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What is the theme of the 2017 World Thalassaemia Day (WTD) ?

A) Together for Humanity B) Access to Safe & Effective Drugs in Thalassaemia
C) Patients Rights Revisited D) Thalassemia: Knowledge is Strength
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Together for Humanity

Explanation:

The World Thalassaemia Day (WTD) is observed every year on May 8 to spread awareness about this deadly disease and the importance of blood donation and how it helps the millions of people suffering from Thalassemia worldwide. Thalassemia is genetic blood disorders characterised by reduction in the synthesis or absence of haemoglobin in the body. According to a WHO report, more than 90% patients with thalassaemia in western countries lead a normal life, whereas in India, roughly half of all patients die before reaching adulthood. Approx 3.9% of India’s population is a carrier for thalassemia. The 2017 theme ‘Together for Humanity’ highlights the need for unity and the efforts that are required to fight this fatal disease.

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Everyone has it and no one can lose it. What is it?

A) Face B) Teeth
C) Hair D) Shadow
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Shadow

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Power Point presentation is a collection of

A) Outlines B) Slides and Handouts
C) Speaker’s notes D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of the above

Explanation:

Power Point presentation is a collection of Slides and Handouts, Outlines and Speaker’s notes.

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Q:

Okhla Bird Sanctuary is located in

A) Rajasthan B) West Bengal
C) Maharashtra D) Uttar Pradesh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Uttar Pradesh

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Okhla Bird Sanctuary is located in Uttar Pradesh.

Okhla Bird Sanctuary is a bird sanctuary at the Okhla barrage over Yamuna River. It is situated in Noida, Gautam Buddh Nagar district, on Delhi-Uttar Pradesh state border and known as a haven for over 300 bird species.

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Which one of the following has been proclaimed by UNESCO as a masterpiece of oral and intangible heritages of humanity

A) Parana B) Ram Lila
C) Geeta D) Mahabharata
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Geeta

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A system of writing evolved by Sumerians is known as ______

A) Pictograms B) Cuneiform
C) Hieroglyphic D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Cuneiform

Explanation:

The Sumerians were the first to evolve a proper system of writing called cuneiform. The script is wedge-shaped. Henry Rawlinson a British officer, deciphered the cuneiform script. He discovered by chance an inscription known as the behistun inscription. Relentless work of almost 12 years by Henry Rawlinson on this inscription, he managed to decipher the cuneiform script.

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What is the most important step in prioritizing goals?

A) deciding what is most important B) having multiple tasks lined up for each goal
C) determining categories for various goals D) writing a list of goals
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) deciding what is most important

Explanation:

Always prioritize by what's most important to what is less important to us to reach our goals as soon as possible.

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Capital budgeting decisions are generally based on:

 

A) Tentative predictions of future outcomes. B) Perfect predictions of future outcomes.
C) Speculation of interest rates and economic performance only. D) Results from past outcomes only.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Tentative predictions of future outcomes.

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