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World’s first hybrid sharks found in Australia

Posted by admin On January - 17 - 2012

Researchers have discovered the world’s first hybrid sharks in Australian waters, indicating that animals are adapting to climate change for survival.

Leading researchers in marine biology have come across 57 animals along a 2,000-km stretch from Queensland to New South Wales which they believe are the result of cross-breeding between the common blacktip shark and Australian blacktip shark, two related but genetically distinct species.

The inter-breeding between the two species shows that the animals are adapting to climate change and the hybridisation can make the fishes stronger, the scientists said.

“Hybridisation can enable sharks to adapt to ecological change as the smaller Australian blacktip currently favours tropical waters in the north while the larger common blacktip is more abundant in sub-tropical and temperate waters along the south-eastern Australian coastline,” Jennifer Ovenden of Queensland Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries was quoted as saying by the Herald Sun.

“Wild hybrids are usually hard to find, so detecting them and their offspring is extraordinary. To find 57 hybrids along 2000-km of coastline is unprecedented,” she said.

Another researcher at the University of Queensland researcher, Jess Morgan, said it was unusual for sharks to breed in such a way.

She said as sharks physically mate, it makes sure they do not hybridise with the wrong species.

The find was made during cataloguing work off Australia’s east coast when genetic testing showed certain sharks to be one species when physically they looked to be another.

Colin Simpfendorfer of James Cook University’s Fishing and Fisheries Research Centre, said the results of this research show that we still have a lot to learn about these important ocean predators.

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The Vivek Express

Posted by admin On December - 29 - 2011

Vivek Express is the new weekly train that covers India’s longest rail route from Dibrugarh in Assam to Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu, covering the distance of 4,286 km in approximately 83 hours. The train was flagged-off on November 19, 2011.

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Quality of living survey, 2011

Posted by admin On December - 24 - 2011

According to a global survey, “Quality of living survey, 2011” Bangalore has emerged as the best city to live in India. Vienna has been ranked as the world’s best city to live in, followed by Zurich, Auckland, Munich and Dusseldorf

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UNESCO World Heritage Site Series-The Taj Mahal

Posted by admin On October - 1 - 2011

The Taj Mahal is a mausoleum located in Agra, India. It was built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his third wife, Mumtaz Mahal. The Taj Mahal is widely recognized as “the jewel of Muslim art in India and one of the universally admired masterpieces of the world’s heritage.

Taj Mahal is the finest example of Mughal architecture, a style that combines elements from Persian, Turkish and Indian architectural styles.

In 1983, the Taj Mahal became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. While the white domed marble mausoleum is the most familiar component of the Taj Mahal, it is actually an integrated complex of structures. The construction began around 1632 and was completed around 1653, employing thousands of artisans and craftsmen. The construction of the Taj Mahal was entrusted to a board of architects under imperial supervision, including Abd ul-Karim Ma’mur Khan, Makramat Khan, and Ustad Ahmad Lahauri. Lahauri is generally considered to be the principal designer.

Southern view of the Taj Mahal
Location:	Agra, India
Coordinates:	27.174799°N 78.042111°E
Elevation:	171 m (561 ft)
Built:	1632–1653^{[citation needed]}
Architect:	Ustad Ahmad Lahauri
Architectural style(s):	Mughal
Visitation:	More than 3 million (in 2003)
UNESCO World Heritage Site
Type:	Cultural
Criteria:	i
Designated:	1983 (7th session)
Reference #:	252
State Party:	India
Region:	Asia-Pacific

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The Competition Act and the Competition Commission of India

Posted by admin On September - 26 - 2011

The Competition Act, 2002 was passed by the Parliament in the year 2002, to which the President accorded assent in January, 2003. It was subsequently amended by the Competition (Amendment) Act, 2007.
In accordance with the provisions of the Amendment Act, the Competition Commission of India and the Competition Appellate Tribunal have been established.

The Competition Commission of India is now fully functional with a Chairperson and six members. The provisions of the Competition Act relating to anti-competitive agreements and abuse of dominant position were notified on May 20, 2009.

the Competition Act details here…

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Interesting World Facts to Know

Posted by admin On September - 11 - 2011

Cats have over 100 vocal sounds whereas dogs have about 10.
Lima beans contain cyanide.
The people in Bali only have one of four names: Wayan, Made, Nyoman, and Ketut
Frogs use their eyes to help them eat their food.
Some in Japan bath in coffee grounds that were fermented with pineapple pulp to improve their skin and reduce wrinkles.
Human eye can detect 10 million colors.
A snail can sleep for three years
Moderate dancing burns 250 to 300 calories an hour.
February 1865 is the only month in recorded history not to have a full moon.
Impotence is grounds for divorce in 26 U.S. states.
There are more pyramids in Peru than in Egypt.
The length of your thumb and nose is same.
The state official motto of Alaska is ” North to the Future”.
The most popular pets in the United States are cats.
Twitchers are the [eople who chase after rare birds.
The word “Checkmate” in chess comes from the Persian phrase “Shah Mat,” which means “the king (shah) is dead (mat).”
Butterflies smell with their feet.
Infants spend more time dreaming than adults do.
Pigs can’t look up in the sky and Horses can’t vomit.

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DO YOU Know Series-GK from generalknowledgetoday.com

Posted by admin On September - 11 - 2011

Q. What is a blue moon?

A. Second full moon in a calendar month. ‘Once in a Blue Moon’ is a common way of saying not very often, but what exactly is a Blue Moon? According to the popular definition, it is the second Full Moon to occur in a single calendar month. The average interval between Full Moons is about 29.5 days, while the length of an average month is roughly 30.5 days. This makes it very unlikely that any given month will contain two Full Moons, though it does sometimes happen. On average, there will be 41 months that have two Full Moons in every century, so you could say that once in a Blue Moon actually means once every two-and-a-half years.

Q. Sun is visible little before actual sunrise , because of which phenomenon?
A. Atmospheric Refraction
Q. What is willy willy?
A. A Tropical Cyclone at North West Australia
Q. Where is Taylor Valley?
A. USA
Q. Which is the Largest Continent?
A. Asia
Q. Where is the Largest Park in the world?
A. The Wood Buffalo National Park in Alberta, Canada

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Income Tax

Posted by admin On September - 4 - 2011

Income tax is a tax paid to the central government on personal income. It is the direct tax paid on income by an individual or a company/firm within a given financial year. The Indian Income Tax department is governed by the Central Board for Direct Taxes (CBDT) and is part of the Department of Revenue under the Ministry of Finance , Government of India.

Detailed information on all types of taxation in India can be found here.

The Income Tax Act, 1961 as amended by Finance Act 2010 , under Section 139 makes it obligatory upon any person to file return if the person’s total income or the total income of any other person in respect of which he is assessable under this Act during the previous year exceeded the maximum amount which is not chargeable to income-tax.

Provided that a person referred to, who is not required to furnish a return under this sub-section and residing in such area as may be specified by notification in the Official Gazette, and who during the previous year incurs an expenditure of fifty thousand rupees or more towards consumption of electricity or at any time during the previous year fulfils any one of the following conditions, namely:

is in occupation of an immovable property exceeding a specified floor area, whether by way of ownership, tenancy or otherwise, as may be specified; or
is the owner or the lessee of a motor vehicle other than a two-wheeled motor vehicle, whether having any detachable side car having extra wheel attached to such two-wheeled motor vehicle or not; or
has incurred expenditure for himself or any other person on travel to any foreign country; or
is the holder of a credit card, not being an “add-on” card, issued by any bank or institution; or
is a member of a club where entrance fee charged is twenty-five thousand rupees or more.

The tax liability to be computed for AY 2012 -2013 is as per the under:-

(i) In case of individuals (other than women and individuals who are of the age of 60 years or more at any time during the financial year 2011-12) -

Income (In Rs.): Tax Liability (In Rs.)

Upto Rs.1,80,000 : Nil
Between Rs.1,80,001 – Rs.5,00,000 : 10%
Between Rs.5,00,001 – Rs.8,00,000 : 20%
Above Rs.8,00,000 : 30%

(ii) In case of women (other than women who are of the age of 60 years or more at any time during the financial year 2011-12)-

Income (In Rs.) : Tax Liability (In Rs.)

Upto Rs.1,90,000 : Nil
Between Rs.1,90,001 – Rs.5,00,000 : 10%
Between Rs.5,00,001 – Rs.8,00,000 : 20%
Above Rs.8,00,000 : 30%

(iii) In case of individuals who are of the age between 60 and 80 years at any time during the financial year 2011-12-

Income (In Rs.) : Tax Liability (In Rs.)

Upto Rs.2,50,000 : Nil
Between Rs.2,50,001 – Rs.3,00,000 : 10%
Between Rs.3,00,001 – Rs.5,00,000 : 20%
Above Rs.5,00,000 : 30%

(iv) In case of individuals who are of the age of 80 years or more at any time during the financial year 2011-12-

Income (In Rs.) : Tax Liability (In Rs.)

Upto Rs.5,00,000 : Nil
Between Rs.5,00,001 – Rs.8,00,000 : 20%
Above Rs.8,00,000 : 30%

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Foreign Embassies in India

Posted by admin On September - 4 - 2011

AFGHANISTAN

Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan

5/50-F Shantipath
Chanakyapuri
New Delhi-110021

Telephone: +91-11-26883602,24100412,24103331

ALGERIA

Embassy of the People s Democratic Republic of Algeria

E-120, First floor,
Malcha Marg,
Chanakyapuri,
New Delhi-110021

Telephone: +91-11-26146706,26147036

Fax: +91-11-26147033

Telex: 031-72373 DZND

ANGOLA

Embassy of the Republic of Angola

5 Poorvi Marg,
Vasant Vihar
New Delhi-110057

Telephone: +91-11-26146197,26146195

Fax: +91-11-26146190,2614684

Web: http://www.angolaembassyindia.com (External website that opens in a new window)

Telex: 72038 EANG IN

ARGENTINA

Embassy of the Argentine Republic

A-2/6, Vasant Vihar
New Delhi-110057

Telephone: +91-11-41661982,83,84

Fax: +91-11-41661988,89

ARMENIA

Embassy of the Republic of Armenia

D-133, Anand Niketan,
New Delhi-110057

Telephone: +91-11-24102851,24102852

Fax: +91-11-24102853

AUSTRALIA

High Commission for Australia

1/50-G, Shantipath
Chanakyapuri
New Delhi-110021

Telephone: +91-11-41399900,41221000

Fax: +91-11-41494379,26882732,26887536

AUSTRIA

Embassy of Austria

EP 13, Chandergupta Marg
Chanakyapuri
New Delhi-110021

Telephone: +91-11-26889050,049,039,037

Fax: +91-11-26886929

AZERBAIJAN

Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan

E-70, Vasant Marg,
Vasant Vihar,
New Delhi-110057

Telephone: +91-11-23411001,23709000

Fax: +91-11-23412233

BANGLADESH

High Commission for the People s Republic of Bangladesh

EP-39, Dr.Radhakrishana Marg
Chanakyapuri
New Delhi-110024

Telephone: +91-11-24121389,94

Fax: +91-11-26878953,26878955

BELARUS

Embassy of the Republic of Belarus

163, Jor Bagh
New Delhi-110003

Telephone: +91-11-24697025

Fax: +91-11-24697029

BELGIUM

Embassy of Belgium

50 N, Shantipath
Chanakyapuri
New Delhi-110021

Telephone: +91-11-42428000

Fax: +91-11-42428002

Web: http://www.diplomatie.be/newdelhi (External website that opens in a new window)

BHUTAN

Royal Bhutanese Embassy

Chandra Gupta Marg
Chanakyapuri
New Delhi-110021

Telephone: +91-11-26889807,26889809,26889230

Fax: +91-11-26876710,24674664

Web: http://www.indianembassythimphu.bt (External website that opens in a new window)

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOWINA

Embassy of Bosnia & Herzegovina

BOSNIA & HERZEGOVINA
B-1/20, Vasant Vihar
New Delhi-110057

Telephone: +91-11-41662481,26147415

Fax: +91-11-41662482

BRAZIL

Embassy of the Federative Republic of Brazil

8, Aurangzeb Road
New Delhi

Telephone: +91-11-23017301

Fax: +91-11-23793684

BRUNEI DARUSSALAM

Brunei Darussalam High Commission

4, Poorvi Marg
Vasant Vihar
New Delhi

Telephone: +91-11-26148340,26148343

Fax: +91-11-26142101

Web: http://www.hcindiabrunei.org.bn (External website that opens in a new window)

BULGARIA

Embassy of the Republic of Bulgaria

EP 16/17, Chandragupta Marg
Chanakyapuri
New Delhi-110021

Telephone: +91-11-26115549,26115551,24108048

Fax: +91-11-26876190,26871677

Web: http://www.bulgariaembindia.com (External website that opens in a new window)

BURKINA FASO

Embassy of Burkina Faso

F-3/1 Vasant Vihar
New Delhi-110057

Telephone: +91-11-26140641,26140642

Fax: +91-11-26140630

CAMBODIA

Royal Embassy of Cambodia

N 14, Panchsheel Park
New Delhi-110017

Telephone: +91-11-26495092

Fax: +91-11-26495093

CANADA

Canadian High Commission

7/8, Shantipath
Chanakyapuri
New Delhi-110021

Telephone: +91-11-51782000

Fax: +91-11-51782020

CHILE

Embassy of the Republic of Chile

146, Jor Bagh
New Delhi-110003

Telephone: +91-11-24617123,24617165,24617270

Fax: +91-11-24617102

Web: http://www.embajadaindia.org (External website that opens in a new window)

CHINA

Embassy of the Peoples Republic of China

50 D, Shantipath
Chanakyapuri
New Delhi-110021

Telephone: +91-11-26112345

Fax: +91-11-26885486

COLOMBIA

Embassy of Colombia

3 Palam Marg,
First Floor
Vasant Vihar
New Delhi-110057

Telephone: +91-11-51662103,51662105,51662106,51662109

Fax: +91-11-51662108

CONGO

Embassy of the Democratic Republic of Congo

B-2/6, Vasant Vihar,
New Delhi-110057

Telephone: +91-11-51660976

Fax: +91-11-51663152

COTE D’IVOIRE

Embassy of the Republic of Cote d lvoire

B-9/6, Vasant Vihar
New Delhi-110057

Telephone: +91-11-51704234,35

Fax: +91-11-51704236

CROATIA

Embassy of the Republic of Croatia

A-15, West End
New Delhi-110021

Telephone: +91-11-51663101,2,3

Fax: +91-11-26876873,51663100

CUBA

Embassy of the Republic of Cuba

W-124 A, Greater Kailash Part I,
New Delhi-110048

Telephone: +91-11-26222467,68,70

Fax: +91-11-26222469

CYPRUS

High Commission of the Republic of Cyprus

106, Jor Bagh
New Delhi-110003

Telephone: +91-11-24697503,24697508

Fax: +91-11-24628828

CZECH REPUBLIC

Embassy of the Czech Republic

50 M, Niti Marg
Chanakyapuri
New Delhi-110021

Telephone: +91-11-26110205,26110318,26886218

Fax: +91-11-26886221

Web: http://www.mfa.cz (External website that opens in a new window)

DENMARK

Royal Danish Embassy

11, Aurangzeb Road
New Delhi-110011

Telephone: +91-11-42090700

Fax: +91-11-23792019,23792891

DJIBOUTI

Embassy of the Republic of Djibouti

D-101 Gauri Sadan
5 Hailey Road
New Delhi-110011

Telephone: +91-11-51504060

Fax: +91-11-51504080

DOMINICA

Embassy of the Dominican Republic

C-25, Ground Floor
Anand Niketan
New Delhi-110021

Telephone: +91-11-43425000

Fax: +91-11-43425050

Email: hansindia[at]gmail.com,info[at]dr-embassy-india.com

ECUADOR

Republic of Ecuador

C-156, Defence Colony,
New Delhi-110014

Telephone: +91-11-51555602,51555603

Fax: +91-11-51555604

EGYPT

Embassy of the Arab Republic of Egypt

1/50 M, Niti Marg
Chanakyapuri
New Delhi-110021

Telephone: +91-11-26114096,26114097

Fax: +91-11-26885355

ERITREA

Embassy of the State of Eritrea

C-7/9, Vasant Vihar
New Delhi-110057

Telephone: +91-11-26146336,26140398

Fax: +91-11-26146337

ETHIOPIA

Embassy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

7/50-G, Satya Marg
Chanakyapuri
New Delhi-110021

Telephone: +91-11-26119513,26119514,24675366,24675377

Fax: +91-11-26875731

FIJI

The Fiji High Commission

N-87 Panchsheel Park
New Delhi-110017

Telephone: +91-11-51751093,51751094

Fax: +91-11-51751095

FINLAND

Embassy of Finland

E 3, Nyaya Marg
Chanakyapuri
New Delhi-110021

Telephone: +91-11-41497500,41497570

Fax: +91-11-41497555,41497550

Web: http://www.finland.org.in (External website that opens in a new window)

FRANCE

Embassy of France

2/50 E, Shantipath
Chanakyapuri
New Delhi-110021

Telephone: +91-11-24196100

Fax: +91-11-24196119

GEORGIA

Embassy of Georgia

115 Jorbagh, New Delhi – 3

Telephone: +91-11-47078602

Fax: +91-11-47078603

Email: delhi.emb[at]mfa.gov.ge

GEORGIA

Embassy of Georgia

115 Jorbagh
New Delhi – 3

Telephone: +91-11-47078602

Fax: +91-11-47078603

Email: delhi.emb[at]mfa.gov.ge

GERMANY

Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany

No 6/50G
Shanti Path, Chanakya Puri
New Delhi -110021

Telephone: +91-11-26871831

Fax: +91-11-26873117

GHANA

Ghana High Commission

50 N, Satya Marg
Chanakyapuri
New Delhi-110021

Telephone: +91-11-26883298,26883315,26883338

Fax: +91-11-26883202

GREECE

Embassy of Greece

EP 32, Dr. S Radhakrishnan Marg
Chanakyapuri
New Delhi-110021

Telephone: +91-11-26880700

Fax: +91-11-26888010

Web: http://www.greeceinindia.com (External website that opens in a new window)

GUYANA

High Commission of the Republic of Guyana

F-8/22
Vasant Vihar
New Delhi-110057

Telephone: +91-11-41665717,41665718

Fax: +91-11-41665714

HOLYSEE

Apostolic Nunciature

50 C, Niti Marg
Chanakyapuri

Telephone: +91-11-26889187,24103148,24103154

Fax: +91-11-26874286

HUNGARY

Embassy of the Republic of Hungary

2/50 M, Niti Marg
Chanakyapuri
New Delhi-110021

Telephone: +91-11-2611737,26114738,26114739,26114740

Fax: +91-11-26886742

INDONESIA

Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia

50 A, Chanakyapuri
Kautilaya Marg
New Delhi-110021

Telephone: +91-11-26118642,26118643,26118644,26118645

Fax: +91-11-26874402,26886763,26888279

Telex: 31-72179 KBRI IN,31-72375 KBRI IN

IRAN

Embassy of the Islamic Repulic of Iran

5, Barakhamba Road
New Delhi-110001

Telephone: +91-11-23329600,01,02

Fax: +91-11-23325493

IRAQ

Embassy of the Republic of Iraq

B-5/8 Vasant Vihar
New Delhi-110057

Telephone: +91-11-26149085,26149034

Fax: +91-11-26149076

Telex: 31-66253 IRAQ IN

IRELAND

Emabssy of Ireland

230, Jor Bagh
New Delhi-110003

Telephone: +91-11-24626733,24626741,24626743

Fax: +91-11-24697053

Web: http://www.irelandinindia.com (External website that opens in a new window)

ISRAEL

Embassy of Israel

3, Aurangzeb Road
New Delhi-110011

Telephone: +91-11-23013238

Fax: +91-11-30414555

Web: http://delhi.mfa.gov.il (External website that opens in a new window)

ITALY

Embassy of Italy

50 E, Chandragupta Marg
Chanakyapuri
New Delhi-110021

Telephone: +91-11-26114355,26114359,26114353

Fax: +91-11-26873889

Telex: 31-82089

JAPAN

Embassy of Japan

50 G, Shantipath
Chanakyapuri
New Delhi-110021

Telephone: +91-11-26876564,26876581

Fax: +91-11-26885587

JORDAN

Embassy of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan

17, Motilal Nehru Marg,
New Delhi-110011

Telephone: +91-11-24653318,24653099

Fax: +91-11-24653353

Web: http://www.jordanembassyindia.org (External website that opens in a new window)

Telex: 24653368

KAZAKHSTAN

Embassy of the Republic of Kazakhstan

61, Poorvi Marg
Vasant Vihar
New Delhi-110057

Telephone: +91-11-41669464,1669465

Fax: +91-11-41669467

KENYA

Kenya High Commission

34, Paschimi Marg
Vasant Vihar
New Delhi-110057

Telephone: +91-11-26146537,26146538,26146540

Fax: +91-11-26146550

Web: http://www.kenyamission-delhi.com (External website that opens in a new window)

Telex: 31-72166 KENR IN

KOREA-(DPR)

Embassy of the Democratic People s Republic of Korea

D 14, Maharani Bagh
New Delhi-110065

Telephone: +91-11-26829644

Fax: +91-11-26829645

Telex: 031-71061 KORE IN

KOREA-(ROK)

Embassy of the Republic of Korea

9, Chandragupta Marg
Chanakyapuri Extension
New Delhi-110021

Telephone: +91-11-26885412,26885419

Fax: +91-11-26884840

KUWAIT

Embassy of the State of Kuwait

5 A, Shantipath
Chanakyapuri
New Delhi-110021

Telephone: +91-11-24100791

Fax: +91-11-26873516

Web: http://www.kuwait-info.com (External website that opens in a new window)

KYRGYZSTAN

Embassy of the Kyrgyz Republic

C 93, Anand Niketan
New Delhi-110021

Telephone: +91-11-24108008,26881903

Fax: +91-11-24108009

LAO PEOPLE’S REPUBLIC

Embassy of the Lao People s Democratic Republic

A-104/7, Parmanand Estate,
Maharani Bagh,
New Delhi-110065

Telephone: +91-11-41327352

Fax: +91-11-41327353

LEBANON

Embassy of Lebanon

H1, Anand Niketan
New Delhi-110021

Telephone: +91-11-24110919,24111415

Fax: +91-11-24110818

LIBYAN ARAB JAMAHIRIYA

Peoples Bureau of the Greate Socialist Peoples Libyan Arab Jamahiriya

22, Golf Links
New Delhi-110003

Telephone: +91-11-24697717,24697771

Fax: +91-11-24633005

Telex: 31-65193 LIBY IN

LUXEMBOURG

Embassy of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg

730, Gadaipur Road
Branch Post Office
Gadaipur

Telephone: +91-11-26801954,26801966

Fax: +91-11-26801971

Web: http://www.luxembourgindia.org (External website that opens in a new window)

MALAWI

High Commission of the Republic of Malawi

F-63, Poorvi Marg,
Vasant Vihar
New Delhi-110057

Telephone: +91-11-46078800

Fax: +91-11-46078810

Web: http://www.malawi-india.org (External website that opens in a new window)

MALAYSIA

Consulate General

6 Sriram Nagar, North Street
Alwarpet
Chennai 600018

Telephone: +91-44-24342049,24348624

Fax: +91-44-24343049

MALAYSIA

High Commission of Malaysia

50 M, Satya Marg
Chanakyapuri
New Delhi-110021

Telephone: +91-11-26111291,26111292,26111293,26111297

Fax: +91-11-26881538

Telex: 31-72156 WAKIL IN

MALDIVES

High Commission of the Republic of Maldives

2E-45, Greater Kailash II,
New Delhi-110048

Telephone: +91-11-51435701,08

Fax: +91-11-51435709

MAURITIUS

Mauritius High Commission

EP 41, Jesus & Mary Marg
Chanakyapuri
New Delhi-110021

Telephone: +91-11-24102161,62,63

Fax: +91-11-24102194

MEXICO

Embassy of Mexico

26 D,Sardar Patel Marg
Chanakyapuri
New Delhi-110021

Telephone: +91-11-24107182,24107183,24107184

Fax: +91-11-24107185

MONGOLIA

Embassy of Mongolia

34, Archbishop
Makarios Marg
New Delhi-110003

Telephone: +91-11-24631728,24617989

Fax: +91-11-24633240

Web: http://www.mongolianconsulate.com.au (External website that opens in a new window)

MOROCCO

Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco

46, Sunder Nagar
New Delhi-110003

Telephone: +91-11-24355579,40311100

Fax: +91-11-24355579

Web: http://www.moroccoembassyin.org (External website that opens in a new window)

MOZAMBIQUE

High Commission of the Republic of Mozambique

B-3/24
Vasant Vihar
New Delhi-110057

Telephone: +91-11-26156663,26156664

Fax: +91-11-26156665

MYANMAR

Embassy of the Union of Myanmar

3/50F, Nyaya Marg
Chanakyapuri
New Delhi-110021

Telephone: +91-11-24678822

Fax: +91-11-24678824

Email: myndelhi[at]gmail.com

NAMIBIA

High Commission of the Republic of Namibia

E-26, Poorvi Marg
Vasant Vihar
New Delhi-110057

Telephone: +91-11-26140389,26140890,6144772,26155481

Fax: +91-11-26146120

NEPAL

Royal Nepalese Embassy

Barakhamba Road
New Delhi-110001

Telephone: +91-11-23329969,23327361,23329218,23328066

Fax: +91-11-23326857,23329647

Web: http://www.indianembassy.org.np (External website that opens in a new window)

NETHERLANDS

Royal Netherlands Embassy

6/50 F, Shantipath
Chanakyapuri
New Delhi-110021

Telephone: +91-11-24197600

Fax: +91-11-24197710

Web: http://www.hollandinindia.org (External website that opens in a new window)

NEW ZEALANDS

New Zealand High Commission

Sir Edmund Hillary Marg
Chanakyapuri
New Delhi-110021

Telephone: +91-11-26883170

Fax: +91-11-26883165,26876554,26876260

NIGERIA

High Comission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria

EP-4, Chandragupta Marg
Chanakyapuri
New Delhi-110021

Telephone: +91-11-24122138

Fax: +91-11-24107185

Telex: 31 72062 NHC IN

NORWAY

Royal Norwegian Embassy

Shantipath
Chanakyapuri
New Delhi-110021

Telephone: +91-11-51779200

Fax: +91-11-51680145

OMAN

Embassy of the Sultanate of Oman

EP 10 & 11, Chandragupta Marg
Chanakyapuri
New Delhi-110021

Telephone: +91-11-26885622,26885623

Fax: +91-11-26885621

PAKISTAN

High Commission for the Islamic Republic of Pakistan

2/50 G, Shantipath
Chanakyapuri
New Delhi-110021

Telephone: +91-11-6110601,03,05,24676004,24678467

Fax: +91-11-26872339

Telex: 31-65270 PARP IN

PALESTINE

Embassy of the State of Palestine

D 1/27, Vasant vihar
New Delhi-110057

Telephone: +91-11-26146605,26142859

Fax: +91-11-26142942

PANAMA

Embassy of Panama

D6/19, Ground Floor
Vasant Vihar
New Delhi-110057

Telephone: +91-11-26148268,26148260

Fax: +91-11-26148261

Email: panaind[at]bol.net.in

PARAGUAY

Embassy of Paraguay

B-11 Vasant Marg,
Vasant Vihar, Ground floor,
New Delhi-110057

Telephone: +91-11-42705671,4,5

Fax: +91-11-42705672

PERU

Embassy of the Republic of Peru

C-1/24,Vasant Vihar
New Delhi-110057

Telephone: +91-11-26141154,26152294

Fax: +91-11-26141155

PHILIPPINES

Embassy of the Philippines

50 N, Nyaya Marg
Chanakyapuri
New Delhi-110021

Telephone: +91-11-24101120,26889091

Fax: +91-11-26876401

POLAND

Embassy of the Republic of Poland

250 M, Shantipath
Chanakyapuri
New Delhi-110021

Telephone: +91-11-51496900,24679161

Fax: +91-11-26871914,26872033

Telex: 3172192 MORH PL

PORTUGAL

Embassy of Portugal

8, Olof Palme Marg
New Delhi-110057

Telephone: +91-11-26142215,26142212

Fax: +91-11-26152837,26141343

Web: http://www.embportindia.com (External website that opens in a new window)

QATAR

Embassy of the State of Qatar

2EP 31 A, Chandragupta Marg
Chanakyapuri
New Delhi-110021

Telephone: +91-11-26117988,26118787,26118486

Fax: +91-11-26886080

REPUBLIC OF YEMEN

Embassy of the Republic of Yemen

D-2/5 Vasant Vihar,
New Delhi-110057

Telephone: +91-11-42705723,24

Fax: +91-11-42705725

ROMANIA

Embassy of Romania

A 47, Vasant Marg
Vasant Vihar
New Delhi-110057

Telephone: +91-11-26140447,26140700

Fax: +91-11-26140611

RUSSIA

Embassy of the Russian Federation

Shantipath
Chanakyapuri
New Delhi-110021

Telephone: +91-11-26873799,26873800,26873802,26110642

Fax: +91-11-26876823,26110560,24103961

Web: http://www.india.mid.ru (External website that opens in a new window)

Telex: 3172160

RWANDA

Embassy of the Republic of Rwanda

41, Paschimi Marg
Vasant Vihar
New Delhi-110057

Telephone: +91-11-28661604

Fax: +91-11-28661605

SAUDI ARABIA

Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia

2, Paschimi Marg,
Vasant Vihar
New Delhi-110057

Telephone: +91-11-26144102,26144073,26144083

Fax: +91-11-26144244,26144201

SENEGAL

Embassy of the Republic of Senegal

C 6/11
Vasant Vihar
New Delhi-110057

Telephone: +91-11-26147687,26147025

Fax: +91-11-26142422

Telex: 72041

SERBIA AND MONTENEGRO

Embassy of Serbia and Montenegro

3/50 G
Niti Marg
Chanakyapuri
New Delhi-110021

Telephone: +91-11-26873661,26872073

Fax: +91-11-26885535

Telex: 31-72365 YUAM IN

SINGAPORE

Singapore High Commission

N-88, Panchsheel Park,
New Delhi-110017

Telephone: +91-11-41019801,04

Fax: +91-11-41019805

Web: http://www.mfa.gov.sg/newdelhi (External website that opens in a new window)

SLOVAKIA

Embassy of the Slovak Republic

50 M
Niti Marg
Chanakyapuri
New Delhi-110021

Telephone: +91-11-26889071,26885340,26111075,24101015

Fax: +91-11-26877941

SLOVENIA

Embassy of Republic of Slovenia

46, Poorvi Marg,
Vasant Vihar
New Delhi-110057

Telephone: +91-11-41662891,93

Fax: +91-11-41662895

SOMALIA

Embassy of the Republic of Somalia

A 7, Defence Colony
New Delhi-110024

Telephone: +91-11-24335026,32

Telex: 31-65010 ESDR IN

SOUTH AFRICA

High Commission of the Republic of South Africa

B 18
Vasant Marg
Vasant Vihar
New Delhi-110057

Telephone: +91-11-26149411,19

Fax: +91-11-26143605,26144504

Web: http://www.home-affairs.gov.za (External website that opens in a new window)

SPAIN

Embassy of Spain

12, Prithvi Raj Road
New Delhi-110011

Telephone: +91-11-51293000

Fax: +91-11-51293020

SRI LANKA

High Commissioner for the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka

27, Kautilya Marg
Chanakyapuri
New Delhi-110021

Telephone: +91-11-23010201,23010202,23010203,23017498

Fax: +91-11-23793604

SUDAN

Embassy of the Republic of the Sudan

Plot No 3
Shantipath
Chanakyapuri
New Delhi-110021

Telephone: +91-11-26873785,26873746,26873185

Fax: +91-11-26883758

Web: http://www.sudanembassyindia.org (External website that opens in a new window)

SURINAME

Embassy of the Republic of Suriname

C-15, Malcha Marg
New Delhi-110021

Telephone: +91-11-26888453,54

Fax: +91-11-26888450

Web: http://www.embsurnd.com (External website that opens in a new window)

SWEDEN

Embassy of Sweden

Nyaya Marg
Chanakyapuri
New Delhi-110021

Telephone: +91-11-24197100

Fax: +91-11-26885401,26885540

SWITZERLAND

Embassy of Switzerland

Nyaya Marg
Chanakyapuri
New Delhi-110021

Telephone: +91-11-26878534,26878372,26878373,6878374

Fax: +91-11-26873093,26112220

SYRIAN ARAB REPUBLIC

Embassy of the Syrian Arab Republic

D 5/8, Vasant Marg
Vasant Vihar
New Delhi-110057

Telephone: +91-11-26140233,26148298

Fax: +91-11-26143107

TAJIKISTAN

Embassy of Tajikistan

D-1/13
Vasant Vihar
New Delhi-110057

Telephone: +91-11-26154282

Fax: +91-11-26154282

TANZANIA

High Commission for the United Republic of Tanzania

EP-15C, Chanakyapuri
New Delhi-110021

Telephone: +91-11-24122864,2412286

Fax: +91-11-24122862

Email: tanzrep[at]del2.vsnl.net.in

THAILAND

Royal Thai Embassy

56 N, Nyaya Marg
Chanakyapuri
New Delhi-110021

Telephone: +91-11-26118103,26118104,26115678

Fax: +91-11-26872029

Web: http://www.thaiemb.org.in (External website that opens in a new window)

TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO

High Commission for the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago

6/25
Shanti Niketan,
New Delhi-110021

Telephone: +91-11-2688427,26888447

Fax: +91-11-26888463

TUNISIA

Embassy of the Republic of Tunisia

A-42, Vasant Marg
Vasant Vihar
New Delhi-110057

Telephone: +91-11-26145346,26145349,26145351

Fax: +91-11-26145301

Telex: 31-72162 AMTU IN

TURKEY

Embassy of the Republic of Turkey

N 50
Nyaya Marg
Chanakyapuri
New Delhi-110021

Telephone: +91-11-24101921,26889053,26889054

Fax: +91-11-26881409

TURKMENISTAN

Embassy of Turkmenistan

C-11, West End Colony,
New Delhi-110021

Telephone: +91-11-24676526

Fax: +91-11-24676527

UGANDA

Uganda High Commission

B 3/26
Vasant Vihar
New Delhi-110057

Telephone: +91-11-26145817,26144413

Fax: +91-11-26144405

UKRAINE

Embassy of Ukraine

E 1/8, Vasant Vihar
New Delhi-110057

Telephone: +91-11-26146041,26146042

Fax: +91-11-26146043

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Embassy of the United Arab Emirates

5EP 12, Chandragupta Marg
Chanakyapuri
New Delhi-110021

Telephone: +91-11-24670830,24670945,26872822,26872937

Fax: +91-11-26873272

UNITED KINGDOM

British High Commission

Shantipath
Chanakyapuri
New Delhi-110021

Telephone: +91-11-26872161

Fax: +91-11-26870068,26872882,26870062,26870060

Web: http://www.ukinindia.com (External website that opens in a new window)

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Embassy of the United States of America

American Embassy
Chanakyapuri
New Delhi-110021

Telephone: +91-11-24198000

Fax: +91-11-24190017

URUGUAY

Embassy of Uruguay

A 16/2, Vasant Vihar
New Delhi-110057

Telephone: +91-11-26151991,26151992,26151993

Fax: +91-11-26144306

UZBEKISTAN

Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan

EP 40, Dr. S. Radhakrishnan Marg
Chanakyapuri
New Delhi-110021

Telephone: +91-11-24670774,24670775,24105640

Fax: +91-11-24670773

VENEZUELA

Embassy of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela

E-106, Malcha Marg,
New Delhi-110021

Telephone: +91-11-41680218,9

Fax: +91-11-26871686

VIET NAM

Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam

17, Kautilya Marg
Chankyapuri
New Delhi-110021

Telephone: +91-11-23012133,23019818,23012123,23016860

Fax: +91-11-23017714

ZAMBIA

High Commission of the Republic of Zambia

D/54, Vasant Vihar,
New Delhi-110057

Telephone: +91-11-26145883,26145785

Fax: +91-11-26145764

ZIMBABWE

High Commission of the Republic of Zimbabwe

23, Paschimi Marg
Vasant Vihar,
New Delhi-110057

Telephone: +91-11-26140430,26140431,26154313,26154314

Fax: +91-11-26154316

Web: http://www.zimdelhi.com (External website that opens in a new window)

Telex: 72289

Source: Ministry of External Affairs, Reviewed on: 22-07-2011

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SI Base Units-SI units and prefixes

Posted by admin On August - 26 - 2011

SI Base Units
Quantity	Unit	Symbol
Length	meter	m
Mass	kilogram	kg
Time	second	s
Temperature	kelvin	K
Amount of Substance	mole	mol
Electric current	ampere	A
Luminous intensity	candela	cd

SI Derived Units
Quantity	Unit	Symbol
Area	Length squared	m²
Volume	Length cubed	m³
Density	Mass per cubic volume	kg/m³
Speed	Distance traveled per unit time	m/s
Acceleration	Speed changed per unit time	m/s²
Force	Mass time acceleration of object	kg ^. m/s²
Pressure	Force per unit area	kg/(m^.s²)
Energy	Force times distance traveled	kg^.m²/s²

SI Prefixes
Multiple	Prefix	Symbol
10¹⁸	exa	E
10¹⁵	peta	P
10¹²	tera	T
10⁹	giga	G
10⁶	mega	M
10³	kilo	k
10²	hecto	h
10	deka	da
10^-1	deci	d
10^-2	centi	c
10^-3	milli	m
10^-6	micro	µ
10^-9	nano	n
10^-12	pico	p
10^-15	femto	f
10^-18	atto	a

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