Current Affairs 29th April

1. BSF to put tallest 'Tiranga' at Wagah border by January 2017
-› The Border Security Force (BSF) is planning to install the tallest national flag near the Attari-Wagah Joint Check Post, famously known as the Wagah border.

2. First time direct tax details published by CBDT

Current Affairs Questions 29th April

•    He was confirmed as 29th test cricket captain of New Zealand cricket Team on 28 April 2016- Kane Williamson

•    The scientist of this country developed a new electronic paper that was in news in the last of April 2016 which has been heralded as world's first Graphene electronic paper - China

TAX STRUCTURE IN INDIA

Taxes are the amount of money govt imposes on an individual or corporates directly or indirectly so as to generate
revenue or to keep in check any black money activities in India.

ARTICLES RELATED TO BILLS

 Article 107 : Provisions as to introduction and passing of Bills
 Article 108 : Joint sitting of both Houses in certain cases
 Article 109 : Special procedure in respect of Money Bills
 Article 110 : Definition of ―Money Bills‖
 Article 111 : Assent to Bills

SCHEDULES OF INDIAN CONSTITUTION

1. First Schedule - List of States & Union
Territories
2. Second Schedule -Salary of President,
Governors, Chief Judges, Judges of High Court and Supreme court, Comptroller and Auditor General

Current Affairs Week 10 April to 16 April 2016

• Panagarh Air Force Base of West Bengal was on 16 April 2016 renamed as -Air Force Station Arjan Singh

• The Yojana that was launched for widows by the Jharkhand Government on 14 April 2016- Bhimrao Ambedkar Awas Yojana

Facts About Earth

Facts about Earth

• The Earth also called Blue Planet. It is the densest of all planets.
• Earth Circumference: 40,232 Kilometers.
• Earth Area:510 million Square Kilometers
• Average distance from sun: 149 million Kilometers.

Current Affairs 28th April

1. MoU signed between Railways and ISRO
-› The Railways has signed up an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to develop an application for Remote Sensing and Geographic Information System. The MoU has been signed on March 17th, 2016 and came into force now.

India This Week: 11 April-17 April 2016

11 April 2016
• Union Government exempted housing finance companies from XBRL filings
• Sachin Tendulkar to endorse I Support Skill India campaign
• B B Tandon Committee constituted to monitor government advertisements in accordance with SC directions
• Hemant Kumar Ruia appointed CFO of Indus Towers

World This Week: 11 April-17 April 2016

11 April 2016
• G7 Foreign Ministers' meet concluded with adoption of Hiroshima Declaration
• India, Maldives signed six agreements to deepen bilateral cooperation
• Chinese researchers introduced Graphene to develop all-weather solar cell

Important Current Affair Questions

• The research scholar from IIT Kharagpur (KGP) who won the prestigious International Plant Nutrition Scholar Award is - K Ashok Kumar

Parts of Indian Constitution

1. Part I Articles 1-4 Territory of India, admission, establishment or formation of new states
2. Part II Articles 5-11 Citizenship
3. Part III Articles 12-35 Fundamental Rights
4. Part IV Articles 36-51 Directive Principles of State Policy

Current Affairs 27th April

1. $5 Note of Newzealand Become the Best Note of the World. 

-› Dollar 5 Note of Newzealand nominated as the "Bank Note Of The Year-2015". 

-› This award given by International Bank Note Society every year.

-› In this Note Admond Hilery is facing towards Mount Cook in Southern Island.

Minerals and Major Producer Country

1. Bauxite - Australia, Bolivia, Nigeria
2. Coal - USA, China, Russia, Germany / Ruhr Basin
3. Copper - Zaire, Zambia, Canada
4. Diamond - South Africa

Tribal Groups

1. Abhors: People of Mongoloid stock living in the north-eastern parts of India.
2. Adivasis: Tribals of Bastar district, Chhattisgarh.
3. Angami: Tribals of Nagaland.
4. Apatanis: Tribals of Arunachal Pradesh.
5. Badagas: Tribals of Nilgiri region in Tamil Nadu.

Important Lakes, Deserts, Mountains and Volcanos

Important mountain ranges
Andes -- South America
Rockies -- North America
Atlas --- Africa
Kilimancharo --- Africa
Appalechian--- America

Interior Structure of Earth

The layering of Earth is categorized as Lithosphere, Asthenosphere, Upper mantle, Lower mantle, Outer core, and the Inner core.

The earth's interior has three different layers; they are

Soler System Some Facts

• Biggest Planet : Jupiter
• Smallest Planet : Mercury
• Nearest Planet to Sun : Mercury

Current Affairs 26th April

1. Govt hikes minimum wage for contract workers to Rs 10,000
-› The Union Minister Bandaru Dattatreya has stated that the minimum wage for contract workers has been increased to Rs. 10,000 per month.

2. World Intellectual Property Day 2016 observed globally
-› The World Intellectual Property Day 2016 was on 26 April 2016 observed across the world with the theme Digital Creativity - Culture Re imagined.

3. Heart of Asia conference begins today in New Delhi
-› The aim ofthis Conference is to flow peace and stability in Afghanistan. 
-› With the help of this conference India and Other cohntries will improve connectivity and trades. 

4. Union Government constitutes Ashok Dalwai committee for doubling farmers’ income by 2022

5. Indo-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise, Nomadic Elephant – 2016, commenced

-› The 11th Indo-Mongolia joint training Exercise, titled ‘Nomadic Elephant - 2016’ commenced on 25 April 2016 in Mongolia.

6. INS Karmuk Corvette participated in Indo-Thai Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT)
-› Indian Missile Corvette, INS Karmuk along with a Dornier Maritime Patrol Aircraft participated in the 22nd Indo-Thai Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) on 25 April 2016 in the Andaman Nikobar.
-› India’s indigenously built Missile Corvette is based at the Andaman and Nicobar Command.

7. Videocon d2h Ties-up With Vodafone m-pesa

8. JKLF founder Amanullah Khan dead at 82

-› Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front (JKLF) founder Amanullah Khan passed away at a Rawalpindi hospital. He was 82.

Viceroys in India

1) Lord Canning (1856 – 1862) :
a. The last Governor General and the first Viceroy.
b. Mutiny(Revolt of 1857) took place in his time.
c. On November, 1858, the rule passed on to the crown.

Current Affairs 25th April

1) India to host 2018 Commonwealth Judo Championships
-› India will host the 2018 Commonwealth Judo Championships in Jaipur.

Oceans in World

Arctic Ocean-- The Arctic Ocean is the smallest of the world's five oceans. The Northwest Passage (US and Canada) and Northern Sea Route (Norway and Russia)
are two important seasonal waterways.

Ports in India

The Waterways Authority in India divides Indian ports into three categories, major, minor and intermediate.

India Facts (Largest, Biggest, Longest)

 Highest Award- Bharat Ratna

 Highest Gallantry Award- Param Vir Chakra

 Longest Tributary river of India- Yamuna

Important Mountain Pass in India

Asirgarh: Madhya Pradesh

Auden’s Col: Uttarakhand

Banihal Pass: Jammu and Kashmir

Important Battles

Battle of Tarain (First)(1191)- This battle was fought at Tarain near Thaneswar. Prithviraj of Chauhan Dynasty defeated
the Mohammad of Ghori.

Current Affairs March 2016

INTERNATIONAL

1) Kosovo Parliament has elected Hashim Thaci as its President. What is the capital of Kosovo?
Ans:- Pristina

2) The fifth edition of IBSAMAR 2016, a trilateral exercise between Brazil, India & South Africa kicked off in Goa. It is which type exercise?

Rivers in India

The important rivers of India are Ganga, Yamuna, Brahmaputra, Indus, Mahanadi, Godavari, Krishna, Kauery, Narmada and Tapti. A brief description of these rivers is given below:

Marketing Quiz 4

Q.1. A --- is any activity or benefit ofered for sale that is esentialy intangible and does not result in the ownership of anything.
(1) Demand
(2) Basic staple
(3) Product
(4) Service
(5) Al of these
Ans: 4

Current Affairs 24th April

India, France launch $1 Trillion Potential Solar Programme under ISA
-› India and France have launched a programme with $1 trillion Potential Solar Programme under the International Solar Alliance (ISA).

Current Affairs 23rd April

Bhupendra Kainthola is new FTII director
i. Bhupendra Kainthola, an Indian Information Service (IIS) officer of 1989 batch, has been appointed as the new Director of Film and Television Institute of India (FTII).

Marketing Quiz 3

Q.1. The folowing ofering is not a service-
(1) Fixed deposit receipt
(2) Postage stamp
(3) Insurance policy
(4) Gift coupon of the chain store.
(5) Al of these
Ans: 4

Current Affairs 22nd April

1. 22nd April : Earth Day
-› Each year, 22nd April is celebrated as Earth Day. This is an annual event which is celebrated all over the world to demonstrate support for environment protection.

Earth Day April 2016

Hello Readers,
Today is very important day for every human being and for all countries.
Today every country is celebrating EARTH DAY.  This annual is celebrate

Marketing Quiz 2

Q.1. Planed cost service means-
(1) costly products
(2) extra profit on the same cost
(3) extra work by seler
(4) al of these
(5) None of these
Ans: 2

Current Affaurs 21st April

1. President Mukherjee inaugurates second edition of `Global Exhibition on Services' in Greater Noida
-› The second edition of 'Global Exhibition on Services' was inaugurated in UP's Greater Noida at India Expo Centre & Mart, Greater Noida by President of India, Pranab Mukherjee.

Marketing Quiz 1

1. Modern style of marketing include
(1) digital marketing (2) tele-marketing (3) e-commerce
(4) e-mails solicitation (5) Al of these
Ans. (5)

2. Agresive Marketing is necesitated due to:
(1) globalization (2) increased competion (3) increased production
(4) increased job oportunites (5) Al of these
Ans. (2)

Important Current Affairs Questions

1. Which Bank became the first private sector bank in India to open dedicated branch for startups?

Answer: RBL Bank

2. Name the American actress, who has passed away recently?

Answer: Doris Roberts

National Income Basic Concept

National Income is total amount of Goods and Services produced within the Nation during the given period for 1 year. It is the total of factor income i.e. wages, interest, rent, profit recieved by factors of production.

Solar System

The Solar System:

The solar system is made up of the sun and everything that orbits around it, including planets, moons, asteroids, comets and meteoroids.

List of Pulitzer Award winners 2016

The 2016 Pulitzer Prizes were announced on 18th April in the US. It is an award for achievements in newspaper and online journalism, literature, and musical composition in the United States .

Current Affairs 20th April

1. Renowned Hollywood Actress Doris Roberts Has Passed Away

2. William Bill Campbell, Silicon Valley Coach And Mentor Has Passed Away

Last week current affair questions

1- winner of Miami Open Tennis Tournament 2016 Women's Single:
Victoria Anjareka

2- Winner of Yonex Sunrise India Open 2016 Men's Single:
Canto Momota

Some Important Current Affairs questions

1. The WCD Minister Smt Maneka Sanjay Gandhi launch the Beti Bachao, Beti Padho scheme in additional how many districts?
Answer: 61 districts

2. Tennis player Rafael Nadal belonged to which country?

Current Affairs 19th April

1. Maneka launches Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao scheme in 61 more districts
-› The Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Scheme was launched by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on 22nd January 2015 and has completed one year of implementation.

Important Lakes (India)

1. Kolleru Lake - Andhra Pradesh
Largest lake in India.
Located between Krishna and Godavari delta.

2. Sambhar Lake - Rajasthan
India's largest inland salt lake.
Mahabharata mentions the Sambhar Lake as part of the kingdom of the demon king Brishparva.

Science Questions (SSC)

1.  A solid has
A.definite volume and no definite shape
B.no definite volume no definite shape
C.definite shape and volume
D.definite shape but no definite volume
1. C

2. A liquid has
A.definite volume and no definite shape
B.no definite volume no definite shape
C.definite shape and volume
D.definite shape but no definite volume
2. A

Important Current Affairs qestions

1. An implementation agreement for Ganga Rejuvenation under the Namami Gange Programme was signed between India which country?
Ans: Germany

2. Which organisation has launched the Unified Payment Interface (UPI) for the next generation online payments solution?

Current Affairs 18th April

1. Australia Won 2016 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup By Defeating India

2. Nico Rosberg wins Chinese GP for sixth straight Formula 1 victory

Type of Soils

Alluvial Soil:
-› Covers largest area (around 40%) in India.
-› Highly Fertile soil.
-› Rich in Organic matter and Potash but deficient in Phosphorous.
-› Colour – Light grey to Ash grey.
-› Areas where Present- Northern Plains and River Valleys, some parts of Gujarat and Rajasthan, Eastern coast deltas.

Human Diseases Caused by Bacteria, Virus and Fungi

Diseases caused by Bacteria
Cholera- Vibrio cholera
Anthrax- Bacillus Anthraces
Diphtheria - Corynebacterium diphtheria
Leprosy - Mycobacterium leprae
Botulism - Clostridium botulinum

SSC CGL 2016 POSTPONED, OFFICIAL NOTICE

today SSC has issued an OFFICIAL notification regarding the postponement of CGL Exam 2016, which earlier was to be held on 8th and 22nd May, 2016. Now as per the new notification, SSC Authorities has decided to extend its dates in August, 2016.

Some Important Current Affairs Questions

1. IMF predicts India’s GDP growth rate will be how much percent in 2016 and 2017?
Answer: 7.5 per cent

2. In which country, a biggest earthquake occured in decades resulting in the death of about 233 people?
Answer: Ecuador

Current Affairs 17th April

Delhi ranked 44th among world’s 50 Future-ready Cities
-› National Capital of India, Delhi has been ranked 44th among the world’s 50 ‘future-ready economies cities’ that are embracing technology for growth.
-› The list is topped by San Jose, followed by San Francisco, Singapore, London, Washington DC, etc.

Indian Army conducts Shatrujeet battle exercise in Rajasthan
-› The Indian Army conducted major battle exercise named as ‘Shatrujeet’ in the Thar Desert of Rajasthan near to the border with Pakistan.

Google extends free internet service through WiFi to 10 railway stations
These 10 Railway Stations are: Pune, Bhopal, Bhubaneshwar, Raipur, Ranchi, Vijayawada, Kacheguda (Hyderabad), Ernakulum Jn (Kochi) and Vishakhapatnam.

Hero group co-founder Satyanand Munjal passes away

Mary Kom named as AIBA ambassador for Women’s World Boxing Championship

-› Iconic Indian woman boxer Mary Kom has been named as the International Boxing Association (AIBA) ambassador for Women’s World Championship.

Current Affairs March 2016

31st March, Current Affairs:

• 18 people killed and over 50 injured after an under-construction flyover collapsed at Girish Park area in Kolkata.

30th March, Current Affairs:

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Brussels, Belgium.

Current Affairs February 2016

INTERNATIONAL

1) Recently NATO, EU signed agreement on___?
Ans:- Cyber defense cooperation

2) The North Korea has restarted which reactor that shut down in 2007?
Ans:- Graphite-moderated plutonium reactor

3) India,china’s first tactical drill on boarder with exercise named?
Ans:- Sino-India Cooperationg

Current Affairs January 2016

INTERNATIONAL

1) Which country’s parliament adopted the country’s first law against domestic violence?
Ans:- China

2) World Health Organization(WHO) has declared which country as Ebola free country recently?
Ans:- West Africa

Important Awards and Related Fields

Grammy: Music

Pulitzer: Journalism and Literature

Arjun: Sports

Bowelay: Agriculture

Kalinga: Science