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current affairs up date Week One of March 2016
Current Affairs March 2016
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1. The Muziris Heritage Project is the tourism project of which state of India?
Kerala The President of India Pranab Mukherjee has inaugurated the first phase of the Muziris Heritage Project at Kodungalloor in Thrissur district, Kerala to reinstate the historical and cultural significance of Muziris and to boost tourism. The project aims to showcase a culture that is more than 3,000 years old. This is first green Project of Kerala Government and largest heritage conservation project of India. Beside the project, the President also launched the website of the Muziris Heritage Project.
2.Who has been appointed as the new chairman of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF)?
Rozle Prezelj Slovenian high-jumper Rozle Prezelj has been appointed as the new chairman of the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) Athletes’ Commission. He will replace Namibian Frank Fredericks. Prezelj is a three-time Olympian and a European Under-23 champion in 2001.
Who has won the first All India Open Invitational Snooker Championship 2016?
Rahul Sachdev Rahul Sachdev, former National 6Reds runner-up, has won the first All India Open Invitational Snooker Championship 2016 that is held in Aurangabad, Maharashtra. In the final, Rahul defeated Pushpender Singh of Railways.
Who is elected as the new President of the Republic of Kosovo?
Hashim Thaci Hashim Thaci has been elected as the new President of the Republic of Kosovo. He is the leader of the Democratic Party of Kosovo (PDK). He was a guerrilla leader during a conflict that led to Kosovo, a mainly ethnic Albanian province declaring independence from Serbia in 2008.
Santosh Trophy is related to which sports?
Football Santosh Trophy is an annual football tournament conducted in India. The tournament is contested by states and government institutions. The tournament first began in 1941.
The World Wildlife Day is observed on which date?
March 3 The World Wildlife Day is observed on March 3 every year to raise awareness about the dangers faced by the planet’s fauna and flora. The 2016 theme is “The future of wildlife is in our hands”, with African and Asian elephants being the main focus of global campaigns.
What is the theme of the 2016 Zero Discrimination Day?
Stand Out The Zero Discrimination Day is observed on March 1 every year to promote diversity and recognizes that everyone counts. The 2016 theme is “Stand Out” and encourages everyone to stand for fair and just societies.
Who was conferred with the 47th Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2015?
Manoj Kumar The veteran Film Actor and Director Manoj Kumar will be conferred with the 47th Dadasaheb Phalke Award for the year 2015 for his outstanding contribution to the growth and development of Indian Cinema. He is known for his iconic roles in movies such as, Purab Aur Paschim, Himalaya Ki God Mein, Patthar Ke Sanam, Neel Kamal, Kranti and Upkaar.
Exercise FORCE 18 has started in which city?
Pune Multinational Field Training Exercise (FTX) – Exercise FORCE 18, involving ASEAN Plus countries has started in Pune. This is the largest Ground Forces Exercise ever conducted on Indian soil and would be conducted from 02 to 08 March 2016 with themes based on ‘Humanitarian Mine Action’ and ‘Peacekeeping Operations’. In its first phase, over 28 foreign trainers were trained by the Indian Army from 24 Feb to 01 Mar 2016. These trainers will form the training backbone for the conduct of ‘Exercise FORCE 18’.
AWACS: What is its full form?
Phalcon Airborne Warning and Control Systems (AWACS),
What is IBSAMAR?
The fifth edition of IBSAMAR 2016 trilateral naval exercise between Brazil, India and South Africa kicked off in Goa. IBSAMAR is abbreviated as India-Brazil-South Africa Maritime. This is the for the first time the exercise is held in India as all the previous editions were held in South Africa since it began in 2006.
Air India operates world’s longest all-women flight
National carrier Air India successfully flew the World’s longest all-woman operated and supported flight from the national capital New Delhi to San Francisco (United States). The flight was operated as part of International Women’s Day celebrations and travelled a distance of around 14,500 kilometres in close to 17 hours. The non-stop flight to San Francisco took off on 6th March 2016 from New Delhi. Key facts The flight was under the command of Kshamta Bajpayee and Shubhangi Singh. They were supported by First Officers Ramya Kirti Gupta and Amrit Namdhari. Entire operations in this historic flight on one of the world’s longest route were handled by women. They handled all operations including cockpit crew to cabin crew, check-in staff, doctor, customer care staff, ATC (air traffic control) and the entire ground-handling. Currently, National carrier Air India has about 3,800 women employees, including pilots, engineers, cabin crew, doctors, technicians, security personnel and executives.
Germany has decided to partner with India’s smart city programme , Which are these cities?
Germany has decided to partner with India’s smart city programme and will help developing Kochi (Kerala), Bhubaneswar (Odisha) and Coimbatore (Tamil Nadu) as smart cities.
Who is the author of the book titled “Fixed! Cash and Corruption in Cricket”?
Shantanu Guha Ray The book titled “Fixed! Cash and Corruption in Cricket” has been authored by Journalist Shantanu Guha Ray. The book examines the allegations of corruption against players, cricket administrators and bookies alike.
The National Safety Day is observed on which date in India?
March 4 The National Safety Day/ Week Campaign is observed in India every year on March 4 to highlight the importance of Safety in all spheres of life so as to prevent mishaps and accidents resulting out of neglect or lack of awareness. The 2016 theme is “Strengthen Safety Movement to Achieve Zero Harm”. It is observed by the National Safety Council (NSC) of India.
Who has become the first woman to lead Indian Army contingent at a multi-national military exercise “Force 18”?
Sophia Qureshi Lieutenant Colonel Sofia Qureshi has become the first woman officer to lead Indian Army contingent at a multi-national military exercise “Force 18” which is going on in Pune, Maharashtra from March 2 to 8, 2016. The exercise is hosted by the Indian Army and in it 18 ASEAN Plus countries including China, USA, Russia, Japan and South Korea are participating.
India’s first solar powered ferry will come up in which state?
Kerala India’s first 75-seater solar powered ferry will come up in the favourite tourism spot of Kerala “Allepey (the Venice of the East)”.These boats will be commissioned within the next three months and will run on the 2.5 km-long Vaikkom-Thavanakkadavu route. The boat is 20 m long, 7 m wide with a maximum cruising speed of 7.5 knots. The boat is built by a Kochi-based NavAlt, in collaboration with a French firm AltEn, which makes solar powered ferries across the world.
. India’s first self cleaning smart toilets have been installed in which city?
Chennai India’s first self cleaning smart toilets have been installed in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Around 180 self-cleaning public e-Toilets have been installed and are free for public use. Each toilet automatically cleans itself before entry and after use; and sensors in it enable consumption of less water and power with each use.
The traditional festival of Chapchar Kut festival is celebrated in ____state.
The traditional festival of Chapchar Kut of the Mizos was celebrated across the north-eastern state of Mizoram and also in the Mizo-inhabited areas in the neighbouring states.
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