Interesting Facts & Trivia
14 Interesting trivia
14 Interesting General knowledge bits: 1. The last time Green cards were green was in 1964. 2. More than … [Read More...]
Interesting trivia and facts about animals
Some interesting trivia about animals, scientists and great leaders: 1. In Iceland, the government laws do not … [Read More...]
Great leaders-Last days
They lived great lives and left their permanent footprint on world history. But their last days are a big lesson for everyone. They ended … [Read More...]
Interesting facts behind kiss
Some interesting facts about kisses. 1. Study of Kisses is called Philemotology. 2. 34 muscles work synchronously in … [Read More...]
Geography & History Quiz
Quiz on Mahatma Gandhi – 2
1. Which title conferred by the British Government was returned by Gandhiji during the non-cooperation movement after the Jallianwala … [Read More...]
History of Prime Ministers
1. Which Prime Minister got assassinated and left office on the 6th September 1966? 2. Which Australian Prime Minister had 11 years, … [Read More...]
Great Ladies in History: Beatrice Cenci
Beatrice Cenci was a legendary woman in the Roman history. In those days of aristocracy, she was a symbol of resistance for normal Roman … [Read More...]
25 quiz questions on Indian national moment
Quiz on Indian National Moment: 1. ‘First War of Indian Independence’, who said this of the first time, regarding the revolt … [Read More...]
Sports Quiz
Tennis Grandslam Quiz
Tennis grandslam quiz: 1. Which grand slam, played on artificial court, was played on grass until 1987? 2. The Peter Vongovic … [Read More...]
T20 Cricket quiz
T20 cricket Quiz: 1. What did Eden Park in Auckland, New Zealand host for the first time on 17th February 2005? 2. … [Read More...]
Quiz on football clubs
Quiz on football clubs and origins: 1) Which famous European soccer club was formed when Joan Gamper placed an advert in Los Deportes … [Read More...]
Quiz on Sachin Tendulkar
1. Dreaming to become a deadly fast bowler, where was Sachin selected to train while he was in school until he was suggested by Dennis … [Read More...]
Science & Technology Quiz
Quiz on Nobel Prize: Part I
1. In which year was the first Nobel Prize awarded? 2. Which Nobel Prize category was established in 1968 by the Central Bank … [Read More...]
Human body: 18 facts
18 facts about human body: Author: Pitchaiah Naidu 1. The gland which is in the shape of a pistol is: Pancreas 2. … [Read More...]
Quiz on IT and Software
1. Which Operating system has the free and open source software? 2. What is the first release version of Windows? 3. … [Read More...]
25 Internet Quiz Questions
Internet Quiz: 1. What is the expansion of the acronym FTP? 2. What is the name of the latest Microsoft search engine? 3. … [Read More...]
Business Quiz
10 Quiz questions on Auto sector
Author: Geetanav Ojha, Kozhikode, Kerala Auto Quiz questions: 1. This vehicle is a twin-engine light-medium helicopter built … [Read More...]
Quiz on Indian Economy
10 Business quiz questions: 1. India’s position in world E-commerce activities? 2. Which Sector contributes highest … [Read More...]
Stock market quiz: 25 Basic Quiz questions
25 stock market quiz questions: 1. Demat is the acronym for ___________ 2. A faster way of buying / selling the same … [Read More...]
Nobel Prize for Economics 2009
Elinor Ostrom and Oliver E. Williamson, both from the United States of America, have won the Noble Prize for Economics 2009 for their … [Read More...]
Entertainment Quiz
Quiz questions on 2009 Oscar awards
1. Which comedy king and legend co-anchored, with Alec Baldwin, the 82nd Annual Academy Awards (Oscars 2009) ? 2. This year … [Read More...]
Comic Quiz
Comics quiz by Geetanav Ojha: 1) This comic strip was first published on April 16, 1989 and the main character is an American … [Read More...]
Celebrity quiz: Real names
Celebrity quiz: 1. In the world of music and entertainment, whose real name is Louisse Ciccione? 2. In Bollywood, how … [Read More...]
SMS Language quiz
10 Quiz questions: 1. What is the de-abbreviated form of SMS? 2. If your friend replies to your joke as ROFL what does … [Read More...]
General Knowledge Bits
July 29: Quiz questions of the day
From this week, I will try to focus more on current affairs and will update latest general knowledge questions on regular basis. You can share latest quiz questions and answers through comments. General knowledge questions: 1. Total number of TV channels in India: 503. 2. Sound making instrument that gained popularity during 2010 FIFA world cup: … [Read More...]
12 General knowledge bits
General knowledge questions: 1. Time magazine: The first person who was selected as “Man of the year”, by the famous “Time magazine” was Charles Lindberg, in the year 1927. 2. Origin of the word “good bye”: It was taken from the sentence “God be with you”. 3. Smallest Union territory in India: lakshadweep. 4. … [Read More...]
Diwali Quiz: 10 questions on Hindu festival
1. If India celebrates Diwali (or Deepawli) which country celebrates the Lantern Festival as the festival of lights? 2. According to Hindu mythology, on whose home-coming from 14 years of exile is Deepawli celebrated? 3. Deepawli is known as Tihar in which SAARC nation? 4. Goddess Lakshmi is generally worshiped during Deepawli. However in Eastern and North-Eastern India, … [Read More...]
20 Quiz questions on famous Indians
1. Who was the first Indian woman to swim across the English Channel? 2. Name the first man to climb Mt. Everest without oxygen. 3. Name the first Indian who got an Oscar. 4. Who was the first Indian to be honored with the Param Vir Chakra? 5. Who was the first woman to become the Lt. General of the Indian Army? 6. Name the first woman Chief Minister … [Read More...]
GK Questions & Answers
General Knowledge bits: • the largest museum in the world is the American Museum of Natural History. • the lowest mountain range in the world is the Buena Bhaile. • The country known as the Land of Cakes is Scotland. • The place known as the Garden of England is Kent. • The tallest tower in the world is the C. N. Tower, Toronto, Canada. • … [Read More...]
General Knowledge Articles
2009 Nobel prize winners in Medicine
2009 Noble prize in medicine has been awarded to three American Scientists. 1. Carol W. Greider of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine 2. Jack W. Szostak of Massachusetts General Hospital 3. Elizabeth H. Blackburn of the University of California, San Francisco. This is for the first time when more than one woman has … [Read More...]
Kaun Banega Crorepati is back
Popular Quiz programme Kaun Banega Crorepati is back and Amitabh Bachchan will host KBC-4. No TV programme in Indian history created that much sensation as KBC -1 did. Sony Entertainment channel is once hoping higher TRPs for KBC -4 as Amitabh Bachchan is back. According to media reports, Sony first asked Aamir Khan to host Kaun Banega Crorepati -4 but Aamir rejected the offer as he is … [Read More...]
About GSLV
When the entire nation was submerged in the splendor of IPL and the Indian New year in the middle of April, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) was gearing up for something new and something more challenging. April 15, 2010 was supposed to be a red letter day in the history of Indian space mission when the GSLV MK II was launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. GSLV … [Read More...]
iPad: New gadget from Apple
Around 5 lakh students appeared for the IIT-JEE 2010. And many more appeared for other engineering and medical entrance examinations. Students travel to different parts of the country, either to appear in exams or for an extended study period. The most important thing which they need apart from food, shelter and clothing are books. Business professionals are always on the move and have to go … [Read More...]
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