Feb152017 by albindiaNo Comments
Prelims Quiz 2017 Daily Current affairs-February 15

Prelims Quiz 2017 Daily Current affairs-February 15

Prelims Quiz, Current affairs, Prelims UPSC
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…
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Feb122017 by albindiaNo Comments

upsc notification 2017

upsc notifications, Mains 2017, Prelims UPSC, UPSC answer writing
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…
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Feb22017 by albindiaNo Comments
Budget Special Quiz MCQ -UPSC prelims 2017

Budget Special Quiz MCQ -UPSC prelims 2017

Current affairs, Prelims UPSC
Hi Aspirants,As we all know budget is important for UPSC examination and its very important to go through it thoroughly.Here we provides 10 Multi Choice Quiz in UPSC point of view for Prelims 2017 1. The Union Finance Minister presented Union Budget 2017 in the Lok Sabha. In this regard, consider the following statements.  Union Government will launch two new Schemes to promote the usage of BHIM App  These two schemes are Referral Bonus Scheme for individuals and a Cashback Scheme for merchants Which is/are correct? a)    Only I b)    Only II c)    Both I and II d)   none [shc_shortcode class="shc_mybox"]ANSWER : C[/shc_shortcode] Enroll Daily Answer challenge for UPSC MAINS HERE 2. Which of the following area selected by the government to transform economy in recent economic renovation? Growth and stability…
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Jan242017 by albindiaNo Comments
jallikattu-Everything you need to know?

jallikattu-Everything you need to know?

General Studies, Current affairs, Prelims UPSC, Read Hindu
What is jallikattu?-Detailed analysis Prelims : Indian Polity and Governance - Constitution, Political System, Panchayati Raj, Public Policy, Rights Issues, etc. Mains : GS 1 Indian Heritage and Culture, History and Geography of the World and Society GS 2 Governance, Constitution, Polity, Social Justice and International relations. What is jallikattu? Jallikattu also known as Eruthazhuvuthal or Manju virattu, is an event held in Tamil Nadu as a part of Pongal celebrations on Mattu Pongal day. Bulls are bred specifically by people of the village for the event and attended mainly by many villages’ temple bulls (koil kaalai). A temple bull is like the head of all cattle in a village; special rituals will be performed for this temple bull during important days. During the event, prizes are announced to encourage…
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Jan242017 by albindiaNo Comments
Cryogenic stage-Achievements of Indians in science & technology

Cryogenic stage-Achievements of Indians in science & technology

General Studies, Prelims UPSC
What is Cryogenic stage for India? Prelims : General Science. Mains : GS 2 Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and developing new technology. Highlights of Cryogenic stage The cryogenic stage and the entire launch vehicle’s readiness is closer to fruition after the engine, technically called CE20, passed the ‘high altitude flight acceptance test’ lasting about 25 seconds at Mahendragiri in mid-December. The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) plans to fly its new launch vehicle powered by this new engine around March, and send the 3,200 kg GSAT-19 communication satellite to space on it. MkIII, when it completes trials and commences functioning in the coming years, will double ISRO’s lifting power for communications satellites to 4,000 kilos. The cryogenic stage is vital for a GSLV rocket…
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Jan242017 by albindiaNo Comments
eMigrate project-Impact on Indians

eMigrate project-Impact on Indians

General Studies, Current affairs, Prelims UPSC
what is eMigrate project? Prelims : Current events of national and international importance. Mains : GS 2 Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora. It is aimed at protecting the rights of Indian workers in the Gulf eMigrate project is a transformational initiative of the Overseas Employment Division of MEA, Government of India, to automate the current emigration processes and eco-system. This e-governance program aims to transform emigration into a simple, transparent, orderly and humane process. The eMigrate system fully automates the operations of various offices and all key stakeholders in the emigration lifecycle Through the e-migrate system instant action against recruiting agents whenever they break rules. The key highlights of eMIGRATE system     Public website for the general public to access…
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