Social Science Questions & Answers

Social Science Questions & Answers

What is a Black Corner Notice?

A Black Corner Notice is one of the seven major types of notices issued by Interpol to its member countries to share information related to criminal investigation. Six of these are known by the colour in which the Interpol logo is printed, different colours denoting notices carrying different types of information. The Black Corner Notice contains information related to unidentified …

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What is 2012 Indian anti-corruption movement?

2012 Indian anti-corruption movement is a series of demonstrations and protests across India intended to establish strong legislation and enforcement against endemic political corruption. 2012 Indian anti-corruption movement is the successor of 2011 Indian anti-corruption movement which ended on the last day of Winter session of Rajya Sabha. The Movement is to be started again with the first mass gathering …

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What form of government is practised in Thailand?

Thailand is a constitutional monarchy. Its current monarch is King Bhumibol Adulyadej, or King Rama IX, the ninth king of the Chakri dynasty. The king has reigned for more than half a century, making him the longest reigning Thai monarch. He is recognised as the head of state, head of the armed forces, upholder of Buddhism and of all other …

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What exactly is reality TV?

“Reality TV” sounds like an oxymoron; there can be no precise definition of the term. For what it is worth, MSN Encarta defines reality shows as programmes that present real people in live (though often deliberately manufactured) situations and monitors their emotions and behaviour. The audience assumes that the action is taking place in an unscripted scenario where people react …

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What does Thor refer to?

It’s widely known that Thor is the Norse God of Thunder. But now, Thor is also the first ship made of ice-cream sticks that will sail to the UK from the Netherlands. This new-age Viking ship is built with 15 million recycled ice-cream sticks which are glued together. It was created by stuntman Robert Mc-Donald along with his son and …

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