30th August 2016 Current Affairs Questions and Answers

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Current Affairs Questions on 30th August 2016 :
National Sports Day is observed across India on 29 August to commemorate birth anniversary of
A. PT Usha
B. Sushil Kumar
C. Milkha Singh
D. Dhyan Chand
Answer: D
Explanation: National Sports Day in India is celebrated on August 29 every year. This day marks the birthday of Dhyan Chand, the hockey player who won gold medals in Olympics for India in the years 1928,1932 and 1936.  Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Which state on 29th August passed a resolution to change the name of State ?
A. Haryana
B. West Bengal
C. Telangana
D. Andhra Pradesh
Answer: B
Explanation: West Bengal Legislative Assembly on 29th August passed a resolution changing the name of the State to Bengal in English and Bangla in Bengali. Despite the Trinamool Congress government’s strong efforts to forge a consensus on the name change resolution, the Congress, the Left Front and the Bharatiya Janata Party did not support the resolution. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Avanti Finance, a technology-enabled financial inclusion vehicle is established by whom ?
A. Ratan Tata
B. Dr Vijay Kelkar
C. Nandan Nilekani
D. All of above
Answer: D
Explanation: Ratan Tata, Dr Vijay Kelkar and Nandan Nilekani have come together to establish a technology-enabled financial inclusion vehicle, Avanti Finance, which will be focused on delivering affordable and timely credit to under-served and un-served segments in India.  Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who launches Saurashtra Narmada Irrigation Project on 30th August ?
A. Anandiben Patel
B. Narendra Modi
C. Amit Shah
D. Vijay Rupani
Answer: B
Explanation: Prime Minister, Narendra Modi on 30th August unveiled a plaque to launch the Saurashtra Narmada Irrigation (SAUNI) Project at Sanosara in Gujarat.  

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