Miscellaneous GK Quiz

Virtual reality refers to a computer-generated simulation in which a person can interact within an artificial three-dimensional environment using electronic devices, such as special goggles with a screen or gloves fitted with sensors.

Sarvodaya is a Sanskrit term meaning 'Upliftment of all'. The term was used by Mahatma Gandhi as the title of his 1908 translation of John Ruskin's book “Unto This Last”, and Gandhi came to use the term for the ideal of his own political philosophy.

Nine countries possess nuclear weapons: the United States (first test 1945), Russia (first test 1949), the United Kingdom (first test 1952), France (first test 1960), China (first test 1964), India (first test 1974), Pakistan (first test 1998), Israel (not officially declared, first test estimated 1963 or 1966), and North Korea (first test 2006). India had conducted its first successful nuclear bomb test on 18 May 1974.

Gandhi regarded pure non-violence as the most powerful one. It was non-violence of the brave satyagrahi. According to Gandhi, one should be brave and not a coward. He should present his views, suggestions and thoughts without being violent. One should fight a war with the weapons of truth and non-violence.

The statement was uttered by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee.

Indian Air Force Academy is a Defence Service training institute located in Hyderabad, Telangana. The Academy was established in 1969 and started operations in 1971.

Sampurnanand Sanskrit Vishwavidyalaya, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, is an international centre of study, teaching and research in Sanskrit. Jurisdiction of the university extends all over India and it has more than 1,000 affiliated and recognised colleges.

The words Satyameva Jayate from Mundaka Upanishad, meaning 'Truth Alone Triumphs', are inscribed below the national emblem in the Devanagari script.

The founder of Rock Garden is Nek Chand. He started creating this garden secretly during his spare time in 1957. He used to work as a Road Inspector with the Public Works Department, and spent almost 20 years to create this beautiful place.

Human cloning is permitted in Britain for the purpose of therapeutics. Britain is the first country in Europe to approve the use of human cloning for medical purposes (Therapeutics). Therapeutic cloning in the UK is regulated by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority.