Curry leaves

Curry leaves

The curry tree (Murraya Koenigii) is native to India. The curry leaves are used extensively in South Indian and Sri Lankan cooking, especially in curries. Although thrown out later, the curry leaves are essential in providing the rich aroma to the curries. Recent studies have shown these leaves to possess anti-diabetic, antioxidant, hepatoprotective properties. They are also good for hair.

G.K Part 1

General Knowledge

Who was the chief architect of Constitution of India? 

Answer: B.R.Ambedkar

How many feet is 1 U.S. fathom?

Answer: Six Feet

Who invented the television?

Answer: John Logie Baird

Who created the animated TV Sitcom "South Park"?

Answer: Trey Parker and Matt Stone 

Which instrument was played by Indian musician "Ustad Bismillah Khan"?

Cauliflower & Broccoli Soup

Cauliflower & Broccoli Soup

Serves                              4
Ingredients

• 50 g butter
• 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
• 8-10 cloves of garlic(finely chopped)
• 2 tea spoon mustard sauce
• 1 medium cauliflower
• 1 small broccoli
• 1 big potato(peeled & cubed)
• 1 cup of milk
• 4 tbsp milk cream
• salt & pepper to taste

Banana Bread

Banana Bread
Serves                  8

Ingredients

• 4 ripe bananas,mashed
• 1 vanilla bean,cut to open and remove seeds from pulp
• 65 ml melted butter
• 100 g sugar

Virgin Mojito

Virgin Mojito
Serves                   4
Ingredients

• 4 limes,quartered
• 8 tsp sugar

Vietnamese Mint Chicken Rice

Vietnamese Mint Chicken Rice
Serves                      4
Ingredients

• 2 tbsp oil
• 2 tbsp chopped onions
• 2 tbsp chopped garlic
• 1 large stalk of spring onion,diced
• 1 tbsp Vietnamese fish sauce
• 1 tsp sugar

Papaya recipe.

   Ingredients

• 2 cups shredded green papaya
• 2 tsp chopped garlic
• 3 small chilies
• 2 tbsp jaggery
• salt  - to taste
• 2 tomatoes,chopped
• 2 tsp lime juice
• 2 tbsp tamarind juice
• 3 tbsp ground peanuts dry roasted

Khandvi

Khandvi

Ingredients

Gram flour                               3/4     cup

Butter milk                               1.50  cups

Turmeric powder                     1/4    tbsp

Mustard seed                           1      tbsp

Sesame seed                            1      tbsp

Curry leaves                            10    leaves

Vegetable oil                            1/2  cup

Corn & Paneer Stuffed Tomatoes

Corn & Paneer Stuffed Tomatoes

Serves :                               4

Ingredients

Medium sized tomatoes                              4-5

Paneer                                                       100 gm

Peas                                                           50  gm

Corn                                                          100 gm

Coriander leaves                                         25  gm

Green chilies                                               2

Onion                                                         1 or 2

Salt,Red chili powder,Garam masala           to taste

Turmeric powder                                       1/2 spn

Oil                                                             1spoon                                            

Worlds most poisonous spiders

Spiders strike fear into the hearts of millions of people the world over. People both young and old suffer from arachnophobia, yet for the most part this is an irrational fear based on nothing more than implication. There are many species of poisonous spider yet the vast majority of these eight legged creatures are harmless. However, a very small percentage of spider are very dangerous and do actually pose a threat to humans.

Most people think of tarantulas or black widow spiders when they think of dangerous and poisenous spiders.  Another well known one is the funnel web spider.  But which of these spiders really are dangerous?  This is something that many people worry about.  So now we will have a look at the top five most deadly poisonous and venomous spiders known to man.

Brazilian Wandering Spider

The Brazilian Wandering Spider

This deadly spider sits proudly at the top of our list. Thought to also be one of the world’s most aggressive spiders, the Brazilian wandering spider can deliver a seriously strong batch of poison to it’s prey. The wandering spider uses it’s two large fangs to deliver the venom and bites on humans can often prove fatal if not quickly treated. These spiders grow up to 15cm and are one of the largest venomous spiders in South America.

Reptiles,Amphibians and Their Keyword Significance

Below you will find a list of Amphibians,Reptiles along with some keywords that represent their significance. 

Alligator and Crocodile: primal energies of birth, motherhood, initiation, groundedness, primal strength, creation, integration

Birds and Their Keyword Significance

 you will find a list of birds along with some keywords that represent their significance. 

Albatross: signs, omens, success through maturity

Blackbird: understanding energies of Mother Nature

Bluebird: modesty, unassuming confidence and happiness, transformation

Blue Jay: proper use of power

Canary: power of voice

Cardinal: renewed vitality, recognizing self-importance

Catbird: language, communication

Chickadee: cheerful, truth, expression

Insects and Their Keyword Significance

Below you will find a list of insects along with some keywords that represent their significance. 

Ant: industriousness, order, discipline, group order / effort, team player, patience

Bee: fertility, honey of life

Beetle: resurrection

Butterfly: transmutation, joy, transformation

Caterpillar: new birth, good luck

Centipede: psychic movement, connecting with spirit, psychic protection

Cicada: past life lessons return, renewed happiness, shift in energy, patience, past

Cockroach: survival, sensitivity to change

Animals and Their Keyword Significance

Below you will find a list of animals along with some keywords that represent their significance. 

Antelope: speed / adaptability of the mind, action

Armadillo: Personal protection, discrimination, empathy, boundaries

Ass or Donkey: wisdom, humility

Speed of animals

Most of the following measurements are for maximum speeds over approximate quarter-mile distances. Exceptions—which are included to give a wide range of animals—are the lion and elephant, whose speeds were clocked in the act of charging; the whippet, which was timed over a 200-yard course; the cheetah over a 100-yard distance; humans for a 15-yard segment of a 100-yard run; and the black mamba snake, six-lined race runner, spider, giant tortoise, three-toed sloth, and garden snail, which were measured over various small distances.

Pirandai

Plant name : Pirandai also known as Changalam piranda
“Fractured bones
 resetted and healed like a miracle through Siddha oushadam Pirandai”

Botanical name : Cissus quadrangularis
Family : Vitaceae
Actions : Alterative, Emmenogogue, Stomachic.

Siddha Medicinal Uses :

1. The stem of the plant  is used to bandage the part of body subjected to fracture or any bone injury.

BERMUDA TRIANGLE MYSTERY

Alas ! Finally ! BERMUDA TRIANGLE MYSTERY
SOLVED...!!
Computer studies of ocean floors around the world, particularly the area known as The Bermuda Triangle,

reveal evidence of massive methane explosions in the past. For years, believers in the paranormal, aliens,
and other outlandish theories pointed to the the disappearance of ships and

Thippili ( Piper longum)

 Thippili ( Piper longum) means “Increasing the Azhal humour or Pitha humour”.

Actions of thippili are Carminative, Expectorant, Stomachic, and Stimulant.

 Medicinal Uses :

Eye lids, the world's fastest wipper

               Our eye lids functions as wipper by moving up and down.Eye lids made of thin skin moves fast

Soya or meal maker

They are 100% vegetarian and contain 336 calories per 100 grams of product.

High Protein Content

Soya Chunks contain 54.2 grams of protein, which exceeds the amount of protein found in meats, eggs, milk
  and wheat.Soy protein contains all the amino acids needed by the body, and is an excellent replacement for meat-based proteins. Animal proteins are generally higher in saturat
 ed fats. Soy protein in

Abbreviations - 2

A&A            Amniocentesis and abortion
AA               American Atheists
AAA            Americans Against Abortion

Greens (keerai in Tamil)

Greens (keerai in Tamil) had been part and parcel of South Indian diet from time immemorial. It is considered an easily digestible food than flowers,

Black nightshade (Manathakkali)

Black nightshade is a highly medicinal plant

 This plant is considered a valuable her

List of some spices

The spices are playing vital role in our health.


Here are names of some spices:




Cardamom
Cardamom's high antioxidant count will help restore levels of glutathione, which protects cells against toxins. A morning infusion with fresh ginger is great for battling hangovers.

Cumin
Half a teaspoonful of these tiny seeds carries more than double the

List of Abbreviation (India)

List of Abbreviation (India)

Abbreviations

Abbreviations

ABM: Anti Ballistic Missiles
ABVP: Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad

SBI Clerk Recruitment Exam Question paper

 State Bank of India 

 Clerk Recruitment Exam - 

Marketing Aptitude/Computer Knowledge 

Exam Question paper

1. A keyboard is this kind of device—

(A) black

(B) input

(C) output

(D) word Processing

(E) None of these

Ans : (B)

State Bank of India Clerk Recruitment Exam 2008 Solved Paper

State Bank of India 

Clerk Recruitment Exam 2008 Solved Paper

1. Oscar Awards are given for the excellence in the field of -

(A) films

(B) Literature

(C) Sports

(D) Politics

(E) Status

ANS (A)

SBI Clerk Recruitment Exam 2009 (General Awareness)

SBI Clerk Recruitment Exam 2009 

(General Awareness)

1. Which of the following States will soon have its first Civil Airports?

(A) Jammu & Kashmir

(B) Maharashtra

(C) Assam

(D) Meghalaya

(E) Sikkim

Ans : (E)

SBI Exam Model Question Paper

    2012 BANKING RELATED GENERAL AWARENESS MODEL QUESTION

Note: Answers are written in BOLD letters in the choice                                                                                                                                

1.Consider the following statements regarding  bridge loan:            

A) It is a loan made by a bank for a longer period to make up for permanent shortage of cash.            

B) It is a loan made by a bank for a short period to make up for a temporary shortage of cash.