SH- IBPS PO/SBI PO/ ACIO IB- English

Directions (1-10). Read each sentence to find out whether there is any grammatical error or idiomatic error in it. The error, if any, will he in one part of the sentence. The number of that part is the answer. If there is 'No error', the answer is 'd'. (Ignore errors of punctuation, if any).

1. You will lose (A)/ your dog (B)/ if you didn't tie it up (C)/ no error (D).

2. He was too drunk (A)/ to know (B)/ where he was going to (C)/ no error (D).

3. The streets (A)/ are so wet (B)/ It should have rained last night (C)/ no error (D).

4. The bunch of keys (A)/ have been lost (B)/ by my mother early in the morning (C)/ no error (D).

5. The news were (A)/ read out (B)/ by a vey smart and fluent newsreader (C)/ no error (D).

6. The French embassy employs him (A)/ reguarly (B)/ as he speak french (C)/ no error(D).

7. He has been going to the office (A)/ for a year now (B)/ and he even can't understand its working (C)/ no error (D).

8.  The judge dismissed the case because (A)/ the plaintiff was hell bent on (B)/ withdrawing back his complaint (C)/ no error (D).

9. Man's happiness or misery (A)/ are in a great measure (B)/ in his own hands (C)/ no error (D).

10. He ate (A)/ nothing (B)/ since yesterday (C)/ no error (D).

Directions (11-20): In each one of the following sentences, there are two blank spaces. Below each sentence, there are five pairs of words denoted by numbers (A), (B), (C) and (D). Find out which pair of words can be filled up in the blanks .n the sentence in the same sequence to make it, meaningfully complete.

11. College has _____ to reject ______.

A.Right,Applications.

B.Authority,purpose.

C.need,purpose.

D.Purpose,Applications.

12. Solving sample ______ improve _______ of students.

A. Questions,Speed.

B. Problems,Writing.

C. Papers,Accuracy.

D. Booklets,Ability.

Current Affairs October 5, 2017

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INDIAN AFFAIRS

Prime Minister inaugurates Golden Jubilee Year Celebrations of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) in New Delhi
On 4^th October 2017, Prime Minister Mr.Narendra Modi inaugurated the Golden Jubilee Year Celebrations of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.Golden Jubilee Celebrations of ICSI:
i. The Institute of Company Secretaries of India celebrated Golden Jubilee, to mark the completion of 50 years.
ii. Prime Minister Mr.Narendra Modi inaugurated the Golden Jubilee and also launched the motto song of the institute.
iii. The institute was initially set up as not-for-profit organisation on October 4, 1968. Later in 1980, it was converted into a statutory professional body under the Company Secretaries Act 1980.
iv. ICSI is the only recognized professional body in India to develop and regulate the profession of Company Secretaries.
Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI):
♦ Headquarters – New Delhi
♦ President- CS Dr.Shyam Agrawal

Tourism Ministry launched ‘Paryatan Parv’ initiative
On 5^th to 25^th October 2017, the Ministry of Tourism conducts ‘Paryatan Parv’, a tourist festival to promote India to Indians, all over India.
Promote India to Indians;
i. ‘Paryatan Parv’ is a tourism festival in which state governments and 18 central ministries take part. This festival will be conducted for 20 days.
ii. Main focus of this festival is to epxlain the benefits of tourism, showcase the cultural diversity of India and highlight the principle of ‘Tourism for All’.
iii. This festival was inaugurated at the Humayun’s Tomb, New Delhi by Dr.Mahesh Sharma, Minister of State for Culture.
iv. This festival has three parts namely:
1.Dekho Apna Desh – to encourage Indians to visit their own country
2.Tourism for All – tourism events will be held at sites in all states
3.Tourism and Governance – interactive sessions and workshops on various themes
Recent schemes of Ministry of Tourism:
♦ Swadesh Darshan – thirteen thematic circuits identified for development
♦ PRASAD – thirteen sites identified for development

L-G Anil Baijal approves Delhi government education loan scheme
On 5^th October 2017, Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal approved the Delhi government’s students higher education loan scheme, in New Delhi.
Approval for Delhi government’s higher education loan scheme:
i. The Delhi government’s students higher education loan scheme would help thousands of students and parents.
ii. The Delhi government had started this scheme 2 years back, to provide loans to students for higher education, even if they didn’t have any property or land as security.
iii. In 2017, the scheme was extended to Delhi students pursuing courses outside Delhi in government recognised institutions.
iv. In September 2017,Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and Lieutenant Governor Baijal had blocked the scheme. Now, Baijal has cleared the scheme saying that, his opinion on the scheme was misinterpreted as disapproval.
Recent Schemes introduced by Delhi Government:
♦ YUVA Skill Development Program
♦ Merit Cum Means Scholarship Scheme
♦ Free Surgery Scheme in Delhi

HP Cabinet approves Heritage Tourism policy & ‘Mukhya Mantri Rural Road Repair Scheme’
On October 4, 2017, Himachal Pradesh Cabinet under Chief Minister Virbhadra Singhapproved ‘Heritage Tourism Policy 2017’ & ‘Mukhya Mantri Rural Road Repair Scheme’ along with other developmental and welfare initiatives.
‘Himachal Pradesh Heritage Tourism Policy’ 2017:
i. This policy has been approved with an aim to offer an experience of the culture and heritage of Himachal Pradesh.
ii. Under this policy, heritage buildings, forts, palaces, lodges and mansions etc. having historic lineage will be preserved.
iii .Himachal Pradesh Cabinet believes that this initiative would open new areas in the state for tourism activities.

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Current Affairs October 4, 2017

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INDIAN AFFAIRS

Cabinet Approvals on October 4 2017
Union cabinet has given its approval for the signing and ratification of the Extradition Treaty between India and Lithuania.
i. Cabinet apprised of the MoU between India and Switzerland on Technical Cooperation in Rail Sector
ii. Cabinet approves MoU on Upgradation of the Women’s Police Training Centre at Yamethin, Myanmar
iii. Centre approves setting up a turtle sanctuary in Allahabad.

Centre launches six-year secure Himalaya project
On October 2, 2017, Union Environment Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan in association with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) launched SECURE Himalaya project for conservation of biodiversity, land and forest resources in the high Himalayan ecosystem.
i. SECURE Himalaya stands for securing livelihoods, conservation, sustainable use and restoration of high range Himalayan ecosystems.
ii. The project is meant for specific landscapes in High Himalaya ecosystem spread across four states viz. Jammu and Kasmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Sikkim.

Government constitutes a High Level Committee for proper management of water resources in North Eastern Region
On 4^th October 2017, the Government constituted a high-level committee for proper management of the water resources in the North Eastern Region (NER).Committee for water management in NER:
i. The Committee has been formed under the Chairmanship of Rajiv Kumar, Vice-Chairman of Niti Aayog.
ii. Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) will serve as the coordinating point.
iii. Members of the Committee are Secretaries from the Ministries of Development of North Eastern Region, Department of Border Management, Department of Space, Power, Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation and National Disaster Management Authority and Chief Secretaries of all the 8 states in NER.
iv. The Committee will submit its report, including Plan of Action, by June, 2018.
v. The Committee would help optimising benefits of appropriate water management in the form of hydro-electric power, agriculture, bio-diversity conservation, reduced flood damage erosion, inland water transport, forestry, fishery and eco-tourism.
About Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region:
♦ Headquarters – New Delhi
♦ Minister of State (Independent Charge) – Jitendra Singh

Government launches special course for untrained teachers
On 4^th October 2017, the Human Resource Development (HRD) Ministry started a special training course for untrained teachers, designed by National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS), called Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed).
Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed):
i. The HRD Ministry had announced that ‘untrained teachers’ have to complete the Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) course, within 2019.
ii. This course would be offered through ‘Swayam’, a platform for online education and knowledge through Dish TV. A mobile application has also been launched to help with clarifications.
iii. The course duration is 4 semesters. It consists of 1,080 lectures, in 10 languages.
iv. The applicant must have scored minimum 50% in class 12 examinations to enroll in the course. If not, they can write an exam with the NIOS, and if they score minimum of 50%, they would be eligible.
About National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS):
♦ Headquarters – Noida, Uttar Pradesh
♦ Chairman – Prof. C.B. Sharma

No service charge on train e-ticket till March 2018: Railways
On 29^th September 2017, Ministry of Railways announced that service charge exemption on tickets booked online (e-tickets) will be extended till March 2018.
Service charge waived for train e-ticket till March 2018:
i. The government had waived service charges for e-tickets after demonetisation in November

SH- Data Sufficiency Quiz

Q(1-5). Each question below is followed by statements I and II. You have to determine whether the data given in the statement is sufficient for answering the questions or not.

1. What is the present age of Daughter?
   I. Five years ago Daughter’s age was two – fifth of Father’s age at that time. Two years hence Daughter age will be half of Father’s age then.
   II. Father’s present age is 40.
   A. The data in statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question, while data in statement II are not sufficient to answer the question
   B. The data in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question, while data in statement I are not sufficient to answer the question
   C. The data either in Statement I alone or Statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question
   D. The data given in Both Statements I & II are not sufficient to answer the question
   E. The data given in both statements I & II together are necessary to answer the question
   Answer & Explanation

   A. The data in statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question, while data in statement II are not sufficient to answer the question
   Solution:
   From Statement I age of Daughter can be calculated which is 19 years
2. What is the distance covered by Boat to row to a place and come back?
   I. Speed of Boat in still water is 14 km/hr
   I. Speed of Current is 10 Km/hr
   A. The data in statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question, while data in statement II are not sufficient to answer the question
   B. The data in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question, while data in statement I are not sufficient to answer the question
   C. The data either in Statement I alone or Statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question
   D. The data given in Both Statements I & II are not sufficient to answer the question
   E. The data given in both statements I & II together are necessary to answer the question
   Answer & Explanation

   D. The data given in Both Statements I & II are not sufficient to answer the question
   Solution:
   Without knowing time travelled we cannot estimate the distance travelled.
3. What is the profit percent made by Shopkeeper?
   I. CP of one variety of Rice is Rs 20/Kg and another variety is RS. 30/Kg
   II. He has 15 kg of each variety. He sold mixture at Rs. 30/kg
   A. The data in statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question, while data in statement II are not sufficient to answer the question
   B. The data in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question, while data in statement I are not sufficient to answer the question
   C. The data either in Statement I alone or Statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question
   D. The data given in Both Statements I & II are not sufficient to answer the question
   E. The data given in both statements I & II together are necessary to answer the question
   Answer & Explanation

   E. The data given in both statements I & II together are necessary to answer the question
   Solution:
   Both statements are necessary to answer the question
4. After how many months Rajesh withdraw his amount from the Business?
   I. Rajesh and Suresh invested Rs. 4000 and Rs. 3000 respectively. Rajesh withdraws investment after some months. After one year ratio of their profits after is 2:3.
   II. Total profit after one year is Rs.500
   A. The data in statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question, while data in statement II are not sufficient to answer the question
   B. The data in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question, while data in statement I are not sufficient to answer the question
   C. The data either in Statement I alone or Statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question
   D. The data given in Both Statements I & II are not sufficient to answer the question
   E. The data given in both statements I & II together are necessary to answer the question
   Answer & Explanation

   A. The data in statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question, while data in statement II are not sufficient to answer the question
   Solution:
   Statement alone I is sufficient.
5. What is the Selling Price of an Article?
   I. Marked Price is 20% above Cost Price
   II. Discount offered on Marked Price is 5%
   A. The data in statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question, while data in statement II are not sufficient to answer the question
   B. The data in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question, while data in statement I are not sufficient to answer the question
   C. The data either in Statement I alone or Statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question
   D. The data given in Both Statements I & II are not sufficient to answer the question
   E. The data given in both statements I & II together are necessary to answer the question
   Answer & Explanation

   D. The data given in Both Statements I & II are not sufficient to answer the question
   Solution:
   Without Cost Price we cannot calculate Selling Price

Current Affairs October 3, 2017

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INDIAN AFFAIRS

India unveils third National Wildlife Action Plan for 2017-2031
On October 2, 2017, Union Environment Minister Dr. Harsh Vardhan unveiled India’s third National Wildlife Action Plan for 2017-2031, which outlines the future road map for wildlife conservation across the country. The plan was unveiled on the inaugural day of the Global Wildlife Programme (GWP) conference in New Delhi, which is jointly hosted by India, World Bank and United Nations Development Programme. 
i. Approach: A “landscape approach” will be adopted to conserve all wildlife that have an ecological value to the ecosystem and to mankind, irrespective of its place of occurrence.
ii. Action for recovery of threatened species: The plan lays special emphasis on recovery of threatened species of wildlife while conserving their habitats.

Odisha government creating land bank for industrial allocation
Odisha State Government is creating a 1.2 lakh acre land bank across the state which will be allocated for industrial use and purposes.
i. The land bank is being created to cut red tape and pre-emptively settle local issues related to the land acquisition process.
ii. So far the size of the land bank has reached 57,655 acres. Odisha State Government has also identified other areas across the state which will be brought under this land bank. Another 122,428 acres of land is being considered to be brought under the land bank.

1st community toilet for third gender inaugurated in Bhopal
On 2nd October 2017, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister, Mr.Shivraj Singh Chouhaninaugurated a community toilet for third gender, in the Mangalwara area, Bhopal.
1st community toilet for third gender:
i. This is the first community toilet for exclusive third gender usage in India.
ii. This toilet was constructed by the Bhopal Municipal Corporation (BMC).
iii. It was built at a cost of Rs.35 lakh. It also has a change/make-up room.
iv. Different signs for men, women, handicapped and transgender people are put on the doors of the toilet.
v. Transgender people live in large numbers in the Mangalwara area.
vi. Mr.Shivraj Singh Chauhan also said that, the state government would provide an additional assistance of Rs.1.5 lakh to the third gender community, for constructing houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana.
About Madhya Pradesh:
♦ Capital – Bhopal
♦ Chief Minister – Mr.Shivraj Singh Chouhan
♦Governor – Mr.Om Prakash Kohli

NHAI launches 50 Free Eye Check-up camps on National Highways
On 2^nd October 2017, The Minister of Road Transport & Highways Mr.Nitin Gadkari launched the countrywide Free Eye Check-up Campaign at Panjari Toll Plaza, Nagpur Bypass, Nagpur, in Maharashtra.
Free Eye Check-up Camps:
i.This free eye checkup camp will be conducted for five days till 6^th October 2017. 50 free eye check-up camps have been set up on identified national highways.
ii. This initiative is aimed to provide clear vision and safe travel for truck drivers. Also, free spectacles up to a certain power as prescribed by the eye specialist are distributed.
iii. The cleaners can also avail this facility on producing a valid driving license. Defects like cataract will be identified and medicines will be prescribed.
iv. This would reduce the number of accidents involving trucks in national highways.
About NHAI:
♦ Full form – National Highways Authority of India
♦ Chairman – Deepak Kumar

Karnataka launches ‘Mathru Purna’ scheme for pregnant women

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