1st September 2016 Current Affairs Questions and Answers

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Current Affairs Questions on 1st September 2016 :
Who is appointed New President of Brazil ?
A. Malcolm Turnbull
B. Michel Temer
C. Dilma Rousseff
D. Itamar Franco
Answer: B
Explanation: Brazil's Michel Temer has been sworn in as the country's new President after suspended Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff was removed in a Senate impeachment trial on 31st August 2016. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

What is the India’s position in the 2016 Logistics Performance Index (LPI)?
A. 35
B. 40
C. 45
D. 50
Answer: A
Explanation: As per the recently released report titled “Connecting to Complete 2016”, India has been ranked 35th out of 160 countries in the World Bank’s Logistics Performance Index (LPI) 2016. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Railway launches Rs. 10 Lakh travel insurance for e-ticket passengers at how much premium ?
A. 50 Paisa
B. 1 Paisa
C. 92 Paisa
D. 1 Rupee
Answer: C
Explanation: Railway on 1st August 2016 launched an insurance scheme for passengers travelling on e- ticket. The insurance cover will be upto Rs. 10 lakh. Launching the scheme in New Delhi, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu said, to avail the facility, train passengers have to pay 92 paisa premium.  Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who has been appointed Vice Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army?
A. Lt Gen MMS Rai
B. Lt Gen Bipin Rawat
C. Lt Gen MMS Rawat
D. Lt Gen Bipin Rai
Answer: B
Explanation: Lt.Gen MMS Rai retired relinquishing the post of Vice Chief of the Army Staff of the Indian Army. Lt Gen MMS Rai was commissioned in the Corps of Engineers in 15th December, 1976. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Which state announces 9-month maternity leave for women govt employees on 1st September ?
A. Telangana
B. Rajasthan
C. Gujarat
D. Tamil Nadu
Answer: D
Explanation: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa on 1st September said maternity leave for women government employees will be increased from the present six months to nine, fulfilling her party’s electoral promise. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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