Questions from Basic General Knowledge
561. Who is the author of “Pakistan Papers”?
Mani Shankar Aiyar
562. A substance; when inserted between the poles of a magnet; is pushed out; what is it?
Diamagnetic
563. Who is authorised to decide over a dispute regarding disqualification of a member of Parliament?
President
564. Nicolo Conti, the traveller, who visited Vijayanagara kingdom in 1420 A.D., belongs to which country?
Italy
565. Which wind in the northern hemisphere, the wind blowing from the Horse latitudes to the Doldrums?
Trade wind
566. Which year is celebrated as International Year of Water Cooperation?
2013
567. How many members are there in the International Finance Corporation?
184
568. Who is the author of “Wilhelm Meister”?
Goethe
569. Which Strait connecting Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal?
Palk Strait
570. One of the most important results of the First World War was the Great Depression which started in?
USA in 1929
