Current Affairs Questions & Answers -Jan 16, 2016

ANSWER: System of Aerosol Monitoring and Research

Explanation:
Indian Meteorological Department launched a System of Aerosol Monitoring and Research/SAMAR that will help the country to study the concentration of black carbon in the atmosphere due to air pollution and its effect on the climate. Aerosols are subset of air pollution containing gases, fumes and dust in a massive proportion. Aerosol particles can be solid as well as liquid that affects environmental visibility. SAMAR equipped with many sophisticated equipments including 12 sky radiometers will study aerosols’ different properties and determine the impact on the climate over a longer period of time. Country as to depend on other nation’s research for this reason. System was launched on the 141st foundation day of IMD launching new user friendly website of the country’s central weather forecaster on the occasion.

ANSWER: Both of the above

Explanation:
Bollywood actor Rajesh Vivek Upadhyay has passed away on 14th January 2016 on account of a heart attack in Hyderabad at the age of 66. He is known for his role in films such as Swades and Lagaan. Vivek was born in 1949 and his known for his role in Lagaan as the astrologer Guran.

ANSWER: Tammer-e-Millat

Explanation:
Mohammad Abdul Rahim Quershi, Assistant General Secretary and Spokesman of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board has died of a cardiac arrest on 15th January, 2016 at Hyderabad Telangana at the age of 81. Qureshi was also president of progressive cultural organisation Tameer-e-Millat was founded in 1980. This organisation works in the field of education and professional empowerment. He led the group for two decades. Islamic scholar had held a BSc degree in maths and was a law graduate from Osmania University.

ANSWER: Both a and b

Explanation:
Veteran filmmaker Anil Ganguly has passed away at his residence following a brief illness at the age of 82. Gangly is a noted director and screenwriter working in Hindi cinema from the 1970s to 1990s. He is known for starring in Kora Kagaz and Tapasya both of which won National Awards.

ANSWER: MP

Explanation:
Singapore has inked 4 pacts with the MP government in numerous sectors including INR 7000 crore to produce 1000 MW of non conventional energy in dual phases. Move has also been made to extend cooperation with the state government in 5 sectors namely food processing, renewable energy, urban planning and smart city as well as skill development and IT. MP government has inked an agreement to generate 540 MW in the first phase and 407 MW in second with investment of INR 7000 crore wind energy with Sembcorp Green Infra Ltd. Besides, the state has also signed MOUs with Singapore in sectors like Urban Planning, Skill Development, Clean Energy and Food Processing Industry.

ANSWER: Martina Hingis

Explanation:
Both Sania Mirza and Martina Hingis have continued the winning streak to lift their second trophy of the season with the WTA Apia International title following the 30th win in the row, triumphing over the pair of Caroline Garcia and Kristina Mladenovic. They now have 11 WTA doubles titles so far.

ANSWER: 15th

Explanation:
PM Narendra Modi has presented certificates to innovative officers within the Indian Army. Certificates were presented to officers for unique innovations performed by these officers in areas such as simulation, counter-terror operations and communications.

ANSWER: Tim Peake

Explanation:
Tim Peake is the first person to walk in space from the UK when he jumps out of the International Space Station. Major Peake will set out alongside NASA’s Tim Kopra for repairing broken power unit within the space station. Two will be outside of the space station on what is referred to as EVA for six and a half hours. The walk will commence at 12:55.