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- Question
Which Chemical can be used to treat neurological diseases, as per the study published in the journal "Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS)"?
Options- A. Serotonin
- B. Thyroxine
- C. Neurotransmitter
- D. Adrenaline
- Correct Answer
- Serotonin
ExplanationResearchers at Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR), Mumbai have identified a new function for Serotonin, a monoamine neurotransmitter. The serotonin may help treat neurological diseases.The results of the study were published in the journal "Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS)".A research paper jointly led by Vidita A. Vaidya and UllasKolthur-Seetharam from TIFR, in collaboration with Ashok Vaidya from KHS (Kasturba Health Society), had found that stress buster Serotonin is involved in the generation of new mitochondria in neurons, increased cellular respiration and fuel (ATP- adenosine triphosphate) in the cell.The recent discovery establishes that serotonin signaling could be used to prevent mitochondrial abnormalities and neuronal loss. - 1. The Union Cabinet approved the signing of a new Air Services Agreement with this country recently.
Options- A. Poland
- B. Germany
- C. Serbia
- D. Australia Discuss
- 2. Government infused a capital of Rs. 205 crore with which bank recently?
Options- A. Indian Overseas Bank
- B. Punjab National Bank
- C. Bank of Baroda
- D. Bank of Maharashtra Discuss
- 3. The Union Cabinet approved four GST related bill recently. Identify which of the following is not one of them.
Options- A. The Central Goods and Services Tax Bill 2017
- B. The Integrated Goods and Services Tax Bill 2017
- C. The Union Territory Goods and Services Tax Bill 2017
- D. The States Goods and Services Tax Bill 2017 Discuss
- 4. Which of the following movies won the 89th Academy Awards for the Best Picture?
Options- A. La La Land
- B. Arrival
- C. Moonlight
- D. Lion Discuss
- 5. Which film has been chosen as Bangladesh's official entry for the Oscars 2019?
Options- A. Dhaka Attack
- B. Nabab
- C. Doob
- D. Detective Discuss
- 6. Where did India's first natural Ice Cafe located?
Options- A. Himchal Pradesh
- B. J&K
- C. Sikkim
- D. Arunachal Pradesh Discuss
- 7. ISRO Launches PSLV C-45 Carrying EMISAT with how many Nano satellite?
Options- A. 28
- B. 12
- C. 25
- D. 32 Discuss
- 8. The book "An Unsuitable Boy" is the autobiography of which Indian personality?
Options- A. Twinkle Khanna
- B. Rishi Kapoor
- C. Rahul Bose
- D. Karan Johar Discuss
- 9. The Union Government has launched RUSA portal to act as a one-stop for States' Higher Education Plans. What does 'RUSA' stands for?
Options- A. Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan
- B. Rashtriya Uttam Shiksha Abhiyan
- C. Rashtriya Unmukht Shiksha Abhiyan
- D. Rashtriya Unnatsheel Shiksha Abhiyan Discuss
- 10. The Ministry of Finance has started which series on Twitter to educate general public about the budgetary process?
Options- A. Know Budgetary Process
- B. Know Your Economy
- C. Know Your Budget
- D. Know Making of Budget Discuss
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Correct Answer: Serbia
Correct Answer: Bank of Maharashtra
Explanation:
Government infused a capital of Rs. 205 crore into the state owned Bank of Maharashtra in lieu of preferential allotment of shares. After the Capital infusion, the shareholding of government in Bank of Maharashtra has increased to 87.74 % from 87.01%.
Correct Answer: The States Goods and Services Tax Bill 2017
Correct Answer: Moonlight
Correct Answer: Doob
Explanation:
Actor Irrfan Khan starrer 'Doob', titled 'No Bed Of Roses' in English, has been chosen as Bangladesh's official entry for the Oscars 2019. The India-Bangladesh co-production, written and directed by Mostofa Sarwar Farooki, 'Doob' will contest in the Best Foreign Language category at the 91st Academy (Oscar) Awards. The 91st Academy Awards will be held on February 24, 2019.
Correct Answer: J&K
Explanation:
India's first natural Ice Cafe has started at a height of 14,000 feet in Leh, Ladakh at J&K. The ice cafe is located on the Manali-Leh Highway. It is created by natural process by the Border Road Organisation (BRO) officials, with the help of some locals during winters. It is built in the shape of a mound with the purpose of saving water in winter and using it later for irrigation purposes when the ice melts in spring. The cafe utilises the same concept as used by Sonam Wangchuk for his ice stupa project in Ladakh and has been attracting a large number of tourists.
Correct Answer: 28
Explanation:
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has launched a Defence Intelligence Satellite, EMISAT in its 47th Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV) mission, along with 28 other customer satellites, onboard the advanced PSLV-C45 Rocket. The PSLV C45 was launched from ISRO's Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota. It is the first time ISRO is launching satellites in three different orbits. Along with that, the PSLV-C45 launch vehicle is also the first PSLV rocket to use four strap-on motors.
Correct Answer: Karan Johar
Correct Answer: Rashtriya Uchchatar Shiksha Abhiyan
Correct Answer: Know Your Budget
Explanation:
The Union Ministry of Finance has started 'Know Your Budget' fortnight series on its Twitter handle to educate general public about the budgetary process. The series would explain the importance of Union Budget and its making, and would continue for about a fortnight. In the first series of tweets, the Ministry explained the terms - Union Budget and Vote on Account. These are as follows: The Budget is the most comprehensive report of the government's finances in which revenues from all sources and outlays for all activities are consolidated. The Budget also contains estimates of the government's accounts for the next fiscal year called Budget estimates. The Vote on Account is defined as a grant made in advance by Parliament for expenditure for a part of the next financial year.
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