23rd August 2016 Current Affairs Questions and Answers

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Current Affairs Questions on 23rd August 2016 :
Which state to carve out 17 new districts in October 2016 ?
A. Rajasthan
B. Telangana
C. Andhra Pradesh
D. Maharashtra
Answer: B
Explanation: Telangana government on 22nd August has issued draft notification on rearranging district borders to create 17 new districts. After the completion of the process, the number of districts in the State will go up to 27 from the present 10. Check All MCQs with Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who has been bestowed with the Olympic Order award?
A. Joachim Low
B. Carolina Marin
C. Thomas Bach
D. N Ramachandran
Answer: D
Explanation: N Ramachandran, the President of Indian Olympic Association (IOA), has bestowed with the Olympic Order for his outstanding services to the Olympic movement. Check All MCQs with Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Which city will host the 2016 Kabaddi World Cup?
A. Patiala
B. Ahmedabad
C. Mumbai
D. Delhi
Answer: B
Explanation: Kabaddi World Cup will be held in Ahmedabad, Gujarat from October 7 to 22, the international federation said. Check All MCQs with Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Which country banned after losing appeal for Rio Paralympics 2016 ?
A. Japan
B. Russia
C. Nepal
D. Pakistan
Answer: B
Explanation: Russia will not compete at next month’s Paralympics in Rio after losing an appeal against a ban imposed for state-sponsored doping. Check All MCQs with Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

President launches AIR's Maitree Channel can be heard in which country ?
A. Nepal
B. Bangladesh
C. Pakistan
D. China
Answer: B
Explanation: President Pranab Mukherjee launched the All India Radio's Maitree Channel on 23rd August 2016.  The AIR channel also known as Akashvani Maitree will showcase Bangla culture and heritage.The first-of-its-kind service can be heard both in India and Bangladesh. Check All MCQs with Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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