Latest Current Affairs for SSC/BANK EXAM 2016

Naval Exercise IBSAMAR 2016 between India, South Africa, Brazil kicked off in Goa

The fifth edition of IBSAMAR 2016 trilateral naval exercise between Brazil, India and South Africa kicked off in Goa. IBSAMAR is abbreviated as of India-Brazil-South Africa Maritime. This is the for the first time the exercise is held in India as all the previous editions were held in South Africa since it began in 2006

India’s first nuclear submarine INS Arihant passes deep sea tests

India’s first indigenously built nuclear armed submarine INS Arihant has successfully passed several deep sea diving drills as well as weapons launch tests. These successful tests undertaken off Vishakhapatnam coast where the submarine was build. These tests makes it ready for formal induction into the Naval Fleet

India to host 3rd Asia Ministerial Conference on Tiger Conservation

India is going to host Asia Ministerial Conference on Tiger Conservation from 12 April 2016 to save tigers. It will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. It will the third such conference on tiger conservation to be hosted by India that will see the participation of all 13 tiger range countries (TRCs). They are Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Russia, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Rare Falcated Duck sighted in Goa

Birdwatchers for first time have sighted Falcated Duck in Goa which is considered as rare vagrant migrant bird species to the south of India. Earlier the bird was sighted two times in southern parts of India away from its natural migratory habitat in North India. For first time it was sighted in Tamil Nadu in 2012 and second time in Akola (Maharashtra) in January 2015.

World’s 1st fast-acting Anti-Rabies drug to be launched in India

World’s first fast-acting anti-rabies drug Rabies Human Monoclonal Antibody (RMAb) will be launched in India. The drug has been developed by Pune-based Serum Institute of India (SII) and US-based MassBiologics of the University of Massachusetts Medical School.

Pakistan Parliament becomes first in world to run entirely on solar power

Pakistan’s Parliament building located in national capital Islamabad became the first in the world to completely run on solar power. It achieved this feat after Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif switched on solar-powered building of the parliament in a simple ceremony

Indian-origin art lover Ismail Mahomed conferred knighthood by French government

An Indian-origin art lover and playwright Ismail Mahomed from South Africa has been knighted by the French government for his lifelong devotion to the promotion of arts. He was bestowed with Knight of the Order of Arts and Literature (The Chevalier de l’Ordre des Arts et Lettres) by French Ambassador Elisabet Barbier in Johannesburg.

India remains world’s largest arms importer

India continues to remain the world’s largest arms importer, accounting for 14% of the global arms imports in the 2011-2015 timeframe. It was revealed by report on international arms transfers released by a global think-tank, Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).

Haryana set to become first state to complete Aquifer mapping

Haryana is set become the first state in the country to complete aquifer mapping for its groundwater resources by May 2016. Aquifer is an underground layer of water-bearing rock from which groundwater can be extracted.

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Film Fair Awards 2016

Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Bajirao Mastani Walked away with 9 Filmfare awards on January 15, 2016, including in major categories such as Best Film, Best Picture, Best Actor and Best Actress in Supporting Role.

National Awards for Bravery2015

Twenty five children, three girls and 22 boys, were felicitated in New Delhi on January 18, 2016 by India Council for child welfare (ICCW) with the National Awards for Bravery 2015.

Shailikar Samman 2016

Noted journalist Vinod Agnihotri was conferred with ‘Shailikar Samman’ given by the Shailikar Prabhakar Samman Samiti in New Delhi on January 18, 2016 by India Council by India Council for Child Welfare (ICCW) with the National Awards for Bravery 2015.

FIFAAwards 2015

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi on January 11, 2016 won the Ballon d’ Or award for the world’s best player for the fifthe time.

73^rd Golden Globe Awards 2015

The Revenant won three majr awards at the 73^rd Golden Globe Awards, honouring the best in film and American television of 2015, conferred in Beverly Hills, California on January 10, 2016.

BCCI Annual Awards 2014-15

India’s Test captain Virat Kohli was on January 5, 2016 presented Polly Umrigar Award, given to the Cricketer of the Year, at the Annual BCCI Awards Ceremony in Mumbai.

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India, Myanmar conduct fourth coordinated patrol

The fourth edition of the India-Myanmar Coordinated Patrol (IMCOR) was successfully undertaken from February 13 to 16, 2016. It was conducted by navies of the two countries along the strategically significant International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) in the Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal. In this edition IMCOR, Indian Navy Ships Saryu and Bitra along with Myanmar Ships Aung Zeya and FAC 563 participated. Navies of India and Myanmar are conducting bilateral IMCOR along the Maritime boundary since 2013 as part of the ongoing India-Myanmar defence relations.

Make in India Week concludes in Mumbai

The Make in India week concluded in Mumbai, Mumbai after it was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 13, 2016. The week-long event has secured investment commitments worth 15.2 lakh crore rupees across the country. The host state Maharashtra alone accounted for 8 lakh crore rupees investment in diverse areas.

Google’s Project Loon begins its operations in Sri Lanka

Google’s Project Loon began its operations in Sri Lanka after first helium-filled balloon landed in Pupuressa area in Gampola town. It was one of three balloons that were put up in Sri Lankan airspace for trials to provide high-speed internet service after it was launched from South America.

NASA finds first super-Earth exoplanet with an atmosphere

Astrophysicists at NASA have found a super-Earth exoplanet dubbed as 55 Cancri e with an atmosphere for the first time. These NASA astrophysicists were working with the European Space Agency (ESA) and the University College London. Key facts

Indian origin scientist Ashutosh Tiwari discovers fast SnO conductor to replace silicon

A team of scientist in US led by an Indian-origin Ashutosh Tiwari has discovered Tin Monoxide (SnO) conductor to replace silicon. SnO is a new kind of 2D semiconducting material for electronics that opens the door for much speedier computers and smartphones that consumes less power.

Union Cabinet gives nod to Election Laws (Amendment) Bill,2016

The Union Cabinet has given its approval to amend section 9 of the Representation of the People Act, 1950 and section 11 of the Delimitation Act, 2002. In this regard, Government is going to introduce Election Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2016 in Parliament in pursuance of the Constitution (One Hundredth Amendment) Act, 2015. These amendments will give voting rights to people who became Indian citizens following the exchange of enclaves between India and Bangladesh. Amendment of Delimitation Act, 2002 will enable Election Commission of India (ECI) to carry out limited delimitation of Assembly and Parliamentary Constituencies in the Cooch Behar District of West Bengal.

Union Government launched ENVIS portal

The Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Prakash Javadekar has launched Environment Information System (ENVIS) portal and mobile application. It was launched on the sidelines of the national interaction-cum-evaluation workshop for Environment Information System. ENVIS Portal (http://envis.nic.in) runs parallel with the objectives of Digital India which works on improving the digital literacy in the environment sector and deliver services digitally. It will play important role integrating network of ENVIS centres.

Study Material for SSC/BANK Exam of 2016

Synonyms

1.     Hegemony

(a)   Domination

(b)  Externation

(c)   Protection

(d)  Patrimony

2.     Terrestrial

(a)   Celestial                (b) Moral

(c) Practical                (d) Earthly

3.     Vociferous

(a)   Violent                  (b) Loud

(c) Secret                    (d) True

4.     Fictional

(a)   Genuine                (b) Authentic

(c)Fanciful                  (d) Real

5.     Trivial

(A) Crucial                  (b) Significant

(c) Vital                (d) Ordinary

6.     Impudent

(A) Vigilant                 (b) Astute

(c) Insolent                 (d) Arrogant

7.     Pompous

(a)   Pretentious                        (b) Supportive

(c) Demanding            (d) Flashy

8.     Prerogative

(a)   Privilege                     (b) Protective

(c) Formative                    (d) Prevention

9.     Aggravate

(a)   Angry                          (b) Intensify

(c) Increase                       (d) Big

10.  Sycophants

(b)  Servants sadists          (b) sadists

(c) Advisors                      (d) Flatterers

Ans. 1 (c) 2. (c)  3. (a)  4. (d)  5. (b)  6. (a)  7. (c)  8. (a)  9. (d) 10. (b) 

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DRDO to conduct captive flight trails of Anti-Radiation Missile

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has decided to conduct captive flight trials of an advanced, state-of-the-art Anti-Radiation Missile (ARM) in April-May 2016. During captive flight trials DRDO scientist will evaluate performance of the missile’s heat seeker, structural capability, navigation and control system and aerodynamic vibrations. Later by end of 2016, actual ground testing will be conducted and later it will be fired from Su-30 during the actual flight trial.

Former UN Secretary General Boutros Ghali passes away

Former United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Boutros Boutros-Ghali passed away in Cairo, Egypt. He was 93. Mr. Boutros-Ghali was Egyptian politician and diplomat who had served as sixth UN Secretary-General from 1992 to 1996. He was United Nations’ first secretary-general from Africa.

Union Government unveils National Capital Goods Policy 2016

The Union Government has unveiled a National Capital Goods Policy 2016 to give an impetus to the capital goods sector and the Make in India initiative. It was unveiled by Union Minister of Heavy Industry & Public Enterprise Anant Geet on the occasion of the Make in India Week held in Mumbai, Maharashtra. This is for the first time, Union Government (Ministry of Heavy Industry & Public Enterprise) has framed such national policy for the capital goods sector.

Commemoration of Tatya Tope’s 200th birth anniversary

Commemoration 200th Birth Anniversary of Tatya Tope, one of the notable generals in India’s First War of Independence (1857-58) of Revolt of 1857 was observed in NewDelhi. On this occasion, Union Ministry of Culture with the support of Nehru Memorial Museum and Library had organized a national conference and special lecture.

58th Grammy awards 2016

The 58th Annual Grammy Awards were announced by the Recording Academy announced at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The ceremony has recognized the best recordings, compositions and artists in the eligibility year, which was from October 2014, to September 2015.

Sindh becomes first Pakistan province to adopt Hindu Marriage Bill

Sindh became the first Pakistan province to adopt landmark Hindu Marriage Bill, 2015 in order to allow the minority community to register their marriages. This is for the first such a law is being passed since formation of Pakistan in 1947 to safeguard rights of Hindus, a second largest religious minority community in the country.


Jharkhand gets first Mega Food Park at Ranchi

Jharkhand’s first mega food park was inaugurated by Union Food Processing Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal at village Getalsud in Ranchi district of state. This park is promoted by Jharkhand Mega Food Park Pvt. Ltd and seeks to give an impetus to the growth of the food processing sector in the state.

Latest Current Affairs MCQs

1.       Which Country has been ranked 131 out of 167 nations on ICT Development Index (IDI) 2015 ?

(a)     India (b) South Korea (c) Denmark (d) Iceland

2.       Human Resources Development Minister Smriti Irani Launched the Global Initiative of Academic Networks (GIAN) scheme at which place?

(a)     IIT Kanpur (b) IIT Gandhi Nagar (c) IIT Delhi (d) IIT Kharagpur

3.       President Pranab Mukherjee in December, 2015 has given assent to the contentious Labour Laws Bill of which State that has provisions to ban strikes in public utility services for up to one year?

(a)     Maharashtra (b) Gujarat (c) Haryana d. Punjab

4.       As per the latest report released by credit rating agency Brickwork Rating, which state is the biggest economy within  India in terms of Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP)?

(a)     Maharashtra (b) Tamil Nadu (c) Uttar Pradesh (d) Gujarat

5.       The Union Government approved a post facto agreement to expand bilateral cooperation in the field of solar energy and also approved another agreement to roll out the ‘Make in India’ campaign for the capital goods sector with which country?

(a)     France (b) Japan (c) Russia (d) Germany 

6.       The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister  Narendra Modi has given its approval for introduction of a bill its approval for introduction of a Bill for establishment of a Regional Centre for establishment of a Regional Centre for Biotechnology at which place?

(a)     Faridabad (b) Ghaziabad (c) Noida (d) Gurgaon

7.       Union Government announced to allow which system to overseas electors as an alternative voting option?

(a)     E-postal Ballot System b. Proxy voting (C) Both of the above (d)  None of the above

8.       Minister for Communications & Information Technology , Ravi Shankar Prasad in December, 2015 released a set of two commemorative postage stamps to mark the centenary year of what?

(a)     Botanical Survey of India(BSI)

(b)     Zoological Survey of India (ZSI)

(c)     Both of the above

(d)     None of  the above

9.       Which state government has launched the National Food Security Act (NFSA), 2013 recently with an aim to benefit more than one third of the state’s population?

(a)     Maharashtra (b) Goa (c) Karnataka  (d)  Kerala

10.    Which High Court ruled that married daughters of deceased government employees should be considered for appointment on compassionate grounds under the Dying in Harness Rules ?

(a)     Rajasthan (b) Cuttack (c) Allahabad (d) Non Of these.

Ans.        1. (b)      2. (a)       3. (c)       4. (b)       5. (e)       6. (d)       7. (c)       8. (e)       9. (e)       10. (c)

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TRAI rules against Differential Pricing

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has barred telecom service providers (TSPs) from offering or charging discriminatory tariffs for data services on the basis of content accessed by a consumer.

Union Government launches 24×7 multi-lingual helpline

Union Ministry of Tourism has launched 24×7 Toll Free Multi-Lingual Tourist Info Line for international tourists in 12 international languages. The 12 languages include 10 International languages besides English and Hindi, namely, French, Arabic, Italian, German, Korean, Japanese, Portuguese, Chinese, Russian and Spanish.

Urdu poet Nida Fazli passes away

Renowned Urdu Poet and well known Bollywood lyricist Nida Fazli passed away in Mumbai, Maharashtra following a heart attack. He was 78 years old. He was best known among singers and fans for his elegant presentation of ghazals, nazm and dohaas.

Chettinad Cotton Saree gets Indian Handloom tag

The Union textile Ministry has bestowed the Indian Handloom Brand tag on Chettinad cotton saris for its unique designs and identity. This tag was bestowed under the India Handloom Brand Scheme after checking its various quality parameters stipulated by the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP). The Ministry also has offered a logo to use the brand for marketing the product. It will also enable weavers of these saris to promote the material in the international market.

India-Nepal Combined Military Exercise Surya Kiran IX begins at Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand

The 9th edition of India-Nepal Combined Military Exercise Surya Kiran IX has commenced at Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand.  It will culminate on February 21, 2015. The 14-day-long combined battalion Level exercise is being conducted under the aegis of Panchshul Brigade of Central Command.

Former Prime Minister of Nepal Sushil Koirala passes away

Former Prime Minister of Nepal and Nepali Congress (NC) President Sushil Koirala passed away due to Pneumonia in capital city Kathmandu. He was 79. Mr. Koirala was elected as 37th Prime Minister of Nepal from February 10, 2014 till September 2015. He ceased from office of PM after new republic constitution of Nepal was promulgated under his leadership. He had lost election for PM post as per new Constitution to incumbent PM Khadga Prasad Sharma Oli in October 2015.