The International Day of Peace (World Peace Day) is observed annually on 21 September.
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Saturday, 21 September 2013
Friday, 20 September 2013
James Dewar
James Dewar was a Scottish chemist and physicist. He was born on September 20, 1842. He is
probably best-known today for his invention of the Dewar flask, which he
used in conjunction with extensive research into the liquefaction of
gases. He died on March 27, 1923.
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The original home of gypsies was
(a) India (c) Egypt
(b) USA (d) Russia
Ans: (a)
The "gypsies" are a group of people found in central Asia.
Thursday, 19 September 2013
Artur Ekert
Artur Ekert is a Professor of Quantum Physics at the Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford, and a Lee Kong Chian Centennial Professor at the National University of Singapore and also the Director of CQT. He is best known as one of the inventors of quantum cryptography. He was born on 19 September 1961.
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Wednesday, 18 September 2013
World Water Monitoring Day
World Water Monitoring Day is celebrated on September 18. It was established in 2003 by America's
Clean Water Foundation as a global educational outreach program that
aims to build public awareness and involvement in protecting water
resources around the world by empowering citizens to carry out basic
monitoring of their local water bodies.
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The famous Virupaksha temple located in
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Ans: Chindambaram
The oldest temple in Hampi (Pattadkal, Karnataka) located on southern bank of river river Tungabhadra.
Tuesday, 17 September 2013
Sixth person to walk on the Moon
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Edgar Dean Mitchell was born September 17, 1930, he is an
American pilot, retired Captain in the United States Navy and NASA
astronaut. As the lunar module pilot of Apollo 14, he spent nine hours
working on the lunar surface in the Fra Mauro Highlands region, making
him the sixth person to walk on the Moon.
Monday, 16 September 2013
Thiruvonam
Thiruvonam the most auspicious day during
the Onam festival is celebrated throughout Kerala, which is marked by
happiness, excitement and enjoyment among all sections of people. A
celebration of equality, justice, prosperity and fairness, this national
festival of Keralites commemorates the return of a mythical, righteous
king – Mahabali.In 2013 Thiruvonam is on September 16. sorce:
Sunday, 15 September 2013
United Nations International Day of Democracy
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The United Nations International Day of
Democracy is annually held on September 15 to raise public awareness
about democracy.
World Lymphoma Awareness Day
World Lymphoma Awareness Day is held on September 15 every year and is a day dedicated to raising awareness of lymphoma, an increasingly common form of cancer.
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