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Which one of the following does not signify a battle tank?

A) T-55 B) T-155
C) T-72 D) T-90
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) T-155

Explanation:

T-55, T-72 and T-90 battle are USSR/Russian origin battle tanks and are respectively based on first, second and third generation battle tank technologies.

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Which of the following are the core functions of the United Nations multidimensional peace keeping operations?

1. Stabilization

2. Peace consolidation

3. To extend support to a losing State in a war.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

 

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

Explanation:

Peacekeeping is flexible and over the past two decades has been deployed in many configurations. There are currently 14 UN peacekeeping operations deployed on four continents.Today's multidimensional peacekeeping operations are called upon not only to maintain peace and security, but also to facilitate the political process, protect civilians, assist in the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration of former combatants; support the organization of elections, protect and promote human rights and assist in restoring the rule of law.

UN Peacekeeping operations assist in moving state out of conflict towards peace but doesn’t assist a losing state in war.

 

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Which of these is not an Indian Musical Instrument?

A) Sitar B) Bansuri
C) Madal D) Tanpura
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Madal

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Who is the Chairman of HDFC Bank? 

A) Aditya Puri  B) Deepak Parekh 
C) Shikha Sharma  D) Amitabh Chaudhary 
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Deepak Parekh 

Explanation:

Deepak Parekh is the Chairman of Housing Development Finance Corporation, India's leading housing finance company.

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In which city is India's first Post Office ATM opened?

A) Chennai B) New Delhi
C) Hyderabad D) Mumbai
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Chennai

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Maithili is primarily spoken in which state?

A) Bihar B) Assam
C) West Bengal D) Meghalaya
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Bihar

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First payments bank in India to integrate the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) on its digital platform is-

A) Paytm Payment Bank B) Airtel Payment Bank
C) India Post Payment Bank D) FINO Payment Bank
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Airtel Payment Bank

Explanation:

Airtel Payments Bank has become the first payments bank in India to integrate the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) on its digital platform.

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Bishnoi movement was started against which of the following?

A) Cutting of Trees B) Inequality of Women
C) Killing of Animals D) Increasing Pollution
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Cutting of Trees

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