when is World Maritime Day celebrated?

when is World Maritime Day celebrated?

Options

1) September 28

2)September 27

3)September 26

4)September 29

answer

1) September 28


other details

September 28 is observed as the World Maritime Day by  the United Nations maritime agency, International Maritime Organization

2017 Theme: Connecting Ships, Ports and People

Joao Lourenco sworn in as president of which country?

Joao Lourenco sworn in as president of which country?

OPtions

1) Angola

2) Zambia

3)Chad

4)Namibia

answer

João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço is an Angolan politician and curent President of Angola since 26 September 2017.

Previously he was Minister of Defense from 2014 to 2017.

Where is Jaitapur Nuclear plant Located?

Where is Jaitapur Nuclear plant Located?

Options

1) Maharashtra

2) Kerala

3) Assam

4) Goa

answer

1) Maharashtra

Other Details

Jaitapur Nuclear Power Project  is a proposed 9900 MW power project of Nuclear Power Corporation of India (NPCIL) at Madban village of Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra . it would be the largest nuclear power generating station in the world by net electrical power rating

Lu ping was from which country?

Lu ping was from which country?

1) china

2) Laos

3) korea

4) Japan

answer

1) china

Other details

He was a chinese diplomat

He was head of Honk kong and Macau.

World's smallest “jumping mouse” spotted in?

World's smallest “jumping mouse” spotted in?

Options

1) China

2) Korea

3) Japan

4) Laos

answer

1) China

Other details

It is known as jerboa

jerboa moves over  dry desert habitat

 only comes out  at night

with which country was Steve Irwin associated ?

with which country was Steve Irwin associated ?

Options

1) Australia

2) japan

3) Laos

4) china

answer

1) Australia

other details

Stephen Robert "Steve" Irwin  was an Australian wildlife expert  television personality, and conservationist.

Who invented the fountain pen?

Who invented the fountain pen?

Options:

1) John Christopher Baxter

2) Lewis E. Waterman

3) Joseph Cyril Bamford

4) John Christopher Bolntine

Answer:

2) Lewis E. Waterman

Lewis Edson  born in Decatur, New York, was the inventor of the capillary feed fountain pen and the founder of the Waterman pen company

when is International Day of Peace celebrated?

when is International Day of Peace celebrated?

Options

1) 21 September

2)22 September

3)23 September

4)20 September

answer

1) 21 September


Other details

 The International Day of Peace, sometimes unofficially known as World Peace Day, is a day observed annually on 21 September.

It is dedicated to world peace

theme 2017   “Together for Peace: Respect, Safety and Dignity for All.”
 

which company bought HTC’s phone design and engineering team ?

which company bought HTC’s phone design and engineering team ?

Options

1) google

2)Microsoft

3)Apple

4)Facebook

answer


1) google


Other details

  google bought HTC’s phone design and engineering team $1.1 billion deal 

Where were fifth Asian indoor and martial arts games held?

Where were fifth Asian indoor and martial arts games  held?

options

1) Turkmenistan

2)Uzbekistan

3)Kyrgyzstan

4)Tajikistan

answer


1) Turkmenistan


Other details

fifth Asian indoor and martial arts games were held at Ashgabat, Turkmenistan

World Bank allocated $8 billion to which country?

World Bank allocated $8 billion to which country?

Options

1) china

2)Japan

3)Laos

4)Korea


answer



1) china



Other details

The World Bank has allocated about $8 billion for the infrastructure projects ofor Silk Road Economic Belt started by China

Who has been elected as International Olympic Committee’s ethics commission chief?

Who has been elected as International Olympic Committee’s ethics commission chief?

Options

1) Ban Ki-Moon

2)António Guterres

3)Kofi Annan

4)none of the above

answer

1) Ban Ki-Moon


Other details

Former U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon was elected as chief of the International Olympic Committee’s ethics commission

what is Maria ?

what is Maria ?

Options

1) hurricane

2)sea

3)river

4)mountain range

answer


1) hurricane


Other details

hurricane Maria, is a hurricane near US
 

when is International Day of Democracy celebrated?

when is International Day of Democracy celebrated?

Options

1)  15 September

2) 16 September

 3)17 September

 4)18 September

answer

1)  15 September


Other details

In 2007 the United Nations General Assembly resolved to observe 15 September as the International Day of Democracy with the purpose of promoting and upholding the principles of democracy and invited all member states and organizations to commemorate the day in an appropriate manner that contributes to raising public awareness.

2017 Theme: Democracy and Conflict prevention.

Who has been appointed as UN envoy for oceans?

Who has been appointed as UN envoy for oceans?

Options

1) Peter Thomson

2)Antonio Guterres

3)Kofi annan

4)Ban ki moon

answer

1) Peter Thomson


Other details

UN   has appointed the outgoing president Peter Thomson of the General Assembly as the first special envoy for the oceans

Peter Thomson,   is a Fijian diplomat who currently serves as President of the General Assembly of the United Nations.

He has been Fiji's Permanent Representative to the United Nations since February 2010

Where was Fifth East Asia Summit Economic Ministers Meeting held?

Where was Fifth  East Asia Summit Economic Ministers Meeting held?

Options

1) Philippines

2)Laos

3)Thailand

4)Malaysia

answer

1) Philippines

Other details

Fifth   East Asia Summit Economic Ministers Meeting was held in Pasay City, Philippines on 9th September 2017.

Paris to host 2024 and Los Angeles 2028 Olympics

Paris will host 2024 and Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.

International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach said the votes for both cities were unanimous.

The Paris Games, will mark 100 years since it was last held in the French capital.

Los Angeles hosted it in 1932 and 1984.

who is the author of the book Hit Refresh?

who is the author of the book Hit Refresh?

Options

1) Satya Nadella

2)tim cook

3)sundar pichai

4)none of the above

answer

1) Satya Nadella


Other details

Microsoft’s India-born CEO Satya Nadella has written  first book Hit Refresh

Which country launched a satellite for research on Dark Matter?

Which country launched a satellite for research on Dark Matter?

Options

1) China

2) Russia

3) India

4) US

answer

1) China

Other details

China   launched the country’s first space telescope in search for signals of dark matter.

It was launched   from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre.

2017 US Open

The 2017 US Open was the 137th edition of tennis' US Open and the fourth and final Grand Slam event of the year. It was held on outdoor hard courts at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City.

Stan Wawrinka and Angelique Kerber were the previous year's men's and women's singles champions repsectively.

men's singles

 Arthur Ashe Stadium
 R. Nadal   
defetead
K. Anderson   
6 -3  6 -3  6-4

women's singles
 Arthur Ashe Stadium

S. Stephens   
 defeated
 M. Keys  
 6-3 6-0

men's doubles
Arthur Ashe Stadium
J. Rojer,H. Tecău 
defeated
F. López , M. López 
6 - 4, 6 - 3


women's doubles
M. HingisY. Chan
defeated
L. Hradecká , K. Siniaková
 6-3 6- 2

mixed doubles
M. Hingis , J. Murray
defeated
M. Venus , H. Chan
6-1, 4-6, 10 - 8
   


   

   

who was don williams ?

who was don williams ?

Options

1) singer

2)author

3)actor

4)none of the above

answer

1) singer


Other details


Donald Ray Williams was an American country singer, songwriter, and 2010 inductee to the Country Music Hall of Fame.

He began his solo career in 1971, singing popular ballads and amassing 17 number one country hits.

what is Irma?

what is Irma?

Options

1) Hurricane

2)mountain

3)river

4)sea

answer

1) Hurricane


Other details

Irma is a hurricane near Florida, USA


 

when is International Literacy Day observed?

when is International Literacy Day observed?

Options

1) 8 September

2)7 September

3)9 September

4)6 September

answer


1) 8 September


Other details

September 8 was declared International Literacy Day by UNESCO on November 17, 1965.

Its aim is to highlight the importance of literacy to individuals, communities and societies. Celebrations take place in several countries

theme 2017 Literacy in Digital World

 

where was Commonwealth Youth weightlifting championships 2017 organized?

where was Commonwealth Youth   weightlifting championships  2017 organized?

Options

1) Australia

2)England

3)south Africa

4)new Zealand

answer


1) Australia


Other details

Commonwealth Youth   weightlifting championships, was held at Gold Coast, Australia.

Who was Vidyut Chakraborty?

Who was Vidyut Chakraborty?

Options

1) Writer

2) sportsman

3) Painter

4) Director

answer

4) Director

Other Details

Bidyut Chakraborty was an Assamese film director, actor. 

Known for Films Like Goon Goon Gaane Gaane, Dwaar and Raag-Biraag.

He was awarded Indira Gandhi award .

Who is Peggy Whitson?

Who is Peggy Whitson?

Options


1) astronaut

2)mathematician

3)physicist

4)archaeologist

answer

 1) astronaut


Other details


Peggy Annette Whitson   is an American biochemistry researcher, NASA astronaut,  and former NASA Chief Astronaut.

Her first space mission was in 2002, with an extended stay aboard the International Space Station as a member of Expedition 5.

 Her second mission launched October 10, 2007, as the first woman commander of the ISS with Expedition 16.

She was currently in space on her third long-duration space flight and was the commander of the International Space Station for Expedition 51, before handing over command to Fyodor Yurchikhin on June 1, 2017.

Who was Dan Ireland?

Who was Dan Ireland?

Options

1) Director

2) author

3) athlete

4) singer

answer

1) Director

Other details

Dan Ireland was a Canadian-born film director, producer and co-founder of the Seattle International Film Festival.

which country opened First Civilian Drone Base ?

which country opened  First Civilian Drone Base ?

Options

1) china

2)japan

3)Korea

4) Laos

answer


1) china


Other details

China Opened First Civilian Drone Base in Shanghai
 

2017 International Literacy Prizes

2017 International Literacy Prizes

Confucius Prize, 

 AdulTICoProgram from Columbia,
The Citizens Foundation from Pakistan,
and the FunDza project from South Africa

King Sejong prize,
Centre for the Study of Learning and Performance from Canada
and the We Love Reading programme from Jordan

Since 1967, UNESCO International Literacy Prizes have rewarded excellence and innovation in the field of literacy


    The UNESCO King Sejong Literacy Prize (2 awards)

Established in 1989, with the support of the Government of the Republic of Korea. It gives special consideration to the development and use of mother-tongue literacy education and training.


    The UNESCO Confucius Prize for Literacy (3 awards)

The UNESCO Confucius Prize for Literacy, established in 2005, with the support of the Government of the People’s Republic of China. It gives special consideration to literacy amongst adults in rural areas and out-of-school youth, particularly girls and women.

Each of the five prizewinners receives a medal, a diploma and US$20.000.

The UNESCO International Literacy Prizes are awarded in an official ceremony on the occasion of the International Literacy Day (8 September)

where will BRICS summit be held from September 3-5 ?

where will BRICS summit  be held from September 3-5 ?

Options

1)china

2)Russia

3)India

4)Brazil

answer

1)china


Other details

 BRICS summit  will be held from September 3-5 in Xiamen in China