Questions

Who among the following was NOT one of the 'Nine Gems' of Emperor Akbar's court?

Choose the most appropriate answer:Who was the Viceroy when the Simon Commission visited India?

Which of the following sportspersons recently wrote the autobiographical book 'Ace Against Odds'?

ΔPQR is right angled at Q. If m∠R = 60o, then find the value of (secP - 1/√3) 

The question below consists of a set of labelled sentences. These sentences, when properly sequenced form a coherent paragraph. Select the most logical order of sentences from among the options.

P: The basic reform they need is to change their holding structure to give them autonomy, as well as accountability, not a promise of no government interference.
Q: PSBs need systemic reform to overhaul their current decision-making structure and culture.
R: If the government does not want to free the banks from majority state ownership, it could at least put them at arm’s remove, by creating a holding company that would hold the PSB equity, appoint PSB boards and supervise their functioning.
S: It is surprising that after appointing the Banks Board Bureau, it has been given little role in reforming the PSBs.

In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and select the correct answer for the given blank out of the four alternatives.

But what does this enthusiasm for voting actually _____________? One popular theory ____________ that poor people __________ because they are intimidated into doing so. Intimidation occurs for sure but why then, voters in places where there is no intimidation do so? Another theory is that people vote in return for _____________. But recent research across India _________ that those who spend the most do not always win elections and voters do not feel any obligation to vote for those handing out freebies. In fact, they often accept the goodies from allparties but vote for only one.

Another theory is that people vote in return for _____________.

Which company has partnered with SIDBI, to provide a finance scheme to MSMEs in rooftop solar segment?

The Tableau of which state was adjudged best at the Republic Day parade?