This document contains a series of multiple choice questions about current affairs from August 2015 related to topics like agreements signed between countries, people appointed to leadership positions, notable people who passed away, and events or achievements that occurred. Each question is followed by potential multiple choice answers. The document is a quiz intended to help prepare for exams like the CLAT, NIFT, NID, and GMAT.

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Indian Railways and …......... Government has signed MoU
for Dasappla-Bolangir Railway Line.
A. Odisha
B. Bihar
C. U.P.
D. M.P.
Answer: A

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Vice President of India M. Hamid Ansari has released a
book entitled ‘Locale, Everyday Islam and Modernity’
was authored by whom?
A. Sheikh Mujibur Rahman
B. Dr. Zakir A. Naik
C. Abdul Aziz bin Abdul Rahman Kaki
D. M. Raisur Rahman
Answer: D

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The model-actor has won Ironman title in toughest
triathlon in Zurich.
A. Milind Soman
B. John Abraham
C. Dinno Moria
D. Ashmit Patel
Answer: A

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Conakry, the capital of ………… was named as the World
Book Capital for 2017 by UNESCO.
A. Republic of Guinea
B. Republic of Congo
C. Republic of Ireland
D. Republic of Molossia
Answer: A

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Archie Comics cartoonist ………… died at the age of 86.
A. Tom Cross
B. Tom Hanks
C. Tom Moore
D. Tom Poitras
Answer: C

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Recently a book titled ‘R.D. Burman: The Prince of Music’
was in news. It has been authored by whom among the
following?
A. Khagesh Dev Burman
B. Aniruddhan Dev Burman
C. Kamlesh Dev Burman
D. Keshav Dev Burman
Answer: A

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Who among the following has been appointed as
Director-General of TERI?
A. R K Pachauri
B. Ajay Shah
C. Ajay Makhija
D. Ajay Mathur
Answer: D

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Who among the following has received Copley Medal,
the world’s oldest scientific prize?
A. Dr APJ Abdul Kalam
B. Peter Higgs
C. Srikanth Jagabathula
D. Rashad Hussain
Answer: B

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Which among the following company has acquired US
pharmaceutical firm Gavis?
A. Dabur
B. Dr Reddy
C. Lupin
D. Sunpharma
Answer: C

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DD Kisan has roped in which Bollywood actor for
Rs 6.31 crore?
A. Shahrukh Khan
B. Aamir Khan
C. Amitabh Bachchan
D. Salman Khan
Answer: C

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Noted Canadian author ………… has won the 36th edition
of American Book Award 2015.
A. Yukar Tachack
B. Dampi Umpai
C. Jimjang Deru
D. Naomi Klein
Answer: D

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Anil Ambani-led Reliance Group’s Pipavav Defence has
inked pact with ………… firm Zvyozdochka to refit
submarines.
A. Japanese
B. Korean
C. Chinese
D. Russian
Answer: D

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Sumit Nagal has become the …….. Indian to win a Grand
Slam junior title Wimbledon Boys’ Doubles 2015 title.
A. 6th
B. 7th
C. 8th
D. 9th
Answer: A

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……… cabinet has approved scheme for development
of villages around Tiger reserves.
A. Telangana
B. Maharashtra
C. Kerala
D. Karnataka
Answer: B

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……… and Augur Overseas Operation has signed MoU
to manufacture Aerostats and Airships.
A. Reliance Group
B. Tata Group
C. Power Group
D. Kedia Group
Answer: A

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Indian-American ……… has grabbed junior title at US
Powerlifting Championships.
A. Amitoj Ghosh
B. Amitoj Guha
C. Amitoj Bhattacharya
D. Amitoj Chhabra
Answer: D

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Kargil Vijay Diwas was celebrated on ………… July
nationwide in honour of the Kargil War's Heroes.
A. 26
B. 27
C. 28
D. 29
Answer: A

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India's advanced meteorological satellite ………. Was
successfully launched by an European rocket.
A. INSAT-2D
B. INSAT-3D
C. INSAT-4D
D. INSAT-5D
Answer: B

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National Broadcasting Day was observed on ……… July
nationwide.
A. 23
B. 24
C. 25
D. 26
Answer: A

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India and ……….. has signed agreement to enhance
maritime cooperation.
A. Thailand
B. Singapore
C. Trinidad
D. Sri Lanka
Answer: B

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Ananth Narayanan has been appointed as Chief Executive
Officer of which company?
A. Flipkart
B. Myntra
C. Amazon
D. YepMe
Answer: B

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CSC and ……... has formed joint venture to provide
technology services and solutions to banks.
A. HCL
B. HAL
C. CISCO
D. HZL
Answer: A

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Who among the following has been appointed as new
CMD of National Aluminium Company?
A. T K Das
B. Ansuman Chand
C. T K Chand
D. Ansuman Das
Answer: C

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Who among the following has been appointed as new
Nestle India MD after Maggi Scare?
A. Suresh Narayanan
B. Nivedita Bhattacharjee
C. Suresh Bhattacharjee
D. Ramesh Bhattacharjee
Answer: A

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Former Union Minister ………. passed away after
prolonged illness.
A. Arun Nehru
B. Abhay Nehru
C. Ajay Nehru
D. Amar Nehru
Answer: A

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……… was conferred with the Major Port of the Year
award for its excellent performance in the year 2012-13.
A. Paradip Port
B. Vishakhapattnam Port
C. Mumbai Port
D. Kochi Port
Answer: A

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Rating firm Crisil has slashed GDP forecast to ….. % on
rupee weakness.
A. 4.5
B. 5.5
C. 6.5
D. 7.5
Answer: B

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Hisao Tanaka has resigned as CEO and President of which
company?
A. Sony
B. Samsung
C. LG
D. Toshiba
Answer: D

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Who among the following has won IJGA World Stars of
Junior Golf event 2015?
A. Pongsapak Laopakdee
B. Sihan Sandhu
C. Justin Dang
D. Shubham Jaglan
Answer: D

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India and ……. has discussed Rs 50,000 crore deal for
supplying 126 Rafale combat aircraft and the security
situation in the Af-Pak region.
A. France
B. China
C. Hong Kong
D. Brazil
Answer: A

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