Current Affairs News Updates 15th September, 2016

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Current Affairs News Updates 15th September, 2016 for Government Exams

Important Questions from Current Affairs News Updates 15th September, 2016 for Government Exams

Q-1 Who is the current Chief commission of European Union?

Tim cook

Jean Claude Juncker

Francois Hollande

Prince Charles

None of these

Q-2 Who is the winner of prestigious Lemson-MIT award 2016?

Sunder Pichai

Ramesh Raskar

Satya Nadella

Mark Zuckerberg

Q- Who acquired the US based company ‘Mosanto’ Recently?

Sun Pharma

Bayer AG

Cipla

Biocon

National News Updates for Government Exams

1. Lemson-MIT award Indian-american Scientist

i) Ramesh Raskar grabbed the renowned Lemson- MIT Prize.

ii) The Prize is of worth $500000 and was given for exceptional contribution in the field of improving Lives of people.

iii) Ramesh is a Nasik – born scientist who is also the founder of camera culture research group at MIT.

2. Reliance communication to merge with Aircel Ltd.

i) The Joint Venture will now be the Fourth largest Telecom Industry of India.

ii) Rcom and Maxis Communications Berhad (MCB) will hold 50-50% shares.

International News Updates for Government Exams

1. Bayer AG to acquire to US based Monsanto.

i) The deal is worth $ 66 Billion.

ii) Monsanto is seed and weed – killer company.

2. Special task force for BREXIT.

Jean Claude Juncker announced implementation of special task force for negotiations with Britain.

He is present Chief of European Commission.

On June 23rd , 2016 Britain announced its exit from European Union.

3. U.S.A – Israel Military deal

i) US and Israel signed an agreement worth $38 billion for military assistance

ii) This is highest ever military deal by us to another country.

Business News Updates for Government Exams

1. Indian Oil Corporations Limited (IOCL) Plans to invest Rs. 1.8 lakh crore investment.

i ) The motive is capital Expenditure- Oil Refineries, petrochemical plants etc.

Sports News Updates for Government Exams

1. Team ‘India Blue’ wins Duleep Trophy on 14 September, 2016.

i) The venue of Duleep trophy Final was Shaheed Vijay Singh Pathik Sports Complex.

2. Barcelona thrashed Celtic in the first match of champions league on 14th September, 2016

i) Barcelona won by 7-0 and the venue of the match was Manchester city.

Answers-

1-b

2-b

3-b

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