GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

RTI ACT 2005

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is Embargo?
A
It is an important right of an accused during police investigation
B
It is an artificial satellite
C
It is a ban on goods to be exported to a foreign country
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -An embargo (from the Spanish embargo, meaning hindrance, obstruction, etc. in a general sense, a trading ban in trade terminology and literally “distraint” in juridic parlance) is the partial or complete prohibition of commerce and trade with a particular country/state or a group of countries.

Detailed explanation-2: -A government restriction placed on the import or export of goods, services, currency, and other values to any other country or state.

Detailed explanation-3: -Embargoes are a method of controlling traffic movements when, in the judgment of the serving railroad, accumulations, threatened congestion or other interference with operation warrant temporary restrictions against such movements.

Detailed explanation-4: -/ɪmˈbɑː.ɡəʊ/ plural embargoes. an order to temporarily stop something, especially trading or giving information: They have put an embargo on imports of clothing.

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