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Who referred to Rabindranath Tagore as THE GREAT SENTINEL?
Who referred to Rabindranath Tagore as THE GREAT SENTINEL?
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Subhas Chandra Bose
- Raja Ram Mohan Roy
- Mahatma Gandhi (correct)
Which of the following is the world's largest railway station?
Which of the following is the world's largest railway station?
- Grand Central Terminal, New York (correct)
- Beijing West Railway Station, China
- Shinjuku Station, Japan
- London Waterloo, England
How did Eritrea gain its status in the United Nations?
How did Eritrea gain its status in the United Nations?
- It joined as a result of a referendum.
- It was a trust territory until 1990.
- It became a member in 1993. (correct)
- It was a part of the Commonwealth.
Where is Garampani sanctuary located?
Where is Garampani sanctuary located?
What does FFC stand for in the context of film industry?
What does FFC stand for in the context of film industry?
Who holds the title of the fastest shorthand writer?
Who holds the title of the fastest shorthand writer?
Which country does golf player Vijay Singh represent?
Which country does golf player Vijay Singh represent?
What is a Letter of Credit (L/C) primarily used for?
What is a Letter of Credit (L/C) primarily used for?
What was the primary purpose of the Habeas Corpus Act of 1679?
What was the primary purpose of the Habeas Corpus Act of 1679?
When is World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day celebrated?
When is World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day celebrated?
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Study Notes
Rabindranath Tagore
- Mahatma Gandhi referred to Rabindranath Tagore as "The Great Sentinel"
Grand Central Terminal
- Grand Central Terminal, located on Park Avenue in New York City, is the world's largest railway station
Eritrea
- Eritrea became the 182nd member of the United Nations in 1993
- Eritrea is located in Africa
Garampani Sanctuary
- Garampani Sanctuary is located in Diphu, Assam
Film Finance Corporation
- FFC stands for Film Finance Corporation
Dr.G.D.Bist
- Dr.G.D.Bist was the fastest shorthand writer
Epsom
- Epsom, England is known for horse racing
Dr.Christian Bernard
- Dr.Christian Bernard conducted the first human heart transplant operation on December 21, 1967
- The recipient of the transplant was Louis Washkansky
Galileo
- Galileo was an Italian astronomer
- Developed the telescope
- Discovered four satellites of Jupiter
- Discovered that the movement of a pendulum produces a regular time measurement
Habeas Corpus Act 1679
- Provided facilities for prisoners to obtain a speedy trial or release on bail
- Established that no one was to be imprisoned without a writ or warrant outlining the charges against them
- Safeguarded personal liberties by preventing arbitrary imprisonment by the king's orders
Vitamin D
- Exposure to sunlight helps a person improve their health by converting skin oil into Vitamin D
Vijay Singh
- Golf player Vijay Singh is from Fiji
Letter of Credit (L/C)
- A Letter of Credit (L/C) is a guarantee to an exporter that the importer of their goods will pay immediately for the goods ordered
First Afghan War
- The First Afghan War took place in 1839
Gulf Cooperation Council
- The Gulf Cooperation Council was originally formed by Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates
First China War
- The First China War was fought between China and Britain
Dumping
- Dumping is the practice of selling goods abroad at a price significantly lower than the production cost at the home market price
Basketball Court Dimensions
- For the Olympics and World Tournaments, the dimensions of a basketball court are 28 m x 15 m
Volleyball Tournaments
- The Federation Cup, World Cup, Allywyn International Trophy and Challenge Cup are awarded to winners of volleyball tournaments
World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day
- Each year World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day is celebrated on May 8
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