Q.1) Kibble balance is a self-calibrating electromechanical device used to measure:
a) Mass
b) Volume
c) Time
d) Gravity
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Q.2) The Manodhairya Yojana, scheme providing financial support for rehabilitation of victims of rape, child sexual abuse and acid attacks is an initiative of which of the following states/UT?
a) Karnataka
b) Maharashtra
c) Andhra Pradesh
d) Delhi
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Q.3) According to the Global Education Monitoring Report 2019 consider the following statements:
- The report has been published by UNESCO.
- Inter-State migration rates have doubled between 2001 and 2011 in India.
Which of the given statements is/are correct?
a) Only 1
b) Only 2
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Q.4) With reference to the General Consent given to help CBI seamlessly conduct its investigation, consider the following statements:
- A State government can withdraw the general consent to CBI for exercising the powers and jurisdiction for an investigation.
- Andhra Pradesh and West Bengal governments withdrew “general consent” to the CBI for the first time in India.
Which of the given statements is/are correct?
a) Both 1 and 2
b) Only 1
c) Only 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
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Q.5) With reference to the Vajra Prahar Bilateral Military Exercise, consider the following statements:
- It is a Indo-US Special Forces joint training exercise.
- It is held every year, alternately in India and the US.
Which of the given statements is/are correct?
a) Both 1 and 2
b) Only 1
c) Only 2
d) Neither 1 nor 2
Inspired by: Times Now
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