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The 'Kyoto Protocol' is an international treaty that commits State parties to reduction in

A) poverty B) greenhouse gases emission
C) nuclear armaments D) agricultural subsidy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) greenhouse gases emission

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The Kyoto Protocol is an international agreement linked to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, which commits its Parties by setting internationally binding emission reduction targets.

Recognizing that developed countries are principally responsible for the current high levels of GHG emissions in the atmosphere as a result of more than 150 years of industrial activity, the Protocol places a heavier burden on developed nations under the principle of "common but differentiated responsibilities."

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Vistara airline is a joint venture between Tata Sons and which international airlines?

A) Lufthansa B) Malaysian Airlines
C) British Airways D) Singapore Airlines
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Singapore Airlines

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What is the value of acceleration due to gravity on the surface of the earth?

A) 9.6 cm/s2 B) 9.8 m/s2
C) 10.8 m/s2 D) 9.8 cm/s2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 9.8 m/s2

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.

 

No dice

 

A) A great gamble.   B) Used to refuse a request or indicate that there is no chance of success.  
C) Be confident of the outcome.   D) Make false assurances
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Used to refuse a request or indicate that there is no chance of success.  

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Who was the Governor-General of India during the Sepoy Mutiny of Indian freedom struggle?

A) Lord Ellenborough B) Lord Hardinge
C) Lord Bentinck D) Lord Canning
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Lord Canning

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Which of the following awards is given in the field ofliterature?

A) Arjuna Award B) Ashok Chakra
C) Vyas Samman D) Bharat Award
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Vyas Samman

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Which one of the following is the name of Nobel Prize ­ winning Indian?

A) Vikram Sarabhai B) APJ Abdul Kalam
C) S. Pancharatnam D) C.V. Raman
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) C.V. Raman

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"Hema Malini : Beyond the Dream Girl" is authored by which author?

A) Meena Iyer B) Hema Malini
C) Ram Kamal Mukherjee D) Vijay Kumar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Ram Kamal Mukherjee

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