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Current Affairs Notes & Current Affairs : February 14, 2010

Events & Happenings:Rajasthan: Vintage Car Rally, JaipurThe Jaipur Vintage Car Rally occurs annually in the month of January or February to preserve the heritage of the country. A...

February 24, 2010

List of Chairpersons : State Women Commission in India

National Commission for Women: Ms. Lalita Kumar Manglam Andhra Pradesh : Smt. Mary Ravindranath Arunachal Pradesh : Ms. Jarjun Lte Assam: Smt. Mridula Saharia Bihar : Smt. Manju Prakash...

February 23, 2010

Who is the only US President to have received the Nobel Prize after leaving office?

Jimmy Carter who served as 39th President of the United States from 1977 to 1981 had received the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. He was also the last...

February 23, 2010

Seven Chiranjivis

In Hindu tradition, the Seven Chiranjivis (literally meaning “the seven immortals”) are revered beings who are believed to live eternally through the ages (yugas), awaiting the end of...

February 23, 2010

Garden of England

The term “Garden of England” is a celebrated epithet traditionally used to describe the county of Kent, located in the south-east of England. The title reflects Kent’s rich...

February 23, 2010

Operation Red Dawn

Operation Red Dawn was a military operation conducted by the United States Armed Forces on 13 December 2003, which led to the capture of Saddam Hussein, the former...

February 23, 2010

Perigee-syzygy

Perigee-syzygy is an astronomical term describing the coincidence of the Moon’s closest approach to Earth (perigee) with a syzygy, the alignment of three celestial bodies—typically the Earth, Moon,...

February 23, 2010

What is the difference between a Hinny and a Mule?

A hinny is a equine hybrid that is the offspring of a male horse and a female donkey. It is also known as Jenny or Jennet. A mule...

February 23, 2010

Sport of Kings

The term “Sport of Kings” traditionally refers to horse racing, a pastime long associated with royalty, aristocracy, and the upper classes. Originating in ancient civilisations and refined in...

February 23, 2010

Tiger

The tiger (Panthera tigris) is the largest member of the cat family, Felidae, and one of the most powerful predators in the animal kingdom. Known for its striking...

February 23, 2010

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