31st August 2016 Current Affairs Questions and Answers

31st August 2016 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for August 2016, Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 31st August 2016 :
Velankanni festival is held in which Indian state ?
A. Kerala
B. Rajasthan
C. Telangana
D. Tamilnadu
Answer: D
Explanation: The world famous Velankanni our lady of health basilica annual feast has started on August 29, 2016 at Vellankan shrine, near Nagapattinam in Tamil Nadu. In the 10-day long festival, lakhs of devotees are expected to throng the shrine.  Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

What does LEMOA stand for in the context of defence logistics?
A. Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement
B. Labour Exchange Memorandum of Agreement
C. Living Exchange Military Agreement
D. None of above
Answer: A
Explanation: India and the United States signed a logistics pact on 29th August during Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar’s visit to the American nation. LEMOA stands for Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement, a tweaked Indian specific version of the Logistics Support Agreement which the US has with several nations that have close military to military cooperation.  Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

The 2016 BRICS Convention on Tourism will be hosted by which state of India?
A. Rajasthan
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Kerala
D. Karnataka
Answer: B
Explanation: The 2016 BRICS Convention on Tourism will be held at Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh from September 1 to promote intra-regional tourism. The 2- day event will consists of inter- Governmental exchange of views and ideas, panel discussions on technology, innovation in Tourism, and cooperation between the BRICS countries for promoting intra-regional tourism  Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Supreme Court sets aside Singur land acquisition on 31st August in which state ?
A. Rajasthan
B. Gujarat
C. West Bengal
D. Bihar
Answer: C
Explanation: Supreme Court on 31st August 2016 sets aside Calcutta HC order upholding the land acquisition for Tata's Nano plant at Singur in West Bengal.  Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Which high-level committee has been constituted by the Indian Navy to find out extent of Scorpene Submarine data leak?
A. Dhingra committee
B. Ashok Kumar committee
C. Gautam Das committee
D. Sunil Lanba committee
Answer: B
Explanation: Indian Navy has set-up a high level committee to find out the extent of Scorpene submarine data leak and the damage to the Navy.  Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

India first-quarter growth in FY2016-17 was ------- % as per CSO ?
A. 7.1%
B. 8.1%
C. 7.6%
D. 7.5%
Answer: A
Explanation: India’s economic growth slowed down to 7.1% in the first quarter (April-June) of the fiscal year 2016-17 from 7.9% in the preceding March quarter as agriculture, mining and construction sectors saw lower growth while front-loading of government expenditure increased services sector growth.  Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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GDP of India 2016-17 First Quarter

GDP of India FY 2016-17 First Quarter: India’s economic growth slowed down to 7.1% in the first quarter (April-June) of the fiscal year 2016-17 from 7.9% in the preceding March quarter as agriculture, mining and construction sectors saw lower growth while front-loading of government expenditure increased services sector growth. Data released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) showed agriculture grew 1.8% against 2.3% in the March quarter, while mining growth contracted 0.4% against 8.6% growth in March quarter. 

GDP of India FY 2016-17 First Quarter Highlights:

• The growth in GDP during Q1, 2016-17 at 2011-12 prices is estimated at 7.1 percent  as compared to the growth rate of 7.5 percent in Q1, 2015-16.
• The growth in GVA at basic prices during Q1, 2016-17, at 2011-12 prices, is estimated at 7.3 percent as compared to the growth rate of 7.2 per cent in Q1, 2015-16.
• The ‘agriculture, forestry and fishing’ sector has shown a growth of 1.8 percent in its GVA during Q1, 2016-17, as against the growth rate of 2.6 percent in the corresponding period of last year. Q1estimates of agriculture sector pertains to Rabi production during agriculture year 2015-16.
• Growth in GVA in mining and quarrying was (-)0.4 percent during Q1, 2016-17 as against the growth rate of 8.5 percent in the corresponding period of last year.
• The manufacturing sector registered 9.1 percent growth during Q1 of 2016-17 as against the growth rate of 7.3 percent in the corresponding period of last year.
• The construction industry is estimated to have grown by 1.5 percent in Q1, 2016-17 as against 5.6 percent in the corresponding period of last year.
• The GVA growth in services sector during Q1, 2016-17 is estimated at 9.6 percent as against 8.8 percent in the corresponding period of last year.
• The GVA growth in trade, hotels, transport, communication and services related to broadcasting sector during Q1, 2016-17 is estimated at 8.1 percent as against 10.0 percent in the corresponding period of last year.
• Public administration, defence and other services is estimated to grow 12.3 percent  as against 5.9 percent in the corresponding period of last year.
• Growth in Private final consumption expenditure at current prices is estimated at 11.7 percent in Q1, 2016-17.
• Gross Fixed Capital Formation declined by 1.1 percent at current prices in Q1, 2016-17 as compared to an increase by 6.8 percent in Q1, 2015-16. 

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India-USA sign Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement (LEMOA)

India and the United States have signed the Logistics Exchange Memorandum Of Agreement (LEMOA) in Washington DC, USA on 29 August 2016. LEMOA is a facilitating agreement that establishes basic terms, conditions, and procedures for reciprocal provision of Logistic Support, Supplies, and Services between the armed forces of India and the United States. Logistic Support, Supplies, and Services include food, water, billeting, transportation, petroleum, oils, lubricants, clothing, communication services, medical services, storage services, training services, spare parts and components, repair and maintenance services, calibration services, and port services. 

LEMOA Highlights: 

LEMOA stands for Logistics Exchange Memorandum of Agreement (LEMOA), a tweaked India-specific version of the Logistics Support Agreement (LSA), which the U.S. has with several countries it has close military to military cooperation. It is also one of the three foundational agreements as referred to by the U.S. 

The three agreements — Logistics Support Agreement (LSA), Communications Interoperability and Security Memorandum of Agreement (CISMOA) and Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement for Geo-spatial Cooperation (BECA) are referred to as the foundational agreements which the U.S. signs with countries with which it has close military ties. 

Logistics support for any other cooperative efforts shall only be provided on a case-by-case basis through prior mutual consent of the Parties, consistent with their respective laws, regulations and policies. 

Provision of Logistic Support, Supplies, and Services from one Party to the other would be in return for either cash payment or the reciprocal provision of Logistic Support, Supplies, and Services. 

The agreement will primarily cover four areas — port calls, joint exercises, training and Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief. Any other requirement has to be agreed upon by both sides on a case-by-case basis. 

The Agreement does not create any obligations on either Party to carry out any joint activity. It does not provide for the establishment of any bases or basing arrangements. 

The Agreement will significantly enhance the operational capacity of the Indian Armed Forces, including in their response to humanitarian crises or disaster relief. 

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30th August 2016 Current Affairs Questions and Answers

30th August 2016 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for August 2016, Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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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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PM launches Saurashtra Narmada Irrigation (SAUNI) Project in Gujarat

Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today unveiled a plaque to launch the Saurashtra Narmada Irrigation (SAUNI) Project at Sanosara in Gujarat. The Prime Minister visited the AJI-3 dam site, and witnessed the release of water from the gates of the dam. Addressing a large gathering on the occasion, the Prime Minister recalled that even as Chief Minister of Gujarat, it had always been his firm belief that water was most important for the farmer. He said that the water table in the State had begun to rise. Check dams have also been built in large numbers, he added. 

The Prime Minister noted how the situation had changed even in Kutch, where even our jawans did not get enough water at one point of time. The Prime Minister said he still remembered the time when he had first met lawmakers from Saurashtra, and discussed the SAUNI Project. He said this is an initiative that should make every Gujarati proud.  Shri Narendra Modi also emphasized on the need for water conservation, and spoke about the various initiatives taken by the Union Government for the welfare of the farmers, such as crop insurance. 

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29 August 2016 Current Affairs Questions and Answers

29 August 2016 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for August 2016, Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 29 August 2016 :
R. Muthukumaraswamy recently appointed as the Advocate General of which state government ?
A. Kerala
B. Tamil Nadu
C. West Bengal
D. Odisha
Answer: B
Explanation: Tamil Nadu government on 26th August appointed senior advocate R. Muthukumaraswamy as the new Advocate General of Tamil Nadu. A Government Order was passed hours after the outgoing Advocate General A.L. Somayaji tendered his resignation. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

128th Edition of Durand Football Tournament begins on 28th August in Which City ?
A. Kolkata
B. Delhi
C. Kochin
D. Chennai
Answer: B
Explanation: The 128th Edition of Durand Football Tournament commenced on 28 August 2016  evening with Opening Ceremony organized at Ambedkar Stadium, New Delhi. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

MP Rajeev Chandrasekhar seeks probe in Rs 12488 crore Telecom Scam by which Operator as per CAG Report ?
A. Bharti Airtel
B. Reliance Communication
C. Vodafone
D. All of above
Answer: D
Explanation: Member of Parliament Rajeev Chandrasekhar has sought investigation into finance wing of the Department of Telecom in the matter relating to Rs 46,000 crore under-reporting of revenues by service providers. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who launches 'Mera Aspataal / My Hospital' initiative on 29th August ?
A. Narendar Modi
B. JP Nadda
C. Smriti Irani
D. Dr. Harshwardhan
Answer: B
Explanation: J P Nadda, Union Health Minister launched the “Mera Aspataal / My Hospital” initiative at the third National Summit on Good and Replicable Practices and Innovations in Public Health Facilities at Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh on 28th August 2016. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Htin Kyaw and PM Modi meet on 29th August 2016. He is President of which country ?
A. China
B. Lagos
C. Myanmar
D. Thailand
Answer: C
Explanation: Wide-ranging talks between Myanmarese President Htin Kyaw and Prime Mnister Modi were held at Delhi's Hyderabad House on 29th August 2016. This is the first top level engagement between the two countries after iconic leader Aung San Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy wrested power in Myanmar from the military junta. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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Minimum Support Price (MSP), C2 Cost, C3 Cost and CACP Methodology

Minimum Support Price (MSP), C2 Cost, C3 Cost and CACP Methodology:
Minimum Support Price (MSP)

• Price Support Policy of the Government is directed at providing insurance to agricultural producers against any sharp fall in farm prices. The minimum guaranteed prices are fixed to set a floor below which market prices cannot fall.
• MSP were announced by the Government of India for the first time in 1966-67 for Wheat in the wake of the Green Revolution and extended harvest, to save the farmers from depleting profits.
• Till the mid 1970s, Government announced two types of administered prices :
• Minimum Support Prices (MSP)
• Procurement Prices
• This policy of two official prices being announced continued with some variation upto 1973-74, in the case of paddy. In the case of wheat it was discontinued in 1969 and then revived in 1974-75 for one year only. Since there were too many demands for stepping up the MSP, in 1975-76, the present system was evolved in which only one set of prices was announced for paddy (and other kharif crops) and wheat being procured for buffer stock operations.
• MSP is announced by the Government of India for 25 crops currently at the beginning of each season viz. Rabi and Kharif. 
• Following are the 25 crops covered by MSP
• Kharif Crops: Paddy, Jowar, Bajra, Maize, Ragi, Arhar(Tur), Moong, Urad, Cotton, Groundnut, Sunflower Seed, Soyabeen Black, Sesamum, Nigerseed
• Rabi Crops: Wheat, Barley,Gram, Masur (Lentil), Rapeseed/Mustard, Safflower, Toria
• Other Crops: Copra, De-Husked Coconut, Jute, Sugarcane

CACP's Methodology for Cost Calculation

• Minimum Support Price for major agricultural products are announced each year after taking into account the recommendations for the commission for agricultural costs and prices (CACP).
• The CACP while recommending prices takes into account all important factors including cost of production, changes in input prices, input/output parity, trends in market prices, inter crop price parity, Demand and supply situation, parity between prices paid and prices received by farmers etc. 
• In fixing the support prices, CACP relies on the cost concept which covers all items of expenses of cultivation including that the imputed value of the inputs owned by farmers such as rental value of owned land and interest on fixed capital. some of the important cost concepts used by CACP are the C2 and C3 Costs. 
• C2 Cost: C2 cost includes all actual expenses in cash and kind incurred in production by actual owner + rent paid for leased land + imputed value of family labour + interest on the value of owned capital assets (excluding land) + rental value of owned land (net of land revenue)
• C3 Cost: Cost C2 + 10% of cost C2 to account for managerial remuneration to the farmer.
• Costs of production are calculated both on a per quintal and per hectare basis. Since cost variation are large over states. CACP recommends that MSP should be considered on the basis of C2 Cost.  However increases in MSP have been so substantial in case of paddy and what that in most of the states MSPs are way above not only the C2 cost but the C3 cost as well.

Question in RAS Exam 2016:

Since 1997-98, which statement is correct regarding Minimum Support Price (MSP)?

A. MSP is independent to C2 Cost

B. MSP<C2 costs

C. MSP>C2 costs

D. MSP=C2 cost

Answer: C

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28 August 2016 Current Affairs Questions and Answers

28 August 2016 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for August 2016, Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 28 August 2016 :
Human population altered 97% of world's species-rich areas like ........ ?
A. tropical rainforests
B. Temperate Deciduous Forest
C. taiga Forest
D. None of above
Answer: A
Researchers have found that the presence of humans have seriously altered 97% of world's most biologically species-rich areas such as tropical rainforests. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who led Indian delegation at the 2016 SAARC Finance Ministers conference?
A. Sushma Swaraj
B. Narenda Modi
C. Shaktikanta Das
D. Rajnath Singh
Answer: C
Shaktikanta Das, an Economic affairs secretary, has represented India at the 2016 South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) finance ministers’ conference on 25-26 August at Islamabad, Pakistan. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Which organization Successful Tested Scramjet Engine Technology Demonstrator on 28th August 2016 ?
A. DRDO
B. Ford
C. Maruti Suzuki
D. ISRO
Answer: D
The first experimental mission of ISRO’s Scramjet Engine towards the realisation of an Air Breathing Propulsion System was successfully conducted on 28th August from Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR, Sriharikota. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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27 August 2016 Current Affairs Questions and Answers

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Current Affairs Questions on 27 August 2016 :
22nd Delhi Book Fair begins on 27th August 2016 in which City?
A. Jaipur
B. Delhi
C. Bengaluru
D. Chennai
Answer: B
Explanation: The 22nd edition of the Delhi Book Fair this year begins in Delhi on 27th August with aims to highlight initiatives undertaken by the central government for its 'Sarva Shiksha Abhiyaan' flagship programme to inculcate better reading habits among the younger generation.   Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

The Durand Cup is associated with which sports?
A. Football
B. Cricket
C. Basketball
D. Hockey
Answer: A
Explanation: The 128th edition of Durand Football Cup Tournament 2016 will be started from August 28, 2016 and will continue till September 11, 2016.  Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who deliver the first convocation address of Nalanda University ?
A. Narendra Modi
B. President Pranab Mukherjee
C. Nitish Kumar
D. Governor Naresh Yadav
Answer: B
Explanation: President Pranab Mukherjee on 27th August 2016 attends first convocation ceremony of Nalanda University. President Pranab Mukherjeetoday congratulated the students of Nalanda while addressing the first convocation of Nalanda University in Bihar.  Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who hits fastest century by Indian ?
A. Virat Kohli
B. KL Rahul
C. Virendra Sehwag
D. Suresh Raina
Answer: B
Explanation: KL Rahul blasted the joint-second fastest century in Twenty20 Internationals and fastest International century by any indian player on 27th August in Lauderhill, Florida.  Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

In which country India Vs West-Indies 1st T20 match was played on 27th August ?
A. India
B. Singapore
C. West Indies
D. America
Answer: D
Explanation: The 1st T20 match between India and West-Indies was played on 27th August in America which was neutral venue. West Indies won the first match by 1 run. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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KL Rahul hits fastest century by Indian

KL Rahul blasted the joint-second fastest century in Twenty20 Internationals and fastest International century by any indian player on 27th August in Lauderhill, Florida. KL Rahul score 100 runs in 46 balls ahead of Virat Kohli who score century on 52 balls against Australia in 2013. 

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26 August 2016 Current Affairs Questions and Answers

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Current Affairs Questions on 26 August 2016 :
The world’s first self-driving taxis made its debut in which country on 25 August 2016?
A. Japan
B. Singapore
C. North Korea
D. Greece
Answer: B
Explanation: nuTonomy, an autonomous vehicle software startup, on 25 August 2016 started world’s first self-driving taxis. Under this service, members of the public can hail a free ride through their smartphones in taxis operated by nuTonomy. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

The first Children Court of South India has launched in which of the following cities?
A. Jalandhar
B. Kochi
C. Hyderabad
D. Chennai
Answer: C
Explanation: The first Children Court of South India has launched at the Nampally Criminal Courts Complex in Hyderabad to fast disposal of cases related to children. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

14th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in January 2017 will be held in which City ?
A. Bengaluru
B. Jaipur
C. Mumbai
D. Delhi
Answer: A
Explanation: 14th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas to be held in January 2017 in Bengaluru. Sushma Swaraj said that delegates to Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas convention in Bengaluru can register online through a web portal. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

POCSO e-box launched to protect children from ----------- on 26th August 2016 ?
A. Missing Childrens
B. Sexual offences
C. Child trafficking
D. None of above
Answer: B
Explanation: Union Minister for Women and Child Development Maneka Gandhi on 26th August launched an online complaint box for reporting child sexual abuse. The Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) e-Box is an online complaint management system for reporting sexual offences against children. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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POCSO e-box launched to protect children from sexual offences

POCSO e-Box was launched by the Minister for Women and Child Development, Smt. Maneka Sanjay Gandhi in New Delhi today. Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO), e-Box, is an online complaint management system for easy and direct reporting of sexual offences against children and timely action against the offenders under the POCSO Act, 2012. Minister of State for Women and Child Development , Smt Krishna Raj, Secretary WCD, Ms Leena Nair, NCPCR Chairperson, Smt Stuti Kacker and other senior officials of the WCD Ministry and NCPRC were present on the occasion.

Speaking on  the occasion, Smt Maneka Gandhi said that the idea of an e-Box came out of a police initiative in which physical complaint boxes were placed in schools. The e-Box will make it possible to implement it on a large scale throughout the country. A large number of incidents of abuse are against close relatives and so they get pushed under the carpet, the Minister said. E-Box is very simple to operate and will help to maintain the confidentiality of the complaint, Smt Maneka Sanjay Gandhi explained.

Smt Krishna Raj said that all efforts should be made to generate awareness about the e-Box so that more and more children can come out with their suffering. Highlighting the lifelong trauma of a child suffering from abuse , Mrs Stuti Kacker said that the online facility has been created so that the child can be given immediate help. The e-Box is incorporated prominently in the home page of National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) website http://ncpcr.gov.in/  where a user has to simply push a button named POSCO e-Box.

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Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2016

Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for introduction of the "Surrogacy (Regulation) Bill, 2016".  The Bill will regulate surrogacy in India by establishing National Surrogacy Board at the central level and State Surrogacy Boards and Appropriate Authorities in the State and Union Territories. The legislation will ensure effective regulation of surrogacy, prohibit commercial surrogacy and allow ethical surrogacy to the needy infertile couples.  All infertile Indian married couple who want to avail ethical surrogacy will be benefited. Further the rights of surrogate mother and children born out of surrogacy will be protected. The Bill shall apply to whole of India, except the state of Jammu and Kashmir. 

The major benefits of the Act would be that it will regulate the surrogacy services in the country. While commercial surrogacy will be prohibited including sale and purchase of human embryo and gametes, ethical surrogacy to the needy infertile couples will be allowed on fulfilment of certain conditions and for specific purposes. As such, it will control the unethical practices in surrogacy, prevent commercialization of surrogacy and will prohibit potential exploitation of surrogate mothers and children born through surrogacy.  No permanent structure is proposed to be created in the Draft Bill. Neither there are proposals for creating new posts. The proposed legislation, while covering an important area is framed in such a manner that it ensures effective regulation but does not add much vertically to the current regulatory structure already in place at the central as well as states. Accordingly, there will not be any financial implications except for the meetings of the National and State surrogacy Boards and Appropriate Authorities which will be met out of the regular budget of Central and State governments. 

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25 August 2016 Current Affairs Questions and Answers

25 August 2016 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for August 2016, Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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Current Affairs Questions on 25 August 2016 :
Indian Railways has partnered with which company to showcase its heritage digitally?
A. Microsoft
B. Google
C. BSNL
D. Twitter
Answer: B
Explanation: Indian Railways has partnered with Google for digitizing and showcasing its heritage on digital platforms. Beside this, Google will also help Indian Railways to create a digital repository for universal online access free of cost. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

BEE on 24th August announces which rating methodology for Air conditioners ?
A. BEE STAR
B. ISEER
C. ACPOWER
D. GETSTAR
Answer:B
Explanation: Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) has introduced a new star rating methodology called Indian Seasonal Energy Efficiency Ratio (ISEER) for air conditioners. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Name the former editor of Mathrubhumi magazine who died recently.
A. K K Sreedharan Nair
B. Vinod Nair
C. Indrani Mukharjee
D. Anupam Sinha
Answer: A
Explanation: Veteran journalist and former editor of Malayalam daily "Mathrubhumi" K K Sreedharan Nair died at a private hospital on 22nd August following a brief illness. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

As per recent Policy change WhatsApp to share user's phone Number with .... ?
A. Facebook
B. Anyone in world
C. Microsoft
D. None of above
Answer: A
Explanation: Messaging service WhatsApp has updated its global privacy policy, under which it will now share phone numbers of users with its parent company, Facebook.Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

In which country over 70 people killed in 6.2 magnitude Earthquake on 24th August?
A. USA
B. North Korea
C. Italy
D. Pakistan
Answer: C
Explanation: At least 73 people have been killed in an earthquake that hit a mountainous area of central Italy on 24th August 2016. The magnitude 6.2 quake struck at 03:36, 100km north-east of Rome, not far from Perugia. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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24 August 2016 Current Affairs Questions and Answers

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Current Affairs Questions on 24 August 2016 :
BSNL sign MoU with which compnay to offer IT solutions for enterprise businesses ?
A. Infosys
B. IBM
C. Microsoft
D. Google
Answer: C
Explanation: State-owned Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) and Microsoft India have announced signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to offer telecom and IT solutions for big businesses that will help meet the demand for IT and cloud services. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who has been appointed as the new independent director on the board of India Post Payment Banks (IPPB)?
A. RM Lekhi
B. Anupa Shrivastva
C. R S Sodhi
D. K Kumar
Answer: C
Explanation: R S Sodhi, the Managing Director of Amul, has been appointed as the new independent director on the board of India Post Payment Banks (IPPB), the payments bank arm of postal department. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Which country's unmanned submersible on August 23 dived to a depth of 10,767 metres in the Mariana Trench in the West Pacific?
A. China
B. South Korea
3. India
D. Canada
Answer: A
Explanation: China's unmanned submersible has dived to a depth of 10,767 metres at the world's deepest ocean point.Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Cabinet on 24th August approves MoU with which country for cooperation in the field of Traditional Systems of Medicine ?
A. Nepal
B. Myanmar
C. Japan
D. Bhutan
Answer: B
Explanation: Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 24th August has given its approval for the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Myanmar in the field of Traditional Systems of Medicine. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Indian Air Force is set to build new Aerospace Museum in which city ?
A. Bangaluru
B. Ladakh
C. Jaipur
D. New Delhi
Answer: D
Explanation: The Indian Air Force is set to build new Aerospace Museum in New Delhi. The museum will focus on the nation's rich aviation history. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who will be new brand ambassador of Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao campaign in Haryana ?
A. Deepa Karmakar
B. Priyanka Chopra
C. Sakshi Malik
D. Saina Nehwal
Answer: C
Explanation: Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on 24th August announced that Sakshi Malik, India’s bronze medalist at the Rio Olympics, will be the brand ambassador of the Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao campaign in the state. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Union Government launched ‘Sugamaya Pustakalaya’ online library to serve .... ?
A. Persons with print disabilities
B. Persons with dyslexia
C. Persons with physical disabilities
D. Persons with visual disabilities
Answer: A
Explanation: Sugamaya Pustakalaya is an online platform that makes accessible content available to print-disabled people. The library houses publications across diverse subjects and languages and multiple accessible formats. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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Sunita Jain conferred with Vyas Samman award 2015

Hindi scholar and writer Sunita Jain was conferred with the prestigious 25th Vyas Samman 2015. She was presented with the award by West Bengal Governor K N Tripathi. She was bestowed with this prestigious literary award for her poetry collection Kshama (published in 2008). Through her poetry collection, she portrays the fine emotions between poet Tulsidas and his wife Ratnavalli. Using very fine language in the poetry, she has managed to aptly convey the sentiment of forgiveness between Tulsidas and his wife. 

Sunita Jain is scholar, novelist, short-story writer and poet of English and Hindi literature. She had started her writing career at the age of 22. So far she has over 100 books to her credit apart from short-stories, novels and poems in Hindi and English. She also has translated many Jain writings into English. She had worked as the professor and the Head of the department of Humanities and Social Sciences at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi. Awards and Honours: The Vreeland Award (1969) and Marie Sandoz Prairie Schooner Fiction Award (1970 and 1971) and Padma Shri (2004). 

Vyas Samman award was instituted by the K.K. Birla Foundation in 1991. It is awarded annually to outstanding literary work in Hindi authored and published in past 10 years by an Indian citizen The award carries monetary award of 2.5 lakh rupees, a citation and a plaque.

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Sugamaya Pustakalaya - Online Library for Persons with print Disabilities

Sugamaya Pustakalaya, is an online platform that makes accessible content available to print-disabled people. The library houses publications across diverse subjects and languages and multiple accessible formats. It has been created by Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (Divyangjan), Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment in collaboration with member organizations of Daisy Forum of India and powered by TCS Access. Books are available in Accessible formats for people with visual impairment and other print disabilities. Over 2 lakhs books in diverse languages. Integrating libraries across India and the Globe, including the largest international library, Bookshare.

In case of End User i.e. person with Print Disability: The next time a person with Print Disability needs to read a book, he can skip the laborious process of looking for volunteers to read them to him or scan and edit them. A quick search on the Sugamya Pustakalaya may land him with the book of his choice at the click of a button. He will need to be a registered print-disabled member with one of the member DFI organizations to download the book or procure it offline through their member organization. He can access all the books in the library at a click of a button. He can read the publications on any device of his choice- mobile phones, tablets, computers, DAISY players or even in braille using refreshable braille displays. He could also request for a braille copy through member organizations that have Braille presses.

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23rd August 2016 Current Affairs Questions and Answers

23rd August 2016 Current Affairs MCQs, Quiz, Questions: Current Affairs for August 2016, Daily Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) for India GK, World GK and current affairs with Collection of daily objective type Question by www.Indiagk.net based on General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions for UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Police exam, Railway exam, SBI, Bank PO, IBPC, SSC, LDC, UDC, Army, Airforce, Navy, Coast Guard, Bank Clerk, TET and all entrance examination with current affairs News, Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) available on Website www.IndiaGK.net and Android Apps with daily updates:.  

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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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