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Quiz 220: General Studies for Civil Services Examination

123456789101. Which one of the following pairings is inaccurate?Malleus – Middle Ear BoneMaxilla – Facial BoneLunate Carpal Bone – Wrist BoneAll are correct2. Which among the following is...

September 24, 2009

“Invest India” a Unique Not-for-Profit Company

In order to attract more foreign investments, India’s government has recently announced formation of a not-for-profit company ‘Invest India’. It will be a joint venture between the Government...

September 24, 2009

Quiz 219: GK for RPSC, BPSC and UPPSC Examinations

123456789101. Which ancient Indian mathematician contributed to the invention of algebra?BhaskaraAryabhattaMedhatithiNone of the above2. Which of the following Governor Generals was impeached for charges of corruption?Earl CornwallisWarren HastingsLord...

September 24, 2009

Government of India- Table of Precedence

The Table of Precedence (sometimes also called the “Order of Precedence”) in India is a ceremonial ranking of key functionaries, dignitaries, and officials for protocol and state functions....

September 24, 2009

High Level Summit on Climate Change at UN Headquarters

  On 22 September, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon convened a high-level Summit on Climate Change, ahead of the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen in December....

September 23, 2009    Summits and Conferences

S. C. Gupta Panel for Control on Money Lenders in India

RBI announced in the ‘Annual Policy Statement for the year 2006-2007’ the setting up of a Technical Group to review legislations on money lending for : reviewing the...

September 22, 2009

Forbes’s annual ranking of the best of Asia-Pacific

Indian Companies in the Forbes’s annual ranking of the best of Asia-Pacific Listed Companies Some facts: The ranking was started in 2005, Infosys and Wipro are getting a...

September 22, 2009

Quiz 218: GK for SSC-CGL Examinations

123456789101. Reserpine is categorized as which type of drug?NarcoticAnti-histamineTranquilizerNone of the above2. What is the primary use of Phenolphthalein in chemistry?A SolventA DyeA CatalystA Detergent3. Calcium Magnesium Silicate...

September 22, 2009

Quiz 217: Geography for UPSC examinations

123456789101. Which of the following two countries have largest electrified railway network in the world?Russia & USUS & ChinaRussia & ChinaIndia & US2. Which of the following rivers...

September 22, 2009

Quiz 216: Ancient India History for Civil Services Pre & Public Service Examinations

123456789101. Under whose reign were some Greeks or "Yavans" converted to the Vaishnava Cult?ShungasNandasShakasSatavahans2. Who erected the Garuda pillar inscription of Besnagar in modern Madhya Pradesh? HeliodorusVijayamitraKanishkaAshoka3. Who...

September 21, 2009

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