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  1. In India ‘Siberian Crane’ can be found in









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    The Keoladeo National Park or Keoladeo Ghana National Park formerly known as the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary in Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India is a famous avifauna sanctuary that plays host to thousands of birds especially during the winter season. It is known for nesting of its resident birds and visiting migratory birds including water birds. The rare Siberian cranes used to winter in this park but this central population of Siberian Cranes is now extinct.

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    The Keoladeo National Park or Keoladeo Ghana National Park formerly known as the Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary in Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India is a famous avifauna sanctuary that plays host to thousands of birds especially during the winter season. It is known for nesting of its resident birds and visiting migratory birds including water birds. The rare Siberian cranes used to winter in this park but this central population of Siberian Cranes is now extinct.


  1. Which among the following ‘Entrance Test’ is essential to get admission in the educational institutions of America ?









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    The Test Of English as a Foreign Language or TOEFL is a test of an individual’s ability to use and understand English in an academic setting designed and administered by Educational Testing Service. It was developed to address the problem on ensuring English language proficiency for non-native speakers wishing to study at American universities. The TOEFL was first administered in 1964 by the Modern Language Association financed by grants from the Ford Foundation and Danforth Foundation.

    Correct Option: A

    The Test Of English as a Foreign Language or TOEFL is a test of an individual’s ability to use and understand English in an academic setting designed and administered by Educational Testing Service. It was developed to address the problem on ensuring English language proficiency for non-native speakers wishing to study at American universities. The TOEFL was first administered in 1964 by the Modern Language Association financed by grants from the Ford Foundation and Danforth Foundation.



  1. Which among the following is the most competitive country, according to World Economic Forum ?









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    The Global Competitiveness Report (GCR) is a yearly report published by the World Economic Forum which is a Swiss non-profit foundation, based in Cologny, Geneva. The first report was released in 1979. The 2011–2012 report covers 142 major and emerging economies. Switzerland leads the ranking as the most competitive economy in the world, as the United States, which ranked first for several years, fell to fifth place due to the consequences of the financial crisis of 2007–2010 and its macroeconomic instability.

    Correct Option: D

    The Global Competitiveness Report (GCR) is a yearly report published by the World Economic Forum which is a Swiss non-profit foundation, based in Cologny, Geneva. The first report was released in 1979. The 2011–2012 report covers 142 major and emerging economies. Switzerland leads the ranking as the most competitive economy in the world, as the United States, which ranked first for several years, fell to fifth place due to the consequences of the financial crisis of 2007–2010 and its macroeconomic instability.


  1. World Buddhist Property Organisation is situated at









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    The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is one of the 17 specialized agencies of the United Nations. WIPO was created in 1967 “to encourage creative activity, to promote the protection of intellectual property throughout the world.” Its headquarters is located in Geneva, Switzerland.

    Correct Option: D

    The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) is one of the 17 specialized agencies of the United Nations. WIPO was created in 1967 “to encourage creative activity, to promote the protection of intellectual property throughout the world.” Its headquarters is located in Geneva, Switzerland.



  1. First Indian Prime Minister to visit Siachen has been









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    The Siachen glacier region is the highest battleground on Earth, where India and Pakistan have fought intermittently since April 1984. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh became the first Indian Prime Minister to visit the area, during which he called for a peaceful resolution of the problem. Before him, the President of India, Abdul Kalam became the first head of state to visit the area.

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    The Siachen glacier region is the highest battleground on Earth, where India and Pakistan have fought intermittently since April 1984. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh became the first Indian Prime Minister to visit the area, during which he called for a peaceful resolution of the problem. Before him, the President of India, Abdul Kalam became the first head of state to visit the area.