Ahsan Manzil Palace in Dhaka, is known for which among the following landmarks in Modern Indian History?
- Establishment of All India Muslim League
- Pakistan Resolution
- Jinnah-Gandhi Talks
- None of the above
The Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary (DWS) is located in which state?
- Maharashtra
- Bihar
- Jharkhand
- West Bengal
Explanation:
The Dalma Wildlife Sanctuary (DWS) is located 10 km from the city of Jamshedpur in Jharkhand and covers an area of 195 square kilometers. It is home to elephants, barking deer, sloth bear porcupines and many other animals. Commonly seen birds in the sanctuary are the falcons, golden oriole, Indian tree pie, paradise fly catchers, grey hornbills, Indian peafowl, etc. The best time to visit is from October to June. The forest cover is denuded up to 90% because of selective pilferage by timber mafia over many years.
Which among the following is the largest nuclear power station of India by capacity?
- Tarapur Atomic Power Station, Maharashtra
- Rajasthan Atomic Power Station, Rawatbhata
- Kaiga Atomic Power Station, Karnataka
- Madras Atomic Power Station, Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu
Explanation:
With a capacity of 1400 MW, today, Tarapur is the largest nuclear power station in India.
Which among the following is the most important role played by Ribosome in the cells?
- Synthesis of RNA
- Synthesis of DNA
- Synthesis of Proteins
- Metabolism of Carbohydrates
Which of the following has become the first Indian Oil Marketing Company (OMC) to launch lubricants in Myanmar?
- Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)
- Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL)
- Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL)
- Gas Authority of India Limited (GAIL)
Explanation:
The Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL), the public sector undertaking , has become the first Oil Marketing Company (OMC) from India that has started marketing lubricants in Myanmar and has chosen commercial hubs of Yangon and Mandalay.
Who is the author of the book “I am HIV positive, so what”?
- Pradip Kumar
- Vikram Seth
- Jayanta Kalita
- Amitav Ghosh
Explanation:
The book “I am HIV positive, so what?” has been authored by journalist Jayanta Kalita and published by Bloomsbury. The book is based on the life of Manipur’s acclaimed bodybuilder Khundrakpam Pradip kumar Singh, who is known for his struggle against HIV-AIDS. The book speaks of the incredible journey of the Pradip, who mended his failing health, overcame psychological trauma, and fought stigma and discrimination to pursue his dreams. He won the Mr. South Asia title and bagged bronze in the Mr World contest in 2012.
- 15th January, 1947
- 15th August, 1947
- 15th August, 1950
- 15th October, 1947
- $365 million
- $329 million
- $422 million
- $666 million
Explanation:
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has recently approved $329 million loan to build access roads to 4,000 villages in all 33 districts of Gujarat. This project will construct and upgrade district and farm-to-market roads for the villagers and provide approaches to educational institutions, schools and hospitals. The upgraded road access is expected to have a positive impact on women and girls by improving school attendance rates as the latter drop out due to lack of access to all weather roads. The project will also better integrate rural population, tribal villages, business and industries with the national and state economy through better transport connectivity. This is a standalone project by AIIB and part of phase one of the multi-phase Gujarat’s ‘Chief Minister’s Rural Roads Programme’ that complements the Centre’s ‘Prime Minister’s Rural Roads Programme’. To monitor the project’s progress, the AIIB will pilot a software tool specifically developed for this. The AIIB is a multilateral development bank, headquartered in Beijing, which commenced its operation in January 2016 and has now grown to 80 approved members from around the world.
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- Mahtma Gandhi
- Bal Gangadhar Tilak
- Swami Vivekanand
Sona, PB 18 and Kalyan were the High Yielding Variety Seeds used in HYVS programme for which among the following crops?
- Wheat
- Rice
- cotton
- Maize