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*Chairman of UIAI (Unique Identification Authority of India) is Nandan Nilekani
*World Water Day-22 March

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*What does the abbreviation GDP stand for:
-Gross Domestic Product
*The contribution of agriculture to the GDP of India is roughly:
40%

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Anglo-Indian communities got special provision in central services
-Article336
7th Amendment deals with reorganization of states.

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- in India
*Longest river Ganges
*The longest tributary river of India Yamuna
*The longest river of the south Godavari

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Shape of the Oceans

*Atlantic-'S' Shape
*Indian-'M' Shape
*Arctic-'U' Shape
*Pacific-'Triangle' Shape

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*The Olympic flag was designed by coubertin in 1913
*olympic song is"We can make this world a better world written by Giargio Morober

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*Father of indian Ornithology is salim Ali
*The compound used in producing artificial rain is Silver iodide.
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=The concept of world wideweb was developed by
Tim Berners-Lee
= sagarmatha is other name for- Everest.

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*NDS-National DisciplineScheme started in-1957
*Animals with four legs-Quadruped
*'MOTHER' book written by MAXIM GORKY

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*India to buy 8warships from S.Korea
*Beijing University to teach Gujarati
*Himangini Singh wins Miss Asia Pacific World
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*PRANAB MUKHERJI ELECTED AS 13th PRESIDENT OF INDIA..
*official mascots of London Olympics:
-Wenlock & Mandeville
*Model skul reslts 26th

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Manipur should be proud of itsrepresentative(Mary kom) in the Olympic to be held at London 27 july of this month.

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The 5 Olympic rings are colored blue, yellow, black, green & red. Every national flag in the world includes 1 of these 5 colors.

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*France New PM-Jean Marc Ayrault.
*Rishang Keishing & Risham Lal Jangade are the two surviving member of LS from x1952x to x1957x

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Pt Ravi Sankar conferred firstTagore Cultural Harmony Award.
Vidya Balan the brand ambassador of Nation sanitation campaign.

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*New CEO of Prasar Bharati:
Jawahar Sircar
*Eco-Sensitive Zones in India?
21
*Assam to create a "Science City"
Project titled: "Mini Assam"

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Hosts of the Olympic Games

>summer
2012 London-Briton
2016 Rio de Janeiro-Brazil

>Winter
2014 Sochi-Russia
2018 Pyeongchang-South Korea

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Which hydel project not constructed on the Krishna or its tributaries
A.Tungabhadra
B.N.Sagar
C.Srisailam
D.Nizamsagar
Ans.D

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Indian Institute of Petroleum located:
A. Vishakapatnam
B. Delhi
C. Chennai
D. Dehradun
Ans.D

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Garo & Khasi hills are part of __ Mountain ranges?
A.Himalaya

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The central govt & the govts of UP & MP signed an agreement towards the linkingof:
A.Chambal & Yamuna
B.Betwa & Ghagra
Ans:B

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*Who won d Copenhagen International sand sculpture championship 2012?
Sudarsan Patnaik for "Save the Ocean"

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NATO: North Atlantic Treaty Organization
>Established I949
>Head office- bruselse,beljiaum
>Member countries-28
>Head-Anders Fogh RasmussenImportant Chairpersons
1.IRDA: Hari Narayan J
2.AMFI: Milind Barve
3.SEBI: U.K. Sinha
4.RBI: D. Subbarao
5.SBI: Prateep Choudhary

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The official mascots of 2012 Summer Olympics to be held in London are:
Ans:
Wenlock & Mandeville

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*The first modern Summer Olympics were held in Athens in I896
*For 1st time India participated in Olympics at Paris which was held in 19OO

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First:
Asian woman magistrate appointed in UK: Kantha Talwar
Asian woman mayor in UK: LataPatel
Woman President of INC: Sarojini Naidu

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*Which Presidents was also the governor general of India?
=>Dr.S.Radhakrishnan.

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Where is the venue of 9the Wordl Hindi Conference?
Ans:
Johannesburg

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Who is the flag-bearer of the Indian contingent at the London Olympics 2012?
Ans:
Sushil Kumar

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Q.Who appoint the Chief Election Commissioner of India?
a)President
b)Chief Justice of India
c)Prime Minister
d)Parliament
Ans-(a).

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*Genome Excellence Award-Seth Berkley
*Vyas Samman-Ramdarash Mishra
*Nayudamma award-RajendraPawar
*Israel's Presidential Award-Zubinmehta

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*Which is the Saltiest Major Ocean?
>Atlantic.
*Fibrous Matter remains after Sugarcane is Crushed is Called?
>Bagasse.

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*Golden Crescent is d combination of PAK, AFG, Iran
*Puttalam are d refugees of Sri Lanka
*KuKlux Klan (K3) is a racist group of U

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>Warren Edward Buffet isthe famous business tycoon, well known for hisphilanthropy and called"Oracle of Omaha" or"Sage of Omaha".

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>The winner of first Indian Olympic individual medal is K.D.Jadhav, who won Bronze medal for wrestling at Helsinki in 1952.

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*Which Planet Has Also Been Called "Horned Planet"?
>Venus.
*Federer Has Won 7 Singles Wimbledon Title Equalling Pete Sampras.

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*On the banks of river Ganga,which ruler of Magadh founded the city of Patliputra (modern Patna)?
>Ajatashatru
*Ants do not sleep

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*Which scientist was known as 'Wizard of Menlo Park'?
>Thomas Alva Edison
*Who is the Supreme Commander of Indian armed forces?
>President

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>Indira Gandhi assassinated on 31Oct1984.
>Rajastan lifted Ranji Trophy 2012 to become only the fifth team to win d crown in successive years

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- Do you know?
TMC in dam water level measurement means thousand million cubic feetof water.
one tmc= 28316846592 liters

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*The 1st state in India which introduced "speed post" in all post office is Kerala.
*The 1st Butterflypark in asia is in Thenmala (Kerala).

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GK:
NICK NANE
*Blue Mountains-Nilgiri
*Golden City-Amritsar
*Pink City-Jaipur
*Deccan Queen-Pune
*Soya region-M.P
*City of Nawabs-Lucknow

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"Fort Land Of India" is?
A.Goa
B.Maharastra
C.Kashmir
D.Kerela
ans.

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Which has recently replaced the 'K-computer' of Japan as the world's fastest supercomputer?
Ans:
IBM Sequoia

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*Genome Excellence Award-Seth Berkley
*Vyas Samman-Ramdarash Mishra
*Nayudamma award-RajendraPawar
*Israel's Presidential Award-Zubinmehta

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*Which is the Saltiest Major Ocean?
>Atlantic.
*Fibrous Matter remains after Sugarcane is Crushed is Called?
>Bagasse.

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*Golden Crescent is d combination of PAK, AFG, Iran
*Puttalam are d refugees of Sri Lanka
*KuKlux Klan (K3) is a racist group of U

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>Warren Edward Buffet isthe famous business tycoon, well known for hisphilanthropy and called"Oracle of Omaha" or"Sage of Omaha".

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>The winner of first Indian Olympic individual medal is K.D.Jadhav, who won Bronze medal for wrestling at Helsinki in 1952.

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*Which Planet Has Also Been Called "Horned Planet"?
>Venus.
*Federer Has Won 7 Singles Wimbledon Title Equalling Pete Sampras.

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*On the banks of river Ganga,which ruler of Magadh founded the city of Patliputra (modern Patna)?
>Ajatashatru
*Ants do not sleep

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*Which scientist was known as 'Wizard of Menlo Park'?
>Thomas Alva Edison
*Who is the Supreme Commander of Indian armed forces?
>President

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>Indira Gandhi assassinated on 31Oct1984.
>Rajastan lifted Ranji Trophy 2012 to become only the fifth team to win d crown in successive years

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- Do you know?
TMC in dam water level measurement means thousand million cubic feetof water.
one tmc= 28316846592 liters

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*The 1st state in India which introduced "speed post" in all post office is Kerala.
*The 1st Butterflypark in asia is in Thenmala (Kerala).

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GK:
NICK NANE
*Blue Mountains-Nilgiri
*Golden City-Amritsar
*Pink City-Jaipur
*Deccan Queen-Pune
*Soya region-M.P
*City of Nawabs-Lucknow

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"Fort Land Of India" is?
A.Goa
B.Maharastra
C.Kashmir
D.Kerela
ans.

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Which has recently replaced the 'K-computer' of Japan as the world's fastest supercomputer?
Ans:
IBM Sequoia

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*Genome Excellence Award-Seth Berkley
*Vyas Samman-Ramdarash Mishra
*Nayudamma award-RajendraPawar
*Israel's Presidential Award-Zubinmehta

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*Which is the Saltiest Major Ocean?
>Atlantic.
*Fibrous Matter remains after Sugarcane is Crushed is Called?
>Bagasse.

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*Golden Crescent is d combination of PAK, AFG, Iran
*Puttalam are d refugees of Sri Lanka
*KuKlux Klan (K3) is a racist group of U

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>Warren Edward Buffet isthe famous business tycoon, well known for hisphilanthropy and called"Oracle of Omaha" or"Sage of Omaha".

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>The winner of first Indian Olympic individual medal is K.D.Jadhav, who won Bronze medal for wrestling at Helsinki in 1952.

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*Which Planet Has Also Been Called "Horned Planet"?
>Venus.
*Federer Has Won 7 Singles Wimbledon Title Equalling Pete Sampras.

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*On the banks of river Ganga,which ruler of Magadh founded the city of Patliputra (modern Patna)?
>Ajatashatru
*Ants do not sleep

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*Which scientist was known as 'Wizard of Menlo Park'?
>Thomas Alva Edison
*Who is the Supreme Commander of Indian armed forces?
>President

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>Indira Gandhi assassinated on 31Oct1984.
>Rajastan lifted Ranji Trophy 2012 to become only the fifth team to win d crown in successive years

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- Do you know?
TMC in dam water level measurement means thousand million cubic feetof water.
one tmc= 28316846592 liters

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*The 1st state in India which introduced "speed post" in all post office is Kerala.
*The 1st Butterflypark in asia is in Thenmala (Kerala).

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GK:
NICK NANE
*Blue Mountains-Nilgiri
*Golden City-Amritsar
*Pink City-Jaipur
*Deccan Queen-Pune
*Soya region-M.P
*City of Nawabs-Lucknow

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"Fort Land Of India" is?
A.Goa
B.Maharastra
C.Kashmir
D.Kerela
ans.

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Which has recently replaced the 'K-computer' of Japan as the world's fastest supercomputer?
Ans:
IBM Sequoia

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*Genome Excellence Award-Seth Berkley
*Vyas Samman-Ramdarash Mishra
*Nayudamma award-RajendraPawar
*Israel's Presidential Award-Zubinmehta

Microsoft Internet Explorer Keyboard Shortcuts

1. CTRL+B (Open the Organize Favorites dialog box)
2. CTRL+E (Open the Search bar)
3. CTRL+F (Start the Find utility)
4. CTRL+H (Open the History bar)
5. CTRL+I (Open the Favorites bar)
6. CTRL+L (Open the Open dialog box)
7. CTRL+N (Start another instance of the browser with the same Web address)
8. CTRL+O (Open the Open dialog box,the same as CTRL+L)
9. CTRL+P (Open the Print dialog box)
10. CTRL+R (Update the current Web page)
11. CTRL+W (Close the current window)

Remote Desktop Connection Navigation

1. CTRL+ALT+END (Open the Microsoft Windows NT Security dialog box)
2. ALT+PAGE UP (Switch between programs from left to right)
3. ALT+PAGE DOWN (Switch between programs from right to left)
4. ALT+INSERT (Cycle throughthe programs in most recently used order)
5. ALT+HOME (Display the Start menu)
6. CTRL+ALT+BREAK (Switch the client computer between awindow and a full screen)
7. ALT+DELETE (Display the Windows menu)
8. CTRL+ALT+Minus sign (-) (Place a snapshot of the active window in the client onthe Terminal server clipboard and provide the same functionality as pressing PRINT SCREEN on a local computer.)
9. CTRL+ALT+Plus sign (+) (Place asnapshot of the entire client window area on the Terminal server clipboardand provide the same functionality aspressingALT+PRINT SCREEN on a localcomputer.)

MMC Console Window Keyboard Shortcuts

1. CTRL+P (Print the current page or active pane)
2. ALT+Minus sign (-) (Display the window menu for the active console window)
3. SHIFT+F10 (Display the Action shortcut menu for the selected item)
4. F1 key (Open the Help topic, if any, for the selected item)
5. F5 key (Update the contentof all console windows)
6. CTRL+F10 (Maximize the active console window)
7. CTRL+F5 (Restore the active console window)
8. ALT+ENTER (Display the Properties dialog box, if any,for theselected item)
9. F2 key (Rename the selected item)
10. CTRL+F4 (Close the active console window. When a console has only one console window, this shortcutcloses the console)

Microsoft Management Console (MMC) Main Window Keyboard Shortcuts

1. CTRL+O (Open a saved console)
2. CTRL+N (Open a new console)
3. CTRL+S (Save the open console)
4. CTRL+M (Add or remove a console item)
5. CTRL+W (Open a new window)
6. F5 key (Update the contentof all console windows)
7. ALT+SPACEBAR (Display theMMC window menu)
8. ALT+F4 (Close the console)
9. ALT+A (Display the Action menu)
10. ALT+V (Display the View menu)
11. ALT+F (Display the File menu)
12. ALT+O (Display the Favorites menu)

Microsoft Natural Keyboard Shortcuts

1. Windows Logo (Display or hide the Start menu)
2. Windows Logo+BREAK (Display the System Properties dialog box)
3. Windows Logo+D (Display the desktop)
4. Windows Logo+M (Minimize all of the windows)
5. Windows Logo+SHIFT+M (Restorethe minimized windows)
6. Windows Logo+E (Open MyComputer)
7. Windows Logo+F (Search for a file or a folder)
8. CTRL+Windows Logo+F (Search for computers)
9. Windows Logo+F1 (Display Windows Help)
10. Windows Logo+ L (Lock the keyboard)
11. Windows Logo+R (Open the Run dialog box)
12. Windows Logo+U (Open Utility Manager)
13. Accessibility Keyboard Shortcuts
14. Right SHIFT for eight seconds (Switch FilterKeys either on or off)
15. Left ALT+left SHIFT+PRINT SCREEN (Switch High Contrast either on or off)
16. Left ALT+left SHIFT+NUM LOCK (Switch the MouseKeys either on or off)
17. SHIFT five times (Switch the StickyKeys either on or off)
18. NUM LOCK for five seconds (Switch the ToggleKeys either on or off)
19. Windows Logo +U (Open Utility Manager)
20. Windows Explorer Keyboard Shortcuts
21. END (Display the bottom of the active window)
22. HOME (Display the top of the active window)
23. NUM LOCK+Asterisk sign (*) (Display all of the subfolders that are under the selected folder)
24. NUM LOCK+Plus sign (+) (Display the contents of the selected folder)
25. NUM LOCK+Minus sign (-) (Collapse the selected folder)
26. LEFT ARROW (Collapse the current selection if it is expanded, or select the parent folder)
27. RIGHT ARROW (Display thecurrent selection if it is collapsed, or select the first subfolder)

Dialog Box - Keyboard Shortcuts

1. CTRL+TAB (Move forward through the tabs)
2. CTRL+SHIFT+TAB (Move backward through the tabs)
3. TAB (Move forward through the options)
4. SHIFT+TAB (Move backward through the options)
5. ALT+Underlined letter (Perform the corresponding command or select the corresponding option)
6. ENTER (Perform the command for the active option or button)
7. SPACEBAR (Select or clear the check box if the active option is a check box)
8. Arrow keys (Select a button if the active option is a group of option buttons)
9. F1 key (Display Help)
10. F4 key (Display the items in the active list)
11. BACKSPACE (Open a folderone level up if a folder is selected in the Save As or Open dialog box)

Keyboard Shortcuts (MicrosoftWindows)

Keyboard Shorcuts (MicrosoftWindows)
1. CTRL+C (Copy)
2. CTRL+X (Cut)
... 3. CTRL+V (Paste)
4. CTRL+Z (Undo)
5. DELETE (Delete)
6. SHIFT+DELETE (Delete the selected item permanently without placing the item in theRecycle Bin)
7. CTRL while dragging an item (Copy the selected item)
8. CTRL+SHIFT while draggingan item (Create a shortcut to the selected item)
9. F2 key (Rename the selected item)
10. CTRL+RIGHT ARROW (Move the insertion point to the beginning of the next word)
11. CTRL+LEFT ARROW (Movethe insertion point to the beginning of the previous word)
12. CTRL+DOWN ARROW (Move the insertion point to the beginning of the next paragraph)
13. CTRL+UP ARROW (Move the insertion point to the beginning of the previous paragraph)
14. CTRL+SHIFT with any of the arrow keys (Highlight a block of text)
SHIFT with any of the arrow keys (Select more than one item in a window or on the desktop, or select text in a document)
15. CTRL+A (Select all)
16. F3 key (Search for a file or a folder)
17. ALT+ENTER (View the properties for the selected item)
18. ALT+F4 (Close the active item, or quit the active program)
19. ALT+ENTER (Display the properties of the selected object)
20. ALT+SPACEBAR (Open the shortcut menu for the active window)
21. CTRL+F4 (Close the active document in programs that enable you to have multiple documents opensimultaneou sly)
22. ALT+TAB (Switch betweenthe open items)
23. ALT+ESC (Cycle through items in the order that they had been opened)
24. F6 key (Cycle through thescreen elements in a window or on the desktop)
25. F4 key (Display the Address bar list in My Computer or Windows Explorer)
26. SHIFT+F10 (Display the shortcut menu for the selected item)
27. ALT+SPACEBAR (Display the System menu for the active window)
28. CTRL+ESC (Display the Start menu)
29. ALT+Underlined letter in amenu name (Display the corresponding menu) Underlined letter in a command name on an open menu (Perform the corresponding command)
30. F10 key (Activate the menu bar in the active program)
31. RIGHT ARROW (Open the next menu to the right, or open a submenu)
32. LEFT ARROW (Open the next menu to the left, or close a submenu)
33. F5 key (Update the activewindow)
34. BACKSPACE (View the folder onelevel up in My Computer or Windows Explorer)
35. ESC (Cancel the current task)
36. SHIFT when you insert a CD-ROMinto the CD-ROM drive (Prevent the CD-ROM from automatically playing)

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State will be getting additional credit of $100 million from World Bank for an ongoing rural livelihood project 'Jeevika'
Ans: Bihar

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Which was the eminent Assamese Poets passed away recently?
Ans: HirenBhattacharya

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Which country has been recently given the Status of a 'Major Non-NATO Ally(MNNA)' by Obama administration?
Ans: Afghanistan

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Sunita Williams is the firstwoman to head a space mission
Sunita Williams headed Soyuz TMA-05M spacecraft takes off from Kazakhstan.
Indian-American astronautSunita Williams all set for 2nd space odyssey & Willlead Russian & Japanese astronauts to space.
Best wishes!

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The responsibility of compilation&release of the Index of Industrial Production(IIP)is vested inthe:
Ans: Central Statistical Organisation

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Implementation of General AntiAvoidance Rules (GAAR) would prevent ___ through Mauritius and other tax havens
Ans: Round tripping

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The official mascots of 2012 Summer Olympics to be held in London are:
Ans: Wenlock and Mandeville

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Wenlock and Mandeville are animations depicting two drops ofsteel from a steelworks in Bolton.

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____ is not among the non-signatories of Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty(NPT)?
[A]India
[B]Pakistan
[C]North Korea
[D]Iran
Ans.D

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Lee Hsien Loong, who wason a two-day official visit to India, is the Prime Minister of ________:
Ans: Singapore

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Who is the President of the International Cricket Council (ICC)?
Ans: Alan Issac

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The final destination of the TAPI gas pipeline will be ____ near the India-Pakistan border.
Ans: Fazilka, Punjab

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*1st mega food park?
Haridwar
*ASSOCHAM Presidnt -DilipModi
*NASSCOM pr-SamMitta
*New CEO of Prasar Bharati:
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The world's youngest nation __ which is wrecked by borderwars, internal violence andshutdown of its vital oil production
Ans:
South Sudan

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The recently launched new initiative called Millenium Alliance (MA) between India and US is :
Ans:
to fund innovators

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Mr. Anup Sankar Bhattacharyahas been appointed a the new director of:
[A]NIA
[B]SEBI
[C]IBPS
[D]DGCI
Ans:C

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Q. A helium nucleus being ejected from the nucleus of an atom can be referred to
A. Alpha Decay
B. Beta Decay
C. Gamma Decay
Ans. A

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The Top 5 Newspapers inIndia by Circulation
1 The Times of India
2 Dainik Bhaskar
3 Dainik Jagran
4 Malayala Manorama
5 The Hindu

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Who amongst the following is NOT a famous writer?
1. Sania Mirza
2. V.S.Naipaul
3. Chetan Bhagat

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Name the Rashtriya Lok dal (RLD) leader whowas inducted into the Union Cabinet as civil aviation minister on 18 December 2011.
Ajit Singh

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=KutubMinar-Kutubuddin Aibak
=LaalKila-Shahjaha
=JamaMasjid-Shahjaha
=MotiMasjid-Aurangjaib
=LaalMahal-Balban
=AlaiDarwaja-AllauddinKhilazi

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World Population Day-JULY11
INDIA Popultn
>121 crores
>Male-62.3crs
>Female-58.6crs
>LITRACY-74.04%
>M-82.1%
>F-65.4%

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Who were called 'Surf'?
Ans:Rural farmers during medieval period.

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Holy Roman empire establishedin x1000x AD
*First disciples of prophet Muhammad?
His wife & Children.

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The Great Emperor Alexander Once said..
For Any Success. If there is a way.. I will find it BUT
If there is no Way.. I will make it.

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Current affairs June 2012 for All Competitive exams part I

1. Who took over as Vice-Chief of Indian Air Force?
Air Marshal D.C. Kumaria
2. Who took charge of command of the WesternAir Command (WAC)?
Air Marshal Arup Raha
3. Name the Indian American girl who won the 2012 Scripps National Spelling Bee crown.
Snigdha Nandipati
4. Name the spacecraft which returned to earth to end historic trip.
SpaceX Dragon
5. Global rating agency Fitch downgraded which banks credit rating outlook to negative fromstable?
Indian Bank
6. Which 2 countries signed a Tax InformationExchange Agreement to promote economic cooperation and joint investment to boost bilateral trade?
India and Bahrain
7. Name the Taiwanese bank which is set to openits 2nd branch in India atSriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu.
Chinatrust Commercial Bank
8. To save which ailing company, proposal is being made by 2 oil sector PSU’s IOC and MRPL to take charge of running it?
Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd. (HPL)
9. Name the Sikh leader from BJP, who won his 2nd term as MLA from Dasuya in Punjab assembly elections and died recently.
Amarjit Singh Sahi
10. Which country celebrated Queen’s 60 year reign recently?
United Kingdom
11. Irish voters recently backed which pact by large majority by exhibiting final memorandum results?
European Union fiscal pact
12. Who won the 73rd PGA Tour Title 2012?
Tiger Woods
13. Who won the Catalunya MotoGP 2012?
Jorge Lorenzo
14. Who won the Copenhagen International sand sculpture championship 2012 held in Denmark?
Sudarsan Patnaik for “Save the Ocean” sand sculpture of 20-feet high
15. Name the Australia’s largest beef producer.
Australia Agriculture Co. (AAco)
16. Name the Indian cricketer who took oath as Rajya Sabha MP.
Sachin Tendulkar
17. Which electronic giant’s stock dipped below 1,000 yen for first time since 1980?
Sony
18. Name the oldest American men’s clothier chain Reliance inked pactwith to hold 49% stake init.
Brooks Brothers
19. Which Asian stock market hit 28-year low on 4th June 2012?
Tokyo
20. Name the Pakistan Interior Minister who was suspended for dual nationality.
Rehman Malik
21. Who won the 21st Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament 2012?
New Zealand
22. Which medal did India bag at the 21st Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament 2012?
Bronze
23. What is the importance of June 5th?
World Environment Day
24. Which shrubs are turning into trees as Arctic region warms?
Tundra shrubs
25. Music Academy in Chennai has been granted the status of research centre by whichKarnataka-based University?
Tumkur University
26. For which summit Russian President Vladimir Putin is in Beijing, China?
Regional Security summit
27. Where did the BoeingPhanton Eye drone madeits ground?
Edwards Air Force Base
28. Which scam-hit bank’s license was cancelled by Reserve Bank of India recently?
Madhavpura Mercantile Cooperative Bank (MMCB)
29. Who is named as Navy chief as Admiral Nirmal Verma retires on August 31st 2012?
D.K.Joshi
30. Which country has approved world’s first ‘healthy cola’ for being beneficial to health?
Japan
31. Which country marked 23rd anniversary of the military crackdown in Tiananmen Square?
China
32. Which cricketer was recalled by West Indies Cricket Board into One-day squad after 14 month long stand-off?
Chris Gayle
33. Name the psychiatrist and balloonist who took off on the world’s first intercontinental flight in solar-powered plane.
Bertrand Piccard
34. Name the India’s London bound discus thrower who bagged silver medal at the Post Pre Elite Women’s event at Portland, US.
Krishna Poonia
35. Who was named captain of 18-member Indian hockey team for the 6th Junior Women’s Asia Cup to be held in Thailand from June 27th2012?
Mid-fielder, Ritu Rani

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The Gherkin is located at the 30 St Mary Axe in London and was put into use in 2004.The 40-story building is 600 feet (90m) high

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"The judgement" book is written by.
A.ravishankar.
B.kuldeep nayar.
C.anita desai.
D.adam smit.
Ans b

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Which scientist is known as the Father of the Green Revolution in India?
A) Verghese Kurien
B) M.S.Swaminathan
C) Raja Ramanna
D) A.P.J
ans.B

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*BMS -Bharatheey Masdur Sangh
*CITU -Centre for Indian Trade Union.
*Backbone of INDIAN Economy -Agriculture
*Blue revolution-fish

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who is associated with d creation of pentium chip?
a. arun netravati
b. c.kumar patel
c. vinod dham
d. sabeer bhatia
ans.C

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*Who invented the calendar?
a. Luwen Hock
b. Robert Hook
c. Fleming
d. Pope Gregory XIII
Ans-d.

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* 1st asian who swimmed across english channel
-Arathi saha.
* Charminarbuilt in1591 by kuli Qutb Shah

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Q. Silicon is useful in microprocessors because it is a:
A. Superconductor.
B. Semiconductor.
C. Insulator.
D. Non-conductor.
Ans. B

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Q. Which is not considered infrastructure sector of the economy?
[A]Electricity
[B]Textile Sector
[C]Telecom
[D]Cement
Ans. B

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Tech bits:
- IRC: Internet Relay Chat
- INI: Initialization File
- Clock Cycle: CPU Processing Speed

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*The word "school" comes frm Greek word"skhol"wich means"leisure time"
*SteveJobslast words:
Oh wow. Oh wow. Oh wow

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Q. ________ has recently released the report titled Inclusive Wealth Report 2012?
Ans: United Nations

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The winner of 2012 Amnesty International Ambassador of Conscience Award ?
Ans: Aung San Suu Kyi

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EnglishTips: Use "find out" (not "find") for obtaining information. ("I don't know when he'll return. I'll find out and callyou back.")

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Which has become the latest neighbouring country from where, India has allowed FDI?
Ans: Pakistan

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Federer wins 7th Wimbledon.
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PAK:AI flight Lands emergency.
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Delhi:Pregnant @ 13,HIV+girl lost her baby.
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Nigeria:90killed in massacre.
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SHAM PITRODA
>Chairman-National KnowledgeCommission
>Nationl Innovation Council
>Chief Mentor of Kerala Planning Devlop Agenda
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*Which is the only country that got independence in 15 th August as India?
a. South America
b. S Africa
c. S Korea
d. North America
Ans-c

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Chairmens
*SEBI
-UK Sinha
*NABARD
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Capital
Maldiw-Maley
Austriya-viana
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Misra-Kahira
Germeni-Barlin
Greas-Athens
Hungary-Budapeste
Iran-Tehran
Irak-Bagdad

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SDLCE PG Exam Time table:2pm TO 5pm
Aug 2012

3rd>I-Sampradhaya Kavithvam
5th>II-Telugu Sahithya Charithra
7th>III-Vyakaranam - Bhasha Charithra
9th>IV-Andhrula Charithra Samskruthi
12th>V-Samskrutham

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wimbledon womens single title won serena williams
*its her x14th grand slam
*5times won wimbledon
*equals sampross record withx14 wins

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Third chairman of the Empowered Group of Ministers (EGoM) on spectrumto fix the reserve price for spectrum in the 2G auctions -Chidambaram

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TOP BIGGEST COUNTRIES BY AREA:
1. Russia
2. Canada
3. China
4. United States
5. Brazil
6. Australia
7. India
8. Argentina
9. Kazakhstan

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Punj means "five" and aab means "waters", so"punjab" means "land of five rivers".
1.Beas
2.Satluj
3.Ravi
4.Chenab
5.Jhelum

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>Jhumpa Lahiri is the firstIndian woman to win the Pulitzer Prize in 2000 for herbook 'Interpreter of Maladies'.

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July 1st Australia has introduced the controversial carbon tax which makes to pay$23/tonne of carbon emission they produce

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*Who was the first lady prime minister in the world?
a.Sirimavo Bandaranaike
b.Mahinda Rajapakse
c.Chandrika Kumarathunge
Ans-a.

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*Who invented the first space rocket?
a. James Watt
b. Joseph Godard
c. Masco
d. Samy.
Ans-b.

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>INDIA'S
supercomputer places are:
1*Pune
2*Bangalur
3*Noida
4*Chennai
5*Kolkatta
6*Delhi
7*Hyd
Seymour Cray father of super computer

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*OPEC- Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (H.Q:Vienna, Austria)
*CHESS-Chariot, Horse, Elephant, Soldiers.

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The centre of Hoysala power in Tamil Nadu was
(A) Sivanasamudram
(B) Madurai
(C) Kunnur-kuppam
(D) None
Ans-C

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>Jhumpa Lahiri is the firstIndian woman to win the Pulitzer Prize in 2000 for her book 'Interpreter of Maladies'.

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Punj means "five" and aab means "waters", so"punjab" means "land of five rivers".
1.Beas
2.Satluj
3.Ravi
4.Chenab
5.Jhelum

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Ms . Harita Kaur Deol was the first woman cadet in the Indian Air Force to perform a solo flight on Sepetember 2, 2008.

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TOP BIGGEST COUNTRIES BY AREA:
1. Russia
2. Canada
3. China
4. United States
5. Brazil
6. Australia
7. India
8. Argentina
9. Kazakhstan

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*OMR-Optical Mark Reader OMR is used for changing books, and records as electronic files.
*The 1st computer virus is Apple.

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The first state to receive the 'Nirmal Rajya Puruskar' for achieving100per cent sanitation?
[A]Punjab
[B]Sikkim
[C]Meghalaya
[D]HP
Ans:B

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Third chairman of the Empowered Group of Ministers (EGoM) on spectrum to fix the reserve price for spectrum in the 2G auctions -Chidambaram

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Which country is the largest source of foreign direct investment(FDI) intoIndia?
[A]USA
[B]UAE
[C]Singapore
[D]Mauritius
Ans:D

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Much-awaited undiscovered subatomic particle, known as 'God Particle' has been recently demonstrated by the scientists? Higgs Boson

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Gulf Country has for the first time announced that it would allow women to compete in 2012 Olympic Games? Ans: Saudi Arabia

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New Exploration Licensingpolicy(NELP) is related to production and exploration of: Ans: Oil and Natural Gas

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New Exploration LicensingPolicy was conceptualised by the Govt of India, during 1997-98 2provide an equal platform to both Public&Private

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The Govt of India has appointed how many Scheduled Areas & Scheduled Tribes Commission since independence?
[A]2 [B]4 [C]5 [D]7
Ans:A

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BHEL has commissioned the 3rd 250 MW advanced-class gas turbine Pragati-III project at
[A]Chennai
[B]New Delhi
[C] Chandigarh
Ans:B

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The Qualified Foreign Investorswho wish to invest in India shouldbe compliant with the standards set by ? -Financial Action Task Force

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As per the recently released World Investment Report 2012, by UNCTAD, India is 3rd most attractive investment destination of the world.

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*The 1st President of the U.S.A
>George Washington

*The 1st Prime Ministerof Britain
>Robert Walpole

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Who is the winner of 2011 Booker Prize?
A. Sarah Waters
B. Tom McCarthy
C. A.D. Miller
D. Julian Barnes
ANS:D

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..Currency..
>INDIA-RUPEES
>Chin-Uyan
>SWEDEN-KRONE
>BAMGLADESH-TAKA
>Russia-ROUBLE
>JAPAN-YEN
>America-Doller

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*Who conceptualized the carbon nano tube?
a. Sumio Tijima
b. Dr. Abbas Ali
c. Richard Smalley
d. Isac Newton
Ans-c.

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*India's first breeder neutron reactor was
a. Apasara
b. Dharuv
c. Tridev
d. Kamini
Ans-d.

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All Three Founders Of Apple Inc. (Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak & Ronald Wayne( Worked At Atari Before Creating Apple. - ENjoy!!

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*World Ozone Day - Sept 16th
* World Wildlife Protection Week - October 2nd to 9th
* Earth Day - April 22nd
* World Water Day - March 22nd

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*GSM-Global system for mobile
*CDMA- Code Divison Multhple Access
*CDFS- Compact Disc File System
*CGI- Common Gateway Interface -

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*1st person to reach -North Pole
>Robert Peary
-South Pole
>Amundsen
*ADARSH-Association for Development andResearchof Sustainable

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Q. Phnom penh is the capital of...
A. Nepal
B. Indonesia
C. Malaysia
D. Cambodia
Ans. D

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In which year, decimal system replaced the 'anna' in India?
A. 1947
B. 1950
C. 1957
D. 1952.
Ans. C.

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India changed from the rupee, anna, pie system to decimal currency on 1 April 1957.

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bfore 1957
- one rupee consisting of 192 pies.
1 rupee = 16 annas
1 anna= 4 pice (plural of paise)
1paise = 3 pies

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Which country is the largest source of foreign direct investment(FDI) into India?
[A]USA
[B]UAE
[C]Singapore
[D]Mauritius
Ans:D

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Thousands of virus-hit computers may lose Internet access from July9th due to a malware called:
Ans:
DNSChanger

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*Durban hosted United Nations Climate Change Conference
*Delhi State Government launchedKishori Scheme for Adolescent Girls

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>CLIP-Childrn Lrng Imprmnt Progra.
>CLAPS-Childrn Lrng Accileration pro. for sustanablty
>LEP-Lrng enhancemnt pro.
>QIP-Qlty imprmnt pro.

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which one of d following articles provides for d abolition or creation of legislative councils in states ?
a 169
b 369
c 269
d 069
ans.A

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wt is the fulform of UPA and NDA? United progressive Alliance National Democratic Alliance

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Curzon Wyllie, who was murdered by Madan Lal Dhingra in London, was Adviser to Secretary ofState 4 India

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D most beautiful music in d world is ur own heartbeat. It gives an assurance that u wil survive even when d whole world leaves u ALONE..

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*I.Q. = Intelligence Quotient
*a.m = Ante Meridiem
*p.m = Post Meridiem
*e.g. = Exempli Gratia
*i.e. = Id Est (That is to say)

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B.P is meassured by SPYGMOMANOMETER
Normal B.P-x120/80x
*120 represents SYSTOLIC PRESSURE.
*80-DIASTOLIC PRESSURE.

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Languages of India
Language familie of India
Official language (s) StandardHindi written in the Devanāgarī script (the IndianConstitution recognises English as a subsidiary official language)
Regional language (s)
*Angika
*Assamese
*Beary bashe
*Bengali
*Bodo
*Chhattisgarhi
*Dogri
*Garhwali
*Garo
*Gujarati
*Standard Hindi
*Kannada
*Kashmiri
*Khasi
*Kodava
*Takk
*Kokborok
*Konkani
*Kumaoni
*Maithili
*Malayalam
*Manipuri
*Marathi
*Mizo
*Nepali
*Oriya
*Punjabi
*Rajasthani
*Sanskrit
*Santali
*Sindhi
*Tamil
*Telugu
*Tulu
*Urdu

Official languages in India
*Language
*Family
*Speakers
(in millions, 2001)
*State(s)
1.Assamese/ Axomiya
Indo-Aryan, Eastern
13
Assam , Arunachal Pradesh
2.Bengali
Indo-Aryan, Eastern
83
West Bengal , Tripura , Andaman & Nicobar Islands
3. Bodo
Tibeto-Burman
1.4
Assam
4.Dogri
Indo-Aryan, Northwestern
2.3
Jammu and Kashmir
5.Gujarati
Indo-Aryan, Western
46
Dadra and Nagar Haveli , Daman and Diu , Gujarat
6.Hindi
Indo-Aryan, Central
258–422
Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Arunachal Pradesh , Bihar , Chandigarh , Chhattisgarh , the national capital territory of Delhi , Haryana , Himachal Pradesh , Jharkhand , Madhya Pradesh , Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand
7.Kannada
Dravidian
38
Karnataka
8.Kashmiri
Indo-Aryan, Dardic
5.5
Jammu and Kashmir
9.Konkani
Indo-Aryan, Southern
2.5–7.6
Goa , Karnataka , Maharashtra , Kerala
10.Maithili
Indo-Aryan, Eastern
12–32
Bihar
11.Malayalam
Dravidian
33
Kerala , Andaman and Nicobar Islands , Lakshadweep , Pondicherry
12.Manipuri (also Meitei or Meithei )
Tibeto-Burman
1.5
Manipur
13.Marathi
Indo-Aryan, Southern
72
Maharashtra , Goa , Dadra & Nagar Haveli , Daman and Diu, Madhya Pradesh
14.Nepali
Indo-Aryan, Northern
2.9
Sikkim , West Bengal , Assam
15.Oriya
Indo-Aryan, Eastern
33
Orissa
16.Punjabi
Indo-Aryan, Northwestern
29
Chandigarh , Delhi , Haryana, Punjab
17.Sanskrit
Indo-Aryan
0.01
non-regional
18.Santhali
Munda
6.5
Santhal tribals of the Chota Nagpur Plateau (comprising the states of Bihar , Chattisgarh , Jharkhand , Orissa )
19.Sindhi
Indo-Aryan, Northwestern
2.5
non-regional
20.Tamil
Dravidian
61
Tamil Nadu , Andaman & Nicobar Islands , Pondicherry
21.Telugu
Dravidian
74
Andaman & Nicobar Islands , Andhra Pradesh , Pondicherry
22.Urdu
Indo-Aryan, Central
52
Jammu and Kashmir , Andhra Pradesh , Delhi , Bihar , UttarPradesh and Uttarakhand

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Neetilo
1>karige vitaminlu
- B1,B2,B4,B6,B12,C 2>karagani vitamingalu
- A,D,E,K

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Whch of the following nation organise AKKA ?
A.UK
B.USA
C.FRANCE
D.GERMANY
ans.B

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Chetan Bhagat is the author of blockbuster novels – Five Point Someone (2004), One Night @ the Call Center (2005), The 3 Mistakes Of My Life (2008) & 2 States (2009). All four books have remained bestsellers since their release

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the worlds busiest port today is a port of
a.ROTTERDAM
b.SHANGHAI
c.SINGAPORE
d.PHISHING
ans.B

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who is called father of geography ?
a eratosthneez
b hicatius
c tolemi
d strebo
ans.A

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who among d following is pioneer of local self govt in modern india ?
a RIPON
b LYTHON
c MAYO
d CURZON
ans.A

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Which of the following countries has introduced “Direct Democracy”?
1. Russia
2. India
3. France
4. Switzerland
ans.4

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“Black Pagoda” is in
1. Egypt
2. Srilanka
3. Madurai
4. Konark
ans.4

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1. I.Q. = Intelligence Quotient
2. a.m = Ante Meridiem
3. p.m = Post Meridiem
4. e.g. = Exempli Gratia
5. i.e. = Id Est (That is to say)

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Bal Gangadhar Tilak was given the epithet of 'Lokmanya' during ?
(A) Home Rule Movement
(B) Surat Split
(C) Swadeshi Movement
Ans : A

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As of may 2012 who is union finance minister of india ?
A.AK ANTONY
B.PRANAB MUKARJI
C.SM KRISHNA
D.CHIDAMBARAM
ans.B

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Q.From wch of these places river sharavati originates?
A. Brahmagiri
B. Ambuteertha
C. Vindyaparvat
D. Kumaraparvat
ans.B

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Q. "Odalal" and"kusumable" are the works of the wch of d writer?
a. bt lalita nayak
b.geeta nagabhusan
c.niranjan
d.devnur mahdev
ans.D

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Who was the 1st person frm karnatak to win Bharatartna?
a.Sir.M.Visvesvarayya
b.Dr.Rajkumar
c.Devraj urs
d.Sheshadri ayer
ans.A

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July 5
* Algeria Indepedence day
* National Day of Venezuela
* International Day of Co-Operatives.
>Antharjaateeya Sahakara dhinoschavam.

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* Rc.298 Dt:6-6-12 Declaration of 11th November 2012 the Birthday of Late Moulana Abul Kalam Azad as"National Education Day" on Every year.

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State- Popular Dance Forms
Andhra Pradesh:
Ghanta Mardala, Veedhi Natakam, Burrakatha
Assam:
Bihu,Khel Gopal,Rash Lila, Canoe,Tabal Chongli
Bihar:
Jata Jatin,Jadur,Chhau, Kathaputli,Bakho,Jhijhiya,Samochakwa,Karma,Jatra,Natna
Gujarat:
Garba, Tippani, Dandiya Rass, Gomph
Haryana: Jhumar, Ras Leela, Phag dance, Daph, Dhamal, Loor,Gugga, Khoria, Gagor
Himachal Pradesh:
Jhora, Jhali, Jadda,Dangli, Mahasu, Jhainta, Chharhi
J&K:
Rauf, Hikat
Karnataka:
Huttari, Suggi Kunitha, Yakashagana

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1593-Water thermometer -Galileo-Italian
1608 -Telescope-Hans Lippershey-Dutch
1625-Blood transfusion- Jean-Baptiste Denys-French
1629 Steam turbine Giovanni Branca Italian
1642 Adding machine Blaise Pascal French
1643 Barometer Evangelista Torricelli Italian
1668 Reflecting telescope Isaac Newton English
1671 Calculating machine Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz German

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The only Indian prince who actively participated in the Revolutionary Movement within and outside India was?
Ans : (Raja Mahendra Pratap)

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*L.P.G. is a hydrocarbon consisting of a mixture of Propane and Butane
*Gammaxene, D.D.T. & Bleaching powder are important compounds of Chlorine
*Amalgam is a term used for an alloy of a metal with Mercury

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PRESS-FOUNDER:
>Samwad Kaumudi(1821)
-Raja Ram Mohan Roy
>Kaisri(1881)
-Laal,Paal,Baal
>Mirat-Ul-Akhbar(1821)
-Raja Ram Mohan Roy

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*indira awas yojana=1985
*jawahar rozgar yojana=1989
*mahila samridhi yojana=1993
*ganga kalyan yojana=1997
*p.m. rozgar yojna
=1993.

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* sparsh ganga:-clean ganga project
* hema malini:-brand ambassador of sparsh ganga
* 17th dec.:-ganga cleaning day(uttarakhand state)*K C Kulich International Award is associated with
Journalism
*Which is Indias first ever Pollution Control Warship?
Samudra Prahari
*The present Lok Sabha is the
15th Lok Sabha

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Ramkrishna mission: 1897
[Swami Vivekanand]
Theosophical society: 1875,
Bhartat 1883 madhe.
[ Colonel Alcot & Madam Blavhataski

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*2018 Common wealth games:-Australia
*"Operation Gentlemen" related to
-Cricket Fixing
*youngst grandmastr-Parimarjan Negi

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India raised objection construction on Zangmu dam, which country is building this dam?
-China on the Brahmaputra
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Seventh G20 In June 18th&19th Summit held in Los Cabos, Mexico Aimed atboosting World Economy

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Which of the following is not a statutory Commission?
(a) Finance Commission
(b) Union Public Service
(c) Planning
(d) Election
ans.C

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State-
Popular Dance Forms

#Andhra Pradesh:
Ghanta Mardala, Veedhi Natakam, Burrakatha

#Assam:
Bihu,Khel Gopal,Rash Lila, Canoe,Tabal Chongli

#Bihar:
Jata Jatin, Jadur, Chhau, Kathaputli, Bakho, Jhijhiya, Samochakwa, Karma, Jatra, Natna

#Gujarat:
Garba, Tippani, Dandiya Rass,Gomph

#Haryana:
Jhumar, Ras Leela, Phag dance, Daph, Dhamal, Loor,Gugga, Khoria, Gagor

#Himachal Pradesh:
Jhora, Jhali, Jadda,Dangli, Mahasu, Jhainta, Chharhi

#J & K:
Rauf, Hikat

#Karnataka:
Huttari, Suggi Kunitha, Yakashagana

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Which of the following is not a statutory Commission?
(a) Finance Commission
(b) Union Public Service
(c) Planning
(d) Election
ans.C

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Ellora Caves: Situated about 15 miles north west of Aurangabad in Maharashtra State are about 34 caves excavated in the face of a hill.

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Vietnam was partitioned into North Vietnam and South Vietnam in the year 1954, the dividing line being the 17th parallel.

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Q. Name the largest Lizard in the world
A. Gila Monster
B. Crocodile
C. Comodo Dragon
D. Alligator
Ans. C

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Linseed (ALSI) us a rich source of :
1) Vitamin C
2) Omega-3 Fatty Acid
3) Essential Amino Acids
4) Antioxidants
Ans (2)
SAVE..WATER

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*Which is the State Capital situated on the river Ganges?
(a)Patna
(b)Lucknow
(c) Kolkata
(d)Chennai
Ans-(c)
SAVE..NATURE.

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*Multimedia is an integration of voice,text, graphics and animation.
*A multimedia computer requires PC+CD ROM drive+Sound Card+Speaker.

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*Which State of India has the highest per capita income?
(a)Haryana
(b)Punjab
(c)Uttar Pradesh
(d)Bihar
Ans(b)

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Q. Goitre caused by the deficiency of
1. Vitamin D
2. Iron
3. VItamin A
4. Iodine
Ans. 4

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*5Years Planing Taken From Russia
*Agricultural Seasons:
Kharif_ June to October
Rabi-Nnovember to March
Jayadh-April to June

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in union budget 2005 d finance ministr introduced anew tax called FBT. what isd full form FBT?
Ans: FringeBenifite Tax. Mohite frm maski

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the currency of slovakia is
a.koruna
b.euro
c.pound
d.slovak franc
Ans.bRajasthan to get its first refinery in Barmer

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India, Japan, South Korea begin trilateral talks>Model Skuls may be run frm next academic year(2013-14) only
>TET may be included in DSC
>Spl recrtmnt council fr DSC,DIETCET &LPCET etc..

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SK Shivakumar takes over as Director of ISRO SatelliteCentre

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Former Israeli PM Shamir dies at 96

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After 22 years, US Senate confirms Derek Mitchell as Ambassador to Myanmar

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*Vitamin B2 is manufactured by fermentative action of the bacterium Clostridium acetobutylicum
* Yeast is the best source of vit B complex

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light year is d unit of
a time
b distance
c light
d intensity of light
ans.B

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whr is d poem written by abul fazl, inscribed?
1fathepur sikri
2on d ibadat khana
3on d tomb ofamir khusro
4 on d tomb of salim chishti
ans.1

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which of d following states is d largest producer of mica in india ?
a. rajastan
b. tamilnadu
c. bihar
d. assam
ans.c

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*B.G.Tilak formed the Home Rule League in Bombay (Mumbai) in 1916
*Annie Besant also started a HomeRule League in Madras (Chennai) in 1916

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Alan Issac elected as new ICC presidentIndo-Pak meet to discuss border issues

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Top US commander, Pak army chief discuss NATO supply routes

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Supreme Spain sinks Italy 4-0 for Euro title

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RBI launches online platformfor trading in G-secs

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The famous ‘Kirtistambha’ at Chittor was built by
(A) Rana Pratap
(B) Rana Kumbha
(C) Rana Hammir
(D)Rana Sangram Singh
ans.B

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The largest producer of sugarcane in India is
(A) Andhra Pradesh
(B) Gujarat
(C) Punjab
(D) Uttar Pradesh

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India is the 7th Largest country in the world,
D Largest democracy
And
One of the Oldest civilizations.
=
Proud To B An Indian

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VACCINES-DISCOVERED BY
*Small pox-Edward Jenner
*Cholera-Louis Pasteur
*T.B.Vaccine-Calmette& Guerin
*Polio-Jonas E.Salk
OPV-Albert Sabi

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>VISA:
Visitor's Intention of Staying Abroad
->PAN:
Permanent Account Number
->TRAI:
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India

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Forest Report 2011
>Maximum forest area-Madhya Pradesh
>Maximum forest density-Mizoram
>Minimum forest-Haryana
>Minimum forest density-Harya

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'The Argumentative Indian' book was authored by which Indian ecomonist ?
Ans. Amartya Sen

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which indian woman athlete is popularly known as 'idukki express' ?
k.m.beenamol.

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