In which Indian state, the Nati folk dance is celebrated?
The Nati folk dance of Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh had made it to the Guinness World Records Book as the largest folk dance in the world. Kullu Dussehra is a centuries-old festival i.e. dedicated to the girl child.
Which of the state is the host for the National Youth Festival 2016?
The 20th National Youth Festival has started in Naya Raipur, the new capital city of Chhattisgarh. The mascot for the event is the state animal of Chhattisgarh &ndash Wild Buffalo, in famous dancing pose of Bastar tribals.
Which state has become the first state to achieve 100 percent primary education status?
Kerala has become the first Indian state to achieve 100% primary education. This has been achieved through the primary education equivalency drive of the state literacy mission “Athulyam”.
Vijay Chaudhari is related to which of the following sports?
Wrestler Vijay Chaudhari has won the 2016 Maharashtra Kesri title by winning the 59th Maharashtra Kesri Wrestling Championship in Nagpur, Maharashtra. The Maharashtra Kesari, an Indian-style wrestling championship, was established in 1961.
Who is the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Flipkart?
Sachin Bansal, who is the co-founder of Flipkart, has stepped down as CEO to take on the role of Executive Chairman of the company. Other co-founder Binny Bansal, will take the reins from Sachin as the Chief Executive Officer of Flipkart. He was earlier the COO of the company.
Who has won the 2015 FIFA Ballon d’Or award?
Barcelona FC forward Lionel Messi has won the 2015 Ballon d’Or award for the world’s best football player for a record fifth time. Earlier, he won the award in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012. The USA’s World Cup-winning midfielder Carli Lloyd won the women’s world player of the year award.
The Flamingo Festival-2016 is organised in which state?
Andhra Pradesh government has organised the Flamingo Festival from 9-10 January.
Hopman Cup is associated with which sports?
The Hopman Cup is an annual international team indoor tennis tournament held in Perth, Western Australia in early January every year. It was founded in 1989. In the recently held tournament, Australia won the cup for the first time in 17 years.
Who is the winner of the 2016 Chennai Open title of tennis?
Stan Wawrinka from Switzerland has won the 2016 Chennai Open title of tennis. In the final match at Nungambakkam tennis stadium in Chennai, he defeated the Borna Coric (World No. 33) of Croatia by 6-3, 7-5 score. This was his third consecutive ATP Chennai Open title for Wawrinka (won in 2014, 2015 and 2016) and overall fourth, first won it in 2011.
Operation Cold, is launched by which forces?
Border Security Force (BSF) has launched ‘Operation Cold’ along the international border in Rajasthan covering Sriganganagar, Bikaner, Barmer and Jaisalmer. It will continue till January 30. It was launched to contain any infiltration or intrusion from Pakistan in fog and cold wave weather conditions in the western desert.
Current Affairs Question and Answers based on 11th January. Current Affairs Question and Answers based on 5th and 6th January. Current Affairs Round up December, 2015.
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