Which bank has launched India’s first start-up focussed bank branch?
State Bank of India (SBI) has become the first bank in the country to launch a start-up focused bank branch. The branch ‘SBI InCube’ is launched in Bengaluru, Karnataka. The branch will focus on fulfilling the specific financial requirements of the start-ups. It will assist start-ups in cash management, taxation, foreign exchange etc.
Who has become the first Russian to be inducted into International Tennis Hall of Fame?
Marat Safin, the former World No.1 tennis player from Russia has been inducted into International Tennis Hall of Fame. The official ceremony to induct the Russian tennis player has been scheduled for July 16, 2016.
Who have won the 2016 WTA Apia International title in the women’s doubles category?
Sania Mirza and her Swiss partner Martina Hingis have won the 2016 WTA Apia International title in the women’s doubles category in Sydney, Australia after clinching their 30th win a row.
The 2016 Sahayog-Kaijin military exercise has been conducted between India and which country?
The Indian Coast Guard and its Japanese counterpart has conducted the 15th edition of joint exercise ‘Sahyog-Kaijin’ in the Bay of Bengal off the Chennai coast, Tamil Nadu.
Who has won the 2016 Pritzker Architecture Prize?
The Chilean architect Alejandro Aravena has won the 2016 Pritzker Architecture Prize, who is best known for his work with “do tank” Elemental, an architecture group that aims to tackle poverty and eliminate slums using a participatory approach that engages local communities in early stages of the design process.
Who has won the 2015 Lorenzo Natali Media Prize in Asia and the Pacific amateur category?
The Delhi-based Journalist-writer, Ankita Anand has won the prestigious 2015 Lorenzo Natali Media Prize in Asia and the Pacific &ndash Amateur category.
Who has been selected for 2016 Prof MV Pylee Award?
The first woman Vice Chancellor of Kerala, Dr Jancy James has been selected for the prestigious 2016 Prof MV Pylee Award for the best academician of India.
Anil Ganguly, who passed away recently, was related to which field?
The noted Indian filmmaker and screenwriter Anil Ganguly (82) passed in Mumbai, Maharashtra. He worked in Hindi cinema from the 1970s to the 90s and is best known for his movies viz. “Kora Kagaz”, “Tapasya”, “Saaheb”, ” Trishna”, “Khandaan”, “Humkadam”, “Pyar Ke Kabil”, “Balidan” , “Dushman Devta”, etc.
Which organisation is providing loan for implementation of Neeranchal National Watershed Project?
The Indian government has signed a loan agreement with World Bank for the Neeranchal National Watershed Project.
Magh Bihu festival is celebrated in which state?
Magh Bihu is a harvest festival of Assam and it marks the end of the harvesting season. Magh Bihu is observed on the first day of Magh month as per Bengali Panjika. Magh Bihu is also known as Bhogali Bihu and Maghar Domahi.
Current Affairs Question and Answers based on 16th January. Current Affairs Round up December, 2015.
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