- Andhra Pradesh
- Madhya Pradesh
- Himachal Pradesh
- Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
The Chief minister of Himachal Pradesh, Virbhadra Singh has recently launched an ‘unemployment allowance scheme’ at the state level function at Chamba on the occasion of the 70th foundation day of Himachal Pradesh. As per the scheme, the state government will provide an unemployment allowance of Rs 1,000 per month to youth having intermediate or above qualification where as the unemployed youth with disability would be given Rs 1,500 per month. Apart from this, the state government has also decided to regularize contract employees after three years in service, instead of the present period of 5 years.
- Nawab Salimullah
- Syed Ahmad Khan
- Aga Khan
- Syed Amir Ali
The terms Udara, Mudara and Tara are related to which among the following as per the ancient Indian texts?
- Medicines
- Gods
- Music
- Millitary science
Which among the following was the first note known as “Greenback” issued in United States?
- Federal Reserve Note
- Demand Note
- United States Note
- Treasury Note
Which state government has launched a mass marriage scheme ‘Mukhyamantri Samoohik Vivaah Yojana’ for BPL families?
- Assam
- Madhya Pradesh
- Rajasthan
- Uttar Pradesh
Explanation:
The Uttar Pradesh government has launched a mass marriage scheme ‘Mukhyamantri Samoohik Vivaah Yojana’. In it, the state government will spend Rs 35,000 on each couple, besides gifting them mobile phones and household items, and the social welfare department will conduct the mass marriages. The marriage programs regarding the scheme will be organized by urban local bodies like Nagar panchayat, Nagar Palika and Nagar Nigam, kshetra panchayats, Zila panchayats, overnment/semi-government organizations and NGOs, which will be authorized by district magistrates of respective districts. As per the scheme, the parents of the brides must be the residents of Uttar Pradesh and must belong to Below Poverty Line (BPL) families in order to avail the benefits of the scheme. There must be minimum 10 couples in the mass marriage ceremony.
Which among the following is the correct decreasing of bioelements in Human Body?
- oxygen, hydrogen, Carbon, nitrogen, calcium, and phosphorus
- oxygen, carbon, nitrogen, hydrogen, calcium, and phosphorus
- oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, calcium, and phosphorus
- carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen, calcium, and phosphorus
The Fakim Wildlife Sanctuary is located in which state?
- Mizoram
- Nagaland
- Tripura
- Assam
Explanation:
The Fakim wildlife sanctuary is located in the eastern part of Nagaland under Kipheri district bordering Myanmar. The sanctuary lies in the Pungro circle headquarters and is spread over an area of 642 hectares. It receives high rainfall and is home to rare species. The area is covered with hills, high ridges, deep gorges and narrow valleys. Because of this variation in altitude, vegetation is equally varied. It is home to tiger, hoolock gibbon, panther, jungle cat, Himalayan bear, bison, sambar, barking deer, etc.
Among Caspian Sea, Aral Sea, Black Sea and Red Sea all are closed seas except _________?
- Aral Sea
- Black Sea
- Red Sea
- None of the above
In which among the following years, the MRTP act became effective?
- 1970
- 1972
- 1975
- 1978
Explanation:
On the basis of recommendation of Dutt Committee, MRTP Act was enacted in 1969 to ensure that concentration of economic power in hands of few rich. The act was there to prohibit monopolistic and restrictive trade practices.
The Monopolies and Restrictive Trade Practices Act (MRTP Act) was passed by Parliament of India on 18 December 1969 and got president’s assent on December 27, 1969. But it came into force from June 1, 1970.
Explanation:
Prabhat Kamal Bezboruah, a leading tea association industrialist, has been appointed the new chairman of the Tea Board of India. He will be in office till November 1, 2018. At present, Bezboruah is the chairman of the Tea Research Association and owner of Bokahola Tea Company Private Limited, which manages around 12 gardens in Assam with an annual production of about 55 lakh kg. Beside this, M.S. Boje Gowda has been appointed the new chairman of the Coffee Board of India. Gowda is a renowned coffee grower and will be in the post till December 14, 2018.
