Meghalaya approved creation of new district named Eastern West Khasi Hills District

Meghalaya approved creation of new district named Eastern West Khasi Hills District

Question: Recently, Which of the following State Government approved the creation of new district named Eastern West Khasi Hills District?
(a) Assam
(b) Manipur
(c) Meghalaya
(d) Sikkim
Answer: (c)
Related Facts:

  • Meghalaya Government approved a proposal to upgrade the Mairang civil sub-division to a full-fledged district.
  • It will be called Eastern West Khasi Hills district.
  • Mairang is now a sub-division under West Khasi Hills district.

BY: AMIT GUPTA

Reference: https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/meghalaya-cabinet-approves-creation-of-eastern-west-khasi-hills-district-121110600004_1.html