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  1. The founder of Bachpan Bachao Andolan (Save Child Movement) is









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    Bachpan Bachao Andolanis an India-based movement campaigning for the rights of children that was started in 1980 by Nobel Laureate Mr. Kailash Satyarthi. It is focused on ending bonded labour, child labour and human trafficking, as well as demanding the right to education for all children.

    Correct Option: D

    Bachpan Bachao Andolanis an India-based movement campaigning for the rights of children that was started in 1980 by Nobel Laureate Mr. Kailash Satyarthi. It is focused on ending bonded labour, child labour and human trafficking, as well as demanding the right to education for all children.


  1. Which one of the following Indian surname originated from Swat river ?









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    According to a section of scholars, the surname “Shrivastava” originates from “Shrivastu”, the former name of the Swat River, said to be the place of origin of this clan. Srivastava is a common surname in Northern India, notably among Kayasthas.

    Correct Option: B

    According to a section of scholars, the surname “Shrivastava” originates from “Shrivastu”, the former name of the Swat River, said to be the place of origin of this clan. Srivastava is a common surname in Northern India, notably among Kayasthas.



  1. Which is the ‘Global Top Employees by Top Employers Institute’?









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    The question should be: Which of the following has been recognised as a ‘Global Top Employer’ by the Top Employers Institute? Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) was, in February 2016, recognised as a ‘Global Top Employer’ by the Top Employers Institute (TEI). In its assessment of 1,072 companies worldwide, TEI rated TCS as an exceptional performer across nine core HR areas including talent strategy, workforce planning, on-boarding, learning and development, performance management and leadership development, among others.

    Correct Option: A

    The question should be: Which of the following has been recognised as a ‘Global Top Employer’ by the Top Employers Institute? Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) was, in February 2016, recognised as a ‘Global Top Employer’ by the Top Employers Institute (TEI). In its assessment of 1,072 companies worldwide, TEI rated TCS as an exceptional performer across nine core HR areas including talent strategy, workforce planning, on-boarding, learning and development, performance management and leadership development, among others.


  1. Which country uses the ‘Birr’ as its currency?









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    Birr is the unit of currency in Ethiopia. Before 1976, dollar was the official English translation of birr. Today, it is officially birr in English as well.

    Correct Option: A

    Birr is the unit of currency in Ethiopia. Before 1976, dollar was the official English translation of birr. Today, it is officially birr in English as well.



  1. According to Paul Appleby the quality of good administrators is









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    According to ‘Morality and Administration in Democratic Government’ by Paul H. Appleby, a good administrator: l has willingness to assume responsibilities, l demonstrates continuing personal growth, l is disposed towards action, l is a good listener who asks pointed questions, works well with all sorts of people; l seeks to obtain most able subordinates, l uses institutional resources-does not try to do it all and know it all himself, l cares for power only as it contributes to effectiveness-chiefly as a reserve asset, l has self-confidence and so is ready to admit his limitations and errors, l is hospitable to bad news as well as good, l respects subordinates as much as superiors, l constantly seeks to improve institutional performance, and l respects political processes and responsibilities in democratic governments, and l has a 'governmental sense' and a 'political sense'.

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    According to ‘Morality and Administration in Democratic Government’ by Paul H. Appleby, a good administrator: l has willingness to assume responsibilities, l demonstrates continuing personal growth, l is disposed towards action, l is a good listener who asks pointed questions, works well with all sorts of people; l seeks to obtain most able subordinates, l uses institutional resources-does not try to do it all and know it all himself, l cares for power only as it contributes to effectiveness-chiefly as a reserve asset, l has self-confidence and so is ready to admit his limitations and errors, l is hospitable to bad news as well as good, l respects subordinates as much as superiors, l constantly seeks to improve institutional performance, and l respects political processes and responsibilities in democratic governments, and l has a 'governmental sense' and a 'political sense'.