The maximum number of candidates an EVM machine can support is _______?
- 36
- 56
- 64
- 72
- U.P.
- M.P.
- Rajasthan
- Bihar
- Burma
- Japan
- Malaya
- Singapore
- Rishbha
- Neminath
- Parsvanatha
- Vardhaman Mahavira
Who has been appointed by the Supreme Court (SC) as amicus curiae on plea seeking re-probe of Mahatma Gandhi assassination?
- J S Khehar
- Arun Kumar Mishra
- Ranjan Gogoi
- Amrender Sharan
Explanation:
The Supreme Court of India (SCI) has appointed senior advocate and former additional solicitor general Amrender Sharan as amicus curiae on a petition seeking reprobe into the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi. The matter is posted for further hearing on October 30, 2017. The petition filed by Mumbai-based Dr. Pankaj Phadnis , a researcher and a trustee of Abhinav Bharat, has sought reopening of the probe on several grounds, claiming it was one of the biggest cover-ups in history. According to petition, there is possibility of involvement of more people in the murder. Mahatma Gandhi was shot dead at point blank range in New Delhi on January 30, 1948 by Nathuram Vinayak Godse, a right-wing advocate of Hindu nationalism.
- Manipur
- West Bengal
- Tripura
- Mizoram
Explanation:
India’s first hill station bicycle path was inaugurated in Darjeeling, West Bengal that runs through Senchal wildlife sanctuary. It is a 20km cycle only trail at an altitude of over 2,000 metres, with thick pine forest under clear blue skies. The path was opened in response to growing interest from both national and foreign tourists.The route starts from near Jorebunglow, south of Darjeeling and ends to a small local eco-village resort in Chatakpur.
In which year, India launched it Look East Policy?
- 1986
- 1992
- 1994
- 1996
Explanation:
India’s Look East Policy was for the first time pursued by Narsimharao Government in 1992. Under this policy, India focused its attention toward South-East Asia, which was long neglected during the Cold war period. This policy was further cemented by successive prime ministers and now converted into “Act East Policy” by the current government.
- Dadabhai Naoroji
- Bal Gangadhar Tilak
- Feroz Shah Mehta
- Gopal Krishna Gokhale
A Governor of a state can be dismissed from his office by __________?
- State Legislative Assembly
- Parliament
- President
- Council of ministers
Explanation:
Although the governor holds office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his Office, yet this term is subject to pleasure of president. The “doctrine of pleasure” has always been used to drop governors any time and thus, Governors have no security of tenure. Further, a governor can resign from the office by addressing resignation to President
The bi-annual multilateral exercise ‘Blue Flag-17’ has started in which country?
- Brazil
- South Africa
- Israel
- China
Explanation:
The bi-annual multilateral exercise ‘Blue Flag-17’ has started at Uvda Air Force Base in Israel from November 2 to 16, 2017. In it, 45 member contingent of the Indian Air Force (IAF) is participating with the C-130J special operations aircraft along with Garud commandos. This is the first time the IAF is operating with Israeli AF in a multilateral exercise setting. Ex Blue Flag will give an opportunity to the IAF to share and learn best practices with some of the best professionals from other Air Forces. The purpose of the exercise is to strengthen military cooperation amongst participating nations.
