� Prime Minister Narendra Modi to hold talks with Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of UAE today; To also address Indian diaspora in Dubai.
� Consumer Affairs Minister says Bombay High Court verdict on Maggi does not alter grounds on which government claimed 640 crore rupees damage from Nestle.
� Four persons arrested in connection with killing of an Army man by eve teasers in Meerut district of Uttar Pradesh.
� Polling is underway to elect a new parliament in Sri Lanka; Former President Rajapaksha striving to make a comeback as Prime Minister.
� In Golf: Anirban Lahiri finishes joint 5th, highest position by any Indian, at PGA championship.
� Prime Minister Narendra Modi leaves on a two-day visit to United Arab Emirates; Trade, Investment and Security high on agenda.
� In Jammu and Kashmir, six civilians killed in heavy firing by Pakistani troops along Line of Control in Poonch district since yesterday; exchange of fire continues in Balakote and Poonch sectors.
� In Pakistan, 7 killed as blast hits Punjab province Home Minister's office; several feared injured including the Minister.
� At least 68 Indian nationals detained in US for allegedly crossing into the country illegally.
� Saina Nehwal loses to the defending champion Carolina Marin of Spain in the World Badminton Championships final at Jakarta, gets silver medal.
��� ABOUT BRICS BANK OR NEW DEVELOPMENT BANK ����
( Very Important for IBPS Exams )
� New Development Bank or the BRICS Development Bank is a multilateral development bank operated by the BRICS states.
� An alternative to the existing :
- World Bank
- International Monetary Fund
� Aims to mobilize resources for infrastructure and sustainable development projects in BRICS and other emerging economies and developing countries.
� Headquarters in Shanghai, China.
� Participant countries:
- Brazil
- Russia
- India
- China
- South Africa
� None of the above country has veto power.
� Each country holds equal number of shares and equal voting rights.
� Idea for setting up NDB – 4th BRICS summit 2012, Delhi.
� Leaders agreed to set up NDB – 5th BRICS summit 2013, Durban, South Africa.
� BRICS states signed the Agreement of Articles for NDB – 6th BRICS summit 2014, Brazil.
� Initial capital for NDB – 100 billion, of which 12.5% to be paid by each member in 1st 7 years.
� Separate agreement for 100 billion reserve currency pool was also signed.
� 1st President of NDB from India – K. V. Kamath – former non-executive chairman of ICICI bank.
� Main organs of Articles of Agreement:
- Board of ministers or governors
- Board of Directors
- President, Vice President
� NDB will allow new member to join but the BRICS capital share cannot fall below 55%.
� For all the BRICS states
- Number of shares – 100,00
- Shareholding capacity – 20%
- Voting right – 20%
- Authorized capital – 10 billion USD.
[12:21, 17/08/2015] Anjali: Comments - MORNING NEWS
The Headlines :
� Prime Minister Narendra Modi to hold talks with Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of UAE today; To also address Indian diaspora in Dubai.
� Consumer Affairs Minister says Bombay High Court verdict on Maggi does not alter grounds on which government claimed 640 crore rupees damage from Nestle.
� Four persons arrested in connection with killing of an Army man by eve teasers in Meerut district of Uttar Pradesh.
� Polling is underway to elect a new parliament in Sri Lanka; Former President Rajapaksha striving to make a comeback as Prime Minister.
� In Golf: Anirban Lahiri finishes joint 5th, highest position by any Indian, at PGA championship.
� Prime Minister Narendra Modi leaves on a two-day visit to United Arab Emirates; Trade, Investment and Security high on agenda.
� In Jammu and Kashmir, six civilians killed in heavy firing by Pakistani troops along Line of Control in Poonch district since yesterday; exchange of fire continues in Balakote and Poonch sectors.
� In Pakistan, 7 killed as blast hits Punjab province Home Minister's office; several feared injured including the Minister.
� At least 68 Indian nationals detained in US for allegedly crossing into the country illegally.
� Saina Nehwal loses to the defending champion Carolina Marin of Spain in the World Badminton Championships final at Jakarta, gets silver medal
Current Affairs of 16 & 17th August, 2015
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1. Badminton World Championship 2015: Saina Nehwal wins silver medal.
2. Andy Murray won Rogers Cup Masters tournament.
3. Ajit Kumar Seth appointed as Chairman of Public Enterprises Selection Board.
4. HDFC to sell its 9 percent stake in HDFC life to JV partner Standard Life for Rs. 1700 Crore.
5. Hero Cycles acquires leading UK-based Avocet Sports.
6. IndiGo inks agreement to buy 250 A320 NEO aircraft valued at $26.5 bn.
7. Indigo, Emirates bag Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru(KIAB) Pinnacle awards.
8. India, Bangladesh signed MoU to tackle the menace of fake Indian currency notes.
9. Birla Corp to acquire Lafarge’s two Indian units for Rs. 5000 crore.
10. Union Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA) to setup pan-India National Fingerprint Database.
11. Cricket Australia confirmed the expected on Friday- Steve Smith will replace the retiring Michael Clarke as test captain.
12. Sania Mirza’s name was on Friday officially approved for the coveted Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award, becoming only the second tennis player to be nominated for the highest sporting honour.
13. Archer Abhishek Verma gave India a perfect Independence Day gift by clinching the Gold medal in the Compound men's individual section to open their account in the Archery World Cup Stage 3 today.
14. Men’s Hockey team of India won European Series after defeating Spain on 13th August 2015.
15. Boxing Coach Swatantra Raj Singh has been recommended for the prestigious life time achievement Dronacharya award 2015.
16. On the celebration of 69th Independence Day at Red Fort Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a new campaign ‘Start-up India; Stand up India’ an initiative to promote bank finance for Start-ups.
17. Taj Mahal on Saturday became one of the first historical monuments in the world to have a Twitter account of its own.
18. Shaurya Chakra awardee Lieutenant Colonel Nectar Sanjenbam of the 21 Parachute Regiment, who led a group of Indian soldiers for the raid in the aftermath of the Manipur ambush in June has been awarded the Kirti Chakra.
19. Ministry of Agriculture would be renamed as the 'Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare.
20. Declaration of Kerala as a 'complete digital state' and announcement of a new youth programme in memory of former President, the late A P J Abdul Kalam marked Independence Day celebrations in the state.
21. Pakistani minister resigns over allegations against military.
22. Queen Elizabeth II led ceremonies in Britain on Saturday marking the 70th anniversary of the victory over Japan during World War II.
23. Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Undertake 2-Day Visit to UAE Today.
24. Astronomers have taken a photograph of a baby planet beyond the solar system that may reveal clues as to how planets such as Jupiter are formed and influence their planetary siblings, a study released on Thursday shows.
25. The government has announced that petrol price will be lowered by Rs. 1.27 a litre and diesel by Rs. 1.17 from Friday midnight.
26. The government on Friday announced a seven-point action plan, Indradhanush to infuse professionalism and fresh capital in to public sector banks.
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Current affairs - 17.08.15
1. India and United Arab Emirates denounce terrorism in all forms, including its links with religion; Both countries to set up Infrastructure Fund to boost investment.
2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hardsells India's growth story; says India is the land of opportunities; immediate potential of 1 trillion dollars investment in the country.
3. In Thailand, at 27 killed in two powerful bomb explosions in a Commercial Hub of Bangkok city.
4. Food grain production in the country estimated to have declined by 4.66 per cent in 2014-15 due to poor monsoon and unseasonal rain.
5. Former service Chiefs of Defense write to Prime Minister on police treatment to ex serviceman sitting on dharna on one rank one pay issue in the capital recently.
6. Flood warning issued in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal due to possibility of heavy rain over the next four days.
7 . 70 percent voting in Sri Lanka's General Elections; Counting underway.
8. Result of All India Pre Medical Test re-examination announced.
9 . Rupee weakens by 31 paise to a two year low against dollar; Sensex down by 189 points to close at 27,878.
10 . In-form opener Shikhar Dawan ruled out of the remainder of the 3 test series with Sri Lanka due to injury.
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1. Which Place is Known as ' The City that Never Sleeps ' ?
Answer: Cairo
2. Which Place is Known as ' Pawn of the Horn of Africa ' ?
Answer: Djibouti
3. Which Place is Known as ' Horn of Africa ' ?
Answer: Somalia
4. Which Place is Known as ' Land of The Blacks ' ?
Answer: Sudan
5. Which Place is Known as ' Land of Honest Men ' ?
Answer: Burkina Faso
6. Which Place is Known as ' Africa in Miniature ' ?
Answer: Cameroon
7. Which Place is Known as ' Hinge of Africa ' ?
Answer: Cameroon
8. Which Place is Known as ' Land of Thousand Hills ' ?
Answer: Rwanda
9. Which Place is Known as ' Gift of the Nile ' ?
Answer: Egypt
10. Which Place is Known as ' Dead Heart of Africa ' ?
Answer: Chad
11. Which Place is Known as ' Heart of Africa ' ?
Answer: Burundi
12. Which Place is Known as ' Concentration Camp of Africa ' ?
Answer: Equatorial Guinea
13. Which Place is Known as ' Perfumed Islands ' ?
Answer: Comoros
14. Which Place is Known as ' The Star and Key of the Indian Ocean ' ?
Answer: Mauritius
15. Which Place is Known as ' Mini India Of Africa ' ?
Answer: Mauritius
16. Which Place is Known as ' Eighth Continent' ?
Answer: Madagascar
17. Which Place is Known as ' Rainbow Nation ' ?
Answer: South Africa
Current Affairs Quiz today
1. Who among the following has been appointed as Chief Economist of IMF?
a) Olivier Obstfeld
b) Olivier Blanchard
c) Maurice Blanchard
d) Maurice Obstfeld
Ans: - D
2. Who among the following has been appointed as MD and CFO of Bharti Enterprises?
a) Rahul Bhatnagar
b) Rahul Kohli
c) Manoj Kohli
d) Manoj Bhatnagar
Ans: - A
3. ………………government and ICRISAT has signed MoU to improve profitability of farmers.
a) Telangana
b) Maharashtra
c) Kerala
d) Karnataka
Ans: - A
4. Which company has signed Multi-Million Euro deal with Deutsche Bank?
a) Infosys
b) Wipro
c) TCS
d) Cognizant
Ans: - A
5. Ufa Declaration has released at which summit?
a) ASEAN
b) BRICS
c) SAARC
d) G-20
Ans: - B
6. Which edition of BRICS Summit held in Russia?
a) 6
b) 7
c) 8
d) 9
Ans: - B
7. IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals has been suspended for two years by Justice……………panel.
a) Shivanand
b) Laha
c) Subramanyam
d) Lodha
Ans: - D
8. European Union has given in-principle approval for…….. billion euro bailout package to Greece.
a) 66
b) 76
c) 86
d) 96
Ans: - C
9. India is………….among 40 countries in terms of Confidence in National Government.
a) Second
b) Third
c) Fourth
d) Fifth
Ans: - A
10. Who among the following has been inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame?
a) Andy Murray
b) Amelie Mauresmo
c) Justine Henin
d) Roger Federer
Ans: - B
11. India to be part of……………..Cooperation Organisation along with Pakistan by 2016.
a) New York
b) Sydney
c) Shanghai
d) Tokyo
Ans: - C
12. New species of butterfly called Banded Tit has been discovered in which state?
a) Manipur
b) Nagaland
c) Arunachal Pradesh
d) Sikkim
Ans: - C
13. India and………has signed MoU on cooperation to establish PACESetter Fund.
a) US
b) UK
c) Russia
d) China
Ans: - A
14. Kolkata-based Bandhan Bank has appointed whom as its Chairman, Boards of Directors?
a) Ashok Raj Singh
b) Ashok Seth
c) Ashoke Pandit
d) Ashok Kumar Lahiri
Ans: - D
15. India and……………has signed Inter Governmental Agreement to implement FATCA.
a) US
b) UK
c) Russia
d) China
Ans: - A
16. The 55th National Inter State Senior Athletics Championships was concluded in which state?
a) Tamilnadu
b) Andhra Pradesh
c) Kerala
d) Karnataka
Ans: - A
17. Bollywood film 'Buddha in a Traffic Jam' has bagged best screenplay award at …………..film festival.
a) Goa
b) Chinese
c) Madrid
d) Russian
Ans: - C
18. …………….. Cabinet has approved Defence White Paper 2015.
a) Japanese
b) Chinese
c) Russian
d) American
Ans: - A
19. India and………….joint statement has been released in Russia.
a) Pakistan
b) Afghanistan
c) China
d) Japan
Ans: - A
20. Rashtriya Avishkar Abhiyan to develop scientific temper among school children has been launched by whom?
a) P Chidambaram
b) Narendra Damodardas Modi
c) Dr Manmohan Singh
d) Dr APJ Abdul Kalam
Ans: - D
21. ISRO has successfully launched………….British satellites into space.
a) Three
b) Four
c) Five
d) Six
Ans: - C
22. Who among the following has become first Indian to win a Gold Medal at World University Games in Gwangju?
a) Akash Gautam
b) Gagandeep Singh
c) Inderjeet Singh
d) Manoj Kumar
Ans: - C
23. Operation Smile has led to tracing of 44 missing children in………………
a) Himachal Pradesh
b) Uttarakhand
c) Uttar Pradesh
d) Rajsthan
Ans: - B
24. Union Home Ministry has extended the ‘disturbed area’ status of ………….for one more year.
a) Manipur
b) Nagaland
c) Arunachal Pradesh
d) Sikkim
Ans: - B
25. India and…………….has inked two agreements to strengthen bilateral relations.
a) Turkmenistan
b) Uzbekistan
c) Kazakhstan
d) Tajikistan
Ans: - D
26. Union Government has appointed lawyer………………..to arbitrate Vodafone tax case.
a) Yves Oreamuno
b) Rodrigo Fortier
c) Rodrigo Oreamuno
d) Yves Fortier
Ans: - C
27. Who among the following has snatched won women's doubles title in Wimbledon?
a) Sania Mirza-Martina Hingis
b) Serena Williams-Martina Hingis
c) Sania Mirza- Serena Williams
d) Serena Williams - Venus Williams
Ans: - A
28. Famous Urdu
[> Current Affairs 15th-16th August 2015 <<<===
Start-up India - Stand up India campaign was announced by - PM Narendra Modi
Union Government unveils Indradhanush Mission, it is meant for - PSBs
Union Government decided to form Bank Board Bureau
Plastic was banned by - Gujarat Govt
Which state govt declares state as Digital State - Kerala Govt
Who won gold medal in Archery World Cup - Abhishek Verma
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