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Where was Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2017 summit held?

A) Singapore B) Vietnam
C) Australia D) Japan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Vietnam

Explanation:

APEC 2017 summit was held in the city ‘Da Nang, Vietnam’ under the theme of ‘Creating New Dynamism, Fostering a Shared Future’. APEC is the forum of 21 pacific region countries, headquartered at Singapore, which promotes free trade in the Asia-pacific region.

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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

Explanation:

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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Who is the CEO of the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) as of February 2018?

A) Ajay Bhushan Pandey B) Anil Dhasmana
C) Nandan Nilekani D) Ajit Doval
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Ajay Bhushan Pandey

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Which type of electromagnetic radiation has the shortest wavelength?

A) Gamma rays B) X-rays
C) Radio waves D) Infrared rays
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Gamma rays

Explanation:

The order of wavelengths of electromagnetic spectrum is as follows ::

(Shortest to Longest) - Gamma, X-Rays, UV, Visible, Infrared, Microwaves, Radio Waves.

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"Population control and family planning" is listed in the __________ list given in the Seventh Schedule in the Constitution of India.

A) Union B) State
C) Global D) Concurrent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Concurrent

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How high is the badminton net at the center?

A) 5 feet B) 5.1 feet
C) 5.5 feet D) 4.8 feet
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 5 feet

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His greatest achievement in the field of religious reform was the setting up of the Brahmo Sabha and the Brahmo Samaj. Who is he?

 

A) Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar B) Swami Vivekananda
C) Swami Dayananda Saraswati D) Raja Ram Mohan Roy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Raja Ram Mohan Roy

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A shop keeper cheats to the extent of 10% while buying and selling fruits, by using tampered weights. His total gain, in %, is:

A) 21 B) 24
C) 22 D) 23
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 21

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