General Knowledge Questions

The shadow zone is the area of the earth from angular distances of 104 to 140 degrees from a given earthquake that does not receive any direct P waves. The shadow zone results from S waves being stopped entirely by the liquid core and P waves being bent (refracted) by the liquid core.

There are two types of Shadow zones:

one for P waves and

one for S waves.

P wave shadows between 104-140 degree, both sides; S wave shadow from 105 of one side to 105 of the other.

Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on 18th March, 2017 flagged off the first fully India-made suburban train 'Medha'. The train will save foreign exchange worth ₹32 crore per rake along with 25% saving in the manufacturing cost. It can run at a maximum speed of 105 km per hour, and has been fitted with LED lights and GPS-based passenger information system.

Black surfaces are good emitters of heat. If the black surface is rough too, the emitting will be better. Shinning surfaces reflect black radiation . So if the black surface is also shining the effectiveness of emitting heat is lessened.

India’s first smartcard-based Public Bicycle Sharing (PBS) initiative has launched in Mysuru, Karnataka on June 4, 2017. The cost of the project, partly funded by World Bank’s Global Environmental Facility, for the next six years is Rs 20.5 crore, covering the maintenance of the docking stations and bicycles. About 450 bicycles will be available for public use in the city. To rent a bicycle, the citizens of Mysuru or tourists need to register themselves either online or by visiting one of the six registration centres situated close to tourism centres and obtain a smart card after paying Rs. 350, including a refundable deposit of Rs. 250. Though the use of the bicycle is free for the first one hour, the users will have to pay a nominal fee of Rs. 5 for two hours, Rs. 10 for three hours and so on.

List of International Football Trophies

1. UEFA Champions League - International

2. FIFA World Cup Trophy - International

3. League Championship Trophy - International

4. Premier League Trophy - International

List of Famous Indian Trophies Associated With Football

1. Bandodkar Trophy - India

2. Dr. BC Roy Trophy - India

3. DCM Trophy - India

4. IFA Shield - India

5. Santosh Trophy - India

6. Sir Ashutosh Mukherjee Trophy - India

7. Todd Memorial Trophy - India

8. Vittal Trophy - India

Trophies Associated With Football in US

1. BCS Trophy - America

2. Heisman Trophy - US

Football Trophies in Australia

1. McClelland Trophy - Australia

International Football Cups List

1. Colombo Cup - International

2. Confederation Cup - International

3. European Champion Clubs’ Cup - International

4. The Scottish Cup - International

Famous Football Cups List in India

1. Durand Cup - India

2. Kalinga Cup - India

3. Rovers Cup - India

4. Scissor Cup - India

5. Subrato Mukherjee Cup - India

Football Cup in US and Canada

Grey Cup - US and Canada

Football Cup in Asia

Meredka Cup - Asia