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January 29, 2015

29th January 2015 - Important Current Affairs updates

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International Affairs
  • The Malaysian government has officially declared the disappearance of Malaysian Airline flight MH370‬ an accident and has said that there were no survivors.
    • No trace of the Beijing-bound aircraft has been found since it disappeared on 8 March 2014.
    • Officials said that the recovery operation is ongoing but that the 239 people on board are now presumed dead.
  • Cuba has demanded the US hand back the Guantanamo Bay military base before relations with Washington are normalized.
    • President Raul Castro also called for the lifting of the US trade embargo and Cuba's removal from a terror list.
National Affairs
  • The World Bank's Report "Scaling the Heights: Social inclusion and sustainable development" on Himachal Pradesh was released by Social Justice and Empowerment Minister Dhani Ram Shandil in Shimla today.
    • This was first of its kind report prepared by the World Bank for Himachal Pradesh.
    • The report reveals that the state has effectively balanced economic growth with social inclusion.
    • Smt. Maitreyi Das, lead Social Development Specialist, who has prepared this report, said that Himachal stood apart from many other states with its strong track record of poverty reduction, service delivery and human and social development outcomes.
  • Social Activists Anna Hazare is planning to launch fresh agitation on Lokpal issue;
  • The Supreme Court today restrained the Google, Yahoo and Microsoft search engines from carrying advertisements or links relating to sex determination tests, which are banned in India.
    • Section 22 of the Pre-Conception & Pre-Natal Diagnostic Technique (Prohibition of Sex Selection) Act, 1994, prohibits advertisement of pre-natal tests in any form or medium, including the Internet. Violation could lead to three years in jail.
  • In a step that could significantly push the bar for quality online education in the country, IIT Bombay has embarked on a commendable mass online education programme that will provide free online courses and give access to high quality, IIT-style education to Indian students in Indian languages.
    • On the Republic Day, Prof Devang Khakhar, Director of IIT Bombay, launched three Mass Open Online Courses (MOOC) in computer programming, thermodynamics, and signals and systems from the institute’s IITBombayX platform developed in collaboration with edX, a not-for-profit initiative by MIT and Harvard.
  • The Akhil Bharatiya Hindu Mahasabha is planning to install the statues of Nathuram Godse in the premises of temples across India. 
    • Initially, the Akhil Bharatiya Hindu Mahasabha has planned to build a temple to Mahatma Gandhi's assassin, Nathuram Godse, in Sitapur district. 
    • But it's attempts were foiled by Uttar Pradesh  state Police. 
New Appointments
  • Newly appointed Foreign Secretary S Jaishankar takes charge today.
    • He replaces Sujatha Singh (she had sought early retirement from service).
  • Eminent singer and theatre director Shekhar Sen has been appointed the new chairman of the Sangeet Natak Akademi, the country's premier institution for the performing arts.
    • Important Note : Mr. Sen was recently awarded the Padma Shri on Republic day for his contribution to the arts.
Science & Technology
  • Scientists have developed a new way of monitoring how much ice is being lost, as global temperature rise by listening to icebergs.
    • The researchers from Poland and Britain found that different types of iceberg generate unique sounds as they breakaway from glaciers into the sea.
    • The scientists say, listening for acoustic signals could help detect the formation of smaller icebergs.
Business & Economy
  • Telecom major, Bharti Airtel, is planning to enter the banking space by converting its existing prepaid payment service Airtel Money into a payments bank. The company will apply for a licence soon.
Sports
  • India has been confirmed as host for the 2016 Twenty20 World Cup, scheduled to be held from 11th March 2016 to 3rd April 2016, the ICC announced today.
    • The board also approved the dates for the 2017 Champions Trophy in England, which will be held between June 1-19.
    • England will also host the 50-over World Cup in 2019 from May 30 to June 15.
    • The 2017 Women’s World Cup will be held in England between Aug 4-27, and the 2018 Women’s World Twenty20 will be organised in the West Indies between Nov 2-25.
  • Andy Murray enters the final of Australian Open Tennis.
  • The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has revised the Scheme of Special Awards to medal winners in international events and their coaches.
    • In the revised scheme, the award money have been enhanced.
    • The amount of award money for medal winners in Olympic Games (summer and winter) has been enhanced from existing Rs. 50 lakh (gold medal), Rs. 30 lakh (silver medal) and Rs. 20 lakh (bronze medal) to Rs. 75 lakh, Rs. 50 lakh and Rs. 30 lakh respectively. 
    • The amount of award money for medal winners in Asian Games and Commonwealth Games has been enhanced from existing Rs. 20 lakh (gold medal), Rs. 10 lakh (silver medal) and Rs. 6 lakh (bronze medal) to Rs. 30 lakh, Rs. 20 lakh and Rs. 10 lakh respectively.
    • Amount of award money for medalists of Paralympic Games (summer & winter), Para-Asian Games and Commonwealth Games (Para-Athletes) have been fixed at par with medalists of Olympic Games, Asian Games and Commonwealth Games.
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121 comments:

  1. Questions related to Sukanya Samridhi Yojana
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    1) Who can open account in the name of Girld Child under Sukanya Samridhi Yojana? - Guardian/Natural Guardian
    2) A Guardian can open how many accounts under SSY? - Only one account in the name of one girl child and maximum two accounts in the name of two different girl children.
    3) An account under SSY can be opened up to the age of ___ years only from the date of birth? - 10 Years
    4) Whether nomination facility is available for accounts under SSY? - No
    5) Minimum amount for opening of SSY Account? - Rs.1000 (Subsequent deposit should be in multiple of Rs.100/-)
    6) Maximum amount that can be deposited in a financial year in this account? - Rs.1,50,000
    7) Whether there is any limit on the number of deposits? - No
    8) What is the interest rate for the financial year 2014-15 under Sukanya Samridhi Yojana account? - 9.1%
    9) Partial withdrawal, maximum upto 50% of the balance standing at the end of the preceding financial year can be taken after Account holder is attaining age of ___ years? - 18 Years
    10) Sukanya Samridhi Account can be closed after completion of ___ years? - 21
    11) If account is not closed after maturity, balance will continue to earn interest as specified for the scheme from time to time. State whether the statement is correct? - Yes
    12) Normal premature closure will be allowed after completion of 18 years provided which condition? - Girl is married
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  2. Hello friend can u tell me little bit about this yojna

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  3. see and practice vedic maths frm youtube

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  4. why can't we copy and paste this information in ms- word ,, gr8 ambition z should give this facility to students...

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  5. hii can u pls tell me how to prepare fr this
    exam
    thanks and congrts

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  6. I got 22.
    Though couldn't cleared the merit list

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  7. Yew dun need to worry at oll.If yew hav cleared IBPS po den yew can clear most f d xams,I am sure about it.So just stay positive. I cudn't clear PO dis tym so i know how tough preparation yew must hav done. I hav cleared IBPS clerk n hav my intrview next month.I wish dt my interviewer will not b mad as yewr's. I wanna say best of luck n keep yewr fingrs crossed.

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  8. Am also btech bt Mere se to histry poocha kaafi qustion 1857 se related fir banking poocha wo bhi ekdam basic jaise wat is banking plastic money atm machine functions lloan kise doge bs aur thoda high school aur inter ke percntage papa kya kre hai bs ok ho gya jao thnku

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  9. Dehradun interview are going really bad ......irrelevant Questions are asked

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  10. Great you r lucky then and will surely be selected....all the best.....ham se to ek bhi bNking question nhi poochA :(

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  11. Good information thnks

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  12. Mera last day ar main 2nd last candidate tha.Mera interview 5 min. Hi chala. Kya ye achha tha ya bura. Koi batao yaar please.waise maine answer sab ar sahi diye the lekin nervous tha and wo chehre se dikh raha tha. So help me friends. please

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  13. Sorry for the wiered question....how much salary you will be getting just to give us a fair idea?

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  14. Nagarupa YerramsettiJanuary 30, 2015 at 6:15 AM

    How did u go to interview either u r called or u applied with u r score card

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  15. Will the sbi announce its asso po 14 results this year? Or next year

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  16. Kalyan how u prepare English n computers can u plz tell me in detail plz

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  17. Koi lakh bura chahe to kya hota hai wahi hota hai jo manjur khuda hota hai

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  18. When SBI will release marks for those who are not selected in clerk exam?

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  19. Ur written marks??

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  20. no frnd thanks for reply

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  21. Can anyone tell how many marks were alloted to interview?? They are'nt showing it in score card. Never seen this like. Even the final cut off (wrttn+intrvw).!!!! However got 13in interview.

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  22. congratulations!! can u please tell me how to prepare for interview? you did a very well in interview pls guide me

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  23. Where is it said??

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  24. may be after finishing of all sbi associates clerk exams they will

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  25. Really cool stuff thanks

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  26. i think dey didn't have any idea bout mecanical engg..:)

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  27. marks hs nt been declared yet...

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  28. after final alllotment only

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  29. oh downloading temper songs .. heheh e .. all the best .. may i knw wat is the package

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  30. Guys, when SBI will release marks for those who were not selected in clerk exam?

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  31. Same wid me, Panel 2- 1pm- 27 Jan

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  32. hahah.........Package is around 3-3.5 LPA and + a 2 BHK flat in Hyd will be provided

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  33. They asked me totally in depth banking and i answered well very and they awarded me

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  34. mostly 2 weeks after declaration of final merit list

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  35. Congrats Kalyan...!! I'm also from Hyderabad. Can you please tell me what is the written and final curoff for General and OBC?

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  36. Thank you very much deepu

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  37. I m not....Dats y I wanna know final merit

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  38. Final cut off is >190 marks(Interview+written) for OBC no idea

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  39. News paper is the best source

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  40. for English i dont even know the basic grammar but i am very fluent in speaking english and comfortable with news paper thats all and we will get direct questions like RC and close test from news paper that is an advantage

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  41. They already posted the written no 3 mnth ago..

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  42. plz give me some tips for english....

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  43. k man .. i got 142 .. i am waiting for next xam eagerly ..

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  44. i dnt knw i want to be in hyd and rbi is only way for me . will dis yr rbi exam will be??

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  45. ibps so u would hav applied 4 agri officer right? when s ur exam?

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  46. no dude..its 35...many from bangalore selects have got more than 30...

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  47. Did u check out d agri officers practise set posted in gr8.. check out it would b useful 4 u..

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  48. Yes I checked it. There is only one Previous year question paper :(

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  49. 15th Feb ,Afternoon in Akshaya college.

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  50. Hi Alex, Which is your stream? Are you a graduate or post graduate?

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  51. Your interview has 4 dimensional. 1. Personal 2.technical 3 . banking 4 . current affairs
    Prepare one by one. If you want some material let me know through your msg In fb

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  52. Sbi po exam would be on June-July. Sbi so exam would be on April I guess. Associates on November.

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  53. Austerity measures....

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  54. No problem dude...

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  55. 120 for objective... 25-30 for descriptive.. Over would be around 150-160

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  56. Go for arihant po/clerk interview book... It will be good

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  57. Interview is 4 dimensional.. 1.personal 2.technical 3.banking 4.current affairs
    Prepare one by one.... If u want sum material for it.. Pls let me know through a msg in fb...

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  58. Sbi clerk results kabhi aayega?

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  59. I finished MBA ma.. Hav applied 4 HR..

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  60. I dont know which 1 u r sayin i told :

    http://www.gr8ambitionz.com/2015/01/professional-knowledge-practice-test-ibps-agricultural-officers.html

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  61. hmm :-) :) me too 15th feb aft but svs college..

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  62. Hey guys my written mark s 150 and my interview is 26.75 and i'm from chennai zone..is there a final merit list????so tat i have a chance....pls help na

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  63. Hi can u pls tell me is there a final merit list or the provisional selection list is final...?'coz my written is 150 and interview is 26.75 from chennai obc category...but i was not in the provisional selection....pls reply...

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  64. Thnx sir,........ plzzzzzz post tricks to remember currencies gp members and banks tag lines plzzzzz my exam is on 22nd Feb...plzzzz

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  65. Thank you..Now only I see that link...

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  66. hmm.. mm.. actually wat's ur educational background..

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  67. HR is a quite interesting subject right? I wish to do MBA in HR if i get a chance...

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  68. I felt u might not have seen tat.. Tat's y sent u d link :)

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  69. By d way deepika hav u applied 4 National insurance clerk. Today s d last date 2 apply ma..

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  70. thanks vamsi for sharing the tricks..it was nice...we expect more ticks from u....

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  71. can you explain more...
    unable to understand

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  72. B.S (AgriBusiness Manegement)...4 year course...

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  73. Yes I did...But the vacancies are very low right??? Do we get a chance?

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  74. Yes I did..But the vacancies are very low(16 for OBC) right?? Do we get a chance??

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  75. Sorry... 'Do I get a chance'?

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  76. I also hav applied so we is correct 1ly. :) And deepika U can msg me in my id alexchristo.a@gmail.com if u don hav any problem. It would b easy 4 us 2 communicate :)

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  77. Everything depends on our preparation ma.. study well n do well..

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  78. hmm :) 16+32(0C).. so everything depends on how v write d exam.. still 2 months more lets prepare well n do our best..

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  79. http://www.gr8ambitionz.com/2015/01/complete-countries-currencies-and-capitals-free-download.html

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  80. my network is problem to search the post of tricks to currencies... but the post day january 21st... you search post you will get it... even you will see comments also it will be help full to learn... i am learned only featured comment trick...

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  81. http://www.gr8ambitionz.com/2015/01/complete-countries-currencies-and-capitals-free-download.html

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  82. Really nice work..thanks..

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  83. hello friend... whats meaning of upvoted...? why guys are give that... please explain...

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  84. Very easy to recap sir... Thanks

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