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Q1. In 2016, "" Operation Muskhan 2"", a scheme to trace lost children and restore them to their parents was introduced. Which state
was the first to introduce it?
Correct answer : 1
Q2. Iron Chanu Sharmila is a public social service activist, who recently ended her 16 years of fasting (against AFSPA). To which state
she belongs?
Correct answer : 4
Q3. In 2016, by introducing the "Sagar Mala", the Central Government proposes to establish ………….number of new ports in India.
Correct answer : 3
Q4. In August 2016, Who became the 39th Prime Minister of Nepal?
Correct answer : 4
Q5. 2020 Summer Olympics is scheduled to be held in .........
Correct answer : 3 -- in Tokyo City.
Q6. In the 2016 Rio Olympics, P V Sindhu won the silver medal in ...........
Correct answer : 1
Q7. In the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics, which Indian female athlete became the first to participate and reach the finals of the Gymnastics?
Correct answer : 4 - from Agartala, Tripura
Q8. In the 2016 Rio Olympics, which country won the foot ball gold medal?
Correct answer : 1
Q9. In June 2016, where was the Olympic Games were held?
Correct answer : 3 -- in Rio de Janeiro city.
Q10. In August 2016, Vijay Roopani became the Chief Minister of ...........
Correct answer : 2
Q11. "Pashudhan Beema Yojana" - a scheme to protect the cattle, was introduced on July 29, 2016 by ……………………
Correct answer :
Q12. In July 2016, with which country, the "Maitree" military joint exercise was conducted?
Correct answer : 2
Q13. 2015-2016 Ranji Trophy was won by ................
Correct answer : 1
Q14. In 2015, In which neighbouring country of India, democratic elections were held and Htin Kyaw became the President?
Correct answer : 1
Q15. On which date in 2016, the Islamic terrorrists of Pakistan attacked the Uri military camp in Jammu and Kashmir and killed 19 of our
army men?
Correct answer : 4
Q16. On July 28, 2016, World Hepatitis Day was observed. What was the "theme catchline"?
Correct answer : 2
Q17. In 2016, Brendon McCullum of New Zealand while playing against Australia, created a world record of fastest test century. In how
many balls did he score that century?
Correct answer : 4 -- in February 2016, at Christchurch, New Zealand.
Q18. Who headed the 7th Pay Commission instituted by the Central Government in January 2016?
Correct answer : 1
Q19. The "Himayat" scheme announced by the Central Government in 2016, relates to ......................
Correct answer : 2
Q20. In 2016, China established rail link with which neighbouring country?
Correct answer : 1
Q21. In 2016, the World Health Organization declared .........as "Measles" free country.
Correct answer : 3
Q22. In 2016, the Central Government introduced the "Pradhan Mantri Ujwala Yojana". It is aimed at .................
Correct answer : 3 -- Through this scheme, it is proposed to give 5 crore LPG connections
Q23. "Sethu Bharatam" scheme announed by the Central Government in 2016, relates to ................
Correct answer : 2 -- an allocation of 50 crores has been made.
Q24. In July 2016, K.P.Oli resigned as the PM of .................
Correct answer : 1
Q25. The Indian Government, in 2016, obtained a loan of 300 million dollar to improve the educational standard of which state?
Correct answer : 1--MPHEQIP scheme.
Q26. Which state of India, for the first time, introduced a "Waterborne Metro Transport" system in July 2016?
Correct answer : 4
Q27. In the 2016 "Sustainable Development Index" report, which country is placed on the first place?
Correct answer : 2
Q28. In 2015, Mother Theresa was canonised by the Pope. Mother Theresa was born in ..................
Correct answer : 1
Q29. The Finance Ministry has recently announced that for all purchases and sales above Rs.............., the Pan Card must be quoted.
Correct answer : 3
Q30. In December 2015, which country allowed women to vote and also contest in the local body elections?
Correct answer : 1
Q31. In December 2015, which African country, declared itself an Islamic country?
Correct answer : 3
Q32. In December 2015, the Indian Government entered into an agreement with .............. for operating a ""Bullet"" train between
Mumbai-Ahmedabad.
Correct answer : 4
Q33. December 6, 2015, on the birth day of Dr. Ambedkar, the central Government has issued a non-circulated currency. What is it?
Correct answer : 2
Q34. In December 2015, between which stations, a bio-diesel operated diesel engine train service was operated?
Correct answer : 1
Q35. In November 2015, an American University, started a Scholarship, an award and financial assistance for higher studies in the name of
Abdul Kalam. Which University?
Correct answer : 4
Q36. In November 2015, a test cricket match, was held day and night, and also with a pink ball in Australia. Between which countries it
was held?
Correct answer : 3
Q37. In November 2015, 13th ASEAN Summit was held at ......................
Correct answer : 2
Q38. In November 2015, Where was the 46th International Film Festival held?
Correct answer : 1
Q39. In November 2015, Where was the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Conference held?
Correct answer : 3
Q40. Which country issued a commemorative postal stamp in honour of Abdul Kalam on November 1, 2015?
Correct answer : 1
Q41. On November 10, 2015, the Karnataka Government celebrated the birth day of .....................
Correct answer : 3
Q42. How the birth day of Sardar Vallabhai Patel was observed in 2015?
Correct answer : 4
Q43. On October 28, 2015, Vidya Devi Bhandari became the first woman President of ...............
Correct answer : 3
Q44. In October 2015, the computer giant Google's various subsidiaries have been amalgamated and brought under one single identity
organization. What is the name of the organization?
Correct answer : 3
Q45. Marlon James won the Man Booker Prize for 2015. To which country he belongs to?
Correct answer : 4 -- For his book " A brief History of Seven Killings"
Q46. In order to support the cause of girl children, …………………….state, a novel scheme has been introduced, of depositing a sum of Rs.5000/-
in the name of the girl child, which can be withdrawn only when the child completes the age of 18, in the form of one sovereign
(8 carats) or equivalent of money.
Correct answer : 4 -- in Kerala, Palaghat district, Ottrappalam Taluk, Vaniyankulam Velliyadu village, a
service organization has started this novel scheme.
Q47. In which state of India, a court's roof has been converted as a solar energy roof top and produces electricity for the court?
Correct answer : 3
Q48. For the Year 2013-2014, Which Tamilnadu Tourist Centre received the "The Best Heritage Preserved Tourist Centre"?
Correct answer : 4
Q49. During the elections voters are allowed to say no to candidates by pressing NOTA button. What is the symbol allotted for this?
Correct answer : 4
Q50. In 2015, Where was the longest chain of volcanoes has been identified?
Correct answer : 2 - It is about 2000 Km in length. Cosgrove Volcano chain.