| 17. | The Indian Railways has modified how many coaches to accommodate 3.2 lakh people? |
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Answer: Option B Explanation: The Indian Railways until 31 March, 2020 has modified 20,000 coaches to accommodate 3.2 lakh people. It is still working with 5,000 more coaches to add 80,000 more beds. |
| 18. | Which state governments has announced major salary cuts due to coronavirus pandemic? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: On March 31, 2020, the Maharashtra and Telangana State Governments announced major salary cuts. The Maharashtra Government had cut 60% of salary from the Chief Minister and other members of Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council and other representatives of the local governing bodies. |
| 19. | Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action is a plan signed between wich two countries? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: On March 30, 2020, the US renewed four nuclear restrictions imposed on Iran. The restrictions were imposed to prevent Iran from building its nuclear programme. US and Iran signed Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action that aimed at curbing nuclear programme of Iran in 2015. |
| 20. | Who authored the book "The Death of Jesus"? |
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Answer: Option C Explanation: Nobel Laureate John Maxwell Coetzee, who authored the book "The Death of Jesus", completed his Jesus trilogy (a group of 3 related novels) with the final book. The book explores the meaning of a world empty of memory but brimming with questions. |
