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What is the theme of the 2017 World Thalassaemia Day (WTD) ?

A) Together for Humanity B) Access to Safe & Effective Drugs in Thalassaemia
C) Patients Rights Revisited D) Thalassemia: Knowledge is Strength
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Together for Humanity

Explanation:

The World Thalassaemia Day (WTD) is observed every year on May 8 to spread awareness about this deadly disease and the importance of blood donation and how it helps the millions of people suffering from Thalassemia worldwide. Thalassemia is genetic blood disorders characterised by reduction in the synthesis or absence of haemoglobin in the body. According to a WHO report, more than 90% patients with thalassaemia in western countries lead a normal life, whereas in India, roughly half of all patients die before reaching adulthood. Approx 3.9% of India’s population is a carrier for thalassemia. The 2017 theme ‘Together for Humanity’ highlights the need for unity and the efforts that are required to fight this fatal disease.

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What landmark in science and technology did india achieve on 21 November 1963?

Answer

The launch of the first rocket from TERLS or Thumba Equatorial Rocket  Launching Centre.

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A column defined as UNIQUE can contain Nulls while a column defined as PRIMARY KEY can't contain Nulls

A) TRUE B) FALSE
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) TRUE

Explanation:

Because a table can have only one primary key

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Hepatitis virus destroys the cells and may cause the disease

A) Jaundice B) Malaria
C) Typhoid D) Elephantiasis
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Jaundice

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The invasion of which of these countries in 1939 widely regarded to have started World War II ?

A) Italy B) Germany
C) Poland D) France
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Poland

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'Sheqel' is the currency of 

A) Israel B) Kenya
C) Iraq D) Iran
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Israel

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A machine powered by rotating blades is a

A) Fumerole B) Turbines
C) Solar panel D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Turbines

Explanation:

Turbines are machines powered by rotating blades.

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Which of the following is the mixture

A) distilled water B) gasoline
C) liquified petroleum gas D) both (b) & (c)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) both (b) & (c)

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