Many of the Greeks, Kushanas and Shakas enhanced Buddhism rather than Hinduism because :
The correct answer is C as Greek, Kushanas and Shakas entered India through North Western frontier and established their rule or kingdom. They needed legitimacy for their rule for people to accept them as their king. So these rulers embraced Buddhism in order to strengthen their dominance over the local people.
Who among the following has been named as the best Central Bank Governor of the Year 2018 for Asia-Pacific by UK based magazine, The Banker?
In which of the following States/Union Territories has the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council held at least one meeting?
1. New Delhi
2. Rajasthan
3. Jammu and Kashmir
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In the context of the ‘e-way bill’ related to the affairs of the Goods and Services Tax regime, consider the following statements:
1. A single e-way bill will be valid for a consignment from its point of origin to its destination regardless of the mode of transportation
2. The bill allotted for a consignment will be valid for a duration depending on the distance that the consignment needs to move
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements with reference to the Champaran Satyagraha:
1. The Champaran tenants were permitted by law to plant only three out of every twenty parts of their land with their choice of crops and indigo was to be cultivated in the remaining area
2. In accordance with the report submitted to the government by the formal inquiry committee, chaired by Gandhiji, an agrarian act was passed
3. Gandhiji also, during his stay in Champaran, promoted primary education
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Of the following list, examples of non-tariff barriers include
1. Allowing a domestic manufacturer to petition fur curbing imports on national security grounds without providing proof
2. Delays in approval, and low approval rates, for registrations mandatory for sale of new drugs in a market
3. Subjecting every container imported to X-ray scanning
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The Paris Climate accord is meant to limit the global rise in temperature attributed to emissions. Countries that signed up to the deal agreed to
1. Review each country’s contribution to cutting emissions every five years
2. Keep global temperatures “well below” the level of 2˚Centigrade
3. Limit the amount of greenhouse gases emitted by human activity to the same levels that trees, soil and oceans can absorb naturally, latest by 2050
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Which of the following devices of direct democracy is/are available to Indian citizens?
1. Referendum
2. Initiative
3. Plebiscite
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Which of the following statements with reference to the Clean Technology Fund (CTF) is/are correct?
1. It is comprised of four programs which provide resources to manage the challenges of climate change
2. It helps developing countries integrate climate resilience into development planning
3. It provides middle-income countries such as India with highly concessional resources to scale up the deployment of low carbon technologies
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Consider the following statements about NARI portal
1. It is under the aegis of Ministry for Women and Child Development
2. It is an interactive portal allowing NGOs to contact the ministry and share their feedback, suggestions, grievances and their best practices
Select the correct statements
Consider the following statements:
1. The Preamble lists establishment of a secular state as an objective of the constitution
2. Though the words ‘secular state’ were not explicitly mentioned in the original constitution, Articles 25 to 28 leave no doubt that the Constitution-makers wanted to establish such a state
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
The Union Health Ministry’s Integrated Disease Surveillance Project (IDSP) aims to
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare is the administrative ministry for which among the following programmes/initiatives?
1. ‘India Organic’ logo
2. National Programme for Organic Production
3. ‘Jaivik Bharat’ logo
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A committee of jurors annually decides the awardees of Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development. Name the head of the committee.
In order to become plastic free state by________, Maharashtra government has imposed a ban on the use of packaged water bottles in all government offices.
In October 2017, the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) suspended which country team from international football because of undue third-party interference?
Name the Regional Level Marine Oil Pollution Response Exercise conducted by the Indian Coast Guard on 29 November 2017 in Port Blair
The Indian Government has urged the United Nation to declare the year 2018 as the International Year of which cereal crop to promote healthy food habit?
How much amount of compensation has been released by the government of India to states for the revenue loss to states post GST implementation between July-October?
According to a report from the Economic Intelligence Unit, which city is ranked to be the best host among 45 cities worldwide in the race to go digital?
The government of India has planned to establish a Centre of Excellence in Information Technology (CEIT) in which of the following Arab countries?
The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has sanctioned how much amount to the Andhra Pradesh Government for its Rural Water supply, Road and Bridge projects?
Recently Dr Daljit Singh passed away. He was a noted _____ surgeon
The correct option is C.
Noted ophthalmologist Dr Daljit Singh passed away here on Wednesday morning. Sources close to the family said he was suffering from a chronic disease and was bedridden for the past month. He was 82. The government had awarded Dr Singh with Padma Shri in 1987.
Who among the following created history after bagging India’s first ever gold medal at Wushu World Championships that was held in Russia this year?
Name the telecom company that has entered into a definitive agreement with Millicom International Cellular to acquire 100 percent equity interest in its subsidiary Tigo Rwanda Limited?
With reference to north-east monsoon (winter monsoon) in India, consider the following statements:
1.Unlike the summer monsoon, there is no easterly jet stream over the peninsula during the winter monsoon.
2.More than two-thirds of annual rainfall in Coimbatore, Salem and Nilgiri districts occurs from October to December.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Consider the following statements.
1. The Comptroller and Auditor General of India has no control over the issue of withdrawal of money from the Consolidated Fund of India.
2. The term of the office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India has been fixed by an act enacted by Parliament.
Which of the statement given above is/are correct?
Tipu Sultan did
1. Attempt to introduce modern industries in Mysore by inviting foreign experts.
2. Send embassies to France, Turkey, Iran and Peru to develop foreign trade.
3. Attempt to set-up a state trading company on the European lines.
4. Introduce a new system of coinage, new scales of weights and measures, and a new calendar.
5. Establish modern arsenal at Dindigul with French help.
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During the reign of which Great Mughal was tobacco introduced in India?
C is the correct option.Tobacco was introduced to India during the reign of Akbar by the Portuguese. The first tobacco plant was established in Gujrat in 1613 and it was also exported to Arakan and Pegu
Jahangir prohibited/banned the use of tobacco.
Which of the following countries are among the constituents of the SAARC?
(1)Nepal (2) Bangladesh (3) Pakistan (4) Maldives (5) Afganistan
The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is the regional intergovernmental organization and geopolitical union of states in South Asia. Its member states are Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, the Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
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