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Which one of the following became a part of China in 1997 following the principle of ‘one country, two systems’?

A) Tibet B) Hong Kong
C) Xinjiang D) Inner Mongolia
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Hong Kong

Explanation:

Originally designed for Taiwan, Beijing applied the “One Country, Two Systems” principle to Hong Kong on July 1, 1997 when sovereignty of the territory was passed from Britain to China.But “One Country, Two Systems,” which guarantees a degree of autonomy under Chinese supervision, isn’t applicable to Taiwan. The island has evolved into a self-ruled, hyper-democracy that enjoys de facto operational independence

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Equinox means the date when ___________.

A) duration of day and night are equal B) day is longer than the night
C) night is longer than the day D) it is the shortest day and the shortest night of the year
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) duration of day and night are equal

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Which country become the first to approve the sales of Lab-grown chicken meat by US based start-up "Just Eat"?

A) Singapore B) Malaysia
C) Philippines D) South Korea
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Singapore

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______________ scheme was launched by the Central Government to give financial services to weaker section of society.

A) Sukanya Samridhi Yojana B) Bal Swachta Mission
C) Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana D) Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Yojana
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana

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The largest committee of Parliament of India is

A) Public Accounts Committee B) Estimates Committee
C) Committee on Public Undertakings D) Joint Parliamentary Committee
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Estimates Committee

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The Environment (Protection) Act of India was enacted in the year -

A) 1997 B) 1986
C) 2004 D) 2012
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1986

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Under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme, Authorised Dealers may freely allow remittances by resident individuals up to USD __________________ per Financial Year for any permitted current or capital account transaction or a combination of both. 

A)  USD 3,00,000   B)  USD 3,50,000  
C)  USD 2,00,000   D)  USD 2,50,000  
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D)  USD 2,50,000  

Explanation:

Under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme, Authorised Dealers may freely allow remittances by resident individuals up to USD 2,50,000 per Financial Year (April-March) for any permitted current or capital account transaction or a combination of both

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Which one of the following is the largest source of electricity in India?

A) Hydropower plants B) Nuclear power plants
C) Thermal power plants D) Wind energy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Thermal power plants

Explanation:

About 65% of the electricity consumed in India is generated by thermal power plants, 22% by hydroelectric power plants, 3% by nuclear power plants and rest by 10% from other alternate sources like solar, wind, biomass etc.

India is the sixth largest in terms of power generation.

 

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