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Which ceremoney at Vijay Chowk on January 29 officially denotes the end of Republic Day festivities?

After three days of Republic Day parade, a moving ceremony known as “Beating Retreat” is held at the Vijay Chowk in New Delhi. This ceremony revives an ancient...

February 3, 2010

What is the traditional parade route on Republic Day ?

Republic day parade is celebrated ever year to mark the transition of India from a British dominion to a republic on Jan 26, 1950. Parade view can be...

February 3, 2010

Why was January 26 chosen as the Republic Day?

January 26 was not some random date picked out of the calendar. It was on this date in 1927, that the Indian National Congress, then fighting its non-violent...

February 3, 2010

Current Affairs for Exams : February 1, 2010

Appointments:Secretary, Department of Disinvestment – Shri Sumit BoseShri Sumit Bose , IAS assumes the office of Secretary, Department of Disinvestment, Ministry of Finance. Prior to this, Shri Sumit...

February 3, 2010

Quiz 324: Finance, Business & Economy Awareness

123456789101. In context with the RBI, NDS is an electronic platform for facilitating dealing in Government Securities and Money Market Instruments. What does NDS stand for__?National Depository SystemNegotiated...

February 1, 2010

Repo Rate and Bank Rate: Difference

Repo rate is the rate at which our banks borrow rupees from RBI whenever they have shortage of funds. Repo rate is basically a short-term measure and it...

February 1, 2010

Which kind of teeth are Elephant’s Tusks?

The teeth of Elephant are in the following formula. The two upper second incisors: these are the tusks. The milk precursors of the tusks. 12 premolars, 3 in...

February 1, 2010

What is Taxidermy?

Taxidermy is the art of preserving, stuffing and mounting dead animals in lifelike forms. The dead animals are reproducing by this art for display and as sources of...

February 1, 2010

Which cricketer was known as “The Don” and “Boy from Bowral”?

Australian Cricketer Sir Donald George Bradman was referred to as The Don. He is greatly recognized as one of the greatest Cricketer (Batsman) of all times. Bradman’s career...

February 1, 2010

Who is Dennis Tito and why he is famous?

Dennis Anthony Tito is an engineer & citizen of United States. This multimillionaire became famous in 2000 as world’s First Space Tourist. He spent 8 days in orbit...

February 1, 2010

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