compass and b) coloursofglory.org
went to market in 1982 c) coloursofarmy.org
d) coloursofindia.org
Answer: b) coloursofglory.org.
5.India and ________ have signed a defence Explanation: Indias first military heritage
deal agreeing to use each others land, air and website coloursofglory.org was launched by
naval bases for repair and resupply Glory Foundation. A veteran of the 1971 Indo
a) Russia Pak war, city based Captain D.P.Ramachandran
b) Germany who is also the executive trustee of the
c) USA foundation said, the war heroes of South India
d) China held great significance to the history of India.
Answer: c) USA. The foundation will conduct various awareness
Explanation: India and the US have signed a programs throughout major cities in the Country
defence deal agreeing to use each others land, to educate the people about the Nations
air and naval bases for repair and resupply. The military history and heritage.
agreement will reportedly make joint operations
easier and more efficient. This comes after
US military stated that it wants to increase 8.Mere Aspataal/My hospital was launched at
cooperation with India similar to its closest allies, the third National Summit on Good and
especially to counter China. Replicable Practices and Innovations in Public
Health Facilities at which state?
a. Arunachal Pradesh
6.On National Sports Day, which body has been b. Andhra Pradesh
bestowed with National Sport Award/Rashtriya c. Madyha Pradesh
Protsahan Puruskar for Sports for d. Himachal Pradesh
Development? Answer: b.Andhra Pradesh
a. Mohun Bagan Football Club Explanation: The scheme was launched at
b. Subroto Mukherjee Sports Education Tirupati and aims at patient satisfaction for
Education Society assessing quality of services provided by
c. Board of Cricket Control of India healthcare family.The Health Minister informed
d. None of the above that the ICT-based Patient Satisfaction System
Answer: b.Subroto Mukherjee Sports Education (PSS) Mere Aspataal / My Hospital for
Education Society implementation in public and empanelled
Explanation: On National Sports Day (August 29 private hospitals, is envisaged to empower the

patient by seeking his / her views on quality of Answer: a) Logistics Exchange Memorandum of
experience in a public healthcare facility. Agreement
Explanation: India and the United States signed
a logistics pact on 29th August during Defence
9.Which state government has launched a new Minister Manohar Parrikars visit to the
cadre for urban local bodies? American nation.LEMOA stands for Logistics
a) Odisha Exchange Memorandum of Agreement, a
b) Uttarakhand tweaked Indian specific version of the Logistics
c) Tamil Nadu Support Agreement which the US has with
d) West Bengal several nations that have close military to
Answer: a) Odisha. military cooperation
Explanation: Odisha government has launched a
new cadre for urban local bodies called the
Odisha Municipal Cadre. Chief minister Naveen 2.John Ellenby who passed away recently was
Patnaik yesterday announced that 3,213 posts a/an
will be created in eight areas under the Odisha a) Actor
Municipal Cadre. Accordingly, the government b) Economist
will appoint people in the areas of cleanliness, c) Computer Engineer
health, e-governance and finance under the d) Journalist
municipal cadre. Answer: c) Computer Engineer.
Explanation: John Ellenby, a British-born
computer engineer who played a critical role in
10.SAARCSTAT member nations met at which paving the way for the laptop computer, died in
city for its 8th meeting of its heads? San Francisco. He was 75. Mr. Ellenbys
a. Jaipur pioneering work came to fruition in the early
b. New Delhi 1980s, after he founded Grid Systems, a
c. Chandigarh company in Mountain View, Calif.
d. Shillong
Answer: New Delhi
Explanation: SAARC member states convened to 3.Which state became the 12th to pass the
achieve essential ingredients for decision making landmark tax reform GST bill?
and policy planners at the SAARCSTAT 8th a. Assam
meeting of heads.The meeting was held in New b. Manipur
Delhi.Emphasis was on greater regional c. Mizoram
cooperation for mutual development, to d. Sikkim
accelerate free trade in goods and services in the Answer: d) Sikkim
Region. Explanation: Eleven states -- Assam, Bihar,
Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal
Pradesh, Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh,
21 SEPTEMBER 2016 Maharashtra and Nagaland, have already ratified
the Bill.Sikkim Assembly ratified the GST Bill as a
1.What does LEMOA stand for in the context of Constitutional Amendment Bill on GST.The
defence logistics? Constitution (122nd Amendment) Bill, 2014 on
a. Logistics Exchange Memorandum of GST was passed by Parliament recently and it
Agreement needs to be ratified by at least 15 state
b. Local Exchange Memorandum of Agreement legislatures beforeThe President can notify the
c. LIBOR Exchange Memorandum of Agreement GST Council which will decide the new tax rate
d. None of the above and other issues. The government has set April 1,

2017 as target for rolling out GST, considered as 6.Ashok Kumar Pradhan has taken over as its
the biggest tax reform. Chief General Manager of _________
a) State Bank of India
b) State Bank of Hyderabad
4.Dr.DinanathPathy who passed away recently c) State Bank of Mysore
was a/an d) State Bank of Travancore
a) Painter Answer: d) State Bank of Travancore
b) Writer Explanation: Ashok Kumar Pradhan has taken
c) Art historian over as its Chief General Manager of State Bank
d) All of the above Of Travancore. He succeeds S Adikesavan, whose
Answer: d) All of the above. transfer to Hyderabad had kicked up a
Explanation: Noted painter, writer and art controversy recently. Pradhan, who is from
historian Dr.DinanathPathy passed away Cuttack in Orissa, started his banking career in
following a cardiac arrest at a private hospital 1985 as a Probationary Officer in State Bank of
here today. He was 74. Pathy was admitted to Bikaner and Jaipur. He has handled various
Kar Clinic here after he felt chest pain while on keyassignments as Controller and Zonal Head
his morning walk today. Though he was given and has functioned Zonal Head and also Deputy
treatment by doctors, he died shortly thereafter. General Manager (Credit) at State Bank of
A former secretary of the Lalit Kala Akademi, Hyderabad.
New Delhi and Bhubaneswar, Pathy was one of
the pioneers of the art movement in the State.
7.Which famous actor who starred in Willy
Wonka and the Chocolate Factory passed away
5.FICCI Economic Survey pegged Indias recently?
economy at which figure during the current a. Gene Wilder
financial year? b. Johnny Depp
a. 7.6 percent c. Pierce Brosnan
b. 7.7 percent d. None of the above
c. 7.8 percent Answer: a) Gene Wilder
d. 7.9 percent Explanation: Gene Wilder who starred in Willy
Answer: c) 7.8 percent Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and the
Explanation: As per a FICCI survey, Indias Blazing Saddles, died at 83 from complications of
economy is likely to expand by 7.8 percent Alzheimers disease.He is well known for
during the current financial year.There has been producer director Mel Brooks, who cast him in
marginal improvement in growth estimate for "Blazing Saddles," "Young Frankenstein" and
2016-2017.RBI also pegged the growth rate at "The Producers" in the 1960s, '70s and
7.6 percent in 2016-2017 '80s.Besides his classic collaborations with
FICCIs Economic Outlook survey put median Brooks, Wilder paired memorably with comedian
GDP growth forecast of 7.8 percent for the Richard Pryor in hits "Silver Streak" and "Stir
current fiscal year. Further, the estimated Crazy.
median GVA (gross value added) growth for Q1
FY17 has been put at 7.6 percent.The survey was
conducted during July-August among leading 8.Which state government has urged the Centre
economists belonging to the industry, banking to declare monkeys as vermin for one more
and financial services sector. year?
a) Tamil Nadu
b) Kerala
c) Himachal Pradesh

d) Rajasthan 22 SEPTEMBER 2016
Answer: c) Himachal Pradesh.
Explanation: The Himachal Pradesh government 1.Which country celebrated its Independence
has urged the Centre to declare monkeys as day on Aug 31, 2016?
vermin for one more year. This comes ahead of a. Malaysia
the previous order of declaring monkeys as b. Kyrgyzstan
vermin for six months within the Shimla c. Afghanistan
Municipal Corporation limits, coming to an end d. Uzbekistan
on September 14. Declaring an animal type as Answer: b) Kyrgyzstan
vermin allows authorities to kill them without Explanation: The President of India, Shri Pranab
forest departments permission. Mukherjee has extended his greetings and
felicitations to the Government and people of
Malaysia on the eve of their National Day
9.Which eminent Dogri author won the (August 31, 2016).Almutasimu Billahi
Saraswati Samman for 2015? Muhibbuddin Tuanku Alhaj Abdul Halim
a. Padmavati Sachdev Muadzam Shah Ibni Almarhum Sultan Badlishah,
b. Padma Singh The Yang di-Pertuan Agong XIV is its current
c. Manisha Sachdev president.
d. Padma Sachdev
Answer: a) Padma Sachdev
Explanation: Eminent Dogri author Padma 2.The Indian Space Research Organisation is
Sachdev won the Saraswati Samman 2015 for planning to launch a record ____ satellite in one
her autobiography Chitt-Chete.The 76 year old mission by early next year
poet and novelists work was shortlisted from 22 a) 68
written works.She is the first modern woman b) 72
poet of Dogri language and has also won the c) 77
Sahitya Akademi award in 1971 d) 85
Answer: a) 68.
The Indian Space Research Organisation is
10.Which bank to deploy robots at its planning to launch a record 68 satellites in one
branches? mission by early next year, ISROs commercial
a) ICICI Bank arm Antrix CMD Rakesh Sasibhushan has said.
b) HDFC Bank Officials said that the satellites will be nano in
c) Federal Bank nature. Earlier in June, ISRO had set a record in
d) Axis Bank its space programme by successfully launching
Answer: b) HDFC Bank. 20 satellites in a single mission.
Explanation: Over the next few weeks, you may
encounter a robot at a branch of HDFC Bank as
the countrys second largest private sector 3.As per the new arbitration norms, what
lender tries to match Japanese players that have percent of amounts against margin free
launched humanoids. Taking a cue from Bank of guarantee will be released in cases where
Tokyo-Mitsubishi, which launched a robot arbitral awards have been given yet contested?
named Nao last year, and Mizuho Banks Pepper, a. 70 percent
HDFC Bank has launched Project AI (artificial b. 75 percent
intelligence) where the first product is now ready c. 80 percent
for deployment. d. 85 percent
Answer: b) 75 percent
Explanation: To get stalled construction projects

moving, Indian cabinet has approved new and womens empowerment across India
arbitration norms resulting in quicker resolutions
for companies.As per the fresh norms,
government of India will release 75 percent of 6.Indias economy is likely to grow ____ in
amounts against margin free guarantees in cases 2016-17 on the back of good monsoons, a
where arbitral awards have been given yet survey by Federation of Indian Chambers of
contestedAmount released will be used by Commerce & Industry
contractors to complete projects or pay off debts a) 7.7%
b) 7.8%
c) 7.9%
4.Which state government signed a d) 8.0%
memorandum of understanding with Google Answer: b) 7.8%.
India to promote digital literacy and drive Explanation: Indias economy is likely to grow
digital transformation in the state? 7.8% in 2016-17 on the back of good monsoons,
a) Gujarat a survey by Federation of Indian Chambers of
b) Telangana Commerce & Industry has said. The industry
c) Bihar body owed the improvement in the growth
d) Goa estimate to the better performance of the
Answer: d) Goa . agriculture and industry sectors. Meanwhile, the
Explanation: The Goa government signed a RBI has pegged the growth rate at 7.6% this
memorandum of understanding with Google fiscal.
India to promote digital literacy and drive digital
transformation in the state. In the first phase,
Goa government will launch internet safety 7.ATP Player Council has elected whom as its
education for students from classes 9th to 12th president ahead of the start of the US Open?
in government schools. The curriculum has been a. Novak Djokovic
created by Google in consultation with experts, b. Jerzy Janowicz
CM Laxmikant Parsekar said. c. Kevin Andersen
Answer: a) Novak Djokovic
5.Who has been appointed as the UN Womens Explanation: The new ATP Player Council elected
Advocate for Gender Equality and Womens World No.1 Novak Djokovic as President and
Empowerment in India on 29th August 2016? Kevin Anderson as Vice President ahead of the
a. Sania Mirza start of the US Open.Djokovic won his first round
b. Farhan Akhtar of victory over Jerzy Janowicz
c. Aishwaryaa Dhanush
Answer: c) Aishwaryaa Dhanush 8.Who has been appointed the guest editor for
Explanation: United Nations Assistant Secretary technology magazine Wireds November Issue?
General and UN Women Deputy ED Lakshmi Puri a) Barack Obama
on 29th August 2016 announced the b) Pranab Mukherjee
appointment of Aishwarya a Rajinikanth c) Vladimir Putin
Dhanush as the UN Womens Advocate for d) Hilary Clinton
Gender Equality and Womens Empowerment in Answer: a) Barack Obama.
India.Aishwaryaa is a film director, classical Explanation: US President Barack Obama has
writer and dancer who will raise awareness of been appointed the guest editor for technology
UN Womens core messages on gender equality magazine Wireds November issue, making him
the first ever sitting US President to be a

magazines guest editor. The theme of the issue 1.Which country celebrates its Constitution Day
will be Frontiers, which will include stories of on September 1?
pioneers in various fields including technology a. Slovenia
and medicine. Obama has previously written b. Uzbekistan
about feminism in Glamour magazine. c. Russia
d. Slovakia
Answer: a) Slovakia
9.Ministry of Urban Development on 31st Explanation: President of India Shri Pranab
August 2016 signed an MoU with which comic Mukherjee has extended greetings and
book company to focus on Swachh Bharat felicitations to government and people of Slovak
Mission? Republic on the eve of their Constitution Day
a. Amar Chitra Katha September 1, 2016.Andrej Kiska, President of the
b. Tinkle Slovak Republic was also greeted.In July 2016,
c. Chanda Mama Slovakia assumed the Presidency of the
d. None of the above EU.President of India also extended greetings to
Answer: a) Amar Chitra Katha Uzbekistan celebrating their independence day
Explanation: The Ministry of Urban on the same date.
Development on 31st August 2016 signed an
MoU with Amar Chitra Katha to publish and
distribute a special edition of the comic 2.Which state has become the first state to
book.Comic book will focus on Swachh Bharat distribute 2 crore LED bulbs under UJALA
Mission.32 page comic book will carry messages scheme?
pertaining to sanitation and solid waste a) Bihar
management b) Punjab
c) Gujarat
d) Kerala
10. _________ has passed the Goods and Answer: c) Gujarat .
Services Tax Bill, becoming the 15th state to Explanation: Under the Government of Indias
have ratified the legislation. by Unnat Jyoti Affordable LEDs for all (UJALA)
a) Sikkim scheme, Gujarat has become the first state to
b) Goa distribute 2 crore LED bulbs. Gujarat has reached
c) Uttarakhand this milestone in just 96 days and over 42 lakh
d) Rajasthan households have already benefitted from the
Answer: b) Goa . scheme. Energy Efficiency Services Limited
Explanation: Goa has passed the Goods and (EESL), under the administration of Ministry of
Services Tax Bill, becoming the 15th state to Power, Government of India, is distributing
have ratified the legislation. The Bill was approximately 2 lakh bulbs daily in Gujarat which
previously passed by Assam, Bihar, Jharkhand, is again a record in itself.
Himachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat,
Madhya Pradesh, Delhi, Nagaland, Maharashtra,
Haryana, Telangana, Sikkim and Mizoram. 3.Who has been appointed Vice Chief of the
Notably, the Bill required ratification by at least Army Staff of the Indian Army?
15 states to be sent to the President for his a. Lt Gen MMS Rai
approval. b. Lt Gen Bipin Rawat
c. Lt Gen MMS Rawat
d. Lt Gen Bipin Rai
23 SEPTEMBER 2016 Answer: b) Lt Gen Bipin Rawat
Explanation: Lt.Gen MMS Rai retired

relinquishing the post of Vice Chief of the Army c) Economist
Staff of the Indian Army.Lt Gen MMS Rai was d) Singer
commissioned in the Corps of Engineers in 15th Answer: a) Actor.
December, 1976.Lt Gen Bipin Rawat will take Explanation: Gene Wilder, who established
over as VCOAS of the Indian Army on September himself as one of Americas foremost comic
1, 2016 actors with his delightfully neurotic
He was commissioned in the Fifth Battalion of performances in three films directed by Mel
the Eleven Gorkha Rifles in December 1978, from Brooks; his eccentric star turn in the family
IMA Dehradun classic Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory;
and his winning chemistry with Richard Pryor in
the box-office smash Stir Crazy, died early at
4.Who has been elected as ATP Player Council his home in Stamford, Conn. He was 83.
President?
a) Roger Federer
b) Andy Murray 7.US tech giant Microsoft has sold its Chinese
c) Rafael Nadal edition to which company?
d) Novak Djokovic a. Alibaba
Answer: d) Novak Djokovic. b. Baidu
Explanation: The new ATP Player Council elected c. Yahoo China
World No.1 Novak Djokovic as President and d. XT
Kevin Anderson as Vice President , ahead of the Answer: d) XT
start of the US Open. First of all, its an honour Explanation: US tech giant Microsoft has sold
to be elected to be part of the Council, said MSN China- a Chinese edition of its global web
Djokovic , after his first-round victory over Jerzy portal- to local partner Xichuang Technology
Janowicz. I gladly accepted it, because its a founded by the top executive of the portal
calling. Its a responsibility. Microsoft said on its official blog that it has
signed an agreement to sell MSN China
Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed
5.World Bank has recently released a Logistics
Performance Index report. Where does India
rank in a list of 160 countries? 8.Which Island was declared the largest river
a. 35 island in the world, by Guinness World
b. 40 Records?
c. 45 a) Agatti Island
d. 50 b) Willington Island
Answer: a) 35 c) Majuli Island
Explanation: World Bank has recently released a d) Pamban Island
Logistics Performance Index report entitled Answer: c) Majuli Island.
Connecting to Complete 2016.The Logistics Explanation: Majuli Island on the Brahmaputra
Performance Index Report is published by World in Assam was declared the largest river island in
Bank every 2 years.India has been ranked 35 the world, toppling Marajo in Brazil, by Guinness
among 160 countries to rank of 54 in 2014 World Records. The river island covers an area of
around 880 km2. According to Guinness World
Records, the island lost around one-third of its
6.Gene Wilder who passed away recently was area in the last 30-40 years due to frequent
a/an flooding of the river.
a) Actor
b) Politician

9.When was the Panglong Agreement brokered scheme?
in Myanmar by independence hero Gen. Aung a. Gujarat Connectivity Scheme
San? b. Gujarat Regional Connectivity Scheme
a. 1942 c. Regional Connectivity Scheme
b. 1947 d. None of the above
c. 1949 Answer: c) Regional Connectivity Scheme
d. 1944 Explanation: Gujarat has signed an MoU with
Answer: b.1947 Aviation Ministry for regional connectivity. To
Explanation: Numerous representatives of boost regional air connectivity by developing
Myanmars ethnic tribes gathered in the small airports and airstrips attracting domestic
countrys capital city for historic peace talks to airlines, Gujarat state government signed an
end separatist insurgencies that have claimed MoU with the Ministry of Civil Aviation under the
many lives.The 5 day talks have been called in Regional Connectivity Scheme.
Naypitaw by new government led by Aung San
Suu Kyi
Khun Than Myint was the facilitator of the 2.India has been ranked ____ amongst 160
meeting, whose official title is Union Peace countries compared to rank of 54 in Logistics
Conference 21st Century Panglong. Performance Index (LPI) 2016
The Panglong Agreement was brokered in 1047 a) 21
by Gen. Aung San b) 56
c) 49
d) 35
10.Renowned sand artist _______ has won the Answer: d) 35.
peoples choice prize for his sand sculpture Explanation: India has now been ranked 35
titled Mahatma Gandhi- World Peace at the amongst 160 countries compared to rank of 54
ninth Moscow Sand Sculpture Championship in Logistics Performance Index (LPI) 2016. This is
2016 a jump of 19 places.The World Bank has recently
a) Nittish Bharti released a Logistics Performance Index (LPI) 2016
b) Sudarsan Pattnaik report titled Connecting to Complete 2016.
c) Rahul Arya The Logistics Performance Index Report is
d) Manas Kumar published by World Bank every two years.
Answer: b) Sudarsan Pattnaik.
Explanation: Renowned sand artist Sudarsan
Pattnaik has won the peoples choice prize for 3.Environment related crimes in the country fell
his sand sculpture titled Mahatma Gandhi- by what percent in 2015 compared to 2014
World Peace at the ninth Moscow Sand according to the NCRB?
Sculpture Championship 2016. Sudarsan has a. 10
already won a gold medal for the 15-foot-high b. 11
sculpture which he created at the championship c. 12
held in April 2016. The sand art depicted the d. 13
message of non-violence and peace. Answer: b) 11
Explanation: Environment related crimes fell by
over 11 percent compared to 2014, in the year
2015.But there was no decline in states liken UP,
24 SEPTEMBER 2016 Uttarakhand, Jharkhand and Assam where the
number of violations increased over the past
years.As per data released by National Crime
1.Gujarat has signed an MoU with the Aviation
Records Bureau, the number of green crimes in
Ministry for regional connectivity under which

2015 came down to 5156 from 5835 in 2014. Answer: b) Om Prakash Kohli.
Explanation: President Pranab Mukherjee gave
Maharashtra Governor C. Vidyasagar
4.Which State governor took additional Rao additional charge of Tamil Nadu, and Gujarat
charge of Tamil Nadu state? Governor Om Prakash Kohli of Madhya Pradesh.
a) Maharashtra The tenure of Tamil Nadu Governor K. Rosaiah
b) Kerala ended while that of Madhya Pradesh Governor
c) Assam Ram Naresh Yadav will come to an end on
d) Punjab September 7.
Answer: a) Maharashtra.
Explanation: President Pranab Mukherjee gave
Maharashtra Governor C. Vidyasagar 7.Sony Pictures Networks India has entered into
Rao additional charge of Tamil Nadu, and Gujarat an agreement with ZEE to acquire which Sports
Governor Om Prakash Kohli of Madhya Pradesh. network?
The tenure of Tamil Nadu Governor K. Rosaiah a. EPSN
ended while that of Madhya Pradesh Governor b. TEN Sports
Ram Naresh Yadav will come to an end on c. Zee Sports
September 7 d. None of the above
Answer: b) TEN Sports
Explanation: Sony Pictures Networks India has
5.Scientists have discovered the oldest fossils in entered into an agreement to acquire TEN Sports
which part of the world? Network from Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd
a. Greenland and subsidiaries for USD 385 million subject to
b. Iceland regulatory approval.Acquisition will add South
c. Finland Asias leading sports network to SPNs portfolio
d. England of channelsTEN Sports holds cricket rights in
Answer: a) Greenland South Africa, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, West Indies and
Explanation: Scientists have discovered the Zimbabwe
oldest fossils in the world aged about 3.7 billions
years which pushed back the previous record by
220 million years and captures the earliest 8.Who has been sworn in as the new president
history of the planet. of Brazil?
The team discovered the 3.7 billion year old a) Dilma Rousseff
stromatolite fossils in the worlds oldest b) Jair Bolsonaro
sedimentary rocks in Isua Greenstone Belt along c) Michel Temer
the edge of Greenlands ice cap d) Eduardo Cunha
Discovery of these fossils provide deep Answer: c) Michel Temer.
understanding of early diversity of life on Earth Explanation: Michel Temer has been sworn in as
which could have implications for understanding the new president of Brazil after Dilma Rousseff
Martian life forms. was stripped of the presidency by the Senate in
an impeachment trial. Temer took an oath of
office a few hours after the Senate voted 61-20
6.Gujarat Governor _____________________ to remove Rousseff from office for breaking
took additional charge of Madhya Pradesh State fiscal laws in her management of the federal
a) C. Vidyasagar Rao budget.
b) Om Prakash Kohli
c) Balram Das Tandon
d) Keshari Nath Tripathi 9.Which nations president was impeached

following a massive corruption scandal and Answer: d) All of the above
brutal economic crisis? Explanation: Carnatic singer Thodur Madabusi
a. Brazil Krishna and campaigner for eradication of
b. Paraguay manual scavenging, Bezwada Wilson on 31st
c. Uruguay August 2016 received the Ramon Magsaysay
d. Argentina award 2016.Others who won the award are
Answer: a) Brazil Conchita Carpio Morales (Philippines), Dompet
Explanation: Brazils Senate impeached Dhuafa (Indonesia) Japan Overseas Cooperation
President Dilma Rousseff in what is the biggest Volunteers.
scandal that polarised Latin Americas biggest
country amid massive corruption scandal and
brutal economic crisis.Senators voted 61-20 o 2.In which country Buddhists celebrated Pancha
convict the first female president of the nation Daan festival?
to use money from state banks for illegal a) Nepal
bankroll public spending.Rousseffs opponens b) China
hailed her removal c) India
d) Japan
Answer: a) Nepal.
10.The Ministry of Home Affairs had constituted Explanation: Buddhists in Nepal celebrated
a Committee under the Chairmanship of Pancha Daan, or the festival of five summer gifts,
________________________ submits report to on August 30.Pancha Daan is known as the
the Union Home Minister festival of five summer gifts, which include rice
a) R M Lodha grains, unhusked rice grains, salt, money and
b) Ramesh Gupta pulses all of which are needed for ones daily
c) Mudgal life. These gifts are all donated to the gods and in
d) Madhukar Gupta the name of charity. This can be the five
Answer: d) Madhukar Gupta. traditional gifts to gifting people some very
Explanation: The Ministry of Home Affairs had unusual things.
constituted a Committee under the
Chairmanship of Shri Madhukar Gupta, Retd.
Home Secretary in April, 2016, for strengthening 3.Who has been appointed as the new
border protection and addressing the issue of Chancellor of TERI?
gaps and vulnerability in border fencing along a. Ashok Chawla
Indo-Pakistan Border. The Committee has made b. Ashok Singh
a detailed study through discussions on threat c. Ashok Mehta
perception, field visits and detailed discussion d. Ashok Malik
with stakeholders. Answer : a) Ashok Chawla
Explanation: The Energy and Resources Institute
on 31st August 2016 appointed former Finance
Secretary Ashok Chawla as the new Chancellor of
25 SEPTEMBER 2016 TERI University.The governing council took the
decision on 19th August 2016.The University
ended its association with RK Pachauri who has
1.Who has won the Ramon Magsaysay Award
been charged with sexually harassing a lady
2016?
colleague
a. Todur Madabusi Krishna
b. Bezwada Wilson
c. Dompet Dhuafa
d. All of the above

4.World Coconut is observed on?
a) September 1 7.Which country announced the ratification of
b) September 2 the Paris Agreement in 2015, on September 3,
c) September 3 2016?
d) September 4 a. China
Answer: b) September 2. b. US
Explanation: 2nd September is celebrated as c. Russia
World Coconut Day to honor the significance of d. UK
coconut and to inculcate the awareness for Answer: a) China
encouraging investment for the benefits of Explanation: This gives a big boost to efforts to
coconut farmers. bring the accord into effect by the close of the
year.United States was also expected to
announce it was formally joining the Paris
5.Mukund Choudhari has been appointed Agreement in Advance of the G-20
chairman and MD of which mini-ratna summit.Tensions rose between Beijing and
company? Washington over cyberhacking, South China sea
a. MOIL and planned deployment of the US anti missile
b. SAIL system in Chinas neighbour, South Korea.
c. GAIL
d. ONGC
Answer: a) MOIL 8.The two-day BRICS Convention on Tourism
Explanation: Mukund Chaudhari has taken over held at ________________
as Chairman and Managing Director of MOIL, a a) Maharashtra
mini-ratna company.MOIL is under the b) Madya Pradesh
administrative control of the Ministry of Steel c) New Delhi
and is the largest producer of manganese ore in d) Andra Pradesh
the nation.MOIL is under administrative control Answer: b) Madya Pradesh.
of the Ministry of Steel Explanation: The two-day BRICS Convention on
Tourism held at world heritage site Khajuraho in
Madhya Pradesh. Union Culture Mahesh Sharma
6.La Tomatina festival celebrated in _______ will inaugurate the convention. Delegations from
a) Australia the BRICS countries India, Brazil, Russia, China
b) China and South Africa will participate in it.The
c) Spain convention is being organised as a precursor to
d) Iceland The BRICS Summit to be held in Goa in October
Answer: c) Spain . this year.
Explanation: The Spanish town of Bunol
celebrated one of the worlds most popular food
fights, La Tomatina festival in the town of Bunol 9.India on 3rd September extended a Line of
on August 31.Thousands of people have pelted Credit of USD 500 million for deeper defence
each other with tons of ripe tomatoes, creating a cooperation with which neighbouring nation?
red, mushy mess in the annual Tomatina street a. Malaysia
battle in eastern Spain.At the fiesta in Bunol b. Indonesia
August 31, 160 tons of tomatoes were offloaded c. Thailand
from six trucks into the crowd packing the towns d. Vietnam
streets for the hour-long battle that attracts Answer: d) Vietnam
many foreigners. Explanation: India has extended the money for
facilitating deeper defence cooperation with the
SE Asian nation, as the two countries elevated 2.The first BRICS film festival held in ________
their ties to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership a) Mumbai
to respond to emerging regional challenges.Two b) New Delhi
sides recognised the need to cooperate in c) Hyderabad
response to emerging regional challenges. d) Bangalore
Answer: b) New Delhi.
Explanation: The first BRICS film festival held in
10.Which smart phone manufacturer company New Delhi. Minister of State for Information and
has finally launched its own mobilepayment Broadcasting Rajyavardhan Rathore and Minister
service? of State for External Affairs V. K. Singh will
a) Samsung inaugurate the festival. The film festival is the
b) Gionee run up to the BRICS summit which will be held in
c) Lenovo Goa next month. The five-day festival will act as
d) Xiaomi a platform for people of the film industry of
Answer: d) Xiaomi. member countries to explore areas of
Explanation: Chinese smartphone manufacturer cooperation in the domain of cinema, culture
Xiaomi has finally launched its and cuisine.
own mobile payment service. Just like Samsung,
Google and Apple, Xiaomi can also boast of its
own payment service, Mi Pay. This ensures it 3.India and which country have signed an
can now compete actively with the likes of agreement on maritime transport?
Android Pay, Apple Pay and Samsung Pay. The a. Egypt
Mi Pay is as per now only available in China and b. Jordan
not as widespread as the other mobilepayment c. Qatar
services. d. Lebanon
Answer: a) Egypt
Explanation: India and Egypt on 2nd September
2016 signed an agreement on maritime
26 SEPTEMBER 2016 transport. Agreement will help the two nations
to step on cooperation on the seas and not just
maritime commerce.
1.Which Indian state is home to the largest river
Transit of naval vessels will also form part of the
island in the world, as per the Guinness Book of
commerce
World Record?
Agreement was signed after delegation level
a. Assam
talks between PM Narendra Modi and visiting
b. Manipur
President of Egypt Abdel Fattah El-Sisi.
c. Mizoram
d. Meghalaya
Answer: a) Assam
4.Who is the new President of Gabon Country?
Explanation: The Guinness World Records on
a) Omar Bongo
September 1, 2016 declared the Majuli river
b) Nicolas Sarkozy
island in Assam as the largest in the world.
c) Ali Bongo Ondimba
The island is located in the BrahmaputraAs per
d) Jean Ping
the Guinness World Record, the island lost one
Answer: c) Ali Bongo Ondimba.
third of its area in the past 30 to 40 years on
Gabons incumbent President Ali Bongo was
account of frequent flooding of the river.
declared the winner of the presidential election
by the countrys Interior Ministry. The Ministry
said Bongo won his second term in the EU-
monitored elections with 49.80% of the votes, a. Uzbekistan
while his rival candidate Jean Ping won 48.23%. b. Afghanistan
According to reports, Jings supporters have c. Pakistan
started protests and denounced the elections. d. Kyrgyzstan
Answer: a) Uzbekistan
Explanation: The President of the Republic of
5.Well known sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has Uzbekistan, Mr Islam Karimov died. Indias
won the peoples choice prize for which sand president Shri Pranab Mukherjee condoled the
sculpture at Moscow Sand Sculpture passing away of the Uzbek President.H.E. Mr.
Championship 2016? Nigmatilla Yuldashev is the Acting President and
a. Mahatma Gandhi- World Peace Chairman of the Senate of Oliy Majlis of
b. Nelson Mandela- World Unity Uzbekistan
c. Mikhail Gorbachov- World Power
d. Barack Obama- World Integrity
Answer: a) Mahatma Gandhi- World Peace 8.The Indian Railways has launched a scheme to
Explanation: Renowned sand artist Sudarsan provide passengers with a travel insurance
Pattnaik has won the peoples choice prize for coverage of up to ?10 lakh for a premium of
his sand sculpture entitled Mahatma Gandhi- ____________
World Peace at the ninth Moscow Sand a) 1 rupee
Sculpture Championship 2016. Sudarsan has won b) 5 rupees
the gold medal for the 15 foot high sculpture c) 92 Paise
which was created at the championship held in d) 50 Paise
April 2016.Sand art depicted the message of non Answer: c) 92 Paise.
violence and peace Explanation: The Indian Railways has launched a
scheme to provide passengers with a travel
insurance coverage of up to 10 lakh for a
6.With 86.4% literacy, the __________ premium of 92 paise. The insurance applies to
community has the highest proportion of Indian citizens, children above the age of five,
literates among all communities in India and non-suburban commuters. Irrespective of
a) Muslim class, destination and distance the rate of
b) Hindu premium and coverage will be uniform, an
c) Christian official said.
d) Jain
Answer: d) Jain.
Explanation: With 86.4% literacy, the Jain 9.American tech giants Microsoft, Google and
community has the highest proportion of Sales Force have adopted which framework
literates among all communities in India, the enabling them to receive personal data from
2011 Census data has revealed. Jains also have the EU in compliance with new standards?
the highest number of graduates among them at a. EU-US Privacy Shield Framework
11.42 lakh or 25% of their population, the data b. EU Privacy Shield Framework
stated. Meanwhile, Muslims were revealed as c. EU-UK Privacy Shield Framework
the least educated, with 42.7% of the 17.22 d. None of the above
crore being illiterate. Answer: a) EU-US Privacy Shield Framework
Explanation: American tech giants Microsoft,
Google and Salesforce have adopted the EU-US
7.President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee Privacy Shield Framework enabling them to
condoled the passing away of which republics receive personal data from the EU in compliance
president on 3rd September 2016? with fresh standards.They are among 103
companies out of 5536 signatories that have Answer: a) Fertile soil
signed up to replace the defunct Safe Harbour Explanation: Chinese scientists have converted
framework.Facebook, Apple and Twitter are yet sand into fertile soil using a new method which
to adopt the Privacy Shield according to Britain can be used to fight desertification.Researchers
based Ars Technica website from Chongqing developed a paste of plant
cellulose that when added to sand helps it to
retain water, nutrients and air.A 1.6 hectare
10.Cybersecurity solutions provider TAC sandy plot in Ulan Buh Desert, Inner Mongolia
Security received the Startup of the Year award Autonomous Region, north China has been
in the IT/ITeS category at which apex industrial transformed into fertile land, yielding rice, corn,
bodys summit? tomatoes, watermelon and sunflowers after
a. FICCI being treated with a new method.
b. PhD Chamber of Commerce
c. ASSOCHAM
d. None of the above 2.The Election Commission (EC) announced that
Answer: c) ASSOCHAM voting in the Rajya Sabha and Legislative
Explanation: Cybersecurity Solutions provider Council elections will only be done with a
TAC Security on 2nd September received the __________ sketch pen
Startup of the Year award in the IT/ITeS category a) Red
at apex body ASSOCHAMs Startup Summit and b) Green
Tech Awards.They are a homegrown company c) Orange
providing end to end security solutions.Award d) Violet
corroborates strength as a startup having a Answer: d) Violet.
whole array of offerings in terms of network, The Election Commission (EC) announced that
applications and web security solution. voting in the Rajya Sabha and Legislative Council
elections will only be done with a violet sketch
pen, manufactured especially for this purpose.
The pen would be manufactured by a firm
approved by the EC. This comes after the votes
of 12 Congress MLAs were declared void for
using a wrong pen.
3.Election Commission of India accorded

national party status to which party, making it
the 7th to be able to contest LS and assembly
polls across the country on its own symbol?
a. All India Trinamool Congress
b. Bharatiya Janta Party
27 SEPTEMBER 2016 c. Congress
d. MNS
1.Chinese scientists have found a way to Answer: a) All India Trinamool Congress
convert sand into ______ which can be used to Explanation: Election Commission of India
fight desertification. accorded national party status to All India
a. Fertile soil Trinamool Congress making it the seventh party
b. Humus contesting Lok Sabha and assembly polls across
c. Loam the country on its own symbol.Recognition
d. None of the above comes when TMC chief and Bengal CM Mamata
Banerjee is looking to expand beyond her home Fund?
state and secure a larger role in federal politics a) Arundhati Rao
for herself and her party b) Archana Rao
c) Divya Rao
d) Anuradha Rao
4.Microsoft plans to open a cybersecurity Answer: d) Anuradha Rao.
centre in _______________ Explanation: Sbi Mutual Fund has appointed
a) Bangalore Anuradha Rao as its Managing Director and chief
b) Delhi executive. Rao was Deputy Managing Director at
c) Hyderabad Sbi handling New Business Portfolio. She has also
d) Mumbai worked as the Chief General Manager of
Answer: b) Delhi. personal Banking at the bank. She took charge
Explanation: Microsoft plans to open a from Dinesh Kumar Khara, who has been
cybersecurity centre at Connaught Place, New appointed Managing Director of State Bank Of
Delhi to assist the government and private India (Associate & Subsidiaries). Rao has been
agencies with all-round intelligence to counter appointed as the new MD and CEO of Sbi Funds
cyber attacks in the country. Microsoft has seven Management Pvt Ltd effective August 25, 2016.
such centres globally, including a small office in Rao has over three decades of vast experience in
Gurgaon that opened in June. The new centre Banking and allied sectors.
will be modelled on Microsofts biggest
cybersecurity setup at its Washington
headquarters. 7.State owned petroleum companies will hold
the nations first international conference on
cooking gas in which city?
5.Transgender or third gender may soon be a. Bhubaneswar
introduced as a new category in application b. Bhopal
forms of which government body? c. Bengaluru
a. UPPSC d. None of the above
b. PCS Explanation
c. UPSC Answer: a) Bhubaneswar
d. None of the above Explanation: This first of its kind event will
Answer: a) UPSC deliberate on the need for an LPG enabled
Explanation: Transgender or third gender may household problem arising due to absence of
soon be introduced as a new category in UPSC cooking gas, the usage of traditional biomass
application forms. Delhi HC has directed the cooking fuels and their impact on both health
state to take necessary steps to expeditiously and environment.Event will have a session on
modify riles regarding prestigious civil services the successful Give It Up scheme that has given
examinations to incorporate transgender or third birth to a silent revolution and encouraged a
gender in exam application forms.In regard to large part of Indias affluent sections to
the landmark judgement passed by the SC court voluntarily give up their LPG subsidy
on April 15, 2014 granting legal recognition to
transgenders or eunuchs as a third category of
gender, according to the bench asked to take 8.Which State government increase maternity
urgent steps in this regard with the Centre leave for female state government employees
from six months to nine months recently?
a) West Bengal
6.Who has been appointed as Managing b) Tamil Nadu
Director and chief executive of SBI Mutual c) Andra Pradesh
d) Bihar 28 SEPTEMBER 2016
Answer: b) Tamil Nadu.
Explanation: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J 1.Former pacer Zaheer Khan has been made
Jayalalithaa said the government will increase honorary life member of MCC, becoming the
maternity leave for female state government ___ Indian cricketer to be given this honour.
employees from six months to nine months, a. 26th
fulfilling an electoral promise. Adding that b. 25th
maternity leave for state government c. 24th
employees was 90 days from 1980 to 2011, d. 27th
Jayalalithaa said her government had initially Answer: c) 24th
increased the maternity leave to six months. Explanation: Former pacer Zaheer Khan has
become an honorary life member of the
Marylebone Cricket Club becoming the 24th
9.Cardiologist KK Aggarwal has been Indian cricketer to be bestowed the honour.MCC
unanimously elected as National President of has elected Zaheer who played 92 matches for
which medical body? his country during a successful career, taking 311
a. Indian Medical Association wickets at 32.94 runs apiece.The 37 year old also
b. Indian Ophthalmology Association had memorable ODIs, making his debut in 2000,
c. Indian ENT Association taking 282 wickets in 200 ODIs at average of
d. Indian Surgical Association 29.34
Answer: a) Indian Medical Association
Explanation: Cardiologist KK Aggarwal has been
unanimously elected as the National President of 2.Actor _______ will be awarded an honorary
the Indian Medical Association for the year 2016- Oscar by the Academy of Motion Pictures, Arts
2017.Aggarwal is currently the Secretary General & Science
of the doctors association.Dr. Ravi Wankhedkar a) Amitabh Bachchan
from Maharashtra will be the National President b) Kamal Hasan
for 2017-2018 c) Shah Rukh Khan
d) Jackie Chan
Answer d) Jackie Chan.
10.Which State has inked a tripartite Explanation: Actor Jackie Chan will be awarded
memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the an honorary Oscar by the Academy of Motion
Ministry of Civil Aviation and the Airport Pictures, Arts & Science. Chan along with
Authority of India (AAI) to develop 11 small documentary maker Frederick Wiseman, British
airports? film editor Anne V Coates and casting director
a) Bihar Lynn Stalmaster will be the recipients of the
b) Maharashtra 2016 Governors Awards. Academy President
c) Gujarat Cheryl Boone Isaacs called the four true
d) Telangana pioneers and legends in their crafts.
Answer: c) Gujarat.
Explanation: The Gujarat government has inked
a tripartite memorandum of understanding 3.Who has been appointed as bowling coach of
(MoU) with the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the the Bangladesh cricket team on a three-year
Airport Authority of India (AAI) to develop 11 contract?
small airports and airstrips under the Centres a. Curtly Ambrose
Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) to boost b. Carl Hooper
regional air connectivity in the State. c. Courtney Walsh
d. Joel Gamer
Answer: c) Courtney Walsh. b) Actor
Explanation: West Indies great Courtney Walsh c) Novelist
is set to take over as bowling coach of the d) Both a and c
Bangladesh cricket team on a three-year Answer: d) Both a and c.
contract. Walsh, who was the first bowler to take Explanation: Poet and novelist Kashmiri Lal Zakir
500 test wickets, has worked as a West Indies passed away at the age of 97. Condoling the
selector since he retired as a player but has not death of Zakir, who was also the Chairman of the
held a senior coaching role at the international Haryana Urdu Academy, state Chief Minister
level. Manohar Lal Khattar said, With the deathUrdu
and Hindi literature have lost a doyen. He had
been conferred with the Fakhr-e-Haryana by the
4.Former Indian cricketer ________ launched state government, Khattar added.
SRT Sports, his own sports management
company
a) Sachin Tendulkar 7.Which country conducted its fifth and largest
b) Rahul Dravid nuclear test in September 2016?
c) Virendar Sehwag a. North Korea
d) Sourav Ganguly b. South Korea
Answer: a) Sachin Tendulkar. c. China
Explanation: Former Indian cricketer Sachin d. Japan
Tendulkar launched SRT Sports, his own sports Answer: a) North Korea
management company. The former cricketer has Explanation: North Korea has conducted its fifth
roped in former Tata Group senior executive nuclear test on September 9, 2016 setting off a
Mrinmoy Mukherjee as the Chief Executive blast more powerful than a bomb triggered in
Officer of the company. SRT Sports Hiroshima.The warhead can be mounted on a
Managements promise is to build around three ballistic missile.Its most powerful explosion to
key pivots of trust, transparency, and date follows a test in January prompting the UN
performance, said Mukherjee. Security Council to impose tightened sanctions
that increased North Koreas isolation but failed
to prevent it from accelerating weapons
5.NE regions Arunachal Pradesh recently development.
celebrated the Solung festival on 3rd Both South Korea and the US have criticised the
September 2016. What is this festival move.
associated with?
a. Farming
b. Harvesting 8.Islam Karimov who passed away recently, he
c. Agriculture was a president of _____________
d. All of the above a) Kazakhstan
Answer: d) All of the above b) Tajikistan
Explanation: NE is home to numerous tribes with c) Uzbekistan
distinct culture and rich heritage.Adi tribe of AP d) Kyrgyzstan
recently celebrated the Solung Festival Answer: c) Uzbekistan.
associated with farming.Large number of people Uzbekistans state media announced that the
came together to celebrate this harvest festival. countrys President Islam Karimov has passed
away, hours after the Uzbek government stated
that he was critically ill. Karimov had ruled
6.Lal Zakir who passed away recently was a/an Uzbekistan since 1989 as an autocrat and has
a) Poet reportedly named no successor. Karimovs elder
daughter Gulnara was seen as a potential heir 1.28th and 29th Association of ASEAN summit
before Karimov placed her under house arrest in concluded on 8th September 2016. What was
2014. the theme for this summit?
a. Turning Myth Into Reality for a Dynamic
ASEAN Community
9.President Pranab Mukherjee on 8th b. Turning Vision into Reality for a Dynamic
September 2016 assented to the Constitution ASEAN Community
122nd Amendment GST Bill as per which article c. Turning Dreams into Reality for a Dynamic
of the constitution of India? ASEAN Community
a. 110 d. None of the above
b. 111 Answer: b) Turning Vision into Reality for a
c. 112 Dynamic ASEAN Community
d. 113 Explanation: ASEAN Summit 2016 namely the
Answer: b) 111 28th and 29th associations of ASEAN Summit
Explanation: President Pranab Mukherjee on 8th concluded on 8th Sept 2016 at Vientiane
September 2016 provided assent to the Laos.The theme for the summit was Turning
Constitution 122nd Amendment GST bill 2014 as Vision into Reality for a Dynamic ASEAN
per Article 111 of the Constitution of Community.HE THongloun Sisoulith, PM of Laos
India.Following this assent, the bill was changed PDF was Chairperson of the summit
into a law and permits rolling out a new indirect
tax regime
Following the Presidential assent, bill will be 2.Trinamool Congress became Indias ________
notified to the GST Council that will decide the national party after it was recognised as a State
tax rate, cess and surcharges party in West Bengal, Tripura, Arunachal
Pradesh and Manipur
a) Seventh
10.Who has been unanimously elected as the b) Eighth
National President of the Indian Medical c) Ninth
Association for the year 2016-17? d) Tenth
a) R N Tandon Answer: a) Seventh .
b) Ravi Wankhedkar Explanation: The Election Commission confirmed
c) K K Aggarwal that the Mamata Banerjee-led All India
d) T G Ganesh Kumar Trinamool Congress is now a National party.
Answer: c) K K Aggarwal. Trinamool Congress became Indias seventh
Explanation: Cardiologist K K Aggarwal has been national party after it was recognised as a State
unanimously elected as the National President of party in West Bengal, Tripura, Arunachal
the Indian Medical Association for the year 2016- Pradesh and Manipur. The party will now be
17. Mr. Aggarwal is currently the Secretary allotted its flower and grass symbol exclusively
General of the doctors association. Dr Ravi to contest elections across India.
Wankhedkar from Maharashtra will be the
National President for the year 2017-18 and Dr R
N Tandon will take over as Honorary Secretary 3.Which novel authored by Stuart Blackburn on
General. The new team will take over on 4th September 2016 won the 2016 MM Bennets
December 28. Award for Historical Fiction in the UK?
a. Into the Hidden Cliff
b. Into the Hidden Hill
29 SEPTEMBER 2016 c. Into the Hidden Mountain
d. Into the Hidden Valley
Answer: d) Into the Hidden Valley DigiLocker mobile app.Driving Licenses and
Explanation: Blackburns novel won the award in Vehicle Registration Documents can now be
the UK on 4th September 2016. Author was issued directly to the DigiLockers of individuals in
presented the award at the HNS Conference in digital formats.
Oxford.
Book narrates the story of the Apatani tribe of
Arunachal Pradesh during British India times and 6.Solung festival celebrated in _____________
the colonial history of British India.Into the a) Andra Pradesh
Hidden Valley explores the impact of colonialism b) Arunachal Pradesh
whereby a settled civilisation collided with the c) Madya Pradesh
British empire. d) Himachal Pradesh
Answer: b) Arunachal Pradesh.
Explanation: The Northeast region is home to a
4.PM Narendra Modi has announced Rs 200cr number of tribes, each with a distinct culture
package to engage _______________ youths in and rich heritage. The Adi tribe of Arunachal
sports Pradesh recently celebrated the Solung Festival,
a) Gujarat which is associated with farming. In Delhi, people
b) Jammu and Kashmir from the Adi tribe organized a special event to
c) Telangana celebrate the festival.
d) Odisha
Answer: b) Jammu and Kashmir.
Explanation: In a step to encourage Jammu & 7.Which states governor took oath of office as
Kashmirs youth towards sports, Prime Minister the 26th governor of MP on 8th September
Narendra Modi has announced a special package 2016?
of Rs. 200 crore. The package provides for a. Gujarat
construction of indoor sporting halls in all b. Maharashtra
districts of the State with a view to provide c. Kerala
playing facilities to youth during long winter in d. Karnataka
the state. Answer: a) Gujarat
Explanation: Governor of Gujarat Om Prakash
Kohli took oath of office as the 26th governor of
5.The DigiLocker has been integrated with MP at Raj Bhavan following the end of the
which documents as per a GoI directive? tenure of Ram Naresh Yadav.Acting Chief Justice
a. Driving License of MP HC Rajendra Mohan administered the
b. Vehicle Registration Certificate oath to Governor Kohli who has just been
c. Both of the above assigned additional charge of MP by President
d. Neither of the above Pranab Mukherjee till a new Governor is
Answer: c) Both of the above appointed.Governor Kohli retired as a reader and
Explanation: Minister of Road Transport and was president of DUTA and National Democratic
Highways and Shipping, Shri Nitin Gadkari and Teachers Front.
Minister of Electronics and Information
Technology and Law and Justice Ravi Shankar
Prasad on 7th September 2016 launched the 8.Odisha becoming the _____ state to ratify the
integration of the DigiLocker with Driving Bill the requirement of 50 percent of states and
Licenses and Vehicle Registration Certificates in UTs ratifying it has been completed
New Delhi.New service will end the issue of a) 16th
carrying physical copies of RCs and DLs and the b) 18th
same can be accessed on mobile phones via the c) 19th
d) 20th Xuan Phuc.
Answer: a) 16th .
Explanation: The goods and services tax (GST)
constitutional amendment Bill crossed an 30 SEPTEMBER 2016
important landmark with Odisha becoming the
16th state to ratify the Bill the requirement of 50 1.Indian Army conducted surgical strikes on
percent of states and UTs ratifying it has been terror launch pads across the LoC on 29th Sept.
completed. Dubbed as the biggest tax reform in What other responses has India made to
India, GST will subsume most indirect taxes, like Pakistani terror threat?
excise duty, service tax and VAT. a. Withdrawing from the SAARC summit
b. Withdrawing MFN status to Pakistan
c. Both of the above
9.There will be a _______ ban on use of d. Neither of the above
polythene at all national monuments and ANSWER: c) Both of the above
tourist destinations from Gandhi Jayanti. Explanation: Indian Army conducted surgical
a. Partial strikes on terror launch pads across the Line of
b. Complete Control. DGMO Lieutenant General Ranbir Singh
c. Temporary said the motive of the operation was to hit out at
d. None of the above terrorists planning to infiltrate into the Indian
Answer: b) Complete territory.
Explanation: There will be a complete ban on the
use of polythene in all national monuments and
tourist destinations from October 2.The initiative 2.Injecting which particles into a joint following
aims to carry forward the Swaraj Bharat Mission injury can suppress inflammation?
for which the government chose the birth a. Neural
anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi to impose the b. Radioactive
ban c. Nano
Trial phase of the initiative will be launched in d. Atom
September and from October 2, it will be ANSWER: c) Nano
implemented in all the national monuments and Explanation: Injecting nanoparticles into a joint
tourist destinations immediately after an injury may suppress
inflammation, reduce the destruction of the
cartilage and lower the risks associated with
10.India and _____________ signed 12 osteoarthritis, according to scientists.
Agreements to boost bilateral ties
a) Singapore
b) China 3.Which Apple site will now be hosting adverts
c) Vietnam for the first time from October 5?
d) Spain a. apple.com
Answer: c) Vietnam. b. App store
Explanation: India and Vietnam signed 12 c. Both of the above
agreements in a wide range of areas covering d. None of the above
defence, IT, space, double taxation and sharing ANSWER: b) App store
white shipping information, signalling a strong Explanation: First announced at Apples
upward push in their strategic ties. The Worldwide Development Conference before
agreements were signed by officials of the two being rolled out for beta testing, ads are coming
sides in presence of Prime Minister Narendra to the Apple App Store from October 5 Called
Modi and his Vietnamese counterpart Nguyen Search Ads, these adverts work when the
keyword is searched in the App Store search ANSWER: d) All of the above
bar Depending on what you have searched for, Explanation: Infosys on 28th Sept 2016 launched
ads for relevant apps appear on top of the the Skava Commerce e-commerce platform It
search results delivers engaging omnichannel experiences and
provides a modern, mobile-first user
technology Skava is a silicon valley based e-
4.Which company has developed a battery that commerce startup acquired by Infosys The
bends? platform can bring brick and mortar retailers to
a. Panasonic launch new offerings, improve conversion rates
b. Sony and make large investments upfront.
c. Samsung
d. Apple
ANSWER: a) Panasonic 7.Indian womens kabaddi team on 28th Sept
Explanation: A flexible gadget is not simply a 2016 bagged which medal at the 5th Asian
matter of creating a malleable screen- one also Beach Games?
has to think of internals and cram in processors a. Gold
and batteries Panasonic has taken toe step for a b. Silver
wearable that bends by perfecting a flexible c. Bronze
lithium-ion battery. d. Fourth Place
ANSWER: a) Gold
Explanation: Indian womens Kabbadi team on
5.A wearable that detects disease has been 28th Sept 2016 bagged a gold medal at the 5th
created by French startups Dataiku and Asian Beach Games. In the summit clash played
Bioserenity? at Danang in Vietnam, the team defeated
a. Malaria Thailand 41-31 This was the fifth gold in
b. Typhoid succession for the Indian team
c. Jaundice
d. Epilepsy
ANSWER: d) Epilepsy 8.Which companies have created a historic
Explanation: Epilepsy seizures are difficult to partnership on machine learning and AI?
predict in advance so they are hard to a. Facebook, Amazon, Google, IBM and Microsoft
diagnose.But now a group of French startups b. Facebook, Amazon, Google, IBM and Apple
Dataiku and Bioserenity have created a wearable c. Facebook, Amazon, Google, IBM and HP
device to monitor patients at home in real d. None of the above
time System is called neuronate It combines ANSWER: a) Facebook, Amazon, Google, IBM
smart clothing equipped with biometric sensors, and Microsoft
a mobile app that processes the data and a cloud Explanation: In a major boost for AI research,
platform called Medata, lab for analysing the five top notch companies- Facebook, Google,
data and sharing it with doctors. Amazon, IBM and Microsoft joined hands to take
part in a historic partnership on AI and machine
learning.
6.Infosys launched a modular e-commerce
platform on 28th Sept 2016 called Skava. What
other features does it have? 9.Melamine detector has been developed by
a. Delivers omnichannel experiences IISC researchers in which substance?
b. Mobile first technology a. Water
c. Modern platform b. Milk
d. All of the above c. Liquids
d. None of the above b. Uperodon japrobanicus
ANSWER: b) Milk c. Uperodon kaprobanicus
Explanation: Detecting melamine in milk has d. Uperodon daprobanicus
become easy and cost efficient thanks to a ANSWER: a) Uperodon taprobanicus
handheld melamine detector developed by Explanation: A painted frog Uperodon
researchers at IISc Bangalore. taprobanicus has been found in Bejjur forest in
Adilabad, Telangana.The forest is a biodiversity
haven which also houses the endangered Indian
10.A rare painted frog has been found in vulture Gyps indicus that lives in Bejjur forest in
Adilabad, Telangana. What is it called? Adilabad, Telangana.
a. Uperodon taprobanicus
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