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The judgement of the Supreme Court of India in the Vishakha Case pertains to

A) sexual harassment in the work-place B) Sati
C) dowry death D) rape
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) sexual harassment in the work-place

Explanation:

Vishakha and others v State of Rajasthan was a 1997 Indian Supreme Court case where Vishakhaand other women groups filed Public Interest Litigation (PIL) against State of Rajasthan and Union of India to enforce the fundamental rights of working women under Articles 14, 19 and 21 of the Constitution of India.The court decided that the consideration of "International Conventions and norms are significant for the purpose of interpretation of the guarantee of gender equality, right to work with human dignity in Articles 14, 15, 19(1)(g) and 21 of the Constitution and the safeguards against sexual harassment implicit therein.

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Under which of the following jurisdiction can any individual, whose fundamental right has been violated, can directly move the Supreme Court for remedy?

A) Original Jurisdiction B) Writ Jurisdiction
C) Appellate Jurisdiction D) Advisory Jurisdiction
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Writ Jurisdiction

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On January 16, 2018 the Supreme Court ruled the attacks and interference on adults opting for inter-caste marriage as ‘absolutely illegal’ in the petition filed by which NGO in 2010?

A) PRATHAM B) Shakti Vahini
C) Goonj D) Sammaan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Shakti Vahini

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Under Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana (PMVVY), there will be an assured periodic return over tenure of ______.

A) 5 years B) 10 years
C) 15 years D) 20 years
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 10 years

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The first ever disaster management exercise of BIMSTEC countries was held _________ in October 2017.

A) Dhaka B) Colombo
C) New Delhi D) Karachi
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) New Delhi

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Choose the most appropriate answer:Lines joining places of equal temperature are called

A) Isotherms B) Isohyets
C) Isomers D) Isobars
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Isotherms

Explanation:

Lines joining places of equal temperature are called isotherms.

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How many days moon takes to revolve around the earth?

A) 26.3 B) 27.3
C) 28.3 D) 29.2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 27.3

Explanation:

The Moon takes about 27.3 days to perform one complete orbit around the Earth.

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Which Fundamental Right in the Indian Constitution includes equal access to shops, bathing, ghats, hotels etc?

A) Right to Liberty and Personal Freedom B) Right to Freedom of Religion
C) Right to Equality D) Cultural and Educational Rights
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Right to Liberty and Personal Freedom

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