Friday, July 13, 2012

SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level (10+2) Examination, 2012



Staff Selection Commission (SSC) will be conducting Higher Secondary Level (10+2) Examination, 2012 for recruitment to different posts like  Data Entry operators, Lower Division clerks(LDC).

SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level Examination 2012 will conduct on 21-10-2012 and 28-10-2012.


Post names:
Data Entry operators
Lower Division clerks(LDC)

Age Limit:
Candidates must have 18  years and the max age limit is 27 years as on 01-08-2011 for General category applicants
5 years upper age relaxation for SC/ST Candidates
3 years relaxation in upper age for OBC Candodates
10 years for PWD Candidates

Education qualifications required:
Candidates must pass in 12th class or it’s equivalent from  any recognized board

Application fee:
100 rupees is the application fee ,must pay at any state bank of India by downloading the challan form or you can also pay by using SBI net banking/SBI Online Banking/SBI Internet banking

Selection Process:
Selection process is based on the performance in  Written Exam and Skill test.

Important Dates to remember: 
Starting Date for Online Registration: 14-07-2012
Last Date to Submission of Part I Application : 08-08-2012
Last Date to Submit  Part II Application  10-08-2012
Last Date for Submission of Application (far flung areas): 17-08-2012
Written Examination date 2012: 21-10-2012 & 28-10-2012

Click here to download the advertisement/notification of ssc Combined Higher Secondary Level examination 2012

GENERAL NURSING ADMISSION NOTIFICATION


Wednesday, July 11, 2012

CURRENT AFFAIRS QUESTIONS

1. Who took over as Vice-Chief of Indian Air Force?
Air Marshal D.C. Kumaria

2. Who took charge of command of the Western Air Command (WAC)?
Air Marshal Arup Raha


3. Name the Indian American girl who won the 2012 Scripps National Spelling Bee crown.
Snigdha Nandipati


4. Name the spacecraft which returned to earth to end historic trip.
SpaceX Dragon


5. Global rating agency Fitch downgraded which banks credit rating outlook to negative from stable?
Indian Bank


6. Which 2 countries signed a Tax Information Exchange Agreement to promote economic cooperation and joint investment to boost bilateral trade?
India and Bahrain


7. Name the Taiwanese bank which is set to open its 2nd branch in India at Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu.
Chinatrust Commercial Bank


8. To save which ailing company, proposal is being made by 2 oil sector PSU's IOC and MRPL to take charge of running it?
Haldia Petrochemicals Ltd. (HPL)


9. Name the Sikh leader from BJP, who won his 2nd term as MLA from Dasuya in Punjab assembly elections and died recently.
Amarjit Singh Sahi


10. Which country celebrated Queen's 60 year reign recently?
United Kingdom


11. Irish voters recently backed which pact by large majority by exhibiting final memorandum results?
European Union fiscal pact


12. Who won the 73rd PGA Tour Title 2012?
Tiger Woods


13. Who won the Catalunya MotoGP 2012?
Jorge Lorenzo


14. Who won the Copenhagen International sand sculpture championship 2012 held in Denmark?
Sudarsan Patnaik for "Save the Ocean" sand sculpture of 20-feet high


15. Name the Australia's largest beef producer.
Australia Agriculture Co. (AAco)


16. Name the Indian cricketer who took oath as Rajya Sabha MP.

Sachin Tendulkar


17. Which electronic giant's stock dipped below 1,000 yen for first time since 1980?
Sony


18. Name the oldest American men's clothier chain Reliance inked pact with to hold 49% stake in it.
Brooks Brothers


19. Which Asian stock market hit 28-year low on 4th June 2012?
Tokyo


20. Name the Pakistan Interior Minister who was suspended for dual nationality.
Rehman Malik


21. Who won the 21st Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament 2012?
New Zealand


22. Which medal did India bag at the 21st Sultan Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament 2012?
Bronze


23. What is the importance of June 5th?
World Environment Day


24. Which shrubs are turning into trees as Arctic region warms?
Tundra shrubs


25. Music Academy in Chennai has been granted the status of research centre by which Karnataka-based University?
Tumkur University


26. For which summit Russian President Vladimir Putin is in Beijing, China?
Regional Security summit


27. Where did the Boeing Phanton Eye drone made its ground?
Edwards Air Force Base


28. Which scam-hit bank's license was cancelled by Reserve Bank of India recently?
Madhavpura Mercantile Cooperative Bank (MMCB)


29. Who is named as Navy chief as Admiral Nirmal Verma retires on August 31st 2012?
D.K.Joshi


30. Which country has approved world's first 'healthy cola' for being beneficial to health?
Japan


31. Which country marked 23rd anniversary of the military crackdown in Tiananmen Square?
China


32. Which cricketer was recalled by West Indies Cricket Board into One-day squad after 14 month long stand-off?
Chris Gayle


33. Name the psychiatrist and balloonist who took off on the world's first intercontinental flight in solar-powered plane.
Bertrand Piccard


34. Name the India's London bound discus thrower who bagged silver medal at the Post Pre Elite Women's event at Portland, US.
Krishna Poonia


35. Who was named captain of 18-member Indian hockey team for the 6th Junior Women's Asia Cup to be held in Thailand from June 27th 2012?
Mid-fielder, Ritu Rani


36. Which planet crossed the sun on 5th June 2012 making one complete orbiter rotation?
Venus


37. Name the Wisconsin governor in USA who survived recall.
Scott Walker


38. How many gold did India win on 1st day of Commonwealth Weightlifting?
11 gold


39. Name the author of 'The Twilight Zone' who passed away recently.
Ray Bradbury


40. Where in India talking ATM is launched by Union Bank of India?
Ahmedabad


41. Name the boxer who ended his 19 year boxing career which earned him 5 world titles and 3 weight classes.
Shane Mosley


42. Which 2 cricketer of India's World Cup winning squad were conferred with Eklavya award by Gujarat Government recently?
Yusuf Pathan and Munaf Patel


43. Who has been appointed as Chief Election Commissioner to take over S.Y.Quraishi from June 10th 2012?

V.S.Sampath


44. International Olympic Committee has announced to live stream free London Olympic Games on which medium to fans in 64 territories across Asia and Africa including India?
Youtube


45. Which state's rice exporters demand abolition of cess on paddy?
Punjab


46.How many positive list services will be taxed from July 1st 2012?
119


47. Name the company which has developed a vaccine for dengue.
Paris-based Sanofi


48. What value is the allocated by Planning Commission for sanitation in the 12th Five Year Plan?
36,000 crore


49. Who won the South African Cricketer, Test Cricketer and CSA Fan's Cricketer of the Year award?
Vernon Philander


50. Name the writer who has been felicitated with an Assamese Japi.
Chetan Bhagat


51. What value of investment proposal did Karnataka get across 14 sectors on the 1st day of 2nd Global Investors Meet (GIM 2012)?
Rs.5 trillion (Rs.5 lakh crore)


52. What rate of interest did European Central Bank retain?
1%


53. Based on which film has Titan's children watch brand ZOOP launched new watch collection?
Madagascar 3 : Europe's Most Wanted


54. Who won the mixed doubles title at the French Open 2012?
Mahesh Bhupathi and Sania Mirza


55. Which section of Income Tax Act lets Assesses minor children eligible for separate tax exemption?
Section 54 EC


56. Who is named as CEO of Samsung?
Kwon Oh-hyun


57. Which social bookmarking site unveiled new logo, 6 years since its launch?
Twitter


58. What value of compensation has Nasdaq offered for clients who were hit by technical problems that arose during the Facebook IPO on May 18th 2012?
$40 million


59. Which Asian country's central bank cut its interest rates by 25 basis points, being its first cut since the 2008-09 financial crisis?
China


60. Who is named as Event Ambassador for 2012 World Twenty20?
Malinga


61. Name the 250 MW unit thermal power project commissioned by BHEL recently.
Harduaganj thermal power project in Uttar Pradesh


62. Name the Lebanese journalist who headed Arab's newspaper An-Nahar and died recently.
Ghassan Tueni


63. Name the football tournament kick started at Warsaw on 8th June 2012.
UEFA Euro 2012


64. What value of money will be pumped in the market on June 12th 2012 by buying Government securities to ease the liquidity situation by RBI?
12,000 crore


65. Quote the reason why RBI recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Central Bank of Bahrain?
To promote greater co-operation and sharing of supervisory information between the 2 regulators


67. Which Indian company's Rs.1,000 IPO in 1977 is now worth Rs.7.7lakh?
Reliance Industries Limited


68. What value of capital infusion was made in Regional Rural Bank's to improve their capital adequacy and lending capacity to the agriculture sector?
Rs.632 crore


69. Expand FLCC (Hint: Credit).
Financial Literacy and Credit Counselling


70. Expand FLC (Hint: Literacy).
Financial Literacy Centres


71. What is the jobless rate in Greece as of March 2012?
21.9%


72. What material is used by Israeli scientists to develop strong plastic to replace steel and other materials used in pipelines and machinery?
Polypropylene


73. Which 2 models of smartphones launched by Motorola are water-resistant, scratchresistant and dust-proof?
Motorola DEFY XT and DEFY MINI


74. Name the south Indian filmmaker-editor who passed away recently.
K.S.R.Doss


75. Where in the world forced marriage is set to become crime?
Britain


76. Which 2 disease has been identified as top killers around the world by UNICEF?
Pneumonia and Diarrhea


77. Who was sworn in as cabinet minister in the Vijay Bahuguna Government in Uttarakhand?
Harak Singh Rawat


78. Who won the Dutch MotoGP?
Casey Stoner


79. Who became the 10th woman in tennis history to win all 4 Grand Slam titles after defeating Italy's Sara Errani in the French Open 2012?
Maria Sharapova


80. From which country India is set to buy 8 warships?
South Korea


81. Which country is set to launch manned spacecraft in June 2012?
China


82. To which Eurogroup the Eurozone finance ministers were willing to respond favourably to the need of 100 billion euros to a bailout request from its troubled banks?
Spain


83. How many medals did India bag at the Commonwealth Weightlifting Championships?
45 medals, including 29 gold


84. Where in Chennai first phase of 50 acre 'Logistics Park', a facility comprising warehouses and commercial complex has been completed by Shri Kailash Logistics Ltd.?
Oragadam


85. Who won the Thailand Open 2012?

Saina Nehwal


86. Who won the Canadian Grand Prix 2012?
Lewis Hamilton


87. What value of bailout did Spain receive recently from European finance ministers?
$125 billion


88. Which housing arm of India launched its first low-cost housing project targeting 366 Tier-II and Tier-III cities and costing between Rs.5.5 lakh and Rs.12 lakh?
Sahara Infrastructure and Housing


89. Name the Ex-industry secretary who is to be appointed as NHAI chief.
R.P.Singh


90. Name the Indian actor who is set to make hollywood debut with 'The Lord of the Rings' producer Barrie Osborne.
Kamal Haasan


91. Who won the French Open 2012 men's title?
Rafael Nadal


92. Who was presented with Wisden India Outstanding Achievement award?
Sachin Tendulkar for completing a century of 100 international hundreds


93. Who will lead Indian hockey team in Olympics 2012?
Bharat Chetri


94. Which university signed MoU with Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) to establish a Hindi Chair in South China?
Guangdong University of Foreign Studies (GDUFS)


95. Where have scientists discovered the largest ever under-ice bloom of phytoplankton?
Under the Arctic ice


96. USA exempted India from which country's sanctions?
Iran


97. Name the 5-day film festival that is to be organised by Entertainment Society of Goa in collaboration with Directorate of Film Festivals and National Film Archive of India.
Cinema Out of the Box


98. Name the Operating system and mobile Operating system version that Apple announced at the 23rd annual developers conference WWDC (World Wide Developers Conference).
Mountain Lion and iOS6


99. Which Qatar-based bank is expected to start India operations?
Doha Bank


100. Which search engine has signed a deal with Encyclopedia Britannica to bring richer content to its search results?
Microsoft search engine Bing


101. Who is appointed as Brand Ambassador of TVS Motor?

Anushka Sharma


102. Which company exported 100 'Falcon' buses to Ghana?
Ashok Leyland


103. Name the SVB Financial Group's banking unit which is set to open its first international branch in London.
Silicon Valley Bank


104. Which Indian company is set to enter dairy business from 2013?
Sahara India


105. Where does inflation stand as of May 2012?
7.55%


106. In which movie actor Sridevi is set to make a comeback?
English Vinglish


107. Which state Government recently awarded Indian hockey team for qualifying to London Olympics 2012?
Haryana


108. Which states will 'Gandhi Peace Bus' tour, to conclude at Mangalore in July 2012?
Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Karnataka


109. What is the importance of June 14th?
World Blood Donor Day


110. In which year Government of Orissa declared filmmaking as an industry?
1974


111.Which traditional sport of Sikkim is set to get an academy?
Archery


112. Name the first Northeast state to have IIIT (Indian Institute of Information Technology).
Tripura


113. Which global financial services firm has termed Indian economy is facing stagflation?
Moody's


114. Name the Tagore literary awardees for the different genres of novels, poetry, short stories and drama between 2007-2009.
Sheel Kolambkar for Geera (Konkani)
Jagdish Prasad Mandal for Gaamak Jingi (Maithili)
Akkitham Achyutham Nambudiri for Anthimahakaalam
(Malayalam)N.Kunjamohan Singh for Eina Kenge Kenba Natte (Manipuri)
Indramani Darnal for Krishna Krishna (Nepali) and
Arjan Hasid for Na Ien Na (Sindhi)
Amitav Ghosh for Sea of Poppies (English)


115. Where in Madhya Pradesh first tissue culture lab has been set up and developed 25 lakh saplings mainly of G - 9 variety of banana by a farmer, Subhas Mohan Pandey?
Hamalapur Somvari, near to Betul district


116. Name the former McKinsey chief and Goldman Sachs director who is convicted of insider trading.
Rajat Gupta


117. Name the feature that Facebook is set to launch which will allow advertisers to participate in real-time bidding to show ads on its website.
Facebook Exchange


118. Which country is set to create world's largest marine park network?
Australia


119. Which country expects 5.5% growth in tourist arrivals from India?
Hong Kong


120. Name the China's space mission whose crew included its first woman astronaut, Liu Yang.
Shenzhou-9 spacecraft


121. Which state got India's 4th Buddhist centre?
Arunachal Pradesh


122. Who becomes 4th Prime Minister of Greece in 8 months time?
Antonis Samaras


123. Which 2 country's home ministers are set to meet on yearly basis?
India and Bangladesh


124. Which payment mode a must for public sector banks from July 1st 2012?
e-Payment


125. Who will take on Spain in Euro 2012 finals?
Italy


126. What is the importance of June 30th 2012?
The last minute of 30th June 2012 will be 1 second longer and will be known as 'leap second'


127. What percentage of additional service tax would be levied on all bollywood actors and those perform on television serials?
12%


128. Who took over as the director of ISRO Satellite Centre?
S.K.Shivakumar replaces T.K.Alex


129. T.P.Sudhindra was recently in news, which sport did he play?
Cricket


130. Name the list of 6 states which will raise 32.8 billion rupees via 10 year loans according to RBI.
Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Punjab and Rajasthan


131. Which agricultural arm would setup over 20 rural gurukuls across Indian states including Jharkhand?
NABARD


132. Who is appointed as Andhra Pradesh chief secretary?

Minnie Mathew


133. Which state will setup film promotion board to promote its films and culture?
Haryana


134. Which country is to setup auto component and Engineering Park in Gujarat?
Japan


135. Which application of Microsoft is available for educational institutes free of cost?
Microsoft Office 365

A.P. SOCIAL WELFARE RESIDENTIAL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS SOCIETY


ACHARYA NAGARJUNA UNIVERSITY ADMISSION NOTICE


Thursday, July 5, 2012

IDBI EXECUTIVES RECRUITMENT


IDBI Bank Ltd., a banking company, having majority share holding by
Government of India, is a leading provider of complete range of retail and
corporate banking services to its clients. The Bank is aggressively expanding
 its operations. The Bank invites applications from the eligible and suitable
 applicants for the following posts to be filled on contract basis at its
different Branches and Offices.

IBPS Score card not required to apply for the following posts.

Name of the Post: Executive (on Contract)

Important Dates:
Opening and closing of payment Gateway: 10th July to 23rd July, 2012.
Opening and closing of gateway for submission of on-line application:
10th July to 23rd July, 2012.
Date of Pre-Examination training for the SC and the ST applicants at all centers:
27st August to 1st September 2012.
Date of Written Test at all centers: 2nd September, 2012.

Details of Vacancies:
PostsTotal VacanciesSCSTOBCGenPWD
Executive500753713523815

Age(as on June 01, 2012): Maximum 30 years.

Educational Qualifications(as on June 01, 2012):
-A Graduate from a recognized university.
-IBPS score card not required.
-Should have proficiency in Computers.

Pay Scale:
-Rs 12,000 per month in the first year.
-Rs 13,500 per month in the second year.
-Rs 15,000 per month in the third year of service.

Application Fees -Rs. 400/-(For Gen/OBC Candidates)
Rs 75/- (For SC/ST/PWD Candidates).

Click here to apply online (will be activated from 10th July 2012).
Click here to get complete details about the post.
Click here to download IDBI Bank payment Challan.
Click here to download State Bank of India payment Challan.
Click here to download SC/ST Caste Certificate.
Click here to download OBC Caste Certificate.


Bank of India Specialist Officers Recruitment


Bank of India (BOI)
(A Public Sector Undertaking)
Star House, Plot C-5, “G” Block, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai

Bank of India (BoI) , India's International Bank,invites applications for recruitment 
of Specialist Officers in Scale-I and II for the candidates who have valid score card of Common Written Examination (CWE)  conducted by IBPS in 2011   for  Specialist Posts :
  1. Marketing Officer : 21 posts, Age : 21-30 years, Pay Scale : Rs.14500-25700
  2. Law Officer : 12 posts, Age : 21-35 years, Pay Scale : Rs.Rs. 19400-28100 
  3. Information Technology Officer : 11 posts, Age : 21-30 years, Pay Scale : Rs.14500-25700 
  4. Information Technology Officer : 05 posts, Age : 21-35 years, Pay Scale : Rs. 19400-28100 
  5. Technical Officer (Appraisal) : 15 posts, Age : 21-30 years, Pay Scale : Rs.14500-25700 
  6. HR/ IR Officer : 35 posts, Age : 21-30 years, Pay Scale : Rs.14500-25700 
  7. Rajbhasha Adhikari (Official Language Officer) : 25 posts, Age : 21-30 years, Pay Scale : Rs.14500-25700
  8. Agriculture Field Officer : 38 posts, Age : 21-30 years, Pay Scale : Rs.14500-25700
Application Fee : The application fees Rs.100/- (Rs.20/- for SC/  ST/ PWD/ Ex-SM candidates) to be paid in any Bank of India branch with the help of payment challan only. Please take Transaction no. after payment.

How to
Apply : Apply Online at Bank of India website from 04/07/2012 to 15/07/2012. Eligible candidates are advised to apply 'ONLINE' at the Bank of India Website only. Please keep the printout of the submitted application form to be shown at the time of interview.  For more information and apply Online, please visit http://www.bankofindia.co.in/career.aspx 

Wednesday, July 4, 2012

APNPDCL JUNIOR ASSISTANT (LDC) EXAM QUESTION PAPER


Oriental bank of Commerce (OBC) P.O & Agriculture Officers Recruitment


Oriental bank of Commerce (OBC)  will start its recruitment process for filling up Probationary Officers (PO), Agriculture officers under specialist cadre.

Vacancies:

1) Probationary officer – 325 posts 
2) Agriculture officer – 100 posts



Eligibility Conditions:

Scale I officer (PO)
  • min.21 yrs & max. 30 yrs of age as on July 1, 2011
  • Should be a graduate
  • Total score in IBPS exam (TWS): 120 with 24 in each section (Gen) & 105 with 21 section-wise (others)
Agriculture officer (Specialist)
  • Aged between 21-30 yrs, as on Dec 1, 2011
  • Must have degree in agriculture or related subjects
  • To have cleared IBPS specialist officer exam with TWS score of 112 (gen) & 104 (sc/st/obc/pwd)
Candidates holding scorecards of PO & sp.officer CWE & looking to apply for both posts can do so by submitting individual applications.

How to apply:

Rs.100 (Gen/OBC) or Rs.20 (others) should be paid as application fee through any branch of Oriental bank of commerce OR from any other bank using NEFT between 10 to 28.07.2012 only
On successful payment, logon to www.obcindia.co.in, visit the online registration page to fill required details & hit submit.

Important Dates:

Register online from July 10 to 28, 2012
Date of interview will be intimated to shortlisted applicants


The detailed OBC PO recruitment notification 2012 available on Website







Sunday, July 1, 2012

CURRENT AFFAIRS - AWARDS

Here are some Awards and Honours which are useful for APPSC Exams. 
  • Pulitzer Prize 2012 - The Philadephia Inquirer
  •  Maharashtra Bhushan (2011-12) - Anil Kakodkar
  • Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award - S.R. Nathan (Singapore's Former Precedent)
  • Tagore Award for Cultural Harmony - Pandit Ravishankar (first reciepient)
  • International Jurists Award - Mulayam Singh Yadav
  • Miss India World - Vanya Mishra
  • Miss India Earth - Prachi Mishra
  • Miss India International - Rochelle Maria Rao
  • National Medal of Arts - Al Pacino
  • Gunnerus Sustainability Award- Kamal Bawa
  • Outstanding American by Choice Award - Vivek Wadhwa 
  • Germany's Order of Merit - Sudhir Kakar
  • C. K Nayudu life time achievement award 2010-11-------------Ajit Wadekar
  • Chameli Devi Award - Tusha Mittal (works in Tehelka)
  • 26th Indira Gandhi award-----------Mohan dharia
    Swiss ambassador Award---------------Ratan Tata
  • WTA Player of the year-----------petra kvitova
  • National Awards :
    • Best Film – Kannada film ‘Byari’ and Marathi film ‘Deool’
    • Best Hindi Film – I Am
    • Best Actor – Girish Kulkarni (Marathi film ‘Deool’)
    • Best Actress – Vidya Balan (The Dirty Picture)
    • Best Director – Gurvinder Singh (Punjabi film ‘Anhe Ghore Da Daan’)
    • Best Children’s film - Chillar Party
  • Dadasaheb Phalke Award 2011 - Soumitra Chatterjee (Bengali actor)
  • British empire medal-------------Alastair cook
  • Saraswati Samman (2011) - Dr AA Manavalan (Tamil) for his work 'Irama Kathaiyum Iramayakalum' (Ramakatha and Ramayanas).
  •  Moorti Devi Award (2011) - Dr Gulab Kothari for his book “Mein Hi Radha, Mein Hi Krishna”
  • Bihari Puraskar (2011) - Rajasthani poet Dr Arjundeo Charan for his work “Ghar To Ek Naam Hai Bharose Ro”
  • Vyas Samman (2011) - Hindi writer Ramdarash mishra for his work “aam ke patte”
  • Life time achievement award at 8th Dubai International film festival – A.R. Rahman
  • V. Shantaram Life Time Achievement Award - environmental filmmaker Mike Pandey
  • Kalidas Samman (2009-10) - Dr. N. Rajam and Saroja Vaidyanathan
  • Lata Mangeshkar Award (2011) - Rajesh Roshan
  • Best Football player male (FIFA) 2011– Lional Messi ( Barcelona player)
  • Best Football player female (FIFA) 2011- Homare Sawa (Japan)
  • FIH player of the year----------------Jamine Dwyer , Australia
  • Gandhi International Award for Peace and Reconciliation - Dalai Lama
  • AIFF Player of the year 2011-------------sunil chetri
  • Banker’s of the year by business standard – Rana kapoor MD of Yes bank
  • Person of the year by TIME Magazine – The Protester
  • Best Indian Football player AIFF 2011 – Sunil Chhetri
  • National Medals of Arts and Humanities award USA (2011)- Amartya Sen
  • Templeton Prize (2012)- Dalai lama
  • 84th Oscar awards 2012
    • Best Film - The Artist (Directed by Thomas Langmann)
    • Best Director - Michel Hazanavicius (Film - The Artist)
    • Best Actor - Jean Dujardin (Film - The Artist)
    • Best Actress - Meryl Streep (Film - The Iron Lady)
  • 54th Grammy awards - 2012
    • Album of the Year: "21," Adele
    • Record of the Year: "Rolling in the Deep" Adele
    • Song of the Year: "Rolling in the Deep" Adele Adkins & Paul Epworth
  • Laureus Sports Awards - 2012
    • Sports man of the year - Novak Djokovic (Serbia)
    • Sports woman of the year – Vivian Cheruiyut (Kenya)
  •  65th BAFTA award – 2012
    •  Best film - The Artist
    • Best Actor - Jean Dujardin (Film - The Artist)
    • Best Actress - Meryl Streep (Film - The Iron Lady)
    • Best Director - Michel Hazanavicius (Film - The Artist) C
  • Company of the year 2011------------Bajaj Auto
  • DSC Prize---------------Shehan Karunatilaka

Friday, June 29, 2012

Indian Bank 1201 Clerks Recruitment

Indian Bank, a leading Public Sector Bank and among the 19 participating banks of IBPS CWE Exam, with headquarter in Chennai and having geographical presence all over India and abroad invites applications for 1201 Clerical post from Indian citizens who have taken the Common Written Examination for Clerical cadre conducted by IBPS in 2011.

Number of Jobs: 1201 Clerks

Important Dates:
Payment of Application fees : 29.06.2012-13.07.2012
Opening date for Online Registration : 29.06.2012
Last Date for Online Registration : 13.07.2012
(Including for candidates from far-flung areas)

Probation period: 6 months(extendable at the Bank’s discretion).

Age(as on 01.08.2011):Minimum Age: 18 years; Maximum Age: 28 years.

Education Requirements – Candidate should be passed with 50% or more marks in Higher Secondary examination of 10+2 of the 10+2+3 pattern / Intermediate / Pre University or any equivalent examination / Diploma in Banking recognized by Central / State Government or UT Administration.
-For Ex-Servicemen, who do not posses the above qualification, a pass in Service(Departmental) Examination which is recognized as equivalent to Civil Examination not below the level of Matriculation.

Total Weighted Standard Score(TWSS) : Click here for statewise,categorywise cutoff marks.
For General Category: Minimum 24 marks in each section.
For Reserved Category (SC/ST/OBC/PC/EXSM): Minimum 21 marks in each section.

Pay Scale - Rs7,200/-to-Rs19,300/- plus DA, HRA, etc. will be paid as per Bank’s rules.
upon the place of posting.

Application Fees: Rs 20/-(SC/ST/VI/HI/OC) and Rs 100/-(OBC/General and others).

Click here for complete details of number of vacancies,cutoff marks statewise,categorywise etc.
Click here to download payment Challan.

Click here
to apply online for this post.

FOOD CRAFT INSTITUTE ADMISSION NOTIFICATION


Thursday, June 28, 2012

APSRTC MST KET

The written examination for the post of MECHANICAL SUPERVISOR TRAINEE (MST) was held on 24.06.2012. 
 
KEY FOR MST EXAM

INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK 1500 CLERKS RECRUITMENT


INDIAN OVERSEAS BANK
(A Govt of India Undertaking)
Central Office, 763, Anna Salai, Chennai – 600002
 
Recruitment of 1500 Clerical Staff – 2012
(Based on the IBPS CWE Clerk 2011-12)

Indian Overseas Bank will start its recruitment process for filling up 1500 vacant posts of Clerks from 29 June 2012. Online applications are invited from Indian citizens for the post of clerks who have taken the common written examination (CWE) for clerical cadre post conducted by IBPS in Nov/Dec 2011 and obtained a valid CWE-CLERK 2011-12 Score Card issued by IBPS

For detailed information on eligibility criteria, educational qualification, age, reservation, selection procedure, application fee etc., log on to Bank’s website www.iob.in under ‘Careers‘ page from 29.6.2012 to 14.7.2012.

Apply Details :
Apply Online at Bank’s website www.iob.in from 29.6.2012 to 14.7.2012. Candidates are advised to submit online applications well in advance and notto wait till last day.
Check All Details & Online Submission of Application  (Details available from 29.06.2012)
Note : keep visiting this page again for more updates on this requirement

Corporation Bank Probationary Assistant Manager Recruitment


Corporation Bank
(A govt. of India enterprise)
Corporate Office: P.B. No. 88, Mangaladevi Temple Road, Pandeshwar, Mangalore - 575001


Corporation Bank, a leading Public Sector Bank, invites Online applications from Indian Citizens for following posts of Probationary Assistant Manager for those who have valid score card of CWE conducted by  IBPS for Probationary Officers/ Management Trainees in 2011-12.

  • Probationary Assistant Manager :317 posts (UR-180, SC-41, ST-21, OBC-75) (PH-8), Pay Scale : JMGS-I Rs.14500-25700/-, Age : 20-30  years as on 01/07/2012
Application Fee : Rs.100/- (Rs.20/- for SC/ST/PH candidates) to be paid by a challan form in any branch of the Corporation bank.

How to Apply : Apply Online only at Corporation bank website from 27/06/2012 to 11/07/2012.

Kindly visit  http://www.corpbank.com/asp/careers_corp.html  for Detailed information and link to online submission of Application.

Tuesday, June 26, 2012

LATEST CURRENT AFFAIRS FOR ALL COMPETITIVE EXAMS


1. Among the following sentences about the suggestions made by Parliamentary panel, pick out the wrong one:
(A) It has recently suggested to the government to build capabilities to face any challenge.
(B) It has suggested allocating funds towards the modernization of Indian army.
(C) It also underscored the need to fast-track procurement of ammunition for the Army considering that the situation is critical.
(D) It has suggested to restart India’s IGMDP.
Answer: It has suggested to restart India’s IGMDP

2. Who among the following leaders was re-elected General Secretary of the CPI (M) for the third consecutive term at the party's 20th Congress, which took place at Kozhikode?
(A) Brinda Karat
(B) Prakash Karat
(C) Sitaram Yechury
(D) (A) (B) Bardhan
Answer: Prakash Karat

3. The Union Cabinet, on April 26, 2012 decided to retain the voting rights in the private sector banks at 10 percent and felt it could be raised progressively to
(A) 26 percent
(B) 11 percent
(C) 33 percent
(D) 42 percent
See Answer: 26 percent

4. ISRO recently gave clearance for using which frequency band from satellite for internet on trains? 
(A) C Band
(B) KU band
(C) S Band
(D) 3G Spectrum
Answer: KU band

5. Who is appointed Governor of Rajasthan on 12th May 2012? 

(A) Shivraj Singh
(B) Aruna Roy
(C) Margaret Alwa
(D) Prabha Singh
Answer: Margaret Alwa

6. Mother's day is celebrated on– 

(A) 13 May
(B) 8 May
(C) 8 April
(D) 14 November
Answer: 13 May

7. The multi-disciplinary steering committee of the Union Sports Ministry approved National coaching camps and exposure trips for the Olympic-bound wrestlers, Name the place where the camp was set up? 

(A) Chandigadh
(B) Bhiwani
(C) Patiala
(D) Sonepat
Answer: Sonepat

8. A new naval base, INS Dweeprakshak, of the Indian Navy has been commissioned at– 

(A) A&N Islands
(B) Lakshadweep
(C) Visakhapatnam
(D) Kochi
Answer: Lakshadweep

9. The Supreme Court on 2nd May ordered the release of merchant navy ship Enrica Lexie which was seized at Kerala. The ship belongs to– 

(A) Italy
(B) France
(C) Singapore
(D) Thailand
Answer: Italy

10. A report title “Premature baby deaths in India” was released on May 2 by which one of the following body? 

(A) WHO
(B) UNESCO
(C) Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
(D) None of the above
Answer: None of the above

11. Veteran actor of Bengali cinema Soumitra Chatterjee was honoured with one of the following award– 

(A) Dadasaheb Phalke Award
(B) Dadasaheb Phalke Ratna Award
(C) Lifetime Achievement Award
(D) Sahitya Academy Award
Answer: Dadasaheb Phalke Award

12. According to the 66th round of National Sample Survey (NSS) carried out between July 2009 and June 2010, about…………….of India's rural population lives on less than Rs 35 a day– (A) 60%
(B) 62%
(C) 66%
(D) 69%
Answer: 66%

13. Which of the following Indian actress has been chosen as the brand ambassador for sanitation programme? 

(A) Kareena Kapoor
(B) Vidya Balan
(C) Aishwarya Rai
(D) Hema Malini
Answer: Vidya Balan

14. Recently which of the following body has directed to the Central government to eliminate Haj Subsidy? 

(A) Law Commission of India
(B) Supreme court of India
(C) Ministry of Minority Affairs
(D) PMO
Answer: Supreme court of India

15. Yesteryear actress Sushma Seth has been recently awarded by– 

(A) Dada Saheb Phalke Award
(B) Jgyanpith Award
(C) Kalpana Chawla Award
(D) Best Jury Award at National Film Festival
Answer: Kalpana Chawla Award


16. Which one of the following statements regarding Vladimir Putin in incorrect?
(A) He is the leader of the United Russia Party.
(B) took the oath as the President of Russia on 7 May 2012.
(C) He had served as the President of Russia for two consecutive terms from 2000 to 2008.
(D) He is known as the father of modern Russia.
Answer: He is known as the father of modern Russia

17. Francois Hollande is elected as the President of which of the following nation?
(A) France
(B) Portugal
(C) Greece
(D) Poland
Answer: France

18. Which of the following group of nations has decided to hold consultations on South Asia and the Asia-Pacific region later this year?
(A) U.S., Russia and China
(B) U.S., Russia and India
(C) U.S., India and China
(D) U.S., Japan and China
Answer: U.S., India and China

19. The Teesta treaty has becomes a bone of contention between India and……………...? 
(A) Pakistan
(B) Bangladesh
(C) Nepal
(D) China
Answer: Bangladesh

20. Kumbum is a monastery found in which of the country? 

(A) India
(B) China
(C) Thailand
(D) Japan
Answer: China

21. The President of which of the following country has recently supported same-sex marriage? 

(A) The Netherlands
(B) U.S.A.
(C) Canada
(D) Vatican City
Answer: U.S.A.

22. India said the report biased titled “One Planet” on Asia Pacific region. The report was released by which of the following UN body– 

(A) UNESCO
(B) UNSC
(C) UNDP
(D) UNCTAD
Answer: UNDP

23. The Filchner-Ronne Ice Shelf is found at– 

(A) Antarctica region
(D) Arctic region
(C) Extra-polar region
(D) Himalayan region
Answer: Antarctica region

24. Consider the following statements– 1. invited Indian companies to participate in the exploration.
2. Puntaland is a territory of European continent.
Which of the above statements is/are correct? 

(A) only 1
(B) only 2
(C) None of them
(D) Both of them
Answer: only 1

25. Which one of the following is not a nuclear site of Iran? 

(A) Qom
(B) Natanz
(C) Bushehr
(D) Abadan
Answer: Abadan

26. Recently a team of Indian scientists have achieved a breakthrough in the search for new anti-malarial compounds of natural origin to combat different strains of the parasites responsible for the dreaded disease. The project is funded by which one of the followings? 

(A) Department of Biotechnology
(B) Department of Science and Technology
(C) World Health Organisation
(D) UNESCO
Answer: Department of Biotechnology

27. The Union Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) banned the use of live animals in dissection and other experiments in educational and research institutions. The ban is based on which one of the followings? 

(A) The prevention of cruelty to Animals Act 1960.
(B) The prevention of cruelty to animals act 1970
(C) The prevention of cruelty to animals act 1980
(D) The Prevention of cruelty to animals act 1990
Answer: The prevention of cruelty to Animals Act 1960

28. A 600 MW solar power park, touted as Asia's first and largest, was dedicated to the nationat which one of the following place? 

(A) Badmer, Rajasthan
(B) Patan, Gujarat
(C) Anand, Gujarat
(D) Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
Answer: Patan, Gujarat

29. The two-member Adarsh Judicial Commission set up to probe into the scam-tainted Adarsh Housing Society submitted its interim report to the state Government on 13 April 2012? By which of the following governments was the committee set up? 

(A) Maharashtra Government
(B) Union Government
(C) Gujarat Government
(D) Andhra Pradesh Government
Answer: Maharashtra Government

30. Who among the following leaders was re-elected General Secretary of CPI (M) for the third consecutive term at the party's 20th Congress, which took place at Kozhikode? 

(A) Brinda Karat
(B) Prakash Karat
(C) Sitaram Yechury
(D) AB Bardhan
Answer: Prakash Karat

31. Consider the following statements– 

1. A High-Level Expert Group (HLEG) chaired by Srinath Reddy was mandated to develop a framework for providing easily accessible and affordable health care to all Indians.
2. The HLEG was appointed by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
Which of the above statements is/are correct? 

(A) Only 1
(B) Only 2
(C) Both 1 & 2
(D) None of the above
Answer: Only 1

32. Consider the following statements– 1. Today India is the largest producer of movies in the world.
2. The National Film Development Corporation of India plans to launch the National Film Heritage Mission with a view to conserving blockbuster movies of the past 100 years of Indian cinema.
Which of the above statements is/are correct? 

(A) Only 1
(B) Only 2
(C) Both 1 & 2
(D) None of the above
Answer: Both 1 & 2

33. Which of the following district of Bihar has achieved highest record paddy and potato production? 

(A) Nawada
(B) Nalanda
(C) Saharasa
(D) Saran
Answer: Nalanda

34. The Centre on 2nd April has rewarded.........................States for performing well in executing rural drinking water schemes during 2011-12? 

(A) Six
(B) Seven
(C) Eight
(D) Nine
Answer: Eight

35. Which one of the following will be the longest tunnel of India being constructed in J&K? 

(A) Banihal tunnel
(B) Rohtang tunnel
(C) Chenani-Nashri tunnel
(D) None of them
Answer: Chenani-Nashri tunnel


36. As per a report by Security and Defence Agenda (SDA) and McAfee on 6 May 2012, India ranked………………in affected cyber crimes?
(A) 4th
(B) 5th
(C) 6th
(D) 7th
Answer: 6th

37. Pranahita-Chevella irrigation project was signed between which two states?
(A) Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh
(B) Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra
(C) MP and Maharashtra
(D) Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka
Answer: Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra

38. Which of the following job guarantee scheme was expanded on 9th May to include 30 works in agriculture, watershed, livestock, fisheries, flood management and irrigation?
(A) MNREGA
(B) NRLM
(C) SSGRY
(D) PRY
Answer: MNREGA

39. A centre dedicated to the life and works of Rabindranath Tagoreis being proposed to be established at– 
(A) London
(B) Washington
(C) Edinburgh
(D) Tokyo
Answer: Edinburgh

40. The………………..alone have been empowered to decide on the priority of work to be taken up under MNREGA: 

(A) Gram Panchayat
(B) Gram Sabha
(C) DRDA
(D) State government
Answer: Gram Panchayat

41. The UN General Assembly started observing the World Environment Day in 1972 to 1. raise public awareness about the need of better environment.
2. to mark the opening of the Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment
Choose the right option– 

(A) Both 1and 2 are correct.
(B) Only 1 is correct.
(C) Only 2 is correct.
(D) Neither 1 nor 2 is correct.
Answer: Both 1and 2 are correct

42. Scientists at the Tomato Genome Consortium (TGC) successfully sequenced the genomes of which of the following vegetables? 

(A) Tomato
(B) Onion
(C) Brinjal
(D) Potato
Answer: Tomato

43. One of the Asia-Pacific nations has agreed to hold its first ever maritime exercises with India. The nation is– 

(A) Vietnam
(B) U.S.A
(C) Australia
(D) Japan
Answer: U.S.A.

44. A report titled “Living Planet Report 2012” was released on 15 May 2012 by which one of the following international body– 

(A) UNEP
(B) WWF
(C) IUCN
(D) IPCC
Answer: IPCC

45. Myanmar opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi was after a long wait allowed visiting any nation. First of all she has visited– 

(A) Thailand
(B) Vietnam
(C) India
(D) China
Answer: Thailand

46. The Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, received the Templeton Prize on 14 May 2012 for his role in promoting links between spirituality and science. The prize money of the award is– (A) 1.7 million dollar
(B) 2.2 million dollar
(C) 2.7 million dollar
(D) 2.2 million dollar
Answer: 1.7 million dollar

47. Muktinath Temple, a pilgrimage destination for Hindus is situated at which of the following nation? 

(A) India
(B) Nepal
(C) Trinidad & Tobago
(D) Malaysia
Answer: India

48. Which of the following country on 9th May has passed a law to encourage a multiparty political system in the country? 

(A) Jordan
(B) Qatar
(C) Russia
(D) India
Answer: Jordan

49. Pakistan successfully test-fired Hatf III missile on 10 May 2012. Another name of the missile is– 

(A) Babar
(B) Ghaznavi
(C) Gouri
(D) Shahin
Answer: Ghaznavi

50. Consider the following statements– 

1. About 50 people on board were killed in a Superjet 100 aircraft crash about 40 miles (64 km) south of Jakarta on 9 May 2012.
2. The Superjet 100 aircraft, Russia's first all-new passenger jet since the fall of the Soviet Union went missing on 9 May 2012.
Which of the above statements is/are correct? 

(A) Only 1
(B) only2
(C) Both 1 and 2
(D) None of them
Answer: Only 1


Monday, June 18, 2012

POLICE CONSTABLE EXAM 2012 SOLVED PAPER

EXAM HELD ON : 17-06-2012                                                           

CENTRE FOR DEVELOPMENT STUDIES – APARD

CENTRE FOR DEVELOPMENT STUDIES – APARD
Rajendranagar, Hyderabad – 500 030.
Advt. No. 587/C/CDS-APARD/C/2012 Date: 15.06.2012
Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the following positions on contract basis to work in Tribal Welfare Department, Govt. of A.P. Recruitment is state wide.

1)  Name of the Position Development Executive
2)  No. of posts 50
3)  Eligibility  
  1. Qualifications required
    • MBA or Post graduate degree in Anthropology/ Psychology/ Sociology/ Social work.
    • Knowledge in computer operation.
    • Able to drive two wheeler.
  2. Age
    • 18 to 25 years as on the date of advertisement.
    • Candidate should have completed 18 years of age and should not exceed 25 years of age.
    • 5 years age relaxation is applicable to reserved categories.
  3. Selection
    • Shortlisting of candidates will be based on marks in prescribed qualification and number of years of relevant experience. Only shortlisted candidates will be informed to attend for computer test, written test and interview.
    • Candidates who studied in reputed institutions will be given preference.
    • ST candidates will be given first preference. Candidates of other communities who are native of scheduled areas will be given second preference with rule of reservation based on roster points. Candidates who are native of other areas will be given last preference.
4)  Job Chart
They shall work in the interior/ difficult mandals for effective livelihood promotion through MGNREGS, IKP, SHG bank linkage jobs etc.,
5)  Tenure
The post is purely temporary and contractual in nature. Contract will be issued for a period of 2 years (Non renewable) by CDS-APARD.

6)  Remuneration Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
7)  Application 
Format enclosed. Candidates can submit application online or through post on or before 25.06.2012.

Application duly filled in, should be sent to The Joint Secretary, Centre for Development Studies - APARD, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad-500030, duly superscribing on the envelope the post applied for.

Applications not sent in above format are liable to be rejected.
Applications received late by CDS-APARD will not be considered. Submission of application by a candidate shall not entitle her/him right for any post.

Click here To apply online
Click here To download application and apply by post

APSPDCL ASSISTANT ENGINEERS(ELECTRICAL) RECRUITMENT

APSPDCL  invited Applications through On-line from 19.06.2012 to 10.07.2012 from eligible candidates for filling up the ASSISTANT ENGINEERS (ELECTRICAL) vacancies.

No. of Vacancies:  33 

ELIGIBILITY:
 
1. AGE:
  Age not below 18 years and not more than 34 years as on date of Notification Upper age
limit will be relaxed up to 5 years in respect of SC/ST/BC candidates and up to 10 years in respect of P.H candidates

 
2. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION:
Must possess B.E/B.TECH/A.M.I.E. Electrical & Electronics Engineering or equivalent qualification in the similar discipline from any recognized University in India. The degree awarded by the Universities/institutions that are recognized by the U.G.C, D.E.C (Under IGNOU) and AICTE as the case shall only be considered.


Important Dates:
Starting date for Payment of Fee is 18.06.2012
Starting date for Application Submission is 19.06.2012
Last date for Payment of Fee at AP Online is 09-07-2012
Last date of submission of Application is 10-07-2012 up to 7 P.M


SELECTION PROCEDURE:
The Selection of candidates for appointment as Assistant Engineers/El will be as follows:
i) The selection of candidates for appointment will be made 100% on written examination.
ii) Selection shall be made duly following the Rule of Reservation for SC, ST, BC & Physically Handicapped, and as per the Presidential Order.
iii) Only those candidates who qualify in the written examination by being ranked high, community wise will be called for verification of Original Certificates in 1:1 ratio.
iv) The Minimum qualifying marks in the written test for the above selection process shall be as follows:
OC - 40%
BC - 35%
SC/ST - 30%
PH - 30%
Note: Mere securing minimum qualifying marks doesn’t vest, any right to a candidate for being called for verification of original certificates.

Website http://apspdcl.cgg.gov.in for Apply Online

Saturday, June 16, 2012

Railway Recruitment Board Technicians Recruitment 2012

The Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) Technicians Recruitment 2012. Indian Railways is an iconic Indian organisation, owned and operated by the Government of India through the Ministry of Railways. Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) has recently invited applications for the post of Technicians, Candidates who’s age is not more then as specified in Technicians jobs notification and having qualification of 12th Class/ ITI/ BSc/ Diploma in Engineering from the university/ Institute recognized by the Government of India with relevant experience (if any) are eligible to apply for the post.
Jobs Opportunity by Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) for following posts:
  • Technicians – 12,042
Eligibility Conditions:
Candidates should completed his/ her education qualification of Technicians post is BSc in Physics/ 12th Class (Physics/ Mathematics)/ Diploma in Engineering in Electrical/ Electronics/ Microprocessor/ TV Engineering/ Fibre Optical Communication/ Telecommunication/ Communication/ Sound & TV Engineering/ Industrial Control/ Electronic Instrumentation/ Industrial Electronics/ Applied Electronics/ Digital Electronics/ Power Electronics/ Information Science/ Information Technology/ Computer
Application/ Computer Engineering/ Computer Science/ Computer Technology/ Apprenticeship with ITI in Electrician/ Fitter/ Wireman/ Electronics/ Information Technology/ TV and Radio.
Pay-Scale:
Salary in Railway Recruitment Board (RRB) for the Technicians as per the RRB rules.
Application Fee:
Rs.40/- fees has to be paid by SC/ ST/ PH/ EXs /Women Candidates.
All Others: Rs.60/-.
Note: Fees has to be paid by DD in favor of Assistant Secretary/ Secretary/ Member Secretary/ Chairman of Railway Recruitment Board payable at the place where the Railway Recruitment Board.
How to Apply:
Candidates who are willing to be considered for the above Govt job in Indian Railway may Apply through Offline application forms containing the particulars of qualifications, job experience and required essentials enclosures should be sent it on or before 16th Jul2012 to concerned RRB, given in detail Advertisement below.
*(Read Instructions for application carefully from Railway Recruitment Board, RRB official advertisement)
Download more details on age limit, educational qualification & work experience, how to apply, application last date, fee payment, how to fill Offline application form, selection procedure and other details on Railway Recruitment Board (RRB), recruitment 2012 is available in following link given below.
Selection will be done by exams/ Interview.
Important Dates:
Closing date for RRB application : 16.07.2012