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In Which year first World cup was held in cricket?

The first ever world cup in Cricket was organised in the year 1975. It was organised by International Cricket Conference (ICC) in England. Total Eight teams participated in...

October 31, 2017

What is Back-Swamp in Geography?

Back-swamp refers to the marshy tract behind the natural levees usually formed due to flood waters which are unable to escape. It is generally a part of the...

October 31, 2017

What is Backshore in Geography?

Backshore refers to the area behind the shore. This coastal feature is located between the beach and the slope of backshore. Backshore is affected only by waves at...

October 31, 2017

What is Backscattering in Geography?

Backscattering is the portion of solar radiation reflected back into space because of scattering particle present in the atmosphere.

October 31, 2017

What are Avalanche Cone and Avalanche Wind?

Avalanche is a vast snow mass and ice at high altitude that has accumulated to such an extent that its own weight ‘may cause it to slide rapidly...

October 31, 2017

Which Indian bowler recorded first ever hat-trick in test Cricket?

Harbhjan Singh became the first Indian Cricketer to take hat-trick in test cricket. He took hat-trick against Australia in 2001. Irfan Pathan became second Indian bowler to take hat-trick...

October 31, 2017

What is Autochthonous in Geography?

This word is used for two phenomena. Strata that have been shifted little by movements of earth from their original sites, e.g., the Helvetides on the N. side...

October 31, 2017

What is the frequency of Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights?

Aurora Borealis or Northern Lights is the phenomenon of light seen in the sky at night in the northern hemisphere. Generally in the higher latitudes. Aurora comprises-an electrical...

October 31, 2017

India, Italy sign six pacts and to enhance counter-terror cooperation

India and Italy have signed six agreements to boost cooperation in the fields of railways safety, energy and promoting mutual investments, among others They were signed after detailed...

October 31, 2017

Which Indian Cricketer recorded first hat-trick in One Day International Cricket?

In 1987 World cup Chetan Sharma in a match against Newzland took first ever hat-trick from India. He also became the first bowler to take hat-trick in World...

October 31, 2017

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