What was the basic difference between the Economic Policy of Gandhi and Nehru?

The policy of the Congress Government led by Nehru was based upon the fact that there must be industrial development at all costs. Nehru wanted a country with Modern Large Scale Industries, a Large Army, a Strong Navy and Air ..

Who were Tapussa and Bhallika?

The first disciples of Buddha after becoming enlightened were two merchants named Tapussa and Bhallika. After becoming enlightened, he sought to find his former teachers Arada and Udaka to teach them, but they had died. He then looked for Kaundinya ..

Whose Birthday is celebrated as Vesaka ?

The birth of Buddha is celebrated as Vesaka in some countries. In India it is Buddha Purnima. Gautam Buddha was born in Lumbini, a little principality of Kapilvastu in modern day Nepal. His childhood name was Siddhartha. He was son ..

Quiz 503: General Awareness Questions

1. Consider the following statements:  The members of the Election Commission in India are appointed by the Parliament  Members of the Election Commission have equal status to that of Chief Election Commissioner, but Chief Election Commissioner has overriding powers.  Chief ..

Quiz 502: General Knowledge Questions

1. One of the following banks is the oldest Public Sector Bank in India having branches all over India and serving the customers for the last 145 years and even today. Identify that Bank: Punjab National Bank Bank of India State Bank ..

Quiz 501: Indian Polity & Constitution for Public Service Examinations

1. Which among the following is the correct implication of the “Advisory Jurisdiction” of the Supreme Court of India:  It tenders advice to the President of India on demand It tenders advice to the Prime Minister of India on legal ..