Current Affairs - August, 2015
-
Upload
the-opus-way -
Category
Education
-
view
1.214 -
download
2
Transcript of Current Affairs - August, 2015
![Page 1: Current Affairs - August, 2015](https://reader033.fdocuments.in/reader033/viewer/2022042723/587407ba1a28ab6f1d8b66dd/html5/thumbnails/1.jpg)
AUGUST
![Page 2: Current Affairs - August, 2015](https://reader033.fdocuments.in/reader033/viewer/2022042723/587407ba1a28ab6f1d8b66dd/html5/thumbnails/2.jpg)
CURRENT AFFAIRS – AUGUST’ 2015CLAT . NIFT . NID . GMAT
THE OPUS WAY
Indian Railways and …......... Government has signed MoUfor Dasappla-Bolangir Railway Line.
A. Odisha B. BiharC. U.P.D. M.P.
Answer: A
![Page 3: Current Affairs - August, 2015](https://reader033.fdocuments.in/reader033/viewer/2022042723/587407ba1a28ab6f1d8b66dd/html5/thumbnails/3.jpg)
CURRENT AFFAIRS – AUGUST’ 2015CLAT . NIFT . NID . GMAT
THE OPUS WAY
Vice President of India M. Hamid Ansari has released a book entitled ‘Locale, Everyday Islam and Modernity’ was authored by whom?
A. Sheikh Mujibur RahmanB. Dr. Zakir A. NaikC. Abdul Aziz bin Abdul Rahman KakiD. M. Raisur Rahman
Answer: D
![Page 4: Current Affairs - August, 2015](https://reader033.fdocuments.in/reader033/viewer/2022042723/587407ba1a28ab6f1d8b66dd/html5/thumbnails/4.jpg)
CURRENT AFFAIRS – AUGUST’ 2015CLAT . NIFT . NID . GMAT
THE OPUS WAY
The model-actor has won Ironman title in toughest triathlon in Zurich.
A. Milind SomanB. John AbrahamC. Dinno MoriaD. Ashmit Patel
Answer: A
![Page 5: Current Affairs - August, 2015](https://reader033.fdocuments.in/reader033/viewer/2022042723/587407ba1a28ab6f1d8b66dd/html5/thumbnails/5.jpg)
CURRENT AFFAIRS – AUGUST’ 2015CLAT . NIFT . NID . GMAT
THE OPUS WAY
Conakry, the capital of ………… was named as the WorldBook Capital for 2017 by UNESCO.
A. Republic of GuineaB. Republic of CongoC. Republic of IrelandD. Republic of Molossia
Answer: A
![Page 6: Current Affairs - August, 2015](https://reader033.fdocuments.in/reader033/viewer/2022042723/587407ba1a28ab6f1d8b66dd/html5/thumbnails/6.jpg)
CURRENT AFFAIRS – AUGUST’ 2015CLAT . NIFT . NID . GMAT
THE OPUS WAY
Archie Comics cartoonist ………… died at the age of 86.
A. Tom CrossB. Tom HanksC. Tom Moore D. Tom Poitras
Answer: C
![Page 7: Current Affairs - August, 2015](https://reader033.fdocuments.in/reader033/viewer/2022042723/587407ba1a28ab6f1d8b66dd/html5/thumbnails/7.jpg)
CURRENT AFFAIRS – AUGUST’ 2015CLAT . NIFT . NID . GMAT
THE OPUS WAY
Recently a book titled ‘R.D. Burman: The Prince of Music’was in news. It has been authored by whom among thefollowing?
A. Khagesh Dev BurmanB. Aniruddhan Dev BurmanC. Kamlesh Dev BurmanD. Keshav Dev Burman
Answer: A
![Page 8: Current Affairs - August, 2015](https://reader033.fdocuments.in/reader033/viewer/2022042723/587407ba1a28ab6f1d8b66dd/html5/thumbnails/8.jpg)
CURRENT AFFAIRS – AUGUST’ 2015CLAT . NIFT . NID . GMAT
THE OPUS WAY
Who among the following has been appointed as Director-General of TERI?
A. R K PachauriB. Ajay ShahC. Ajay MakhijaD. Ajay Mathur
Answer: D
![Page 9: Current Affairs - August, 2015](https://reader033.fdocuments.in/reader033/viewer/2022042723/587407ba1a28ab6f1d8b66dd/html5/thumbnails/9.jpg)
CURRENT AFFAIRS – AUGUST’ 2015CLAT . NIFT . NID . GMAT
THE OPUS WAY
Who among the following has received Copley Medal,the world’s oldest scientific prize?
A. Dr APJ Abdul KalamB. Peter HiggsC. Srikanth JagabathulaD. Rashad Hussain
Answer: B
![Page 10: Current Affairs - August, 2015](https://reader033.fdocuments.in/reader033/viewer/2022042723/587407ba1a28ab6f1d8b66dd/html5/thumbnails/10.jpg)
CURRENT AFFAIRS – AUGUST’ 2015CLAT . NIFT . NID . GMAT
THE OPUS WAY
Which among the following company has acquired US pharmaceutical firm Gavis?
A. Dabur B. Dr ReddyC. LupinD. Sunpharma
Answer: C
![Page 11: Current Affairs - August, 2015](https://reader033.fdocuments.in/reader033/viewer/2022042723/587407ba1a28ab6f1d8b66dd/html5/thumbnails/11.jpg)
CURRENT AFFAIRS – AUGUST’ 2015CLAT . NIFT . NID . GMAT
THE OPUS WAY
DD Kisan has roped in which Bollywood actor forRs 6.31 crore?
A. Shahrukh KhanB. Aamir Khan C. Amitabh BachchanD. Salman Khan
Answer: C
![Page 12: Current Affairs - August, 2015](https://reader033.fdocuments.in/reader033/viewer/2022042723/587407ba1a28ab6f1d8b66dd/html5/thumbnails/12.jpg)
CURRENT AFFAIRS – AUGUST’ 2015CLAT . NIFT . NID . GMAT
THE OPUS WAY
Noted Canadian author ………… has won the 36th editionof American Book Award 2015.
A. Yukar TachackB. Dampi Umpai C. Jimjang DeruD. Naomi Klein
Answer: D
![Page 13: Current Affairs - August, 2015](https://reader033.fdocuments.in/reader033/viewer/2022042723/587407ba1a28ab6f1d8b66dd/html5/thumbnails/13.jpg)
CURRENT AFFAIRS – AUGUST’ 2015CLAT . NIFT . NID . GMAT
THE OPUS WAY
Anil Ambani-led Reliance Group’s Pipavav Defence hasinked pact with ………… firm Zvyozdochka to refitsubmarines.
A. Japanese B. KoreanC. ChineseD. Russian
Answer: D
![Page 14: Current Affairs - August, 2015](https://reader033.fdocuments.in/reader033/viewer/2022042723/587407ba1a28ab6f1d8b66dd/html5/thumbnails/14.jpg)
CURRENT AFFAIRS – AUGUST’ 2015CLAT . NIFT . NID . GMAT
THE OPUS WAY
Sumit Nagal has become the …….. Indian to win a GrandSlam junior title Wimbledon Boys’ Doubles 2015 title.
A. 6th B. 7th C. 8th D. 9th
Answer: A
![Page 15: Current Affairs - August, 2015](https://reader033.fdocuments.in/reader033/viewer/2022042723/587407ba1a28ab6f1d8b66dd/html5/thumbnails/15.jpg)
CURRENT AFFAIRS – AUGUST’ 2015CLAT . NIFT . NID . GMAT
THE OPUS WAY
……… cabinet has approved scheme for developmentof villages around Tiger reserves.
A. Telangana B. Maharashtra C. Kerala D. Karnataka
Answer: B
![Page 16: Current Affairs - August, 2015](https://reader033.fdocuments.in/reader033/viewer/2022042723/587407ba1a28ab6f1d8b66dd/html5/thumbnails/16.jpg)
CURRENT AFFAIRS – AUGUST’ 2015CLAT . NIFT . NID . GMAT
THE OPUS WAY
……… and Augur Overseas Operation has signed MoUto manufacture Aerostats and Airships.
A. Reliance Group B. Tata GroupC. Power GroupD. Kedia Group
Answer: A
![Page 17: Current Affairs - August, 2015](https://reader033.fdocuments.in/reader033/viewer/2022042723/587407ba1a28ab6f1d8b66dd/html5/thumbnails/17.jpg)
CURRENT AFFAIRS – AUGUST’ 2015CLAT . NIFT . NID . GMAT
THE OPUS WAY
Indian-American ……… has grabbed junior title at USPowerlifting Championships.
A. Amitoj GhoshB. Amitoj GuhaC. Amitoj BhattacharyaD. Amitoj Chhabra
Answer: D
![Page 18: Current Affairs - August, 2015](https://reader033.fdocuments.in/reader033/viewer/2022042723/587407ba1a28ab6f1d8b66dd/html5/thumbnails/18.jpg)
CURRENT AFFAIRS – AUGUST’ 2015CLAT . NIFT . NID . GMAT
THE OPUS WAY
Kargil Vijay Diwas was celebrated on ………… Julynationwide in honour of the Kargil War's Heroes.
A. 26B. 27C. 28D. 29
Answer: A
![Page 19: Current Affairs - August, 2015](https://reader033.fdocuments.in/reader033/viewer/2022042723/587407ba1a28ab6f1d8b66dd/html5/thumbnails/19.jpg)
CURRENT AFFAIRS – AUGUST’ 2015CLAT . NIFT . NID . GMAT
THE OPUS WAY
India's advanced meteorological satellite ………. Wassuccessfully launched by an European rocket.
A. INSAT-2DB. INSAT-3DC. INSAT-4DD. INSAT-5D
Answer: B
![Page 20: Current Affairs - August, 2015](https://reader033.fdocuments.in/reader033/viewer/2022042723/587407ba1a28ab6f1d8b66dd/html5/thumbnails/20.jpg)
CURRENT AFFAIRS – AUGUST’ 2015CLAT . NIFT . NID . GMAT
THE OPUS WAY
National Broadcasting Day was observed on ……… Julynationwide.
A. 23B. 24C. 25D. 26
Answer: A
![Page 21: Current Affairs - August, 2015](https://reader033.fdocuments.in/reader033/viewer/2022042723/587407ba1a28ab6f1d8b66dd/html5/thumbnails/21.jpg)
CURRENT AFFAIRS – AUGUST’ 2015CLAT . NIFT . NID . GMAT
THE OPUS WAY
India and ……….. has signed agreement to enhancemaritime cooperation.
A. ThailandB. SingaporeC. TrinidadD. Sri Lanka
Answer: B
![Page 22: Current Affairs - August, 2015](https://reader033.fdocuments.in/reader033/viewer/2022042723/587407ba1a28ab6f1d8b66dd/html5/thumbnails/22.jpg)
CURRENT AFFAIRS – AUGUST’ 2015CLAT . NIFT . NID . GMAT
THE OPUS WAY
Ananth Narayanan has been appointed as Chief ExecutiveOfficer of which company?
A. FlipkartB. MyntraC. AmazonD. YepMe
Answer: B
![Page 23: Current Affairs - August, 2015](https://reader033.fdocuments.in/reader033/viewer/2022042723/587407ba1a28ab6f1d8b66dd/html5/thumbnails/23.jpg)
CURRENT AFFAIRS – AUGUST’ 2015CLAT . NIFT . NID . GMAT
THE OPUS WAY
CSC and ……... has formed joint venture to provide technology services and solutions to banks.
A. HCLB. HALC. CISCOD. HZL
Answer: A
![Page 24: Current Affairs - August, 2015](https://reader033.fdocuments.in/reader033/viewer/2022042723/587407ba1a28ab6f1d8b66dd/html5/thumbnails/24.jpg)
CURRENT AFFAIRS – AUGUST’ 2015CLAT . NIFT . NID . GMAT
THE OPUS WAY
Who among the following has been appointed as newCMD of National Aluminium Company?
A. T K Das B. Ansuman ChandC. T K ChandD. Ansuman Das
Answer: C
![Page 25: Current Affairs - August, 2015](https://reader033.fdocuments.in/reader033/viewer/2022042723/587407ba1a28ab6f1d8b66dd/html5/thumbnails/25.jpg)
CURRENT AFFAIRS – AUGUST’ 2015CLAT . NIFT . NID . GMAT
THE OPUS WAY
Who among the following has been appointed as newNestle India MD after Maggi Scare?
A. Suresh NarayananB. Nivedita BhattacharjeeC. Suresh BhattacharjeeD. Ramesh Bhattacharjee
Answer: A
![Page 26: Current Affairs - August, 2015](https://reader033.fdocuments.in/reader033/viewer/2022042723/587407ba1a28ab6f1d8b66dd/html5/thumbnails/26.jpg)
CURRENT AFFAIRS – AUGUST’ 2015CLAT . NIFT . NID . GMAT
THE OPUS WAY
Former Union Minister ………. passed away after prolonged illness.
A. Arun NehruB. Abhay NehruC. Ajay NehruD. Amar Nehru
Answer: A
![Page 27: Current Affairs - August, 2015](https://reader033.fdocuments.in/reader033/viewer/2022042723/587407ba1a28ab6f1d8b66dd/html5/thumbnails/27.jpg)
CURRENT AFFAIRS – AUGUST’ 2015CLAT . NIFT . NID . GMAT
THE OPUS WAY
……… was conferred with the Major Port of the Yearaward for its excellent performance in the year 2012-13.
A. Paradip PortB. Vishakhapattnam PortC. Mumbai PortD. Kochi Port
Answer: A
![Page 28: Current Affairs - August, 2015](https://reader033.fdocuments.in/reader033/viewer/2022042723/587407ba1a28ab6f1d8b66dd/html5/thumbnails/28.jpg)
CURRENT AFFAIRS – AUGUST’ 2015CLAT . NIFT . NID . GMAT
THE OPUS WAY
Rating firm Crisil has slashed GDP forecast to ….. % onrupee weakness.
A. 4.5B. 5.5C. 6.5D. 7.5
Answer: B
![Page 29: Current Affairs - August, 2015](https://reader033.fdocuments.in/reader033/viewer/2022042723/587407ba1a28ab6f1d8b66dd/html5/thumbnails/29.jpg)
CURRENT AFFAIRS – AUGUST’ 2015CLAT . NIFT . NID . GMAT
THE OPUS WAY
Hisao Tanaka has resigned as CEO and President of whichcompany?
A. Sony B. SamsungC. LGD. Toshiba
Answer: D
![Page 30: Current Affairs - August, 2015](https://reader033.fdocuments.in/reader033/viewer/2022042723/587407ba1a28ab6f1d8b66dd/html5/thumbnails/30.jpg)
CURRENT AFFAIRS – AUGUST’ 2015CLAT . NIFT . NID . GMAT
THE OPUS WAY
Who among the following has won IJGA World Stars ofJunior Golf event 2015?
A. Pongsapak LaopakdeeB. Sihan SandhuC. Justin DangD. Shubham Jaglan
Answer: D
![Page 31: Current Affairs - August, 2015](https://reader033.fdocuments.in/reader033/viewer/2022042723/587407ba1a28ab6f1d8b66dd/html5/thumbnails/31.jpg)
CURRENT AFFAIRS – AUGUST’ 2015CLAT . NIFT . NID . GMAT
THE OPUS WAY
India and ……. has discussed Rs 50,000 crore deal forsupplying 126 Rafale combat aircraft and the securitysituation in the Af-Pak region.
A. France B. China C. Hong Kong D. Brazil
Answer: A
![Page 32: Current Affairs - August, 2015](https://reader033.fdocuments.in/reader033/viewer/2022042723/587407ba1a28ab6f1d8b66dd/html5/thumbnails/32.jpg)
4A Elgin Road (Next to Bhawanipur College), 2nd Floor / KolkataEmail : [email protected] | Tel : +91 988 335 5550
THANK YOU