Page-7 of GKToday Archives: October, 2017

The 2017 National Unity Day (NUD) celebrated on 31 October

The National Unity Day (NUD), also known as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (RED), is celebrated every year across India on October 31 to commemorate birth anniversary of the Iron Man of India Sardar Vallabh bhai Patel, one of the founding leaders ..

India topped list of new tuberculosis cases in 2016, according to WHO’s Global TB Report 2017

According to World Health Organisation (WHO)’s Global TB Report 2017, India topped the list of seven countries, accounting for 64% of the 10.4 million new tuberculosis (TB) cases worldwide in 2016. Indonesia has acquired 2nd position, followed by China, Philippines, ..

Which batsman scored first century in T20 international cricket?

Chris Gayle of West Indies became the first batsman to score century in Twenty-Twenty International cricket. He made first century in T20 with a score of 117 against South Africa in the first T20 World cup held in 2007.

UPSC Civil Services (Mains) Examination 2017- General Studies Paper 3

Among several factors for India’s potential growth, savings rate is the most effective one. Do you agree? What are the other factors available for growth potential? (Answer in 150 words) 10 Marks Account for the failure of the manufacturing sector ..

What is the name of cricketer who scored fastest century in ODI world cup?

In 2011 World cup Ireland player Kevin O Brein recorded fastest century in the World cup tournament. He scored century in 50 balls against England. In entire ODI history, South Africa Batsman AB de Villiers scored fastest century. He scored ..

What is the name of first Indian player to score century against Pakistan in ODI world cup?

During 2015 Cricket World cup, with a score of 107 Virat Kohli became the first Indian batsman to score a century in World cup against Pakistan. Previously the highest individual score of Indian batsman against Pakistan in world cup was ..