Punjab Current GK: April 2016

current affair april 27 2016

1. Nomadic Elephant 2016, is the joint military exercise of India and Mongolia

The 11th edition of Indo-Mongolia joint training Exercise, ‘Nomadic Elephant – 2016’ has started in Mongolia to promote military associations between India and Mongolia. The exercise will culminate on May 8, 2016. The purpose of this exercise is to develop synergy and inter operability between the two armies

2. Digital Creativity: Culture Reimagined is the theme of 2016 World Intellectual Property Day

The World Intellectual Property Day (WIPD) is observed every year on April 26 to raise awareness of how patents, copyright, trademarks and designs impact on daily life and to celebrate creativity, and the contribution made by creators and innovators to the development of societies across the globe. The 2016 theme is “Digital Creativity: Culture Reimagined” to explore the future of culture in the digital age in order to answer questions how we create it, how we access it, how we finance it related to it.

3. The World Malaria Day (WMD) is observed on April 25

The World Malaria Day (WMD) is observed every year on April 25 to provide a common platform for countries to showcase their successes in malaria control and unify diverse initiatives in the changing global context. The 2016 theme is “End Malaria For Good”, it reflects the vision of a malaria-free world set out in the Global technical strategy for malaria 2016-2030.

4. “Operation Sulaimani” has been launched in Kozhikode of Kerala to eradicate poverty

The “Operation Sulaimani” has been launched by the Kozhikode district Collector with the slogan “Food for the Hungry” to eradicate poverty from the Kozhikode district of Kerala. Its’ an initiative by the district administration in collaboration with the state Hotel and Restaurants Association and numerous non-governmental organisations, to eliminate hunger by providing food free of cost to the needy.

5. Dattu Bhokanal is associated with Rowing

Indian rower Dattu Bhokanal has qualified for the 2016 Rio Olympics after winning a silver medal in the finals of men’s single sculls at the 2016 FISA Asian and Oceania Olympic Qualification Regatta at Chung-ju, South Korea.

6. Anita Nair is the author of the book “Alphabet Soup for Lovers”

The book “Alphabet Soup for Lovers” has been authored by Anita Nair. The book is a cool love story between Shoola Pani, a popular film star on a self-imposed retreat up in the Anamalai Hills, and his landlady Lena Abraham.

7. Jeje Lalpekhlua Indian footballer has recently won the FPAI Indian Player of the Year award

Indian striker Jeje Lalpekhlua has won the FPAI Indian Player of the Year award by the Football Players Association of India (FPAI) at the Cooperage Ground in Mumbai. Apart from him, Nigerian striker Ranti Martins has won the FPAI Foreign Player of the Year award.

8. Sharana Basaveshwara Temple is located in Karnataka

Sharana Basaveshwara Temple is a shrine at Kalburgi (Gulbarga), an ancient town in the north-eastern part of Karnataka.

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Basic Gk- Part 1

1. As per Saka Era, when was the National Calendar adopted by the Nation?
Chaitra 1, 1879, Saka

2. The 'seal' of the government of India is?
A replica of the capital of Ashoka's pillar at Sarnath

3. DRDL stands for?
Defence Research and Development Laboratary

4. In which year did Sir Edmund Hillary reach the summit of Mount Everest?
1953

5. The country's first indigenously built missile boat was?
INS Vibhuti

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current affair april 26 2016

1. Riyad Mahrez becomes first African footballer to win PFA Player of the Year

Riyad Mahrez a professional footballer who plays for English club Leicester City and the Algerian national team as a winger has became the first African footballer to win the Professional Footballers Association’s (PFA) Player of the Year award.

He also became the second non-European, after Uruguayan striker - Luis Suarez- to win this prestigious award in the sport of Football.

2 IT dept to pay interest on TDS refund

The Income Tax (I-T) department will now add interest amount to a delayed refund made on excess tax deducted at source (TDS) cut and will also not litigate with the deductor on this issue in the future.

National Insignia and Other Facts

1. How many stanzas are there in our National Anthem?
5

2. Playing time of the full version of National Anthem is:
Approx. 52 seconds

3. Who rendered the English version of our National Anthem?
Rabindranath Tagore or The Author himself

4. When was the National Anthem composed by Rahindranath Tagore first published?
January 1912.

5. What was the title first given by the author of National Anthem?
Bharat Vidhata

current affairs 25 april 2016

1. Centre modifies SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act

The Government of India has notified new rules on Babasaheb Ambedkar’s birth anniversary to revamp Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act to ensure speedy justice to members of the SC/ST community.

The new rule includes the provision of completing an investigation and filing a chargesheet in the court within 60 days of the filing of complaint by a member of SC/ST community. There is also provision of relief for offences of rape and gang rape, introduced for the first time.

Another important provision is delinking the requirement of medical examination for getting relief amount for non-invasive offences kind of offences against women like sexual harassment, gestures or acts intended to insult the modesty of women.

2. 24 April: National Panchayati Raj Diwas

Every year April 24 is observed as National Panchayati Raj Diwas to mark the passing of the Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act, 1992 that came into force with effect from 24th April, 1993 which institutionalized Panchayati Raj through the Village, Intermediate and District levels Panchayats.

List of Centers where RRB NTPC is Reschedule

RRB-NTPC (Graduate) Exam, CEN-03/2015 Computer Based Test scheduled from 26.04.2016 to 30.04.2016 have been rescheduled due to administrative grounds in the following centres:

1. Allahabad - SANYOGITA INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT & TECHNOLOGY, Manish Market, Rasulabad Teliyarganj, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh- 211004

2. Allahabad - R. M. TECH, 6B/4B/1 B, Beli Road, Near Jagram Chauraha, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh- 211002

3. Allahabad - FIRST STEP E- EDUCATION, 222-1, J, FIRST FLOOR, Chak Niratul Near ICICI Bank ATM, Lycos Computer Education First Step E Education, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh- 211011

4. Allahabad - First Step Computer Center, H.V.M. Public School, 276/2, Gulab Market Chakia, Near ICICI Bank ATM, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh- 211011

5. Allahabad - Vandana Institute of Management And Technology, Near Bank of Baroda, Lucknow road,Phaphamau, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh- 211013

Current Affairs Bytes ( 1 April to 15 April)

v Outcomes of 13th India-EU Summit.

v Vietnam’s Parliament elects Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan as first female speaker.

v India, US ink MoU for setting up LIGO observatory in India.

v 4th Nuclear Security Summit begins in Washington.

v Researchers reveal first 3D map of Zika virus structure.

v Union Government launches Startup India portal and mobile app.

v Renowned Iraqi-British Architect Zaha Hadid passes away.

v Kachhabali becomes first liquor-free village in Rajasthan.

v Bihar Government partially bans sale of country-made and spiced liquor.

v Supreme Court approves Union Government’s guidelines to protect Good Samaritans.

v PM Narendra Modi unveils Asia’s largest optical telescope ARIES at Nainital.

v India’s first indigenously developed sonar dome flagged off.

Gk Questions MCQ 7 (Indian Geography)

1. Which of the following is not a peninsular river

A) Narmada
B) Krishna
C) Mahanadi
D) Yamuna

2.Which of the following gold mines are in Bangarpet Taluk?

A) Kala Ghoda
B) kolar gold fields
C) Champion Reefs
D) Hatti Gold Mines

3.Dakshina Ganga is also known by the name ………..

A) Godavari
B) Tapti
C) Ganga
D) Cauvery

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Computer MCQ 5

1. EBCDIC stands for

a. Extended Binary Coded Decimal Interchange Code

b. Extended Bit Code Decimal Interchange Code

c. Extended Bit Case Decimal Interchange Code

d. Extended Binary Case Decimal Interchange Code

2. BCD is

a. Binary Coded Decimal

b. Bit Coded Decimal

c. Binary Coded Digit

d. Bit Coded Digit

Current Affairs 24 April 2016

1. President nominates 6 eminent members to RajyaSabha

President Pranab Mukherjee has nominated six eminent members to RajyaSabha as per the provisions of Article 80 of the Constitution.

§ Under article 80 of the Constitution, the Council of States (RajyaSabha) is composed of not more than 250 members, of whom 12 are nominated by the President of India from amongst persons who have special knowledge or practical experience in respect of such matters as literature, science, art and social service.

§ Mary Kom,Navjot Singh Sidhu, Narendra Jadhav, Suresh Gopi,SwapanDasgupta , Subramanian Swamy

2. India signs Paris climate pact along with over 170 nations at UN

India has signed the historic Paris climate agreement at United Nations in New York along with more than 170 nations, marking a significant step to combat global warming.

Environment Minister PrakashJavadekar has signed the agreement in the UN General Assembly hall at a high-level ceremony hosted by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.

§ The ceremony was attended by heads of governments, foreign ministers, corporate leaders and artists from across the world.

RRB NTPC 2016 Exam Cancelled: New Dates to be announced soon

The Indian Railways as per Region wise communication in regard to Employment CEN notification 03/2015, the candidates who had submitted their respective application for the RRB"s notified Non- Technical Popular Category( Graduate) Posts, but now due to Paper Leak, the department will reschedule the on-line CBT Test Later with New Dates and Venue.

Please Note : The re-scheduled of examination for only those candidates who have their exam between 27 April and 3 May 2016.
All information will be sent to the candidates on their registered mobile numbers, so keep following the RRB portal for future updates.

Gk Questions MCQ 6 (Indian Geography)

1.On the south side, India is bounded by the Indian Ocean, by the Arabian Sea on the southwest and the ……………..on the southeast.

A) Brahmaputra
B) GANT
C) Bay of Bengal
D) None of Above

2.………… is the first port that was developed after independence in Gujrat State.

A) Kutch
B) Smarla
C) Kandla
D) Porbandhar

3.The Lakshadweep and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands in India are classified as …………..

A) LAC
B) UT (union territories)
C) States
D) Deserts

4.The ………………. is the effective border between India and the People’s Republic of China.

A) LOC
B) LAC
C) LOG
D) None of Above

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	Manager(General) 15600-39100+5400 GP	1 ESM	B. Sc (Agriculture) 1st Division and M. Sc (Agriculture/Horticulture) OR B. Tech (Agriculture Engineering) 1st Division and M. Tech (Agriculture Engineering ) OR B. Sc (Agriculture)/ B. Tech (Agriculture Engineering) 1st Division and M.B.A
2.	Executive (Accounts) 10300-34800+ 4400 GP	ESM=1 HCAP=1 Sportsman=1 Total=3	B.Com with minimum 2nd Division and minimum 6 months diploma in Accountancy on Tally & Computer Language
3.	Executive (Technical ) 10300-34800+ 4400 GP	1 Sportsman	B. Sc (Agriculture) 1st Division
4.	Junior Scale Stenographer 10300-34800+ 3600 GP	Gen-1, SC=8(1ESM), BC=3, ESM=3, HCAP=1, Sportsman=1 Total=17	a) Graduate from recognized University or Institutionand b) Possesses at least 120 hours course with hands on experience in the use of personal computer on information Technology in office productivity applications or Desktop Publishing applications from Government recognized institution or a reputed Institution, which is ISO 9001 certified OR Possesses a Computer Information Technology Course Equivalent to ‘O’ level certificate of Department of Electronics Accreditation of Computer Courses(DOEACC) of Government of India.
5.	Sub Inspector 10300-34800+ 3200 GP	3 ESM	B. Sc (Agriculture)
6.	Junior Storekeeper 5910-20200+ 1900 GP	Gen=6, SC=7(1ESM), BC=3 ESM=3 HCAP=1 Sportsman=1 Total=21	10+2 and 2 years certificate course in Agriculture
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SC stays Uttarakhand HC’s order revoking President’s rule in Uttarakhand

The Supreme Court has stayed the judgement of the Uttarakhand High Court and restored President’s Rule in Uttarakhand till April 27, i.e till the next date of hearing of SC when it would also take a call on whether a floor test should be held on April 29 in accordance with the High Court order.

Moreover, HC has been directed to provide the copy of judgement passed on April 21 to the parties by April 26 which shall also be placed before the apex court.

Background : On 21 April 2016, Uttarakhand High Court has quashed the imposition of President’ Rule in the state and by stated that the imposition of President Rule in the state was unconstitutional thus it had revived the term of Congress Government headed by Harish Rawat and had asked him to prove his majority on 29 April 2016. The decision of Uttarakhand High Court was than challenged by the central government.

Political Crisis: Uttarakhand has plunged into a political crisis after nine legislators from ruling Congress party including former chief minister Vijay Bahuguna had revolted against the Chief Minister Harish Rawat. Since than President Rule has been imposed in the state.
Bhupendra Kainthola appointed FTII Director

Indian Information Service (IIS) officer Bhupendra Kaintholahas been appointed as Director of Film and Television Institute of India (FTII). He will replace Prashant Pathrabeand will have a tenure of three years.

Kainthola, who holds a Masters in International Relations from the University of Mumbai, is a 1989 batch IIS officer. He is presently serving as Director (News Room) with DD News since January 2015 and has been responsible for ‘management of news operations and output’.

Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) :
- FTII, which has been in news due to controversy over the appointment of television actor Gajendra Chauhan as its chairman, is an autonomous body under Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
- It provides training for acting, film making, video editing, direction and production. Its alumni have become technicians, actors and directors in the film and television industry.

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Current Affairs 22 Apr 2016

Rajiv Gandhi Khel Abhiyan merged with Khelo India

The government has merged Rajiv Gandhi Khel Abhiyan (RGKA) with Khelo India programme for development of sports.

Two other sport projects launched under the Congress-led UPA regime namely Urban Sports Infrastructure Scheme (USIS) and National Sports Talent Search Scheme (NSTSS) have been merged Khelo India.

The Rajiv Gandhi Khel Abhiyan, a centrally sponsored scheme was launched in place of erstwhile Panchayat Yuva Krida aur Khel Abhiyan (PYKKA) in February 2014 with an aim to construct sports complexes in each block of the country by 2020.

Khelo India scheme is based on Gujarat's model of Khel Mahakumbh under which the schools and colleges from different parts of the country participate in about 27 disciplines. The government in centre has allocated Rs 140 crore for the financial year 2016-17 for Khelo India.

Panchayat Yuva Krida aur Khel Abhiyan (PYKKA) was a rural sports initiative introduced by the Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to promote youth and social development through sports.
Music legend Prince passes away

Pop music superstar Prince Rogers Nelson, popularly known as Prince, has died aged 57, in suburban Minneapolis, United States. He was the pioneer of famous song, "the Minneapolis sound" and was renowned as an innovator and was widely known for his flamboyant stage presence and wide vocal range. His music integrates a wide variety of styles, including funk, rock, R&B, soul, hip hop, disco, psychedelia, jazz, and pop.

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