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The headquarters of ‘Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific’ is located at

A) Singapore B) Manila  
C) Bangkok D) Hong Kong
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Singapore

Explanation:

The Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP or ESCAP), located in the United Nations Building in Rajadamnern Nok Avenue in Bangkok, Thailand, is one of the five regional commissions of the United Nations Economic and Social Council, under theadministrative direction of the United Nations.

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What does PDA stand for?

A) Personal Data Assistant B) Personal Digital Assistant
C) Prime Data Assistant D) Prime Digital Assistant
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Personal Digital Assistant

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IRDAI has given its approval to LIC for the stake purchase, that will help get a capital support of Rs 10,000- 13,000 crore in which of the following state-owned banks?

A) Union Bank of India B) IDBI Bank
C) United Bank of India D) Indian Bank
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) IDBI Bank

Explanation:

Life Insurance Corporation of India is all set to become a knight in shining armour for the ailing IDBI Bank. In a first-of-its-kind transaction, the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has approved a proposal allowing the former to acquire a majority stake in the bank.

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Who is number 1 in the Forbes 2016 ranking of World's billionaires?

A) Warren Buffet B) Amancio Ortega
C) Bill Gates D) Carlos Slim Helu
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Bill Gates

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Q:

The new digital payment application launched by India Post Payments Bank?

A) Dak Pay B) Dak Digital
C) Post Pay D) IPPB Pay
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Dak Pay

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Q:

An archaeological site named Pompeii, is located in which country?

A) Germany B) Italy
C) France D) Greece
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Italy

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What occurs during the appropriations process?

A) Congress acquires requested oversight material from the executive. B) Congress instructs the president to eliminate federal agencies.
C) Congress grants funds to federal agencies and programs.  D) Congress makes laws.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Congress grants funds to federal agencies and programs. 

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The world heritage site Pashupatinath temple is located at

A) Peshawar B) Kabul
C) Kathmandu D) Multan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Kathmandu

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