Q27. During eleventh Antarctic Expedition in Nov. 1991/March 1992 ____ was installed.
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SODAR (SOnic Detection And Ranging), also written as sodar, is a meteorological instrument also known as a wind profiler which measures the scattering of sound waves by atmospheric turbulence.
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Q4. Garampani sanctuary is located at
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Garampani Wildlife Sanctuary is a protected area located in the Karbi Anglong district of Assam, near Diphu. It is famous for its hot springs and waterfalls.
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Q6. Hitler party which came into power in 1933 is known as
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Adolf Hitler was the leader of the National Socialist German Workers' Party, which is commonly referred to in English as the Nazi Party.
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Q11. Galileo was an Italian astronomer who
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Galileo Galilei significantly improved the telescope, discovered Jupiter's four largest moons (now called the Galilean moons), and observed the regular swinging motion of a pendulum for timekeeping.
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Q5. For which of the following disciplines is Nobel Prize awarded?
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The Nobel Prize is a prestigious international award given annually across six distinct categories: Physics, Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, Literature, Peace, and Economic Sciences.
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Q1. Grand Central Terminal, Park Avenue, New York is the world's
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Grand Central Terminal in New York City, USA is one of the most iconic and busiest railway stations in the world, serving over 750,000 passengers per day. It is located in midtown Manhattan and has 44 platforms, making it one of the largest railway stations by platform count.
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Q17. Gulf cooperation council was originally formed by
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Gulf cooperation council was created on May 25, 1981. The Council comprises the Persian Gulf states of Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.
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Q12. Habeas Corpus Act 1679
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The Habeas Corpus Act of 1679 is a landmark piece of English law that protects individuals against arbitrary and unlawful state imprisonment by ensuring they have the right to challenge their detention in a court of law.
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Q3. Eritrea, which became the 182nd member of the UN in 1993, is in the continent of
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Eritrea is a country located in the Horn of Africa, bordered by Sudan, Ethiopia, and Djibouti, sharing an extensive coastline with the Red Sea.
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Q16. First Afghan War took place in
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The First Anglo-Afghan War was fought between the British East India Company and the Emirate of Afghanistan. The conflict started in 1839 and lasted until 1842.
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Q14. Golf player Vijay Singh belongs to which country?
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Vijay Singh is a highly successful professional golfer from Fiji. Also known as "The Big Fijian," he has won multiple major championships, including the Masters and the PGA Championship.
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Q24. Gravity setting chambers are used in industries to remove
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A gravity settling chamber is an industrial pollution control device that uses the force of gravity to separate and remove large suspended particulate matter (like heavy dust and solid particles) from exhaust gases.
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Q18. First China War was fought between
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Also known as the First Opium War, this major conflict was fought between the Qing Dynasty of China and the British Empire from 1839 to 1842, primarily over trade imbalances and diplomatic relations.
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Q8. Fastest shorthand writer was
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Dr. G.D. Bist is widely credited as the fastest shorthand writer, setting a world record by taking dictation at an incredible 250 words per minute.
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Q2. Entomology is the science that studies
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Entomology: The branch of zoology concerned with the study of insects.
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Q23. Famous sculptures depicting art of love built some time in 950 AD - 1050 AD are
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The Khajuraho Group of Monuments in Madhya Pradesh, India, were built by the Chandela dynasty. They are globally renowned for their intricate nagara-style architectural symbolism and detailed erotic sculptures.
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Q10. First human heart transplant operation conducted by Dr. Christiaan Barnard on Louis Washkansky, was conducted in
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Louis Washkansky (1913 - 21 December 1967) was the recipient of the world's first human heart transplant. Washkansky died of double pneumonia eighteen days after the transplant because of a weakened immune system.
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Q22. Each year World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day is celebrated on
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May 8th marks the birth anniversary of Henry Dunant, who was the founder of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the recipient of the first Nobel Peace Prize.
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Q7. FFC stands for
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In India, FFC stood for the Film Finance Corporation, established by the Government of India in 1960 to promote cinema. It was later merged to form the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC).
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Q28. From the following, choose the set in which names of Secretary-Generals of the UNO are arranged in correct chronological order?
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The correct historical order of these UN Secretary-Generals is Trygve Lie (1946–1952), Dag Hammarskjöld (1953–1961), U Thant (1961–1971), and Kurt Waldheim (1972–1981).
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Q15. Guarantee to an exporter that the importer of his goods will pay immediately for the goods ordered by him, is known as
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A Letter of Credit (L/C) is a standard financial document issued by a bank that guarantees a seller (exporter) will receive full and on-time payment from a buyer (importer), provided delivery conditions are met.
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Q21. Federation Cup, World Cup, Allywyn International Trophy and Challenge Cup are awarded to winners of
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This specific combination of cups and trophies represents prominent awards traditionally given to the winning teams in major international men's and women's volleyball tournaments.
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Q9. Epsom (England) is the place associated with
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Epsom Downs Racecourse in Surrey, England, is a famous venue for thoroughbred horse racing and is best known worldwide for hosting the prestigious Epsom Derby.
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Q26. Friction can be reduced by changing from
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Rolling friction is significantly weaker than sliding friction. By converting sliding motion into rolling motion (using wheels or ball bearings), the resistance between moving surfaces is drastically reduced.
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Q30. Film and TV institute of India is located at
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The Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) is India's premier film training institute. It is situated in Pune, Maharashtra, operating autonomously under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting.
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Q13. Exposure to sunlight helps a person improve his health because
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When human skin is exposed to sunlight, specifically ultraviolet B (UVB) rays, it triggers a chemical reaction that converts a type of cholesterol in the skin into Vitamin D, which is essential for bone health.
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Q19. Dumping is
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Dumping refers to the practice of one country selling products in another country below cost or fair market value. It gives unfair market advantages, manipulating supply, and is prohibited by international trade regulations like GATT.
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Q25. Guwahati High Court is the judicature of
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The Gauhati High Court has the largest jurisdiction in terms of the number of states it covers, serving as the high court for Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, and Mizoram.
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Q29. Fire temple is the place of worship of which of the following religion?
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A Fire Temple (Agiary) is a sacred place of worship for followers of Zoroastrianism. In this faith, fire is revered as a supreme symbol of purity and represents the light of God (Ahura Mazda).
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Q20. For the Olympics and World Tournaments, the dimensions of basketball court are
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According to the International Basketball Federation (FIBA) guidelines, which are used for the Olympics and international tournaments, the court must measure exactly 28 meters in length and 15 meters in width.
