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Sept 2020 CA Flashcards

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SHANTI SWARUP BHATNAGAR (SSB) PRIZE

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It is given each year for outstanding contributions to science and technology.

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SRI VISWANATHA SATYANARAYANA

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Jnanpith Award for his book “Ramayana Kalpavriksham”. He was the first telugu writer to receive Jnanpith Award.

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SAATHI INITIATIVE

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Ministry of Tourism has partnered with the Quality Council of India (QCI), to assist the Hospitality Industry through an initiative called SAATHI (System for Assessment, Awareness and Training for Hospitality Industry)
Self Certification by the hotels
o Webinars to builds capacities on the guidelines
issued.
o Site-assessment (optional) through QCI
accredited agencies.

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GHAR TAK FIBRE SCHEME

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The project will be jointly executed by Department

of Telecommunications CSC e-Governance Services Ltd., an SPV of Ministry of Electronics & IT.

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(SUPRA)

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SCIENTIFIC AND USEFUL PROFOUND RESEARCH ADVANCEMENT (SUPRA) SCHEME

It is designed by Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB).

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SERB is a __________ body under the Department of Science and Technolog

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statutory

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new solar cycle, called

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Solar Cycle 25

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India’s second rocket launch pad is being setup in

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Thoothukudi (formerly known as Tuticorin) district in Tamil Nadu.

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HIMALAYAN TELESCOPE

CHANDRA

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optical-infrared telescope that aims to study solar system bodies and star formation in external galaxies.

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HIMALAYAN TELESCOPE

CHANDRAinstalled at

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It is installed at Indian Astronomical Observatory (IAO), Ladakh.

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JIMEX 20

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biennially between the Indian Navy and Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force. It will be held in North Arabian Sea from 26 to 28 September 2020.

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DHARMA GUARDIAN

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military exercise between India and Japan:

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ABHYAS

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Abhyas is a High-speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT) which is designed and developed by Aeronautical Development Establishment under DRDO..
• It is an unmanned aerial vehicle based on microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) navigation system.
• It uses indigenously developed MEMS-based navigation system for its navigation and guidance.

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PASSAGE EXERCISE (PASSEX)

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Indian Navy and the Royal Australian Navy conducted PASSEX in Eastern Indian Ocean Region (IOR).

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AUSTRA HIND, Ex AUSINDEX, EX PITCH BLACK

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military exercises with Australia:

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INDRA NAVY

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It is a biennial bilateral maritime exercise between Indian Navy and Russian NavyIt is scheduled in the Bay of Bengal from 04 to 05 September 2020.

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FIVE STAR VILLAGES SCHEME

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It aims to ensure universal coverage of flagship postal schemes in rural areas of the country.

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KIRAN

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It is a 24x7 Toll-Free Mental Health Rehabilitation Helpline
t will offer services in 13 languages.It was launched by Department of Empowerment
of Persons with Disabilities under Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment.

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ASIIM is launched under

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Venture Capital Fund for SCs (VCF-SC) 1,000 initiatives of SC youth would be identified and funded up to Rs. 30 lakhs in three year as equity.

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GlobalIndices to Drive Reforms and Growth (GIRG)” exercise.

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Government has decided to monitor the performance of country in 29 select Global Indices through “GlobalIndices to Drive Reforms and Growth (GIRG)” exercise
NITI Aayog as the nodal agency of MPI

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China, Members of SCO, Turkey and Iran will be participating in the exercise.

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Russia

China, Members of SCO, Turkey and Iran will be participating in the exercise.

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Who represented India in the Australia-India-Japan Ministers’ meeting on Supply Chains Resilience?

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[Piyush Goyal]

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Aeps

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Aadhaar enabled Payment System (AePS

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IMPS

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The transfer of funds is completed immediately via IMPS. You can transfer money 24x7 by using this method. IMPS can be completed by using internet banking or mobile banking. Various digital banks in India use IMPS services to transfer money. Depending on the bank, the transaction charges may vary.

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RTGS

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Another payment mode that occurs in real-time and on a gross basis is RTGS. RTGS is mainly used for higher value transfers that require immediate clearance. RTGS transactions can be completed only during hours.

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The historic commercial direct flight has been operated between which two countries?

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Israel and the UAE It took off from Israel and landed in Abu Dhabi.

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Who has been appointed as the new chairman of the Press Trust of India?

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Aveek Sarkar

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India held a virtual meeting with which country on Maritime security and co-operation?

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NigeriaNigerian counterpart Geoffrey Onyeama.

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Which Ministry has released the SOP for metro train operations in the country?

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Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

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Which Indian state/UT has set up a council for conservation of biological diversity?

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Jammu & Kashmir

which will have the Principal Chief Conservator of Forests as the Chairman and five non-official members.

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What is the name of the Very-large Crude Carrier hired by IOC Paradip refinery, that has caught fire?

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The Very-large Crude Carrier (VLCC), that was hired by state-owned Indian Oil Corp. (IOC’s) Paradip refinery, caught fire off the eastern coast of Sri Lanka.
The oil tanker of the Carrier, New Diamond was carrying crude for Indian Oil’s Paradip refinery from Kuwait.

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Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council of India (GJEPC) organised first ever virtual Buyer and Seller Meet for which precious stone/ jewellery?

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Loose Diamonds

The Joint Secretary of Ministry of Commerce & Industry inaugurated the first ever meeting.

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V.S. Gaitonde, who was seen in news recently, is associated with which profession?

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A painting of V.S. Gaitonde has become the most expensive work of art by an Indian artist, as it has fetched Rs 32 Crore at an auction held at Mumbai auction house Pundole.

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Which state has announced a policy for Electronics and Hardware Manufacturing?

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Tamil Nadu

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India has held a Joint Commission Meeting with which country recently, for the first time?

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Angola

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CRISIL,

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credit rating agency

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37
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storm Sally

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US

38
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Which Indian state/UT has launched “Backyard Horticulture” under CAPEX scheme?

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Jammu and Kashmir

90% subsidy.

39
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(VAIBHAV) Summit.

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The Department of Science and Technology and the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is to organise Vaishwik Bharatiya Vaigyanik (VAIBHAV) Summit

40
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“National Generic Document Registration System” (NGDRS).

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Jammu and Kashmir

41
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Lok Sabha passed bill to set up National Forensic Sciences University by upgrading which among the following institutions?

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Gujarat Forensic Sciences University

[B] Jayaprakash Narayan National Institute of Criminology and Forensic Sciences

42
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Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay Sanrakshan Abhiyan (PM-AASHA) scheme comprises of?

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Price Support Scheme (PSS)
[B] Price Deficiency Payment Scheme (PDPS)
[C] Private Procurement and Stockist Scheme (PDPS)

43
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Electronic Vaccine Intelligence Network (eVIN) is being implemented under which of the following Union Ministries?

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[Ministry of Health and Family Welfare]

44
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Second National Commission on Labour was setup?

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2002 and recommended a separate law for small scale units with less stringent provisions for conditions such as payment of wages, welfare facilities, social security, etc

45
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Recently, Which among the following labour codes are passed by the Rajya Sabha?

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Industrial Relations Code
[B] Code on Occupational Safety, Health & Working Conditions Code
[C] Social Security Code

46
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426-metre ‘Cable Stayed Bridge’ has been constructed across Durgam Cheruvu Lake in which state?

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Andhra Pradesh

47
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Kulhudhufushi, that was seen in news recently, is located in which country?

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The first Cargo Vessel from India to Maldives, named MCP Linz, has reached the northern Maldivian town of Kulhudhufushi. This is also the first ferry service in the Indian Ocean region operated by the Shipping Corporation of India (SCI).

48
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Which Indian airport has partnered with Virgin Hyperloop for Hyperloop corridor?

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Kempegowda International Airport to Bengaluru city.

49
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Green Strategic Partnership

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India- Denmark

Paris Agreement and UN sustainable goals

50
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International Energy security Conference 2020

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Global counter terrorism council

51
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Ultra Violet Imaging Telescope

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FUV NUV

Astrosat

52
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UMANG

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Meity and NeDG

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DAC (Defense Acquisition Council)

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Reforming the Nation Security System in 2001

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Health in india Survey

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Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation

55
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Bharat Rang Mahotsav,

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largest theatre festival of Asia

Defence Acquisition Council (DAC

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Haiyang-2C:

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China.

57
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SAATHI Application:

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Ministry of Tourism with Quality Council of India

58
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Pinaka rocket system

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free flight artillery rocket system having a range of 37.5 km

59
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RAISE Summit 2020:

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conducted by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and NITI Aayog.

60
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Jnanpith award

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Akkitham Achuthan Namboothir

61
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‘Critically endangered’ rhino species are

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  • Javan Rhinos, Sumatran rhinos and black rhinos.
62
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The White Rhinos

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have been declared ‘near threatened’

63
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while one-horned rhinos

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are said to be vulnerable to extinction.

64
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Shinkun La Tunnel:

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National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL)

The tunnel connects the Union Territory of Ladakh and tribal Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal
Pradesh.

65
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ABHYAS

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High-speed Expendable Aerial Target (HEAT).

66
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Abhyas is designed and developed by

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Aeronautical
Development Establishment (ADE), DRDO.
67
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VAJRA) Faculty Scheme:

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Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB),

68
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Bonda tribe

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Odisha,

Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups.

69
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Didayi tribe

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Odisha,

Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups

70
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Odisha

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highest PVGTs

71
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________ was amended in 2017 to remove bamboo for the category of trees.

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Indian Forest Act 1927

72
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Devanga Chettiars

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Chendamangalam is a small town near Ernakulam that stands at the crossroads of three rivers.

73
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India has entered into Air Bubble agreements with

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10 countries viz. USA, Canada, France, Germany, UK, Maldives, UAE, Qatar, Afghanistan and Bahrain,

74
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sloth bear in Nandankanan

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vulnerable

75
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Kalinga Frog

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Eastern Ghat

76
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Kosi Rail Mahasetu

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shortest route of eastern ghat
located in Bihar
connects nirmali and Saraigarh district of Bihar

77
Q

how many nuclear reactor s in the country

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22 with the capacity of 6780 MW

78
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gas on Venus

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phosphine

79
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Arctic glacier

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nio…big name

80
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zero hour

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not mentioned in the rule book

raise question without prior notice

81
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Typhoon haishan

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hit Japan

name suggested by china

82
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project 1619

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400 yrs of african enslaved people coming to Virgini’as Jamestown

83
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Reciprocal provision of supplies and services

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india and japan

84
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who south East Asian region

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gov of thailand

11 member states

85
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rafale will be a part of

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17 squadron, golden arrows

86
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real mango

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illegal software - railways

87
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NCB

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home ministry

88
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Jigyasa program

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student scientist connect program

89
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swabhiman ancha

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maoist hotbed - Odisha gets gurupriya bridge which connects 151 villages

90
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int day of clean air for blue skies

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UNEP /+ climate and clean air coalition + Republic of Korea

91
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mudra port

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gulf of kutch

92
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baltic nations

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estonia, Latvia and Lithuania

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