“The Knowledge Library”

Knowledge for All, without Barriers…

An Initiative by: Kausik Chakraborty.

“The Knowledge Library”

Knowledge for All, without Barriers……….
An Initiative by: Kausik Chakraborty.

Daily Current Affairs, News Headlines 15.04.2024

    Daily Current Affairs, News Headlines 15.04.2024 National News •Navy Chief Admiral R Hari Kumar to present Gallantry and Distinguished Service awards in Goa tomorrow •Army successfully conducts field trials of anti-tank guided missile system •17 Indians among 25 crew onboard Israel-linked cargo vessel seized by Iran •SC to hear plea against HC order Read more…

MCQs on Baishakhi

Q. What is Baisakhi? A festival of harvest A festival of flowers A festival of colors A festival of lights Correct Answers: A festival of harvest   Q. In which month is Baisakhi celebrated? May April July June Correct Answers: April   Q. What is the significance of Baisakhi in Sikhism? It marks the birth Read more…

Significance of Kumkum in Hinduism

What is Kumkum? What is KumKum: Kumkum is a religious and social symbol of Hinduism. Devotees wear it during auspicious occasions and also after completing their daily prayers. In the ancient days, people made Kumkum by mixing 95% turmeric with 5% of limestone. However, nowadays, many people depend upon artificially manufactured Kumkums. Here, in this Read more…

108 Different Names of Lord Hanuman

Names of Lord Hanuman Rudraveerya Samudbhava – Born of Shiva Mantra: || Om Rudraveerya Samudbhava Namah || Dashabahave – Ten-Armed     Mantra:|| Om Dashabahave Namah || Daityakulantaka – Destroyer of Demons Mantra: || Om Daityakulantaka Namah || Kabalikruta Martanda-Mandalaya – Swallower of the Sun  Mantra: || Om Kabalikruta Martanda-Mandalaya Namah || Dashagreevakulantaka – Slayer of the Ten-Headed Ravana Dynasty  Mantra: || Read more…

Difference: Bhadraksha and Rudraksha

Bhadraksha and Rudraksha Bhadraksha and Rudraksha are both names used to describe sacred seeds and their trees. The Rudraksha is a fruit nut of the purple olive Elaeocarpus genus trees and specifically of its species Elaeocarpus angustifolius. There are more than 500 varieties of the Elaeocarpus species, but only a few of them bear fruits and Read more…

Daily Current Affairs, News Headlines 12.04.2024

                                                         Daily Current Affairs, News Headlines 12.04.2024 National News •FSSAI collaborates with the Food Safety Department, Delhi, to launch an extensive awareness program on food safety in major Read more…

Festivals of India: MCQs

Q. In which state of India is the harvest festival of ‘ Kailpodh’ celebrated by an indigenous community? Odisha Madhya Pradesh Jharkhand Karnataka Answer: Karnataka Q. The _____ festival is celebrated by the Ahom people of Assam on 31st January every year in memory of the departed Me-Dam-Me-Phi TirthaMukh Lampra Puja Ashokastami Answer: Me-Dam-Me-Phi Q. Read more…

Daily Current Affairs, News Headlines 11.04.2024

                                      Daily Current Affairs, News Headlines 11.04.2024 National News •SC refuses to hear on urgent basis petition of Arvind Kejriwal challenging Delhi HC’s observation on his arrest •ECI directs clear identification of printers, publishers on poll-related hoardings Read more…

Books & Authors MCQs for All Competitive Exams

Q. The book ‘ Delhi is not far’ is written by which of the following authors? Khushwant Singh Anita Desai Arundhati Roy Ruskin Bond Answer:  Ruskin Bond Q. Book ‘A Brief History of Time’ is written by? John Green J K Rowling Suzame Colling Stephen Hawking Answer:  Stephen Hawking Q. ’Long Walk to Freedom’ is Read more…

MCQ on Research Methodology

Q.  Formulation of hypothesis may NOT be required in: (A) Survey method (B) Historical studies (C) Experimental studies (D) Normative studies Answer: (B) Q. Field-work-based research is classified as: (A) Empirical (B) Historical (C) Experimental (D) Biographical Answer: (A) Q. The research that applies the laws at the time of field study to draw more Read more…