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Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Current Affairs 4th March 2014



Shri Krishna Chaudhary has been appointed as the Director General of Railway Protection Force. 


An Agreement between Bharti Infratel and Reliance Jio


RBI extendes the deadline for exchanging pre-2005 notes to January 1, 2015 from the earlier March 31, 2014. 
 

Two Long Power Purchase Agreements Signed by Karnataka Government


USAID grant $ 2, 00,000 to SELCO Foundation


New Guidelines for treating Rape victims


New CFO of Spice Jet Ltd is Neelakantan

 
Corporation Bank wins the awards for lending to MSE (micro and small enterprises) and to micro enterprises from the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) for the year 2012-13
 

Wealth of billionaires in India dropped to $ 191.5 billion



Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Current Affairs 2nd March 2014




New CFO of Tata Power is Padmanabhan


AIIMS had started issuing Unique Health Identification numbers


5 Largest Group of billionaires of the world is in India: Report


Indians lost crores of Rupees in Bitcoins


India should at 2nd place in cyber attack on mobiles


Jet Fuel price hiked by margin of 1%: LPG rates cut by Rs.53.5


Senior Citizen career Mela







Sunday, March 2, 2014

Current Affairs 1st March 2014



President Rule in Andhra Pradesh. President Pranab Mukherjee gave an assent regarding this. On 20th February 2014



VK Singh, Former Army Chief General, Joined in BJP


1st woman to head blue chip PSU HPCL is Nishi Vasudeva


New Secretary to Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas is Saurab Chandra 


Arseniy Yatsenyuk to be the new Prime Minister of Ukraine.  


Nation's first post office savings bank ATM comes up in Chennai.  


The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approves Rs. 975 crore for 'River Basin Management' (RBM) scheme of the Ministry of Water Resources during 12th Plan Period.


Saturday, March 1, 2014

Current Affairs 28th February 2014



Arseniy Yatsenyuk (Arseniy Yatsenyuk is the former opposition leader and a close ally of former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko. He was backed by 371 of 417 participating deputies in the Parliament.



New President and Managing Director of General Motors India is Arvind Saxena


National Science Day observed across India


Fali S. Nariman (Nariman informed the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) that the process to select Lokpal was such that most competent and most independent would get overlooked.


Acclaimed Telugu writer 'Janamaddhi Hanamachhaastri' dies aged 90.   


Subrata Roy has Surrendered to UP Police


Noted environmentalist Chandi Prasad Bhatt has been honoured with the Gandhi Peace Prize 2013.  


Government approves the Mission document on the National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Ecosystem (NMSHE).   


The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approves Rs. 975 crore for 'River Basin Management' (RBM) scheme of the Ministry of Water Resources during 12th Plan Period.

Wednesday, February 26, 2014

Current Affairs 25th February 2014




PowerGrid Corporation (With the exit of PowerGrid Corporation the CPSE ETF would now consist of 10 PSU firms. These 10 PSUs are – ONGC, Coal India Limited, GAIL, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Rural Electrification Corporation (REC), Oil India Limited (OIL), Container Corporation of India Limited (CCIL), Power Finance Corporation (PFC), Engineers India Limited (EIL) and Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL).



MtGox (MtGox’s website was down on 25 February and its founder was unaccounted-for during the day. MtGox is a Tokyo-based exchange which allowed users to trade Bitcoins for US Dollars and several other currencies. MtGox was going through some serious problems after news surfaced that almost 750,000 bitcoin


Bihar to get 1320 MW (2 X 660 MW) Thermal Power Project at Kajra (Lakhisarai).   


Government revises NCR development plan to allow construction activities in eco- sensitive zones of Aravali.   


A 12-year-old Indian American boy Shubham Banerjee developes a low cost Braille Printer named 'Braigo'.   


Nokia to launch new series of handset with Android Use


Karnataka Government Released Rs.16.8 crores towards pending subsidy to SSI


Cost of flying from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport will become cheaper from 1st April


Somdev Devvarman captures his 3rd ATP men's singles tennis title demolishing Aleksandr Nedovyesov 6-3, 6-1 in the final held in Delhi. 



Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Current Affairs 24th February 2014



Y Nayudamma Memorial Award will be given to Jayant Narlikar



Sochi Winter Olympics 2014: Host Russia tops medals tally with 13 golds, 11 silver and 9 bronze.   



Best Bank Award achieve by Indian Bank




Benito Mussolini, who came to power in 1922 (Renzi, the 39-year-old leader of the Centre-Left Democratic Party, unveiled his government on 21 February and said the broad coalition will bring hope to the economically stagnant country.


Kerala Tourism Website won National tourism award


Indian Railways (IRCTC) launches E-Wallet Scheme to make payment process fast and hassle-free.  


Number of voters grow over 4.7 times since independence in the country. The sample compares the electorate size of 1951-52 with 2014.



 Vadodara, Gujarat (The Vadodara Municipal Corporation (VMC) achieved the feat on April 7, 2013 on the occasion of the World Health Day. A team of 227 doctors were part of the exercise in which blood pressure of 8,368 people was counted in eight hours.



Monday, February 24, 2014

Current Affairs 23rd February 2014



23rd Winter Olympics of 2018 would be held at – Pyeongchang, South Korea



 England defeated India in the quarter-finals of U-19 Cricket World Cup on 22 February 2014 to oust it out of the tournament



Bidi (USFDA for the first time have banned the sale and import of “bidi” products made by an Indian company as they did not meet regulatory standards



World's longest free Wi-Fi zone :  A 20 Km long stretch of road in Bihar's capital city Patna has been declared as free Wi-Fi zone making it World's longest. 



First Indian to become ADB Admin Tribunal President is Lakshmi Swaminathan



Rishang Keishing, Oldest Parliamentarian of India at 94, retires after 70 active years in politics.



Following Presidential assent, Maharashtra Housing (Regulation and Development) Act 2012 , now provides for a Real State Regulator in Maharashtra.



Unclaimed Employees Provident Fund Increased to Rs.3000 Crores




American University offered Indian Doctors access to its Medical expertise




Sunday, February 23, 2014

Current Affairs 22nd February 2014



LPG dealers across the country will go on strike 


Sale and import of Bidi products Banned by US  


First list of BJP candidates will announce on 27th February


The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) during February 2014 constituted a committee to examine the recommendations of the Financial Sector Legislative Reforms Commission (FSLRC) relating to capacity building in the banking sector.



Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India Limited (TRIFED) – Main objective of developing this portal is to create a niche market for indigenous artisans and to provide branding, source certification and developing standards for tribal products)



Maharashtra (Bor Sancturay is situated near Hingni in Wardha district. With this total number of tiger reserves in Maharashtra have gone up to six. Four new wildlife sanctuaries of Umred-Karandla, new Nagzira, new Bor and new Navegaon were also created by the state Wildlife Board)


Saturday, February 22, 2014

Current Affairs 21st February 2014




Online Bus Ticketing Portal Launched Android and iOS mobile app  


65 Coin Vending Machines installed in Banks in Chennai


Without Aadhaar Card Account Consumers can get LPG Cylinder 


International Mother Language Day Celebrated


Telengana will be the 29th state of India following passage of bill in Rajya Sabha. Presidential 
assent will complete the process of bifurcating Andhra Pradesh. 



Archana Bhargava resigns as CMD of Kolkata based United Bank of India (UBI) following an RBI investigation


The Union Cabinet on 20 February 2014 cleared a proposal for setting up the much-awaited Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC)


The National Mission for Green India (NMGI) received approval from the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs on 20 February 2014 as a Centrally-sponsored scheme



Government constitutes M.P. Bezbaruah Committee to look into the "Concerns" (Racism, discrimination, security ) of the Persons from North Eastern States of India living in Different Parts of country



Friday, February 21, 2014

Current Affairs 20 Feb 2014




The world’s biggest social networking company Facebook is paying $12 billion in Facebook stock and $4 billion in cash for WhatsApp



Campaign to educate People about Safe Drinking water started by UNICEF and West Bengal Government 



Street Vendors Bill 2014 Passed in the Parliament



Vizag Zoo to host India's first Wild dog (also called Dhol) Conservation breeding centre
Dhols are categorised as 'endangered' by IUCN



Cabinet approves continuation of "Nano Mission" (mission on Nano Science and Technology) in 12th Plan Period as Phase-ii of program



The Silkworm” (JK Rowling is the author of the popular Harry Potter series and the book “The Cuckoo’s Calling” was her first novel written under a pseudonym



Odia gets classical language status - joins Sanskrit, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam as sixth language of India in this league.




Thursday, February 20, 2014

Current Affairs 19 Feb 2014




Centre grants `site clearance` for Greenfield Airport at Ongole (Andhra Pradesh).  



In a landmark verdict, the Supreme Court on 18 February 2014 granted relief to the three convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case – Murugan, Santhan and Perarivalan



Amarkant, who passed away at the age of 88 years at Allahabad on 17 February 2014



China surpasses India as the world’s largest consumer of gold as per a report released by World Gold Council.  



Lok Sabha passes the controversial Telangana Bill by voice vote amid Television blackout. 



 Purushottam Express (Purushottam Express is a superfast train running between New Delhi and Puri (Odisha



Marathi film 'Killa' wins the best film award by the Children’s jury in Generation Kplus category at the 64th Berlin International Film Festival.  



Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Current Affairs 18th February 2014



Abdul Basit is to replace Salman Bashir as the new High Commissioner of Pakistan to India.
India to host its maiden World Bridge Championship both for men (Bermuda Bowl) and women (Venice Cup) in October 2015.
The biennial event is the biggest event of card games in the world.
Google purchases Israeli security start-up SlickLogin – which has developed a sound based password alternative.
Union govt. announced a moratorium for educational loans in the Vote-on-Account presented on 17 February 2014. With this announcement 9 lakh student borrowers are expected to benefit to the extent of Rs. 2,600 crore. Educational loans taken before which year would be given moratorium? – 2009 (P. Chidambaram proposed a moratorium period for all education loans taken up to 31 March 2009, and outstanding at the close of the 2012-13 fiscal. However, such student-borrowers, estimated to be in the vicinity of nine lakh, would have to pay interest for the period beginning 1 January 2014)
Which two business segments were exempted from the service tax in the Vote-on-Account presented on 17 February 2014? – Blood banks and provider of rice warehousing facilities
What is the expected agricultural growth rate for 2013-14 as announced in the Vote-on-Account on 17 February 2014? – 4.6%
Tamil Nadu transport department creates Guinness world record for organising the largest blood donation camp.
New human cornea layer discovered by Harminder Dua
New human cornea layer discovered by Harminder Dua. He is an Indian doctor. Dua made experiments at the University of Nottingham. In the structure of tissue which controls the flow of fluid from the eye, this layer play an important role. British journal Ophthalmology published this news for the first time.
 Telangana became 29th state
After Lok Sabha passed bill, Telangana became 29th state in India. This state will have 10 districts. Hyderabad will act as Joint capital for 10 years. Seemandra will have 13 districts.

Monday, February 17, 2014

IBPS Exams: Current Affairs 16th February 2014



15th Lok Sabha created a Record


Purushottam Express to become first train in India to have Braille embedded AC Coach


make stations and trains friendlier towards especially abled passengers this coach is designed.


India’s Peak deficit in electricity is 4%


Odisha state government became the first to enact the Lokayukta Bill within the three-month deadline following the passage of the Lokpal Bill by Parliament in December 2013


Rs.2000 crores withdrawn from Indian equities by FII’s in fortnight


Manoj Vaish, CEO of MCX, gets Rs.3 crores of salary


US Scientists have grown human lungs in the lab

Sameer Kochhar is the author of the book ‘ModiNomics’

Sunday, February 16, 2014

IBPS Exmas: Current Affairs 15th February 2014



Nirbhaya Keralam Surakshita Keralam programme launched by Sonia

 
 Afghanistan-India ties: Joint inauguration of Afghan National Agricultural Science & Technology University
 

Sixty one 24*7 Self Service E Branches Opened by ICICI Bank


New Additional Director of Crisil in Vinita Bali


AAP is contesting for Lok Sabha under the leadership of Arvind Kejriwal

 
L-G recommends President's rule in Delhi


After Volcanic Eruption, 7 airports closed in Indonesia


Sonia Rejects to pass Women’s Quota Bill in Lok Sabha


Nominated Agencies should not import gold in excess of their limit: RBI


Javed Miandad resigned as Director General of Countries Cricket


Saturday, February 15, 2014

IBPS Exams: Current Affairs 14th February 2014



New Chief of BCCC (Broadcast Content Complaints Council) is Mukul Mudgal


New Helpline number for North Eastern People of Delhi is 1093


Second Country to allow Mercy Killing for Children is Belgium


SEBI approved the new Corporate Governance norms


Justice Mudgal named chairman of Broadcasting Content Complaints Council
 

Inflation cools to 5.05 per cent in January


Arvind Kerjriwal, CM of Delhi, Resigned to his position


New CIO of Tata AIA Life Insurance is Harshad Patil


New Global review of data on Women empowerment launched by Hillary R Clinton



Government launched a portal to provide Government to Business Services

Friday, February 14, 2014

IBPS Exams : Quantitative Aptitude Questions papers





Directions (1-5) : What approximate value should come in place of the question mark (?) in the following questions? 

            (Note: You are not expected to calculate the exact value.)

            1. (15.001)2 = ? 

            a) 205
            b) 196
            c) 165
            d) 225
            e) 298
           
           2. 11011 ÷ 101 ÷ 11 = ? 

            a) 10
            b) 15
            c) 6
            d) 25
            e) 20
           
            3; 927.999 ÷ 32.007 =? 

            a) 21
            b) 16
            c) 38
            d) 35
            e) 29
           
            4. 8044.986 + 3250.005 + 149.996 =? 

            a) 15285
            b) 13625
            c) 11445
            d) 10555
            e) 12500
           
          5. 14.001 * 26.999 * 7.998 = ? 

            a) 4200
            b) 3000
            c) 3500
            d) 4000
            e) 2500
           
            Directions (6-100) : In each of these questions two equations numbered I and II are given. You have to .solve both the equations and-Give answer a) if x < y 

            Give answer b) if x <= y
            Give answer c) if x > y
            Give answer d) if x >= y
            Give answer e) if x = y or the relationship cannot be established
           
            6. 

            I. x2 -10x +24 = 0
            II. y2 - 14y + 48 = 0
           
            7.
           
            I. 2x2-13x + 20 = 0
            II.2y2 - 7y + 6 = 0
           
            8. 

            I. x2 - 5x + 6 = 0
            II. y2 - 9y + 20 = 0
           
            9. 

            I. 4x2 - 20x + 21 = 0
            II. 9y2 - 27y + 20 = 0
           
           10. 

            I. x2 - 20x + 99 = 0
            II. y2 - 17y + 72 = 0
           
             11. Which number should replace both the question marks in the following equation?
           
            a) 48
            b) 18
            c) 38
            d) 2.8
            e) None of these
           
           12. What is 25% of 50% of  rd of 630? 

            a) 36.5
            b) 52.5
            c) 45.5
            d) 685
            e) None of these
           
            13. The average of four consecutive odd numbers is 36. What is the smallest of these numbers?
            a) 31
            b) 35
            c) 43
            d) 47
            e) None of these
           
            14. What would be the compound interest accrued on an amount of Rs. 7.850/- at the rate of 14 p.c.p.a. in two years? 

            a) Rs. 2351.86
            b) Rs. 2880.37
            c) Rs. 2518.22
            d) Rs. 2290.23
            e) None of these
           
            
 15. Mithilesh started a business investing Rs. 48,000/-. After 7 months Vidya joined him with a capital of Rs. 56,000/-. At the end of the year-the total profit was Rs. 5,885/-. What is Vidya's share of the profit? 

            a) Rs. 3,625/-
            b) Rs. 1,650/-
            c) Rs. 1,925/-
            d) Rs: 3,960/-
            e) None of these
           
            16. Three-fourth of one number is equal to five-sixth of another number. What is the respective ratio of the first number to the second number? 

            a) 12 : 11
            b) 11 : 9
            c) 9: 10
            d) Cannot be determined
            e) None of these
           
            17. Natasha decided to spend 45% of her salary on shopping. On completion of her shopping she realized that she had spent only Rs. 11, 475/- which was 60% of what she had decided to spend. How much is Natasha's salary? 

            a) Rs. 29,600/-
            b) Rs. 38,800/-
            c) Rs. 42,500/-
            d) Cannot be determined
            e) None of these
           
            18. In how many different ways can the letters of the word 'RUDE' be arranged? 

            a) 12
            b) 48
            c) 16
            d) 24
            e) None of these
           
            19. The ages of Bhakti and Neil are in the ratio of 8: 7 respectively. After 6 years the ratio of their ages will be 19 : 17. 

            What is the difference in their ages?
            a) 4 years
            b) 8 years
            c) 10 years
            d) 12years
            e) None of these
           
           20. If the numerator of a fraction is increased by 500% and the denominator is increased by 300%. The resultant fraction is 2 . What was the original fraction? 

            a)
            b)
            c)
            d)
            e) None of these
 

Directions (21-24) : What should come in place of question mark(?) in the following questions? 

            20. 88 ÷ 5 ÷ 4 = ? 

            a) 65.4
            b) 8.4
            c) 70.4
            d) 4.4
            e) None of these
           
                 
            21. 36.15 + 71.58 + 6.33 + 2.71 = ? 

            a) 126.87
            b) 108.67
            c) 116.77
            d) 131.57
            e) None of these
           
            22. 643.1 * 84.3 = 8? 

            a) 10.5
            b) 7.4
            c) 1.2
            d) 13.3
            e) None of these
           
            23. 216 * 5 + 102 * 4 = ? 

            a) 94228
            b) 1488
            c) 1848
            d) 92448
            e) None of these 


Directions (25-29) : What should come in place of the question mark (?)in the following number series? ·
            25. 9 11 15 ? 39 71. 

            a) 29
            b) 23
            c) 21
            d) 27
            e) None of these
           
            26. 7 8 12 21 ? 62 

            a) 42
            b) 51
            c) 48
            d) 35
            e) None of these
           
            27. 5 6 16 57 244 ? 

            a) 1225
            b) 992
            c) 964
            d) 1245
            e) None of these
           
            28. 3 19 97 391 ? 2359 

            a) 1084
            b) 1567
            c) 1177
            d)1958
            e) None of these
           
            29. 848 422 208 100 45 ? 

            a) 16.5
            b) 18
            c) 22.5
            d) 24
            e) None of these 

     30     DIVISION : SECTION

          a.          layer : tier
          b.          tether : bundle
          c.         chapter : verse
          d.         riser : stage
          e.         dais : speaker