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[#386] The term hit wicket in cricket refers to
Correct Answer

(C) when the batsman, while hitting the ball, strikes his own wicket with his bat or body and is declared out

Explanation

Solution: The term hit wicket in cricket refers to when the batsman, while hitting the ball, strikes his own wicket with his bat or body and is declared out. Cricket rules specify that if a batsman hits his wicket down with his bat or body after the bowler has entered his delivery stried and the ball is in play then he is out. The striking batsman is also out if he hits his wicket down while setting off for his first run.

[#387] Under article 61 of the UN Charter, the membership of the Economic and Social Council was which of the following years from 27 to 54?
Correct Answer

(B) 1973

Explanation

Solution: Under article 61 of the UN Charter, the membership of the Economic and Social Council was 1973 years from 27 to 54. Expansion of the UN Economic and Social Council from 27 to 54 members by an amendment to Article 61 of the Charter, which was adopted by the General Assembly in 1971 and became operative on 24 September 1973.

[#388] WTO, (World Trade Organization), WHO, (World Health Organization) and IDA (International Development Association) are ___ of General Assembly (UNO).
Correct Answer

(C) specialized agencies and other autonomous organization

Explanation

Solution: WTO, (World Trade Organization), WHO, (World Health Organization) and IDA (International Development Association) are specialized agencies and other autonomous organization of General Assembly (UNO).

[#389] When light passes from air into glass it experiences change of
Correct Answer

(C) wavelength and speed

Explanation

Solution: When light passes from air into glass it experiences change of wavelength and speed. Waves change speed when they pass across the boundary between two different substances, such as light waves refracting when they pass from air to glass. This causes them to change direction and this effect is called refraction.

[#390] When is the World's Diabetes Day?
Correct Answer

(A) 14th November

Explanation

Solution: It is marked every year on 14 November, the birthday of Sir Frederick Banting, who co-discovered insulin along with Charles Best in 1922. World Diabetes Day was created in 1991 by IDF and the World Health Organization in response to growing concerns about the escalating health threat posed by diabetes.