Eid-ul-Fitr Wishes to all our dear readers....

>> Eid-ul-Fitr, which marks the culmination of the fasting month of Ramzan, will be celebrated across the country on 29 July 2014 (Tuesday).

>> Ramzan, the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar, is observed as a fasting period by Muslims who abstain from food and water from sunrise to sunset and it culminates in Eid-ul-Fitr celebrations.

Currentaffairs4examz Team wishes all our daily readers and followers a very very Happy Eid Mubarak!!!

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April 14- Dr B.R Ambedkar Jayanti

Ambedkar Jayanti is a festival observed on April 14 every year to commemorate the memory of Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar.  This day is celebrated as birth anniversary of Dr. Ambedkar who born on this day in the year 1891. It is a public holiday in all of the Indian states. It is a customary tradition to pay homage to Babasaheb’s statue at the Parliament, New Delhi by the President, Prime Minister, Leaders of prominent parties etc. on this day. It is celebrated throughout the world especially by formerly oppressed communities who embraced Buddhism under his guidance. In India, large number of people visit Babasaheb's statue at the prominent place of their village/city in procession with lot of fanfare of dhol, tasha, dance etc. throughout the day and unto late night.

Know about Dr B.R Ambedkar

Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar (14 April 1891 – 6 December 1956), popularly also known as Babasaheb, was an Indian jurist, politician, philosopher, anthropologist, historian and economist. A revivalist for Buddhism in India, he inspired the Modern Buddhist movement. As independent India's first law minister, he was principal architect of the Constitution of India.

Born into a poor Mahar family, Ambedkar campaigned against social discrimination, the Indian caste system. He converted to Buddhism and is also credited with providing a spark for the conversion of hundreds of thousands of lower caste members to Buddhism. Ambedkar was posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award, in 1990. Eventually earning a law degree and doctorates for his study and research in law, economics and political science from Columbia University and the London School of Economics, Ambedkar gained a reputation as a scholar and practiced law for a few years, later campaigning by publishing journals advocating political rights and social freedom for India's untouchables.

Pranab Mukherjee, Manmohan Singh pay tribute to Dr.BR Ambedkar

President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Vice President Hamid Ansari on Monday(14 April 2014) paid tribute to Chief architect of the Indian constitution Dr.BR Ambedkar on his 123rd birth anniversary.

Dr. Ambedkar was born on this day in 1891 in the town of Mhow in Madhya Pradesh and was independent India's first law minister and principal architect of the Constitution of India.

All central government offices including industrial establishments and Banks will remain closed today on the occasion of Ambedkar Jayanti.

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Happy Holi to all....

Currentaffairs4examz Team wishes all our dear readers and followers a very very Happy Holi!!!!

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Declaration of Holiday on 14th April, 2014 – Birthday of Dr.B.R. Ambedkar

F. No.12/4/2014-JCA-2

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions

(Department of Personnel & Training)

North Block, New Delhi

Dated the 12th March, 2014.

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Declaration of Holiday on 14th April, 2014 – Birthday of Dr.B.R. Ambedkar.

It has been decided to declare Monday, the 14th April 2014, as a Closed Holiday on account of the birthday of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, for all Central Government Offices including Industrial Establishments throughout India.

2. The above holiday is also being notified in exercise of the powers conferred by Section 25 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (26 of

1881).

3. All Ministries/Departments of Government of India may bring the above decision to the notice of all concerned.

sd/-

(Ashok Kumar)

Deputy Secretary to the Government of India

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Republic Day wishes to all our dear readers & followers….

Republic Day wishes to all our dear readers & followers….

It’s the perfect day, to pray for our country, by heart……. Orange, White and green three colors are there not for to look beautiful. These colors gives us message that we should love each other, live in peace and in unity……Happy Republic Day to all...

On the eve of 65^th Republic Day, lets promise our motherland that we will do everything to enrich and preserve our heritage our ethos and our treasure....

Happy Republic Day.....

We salute out Great Freedom fighters

“JAI HIND”…

“VANDE MATARAM”….

Happy Republic Day…....

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Happy New Year 2014

Happy New Year 2014

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Happy X-mas to all our readers.......

Happy X-mas to all our readers............

May all the sweet magic of Christmas conspire

To gladden your hearts and fill every desire.

Merry X-MAS

May lovely, happy times decorate this time of the season.

May warm, special memories brighten your new year.

May the wonder of Christmas be with you forever.

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Central Government Holidays in Kerala 2014

Central Government Holidays in Kerala 2014

Here is the list of Central Government Holidays in Kerala for the Year 2014

CENTRAL GOVERNMENT HOLIDAYS IN KERALA 2014
SL.No	Occasion	Date	Day of the week
1	Prophet Mohammad's Birthday (Id-e-Milad)	January 14	Tuesday
2	Republic Day	January 26	Sunday
3	Mahashivarathri	February 27	Thursday
4	Mahavir Jayanti	April 13	Sunday
5	Good Friday	April 18	Friday
6	Buddha Purnima	May 14	Wednesday
7	Idu-ul-Fitr (Ramzan)**	July 29	Tuesday
8	Independence Day	August 15	Friday
9	Janmashtami	August 18	Monday
10	Vinayaka Chathurthi	August 29	Friday
11	Mahatma Gandhi's Birthday	October 02	Thursday
12	Dussehra (Vijaya Dashami)	October 03	Friday
13	Idu-ul-Zuha (Bakrid)**	October 06	Monday
14	Diwali (Deepavali)	October 22	Wednesday
15	Muharram**	November 04	Tuesday
16	Gurunanak's Birthday	November 06	Thursday
17	Christmas Day	December 25	Thursday

** Subject to Change depending upon sighting of the Moon

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Diwali/Deepavali Wishes to all!!!!!!

Currentaffairs4examz Team wishes all of you a very happy Diwali/Deepavali!!!!

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Vijayadasami Wishes to all…

Vijayadasami Wishes to all…

Currentaffairs4examz team wishes all of you a very happy Vijayadasami …..

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Happy Dussehra 2013

Happy Dussehra 2013

Currentaffairs4examz team wishes all of you a very very Happy Dussehra 2013!!!

Fortunate is the one

Who has learned to admire,

But not to envy.

Good wishes for a joyous Dussehra,

With a plenty of peace and prosperity.

 

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Quiz on Gandhi Jayanti- Gandhi Jayanti wishes to all

Quiz on Gandhi Jayanti- Gandhi Jayanti wishes to all

Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated in India to mark the occasion of the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi, the "Father of the Nation". The United Nations General Assembly announced on 15 June 2007 that it adopted a resolution which declared that October 2 will be celebrated as the International Day of Non-Violence. Gandhi Jayanti is celebrated on October 2nd, every year and is one of the three official declared National Holidays of India and is observed in all its states and union territories. The other two are Independence Day (15 August) and Republic Day (26 January). Gandhi Jayanti is marked by prayer services and tributes all over India, especially at Raj Ghat, Gandhi's memorial in New Delhi where he was cremated. Popular celebration includes prayer meetings, commemorative ceremonies in different cities by colleges, local government institutions and socio-political institutions.

In this post we are bringing you some useful Quiz Questions of Mahatma Gandhi that will be useful for competitive Exams as well as Quiz competitions...

Q1. When was Mahatma Gandhi born?

 (a) October 2, 1869

(b) January 26, 1850

(c) August 15, 1845

(d) September 24, 1844

Ans.  (a) October 2, 1869

Q2. Who said “Live as if you were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.”

 a) Mahatma Gandhi

b) Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru

c) Lal Bahadur Shastri

d) Sarojini Naidu

Ans.  a) Mahatma Gandhi

Q3. When is the International Day of Non-Violence celebrated?

 a) 14th August

b) 16th May

c) 8th October

d) 2nd October

Ans. d) 2nd October

Q4.  In _______, Mahatma Gandhi called for the non-cooperation movement against the British Government with the sole object of attaining Swaraj or independence for India.

 a) 1921

b) 1945

c) 1988

d) 1920

Ans.  a) 1921

Q5. Gandhi campaigned to improve the lives of the untouchables, whom he called _________.

 a) Naxalites

b) Dalits

c) Hari

d) Harijans

Ans. d) Harijans

Q6. What title did Gandhiji give to his Gujrati translation of "Unto This Last"?

 a) Manavta

b) Sadbhavna

c) Sarvodaya

d) Ahimsa

Ans. c) Sarvodaya

Q7. Where was Gandhi ji born?

 a) Porbandar

b) Madhya Pradesh

c) Karnataka

d) Andra Pradesh

Ans.  a) Porbandar

Q8.  ___________ was the mother of Mahatma Gandhi

 a) Putlibai Gandhi

b) Kasturba Gandhi

c) Meera Gandhi

d) Anuradha Gandhi

Ans.  a) Putlibai Gandhi

Q9. ________________ was the father of Mahatma Gandhi

 a) Karamchand Gandhi

b) Manish Gandhi

c) Vinod Gandhi

d) Manakchand Gandhi

Ans.  a) Karamchand Gandhi

Q10. Which of the following slogans is associated with the name of Gandhiji?

 a) Do or Die

b) Tum mujhe khoon do main tumhe azaadi dunga

c) Swaraj is my birth-right

d) Jai Hind

Ans.  a) Do or Die

Q11. Mahatma Gandhi was married to ________________ in May 1883, when he was 14 year old.

 a) Anuradha Mukherjee

b) Kasturbai Makhanji

c) Meera Gandhi

d) Putlibai Gandhi

Ans. b) Kasturbai Makhanji

Q12. How many days did Mahatma Gandhi and his volunteers took to cover 24 mile journeyfrom Sabarmati Ashram to Dandi?

 a) 24

b) 20

c) 21

d) 17

Ans.  a) 24

Q13. Time magazine named Gandhi the Man of the Year in ________.

 a) 1930

b) 1945

c) 1918

d) 1922

Ans.  a) 1930

Q14. Where is Sabarmati Ashram?

 a) Rajkot

b) Ahmedabad

c) Pathankot

d) Baroda

Ans. b) Ahmedabad

Q15. Which book did Mohandas Gandhi write?

 a) India - The Nationa

b) The Story of My Experiments with Truth

c) 2 States

d) The Good Earth

Ans. b) The Story of My Experiments with Truth

Q16. Mahatma Gandhi was shot three times in the chest and died while on his way to a prayer meeting, on ___________.

 a) January 14, 1945

b) January 30, 1948

c) January 16, 1988

d) January 10, 1945

Ans. b) January 30, 1948

Q17. Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated by Hindu fanatic ____________________.

 a) Lois Mountbatten

b) Velupillai Prabhakaran

c) Nathuram Godse

d) Radha Vinod Raju

Ans. c) Nathuram Godse

Q18. Gandhi's date of death, 30 January, is commemorated as ______________ in India.

 a) Martyr's Day

b) Slave's Day

c) Freedom Day

d) Republic Day

Ans.  a) Martyr's Day

Q19. Who gave the title ‘‘Mahatma’’ to Gandhiji?

Ans. Rabindranath Tagore

Q20. Which stamp is called 'Mourning stamp ofindia'?

Ans. Stamp of Mahatma Gandhi issued on 1948

Q21. Where in Delhi was M.K Gandhi assassinated ?

Ans. Birla House

Q22. Which was the only session of Indian National Congress (INC) presided over by Mahatma Gandhi?

Ans. Belgaum (1924)

Q23.  Who was the founder of All India Harijan Sabha ?

Ans.  Mahathma Gandhi

Q24.  “The True Democracy is what promotes the welfare of the society”. Who said it ?

Ans. Mahatma Gandhi

Q25.  Where was the first Gandhi stamp printed?

Ans. Switzerland

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