GK Updates for SSC CGL 2015: Part 2

1. In which Rock Edict Ashoka mentions about the casualities of Kalinga War and declares the renunciation of war?

SSC CGL 2015 and SBI PO 2015 Prelims: English Quiz

Directions: In Question Nos. 1 to 5 sentences are given with blanks to be filled in with an appropriate word(s). Four alternatives are suggested for each question.

Shortcuts for solving Compound Interest Problems

Compound Interest related problems are common in almost all competitive Exams. In this post we are discussing with you some of the handy shortcuts formulas that can be

Chemicals & their Common Chemical Names

Acid of sugar —oxalic acid
ackey —nitric acid
alum —aluminum potassium sulfate
alumina —aluminum oxide
antichlor —sodium thiosulfate
antifreeze —ethylene glycol

aqua fortis —nitric acid
aqua regia —nitrohydrochloric acid
arsenic glass —arsenic trioxide
azurite —mineral form of basic copper carbonate

Idioms and Phrases for important for Govt job exams

1. Like a fish out of water: In a strange situation

2. Smell a rat: Suspect something foul

3. Read between the lines: Understand the hidden meaning
4. Tooth and Nail: With all of one’s power

5. Spread like wild fire: Spread quickly

6. Hit the nail on the head: Do or say the exact thing