PDF Capsule for University Assistant Exam 2016

Hi Aspirants, as you are aware Kerala Public Service Commission is going to conduct its University Assistant Exam 2016 across Kerala on 24 May 2016 (Tuesday). From Exam will be held from 01:30 PM To 03:15 PM. As you know the syllabus includes the following topics

Part I : Quantitative Aptitude

Part II : Mental Ability & Test of Reasoning

Part III: General Science

Part IV: Current Affairs

Part V : Facts About India

Part VI: Facts About Kerala

Part VII: Constitution of India and Civil Rights

Part VIII: General English

Part IX: Social Welfare Schemes and Measures

Part X: Information Technology and Cyber Laws 

(Maximum Marks : 100) (Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes) (Medium of Questions: English)

Here we bring you a small PDF Capsule useful for the last minute reference. The Capsule includes the following: Latest Who is Who – As of 20 May 2016, സംസ്ഥാന പുരസ്കാര ജേതാക്കൾ (2015), പ്രധാന പഠന ശാഖകൾ, Launching dates of Social Welfare Schemes/Yojanas, Major Sports Events 2015-2016, National Film Awards 2016, OSCAR AWARDS 2016, Kerala State Film Awards 2016, പ്രധാന ലോക സംഘടനകൾ, സ്ഥാപിക്കപ്പെട്ട വർഷം & ആസ്ഥാനം. If you want more topics, please comment below. We will shortly add them.

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Launching dates of Social Welfare Schemes/Yojanas

Hi Aspirants, here is the list of Important Social Welfare Schemes/Yojanas in India and their launching dates. This will be very useful for all competitive exams in India. As Social Welfare Schemes are part of Kerala PSC Exams like University Assistant Exam, Secretariat Assistant Exam etc. this will be very useful. 

1) Antyodaya Anna Yojana - December 25, 2000

2) Balika Samriddhi Yojana - August 15, 1997

3) Bharat Nirman - May 16, 2005

4) Indira Awaas Yojana - 1985

5) Integrated Child Development Scheme - 1975

6) Jawahar Rozgar Yojana - April, 1, 1989

7) Kudumbasree - May 17, 1998

8) Mahila Samriddhi Yojana - 2nd October, 1993

9) National Food for Work Programme - 14 November 2004

10) MGNREGS - 2 February 2006

11) Integrated Rural Development Programme (IRDP)? - 2 October 1980

12) National Rural Employment Guarantee Programme - 2 February 2006

13) Prime Minister's Rozgar Yojana (PMRY) - 02 October, 1993

14) Pradhan Mantri Adarsh Gram Yojana (PMAGY) - March, 2010

15) Samagra Awaas Yojana - 1999-2000

16) Sampoorna Grameen Rozgar Yojana - 25 September 2001

17) Valmiki Ambedkar Awas Yojana (VAMBAY) - December 2001

18) Landless Employment Guarantee Programme - November 14, 2004

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Solved Question Paper of Kerala PSC Beat Forest Officer Exam - 23 April 2016

Hi Aspirants, here is the Solved GK Questions with Answer Key of Kerala PSC Beat Forest Officer Exam held on 23 April 2016. 

1. The National Fruit of Pakistan is? - Mango

2. In the Census of 2011 the female literacy rate in Kerala? - 92.07

3. Which organization raised slogan "Land to the Tillers"? - Socialist Party

4. The northern most river in Kerala is? - Manjeswarampuzha

5. The first royal order issued by Rani Gowri Lakshmibai to abolish slave trade in Travancore on? - 05 Dec 1812

6. Athula's Mushakavamsakavya is a semi legendary accounts of the rulers of? - Ezhimala Rulers

7. The Danish fort "Dansborg" constructed in 1620 at? - Tharangambadi

8. Tharisapally Copper plate is considered as the first dated insriptions in Kerala epigraphy. It was issued by Ayyanadikal Thirvadikal in? - 849 AD

9. The following are the Presidents of Indian National Congress except? - All were presidents

10. Who criticized the Catherine Mayor's work Mother India as "Report of a drain inspector sent out with the one purpose of opening of opening and examining the drains of the country to be reported upon"? - Gandhiji

11. Lord Mayo, the British Viceroy of India was assassinated by Shere Ali in 1872 at? - Port Blair

12. Who is the Chancellor of the National University of Advanced Legal Studies of Kerala (NUALS) - Chief Justie of High Court

13. Who inaugurated the First mega Food Part in Jaharkhand on 15th Feb 2016? - Harsimrat Kaur Badal

14. The helpdesk and short stay home project of Kudumbasree Mission launched in 2013 titled as? - Snehitha

15. "A heart shaped lake" is one of the major tourist attractive place in Kerala. It situated in? - Meppady

16. Hugo Divries published the Mutation Theory in? - 1901

17.  Bernama is the National News Agency of? - Malaysia

18. Which among the Indian State formed on 1st May 1960? - Maharashtra

19. The Queen's Stepwell, a monument in medieval India constructed by Udayamathi for the memory of her husband Bimdev. It discovered by Archeological Survey of India in? - 1980

20. Jean Dreze, the Belgian Economist is associated with the programme of? - Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme

21. Hagupit, the most dangerous tropical cyclone affected the country in 2014? - Philippines

22. Allapicha Mollakka is a character of the Malayalam Novel of? - Khasakkinte Ithihasam

23. Who was called the father of Taxonomy? - Carl Linius

24. Columbidae Colombiformes is a scientific name of? - Pigeon

25. "Life itself, its origin and nature" is a scientific book written by? - Francis Krik

26. In which state in India the tribal festival"Medaram Jatara" is celebrated?- Telengana

27. Worlds largest concentrated solar power plant opened on 4th Feb.2016 in? - Morocco

28. Right to information Act passed by the Parliament in 2005. It came into force on? - 15 th June 2005

29. Who among the following are not the Chairperson of National Human Rights Commission of India?- None of these

30.  In which state Amul launches country's first milk ATM on 24 January 2014? - Gujarat

31. Who scores 1009 runs in HT Banduri Cup Inter School Cricket Tournament conducted by Mumbai Cricket Association?- Pranav Dhanawade

32. Which is the first fully Solar Powered Educational Institution in India?- Sir Aurobindo International Centre for Education

33. Which state in India celebrate the "Raja Rani Musical Festival"? - Orissa

34. Which country will host the FINA World Aquatics Championship 2017? - Hungary

35. The World Radio Day is observed on- February 13

36. In which state in India the tribal festival"Medaram Jatara" is celebrated?- Telengana

37. "Navodhanathinte Suryathejas" is the biography of? - Pandit Karuppan

38. The famous Merdekka Stadium or Independence Stadium situated in? - Malaysia

39. The name of 24 hour classical music-both Carnatic and Hindustani audio channel launched by All India Radio recently? - Raagam

40. The famous painting "Relief of Lucknow" painted by- Thomas Johnes Berker

41. Headquarters of Medicins Sans Frontieres(MSF), an International Humanitarian Aid Non Governmental Organization- Geneva

42. Which Constitution Amendments provides for the formation of National Judicial Appointment Commission in 2013?- 98

43. Who is the President Lok Sabha Deputy Speaker of India?- M.Thambidurai

44. United Nations International Female Peacekeeper Award winner of 2014- Shakthi Devi

45.  Who did Patronize and protect Sanchi Stupa?- Asoka

46. US Military operation against the Islamic State of Iraqi and Levant (ISIL) is known as - Operation Inherent Resolve

47. The train Mythri Express or Moitree Express runs between - Calcutta to Dhakka

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Kerala PSC University Assistant Exam 2016 Notification & Apply Online

Hi Aspirants, Kerala Public Service Commission(KPSC) has invited online applications from qualified candidates for appointment as Assistants in various Universities in Kerala. Eligible candidates can apply till 27 April 2016. Details are as follows:

Category No: 42/2016

Department/Name of Institution : Universities in Kerala

Name of Post : Assistant

Scale of pay : 13900-24040/-

Number of vacancies : Not estimated

Method of appointment : Direct Recruitment

Age limit: 18-36. Only candidates born between 02.01.1980 and 01.01.1998 (both dates included) are eligible to apply for this post with usual relaxation to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and Other Backward Communities (For other conditions regarding the age relaxation please see part 2 of the General Conditions).

Qualifications: A Degree in any faculty from a recognised University or its equivalent.

Probation: The candidates selected to the post shall be on probation for a period of two years on duty within a continuous period of three years during which the candidates selected shall pass Secretariat Manual and Accounts test.

Tentative date for OMR test: 24.05.2016

Last date for receipt of applications :- 27.04.2016 Wednesday up to 12 midnight.

The list of Universities in Kerala for which the new recruitment is taking place .

1.  Kerala University
2.  Kannur University
3.  Cochin University of Science & Technology
4.  Malayalam University, Malappuram
5.  M.G. University
7.  Sree Sankaracharya University
8.  Kerala Agriculture University
9.  Kerala Veterinary and Animal Science University
10. Kerala University of Health Science 
11. Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean studies

12. APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University

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Solved GK Questions - KPSC Divisional Accountant Exam held on 23 January 2016

Hi Aspirants..Here is the solved GK Questions of the statewide Divisional Accountant Exam conducted by Kerala Public Service Commission (KPSC) on 23 January 2016. We will update the complete answer key and question paper of this exam soon.

1. ‘Murugan’ was the deity worshipped by the people of

A) Neytal B) Mullai C) Palai D) Kurinchi

Ans.D) Kurinchi

2. The second capital of Ezhimala Kingdom was

A) Eli B) Baliapattom C) Pazhi D) None ofthese

Ans. C) Pazhi

3. Who was not an astronomer in ancient Kerala

A) Haridatta B) Sthanu Ravi C) Govinda Swami D) Sankaranarayana

Ans. B) Sthanu Ravi 

4. The first Speaker of Indian Lok Sabha is

A) M.A. Iyyengar B) G. V. Mavlankar C) G. B. Panth D) None of these

Ans. B) G. V. Mavlankar

5. Who is the founder of ‘Mitavadi’

A) C. Krishnan (B) Moorkkothu Kumaran C) T.K. Madhavan D) K. Sukumaran

Ans. A) C. Krishnan

6. Annie Besant chaired a political conference in Malabar held at

A) Manjeri B) Ottappalam C) Vatakara D) Kannur

Ans.  B) Ottappalam

7. Which is not a work of Vakkom Moulavi

A) Muslim B) AI lslam C) AlBayan D) Swadeshabhimani

Ans.C) AlBayan

8. The Sadhujana Paripalana Yogam was established in

A) 1903 B) 1907 C) 1908 D) None ofthese

Ans. B) 1907

9. in the National Film Awards announced in March 2015, the best popular film

award goes to

A) Court B) Khwada C) Asha for Ja or Majhe D) None of these

Ans. D) None of these [Mary Kom was the best popular film]

10. August Kranti Maidan is connected with

A) Quit India Movement B) B. I. N. Mutiny C) l. N. A. Trials D) August Offer

Ans. A) Quit India Movement

11. Kanhu Murmu was the leader of

A) Pabna Uprising B) Munda Rebellion C) Santhal Rebellion D) Bhills Movement

Ans. C) Santhal Rebellion

12. Guruvayur Satyagraha was inspired by a resolution passed in the political conference held at

A) Guruvayur B) Manjeri C) Vatakara D) Calicut

Ans. C) Vatakara

13. Which is not a work of lrayimman Thampi

A) Keechaka Vadham B) Uttara Swayamvaram C) Dakshayagam D) Ravanavijayam

Ans. D) Ravanavijayam

14. The first conference of Kochi Rajya Praja Mandalam was held at

A) Irinjalakkuda B) Thrissur C) Aluva D) Kochi

Ans. A) Irinjalakkuda

15. Who is known as Dharmaraja

A) lndukotha B) Karthika Tirunal C) Ayiliam Tirunal D) Utram Tirunal

Ans. B) Karthika Tirunal

16. The Indian author who is awarded Fukuoka Prize in 2015 is

A) Mahashweta Devi B) lrlan Habib C) Nalini Malani D) Ramachandra Guha

Ans. D) Ramachandra Guha

17. Who is known as the father of ‘Panchayati Raj’ system

A) Gandhiji B) Rajiv Gandhi C) Ashoka Mehta D) Balwant Roy Mehta

Ans. D) Balwant Roy Mehta

18. Who was not involved in the Faqir uprising of 1776-77

A) Wilayat Ali B) Bhavani Pathak C) Majnum Shah D) Chirag Ali Shah

Ans. A) Wilayat Ali

19. During the Revolt of 1857 the movement in Rohilkhand was led by

A) KunwarSingh B) Dost Khan C) Khan Bahadur Khan D) Raghunath Singh

Ans. C) Khan Bahadur Khan

20. Ramabai, wife of MG. Ranade, was the founder of

A) Bharath Sthree Mahamandal B) Sharda Sadan C) Bharath Mahila Parishat D) Arya Mahila Samaj

Ans. C) Bharath Mahila Parishat

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Answer Key and Question Paper of Kerala PSC Police Constable (APB) Exam 2015 held 26 September 2015

Friends.. Kerala Public Service Commission today (26-09-2015) conducted the examination for Police Constable (Armed Police Battalion) and Women Police Constable for the following Battalions: Thiruvananthapuram (SAP), Pathanamthitta (KAP III), Idukki (KAP V), Ernakulam (KAP I), Thrissur (KAP II), Malappuram (MSP) and Kasaragod (KAP IV). In this post we bring you the PDF Question Paper and PDF Answer Key of Kerala PSC Police Constable (APB) Exam 2015 held 26 September 2015. 

Exam Details were as follows:

Category No: 12/2015 & 13/2015

Examination Date & Time : 26-09-2015 (Saturday) from 1.30 PM to 3.15 PM

Exam duration : 1 Hour 15 minutes 

Department : Police

Method of Appointment : Direct recruitment

Maximum Marks : 100

Exam Syllabus: Part I : General Knowledge, Current Affairs & Renaissance in Kerala Part II :General English, Part III : Simple Arithmetic & Mental Ability,

(Maximum Marks : 100) (Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes) (Medium of Questions: Malayalam/Tamil/Kannada)

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Answer Key and Question Paper of Kerala PSC Sub Inspector of Police (Trainee) Exam 12 September 2015

Friends.. Kerala Public Service Commission today (12-09-2015) conducted the state wide exam of Sub Inspector of Police - SI (Trainee) under category number 161/2015, 165/2015, 168/2015 and 171/2015. In this post we are sharing with you the PDF Question Paper of Sub Inspector of Police (Trainee) Exam held on 12 September 2015. The question paper contained the following sections: Quantitative Aptitude, Mental Ability/Reasoning, General Science, Current Affairs, Facts about India, Facts about Kerala, Constitution of India and Civil Rights, Social Welfare Schemes and Measures, Information Technology and Cyber Laws. You can also check the answer of this exam from the below link. 

Sub Inspector of Police (Trainee) Question Paper - Alpha Code A

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Answer Key & Solved Question of KPSC Municipal/Block Panchyat Secretary Exam 4 July 2015

Friends..Here is the Solved Question Paper with Answer Key of today's (04 July 2015) Kerala PSC Municipal/Block Panchyat Secretary Exam. In this Part-1 we have covered General Knowledge. In our subsequent posts, we will be posting the remaining parts. So keep visiting.

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1. Which of the following is not a viral disease?

(A)Avion flue

(B) Malaria

(C) Sars

(D) Dengue fever

Ans. (B) Malaria 

2. Richard Stallman is in connection with :

(A) Internet

(B) Free operating system

(C) Computer virus

(D) Search engine

Ans. (B) Free operating system

3. Who among the following in India was the first winner of Nobel prize in Physics?

(A) S. Chandrasekharan

(B) C.V. Raman

(C) V. Ramakrishnan

(D) Hargovind Khorane

Ans. (B) C.V. Raman

4. Over production of which hormone leads to exophthalmic goiture?

(A) Iodine

(B) Insulin

(C) Thyroxine

(D) ADH

Ans. (C) Thyroxine

5. A liquid having pH value more than 7 is :

(A) Citric acid

(B) Lime water

(C) Soda water

(D) Vinagiri

Ans. (B) Lime water

6. Which among the following is not correctly paired?

(A) Dynamo — Alfred Nobel

(C) Computer — Charles Babbage

(B) Television — J.L. Baird

(D) DDT — Pole Muller

Ans. (A) Dynamo — Alfred Nobel

7. The instrument used to measure the growth of plant is :

(A) Durometer

(B) Auxanometer

(C) Potometer

(D) Cryometer

Ans. (B) Auxanometer

8. Which one among the following is a molecular scissor?

(A) Ligas

(B) Restriction endonuclease

(C) Super bugs

(D) Endrophyl

Ans. (B) Restriction endonuclease

9. The first nuclear reactor in India, is :

(A) Saras

(B) Param 9000

(C) Apsara

(D Durga

Ans. (C) Apsara

10. Which element is in chlorophyll?

(A) Na

(B) K

(C) Mg

(D) Ca

Ans. (C) Mg

11. "One Vision, One Identity, One Community" is the motto of which of the following organisations?

(A) APEC

(B) ASEAN

(C) NATO

(D) NAM

Ans. (B) ASEAN

12. What is the ordinal number of Ban Ki Moon as the Secretary General of U.N.O.?

(A) Seventh

(B) Ninth

(C) Tenth

(D) Eighth

Ans. (D) Eighth

13. Which year was declared as the international year of Family Farming?

(A) 2013

(B) 2014

(C) 2015

(D) 2016

Ans. (B) 2014

14. Nobel Prize for Literature for 2013 was awarded to :

(A) Alice Munro

(B) Eleanor Carlon

(C) Martin Karplus

(D) James E. Rothman

Ans. (A) Alice Munro

15. Asian Games 2014 was held at :

(A) Tokyo

(B) Hanoy

(C) Incheon

(D) Colombo

Ans. (C) Incheon

16. The Right to Free and Compulsory Education Act was enacted in :

(A) 2008

(B) 2009

(C) 2010

(D) 2012

Ans. (C) 2010

17. The founder of Wiki Leaks is :

(A) Bill Gates

(B) Julian Assange

(C) Gill Abramson

(D) Jacob.J.Lew

Ans. (B) Julian Assange

18. The Seventeenth SAARC Summit was held at :

(A) New Delhi

(B) Colombo

(C) Thimpu

(D) Addu

Ans. (D) Addu

19. Rajeev Awaas Yojana aims at :

(A) Poverty Free India

(B) Slum Free India

(C) Rural Employment

(D) Rural Road Development

Ans. (B) Slum Free India

20. The new name of Planning Commission :

(A) NNPC

(B) Bharat Ayog

(C) NITI Ayog

(D) NEET Ayog

Ans. (C) NITI Ayog

21. What was the original name of Chattampi Swamikal?

(A) Kunjan Pillai

(B) Raman Pillai

(C) Thanu Pillai

(D) Rajappan Pillai

Ans. (A) Kunjan Pillai

22. Who is Pulaya Raja in Kerala Renaissance Movement?

(A) Kumaran Asan

(B) Ayyankali

(C) Sree Narayana Guru

(D) Vagbhatananda

Ans. (B) Ayyankali

23. Which is the largest backwater in Kerala?

(A) Vembanad kayal

(B) Ashtamudi kayal

(C) Sasthamkotta kayal

(D) Kayamkulam kayal

Ans. (A) Vembanad kayal

24. In which year Sree Narayana Guru established a Siva temple at Aruvippuram?

(A) 1880

(B) 1885

(C) 1886

(D) 1887

Ans. No correct Answer

25. A famous renaissance leader of Kerala who founded Atma Vidya Sangham?

(A) V.T. Bhattathiripad

(B) Poikayil Yohannan

(C) Pandit Karuppan

(D) Vagbhatananda

Ans. (D) Vagbhatananda

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