IBPS PO PRELIMS 2017 ANALYSIS – SLOT 2 – OCTOBER 14, 2017

 

IBPS PO Prelims Exam Analysis & Review: 14th Oct 2017 (Shift 2)

IBPS PO PRELIMS EXAM ANALYSIS & REVIEW: 

IBPS ‘s recruitment of Probationary Officer is the much-anticipated opportunity for every banking aspirant and with the Preliminary exam, you are now a step closer to achieve your goal. Today's (14th October'17) IBPS PO Pre exam 2nd shift is over now, and it is the time for its Exam Analysis. All those aspirants who are yet to appear for IBPS PO Prelims Exam can benefit from this exam analysis as here we provide you an insight on the types and levels of questions being asked in this year's IBPS PO Pre exam. The level of this shift's examination was Moderate-Difficult. You can expect this year's cut off to be lower in comparison to last year's IBPS PO Pre cut off. Due to the difficulty level of paper many aspirants couldn't even go through all the questions asked in paper.

IBPS PO Prelims Analysis: Overall  

The preliminary exam for IBPS PO was conducted online and had 100 questions for 60 minutes. Candidates have to manage those 60 minutes themselves while dealing with three sections- Reasoning (35 Ques), Quantitative Aptitude (35 Ques), and English (30 Ques). 

Subject	Good Attempt	Time (in min.)
English Language	12-14	15
Reasoning Ability	20-24	20
Quantitative Aptitude	15-19	25
Total	53-56	60

English Language ( Moderate- Difficult )

IBPS PO PRELIMS 2017 ANALYSIS – SLOT 1 – OCTOBER 14, 2017

 

IBPS PO Prelims Exam Analysis & Review: 14th Oct 2017 (Shift 1)

IBPS PO PRELIMS EXAM ANALYSIS & REVIEW: 

IBPS ‘s recruitment of Probationary Officer is the much-anticipated opportunity for every banking aspirant and with the Preliminary exam, you are now a step closer to achieve your goal. Today's (14th October'17) IBPS PO Pre exam 1st shift is over now, and it is the time for its Exam Analysis. All those aspirants who are yet to appear for IBPS PO Prelims Exam can benefit from this exam analysis as here we provide you an insight on the types and levels of questions being asked in this year's IBPS PO Pre exam. The level of this shift's examination was Moderate-Difficult. You can expect this year's cut off to be lower in comparison to last year's IBPS PO Pre cut off. Due to the difficulty level of paper many aspirants couldn't even go through all the questions asked in paper.

IBPS PO Prelims Analysis: Overall  

The preliminary exam for IBPS PO was conducted online and had 100 questions for 60 minutes. Candidates have to manage those 60 minutes themselves while dealing with three sections- Reasoning (35 Ques), Quantitative Aptitude (35 Ques), and English (30 Ques). 

Subject	Good Attempt	Time (in min.)
English Language	10-12	15
Reasoning Ability	20-24	20
Quantitative Aptitude	15-19	25
Total	53-56	60

English Language ( Moderate- Difficult )

English Grammer- ADVERBS

ADVERBS

KINDS OF ADVERBS

1.      ADVERBS OF MANNER

Adverbs of Manner tell us the manner or the way in which something happens. They answer the Question ‘How?’ Adverbs of Manner mainly modify verbs.

He speaks slowly. (How does he speak?)

They helped us cheerfully. (How did they help us?)

James Bond drives his cars fast. (How does James Bond drive his cars?)

2.      ADVERBS OF PLACE

Adverbs of place tell us the place where something happens. They answer the question ‘where?’ An adverb of place mainly modifies verbs.

Please sit here. (Where should I sit?)

They looked everywhere. (Where did they looked?)

Two cars were parked outside. (Where were two cars parked?)

3.      ADVERBS OF TIME

Adverbs of time tell us something about the time that something happens. They answer the question ‘when?’ Adverbs of Time mainly modify verbs.

He came yesterday. (When did he came?)

I want it now. (When do I want it? ) or they can answer the question ‘how often?’

They deliver the newspaper daily. (How often do they deliver the newspaper?)

We sometimes watch a movie.(How often do we watch a movie?)

4.       ADVERBS OF DEGREE

Adverbs of degree tell us the degree or extent to which something happens. They answer the question ’how much?’ or ‘to what degree?’Adverbs of degree can modify verbs, Adjectives or other Adverbs.

She entirely agrees with him. (How much does she agree with him?)

Mary is very beautiful. (To what degree is Mary beautiful? How beautiful is Mary?)

He drove quite dangerously. (To what degree did he drive dangerously? How dangerously did he drive?)

Current Affairs October 12, 2017

Dear SH Aspirants,
Study Daily Current Affairs and stay updated as well as prepare for General Awareness section of bank exams. It's time to gear up your preparations for IBPS RRB PO Mains and with the daily dose of current affairs, you can easily prepare G.A and score well.

INDIAN AFFAIRS

Cabinet approves SANKALP & STRIVE Schemes to boost Skill India Mission
In a bid to provide a boost to ‘Skill India Mission’, on October 11, 2017, Union Cabinet approved two new skill development schemes named Skills Acquisition and Knowledge Awareness for Livelihood Promotion (SANKALP) and Skill Strengthening for Industrial Value Enhancement (STRIVE). Both these schemes are result oriented programmes focusing on vocational education and training.
i. SANKALP is a centrally sponsored scheme having financial outlay Rs 4,455 crore out of which 3300 crore will be in the form of a loan from World Bank.
ii. STRIVE is a central sector scheme having financial outlay Rs 2200 crore out of which half the amount will be in the form of loan assistance from World Bank.

Cabinet Approvals on October 12 2017
On October 11, 2017, Union Cabinet gave its approval for signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) and Financial Services Commission (FSC), Gibraltar for mutual co-operation and technical assistance.
i. Cabinet approves MoU between SEBI and Capital Markets Authority (CMA), Kuwait
ii. Union Cabinet has approved the signing of Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) between India and Japan on the Technical Intern Training Program (TITP).
iii. Cabinet approves MoC between India and Japan on Establishing Flexible and Global LNG Market
iv. Cabinet approves MoU between India and Belarus for Cooperation in the field of Vocational Education and Training
v. Cabinet approves MoU between India and Morocco on cooperation in the field of water resources.

UP government launches ‘Sankalp Seva’ bus service
On 11^th October 2017, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Aditynath flagged off 50 buses under the ‘Sankalp Seva’ bus service in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.‘Sankalp Seva’ Bus Service:
i. The buses launched under ‘Sankalp Seva’ bus service will connect 6,000 villages. Uttar Pradesh Transport Minister Swatantra Dev Singh was also present at the event.
ii. In his address, Yogi Adityanath said that, the state government was taking initiatives to provide better bus services to the people, so that, everyone will have access to all kind of facilities.
iii. He also said that, to honour the sacrifices of the martyrs, the state government will construct ‘Gaurav Marg Path’ which will contain statues of the martyrs.
Recent Schemes introduced by Uttar Pradesh:
♦ UP Mukhyamantri Samoohik Vivaah Yojana – Mass Marriage Scheme for Couples
♦ Pandit Deendayal Gramodyog Rozgar Yojana UP
♦ Pradhan Mantri Matritva Vandana Yojana for Pregnant Women in Uttar Pradesh

NMCG signs agreement to set up sewage treatment plants in Haridwar, Varanasi
On 11^th October 2017, the Central Government approved setting up of Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs) at Haridwar and Varanasi under its Namami Gange programme.
STPs at Haridwar & Varanasi:
i. The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has signed an agreement with Uttarakhand Pey Jal Nigam and Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam and private players for setting up first STPs in Haridwar and Varanasi under hybrid annuity mode.
ii. The project would be done in public-private partnership mode for a combined cost of Rs.324.69 crore. Union Water Resources Minister Nitin Gadkari presided over the programme where the agreement was signed.
iii. The 50 Million Litres Daily (MLD)-capacity STP in Varanasi was awarded to a consortium (a group of companies) led by Essel Infra Projects Limited. Its estimated cost isRs.153.16 crore.
iv.A total sewage treatment capacity of 82 MLD (68MLD in Jagjeetpur and 14 MLD in Sarai) in Haridwar was awarded to HNB Engineers Private Limited. Its estimated cost is Rs.171.53 crore.
About Namami Gange programme:
♦ Objectives – elimination of pollution, conservation and rejuvenation of River Ganga
♦ Budget – Rs.20,000 crore

Manohar Lal Khattar announces ration cards for nomadic tribe in Haryana
On 11^th September 2017, Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar announced ration cards for nomadic tribes living in different parts of Haryana.Ration cards for Nomadic Tribes in Haryana:
i. Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar interacted with representatives of denotified and nomadic tribes from all over Haryana.
ii. Khattar announced that, the Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department would organise camps to issue ration cards to nomadic tribes. This would provide identification to them as permanent residents.
iii. Krishan Kumar, Minister of State for Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes said that, the Haryana government has also opened hostels in 11 districts for students belonging to these tribes and poor children belonging to other castes.
About Haryana:
♦ Capital – Chandigarh
♦ Chief Minister – Manohar Lal Khattar
♦ Governor – Kaptan Singh Solanki

Gujarat government announces Garments & Apparel Policy 2017
On October 12, 2017, Gujarat State Government under Chief Minister Vijay Rupaniannounced its Garments and Apparel Policy-2017.
Salient Features of Gujarat Garments and Apparel Policy, 2017:
i. The policy has been prepared with an aim to make Gujarat number 1 state in textiles sector. It is to be noted that Gujarat is a major producer of cotton.
ii. Under this policy, Gujarat Government will make efforts to make supply chain in textiles sector suitable for farm-to-fibre, fibre-to-fabric, fabric-to-fashion and fashion to foreign exports. 
iii. To encourage women’s employment in textiles sector, State Government will provide financial assistance of Rs. 4,000 per month to female workers working in the factories. This assistance will be provided for five years.
iv. In order to encourage investments in the textile sector, Gujarat state government will also provide interest subsidy and relief in electric bills.
Quick Facts about Gujarat
♦ Capital – Gandhinagar
♦ Current Chief Minister – Vijay Rupani
♦ Current Governor – Om Prakash Kohli

Reasoning Ability- IBPS PO/SBI/RRB/CLERK/-Pre/Mains

Directions (Q. 1- 5): In each of the question below, two/three statements are given followed by conclusions /group of conclusions numbered I and II. You have to assume all the statement to be true even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts and then decide which of the given conclusion logically follows from the information given in the statements. Give answer:

1) If only conclusion I follows.

2) If only conclusion II follows.

3) If either conclusion I or conclusion II follows.

4) If neither conclusion I nor conclusion II follows.

5) If both conclusion I and II follow.

1. Statements: 

No fruit is basket. 

No red is black. 

Some black are fruits.

Conclusion: 

I. Some red are not fruits. 

II. Some black are not basket.

2. Statements: 

No phone is a camera. 

All cameras are tablets. 

Some tablets are batteries.

Conclusion: 

I. Some batteries are cameras. 

II. Some phones are batteries.

3. Statements: 

All desks are table. 

No table is a pen. 

All pens are pencils.

Conclusion: 

I. Some pencils are desks. 

II. No pencil is a desk.

4. Statements: 

All pets are animals. 

All pets are wild.

Quantative Aptitude ( Miscellaneous)- IBPS PO/CLERK/RRB- Pre/Mains

Q1. A batsman average run rate was 60 runs in 50 innings. Difference between the highest and the lowest score was 180. If these two innings are not included the average of remaining 48 innings becomes 58. Find his lowest score.

(a) 10 runs 

(b) 12 runs 

(c) 18 runs 

(d) 15 runs 

(e) None of these

Q2. Mr. Ramesh spends 50% of his monthly income on household items, and out of the remaining the spends 50% on transport, and out of the remaining 10% on entertainment and 5% on sport, and the remaining amount of Rs. 1020 saved. What is Mr. Ramesh's expenditure on transport?

(a) Rs. 2000 

(b) Rs. 2200 

(c) Rs. 1200 

(d) Rs. 2600 

(e) None of these

Q3. Work done by A in one day is 3/2 of the work done by B in one day. Work done by B is 1/2 of the work done by C in one day. If C alone can complete the work in 9 days, in how many days will A, B and C together complete the work?

(a) 6 days 

(b) 5 days 

(c) 4 days 

(d) 10 days 

(e) None of these

Q4. A and B, B and C, and C and A can complete a task in 15, 20 and 12 days respectively. How many days will A alone take to finish the task?

(a) 30 days 

(b) 40 days 

(c) 22 days 

(d) 20 days 

(e) None of these

The RC for IBPS PO/CLERK/SBI/RRB- PRE/MAINS

India is the world’s most populous democracy and will, by 2030, be the most populous country, overtaking China. And it is young — there are more Indian 10-year-olds than there are Australians. 
With more than a dozen distinct languages, scripts and religions, India is multiculturalism on the grandest scale. And to sustain a vibrant modern democracy, surely India is one of the greatest political achievements of our times.

Once you appreciate its size, you see its potential. Think of all those 10-year-old who will one day be voting in India’s elections and who will also, one day, belong to India’s middle class, the engine of its booming economy.Put all that together and it’s easy to understand why India will play a central role in our region and the world and, I hope for Australians, it is easier to see why the relationship between our two countries has never been more important. 
That formal relationship began for many Australians in 1950, when Robert Menzies became the first Australian leader to visit independent India. Since then, both countries have been transformed. Now we must turn our attention to transforming the relationship to one that matches India’s huge needs and its enormous potential with our people, Australia’s best assets, as well as our resources and our shared democratic traditions. 
I am delighted to be taking up Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s invitation to make my first official visit to India as Prime Minister, from April 9-12. 
Three focus areas 
During the visit we will focus on three areas of our relationship that show great potential: our economic, knowledge and strategic partnerships. 
India is inspiring the world with its explosive economic growth. Its economic take-off is lifting millions out of poverty, transforming the country into the world’s fastest-growing major economy, with foretasted growth of 7.5% in 2017. This is a stunning result for India, and a rare opportunity for Australia. From Mumbai to Melbourne, from Bengaluru to Brisbane, India will be in the market to buy some of the best things Australia has to offer. 
Two-way trade is growing, and approaching $20 billion, but that’s far too low and there’s so much more we can do. This will be a key focus of my visit. I’ll meet with executives from some of India’s biggest companies, and speak with Australian entrepreneurs in India who are expanding their market reach into this extraordinary country. 
The Government will announce the results of the tenth round of the Australia-India Strategic Research Fund. Worth more than $100 million, this initiative has enabled our sharpest minds to collaborate in areas such as food security and health, and advance the boundaries of human knowledge in quantum computing, nanotechnology and astronomy. By combining our talents, we can add to the technological achievements already made in both our countries. 
As an education destination 
For decades our citizens have been criss-crossing the Indian Ocean in search of knowledge. Last year, Australia was the second-most popular study destination for Indian students — 60,000 came to Australia to learn. Through the Government’s New Colombo Plan, I want to see more and more young Australians choosing India as a place to study and boost their own qualifications and experience. India’s demand for our minerals and resources remains high. But education is a new pathway to shared prosperity. Consider the numbers — the Indian Government is aiming to train 400 million people by 2022. We can help them achieve this goal. 
A great strength of our education relationship is found in the higher education and research sector. Collaboration between our institutes on high-end research, innovation, science and technology are central to developing our knowledge partnership.Having met twice already, Mr. Modi and I know that our close economic cooperation is also matched by shared strategic priorities. 
The security and stability of the Indo-Pacific is fundamental to both of us and my visit provides an opportunity to discuss key regional and geostrategic issues and strengthen our engagement. As liberal democracies, we can work together to encourage free trade and prosperity and to help safeguard security and the rule of law in our region. 
The Indian link 
At home, we are lucky that India — its culture, its art, its food, its people — has become such a large and important part of Australian life. Half a million Australians are of Indian descent. That number increases each year. Whether it’s Little India in Melbourne, Diwali celebrations in Brisbane, or the long-established Sikh community on the North Coast of New South Wales, modern Australia, the most successful multicultural society in the world, could not be imagined without the contribution of Indian-Australians. 
(Source: The Hindu) 

(1). According to the given passage, which of the following statements regarding 'Robert Menzies ' is correct? 
(a) He is the current Prime Minister of Australia. 
(b) He was the first Australian leader to visit independent India.
(c) He is the current Defence Minister of Australia. 
(d) He was the first Anglo-Indian leader to visit Australia in 1950. 
 
(2). Consider the following statements regarding 'India' as described by the writer 
I. India will be the most populous country by 2030. 
II. India is one of the greatest political achievements of the world. 
III. Currently, India is the biggest defence partner of Australia. 

Which of the above statements given above is/are correct?

(a) I and II only
(b) II and III only
(c) I and III only
(d) All are Correct