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Which one of the following institutions is also called "World Bank" ?

A) International Bank of Reconstruction and Development B) International Monetary Fund
C) UNICEF D) IFC
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) International Bank of Reconstruction and Development

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What type of lens is used to correct vision of a person suffering from Myopia?

A) Convex lens B) Concave lens
C) Crossed lens D) Cylindrical lens
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Concave lens

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Recently, the 2017 Global Hunger Index is published. What is the position of India in this index?

A) 97th B) 98th
C) 100th D) 102nd
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 100th

Explanation:

India ranks 100th(last year 97thposition) out of 119 countries on the 2017 Global Hunger Index which is published by International Food Research Institute.India has “serious” hunger problems, and has third highest score in all of Asia.

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Veteran journalist Shujaat Bukhari who was shot dead was the editor of which of the following newspaper?

A) Jehlum Post B) Kashmir Observer
C) Kashmir Life D) Rising Kashmir
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rising Kashmir

Explanation:

Veteran journalist and editor of Srinagar based ‘Rising Kashmir’ newspaper was shot dead by unidentified gunmen outside his office in the Press Enclave area of Srinagar in
Jammu & Kashmir. Bukhari was instrumental in organising several conferences for peace in the Kashmir Valley.

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The title of Persian translation of the Mahabharata is:___________.

A) Anwar-e-Suhaili B) Razmanama
C) Hasht Bahisht D) Ayar Danish
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Razmanama

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Indian  Institute  of  Science,  Bangalore  was founded by---

A) CV Raman B) Jamsetji Tata
C) Vikram Sarabhai D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Jamsetji Tata

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Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore was established in the year 1909 with active support from Jamsetji Tata and H.H. Sir Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV, the Maharaja of Mysore.

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The Desert Festival is held in _____.

A) Barmer B) Jaisalmer
C) Sahara D) Thar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Jaisalmer

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"World Economic Outlook" report is published by which of the following ?

A) IMF B) World Bank
C) RBI D) UNCTAD
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) IMF

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