21, 22 August 2017 Current Affairs Quiz, MCQs

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Current Affairs Questions on 21, 22 August 2017 :
Which state Govt on 21st August signs JV Agreement with HPCL?
A. Punjab
B. Rajasthan
C. Kerala
D. Odisha
Answer: B
Explanation: Rajasthan state government and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL) have formed a joint venture (JV) to build an oil refinery project at Barmer in India at a cost of Rs. 43,129 crore ($6.73bn) on 21st August 2017. ....Check FULL Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Dharmendra Kumar appointed as DG of ---- ?
A. BSF
B. Railway Protection Force
C. CRPF
D. CISF
Answer: B
Explanation: Dharmendra Kumar on 21st August appointed as the Director General, Railway Protection Force, Railway Board. Presently he is working in CISF as Additional DG. The appointment of Shri Dharmendra Kumar will be effective from the date of assumption of charge of the post or until further orders, whichever is earlier....Check FULL Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

O Paneerselvam becomes the Deputy Chief Minister of which state on 21st August?
A. Kerala
B. Karnataka
C. Tamil Nadu
D. Odisha
Answer: C
Explanation: O Paneerselvam becomes the Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and AIADMK convenor on 21st August 2017. After six months of wrangling, the two rival factions of the ruling AIADMK in Tamil Nadu merged on Monday.....Check FULL Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Who is author of book “I am HIV positive, so what”?
A. Medha Patkar
B. Chetan Bhagat
C. Vikram Seth
D. Jayanta Kalita
Answer: D
Explanation: The book “I am HIV positive, so what?” has been authored by journalist Jayanta Kalita and published by Bloomsbury. The book is based on the life of Manipur’s acclaimed bodybuilder Khundrakpam Pradip kumar Singh, who is known for his struggle against HIV-AIDS. ..Check FULL Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

Which court on 22nd August sets aside instant 'talaq’?
A. Delhi High court
B. Madras High court
C. Supreme Court
D. Allahabad High court
Answer: C
Explanation: Supreme Court by a majority verdict on 22nd August ruled that the practice of divorce through triple talaq among Muslims is "void", "illegal" and "unconstitutional". The SC also suspended the practice of instant triple talaq for six months...Check FULL Detail Explanation at INDIA GK" App: tinyurl.com/IndiaGK

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