Current Affairs Questions & Answers - June 13, 2016

ANSWER: 9.88 seconds

Explanation:
Jamaica’s Usain Bolt has won the 100m at the Racers Grand Prix athletics meeting clocking 9.88 seconds, the second fastest time in the world this year.

• Sprint superstar led three compatriots under 10 seconds in the race run in a wind of one meter per second
• Nickel Ashmeade and Yoahn Blake were timed in 9.94 seconds with Asafa Powell finishing in 9.98
• This marks the fourth time that Bolt, world record holder Powell and 2011 world champion Yohan Blake have clashed in Kingston
• World and Olympic champion Shelly Ann Fraser-Pryce has won the women’s 100m in a subdued 11.09 seconds and American Barbara Pierre was second while Trinidad and Tobago’s Kelly Ann Baptiste took third position

ANSWER: Rudi Altig

Explanation:
The German cycling union says former star rider Rudi Altig has died of cancer. He was 79.

• He won the last road world title in 1966 and a total of 18 stages at the Tour de France, Giro d’Italia and Spanish Vuelta
• He is survived by second wife Monique and three children

ANSWER: Prehistoric times

Explanation:
Physicists and life scientists from the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research and Centre for Excellence in Basic Sciences in Mumbai have developed a computer algorithm that allows tracking of prehistoric movements of humans based on their habitable needs and current topographical satellite data.

• It may prove a watershed in determining how populations have grown and shrunk even when no genetic information is available, help archaeologists look for prehistoric settlements, and challenge long-held racial beliefs.
• Habitability parameters - closeness to water bodies, lower altitudes and flat land - priorities for moving from one point to another were mapped with satellite-based geographical and hydrological data, all of which were coded into a software program they named SIMPLE (Simulation of Movement of People). This simulation does not take into account wars, technological or industrial advances.

ANSWER: Donald Trump

Explanation:
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Friday declared he was adding a qualifier to his ‘Make American Great Again’ slogan – ‘For Everyone.’

• Mr. Trump said at a rally 100 miles south of Washington DC, in the capital of Virginia, one of the 15 States the Trump team has identified for focused campaign ahead of the November presidential election.

ANSWER: Both of the above

Explanation:
Several Indian-origin medics, charity workers, musicians and entrepreneurs were among hundreds of people honoured by Queen Elizabeth II in her annual Birthday Honours list issued today.

• A total of 1,149 people from the worlds of celebrity, sport, culture, science, politics and charity have been recognised with what are dubbed as the Queen’s “birthday gongs” for their services to the country. This includes:
• Professor Usha Chakravarthy, Professor of Ophthalmology, Belfast Health and Social Care Trust, for services to Ophthalmology in Northern Ireland and voluntary service to managing eye conditions;
• Bharat Maganlal Mehta, Chief Executive Officer, Trust for London, for services to Finance in the Charitable and Voluntary Sectors.
• Sewa Singh Mandla for services to the Inter-faith and Community Cohesion, particularly in the Sikh community;
• Alan Sherear and Rod Stewart were some of the foreign persons of eminence honoured by the Queen

ANSWER: Ghana, Ivory Coast and Namibia

Explanation:
President Pranab Mukherjee on Sunday embarked on a six-day visit to three African nations - Ghana, Ivory Coast and Namibia - to boost trade ties with these countries known for having "solid political system, where democracy has taken roots”.

• This is the maiden visit of any Indian President to Ghana and Ivory Coast whereas to Namibia, such a visit comes after two decades.
• The President is accompanied by Minister of State in the PMO Jitendra Singh and MPs S S Ahluwalia and Mansukh L Mandaviya.

ANSWER: CBDT and CBEC coming together

Explanation:
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold an interactive session with the top brass of the two revenue collection arms of the government - CBDT and CBEC - during a first-of-its-kind 'Rajasva Gyan Sangam' to be held here on June 16.

• The meet will be attended by about 250 officials and the top brass of the Income Tax department and Customs and Central Excise.
• The conclave will deliberate on a host of issues related to taxpayer services and effective implementation of fiscal laws and government policies, including measures to curb black money generation and circulation.
• This is the first time that this annual conference of the two large departments is being held together.

ANSWER: Inder Malhotra

Explanation:
Distinguished journalist Inder Malhotra, who mapped the ebb and flow of the messy yet mesmerising world of Indian politics under every prime minister of independent India and served as a resident editor of The Times of India and The Statesman, passed away following a long illness on Saturday. He was 86.

ANSWER: June 12, 2016

Explanation:
President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee has extended greetings and felicitations to Government and people of the Republic of Philippines on the eve of their Independence Day (June 12, 2016)

• Currently, the President of the Republic of Philippines is Benigno S. Aquino III.

ANSWER: June 12, 2016

Explanation:
President of India Shri Pranab Mukherjee extended greetings and felicitations to Government people of Russian Federation on the eve of Day of Russia on June 12, 2016

• Putin, the President of the Russian Federation is currently its premier
• India has a Special and Privileged Strategic Partnership with Russia

ANSWER: Onam Mateen

Explanation:
American borne Oman Mateen, a 29 year old security guard shot 50 people to death at the Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Florida

• The attack left more than 50 people wounded
• The attack was termed an act of terror and hate by President Barack Obama