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With which country has India signed an agreement for assistance in green and sustainable construction of infrastructure in the Himalayan Kingdom in December, 2016?

A) Nepal B) Afghanistan
C) Bhutan D) Pakistan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Bhutan

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With which IIT did the Indian Railways sign a MoU in Dec 2015, for setting up Centers for Railway Research?

A) IIT Madras B) IIT Mandi
C) IIT Delhi D) IIT Indore
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) IIT Madras

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Which of the following caused radioactive pollution along the coast of Kerala?

A) Plutonium B) Zinc
C) Thorium D) Radium
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Thorium

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The first Commercial Civilian Aircraft developed by India is :

A) Pawan Hans B) Tejas
C) Gajraj D) Saras
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Saras

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When was Postal Index Number (PIN) or PIN Code introduced in India?

A) 1974 B) 1973
C) 1972 D) 1971
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1972

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PIN (Postal Index Number) was introduced in INDIA on August 15, 1972. This is the coding system used by postal services of India for different areas. Totally in our country there are 9 divisions, of which 8 are geographical & 9th is reserved to army.

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Which country become the 1st country in Asia to legalise same-sex marriage?

A) Vietnam B) South Korea
C) Taiwan D) Philippines
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Taiwan

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The 1st country in Asia to legalise same-sex marriage is Taiwan.

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The concept of Public Interest Litigation originated in

A) India B) England
C) United States D) Australia
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) United States

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The term PIL refers to Public Interest Litigation.

 

Public Interest Litigation was originated in United States in 1980's. 

Public Interest Litigation is directly filed by an individual or group of people in the Supreme Court of India and High Courts and judicial member.  This petition is accepted by the court only if there is interest of large public involved. Generally this petition is filed by a public spirited person or organisation, if it was felt that certain interests are undermined by the government.

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“Saubhagya” scheme was launched to provide which of the following?

A) Water connections B) LPG connections
C) Electricity connections D) Broadband connections
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Electricity connections

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