General knowledge miscellaneous


  1. Which of the followings is not correct ?









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    PIL stands for Public-Interest Litigation which is initiated in a court of law for the protection of the public interest. In Indian law, Article 32 of the Indian constitution contains a tool which directly joins the public with judiciary. A PIL may be introduced in a court of law by the court itself (suo motu), rather than the aggrieved party or another third party.

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    PIL stands for Public-Interest Litigation which is initiated in a court of law for the protection of the public interest. In Indian law, Article 32 of the Indian constitution contains a tool which directly joins the public with judiciary. A PIL may be introduced in a court of law by the court itself (suo motu), rather than the aggrieved party or another third party.


  1. Where the Central Food Technology and Research Institute (CFTRI) is located ?









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    CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute, abbreviated to CSIR-CFTRI, is one of the 40 national research laboratories in India, set up under the aegis of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). Located in Mysore, Karnataka, it was opened in 1950.

    Correct Option: B

    CSIR-Central Food Technological Research Institute, abbreviated to CSIR-CFTRI, is one of the 40 national research laboratories in India, set up under the aegis of the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). Located in Mysore, Karnataka, it was opened in 1950.



  1. Which of the followings is not correct ?









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    NGT stands for National Green Tribunal which was established on 18 October 2010 under the National Green Tribunal Act 2010 for effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests and other natural resources. It is not bound by the procedure laid down under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.

    Correct Option: C

    NGT stands for National Green Tribunal which was established on 18 October 2010 under the National Green Tribunal Act 2010 for effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests and other natural resources. It is not bound by the procedure laid down under the Code of Civil Procedure, 1908.


  1. NMCC, formed by UPA Govt. recently, stands for









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    NMCC stands for National Manufacturing Competitiveness Council. It was set up by the Government to provide a continuing forum for policy dialogue to energise and sustain the growth of manufacturing industries in India. It works under Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

    Correct Option: B

    NMCC stands for National Manufacturing Competitiveness Council. It was set up by the Government to provide a continuing forum for policy dialogue to energise and sustain the growth of manufacturing industries in India. It works under Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion, Ministry of Commerce and Industry.



  1. When was Indian Forest Service set up?









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    The modern Indian Forest Service was created on 1 July 1966, under the All India Services Act 1951, for protection, conservation, and regeneration of forest resources. It is one of the three All India Services of the Government of India.

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    The modern Indian Forest Service was created on 1 July 1966, under the All India Services Act 1951, for protection, conservation, and regeneration of forest resources. It is one of the three All India Services of the Government of India.