Ques 58. What are the functions of The Central Water and Power research station and where is it located ?
In the beginning of the 20th century, the need for small scale laboratory investigations to study the twin problems of irrigation and drainage was recognized by the Government.
The Central Water and Power research station was founded in 1916 in Pune as a "Special Irrigation Cell" by the then Bombay Presidency. The function of the Central Water and Power research station was to modify irrigation practices in order to fulfill agricultural requirements.
In 1925, The Central Water and Power research station was being shifted to Khadakwasla Pune.
In 1936, The Central Water and Power research station was taken over by the Government of India.
Ques 59. Who invented LASER ?
LASER was invented by Theodore Maiman
Ques 60. How many members ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) has ?
Association of Southeast Asian Nations has 10 permanent with additional 2 having an observer status.
10 Permanent members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations are -
Brunei
Cambodia
Indonesia
Laos
Malaysia
Burma (Myanmar)
Philippines
Singapore
Thailand
Vietnam
2 observer status members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations are -
Timor-Leste
Papua New Guinea
Ques 61. What was Vernacular Press Act ?
The purpose of the Vernacular Press Act was to control the printing and circulation of seditious material, specifically that which could produce disaffection against the British Government in India in the minds of the masses.It was being passed in 1878 under Viceroy Lord Lytton.
However it was being cancelled or repealed by Lord Ripon due to severe criticism and protests against the act.
Ques 62. Please mentions the cities in which below rivers flow -
River Spree - Berlin
River Seine - Paris
River Potomac - Washington, D.C.
River Manzanares - Madrid
Ques 63. Who was the First Viceroy of India ?
Lord Canning
Ques 64. Who was being called as Balaji Janardan Bhanu ?
Nana Phadnavis
In the beginning of the 20th century, the need for small scale laboratory investigations to study the twin problems of irrigation and drainage was recognized by the Government.
The Central Water and Power research station was founded in 1916 in Pune as a "Special Irrigation Cell" by the then Bombay Presidency. The function of the Central Water and Power research station was to modify irrigation practices in order to fulfill agricultural requirements.
In 1925, The Central Water and Power research station was being shifted to Khadakwasla Pune.
In 1936, The Central Water and Power research station was taken over by the Government of India.
Ques 59. Who invented LASER ?
LASER was invented by Theodore Maiman
Ques 60. How many members ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) has ?
Association of Southeast Asian Nations has 10 permanent with additional 2 having an observer status.
10 Permanent members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations are -
Brunei
Cambodia
Indonesia
Laos
Malaysia
Burma (Myanmar)
Philippines
Singapore
Thailand
Vietnam
2 observer status members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations are -
Timor-Leste
Papua New Guinea
Ques 61. What was Vernacular Press Act ?
The purpose of the Vernacular Press Act was to control the printing and circulation of seditious material, specifically that which could produce disaffection against the British Government in India in the minds of the masses.It was being passed in 1878 under Viceroy Lord Lytton.
However it was being cancelled or repealed by Lord Ripon due to severe criticism and protests against the act.
Ques 62. Please mentions the cities in which below rivers flow -
River Spree - Berlin
River Seine - Paris
River Potomac - Washington, D.C.
River Manzanares - Madrid
Ques 63. Who was the First Viceroy of India ?
Lord Canning
Ques 64. Who was being called as Balaji Janardan Bhanu ?
Nana Phadnavis