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Q:

Where is glucose stored in the body?

A) bones B) blood
C) organs D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) blood

Explanation:

In human body, glucose is stored in blood stream before it is converted to glycogen. Excess glucose is stored in the form of fats. After conversion, glycogen is stored in Muscles and Liver.

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The AIADMK IT Wing has launched the first-of-its-kind women safety application in Tamil Nadu. The app is called ___________.

A) Jayanit Rama B) Lalitan Linga
C) Ammanita Vihu D) Ammavin Aran
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Ammavin Aran

Explanation:

The AIADMK IT Wing has launched the first-of-its-kind women safety application in Tamil Nadu. The app is called 'Ammavin Aran' meaning 'mother's fortress'.

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Q:

The energy of a photon, whose momentum is 10 MeV/c, where c is the speed of light, is given by

A) 10 MeV B) 100 MeV
C) 1 MeV D) 0.1 MeV
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 10 MeV

Explanation:

A photon’s relativistic momentum is given by the equation,E = pc where p is the momentum.

P = 10 MeV/c

So, E = 10 MeV

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Q:

Who amongst the following is known as the Light of Asia

A) Jesus Christ B) Lord Buddha
C) Prophet Mohammad D) Zarathustra
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Lord Buddha

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Q:

Which is the Largest lake of the world ?

Answer

Caspian Sea (371,000 sq km)

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Which city topped in city governance ranking of the Annual Survey of India’s City Systems (ASICS) 2016 ?

A) Hyderabad B) Bangalore
C) Thiruvananthapuram D) Pune
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Thiruvananthapuram

Explanation:

Thiruvananthapuram, capital of Kerala has topped in city governance ranking of the Annual Survey of India’s City Systems (ASICS) 2016 conducted by Janaagraha Centre for Citizenship and Democracy. This year it was the fourth edition the annual survey which had evaluated 21 major cities from the 18 states. It highlighted inadequacies in urban governance that could affect public service delivery and quality of life.

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Q:

When is the earth day celebrated

A) 1st January B) 30th April
C) 22nd April D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 22nd April

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The Indian Judge who has been re-elected to International Court of Justice(ICJ) 2017?

A) Dalveer Bhandari B) S.N. Rao
C) Arjun Singh D) R. S. Pathak
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Dalveer Bhandari

Explanation:

India's nominee to International Court of Justice (ICJ) Dalveer Bhandari (70) was re-elected to fifth and the last seat of World court. Bhandari received 183-193 votes in United Nations General Assembly and secured all 15 votes in UN Security Council (UNSC). He was elected after Britain withdrew its candidate from the election. This is the first time since the ICJ was established in 1945 that there will be no British judge in ICJ. Bhandari is fourth Indian judge to be elected to ICJ after B.N. Rau, Nagendra Singh and RS Pathak.

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