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Quiz: JIGYASA, Daily Current Affairs Quiz, June 17, 2017
- Question 1 of 10
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Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated first phase of:
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel 8 km in the Kochi metro corridor and soon after dedicate the much-awaited first system of mass rapid transport in Kerala to the country.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel 8 km in the Kochi metro corridor and soon after dedicate the much-awaited first system of mass rapid transport in Kerala to the country.
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Recently the government, through a notification amending a prevention of money laundering law, has made it mandatory to provide Aadhaar to open a bank account and to conduct a transaction of ………..or more.
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The government, through a notification amending a prevention of money laundering law, has made it mandatory to provide Aadhaar to open a bank account and to conduct a transaction of Rs. 50,000 or more.
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The government, through a notification amending a prevention of money laundering law, has made it mandatory to provide Aadhaar to open a bank account and to conduct a transaction of Rs. 50,000 or more.
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Recently, the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the demise of Mr. Helmut Kohl. Helmut Kohl was:
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the demise of former Chancellor of Germany, Mr. Helmut Kohl
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the demise of former Chancellor of Germany, Mr. Helmut Kohl
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According to Environment Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan, India is committed to achieve Land Degradation Neutrality by the year:
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Emphasising that the Modi Government is committed to achieve Land Degradation Neutrality by the year 2030, Environment Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan has said that India’s new National Action Programme (NAP) will be finalised after a series of regional consultations and workshops with all relevant stakeholders, keeping in mind our national circumstances and development priorities.
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Emphasising that the Modi Government is committed to achieve Land Degradation Neutrality by the year 2030, Environment Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan has said that India’s new National Action Programme (NAP) will be finalised after a series of regional consultations and workshops with all relevant stakeholders, keeping in mind our national circumstances and development priorities.
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Recently which of the following country ratified automatic exchange of financial account information (AEOI) with India and 40 other jurisdictions to facilitate immediate sharing of details on suspected black money?
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Switzerland ratified automatic exchange of financial account information (AEOI) with India and 40 other jurisdictions to facilitate immediate sharing of details on suspected black money even as it sought strict adherence to confidentiality and data security.
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Switzerland ratified automatic exchange of financial account information (AEOI) with India and 40 other jurisdictions to facilitate immediate sharing of details on suspected black money even as it sought strict adherence to confidentiality and data security.
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In order to boost G&J sector in the region Gem & Jewellery Training Institute, a first of its kind in Southern India is to be set up in:
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Gem & Jewellery Training Institute set up in Udupi, Karnataka,First of its kind in Southern India, aims to boost G&J sector in the region.
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Gem & Jewellery Training Institute set up in Udupi, Karnataka,First of its kind in Southern India, aims to boost G&J sector in the region.
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In an attempt to keep India’s regional navigation satellite system fully operational, who is preparing to launch a back-up for IRNSS-1A, one of the seven satellites in the constellation?
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In an attempt to keep India’s regional navigation satellite system fully operational, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is preparing to launch a back-up for IRNSS-1A, one of the seven satellites in the constellation.
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In an attempt to keep India’s regional navigation satellite system fully operational, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is preparing to launch a back-up for IRNSS-1A, one of the seven satellites in the constellation.
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Recently, Stanford University scientists have found that using blue-green algae and light to trigger photosynthesis could help treat:
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Stanford University scientists have found that using blue-green algae and light to trigger photosynthesis inside the heart could help treat cardiac disease, the top cause of death globally.
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Stanford University scientists have found that using blue-green algae and light to trigger photosynthesis inside the heart could help treat cardiac disease, the top cause of death globally.
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Who will receive a lifetime achievement award from one of the world’s oldest literary organisations, PEN Center USA?
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Margaret Atwood will receive a lifetime achievement award from one of the world’s oldest literary organisations. PEN Center USA has announced that the 77-year-old author of more than 40 books of fiction, poetry and essays will accept the honour at the group’s annual Literary Awards Festival on October 27 in California.
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Margaret Atwood will receive a lifetime achievement award from one of the world’s oldest literary organisations. PEN Center USA has announced that the 77-year-old author of more than 40 books of fiction, poetry and essays will accept the honour at the group’s annual Literary Awards Festival on October 27 in California.
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Recently P.N.Bhagwati passed away. He was the:
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The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has condoled the passing away of former Chief Justice of India, Shri P.N. Bhagwati.
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The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has condoled the passing away of former Chief Justice of India, Shri P.N. Bhagwati.
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