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Quiz: JIGYASA, Daily Current Affairs Quiz, August 18, 2017
- Question 1 of 10
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National Highways Authority of India launched two mobile Apps MyFASTag and FASTag Partner to facilitate the availability of FASTags for:
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National Highways Authority of India launched two mobile Apps – MyFASTag and FASTag Partner in New Delhi, to facilitate the availability of FASTags for Electronic Toll Collection.
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National Highways Authority of India launched two mobile Apps – MyFASTag and FASTag Partner in New Delhi, to facilitate the availability of FASTags for Electronic Toll Collection.
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Recently, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Changelaunched the “Harit Diwali, Swasth Diwali” campaign. Name the present Union Minister Environment, Forest and Climate Change:
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Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, launched the “Harit Diwali, Swasth Diwali” campaign.
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Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Dr. Harsh Vardhan, launched the “Harit Diwali, Swasth Diwali” campaign.
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Which of the following countries is not among with whom the US and Japan have agreed to advance their multilateral security and defence cooperation?
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The US and Japan have agreed to advance their multilateral security and defence cooperation with countries like India, South Korea and Australia in view of North Korea’s dangerous provocative behaviour.
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The US and Japan have agreed to advance their multilateral security and defence cooperation with countries like India, South Korea and Australia in view of North Korea’s dangerous provocative behaviour.
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Which country is to become the first country to roll out a new simplified treatment for all types of tuberculosis infections (drug resistant and drug susceptible) before 2025?
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India can potentially become the first country to roll out a new simplified treatment for all types of tuberculosis infections (drug resistant and drug susceptible) before 2025 for the rest of the world.
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India can potentially become the first country to roll out a new simplified treatment for all types of tuberculosis infections (drug resistant and drug susceptible) before 2025 for the rest of the world.
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Recently, Vishal Sikka has resigned as MD and CEO of:
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Vishal Sikka has resigned as MD and CEO of Infosys and the board has accepted his resignation with immediate effect.
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Vishal Sikka has resigned as MD and CEO of Infosys and the board has accepted his resignation with immediate effect.
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India has surpassed which of the following countries in the global Retail Development Index in first half 2017?
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India has surpassed China in the global Retail Development Index in 2017, indicating growing prominence of the country as a preferred retail destination for global brand.
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India has surpassed China in the global Retail Development Index in 2017, indicating growing prominence of the country as a preferred retail destination for global brand.
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ITC Limited will invest Rs 1700 crore more in the integrated food park at …….in Punjab.
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The Punjab government said ITC Limited will invest Rs 1700 crore more in the integrated food park in Kapurthala.
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The Punjab government said ITC Limited will invest Rs 1700 crore more in the integrated food park in Kapurthala.
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8.
Who won the Bulgaria Open International Series men’s singles title?
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According to Forbes’ 2017 list of the world’s highest-paid actresses. Who is the best paid actress?
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Oscar-winning Emma Stone knocked actor Jennifer Lawrence off the top spot on Forbes’ 2017 list of the world’s highest-paid actresses.
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Oscar-winning Emma Stone knocked actor Jennifer Lawrence off the top spot on Forbes’ 2017 list of the world’s highest-paid actresses.
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For First Time, Indian Army is to get its own attack helicopters, Boeing Apaches. These helicopters are built in:
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The army will buy six US built Apache attack helicopters within the next six months in a deal worth $655 million dollars or about Rs. 4,170 crore.
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The army will buy six US built Apache attack helicopters within the next six months in a deal worth $655 million dollars or about Rs. 4,170 crore.
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