Famous Personalities and Places
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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?

  • 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?

  • 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?

    <p>Diphu, Assam</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does FFC stand for in the context of film industry?

    <p>Film Finance Corporation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who holds the title of the fastest shorthand writer?

    <p>Dr.G.D.Bist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which country does golf player Vijay Singh represent?

    <p>Fiji</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a Letter of Credit (L/C) primarily used for?

    <p>Guaranteeing payment for goods</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary purpose of the Habeas Corpus Act of 1679?

    <p>To safeguard personal liberties against arbitrary imprisonment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When is World Red Cross and Red Crescent Day celebrated?

    <p>May 8</p> Signup and view all the answers

    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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