- Energy Control Building Code
- Energy Conservation Building Code
- Energy Concatenation Building Code
- Energy Co-nation Building Code
Explanation:
The Union Power Minister Piyush Goyal has launched Energy Conservation Building Code (ECBC) 2017 in New Delhi to prescribe the energy performance standards for new commercial buildings to be constructed across India. The updated version of ECBC provides current as well as futuristic advancements in building technology to further reduce building energy consumption and promote low-carbon growth. The purpose of the code is to optimize energy savings with the comfort level for occupants, and prefers life-cycle cost effectiveness to achieve energy neutrality in commercial building. The ECBC 2017 was developed by Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) with technical support from United States Agency for International Development (USAID) under the U.S.-India bilateral Partnership to Advance Clean Energy – Deployment Technical Assistance (PACE-D TA) Program.
“Alai Darwaja” is a gateway to which monument?
- Qutub Minar
- Jama Masjid
- Humayun’s Tomb
- Safdarjang’s Tomb
Explanation:
Mamluk dynasty did not employ true Islamic architecture styles and used false domes and false arches.
The first example of the true arch and true dome is in Alai Darwaja located in Qutub Complex. It was built by Ala-ud-din Khilji in 1311 AD.
- one author
- four author
- seven author
- many author
- Jadugauda
- Tummalapalle
- Pichli
- Dalbhum
Explanation:
Jaduguda is first Uranium Mine in India located in Singhbhum district of Jharkhand. Other mine is located in Tummalapalle in Andhra Pradesh. Pichli near Abrakipahar in Gaya district of Bihar and Sunrgai and Dalbhum areas of Singhbhum district of Jharkhand are other locations where
- Guru Ram Das
- Guru Nanak
- Guru Ram Singh
- Guru Gobind Singh
- Lala Hardayal
- Kartar Singh
- Rash Behari Bose
- Bal Gangadhar Tilak
- 7.2%
- 7.4%
- 7.7%
- 7.5%
Explanation:
According to the latest report of World Bank titled “’India Development Report”, India’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is expected to grow at 7.2% for FY18 (2017-18) due to the impact of demonetisation and protracted investment recovery. Though, India’s growth would accelerate to 7.7% by FY 20 on strong fundamentals, reform momentum and improving investment scenario. The report stated that the overall impact of GST on equity and poverty is likely to be positive.
Which of the following rocks formed from the existing rocks by undergoing the process of recrystallization?
- Igneous rocks
- Metamorphic rocks
- Sedimentary rocks
- None of the above
Explanation:
The type of rocks that are formed from existing rocks through recrystallization are known as metamorphic rocks. The word metamorphic means ‘change of form’.
Igneous rocks are formed by the solidification of hot molten material called magma or lava. The word igneous is derived from the Latin word ‘ignis’ meaning fire.
Sedimentary rocks are formed by the deposition of sediments of rocks by exogenous forces. The word ‘sedimentary’ is derived from the Latin word sedimentum, which means settling.
Digamber Singh, who passed away recently, was related to which field?
- Politics
- Sports
- Journalism
- Law
Explanation:
Dr Digamber Singh, the senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, has passed away in Jaipur, Rajasthan on October 27, 2017. He served as cabinet minister in Government of Rajasthan led by Vasundhara Raje. He represented Deeg-Kumher constituency of Bharatpur district in the assembly. He is currently President of “Bees Sutri Karyakram” and has a status of Cabinet Minister.
Who among the following also la
unched a Home rule Movement in India, apart from Annie Besant?
- Arubindo Ghosh
- Bal Gangadhar Tilak
- Gopal Krishna Gokhale
- Madan Mohan Malviya