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Which new train is being flagged off by railway minister Suresh Prabhu in April 2017 ?

A) Double Deck Passenger Trains B) High-speed rail
C) Metro train D) Vistadome coach train
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Vistadome coach train

Explanation:

Vistadome coach train flagged off in April 2017 is routed between Visakhapatnam to Araku valley station.

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Q:

'Unfriend' is an expression associated with facebook . Who first used the expression 'unperson'?

Answer

George Orwell in 1984

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During their search for sita in vindhya Hills, which ascetic lady helped Hanuman and other vanaras to escape out of the cave of Danava King,maya?

Answer

Swayamprabha

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Which Bank has bagged the 'Best Bank' award among small banks  ?

A) Karur Vysya Bank B) Kotak Mahindra Bank
C) BOI Bank D) Karnataka Bank
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Karnataka Bank

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Q:

Uncontrolled railroad crossing warning signs include

A) gates B) red lights
C) warning signs D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) None of the above

Explanation:

Controlled railroad crossing includes warning signs, red lights and railway gates, whereas absence of all of these warning signs like red lights and gates includes uncontrolled railroad crossings. 

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Q:

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has approved how much loan amount for power project in Andhra Pradesh  ?

A) $185 million B) $220 million
C) $210 million D) $160 million
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) $160 million

Explanation:

The China-sponsored Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has approved $160 million loan for Andhra Pradesh – 24×7 Power for All project with an objective to strengthen power transmission and distribution system in the state. It is the first credit from the AIIB for an Indian project. The power project is co-financed by the World Bank (WB). The project is part of the Government of India’s Power for All Program that was launched in 2014 to provide an efficient, reliable and affordable electricity supply to all consumers across selected states within five years from the start of implementation of the program in each state.

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Q:

The slogan 'Garibi Hatao' or 'Garibi Unmulan' was given in which five year plan?

A) Second plan B) Fourth plan
C) Fifth plan D) Sixth plan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Fifth plan

Explanation:

Fifth Five Year Plan (1974–1978)

 

The Fifth Five-Year Plan laid stress on Employment, Poverty Alleviation (Garibi Hatao), and Justice. The plan also focused on self-reliance in agricultural production and defense.

 

In 1978 the newly elected Morarji Desai government rejected the plan.

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Which of the following countries have topped the list of foreign investors in real estate in Dubai according to Dubai Land Department?

A) British B) India
C) Pakistan D) US
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) India

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