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August 26, 2015

Agriculture Revolutions in India

AGRICULTURE REVOLUTIONS IN IN INDIA ''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' Black Revolution --Petroleum Production Blue Revolution --Fish Production Brown Revolution --Leather/non-conventional(India)/Cocoa production Golden Fiber Revolution --Jute Production Golden Revolution --Fruits/Overall Horticulture development/Honey Production Green Revolution --Food grains Grey Revolution –-Fertilizer Pink Revolution --Onion production/Pharmaceutical (India)/Prawn production Red Revolution --Meat & Tomato Production Round Revolution –-Potato Silver Fiber Revolution –-Cotton Silver Revolution --Egg/Poultry Production White Revolution (In India: Operation Flood) Milk/Dairy production Yellow Revolution --Oil Seeds production Evergreen Revolution --Overall development of Agriculture.

Current affairs third week 2015

Current Affairs Questions of August (3rd week), 2015 ''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' 1).Which of the following state government has announced a new policy “Housing for All” in the urban areas in the state? Odisha 2).Which of the following scheme has been acknowledged as the world’s largest cash transfer program? PAHAL 3).Who has been awarded with the Saraswati Samman for the year 2014? Dr. Veerappa Moily 4).Who has been appointed as the new Election Commissioner of India? Om Prakash Rawat 5).Name the first Indian to reach the World Badminton Championship finals? Saina Nehwal 6).What is the name of the mission which was launched by the Union Government to provide support and guidance for the Public Sector Banks? Indradhanush Mission 7).Which of the following state has banned the usage of plastics for the first time? Gujarat 8).Who has been appointed as the Chairman of Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB)? Ajith Kumar Seth 9).India has signed a MoU with which of the following country for the full cooperation to deal with the Fake India Currency Notes (FICN) smuggling? Bangladesh 10).Which of the following Life insurance company has decided to sell its 9% of shares to Britain based Standard Life for Rs. 1700 crore? HDFC Life Insurance 11).Who has been appointed as the new MD & CEO of IDBI Bank? Kishor Piraji Kharat 12).RBI has recently suspended the license of the 7 Non- Banking Financial Companies (NBFC) in India, which of the following is NOT one of them? P S B Finance and Investment LTD 13).Who is the winner of Rogers Cup Masters Tournament 2015? Andy Murray 14).The Award Selection Committee has recommended three sports person for the Dhyan Chand Award 2015, how is NOT one of the following? Ritu Rani 15).Who is the director of Central Board of RBI? Nachiket Mor 16).Who is the new President of International Association of Athletics Federations? Sebastian Coe 17).Who is the winner of James Tait Black Award 2015, which is the oldest literacy award of UK? Zia haider Rahman 18).Who is the winner of Maharashtra Bhushan Award 2015? Babasaheb Purandare 19).Union Government has launched a new Web-Portal named as “Vidyalakshmi” which helps the students seeking ___________. Educational loans 20).Which of the following Airport becomes the first airport in the world to operate fully with solar power? Cochin.

Important committees for IBPS RRB

NR Madhawan Menon committee... To prevent misuse of public funds by Govt. and its authority by providing advertisement in newspaper and TV, MB MB Shah committee... SIT on Black Money Arvind Mayaram Committee To define FDI and FII Bimal Jalan Committee To scrutinise application for new bank license M Damodaran Committee Business climate in India, customer service in Bank Justice RC Gandhi committee... Kishtwar Riots Justice Prashant Mishra committee... Chattisgarh (Dharba) attack by Moist Y H Melagam committee... Microfinance Institutions Mr.Naresh Chandra committee... High level task force on review of defence preparedness, Justice M B Shah Commission illegal mining Justice Mutum B K Singh committee... Assam Riots Dharmadhikari Committee committee... On the merger of Air India and Indian Airlines (on promotion and payscales) V K Sunglu committee... Irregularities in CWG 2010 P C Chacko committee... JPC on 2G Scam Committee on GARR committee... For guidelines and norms Mr.Parthasarthi Shome, Ashok Chawla Committee Recommendation on the allocation of natural resources Mr.Shivraj V. Patil committee... One man panel on way and procedure on allocation of 2G specturm Mr. H R Hasim committee... Identification of Urban Poors B N Srikrishna committee... Telangana Issue M. Damodaran committee... Customer service in Banks Phone hacking scam in UK committee... Justice Brian Leveson Mr.M K Gupta committee... Head of study team on Common Tax Code for Service Tax and Excise Tax under GST S K Thorat Panel committee... Cortoon Controversies Anti Hindi Agitation and cartoons on Ambedkar A P Shah Committee Revolt agains the nuclear reactor in Kundankulam Anil Swaroop Panel committee... To identity and help to restart stalled projects Saradha Group Chit Fund Co. Cheating Justice Shyamal Sen Justice J S Verma..... Women safety/violence on women Mr.Arun S. Nigavekar Committee.... UPSC Pattern Change Rakesh Mohan Committee Financing of Infrastructure M V Nair Committee... On Priority Sector Lending, Chairman of Commission of ISRO Scam: Mr.B.K. Chaturvedi, Committee Head of Railway safety: Mr.Anil Kakodar, Mr.U K Sinha: Foreign Investment in India Deepak Mohanty Committee... For change of BPLR to Base Rate, Ms.Syamala Gopinath: Committee on Small Savings

August second week current affairs 2015

Current Affairs Questions of August (2nd week), 2015 '''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' 1).Which of the following state government has signed a MoU with Taiwan’s largest electronics manufacturing company “Foxconn” to start its unit in the state? Maharashtra 2).Which of the following Indian City has placed top in Swachh Bharat Rankings? Mysore 3).Who among the following has been appointed as the new Managing Director of Accenture in India? Anindya Basu 4).48th ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting was held at ________. Malaysia 5). India has signed as agreement to centre of excellence in Software Development Training with_________. Myanmar 6).Suvidha Superfast Express which was launched recently will connect which of the two cities? Patna and Mumbai 7).World Badminton Championships 2015 was held at_______. Jakarta 8).Who is the winner of the Germany’s highest civilian honour-the cross of order of the Merit? Raghavendra Gadagkar 9).Which State Tourism Minister has conferred with PATWA Award 2015? Goa 10).Indian American, Sundar Pichai has been appointed as the CEO of ________. Google 11).Which of the following private sector bank has recently launched the new home loan plan named as “Saral-Rural Housing Loan”? ICICI Bank 12).Which of the following becomes the first Indian city to be member of World Tourism Cities Federation (WTCF)? Kochi 13).Who is the winner of 24th Saraswati Samman for the year 2014? Veerappa Moily 14).Which of the following has been accredited by Green Climate Fund (GCF) as national implementing entity for undertaking climate change related projects in India? NABARD 15).Which of the following two Indian have got placed in Top 20 on Forbes first ever list of “100 Rsichest People in Technology”? Shiv Nadar and Azim Premji 16).China and ______ have signed 20 agreements worth of 1.6 billion dollars to implement the ambitious CPEC project? Pakistan 17).Union Cabinet has approved for the MoU between India and ______ to establish the PACEsetter Fund. America 18).Who has been appointed as the Maharashtra’s Tiger Ambassador? SachinTendulkar and Amitabh Bachchan 19).Recently who among the following has been appointed as the new election commissioner of India by the President Pranab Mukherjee? Om Prakash Rawat 20).Which Union Government Scheme has entered the Guinness Book of World Record as the world’s largest cash transfer program? PAHAL.

New Schemes launched by PM.

Schemes launched by Prime Minister ≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡≡ 1. Pradhan Mantri surakshabima yojana Eligibility – age group 18-70 having saving bank account can be enrolled under scheme. Premium – rs 12 per annum Payment mode – through saving bank account of the subscriber Insurance cover- for accidental death- rs 2 lakh, for partial disability rs 1 lakh 2. Pradhan Mantri jeevan jyoti bima yojana Eligibility – age group 18-50 having saving bank account can be enrolled under scheme. Premium –rs 330 per annum Payment mode – through saving bank account of the subscriber Insurance cover - forrs 2 lakh in case of death due to any reason 3. Atal pension yojana Purpose – pension Age – minimum 18 years and maximum 40 years Fixed pension –Rs 1000 to Rs 5000 per month at the age of 60 years Contribution depends upon your age Government contribution – 50% of your contribution or Rs 1000, whichever is lower Saving bank account is mandatory 4. Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) and Smart Cities Project scope- 100 smart Cities and 500 cities for AMRUT Central allocation –Rs 48000 crore for smart cities and Rs 50000 crore for AMRUT Period – 5 years Smart cities to be selected through City Challenge Competition AMRUT will cover all cities with population more than 1 lakh and above 5. Skill Development Program It will provide training and skill development to 500 million youth of our country by 2020, covering each and every village. 6. Pradhan MantriAwasYojana It is a reformation of the scheme “Housing for All”. The aim of this scheme is to construct more than two crore houses across the length and bredth of the nation. The target beneficiaries of the scheme would be poor and people living under EWS and LIG categories in urban establishments of the country. The government would provide an interest subsidy of 6.5% on housing loans availed by the beneficiaries for a period of 15 years from the start of loan. The houses under Pradhan MantriAwasYojana would be allotted to preferably the female member of the family. 7. Digital India Aim – To ensure the government services are made available to citizens electronically. Digital India has three core components. These include- The creation of digital infrastructure, Delivering services digitally, Digital literacy The project is slated for completion by 2019. Monitored and Controlled by - Ministry of Communications and IT 9 Key points of Digital India Programme are as follow- • Universal Access to Phones • Broadband Highways • Public Internet Access Programme • e-Governance – Reforming government through Technology • e-Kranti – Electronic delivery of services • Information for All • Electronics Manufacturing – Target NET ZERO Imports • IT for Jobs • Early Harvest Programmes 8. Heritage City Development and Augmented Yojana Amount allocated – Rs 500 Crore City allocated – 12 cities (namely, Ajmer, Amaravati,(Andhra Pradesh), Amritsar, Badami, Dwarka, Gaya, Kanchipuram, Mathura, Puri, Varanasi, Velankanni and Warangal). Aim – To bring together urban planning, economic growth and heritage conservation in an inclusive manner to preserve the heritage character of each Heritage City. 9. Sukanya Samriddhi Account Yojana Investment type- small deposit account Where – post office and selected banks Max number of account- 1 account per girl Max number of accounts per family – max. 2 girl child Age–from birth till 10 years of girl child Min. deposit –Rs 1000/ per year, further multiple of rs 100 Max. deposit –1.5 lakh/year Interest rate –9.1% of financial year 2014-15. it will change every year Partial withdrawal–50% allowed at the age of 18 years of girl Maturity – 21 years from the date of account open or marriage, whichever is earlier 10. PAHAL scheme Aim - to bring transparency and terminate pilferage from distribution of funds sponsored by Central Government of India. 11. Micro Units Development and Refinance Agency Ltd (MUDRA) Bank Regulate the lender and the borrower of microfinance and bring stability to the microfinance system through regulation and inclusive participation. MUDRA Bank has rightly classified the borrowers into three segments: the starters, the mid-stage finance seekers and the next level growth seekers.To address the three segments, MUDRA Bank has launched three loan instruments: • Kishor: covers loans above Rs 50,000/- and uptoRs 5 lakh • Tarun: covers loans above Rs 5 lakh and uptoRs 10 lakh • Shishu: covers loans uptoRs 50,000/- 12. Pradhan Mantri Jan DhanYojana It is the flagship financial inclusion plan of the NDA Government. All Indian citizens can now avail of a bank account despite the lack of KYC documentation. These bank accounts are valid for a year within which account holders must furnish proof of having applied for valid documents required to comply with KYC norms. Under the scheme: 13. Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao (Save girl child, educate girl child) Its aims is to generate awareness and improving the efficiency of welfare services meant for women. The scheme was initiated with an initial corpus of Rs 100 crore. The Ministry of Women and Child Development will be responsible for budgetary control and administration of the scheme at the Central level Madhuri Dixit is the brand ambassador of this scheme. 14. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan For ensuring hygiene, waste management and sanitation across the nation “Swachh Bharat Mission” launched. This will be tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 150th birth anniversary to be celebrated in the year 2019. It aims to provide every rural family with a toilet by 2019. It is expected to cost over ₹62000 crore. Fund sharing between the Central Government and the State Government and Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) is 75%:25% (90% : 10% for North Eastern and special category states). Modi selected 9 public figures to propagate this campaign.

August 25, 2015

Current affairs 24 aug.

Current Affairs of 24 August 2015 : 
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1. Gujarat to become 1st state to launch ‘Agro-Solar Policy’.
2. World Athletics Championships: Lalita Babar breaks national record in 3000m steeple chase, qualifies for final.
3. Usain Bolt won 100 meter title at 2015 World Championships in Athletics in Beijing.
4. Roger Federer won Cincinnati Masters Men’s Singles tennis title for record seventh time.
5. Serena Williams won Cincinnati Masters Women’s Singles title for second time.
6. U Mumba tames Bulls to win Pro Kabaddi league 2015.
7. 17-year-old golfer Aditi Ashok becomes first Indian to win Ladies British Amateur.
8. Syrian woman journalist Zaina Erhaim honoured with Peter Mackler Award for Courageous and Ethical Journalism.
9. Australian cricket legend "Arthur Morris" passes away.
10. India beat Sri Lanka by 278 runs in 2nd Test Match.
11. Sri Lankan Cricketer Kumar Sangarkkara retires from International Cricket.
12. Australian Cricketer Michael Clarke and Chris Rogers retires from International Cricket.
13. Delhi Jal Board (DJB) commissioned 1st ever Hydro-power plant at Chilla.
14. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the Chennai-based MS Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) to work for conservation of coastal resources of Andhra Pradesh.
15. Amol Palekar appointed chairman of India’s Oscar jury.
16. India has forex reserves to stabilise currency volatility: RBI.
17. Bandhan Bank starts its operation as full-fledged scheduled commercial bank.
State-wise branches of Bandhan Bank :~
West Bengal (220)
Bihar (67)
Assam (60)
Maharashtra (21)
Uttar Pradesh (20)
Tripura (20 )
Jharkhand (15).

August 23, 2015

August 1st week Current Affairs

Current Affairs Questions of August (1st week), 2015 : 
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1).Which of the following sport activity has been planned to host at Beijing in 2022?
Winter Olympics and Paralympics
2).Bibek Debroy Committee is related to which of the following sector?
Restructuring of Indian Railways
3).Which of the following state has announced the Youth Award in the name of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam?
Tamil nadu
4).Which of the following has designed the India’s first Harbor Defense System commissioned in Kochi?
Israel Aerospace Industries
5).Rajat Chauhan is related to which of the following sports?
Archery
6).Which of the following automobile company has bagged high mobility vehicle (LMV) contract of Rs. 914 crore from the Indian Army?
Tata Motors
7).India is hosting the second edition meeting of FIPIC on 21st August. Here FIPIC stands for- Forum for India-__________ Islands Cooperation.
Pacific
8).Which among the following company has acquired YTS Solutions?
Airtel
9).Which of the following country has grounded its fleet of Anti-Armor Attack Helicopter Mi 28?
Russia
10). Which of the following country has recently joined as the member of The European Organization for Nuclear Research (CERN)?
Pakistan
11). Indian Government has signed a peace accord with which of the following organization?
National Socialist Council of Nagaland
12). Who among the following has won India’s first-ever individual medal in the World Archery Championship?
Rajat Chauhan
13). Multi-Application Solar Telescope (MAST) is the Asia’s Biggest Telescope which was recently inaugurated at__________.
Rajasthan
14).Name the Mathematician who won the Ramanujan Prize 2015?
Dr. Amalendu Krishna
15).Which of the following bank is launching Green Bonds in India?
HSBC
16).Which of the following e-Commerce Company has launched a new website name as Findmystyle.in to help customers to pick products?
Snapdeal
17).India has signed a MoU with which of the following country to boost the relationship in Renewable Energy Sector?
Mozambique
18).Airtel has launched its first high-speed 4G services in which of the following city in India?
Kolkata
19).India has extended the Anti-Dumping Duty on imports of all forms & grades of Vitamin C from ________.
China
20).The Negotiable Instruments (Amendment) Bill 2015 has been passed in Lok Sabha which amends the Negotiable Instruments Act, __________.
1881.

August 22, 2015

Children's special bank accounts

���� Children's Special Bank Accounts ���� '''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' 1.“ Pehli Udaan” Saving Account -- SBI 2.“Pehla kadam Saving Account”--SBI 3.. “Smart Star” Saving Account-- ICICI Bank 4.. “Future Star” Saving Account-Axis Bank 5.. “Zing Saving Account”--ING Vysya Bank 6..“My First Yes Account”-- Yes Bank 7.“Kids Advantage Account”--HDFC Bank 8. “My Junior Account”-- Kotak Mahindra Bank 9. “Power Kidz Account ”-- IDBI Bank 10.“Young Champ” Saving Account--Federal Bank.

August 21, 2015

English telugu words

Curative:నివారణ Curia:కురియా Livable:నివాసయోగ్యమైన Tremendous:విపరీతమైన Homophone:ఒకేలాగా Rite:ఆచారం Riot:అల్లర్లు Resuscitation:పునరుజ్జీవనం Resuscitates:మరలా చైతన్యాన్ని కలిగిస్తాడు Braided:అల్లిన Husk:ఊక Beckon:సైగచెయ్యి Dwindling:క్షీణించిపోతున్న Dwindle:వాడిపోవు Dwindled:కుంగిపోయింది Eradicate:నిర్మూలించేందుకు Ruined:వ్యర్థమైంది Honest:నిజాయితీ Duffer:ఉపయోగం లేని Traitor:దేశద్రోహి Boon:వరం Omitted:తొలగించిన Integer:పూర్ణాంక Reciprocal:పరస్పరమైన Lick:నాకు Bedraggled:నలిగిన Obey:పాటించటానికి Annoyed:చిరాకు Barely:కేవలం Utensils:పాత్రలకు Waves:తరంగాలు Utter:శుద్ధ Fie:చీపో Omit:వదిలివేయు Coquette:కొక్వేట్ Blonde:అందగత్తె Midwife:మంత్రసాని Annalize:ఇతివృత్తంరాయి Indemnify:నష్టపరిహారాన్ని Astonished:ఆశ్చర్యపోయిన Buries:కప్పివేస్తుంది Burying:స్మశాన Bury:బరీ Defeated:ఓడించాడు Habitat:నివాస Concern:ఆందోళన Milled:పరికరాలు Prestigious:ప్రతిష్టాత్మక Rites:కర్మలు Buried:ఖననం Wax:మైనపు Fiction:ఫిక్షన్ Possessed:ఇతనికి Philologists:భాషాచరిత్ర Autumn:శరదృతువు Irresistible:ఎదురులేని Irrelevant:అసంబద్ధం Accustom:అలవాటుపడు Irreparable:కోలుకోలేని Agility:చురుకుతనం Indefatigable:ఎడతెగని Indigenous:స్వదేశీ Incorrigible:సరిద్ధడానికి Acquaintance:పరిచయము Amiss:తప్పుగా Cowardly:పిరికి Hoisting:ఎగుర వెయ్యటం Omission:పరిహరించడం Drifted:మళ్ళింది Adjunct:సమ్మిళితంగా Missile:క్షిపణి Consolation:ఓదార్పు Liabilities:బాధ్యతలు Put Away:యథాతథంగా Culprits:అపరాధులైన Sowing:విత్తనాలు Earning:ఆదాయం Phenomena:దృగ్విషయం Phenomenology:దృగ్విషయ Culprit:నేరస్థుడు Avail:పొందగోరేవారువిధిగా Confessed:అంగీకరించాడు Apathy:ఉదాసీనత Stumbles:జారిపడుతుంది Offspring:సంతానం Postoperative:అనంతరం Massacred:సామూహికంగా Antecedent:పూర్వ Advised:సలహా Advice:సలహా Twirl:తిరుగు Consciousness:స్పృహ Saffron:కుంకుమ Safran:కుంకుమ పువ్వు Vesical:మూత్రాశయమునకు Humectation:తడుపు Reduction:తగ్గింపు Viable:ఆచరణీయ Apex:శిఖరం Initiating:అక్షరాభ్యాసం Threatening:భయపెట్టే Judging:తీర్పు Closer:దగ్గరగా Seldom:అరుదుగా Imprisonment:ఖైదు Curator:క్యురేటర్ Graciously:దయగా Beningly:దయగా Gracefully:సరసముగా Favourably:అనుకూలంగా Fancifully:సొగసుగా Fiancee:కాబోయే Fiance:కాబోయే Sparingly:తక్కువ Agaric:కుక్కగొడుగు Agar:అగరు Vermiculation:పురుగులాంటి కదలికలు Cumin:జీలకర్ర Mustard:ఆవాలు Jaggery:బెల్లం Gingerbread:బెల్లము Ginger:అల్లం Garlic:వెల్లుల్లి Fenugreek:మెంతులు Pule:బాధపడు Blub:వెక్కి వెక్కి ఏడ్చు Grizzle:తెల్లబడు Cannabis:గంజాయి Puberty:యుక్తవయస్సు Ritualistic:కర్మకాండ Ritualistically:వైదికంగా Adios:ఇంక సెలవు Caterpillar:గొంగళి Inert:జడ Inertia:జడత్వం Inertial:నిశ్చల Cumulate:ప్రోగుచేయు Cumulatively:మొత్తంగా Rioting:అల్లర్లకు Felicitated:సత్కరించారు Evoke:పిలుచు Deliberating:చర్చ Sustain:కొనసాగించేందుకు Sustainable:స్థిరమైన Sustainability:స్థిరత్వం Bagged:కావడంతోపాటు Contribution:సహకారం Tragedy:విషాదం Confess:అంగీకరిస్తున్నాను Grief:శోకం Span:రెండు ఆధార స్తంభాల మధ్య భాగము Attract:ఆకర్షించడానికి Manipulated:అవకతవకలు Manipulating:అభిసంధానించడం Manipulate:మార్చటానికి Tacit:అప్రకటిత Rebutted:ఖండించాయి Interned:నిర్భందించింది Efficacy:సమర్ధతకు Annihilate:అంతమొందించడం Vicious:విష Villainous:ప్రతినాయక Gorgeous:అందమైన Grotesque:వింతైన Xenomania:జెనోమానియా Xylophagous:పురుగులు Condemn:ఖండించాయి Contradict:వ్యతిరేకించదు Animadvert:ఆక్షేపించు Led:దారితీసింది Impact:ప్రభావం Cadge:దీనముగా ప్రార్థించు Spurious:అవాస్తవికమైన Curiosity:ఉత్సుకత Marathon:మారథాన్ Array:అర్రే Arrayed:క్రమపరచిన Thingumbob:అనుసరింతురు Fastidious:సులభముగా Famished:ఆకలితో అల్లాడే Frivolous:పనికిమాలిన Frantic:వెఱ్ఱి Foolhardy:పిచ్చితెగువగల Intervene:జోక్యం Humble:లొంగినట్టి Unpretentious:అనుకవగల

Head quarters important Organisations

���� Head Quarters - Important Organisations ���� (Important for IBPS Exams) � Amnesty International - London � Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) - Singapore � Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) - Jakarta � Commonwealth of Nations - London � Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) - Zurich, Switzerland � Fédération internationale des échecs (FIDE) or World Chess Federation - Athens, Greece � Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) - Rome � Indian Ocean Rim Association for Regional Cooperation - Ebene, Mauritius � International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) - Monaco � International Atomic Energy Agency - Vienna � International Committee of the Red Cross - Geneva � International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) - Paris, France
� International Court Of Justice - The Hague � International Cricket Council (ICC) - Dubai, UAE � International Hockey Federation (FIH) - Lausanne, Switzerland � International Hydrographic Organization - Monaco � International Labour Organisation - Geneva � International Maritime Organisation - London � International Monetary Fund (IMF) - Washington DC � International Olympic Committee - Lausanne, Switzerland � International Organization for Standardization - Geneva � International Renewable Energy Agency - Abu Dhabi (UAE) � International Shooting Sports Federation - Munich, Germany � International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) - Gland, Switzerland � International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry - Zurich, Switzerland � Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) - Los Angeles, USA � Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) or Doctors without Borders - Geneva, Switzerland � North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) - Brussels � Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) - Paris � Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons - The Hague, The Netherlands
� Organisation of Islamic Cooperation - Jeddah � Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) - Vienna � South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation - Kathmandu � Transparency International - Berlin � UN Women - New York � United Nations Childrens' Fund (UNICEF) - New York � United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) - Geneva � United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) - Paris
� United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) - Vienna � United Nations Organisation - New York � United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) - New York � Universal Postal Union - Berne � World Bank - Washington DC � World Economic Forum - Geneva, Switzerland � World Health Organisation - Geneva � World Intellectual Property Organization - Geneva � World Meteorological Organisation - Geneva � World Trade Organisation - Geneva � Worldwide Fund for Nature - Gland, Switzerland

First/Longest/Oldest in Indian Railways

First/Longest/Oldest in Indian Railways : ''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' ► First Passenger Train Ran On ► 16th April 1853 (between Bombay to Thane) ► First Railway Bridge ► Dapoorie Viaduct on the Mumbai-Thane route ► First Rail Tunnel ► Parsik Tunnel ► First Ghats Covered by the Rail lines ► Thal and Bhore Ghats ► First Underground Railway ► Calcutta METRO ► First Computerized Reservation System started in ► New Delhi (1986) ► First Electric Train ran on ► 3rd Feb' 1925 (between Bombay VT and Kurla) ► Toilets on Trains were introduced in ► 1891 (1st Class) & 1907 (lower classes) ► Shortest Station Name ► Ib (Orissa) ► Longest Station Name ► Sri Venkatanarasimharajuvariapeta (Tamil Nadu) ► Busiest Railway Station ► Lucknow (64 trains everyday) ► Longest Run (Time) ► Vivek Express (3715 km in Approx 71 hrs) ► Shortest Run ► Route between Nagpur to Ajni (3km) ► Longest Run for Daily Train ► Kerala Express (3054 km in 42.5 hrs) ► Longest Non-Stop Run (Distance) ► Trivandrum Rajdhani (528 km in 6.5 hrs) ► Longest Railway Platform in the World ► Kharagpur (2,733 ft in length) ► Longest Railway Bridge ► Nehru Setu on Sone River (10044ft in length) ► Longest Tunnel Karbude On ► Konkan Railway between Monkey hill & Khandala (6.5 km) ► Oldest Preserved Locomotive ► Fairy Queen (1855), still in working order ► Indian Railway's Fastest Train ► Bhopal-Shatabdi(runs at a speed up to 140 Km/ph) ► Train with Maximum Number of Halts ► Howrah-Amritsar Express (115 halts).

List of Important Wildlife Sanctuaries, National Parks and Bird Sanctuaries of India

List of Important Wildlife Sanctuaries, National Parks and Bird Sanctuaries of India : ''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' Sanctuary/National Parks --------------States Bandipur National Park ---------------------Karnataka Buxa Tiger Reserve --------------------West Bengal Bandhavgarh National Park----------- Madhya Pradesh Corbett National Park ----------------Uttarakhand Chandraprabha Sanctuary -----------Uttar Pradesh Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary----------- Karnataka Dachigam Sanctuary ------------------Kashmir Dudhwa National Park ------------Uttar Pradesh Gir National Park --------------------Gujarat Hazaribagh Sanctuary -----------Hazaribagh (Jharkhand) Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary ------Rann of Kutch (Gujarat) Jaldapara National Park------------- West Bengal Keoladeo Ghana National Park ------------Bharatpur (Rajasthan) Keibul Lamjao National Park ------------Manipur Kanha National Park -----------------Madhya Pradesh Karakoram Wildlife Sanctuary ---------Jammu and Kashmir Kaziranga National Park----------------------- Assam Manas National Park------------------- Assam Mudumalai National Park -------------Tamil Nadu Nokrek National Park ---------------Meghalaya Namdapha National Park --------Arunachal Pradesh Nagarhole National Park --------------Karnataka Nawegoan National Park--------------- Bhandare (Maharashtra) Periyar Sanctuary ---------------------------Kerala Panchmarhi -------------------Hoshangabad (Madhya Pradesh) Ranthambore National Park------------------ Rajasthan Rohla National Park ----------------Kullu (Madhya Pradesh) Sunderban Tiger Reserve --------------------West Bengal Sariska National Park------------------------ Rajasthan Simlipal National Park ---------------------------Odisha Tadoba National Park -------------Chandrapur (Maharashtra) Tadwai Sanctuary--------------- Warrangal (Andhra Pradesh) Tungabhadra Sanctuary -------------Bellary (Karnataka) Bird Sanctuary in India ------------------Location ''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''''' 1)Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary (also known as Keoladeo National Park) --------------Rajasthan 2)Chilka Lake Bird Sanctuary -----------Puri (Odisha) 3)Ghatprabha Bird Sanctuary -------------Karnataka 4)Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary(also known as Vembanad bird sanctuary ) ------------Kerala 5)Kaundinya Bird Sanctuary ----------Chittor (Andhra Pradesh) 6)Mayani Bird Sanctuary ----------Satara (Maharashtra) 7)Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary ----------Ahmedabad (Gujarat) 8)Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary Nellore--------- (Andhra Pradesh) 9)Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary------- Tamil Nadu 10)Ranganthittu Bird Sanctuary -------Karnataka 11)Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary ----Gurgaon (Haryana) 12)Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary---- Chorao Island (Goa) 13)Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary--- Tamil Nadu.

LATEST CURRENT AFFAIRS

1. Air India appoints Ashwani Lohani as Chairman, MD.
2. Prasar Bharti, Digital Television Russia inked MoU.
3. Government approves pact between India and Seychelles to curb black money.
4. SM Khan-headed team constituted to assess situation in FTII by Union Government.
5. YouTube tied-up with Whistling Woods International to set up YouTube space.
6. Debut Novelist Zia Haider Rahman won the James Tait Black Award 2015.
7. World Humanitarian Day observed with theme Inspiring the World's Humanity.
8. Hindustan Unilever Sun Pharma Industries and Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) among the world’s top 100 innovative Companies: Forbes.
9. Bharat Stage IV (BS-IV) compliant vehicles though out the country from 1 April 2017: Ministry of Road Transport & Highways.
10. Historian Babasaheb Purandare conferred with Maharashtra Bhushan Award 2015.
11. US launches biggest NATO airborne drills since Cold War in Europe.
12. Olympic champion Sebastian Coe elected new International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) president

Important Trophies and Cups related to Sports

Important Trophies and Cups related to Sports : 
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Cricket :~
Ashes Cup,
Asia Cup,
C.K. Naidu Trophy,
Deodhar Trophy,
Duleep Trophy,
Gavaskar Border Trophy,
G.D. Birla Trophy,
Gillette Cup,
ICC World Cup,
Irani Trophy,
Jawharlal Nehru Cup,
Rani Jhansi Trophy,
Ranji Trophy,
Rohinton,
Barcia Trophy,
Rothmans Cup,
Sahara Cup,
Sharjah Cup,
Singer Cup,
Titan Cup,
Vijay Hazare Trophy,
Vijay Merchant Trophy,
Wisden Trophy,
Wills Trophy.
Hockey :~
Sultan Azlan Shah Cup,
Aga khan Cup,
Maharaja Ranjit Singh Gold Cup,
Dhyanchand Trophy,
Nehru Trophy,
Sindhia Gold cup,
Murugappa Gold Cup,
Wellington Cup,
Stanley Cup.
Football :~
Rovers Cup,
Bandodkar Trophy,
Merdeka Cup,
Confederation cup,
DCM Trophy,
Durand Cup,
Rovers Cup,
B.C. Raj Trophy (National Championship),
FIFA world Cup,
Jules Rimet Trophy,
Kalinga Cup,
Santosh Trophy,
IFA Shield,
Scissor Cup,
Subroto Cup,
Sir Ashutosh Mukherjee Trophy,
Todd Memorial Trophy,
Vittal Trophy,
UEFA Champions League.
Badminton :~
Amrit Diwan Cup,
Asia Cup,
Chaddha Cup,
European Cup,
Harilela Cup,
Ibrahim Rahimatillah Challenger Cup,
Konica Cup,
Sophia Cup,
Kitiakara Cup,
Malaysian Open,
Thomas Cup (men),
Uber Cup (women).
Table Tennis :~
Travancore Cup (women),
Swathling Cup (men),
Bama Belleck Cup.
Lawn Tennis :~
Davis Cup,
Australian Open,
French Open,
Wimbledon,
US Open,
Heineken Cup.
Golf :~
Augusta Masters,
British Open,
US Maters.
Horse Racing :~
Derby.
Rowing :~
Wellington trophy

August 18, 2015

Current Affairs august 2015


� Prime Minister Narendra Modi to hold talks with Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of UAE today; To also address Indian diaspora in Dubai.
� Consumer Affairs Minister says Bombay High Court verdict on Maggi does not alter grounds on which government claimed 640 crore rupees damage from Nestle.
� Four persons arrested in connection with killing of an Army man by eve teasers in Meerut district of Uttar Pradesh.
� Polling is underway to elect a new parliament in Sri Lanka; Former President Rajapaksha striving to make a comeback as Prime Minister.
� In Golf: Anirban Lahiri finishes joint 5th, highest position by any Indian, at PGA championship.
� Prime Minister Narendra Modi leaves on a two-day visit to United Arab Emirates; Trade, Investment and Security high on agenda.
� In Jammu and Kashmir, six civilians killed in heavy firing by Pakistani troops along Line of Control in Poonch district since yesterday; exchange of fire continues in Balakote and Poonch sectors.
� In Pakistan, 7 killed as blast hits Punjab province Home Minister's office; several feared injured including the Minister.
� At least 68 Indian nationals detained in US for allegedly crossing into the country illegally.
� Saina Nehwal loses to the defending champion Carolina Marin of Spain in the World Badminton Championships final at Jakarta, gets silver medal.
��� ABOUT BRICS BANK OR NEW DEVELOPMENT BANK ����
( Very Important for IBPS Exams )
� New Development Bank or the BRICS Development Bank is a multilateral development bank operated by the BRICS states.
� An alternative to the existing :
- World Bank
- International Monetary Fund
� Aims to mobilize resources for infrastructure and sustainable development projects in BRICS and other emerging economies and developing countries.
� Headquarters in Shanghai, China.
� Participant countries:
- Brazil
- Russia
- India
- China
- South Africa
� None of the above country has veto power.
� Each country holds equal number of shares and equal voting rights.
� Idea for setting up NDB – 4th BRICS summit 2012, Delhi.
� Leaders agreed to set up NDB – 5th BRICS summit 2013, Durban, South Africa.
� BRICS states signed the Agreement of Articles for NDB – 6th BRICS summit 2014, Brazil.
� Initial capital for NDB – 100 billion, of which 12.5% to be paid by each member in 1st 7 years.
� Separate agreement for 100 billion reserve currency pool was also signed.
� 1st President of NDB from India – K. V. Kamath – former non-executive chairman of ICICI bank.
� Main organs of Articles of Agreement:
- Board of ministers or governors
- Board of Directors
- President, Vice President
� NDB will allow new member to join but the BRICS capital share cannot fall below 55%.
� For all the BRICS states
- Number of shares – 100,00
- Shareholding capacity – 20%
- Voting right – 20%
- Authorized capital – 10 billion USD.
[12:21, 17/08/2015] Anjali: Comments - MORNING NEWS
The Headlines :
� Prime Minister Narendra Modi to hold talks with Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of UAE today; To also address Indian diaspora in Dubai.
� Consumer Affairs Minister says Bombay High Court verdict on Maggi does not alter grounds on which government claimed 640 crore rupees damage from Nestle.
� Four persons arrested in connection with killing of an Army man by eve teasers in Meerut district of Uttar Pradesh.
� Polling is underway to elect a new parliament in Sri Lanka; Former President Rajapaksha striving to make a comeback as Prime Minister.
� In Golf: Anirban Lahiri finishes joint 5th, highest position by any Indian, at PGA championship.
� Prime Minister Narendra Modi leaves on a two-day visit to United Arab Emirates; Trade, Investment and Security high on agenda.
� In Jammu and Kashmir, six civilians killed in heavy firing by Pakistani troops along Line of Control in Poonch district since yesterday; exchange of fire continues in Balakote and Poonch sectors.
� In Pakistan, 7 killed as blast hits Punjab province Home Minister's office; several feared injured including the Minister.
� At least 68 Indian nationals detained in US for allegedly crossing into the country illegally.
� Saina Nehwal loses to the defending champion Carolina Marin of Spain in the World Badminton Championships final at Jakarta, gets silver medal
Current Affairs of 16 & 17th August, 2015
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1. Badminton World Championship 2015: Saina Nehwal wins silver medal.
2. Andy Murray won Rogers Cup Masters tournament.
3. Ajit Kumar Seth appointed as Chairman of Public Enterprises Selection Board.
4. HDFC to sell its 9 percent stake in HDFC life to JV partner Standard Life for Rs. 1700 Crore.
5. Hero Cycles acquires leading UK-based Avocet Sports.
6. IndiGo inks agreement to buy 250 A320 NEO aircraft valued at $26.5 bn.
7. Indigo, Emirates bag Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru(KIAB) Pinnacle awards.
8. India, Bangladesh signed MoU to tackle the menace of fake Indian currency notes.
9. Birla Corp to acquire Lafarge’s two Indian units for Rs. 5000 crore.
10. Union Ministry of Home Affairs(MHA) to setup pan-India National Fingerprint Database.
11. Cricket Australia confirmed the expected on Friday- Steve Smith will replace the retiring Michael Clarke as test captain.
12. Sania Mirza’s name was on Friday officially approved for the coveted Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award, becoming only the second tennis player to be nominated for the highest sporting honour.
13. Archer Abhishek Verma gave India a perfect Independence Day gift by clinching the Gold medal in the Compound men's individual section to open their account in the Archery World Cup Stage 3 today.
14. Men’s Hockey team of India won European Series after defeating Spain on 13th August 2015.
15. Boxing Coach Swatantra Raj Singh has been recommended for the prestigious life time achievement Dronacharya award 2015.
16. On the celebration of 69th Independence Day at Red Fort Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a new campaign ‘Start-up India; Stand up India’ an initiative to promote bank finance for Start-ups.
17. Taj Mahal on Saturday became one of the first historical monuments in the world to have a Twitter account of its own.
18. Shaurya Chakra awardee Lieutenant Colonel Nectar Sanjenbam of the 21 Parachute Regiment, who led a group of Indian soldiers for the raid in the aftermath of the Manipur ambush in June has been awarded the Kirti Chakra.
19. Ministry of Agriculture would be renamed as the 'Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare.
20. Declaration of Kerala as a 'complete digital state' and announcement of a new youth programme in memory of former President, the late A P J Abdul Kalam marked Independence Day celebrations in the state.
21. Pakistani minister resigns over allegations against military.
22. Queen Elizabeth II led ceremonies in Britain on Saturday marking the 70th anniversary of the victory over Japan during World War II.
23. Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Undertake 2-Day Visit to UAE Today.
24. Astronomers have taken a photograph of a baby planet beyond the solar system that may reveal clues as to how planets such as Jupiter are formed and influence their planetary siblings, a study released on Thursday shows.
25. The government has announced that petrol price will be lowered by Rs. 1.27 a litre and diesel by Rs. 1.17 from Friday midnight.
26. The government on Friday announced a seven-point action plan, Indradhanush to infuse professionalism and fresh capital in to public sector banks.
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Current affairs - 17.08.15
1. India and United Arab Emirates denounce terrorism in all forms, including its links with religion; Both countries to set up Infrastructure Fund to boost investment.
2. Prime Minister Narendra Modi hardsells India's growth story; says India is the land of opportunities; immediate potential of 1 trillion dollars investment in the country.
3. In Thailand, at 27 killed in two powerful bomb explosions in a Commercial Hub of Bangkok city.
4. Food grain production in the country estimated to have declined by 4.66 per cent in 2014-15 due to poor monsoon and unseasonal rain.
5. Former service Chiefs of Defense write to Prime Minister on police treatment to ex serviceman sitting on dharna on one rank one pay issue in the capital recently.
6. Flood warning issued in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal due to possibility of heavy rain over the next four days.
7 . 70 percent voting in Sri Lanka's General Elections; Counting underway.
8. Result of All India Pre Medical Test re-examination announced.
9 . Rupee weakens by 31 paise to a two year low against dollar; Sensex down by 189 points to close at 27,878.
10 . In-form opener Shikhar Dawan ruled out of the remainder of the 3 test series with Sri Lanka due to injury.
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1. Which Place is Known as ' The City that Never Sleeps ' ?
Answer: Cairo
2. Which Place is Known as ' Pawn of the Horn of Africa ' ?
Answer: Djibouti
3. Which Place is Known as ' Horn of Africa ' ?
Answer: Somalia
4. Which Place is Known as ' Land of The Blacks ' ?
Answer: Sudan
5. Which Place is Known as ' Land of Honest Men ' ?
Answer: Burkina Faso
6. Which Place is Known as ' Africa in Miniature ' ?
Answer: Cameroon
7. Which Place is Known as ' Hinge of Africa ' ?
Answer: Cameroon
8. Which Place is Known as ' Land of Thousand Hills ' ?
Answer: Rwanda
9. Which Place is Known as ' Gift of the Nile ' ?
Answer: Egypt
10. Which Place is Known as ' Dead Heart of Africa ' ?
Answer: Chad
11. Which Place is Known as ' Heart of Africa ' ?
Answer: Burundi
12. Which Place is Known as ' Concentration Camp of Africa ' ?
Answer: Equatorial Guinea
13. Which Place is Known as ' Perfumed Islands ' ?
Answer: Comoros
14. Which Place is Known as ' The Star and Key of the Indian Ocean ' ?
Answer: Mauritius
15. Which Place is Known as ' Mini India Of Africa ' ?
Answer: Mauritius
16. Which Place is Known as ' Eighth Continent' ?
Answer: Madagascar
17. Which Place is Known as ' Rainbow Nation ' ?
Answer: South Africa

Current Affairs Quiz today
1. Who among the following has been appointed as Chief Economist of IMF?
a) Olivier Obstfeld
b) Olivier Blanchard
c) Maurice Blanchard
d) Maurice Obstfeld
Ans: - D
2. Who among the following has been appointed as MD and CFO of Bharti Enterprises?
a) Rahul Bhatnagar
b) Rahul Kohli
c) Manoj Kohli
d) Manoj Bhatnagar
Ans: - A
3. ………………government and ICRISAT has signed MoU to improve profitability of farmers.
a) Telangana
b) Maharashtra
c) Kerala
d) Karnataka
Ans: - A
4. Which company has signed Multi-Million Euro deal with Deutsche Bank?
a) Infosys
b) Wipro
c) TCS
d) Cognizant
Ans: - A
5. Ufa Declaration has released at which summit?
a) ASEAN
b) BRICS
c) SAARC
d) G-20
Ans: - B
6. Which edition of BRICS Summit held in Russia?
a) 6
b) 7
c) 8
d) 9
Ans: - B
7. IPL franchise Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals has been suspended for two years by Justice……………panel.
a) Shivanand
b) Laha
c) Subramanyam
d) Lodha
Ans: - D
8. European Union has given in-principle approval for…….. billion euro bailout package to Greece.
a) 66
b) 76
c) 86
d) 96
Ans: - C
9. India is………….among 40 countries in terms of Confidence in National Government.
a) Second
b) Third
c) Fourth
d) Fifth
Ans: - A
10. Who among the following has been inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame?
a) Andy Murray
b) Amelie Mauresmo
c) Justine Henin
d) Roger Federer
Ans: - B
11. India to be part of……………..Cooperation Organisation along with Pakistan by 2016.
a) New York
b) Sydney
c) Shanghai
d) Tokyo
Ans: - C
12. New species of butterfly called Banded Tit has been discovered in which state?
a) Manipur
b) Nagaland
c) Arunachal Pradesh
d) Sikkim
Ans: - C
13. India and………has signed MoU on cooperation to establish PACESetter Fund.
a) US
b) UK
c) Russia
d) China
Ans: - A
14. Kolkata-based Bandhan Bank has appointed whom as its Chairman, Boards of Directors?
a) Ashok Raj Singh
b) Ashok Seth
c) Ashoke Pandit
d) Ashok Kumar Lahiri
Ans: - D
15. India and……………has signed Inter Governmental Agreement to implement FATCA.
a) US
b) UK
c) Russia
d) China
Ans: - A
16. The 55th National Inter State Senior Athletics Championships was concluded in which state?
a) Tamilnadu
b) Andhra Pradesh
c) Kerala
d) Karnataka
Ans: - A
17. Bollywood film 'Buddha in a Traffic Jam' has bagged best screenplay award at …………..film festival.
a) Goa
b) Chinese
c) Madrid
d) Russian
Ans: - C
18. …………….. Cabinet has approved Defence White Paper 2015.
a) Japanese
b) Chinese
c) Russian
d) American
Ans: - A
19. India and………….joint statement has been released in Russia.
a) Pakistan
b) Afghanistan
c) China
d) Japan
Ans: - A
20. Rashtriya Avishkar Abhiyan to develop scientific temper among school children has been launched by whom?
a) P Chidambaram
b) Narendra Damodardas Modi
c) Dr Manmohan Singh
d) Dr APJ Abdul Kalam
Ans: - D
21. ISRO has successfully launched………….British satellites into space.
a) Three
b) Four
c) Five
d) Six
Ans: - C
22. Who among the following has become first Indian to win a Gold Medal at World University Games in Gwangju?
a) Akash Gautam
b) Gagandeep Singh
c) Inderjeet Singh
d) Manoj Kumar
Ans: - C
23. Operation Smile has led to tracing of 44 missing children in………………
a) Himachal Pradesh
b) Uttarakhand
c) Uttar Pradesh
d) Rajsthan
Ans: - B
24. Union Home Ministry has extended the ‘disturbed area’ status of ………….for one more year.
a) Manipur
b) Nagaland
c) Arunachal Pradesh
d) Sikkim
Ans: - B
25. India and…………….has inked two agreements to strengthen bilateral relations.
a) Turkmenistan
b) Uzbekistan
c) Kazakhstan
d) Tajikistan
Ans: - D
26. Union Government has appointed lawyer………………..to arbitrate Vodafone tax case.
a) Yves Oreamuno
b) Rodrigo Fortier
c) Rodrigo Oreamuno
d) Yves Fortier
Ans: - C
27. Who among the following has snatched won women's doubles title in Wimbledon?
a) Sania Mirza-Martina Hingis
b) Serena Williams-Martina Hingis
c) Sania Mirza- Serena Williams
d) Serena Williams - Venus Williams
Ans: - A
28. Famous Urdu
[> Current Affairs 15th-16th August 2015 <<<===
Start-up India - Stand up India campaign was announced by - PM Narendra Modi
Union Government unveils Indradhanush Mission, it is meant for - PSBs
Union Government decided to form Bank Board Bureau
Plastic was banned by - Gujarat Govt
Which state govt declares state as Digital State - Kerala Govt
Who won gold medal in Archery World Cup - Abhishek Verma

August 13, 2015

GA & Current affairs

Types of banking

Types of Banking
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1. Para Banking
When Bank provide banking services except the general banking facility.
2. Narrow Banking
When banks invest its money in government securities instead investing in market to avoid risk.
3. Overseas Banking
Banks having branches in other countries besides its origin country. Example Bank of Baroda has maximum foreign branches by any indian bank
4. Offshore Banking
Bank which accept currency of all countries. Offshore banks are in those countries which declares them as Heaven Bank Country. Example- Swiss Banks
5. Green Banking
Promoting environmental-friendly practices and reducing your carbon footprint from your banking activities.
6. Islamic Bank
Those Banks which work according to Islamic Laws. Concept originate in Egypt. Islamic bank opens at Cochin in Kerala in 2010.
7. Kiosk Banking
When we Deposit or withdraw money from booths , it is called Kiosk banking.
8.Defense Banking
Full banking services made available to all members of the Defense force, including non-uniformed personnel and other civilians.
9.Retail Banking
Retail banking refers to the division of a bank that deals directly with retail customers. Also known as consumer banking or personal banking, retail banking is the visible face of banking to the general public.
10 Banking on Wheel
To provide banking services in remote villages which are devoid of banking facilities as part its financial inclusion plan.
11. Wholesale Banking
Wholesale banking is the provision of services by banks to organisations such as Mortgage Brokers, large corporate clients, mid-sized companies, real estate developers and investors, international trade finance businesses, institutional customers (such as pension funds and government entities/agencies), and services offered to other banks or other financial institutions.