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IAS General Studies Prelims Question No. 111

A waste-to-energy system captures greenhouse gases from hog waste and burns them to run a turbine, producing electricity. Which among the following is / are consequences of such...

October 4, 2016

IAS General Studies Prelims Question No. 110

A vote on account: 1. Prevents the Government from imposing fresh taxes or withdrawing old one 2. Allows the Government to withdraw an amount for a period without...

October 4, 2016

Bharatanatyam of the Dance Form

Bharatanatyam is a classical dance form originating from Tamil Nadu. It is one of the oldest dance styles, known for its grace and storytelling. The dance features a...

October 4, 2016

IAS General Studies Prelims Question No. 108

A two-tier system of Panchayat Raj can be seen in __? [A] Pondicherry[B] Kerala[C] Dadar and Nagar Haveli[D] Chandigarh[toggles][toggle title=”Answer”] [C] Dadar and Nagar Haveli [/toggle][/toggles]

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IAS General Studies Prelims Question No. 107

A transfer payment is a payment that is __: [A] made by the government to its current workers[B] made to people who are needy[C] For in-kind services provided...

October 4, 2016

The book “Far and Away:Reporting From the Brink of Change” has been authored by whom?

The book “Far and Away:Reporting From the Brink of Change” has been authored by whom? [A]Steve Donoghue [B]Salman Rushdie [C]Andrew Solomon [D]Joshua Hammer Show Answer Andrew Solomon The...

October 4, 2016

Which country’s currency has officially joined elite Club of International Monetary Fund (IMF) reserve currencies?

Which country’s currency has officially joined elite Club of International Monetary Fund (IMF) reserve currencies? [A]Dinar [B]Ruble [C]Yuan [D]Rupee Show Answer Yuan The Chinese currency “Yuan” has officially...

October 4, 2016

The World Vegetarian Day (WVD) is observed on which date?

The World Vegetarian Day (WVD) is observed on which date? [A]October 7 [B]October 3 [C]October 4 [D]October 1 Show Answer October 1 The World Vegetarian Day (WVD) is...

October 4, 2016

Who has been appointed as the full-time member of 21st Law Commission of India?

Who has been appointed as the full-time member of 21st Law Commission of India? [A]Abhay Bhardwaj [B]A P Shah [C]S Sivakumar [D]Abhay Bhardwaj Show Answer S Sivakumar Prof....

October 4, 2016

Who has won the 2016 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine?

Who has won the 2016 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine? [A]Shinya Yamanaka [B]Youyou Tu [C]Yoshinori Ohsumi [D]Christian de Duve Show Answer Yoshinori Ohsumi The Japanese scientist, Dr....

October 4, 2016

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