General Knowledge Quiz

1. Which bank has proposed to introduce Barcode – enabled ATMs? a) ICICI Bank b) RBI c) SBI d) PNB 2. In which state has the SBI recently started a windmill? a) Maharashtra b) Gujarat c) Rajasthan d) Tamil Nadu 3. Which state in India has recently opened blood bank for dogs? ...

Groundnut, an important oil seed crop is grown for both domestic and commercial purposes, farmers as well as householders face the biggest problem in its storage. Among other insect pests that attack groundnut is the most potential groundnut bruchid. It is the only insect species known to infest both kernels ...

San Jose Sale is an insect in the armoured scale family. Although it is as small as a pinhead, this insect causes mass destruction to a wide variety of trees and their fruit. The wind blows the scales from tree to tree, and upon arrival, they begin to eat a ...

The cloud of condensed vapour is called fog. When moist air meets cold surface of the Earth, some of the water vapour condenses on the particles of dust in air. The fog thus formed reduces the visibility of the observer for about a distance of 1 kilometre. Mist and fog are ...

A study by karolinska Institute, Sweden says that a healthy diet, which includes vegetable fruits and legumes, can help women beat heart attack. Something is a strict no and some physical activity a must. This can prevent 77 percent of heart attacks. American researchers found that children who watch television during ...

1. Name the international Cricket Ground which is located in Jamtha, a bustling Maharashtrial City 2. Which U.S. President has racked up $300,000 in fines for being some 220 years late in returning book to the New York Society Library? 3. What do the alphabet in the name of the social networking ...

1. When did Jawaharlal Nehru unfurl the tri-colour national flag on the banks of the Ravi as the clock struck the midnight? 2. Tipu Sultan dies fighting the English forces under 3. Who published the first Weekly Bengali newspaper ‘Samachar Darpan’? 4. Who was responsible for the introduction of the Vernacular Press Act ...

1)    Which city is known as Queen of the Arabia Sea? 2)    What is the new name of the Hanging Gardens in Mumbai? 3)    What units do you measure Sikkimese attire? 4)    What do the dragons painted on walls of Chinese restaurants signify? 5)    What do the dragons painted on walls of Chinese restaurants ...

Forfeit: To lose right to Provident: Thrifty; Providing for future needs Resound: To echo; fill with sound Opaque: Not transparent Avarice: Greed for gain, money Incredulous: Sceptical: unwilling to believe Regale: To entertain Scrutinize: To examine closely or carefully Incoherent: Hard to understand Rail: To abuse; use abusive language Fraught: Filled; threatening or involving Feign: To pretend; simulate Intricate: Complicated Penitence: Regret or ...

1) Which country assisted India in the establishment of Bokaro Steel Limited? 2) Where are the famous Petronas Twin Towers located? 3) Which of these is the first multipurpose river valley project in Independent India? A) Bhakra-Nangal Project b) Damodar Valley Corporation c) Hirakud Multipurpose Project d) Tungabhadra Multipurpose Project 4) Where is the ...