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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? ...

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 ...

Infrared rays are rays resembling light rays, but undetectable by the human eye. They are also called heat rays. Infrared rays are given off by objects in relation to their temperature. Emission of infrared rays increases as an object gets hotter. The British Astronomer Sir William Hershel discovered infrared rays ...

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 ...

When we think of Jaipur, its sobriquet ‘pink city’ comes to our mind. We feel that the city is either painted pink or its buildings are in lovely pink. But contrary to the general notion, the original colour of the city was ‘garro’ (terracotta). This was established by 11 paintings ...

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 ...

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 ...

What is Rapid Eye Movement (REM)? Rapid Eye Movement (REM) is a phenomenon observed in sleeping people. REM has been calculated to take up to 20% of a normal night’s sleep and has been associated with the time spent dreaming. The sleeper passes in and out of REM sleep and although ...

1) Whose birthday is observe as International Philosophy Day? 2) What is the name of the probe sent by NASA, which landed safely on Mars after a nine-month journey? 3) In which city of Nepal is the Narayanahiti Palace located? 4) Which mammals lay eggs? 5) Which snake can raise a ‘hood’ behind its ...

General Traces of water found on Moon. The Chandrayaan 1 probe had found traces of water across the surface of the moon. It now challenges the long-held view that the Earth’s natural satellite is bone dry. The spacecraft also found indications that water is being produced that water is being ...