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The five permanent members of the UN security council are

A) USA, China, France, Russia and Canada B) China, France, Russia, UK and USA
C) Japan, Germany, Russia, UK and USA D) Germany, China, USA. Russia and UK
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) China, France, Russia, UK and USA

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Which of the following are constitutional provisions and laws for the protection of the rights of the Scheduled Castes in India?

1.Article 17 of the Constitution of India

2.The Protection of Civil Rights Act, 1955

3.The Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989

 

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A) 1 and 3 only B) 1 and 2 only
C) 1, 2 and 3  D) 2 and 3 only
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1, 2 and 3 

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Protective arrangements: Such measures as are required to enforce equality, to provide punitive measures for transgressions, to eliminate established practices that perpetuate inequities, etc.A number of laws were enacted to implement the provisions in the Constitution. Examples of such laws include The Untouchability Practices Act, 1955, Scheduled Casteand Scheduled Tribe (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989, The Employment of Manual Scavengers and Construction of Dry Latrines (Prohibition) Act, 1993, etc. Despite legislation, social discrimination and atrocities against the backward castes continued topersist

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What is the process of waste water treatment is commonly known?

A) Waste water management B) Cleaning of water
C) Sewage treatment D) Decontamination
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Sewage treatment

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Bill Gates co-founded 'Microsoft Corporation' in 1975 with?

A) Chris Hughes B) Tim Berners-Lee
C) Steve Paul Jobs D) Paul G. Allen
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Paul G. Allen

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Who has been appointed as the Secretary General of the United Nations in January, 2017?

A) Ban Ki-Moon B) Kofi Annan
C) Boutros-Boutros Ghali D) Antonio Guterres
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Antonio Guterres

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World Bank is giving financial assistance of how much amount for ‘SANKALP’ project launched by the Government of India?

A) Rs 2500 crore B) Rs 3300 crore
C) Rs 4000 crore D) Rs 4455 crore
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs 3300 crore

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­ Indian Constitution came into force on

A) 15th August 1947 B) 26th January 1950
C) 26th November 1948 D) 6th November 1948
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 26th January 1950

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Comptroller and Auditor General of India is appointed by ______.

A) Prime Minister of India B) Judge of Supreme Court  
C) President of India D) Chief Election Commissioner of India
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) President of India

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