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Which Indian born scientist was awarded the Nobel prize in Astrophysics

A) Prof Chandra Shaker B) Sir C.V.Raman
C) Satyendra Nath Bose D) Vikram Sarabhai
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Prof Chandra Shaker

Explanation:
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Q:

Which key is used for the last action?

A) Ctrl + D B) Alt + Z
C) Ctrl + Z D) Alt + D
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Ctrl + Z

Explanation:

For undo the action or last action [Ctrl + Z] is used.

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How fast do satellites orbit the earth?

A) 28,000 kmph B) 26,000 kmph
C) 17,500 kmph D) 22,500 kmph
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 28,000 kmph

Explanation:

Satellites orbit the earth at a speed of 28,000 kmph.

Satellites that are further away actually travel slower. The International Space Station has a Low Earth Orbit, about 400 kilometers (250 miles) above the earth's surface. Objects orbiting at that altitude travel about 28,000 kilometers per hour (17,500 miles per hour).

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Q:

How long does a basketball game last?

A) 35 min B) 55 min
C) 1 hr 15 min D) 48 min
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 48 min

Explanation:

A basketball game last for a total of 48 minutes which has 4 quarters of 12 minutes each excluding all timeouts, 15 min half time, fouls,...

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The velocity required to place a vehicle in orbit round the moon is _______ that required to place it in orbit round the earth 

A) less than B) Greater than
C) equal to D) greater than or equal to
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) less than

Explanation:

This orbital velocity at the moon is less because orbital velocity = rg

 

where 'r ' is the orbital radius. i.e the distance of the body from the center of the earth and 'g' is the acceleration due to gravity on the body in question. In the case of the moon, both r and g are less than in the case of the earth.

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Q:

The New Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh 2017?

A) Anil Sharma B) Jairam Thakur
C) Sudhir Sharma D) Karan Singh
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Jairam Thakur

Explanation:

Jairam Thakur was sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh on 27th December 2017 after virbhadra Singh. The cabinet, including Thakur, were administered the oath of office and secrecy by Governor Acharya Dev Vrat at the historic Ridge Ground in Shimla, the capital city of Himachal Pradesh.

 

Jai Ram is the first chief minister from the second largest Mandi district and the 14th chief minister and sixth person to adorn the office of the chief minister.

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Q:

Who is appointed as MD and CEO of IDBI Bank in April, 2017 ?

A) Kanungo B) Mahesh Kumar Jain
C) Ravi Chander D) None
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Mahesh Kumar Jain

Explanation:

Mahesh Kumar Jain was appointed as MD and CEO of IDBI bank in April 2017.

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What is the minimum age required to become vice-president of India?

A) 30 years B) 35 years
C) 40 years D) 37 years
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 35 years

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