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1. Which of the following pollutants is responsible for highest number of premature mortalities in India?
[A]PM2.5
[B]PM2.10
[C]Carbon Monoxide
[D]Nitrous
ANS : oxide PM2.5 ==>>
PM2.5 and ground level Ozone are held responsible for the maximum number of premature mortalities in
India. PM2.5 causes respiratory irritation or breathing difficulties or Asthma, and sometimes may prove
fatal. .
2. Who is the head of the newly created committee by NITI Aayog for land policy cell?
[A]T. Haque
[B]T. S. Thakur
[C]Shah Nawaz Khan
[D]Anil R. Dave
ANS : T. Haque ==>>
T Haque was the chairman of Commission for Agriculture Costs and Prices, and now has been appointed
the head of the newly created land policy cell in the NITI Aayog. T Haque was among the prime mover
behind the Model Land Leasing Act. .
3. Exercise Anakonda 2016 (AN16), the joint military exercise has started in which country?
[A]Poland
[B]Vietnam
[C]Germany
[D]France
ANS : Poland ==>>
The 10-day long military training exercise, Anakonda 2016 (AN16) has started in Poland from June 7,
2016. It is the most important and the largest training exercise of the Polish Armed Forces in 2016. The
purpose of Anakonda16 is to check the abilities of NATO to defend the territory of the eastern flank of
North Atlantic Alliance. It involves 31,000 soldiers from 19 NATO countries and five partner countries,
including approximately 12,000 Polish troops. .
4. Which country has recently joined Europe-led plan to tackle tax evasion and corruption?
[A]Pakistan
[B]China
[C]India
[D]Switzerland
ANS : India ==>>
The Government of India (GoI) has recently joined a group of nearly 40 nations that have signed a
Europe-led clampdown on tax evasion and corruption. These 40 countries have committed to the
initiative to automatically exchange information on beneficial ownership. Besides India, some of the
other countries outside Europe on the list include Afghanistan, Nigeria, Mexico and the UAE. The
initiative aims to develop a global standard for the automatic exchange of beneficial ownership data
between law enforcement agencies and tax authorities of partner countries. Most European countries
except Switzerland are part of this automatic exchange mechanism. .
5. Who among the following has become the first Indian to win the Mumbai Mayors International Open
Chess Tournament 2016?
[A]Himal Gusain
[B]Diptayan Ghosh
[C]Swapnil S Dhopade
[D]NR Visakh

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ANS : NR Visakh ==>>

NR Visakh, the Tamil Nadu teenager and International Master, has created history by becoming the first
Indian to won the 9th edition of Mumbai Mayors International Open Chess Tournament 2016. .
6. Which country is hosting the 2016 UEFA European football championship?
[A]Germany
[B]France
[C]Turkey
[D]Netherland
ANS : France ==>>
France is the host nation of the 15th edition of UEFA European football championship 2016 (Euro 2016).
It is scheduled from 10 June to 10 July 2016. For the first time, the European Championship final
tournament will be contested by 24 teams. Under this new format, the finalists will contest a group stage
consisting of six groups of four teams, followed by a knockout stage including three rounds and the final.
The winning team of Euro 2016 earns the right to compete at the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup hosted
by Russia. .
7. The book The Gene: An Intimate History has been authored by whom?
[A]Randall Munroe
[B]Siddhartha Mukherjee
[C]Yuval Noah Harari
[D]Richard P. Feynman
ANS : Siddhartha Mukherjee ==>>
The book The Gene: An Intimate History has been authored by Siddhartha Mukherjee, who is the
Pulitzer Prize-winning author of the book The Emperor of All Maladies. The book is a magnificent
history of the gene and a response to the defining question of the future: What becomes of being human
when we learn to read and write our own genetic information?. In other words, it is a magnificent
synthesis of the science of life, and forces all to confront the essence of that science as well as the ethical
and philosophical challenges to our conception of what constitutes being human. .
8. Which pay review panel has been constituted for academic staff of Universities and Colleges?
[A]Satish Ghosh panel
[B]Ashok Dalwai panel
[C]V S Chauhan panel
[D]Neeraj Kumar Gupta panel
ANS : V S Chauhan panel ==>>
The University Grants Commission (UGC) has constituted a 5-member committee for pay revision of
academic staff of Universities and Colleges. The Pay Revision Committee will be chaired by UGC
member Prof V S Chauhan and it will submit its report in six months. The panel will examine the present
structure of emoluments and service conditions of university and college teachers, librarians, physical
education personnel and other academic staff. The panel will also suggest revision in the pay structure,
taking into account the minimum qualifications, career advancement opportunities and benefits like
superannuation benefits, medical and housing facilities. It will also make recommendations on the ways
and means for attracting and retaining talented persons in the teaching profession among other things. .
9. Who has been bestowed with the Regius Professorship in Manufacturing by Queen Elizabeth II?
[A]Mahesh Kumar Singla
[B]Kumar Bhattacharyya
[C]Divakar Reddy
[D]H R Nagendra

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ANS : Kumar Bhattacharyya ==>>

Lord Kumar Bhattacharyya, the well-known Indian-origin professor, has been bestowed with the
prestigious Regius Professorship in Manufacturing by Queen Elizabeth II for his outstanding contribution
in manufacturing. He is the founder of the Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG) at the University of
Warwick. Throughout his career, he has advised the UK government on manufacturing, innovation, and
technology, including former Prime Ministers Margaret Thatcher and Tony Blair. .
10. The 2016 Malabar trilateral naval exercise has started between which of the following countries?
[A]India, Germany and France
[B]India, Iran and Turkey
[C]India, Japan and United States
[D]India, Afghanistan and Russia
ANS : India, Japan and United States ==>>
The 2016 Malabar trilateral naval exercise has started in Japan. The harbor phase of the exercise would
be held at Sasebo from June 10 to June 13 and the sea phase in the Pacific Ocean from June 14 to June
17. The exercise is in line with Indias Act East policy. In it, the naval ships of United States, India and
Japan will participate to advance multi-national maritime relationships and mutual security issues. The
exercise will support maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region and benefit the global maritime
community.
1. What is Indias current position in terms of crude oil consumption in world as per recent report of BP
Statistical review of World Energy?
[A]Third
[B]Fourth
[C]Fifth
[D]Sixth
ANS : Third ==>>
India has surpassed Japan to become the worlds third-largest oil consumer. USA retains the First
position. .
2. Which of the following countries has become the first country in the world to ban deforestation?
[A]Paraguay
[B]Norway
[C]Bolivia
[D]Argentina .
3. Who is the newly appointed Chief Executive of Nuclear Fuel Complex (NFC)?
[A]M Radhakrishnan [B]G Kalyanakrishnan
[C]N Saibaba
[D]Anupama Parameswaran
ANS : G Kalyanakrishnan ==>>
G Kalyanakrishnan is the newly appointed Chief Executive of Nuclear Fuel Complex (NFC). He
succeeded N Saibaba. Prior to this assignment, Kalyanakrishnan was the Deputy Chief Executive of
NFC. The NFC is a major industrial unit of Indias Department of Atomic Energy, for the supply of
nuclear fuel bundles and reactor core components. It has its headquarters at Hyderabad. .
4. Where are the headquarters of International Paralympic Committee (IPC)?
[A]Geneva
[B]New York

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[D]Bonn

ANS : Bonn ==>>

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has recently recognized the Paralympic Committee of
India (PCI) led by Rao Inderjit Singh as the president. The IPC is an international non-profit organisation
and the global governing body for the Paralympic Movement. It organizes the Paralympic Games and
functions as the international federation for 9 sports. The IPCs headquarters is located in Bonn,
Germany. The Paralympic Games is a major international multi-sport event, involving athletes with a
range of physical disabilities. These games are organized in parallel with the Olympic Games. .
5. Which committee has been constituted to make recommendations on pay scale revision for PSUs
employees?
[A]Satish Chandra committee
[B]Ashok Dalwai committee
[C]Sanjay Mitra committee
[D]HR Nagendra committee
ANS : Satish Chandra committee ==>>
The Union Government has recently constituted Satish Chandra committee to make recommendations on
revision in the pay scale of central public sector undertakings employees. The committee will provide its
recommendations on the matter to the government, covering Board level functionaries, below-Board
level executives and non-unionized supervisory staff of CPSEs and will submit its recommendations
within 6 months. The governments decision on the recommendations of the committee will take effect
from January 1, 2017. .
6. The United Nations International Albinism Awareness Day is observed on which date?
[A]June 14
[B]June 13
[C]June 15
[D]June 12
ANS : June 13 ==>>
The United Nations International Albinism Awareness Day is observed every year on June 13 to raise
public awareness on albinism and to prevent attacks and discrimination against persons with albinism.
Albinism is a congenital disorder characterized by the partial or complete absence of the pigment
melanin in the skin, hair, and eyes. The lack of melanin in the skin makes albinos more prone to sunburn
and skin cancers. Albinism is also associated with visual problems such as photophobia, amblyopia (lazy
eye),nystagmus, etc. .
7. Who has been crowned as the Little Miss Princess of Asia 2016?
[A]Pehr Kumari
[B]Mridula Sinha
[C]Mahima Sen
[D]Bethool Ajmal
ANS : Bethool Ajmal ==>>
Bethool Ajmal from Kerala has been crowned as The Little Miss Princess of Asia 2016 at a beauty
pageant held in Georgia. Bethool also bagged Young Talent and Young Miss Universe Grand Prix title
at the event, held on June 5, 2016. Ajmal competed with 29 participants from 27 different countries under
the age group of 10-13 years. The purpose of the beauty pageant is to boost cultural communication
among countries. The event was organized by The Kingdom of Universal Production. .

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8. The book Losing My Religion has been authored by whom?

[A]Sakshi Nanda
[B]Vishwas Mudagal
[C]Amrish Tripathi
[D]Chetan Bhagat
ANS : Vishwas Mudagal ==>>
The book Losing My Religion has been authored by Vishwas Mudagal. Its a story about a young
entrepreneur and devoted gamer, Rishi Rai, whos life, which was once successful, crumbles into pieces
right before his eyes. One day, when hes down in the dumps, he meets an unpredictable and crazy
hipster, Alex, who changes the way Rishi sees life. He travels across India along with Alex with no plans
and no obligations. As sparks fly and emotions intertwine, Rishi is curiously drawn towards Kyra. But,
she has a secret and she isnt who she claims to be. What follows next is something nobody ever thought
would happen. .
9. Which Indian short film has won the Audience Choice Award at the Seoul International Womens Film
Festival (SIWFF) 2016?
[A]Ahalya
[B]NaamKaran
[C]Chai
[D]Leeches
ANS : Leeches ==>>
Indian short film Leeches has won the Audience Choice Award at the Seoul International Womens
Film Festival (SIWFF). The film is about two Hyderabadi sisters who live in the interiors of the city
where a lot of orthodox practices are still common. The story is about an older sister who hatches a
dangerous and improbable plan to save her younger sister from becoming a one-day bride and their fight
against the prevalent culture and its practices. The film is directed by Payal Sethi. .
10. Who will become the first tennis player in the world to have 7th appearance in Olympics?
[A]Martina Navratilova
[B]Serena Williams
[C]Leander Paes
[D]Roger Federer
ANS : Leander Paes ==>>
Leander Paes, an Indian professional tennis player, will become the only tennis player in the world and
the first Indian to make a 7th appearance at the Olympics. It will be his record 7th Olympics at 2016 Rio
Olympics. Beside this, he is the only Indian to win an individual medal at Olympics. He won the bronze
medal at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics.
1. Which country has been elected for the first time to chair the UNs legal affairs committee ?
[A]Ukraine
[B]Israel
[C]Uruguay
[D]Senegal
ANS : Israel ==>>
The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has recently elected Israel to chair its Legal Committee,
also known as the sixth Committee, for the first time in the world bodys 71-year history. The Israeli
Ambassador Danny Danon has won the chairmanship of the UNs legal affairs committee with 109 votes
from the 193 member states. The legal Committee overseas UN activities related to international laws.
The UNs five other standing committees oversee the areas of disarmament, economic and financial
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2. Delta IV Heavy the worlds most powerful rocket is belong to which country?
[A]Japan
[B]China
[C]United States
[D]France
ANS : United States ==>>
Recently, the United States has successfully launched its secret spy satellite NROL-37 to space by the
United Launch Alliances (ULA) Delta IV Heavy rocket, the worlds most powerful rocket, at Floridas
Cape Canaveral Air Force Station. The National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) is responsible for
designing, building and operating the United States fleet of spy satellites. .
3. Who has won the 2016 Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix?
[A]Daniel Ricciardo
[B]Sebastian Vettel
[C]Lewis Hamilton
[D]Nico Rosberg
ANS : Lewis Hamilton ==>>
Lewis Hamilton, a British Formula One racing driver from England and racing for the Mercedes AMG
Petronas team, has won the 2016 Formula 1 Canadian Grand Prix at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in
Montreal, Canada. .
4. The book Goa Undercover has been authored by whom?
[A]Shazia Khan
[B]Vish Dhamija
[C]Madhumita Bhattacharyya
[D]Kanishka Gupta
ANS : Madhumita Bhattacharyya ==>>
The book Goa Undercover has been authored by Madhumita Bhattacharyya. The story is a Pan
McMillan masala thriller. In it, both the criminal and the sleuths are Indian to the core and not raised on
gun culture. They would bomb a village, or a safe house only as a last resort, but would not kill a fly
unless they were forced too. The man on the run or rather the persons on the run, are not really bad but
merely grey. .
5. Who of the following is the only player to represent India in chess and cricket?
[A]K L Rahul
[B]Karun Nair
[C]Yuzvendra Chahal
[D]Ambati Rayudu
ANS : Yuzvendra Chahal ==>>
Yuzvendra Chahal is the only player to represent India in chess and cricket. His name is listed in World
Chess Federations official site. Beside this, he is playing for Indian national cricket team, which is
touring Zimbabwe to play 3-ODIs and 3-Twenty20 Internationals(T20Is). In it, India clinched ODI series
against Zimbabwe with 8 wickets win in 2nd ODI at Harare and the man of the match was awarded to
Yuzvendra Chahal, who was the most successful bowler, with 3- wickets for 25 runs. .
6. The Deepor Beel Wildlife Sanctuary (DBWS) is located in which state of India?
[A]Odisha
[B]Assam
[C]Nagaland
[D]Manipur

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ANS : Assam ==>>

The Deepor Beel Wildlife Sanctuary (DBWS) is located at Kamrup district in Guwahati, Assam. It is
home to Wild Asian elephants, leopard, jungle cat and the protected barking deer, Chinese porcupine,
Spot-billed pelican, sambar, etc. .
7. India has recently removed which country from prior referral category status?
[A]China
[B]Pakistan
[C]Russia
[D]Iraq
ANS : China ==>>
India has recently removed China out from prior referral category status. In 2015, Iran was also removed
out from prior referral category status from India. When a country is removed from prior referral status it
facilitates easy and quick visa for its nationals. .
8. President Pranab Mukherjee has become the first Indian president to visit Republic of Ghana and _?
[A]Cote dIvoire
[B]Morocco
[C]Nambia
[D]Zambia
ANS : Cote dIvoire ==>>
President Pranab Mukherjee has become the first Indian president to visit Republic of Ghana and
Republic of Cote dIvoire after both countries established diplomatic relations. In his 3-nation African
tour to Ghana, Cote dIvoire and Namibia, Mr. Mukherjee visited Ghana on June 12, 2016 and signed 3pacts on exemption of visa requirement for holders of diplomatic and official passports, for cooperation
between the Foreign Service institutes of the two countries and for the establishment of a joint
commission to periodically review various aspects of the multi dimensional relationship and in the
second leg of his visit starting June 14, he would visit Cote dIvoire and then Nambia. .
9. S4A new scheme has been introduced by the Reserve Bank of India ( RBI) for resolution of stressed
assets. What does S4A stands for?
[A]Scheme for Susceptible Structuring of Stressed Assets
[B]Scheme for Sensible Structuring of Stressed Assets
[C]Scheme for Suitable Structuring of Stressed Assets
[D]Scheme for Sustainable Structuring of Stressed Assets
ANS : Scheme for Sustainable Structuring of Stressed Assets ==>>
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently introduced a new scheme Scheme for Sustainable
Structuring of Stressed Assets (S4A) for resolution of bad loans of large projects. The S4A will cover
those projects which have started commercial operations and have outstanding loan of over Rs.500 crore.
The purpose of the S4A is to strengthen the lenders ability to deal with stressed assets and put real assets
back on track by providing an avenue for reworking the financial structure of entities facing genuine
difficulties. The scheme is an optional framework for resolution of large stressed accounts. .
10. The United States has recently reopened its embassy in which country after a bit controversy?
[A]Greece
[B]Nigeria
[C]Gambia
[D]Algeria

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ANS : Gambia ==>>

The US Embassy in Gambian capital Banjul has reopened for normal operations after the Gambian
government redeployed police guards it withdrew last week. Though, the Gambian and US authorities
have not explained the circumstances leading to the redeployment of the police guards. The dispute
comes in the midst of controversy over Gambias arrest and trial of a US citizen who was under arrest
while visiting relatives in the country.
1. Which state government has recently abolished agriculture income tax?
[A]Karnataka
[B]Rajasthan
[C]Bihar
[D]Assam
ANS : Karnataka ==>>
Karnatakas Chief Minister Siddaramaiah had made the announcement to abolish the tax on agricultural
income while presenting the State Budget for 2016-17. This in turn will provide relief to many tea and
coffee companies besides thousands of individual coffee growers. Plantation companies had to pay a 35
per cent tax on their net income. .
2. Janani Sewa is a newly introduced scheme by which ministry?
[A]Ministry of AYUSH
[B]Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
[C]Ministry of Railways
[D]Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
ANS : Ministry of Railways ==>>
The scheme has been introduced by Ministry of Railway. Under Janani Sewa, hot milk, hot water and
baby food will be available at railway stations. .
3. Rajasva Gyan Sangam, the annual conference of tax administrators 2016 will be held in which city?
[A]New Delhi
[B]Allahabad
[C]Mumbai
[D]Rajkot
ANS : New Delhi ==>>
The annual conference of tax administrators 2016 Rajasva Gyan Sangam will be inaugurated by the
Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi in New Delhi on June 16, 2016. It is for the first time that two
Revenue Boards Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) & Central Board of Excise & Customs
(CBEC) are holding the conference simultaneously. The purpose of the conference is to motivate the
revenue officers towards achieving high standards in taxpayer friendly services in view of fast paced
changes in the world economy and to address some of the challenges that these Departments face in this
scenario. .
4. Which state has become the first Indian state to launch open government data portal to promote
transparency?
[A]Tripura
[B]Odisha
[C]Sikkim
[D]Assam
ANS : Sikkim ==>>
Sikkim has become the first Indian state to launch open government data website to promote
transparency. The data portal Sikkim.data.gov.in and Open Government Data Platform (Sikkim) has

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been launched by Sikkim Government. On the open government data portal, the data produced or
commissioned by the government or government controlled entities can be freely used, reused and
redistributed by anyone. .
5. Who won the 2016 Australian Open Super Series Womens singles Badminton trophy?
[A]PV Sindhu
[B]Yihan Wang
[C]Saina Nehwal
[D]Sun Yu
ANS : Saina Nehwal ==>>
Saina Nehwal, an Indian badminton player, has won the 2016 Australian Open Super Series Womens
singles Badminton tournament by defeating Sun Yu in the final by 11-21, 21-14, 21-19 at Sydney,
Australia. .
6. Which of the following has been conferred with the national award for best performing central PSU
for Green Energy initiatives?
[A]Reserve Bank of India
[B]Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited
[C]Airports Authority of India
[D]Rail Vikas Nigam Limited
ANS : Airports Authority of India ==>>
The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has been conferred with the National Award for Best Performing
Central PSU for Roof Top Solar Power initiatives. It has installed 4.8 megawatt peak power (MWp)
rooftop solar plants at 13 airports, which are generating approximately 51 lakh units of solar energy.
Further, 4.9 MWp solar plants are expected to be installed at 14 other airports by December 2016. .
7. Who has won the 2016 International Dublin Literary Award?
[A]Akhil Sharma
[B]Shantanu Guha
[C]Nirmal Jain
[D]Preeti Kapoor
ANS : Akhil Sharma ==>>
Akhil Sharma, an Indian born-American author, has won the prestigious 2016 International Dublin
Literary Award for his novel Family Life. The novel is the autobiography of the author, which mirrors
the authors own experience of emigrating from India to America as a child. The prize of 100,000 is
awarded to the author of the winning book. Though, if the winning book is in English translation,
75,000 is awarded to the author and 25,000 to the translator. .
8. Who has been ranked No.1 according to the Forbes 2016 list of worlds 100 highest-paid athletes?
[A]Roger Federer
[B]Novak Djokovic
[C]Cristiano Ronaldo
[D]Lionel Messi
ANS : Cristiano Ronaldo ==>>
According to the Forbes 2016 list of worlds 100 highest-paid athletes, soccer icon Cristiano Ronaldo,
with earnings of $88 million, has topped the list, followed by Lionel Messi, LeBron James, Roger
Federer, Kevin Durant and Novak Djokovic.The 100 top-earning athletes belong to 23 countries and
compete in 10 sports. .

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9. Who has been appointed as a part-time member of the 21st Law Commission of India?
[A]Sobir Gokaran
[B]Satya Pal Jain
[C]Manoj Singh
[D]Akhilesh Srivastav
ANS : Satya Pal Jain ==>>
Satya Pal Jain, additional Solicitor General of India and former Parliamentarian, has been appointed as a
part-time member of the 21st Law Commission of India. He is a noted constitution lawyer and senior
BJP leader and has been a lawyer in many important civil and criminal cases, Liberhan Commission of
Enquiry, Presidential election disputes, various election petitions and other important civil and criminal
cases. .
10. The book Indias Wars: A Military History (1947-1971) has been authored by whom?
[A]Shiv Kunal Verma
[B]T M P Mahadevan
[C]Srinath Raghavan
[D]Arjun Subramaniam
ANS : Arjun Subramaniam ==>>
The book Indias Wars: A Military History (1947-1971) has been authored by Air Vice Marshal Arjun
Subramaniam. The author provides detailed accounts of the principal conflicts from Independence to
1971: the first India-Pakistan war of 1947-48, the liberation of Hyderabad and Junagadh, the campaign to
evict the Portuguese from Goa in 1961 and the full-blown conventional wars against China and Pakistan.
The book is laced with veterans exhilarating experiences in combat operations, Indias Wars fuses the
strategic, operational, tactical and human dimensions of war with great finesse. Thus, book is deeply
researched and offers a fresh perspective on modern Indian history.
1. What is the theme of 2016 World Blood Donor Day (WBDD)?
[A]Blood connects us all
[B]More blood, more life
[C]Every blood donor is a hero
[D]Thank you for saving my life
ANS : Blood connects us all ==>>
The World Blood Donor Day (WBDD) is observed every year on June 14 to raise awareness of the need
for safe blood and blood products and to thank blood donors for their voluntary, life- saving gifts of
blood. The 2016 theme is Blood connects us all, which aims to motivate more people to donate blood
globally. .
2. The United Nations World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is observed on which date?
[A]June 16
[B]June 11
[C]June 15
[D]June 13
ANS : June 15 ==>>
The United Nations World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) is observed every year on June 15 to
focus global attention on the problem of physical, emotional, and financial abuse of elders and to create
awareness on the need of taking care of elders. .
3. Who of the following will represent India at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF)?
[A]Arun Jaitley
[B]Dharmendra Pradhan
[C]Prakash Javadekar
[D]Narendra Modi

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ANS : Dharmendra Pradhan ==>>

Dharmendra Pradhan, the Minister of State (I/C) for Petroleum and Natural Gas, will represent India at
the St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) in St Petersburg, Russia, which is scheduled
from June 16-17, 2016. The SPIEF is an annual international conference dedicated to economic and
business issues. It attracts over thousands of participants, including political and business leaders, leading
scientists, public figures, and members of the media from all over the world. The forum mainly discusses
the most pressing issues facing Russia and the world. .
4. Which committee has been constituted to shortlist candidates for RBI Governorship?
[A]Anand Kumar committee
[B]HR Khan committee
[C]S S Mundra committee
[D]P K Sinha committee
ANS : P K Sinha committee ==>>
The Union Government has constituted a selection committee headed by cabinet secretary P.K. Sinha for
shortlisting candidates for RBI governorship, after Raghuram Rajans term comes to an end in September
2016. .
5. Who has been elected as the new President of the 71st session of United Nations General Assembly
(UNGA 71)?
[A]Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama
[B]Peter Thomson
[C]John Ashe
[D]Andreas Mavroyiannis
ANS : Peter Thomson ==>>
Peter Thomson, Fijis ambassador to the United Nations, has been elected as the new President of the
71st session of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 71). He will replace current General Assembly
President Mogens Lykketoft and will begin his tenure in September 2016 at the commencement of the
UNGA 71. With this, Thomson will become the first representative of the Small Islands and Developing
States (SIDS) group to hold the position. Thomson will oversee the process of searching for a new U.N.
secretary-general to replace Ban Ki-moon of South Korea, who will finish his second five-year term in
the post at the end of 2016. .
6. The report titled The Rise of Environmental Crime has been released by which environmental
organization?
[A]Partnerships in Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia (PEMSEA)
[B]United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP)
[C]International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
[D]Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
ANS : United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) ==>>
The report titled The Rise of Environmental Crime has been released by the United Nations
Environment Programme (UNEP) and INTERPOL. As per the report, environmental crimes grew up by
26 % larger than previous estimates. The environmental crime is the worlds 4th largest criminal
enterprise after drug smuggling, counterfeiting and human trafficking. The environmental crime includes
the illegal trade in wildlife, corporate crime in the forestry sector, the illegal exploitation and sale of gold
and other minerals, illegal fisheries, the trafficking of hazardous waste and carbon credit fraud. The
report has recommended strong action, legislation and sanctions at national and international levels to
stop crime. .

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7. Who among the following has won the 2016 Pen Pinter Prize?
[A]Maureen Freely
[B]Margaret Atwood
[C]Zia Haider Rahman
[D]Antonia Fraser
ANS : Margaret Atwood ==>>
Margaret Atwood, Canadian poet and environmental campaigner, has been awarded the prestigious 2016
Pen Pinter Prize for her work championing environmental causes. She will receive award at a public
British Library event on October 13, 2016. The Prize is awarded annually to British, Irish or
Commonwealth writer to define the real truth of our lives and our societies. .
8. Which of the following is the official slogan for the 2016 Rio Olympic and Paralympic Games?
[A]Welcome home
[B]A New World
[C]Love and save nature
[D]Inspire a generation
ANS : A New World ==>>
The official slogan for the 2016 Rio Olympic and Paralympic Games is A New World. For Rio 2016,
the core values of the slogan and the manifesto are unity, respect for diversity and the will for change.
The motto of Rio 2016 is to promote the concepts of transformation through sport and changing the
world for the better. .
9. Which state government has recently launched the Child Labour Tracking System (CLTS)?
[A]Bihar
[B]Madhya Pradesh
[C]Jharkhand
[D]Uttar Pradesh
ANS : Bihar ==>>
The Bihar government has recently launched the Child Labour Tracking System (CLTS) in Patna to keep
a track of rescued child labour for their proper rehabilitation. A committee headed by Chief Secretary for
implementation of childrens demands will also be set up. Beside this, every rescued child will be given
Rs. 25000 from Chief Ministers Relief Fund. The money will directly go to childrens bank account. The
money will be given to all those children who will be registered under the tracking system. .
10. Where are the headquarters of International Seabed Authority (ISA)?
[A]Berlin
[B]Paris
[C]New York
[D]Kingston
ANS : Kingston ==>>
The International Seabed Authority (ISA) is an intergovernmental body to organize, regulate and control
all mineral-related activities in the international seabed area beyond the limits of national jurisdiction, an
area underlying most of the worlds oceans. It is in news recently because India will soon sign a 15 years
contract with the ISA, which will give exclusive rights to India to mine for precious metals in the Indian
Ocean seabed. The ISA, under the United Nations Convention on Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), governs
non-living resources of the seabed of international waters. Presently, the ISA has 167 members and the
European Union, composed of all parties to the Law of the Sea Convention. The headquarters of ISA is
located at Kingston, Jamaica.
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