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Thursday, September 30, 2010
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
which region of the Earth is called 'Oceania' ?
=> Geographically 'Oceania' means the Islands and related regions of Pacific Ocean and vicinity. It is bounded by Australia, New Zealand & all parts of Malay Archipelago and has 3 subregions Melanesia, Micronesia and Polynesia. Fiji, part of Indonesia,Tonga,and all other Islands of USA,France,UK belong to this Oceania Region.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
what is FM (Radio Device) ?
=> FM means Frequency Modulation. It is the method of propagating the electromagnetic wave to telecast sound in different Frequencies. eg: FM 89.02, FM 101 etc. FM is nowadays very popular way to connect Radio listeners locally.
Friday, September 24, 2010
Land of Rising Sun
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=> 'Sun Rising' is first seen in Japan amongst all other Asian countries. That's why 'Japan' is called land of Rising Sun.
what are the 3 Basic colors?
=> You might have faced some difficulties to select between 'Yellow & Green' which one is considered Basic color !! Yeh, it's critical. By latest info Yellow is preferable than Green as a Basic color code. So 3 Basic colors are Red, Blue & Yellow .
what is the hottest place in the Earth?
=> 'El Azizia' ( Libya) is the hottest place in the Earth. Temperature can easily rise up to 57 degree Celsius there. It's a desert.
what is the tallest building in the world?
=> 'Burj Khalifa' is the world tallest Building. It is in Dubai,UAE. Height 828 Meter. It was completed in 2009 and using for Mechanical,Sky Lobby,Business and for other multi purpose
what is UNICEF?
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=> UNICEF stands for United Nations Children's Emergency Fund. It has one of the strongest funds of United Nations for serving the children with foods,nutrition, medicine,vaccines,Education, other study encouraging stuffs.UNICEF is working more than 200 countries at present and acceptable by government. New York is the Headquarters of iT.
what is the capital of Mexico?
=> Mexico City is the capital of Mexico. It is also the largest city of whole North America and most important city for Mexican Economics,Politics and culture.
=> Mexico City is the capital of Mexico. It is also the largest city of whole North America and most important city for Mexican Economics,Politics and culture.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Father of modern Economics ?
=> Adam Smith(1723-1790) is the Father of Modern Economics. He was born in Scotland and was a moral philosopher.His ideas about Free market,Division of Labour, invisible hand in Business replaced classical economical beliefs in great extent.These Ideas are still applied in modern Economics.
Saturday, September 18, 2010
What is the largest Natural Sea Beach in the world ?
=> Cox's Bazar (Bangladesh) is the world largest natural sea beach. It is unbroken and straight.Total length is about 200 km. It is selected for voting to be one of the world most beautiful places..
Which Bridge is situated in between Canada and USA ?
=> Rainbow Bridge ( close to Niagara Falls) connects Canada with USA. It is about 290 meter long and connects New York(USA) at the East with Ontario city(Canada) at the west.
Friday, September 17, 2010
what do you know about 'Aluminium' ?
=> Aluminium (Al), Atomic number 13,Oxidation number 3 (Al3+),Hardness 2.8 mohs .It is soft,durable,100% recyclable Metal & silvery-gray in color,it's most abundant metal in the Earth. Aluminium is 2nd most used Metal(just after Iron).It's common used in Industries,Transportation,Air crafts, Pipes,Cooking materials,Candy wrapper,sports events.
Largest,Busiest Airports in the world..!
=> a) By Area 'King Fahd International Airport' Damman, Saudi Arabia is the Largest Airport. It's total area is 780 square kilometers.
b) By the number of Passengers means Busiest Airport is 'Harts-field jackson atlanta international Airport' USA. It serves about 77 million passengers per Year...
Upcoming Commonwealth Games
19th 'Commonwealth Games' is going to be started in Delhi,India on 3rd October 2010. It is 2nd Time CG is gonna be held in Asia.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
which European countries refused 'Euro'(currency) ?
=> The United Kingdom, Denmark and Sweden refused to convert their currencies into Euro. Euro is being used as a currency in more than 22 European countries.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Punjab or 'The Punjab' : why Article 'The' is used with the name 'Punjab' ?
=> In the Past 'Punjab' was the Richest province amongst all other provinces of India Sub-continent. Since 1500 Punjab became a center for the Kings & British Emperors. Education, Agriculture,Industrial facilities were too much developed in Punjab and It was the 'Heart' of all India. That's why to show Respect To Punjab Province,Article 'The' was added with It during British Period.
What is Tsunami?
=> Tsunami is a Japanese word.In English Tsunami means Harbor waves. Tsunami is a natural calamity that occurs due to large displacement of body part of water from an Ocean or Sea results in engulfing the coastal areas by water within short period of time.Earthquakes, landslides, volcanic eruptions, or more rarely meteorites and nuclear tests are the indirect reason of generating Tsunami.
What are the other English words you can use for greeting someone as a Friend?
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
How many States are in USA?
There are 50 states in United States of America.
Their names are : 1.Alabama 2. Alaska 3. Arizona 4. Arkansas 5. California
13. Illinois 14. Indiana 15. Lowe 16. Kansas 17. Kentucky 18. Louisiana
19. Maine 20. Maryland 21. Massachusetts 22.Michigan 23. Minnesota
24. Mississippi 25. Missouri 26. Montana 27. Nebraska 28. Nevada
29. Mew Hampshire 30. New Jersey 31. New Mexico 32.New York 33. North California 34. North Dakota 35.Ohio 36.Oklahoma 37.Oregon 38. Pennsyvania
39.Rhode Island 40.South Carolina 41. South Dakota 42. Tennessee 43. Texas
44.Utah 45.Vermont 46.Virginia 47.Washington 48.West Virginia 49.Wisconsin
50.Wyoming.
Monday, September 13, 2010
What is 'Love' in Tennis?
=> When a game starts with a serve,both players' score remains equal 'Zero'.
This starting Zero equality is called Love in Tennis. It is also used in Squash and Badminton.
This starting Zero equality is called Love in Tennis. It is also used in Squash and Badminton.
What is a 'Leap Year'
=> The month 'February' consists of both number of 28 days & 29 days.
This February month consists of 29 days only when the Year number is equally divided by 4(four) and its called a Leap Year.Exp: 2000,2004,2008,2012 these are Leap years.
=> Actually the Earth needs exactly 365 days 5 hours 48 mins 46 seconds to make a full revolution. So the Extra 5 hours 48 mis 46 sec are counted after each 4 years as a complete day.And this day makes a Leap Year.And Leap years comes after each 4 years.
This February month consists of 29 days only when the Year number is equally divided by 4(four) and its called a Leap Year.Exp: 2000,2004,2008,2012 these are Leap years.
=> Actually the Earth needs exactly 365 days 5 hours 48 mins 46 seconds to make a full revolution. So the Extra 5 hours 48 mis 46 sec are counted after each 4 years as a complete day.And this day makes a Leap Year.And Leap years comes after each 4 years.
What is the difference between A Solar Year and A Mathematical Year ?
=> The Planet Earth, takes about 365 days to complete it's one circle round the Sun.It is called Solar Year.
=> A Mathematical Year is equal to 12 months or 360 days.
So the difference between A Solar year and A Mathematical year is 5 days.
=> A Mathematical Year is equal to 12 months or 360 days.
So the difference between A Solar year and A Mathematical year is 5 days.
About Pressure Cooker (info)
=> Pressure cooker is also called Stream Digester or Denis Pepin according to the name of French Physicist Denis Pepin who invented it.
It is very useful for cooking in high altitude but also is being used in normal cooking worldwide.Concept is 'it increases the inside pressure that effects higher Boiling Temp of liquid' to cook faster.
A pressure cooker reduces cooking time up to 70%.In US it is bigger in size used for sterilization,It is also called retort there.
It is very useful for cooking in high altitude but also is being used in normal cooking worldwide.Concept is 'it increases the inside pressure that effects higher Boiling Temp of liquid' to cook faster.
A pressure cooker reduces cooking time up to 70%.In US it is bigger in size used for sterilization,It is also called retort there.
'Why does meat get cooked faster in a pressure cooker? or What's the Concept of pressure cooking?
Pressure cooker is an airtight container that initially doesn't leak the air out below the preset pressure.As volume is always fixed(constant) inside,the Temperature will increase proportionally to the pressure inside(Gay-Los sac's Law).Now the pressure built inside effects rising the Liquid's Temp higher before reaching Liquid's boiling point.This higher boiling point of the liquids help the stuffs(meat) to cook faster.
what is FAO?
=> FAO stands for Food and Agriculture Organization. It's international effort to defeat hunger with providing foods.It also aims at world agriculture.Still now 183 nations joined FAO's membership. FAO's headquarter is situated in Rome,Italy.
Dr Jacques Diouf is present Director-General of Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
Dr Jacques Diouf is present Director-General of Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).
what is Knot or 1 Knot?
what is knot or 1 knot?
=>> 'Knot' is a unit of speed used for sea navigation by the Ships.It is a non-SI unit but been accepted to be used as a SI unit worldwide.
1 knot = 1 nautical mile/hour( 1.852 km/hour)
So, 1 knot = 1.852 km/hr =0.514 m/sec..
=>> 'Knot' is a unit of speed used for sea navigation by the Ships.It is a non-SI unit but been accepted to be used as a SI unit worldwide.
1 knot = 1 nautical mile/hour( 1.852 km/hour)
So, 1 knot = 1.852 km/hr =0.514 m/sec..
World smallest country 'Vetican city"
=> 'Vatican City' is the world smallest country. It is also known as 'Pope's city'. It's area is about 0.44 sq km and number of population is only 826.Vatican got independence from Italy. Official language are both Latin and Italic.Vatican city' is the capital and the country depends on non-commercial economy like Tourism and postage of stamps,museums visiting fee etc.
Mona Lisa
Did You Know?
=> 'Mona Lisa', The world most famous iconic Art' was painted by Italic Artist Leonardo-De-Vinci. Mona Lisa is painted in oil on a poplar panel in Florence..It's Length & width is 77cm vs 53 cm. Mona Lisa is kept with extreme care in 'Louvre Museum' in Paris,France.
Sunday, September 12, 2010
who is Dale Carnegie?
=> 'Dale Breckenridge Carnegie' was an American writer and Lecturer. He got famous for his decent writings on Peoples behavior,attitude or how to be smart,how to deal with other people Etc. He was born in Missiouri,USA and died in NY in same country.(1888 to 1955)
A course called 'Dale Carnegie Course' is very popular training method to increase personal skills.He showed real examples to explain most of his topics.
'
How to win friends and influence people' is one of his most popular Books that is still read worldwide.
OIC
what is OIC (details)?
=>> OIC stands for Organization of Islamic Conference. Still now 57 countries joined it's membership.
It works for development of Islamic countries in the field of Education,Economics,Research,Technology, Financial aids etc. It's Headquarter is situated in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia..
Entomology
what is 'Entomology' ?
=>> Entomology is a scientific study on 'Insects' and that is a branch of Arthropodology'... This subject is available in Agricultural Universities.
Friday, September 10, 2010
Eid Mubarak to Everyone !
Hey,Eid Mubarak to Everyone guys. The biggest festival for the Muslim World is going to be celebrated by the Muslims of whole world Today/Tomorrow..
Best wishes to everyone.Hope you enjoy the Eid Get Together with your Friends and Family.
Regards
Daily general knowledge
Most number of Muslims in the world
Do you know?
'Indonesia' is the number one Muslim Country in the world..The capital city of Indonesia is Jakarta.
Fastest Animal on the land of the Earth
what is the fastest Animal on the Land in Earth?
=>> Cheetah is the fastest Animal..It can run even 70 miles per hour.
May Day
what is 'May Day'
=> 'May Day' is 1st day of Month 'May'. It is also called Labour Day or Workers Day which is stand for 'Maximum working hours for the labours is 8 hours per day'. It is a public holiday in many counties. The Day is not recognized by USA,Canada & South Africa.
BMW
what is BMW?
=> BMW means 'Bayerische Motoren Werke'(German) In English: 'Bavarian Motor Works'. It is a famous German automobile company. Nowadays BMW is being produced in 5 countries : Gemany(head),United Kingdom,Australia,USA & South Africa. The Headquarter of BMW is situated in Munich,Germany.
Lady who won two Nobel prizes
Did you know?
'Madam Curie' was the only lady scientist who won two Nobel Prizes ..In Physics 1903 and another in Chemistry 1911. She was born in Poland and also had French citizenship.
Unifeild Theory of Force:Abdus Salam
Did you know?
'Grand unified theory of Force' was proposed by Scientist Abdus Salam who was a Pakistani.Adus Salam was born at Jhang in Pakistan. He was awarded Nobel Prize in 1979 together with two other Physicists Sheldon Glashow & Steven Weinberg..........
Duralumin ?
what is the hybrid metal used in Aircraft's body?
=> It is 'Duralumin' . It contains Aluminum (over 90%) with copper (about 4%), magnesium (0.5%–1%), and manganese (less than l%).
Oldest city in the world
Did you know? Damascus (the capital of Syria) is the world's oldest city..It was established within 8000 to 10,000 BC ....
Least Toxic Vitamin
And vitamin-C is the least toxic vitamin amongst all. It has no or very little toxicity,even too much intake can be useful for your body.
Toxic most Vitamin
Q: which one is the toxic most Vitamin?
Correct Ans: Vitamin A. ...Vitamin D is also toxic but vitamin A is more toxic than it. overdose or too much intake of vitamin A can cause hydrocephalus, vomiting, tiredness, constipation, bone pain, and severe headaches .!
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