- Last ruler of the Lodis
- Last Mughal Ruler
- Successor of Shershah
- Successor of the Maratha ruler Shivaji
- Manju Diler
- Manhar Valji Bhai Zala
- Narain Dass
- Dalip Kallu Hathibed
Explanation:
Manhar Valji Bhai, the former BJP legislator from Gujarat, has become the new Chairman of National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK). The post of the Chairman was lying vacant for the past almost one year. Beside this, two other members, Manju Diler from Uttar Pradesh and Dilip Kallu Haathived from Maharashtra, also took charge as members of the NCSK. The NCSK is an Indian statutory body was established through National Commission for Safai Karamcharis Act, 1993. The purpose of the Commission is to study, evaluate and monitor the implementation of various schemes for Safai Karamcharis as an autonomous organisation and also to provide redressal of their grievances.
Which among the following organizations confers “Vachaspati Award”?
- Ministry of Culture
- Sahitya Kala Academi
- Birla Foundation
- Azim Premji Foundation
- algae and bacteria
- algae and fungi
- bacteria and fungi
- fungi and mosses
Explanation:
A lichen is a composite organism consisting of a fungus (the mycobiont) and a photosynthetic partner (the photobiont or phycobiont) (usually algae) growing together in a symbiotic relationship.
- The Panch Mahal
- Moti Masjid
- Tomb of Salim Chisti
- The Mariam Palace
- Sindhu
- Saraswati
- Yamuna
- Periyar
Galena and Litharge are ores of which of the following metals?
- Mercury
- Zinc
- Copper
- Lead
Who has been chosen for the 31st Moortidevi Award – 2017?
- Vishwanath Tripathi
- Joy Goswami
- M. P. Veerendra Kumar
- Kolakaluri Enoch
Explanation:
Eminent Bengali poet Joy Goswami has been chosen for the 31st Moortidevi Award for the year 2017 for his poetry collection titled “Du Dondo Phowara Matro”. It is an autobiographical account of the poet’s life featuring his close ones including a pet cat. The work also echoes secret trysts, chance loves and more of the fantastical quotidian which makes up the poets consciousness. The award consists of a Saraswati Statue, a Citation Plaque and cash award of Rupees 4 lakh. It is firsttime that award is goven to Bengali poet.
The objective of the Cripps Mission, headed by Sir Stafford Cripps was to __:
- To prevent the launch of Quit India Movement
- To persuade Indian Leaders to support the British War Efforts
- To Convince the Congress Ministries to withdraw their resignations
- To set up a Constitution making body
Explanation:
The Cripps mission was an attempt in late March 1942 by the British government to secure Indian cooperation and support for their efforts in World War II. The mission was headed by Sir Stafford Cripps, a senior left-wing politician and government minister in the War Cabinet of Prime Minister Winston Churchill. The mission proved a failure.
- Indus and Jhelum
- Jhelum and Chenab
- Chenab and Ravi
- Ravi and Beas