1) Which books have been launched on R. Dadi Janaki, the 100 year old head of Brahma Kumaris?
a. Prem aur Shanti ka Marg
b. I know How to Live, I know How to Die
c. Dadi Janaki: A Century of Service
d. All of the above
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ANSWER: All of the above
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Minister of State for Culture and Tourism released 3 books on Rajyogini Dadi Janaki, the 100 year old head of BK to celebrate her centenary celebrations. The books entitled “Prem aur Shanti ka Marg” authored by Dadi Janaki ; “I know How to Live, I know How to Die” authored by Neville Hodgkinson ; and “Dadi Janaki : A Century of Service” written by Liz Hodgkinson were launched by him.
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2) Which ex-governor died on 19th November 2015 at the age of 94?
a. Ram Gopal Trivedi
b. Ram Krishna Trivedi
c. Ramnath Kovind
d. None of the above
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ANSWER: Ram Krishna Trivedi
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Ex Gujarat governor Ram Krishna Trivedi passed away on 19th November 2015 at the age of 94. He was the first CEC to introduce voter ID cards in Indian elections. He also served as Gujarat governor from 1986 to 1990. Trivedi was a former bureaucrat who had also held the post of CVC.
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3) Which publication has been released at the opening of IFFI 2015 on 20th November 2015?
a. Legends of Indian Golden Screen
b. Legends of Indian Silver Screen
c. Silver Screen Legends of Bollywood
d. None of the above
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ANSWER: Legends of Indian Silver Screen
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The book entitled “ Legends of Indian Silver Screen” brought out by Ministry of I&B’s Publications Division has been released by FM Arun Jaitley. This elegantly designed book is a compilation of essays on 23 luminaries who have been awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Award from 1992-2014 including Dilip Kumar, Gulzar, K. Balachander, Sivaji Ganesan, Bhupen Hazarika, Hrishikesh Mukherjee, Majrooh Sultanpuri, and Asha Bhosle. Eminent writers plus film critics such as Saibal Chatterjee, Rachel Dwyer, Jai Arjun Singh have contributed to this book.
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4) The __ edition of International Film Festival of India, IFFI 2015 has recently opened in Goa.
a. 45th
b. 46th
c. 47th
d. 48th
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ANSWER: 46th
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The 46th edition of the International Film Festival of India opened with UK film “The Man Who Knew Infinity” at Panjim, Goa. The Man Who Knew Infinity is the true story of friendship that forever changed mathematics between Ramanujan and G.H. Hardy. The Centenary award was also conferred on music composer Ilaiyaraaja. Indian Centenary Personality of the Year award consists of a trophy, a cash component of INR 10 lakh and a citation.
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5) Exports destinations are shifting towards which two nations overtaking traditional markets like US and EU?
a. Asia
b. Africa
c. Australia
d. Both a and b
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ANSWER: Both a and b
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PHDCCI has found that Asia and Africa are fast emerging as export destinations, beating traditional markets like US and EU. Share of advanced economies in Indian exports has fallen from 44% in 2004-2005 to 37% in 2014-2015. Share of developing nations in Asia to the country’s exports has risen from 48% in 2004-2005 to 50% in 2014-2015. India’s exports product composition to different regions is concentrated in top 10 commodities of exports. India also needs to enhance manufacturing sector productivity according to the report.
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6) Polar bear populations will fall by more than __ percent by mid century as the Arctic sea ice is being thawed by global warming.
a. 15
b. 20
c. 30
d. 35
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ANSWER: 30
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An IUCN report has estimated that between 22,000 and 31,000 polar bears in Arctic are increasingly vulnerable to extinction as their habitat shrinks. Polar bear population will lower by more than 30% by mid century following the thawing of Arctic sea ice due to global warming. Climate change will threaten polar bear survival in the future as well. This study was based on updated counts and new projections of sea ice following a 2008 review.
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7) Senior JDU leader Nitish Kumar has been sworn as Bihar CM for _____ time on November 20, 2015.
a. Fourth
b. Third
c. Fifth
d. Second
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ANSWER: Fifth
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Senior JDU leader Nitish Kumar has been sworn in as Bihar CM for the fifth time on November 20, 2015. The swearing in ceremony was held at Patna’s Gandhi Maidan. Governor Ramnath Kovind administered the oath of office and secrecy to the CM. RJD president Lalu Yadav’s sons MLAs Tejaswi Prasad Yadav and Tej Pratap Yadav were also sworn in. JDU, RJD and INC emerged as the winner of the recent Bihar elections through their winning Mahagatbandhan coalition.
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8) Researchers from China have found a gene mcr-1 enabling bacteria to be resistant to ________ which is the last line of antibiotic defence one has left.
a. Polymyxins
b. Polymyzins
c. Polydyxins
d. None of the above
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ANSWER: Polymyxins
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Researchers in China have found a gene mcr-1 enabling bacteria to be resistant to last line of antibiotic defence- polymyxins. This means the last line of antibiotic defence has been breached and this has left humans prone to deadly superbugs. The mcr-1 gene was found on plasmids, which are mobile DNA that can be easily copied and transferred between different bacteria.
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9) Dish TV has appointed whom as the CEO w.e.f November 23, 2015?
a. Arun Kumar Kapoor
b. Sanjay Kumar Kapoor
c. Abhishek Kumar Kapoor
d. None of the above
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ANSWER: Arun Kumar Kapoor
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Direct to home service provider Dish TV has appointed Arun Kumar Kapoor as CEO w.e.f November 23, 2015. Company has nominated Kapoor as Key Managerial Personnel of company under applicable provisions of Companies Act 2013 and Listing Agreement. R.C. Venkateish has resigned as CEO of Dish TV in October 2015.
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