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Which Metro Rail Corporation will lay vibration-absorbing tracks for the first time in India?

A) Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation B) Noida Metro Rail Corporation
C) Kolkata Metro Rail Corporation D) Delhi Metro Rail Corporation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation

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To release wages under the Mahatma Gandhi National RuralEmployment Guarantee Scheme direct and faster, anelectronic fund management system has been launched by____________.

A) State Bank of Hyderabad B) State Bank of Travancore
C) State Bank of India D) Orien tal Bank Corporation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) State Bank of Travancore

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The  Most  Favoured  Nation  (MFN)  Clause under   WTO   regimeis   based   on   the principle of 

A) non-discrimination between nations B) discrimination between nations
C) differential  treatment  between  locals and foreigners D) uniform tariff across commodities
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) non-discrimination between nations

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In   Most-favoured-nation countries cannot normally discriminate between their trading partners.

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Which one of the following cities, is included in the first list of 20 proposed smart cities under the 'Smart Cities Mission' released by the Union Government in January 2016?

A) Guwahati B) Mumbai
C) Vadodara D) Kolkata
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Guwahati

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Which one of the following statements about reusable space vehicle of ISRO is not correct?

A) In June 2016, ISRO successfully launched India’s first reusable space vehicle. B) The space vehicle was launched from Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh.
C) The reusable launch vehicle climbed to a height of 65 km before automatically steering back for landing. D) The vehicle was initially boosted by a rocket that contained liquid fuel.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) In June 2016, ISRO successfully launched India’s first reusable space vehicle.

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May 23, 2016 ISRO successfully flight-tested India’s first winged body aerospace vehicle operating in hypersonic flight regime. In this experimental mission, the HS9 solid rocket booster carrying RLV-TD lifted off from the First Launch Pad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikotaat 07:00 hr IST. After a successful flight of 91.1second, HS9 burn out occurred, following which both HS9 and RLV-TD mounted on its top coasted to a height of about 56 km. At that height, RLV-TD separated from HS9 booster and further ascended to a heightof about 65 km.

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Which of the following is an anthropology museum that presents an integrated story of the evolution of man and culture with special reference to India?

A) The Indira Gandhi Sangrahalaya(IGS) B) The Indira Gandhi Jantu Sangrahalaya(IGJS)
C) The Indira Gandhi Pustak Sangrahalaya(IGPS) D) The Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya(IGRMS)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) The Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Manav Sangrahalaya(IGRMS)

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What is the local name given to the parliament of Pakistan?

A) Majilis B) Majilis-e-Shoora
C) Saeima-e-majilis D) Jatia Parliament
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Majilis-e-Shoora

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Where was Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2017 summit held?

A) Singapore B) Vietnam
C) Australia D) Japan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Vietnam

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APEC 2017 summit was held in the city ‘Da Nang, Vietnam’ under the theme of ‘Creating New Dynamism, Fostering a Shared Future’. APEC is the forum of 21 pacific region countries, headquartered at Singapore, which promotes free trade in the Asia-pacific region.

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