GA Quiz based on 'The Hindu'

Ques.1 The CEO of General Electric said "Unless an agreement is reached with the U.S. on “common language” on the civil nuclear liability law,their company will not invest in India’s nuclear energy industry". Name the CEO of General Electric.
Answer. Jeff Immelt

Ques.2 “Deeply concerned” over the continuing violence in Nepal, and the impact of Kathmandu’s decision to adopt the new Constitution despite India’s advice, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) called Indian Ambassador to Nepal back to Delhi for consultations. Who is the Indian Ambassador to Nepal?

Answer. Ranjit Rae

Ques.3 The much-touted ‘Heli tourism’ is the initiative of the which Tourism Development Corporation which got off to a token start on 21st September.

Answer. Andhra Pradesh

Ques.4 Name the leader who  moved to the Madras High Court challenging the Justice R.M. Lodha Committee’s order suspending the IPL Teams ,the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Rajasthan Royal.

Answer. Subramanian Swamy

Ques.5 Who has been appointed as the Prime Minister for the second time this year for Greece?

Answer. Alexis Tsipras

Ques.6 California-based BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc. has announced a settlement agreement with which company resolving patent litigation in the U.S. related to its Kuvan (sapropterin dihydrochloride) 100 mg oral tablet.

Answer. Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories

Ques.7 State-owned NTPC on 21st September said it is aiming to start production from Pakri Barwadih coal block by this year. Where is .located and What is the full form of NTPC? Also, Who is the CMD of NTPC?

Answer. Jharkhand & National Thermal Power Corporation & Chairman and Managing Director is A.K. Jha.

Ques.8 Who is recently appointed as the as Deputy Managing Director and President of Larsen & Toubro (L&T)?

Answer. S.N. Subrahmanyan

Ques.9 Who has gained the World number 1 ranking in Golf & name the country from where the golfer belongs?

Answer. Jason Day & he is an Australian professional golfer.

Ques. 10 Which Indian film was runner-up for the Grolsch People’s Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF)? Who is the director of the film?

Answer.  The film Angry Indian Goddesses by Pan Nalin