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The 'Kyoto Protocol' is an international treaty that commits State parties to reduction in

A) poverty B) greenhouse gases emission
C) nuclear armaments D) agricultural subsidy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) greenhouse gases emission

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The Kyoto Protocol is an international agreement linked to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, which commits its Parties by setting internationally binding emission reduction targets.

Recognizing that developed countries are principally responsible for the current high levels of GHG emissions in the atmosphere as a result of more than 150 years of industrial activity, the Protocol places a heavier burden on developed nations under the principle of "common but differentiated responsibilities."

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What is Syzygy?

A) Position of sun, earth and moon in the straight line B) Earth's position between Sun and Moon
C) Sun and Moon position on one side of the Earth D) The right angle position of Moon from the Sun and Earth
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Position of sun, earth and moon in the straight line

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Which one of the following statements with regard to the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes is not correct?

A) The Union and every State Government shall consult the Commission on all major policy matters affecting Scheduled Tribes. B) All the reports of the Commission and its recommendations shall be laid only before Lok Sabha.
C) The Commission, while investigating any matter, has all the powers of a Civil Court. D) The Commission has the power to regulate its own procedures.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) All the reports of the Commission and its recommendations shall be laid only before Lok Sabha.

Explanation:

All the reports of the Commission are presented to the President, who in turn sends them to the both the houses of the Parliament.

 

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Convert decimal number 106 to binary.

A) 1101000 B) 1101010
C) 1100110 D) 1110000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1101010

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In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase.


Come to terms with something

 

A) To become friends with your opponents. B) Accept that you are a loser even though you have potential.
C)  Become unnecessarily depressed. D) To gradually accept a sad situation.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) To gradually accept a sad situation.

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Who among the following was conferred the 2015 Sanctuary Legend Award?

A) Ashok Kumar B) Varad Giri
C) Anurag Kumar D) Viral Joshi
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Ashok Kumar

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Which of the following films won the best film award in the 48th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), organized from November 20 to 28, 2017 in Panji, Goa?

A) 120 Beats Per Minute B) Take Off
C) Angels Wear White D) Dark Skull
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 120 Beats Per Minute

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Which of the following scientists is also known as the Father of Biology?

A) Herbert Spencer B) Aristotle
C) Lamarck D) Darwin
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Aristotle

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