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With whom did the Government of India sign a $ 120 million loan agreement to complete double-tracking and electrification of railway tracks along high-density corridors to improve the operational efficiency of India's railway network?

A) European Bank B) African Development Bank
C) International Monetary Fund (IMF) D) Asian Development Bank
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Asian Development Bank

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Which one of the following States will host the Nobel Prize Series—India 2018 (Science Impacts Life) Exhibition?

A) Gujarat B) Rajasthan
C) Goa D) Madhya Pradesh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Goa

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The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) of the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India, has collaborated with Nobel Media AB, Sweden to hold the Nobel Prize Series in India for five years.

The second edition of the Nobel Prize Series -India 2018 will be held at Panjim, Goain partnership with Government of Goa on February 1-2, 2018. It will start on February 1, 2018 with the formal inauguration of the Nobel Prize Series -India 2018, Science Exhibition by the Hon'ble Chief Minister Mr. Manohar Parrikar.

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____________ scheme by the Central Government states that an insurance of 10 lakhs will cover each passenger traveling by Indian Rail while booking a ticket if an amount of 92paise is paid.

A) Gangajal Delivery Scheme B) Mission Bhagiratha In Telangana
C) National Apprenticeship Promotion D) Railway Travel Insurance
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Railway Travel Insurance

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Which one of the following is not an exclusive right of the concerned coastal nations over Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ)?

A) Survey and exploitation of mineral resources of ocean deposits B) Exploitation of marine water energy and marine organisms including fishing
C) Conservation and management of marine resources D) Navigation of ships and laying down submarine cables
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Navigation of ships and laying down submarine cables

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In the exclusive economic zone, the coastal nation has sovereign rights for the purpose of exploring and exploiting, conserving and managing the natural resources, whether living or non-living, including production of energy from the water, currents and winds. However, In the exclusive economic zone, all nations, whether coastal or land-locked shall enjoy the freedom of navigation and overflight and of the laying of submarine cables and pipelines, and other internationally lawful uses of the sea. That means fourth right is not exclusive only for the coastal nations.

 

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Which country was designated as the major defence partner of USA in December, 2016?

A) Canada B) Israel
C) India D) United Kingdom
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) India

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Who took over as the new chairman of the Tata Sons owned Vistara Airline in 2016? Prior to this, he was the Managing Director of Titan for a long time.

A) Ramadurai B) Bhaskar Bhatt
C) Cyrus Mistry D) N Chandrashekaran
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Bhaskar Bhatt

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Which Indian Bank co-launched a Contactless debit card along with Japan's JCB International?

A) Punjab National Bank B) State Bank of India
C) HDFC Bank D) Axis Bank
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) State Bank of India

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Who was the first woman president of Indian National Congress in pre-Independent India?

A) Vijayalakshmi Pandit B) Sarojini Naidu
C) Annie Besant D) Madam Cama
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Annie Besant

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