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What is the 2017 theme of International Day for Biodiversity (IDB)  ?

A) Biodiversity and Sustainable Tourism B) Invasive Alien Species
C) Biodiversity and Agriculture D) Convention on Biological Diversity
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Biodiversity and Sustainable Tourism

Explanation:

The International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) is observed every year on May 22 to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. The 2017 theme “Biodiversity and Sustainable Tourism” provides an opportunity to raise awareness and action towards the important contribution of sustainable tourism both to economic growth and to the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity.

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Bhel commissions another 600Mw thermal unit in which state ?

A) Telangana B) Andhra Pradesh
C) Chattisgarh D) Karnataka
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Telangana

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Who has been appointed as new Chairman of Indian Railway Board in August 2017 ?

A) Ashwani Lohani B) S. K. Bhagat
C) Akhil Agarwal D) A. K. Mittal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Ashwani Lohani

Explanation:

Ashwani Lohani is IRSME officer, appointed as new Chairman of the Indian Railway Board soon after A.K. Mittal stepped down from the post. He is former Chairman & Managing Director of Air India.

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Who is known as the father of Indian Economics?

A) Gopal Krishna Gokhale B) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
C) Adam Smith D) M G Ranade
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Adam Smith

Explanation:

Mahadev Govind Ranade is known as the father of Indian Economics. M G Ranade advocated social reforms such as widow re-marriage, liberation of women & emancipation of the oppressed classes.

He was Known to be the mentor & political guru of Gopal Krishna Gokhale & Bal Gangadhar Tilak.

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About who was it said " Age cannot wither her nor custom stale her infinite variety " ?

A) Cleopatra B) Benazir Butto
C) Mother Teresa D) Madame Tussaud
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Cleopatra

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What is refractive index ?

A) it is defined as the ratio of speed of light in the medium to the speed of light in vacuum. B) it is defined as the product of speed of light in medium and in vacuum.
C) it is defined as the ratio of speed of light in vacuum to the speed of light in the medium . D) None of above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) it is defined as the ratio of speed of light in vacuum to the speed of light in the medium .

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Which one of the following laws explain the formation of carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide from carbon and oxygen

A) Laws of conservation of mass B) Laws of multiple proportion
C) Laws of reciprocal proportions D) Law of definite proportions
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Laws of multiple proportion

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Of the following radiations, the most easily stopped by air

A) alpha - rays B) beta - rays
C) gamma -rays D) x - rays
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) alpha - rays

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