What is the theme of World Wetlands Day 2016?
The World Wetlands Day is observed annually on February 2 to mark the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands in the city of Ramsar in Iran in 1971. The 2016 theme is ” Wetlands for our Future &ndash Sustainable Livelihoods”.
Who was crowned Miss Asia at the World Miss University 2016 pageant in China?
Rewati Chetri from India has been crowned Miss Asia (Best in Asia Continent) at the 2016 World Miss University pageant, held in Beijing, China.
Who has been appointed as the head of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF)?
Major General Jai Shanker Menon of India has been appointed as the Head of Mission and Force Commander of the United Nations Disengagement Observer Force (UNDOF) by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon.
Who is the chairman of the recently created Tax Policy Council (TPC) in India?
To bring consistency in taxation policy, Finance Ministry has set up two committees &ndash one under Finance Minister and other under Revenue Secretary. While the Tax Policy Council (TPC) under the Finance Minister will take important policy decisions, the Tax Policy Research Unit (TPRU) under Revenue Secretary will be a multi disciplinary body. The two committees would start functioning from April 1, 2016.
Sanjeev Rajput is associated with which sports?
Two-time Olympian Sanjeev Rajput has recently secured India’s 12th Olympic quota berth from shooting for the upcoming Rio Games by finishing fourth in men’s 50m rifle 3 positions at the Asian Olympic Qualifying Competition in New Delhi.
Who has been chosen for Bhimsen Joshi Classical Music Award for 2015-2016?
Sarangi maestro Pandit Ram Narayan has been chosen for the prestigious Bharat Ratna Pandit Bhimsen Joshi Classical Music Award for 2015-2016.
The World Cancer day is observed on which date?
The World Cancer day is observed on February 4, 2016 with the theme “We can. I can.” as a step to fight the deadly disease that is prominent these days.
Who has been appointed as Vice-President of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)?
D J Pandian, a retired Gujarat cadre IAS officer, has been appointed as the vice-president and chief investment officer of the newly-created Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB).
Intizar Husain, who passed away recently, was related to which field?
Legendary Urdu fiction writer, novelist, columnist and poet Intizar Husain (93) passed away in Lahore, Pakistan. He was the first Pakistani and the first Urdu writer ever to be nominated for the prestigious literally award Man Booker International Prize for fiction.
Who is the author of the book titled “Nathuram Godse &ndash The Story of an Assassin”?
The book titled “Nathuram Godse &ndash The Story of an Assassin” authored by Anup Ashok Sardesai has been released on the death anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi on January 30, 2016.
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