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nirupmacurrentaffairs.blogspot.com    Events 1610- -------------------clue- Telescope GGt. Galileo Galilei discovered four  moons orbiting Jupiter  using a homemade    telescope in 1610. Events 1656- ------------------clue - The pendulum clock- C. H. The pendulum clock was invented in 1656 by Dutch astronomer Christiaan  Huygens. Events 1876- --------------------- clue-  telephone- A.G. In March 1876, Alexander Graham Bell made the world's first telephone call. It lasted for less than ten seconds and consisted of nine words, "Mr. Watson, come here - I want to see you."                                         This message was addressed to the inventor's associate, Thomas Watson, who was in another room.   Events 1877- ------------------- clue-  phonograph- T.E  In 1977, Thomas Edison announced his invention of the phonograph, a de...

  1. Which is the world's smallest flower? Ans- The watermeal.          This plant plays a vital role in an aquatic ecosystem. 2. Which is the smallest word in English? Ans- you/ queue 3. Which is the smallest spelling in the English Language? Ans- I 4. Which is the smallest name of God? Ans- Om 5.- The smallest river in India-? Ans- Arvari, [ only 45km] Rajasthan 6.- The smallest river in the world-? Ans- The Roe River in the US state of Montana. 7.- The smallest bird in India-? Ans- The Flowerpecker 8.-    The smallest bird in the world-? Ans- The Bee Hummingbird found in Cuba.

  1. Which is the nearest planet? Ans- Venus 2. Name the least densely populated area and why? Ans- Greenland because it is covered by a permanent ice sheet, making only a small part of the island suitable for living. 3. Which is the world's largest island larger than Mexico? Ans- Greenland. 4. Which is the longest-running cartoon series of all time? Ans- The first Tom and Jerry episode, 'Puss Gets the Boot' aired in 1940. It ran from 1940 to 1967. It was about a cat named Jasper who terrorized a mouse named Jinx. 5. Who is the father of 'India's nuclear program?' Ans- Homi Bhabha. 6. Name two chief ministers who have governed their states for over 24 years. Ans- 1. Pawan Kumar Chamling of Sikkim 2. Naveen Patnaik of Odisha. 7. Name two nuclear-powered crafts in the Indian Navy' Ans- 1. INS Arihant. 2. INS Arighat 8. Name the first great ape flying on NASA's Mercury- Redstone 2 Mission. Ans- Ham the Chimp 9. Which two discoveries expanded the Solar syst...

  Events 1846- ------------------------ When was Neptune, the 8th planet orbiting around the sun? Ans- It was discovered on 23rd Sep, 1846. Events 1857- ------------------------ 1. When did The Mughal rule come to an end? Ans- It ended in 1857 with Bahadur Shah Zafar, when he surrendered to the British  on 21st September. Events 1956- ------------------------ Which dharma was adopted by Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar with 3,85,000 followers? Ans- Bmimrao converted to Buddhism in 1956. Events 1960- ------------------------ Name the world's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and when was it launched?  Ans - The USS Enterprise [CVN-65]           It was launched on Sep 24,1960 Events 1961- ------------------------ India liberated Daman and Diu in 1961, ending Portuguese colonial rule dating back to the 1500s. Events 1965- ----------------------- W hen did The Indo-Pak War over Kashmir end? Ans- It ended in 1965 after the United Nations called for a ceasefir...

  1.* Which is the largest Metro station in India? Ans - It's the East-West Metro station at Howrah. The theme of this station is  'gateway to Kolkata'. The base color of the station is red.  2.* PM Narendra Modi recently inaugurated the world's longest twin-lane passageway, near the China border at an elevation of 13,700 feet. What is its name? Ans - Sela tunnel. 3.* Where is Kaziranga National Park? Ans -  Kaziranga National Park is in Assam. 4.* A Dharavi youth who fought poverty is likely to be commissioned in the  Indian Army.  What is his name? Ans - Umesh Dillirao. 5.* Which is the Japanese television show that  popular television and OTT  show 'Shark Tank' derived from? Ans - It's 'Dragon Den.' 6.* Where was the first Metro Rail started in 1984 in India? Ans - The first metro rail was started in India in 1984 between Bhawanipore [ Bihar] and Esplanade [  the heart of Kolkata ]. 7.* Which Indian city, originally known as 'Nawanagar, wa...

                                               Q.1* How did Leap Year begin and why? Ans- Earth's orbit is not precisely 365 days a year. The trip takes about 6 hours longer than that. If we multiply 6 by four, it becomes 24 hours after four years. And 24 hours make a day, everybody knows. That's why after every four years, a leap year exists.                 Leap years have been around since 46 BCE, dropping every four years.  To be precise, a year is 365 days, 5 hours, 48 minutes and 56 seconds. Add up these extra hours, minutes, and seconds, it will become one day that comes every four years. Q.2* Name three female prime ministers from Asian countries. Ans-  1st: Sirimavo Bandaranaikeof Sri Lanka.          2nd: Mrs. Indira Gandhi          3rd: Golda Meirof Israel. 3* ...