Wednesday, January 18, 2012

General Knowledge 031

1. As technology Advisor to the Prime Minister, Rajiv Gandhi in the 1984s, He heralded the telecom revolution in India. He has served as Chairman of the National Knowledge Commission (2005–2008). He is currently Advisor to the Prime Minister of India on Public Information Infrastructure & Innovations. Who are we talking about?
 
    Answer: Satyanarayan Gangaram Pitroda popularly known as Sam Pitroda.

2. It was formulated at the Eagle Drug and Chemical Company, a drugstore in Columbus, Georgia, by John Pemberton. The first sales were at Jacob's Pharmacy in Atlanta, Georgia, on May 8, 1886. It was initially sold as a patent medicine for five cents. 
What are we talking about?

    Answer: Coca Cola

3. This was the first logo of which company?

    Answer: Renault

4. Who holds the second highest batting average of 71.64 in 1st class cricket, behind only Don Bradman?
 
     Answer: Vijay Merchant

5. What is being displayed in the pictures and why?


     
     Answer: The pictures show Google and Wikipedia blacking out on January 18th in protest against the SOPA and PIPA bills which are to be tabled in the US Parliament.

DID YOU KNOW?

Lachanophobia is the fear of vegetables.

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