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Which one of the following has recently conferred the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Letters (D.Lit) on UN Secretary General Bank-ki- Moon?

A) Jamia Millia Islamia University B) Lal Bahadur Shastri Sanskrit University
C) G.G.S Indraprastha University D) I.I.T Delhi
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Jamia Millia Islamia University

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What is the Logo and mascot of Asian Athletics Championships that is scheduled to be held from 6 to 9 july 2017  ?

A) Fishing cat B) Olive Ridley turtles.
C) Sanderlings D) Irrawaddy Dolphins
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Olive Ridley turtles.

Explanation:

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has unveiled the logo and mascot of the 22nd Asian Athletics Championships scheduled to be held at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneshwar from July 6 to 9, 2017.

 Mr. Patnaik also formally announced Bhubaneswar as the host for the sports event. The mascot, named Olly Turtle, depicts the Olive Ridley turtles.

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Which river crosses the equator twice?

A) Yangtze B) Cango
C) Nile D) Amazon
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Cango

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The river "Cango" crosses the equator twice.

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Dr. Linus Carl Pauling is the only person to have won two Nobel prizes individually for

A) Chemistry in 1954, Peace Prize in 1962 B) Peace Prize in 1954, Chemistry in 1962
C) Physics in 1954, Medicine in 1962 D) Medicine in 1954, Physics in 1962
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Chemistry in 1954, Peace Prize in 1962

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Frederick Sanger is a twice recipient of the Nobel Prize for

A) Chemistry in 1958 and 1980 B) Physics in 1956 and 1972
C) Chemistry in 1954 and Peace in 1962 D) Physics in 1903 and Chemistry in 1911
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Chemistry in 1958 and 1980

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What is the share of small savings collection from all states through Post Office in India's GDP?

A) 2 percent B) 3 percent
C) 7 percent D) 8 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3 percent

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What group of animals is called a congress?

A) Lions B) Baboons
C) Tigers D) Sheep
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Baboons

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Group of baboons together is called a congress.

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India has launched Mahatma Gandhi Pravasi Suraksha Yojana Scheme in which of the following countries?

A) US B) UAE
C) Bhutan D) Bangladesh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) UAE

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