Preparations: GK for MBA Exams 2011 - 2012

A group of scientists from Stanford University has created an artificial %u201Cskin%u201D that acts as a stretchable, super-thin pressure sensor.The Bao Research Group led by Zhenan Bao has demonstrated the film, which is made from single-wall carbon nanotubes bent to act as springs.
 
Which gas is used to fill the tyre of aeroplane?
a. Helium

Who has written the Miser
a. Moliere

Which river has played an important role in building the Punjab ?
a. Sutlej

Indian Standard Time line passes through which of the following towns?
a. Allahabad

Where is the headquarter of ‘Forest Research Centre’ situated?
a. Dehradun

Open Museum of ‘Hampi’ is situated in which of the following states?
a. Karnataka

In which of the following cities is ‘Bhabha Atomic Research Centre’ situated?
a. Mumbai
 
Which liquid is used in manufacturing dynamite?
a. Nitroglycerine

What is used in bleaching and manufacturing of food?
a. Caramel

Which of the following digits makes the binary System?
a. 0 and 1

In which state is Mahabaleshwar located
a. Mahrashtra

Ayappa Temple is situated in which of the following cities?
a. Kerala

Guru Arjun Dev was the contemporary of which leader?
a. Jehangir

Goutamiputra Satkarni was the king belongs to which dynasties?
a. Satwahan

Goitre is a disease is related to which part of body.
a. Neck
 
WORLD'S BIGGEST GOLD COIN in AUSTRALIA

The Perth Mint has announced the launch of a massive one tonne 99.99 pure Gold coin inspired by Australia's Kangaroo gold coin series.

The historic precious mint has described it as a monumental coin that embodies the pinnacle of ingenuity and innovation.The colossal coin measures nearly 80cms wide and more than 12cms deep. As the showpiece of the Australian Kangaroo Gold Bullion Coin Program, its classic design by Dr Stuart Devlin AO CMG, goldsmith and jeweller to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, has featured on each annual 1 kilo release in the series for more than 20 years.
 
In Year 1868, who's rule came to an end in Andman and Nicobar Island?

Answer: DEnmark

This is the question that made Sushil Kumar win 5crore Rupees on KBC5 show! :SugarwareZ-020:
 
1). Jaypee Sports International Ltd (Formula One Race Organizers) may be fall in trouble, because finance minister booking a case against the organizers for evading payment of duties to the tune of Rs --- crore.

2). The ---------- Ministry on 9 November 2011 decided to bring 23 more departments and ministries for grants under its monthly monitor with an aim at improving cash management and controlling expenditure. From 2012-2013 onwards, the cash management system would apply to 46 ministries and departments.

Answer:

1). 20

2). Finance
 
1). Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Ltd has reported a fall of ------- per cent in its net profit in the second quarter of the year.

2). The government has finalized plans to increase the interest rates on post office savings deposits to --- per cent, a move that is set to benefit millions savings deposit holders.

ANSWER:

1). 36
2). 4
 
1). The State Bank of India (SBI) has reported an increase of --- per cent in net profit in the second quarter to Rs 2810 crore compared to Rs 2501 crore for the same period of previous fiscal.

2). On 10 November 2011, this is the ----- meeting between Dr Singh and Gilani in the last 18 months.


Answer:
1). 12

2). Third
 
General Motors appointed Lowell Paddock as President and MD of India Operations. As announced on Nov 15th.
 
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