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What is Therm?

Its a measure of Heat Energy. One British Thermal Unit or BTU is a traditional unit of energy equal to about 1.06 kilojoules. One MBTU is 1000 BTU....

January 23, 2010

Which mythical charecter in the Greek Mythology, turns a person to a stone if the person looks at?

Its Gorgon, which is a a terrifying female creature. This term Gorgon represents three sisters, Stheno, Euryale, and Medusa who had hair of living, venomous snakes, and a...

January 23, 2010

What are the main functions of Inter-state Council?

The major functions of Inter-state council are inquiring into and advising upon disputes which may have arisen between states. Investigating and discussing subjects some or all of the...

January 23, 2010

Who won the first Wimbledon Title?

The first Wimbledon lawn tennis championship was organised in 1877 as Gentleman’s Singles. Spencer William Gore won this first tile. It was organised by All England Croquet Club...

January 23, 2010

What is Coca Colla?

Evo Morales, the president of Bolivia is famous for chewing coca leaves at UN meetings. He has now announced energy drink Coca Colla featuring coca leaves to be...

January 22, 2010

What is Raman Chair?

The Indian Academy of Sciences, Bangalore was founded by Sir C. V. Raman in 1934. Professor Raman was elected the first president of the academy. To commemorate the...

January 22, 2010

How White Blood Cells And Lymphocytes Fight With Pathogens?

Pathogens contain certain chemicals called antigens. When a pathogen enters the human body, the antigens stimulate the lymphocytes to produce antibodies. Anti-toxins are produced to neutralize toxins produced...

January 22, 2010

Which Region In Human Alimentary Canal Has The Largest Internal Surface Area?

Ileum which is the final section of the alimentary canal is specifically adapted to have an increased surface area to increase the rate of absorption of digested food...

January 22, 2010

How high protein diet increases production of Urea?

Proteins are broken down into amino acids and then deaminated to form glucose and urea. The liver helps to regulate the amount of amino acid in the body....

January 22, 2010

In which year first Arjuna Awards were conferred in Archery in India?

Arjuna award was instituted in 1961 as the highest national recognition for outstanding performance in sports & games in Olympics, Asian Games, Commonwealth games, World Cup, World Championships...

January 22, 2010

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