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A news recently reported: “Output from the eight core infrastructure industries grew at the fastest pace in 15 months, clocking a 5.7 per cent growth in February”. Which of the following is NOT among the core infrastructure industries?

A news recently reported: “Output from the eight core infrastructure industries grew at the fastest pace in 15 months, clocking a 5.7 per cent growth in February”. Which...

April 6, 2016

Vishwanathan Anand to be honoured with Hridaynath Mangeshkar Award

Five-time world chess champion Vishwanathan Anand (46) will be honoured with the Hridaynath Mangeshkar Award. Maharashtra State Governor C Vidyasagar Rao will bestow award upon him at an...

April 6, 2016

Dame Zaha Hadid, who died recently was a world-renowned __:

Dame Zaha Hadid, who died recently was a world-renowned __: [A]Architect [B]Painter [C]Playwright [D]Musician Show Answer Architect Dame Zaha Hadid was an Iraq born British architect. She recently...

April 6, 2016

What was the venue of recently held fourth Nuclear Security Summit (NSS)?

What was the venue of recently held fourth Nuclear Security Summit (NSS)? [A]New York, USA [B]Washington DC, USA [C]Seoul, South Korea [D]The Hague, Netherlands Show Answer Washington DC,...

April 6, 2016

Architect of Madras Atomic Power Station M H P Rao passes away

Former Project Director of Madras Atomic Power Station (MAPS) Myneni Hari Prasad Rao passed away due to old age ailments. He was 88. He was considered the Father...

April 6, 2016

Which of the following is NOT a function of the Medical Council of India?

Which of the following is NOT a function of the Medical Council of India? [A]Maintenance of uniform standards of medical education [B]Sanctioning medical colleges in India [C]Providing ethical...

April 6, 2016

Scientists discover new planet with triple-star system named KELT-4Ab

Scientists have discovered a rare triple-star system named KELT-4Ab with a gas giant planet similar in size to Jupiter. It was discovered by the researchers at the Harvard-Smithsonian...

April 6, 2016

What is the propose of the recently launched “Gyan Chakra” of Indian Army’s Western Command?

What is the purpose of the recently launched “Gyan Chakra” of Indian Army’s Western Command? [A]To provide education to youngsters about career in Indian Army [B]To work as...

April 6, 2016

With which of the following, the ReNuAL project is related to __?

With which of the following, the ReNuAL project is related to __? [A]Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering [B]Nuclear Science [C]Nanotechnology [D]Public Administration Show Answer Nuclear Science ReNuAL stands for...

April 6, 2016

According to the HIS Inc recently released report, what is the India’s position in defence spending?

According to the HIS Inc recently released report, what is the India’s position in defence spending? [A]First [B]Second [C]Third [D]Fourth Show Answer Fourth India has become the world’s...

April 6, 2016

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