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]]> http://ift.tt/2czYxfJ 4 http://ift.tt/2cbXRPo http://ift.tt/2czXI6N Wed, 07 Sep 2016 03:30:28 +0000 http://ift.tt/2cbYp8a Dear Aspirants,The financial & banking awareness is an important part of General Awareness section in all banking & insurance exams. To score good marks in this section you must have knowledge about banking and financial news. So, we are providing you a quiz which will help you in your preparation.
Today we are providing quiz on General Knowledge (Miscellaneous). This quiz will help you in your preparation for upcoming exams like IBPS PO & Upcoming Banking Exams etc. Must attempt the Quiz to score good marks in GA section of upcoming exams.
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]]> http://ift.tt/2czYFf2 22 http://ift.tt/2cbZiO7 http://ift.tt/2czWMPv Wed, 07 Sep 2016 01:30:24 +0000 http://ift.tt/2cbYKaL A very good morning to all,…Here we are with our next article based on current news which contains some difficult words, we will highlight and explain those words in order to improve your vocabulary skills and to have a good command on English language section. Hope this will help you with your preparation. From now on we are going to provide the link of the article. You can go through the article by clicking on the link. Below here you will get the 10 important words from the article which will help you to excel in the exam.
Article : Full circle in Singur
Click here to read article from THE HINDU
Meaning of the words highlighted in the article
1. Verdict (noun) (निर्णय) – a decision on an issue of fact in a civil or criminal case or an inquest
Synonyms – conclusion, opinion
Antonyms – accusation
Ex: The verdict is given by a simple majority.
2. Eminent (adjective) (प्रख्यात)– (of a person) famous and respected within a particular sphere
Synonyms – notable, prestigious
Antonyms – insignificance, inferior
Ex: It has an old town hall, a theatre and several statues of eminent men.
3. Quashing (verb) (निरस्त)– reject as invalid, especially by legal procedure
Synonyms – annihilate, extirpate
Antonyms – uncompress, compliment
Ex: The latter was with difficulty dissuaded from quashing the election.
4. Erstwhile (adjective) (भूतपूर्व) – former
Synonyms – preceding, quondam
Ex: He has forsaken his erstwhile conviction of being a liar.
5. Reiterated (verb) (इस बात को दोहराया)– say something again or a number of times, typically for emphasis or clarity
Synonyms – rewarn, ingeminate
Antonyms – take back
Ex: I always reiterate on this point.
6. Arbitrarily (adjective) (मनमाने ढंग से)– subject to individual will or judgment without restriction; contingent solely upon one’s discretion
Synonyms – promptly, swiftly
Antonyms – slowly
Ex: The English common law, with all the absurdities and rigours of that day, was arbitrarily extended to an alien system of society.
7. Conceded (verb) (स्वीकार किया)– admit or agree that something is true after first denying or resisting it
Synonyms – capitulate, cede
Antonyms – dispute, repudiate
Ex: He said he felt bad about it, but conceded that Tessa had been less than honest with him on more than one occasion.
8. Pivotal (adjective) (केंद्रीय)– of crucial importance in relation to the development or success of something else
Synonyms –cardinal, crucial
Antonyms – uncritical, trivial
Ex: Dean thought later how pivotal that moment was in his marriage.
9. Rehabilitation (noun) (पुनर्वास)– act of restoring something to its original state
Synonyms –reclamtion, reformation
Antonyms – damage, injury
Ex: Darwin’s theory had as one of its results the reformation and rehabilitation of teleology.
10. Detriment (noun) (हानि)– the state of being harmed or damaged
Synonyms –impairment, prejudice
Antonyms – benefit, assistance
Ex: The mobile revolution empowers the populous, to the detriment of the rulers, and so it might be argued that it promotes violence and thus civil wars.
Word of the Day
Sapient
Meaning (English) – wise, or attempting to appear wise
Meaning (Hindi) – बुद्धिमान
Synonyms – enlightened, astucious
Example – By actual measurement ravens are the brainiest of birds, and on subjective evidence they seem more sapient than most other living creatures.
उदाहरण – असल माप से पता चलता है कि डोम कौए सबसे दिमागी पक्षियों में से हैं, और व्यावहारिक प्रमाणों से वे अधिकांश प्रजातियों से अधिक बुद्धिमान लगते हैं।
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]]> http://ift.tt/2cb6wlc 53 http://ift.tt/2cyTDzA http://ift.tt/2cb77n7 Tue, 06 Sep 2016 14:30:59 +0000 http://ift.tt/2cySGaw As you know Current Affairs is a very important section to get a good score for Bank and other Exams. Thus, we are sharing with you Current Affairs and G.K. questions for your better preparation which is very important and you can expect similar questions in the exam.Gradeup has launched IBPS PO Prelims 2016 Online Mock test Series consisting of 21 full-length online tests for you to score better in upcoming IBPS PO Prelims Online Exam. The Test Pack consists of 21 High Quality Practice Tests based on latest pattern for you to ace your exam. Where the first test is completely free and entire package can be purchased for only Rs. 395/-.
]]> http://ift.tt/2cb7Pk8 69 http://ift.tt/2cySCrl http://ift.tt/2cb7wWz Tue, 06 Sep 2016 13:21:17 +0000 http://ift.tt/2cySGY4 Honours & Awards1. Ecologist Bibhuti Lahkar bags Heritage Heroes Award of IUCN
- Ecologist and conservation from Assam Bibhuti Prasad Lahkar has won the People’s Choice award for the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Heritage Heroes for his outstanding contribution toward protection of wildlife and ecology of Manas National Park.
- He became the first Asian to win this prestigious environmental award.
- Lahkar received the award at the IUCN’s ongoing World Conservation Congress in Honolulu,Hawaii.
International Affairs
2. UK appoints ambassador to Iran for the first time since 2011
- The United Kingdom (UK) has appointed an ambassador to Iran for the first time since 2011, as part of its aims for more productive co-operation.
- Former British ambassador to Qatar and Yemen Nicholas Hopton will take up the role of ambassador.
- The British embassy in Tehran was closed after it was stormed and ransacked by protesters in November 2011.
- The embassy was reopened in August 2015 by then-British Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond and the two countries resumed ties on Charge d’Affaires level.
3. WHO certifies Sri Lanka as a malaria free nation
- The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Sri Lanka as a malaria-free nation.
- Malaria is a life-threatening disease which long affected the island country.
- According to WHO no locally transmitted cases of malaria have been recorded in the country for 3½ years.
- WHO is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) that is concerned with international public health.
National Affairs
4. Meghalaya: Mother Teresa International Film Festival begins in Shillong
- The first ever three-day Mother Teresa International Film Festival has been organized by the Sisters of Charity in collaboration with other religious congregations in Shillong.
- The festival has begun with the screening of documentary film, “Mother Teresa and Me” by Director and Producer, Gautam Lewis of United Kingdom.
5. Ankasamudra to become a conservation reserve
- The Karnataka State Wildlife Board chaired by Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has given its approval for declaring Ankasamudra Lake in Hagaribommanahalli taluk, Ballari district, a bird conservation reserve.
- This will be the third bird sanctuary in the state after Puttenahalli and Ranganathittu.
6. Union Health Ministry launches campaign to eradicate leprosy
- The Union Health Minister J P Nadda has launched 2-week-long massive Leprosy Case Detection Campaign (LCDC) to eradicate leprosy from the country.
- It will be focusing on more than 1,600 blocks in the 149 districts across 20 states.
- There are nearly 3 lakh health teams will undertake door-to-door visits to detect leprosy cases.
Obituaries
7. World’s oldest living cricketer Lindsay Tuckett passes away
- World’s oldest cricketer Lindsay Tuckett (97-year) has passed away in Bloemfontein, South Africa.
- Tuckett represented South Africa in 9 Test matches against England between 1947 to 1949.
- He made his debut in the first Test at Trent Bridge, Nottingham in 1947.
Sports
8. Shahan Ali Mohsin wins the Asian Karting Championship
- Shahan Ali Mohsin (12-year) from Agra has become the first Indian racer to win the Asian Karting Champion Championship at the Sepang Circuit in Malaysia.
- Now he is hoping for a repeat closer home in the JK Tyre National Rotax Max Karting Championship (currently leading) as well, with the final round scheduled on 25th September.
9. Sania Mirza-Barbora Strycova enters quarterfinals of US Open 2016
- Sania Mirza (India) and her Czech Republic partner Barbora Strycova have entered into the quarterfinals of Women’s doubles event at the US Open Tennis 2016.
- The duo defeated Nicole Gibbs (America) and Nao Hibino (Japan) 6-4, 7-5 in the third round.
- Now, They will face French pair of Caroline Garcia and Kristina Mladenovic in the quarterfinals.
10. Police Athletics: Minakshi creates new record in Hammer Throw
- Minakshi (CISF) has created a new record in the Women’s Hammer Throw at the 65th All India Police Athletics Championship in Hyderabad.
- She has broken the earlier record of 54.66 meters and set a new record of 57.58 meters and won Gold medal.
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]]> http://ift.tt/2cySSXb 35 http://ift.tt/2cb6n1f http://ift.tt/2cySEzf Tue, 06 Sep 2016 13:02:34 +0000 http://ift.tt/2cb8GkG Hello AspirantsIn order to keep you one step forward and to boost your General Knowledge and confidence level, here we are presenting you an important topic “Highlights of G20” in our Spark Plug series. This will surely help you in your exam and interview preparation.
Highlights of G20
The 2016 G20 Hangzhou summit was the eleventh meeting of the Group of Twenty (G20). It was held on 4–5 September 2016 in the city of Hangzhou (province of Zhejiang). It was the first ever G20 summit to be hosted in China and the second Asian country after 2010 G20 Seoul summit was hosted in South Korea.
Member countries of G20 Organisation
- Argentina
- France
- Japan
- Korea
- Australia
- Germany
- Mexico
- Turkey
- Brazil
- India
- Russia
- United Kingdom
- Canada
- Indonesia
- Saudi Arabia
- United States
- China
- Italy
- South Africa
- European Union
Note:
- There are 19 countries and The European Union.
- G20 members represent around 85 per cent of global gross domestic product, over 75 per cent of global trade, and two-thirds of the world’s population.
Key points of 2016 G20 Hangzhou summit
Strengthening Policy Coordination
Determined to use all policy tools – monetary, fiscal and structural – individually and collectively to achieve our goal of strong, sustainable, balanced and inclusive growth. Monetary policy will continue to support economic activity and ensure price stability, consistent with central banks’ mandates, but monetary policy alone cannot lead to balanced growth. Underscoring the essential role of structural reforms, we emphasize that our fiscal strategies are equally important to supporting our common growth objectives.
Breaking a New Path for Growth
To be dynamic and create more jobs, must be powered by new driving forces. While reaffirming the importance of addressing shortfalls in global demand to support short-term growth, it is also imperative to address supply side constraints so as to raise productivity sustainably, expand the frontier of production and unleash mid- to long-term growth potential.
More Effective and Efficient Global Economic and Financial Governance
Growth, to be resilient, must be underpinned by effective and efficient global economic and financial architecture, will continue to improve the analysis and monitoring of capital flows and management of risks stemming from excessive capital flow volatility. Look forward to the IMF’s review of country experiences and emerging issues in handling capital flows by year-end. Note the ongoing work on the review of the OECD Code of Liberalization of Capital Movements, support work to further strengthen the Global Financial Safety Net (GFSN), with a strong, quota-based and adequately resourced IMF at its center, equipped with a more effective toolkit, and with more effective cooperation between the IMF and regional financing arrangements (RFAs), respecting their mandates
Robust International Trade and Investment
Our growth, to be strong, must be reinforced by inclusive, robust and sustainable trade and investment growth. We note with concern the slow growth in trade and investment globally and commit to enhance an open world economy by working towards trade and investment facilitation and liberalization. We recognize the importance of economic diversification and industrial upgrading in developing countries to benefit from more open global markets. We endorse the outcome of the G20 Trade Ministers Meeting held in Shanghai on 9-10 July, and welcome the establishment of the G20 Trade and Investment Working Group (TIWG). We commit to further strengthen G20 trade and investment cooperation.
Inclusive and Interconnected Development
Growth, to be strong, sustainable and balanced, must also be inclusive. Committed to ensuring the benefits of our growth reach all people and maximize the growth potential of developing and low-income countries. We place sustainable development high on the G20 agenda.
Further Significant Global Challenges Affecting the World Economy
The outcome of the referendum on the UK’s membership of the EU adds to the uncertainty in the global economy. Members of the G20 are well positioned to proactively address the potential economic and financial consequences stemming from the referendum. In the future, we hope to see the UK as a close partner of the EU. reaffirm that the G20’s founding spirit is to bring together the major economies on an equal footing to catalyze action. Once we agree, we will deliver.
The main themes final communiqué of the summit are:
- Fight against tax evasion (asking the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development for a black list of tax heavens).
- Favour international trade and investments and opposition to protectionism.
- Fiscal stimulus and innovation to boost economic growth.
- Combating “populist attacks” against globalisation.
- Strengthen support for refugees.
Global warming
On 3 September 2016, Barack Obama and Xi Jinping announced the ratification of the Paris Agreement (of the 2015 United Nations Climate Change Conference) by their countries. After they did it, it is 26 countries which have ratified the agreement so far The United States and China represent respectively 18 percent and 20 percent of global carbon dioxide emissions (the driving force behind global warming).
About G-20 Summits
In 2008, the first G20 Leaders’ Summit was held, and the group played a key role in responding to the global financial crisis. Its decisive and coordinated actions boosted consumer and business confidence and supported the first stages of economic recovery. G20 leaders have met eight times since 2008.
The Group of Twenty (G20) is the premier forum for its members’ international economic cooperation and decision-making. It comprises 19 countries plus the European Union. G20 leaders meet annually; additionally, during the year, Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors meet regularly to discuss ways to strengthen the global economy, reform international financial institutions, improve financial regulation, and discuss the key economic reforms that are needed in each of the member countries.
List of Venues of G-20 summit till now:
- Germany, Hamburg, 7–8 July 2017
- Hangzhou, China, 2016
- Antalya, Turkey, November 15-16, 2015
- Brisbane, Australia, November 15-16, 2014
- Petersburg, Russia, September 5-6, 2013
- Los Cabos, Mexico, June 18-19, 2012
- Cannes Summit, November 3-4, 2011
- Seoul Summit, November 11-12, 2010
- Toronto Summit, June 26-27, 2010
- Pittsburgh Summit, September 24-25, 2009
- London Summit, April 1-2, 2009
- Washington Summit, November 14-15, 2008
Note: India has not hosted any G-20 summit till now.
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]]> http://ift.tt/2cb6NEW 3 http://ift.tt/2cySBUc http://ift.tt/2cb80Md Tue, 06 Sep 2016 11:33:38 +0000 http://ift.tt/2cySRCA Dear Readers,As you all know, next most important exam in banking is IBPS Clerk 2016 which is going to be held in the month of December. We will start focusing on IBPS Clerk Exam. Thus, we are providing you Important Mini Mock test based on Previous Years Question Papers which will help you to get a perfect score in the Exam.
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