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How Himsagar Express is special in terms of distance and time?

Himsagar Express (6317/6318) runs between Jammu Tavi & kanya Kumari. This train has the longest run in terms of distance and covers approximately 3750 kms. It also has...

March 20, 2010

How Sindh, Sultan & Sahib are special for Indian railways?

On april 16, 1853 a train with 14 railway carriages and 400 guests left Bombay’s Boribunder for thane with 21 guns salute. This was India’s first train. It...

March 20, 2010

Archive: Memorable Points

Deepak Parekh Committee:Deepak Parekh committee is appointed recently by the ministry of housing and urban poverty alleviation to discuss the draft guidelines of government’s ambitious Rajiv Awas Yojanawhich...

March 20, 2010

Archive Memorable Points- from Info links

Some sanctions against Iran: United Nations Security Council Resolution 1696, demanding Iran halts its enrichment programme, 31 July 2006 United Nations Security Council Resolution 1737, imposing initial sanctions...

March 20, 2010

Memorable Points: Indian Constitution

National Tree:National Tree of India is banyan tree which is focal point of a village life. Part IX and IXA:73rd and 74th amendment act inserted Part IX which...

March 20, 2010

What are Kokkai & Sangiin ?

Parliament of Japan (National Diet of Japan) is called Kokkai in local language. he Diet was first convened as the Imperial Diet in 1889 as a result of...

March 20, 2010

Who is a Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques?

It is a historical term which refers to King of Saudi Arabia. Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques is a pious title first adopted by the Ayyubids, Mamluk...

March 20, 2010

What is SERC?

The Department of Science and Technology,Govt. of India as a part of its Science & Technology promotional activity has been supporting Research & Development programmes under Science and...

March 20, 2010

Which scheme of the Govt. of India has a goal of “Haat to Hypermarket”?

Rural Business Hubs (RBHs) is the scheme of of Ministry of Panchayati Raj has goal of “Haat to Hypermarket” and aims at moving from mere livelihood support to...

March 20, 2010

What is NATMO?

The National Atlas and Thematic Mapping Organization set up in 1956 primarily aims at preparing National Atlas of India. Later, its scope and activities were extended to new...

March 20, 2010

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