Answer: A) Biodiversity and Sustainable Tourism Explanation: The International Day for Biological Diversity (IDB) is observed every year on May 22 to increase understanding and awareness of biodiversity issues. The 2017 theme “Biodiversity and Sustainable Tourism” provides an opportunity to raise awareness and action towards the important contribution of sustainable tourism both to economic growth and to the conservation and sustainable use of biodiversity.

Answer: C) Vijayawada Explanation:

Answer: D) 50 Explanation: The GST Council on Nov 10th 2017 cut tax rates of over 175 products that were in the highest tax slab of 28% under the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime.   Currently only 50 items have been left in the 28% category out of a total of 227 items that were present earlier.

Answer: B) Nand lal Bose Explanation:

Answer: B) 32 8/11 min Explanation: 55 min. spaces are covered in 60 min. 60 min. spaces are covered in min. = min. Loss in 64 min. = min. Loss in 24 hrs = min. = min.

Answer: B) Accra Explanation:

Answer: C) Any two of (1, 2 & 3) Explanation: Using Both 1 & 2 statements we get the rate of interest as in (1) we have given principle amount and in (2) compound interest for 2 years. By this data we get the rate%. Using Both 1 & 3 statements we can get the rate% as we have principle amount & difference between compound interest and simple interest in 2 years. Using Both 2 & 3 statements we get compound interest & simple interest by which we get principle amount. So that we can calculate %rate. Hence by using any two of the three statements(1,2&3) we get rate of interest.

Answer: A) Rs. 15,000 Explanation: Principal = Rs.(100 x 5400)/(12 x 3)= Rs. 15000.