Thursday, March 31, 2011

Economic Terms and its Meaning


Working Capital
Funds required to cover the expenses involved in production such as purchasing of aw materials, making payments etc.
Welfare State
A state which is committed in ensuring for all its citizens a minimum standard of living, including housing, education and medical services
Wage
A payment for labour or services
Value of Money
Purchasing power of money over goods and services
Unemployment
An unemployed person is one who is able and willing to work, but fails to find work for which he is qualified
Tax
A compulsory charge or payment imposed by government on individuals and corporations to meet the expenses incurred in the common interest of the people
Tax Base
A set of incomes on which direct taxes, and transactions on which indirect taxes are levied
Rupee
The standard unit of Indian currency
Subsidy
Payments by government to firms or household that provide or consume a commodity
Saving
That part of disposable income which is not consumed. It is excess of income over consumption

Monday, March 28, 2011

Facts on Antarctica


Which is the highest peak of Antarctica ?


Vinson Massif



The only live volcano of Antarctica is?


Erebus



At which place in Antarctica the lowest temperature recorded


At Vonstock (-89.2 degree Celsius)



Name the 2 types of penguins found in Antarctica.


Adeline and Emperor penguins



Who was the first person to command an air expedition to Antarctica?


Richard Byrd



What is the name of the Indian scientific station in Antarctica?


Dakshina Gangothri

Sunday, March 27, 2011

Oldest Sport Stadiums in the world


Which is the oldest football stadium in the world?

Racecourse Ground in Wrexham, North East Wales


Which is the oldest cricket stadium in the world?

Lord's Cricket Ground


Which is the oldest rugby stadium in the world?

Lansdowne Road (Aviva stadium) in Dublin


Which is the Oldest golf course in the world?

Old Course at St.Andrews


Which is the oldest tennis court in the world?

Hampton Court or Falkland Palace


Which is the oldest ice hockey stadium in the world?

Mathews Arena,Boston,USA


Which is the oldest Formula one race track in the world which is still used for racing?

Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Wednesday, March 23, 2011

General Knowledge: Highest Mountains in all Continents


ContinentMountainHeight
South AmericaAconcagua6960 Mtrs
AfricaMt. Kilimanjaro5895 Mtrs
EuropeMt. Elbrus5642 Mtrs
AustraliaMt. Kosciusko2228 Mtrs
AsiaMt. Everest8850 Mtrs
North AmericaMt. McKinley6194 Mtrs
AntarcticaVinson Massif4897 Mtrs

Top 10 Most Watched Ads in February 2011


Name
GRPs
Complan
1,516
Dove Conditioner
1,007
Aircel Wi-Fi
765
Uninor Cellular Phone Service
721
Surf Excel Washing Mat Range
701
Clinic Plus Shampoo
679
Asian Paints Apex Ultimate
678
Reliance Netconnect
568
Horlicks Foodles
564
Mirinda Orange
553

Bike India Awards 2011


Motorcycle of the year (Upto 110cc)
Honda CB Twister
Motorcycle of the year (Upto 125cc)
Suzuki Slingshot
Motorcycle of the year (Upto 150cc)
Bajaj Pulser 135 LS
Motorcycle of the year (Upto 200cc)
Yamaha SZ-R
Scooter of the year
TVS Wego
Import Bike of the Year
Suzuki Bandit 1250S
Two-Wheeler Manufacturer of the Year
Hero Honda Motors Ltd.
Brand Ambassador of the Year
John Abraham
Reader's Choice Award
Harley-Davidson Sportster 883

News Television Awards and Summit 2011