GK QUESTIONS 1. Name the Assistant General Secretary and Spokesman of All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) who died in January? Ans: Mohammed Abdul Rahim Qureshi

2. Name the person who was best known for founding one of the world's best known Linux distributions passed away? Ans: Ian Murdock

3. The Union Cabinet gave its ex-post facto approval for the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and which country on cooperation in governance reforms? Ans: United Kingdom

4. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs gave its approval for setting up over how many MW Grid- Connected Solar PV Power Projects on build, own and operate basis? Ans: 5000 MW

5. In the recently announced Start-up India initiative, profits of Start-up units will be made tax-free for how many years? Ans: 3 years

6. Who is the author of “MARU BHARAT SARU BHARAT “(My India Noble India)? Ans: Jain Acharya Ratnasundersuri swarji Maharaj.

7. Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh approved the how much percent posts at constable level to be filled up by women? Ans: 33 percent

8. Government decided to implement stricter emission norms of which Bharat Stage (BS) from April 1, 2020? Ans: Bharat Stage (BS) VI

9. Which state government in association with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) will host the ‘The Global Investors’ Summit 2016’? Ans: Haryana

1. Which country's Finance Minister announced that his country has planned to adopt the Chinese Yuan as legal tender? Ans: Zimbabwe

2. The 14th Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas (PBD) was held on 9 January 2016 in? Ans: New

3. Name the country which was elected to the UNICEF executive board, representing the group of Asia-Pacific countries for the term 2016-2018. Ans: Nepal

4. The Union Cabinet approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding with which country for operating and maintaining the terminal building of airports at Jaipur and Ahmedabad? Ans: Singapore

5. The World Health Organisation declared an end to the deadliest Ebola outbreak ever after no new cases emerged in which country? Ans: Liberia

6. With which International organization, the Indian Railways will work together to create a Railway Development Fund that will partly finance the $142 billion investment plans for the core infrastructure sector announced by the government headed by Prime Minister ? Ans: The World Bank

7. India and which country decided to expand cooperation in various sectors as they signed 16 pacts, including on joint manufacture of 226 military helicopters and construction of 12 atomic plants with involvement of local companies in India. Ans: Russia

8. The IMF kept unchanged its growth forecasts for India at how much percent for the next two years. Ans: 7.5%

9. Which bank has launched Immediate Payment Service (IMPS) across all its branches in association with the National Payments Corporation of India? Ans: Andhra Bank

10. RBI imposed monetary penalty of one crore rupees on which bank for violation of its instructions? Ans: State Bank of Travancore

1.Which country is ranked 2 in the ICC Test rankings which announced recently? Ans: India

2. Which actress recently became the highest paid Bollywood actress on TV? Ans: RaveenaTandon

3. Facebook launched which feature which is an extension of the "Like" button & is now available worldwide? Ans: "Reactions"

4. Retirement fund body EPFO has tightened norms on withdrawal of provident fund as the subscribers will be able to claim withdrawal of their provident fund after attaining age of how many years? Ans: 57 years

5. Who is the present majhi [head] of the Santhals (SanthalSamaj of Bengal)? Ans: Nityananda Hembram

6. Who has resigned as the non-executive chairman of United Spirits Limited (USL) with immediate effect? Ans: Vijay Mallya

7. Private carrier Jet Airways has inked a codeshare pact and loyalty exchange programme with which company which will allow passengers of the two airlines seamless travel? Ans: Korean Air

8. Name the Former Sri Lankan Army chief, whose nomination to Parliament through the ruling United National Party (UNP)’s national list has been challenged in the Supreme Court, was sworn in as a Cabinet Minister. Ans: Sarath Fonseka

9. Which country will establish $15.3 billion fund to assist workers who lost their jobs due to massive industrial restructuring undertaken by the government in almost all sectors? Ans: China

10. Sharp Corp. agreed to a 489 billion yen ($4.4 billion) takeover by which company & becoming the first major Japanese electronics maker to be acquired by a foreign company? Ans: Foxconn

1.The 20th National Youth Festival was inaugurated by Union Road Transport and Highways Minister NitinGadkari at which state? Ans: Chhattisgarh

2. Name the Veteran (CPI) leader who passed away in January 2016? Ans: Ardhendu Bhushan Bardhan

3. Name the Veteran Indian actress who died in Mumbai after a brief illness? Ans: Sadhana Shivdasani

4. The Coast Guards of India and Japan conducted their 15th joint exercise in which state? Ans: Chennai

5. The world's largest blue star sapphire that weighs 1404.49 carats was discovered in which country? Ans: Sri Lanka

6. Government is targetting to reach how many internet subscribers mark in the next 6-7 months, besides installing 2,500 wi-fi hotspots at 256 places by the next fiscal? Ans: 50-crore users

7. Which state is implementing the food security law from 1st January 2016? Ans: Uttar Pradesh 8. The RajyaSabha cleared the Juvenile Justice (Amendment) Bill, 2015, lowering the age of a legally defined juvenile from 18 to how many years in the case of heinous crimes? Ans: 16 years

9. Cabinet approved how much amount funds that will stand guarantee for loans to new ventures and also announced ‘Stand up India’ scheme for credit facilities to SC, ST and women entrepreneurs at lower rates? Ans: Rs 8,000- crore

10. Name the Grammy-winning singer who passed away recently? Ans: Natalie Cole

GK QUESTIONS-2 ORAL TEST – TODAY(02.03.16)

1.The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) released the first report of the Alternative Investment Policy Advisory Committee (AIPAC) for comments from the stakeholders. The 21-member committee was constituted by the SEBI, under the chairmanship of? Ans: N R Narayan Murthy

2. The annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting held in? Ans: Davos, Switzerland

3. Who was appointed as the new chairman of Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT)? Ans: Atulesh Jindal

4. Name the Italian director who passed away on 19 January 2016 following a prolonged illness in Rome? Ans: EttoreScola

5. Which hotel won the award of the world's best hotel at the Travellers' Choice award organised by Trip Advisor? Ans: UmaidBhawan Palace in Jodhpur, Rajasthan

6. With which company, Indian Railways’ telecom arm RailTel has launched free Rail Wire Public Wi-Fi service for railway passengers at the Mumbai Central Station? Ans: Google India

7. Name the virus has created a panic over thousands birth defects in the Latin America countries recently? Ans: Mosquito-borne Zika virus

8. Central Board of Direct Taxes decided that quoting of PAN will be required for transactions of an amount exceeding how much rupees regardless of the mode of payment from January 1, 2016? Ans: Rs. 2 lakh

9. ICICI Bank will partner with which company to foray into the payments bank space? Ans: FINO PayTech

10. Which bank unveiled a dedicated advisory services branch for startups and wealth management service for high net worth individuals? Ans: State Bank of India

1.Karnataka Chief Minister today urged the global investor community at 'Invest Karnataka 2016' to consider Karnataka as their partner for growth ,What is the name of C.M of Karnataka? Ans: Siddaramaiah

2. Vice President Hamid Ansari reached Thailand on a three-day visit during which he will hold discussions on a range of issues with the country's top leadership to boost bilateral ties. He was received at the airport by Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister Name him? Ans:PrajinJuntong

3. Indian film-maker KanuBehl directorial Titli on 1 February 2016 bagged the Best First Foreign Film Award conferred by the French Syndicate of Cinema Critics 2016 (FSCC).What is the name of the film? Ans: Titli

4.Veteran Congress leader and former Lok Sabha Speaker passed away in on Wednesday. He was 92.Name him ? Ans:BalramJakhar

5.Major General of the Indian Army, a veteran of peacekeeping operations, has been appointed as the head of a key United Nations force stationed in Golan to maintain the ceasefire between Israeli and Syrian forces.Name him? Ans: Jai ShankerMenon

6.The Union Government appointed Whom as Managing Director (MD) and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Corporation Bank for a period of three years? Ans:Jai Kumar Garg

7.Which state and the Province of Ontario in Canada today signed an MoU aimed at enhancing commercial and cultural ties? Ans: Haryana

8.Chinese technology Company has inked a pact with the Andhra Pradesh government to work on smart city projects in the state. As a company associated with a number of smart city projects, Name this Company? Ans: company ZTE 9.A 1985 batch IAS officer from the Telangana cadre, has been given additional charge as Central Provident Fund Commissioner (CPFC), for three months or till the appointment of a regular incumbent or till further orders,Name IAS Officer? Answer:HLSamariya

10.The government has appointed World Bank’s water and sanitation specialist, as the new Secretary of the Drinking Water and Sanitation Department.Name him? Answer:ParameshwaranIyer.

1.External Affairs Minister SushmaSwaraj recently inaugurated the Rise of Digital India Exhibition in which of the following places. Ans. Colombo

2. The International Fleet Review (IFR) 2016, an international military exercise hosted and conducted by Indian Navy was inaugurated in ______? Ans. Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

3. The Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has decided to set up the National Organic Farming Research Institute (NOFRI) in which of the following States/UT’s? Ans. Sikkim

4. Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare J P Naddahas launched Project Sunrise for prevention of which of the following disease specially among people injecting drugs in the 8 North-Eastern states? Ans. AIDS

5. The International Fleet Review (IFR) 2016, an international military exercise hosted and conducted by Indian Navy was inaugurated in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. What was the theme of this year IFR exercise? Ans. United through Oceans

6.Which one of the following cricketers has been named in ICC’s newly appointed Anti-Corruption Oversight Group as part of the recommendation from its Integrity Working Party of the parent body? Ans. Rahul Dravid

7.ICC’s appointed Anti-Corruption Oversight Group as part of the recommendation from its Integrity Working Party of the parent body. Who is the Chairman of the Anti-Corruption Unit? Ans.Sir Ronnie Flanagan

8. Renowned dancer-choreographer and speaker DrAnanda Shankar Jayant will address the high-profile India Conference at which of the following university in USA? Ans. Harvard University

9. Who has recently been taken charge as the Chairman and Managing Director of NTPC? Ans. Gurdeep Singh

10.Which Institute in collaboration with Ryerson Futures Inc (Toronto), the technical arm of Ryerson University from Ontario, Canada, recently launched accelerator for Start-ups? Ans. BSE

11.Which of the following Ministry has an official YouTube Channel, which is expected to disseminate information about the official events? Ans. Finance Ministry

12. Reliance Infrastructure Ltd has agreed to sell its cement assets to Which of the following company for Rs.4,800crore? Ans. Birla Corp. Ltd

13. Opening the two-day India Investment Summit 2016, the minister highlighted opportunities the country presents to investors and sought investment in sectors like road, highways, oil&gas, urban infrastructure and railways. Finance Minister ArunJaitley inaugurated the summits at which places? Ans.New Delhi

14. Central government announced to spend Rs 1 lakh crore for development of road infrastructure in which of the following States recently? Ans. Karnataka

15. India recently resumed Bus Service with which country after a gap of 27 years? Ans. Nepal