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The Archaeological Survey of India is an attached office of the Department/Ministry of :
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| Answer : Option A |
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| The Archaeological Survey of India established in 1861 is a department of the Government of I ndia attached to the Ministry of Culture. ASI is responsible for archaeological studies and the preservation of archaeological heritage of the country in accordance with the various acts of the Indian Parliament |
2 .
Assertion (P) : Phenyl is used as a household germicide.
Reason (R) : Phenyl is phenol derivative and phenol is an effective germicide
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| Answer : Option A |
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| Antiseptic are antimicrobial substances that are applied to living tissue/skin to reduce the possibility of infection, sepsis, or putrefaction. Now phenyl being a phenol derivative possesses effective germicidal properties because phenol is germicidal in strong solution. Used in the form of a powder as an antiseptic baby powder, it has a pain ki l l i ng ef f ect as wel l . Exampl e: TCP (Trichlorophenol). |
3 .
The indigenously developed Navigational Satellite system is known as
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| Answer : Option C |
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The Union Ministry of Consumer Affairs has recently launched OCMC to provide speedy redressal of consumer grievances. OCMC stands for?
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| Answer : Option D |
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| The Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Ram Vilas Paswan has recently launched an 'Online Consumer Mediation Centre ( OCMC) ' i n associ ati on wi th the Bengaluru's National Law School of India Uni versity (NLSI U) to provide speedy redressal of consumer grievances in New Delhi. Initially, the OCMC deal with only cases related to e-commerce companies and will facilitate online and even physical medi ati on between consumers and companies. Apart from this, ministry has also launched 'Smart Consumer' mobile App and helpline no. '14404' for consumer related grievances and also launched Microsite based on the theme Digitally Safe Consumer Campaign to help consumers for being vigilant and not falling prey to cyber frauds. The basic purpose of the Centre is to encourage consumers and companies to go for pre-litigation and provide them with an option to settle disputes amicably |
5 .
Which one of the following best explains the occurrence of the solar eclipse?
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| Answer : Option A |
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| A solar eclipse occurs as the moon passes in front of the sun, resulting in the earth falling into the shadow of the moon |
6 .
According to the National Human Rights Commission Act, 1993, who amongst the following can be its Chairman?
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| Answer : Option C |
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| According to NHRC Act 1993, only a retired CJI can become chairman of NHRC, appoi nted by Presi dent on the recommendati on of a commi t tee comprising of PM, Speaker of Lok Sabha, Home Minister, Leader of Opposition of both Houses of Parl i ament and Deputy Chairman of Rajya Sabha. |
7 .
Indian Ruler who defeated British in their early stage of rule in India was _____
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| Answer : Option C |
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8 .
'Bio Carbon Fund Initiative for Sustainable Forest Landscapes' is managed by the
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| Answer : Option D |
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| Housed within the Carbon Finance Unit of the World Bank, the Bio Carbon Fund is a public-private sector initiative mobilizing financing to help for development of projects that conserve carbon in forest and agroecosystems. It was created in 2004 |
9 .
The Good Governance Day (GGD) is observed on which day in India?
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| Answer : Option D |
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| The Good Governance Day (GGD) is observed every year in India to mark the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bi hari Vaj payee. The day was established to honour Prime Minister Vajpayee by fostering awareness among the Indian peopl e of accountability in government. From December 25 th , 2016, the Good Governance campaign will be undertaken for 100 days during which Ministers and Members of Parliament (MoP) will travel across the country and attend programmes highlighting the government's key i ni ti ati ves. The ef f ort of the government is to improve delivery systems, to promote digital transformation and take forward the connectivity revolution in all sectors |
10 .
Which one of the following is used as an explosive?
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| Answer : Option D |
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| Nitroglycerine (NG) also known as nitroglycerine, trinitroglycerin, trinitroglycerine, 1, 2, 3 - trinitroxypropane and glyceryl trinitrate is a heavy, colourless, oily, explosive liquid obtained by nitrating glycerol. Alfred Nobel discovered that mixing nitroglycerin with diatomaceous earth would turn the liquid into a paste, called dynamite. An advantage of dynamite was that i t coul d be cyl i nder-shaped f or insertion into the drilling holes used for mining |
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