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How do you know Yarlung Tsangpo better?

A) Ganges B) Brahmaputra
C) Mahanadi D) Sutlej
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Brahmaputra

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Which of the following insecticides' harmful effects came under media attention when health issues in Kerala were publicized?

A) Endosulfan B) Lethal
C) Thimet D) Monocil
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Endosulfan

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As per the 2016-17 Budget, the largest source of money to the Government of India is

A) Income Tax B) Corporation Tax
C) Non-tax revenues D) Borrowings and other liabilities
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Borrowings and other liabilities

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Which one of the following issues was included in the Indo-US Nuclear Agreement of 2007?

A) India has 'advance right to reprocess' US-origin safeguarded spent fuel. B) India did not have the right to build a strategic fuel reserve with the help of the other supplier countries
C) India should not test a nuclear device D) The US will impede with the growth of India's nuclear weapons programme.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) India should not test a nuclear device

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The deal would indirectly bring India under purview of NSG and US laws that would not allow India to conduct nuclear test in the future. The issue of nuclear test was later clarified as the moratorium on nuclear test was unilateral and voluntary and there was no pressure on India from outside.

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Which is the 1st Central Bank to reach one million followers on twitter?

A) Central Bank of India B) Reserve Bank of India
C) The Bank of Ghana D) Bank of America
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Reserve Bank of India

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On 19 September 2017, Law Ministry approved Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill, 2017. The proposed bill will be applicable in cases where the value of offences is over ______.

A) Rs 100 crores B) Rs 50 crores
C) Rs 25 crores D) Rs 200 crores
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs 100 crores

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In December 2017, SEBI tightened rating agency norms. The net worth requirement for rating agencies has now been increased from Rs 5 crore to ______.

A) Rs 10 crore   B) Rs 15 crore
C) Rs 20 crore D) Rs 25 crore
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs 25 crore

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The 'Father of Indian Space Program' is

A) Dr. A.P.J. Abdul kalam B) Dr. Vikram A. Sarabhai
C) Dr. K. Kasturirangan D) Prof. Satish Dhawan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Dr. Vikram A. Sarabhai

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