15th, 16th December 2016 Current Affairs MCQs

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Current Affairs Questions on 15th, 16th December 2016:
Who bans liquor shops on national, state highways across India on 15th December ?
A. Finance Ministry
B. Home Ministry
C. Delhi High Court
D. Supreme Court
Answer: D
Explanation: Supreme Court has ordered a ban on all liquor shops on national as well as state highways across the country. The Apex court made it clear that licenses of existing shops will not be renewed after March 31 next year. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

What is the India’s rank in the defence spending as per recently report?
A. 5th
B. 4th
C. 9th
D. 7th
Answer: B
Explanation: India is at 4th position in the list of top 10 defence spenders in the world, according to the recently published annual Jane’s Defense Budgets Report by research firm IHS Markit. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who launches Lucky Grahak Yojana and Digi-Dhan Vyapar Yojana on 15th December 2016?
A. Narendra Modi
B. Niti Aayog
C. Home Ministry
D. SBI
Answer: B
Explanation: NITI Aayog announces launch of the schemes - Lucky Grahak Yojana and Digi-Dhan Vyapar Yojana - for incentivising digital payment on 15th December 2016.  Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who has been appointed LIC Chairman on 15th Dec 2016?
A. VK Sharma
B. VK Verma
C. BK Sharma
D. BK Verma
Answer: A
Explanation: GoI has appointed V K Sharma as the chairman of state-owned Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) for five years. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Pakistan and Russia held their first ever consultation on 14th Dec at which city?
A. Moscow
B. Karachi
C. Islamabad
D. Rawalpindi
Answer: C
Explanation: Pakistan and Russia held their first ever consultation in Islamabad on 14th Dec 2016. A wide range of regional issues and areas of key mutual interest including connectivity and economic cooperation were discussed. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill 2016 replaces which act?
A. PwD Act, 1985
B. PwD Act, 1995
C. PwD Act, 1975
D. PwD Act, 1965
Answer: B

Explanation: The Lok Sabha on 16th December passed "The Rights of Persons with Disabilities Bill - 2016". The Bill will replace the existing PwD Act, 1995, which was enacted 21 years back. Check Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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