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When did India celebrated its first Labor Day?

A) 1912 B) 1923
C) 1949 D) 1953
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1923

Explanation:

May Day or Labor Day is celebrated across the world on 1st May every year to mark the eight-hour day labor movement advocated 8 hrs of work, 8 hrs for recreation and 8 hrs for rest. In India, labor day was celebrated on Chennai's Marina Beach in 1923 by Labour Kisan P:arty of Hindustan.

 

It is a public holiday where no one goes to work.

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Q:

Urdu is the official language of _________.

A) Andhra Pradesh B) Arunachal Pradesh
C) West Bengal D) Jammu & Kashmir
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Jammu & Kashmir

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What are gilt-edged securities?

A) Securities issued by the multinational companies. B) Securities issued by the Government
C) Securities issued by the private sector D) Securities issued by the joint venture companies
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Securities issued by the Government

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Q:

The Headquarter of The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is located in?

A) Beijing B) Shanghai
C) Xinijiang D) Hong Kong
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Beijing

Explanation:

Explanation: The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank (MDB) conceived for the 21st century. The Bank's foundation is built on the lessons of experience of existing MDBs and the private sector. Its modus operandi will be lean, clean and green: it is situated in Beijing, China.

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Which  country  signed  a  Memorandum  of Understanding with India for promoting the production  of  Pigeon  peas/Tur  and  other pulses in July 2016?

A) South Africa B) Syria
C) Egypt D) Mozambique
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Mozambique

Explanation:

In  2016,  India  and  Mozambique entered   a   new   deal   by   signing three Memoranda of Understanding (MoU)   in   fields   related   to   drug trafficking,pulse    trading    and sports.  These  MoUs  will  mutually benefit the current issues faced by both countries. Mozambique will be focusing  on  the  production  of tur dal(Pigeon  Peas)  to  facilitate  the long-term trade goals with India

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In July 2017, RBI Capped how much Customer liability if they report unauthorised transactions within seven working days?

A) Rs 50,000 B) Rs 25,000
C) Rs 10,000 D) Rs 20,000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs 25,000

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Q:

The concept of Public Interest Litigation originated in

A) India B) England
C) United States D) Australia
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) United States

Explanation:

The term PIL refers to Public Interest Litigation.

 

Public Interest Litigation was originated in United States in 1980's. 

Public Interest Litigation is directly filed by an individual or group of people in the Supreme Court of India and High Courts and judicial member.  This petition is accepted by the court only if there is interest of large public involved. Generally this petition is filed by a public spirited person or organisation, if it was felt that certain interests are undermined by the government.

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Q:

What is full form of WIPRO limited?

Answer

WIPRO stands for Western India Palm Refine Oils Ltd.

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