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'New Horizons' spacecraft was launched by NASA to study which of the following planet ?

A) Earth B) Mercury
C) Pluto D) Venus
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Pluto

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The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting on 27 March 2017 launched an online film certification system that is expected to make the CBFC paperless and transparent. What is the name given to this ambitious system ?

A) E-Certify B) E-Cinepramaan
C) E-Cinema D) E-Cineboard
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) E-Cinepramaan

Explanation:

‘E-Cinepramaan’ is the name of the online film certification system (OFCS) that was launched by Union Information & Broadcasting Minister Venkaiah Naidu on 27 March 2017.

– This online system is being seen as a big step towards making the Central Board for Film Certification (CBFC) paperless and transparent, enabling effective monitoring and real-time progress tracking for applicants.

– E-Cinepramaan will enable producers to track the status of their application online and would be inform them through SMSes and e-mails about any required action. The system also has inbuilt alerts to ensure that time-limits are adhered to.

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Q:

The persons who have topped the recent list of UK billionaires

Answer

Srichand  and  Gopichand Hinduja

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Q:

Dry ice is an example of which process

A) Condensation B) Evaporation
C) Sublimation D) Freezing
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Sublimation

Explanation:

Sublimation is a process when a solid changes directly into gas instead changing into liquid first. Dry ice is an example of Sublimation process because it doesn't change into liquid CO2 and directly change into gaseous CO2 when heated.

 

Hence, Dry ice is an example of Sublimation process. 

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Q:

Who is appointed as MD and CEO of IDBI Bank in April, 2017 ?

A) Kanungo B) Mahesh Kumar Jain
C) Ravi Chander D) None
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Mahesh Kumar Jain

Explanation:

Mahesh Kumar Jain was appointed as MD and CEO of IDBI bank in April 2017.

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Q:

Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre is located at

A) Thiruvananthapuram B) Pune
C) Sriharikota D) Ahmedabad
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Thiruvananthapuram

Explanation:

Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre is located at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

 

  • This is the lead centre of ISRO responsible for the design and development of launch vehicle technology focusing on rocket and space vehicles for India's satellite programme.
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Q:

Trip planning helps reduce

A) Stress B) Driving distance
C) Both A & B D) Insurance costs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Both A & B

Explanation:

Trip planning helps reduce Driving distance and stress. We can preplan the trip how to go, where to go first, from where the spot is near and what the places to be seen there and the total estimation for the trip.

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The Book " The Man who knew Infinity" by Robert Kanigel and extensively reviewed in indian newspapers is the biography of

A) Vikram Sarabhai B) Sir Homi J Bhabha
C) Sir CV Raman D) Srinivasa Ramanujan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Srinivasa Ramanujan

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