Which committee has been set up to examine the quota demand for the Jat community in central government jobs?
The Union Government has set up a committee headed by Union Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu to look into demand of Jats for reservation in central government jobs.
Which Indian film has won the Best Children’s Film award at the 2016 Berlin International Film Festival?
Malayalam film Ottal (The Trap) has won the Best Children’s Film award at the 2016 Berlin International Film Festival. This is the third year in a row that Indian films have triumphed. Earlier winners were “Killa” 2014 and “Dhanak” 2015.
Who was the author of the book “The Name of the Rose”?
The Italian novelist and intellectual Umberto Eco (84) has recently passed away at Milan, Italy. He was best known for his 1980 novel titled “The Name of the Rose”.
The National Rurban Mission (NRM) has been launched in which state of India?
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the National Rurban Mission (NRM) from Kurubhat in Rajnandgaon district, Chattisgarh.
The International Mother Language Day is observed on which date?
The United Nations’ (UN) International Mother Language Day (Bhasha Divas) is observed every year on February 21 to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and multilingualism. The 2016 theme is “Quality education, language(s) of instruction and learning outcomes”.
Which cricketer has broken the fastest Test century record?
Brendon McCullum has scored the fastest century in Test cricket in 54 balls. He broke the previous record jointly held by Viv Richards and Misbah-ul-Haq.
Which team has won the Coal India Hockey India League (HIL) title 2016?
The Jaypee Punjab Warriors has won the 4th edition of 2016 Coal India Hockey India League (HIL) title at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium in Ranchi, Jharkhand. It is their first title.
Which city is the host for the “Jal Manthan 2016”?
The “Jal Manthan 2016” has been inaugurated by the Union Minister of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Uma Bharti on February 22, 2016 in New Delhi.
Which countries have won the Badminton Asia Team Championships 2016 in the men and women’s categories respectively?
China and Indonesia have won the Badminton Asia Team Championships in the women and men’s categories respectively at the Gachibowli Indoor Stadium in Hyderabad.
Which football club has clinched the 2016 Sait Nagjee International Club Football tournament?
The 2016 Sait Nagjee International Club Football tournament has been won by the Ukraine’s FC Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk at Kozhikode, Kerala. The Ukrainian professional football club has defeated Brazilians Atletico Paranaense by 3-0 in the final.
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