SH- Current Affairs Update 27th, Jan 2018

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/RBI/SBI/SSC and with the daily dose of current affairs, you can easily prepare G.A and score well.

INDIAN AFFAIRS

India, Cambodia decide to boost defence ties, ink 4 pacts:

On January 27, 2018, India and Cambodia inked following four pacts, post comprehensive talks between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Visiting Cambodian Prime Minister, Samdech Hun Sen.

• India signed a pact for Cultural Exchange Programme with Cambodia for the year 2018-2022.
• Export-Import Bank of India will extend $36.92 million Line of Credit to finance the Stung Sva Hab Water Resource Development Project in Cambodia.

Jammu Kashmir Student Exchange Programme Maitreyi Yatra concludes:

Jammu & Kashmir Student Exchange programme ‘Maitreyi Yatra’ concluded on January 26, 2018 in New Delhi.

About ‘Maitreyi Yatra’:

• Student Exchange Programme is organized by Ministry of Human Resource development with an objective to acquaint the youth of Jammu & Kashmir with culture, language and development of different parts of India.
• Under Jammu & Kashmir Student Exchange programme ‘Maitreyi Yatra’, nearly 500 students of Jammu & Kashmir from Class IX to Class XII along with 50 supervisors visited Delhi on January 18, 2018. 
• During their stay, the students of Jammu & Kashmir were paired with ten governments and one private school. They also went for Delhi Darshan and visited Delhi University, IIT Delhi, Railway Museum, Rajghat, Red Fort and many other places of historical & cultural importance.
• Union Minister for Human Resource Development, Prakash Javadekar was the chief guest for the closing ceremony of ‘Maitreyi Yatra’.

21st India International Seafood Show Opens in Goa:

21st India International Seafood Show (IISS) opened in Margao, Goa on January 27, 2018. This event was inaugurated by Goa Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar.

21st India International Seafood Show (IISS):

·         IISS is a biennial event which serves as a common meeting point for various stakeholders of marine products sector such as producers, processing machinery manufacturers, processors,  and technical experts.

·         Focial theme of 21st IISS is ‘Safe & Sustainable Seafood from India’.

·         It has been jointly organised by the Marine Products Export Development Authority and the Seafood Export Association of India (SEAI). MPEDA is the nodal agency of the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

·         During the course of this three-day event, leaders and experts of marine products sector will deliberate on policies, market trends, technology and action plan to achieving an export target of US$ 10 billion by 2022.

Padma Awards 2018: Full List Of Recipients

Padma awards:

Padma Awards were instituted in the year 1954. Except for brief interruptions during the years 1977 to 1980 and 1993 to 1997, these awards have been announced every year on Republic Day. The award is given in three categories, viz. Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri, in the decreasing order of importance.

• Padma Vibhushan for "exceptional and distinguished service". Padma Vibhushan is second highest civilian award in India.
• Padma Bhushan for "distinguished service of a high order". Padma Bhushan is third highest civilian award in India .
• Padma Shri is awarded for "distinguished service". Padma Shri is last and fourth highest civilian award in India.

The Padma award is just an honour. No cash allowance or any facility/benefit in terms of concession etc. in rail/air travel is attached to these awards. The award does not amount to a title and cannot be used as a suffix or prefix to the awardee’s name on letterheads, invitation cards, posters, books etc. In the case of any misuse, the awardee will forfeit the award.

• The decoration comprises a Sanad (Certificate) issued under the hand and seal of the President and a Medallion.
• The recipients are also given a replica of the medallion, which they can wear during any ceremonial/State functions etc., if they desire.
• A commemorative brochure giving out brief details in respect of each award winner is also released on the day of the investiture ceremony.

The President has approved the awards for 85 individuals, which includes 3 Padma Vibhushan, 9 Padma Bhushan and 73 Padma Shri. Fourteen of the awardees are women and 3 persons have been awarded posthumously.

Last Date Reminder: Canara Bank PO Recruitment 2018

Canara Bank Recruitment 2018 – Apply Online for 450 Probationary Officer Posts

Canara Bank has published a notification for the recruitment of 450 Probationary Officer vacancies in Junior Management Grade Scale I on Successful Completion of Specially Designed Post Graduate Diploma in Banking and Finance (PGDBF) course either through Manipal Global Education Services Pvt Ltd., Bengaluru or NITTE Education International Pvt Ltd., Mangaluru. Eligible Indian citizens may apply online from 09-01-2018 to 31-01-2018. Other details like age, educational qualification, selection process, fee & how to apply are given below….

Canara Bank Vacancy Details:
Total No. of Posts: 450
Name of the Posts: Probationary Officer
Name of the Category:
1. SC: 67 Posts
2. ST: 35 Posts
3. OBC: 121 Posts
4. General: 227 Posts

Age Limit: Candidates age should be between 20 to 30 years as on 01-01-2018. Age relaxation is applicable by 05 years for Scheduled Caste/ Scheduled Tribe, 03 years for Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates & others as per rules.

Educational Qualification: Candidates should possess Degree (Graduation) with a minimum of 60% marks (55% for SC/ ST/ PWBD) or equivalent grade in any discipline from a University recognised by the Government of India or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government.

Selection Process: Shortlisted candidates will be called for Online objective test, Group Discussion (GD) & Interview.

Application Fee: Candidates have to pay Rs. 118/- (Intimation Charges only includes GST @18%) for SC/ ST/ PWBD, Rs. 708/- (includes GST @18%) for all other categories through online mode by using Debit Card, Credit Card and Internet Banking.

How to Apply: Eligible candidates may apply online through the website www.CanaraBank.com from 09-01-2018 to 31-01-2018.

Important Dates:

Starting Date to Apply Online & Payment of Fee	09-01-2018
Last Date to Apply Online & Payment of Fee	31-01-2018
Last date for printing application	15-02-2018
Date of Download of Call letter for Online test	After 20-02-2018
Date of Online test (Tentative)	04-03-2018

Notification       Apply

English Questions For IBPS/SSC/SBI/RBI EXAMS

Dear Students,
Respite the sheer number of concepts and rules may seem intimidating at first, with discipline and the right approach, it is not difficult to master these concepts and their application to questions. From such English Quizzes, we will provide you all types of high-level questions to ace the word usage and errors, new pattern English section of banking and insurance exams.

Directions (1-5): In each question, there is pair of words/phrases that highlighted. From the highlighted word(s)/phrase(s), select the most appropriate word(s)/phrase(s) to form correct sentences. Then, from the options given, choose the best one.

Que1. a)When the band came on stage, the stadium erupted in acclamation[1]/acclimation[2]
b) I am anxious[1]/eager[2] for this semester to be over so I can relax.
c)I can’t decide between[1]/among[2] the pink, blue, or red shirt.
(a)211
(b)121
(c)212
(d)222
(e)111
Que2.a)Your conduct on the field violated the cannon[1]/canons[2] of fair play.
b)They won the championship in a clean sweep, compared with[1]/compared to[2] last year’s game loss.
c)A proper burial for the deceased[1]/diseased[2] person is expected.
(a)211
(b)121
(c)212
(d)222
(e)111

Que3. a)Megan writes in her diary[1]/dairy[2] each night before she goes to sleep.
b)The oasis is just an illusion[1]/dellusion[2]
c)The disruption, though annoying, was not enough to elicit[1]/illicit[2] a response from the judge.
(a)211
(b)121
(c)212
(d)222
(e)111

Que4.a)there are too many Ponderous[1]/imponderables[2] for an overall prediction.
b)There was long queue[1]/cue [2] in the ticket counter.
c)The landlord asked the gardener to hue[1]/hew[2] the branches.
(a)211
(b)121
(c)212
(d)222
(e)111

Que5. a)Her garments are lose[1]/loose[2].
b)He Wring[1]/rings[2] the bell.
c)We use a kind of wax for sealing[1]/ceiling[2] letters.
(a)211
(b)121

Reasoning Quiz for IBPS/SSC EXAMS

You just need correct practice and exhaust your brain to quickly make decisions about what to attempt and what to leave. And for same we are providing you questions of Reasoning Question and Answers. Try these to Practice latest pattern reasoning question for bank exams.

Q1. In a certain code, MISTAKE is written as HRNGVPZ. How is GROUNDS written in that code?

(a) LITFWHM

(b) LITFHWM

(c) LITHFWM

(d) LNQFEFEO

(e) None of these

Direction (2): In the following questions, the symbols #, &, @, * , $, % and © are used with the following meanings as illustrated below. Study the following information and answer the given questions:

P#Q - Q is the father of P.

P@Q - Q is the child of P.

P©Q - P is the brother of Q.

P$Q - Q is the daughter of P.

P*Q- P is the husband of Q.

P&Q- Q is the daughter-in-law of P.

P%Q- P is the wife of Q.

Q2. If  F$E%C©A#B then how C is related F?

(a) Son

(b) Daughter

(c) Son-in-law

(d) None of these

(e) Can’t be determined

Direction (3): In the following questions, the symbols #, &, @, * , $, % and © are used with the following meanings as illustrated below. Study the following information and answer the given questions:

P#Q - P is the son of Q.

P@Q - Q is the child of P.

P©Q - P is the parent of Q.

P$Q - P is elder than Q.

P*Q- P is the husband of Q.

P&Q- Q is the daughter-in-law of P.

P%Q- P is the wife of Q.

Q3. If A%B&C%D@M#C, then how B is related to M?

(a) Mother

(b) Grandmother

(c) Father

(d) Grandfather 

(e) None of these

Quantitative Aptitude Questions for SYNDICATE/CANARA BANK/SSC-CHSL

Dear Aspirants,

Quantitative Aptitude is a very important section you must prepare if you are aiming for a job in Bank or Insurance sector. These two weeks are very important as IBPS-SO 2017 are lined up. So, these 15 questions can help you practice three very important topics of Quant Section.

Directions (1-5): What should come in place of the question mark (?) in following number series problems?

Q1. 4,  8,  ?,   42,   91,   212

(a) 16

(b) 34

(c) 25

(d) 22

(e) 17

Q2. 5616,   1872,   468,   156,?,   13

(a) 39

(b) 52

(c) 26

(d) 65

(e) 78

Q3. 10,   14,   25,   55,   140,   ?

(a) 386

(b) 398

(c) 388

(d) 396

(e) None of these

Q4. 28,   16,   28,   76,  ?

(a) 269

(b) 274

(c) 351

(d) 243

(e) None of these

Q5. 7,   9,   19,    18,    31,   27,   ?

(a) 59

(b) 56

(c) 43

(d) 71

(e) None of these

SH- Current Affairs Update 26th, Jan 2018

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/RBI/SBI/SSC and with the daily dose of current affairs, you can easily prepare G.A and score well.

INDIAN AFFAIRS

Centre releases Rs 734.7 crore for 26 irrigation projects

Last week, Union Water Resources Ministry released central assistance amounting to Rs 734.7 crore for 26 irrigation projects.

Funds for Irrigation Projects:

i. Out of the total amount Rs. 734.7 crore, Rs 246.9 crore is for nine prioritised projects under the Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana (PMKSY) for Accelerated Irrigation Benefits Programme (AIBP) works.

ii. Remaining Rs 487.80 crore is to be utilised for Command Area Development (CAD) works for 17 projects.

iii. It is to be noted that during financial year 2017-18, central assistance amounting to Rs 1152.52 crore has been released for 26 priority projects under the AIBP so far. Besides, Rs. 3318.85 crore has been released as state share from National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) for 24 priority projects under the AIBP.

India’s richest 1% corner 73% of wealth generation: Survey

As per the survey and the accompanying report (titled ‘Reward Work, Not Wealth’) released by the international rights group Oxfam, richest 1 per cent in India amassed 73 per cent of the wealth generated in the country last year.

Highlights of Survey by Oxfam:

i. Wealth of 67 crore Indians (about 50% of the population) rose by just 1 per cent during last year.

ii. As per the report, wealth of India’s richest 1 per cent increased by overRs. 20.9 lakh crore during 2017, which is equivalent to Indian Government’s budgetary allocation for 2017–18.

iii. On global level, richest 1 per cent managed to corner 82 per cent of the wealth generated last year while wealth of 3.7 billion comprising poorest half of world population did not increase at all.

iv. Findings of this survey have revealed rising income inequality, not only in India but across the world.

Japan sanctioned 45 billion yen loan Assistance to India for Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Project (Phase 3) (I)

Government of Japan has committed JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) Official Development Assistance loan for Yen 45 billion for Bengaluru Water Supply and Sewerage Project (Phase 3) (I).

Japan – 45 billion yen loan to Bengaluru:

i. On 24^th January 2018, documents regarding this was exchanged between Mr. S. Selvakumar, Joint Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance, India and H.E. Mr. Kenji Hiramatsu, Ambassador of Japan to India.

ii. Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagar Palike (BBMP) area, mainly 110 villages, will be covered by this project.

iii. People of this area will be provided with safe water supply and sewerage services. Water treatment plants and sewage treatment plants will be set up for this purpose.

About JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency):

♦ Headquarters – Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan

♦ President – Shinichi Kitaoka

♦ Purpose – Official development assistance