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- __________ is a printed circuit card inside the computer ?
- Mother board
- CPU
- CU
- ALU
- None of these
- The mother board contains various ___________
- Integrated system
- Integrated Science
- Integrated Circuits
- All of these
- None of these
June 30, 2015
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General Knowledge Quiz - Set 59
Which birds are flying mammals ?
Mout Abu, the hill station, is in which state ?
In which country was the first medical school found ?
When was the state emblem adopted by the Govt of India ?
Mout Abu, the hill station, is in which state ?
In which country was the first medical school found ?
When was the state emblem adopted by the Govt of India ?
June 29, 2015
General Knowledge Quiz - Set 58
Who established the Pulitzer Prize ?
Name the national bird of India ?
What is farming that is practiced without the use of chemical pesticides called ?
Which spice has a hot and pungent flavor and is good for people with joint pains ?
Name the national bird of India ?
What is farming that is practiced without the use of chemical pesticides called ?
Which spice has a hot and pungent flavor and is good for people with joint pains ?
June 27, 2015
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June 26, 2015
26th June 2015 - Important Current Affairs updates
National Affairs
- The Government has asked the Chief Ministers of Bihar, Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan to encourage supply of free milk to school children.
- In a letter to these states, Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh said, Karnataka and Madhya Pradesh have already implemented the scheme of free supply of milk products to increase the nutritional level in the Mid- Day Meal for school children.
- Chief Minister of Bihar : Nitish Kumar
- Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu : J Jayalalithaa
- Chief Minister of Rajasthan : Vasundhara Raje
- Chief Minister of Karnataka : Siddaramaiah
- Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh : Shivraj Singh Chauhan
25th June 2015 - Important Current Affairs updates
International Affairs
- India has pledged $1 billion in assistance to quake-ravaged Nepal for its massive reconstruction programme, asserting that it will strongly stand behind the Nepalese government which is seeking to "wipe the tears" of every Nepali.
- External Affairs Minister : Sushma Swaraj
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June 25, 2015
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General Knowledge Quiz - Set 57
Shillong, the famous hill station, is located in which state of India ?
When farmers use the same land for growing crops on one side and raising livestock on the other side, what kind of farming are they practicing ?
Which bird lays the largest egg ?
Name the tallest bird ?
When farmers use the same land for growing crops on one side and raising livestock on the other side, what kind of farming are they practicing ?
Which bird lays the largest egg ?
Name the tallest bird ?
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June 24, 2015
24th June 2015 - Important Current Affairs updates
International Affairs
- Whistleblower website Wikileaks on it's website cited NSA spied on French President Francois Hollande, Nicolas Sarkozy and Jacques Chirac in 2006-12.
- Note : In 2013 the NSA was accused of spying on German Chancellor Angela Merkel.
- NSA : National Security Agency
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June 23, 2015
23rd June 2015 - Important Current Affairs updates
International Affairs
- Today (23rd June) is International Olympic Day.
- This day was introduced in 1948 to commemorate the birth of the modern Olympic Games on 23 June 1894 at the Sorbonne in Paris.
- The goal of this day is to promote participation in sport across the globe regardless of age, gender or athletic ability.
- European Union foreign ministers extended economic sanctions on Russia over its involvement in Ukraine by six months until the end of January 2016.
- The ministers, meeting in Luxembourg, also agreed to launch a naval mission in the Mediterranean to combat people smugglers who have brought thousands of migrants on perilous journeys to Europe from Libya.
- South Africa and India have renewed an agreement to extend cooperation in the field of social innovation, astronomy, agriculture, biotechnology and indigenous knowledge systems for the next three years.
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General Knowledge Quiz - Set 56
Which is the second highest national award for distinguished service in any field ?
Which instrument is used to measure the height above the ground ?
A kilt is worn by men in which country ?
Who founded the Mouryan Empire ?
Which instrument is used to measure the height above the ground ?
A kilt is worn by men in which country ?
Who founded the Mouryan Empire ?
22nd June 2015 - Important Current Affairs updates
International Affairs
- The Taliban has launched an attack on the Afghan Parliament.
- All the six gunmen who attacked Parliament were killed and the gunfire had stopped.
- After 53 years, China opened the second land crossing in Tibet via Nathu La to allow the first batch of Indian pilgrims undertaking the arduous Kailash- Manasarovar Yatra, in the latest confidence-building measure between India and China.
- Note : The opening of the second route through the Himalayan pass of Nathu La in Sikkim, 4,000 metres above sea level, was officially announced during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to China last month and will allow more Indians to undertake the pilgrimage.
June 22, 2015
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General Knowledge Quiz - Set 55
What kind of forests is found in extremely cold climate where winters are very long ?
Which animal is called the "vaccum cleaner" of the sea bed ?
Which prehistoric carnivorous animal could fly ?
Who is considered to have compiled the first dictionary ?
Which fish makes the longest migration ?
Which animal is called the "vaccum cleaner" of the sea bed ?
Which prehistoric carnivorous animal could fly ?
Who is considered to have compiled the first dictionary ?
Which fish makes the longest migration ?
June 21, 2015
21st June 2015 - Important Current Affairs updates
International Affairs
- Today (third Sunday of June) is Father's Day.
- Today (21st June) is World Music Day (Fête de la Musique).
20th June 2015 - Important Current Affairs updates
National Affairs
- Jharkhand has imposed a ban on the sale of thermocol plates with the move aimed at the promotion of leaf plates in the state.
- The move will help generate employment for the poor and tribals who are engaged in making leaf plates.
- Jharkhand Chief Minister : Raghuvar Das
- Uttar Pradesh Govt launches a first-of-its kind news portal titled www.Upnews360.In.
- This portal provides news about the UP government.
- Launched by : Akhilesh Yadav (Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister)
- Note : The UP CM’s official visits to different districts of the state, government events and CM’s posts and comments on social media is being updated in text and video format on the portal on a regular basis.
19th June 2015 - Important Current Affairs updates
International Affairs
- The President of Tanzania, Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, is on a visit to India from 17th June to 21st June.
- India and Tanzania countries decided to establish a Joint Working Group to strengthen cooperation in counter terrorism, both countries also sign several agreements in the filed of education and tourism.
- List of MoUs signed between India and Tanzania.
- Memorandum of Understanding on the establishment of a partnership program in official statistics : It was signed between the Centre East African Statistical Training (EASTC) in Tanzania and the formation of the National Academy Statistical System (NSSTA) in India, and include strengthening staff capacity EASTC and other African countries in official statistics.
- Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in agricultural statistics, computer applications and Bioinformatics : It was signed between EASTC and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), Indian Institute for Agricultural Statistics Research (IASRI) to strengthen the capacity of staff
- Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the field of tourism : To strengthen bilateral cooperation in the sectors of tourism and hospitality.
- Loan Agreement to operationalize the Line of Control : the agreement between Exim Bank and Government of Tanzania the LOC to $ 268.35 million for the extension of the pipeline project was signed Lake Victoria.
- Agreement for the appointment of the first and PMC : the agreement between WAPCOS (UAR under M / or water) and the Government of Tanzania for preparation of DPR for the pipeline project was signed Lake Victoria
- Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation in the field of hydrography and the Protocol on the exchange of hydrographic data : Promote the development and cooperation in the field through the hydrographic surveys, data sharing, capacity building and strengthening infrastructure.
- Important Details about Tanzania
- Capital : Dodoma
- Official languages : Swahili, English
- Currency : Tanzanian shilling
- President : Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete
- PM : Mizengo Pinda
SBI PRE REVIEW OF 21 JUNE 4th SLOT
The paper of reasoning is very easy and one can do easily 20 plus in 20 min.Avoid solving puzzle it is very time taking.i solved 24 question in which 5 inequality very easy, 5 syllogism, one seating arrangement, 3 direction test and 4 sa ki na ka type.
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Date: 21/06/2015
Time: 8.00 A.M
English : 1. cloze test -5question
2. sentence rearrangement -5 question
3. spotting error -5 question
4. fill in the blanks -5 question
5 comprehension – 10 question
Today's (21st June 2015) SBI PO Prelims Exam Review (Morning Shift)
Today SBI PO Morning exam review
English easy
Comprehension 10
Fill in the blanks with two words 5
Error correction 5
Cloze test 5
Jumbling sentence 5
June 20, 2015
SBI PO 2015 Prelims Review (2nd Session)
Reasoning-Easy
5 ques from each of the following
Syllogism
Inequalities
Coding Decoding- Sa ki na ka and that all
Sitting Arrangement (Circular)-Inward Outward bit confusing
Sitting Arrangement (Row) 8 people facing north etc
Arrangement- 7 people living in 7 floors and liking hobbies (I didnt even looked at it)
Misc-5 ques direction,blood relation etc.
Review of Today's SBI Prelims Exam (Morning Shift)
English- Moderate
5- sentence rearrangement
5-error detection
5-fill in blanks
5-Cloze test
10- passage in that 4 synonms n antnomys.
Overal section was not easy .little tough
General Knowledge Quiz - Set 54
Who is the first Woman Prime Minister of United Kingdom ?
Which planet is named after the Roman God of War ?
What is the phenomenon of the rising temperatures of the Earth's atmosphere known as ?
Which batsman's nickname was "The Barnacle" ?
June 19, 2015
18th June 2015 - Important Current Affairs updates
International Affairs
- Holy month of Ramadan begins.
- Japan’s parliament passed a bill to lower the voting age to 18 from 20.
- This move will add 2.4 million new potential voters to the nation’s current voting population of 104 million.
- The legislation will come into effect in time for next year’s upper house election.
- The last time Japan’s voting age was revised was in 1945, when the voting age was lowered to 20 from 25, and women were given the right to vote.
- Note : The new law puts Japan in line with nearly 90% of the world’s countries in setting the minimum voting age at 18.
- India ranked 143 out of 162 countries on 2015 Global Peace Index.
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General Knowledge Quiz - Set 53
Which country produces the largest quantities of Tea ?
Who wrote "The Inheritance of Loss" ?
What was Chennai earlier named as ?
Name the science that deals with the Study of Earthquakes ?
Who wrote "The Inheritance of Loss" ?
What was Chennai earlier named as ?
Name the science that deals with the Study of Earthquakes ?
June 18, 2015
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General Knowledge Quiz - Set 52
The deadly H1N1 influenza virus is also commonly known as what ?
Which all-rounder took 100 wickets and scored 1000 runs in 16 seasons between 1903 and 1926 ?
Who was the first woman ruler of China ?
Which is the national river of India ?
Which all-rounder took 100 wickets and scored 1000 runs in 16 seasons between 1903 and 1926 ?
Who was the first woman ruler of China ?
Which is the national river of India ?
June 17, 2015
17th June 2015 - Important Current Affairs updates
International Affairs
- Today (17th June) is World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought.
- The purpose of this day is to highlight ways to prevent desertification and recover from drought.
- Theme of 2015 : Attainment of food security for all through sustainable food systems
- Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley is on a Nine Day visit to United States of America (USA).
- He will hold meetings with Foreign Institutional Investors (FII), Management of New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and select top CEOs of US financial companies.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin has pledged to add more than 40 new intercontinental ballistic missiles to Russia's nuclear arsenal in 2015, sending a clear warning message to Nato amid escalating tensions.
- The US FDA (Food and Drug Administration) has said that the use of Partially Hydrogenated Oils (PHOs), the primary dietary source of artificial transfat in processed foods, must stop in three years.
- The organization gave 3 years for Food manufacturers to remove PHOs from products.
General Knowledge Quiz - Set 51
What is farming on hill slopes called ?
Name the largest string instrument played by the fingertips ?
Who was the founder of the Mughal Empire in India ?
Which fish produces a cloud of ink to confuse it's enemies ?
Name the highest literary award given to writers in India ?
Which country became the first to grant women the right to vote ?
Which planet in the solar system is not named after any God or Goddess ?
Who is the first Indian woman to win WTA Singles ?
The "Dronacharya Award" is given to ?
The famous tennis player Stefan Edberg belongs to which country ?
Name the author of the book "The God of Small Things" ?
Which musical instrument is Amjad Ali Khan associated with ?
Which cricket commentator on radio was known as "Johnners" ?
What are crops that are grown for sale called ?
Name the court poet of mithilanchal under king Shiv narayan ?
Which Roman God is the planet Jupiter named after ?
Who is considered to have written the first Thesaurus of words and phrases ?
Which vitamin helps make bones stronger ?
What did Edmund Halley discover ?
Which percussion instrument has a skin stretched over a shell ? It is usually played by banging on it with sticks ?
Name the largest string instrument played by the fingertips ?
Who was the founder of the Mughal Empire in India ?
Which fish produces a cloud of ink to confuse it's enemies ?
Name the highest literary award given to writers in India ?
Which country became the first to grant women the right to vote ?
Which planet in the solar system is not named after any God or Goddess ?
Who is the first Indian woman to win WTA Singles ?
The "Dronacharya Award" is given to ?
The famous tennis player Stefan Edberg belongs to which country ?
Name the author of the book "The God of Small Things" ?
Which musical instrument is Amjad Ali Khan associated with ?
Which cricket commentator on radio was known as "Johnners" ?
What are crops that are grown for sale called ?
Name the court poet of mithilanchal under king Shiv narayan ?
Which Roman God is the planet Jupiter named after ?
Who is considered to have written the first Thesaurus of words and phrases ?
Which vitamin helps make bones stronger ?
What did Edmund Halley discover ?
Which percussion instrument has a skin stretched over a shell ? It is usually played by banging on it with sticks ?
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16th June 2015 - Important Current Affairs updates
International Affairs
National Affairs
MOUs
Science & Technology
People in News
New Appointments
Sports
- PM Narendra Modi spoke to his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif, Bangladesh counterpart Sheikh Hasina and Afghanistan President Dr Ashraf Ghani and conveyed good wishes for the holy month of Ramadan to them and their people.
- He expressed hope for peace, tranquility and harmony in their countries and in the region during this month of piety and prayers.
- Nepal today reopened six heritage sites for the public in a bid to woo tourists back, nearly two months after deadly earthquakes severely damaged some of the country's historic cultural sites and killed nearly 9,000 people.
- The six sites, including Pashupatinath, Swoyambhu, Lumbini, Kathmand Durbarsquare, Patan Durbarsquare and Bhaktapur Durbarsquare, enlisted by the UNESCO have been reopened for public.
- Important Details about Nepal :
- Capital : Kathmandu
- Currency : Nepalese rupee
- Prime Minister : Sushil Koirala
- President : Ram Baran Yadav
National Affairs
- The Uttar Pradesh Food and Drug Administration today said it has
found detergent in one of the samples of milk picked from Mother Dairy’s collection centres, a claim contested by the Delhi-based company.
- Note : Mother Dairy is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the National Dairy Development Board.
- Centre today announced an additional ex-gratia relief of 500 crore rupees and 1000 crore rupees for restoration of damaged structures in Jammu and Kashmir.
- Home Minister : Rajnath Singh
- Union Minister for Communications Ravi Shankar Prasad launched half-an-hour free Wi-Fi Interet facility in the Taj Mahal complex.
- With this, the tourists visiting the Taj Mahal will now be able to upload selfies or photographs clicked with their loved ones directly from Taj Mahal.
- BSNL has made special arrangements to introduce this facility with support from Quadgen, a Bengaluru-based company.
- Indian Railways has named Haridwar Mail as Yoga Express.
- Note : The government is celebrating ‘International Yoga Day‘ on 21st of this month.
MOUs
- The National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with DD Kisan channel to provide meaningful content related to farm and dairy sector.
- The MoU aims at dissemination of up-to-date technical know-hows to farmers, improve their livelihood and income by enhancing their knowledge, and provide information on various technical issues related to farming in broader sense,.
- NDDB Chairman : T Nanda Kumar
Science & Technology
- The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Development of North-Eastern Region (DoNER) Jitendra Singh today launched an Augmented Reality (AR) application named Sakaar to highlight the achievements of the Department of Space.
- The application has been developed by Development and Educational Communication Unit (DECU) of ISRO for Android devices.
- Sakaar consists of 3D models of MOM, RISAT, rockets (PSLV, GSLV Mk-III); videos of INSAT 3D-predicting cyclones, GSLV D5/Cryo, Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) orbit insertion, launch video of MOM, 360 degree animated view of MOM; Anaglyph of Mars surface.
People in News
- Bangladesh's Supreme Court today upheld the death sentence against Ali Ahsan Muhammad Mujahid, the second highest ranking leader of the fundamentalist Jamaat-e-Islami for war crimes, including massacre of intelligentsia during the liberation war against Pakistan, paving the way for his execution.
- An Egyptian court sentenced deposed President Mohamed Morsy to death today over a mass jail break during the country's 2011 uprising and issued sweeping punishments against the leadership of Egypt's oldest Islamic group.
New Appointments
- The United Nations General Assembly today unanimously elected Denmark's former parliament speaker Mogens Lykketoft as president of its 70th anniversary session
- Note : Current Assembly President : Sam Kutesa (Uganda)
Sports
- India loses to Pacific island Guam in 2018 World Cup qualifier.
- About Guam
- Capital : Hagåtña
- Official languages : English, Chamorro
- Note : Guam's total population is 1,65,000.
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June 15, 2015
15th June 2015 - Important Current Affairs updates
International Affairs
- Today is ASEAN Dengue Day
- This day was launched in 2011 by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the World Health Organization (WHO)
- This year (2015) theme : “Dengue is Everybody’s Concern, Causing Socio-economic Burden, But It’s Preventable.”
- Today is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD)
- This day aims to focus global attention on the problem of physical, emotional, and financial abuse of elders.
- Note : The first WEAAD was observed in 2012, and was marked by meetings and conferences at the UN headquarters in New York.
- Mr. Zhang Dejiang, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National Peoples Congress of the Peoples Republic of China called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi today.
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June 14, 2015
14th June 2015 - Important Current Affairs updates
International Affairs
- Today (14th June) is World Blood Donor Day
- This day is observed to raise the public awareness about the need for safe blood donation.
- Important Note : World Blood Donor Day is one of eight official global public health campaigns marked by the World Health Organization (WHO), along with
- World Health Day,
- World Tuberculosis Day,
- World Immunization Week,
- World Malaria Day,
- World No Tobacco Day,
- World Hepatitis Day and
- World AIDS Day.
13th June 2015 - Important Current Affairs updates
International Affairs
- Ahead of the first UN Yoga Day to be observed on 21st June 2015, India-China Yoga college has been inaugurated at Yunnan Minzu University in Kunming.
- This was the first such government institution in China.
- Minister of State for External Affairs VK Singh along with Vice Governor of Yunnan Province Ding Shaoxiang unveiled the plaque of this college.
- Note : The MoU for establishing the Yoga College was signed during the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to China last month.
- Indian Ambassador to China : Ashok Kantha
12th June 2015 - Important Current Affairs updates
International Affairs
- 12th June is observed as World Day Against Child Labour.
- This day was first launched in the year 2002 by International Labour Organization (ILO) aiming to raise awareness and activism to prevent child labour.
- This year's (2015) Theme : 'No to Child Labour, Yes to Quality Education'
- Bangladesh has come out strongly in India’s support and slammed Pakistan for its statement that India interfered during the 1971 political crisis in East Pakistan.
- The assertion came a day after Pakistan's foreign ministry issued a statement referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's remarks during his Dhaka trip that India had supported Bangladesh's freedom movement.
- The ministry criticised Modi's "acknowledgement" of India's "involvement" in the 1971 war and said his statement confirmed India's negative role in the affairs of a sovereign neighbouring state.
- Bangladesh Information Minister : Hasanal Haq Inu
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June 11, 2015
11th June 2015 - Important Current Affairs updates
International Affairs
- Nepal PM Sushil Koirala invites PM Narendra Modi to visit Nepal on June 25th to address the First Donors’ Conference in Kathmandu.
- Note : India has supported Nepal in post earthquake rehabilitation and reconstruction efforts.
- African leaders have agreed to create the continent's largest free-trade zone, covering 26 countries in an area from Cape Town to Cairo.
- The deal, signed in Egypt, is intended to ease the movement of goods across member countries which represent more than half the continent's GDP.
- Note : Three existing trade blocs - the Southern African Development Community (Sadc); the East African Community (EAC) and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (Comesa) - are to be united into a single new zone.
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10th June 2015 - Important Current Affairs updates
International Affairs
- Myanmar’s opposition leader and Nobel Peace laureate Aung San Suu Kyi is on 4 day visit to China.
- Important Details about Myanmar :
- Also known as Republic of the Union of Myanmar / Burma
- Capital : Naypyidaw
- Official language : Burmese
- President : Thein Sein
- Vice-Presidents :
- Sai Mauk Kham
- Nyan Tun
- Currency : Kyat
- Important Details about China :
- Capital : Beijing
- Currency : Renminbi (yuan)
- President : Xi Jinping
- Premier : Li Keqiang
National Affairs
- The Union Cabinet has gave its nod to the proposal to promulgate the Negotiable Instruments (Amendment) Ordinance, 2015.
- This Act is focused in clarifying the jurisdiction related issues on the cheque bounce and insufficient funds in the bank account.
- The proposed amendments to the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (“The NI Act”) are focused on clarifying the jurisdiction related issues for filing cases for offence committed under section 138 of the NI Act.
- The government has launched a new website, fully dedicated to International Day of Yoga which is to be observed on 21st of this month.
- The website mea.gov.in/idy.htm was launched by jointly by External Affairs Minister Mrs Sushma Swaraj and Minister of State for Ayush Shripad Naik in New Delhi.
- The website gives all the details about the programmes to be conducted internationally on the day.
- The Union Cabinet approved the signing of a motor vehicles pact between India and three other nations of the SAARC grouping (Bhutan, Bangladesh and Nepal).
- This will enable seamless transit of passenger and cargo vehicles among these nations.
- The agreement will regulate passenger, personal and cargo vehicular traffic between the countries.
- Each country will bear its own cost for the implementation of the agreement.
- India will be represented by minister of road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari.
- Note : The agreement will be signed on 15th of June.
Business & Economy
- The government has approved Rs 6,000 crore interest-free loan to sugar mills to help them partly clear cane price arrears to farmers that have touched about Rs 21,000 crore.
- India is expected to grow 7.5% this year, surpassing China, and for the first time is leading the World Bank's growth chart of major economies.
- China is projected to grow at 7.1% this year.
- The finance ministry has clarified that Service tax will not be levied on customers dining in restaurants without air conditioning facility or central heating.
- Even the restaurants that have ACs or central heating will levy service tax only on 40% of the total bill amount, the ministry said in a statement.
- In case of air-conditioned or air-heated restaurants, "60% of the value is to be deducted from the total amount charged while applying the rate of service tax and tax is to be calculated on the balance 40%", it added.
- China will supply 14 subway trains with 112 carriages to Kolkata city, the biggest such contract for a Chinese company in South Asia.
- Note : This is the first overseas order that CRRC (China Railway Rolling Stock Corp Ltd) has received after merger of China's state-owned train manufacturing firms - China North Railway (CNR) and China South Railway (CSR) this month.
Science & Technology
- Researchers in Peru have discovered a trio of statuettes they believe were created by the ancient Caral civilisation some 3,800 years ago.
- The mud statuettes were found inside a reed basket in a building at the ancient city of Vichama in northern Peru, which is an important archaeological site.
- Two of the figures, a naked man and woman painted in white, black and red, are believed to represent political authorities.
New Appointments
- Delhi Jal Board Vice Chairman Kapil Mishra has been named as the new Law Minister of Delhi.
- He will succeed Jitendra Singh Tomar who had resigned following his arrest in fake degree case.
- Mahendra Kumar Sharma, the former vice-president of Hindustan Unilever (HUL), has been appointed the non-executive chairman of ICICI Bank.
- He will be replacing K V Kamath who is set to join the New Development Bank, being established by the BRICS nations, as president.
- India Cements has appointed P L Subramanian as a non-executive director with immediate effect.
- Sharad Pawar was unanimously re-elected as the president of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), a post he has occupied since he founded the party in 1999 after parting ways with the Congress.
- Former Head of the Central Board of Direct Taxes, KV Chowdary, was sworn in as the new Central Vigilance Commissioner.
- Vijai Sharma was sworn in as new Chief Information Commissioner.
Deaths
- Former Maharashtra wicket-keeper Hemant Kanitkar, who played in two Tests as a batsman in the home series against Clive Lloyd’s West Indies in 1974-75, passed away.
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Prior Work Experience: - Worked for 3 years in software companies
Rajasthan Marudhara Gramin Bank Cutoffs 2015 out
NIACL Assistants Final (Interview) Results out
June 10, 2015
Seating Arrangement Shortcuts PDF files (Mobile Compatibility Version)
most of our friends have been complaining that they are unable to read the Reasoning PDF files of part 1 to 4 in their mobiles. So I updated these files to mobile compatibility.
16th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards Winners List 2015
India's Army, Navy and Airforce Exercises with other Countries
ARMY MILITARY Exercises :
- COPE - USA
- EKUVERIN - Maldevis
- Garuda Shakti - Indonasia
- Hand-in-Hand - China
- Kurukshetra - Singspore
- Mitra Shakt - Srilanks
- Nomadic Elephant - Mangolis
- Operation X - Maldives
- Shakti - France
- Shatrujeet - USA
- Surya Kiran - Nepal
- Yudh Abhyas - USA
June 09, 2015
9th June 2015 - Important Current Affairs updates
International Affairs
- Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) wrapped up their two-day summit with a pledge to take actions on issues ranging from climate change, world trade to the Ukraine conflict and the fight against terrorism.
- Highlights of the Summit :
- Leaders have agreed that sanctions against Russia must remain in place, until the ceasefire in eastern Ukraine is fully respected.
- The G-7 group also addressed the threats from the militant groups Islamic State and Boko Haram.
- The G-7 leaders called on all nations to fight human trafficking, which is creating a refugee crisis in some of Europe’s Mediterranean countries.
- They pledged to increase aid to developing countries, and to pursue strict emissions control targets at the global climate change conference in France in December.
- G7 leaders want 100 billion dollars spent every year by governments and businesses to reduce emissions.
- The G-7 leaders also made a commitment to work with 60 countries to improve health care and avoid epidemics like the recent Ebola outbreak in West Africa.
- The leaders promised to expand opportunities for women to gain the knowledge and skills they need to provide for their families.
- They want one third more women to have vocational education by 2030.
- The group also reaffirmed commitment to continue its efforts to meet the target of providing 100 billion U.S. dollars a year by 2020 to developing countries to help them deal with climate change.
Easy Trick to find Squares between 40 to 60 and 90 to 110
We already know squares of 1 to 10 . with this simple squares we can get squares of 40 to 60 and also 90 to 110. the way to get squares is follows
Tips to Solve Puzzle Problems in Reasoning - Part I
IDBI Manipal School of Banking PO Recruitment Notification 2015-16 out
French Open 2015 Winners List
June 08, 2015
8th June 2015 - Important Current Affairs updates
International Affairs
- A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between India and Netherlands for development of vaccines.
- The MoU signed under ‘Make in India’ initiative of Government of India will enable the Bharat Immunologicals and Biologicals Corporation Ltd (BIBCOL), a Central PSU under Department of Biotechnology, to develop Measles – Rubella vaccine at its plant at Chola, Bulandshahr, Institute for Translational Vaccinology (INTRAVACC) a government-based institute of the Netherlands will extend technical support for the development of vaccine.
- Prime Minister of The Netherlands : Mark Rutte
May 2015 Current Affairs Quick Review - Pdf Download
RBI Recruitment of Junior Engineers (Civil/ Electrical) 2015
SBI PO Preliminary Exam 2015 Call Letter Out
June 07, 2015
7th June 2015 - Important Current Affairs updates
International Affairs
National Affairs
Science & Technology
Business & Economy
Awards & Honors
Sports
- Today is Cancer Survivors Day.
- This day is celebrated on the first Sunday in June.
- 2014 date - June 1
- 2015 date - June 7
- 2016 date - June 5
- 2017 date - June 4
- Two-day long (7th & 8th June) 41st G-7 summit began at Schloss Elmau, Krün, Bavaria, Germany.
- Participant Countries
- Canada
- France
- Germany
- Italy
- Japan
- United Kingdom
- United States
- European Union
National Affairs
- Kerala government is going to set up the country’s first elephant hospital.
- The hospital will be set up on a five-acre plot in the Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Mannuthy.
- It is expected to cost Rs.10 crore.
- The Home Ministry has struck down an Information and Broadcasting Ministry’s proposal for giving security clearance to 33 television channels of Kalanithi Maran-promoted Sun TV Network, a move that could lead to cancellation of their broadcasting licence.
- The Maran brothers are facing a CBI probe over alleged allotment of 300 high-speed BSNL telephone lines to the residence of former Communications and Information Technology Minister Dayanidhi Maran in Chennai which were extended to his brother’s channel.
Science & Technology
- Mangalyaan, the country's low-cost Mars mission, will enter the blackout phase snapping communication with the satellite.
- From June 8 to 22, the sun will block Mars from the earth snapping communication with the satellite.
- Mars Orbiter Mission (MOM) during this period will go into an "autonomous mode" and will take its decisions.
- This will be for the first time that there will be a communication break for such a long period of about 15 days.
- The ISRO spacecraft was launched on its nine-month-long odyssey on a homegrown PSLV rocket from Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh on November 5, 2013 and had escaped the earth's gravitational field on December 1, 2013.
Business & Economy
- The finance ministry has imposed anti-dumping duty for certain stainless steel products imported from China, Malaysia and South Korea, which marks the first decisive move to stem the inflow of such products amid a hue and cry by the domestic steel industry battling sluggish market sentiments and strained margins.
- Former bureaucrat Mahesh N. Buch (M N Buch), who was widely regarded as the architect of modern Bhopal passed away.
Awards & Honors
- Bangladesh today conferred its prestigious liberation war honour on former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee for his “active role” in its independence struggle and consolidating friendship with India.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi received this award on his behalf of Vajpayee.
Sports
- Asian Athletics championships 2015
- Lalita Babar bagged a gold in 3000m steeplechase with a national record shattering effort.
- Indian Discuss thrower Vikas Gowda has clinched the Gold with a throw of 62.03m.
- Barcelona claims Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) Champions League trophy 2015 by beating Juventus.
- This is for the 5th time Barcelona claimed this trophy.
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Simple Techniques to Solve Seating Arrangement Problems - Part 4
already we solved different problems based on Circular / Square Seating Arrangements, this time again I am going to share two seating arrangement problems with step by step solution, but these problems are time consuming ones, because these type of problems are asking in Bank PO exams. we going to solve persons with profession/likes and with blood relations.
Pallavan Grama Bank released Interview Results of Officers (Scale I)
India and Bangladesh Sign 22 Agreements
June 06, 2015
6th June 2015 - Important Current Affairs updates
International Affairs
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi today arrived on a two-day "historic" visit to Bangladesh.
- This is his maiden visit to Bangladesh.
- Highlights of the Visit
- Modi starts this tour with homage to 1971 martyrs.
- India and Bangladesh exchange historic land deal documents.
- Both countries agree to have zero tolerance against extremism; Also to discuss sharing of waters of 54 common rivers.
- India and Bangladesh inked as many as 22 agreements, including on curbing human trafficking, smuggling of fake currency and setting up an Indian Economic Zone, to boost bilateral ties.
- India has announced to give US $2 billion in credit line to Bangladesh.
- Prime Ministers Narendra Modi and Sheikh Hasina flagged off two transboundary buses linking Guwahati to Dhaka via Shillong and Kolkata to Tripura via Dhaka in the presence of West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee.
- The Kolkata-Tripura route via Dhaka cuts the journey time by almost 1000 kms as compared to the currently used route via the northeast.
- India will also push for involvement of Indian companies in setting up of ports in that country.
5th June 2015 - Important Current Affairs updates
International Affairs
- World Environment Day (WED) is celebrated every year on 5th June to raise global awareness to take positive environmental action to protect nature and the planet Earth.
- It is run by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
- This day was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1972 on the day that United Nations Conference on the Human Environment began.
- Themes of World Environment Day :
- Theme of the year 2015 - “One World, One Environment”.
- Theme of the year 2014 - “small island developing states” or “SIDS” and “Raise your voice, not the sea level”.
- Theme of the year 2013 - “Think. Eat. Save.” And slogan was “Reduce Your Foodprint”.
- Theme of the year 2012 - “Green Economy: Does it include you?”.
- Theme of the year 2011 - “Forests: Nature at your Service”.
- Theme of the year 2010 - “Many Species. One Planet. One Future”.
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi to embark on two day visit to Bangladesh on 6th June 2015
- Trade, connectivity and people to people contact to be high on agenda.
Sarva Haryana Gramin Bank 2nd Phase Recruitment Notification for Officers & Office Assistants out
Important Update about SSC CHSL Exam 2015 Notification
Madhya Pradesh circle's Postal Assistants Re-exam Results out
June 05, 2015
OICL AO Online Exam 2015 Results out
Simple Techniques to Solve Seating Arrangement Problems - Part 3
4th June 2015 - Important Current Affairs updates
National Affairs
- Six more states - Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Uttarakhand, Telangana, Assam and Jammu and Kashmir - banned Maggi noodles, a day after the Delhi government and the Indian Army banned it.
- In Shimla, Union health minister J P Nadda said the centre has sought reports from all states on Maggi's quality and a decision would be taken after receiving the reports.
- Apart from Maggi, the Tamil Nadu government has also banned other brands like Wai Wai Express, Reliance Select Instant, Smith and Jones Chicken Masala as they were found to have excess lead in tests.
3rd June 2015 - Important Current Affairs updates
International Affairs
National Affairs
Awards & Honors
Deaths
Business & Economy
Sports
- On the second leg of President Pranab Mukherjee's 2 day Belarus visit, India and Belarus sign six agreements to enhance bilateral co - operation.
- Those agreements are,
- Roadmap for India-Belarus cooperation : Aimed to strengthen bilateral relations and co-operation in trade,economy, culture,political, defence, people- people contacts etc.
- Protocol to amendment : To amend the agreement between the 2 nations for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with respect to Taxes on Income and Property(capital) of September 1997.
- MoU on cooperation in the field of Standarisation and Information Support : Signed between Bureau of Indian Standards BIS and State Committee For Standardisation of Republic of Belarus.
- MoU For Manufacturing and Marketing of Light industry Goods : Signed between Union Ministry of Textiles of India and Belarusian State.
- MoU for cooperation on Broadcasting : Signed between Prasar Bharati PB and National State Television and Radio company of the Republic of Belarus( Belteleradiocompany)
- MoU on Bilateral Cooperation :Signed between Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and Ministry of Finance of Belarus
- Important Details about Belarus
- Capital - Minsk
- National Language - Belarusian
- President - Alexander Lukashenko
- Prime Minister - Andrei Kobyakov
- Currency - Belarusian ruble
National Affairs
- Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje inaugurated Jaipur Metro, touted as one of the fastest built metro systems in the country.
- In the first phase, the metro will run on 9.6 kilometre stretch covering nine stations from Mansarovar to Chandpole.
- Centre is working on a new law with a provision of life imprisonment to deal with cases in which consumers of essential commodities & food items are duped.
- Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution : Ram Vilas Paswan
- External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj lays foundation stone of South Asian University in New Delhi
- Note : South Asian University is an international university established by the eight member nations of the South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation (SAARC).
- Those Nations are,
- Afghanistan
- Bangladesh
- Bhutan
- India
- Maldives
- Nepal
- Pakistan
- Sri Lanka
- Maggie Noodles Controversy
- Delhi Health Minister Satyendra Jain has announced an immediate "15-day ban" on sale of Maggi noodles and has asked Nestle, which manufactures the snack, to recall current stocks from the capital in that time and make available new stock, which will be allowed on shelves only after proper checks.
- The Indian Army also issued advisory to its personnel by asking them not to eat Maggi noodles.
- To propel economic growth, the government has set an ambitious target of awarding highway projects worth Rs 3.5 lakh crore in next six months besides creation of 25 lakh jobs in the shipping, road, transport and highways sector.
Awards & Honors
- Former security contractor and and Electronic Surveillance Whistleblower Edward Snowden was awarded with Norwegian prize for freedom of expression (Bjornson Prize) for his work protecting privacy and for shining a critical light on US surveillance of its citizens and others.
- Snowden, a former analyst at the US National Security Agency, has lived in exile in Russia since 2013 after revealing mass spying programmes by the United States and its allies.
- About Bjornson Prize :
- Bjornson Prize was named after a Norwegian Nobel literature laureate.
- This award carries a prize money worth 100,000 kroners ($12,700, 11,500 euros).
Deaths
- Former Japanese Parliament Speaker and Foreign Minister Nobutaka Machimura passed away.
- Machimura was chairman of the India-Japan Parliamentary Friendship League and worked extensively towards strong India-Japan ties.
- Irwin Rose, a biochemist who shared the 2004 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for discovering a way that cells destroy unwanted proteins the basis for developing new therapies for diseases such as cervical cancer and cystic fibrosis has Passed Away.
Business & Economy
- Bangladesh has granted permission to India’s Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) to do business in the country.
- It was announced by M Shefaq Ahmed, Chairman of Bangladesh Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA).
- LIC will start its operations in Bangladesh as a joint venture (JV) entity to be called LIC Bangladesh Ltd with a paid up capital of one billion Taka.
- In this JV entity LIC will hold half of the amount while the rest would be owed by its Bangladeshi partners.
- The capital will be raised from the Bangladesh’s capital market and local entrepreneurs
- Note : Earlier in 2013, Bangladesh IRDA had rejected LIC’s proposal to operate in the country citing small capital base.
Sports
- The 21st Asian Athletics Championship began in China.
- Chinese city of Wuhan is hosting the events.
- Athletes from 45 Asian countries competing in 42 events.
- President of AAA (Asian Athletics Association) : Dahlan Al-Hama.
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