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- Question
Which city has topped the list of most expensive cities for expatriates, according to Mercer?s 2017 Cost of Living Survey ?
Options- A. Zurich
- B. Launda
- C. Germany
- D. Toyko
- Correct Answer
- Launda
ExplanationLuanda, the capital of Angola, has topped the list of most expensive cities for expatriates, according to Mercer?s 23rd annual Cost of Living Survey. Hong Kong has acquired 2nd position, followed by Tokyo, Zurich, Singapore, Seoul and Geneva. From India, Mumbai is the most expensive city for expatriates that has ranked 57th on the list, followed by New Delhi (99), Chennai (135), Bangalore (166) and Kolkata (184). The Mercer?s survey includes 209 cities across five continents. The world?s least expensive cities for expatriates, according to Mercer?s survey, are Tunis (209), Bishkek (208) and Skopje (206). Mercer?s authoritative survey is one of the world?s most comprehensive, and is designed to help multinational companies and governments determine compensation allowances for their expatriate employees.
- 1. Which state government has inaugurated the upgraded version of police helpline Namma 100, where police officials will be deputed within 15 minutes to the spot of emergency ?
Options- A. Karnataka
- B. Telangana
- C. Tamil Nadu
- D. Madhya Pradesh Discuss
- 2. Which country going to introduce its own Encyclopaedia by 2018 ?
Options- A. Iran
- B. India
- C. Iraq
- D. China Discuss
- 3. Which Wins Patent for Flying Warehouse to Deliver Parcels via Drones ?
Options- A. Flipkart
- B. Snapdeal
- C. Amazon
- D. Paytm Discuss
- 4. Cactus Spines are Modified
Options- A. Stems
- B. Branches
- C. Leaves
- D. Roots Discuss
- Cactus spines are also known as modified bud scales, which are also called modified leaves.
- Cactus spines occur in clusters in the axil of leaves.
- 5. Who is the new Chairman of ISRO in 2018?
Options- A. K. Sivan
- B. S. Manish Arya
- C. A.S. Kiran Kumar
- D. Bibeth Roy Discuss
- He is currently Director of Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre in Trivandrum.
- His expertise gave ISRO ability to send 104 satellites in a single mission.
- 6. Which Airport ranked first in Customer Satisfaction Index Survey in India ?
Options- A. Udaipur Airport
- B. Raipur Airport
- C. Amritsar Airport
- D. Dehradun Airport Discuss
- 7. World?s first oil paintings have been found in which of the following countries ?
Options- A. China
- B. Afghanistan
- C. India
- D. Pakistan Discuss
- 8. Which of the following software firm will acquire Brilliant Basics, Product Design and Customer Experience (CX) company ?
Options- A. Infosys
- B. Nautics Technology
- C. Google
- D. Source code software co. Discuss
- 9. 9th BRICS summit was held in ___________ ?
Options- A. Beijing
- B. Shangai
- C. Xiamen
- D. Chengdu Discuss
- 10. Which state has ranked top among the states in the country in terms of manufacturing excellence in 2017 ?
Options- A. Telangana
- B. Tamilnadu
- C. Haryana
- D. Karnataka Discuss
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Correct Answer: Karnataka
Explanation:
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah has inaugurated the upgraded version of police helpline Namma 100, where police officials will be deputed within 15 minutes to the spot of emergency, for Bengaluru. Based on the model adapted in London, which has helpline 999, and USA, where 911 helpline operates, Namma 100 helpline allows the public to access several facilities on a single number.
Correct Answer: China
Correct Answer: Amazon
Explanation:
The U.S. e-commerce giant, Amazon has been awarded a patent for launching a giant flying warehouse that would acts as a launch pad for drones to deliver items within minutes.The patent reveals plans for setting up an ?Airborne Fulfillment Center? (AFC) such as an Airship or Blimp, floating at an altitude of around 45,000 and stocked with lots of products especially in area where the demand for certain items is expected to be high. When a customer places an order, a drone or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV) will fly down and deliver the package. The patent claims that this would require little or no power because the drone would be gliding down rather than having to take off and land.
Correct Answer: Leaves
Explanation:
Correct Answer: K. Sivan
Explanation:
Rocket specialist K. Sivan has been appointed as new Chairman of India's space agency ISRO for a three-year term. He replaces current ISRO Chairman A.S. Kiran Kumar, whose term ends January 14, 2018.
Correct Answer: Raipur Airport
Explanation:
Raipur?s Swami Vivekananda Airport was ranked first in Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI) Survey among 49 airports in the country. It has achieved 4.84 score on a five point scale index. It was followed by Udaipur (2nd), Amritsar (3rd) and Dehradun (4th) airports which have scored 4.75, 4.74 and 4.73 respectively. This is third consecutive time in the past two years, Raipur airport has received this recognition.
Correct Answer: Afghanistan
Explanation:
In Afghanistan, Bamiyan caves.
Correct Answer: Infosys
Correct Answer: Xiamen
Explanation:
9th BRICS summit was held in Xiamen, China with the theme "BRICS: Stronger Partnership for a Brighter Future".
Correct Answer: Karnataka
Explanation:
Southern state Karnataka has been ranked top among the states in the country in terms of manufacturing excellence, according to a study by apex industry body Assocham in 2017.
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