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See how much you know about the human body with this quiz comprising of multiple-choice questions and answers about the human body and its various organs. Human Body Quiz Questions 1. Which of the following organs does not take part in breathing? ... Read More

World Water Day was observed on 22 March 2014 with the theme Water and Energy to raise awareness of the inter-linkages between water and energy. In 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development (UNCED) recommended to celebrate an... Read More

Rajiv Takru, a 1979 batch IAS officer, has been appointed as the new Revenue Secretary and will succeed Sumit Bose, who retires on 31 March 2014. He was earlier CEO of Prasar Bharti and has worked in the Information and Broadcasting Ministry. Arvind... Read More

Here is the list of some of the First & Great Women Achievers of India . They are the powerful Indian women who have made India shine on a global platform. These Indian women are the physical manifest of power, dedication towards work, will,... Read More

59. When was football included in the Olympics? Answer: 1908, London 60. Who won the Olympic gold in 1908? Answer: U.K. 61. Which country won the Olympic football title at Seoul in 1988? Answer: U.S.S.R. (Russia) 62. Who have been twice runners-up... Read More

Write a paragraph on the various methods used to replenish the nutrients in the fields. When crops are grown in the fields, they use all the nutrients present in the soil. These nutrients have to be replenished for the further cropping.... Read More

Do you know it is possible to reach a state of peace and harmony just with our hands? The positions of hands or mudras develop a very important role in the practice of yoga, so much so that they are known as producers of joy. The explanation for... Read More

The virus is not a living organism, but a protein molecule (DNA) covered by a protective layer of lipid (fat), which, when absorbed by the cells of the ocular, nasal or buccal mucosa, changes their genetic code (mutation) and convert them into... Read More

A comprehensive initiative called PM e-VIDYA will be launched which unifies all efforts related to digital/online/on-air education. This will enable multi-mode access to education and includes: DIKSHA (one nation-one digital platform) which will now... Read More

Next time you find yourself talking on your mobile phone in the middle of a thunderstorm you may want to cut the conversation short. UK doctors have warned of the danger of lightning strikes when using mobile phones outdoors during stormy weather... Read More