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In collboration with which countries India established Durgapur, Rourkela & Bhilai Steel Plants?

Durgapur Steel plant was established in collaboration with Britain, Rourkela Steel plant in collaboration with Germany and Bhilai steel plant was started in collaboration with Russia.

February 17, 2010

What is Polemology?

The word polemology is derived from the Greek word polemos which refers to battle or war. Polemology is the field of research into the war and it is...

February 17, 2010

Who was the first US president to Die in Office?

William Henry Harrison who was the ninth President of the United States was the first US president to Die in Office. he was also the last president to...

February 17, 2010

What was Ilbert Bill?

Ilbert Bill was passed during the viceroy ship of Lord Ripon in 1883-84. As per this bill Indian magistrate could preside over the trial of Englishmen, European and...

February 17, 2010

Which rebellion was popularised in Anandmath?

Anandmath was a novel by Bankim Chandra Chaterjee and published in 1882. The national song of India, Vande Mataram was originally published in this novel. The Sanyasi Rebellion...

February 17, 2010

What was Poona Sarvajanik Sabha?

Poona Sarvajanik Sabha was founded by MG ranade in 1870 to represent the aspirations of the people to government. It published a quartely journal to put forth the...

February 17, 2010

Who was the first known Chisti Saint?

Khwaja Abu Ishq Shami was the first known Chisti saint. However the most famous chsti saint is Khawaj Moinuddin Chisti. He is credited to popularise Chisti Silsia in...

February 17, 2010

Which article was inserted in Indian Constitution to provide that right to property is a legal right and not fundamental right?

The Janta party Government brought and passed 44th constitution Amendment Act inserting Article 300A which provided that right to property is a legal right and not fundamental right.

February 17, 2010

Who started Shom Prakash?

Shom Prakash was started by Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar in 1859 under the editorship of Dwarakanath Vidyabhushan. It was a weekly paper coming from the Sanskrit Press. It is...

February 17, 2010

Which country is world’s largest Producer of Copper?

Chile is the the top mine producer of copper producing at least one-third world share with output at 5.33 million MT in 2009. Second place was of USA,...

February 17, 2010

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