Urdu, Telangana - Current Affairs Questions and Answers

1)   Which state government is set to start the world's first IT campus for differently abled persons?

a. Andhra Pradesh
b. Karnataka
c. Kerala
d. None of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: None of the above

Explanation:
The Telangana Government is going to set up the world's first Information and Technology (IT) Campus for differently-abled persons (divyangs) in state capital Hyderabad.

On the occasion of World Disability Day (WDD), state Government has signed agreement with Vindhya E-Infomedia Private Limited to set up IT campus to focus on creating employment opportunities for persons with disabilities (PWDs).

The proposed first of its kind differently-abled friendly campus will be set up in area of 10 acres near IT park developed by state Government near the Hyderabad international airport. The campus will have all amenities like Training, Delivery centres and Residential facility that will cater to various clients both domestic and International.

IT Campus for Differently Abled: Know More

  • The campus is expected to create 2000 jobs in next 5 years by providing required training and skills.
  • Telangana Government and Vindhya E-Infomedia Private Limited are looking at various corporates to participate in this one of its kind initiative and make world more inclusive.
  • Vindhya E-Infomedia Private Limited is pioneer in creating inclusive workspace with PWDs as its major workforce comprising physicalled challenged, visually impaired and hearing impaired.
  • It provides back office operations (BPO) support to various Telecom and e-commerce companies since 2006.


2)   Which state government has signed 2 MoUs with Chinese companies on 17th October 2015?

a. AP
b. MP
c. UP
d. Telangana
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Telangana

Explanation:
Telangana government has signed two MoU with Chinese companies to establish prefab concrete manufacturing facility and implement dry port solutions. The two companies are Sany International Housing and Sany Heavy Industry respectively. An agreement has been signed by Secretary Housing and Sany International Housing to set up a prefab concrete manufacturing unit. Second MoU was signed by Industries Secretary and chairman of the Port of Sany Heavy Industry.


3)   Telangana government has entered into PPA with which state for purchasing 1000 MW of power?

a. MP
b. Chhattisgarh
c. AP
d. Kerala
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Chhattisgarh

Explanation:
Telangana government has entered into PPA for purchasing 1000 MW of power with Chhattisgarh. PPA will be in force for next 12 years. Transmission lines for bring power to state is currently under construction in Dichpally ( Telangana) and Wardha (Maharashtra). The power purchase agreement was formed on 22nd September 2015.


4)   Name the district located in Telangana state where a village recently came to news for discovery of numerous burial sites belonging to the Megalithic period?

a. Guntur
b. Medak
c. Khammam
d. Anantpur
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Medak

Explanation:
A tiny village located at Siddipet mandal in Medak district where 30 megalithic burials, believed to be dated between 1,000 B.C. and 200 A.D. were unearthed.


5)   Formation Day of Telangana was observed on ____.

a. 1st June
b. 30th May
c. 2nd June
d. 3rd June
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 2nd June

Explanation:
Telangana was formed as 29th State of the country on this day last year after the reorganization of the erstwhile Andhra Pradesh. In remembrance of the struggle and sacrifice made during the formation of the state, the state government has planned to hold events covering all fields from literature to music across the state. All the ten districts of the new state have geared up for celebrating the Formation Day which will be a cultural grandeur.


6)   Which of the following statements is / are correct?

1. Telangana is landlocked state
2. It shares border with Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Karnataka ,Andhra Pradesh and Orissa.


a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. None of the above
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Both 1 and 2

Explanation:
The state of Telangana was officially formed on 2 June 2014. Most of it was part of the princely state of Hyderabad, ruled by the Nizam of Hyderabad during the British Raj, joining the Union of India in 1948. In 1956, the Hyderabad state was dissolved as part of the linguistic reorganization of states, and the Telugu speaking part of Hyderabad state, known as Telangana, was merged with former Andhra State to form Andhra Pradesh.