Current Affairs and GK

2015

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2015 · Set A (Q29)

Which of the following brings out the 'Consumer Price Index Number for Industrial Workers'?
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2015 · Set A (Q33)

The area known as 'Golan Heights' sometimes appears in the news in the context of the events related to
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2015 · Set A (Q42)

The Government of India has established NITI Aayog to replace the
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2015 · Set A (Q50)

Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for 2014 was given to which one of the following?
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2015 · Set A (Q53)

Amnesty International is
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2015 · Set A (Q56)

'BioCarbon Fund Initiative for Sustainable Forest Landscapes' is managed by the
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2015 · Set A (Q67)

With reference to the 'Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation (IOR-ARC)', consider the following statements:1.It was established very recently in response to incidents of piracy and accidents of oil spills.2.It is an alliance meant for maritime security only.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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2015 · Set A (Q73)

The term 'IndARC', sometimes in the news, is the name of
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2015 · Set A (Q75)

Which one of the following was given classical language status recently?
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2015 · Set A (Q79)

'Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action', often seen in the news, is
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2015 · Set A (Q88)

Consider the following countries:1.China2.France3.India4.Israel5.Pakistan Which among the above are Nuclear Weapons States as recognized by the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, commonly known as Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT)?
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2015 · Set A (Q92)

H1N1 virus is sometimes mentioned in the news with reference towhich one of the following diseases?
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2015 · Set A (Q93)

With reference to bio-toilets used by the Indian Railways, consider the following statements:1.The decomposition of human waste in the bio-toilets is initiated by a fungal inoculum.2.Ammonia and water vapour are the only end products in this decomposition which are released into the atmosphere.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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2015 · Set A (Q99)

Which of the following has/have been accorded 'Geographical Indication' status?1.Banaras Brocades and Sarees2.Rajasthani Daal-Bati-Churma3.Tirupathi LadduSelect the correct answer using the code given below
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2015 · Set A (Q100)

With reference to the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA), which of the following statements is/are correct?1.It is a Public Limited Government Company.2.It is a Non-Banking Financial Company.Select the correct answer using the code given below
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