In a first, which state will the begin the counting of elusive snow leopards from June 16?: Uttarakhand
Explanation: The project, which is set to begin from June 16, will have several teams from the department trek to the areas where trans-Himalayan big cat has its habitat. These include places like the Gangotri National Park, Nanda Devi Biosphere, Valley of flowers, Askot Wildlife Sanctuary, Govind National Park and select high-altitude areas of Bagheshwar, Uttarkashi and Pithoragarh districts. Each team is expected to be led by an expert from the Wildlife Institute of India (WII). Besides snow leopard, the teams would also count Himalayan thar and black and brown bear.
In its history, Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) in June 2015 secured the single-largest order for setting up a 4,000 MW (5×800 MW) supercritical thermal power project in which state?: Telangana
Explanation: BHEL was awarded to establish a 4,000 MW (5×800 MW) supercritical thermal power project from Telangana State Power Generation Corporation Limited (TSGENCO). This would be one of highly valuable gift to state on completetion of 1 year of its establishment. Valued at Rs. 17,950 crore, this is also one of the highest value orders ever placed in the capital goods sector in India. However earlier in December, 2014, TSGENCO had placed an order on BHEL for setting up Telangana’s first Supercritical Thermal Power Plant of 800 MW rating, also on EPC basis, at Kothagudem, followed by an order for the 4×270 MW Bhadradari TPS at Manuguru in Khammam district in March 2015.
Narendra Modi would become the first-ever Indian Prime Minister to visit which country, as announced by External Affairs on 1 June 2015?: Israel
Explanation: During the previous NDA tenure in 2000, Jaswant Singh became the first Indian foreign minister to visit Israel however till now No Indian Prime Minister has visited Israel, despite India setting up full relations with the country more than two decades ago. PM Ariel Sharon the first Israeli PM to visit India (2003).
Which Indian state on 2 June 2015 celebrated its 1st Birthday?: Telangana
Explanation: Celebrating the 1st Birthday day with the people of Telangana, chief minister K Chandrasekhar Rao promised 25,000 government jobs and regularisation of services of contract workers. The chief minister began the day by paying tributes to Telangana martyrs at the Martyrs' Memorial near the legislative assembly building and then proceeded to the Parade Grounds to take part in the state formation day celebrations.
Which IT major on 1 May 2015 allow its employees to wear business casuals on all working days, as the company has decided to do away with its dress code?: Infosys
Explanation: Till now like all other Major IT companies Infosys has also allowed to wear casual dress on Friday. However, from 1 June 2015, now employee can wear casual dress all days keeping mind the work culture in Infosys. These step are seen as major check on the employee attrition and better engage with its employee.
Which domestic giant on 1 June 2915 reclaimed a piece of history as it acquired a desk weight which is a cut up from a section of the first steel rail track rolled at its Jamshedpur facility in 1912?: TATA Steel
Explanation: The Tata’s has reclaimed the section from the aution which was set up in UK. A section of the first steel rail track rolled at Tata Steel in 1912 at Jamshedpur was cut up to be used as a desk weight with the engraving . 'First Rail Rolled from Tata Steel by the Tata Iron & Steel Co Ltd/Sakchi. India/March 18th 1912'. It was presented to Robert Crewe - Milnes, 1st Marquis of Crewe (1858-1947) by Tata Steel in 1912. Established in 1907 as Asia's first integrated private sector steel company, Tata Steel is among the top global steel companies with a crude steel capacity of nearly 30 million tonnes per annum (MnTPA). It is now the world's second-most geographically diversified steel producer, with operations in 26 countries and a commercial presence in over 50 countries.
Under the new black money law, now on failure to answer questions from the tax department can entail a penalty of up to what amount from the next financial year, which has got the assent of the President.?: Rs. 2 Lakhs (Two lakh)
Explanation: The Act got the President's assent and will come into force from April 1, 2016. Therefore, the Black Money (Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets) and Imposition of Tax Act, 2015 provides for a minimum penalty of Rs 50,000. Beside this penalty, now tax authorities would be able to send summons or notices via electronic mails (emails) and fax to seek information from those under probe for suspected black money stashed abroad. The person shall be precluded from taking any objection in any proceeding or inquiry under this Act that the notice, issued for assessment, was not served upon him, not served upon him in time or served upon him in an improper manner. However, this provision shall not apply, if the person has raised the objection before the completion of the assessment and if found guilty then after the end of the short-term period, an assessee will have to pay 30 per cent tax, and its three times as penalty on the tax computed on undisclosed foreign income and assets, and face criminal prosecution which could result in jail term of up to 10 years.
India's first semi-high speed train got its approval from Government on 31 May 2915, thus will run between Delhi and Agra at a speed of 160 km per hour and will complete the 210-km journey in just around one-and-half hours. What is the name of the Train?: Gatiman Express
Explanation: After approval from the government now clearance from the commissioner, railway safety, was all that was now required to start the country's first semi-high speed train. Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) powered rail engines could be used in the eco-sensitive Agra region according to railway sources. The communication and signalling systems have been upgraded. The train could be hauled by a 5,400 HP electric engine and is likely to have 12 coaches, to begin with, with automatic braking system and fire alarm. The tickets may be slightly higher than Shatabdi but yet not decided.
India's first semi-high speed train got its approval from Government on 31 May 2015, thus will run between Delhi and Agra at a speed of 160 km per hour and will complete the 210-km journey in just around one-and-half hours. What is the name of the Train?: Gatiman Express
Explanation: After approval from the government now clearance from the commissioner, railway safety, was all that was now required to start the country's first semi-high speed train. Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) powered rail engines could be used in the eco-sensitive Agra region according to railway sources. The communication and signalling systems have been upgraded. The train could be hauled by a 5,400 HP electric engine and is likely to have 12 coaches, to begin with, with automatic braking system and fire alarm. The tickets may be slightly higher than Shatabdi but yet not decided.
Under the new black money law, now on failure to answer questions from the tax department can entail a penalty of up to what amount from the next financial year, which has got the assent of the President.?: Rs. 2 Lakhs (Two lakh)
Explanation: The Act got the President's assent and will come into force from April 1, 2016. Therefore, the Black Money (Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets) and Imposition of Tax Act, 2015 provides for a minimum penalty of Rs 50,000. Beside this penalty, now tax authorities would be able to send summons or notices via electronic mails (emails) and fax to seek information from those under probe for suspected black money stashed abroad. The person shall be precluded from taking any objection in any proceeding or inquiry under this Act that the notice, issued for assessment, was not served upon him, not served upon him in time or served upon him in an improper manner. However, this provision shall not apply, if the person has raised the objection before the completion of the assessment and if found guilty then after the end of the short-term period, an assessee will have to pay 30 per cent tax, and its three times as penalty on the tax computed on undisclosed foreign income and assets, and face criminal prosecution which could result in jail term of up to 10 years.
