Page-5 of GKToday Archives: November, 2017
What are Asian Games?
Asian Games also called Asiad are the most celebrated and second largest multi-Sports event after Olympic Games. It is recognised by the International Olympic Committee and is held once in every four years. Before the Asian Games came into being, ..
Hwasong-15: North Korea tests most powerful ICBM
North Korea successfully launched Hwasong-15, a new type of nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). It is North Korea’s most powerful ICBM that can reach entire eastern US seaboard and Washington. The ICBM was launched from near Pyongyang and had reached ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2017
What is Appraisal Value?
The value used to measure the value of an insurance company is known as the appraisal value. It is also called the actuarial appraisal value. It is comprised of the following: Present value of current business which is also known ..
DAC approves procurement of new radio technology for Indian Navy
The Union Defence Ministry has approved procurement of 260 Software Defined Radios (SDR), a naval communication sets for Indian Navy at cost of Rs. 490 crore to ramp up surveillance on the high seas. The decision was taken at meeting ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2017
Quiz 744: GK Questions for Punjab PSC Recruitment Exams
This quiz has 10 General Knowledge / GK Questions for Punjab PSC Recruitment Exams based on syllabus of GK of Competition examinations and previous years question papers. 1. Which among the following is a Noble Gas? Nitrogen Hydrogen Oxygen Helium ..
India and Italy ink MoU for enhanced cooperation in the health sector
India and Italy have signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for enhanced cooperation in health sector. The objective of MoU is to establish comprehensive inter-ministerial and inter-institutional cooperation between two countries in the field of health by pooling scientific, technical, financial ..