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Current General Knowledge Questions & Answers - September 2011

Here is a collection of current general knowledge questions and answers for the aspirants of Civil Services, Staff Selection Commission and all types of Bank exams. With the help of these current general knowledge questions, one can prepare for... Read More

What is a Lightning Strike?

It is a very rapid and massive discharge of electricity in the atmosphere, some of which is directed towards the Earth’s surface. These discharges are generated in giant moisture-bearing clouds that are 10-12 km tall. How does it strike? The... Read More

General Knowledge Facts - Increase Your GK with these facts

This General Knowledge Facts Quiz tests your basic general knowledge on a variety of topics, from general knowledge facts, science to history and more. These General Knowledge facts & questions are creatively compiled to make you learn about... Read More

Everyday Science Quiz Questions & Answers - Part 4

76. Question: Why is a new quilt warmer than an old one?Answer: In a new quilt the cotton is not compressed and as such it encloses more air which is bad conductor of heat. Therefore, it does not allow heat to pass. 77. Question: Curved rail... Read More

15 Fascinating Lesser Known Science Facts

In this list of science facts, we have focussed especially on lesser-known trivia. Hopefully you will find at least a handful of items here that are completely new to you. Be sure to add your own fascinating facts to the comments. 1. An iceberg... Read More

How does a vacuum cleaner work?

A vacuum cleaner is an electrically operated machine which is used to clean carpets, rooms, floors, bookshelves and electronic instruments. It can conveniently remove dust and bits of paper. It can be handled by a single person and has proved very... Read More

Different Types of Musical Instruments

Music is an art that permeates every human society. We have all listened to the soothing music of a piano or the strumming of a guitar and experienced a sense of thrill. Music is mainly of two types: vocal and instrumental. Vocal music involves a... Read More

Mind Blowing Facts for General Knowledge

Turtles have no teeth. Prehistoric turtles may have weighed as much as 5,000 pounds. Only one out of a thousand baby sea turtles survives after hatching. Sea turtles absorb a lot of salt from the sea water in which they live. They excrete... Read More

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