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Assertion (A) : Drinking of whisky increases the frequency of urination. Reason (R) : Alcohol intake speeds up the secretion of vasopressin in the body.

The 93rd Constitutional Amendment Bill deals with the

The sea coast of which one of the following states has become famous as a nesting place for the giant Olive Ridley turtles from South America?

With reference to Indian satellites and their launchers, consider the following statements: 1. All the INSAT-series of satellites were launched abroad 2. PSLVs were used to launch IRS-series of satellites 3. India used the indigenously built cryogenic engines for the first time for powering the third stage of GSLV 4. GSAT, launched in the year 2001, has payloads to demonstrate digital broadcasts and internet services Which of these statements are correct?

Consider the following statements: Full convertibility of the rupee may mean 1. its free float with other international currencies. 2. its direct exchange with any other international currency at any prescribed place inside and outside the country. 3. it acts just like any other international currency. Which of these statements are correct?

Consider the following ecosystems: 1. Taiga 2. Tropical evergreen 3. Tropical deciduous 4. Tundra The correct sequence in decreasing order of the albedo values of these ecosystems is

Match List I (Country) with List II (President) and select the correct answer using the codes given below the lists

With reference to power sector in India consider the following statements: 1. Rural electrification has been treated as a Basic Minimum Service under the Prime Minister’s Gramodaya Yojana. 2. 100 per cent Foreign Direct Investment in power is allowed without upper limit 3. The Union Ministry of Power has signed a Memoranda of Understanding with 14 states. Which of these statements is/are correct?

A country is said to be in debt trap if

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