Thursday, 26 January 2017
Tuesday, 24 January 2017
Daily 100 Points of Computer Awareness for Karnataka Bank Ltd Clerk 2017
WRITE EVERY POINTS IN YOUR ROUGH PAGE SO THAT YOU CAN EASILY MEMORISE
1) The code for a Web page is written using Hypertext Markup language
2) The first computers were programmed using Machine language
3) A filename is a unique name that you give to a file of information
4) This can be another word for program software
5) Any data or instruction entered into the memory of a computer is considered as storage
6) Which part of the computer displays the work done monitor
7) A series of instructions that tells a computer what to do and how to do it is called a program
8) Hardware is the part of a computer that one can touch and feel .
9) The role of a computer sales representative generally is to determine a buyer’s needs and match it to the correct hardware and software.
10) Supercomputers refers to the fastest, biggest and most expensive computers
11) Executing is the process of carrying out commands
12) The rectangular area of the screen that displays a program, data, and or information is a window
13) The process of a computer receiving information from a server on the internet is known as downloading
14) Disk drive is the part of the computer helps to store information
15) Arithmetic operations include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
16) A keyboard is the king of input device
17) An error is known as bug
18) A collection of related information sorted and dealt with as a unit is a file
19) Sending an e-mail is similar to writing a letter
20) IT stands for information technology
21) A menu contains commands that can be selected
22) Plotter, printer, monitor are the group consists of output devices
23) Edit menu is selected to cut, copy and paste
24) The most important or powerful computer in a typical network is network server
25) The primary purpose of software is to turn data into information
26) The ability to find an individual item in a file immediately direct access is used.
27) To make a notebook act as a desktop model, the notebook can be connected to a docking station which is connected to a monitor and other devices
28) You can use the tab key to move a cursor across the screen, indent a paragraph.
29) A collection of related files is called record.
30) Storage that retains its data after the power is turned off is referred to as non-volatile storage.
31) Internet is an example of connectivity.
32) Testing is the process of finding errors in software code.
33) A syntax contains specific rules and words that express the logical steps of an algorithm.
34) Changing an existing document is called the editing documentation
35) Virtual memory is memory on the hard disk that the CPU uses as an extended RAM.
36) Computers use the binary number system to store data and perform calculations.
37) The windows key will launch the start buttons.
38) To move to the beginning of a line of text, press the home key.
39) When sending an e-mail, the subject lines describe the contents of the message.
40) Tables, paragraphs and indexes work with when formatting text in word.
41) TB is the largest unit of storage.
42) The operating system tells the computer how to use its components.
43) When cutting and pasting, the item cut is temporarily stored in clipboard.
44) The blinking symbol on the computer screen is called the cursor.
45) Magnetic tape is not practical for applications where data must be quickly recalled because tape is a sequential because tape is a sequential access medium.
46) Rows and columns are used to organize data in a spread sheet.
47) When you are working on documentation on PC, the document temporarily stored in flash memory.
48) One megabyte equals approximately 1 million bytes.
49) Information travels between components on the motherboard through buses.
50) RAM refers to the memory in your computer.
51) Computer connected to a LAN can share information and or share peripheral equipment
52) Microsoft office is an application suite
53) Utilities can handle most system functions that aren’t handled directly by the operating system
54) If you receive an e-mail from someone you don’t know then you should delete it without opening it
55) A set of instructions telling the computer what to do is called program
56) LAN refers to a small single site network
57) A collection of programs that controls how your computer system runs and processes information is called operating system.
58) Device drivers are small, special-purpose programs
59) Transformation of input into output is performed by the CPU
60) Data going into the computer is called input.
61) Binary choice offer only two options
62) To indent the first paragraph of your report, you should use tab key
63) Fields are distinct item that don’t have much meaning to you in a given context
64) A website address is a unique name that identifies a specific web site on the web
65) Modem is an example of a telecommunications device
66) A set of computer programs used for a certain function such as word processing is the best definition of a software package
67) You can start Microsoft word by using start button
68) A blinking symbol on the screen that shows where the next character will appear is a cursor
69) Highlight and delete is used to remove a paragraph from a report you had written
70) Data and time are available on the desktop at taskbar
71) A directory within a directory is called sub directory
72) Testing is the process of finding errors in software code
73) In Excel, charts are created using chart wizard option
74) Microcomputer hardware consists of three basic categories of physical equipment system unit, input/output, memory
75) Windows is not a common feature of software applications
76) A tool bar contains buttons and menus that provide quick access to commonly used commands
77) For creating a document, you use new command at file menu
78) Input device is equipment used to capture information and commands
79) A programming language contains specific rules and words that express the logical steps of an algorithm
80) One advantage of dial-up internet access is it utilizes existing telephone security
81) Protecting data by copying it from the original source is backup
82) Network components are connected to the same cable in the star topology
83) Two or more computers connected to each other for sharing information form a network
84) A compute checks the database of user name and passwords for a match before granting access
85) Computers that are portable and convenient for users who travel are known as laptops
86) Spam is the term for unsolicited e-mail
87) Utility software type of program controls the various computer parts and allows the user to interact with the computer
88) Each cell in a Microsoft office excel document is referred to by its cell address, which is the cell’s row and column labels
89) Eight digit binary number is called a byte
90) Office LANs that are spread geographically apart on a large scale can be connected using a corporate WAN
91) Storage is the process of copying software programs from secondary storage media to the hard disk
92) The code for a web page is written using Hyper Text Markup Language
93) Small application programs that run on a Web page and may ensure a form is completed properly or provide animation are known as flash
94) In a relational database, table is a data structure that organizes the information about a single topic into rows and columns
95) The first computers were programmed using assembly language
96) When the pointer is positioned on a hyperlink it is shaped like a hand
97) Booting process checks to ensure the components of the computer are operating and connected properly
98) Checking the existing files saved on the disk the user determine what programs are available on a computer
99) Special effect used to introduce slides in a presentation are called animation
100) Computers send and receive data in the form of digital signals
1) The code for a Web page is written using Hypertext Markup language
2) The first computers were programmed using Machine language
3) A filename is a unique name that you give to a file of information
4) This can be another word for program software
5) Any data or instruction entered into the memory of a computer is considered as storage
6) Which part of the computer displays the work done monitor
7) A series of instructions that tells a computer what to do and how to do it is called a program
8) Hardware is the part of a computer that one can touch and feel .
9) The role of a computer sales representative generally is to determine a buyer’s needs and match it to the correct hardware and software.
10) Supercomputers refers to the fastest, biggest and most expensive computers
11) Executing is the process of carrying out commands
12) The rectangular area of the screen that displays a program, data, and or information is a window
13) The process of a computer receiving information from a server on the internet is known as downloading
14) Disk drive is the part of the computer helps to store information
15) Arithmetic operations include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
16) A keyboard is the king of input device
17) An error is known as bug
18) A collection of related information sorted and dealt with as a unit is a file
19) Sending an e-mail is similar to writing a letter
20) IT stands for information technology
21) A menu contains commands that can be selected
22) Plotter, printer, monitor are the group consists of output devices
23) Edit menu is selected to cut, copy and paste
24) The most important or powerful computer in a typical network is network server
25) The primary purpose of software is to turn data into information
26) The ability to find an individual item in a file immediately direct access is used.
27) To make a notebook act as a desktop model, the notebook can be connected to a docking station which is connected to a monitor and other devices
28) You can use the tab key to move a cursor across the screen, indent a paragraph.
29) A collection of related files is called record.
30) Storage that retains its data after the power is turned off is referred to as non-volatile storage.
31) Internet is an example of connectivity.
32) Testing is the process of finding errors in software code.
33) A syntax contains specific rules and words that express the logical steps of an algorithm.
34) Changing an existing document is called the editing documentation
35) Virtual memory is memory on the hard disk that the CPU uses as an extended RAM.
36) Computers use the binary number system to store data and perform calculations.
37) The windows key will launch the start buttons.
38) To move to the beginning of a line of text, press the home key.
39) When sending an e-mail, the subject lines describe the contents of the message.
40) Tables, paragraphs and indexes work with when formatting text in word.
41) TB is the largest unit of storage.
42) The operating system tells the computer how to use its components.
43) When cutting and pasting, the item cut is temporarily stored in clipboard.
44) The blinking symbol on the computer screen is called the cursor.
45) Magnetic tape is not practical for applications where data must be quickly recalled because tape is a sequential because tape is a sequential access medium.
46) Rows and columns are used to organize data in a spread sheet.
47) When you are working on documentation on PC, the document temporarily stored in flash memory.
48) One megabyte equals approximately 1 million bytes.
49) Information travels between components on the motherboard through buses.
50) RAM refers to the memory in your computer.
51) Computer connected to a LAN can share information and or share peripheral equipment
52) Microsoft office is an application suite
53) Utilities can handle most system functions that aren’t handled directly by the operating system
54) If you receive an e-mail from someone you don’t know then you should delete it without opening it
55) A set of instructions telling the computer what to do is called program
56) LAN refers to a small single site network
57) A collection of programs that controls how your computer system runs and processes information is called operating system.
58) Device drivers are small, special-purpose programs
59) Transformation of input into output is performed by the CPU
60) Data going into the computer is called input.
61) Binary choice offer only two options
62) To indent the first paragraph of your report, you should use tab key
63) Fields are distinct item that don’t have much meaning to you in a given context
64) A website address is a unique name that identifies a specific web site on the web
65) Modem is an example of a telecommunications device
66) A set of computer programs used for a certain function such as word processing is the best definition of a software package
67) You can start Microsoft word by using start button
68) A blinking symbol on the screen that shows where the next character will appear is a cursor
69) Highlight and delete is used to remove a paragraph from a report you had written
70) Data and time are available on the desktop at taskbar
71) A directory within a directory is called sub directory
72) Testing is the process of finding errors in software code
73) In Excel, charts are created using chart wizard option
74) Microcomputer hardware consists of three basic categories of physical equipment system unit, input/output, memory
75) Windows is not a common feature of software applications
76) A tool bar contains buttons and menus that provide quick access to commonly used commands
77) For creating a document, you use new command at file menu
78) Input device is equipment used to capture information and commands
79) A programming language contains specific rules and words that express the logical steps of an algorithm
80) One advantage of dial-up internet access is it utilizes existing telephone security
81) Protecting data by copying it from the original source is backup
82) Network components are connected to the same cable in the star topology
83) Two or more computers connected to each other for sharing information form a network
84) A compute checks the database of user name and passwords for a match before granting access
85) Computers that are portable and convenient for users who travel are known as laptops
86) Spam is the term for unsolicited e-mail
87) Utility software type of program controls the various computer parts and allows the user to interact with the computer
88) Each cell in a Microsoft office excel document is referred to by its cell address, which is the cell’s row and column labels
89) Eight digit binary number is called a byte
90) Office LANs that are spread geographically apart on a large scale can be connected using a corporate WAN
91) Storage is the process of copying software programs from secondary storage media to the hard disk
92) The code for a web page is written using Hyper Text Markup Language
93) Small application programs that run on a Web page and may ensure a form is completed properly or provide animation are known as flash
94) In a relational database, table is a data structure that organizes the information about a single topic into rows and columns
95) The first computers were programmed using assembly language
96) When the pointer is positioned on a hyperlink it is shaped like a hand
97) Booting process checks to ensure the components of the computer are operating and connected properly
98) Checking the existing files saved on the disk the user determine what programs are available on a computer
99) Special effect used to introduce slides in a presentation are called animation
100) Computers send and receive data in the form of digital signals
Monthly GK Digest (Grade Up) December 2016 for Karnataka Bank Ltd Clerk 2017
Monthly GK Digest (Grade Up) December 2016 for Karnataka Bank Ltd Clerk 2017
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Test Will be conduct on 31st of this month (Jan) 2017
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State wise Schemes 2016 (important)
states and schemes
Punjab -- Mukh Mantri Punjab Hepatitis C Relief Fund
• Gujrat-- Smart Village program
• Odisha-- Green Passage Scheme
• Andhra Pradesh-- Chandranna Bima Yojana
• Himachal Pradesh-- Padhai bhi, Safai bhi
• Assam-- Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS)
• TamilNadu-- free bus pass scheme for senior citizens • Maharashtra-- Bharatratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Special Collective Incentive Scheme
• Telangana-- M-Wallet
• Haryana-- Project Salamati
• Haryana-- Adapting Homes for the Differently-abled
• Andhra Pradesh-- first river linking project lift irrigation
• Uttar Pradesh-- Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gram Jyoti Yojana
• Punjab-- swine flu (H1N1) under the Epidemic Disease Act.
• Uttar Pradesh-- set up old age homes
• New Delhi-- Clean Street Food
• Uttar Pradesh-- Swadhar Greh scheme
• Andhra Pradesh-- National Energy Efficient Agriculture Pumps Programme, & National Energy Efficient Fan Programme
• Bhopal-- UrjaDaksh LED Bulb UjalaYojana
• Gujrat-- Maa Annapurna Yojna
• Jharkhand-- Bhimrao Ambedkar Awas Yojana for widows
• Jammu-- Mufti Mohammad Sayeed Food Entitlement Scheme
• Haryana-- Deen Dayal Jan Awas Yojana
• Karnataka-- Mukhyamantri Santwana Harish Yojana • Jammu -- Udaan Scheme
• Karnataka -- Housing scheme for Transgenders
• West Bengal-- Utkarsh Bangla Scheme for school- dropouts
• Tamilnadu-- Amma Kudineer Thittam
• Chattisgarh--Udyam Aakansha
• Jharkhand-- pension scheme for all the widows
• Himachal Pradesh-- PEHAL
• Haryana-- first ‘Gyps Vulture Reintroduction Programme
• Bihar-- Right to Public Grievance Redressal Act
• Odisha-- transgender people social welfare benefits
• Haryana-- Jai Jawan Awas Yojna
• Himachal Pradesh-- Setu Bhartam project
• Assam-- Ease of Doing Business Bill, 2016
• Delhi-- DVAT M SEWA
• Bihar-- 100 Jan Aushadhi Kendras
• Rajasthan-- RajVayu
• Internet Saathi-- by Google India and Tata Trusts in -- West Bengal
• Rajkot , Gujrat-- Swachh Map
• West Bengal-- Panchayat Pratikar
• Bihar-- Child Labour Tracking System
• Puducherry-- HelpAge SOS App
• Indian Railway-- NIVARAN portal
• Chattisgarh-- first commercial dispute resolution centre and a commercial court
• Rajasthan-- minimum wages for part-time workers
• HRD-- Prashikshak
• Assam-- File tracking
• Telangana-- Mission Kakatiya programme
• Haryana-- Satkar Bhojan canteens
• Telangana-- Haritha Haram
• Odisha-- 100 Adarsha Vidyalayas
• Kerala-- Fat Tax--14.5
• Andhra Pradesh-- Smart Pulse Survey
• Maharastra Police-- Pratisaad-Ask, Police
Mitra,Vahanchoritakrar & Railway helpline app
• Meghalaya-- PradhanMantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan
• Bihar-- Rural development project JEEViKA-II
• Kerala-- pension scheme for transgenders
• Arunachal Pradesh-- AapnaLohit
• Madhya Pradesh-- Happiness Department
• Uttar Pradesh-- Hausla Paushan scheme
• Mizoram-- Economic Development Policy
• Maharastra -- facility of virtual and digital classrooms across 32 ITIs
• Haryana-- online filing of Performance Appraisal Report
• Puduscherry-- SwachhBalSenas Indian Railway-- Tri-NETRA
• Kerala-- insurance scheme for 2.5 mn migrant labourers
• Telangana and Andhra Pradesh--Integrated Criminal Justice System
• Goa-- scheme for students of local language schools.
• Gujrat-- Smart Village program
• Odisha-- Green Passage Scheme
• Andhra Pradesh-- Chandranna Bima Yojana
• Himachal Pradesh-- Padhai bhi, Safai bhi
• Assam-- Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS)
• TamilNadu-- free bus pass scheme for senior citizens • Maharashtra-- Bharatratna Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Special Collective Incentive Scheme
• Telangana-- M-Wallet
• Haryana-- Project Salamati
• Haryana-- Adapting Homes for the Differently-abled
• Andhra Pradesh-- first river linking project lift irrigation
• Uttar Pradesh-- Deen Dayal Upadhyay Gram Jyoti Yojana
• Punjab-- swine flu (H1N1) under the Epidemic Disease Act.
• Uttar Pradesh-- set up old age homes
• New Delhi-- Clean Street Food
• Uttar Pradesh-- Swadhar Greh scheme
• Andhra Pradesh-- National Energy Efficient Agriculture Pumps Programme, & National Energy Efficient Fan Programme
• Bhopal-- UrjaDaksh LED Bulb UjalaYojana
• Gujrat-- Maa Annapurna Yojna
• Jharkhand-- Bhimrao Ambedkar Awas Yojana for widows
• Jammu-- Mufti Mohammad Sayeed Food Entitlement Scheme
• Haryana-- Deen Dayal Jan Awas Yojana
• Karnataka-- Mukhyamantri Santwana Harish Yojana • Jammu -- Udaan Scheme
• Karnataka -- Housing scheme for Transgenders
• West Bengal-- Utkarsh Bangla Scheme for school- dropouts
• Tamilnadu-- Amma Kudineer Thittam
• Chattisgarh--Udyam Aakansha
• Jharkhand-- pension scheme for all the widows
• Himachal Pradesh-- PEHAL
• Haryana-- first ‘Gyps Vulture Reintroduction Programme
• Bihar-- Right to Public Grievance Redressal Act
• Odisha-- transgender people social welfare benefits
• Haryana-- Jai Jawan Awas Yojna
• Himachal Pradesh-- Setu Bhartam project
• Assam-- Ease of Doing Business Bill, 2016
• Delhi-- DVAT M SEWA
• Bihar-- 100 Jan Aushadhi Kendras
• Rajasthan-- RajVayu
• Internet Saathi-- by Google India and Tata Trusts in -- West Bengal
• Rajkot , Gujrat-- Swachh Map
• West Bengal-- Panchayat Pratikar
• Bihar-- Child Labour Tracking System
• Puducherry-- HelpAge SOS App
• Indian Railway-- NIVARAN portal
• Chattisgarh-- first commercial dispute resolution centre and a commercial court
• Rajasthan-- minimum wages for part-time workers
• HRD-- Prashikshak
• Assam-- File tracking
• Telangana-- Mission Kakatiya programme
• Haryana-- Satkar Bhojan canteens
• Telangana-- Haritha Haram
• Odisha-- 100 Adarsha Vidyalayas
• Kerala-- Fat Tax--14.5
• Andhra Pradesh-- Smart Pulse Survey
• Maharastra Police-- Pratisaad-Ask, Police
Mitra,Vahanchoritakrar & Railway helpline app
• Meghalaya-- PradhanMantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan
• Bihar-- Rural development project JEEViKA-II
• Kerala-- pension scheme for transgenders
• Arunachal Pradesh-- AapnaLohit
• Madhya Pradesh-- Happiness Department
• Uttar Pradesh-- Hausla Paushan scheme
• Mizoram-- Economic Development Policy
• Maharastra -- facility of virtual and digital classrooms across 32 ITIs
• Haryana-- online filing of Performance Appraisal Report
• Puduscherry-- SwachhBalSenas Indian Railway-- Tri-NETRA
• Kerala-- insurance scheme for 2.5 mn migrant labourers
• Telangana and Andhra Pradesh--Integrated Criminal Justice System
• Goa-- scheme for students of local language schools.
GK Questions on Currency Notes 2017
Ques1
Where printing of New currency notes (2000 Rs.) takes place?
Ans. - Printing of New currency notes (2000 Rs.) takes place at Salboni (West Midnapur,West Bengal. )
Where printing of New currency notes (2000 Rs.) takes place?
Ans. - Printing of New currency notes (2000 Rs.) takes place at Salboni (West Midnapur,West Bengal. )
Ques2
Where printing of New currency notes (500 Rs.) takes place?
Ans.- Printing of New currency notes (500 Rs.) takes place at Security press of Nashik (Maharashtra), and Devas (Madhya Pradesh) .
Where printing of New currency notes (500 Rs.) takes place?
Ans.- Printing of New currency notes (500 Rs.) takes place at Security press of Nashik (Maharashtra), and Devas (Madhya Pradesh) .
Ques3
Who printed the currency notes?
Ans. - Currency notes are printed by Security printing and minting corporation of India.
Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited (SPMCIL) was incorporated on 13 January 2006 under the Companies Act, 1956 with its headquarters in New Delhi. It is a Miniratna Company and is wholly owned by the Government of India.
Who printed the currency notes?
Ans. - Currency notes are printed by Security printing and minting corporation of India.
Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Limited (SPMCIL) was incorporated on 13 January 2006 under the Companies Act, 1956 with its headquarters in New Delhi. It is a Miniratna Company and is wholly owned by the Government of India.
The work of SPMCIL includes manufacturing of security paper, minting of coins, printing of currency and banknotes, non-judicial stamp papers, postage stamps, travel documents, etc.
The vision of SPMCIL is “To be leader in manufacturing of currency, coins and security products through process excellence and innovation”.
Ques4
How many Metric tonnes of paper required per year for printing notes for India?
Ans. - India required 22 Thousand metric tonnes of paper per year for currency notes.i.e. 88 lakh of Rim. We get 16.67 Rim paper by cutting one tree.Hence for currency note printing we have to cut 5,27,895 trees per year.
How many Metric tonnes of paper required per year for printing notes for India?
Ans. - India required 22 Thousand metric tonnes of paper per year for currency notes.i.e. 88 lakh of Rim. We get 16.67 Rim paper by cutting one tree.Hence for currency note printing we have to cut 5,27,895 trees per year.
Ques5
How much money we have to invest on currency printing?
Ans. - As per data released by RBI in June 2016 for last year,Investment of Government on the printing of 21.2 billion notes was 3,421 crores Rs.
How much money we have to invest on currency printing?
Ans. - As per data released by RBI in June 2016 for last year,Investment of Government on the printing of 21.2 billion notes was 3,421 crores Rs.
Ques6
Who printed 1st note of India ?
Ans. - British company ‘Thomas de la ru’ printed 1st note of India at 1862.Today this company printed currency notes for more than 150 countries.
Who printed 1st note of India ?
Ans. - British company ‘Thomas de la ru’ printed 1st note of India at 1862.Today this company printed currency notes for more than 150 countries.
Paper Mill
The Security Paper Mill (SPM), Hoshangabad was established in 1968 which is responsible for the manufacturing of different types of Security Papers. It provides the numerous security features in paper via Fluorescence Fibres, Multi-tonal three Dimensional Watermark, Electrotype Watermark, various types of Security Threads, Tangents, etc.
The Security Paper Mill (SPM), Hoshangabad was established in 1968 which is responsible for the manufacturing of different types of Security Papers. It provides the numerous security features in paper via Fluorescence Fibres, Multi-tonal three Dimensional Watermark, Electrotype Watermark, various types of Security Threads, Tangents, etc.
Printing Presses:
Following are 4 printing presses in the country -
Currency Note Press, Nashik Road
Bank Note Press, Dewas
India Security Press, Nashik
Security Printing Press, Hyderabad
Mints:
The Mints are situated at Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Noida.
Following are 4 printing presses in the country -
Currency Note Press, Nashik Road
Bank Note Press, Dewas
India Security Press, Nashik
Security Printing Press, Hyderabad
Mints:
The Mints are situated at Mumbai, Hyderabad, Kolkata and Noida.
FDI limit Different Sectors India 2016
FDI limit Different Sectors India 2016
Agriculture – 100%
Civil aviation – 100%
Courier service – 100%
Credit rating – 74%
Defence – 100%
Education – 100%
FM radio – 26%
Insurance – 49%
Multi brand – 51%
Pension – 49%
Pharma – 100%
Power – 49%
Print media – 26%
PSBs – 20%
Pvt bank – 74%
Railway infrastructure – 100%
Single brand – 100%
Stock exchange – 49%
Telecom – 100%
Tourism – 100%
Food products – 100%
Civil aviation – 100%
Courier service – 100%
Credit rating – 74%
Defence – 100%
Education – 100%
FM radio – 26%
Insurance – 49%
Multi brand – 51%
Pension – 49%
Pharma – 100%
Power – 49%
Print media – 26%
PSBs – 20%
Pvt bank – 74%
Railway infrastructure – 100%
Single brand – 100%
Stock exchange – 49%
Telecom – 100%
Tourism – 100%
Food products – 100%
BRICS Various Summits Host Places
BRICS Various Summits Host Places
• BRICS Youth summit- Guwahati
• BRICS Energy efficiency- Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
• BRICS Urban forum – Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
• BRICS 8th summit- Goa
• BRICS Environmental Ministers Meet – Goa
• BRICS Drug control Meet – New Delhi
• BRICS Education Summit – New Delhi
• BRICS Trade Fair & Exhibition – New Delhi
• BRICS Meeting of Heads of Export Credit Agencies – New Delhi
• BRICS Media Forum – New Delhi
• BRICS Agriculture Meeting – New Delhi
• BRICS High Representatives Meet – New Delhi
• BRICS Friendship cities conclave- Mumbai, Maharashtra
• BRICS Labour & Employment Ministerial Meet – New Delhi
• BRICS Wellness Workshop – Bengaluru, Karanataka
• BRICS Employment working group Meet – Hyderabad, Telangana
• BRICS Policy planning meet – Patna, Bihar
• BRICS women parliament summit – Jaipur, Rajasthan
• BRICS Science, Technology and Innovation Ministerial Meet – Jaipur, Rajasthan
• BRICS Film Festival – New Delhi
• BRICS Ministers for Disaster Management meet – Udaipur, Rajasthan
• Brics Convention on Tourism meet – Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh
• BRICS Friendship Cities Conclave – Mumbai, Maharashtra
• BRICS Working Group meeting on “Energy Saving and Energy Efficiency” – Vishakhapatnam
• BRICS anti-narcotics Meeting – New Delhi
• BRICS Youth summit- Guwahati
• BRICS Energy efficiency- Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
• BRICS Urban forum – Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
• BRICS 8th summit- Goa
• BRICS Environmental Ministers Meet – Goa
• BRICS Drug control Meet – New Delhi
• BRICS Education Summit – New Delhi
• BRICS Trade Fair & Exhibition – New Delhi
• BRICS Meeting of Heads of Export Credit Agencies – New Delhi
• BRICS Media Forum – New Delhi
• BRICS Agriculture Meeting – New Delhi
• BRICS High Representatives Meet – New Delhi
• BRICS Friendship cities conclave- Mumbai, Maharashtra
• BRICS Labour & Employment Ministerial Meet – New Delhi
• BRICS Wellness Workshop – Bengaluru, Karanataka
• BRICS Employment working group Meet – Hyderabad, Telangana
• BRICS Policy planning meet – Patna, Bihar
• BRICS women parliament summit – Jaipur, Rajasthan
• BRICS Science, Technology and Innovation Ministerial Meet – Jaipur, Rajasthan
• BRICS Film Festival – New Delhi
• BRICS Ministers for Disaster Management meet – Udaipur, Rajasthan
• Brics Convention on Tourism meet – Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh
• BRICS Friendship Cities Conclave – Mumbai, Maharashtra
• BRICS Working Group meeting on “Energy Saving and Energy Efficiency” – Vishakhapatnam
• BRICS anti-narcotics Meeting – New Delhi
List of Important Abbriviations GK
UDAY- Ujwal Discom Assurance Yojana
SEHAT- Social Endevour for Health care And Telemedicine
PMMY- Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana
PMJDY-Pradan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana
PMJJBY-Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana
PMSBY-Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana
APY-Atal Pension Yojana {old name swalamban yojana}
KVP- Kisan Vikas Patra
SBA- Sawchh Bharat Abhiyan
PMSAGY-Pradhan Mantri Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana
KABY-Krish Amdani Beema Yojana
AMURT- Atal Mission For Rejuvenation & Urban Transformation
PMGSY- Pradhan Mantri Gram Sinchai Yojana
BSA-Bal Swachhta Abhiyan
NGM- Namami Ganga Yojana
HRIDAY-Heritage City Development Augmentation Yojana
USTTAD-Upgrading The Skills & Training In Traditional Arts/ Crafts For Development
PMMMNMTT-Pandit Madan MohaN Malaviya Mission On Teachers & Teaching
PRASAD- Pilgrimage Rejuvenation & Spritual Augmentation Drive
IAF-Indian Aspiration Fund (2000 crore)
SMILE- SIDBI Make In India For Small Enterprises (10000 Crore)
SBA- Sugamaya Bharat Abhiyan
PKVY-Param Paragat Krishi
KCC-Kisan Credit Card
KVIC-Khadi and Village Industries Corporation
LAMPS- Large Sized Adivasi Multipurpose Societies
LERMS- Liberalised Exachange Rate Mangement System
OLTAS- Online Tax Accounting System
PACS-Primary Agricultural Credit Societies
QIB –Qualified Institutional Buyers
REC – Rural Electrification Corporation
Banking Awards 2016
Banking awards 2016 :-
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Hellen Keller Awards 2016- SBI
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Rajbasha award - Punjab national Bank
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Raj basha kirti purashkar - Central bank
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Assocham SKOCH award - Corporation bank
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Best MSME award in public sector - corporation bank
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Best SME Bank - vijaya bank
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Best MSME in private sector - Karnataka bank
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IBA banking technology award - Union Bank
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IBA banking technology in private - Karnataka bank
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IBA best bank in private - YES bank
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Best bank in brands - bank of Baroda
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Emerson cup 2016 - ICICI
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Duns brand street corporate award - HDFC
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Best bank for cyber defence - YES bank
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Euro money award for excellence - HDFC
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ASIA money best domestic bank - Axis Bank
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Hellen Keller Awards 2016- SBI
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Rajbasha award - Punjab national Bank
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Raj basha kirti purashkar - Central bank
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Assocham SKOCH award - Corporation bank
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Best MSME award in public sector - corporation bank
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Best SME Bank - vijaya bank
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Best MSME in private sector - Karnataka bank
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IBA banking technology award - Union Bank
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IBA banking technology in private - Karnataka bank
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IBA best bank in private - YES bank
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Best bank in brands - bank of Baroda
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Emerson cup 2016 - ICICI
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Duns brand street corporate award - HDFC
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Best bank for cyber defence - YES bank
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Euro money award for excellence - HDFC
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ASIA money best domestic bank - Axis Bank
List of Festivals of Indian States
Festivals 2016 -17
*Kite festival - Gujarat
*Bihu mala - Assam
*Aadi peruku - Tamilnadu
*Farm festival of Hardi - chattisgarh
*Amazing North eastern paradise festival - New Delhi
* National youth voters festival - Nagaland
* National youth day festival - Chattisgarh
* Karchi puja festival - Tripura
*Hemis festival - Jammu Kashmir
* Tulnic festival - Nagaland
* Raja Rani film festival - Odisha
* Red panda winter festival - Sikkim
* Bharat parv festival - New Delhi
* Mahanaggam festival - Tamil nadu
* Khajuraho dance festival - Madhya Pradesh
* Chap charkut festival - Mizoram
* Festivals of innovation - New Delhi
* Medaram festival - Telangana
* Khongjam day festival - Manipur
* Chitrai festival - Tamilnadu
* Habitat film Festival - New Delhi
* Hareli festival - Chattisgarh
* Bhatukamma - Telangana
* Siang River festival - Arunchal Pradesh
Naropa festival - Ladakh
*Vichar maha kumbh Mela - Madhya Pradesh
*Godavari pushralu - Andhra Pradesh & Telangana
*Krishna pushralu - Andhra Pradesh
* International radio fair - Bhubhensawar
* Surajkund international craft - Haryana
* National tribal carnival - New Delhi
* Mountain echo literary festival - Bhutan
*Kite festival - Gujarat
*Bihu mala - Assam
*Aadi peruku - Tamilnadu
*Farm festival of Hardi - chattisgarh
*Amazing North eastern paradise festival - New Delhi
* National youth voters festival - Nagaland
* National youth day festival - Chattisgarh
* Karchi puja festival - Tripura
*Hemis festival - Jammu Kashmir
* Tulnic festival - Nagaland
* Raja Rani film festival - Odisha
* Red panda winter festival - Sikkim
* Bharat parv festival - New Delhi
* Mahanaggam festival - Tamil nadu
* Khajuraho dance festival - Madhya Pradesh
* Chap charkut festival - Mizoram
* Festivals of innovation - New Delhi
* Medaram festival - Telangana
* Khongjam day festival - Manipur
* Chitrai festival - Tamilnadu
* Habitat film Festival - New Delhi
* Hareli festival - Chattisgarh
* Bhatukamma - Telangana
* Siang River festival - Arunchal Pradesh
Naropa festival - Ladakh
*Vichar maha kumbh Mela - Madhya Pradesh
*Godavari pushralu - Andhra Pradesh & Telangana
*Krishna pushralu - Andhra Pradesh
* International radio fair - Bhubhensawar
* Surajkund international craft - Haryana
* National tribal carnival - New Delhi
* Mountain echo literary festival - Bhutan
LIC AAO 2017 PRACTICE MOCK QUANT
THIS SECTION CONTAINS 30 QUESTIONS AND 90 MARKS (EACH QUESTION CARRIES 3 MARKS)
set time - 40 minutes to this section
there is penalty of negative marks of 1/4 allotted to that particular question
Monday, 23 January 2017
Saturday, 21 January 2017
Thursday, 19 January 2017
List of Brand Ambassadors (1 marks GK) All Exams
Full list of brand ambassadors
● Bindheswar Pathak : Swachh Rail Mission
● Dia Mirza : Swachh Saathi programme
● John Abraham : Arunachal Pradesh
● Lionel Messi : Tata Motors global
● M S Dhoni : Craig McDermott International Cricket Academy (Australia).
● M S Dhoni : Mobile handset maker Lava International
● Madhuri Dixit : INTEX.
● Madhuri Dixit : Mothers’ Absolute Affection.
● Narendra Modi : Incredible India
● Nawazuddin Siddiqui : UP’s ‘Samajwadi Kisan Beema Yojana’.
● P V Sindhu : CRPF
● P V Sindhu and Sakshi Malik : Swachh Bharat Mission.
● Priyanka Chopra : Assam tourism
● R Ashwin : Equitas SFB
● Rahul Dravid : T20 World Cup for the blind
● Ramdev : Yoga and Ayurveda
● Ranbir Kapoor : Renault India
● Ricky Ponting : Tasmania
● Sachin Tendulkar : Kerala’s anti-liquor campaign
● Sakshi Malik : Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao campaign for Haryana.
● Salman Khan : BMC’s Open Defecation Free drive.
● Salman Khan :Yellow Diamond, snack maker
● Shatrughan Sinha : Bihar
● Sonam Kapoor : Kalyan Jewellers
● Sunil Gavaskar : The First Group.
● Vidya Balan : UP’s Samajwadi Pension Yojna.
● Virat Kohli : BSF.
● Virat Kohli : Manyavar
● Virat Kohli : Punjab National Bank
● Virat Kohli : Valvoline
● Bindheswar Pathak : Swachh Rail Mission
● Dia Mirza : Swachh Saathi programme
● John Abraham : Arunachal Pradesh
● Lionel Messi : Tata Motors global
● M S Dhoni : Craig McDermott International Cricket Academy (Australia).
● M S Dhoni : Mobile handset maker Lava International
● Madhuri Dixit : INTEX.
● Madhuri Dixit : Mothers’ Absolute Affection.
● Narendra Modi : Incredible India
● Nawazuddin Siddiqui : UP’s ‘Samajwadi Kisan Beema Yojana’.
● P V Sindhu : CRPF
● P V Sindhu and Sakshi Malik : Swachh Bharat Mission.
● Priyanka Chopra : Assam tourism
● R Ashwin : Equitas SFB
● Rahul Dravid : T20 World Cup for the blind
● Ramdev : Yoga and Ayurveda
● Ranbir Kapoor : Renault India
● Ricky Ponting : Tasmania
● Sachin Tendulkar : Kerala’s anti-liquor campaign
● Sakshi Malik : Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao campaign for Haryana.
● Salman Khan : BMC’s Open Defecation Free drive.
● Salman Khan :Yellow Diamond, snack maker
● Shatrughan Sinha : Bihar
● Sonam Kapoor : Kalyan Jewellers
● Sunil Gavaskar : The First Group.
● Vidya Balan : UP’s Samajwadi Pension Yojna.
● Virat Kohli : BSF.
● Virat Kohli : Manyavar
● Virat Kohli : Punjab National Bank
● Virat Kohli : Valvoline
Wednesday, 18 January 2017
Thursday, 12 January 2017
Wednesday, 11 January 2017
Tuesday, 10 January 2017
Monday, 9 January 2017
Thursday, 5 January 2017
LIC AAO Notification in this month 650 Vacancies, Complete Exam Pattern
Educational Qualification:
Bachelor/Master’s Degree from a recognized Indian University/ Institution.
LIC AAO Selection Procedure:
Selection Procedure: Selection will be made on the basis of performance in the on-line test followed by a personal interview of short listed candidates and subsequent Pre-Recruitment Medical Examination.
1. Online Test: On-line test will be of objective type, multiple choice of two hours duration comprising of the following:
a. Reasoning Ability
b. Quantitative Aptitude
c. General Knowledge, Current Affairs
d. Computer Knowledge
e. English Language with Special emphasis on Grammar, Vocabulary and Comprehension.
Penalty for Wrong Answers:
i. There will be a penalty for wrong answers marked in the Objective Tests. For each question for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate, one fourth (1/4 ) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty to arrive at corrected score. If a question is left blank, i.e. no answer is marked by the candidate; there will be no penalty for that question.
ii. Candidate must pass in each paper separately and also obtain minimum marks in the aggregate of the two papers to qualify for the interview. The minimum marks to be obtained in each paper and in the aggregate shall be decided by LIC of India.
iii. The marks obtained by the candidate in each paper and in the aggregate shall be arrived at after deduction of the marks for wrong answers.
iv. Appearing in the online examination or mere pass in the online examination shall not vest any right in a candidate to be called for Personal Interview.
Bachelor/Master’s Degree from a recognized Indian University/ Institution.
LIC AAO Selection Procedure:
Selection Procedure: Selection will be made on the basis of performance in the on-line test followed by a personal interview of short listed candidates and subsequent Pre-Recruitment Medical Examination.
1. Online Test: On-line test will be of objective type, multiple choice of two hours duration comprising of the following:
a. Reasoning Ability
b. Quantitative Aptitude
c. General Knowledge, Current Affairs
d. Computer Knowledge
e. English Language with Special emphasis on Grammar, Vocabulary and Comprehension.
Penalty for Wrong Answers:
i. There will be a penalty for wrong answers marked in the Objective Tests. For each question for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate, one fourth (1/4 ) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty to arrive at corrected score. If a question is left blank, i.e. no answer is marked by the candidate; there will be no penalty for that question.
ii. Candidate must pass in each paper separately and also obtain minimum marks in the aggregate of the two papers to qualify for the interview. The minimum marks to be obtained in each paper and in the aggregate shall be decided by LIC of India.
iii. The marks obtained by the candidate in each paper and in the aggregate shall be arrived at after deduction of the marks for wrong answers.
iv. Appearing in the online examination or mere pass in the online examination shall not vest any right in a candidate to be called for Personal Interview.
2. Interview:
i. Candidates who successful in the Online test will be called for an Interview. Candidate who does not obtain the minimum qualifying marks in the Interview shall be disqualified for further selection.
ii. The number of candidates to be called for interview will be about three times the number of vacancies to be filled in subject to availability of successful candidates in the online examination and will be purely as per their ranking in their respective category.
i. Candidates who successful in the Online test will be called for an Interview. Candidate who does not obtain the minimum qualifying marks in the Interview shall be disqualified for further selection.
ii. The number of candidates to be called for interview will be about three times the number of vacancies to be filled in subject to availability of successful candidates in the online examination and will be purely as per their ranking in their respective category.
3. Pre-Recruitment Medical Examination: Shortlisted candidates will have to undergo a Pre-Recruitment Medical Examination and if found medically fit, will be offered appointment.
LIC AAO Exam Pattern: Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) is the largest Life Insurance Company in India having 2048 Branches and 109 Divisional Offices. Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has issued notification for the recruitment of 200 Posts of Assistant Administrative Officer (AAO). The details of Exam Pattern are mentioned below….
Online Test: On-line test will be of objective type, multiple choice of two hours duration comprising of the following:
| Section | Questions | Number of Questions | Marks | Time (Hrs) |
| 1 | Reasoning Ability Test | 30 | 90 | 120 Minutes (2 Hours) |
| 2 | Numerical Ability Test | 30 | 90 | |
| 3 | General Knowledge Test, Current Affairs Test | 30 | 60 | |
| 4 | Computer Knowledge Test | 30 | 60 | |
| 5 | English Language Test with Special emphasis on Grammar, Vocabulary and Comprehension | 40 | - Just qualify purpose | |
| Total | 160 | 300 |
Wednesday, 4 January 2017
Pradhan Mantri garib Kalyan Yojana
Name of the Scheme :
- This Scheme may be called the Taxation and Investment Regime for Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana, 2016.
Date of Commencement of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana 2016 :
- It shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification, in the Official Gazette, appoint.
Tax Payable under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana 2016 :
- The declarant under this regime shall be required to pay tax @ 30% of the undisclosed income. [section 194D(1)] .Amount of Tax paid shall not be refundable. [Section 199K]
Penalty Payable under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana 2016 :
- The declarant under this regime shall be required to pay penalty @10% of the undisclosed income.[section 194E] . Amount of penalty paid shall not be refundable. [Section 199K]
Surcharge Payable under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana 2016 :
- The declarant under this regime shall be required to pay a surcharge to be called ‘ Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Cess ’ @33% of tax.. [section 194D(2)] .Amount of Surcharge paid shall not be refundable. [Section 199K]
Lock in Period of Deposit under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana 2016 :
- The declarant shall have to deposit 25% of undisclosed income in a Deposit Scheme to be notified by the RBI under the ‘ Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Deposit Scheme, 2016 ’.
- This amount shall be deposited before the filing of declaration.The deposit shall bear no interest and the amount deposited shall be allowed to be withdrawn after four years from the date of deposit and shall also fulfil such other conditions as may be specified in the Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Deposit Scheme, 2016.[section 194F]This amount is proposed to be utilised for the schemes of irrigation, housing, toilets, infrastructure, primary education, primary health, livelihood, etc., so that there is justice and equality.
Time for making declaration under Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana 2016 :
- Any person may make declaration on or after the date of commencement of this Scheme but on or before a date to be notified by the Central Government in the Official Gazette.
Window scheme for declarants of undisclosed income
First is a 50% tax rate on those who declare undisclosed income. This 50% comprises of:
(a) 30 percent tax
(b) 33% cess called ‘Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Cess’ (33% of 30%; this means a total of 10%).
(c) 10 percent penalty
Total tax rate is (30 + 10+ 10) = 50%.
Besides, the declarants must put the 25% of their disclosed amount in a social security scheme. This will be locked for four years. For channelizing this 25%, a deposit scheme is to be notified by the RBI under the ‘Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Deposit Scheme, 2016’.
The deposit amount is proposed to be utilised for the schemes of irrigation, housing, toilets, infrastructure, primary education, primary health, livelihood, etc. For this, the existing Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana will be modified as an antipoverty and development programme.
(B) Higher tax rate for under-reporting/misreporting of income
A steep tax rate of 60% (comprising basic 30% rate, cess and surcharge) plus 15% from surcharge (25% surcharge means 25% of 60). The tax rate thus becomes 75%. The assessing officer can impose 10% penalty and the total tax rate becomes 85%.
Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Yojana was launched in April 2015, aims to improve the living standard of the poor people especially those who are BPL through concrete government initiatives. The Programme’s working was to engage poor people through workshops where poor can attend.
The old format may not be followed under the PMGKY Cess. More actions and programmes can be expected as the scheme gets sufficient funding through the cess.
lucky Grahak Yojana, Digi Dhan Vyapar Yojana -Digital Payment (RBI ASSISTANT) 2017
- These schemes aim to give cash awards to consumers and merchants who utilize digital payment instruments for personal consumption expenditures.
- They will specially focuses on bringing the poor, lower middle class and small businesses into the digital payment fold. National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI) will be the implementing agency for these schemes.
- Transactions using USSD, UPI, RuPay and AEPS will only be covered under these schemes. Digital payments made through credit cards and e-wallets won’t be covered.
- To ensure focus on small transactions incentives will be restricted to transactions within the range of Rs 50 and Rs 3000.
- The winners shall be identified through a random draw of eligible Transaction IDs by software to be especially developed by NPCI for this purpose.
Lucky Grahak Yojana
- Under it, consumers making payment through digital mode will get chance to win minimum Rs 1000 each every day or Rs 1 lakh per week.
- 15,000 winners will get cashback prizes of Rs 1000 each every day starting on 25 December 2016 (Christmas) and ending on 14 April 2017 (Babasaheb Ambedkar Jayanti). In addition, there will be weekly awards worth Rs 1 lakh, Rs 10,000 and Rs 5,000 for 7000 people.
- On last day of scheme mega prize winner award will be announced. He will get Rs. 1 crore award.
Digi Dhan Vyapar Yojana
- This scheme is for the merchants across the country. Mandatory for merchants to have POS (Point of Sale) machines for undertaking cashless transactions.
- Under it, merchants doing business using POS are eligible to win Rs.50000 per week from 25 December 2016 to 14 April 2017.
- 3 Mega Prizes for merchants will be of Rs 50 lakhs, 25 lakh, 12 lakh for digital transactions between 8 November 2016 to 13 April 2017.
- It will be announced on 14 April 2017.
Tuesday, 3 January 2017
Daily Vocab - for All Exams Day-01
just Note down all words and read it daily1. Imminent - Likely to occur at any moment.
2. Extradition - Formal request by one government to another government for it's citizens in case of jurisdiction.
3. Crucial - Involving an extremely important decision.
4. Languished - Suffered in an unpleasant situation.
5. Faction - Organised group of people within a larger group.
6. Asylum - Refugee. ( Government's permission to stay in their country).
7. Kid-gloves - To treat with extreme tact or gentleness.
8. Fugitive - Someone who is running away or hiding from police .
9. Lethal - Dangerous.
10. Insurgents - People who are fighting against their own government.
11. Grievances - Complaints against an unfair act.
12. Brewing - Starting to develop.
13. Bolster - Strengthen or Sustain.
14. Sacked - Dismissed.
15. Probed - Searched into or examined thoroughly.
16. Inclination - One's own preference.
17. Purge - Undesirable things.
18. Confrontational - Arguments / Dispute.
19. Dissent - Strong disagreement or dissatisfaction.
20. Fissures - Split or deep crack.
21. Condemnation - Act of saying that something is unacceptable.
22. Consensus - Majority of Opinion.
23. Archipelago - Chain of small Islands.
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