23
JAN
1) What is
the name of the new state-of-the-art superfast express train between Varanasi
and New Delhi that was flagged-off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at a
function held at Varanasi on 22 January 2016? – Mahamana Express
Explanation: The train
has been named Mahamana Express after Mahamana Madan Mohan Malviya, the founder
of the Banaras Hindu University (BHU). It will run between Varanasi and Delhi
via Lucknow thrice a week.
The train,
whose fares are 15% higher than normal fares, has improved aesthetic and
ergonomics in all its coaches, besides modular panels without visible screws
and minimum maintenance hatches inside passenger area for better safety and
aesthetics. Superior material for panels in terms of toxicity index and fire
retardation has been used for the interiors.
The train would
leave Varanasi for New Delhi on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 6.35 pm and
reach Delhi at 8.25 the next morning. The train would run thrice a week on
Monday, Wednesday and Friday from New Delhi at 6.35 pm and would arrive at
Varanasi the next morning at 8.25.
2) What is
the maximum capped number of credit transactions in a calendar year for
pensioner’s account as directed to the banks by the RBI on 21 January 2016? – 14
Explanation: The Reserve
Bank of India (RBI) on 21 January 2016 directed banks that a pensioner’s
account should not exceed more than 14 credit transactions in a calendar year
for retirement and arrear payments.
3) The 10th edition
of bilateral maritime exercise named ‘Naseem Al Bahr’ started at Goa in the
Arabian Sea on 22 January 2016. This naval exercise comprises of ……….. apart
from India – Oman
Explanation: ‘Naseem
Al Bahr’ is the name of the bilateral maritime exercise between the Indian Navy
and the Royal Navy of Oman that was started in 1993. The exercise epitomizes
the strong long term strategic relationship between the two countries.
4) Which
team won the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 title for 2015-16 by winning the final
played on 20 January 2016? –Uttar Pradesh
Explanation: Suresh
Raina-led Uttar Pradesh brushed Baroda aside to win their maiden Syed Mushtaq
Ali Trophy by 38 runs on 20 January.
5) Which
personalities were chosen as the new brand ambassadors for Indian Government’s
‘Incredible India’ campaign, as reported on 21 January 2016? – Amitabh
Bachchan and Priyanka Chopra
Explanation: Actors
Amitabh Bachchan and Priyanka Chopra were chosen as the new brand ambassadors
of the ‘Incredible India’ campaign to market the country to tourists abroad.
They will replace actor Aamir Khan, who was the face of the campaign for around
a decade.
24-25JAN
2016
1) India’s
first high speed public Wi-Fi service was opened at which railway station on 22
January 2016? –Mumbai Central
Explanation: India’s
first high speed public Wi-Fi service was inaugurated by Rail Minister Suresh
Prabhu at Mumbai Central Railway station on 22 January 2016. This free internet
initiative has been setup by RailTel Corporation in association with Google.
2) Union
Finance Ministry on 22 January 2016 announced that country-by-country reporting
for Indian multinationals will be made compulsory from 1 April 2016. The
provision for changes in pertaining laws will be done in the upcoming budget.
This change in the so-called base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS) guidelines
is being done to fulfill the guidelines prescribed by which international
entity? – Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development
(OECD)
Explanation: The norms
were announced in October last year by the rich nations’ club Organization for
Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) to close tax loopholes that it
estimated cost countries upwards of $100 billion a year.
3) What is
the name of the famous Chinese investor and real-estate tycoon who announced
his plans to invest $10 billion in an industrial park in Haryana? – Wang
Jianlin
Explanation: Wang
Jianlin is the Chairman of the Dalian Wanda group. The group claims to be the
largest real estate developer in China with ownership of the largest number of
6,000 cinema screens across the world.
4) Which
Indian badminton player won the women’s singles title of Malaysia Masters Grand
Prix Gold tournament on 24 January 2016? – P.V. Sindhu
Explanation: Two-time
World Championship bronze-medallist, India’s P.V. Sindhu won the women’s
singles title of Malaysia Masters Grand Prix Gold tournament by defeating
Kristy Gilmour of Scotland in the finals on 24 January 2016.
5) Who was
appointed as the new Chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) on 22
January 2016? – Atulesh Jindal
Explanation: Atulesh
Jindal is a senior officer of the Indian Revenue Service (IRS). His appointed
as the next Chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) was cleared by
Appointments Committee of Cabinet (ACC) on 22 January.
6) Which
West Indian cricketing great officially retired from international cricket on
22 January 2016, almost 22 years after his international cricket debut? –Shivnarine
Chanderpaul
Explanation: West
Indies batsman Shivnarine Chanderpaul officially retired from international
cricket on 22 January 2016. He announced his retirement seven months after
selectors opted to discard the veteran and push for a youth-oriented policy. He
was dumped before the home series against Australia in June 2015.
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