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Who is the author of the book “Advantage India: From Challenge to Opportunity”?
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“Advantage India: From Challenge to Opportunity” was the last book written by former President Dr A P J Abdul Kalam. He co-authored the book with his aide Srijan Pal Singh. The book was published after his death. He is also known as ‘Missile man of India’ and “People’s President”.
Which legendary Indian architect became the first Indian to win Pritzker Prize?
Balkrishna Vithaldas Doshi is the first Indian architect to win Pritzker Prize. Pritzker prize is often referred to as the Nobel Prize of architecture. B.V Doshi has also been honoured with France’s highest honour for arts the 'Officer of the Order of Arts and Letters' in 2011.
Consider the following statements about GOBAR Dhan Yojna.
(a) This scheme was announced in annual budget 2018.
(b) GOBAR is the acronym for Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources.
(c) The scheme focuses on managing and converting cattle dung and solid waste from farms and fields to useful compost, biogas and bio-CNG.
(d) The Government aims to cover nearly 700 biogas units in different states under the scheme in this financial year.
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Gobardhan scheme was announced by the finance minister in his annual budget speech 2018. It is the acronym for Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources. The Central government aims to cover nearly 700 biogas units in different states under this scheme.
Which state emerged as the overall champions in the inaugural edition of Khelo India School Games?
Haryana topped the medal tally at inaugural Khelo India School Games with 102 medals. Maharashtra finished second. The 2018 Khelo India School Games was held across 16 disciplines in the Under-17 age category. 5,000 school children from 29 states and seven union territories participated in this event.
Which of these following newspapers/ journals were started Dr B R Ambedkar?
(a) Bahishkrut Bharat
(b) Mooknayak
(c) Harijan Sevak
(d) Janata (the people)
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Newspapers started by Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar were Mooknayak (Mute Hero – 1920), Bahishkrut Bharat (India Ostracized – 1927), and Janata (Masses – 1930). Harijan Sevak was started by Mahatma Gandhi.
Which of the following tributaries of the river Indus is/are its Right Bank tributaries?
(a) Shyok
(b) Beas
(c) Gilgit
(d) Kabul
The principal right bank tributaries of the Indus are the Shyok, the Gilgit, the Kabul, the Gomal, and the Kurram. Its left bank tributaries are the Chenab, the Jhelum, the Ravi, the Beas, and the Sutlej.
Arrange these paramilitary forces in chronological order.
(a) Central Industrial Security force
(b) National Security Guards
(c) Assam Rifles
(d) Central Reserve Police Force
The Assam Rifles came into existence in 1835, The Central Reserve Police Force came into existence in 1939. The CISF was established in 1969. The National Security Guards was established in 1984.
Match the following Vitamins with their chemical names:
(i) Riboflavin
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The chemical name of Vitamin C is Ascorbic acid, the chemical name of Vitamin B2 is Riboflavin, the chemical name of Vitamin K is Phylloquinone, and the chemical name of Vitamin D is Calciferol.
Which is the branch of zoology devoted to the study of Fish?
Ichthyology also known as the fish science, is the branch of zoology devoted to the study of fish. Cetology is the branch of zoology that deals with whales, dolphins, and porpoises. Ornithology is a branch of zoology that concerns the study of birds. Malacology is the branch of zoology that deals with molluscs.
Where is the Headquarter of “Green Climate Fund”?
The Green Climate Fund is based in the new Songdo district of Incheon, South Korea. It was established in 2010. It is a fund established within the framework of the UNFCCC to assist developing countries in adaptation and mitigation practices to counter climate change.
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