Question 1

Where does most weather occur in the atmosphere?

Accepted Answer

The troposphere is the lowest layer of the atmosphere and where most clouds are. That means all weather is in the troposphere. Almost all weather occurs in the Troposphere, basically, the lowest layer that goes up to about 10 - 15 kms.

Question 2

Name the body that has recently announced a plan to promote micro-enterprises in 115 aspirational districts across the country after tying up with Common Service Centre (CSC).

Accepted Answer

Small Industries and Development Bank of India (SIDBI) announced a plan to promote micro-enterprises in 115 aspirational districts across the country. It has tied up with Common Service Centre (CSC).

Question 3

Merdeka cup is associated with

Accepted Answer

Merdeka cup is associated with Football in Indonesia.

Question 4

Which is not true of the Intertropical Convergence Zone?

Accepted Answer

The Inter-tropical convergence zone rather has rising air, with common thunderstorms and attendant precipitation and is known by seamen as the doldrums. Inter-tropical convergence zone is where the trade winds collide. Hence, it is not a high pressure zone with sinking air.

Question 5

Father of Indian Engineering -

Accepted Answer

M.Visweswariah is known as the Father of Indian Engineering. Father of Indian Printing - James Hickey Father of Indian Green Revolution - Dr. M.S. Swaminathan Father of Indian Painting - Nandalal Bose.

Question 6

What was the symbol of death of gautama buddha?

Accepted Answer

Stupa represents the symbol of death of Gautama Buddha. On the other hand, Bodhi Tree is the symbol of nirvana of Gautama Buddha.

Question 7

Thorndike was known for his work with

Accepted Answer

Edward Thorndike (1874 - 1949) is famous in psychology for his work on learning theory that lead to the development of operant conditioning within behaviorism. Thorndike (1898) studied learning in animals (usually cats). He devised a classic experiment in which he used a puzzle box to empirically test the laws of learning.

Question 8

Who has been appointed as Chairman of Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) and is an IAS officer?

Accepted Answer

Subhash Chandra Khuntia, a 1981-batch Indian Administrative Services (IAS) officer who was a former Karnataka Chief Secretary, has been appointed as Chairman of Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI).

Question 9

Which city is hosting 2020 summer Olymic games?

Accepted Answer

2020 summer Olymic games to be held in Tokyo, Japan.

Question 10

What is meant by demography?

Accepted Answer

The study of statistics such as births, deaths, income, or the incidence of disease, which illustrate the changing structure of human populations. In brief, Study of both quantitative and qualitative aspects of human population. 1. Quantitative aspects include composition, density, distribution, growth, movement, size, and structure of the population. 2. Qualitative aspects are the sociological factors such as education quality, crime, diet, development, nutrition, wealth and well being.

Question 11

The highway transportation system is coordinated by

Accepted Answer

Department of Transportation

Question 12

Who has launched a survey on the NaMo App, asking people to rate the performance of the government at the Centre and MPs and MLAs in their constituencies recently?

Accepted Answer

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched a survey on the NaMo App, asking people to rate the performance of the government at the Centre and MPs and MLAs in their constituencies. He launched the initiative, to mark the completion of four years of the NDA government, which came to power at the Centre in 2014.

Question 13

What are the four steps to the briefing process?

Accepted Answer

Military Staffs normally follow four steps when preparing an effective briefing They are: 1 Plan — analyze the situation and prepare a briefing outline 2 Prepare — collect information and construct the briefing 3 Execute — deliver the briefing 4 Assess — follow up as required

Question 14

What is the function of an antagonist in a story?

Accepted Answer

The antagonist is the negative or opposing force in a story It could be a human enemy, or it could be non-human, like an animal or something less tangible, like fear The antagonist plays an important role in story development

Question 15

Currency exchange rates are based on

Accepted Answer

The amount of money you’ll get for a given amount of your country’s currency is based on internationally determined exchange rates Exchange rates can be either fixed or floating Fixed exchange rates use a standard, such as gold or another precious metal, and each unit of currency corresponds to a fixed quantity of that standard that should (theoretically) exist

Question 16

Anti lock braking systems can significantly

Accepted Answer

An anti-lock braking system (ABS) is a safety anti-skid braking system used on aircraft and on land vehicles , such as cars, motorcycles, trucks and buses. ABS is only on the front wheels and it can improve your ability and the stability of your car by keeping the front wheels from locking under severe braking it will allow the wheels to continue to roll so the car can stop straight and stop as safe and as soon as possible

Question 17

What group sets hunting regulations in most states?

Accepted Answer

A wildlife management agency

Question 18

A compass always points to

Accepted Answer

Magnetic north

Question 19

Where is it legal to tie up your boat?

Accepted Answer

to a mooring buoy

Question 20

Which superhero shares a name with a town in Turkey?

Accepted Answer

Superhero Batman shares a name with an oil production Batman, a town in Turkey.

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