What is Lammas?

Lammas is basically a Wheat Harvesting festival celebrated in England and Ireland. A loaf made from the new crop is brought to the church as customary. It is celebrated on August 1. It was known as the “Gule of August” ..

What is a genome map?

Every organism, whether it is a plant, animal, fungus, bacterium, archaeon, protist or virus, has DNA. DNA is the genetic material that determines the characteristics of an organism. It is responsible for passing on traits from one generation to the ..

What are benefits of World Heritage Site?

The first and foremost benefit is that the site gets immediate international recognition, which is a feather in the cap for already protected sites. It boosts tourism. It demonstrates social responsibility. The site can take advantage of network of UNESCO ..

Quiz 469: General Studies for CSAT

1. Who among the following was the chairman of All-India Rural Credit Review Committee (1969)? A. Ghosh B. Venkatappiah C. Janakiraman D. Jalan 2. Who among the following are the beneficiaries of the MAFALDA? Landless Laborers Jobless Youth Small Industries ..

Quiz 468: General Knoweldge For Public Service Examinations

1. SAICM Initiative is related to which of the following industries? Chemical Industry Aviation Industry Agriculture Industry Food Processing Industry 2. Which among the following is sometimes known as “Third Pole“? Hudson Highlands Rocky Mountains Severny Island ice cap Siachen Glacier ..

In which state of India occur most Cloud Bursts?

It’s a type of torrential rainfall accompanied by hail and thunder, usually observed in high altitude areas and occurs due to the formation of a low pressure area on the top of a mountain. The low pressure zone attracts clouds ..