The gold prices in India are determined according to the international market in the following way: - The price of gold in USD is taken as a base price. Depending on the value of indian rupee as compared to USD (eg- 1 USD= ₹63), the price of gold is converted into rupees. - The import duties on gold are added to obtain the final price of gold.   Gold is a global commodity. In the international market, the price of gold is determined by the forces of demand and supply. Higher demand leads to higher price and vice versa. Higher supply leads to lower price and vice versa.

Answer: C) 20 Explanation: We know that, Total probability = 1 Given probability of black stones = 1/4 => Probability of blue and white stones = 1 - 1/4 = 3/4 But, given blue + white stones =  9 + 6 = 15 Hence, 3/4 ----- 15  1   -----  ? => 15 x 4/3 = 20.   Hence, total number of stones in the box = 20.

Answer: B) 140 Explanation: x - 35 = 80x/100  => x = 175  => 4x/5 = 4x175/5 = 140.

Answer: C) fame Explanation: Kudos means Praise or Congrats or Compliments. Fame is Synonym of Kudos. Blame, Shame and Angry are Antonyms of Kudos.

Answer: A) 24 Explanation: Given that the month begins on a Friday and has 31 days   Sundays = 3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th, 31st=> Total Sundays = 5   Every second & fourth Saturday is holiday. 2nd & 4th Saturday in every month = 2   Total days in the month = 31   Total working days = 31 - (5 + 2) = 24 days.

Answer: D) 6 Explanation: Sum of numbers in the outer circle in before Arc should come in inner circle patterns in the clock wise direction next Arc. i.e, 9+6 = 15 comes in next arc of inner circle 7+3 = 10 comes in next arc of inner circle In the same way, 4+2 = 6 comes in place of '?'.

Answer: A) Kerala Explanation: The Kerala government has implemented Green Protocol for making weddings more naturally in the state. The purpose of the initiative is to reduce the use of plastic in daily life. With the implementation of the protocol, use of plastic and other non-degradable articles including disposable glasses and plates and thermocol decorations will be discouraged at marriage functions. Inspections will be held at marriage halls, convention centres and hotels and other venues of the wedding ceremony in this regard and action would be taken if the protocol is violated. The state nodal agency for sanitation ‘Suchitwa Mission’ has already launched the initiative in Kannur, Ernakulam, Kollam and Alappuzha on a pilot basis. As per officials, the protocol would be implemented in the rest of the districts soon.

Answer: B) 2000 Explanation: 5% of 40,000  = 5100 × 40,000 = 5 × 400 = 2,000     Hence, 5% of 40,000 = 2,000.