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___ is known as India's Spice Garden.

A) Rajasthan B) Kerala
C) Karnataka D) Maharashtra
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Kerala

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Q:

Which institute launches Bharat Inclusive Initiative?

A) IIT Bombay B) IIM Ahmedabad
C) IIT Kharagpur D) IIM Calcutta
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) IIM Ahmedabad

Explanation:

IIM Ahmedabad launches Bharat Inclusive Initiative.
IIM-Ahmedabad’s Centre for Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship (CIIE) has launched a Bharat Inclusion Initiative to build knowledge and foster innovation and entrepreneurial activity across areas such as financial inclusion, livelihood, education and
health. Centre for Innovation Incubation and Entrepreneurship (CIIE) at IIM Ahmedabad helps entrepreneurs turn ideas into viable businesses.

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The South China Sea Dispute involves which of the following countries?1. China2. Vietnam3. Malaysia4. IndonesiaSelect the correct answer using the code given below.

A) 1 and 4 B) 1 and 2 only
C) 1, 2 and 3 D) 2, 3 and 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1, 2 and 3

Explanation:

The South China Sea disputes involve both island and maritime claims among several sovereign states within the region, namely Brunei, the People's Republic of China (PRC), Republic of China (Taiwan), Malaysia, the Philippines, and Vietnam.

Although Indonesia is not part of claims in the South China Sea dispute, after Joko Widodo became President of the country in 2014, he instituted a policy in 2015 that, if any foreign fishermen were caught illegally fishing in Indonesian waters, their vessels would be destroyed.

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Q:

Which country launched its first military satellite ANASIS-II ?

A) North Korea B) Albania
C) South Korea D) Argentina
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) South Korea

Explanation:

South Korea has launched its first military satellite named ANASIS-II. This military communication satellite was launched by SpaceX and is expected to reach its orbit in next two weeks. The satellite has been launched with an aim to enhance Korea's ability to defend itself against the North Korea.

 

The Military of South Korea is likely to take over the satellite system in October 2020.

 

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Which country among the following voted in 2015 to be the first country to allow three parent in-vitro fertilization?

 

A) Britain B) USA
C) France D) Italy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Britain

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On 29 September 2017, SEBI allowed Sovereign wealth fund and other long term Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) to buy corporate debt up to ______ in infrastructure sector.

 

A) Rs 9500 crore B) Rs 5000 crore
C) Rs 15,000 crore D) Rs 20,000 crore
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs 9500 crore

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Which of the following is one of the saltiest lakes in the world?

A) Red sea B) Aral sea
C) Caspian sea D) Dead sea
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Dead sea

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In which year was Facebook started?

A) 2002 B) 2004
C) 2008 D) 2009
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2004

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