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Who among the following was elected unanimously as the Secretary General of the UNO  for the second term?

A) Nelson Mandela B) Hillary R Clinton
C) Jacob Mathew D) Bank-Ki moon
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Bank-Ki moon

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Q:

Why was the Simon Commission boycotted by Indians?

Answer

Because it was made up of Britishers.

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Moortidevi Award is presented for contribution to _____

A) Literature B) Arts
C) Science D) Peace
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Literature

Explanation:

The Moortidevi Award is an annual literary award in India presented by the Bharatiya Jnanpith organization for a work which emphasizes Indian philosophy and culture. In 2003, the prize included an amount of Rs. 1 lakh (US$1,500), a plaque, a statue of Saraswati, and a shawl. The cash prize was raised to Rs. 2 lakh (US$3,000) in the year 2011 and to Rs.4 lakh (US$5,900) in the year 2013.L

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In 1689, which chief of the Maratha Navy effectively controlled the Konkam trade from his headquarters at Kolaba?

Answer

Kanhoji Angre

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Where is the headquarters of the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC)  ?

A) Berlin B) Spain
C) London D) New York
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) New York

Explanation:

The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations for coordinating the economic, social and environmental issues, as well as for implementing internationally agreed development goals. Recently, it is in news because India has been re-elected to the United Nations ECOSOC for another 3-year term. India was among 18 nations to win election to the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). India obtained 183 votes, the second highest after Japan in the Asia Pacific category. The elected members of ECOSOC for a three-year term beginning 1 January, 2018 are Belarus, Ecuador, El Salvador, France, Germany, Ghana, India, Ireland, Japan, Malawi, Mexico, Morocco, Philippines, Spain, Sudan, Togo, Turkey and Uruguay. The headquarters of the ECOSOC is located in New York, Unites States.

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Q:

Which of these is not a simple machine?

A) a pair of scissors B) a lever
C) a ramp D) the pulley
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) a pair of scissors

Explanation:

Any of the basic mechanical devices for applying a force are called simple machines.

There are 6 basic simple machines; the lever, the wheel and axle, the inclined plane, the wedge, the pulley, and the screw. Several of these simple machines are related to each other. But, each has a specific purpose in the world of doing work.

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Who among the following was an aminent painter

A) Sarada Ukil B) Uday Shankar
C) V.Shanta Ram D) Yusuf Meherally
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Sarada Ukil

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Which Commission made the recommendations which formed the basis for the Punjab Reorganisation Act which created the states Punjab and Haryana?

A) Dhar Commission B) Dass Commission
C) Shah Commission D) Mahajan Commission
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Shah Commission

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