Which city hosted the 32nd Indian Engineering Congress (IEC-2017)?
- New Delhi
- Chennai
- Kolkata
- Kochi
Explanation:
The 32nd Indian Engineering Congress (IEC-2017) was held in Chennai, Tamil Nadu from December 21 to 23, 2017. President Ram Nath Kovind gave valedictory address at the IEC-2017, which was organised by the Institution of Engineers. The congress offered great opportunity to young engineers to benefit from the experience of experts and veterans from industry, research institutions and institutions of higher academic excellence.
- Abandonment of killing
- Right effort
- Speak no falsehood
- Giving up hankering for wealth
Which among the following gas was leaked at Bhopal during the Bhopal gas tragedy at 2-3 December 1984?
- Methyl isocyanide
- Methyl isocyanate
- methyl isochloride
- methyl isochlorate
- Madras
- Bombay
- Calcutta
- Pondicherry
- By the Company
- In the name of the Crown
- By a Board of Directors
- In the name of Governor-General of India
- Dadaji Kondadeva
- Jijabai
- Shaji Bhonsle
- Both ‘a’ and b’
- Shahjahan
- Kambakhsh
- Ali Gauhar
- Alamgir
Malegam Committee was set up by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), and this committee gave its recommendations in 1995. This committee was constituted to recommend reforms in __________?
- Primary Market
- Secondary Market
- Commodity Market
- None of the above
- Kerala
- Assam
- Rajasthan
- Haryana
Explanation:
The 2nd edition of the International Spice Conference has started in Kovalam, Kerala on February 12, 2017. The event is hosted by the All India Spices Exporters Forum (AISEF), which represents about 80% of spices exports, in association with the Cochin Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The central theme of the conference is “21st century spice industry: Disrupt or be disrupted”. The 3-day conference will discuss effective strategies and innovative technologies to improve the livelihood of farmers; address industry challenges, food safety concerns and demand supply disparity; and seek to foster sustainable growth. Over 700 delegates representing various States, industry leaders from 40 countries, representatives of international spice associations, policymakers and end-users are expected to attend.
Which among the following authorities can remove the UPSC chairman?
- President
- Supreme court
- Prime minister
- Both A and B