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Feb192017 by adminNo Comments

Daily Current affairs Prelims Quiz 2017 -February 18

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Q.1- An increase in the Bank Rate generally indicates that the_ a) market rate of interest is likely to fall b) Central Bank is no longer making loans to commercial banks c) Central Bank is following an easy money policy d) Central Bank is following a tight money policy [shc_shortcode class="shc_mybox"] Correct Answer: D[/shc_shortcode] Q.2-Which Odisha based company has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) a) OMC b) Similipahar Forest Development Corporation Ltd c) NALCO d) MPEDA [shc_shortcode class="shc_mybox"] Correct Answer: C[/shc_shortcode] Q.3- Which of the following is/are correct regarding Kamov KA-226T helicopters? 1. It is a heavy multi-role helicopter 2. Variants of the Ka-226 have the NATO reporting name of Hoodlum. a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both d) None [shc_shortcode class="shc_mybox"] Correct Answer: B[/shc_shortcode]…

Feb182017 by adminNo Comments

Daily Current affairs Prelims Quiz 2017 -February 17

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Q.1- Which of the following is/are correct regarding Jal swavlamban abhiyan launched by Rajasthan? 1. launched with the vision to ensure effective implementation of water harvesting and water conservation related activities in the urban areas. 2. It is a four year program, each phase of one year a) 1 only b) 2 only c) Both d) None [shc_shortcode class="shc_mybox"]CORRECT ANSWER : B[/shc_shortcode] Q.2- The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has launched a $110 million appeal for which country children a) Philippines b) Indonesia c) Cambodia d) Sudan [shc_shortcode class="shc_mybox"]CORRECT ANSWER : D[/shc_shortcode] Q.3- Dassault Aviation has been in news recently, it belongs to which of the following countries? a) France b) Japan c) Russia d) Israel [shc_shortcode class="shc_mybox"]CORRECT ANSWER : A[/shc_shortcode] Q.4-Who has been appointed as the India’s next envoy to Canada a) Navtej…

Feb182017 by adminNo Comments

What is TAMRA?

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Transparency, Auction Monitoring and Resource Augmentation Portal and Mobile applications are recently in news & is important for PRELIMS 2017 UPSC,Its associated with India’s Coal and Mining sector. 1. TAMRA Portal and Mobile Application to ensure transparent award of Statutory Clearances for Mining Operations 2. Transparency, Auction Monitoring and Resource Augmentation (TAMRA) is a Portal and Mobile Application, developed by the Ministry of Mines 3. It was simultaneously launched across 12 mineral rich States Salient features: 1. It has an objective to enhance transparency and accountability, as a part of the Ease of Doing Business in the Mining sector 2. TAMRA is a step to speed up mining activity in India and facilitate all the stakeholders to track the status of the statutory clearances associated with mining blocks for getting…

Feb162017 by adminNo Comments

upsc syllabus for ias 2017

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Syllabus for UPSC IAS,IPS,IFS IAS Preliminary Examination CSAT Paper (GS) Syllabus for the reputed IAS exam is most requested.You must download and read the syllabus very carefully and start your preparations accordingly. IAS Prelims Exam has two compulsory papers with MCQ Questions of 200 marks each. There is no Official Cut-off, and you must quality in both the papers.Cut off depends upon the competition & Number of vacancies CLICK HERE TO JOIN OUR PRELIMS TEST SERIES [Questions Directly asked last year] UPSC Paper I - (200 marks) Duration : Two hours Current events of national and international importance. History of India and Indian National Movement. Indian and World Geography - Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and the World. Indian Polity and Governance - Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy,…

Feb152017 by adminNo Comments

Prelims Quiz 2017 Daily Current affairs-February 15

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Q.1- Which of the following leads to increase in SMOG formation? 1. More vehicles on the roads 2. Fast moving wind 3. High temperature a) 1,2 only b) 2,3 only c) 1,3 only d) None [shc_shortcode class="shc_mybox"]CORRECT ANSWER: -C [/shc_shortcode] Q.2- Which company has launched an open-ended fixed income fund named Credit Opportunities Fund? a) HDFC Asset Management b) AXIS Asset Management c) IDFC Asset Management d) ICICI Asset Management [shc_shortcode class="shc_mybox"]CORRECT ANSWER: -C [/shc_shortcode] Q.3- Government has allocated an amount of what amount to India Post Payments Bank for the financial year 2017-18 to help it in setting up 650 branches across country by September 2017. a) Rs 800 crore b) Rs 200 crore c) Rs 1,000 crore d) Rs 500 crore [shc_shortcode class="shc_mybox"]CORRECT ANSWER: -D [/shc_shortcode] Q.4-The World Bank Group to conduct training…

Feb122017 by adminNo Comments

upsc notification 2017

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UPSC NOTIFICATION 2017 UPSC IAS Civil service Exam 2017 Dates Notified by UPSC Upsc notification officially provided for UPSC IAS aspirants 2017 including date of registration,prelims,mains,interview and much more here.Note down this dates or book mark for updates. UPSC Date of Notification: 22 February 2017 UPSC Last Date to Apply: 17 March 2017 (Apply Online) UPSC Date of IAS PRELIMS (CSAT) Exam: 18 June 2017 (Sunday,1 Day) Date of UPSC MAINS Exam: 28 October 2017 (5 Days) UPSC PRELIMS BEST TEST SERIES TO SCORE 120+ Marks DETAILED UPSC SYLLABUS IAS Preliminary Examination CSAT Paper - 1 (GS) Paper I - (200 marks) Duration : Two hours Current events of national and international importance. History of India and Indian National Movement. Indian and World Geography - Physical, Social, Economic Geography of India and…