Choose the correct phrase to fill the blank. India has signed how much amount of loan agreement with World Bank for the Tamil Nadu Irrigated Agriculture Modernization Project ? By which among the following amendments of constitution, Delhi was made the National Capital Territory? Who has taken charge as the new Pakistan’s high commissioner to India? GK quiz set 610 – general knowledge quiz for primary students to help you score better in general awareness section. Online free quiz for all level of competitive exams.
- Valtteri Bottas
- Lewis Hamilton
- Sebastian Vettel
- Nico Rosberg
Explanation:
Sebastian Vettel, a German racing driver, has won the 2017 Formula 1 Rolex Australian Grand Prix at Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit in Australia.
Headquarters of Forward Market Commission is located at?
- New Delhi
- Lucknow
- Hyderabad
- Mumbi
- Mizoram
- Nagaland
- Sikkim
- Tripura
Explanation:
The Pangolakha Wildlife Sanctuary (PWS) is located in the East Sikkim district of the state of Sikkim. The total notified area of the park is around 124 square kilometres while inside the wildlife sanctuary there are a few hamlets: Aritar, Lingtam, Phadamchen, Zuluk, Gnathang valley and Kupup. This wildlife sanctuary is linked to the forests of Bhutan and Neora Valley National Park of West Bengal. It is home many birds such as kalij pheasant, Oriental honey buzzard, blood pheasant, white-crested laughingthrush, striated laughingthrush, etc. It is also home for some rarities like the speckled wood pigeon and bay woodpecker.
- Rustom
- Ventilator
- Kasaav
- Neerja
Explanation:
Marathi film ‘Kasaav’ has won the Best Film award at the 64th National Awards, which were announced at the National Media Centre (NMC) in New Delhi on April 7, 2017. Rajesh Mapuskar has been named as the Best Director for his Marathi film ‘Ventilator’. Akshay Kumar won his first National Film Award for his role in Rustom, a courtroom drama inspired by the 1959 Nanavati case was adjudged the best actor for Rustom while Surabhi Lakshmi won the best actress award for ‘Minnaminungu’. Amitabh Bachchan-starrer film ‘Pink’ has been named the best film in the category on social issues. The Best Hindi Feature Film award went to “Neerja”, directed by Ram Madhvani.
- Moti Mahal
- Rang Mahal
- Panch Mahal
- Hira Mahal
- Lacked the provision of saving the hangings of freedom fighters
- Amnesty to the political prisoners
- Banning of peaceful processions
- Communal electorate
The decisions of District court is subject to the _________ of the High court.
Choose the correct phrase to fill the blank.
- Advisory Jurisdiction
- Appellate Jurisdiction
- Original jurisdiction
- Judicial Review
India has signed how much amount of loan agreement with World Bank for the Tamil Nadu Irrigated Agriculture Modernization Project ?
- $414 million
- $520 million
- $333 million
- $318 million
Explanation:
The Government of India (GoI), the Government of Tamil Nadu and the World Bank (WB) has signed a $318 million loan agreement for the Tamil Nadu Irrigated Agriculture Modernization Project to promote climate resilient agriculture technologies, improve water management practices, and increase market opportunities for small and marginal farmers. About 500,000 farmers, of which majorities are small and marginal, are expected to benefit from improved and modernized tank irrigation systems.The project will rehabilitate and modernize about 4,800 irrigation tanks and 477 check dams, spread across 66 sub-basins, in delivering bulk water to irrigation systems. The $318 million loan from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) has a 5-year grace period and a maturity of 19 years.
- 63rd
- 69th
- 74th
- 75th
Explanation:
Who has taken charge as the new Pakistan’s high commissioner to India?
- Salman Bashir
- Sohail Mahmoodm
- Mir Basit
- Shahid Malik
Explanation:
Sohail Mahmoodm, the senior diplomat, has taken charge as the new Pakistan’s high commissioner to India. He succeeded Abdul Basit. The High Commission of Pakistan in New Delhi is the diplomatic mission of Pakistan in India. Prior to this, Mahmood served as Pakistan’s ambassador in Turkey.