Answer: A) Kazakhstan Explanation:

Answer: A) Latitude Explanation: Latitude comes first among latitude or longitude.  Latitude is written before longitude. The first number is always the latitude and the second is the longitude. Latitude is written with a number, followed by either “north” or “south” depending on whether it is located north or south of the equator. Longitude is written with a number, followed by either “east” or “west” depending on whether it is located east or west of the Prime Meridian.

Answer: C) cronyism Explanation: Cronyism is the practice of partiality in awarding jobs and other advantages to friends, family relatives or trusted colleagues, especially in politics and between politicians and supportive organizations.

Answer: D) 3 : 2 Explanation: Let the speeds of the two trains be x m/sec and y m/sec respectively. Then, length of the first train = 27 x meters, and length of the second train = 17 y meters. (27 x + 17 y) / (x + y) = 23 => 27 x + 17 y = 23 x + 23 y => 4 x = 6 y => x/y = 3/2.

Answer: D) $160 million Explanation: The China-sponsored Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has approved $160 million loan for Andhra Pradesh – 24×7 Power for All project with an objective to strengthen power transmission and distribution system in the state. It is the first credit from the AIIB for an Indian project. The power project is co-financed by the World Bank (WB). The project is part of the Government of India’s Power for All Program that was launched in 2014 to provide an efficient, reliable and affordable electricity supply to all consumers across selected states within five years from the start of implementation of the program in each state.

Answer: B) plant bending toward the light Explanation: Phototropism is the ability of a photosynthesizing organism, to grow directionally in response to a light source. It is very common in plants, but can also occur in other organisms such as fungi. Example :: Sunflower

Answer: B) 29.25 hrs Explanation: Let the leak will empty the tank in x hrs  Then, 1/9 - 1/x = 1/13 x = 29.25 hrs

Answer: A) Low-income homeowner's exemption Explanation: Under state law limited exemptions from local real property taxes for individuals who qualify are senior citizens(blind and disabled persons), who may defer their taxes; Veterans, who receive $4000 off assessed value; and homeowners, who receive $7000 off assessed value.