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What is the name of the scheme for providing physical aids and assisted-living devices for senior citizens belonging to BPL category that was launched in Andhra Pradesh’s Nellore district on 1 April 2017? 

A) Sarkari Yojana B) Yantra Laxmi
C) Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana D) Vayovrudh Yojana
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana

Explanation:

“Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana” was launched by the Ministry for Social Justice and Empowerment on 1 April 2017 at Nellore (Andhra Pradesh). Under the scheme, physical aids and assisted-living devices for senior citizens were distributed to senior citizens belonging to below poverty line (BPL) category.

– The scheme has been implemented through the sole implementing agency – Artificial Limbs Manufacturing Corporation (ALIMCO), a public sector undertaking. The aids to be distributed under the “Rashtriya Vayoshri Yojana” scheme include walking sticks, elbow crutches, walkers, tripods / quadpods, hearing aids, artificial dentures and spectacles.

– The ambitious scheme, first of its kind in the country, is expected to benefit 5,20,000 Senior citizens over a period of the 3 years.

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Who amongst the following is the author of the book "The Other Side Of Midnight"?

A) Salman Rushdie B) Katherine Mayo
C) Ernest Hemmingway D) Sidney Sheldon
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Sidney Sheldon

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Which country successfully launched the first high-throughput communication satellite "Shijian-13" which will enable passengers of high-speed trains to watch high-definition videos smoothly and help those at the scene of natural disasters ?

A) Japan B) China
C) Singapore D) Indonesia
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) China

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Which superhero shares a name with a town in Turkey?

A) Batman B) Spiderman
C) Ironman D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Batman

Explanation:

Superhero Batman shares a name with an oil production Batman, a town in Turkey.

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The 2014-2015 interim budget implemented a subcharge of 10 percent on super-rich people who have having income above how much rupees in a financial year?

A) 50 Lakhs B) 1 Crore
C) 2 Crore D) 3 Crore
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1 Crore

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State funding of elections takes place in

A) France and Italy B) USA and Canada
C) Germany and Austria D) Britain and Switzerland
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Germany and Austria

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State-run Bharat Sanchar Nigam (BSNL) unveiled its mobile wallet in partnership with _______ to enable one-tap bill payment for its over 100 million subscribers.

A) Free Charge B) MobiWik
C) Paytm D) Ezetap
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) MobiWik

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Q:

Currency of Peru is

A) Chilean Peso B) Euro
C) Sol D) Dollar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Sol

Explanation:

Peru is a country in South America. Lima is the capital city of Peru. Sol is the currency of Peru.

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