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The five Indian states that share a land border with Nepal are Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, and Sikkim. "
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The Nehru Report (1928) had advocated the inclusion of Fundamental Rights in the Constitution of India | |
The Government of India Act, 1935 referred to Fundamental Rights | |
The August offer, 1940 included the Fundamental Rights | |
The Cripps Mission, 1942 referred to Fundamental Rights |
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- Battle of Khanwa
- Second Battle of Panipat
- Battle of Chanderi
- Battle of Chausa
1 and 2 only | |
1 and 3 only | |
2 and 4 only | |
1. 2. 3 and 4 |
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Both 1 and 2 | |
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Only 2 | |
Neither 1 nor 2 |
An autoimmune disease develops when your immune system, which defends your body against disease, decides your healthy cells are foreign. As a result, your immune system attacks healthy cells. Depending on the type, an autoimmune disease can affect one or many different types of body tissue. It can also cause abnormal organ growth and changes in organ function.
The following are some of the more common autoimmune diseases:
Rheumatoid arthritis: inflammation of joints and surrounding tissues
Systemic lupus erythematosus: affects skin, joints, kidneys, brain, and other organs
Celiac disease (sprue): a reaction to gluten (found in wheat, rye, and barley) that causes damage to the lining of the small intestine
Pernicious anemia: a decrease in red blood cell count caused by an inability to absorb vitamin B-12
Vitiligo: white patches on the skin caused by loss of pigment
Scleroderma: a connective tissue disease that causes changes in skin, blood vessels, muscles, and internal organs
Psoriasis: a skin condition that causes redness and irritation as well as thick, flaky, silver-white patches
Inflammatory bowel diseases: a group of inflammatory diseases of the colon and small intestine
Hashimoto's disease: inflammation of the thyroid gland
Addison's disease: adrenal hormone insufficiency
Graves' disease: overactive thyroid gland
Reactive arthritis: inflammation of joints, urethra, and eyes; may cause sores on the skin and mucus membranes
Sjogren syndrome: destroys the glands that produce tears and saliva causing dry eyes and mouth; may affect kidneys and lungs
Type 1 diabetes: destruction of insulin-producing cells in the pancreas
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The Economist Intelligence Unit | |
UNICEF | |
World Economic Forum | |
None of the above |
The index ranks countries based on their abilities to equip students with skill-based education. The report analyses education system from the perspective of skill-based education "in areas such as critical thinking, problem-solving, leadership, collaboration, creativity and entrepreneurship, as well as digital and technical skills."
India ranked 35th on the overall index in 2019 with a total score of 53, based on three categories - policy environment, teaching environment and overall socio-economic environment. The country ranked 40th with an overall score of 41.2 across categories in 2018.
Among the world's largest economies, the US, UK, France and Russia all fell back in the index, while China, India and Indonesia took steps forward.
Source: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/education/india-jumps-5-ranks-to-35th-in-worldwide-education-for-the-future-index-2019/article30851541.ece#