In which state Kakatiya thermal plant is located?
The 600-MW Kakatiya thermal power plant Stage-II has been commissioned at Bhoopalapally in Warangal, Telangana. This is the first major power plant to be commissioned after the formation of the new State of Telangana in June 2014.
Who has been appointed as new chief of UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)?
Italian diplomat, Filippo Grandi has become the new chief of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR). He succeeded Antonio Guterres, who was high commissioner for refugees since 2005.
Who has become the first batsman to score more than a 1,000 runs in an innings in any form of cricket?
The Mumbai cricketer, Pranav Dhanawade (15) has become the first batsman to score 1009 runs in an innings in any form of cricket in an officially recognised match. Dhanawade broked a 116-old cricketing record held by the English school boy A. E. J. Collins since 1899, of 628 not out.
Who has won the gold in the women’s 10 metre air rifle event at the Swedish Cup Grand Prix?
Apurvi Chandela has won the gold in the women’s 10 metre air rifle event at the Swedish Cup Grand Prix with a score of 211.2 points. In this event, Chandela also broked the world record of Chinese gold medallist Yi Siling, who held the world record of 211 points. The silver and bronze went to Swedish shooters Astrid Steffensen and Stine Nielsen.
In which state the Ganga Gram Yojana has been launched?
The Union Government has launched Ganga Gram Yojana at Village Puth in Hapur district, Uttar Pradesh. Under the programme, 1600 villages will be developed. In the first phase of the yojana, 200 villages have been selected.
For what purpose, the Stand Up India Scheme has been launched?
The Union Government has launched the Stand Up India Scheme to promote entrepreneurship among SC/ST and women entrepreneurs through banks. In it, every bank branch, including private sector, has to provide credit facilities to at least one SC/ST and one women entrepreneur at lower rates.
Who is the author of the novel titled &ndash Go Set a Watchman?
Harper Lee’s second novel &ndash Go Set a Watchman topped the US bestseller list in 2015, selling 1.6 million copies more than half a century after her Pulitzer-winning first book was published.
Which company publishes Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI)?
The Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) is an economic indicator of business activity, is published by Markit Limited. The index is a survey-based measure in the manufacturing and services sectors.
The “fountain of oneness” is located in which city?
The unique architectural structure “fountain of oneness” has been opened by the Sant Nirankari Mission in Nirankari Sarovar Complex at Burari Road, Nirankari Chowk in Delhi (North).
Who is the creator of Star Wars?
Star Wars is a science fiction franchise comprised of movies, books, comics, video games, toys, and animated shows. It is a fictional universe created by George Lucas.
Current Affairs Question and Answers based on 4th January Current Affairs - You cannot miss it. Current Affairs: 9th January, 2016 Current Affairs Round up December, 2015.
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