High Level Puzzles- IBPS PO/ RRB PO/ SBI PO

Set – 1:

Gaurav, Optimus, Dixit, Fighter, Abhinav and Nirmal were born in different months-March, April, May, June, and July and August, not necessarily in the same order. All of them have different years of birth- 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994 and 1995, though not respectively.

(A)Fighter was born neither in the month of July nor in April but was born in the year 1992.

(B)A person who is born in 1995, is born either in June or in March. Optimus is born neither in 1994 nor 1993 but was born in the month of august.

(C)Gaurav who was born in the month of June, has his year of birth either 1994 or 1993. A person

New Pattern Reasoning: Quiz

Directions (1-5): Study the following information carefully and answer the given questions:

Lalit, Gopal, Mahesh, Nitin, Deepak, Tarun, Ashish and Vishnu are sitting around a circular table at equal distance between each other, but not necessarily in the same order. Some of the persons are facing the center while some others are facing outside (i.e. in a direction opposite to the center.)
(Note: Same direction means that if one person is facing the center then the other person is also facing the center and vice versa. Opposite direction means that if one person is facing the center then the other person is facing outside and vice versa.)
Deepak sits second to the right of Ashish. Ashish faces the center. Gopal sits third to the left of Deepak. Deepak and Gopal face opposite directions. Immediate neighbors Gopal faces the center. Mahesh sits second to the right of Gopal. Vishnu sits on the immediate left of Mahesh. Lalit sits second to the left of Nitin. Nitin faces the same direction as Gopal. Nitin is not an immediate neighbor of Ashish. Immediate neighbors of Deepak face opposite directions (i.e opposite directions means if one neighbor faces the center the other neighbor faces outside and vice versa).

Solutions- IBPS PO/ RRB 2017 - Syllogism New Pattern Quiz

1. Direction: In each of the question below are given some conclusions followed and some statements are given. You have to take the given conclusions to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts and then decide from which of the statements given definitely true.

Conclusion:

No car is bus.

Some trucks is definitely not cars.

Statement:

I. No car is road, some roads are busses, some trucks are not busses.

II. All car is road, no road is bus, some road is not truck.

III. All roads are cars, no road is truck, no bus is road.

IV. No car is road, all busses are road, some busses are truck.

A. Statement I follows

B. Statement II follows

C. Statement III follows

D. Statement IV follows

E. None of these

Solution- Night Practice for IBPS PO/RRB PO- 2017-Inequality

Direction (1-5): In these questions, relationship between different elements is shown in the statements. These statements are followed by two conclusions.

1. Statement: P ≤ Q = R > S > T

Conclusions:

I. P < T

II. T < Q

A. Only conclusion I follows

B. Only conclusion II follows

C. Either conclusion I or II follows

D. Neither conclusion I nor II follows

E. Both conclusion I and II follows

2. Statement: L ≤ M < N > O = P

Conclusion:

I. P < N

II. O < M

A. Only conclusion I follows

B. Only conclusion II follows

C. Either conclusion I or II follows

D. Neither conclusion I nor II follows

E. Both conclusion I and II follows

High Level Number Series: Quiz

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Directions (1-2): In the following number series only one number is wrong. Find out the wrong number.

1. 8 27 64 125 218 343

(1) 27 

(2) 218

(3) 125 

(4) 343

(5) None of these

2. 19 68 102 129 145 154

(1) 154 

(2) 129

(3) 145 

(4) 102

(5) None of these

Directions (3-7): What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series?

3. 0 5 18 43 84 145 ?

(1) 220 

(2) 240

(3) 260 

(4) 280

(5) None of these

4. 10 17 48 165 688 3475 ?

(1) 27584 

(2) 25670

(3) 21369 

(4) 20892

(5) None of these

5. 1 3 24 360 8640 302400 ?

(1) 14525100 

(2) 154152000

(3) 14515200 

(4) 15425100

(5) None of these

Cabinet Approvals on September 2017

On 12th September ,2017 the cabinet approved introduction of certain bills and MoU’s for the socio- economic welfare of the people residing within it.

The cabinet approves the introduction of the Payment of Gratuity (Amendment) Bill, 2017 in the Parliament

   This amendment will be beneficial for persons who are not covered under CCS (Pension) Rules, at par with Central Government employees. This Amendment will increase the maximum limit of gratuity of employees, in the private sector and in Public Sector Undertakings/ Autonomous Organizations under Government of India.

Why this amendment ?

    Before implementation of 7th Central Pay Commission, the ceiling under CCS (Pension) Rules, 1972 was Rs. 10 Lakh, After the  implementation of 7th Pay Commission, for Government servants, the ceiling now is Rs. 20 Lakhs .Therefore, considering the inflation and wage increase for the employees engaged in private sector, the Government viewed that the ceiling of gratuity should be revised for employees who are covered under the Payment of Gratuity Act, 1972.

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approves development of six laning of Narasannapeta-Ranastalam section of National Highway (NH) – 16 in Andhra Pradesh

Night Practice for IBPS PO/RRB PO- 2017-Inequality

Direction (1-5): In these questions, relationship between different elements is shown in the statements. These statements are followed by two conclusions.

1. Statement: P ≤ Q = R > S > T

Conclusions:

I. P < T

II. T < Q

A. Only conclusion I follows

B. Only conclusion II follows

C. Either conclusion I or II follows

D. Neither conclusion I nor II follows

E. Both conclusion I and II follows

2. Statement: L ≤ M < N > O = P

Conclusion:

I. P < N

II. O < M

A. Only conclusion I follows

B. Only conclusion II follows

C. Either conclusion I or II follows

D. Neither conclusion I nor II follows

E. Both conclusion I and II follows

Current Affairs September 14, 2017

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Indian Affairs

Cabinet approves implementation of the scheme “Dairy Processing & Infrastructure Development Fund”
On September 12,2017, Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs(CCEA) approved a “Dairy Processing & Infrastructure Development Fund” (DIDF) with an outlay of Rs10,881 crore during the period from 2017-18 to 2028-29.This fund will give new impetus to the dairy industry and to people relying on it.The project will be implemented by National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) and National Dairy Development Cooperation (NCDC).
The objective of the fund : – 
i)Building an efficient milk procurement system by setting up of cold storage infrastructure.
ii)Installation of electronic milk adulteration testing equipment
iii)Creation/modernization/expansion of processing infrastructure and manufacturing faculties for Value Added Products for the Milk Unions/ Milk Producer Companies.

Chennai-Vladivostok sea route: India’s effort to counter China’s OBOR

India is planning to launch major connectivity initiative, connecting Chennai with key Russian port Vladivostok via sea route with an aim to harness natural resources from Northeast Asia and Western Pacific region. This effort by government of India will counter china’s OBOR project.
Importance :-
i. This shipping link would enable to transfer cargo between Chennai and Vladivostok in 24 days in comparison to over 40 days currently taken to transport goods from India to East Russia via Europe
ii. This proposed maritime route which could be transformed into a corridor could compete with Indo-Japan

Current Affairs September 13, 2017

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Indian Affairs

Cabinet Approvals on September 12 2017
On 12^th September ,2017 the cabinet approved introduction of certain bills and MoU’s for the socio- economic welfare of the people residing within it.

1 – The cabinet approves the introduction of the Payment of Gratuity (Amendment) Bill, 2017 in the Parliament
This amendment will be beneficial for persons who are not covered under CCS (Pension) Rules, at par with Central Government employees. This Amendment will increase the maximum limit of gratuity of employees, in the private sector and in Public Sector Undertakings/ Autonomous Organizations under Government of India.

2 – The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approves development of six laning of Narasannapeta-Ranastalam section of National Highway (NH) – 16 in Andhra Pradesh

3 – The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approves survey of Un-appraised Areas of Sedimentary Basins of India.
Details: –

1.      Project cost is Rs. 2932.99 crore spread over five years. The Target year is 2019-2020.

2.      National Oil Companies (NOCs) are meeting the fund requirement from their own sources, which will be reimbursed by the Government. The project will be implemented by NOCs, i.e. Oil India Limited (OIL) and Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC). OIL will conduct survey in North – Eastern States while remaining area will be covered by ONGC

3.      It will be monitored by Directorate General of on monthly basis.

4 – The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approves doubling of Daund-Manmad Railway Line for promoting Speedy, Reliable & Safe Service

Last Minute Tips for IBPS RRB Prelims Exams 2017 - 3rd Session

Last Minute Tips for IBPS RRB Prelims Exams 2017

You all are well aware that the Preliminary phase of the IBPS RRB Exam for the post of Officer Scale-1 started from 9th September 2017. Today we are going to provide you with some Last Minute Tips for IBPS RRB Exam to give some final touches to your preparation and help you all strategist the exam in a better way.

Before we move to that, a clear idea of the structure of the exam is a must. The IBPS RRB Officer Scale 1 exam pattern will consist of the following -

Reasoning Ability Hindi/ English- 40

Quantitative Aptitue Hindi/ English- 40

Composite time of 45 minutes

Total-80

Before you appear for IBPS RRB exam, take proper note of following –

1. Effective Time Management is a must to clear the exam. Do not try to solve each and every question. Select the questions you solve first carefully, keeping in mind your stronger areas. Try to first attempt the questions which are less time-consuming.

2. Speed and Accuracy are other important parameters that will help you clear this IBPS RRB exam. Make sure you maintain proper speed while solving the questions since the beginning.

3. Please keep in mind that there is Negative Marking of ¼ marks per question for each Wrong Answer.

Parajumbles Tricks- IBPS PO/ RRB MAINS

Parajumbles Tricks with Exercises

(New Pattern)

Para jumbles are a very important topic of English section of most of the competitive exams. It is generally part of every IBPS examination.
In para jumbles, you have to rearrange the parts of a sentence into a meaningful sentence or sentences into a meaningful paragraph.

So, here we are discussing some tips that will help you to solve para jumbles easily.

TIPS for solving Para Jumbles:
1) Try to find out clues that will help us to locate qualifier
Clues include pronouns, like he, she, it, this, that, these, those; adverbs like formally, really; article a, an and the; definers like actually, finally, another; connectors like but, yet, both, also and neither nor, or, however, nevertheless. These can help us to find out the qualifiers.

Now the question arises is what is the meaning of qualifier?
1) Qualifier is a sentence that will tell us something about the following sentence.The following sentence is the Qualified sentence.

2) Locate a Qualifier
Now, with the help of clues, try to find out qualifier and qualified sentences, so that we can make pairs of qualified and qualifier sentences to eliminate the wrong choices given in the question.

3) Eliminate alternatives
After making pairs, start eliminating the wrong choices or options given in the question.

4) Read and try to follow the sequence
In case there is more than one choice, try to follow the sequence of sentences according to the occurrence of the events.

Data Interpretation FOR IBPS PO, RRB, CLERK MAINS

Data Interpretation

Q:1-5 Study the pie-chart carefully to answer the questions given below:

The pie-charts shows the percentage quantity of fruits at two fruit shops A and B.

      1)  What is the difference between the quantity of Guava at Shop B and that at Shop A?

a) 40 kg     b) 45 kg     c) 35 kg

d) 30 kg     e) 50 kg

      2)  If the price of Mango is Rs.30 per kg, Apple Rs.40 per kg and Orange Rs.20 per kg, then what is the ratio of their costs at Shop A?

a) 1 : 4 : 6                    b) 9 : 8 : 5                                c) 3 : 7 : 8

d) 5 : 4 : 1                    e) 2 : 5 : 7

     3)  The quantity of Mango at Shop B is what percent of the quantity of Mango at Shop A?

a) 20%                         b) 220%                                   c) 120%

d) 80%                         e) 180%

Current Affairs September 12, 2017

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1. World Congress of Optometry begins in Hyderabad

The second World Congress of Optometry began in Hyderabad to discuss new ideas and share research and knowledge about various facets of optometry.

•    It will be focused on the future of optometry, upgrading optometrists' skills, as well as developing clinical and professional knowledge and skills.

•    The conference theme is ‘Accessible, quality vision and eye health’.

•    The biennial congress is a World Council of Optometry (WCO) initiative organised in partnership with the Asia Pacific Council of Optometry (APCO) and the India Vision Institute (IVI).

2. Centre allots Rs 60,000 cr to interlink rivers in Maharashtra

Union Water resources minister Nitin Gadkari and Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced a Rs 60,000 crore plan to link rivers in the state.

•    Fadnavis and Gujarat CM Vinay Rupani will be soon signing a pact for river water sharing too to improve the water crisis situation in Maharashtra.

•    Gadkari said that the Centre will provide financial assistance to the tune of up to Rs 60,000 crore in the next two years to the state for developing river-linking and irrigation projects under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY).

Points to Remember

•    Maharashtra is a state in the western region of India and is India's second-most populous state and third-largest state by area.

•    Mumbai is the capital of Maharashtra. Nagpur is Maharashtra's second capital as well as its winter capital while Pune is regarded as its Cultural Capital.

•    The major rivers of the state are Godavari, and Krishna.

•    C Vidyasagar Rao is the governor of Maharashtra.

3. 80 lakh students to get enrolled under countrywide ‘school chalo abhiyan’

Union Human Resource Development Minister Prakash Javadekar said the government will undertake a programme from next year to enrol “70-80 lakh” students in the country who are out of schools.

•    “There are about 70-80 lakh children who are not going to schools. We have thought of a plan to address the problem.It will be known as ‘school chalo abhiyan’,” Javadekar said.

Practice Reasoning IBPS RRB PO 2017

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Directions (1-5): Study the following information and answer the questions.

Seven friends A, B, C, D, E, F and G live on seven different floors of a building but not necessarily in the same order. The lowermost floor of the building is numbered 1 and the one above it is number

two and so on till the topmost floor is number 7. Each of them likes a different subject, Reasoning, Math, Computer, Gk, English, Marketing and Economics but not necessarily in the same order. A lives immediately above F and does not like Reasoning. The one who likes Maths lives on one of the odd-numbered floor below F.  E lives on one of the floor below B, but does not live on the lowermost floor. There are three persons between B and E. Only one person live between B and the one who likes Reasoning. The one who likes Economics lives on one of the even numbered floor above the one who likes Reasoning. Only two persons live between G and the one who likes Reasoning. The one who like English lives immediately above G, who does not like Maths. D lives on one of the floors above C. Only one person lives between the one who likes Computer and the one who likes Gk. D does not like Computer. G does not like Marketing.

1. Who among the following likes Economics?

A. B B. A

C. D D. C

E. None of these

2. How many persons live between the one who

likes Math and the one who likes Gk?

A. None B. Three

C. Two D. Four

Current Affairs September 9, 2017

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Indian Affairs

21st GST Council meet in Hyderabad
On 9^th September 2017, the 21st meeting of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council was held at Hyderabad International Convention Centre, in Hyderabad.
GST Council Meet:

1.      This is the first time the GST Council met after filing of GST returns.

2.      The meet was headed by Finance Minister Mr.Arun Jaitley. Finance Ministers of all states attended the meet.

3.      The issues discussed in the GST Council meet were – increasing tax for luxury products, lowering tax for commonly used products like idli& dosa batter, dried tamarind, custard powder and kitchen gas lighter, operation of GSTN (GST Network), tax on khadi and

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Current Affairs September 8, 2017

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INTERNATIONAL

1. Mongolian Cabinet Has to Resign

Mongolian lawmakers have voted to dismiss the Prime Minister and his Cabinet for alleged incompetence and corruption related to the signing of government contracts with companies linked to three Cabinet members.

• A majority of lawmakers from the ruling Mongolian People's Party joined members of the opposition to pass the motion demanding that Prime Minister Jargaltulga Erdenebat and his 14-month-old Cabinet resign over the granting of contracts worth 328 million US Dollars.
• The MPP controls 65 seats in the 76 member Great Hural, with the opposition Democratic Party and independents sharing the remainder. Out of 73 lawmakers present during the voting, 33 from the MPP and nine opposition and independent lawmakers voted for the dismissal.
• Parliament is expected appoint a new Cabinet and Prime Minister in 45 days, and the current officials will continue serving in the interim.

Current Affairs September 7, 2017

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INDIAN AFFAIRS

“JIGYASA” – Student-Scientist connect programme launched
On July 6, 2017, ‘JIGYASA’, a student- scientist connect programme was officially launched in New Delhi. Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) to implement this programme.
i. MoU signing ceremony was held in the presence of Dr. Harsh Vardhan – Minister of Science & Technology, Earth Sciences, Environment, Forests and Climate Change and Mr. Prakash Javadekar – Minister of Human Resource Development. 
ii. Focus of ‘JIGYASA’ programme is to connect school students and scientists so as to extend student’s classroom learning with that of a very well planned research laboratory based learning.

English New Pattern IBPS PO/RRB MAINS

WORD USAGE QUIZ: NEW PATTERN IBPS/CLERK/PO

Current Affairs September 6, 2017

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Indian Affairs

NITI Aayog launches National Nutrition Strategy
On 5th September 2017, Leader of the Green Revolution Dr.M.S.Swaminathan and Padma Shri Dr.H.Sudarshan launched the National Nutrition Strategy, along with Vice Chairman of Niti Aayog Dr.Rajiv Kumar and Member of Niti Aayog Dr.Vinod Paul.
Aim of the National Nutrition Strategy:
The National Nutrition Strategy aims to ensure that every child, adolescent girl and woman attains optimal nutritional status by 2022.
National Nutritional Strategy: