LIC AAO | SIDBI | CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ - 15

1-Which new bird species has been discovered by scientists in northeastern India and adjacent parts of China?

2-The Union Cabinet has apprised of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and ..................on cooperation in the exploration of outer space and use of outer space technology for peaceful purposes.

3- India has inked an MoU with which country for Cooperation in the field Public Administration and Governance Reforms?

4- The annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting has started in which country with participation of political leaders and business from around the world?

5- The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved development of the six laning of National Highway-2 from Aurangabad-BarwaAdda section in which cities?

6- Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully launched India’s which  fifth navigation  satellite?

7- India has ranked which position globally in Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI) 2015-16 list of 106 assessed countries in terms of talent competitiveness of its human capital?

8- Which State Government has formally approved 35 per cent reservation for women in government jobs in the state?

9- Maharashtra Government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with which  Trust for a skill training programme for the youth in the state?

10- Aroon Tikekar recently passed away in Mumbai, Maharashtra at the age of 72.He was a famous?



ANSWERS: 

1- Himalayan Forest Thrush
 
2- Kuwait Institute of Scientific Research (KISR) , This MoU will enable cooperation between both countries for pursuing potential interest in both cooperative and commercial areas.
 
3- United Kingdom, This MoU was signed between both countries in November, 2015 during Prime Minister Narendra’s official visit to UK.
 
4- Swiss resort of Davos, Switzerland
 
5- Bihar and Jharkhand
 
6- Indian Regional Navigational Satellite System (IRNSS)-1E, It was launched on board of PSLV-C31 rocket from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SHAR), Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.
 
7- 89th, This GTCI list was compiled by INSEAD business school in partnership with Adecco and Human Capital Leadership Institute of Singapore (HCLI).
 
8- Bihar,  Presently state is already providing 35 percent reservation for women in recruitment as police constables and sub-inspectors. There is also 50 percent reservation for women as primary school teachers and in the Panchayati Raj system.
 
9- Tata Trust, This programme has been undertaken under the state government’s ambitious Kushal Maharashtra, Rojgaryukt Maharashtra initiative.
 
10- Senior Journalist and Scholar,  He was associated with different various newspaper groups and has authored over 20 books.