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Dr. Linus Carl Pauling is the only person to have won two Nobel prizes individually for

A) Chemistry in 1954, Peace Prize in 1962 B) Peace Prize in 1954, Chemistry in 1962
C) Physics in 1954, Medicine in 1962 D) Medicine in 1954, Physics in 1962
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Chemistry in 1954, Peace Prize in 1962

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Frederick Sanger is a twice recipient of the Nobel Prize for

A) Chemistry in 1958 and 1980 B) Physics in 1956 and 1972
C) Chemistry in 1954 and Peace in 1962 D) Physics in 1903 and Chemistry in 1911
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Chemistry in 1958 and 1980

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What is the Logo and mascot of Asian Athletics Championships that is scheduled to be held from 6 to 9 july 2017  ?

A) Fishing cat B) Olive Ridley turtles.
C) Sanderlings D) Irrawaddy Dolphins
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Olive Ridley turtles.

Explanation:

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has unveiled the logo and mascot of the 22nd Asian Athletics Championships scheduled to be held at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneshwar from July 6 to 9, 2017.

 Mr. Patnaik also formally announced Bhubaneswar as the host for the sports event. The mascot, named Olly Turtle, depicts the Olive Ridley turtles.

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What is the share of small savings collection from all states through Post Office in India's GDP?

A) 2 percent B) 3 percent
C) 7 percent D) 8 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3 percent

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India has launched Mahatma Gandhi Pravasi Suraksha Yojana Scheme in which of the following countries?

A) US B) UAE
C) Bhutan D) Bangladesh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) UAE

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Saraswat Bank, the largest lender in the co-operative space has appointed ______________ as its Managing Director (MD),  in 2017 ?

A) Smita Sandhane B) Shikha Pandey
C) Kavitha Chander D) Laxmi Sadhana
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Smita Sandhane

Explanation:

Saraswat Bank, the largest lender in the co-operative space, has appointed Smita Sandhane as its Managing Director (MD). She is the first woman chief of India's largest urban co-operative bank.
'Service to the common man' is the Motto of Saraswat Bank.

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Which river crosses the equator twice?

A) Yangtze B) Cango
C) Nile D) Amazon
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Cango

Explanation:

The river "Cango" crosses the equator twice.

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India’s first smartcard-based Public Bicycle Sharing (PBS) initiative “Trin Trin” has launched in which city  ?

A) Chennai B) Mysuru
C) Bangalore D) Goa
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Mysuru

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India’s first smartcard-based Public Bicycle Sharing (PBS) initiative has launched in Mysuru, Karnataka on June 4, 2017. The cost of the project, partly funded by World Bank’s Global Environmental Facility, for the next six years is Rs 20.5 crore, covering the maintenance of the docking stations and bicycles. About 450 bicycles will be available for public use in the city. To rent a bicycle, the citizens of Mysuru or tourists need to register themselves either online or by visiting one of the six registration centres situated close to tourism centres and obtain a smart card after paying Rs. 350, including a refundable deposit of Rs. 250. Though the use of the bicycle is free for the first one hour, the users will have to pay a nominal fee of Rs. 5 for two hours, Rs. 10 for three hours and so on.

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