Saturday, December 26, 2015

Current Affairs based on "The Hindu"

1. After how many years, an Indian PM visited Pakistan as Modi visited Lahore to meet the PM of Pakistan?
Answer.  11 years

2. Who emerged as the winner of the Indian Crossword League (IXL) 2015 and lifted the National Crossword Champion Trophy?
Answer. Ramki Krishnan of Chennai


3. Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. has agreed to invest $1.25 billion in which Chinese online food delivery service?
Answer. Ele.me


4. Tata Power has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with whom to explore and develop investment opportunities in the energy sector?
Answer. Ministry of Development of Russian Far East

5. Direct-selling FMCG firm Amway India made whom as its brand ambassador to promote Nutrilite range of the products?
Answer. Bollywood actor Farhan Akhtar 

6. Reliance Defence Limited with which Russian company  which is a leading developer and manufacturer of air defence missile systems, have decided to work jointly on the entire range of air defence missile and radar systems required for the Indian defence forces?
Answer. AlmazAntey

7. Who inaugurated the parliament building in Kabul, which was built by India?
Answer. Prime Minister Narendra Modi


8. Name the Pakistan army chief who  will travel to Kabul amid efforts to revive peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban?
Answer. Gen. Raheel Sharif 

9. Name the former World No.4 Swedish tennis player who has announced his retirement at the age of 31 recently?
Answer. Robin Soderling


10. Who was chosen for the prestigious Col. C.K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement award for 2015?
Answer. Former India stumper Syed Kirmani


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