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Gnomon

A Gnomon is an ancient astronomical instrument consisting of an upright rod or pillar that casts a shadow used to measure the position of the Sun. It is...

January 4, 2011

What is difference between Deflation and Abrasion in Geography?

Wind erodes the Earth’s surface by removal of loose, fine-grained particles by turbulent eddy actions and it is called Deflation. Regions which experience intense and sustained erosion are...

January 4, 2011

Imago Mundi

Imago Mundi is a Latin term meaning “Image of the World.” It traditionally refers to maps, cosmological diagrams, or written descriptions that represent the known world or universe....

January 4, 2011

Quiz 473: GS for Public Service Examinations

123456789101. Nokrek Biosphere reserve is located in which of the following states?AssamMeghalayaManipurTripura2. (ABC/AR) programme is for the control of which of the following diseases?RabiesMalariaDengueZoonoses3. Bring out the only...

January 4, 2011

Quiz 472: GK Questions For All Examinations

123456789101. Consider the following:Foreign Direct InvestmentsForeign Institutional InvestmentsAmerican Depository ReceiptsGlobal Depository ReceiptsIn the context of "Sources of Foreign Exchange Reserves," which of the above are placed under Portfolio...

January 3, 2011

What are Aghoni & Bhogali?

‘Aghoni’, is a ‘soak and eat variety’ of rice that is fit to be consumed just by soaking it in normal water for 40 minutes without any boiling...

January 2, 2011

Civil Courts in India

Civil Courts in India constitute the fundamental judicial machinery for adjudicating disputes relating to civil rights and obligations. They form an essential part of the country’s subordinate judiciary,...

January 2, 2011

Supersonic missiles

Supersonic missiles are advanced guided weapons capable of travelling faster than the speed of sound, generally between Mach 1 and Mach 5. They represent a class of high-speed,...

January 2, 2011

Quiz 471: GK Questions for All Examinations

123456789101. Which among the following is correct about Bhaddasala?He was a poet in the court of Chandragupta MauryaHe was the general of the Nanda ArmyHe was an ambassador of...

January 2, 2011

Jovian Planets

Jovian planets, also known as gas giants, are the large outer planets of the Solar System that resemble Jupiter in composition and structure. The term “Jovian” originates from...

January 2, 2011

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