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Which one of the following events is not correctly matched with the year in which it happened?

A) Inauguration of the SWIFT system of electronic inter bank fund transfers worldwide—1985 B) Conclusion of the Uruguay Round of GATT—1994
C) Inauguration of the World Trade Organization—1995 D) Establishment of the first wholly electronic stock exchange (Nasdaq)—1971
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Inauguration of the SWIFT system of electronic inter bank fund transfers worldwide—1985

Explanation:

•SWIFT was founded in the 1970s, based on the ambitious and innovative vision of creating a global financial messaging service, and a common language for international financial messaging.

•The Uruguay Round was the 8th round of multilateral trade negotiations (MTN) conducted within the framework of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), spanning from 1986 to 1994 and embracing 123 countries as "contracting parties".

•The World Trade Organization (WTO) is an intergovernmental organization that regulates international trade. The WTO officially commenced on 1 January 1995 under the Marrakesh Agreement.

•Founded by the National Association of Securities Dealers, the NASDAQ began trading on February 8, 1971, as the world's first electronic stock market.

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In October 2017, the biggest ever highway project was launched in India. It aims to develop approximately how many kilometers of roads by year 2022?

 

A) 65000 B) 83000
C) 1,00,000 D) 50000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 83000

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'Mooh Band Rakho' campaign to protect individuals from cyber frauds was launched by

A) HDFC Bank B) Axis Bank
C) Yes Bank D) ICICI Bank
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) HDFC Bank

Explanation:

HDFC Bank launched 'Mooh Band Rakho' campaign to protect individuals from cyber frauds.

 

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If a Panchayat is dissolved, elections are to be held within -

A) Six months from the date of dissolution B) Twelve months from the date of dissolution
C) Two months from the dateof dissolution D) One month from the dateof dissolution
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Six months from the date of dissolution

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The Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement dialogue between foreign and defence ministers of India and US scheduled to be held in which of the following venues?

A) New Delhi B) Mumbai
C) Washington D) Geneva
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Washington

Explanation:

The Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement dialogue between foreign and defence ministers of India and US scheduled to be held in Washington.

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According to Indian Constitution, there are three organs of government. Which among the following is/are NOT an organ/organs of it?

I. The legislature

II. The Media

III. The Judiciary

 

A) Only I B) Only II
C) Only III D) Only I and III
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Only II

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In which month does the Earth's Perihelion position occur?

A) June B) January
C) September D) March
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) January

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An alloy is an example of

A) Colloidal solution B) Emulsion
C) Solid solution D) Heterogenous mixture
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Solid solution

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