Latest Whos Who-The New Chairman of Infosys
2011-06-19
Veteran banker K.V. Kamath has been appointed as the Chairman of Infosys, in place of founder N.R. Narayana Murthy. S.D. Shibulal has been elevated as the CEO and MD.Continue Reading
More blood. More life. World Celebrates World Blood Donor Day 2011
2011-06-14
On 14 June 2011, countries worldwide celebrates World Blood Donor Day with events to raise awareness of the need for safe blood and blood products and to thank voluntary unpaid blood donors for their life-saving gifts of blood. The theme for World Blood Donor Day 2011 is, “More blood. MoreContinue Reading
BRIC expands to BRICS
2011-06-13
BRIC, the grouping of the four countries thought to radiate the largest lessons in developing an economy–Brazil, Russia, India and China–has decided to transform itself to BRICS, with the much-awaited induction of South Africa into the cohort, making it more representative. Started in year 2009, the 2011 summit, held inContinue Reading
Quiz Today-Quiz and Trivia from Generalknowledgetoday
2011-05-25
1. What name was given to the 3.2 million year old Australopithecus afarensis bones found in Ethiopia in 1974? 2. The scientific name for which well known extinct creature means ‘rapid thief’ when translated? 3. The scientific name for which animal means ‘one who walks swiftly, a camel marked likeContinue Reading
GKToday-50 GK Questions and Its answers
2011-05-22
01.’White Leg Horn’ is a disease which affects: A. sambars B. elephants C.cattle D. birds 02. Atacama Desert is in : A. North America B. South Africa C. Russia D. South America 03. Mahatma Gandhi University came in the existence on: A. 26th October 193 B. 26lh October 194 C.26thContinue Reading
The Royal Wedding-Prince William and Kate Middleton
2011-04-29
It is the wedding of a lifetime – at least for the English and hopefully for one couple. The much-hyped wedding day of Prince William and Kate Middleton has finally arrived and all of England has come to a halt ( by Royal Decree, its a national holiday) and isContinue Reading
Solved Questions based on General knowledge and Current affairs
2011-04-18
1. Name of the Egyptian President against whom people of Egypt revolted in 2011: A. Hosni Mubarak B. Pervez Musharra C. Omar Suleiman D. Ahmed Shafeeque Answer: A 2. Name the person who commissioned theVallarpadam International Container Transshipment Terminal A. Vayalar Ravi B. Dr. Man Mohan Singh C. A. K.Continue Reading
GK Question of the Day
2011-04-14
In which of the following cities was the Indian Biodiversity Congress(2010) held? A. Chennai B. Chandigarh C. Mumbai D. Thiruvananthapuram Answer: D GK Question of the Day Powered by Generalknowledgetoday.comContinue Reading
Nokia Oyj, the world’s biggest maker of mobile phones
2011-04-04
Nokia Oyj, the world’s biggest maker of mobile phones, has formed a software partnership with Microsoft Corp., betting that together the two companies can challenge Apple and Sony Inc.Continue Reading
GK Today-Gk Questions and Answers from generalknowledgetoday.com
2011-03-30
Who was the first Ramon Magsaysay Award winner from India Ans : Acharya Vinoba Bhave The first recipient of Gandhi Peace Prize was Ans : Dr. Julius N. Nyerera Nehru Award is instituted for Ans : International understanding and peace Magnifying glass was invented by Ans : Roger Bacon PolioContinue Reading