1) Which of the following has been appointed as head of NCPCR on 23rd September 2015?
a. Kriti Narain Kacker
b. Stuti Narain Kacker
c. Riju Bafna
d. Shailaja Chandra
ANSWER: Stuti Narain Kacker
Explanation:
A 1978 batch IAS officer, Stuti Narain Kacker was on 24th September 2015 appointed as head of National Commission for Protection of Child Rights by the Union Women and Child Development Ministry. She is ex secretary of the Department of Disability Affairs at MSOJ&E looking after the management committee of CARA. Former UPA appointee Kushal Singh’s tenure closes. NCPCR was established in March 2007 under Commission for Protection of Child Rights Act 2005. According to the NCPCR act, the 6 member body must have 2 lady reps.
2) Who has been elected as BCA president on 24th September 2015?
a. Abdul Bari Siddiqui
b. Rehman Bari Siddiqui
c. Vinod Kumar
d. None of the above
ANSWER: Abdul Bari Siddiqui
Explanation:
Abdul Bari Siddiqui. senior RJD leader was on 24th September 2015, elected president of Bihar Cricket Association, chosen in a process directed by SC. BCA elections were held in August 2015 . Siddiqui is currently chairman of state Badminton Association. Former president Vinod Kumar lost the elections. Other appointments as per the election include:
– Working President of the cricketing body: International umpire Laliteshwar Prasad Verma
– General Secretary: Ravi Shankar Prasad
– Treasurer: Ram Kumar
– 5 Vice Presidents: Sunil kumar Singh, Gopal Bohra, Anand Kumar, S Mumtazuddin and N K Jamuar
3) Which filmmaker resigned from the Oscar Selection Jury on 23rd September 2015?
a. Amol Palekar
b. Rahul Rawail
c. Sanjay Leela Bhansali
d. Karan Johar
ANSWER: Rahul Rawail
Explanation:
Indian filmmaker Rahul Rawail has resigned from the Oscar Selection Jury citing personal differences with chairperson of the jury, Amol Palekar. Resignation was tendered after the selection of National award-winning Marathi film Court as India’s official entry for Oscars 2016 (88th Academy Awards) by the jury. Court is a film directed by Chaitanya Tamhane and it has been named best picture at National Film Awards 2015 apart from winning 17 different international awards. Indian film director Rahul Rawail is known for his movies like Love Story (1981), Betaab (1983), Jeevan Ek Sanghursh (1990), Anjaam (1994) and Jo Bole So Nihaal (2005). He has been nominated as the best director twice for Filmfare Awards
4) Which country celebrated its Republic Day on 24th September 2015?
a. Trinidad and Tobago
b. Nigeria
c. Ethiopia
d. None of the above
ANSWER: Trinidad and Tobago
Explanation:
President Pranab Mukherjee has congratulated the people of Trinidad and Tobago on their Republic Day. Relations between India and Trinidad & Tobago date back to 30 May 1845. 2 way bilateral trade between India and Trinidad & Tobago include the following – petroleum-crude & products, drugs and pharmaceuticals, iron and steel, garments, rice and other food stuff including spices, I.T. services, auto components, machinery and transportation equipment, plastic products, cosmetics, organic/inorganic chemicals, electronic goods, non-ferrous metals, gems & jewelry, silk, sports goods, paints, footwear, carpets, leather goods etc. constitute the export basket from India. Items of export from this country include scrap metals, wood and wood products, asphalt, chemicals.
5) Which country celebrated its Independence Day on 24th September 2015?
a. Republic of Guinea Bissau
b. People’s Republic of China
c. Japan
d. Malaysia
ANSWER: Republic of Guinea Bissau
Explanation:
Independence Day was celebrated on 24th September 2015 and Indian President extended warm greetings and felicitations on this occasion. The government of this republic is supportive of India. Guinea Bissau is a founder member of the Team-9 Initiative. Under this framework, GOI has extended LOC of US$ 25 million to Guinea Bissau. India is the sole importer of almost the entire crop (98%) of cashew nuts from Guinea Bissau every year.
6) Who has received the SKOCH award for smart governance on 23rd September 2015?
a. Employee Provident Fund Organisation/ EPFO
b. Employee’s Insurance Fund Organisation/EIFO
c. Employee’s Pension Fund Organisation/EPFO
d. None of the above
ANSWER: Employee Provident Fund Organisation/ EPFO
Explanation:
EPFO has been awarded the SKOCH prize for Smart Governance for its initiatives on UAN Programme and Transformation of Social Security Agenda in India. This is the fifth award for EPFO in 2 years. EPFO was also awarded two SKOCH Order-of-Merit on 22nd September, one for launching UAN for EPFO members and another for transformation of Social Security Agenda in India. EPFO has launched mobile apps and e-governance initiatives for which it has been awarded.
7) Recently an MoU has been signed with China by which organisation in the area of anti-doping?
a. World Anti Doping Agency/ WADA
b. World Customs Organisation/WCO
c. World Anti Doping International Agency/WAIA
d. None of the above
ANSWER: World Anti Doping Agency/ WADA
Explanation:
World Anti Doping Agency/WADA and General Administration of Sport of China signed MoU on Performance Enhancing drugs on 22nd September 2015. MoU will enhance cooperation between WADA and Chinese authorities. Agreement will eliminate supply and manufacture of raw materials and supply of PEDs. Anti doping authorities worldwide will use the information to investigate anti doping rule violations under World Anti Doping Code. GASC will also develop links with WADA to achieve the same as will World Customers Organisation. MoU follows DEA operation Cyber Juice on steroid and PED operation where major substances originated from Chinese labs.
