General
First Radio Station in Asian continent was founded in 1922 - celebrated as a model station for all radio stations. Name this station.
Colombo Radio (Radio Ceylon)
What is a pulse oximeter which is currently in widespread use world over?
A device which reads low blood oxygen level - hypoxemia
Traditional accompaniments in Carnatic and Hindustani music concerts - what are used in each?
Carnatic - Tambura, Violin, Mridangam, Ghatam, Kanjira, Morsing
Hindustani - Harmonium, Tambura, Tabla/Dholak/Pakvansh
Who is MLV's most famous guru?
GN Balasubramaniam
A Russian city was renamed after the revolution based on the name of a frontline leader. What was the old name and the new name of the city?
St. Petersburg, Leningrad
Today July 26 is a special day observed by Govt of India related to our Armed Forces. What is it?
Kargil Divas
Name the following terms in English
1. Oodaga viyalaalar
2. Katpula thodarbiyal thurai
3. Uyir maruthuva Poriyial
4. Puvisar kuriyeetu padhivedu
1. Media & Journalism
2. Visual Communications
3. Biomedical Engineering
4. Geographical Indication Tags
Geographical Indication Tags have recently been given to products in Tanjore and Tirunelveli. What products?
Tanjore Netty Works & Wood Carving
Tirunelveli - Pathamadai Paai , Nachiyar kovil kuthu vilakku
First Commercial airlines licence in India was awarded to which businessman? What happened to the airlines eventually?
JRD Tata
Air India
Largest producer of coconuts in the world?
Indonesia
"Punctuality & Safety" - this was the motto of a public bus service company and a cargo services company in Madurai. Name the companies.
TVS Transports Ltd
Southern Roadways Ltd
Residence of a celebrity taken over by the TN Govt recently. Which one?
Veda Nilayam - Jayalalitha
There is a multi year ongoing dispute between the Ministry of Home Affairs and erstwhile secretary to Mahatma Gandhi, Mr.V Kalyanam about a title given to Gandhiji. What is it?
Father of the Nation
What is the difference in Mallari played in Saivite and Vasihnavite temples based on the rhythm?
Panchakshara nadai
Ashtaskhara nadai
What is high, medium and Low values in Glycemic Index?
High > 70
Medium 55 - 70
Low < 55
Trinity of female Vocal Carnatic musicians in Tamil Nadu - described as Bhakti, Tradition & Intellect
MS, DKP, MLV
Which is called Parasurama Kshetra as per Hindu myth?
Kerala
A young Pilot in Indigo is famous for delivering inflight announcements in Tamil. Who is he in current news?
Capt Priya Vignesh - Chennai to Madurai Flight
Nagapattinam is famous for having places of worship for followers of all faiths. Name at least 3.
Vedaranyeswarar Temple
Velankanni Church
Nagore Dhargah
Choodamani Vihar (Buddhist)
Anantamangalam Anjaneyar
Induction Stove
What is referred to as "7 isai" ? Why?
S R G M P D N.
Notes made by 6 different organs in the body.
Which is India's only living fort ? How ?
Jaisalmer Fort in Rajasthan
How are melakarta ragas in Carnatic named?
Katapayadhi formula
Name the 5 rivers in Tiruvaiyaru
Vennaru, Vettaru, Vadavaru, Kaaviri, Kudamurutti aaru
Which district in China did Coronavirus infection start?
Wuhan