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Who is considered as the father of taxonomy?

A) Darwin B) Einstein
C) Mandelbrot D) Linnaeus
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Linnaeus

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Which of the following Indian payment and commerce company has launched the first wealth management product ‘Digital Gold’?

A) DirecPay B) BHIM
C) PayU India D) Paytm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Paytm

Explanation:

‘Paytm’ has launched the first wealth management product ‘Digital Gold’ on its platform to allow customers to buy and sell gold through electronic platform.
Note: Consumers can purchase 24K 999.9 purity gold online and store it in MMTC— PAMP’s secure vaults free of charge.

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Choose the most appropriate answer:Recently tested Agni-V missile is capable of carrying nuclear payload of

A) 1000 Kg B) 1500 Kg
C) 2000 Kg D) 2500 Kg
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1500 Kg

Explanation:

Agni V is nuclear capable, with a payload capacity of 1,500 kg of high-explosive warhead.

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With which neighbouring country of India, Kaladan multi-model transport project has been undertaken?

A) China B) Nepal
C) Bhutan D) Myanmar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Myanmar

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The title of Persian translation of the Mahabharata is:___________.

A) Anwar-e-Suhaili B) Razmanama
C) Hasht Bahisht D) Ayar Danish
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Razmanama

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Which one of the following statements is not correct?

A) Centre for Science and Environment in a recent study found that a number of commonly available brands of prepackaged breads tested positive for potassium bromate and potassium iodate. B) Food Safety and Standards Authority of India recommended to the Health Ministry to remove potassium bromate from the list of permissible food additives.
C) The Union Government banned the use of potassium bromate as a food additive on the basisof the above recommendation. D) Potassium bromate is a neurotoxin.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Potassium bromate is a neurotoxin.

Explanation:

CSE in its recommendation asked Indian regulator FSSAI to act immediately and ban the two chemicals.

It says that Indian bread manufacturer’ use two chemicals, banned in many countries but not in India, being used by bread industry are potassium bromate (KbrO3) and potassium iodate (KIO3).

The government (FSSAI) banned the use of potassium bromate as a food additive on the basis of the above recommendation.

The regulator had recommended to the health ministry removal of potassium bromate from the list of permissible food additives after a study by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE).

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What is the total outlay (in Rs crore) pegged for “Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojna” by the Indian Government?

A) 15320 B) 16320
C) 17320 D) 18320
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 16320

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What is India's national flower?

A) Lily B) Rose
C) Lotus D) Sunflower
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Lotus

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