Years observed by United Nations Organisation - UNO

Which year is observed as International Youth year?	1985
Which year is observed as International Year of the Child?	1979
Which year is observed as International Year of Fresh Water?	2003
Which year is observed as World Population Year?	1974
Which year is observed as World Communication Year?	1983
Which year is observed as Year of Potato?	2008
Which year is observed as Year of Older Persons?	1999
Which year is observed as Year of the Culture of Peace?	1986

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Mythology - 5 (Shivrathri Quiz)

Which of Lord Shiva's name means 'Always Pure'?
Shiva

Which month marks the occurence of 'Shivrathri'?
Phagun

Shivratri is celebrated to mark?
Union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvathi

What 3 fundamental powers of Lord Shiva does his Trishul symbolize?
Will, Action and Knowledge

Who is the divine consort of Lord Shiva?
Parvati

According to Hindu Mythology, which scared river flows from the matted hair of Shiva?
Ganga

The dancing posture of Lord Shiva is represented as?
Nataraj

Lord Shiva was given the name 'Neelkanta' because?
His throat is blue in color

How many Sanskrit names does Lord Shiva has?
108

Where is Lord Shiva's Shri Omkarehwar Temple located?
Madhya Pradesh

ICC World Cup 2011 Highlights

Kevin O'Brien scores the fastest century in world cup history, 100 runs in 50 balls


Ireland records the highest ever run chase in cricket world cup history


Kemar Roach gets 1st hatrick of the World Cup  2011 against Netherlands


Lasith Malinga records the 2nd hatrick of the Cricket World Cup 2011 against Kenya

India - (Answers for Questions posted on Google Groups - Current Affairs Quiz)

1. Which Indian city would you be in if you were visiting the Ramoji Film City?
Hyderabad

2. What is common to the following: Akash, Prithvi, Nag and Trishul?
All missiles are made in India

3. If an Indian Army Officer has 3 stars on his car plate, what is is rank?
Lieutenant General

4. Name the mode of transport both San Francisco and (Calcutta) Kolkata have in common.
Tram Cars

5. Over which Indian monument is it forbidden to fly?
Taj Mahal

6. If Hyderabad is famous for Pearls, what is Kolhapur famous for?
Chappals

7. What are the words inscribed on National Emblem of India?
Satyameva Jayate

8. Name the material generally used for making national flag of India?
Hand woven khadi