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Pinaka is a

A) a multi barrel rocket launcher developed by DRDO B) a rocket launcher developed by France
C) a missile developed by DRDO D) a missile imported from Russia
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) a multi barrel rocket launcher developed by DRDO

Explanation:

1. Pinaka is a multi barrel rocket launcher developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for the Indian Army.

2. The system has a maximum range of 40 km for Mark-I and 75 km for Mark-II, and can fire a salvo of 12 rockets in 44 seconds.

3. The system is mounted on a Tatra truck for mobility.

4. Actually, the meaning of Pinaka is Shiv Dhanush.

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ISRO has successfully launched GSAT-19 communication satellite through which launch vehicle  ?

A) GSLV Mark I B) GSLV Mark II
C) GSLV Mark III D) GSLV Mark IV
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) GSLV Mark III

Explanation:

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has successfully launched its 3136 kg GSAT-19 communication satellite with its brand new and heaviest – Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle Mark-III D-1 (GSLV-Mk III D-1) satellite into Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO) from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh on June 5, 2017. The satellite GSAT-19 has an intended life span of 10 years and is developed to improve telecommunication and broadcasting areas. The GSLV-Mk III is popularly known as “fat boy” and is developed for 15 years at a cost of around Rs 300 crore. The rocket is capable of carrying payloads of up to 4,000 kg into the GTO and 10,000 kg into the Low Earth Orbit (LEO). The GSLV-Mk III is a three stage rocket. Its first stage is made of two strap on motors filled with solid fuel. The second stage uses the liquid fuel and the third is the cryogenic upper stage “C25”, which is powered by the highly complex indigenous cryogenic engine “CE20”. The number 20 denotes the 20-ton thrust it generates for the rocket to reach the intended height with the heavy mass on board.

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Q:

Sagarmatha friendship is between which two countries ?

A) Pakistan & China B) Nepal & India
C) India & China D) China & Nepal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) China & Nepal

Explanation:

The first ever joint military exercise named 'Sagarmatha Friendship-2017' is all set between Nepal and China. Sagarmatha is the Nepali name for Mt Everest, which stands in between both the countries.


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Q:

Source of river Mahanadi ?

A) Mahabaleshwar B) Trimbak Plateau
C) Dandakaranya D) None
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Dandakaranya

Explanation:
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______ is the first state to have Logo for Vehicles Driven by person with Hearing Impairment ?

A) Telangana B) Rajasthan
C) Gujarat D) Haryana
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Telangana

Explanation:

Telangana has introduced a logo for identifying vehicles driven by persons with hearing impairment and has become the first state in the country to do so. 

The logo was designed by city-based graphic designer Manikanta Annapragada who was the first person to obtain a driving licence under the ‘hearing impaired’ category in the country.

The logo consists of a hearing impaired mark along with text saying, “Driver is deaf — Please watch out”.

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The G-7 is a group consisting of  ?

A) the heads of the states of US, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Canada and Japan B) the heads of the states of US, UK, France, Germany, Russia, Italy and Japan
C) the finance ministers of US, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Canada and Japan D) the heads of the states of US, UK, France, Germany, Russia, Canada and Japan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) the finance ministers of US, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Canada and Japan

Explanation:

The finance ministers of US, UK, France, Germany, Italy, Canada and Japan is called as G-7 group. 

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The main function of a school board is to

A) manage public schools in accordance with state and federal law. B) raise revenue for public schools through local taxes and fees.
C) propose and legislate state laws that affect the public schools. D) serve as a school’s principals, teachers, and administrators.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) manage public schools in accordance with state and federal law.

Explanation:

The main function of a school board is to manage public schools in accordance with state and federal law.


The functions of the school board of a public school are:

• to establish strategic direction and priorities for the school.

• to monitor and review school performance and to report on it to the Director-General, parents of students at the school and staff.

• to develop, maintain and review curriculum for the school.

• to develop and review education policies at the school.

• to establish budgetary policies for the school and approve the school budget.

• to establish policies for the efficient and effective use of school assets and the management of financial risk.

• to develop relationships between the school and the community and between the school and community organisations.

• to make recommendations to the Director-General on issue affecting the school and to give effect to the Director-General’s directions.

• to encourage parent participation in their children’s learning; and

• to exercise any other function given to the board under this Act or any other
Territory law.

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