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Which of the following voted for Brexit in June 2016?

A) England and Scotland B) England and Wales
C) Scotland and Northern Ireland D) Wales and Northern Ireland
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) England and Wales

Explanation:

The decision by the electorate was to "Leave the European Union" which won by a majority of 1,269,501 votes (3.78%) over those who had voted in favour of "Remain a member of the European Union" with England and Wales voting to "Leave" whilst Scotland and Northern Ireland voted to "Remain".

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Which Oil company has successfully conducted a 'Proof of Concept' feasibility study on 'Zero-emission electric mobility'?

A) Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) B) Oil India Ltd (OIL)
C) Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL) D) Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Indian Oil Corporation Ltd (IOCL)

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The headquarters of ‘Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific’ is located at

A) Singapore B) Manila  
C) Bangkok D) Hong Kong
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Singapore

Explanation:

The Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP or ESCAP), located in the United Nations Building in Rajadamnern Nok Avenue in Bangkok, Thailand, is one of the five regional commissions of the United Nations Economic and Social Council, under theadministrative direction of the United Nations.

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Geographical Indication (GI) is related to ___ having unique geographic origin and evolution over centuries.

A) Hills B) Mountain ranges
C) Plains D) Products
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Products

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Which   one   of   the   following   statements is  correct  in  relation  to  the  Indian  Air Force?

A) It has bases in many friendly countries. B) It  does  not  carry  out  joint  exercises with any country.
C) It    has    a    separate    Maintenance Command. D) No  officer  has  ever been  elevated  to the  rank  of  Marshal  of  the  Indian  Air Force.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) It    has    a    separate    Maintenance Command.

Explanation:

Maintenance Command is a command of the Indian Air Force. It was raised as Maintenance Group at Chakeri in Kanpur in 1950. In 1955, it was designated as Maintenance Command.

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What is the name of the disappearing tweets launched by Twitter?

A) Fleets B) Twitties
C) Heights D) Flocks
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Fleets

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____ jointly launched International Solar Alliance (ISA) at Conference of Parties (CoP21) Climate Conference held in Paris, France on 1st December 2015.

 

 

A) India and China B) India and France
C) India and USA D) India and Russia
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) India and France

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A bank always has a/an

A) Locker B) Account holder
C) Manager D) ATM
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Account holder

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