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Saturday, June 8, 2013

Recruitment for the post of Assistant in Reserve Bank of India (RBI) 2013 for 525 Posts

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Assistants Recruitment 2013 for 525 Posts

RECRUITMENT OF ASSISTANTS AS PER TO ADVERTISEMENT NO. 1 /ASST./2012-13


Educational Qualifications (as on 01-05-2013):
i) At least a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks (pass class for SC/ST/PWD candidates) in the aggregate and the knowledge of word processing on PC.
ii) A candidate belonging to Ex-servicemen category should either be a graduate from a recognized University or should have passed the matriculation or its equivalent examination of the Armed Forces and rendered at least 15 years of defence service.
iii) Candidates applying for post in a particular state should be proficient in the language of the state i.e. know to read, write, speak and understand the language.

Eligibility Criteria :
(a) Age (as on 01-05-2013):
Between 18 and 28 years. Candidates must have been born not earlier than 02/05/1985 and not later than 01/05/1995 (both days including) are only eligible to apply. Relaxation in the Upper Age Limit applicable to reserved communities.

Vacancies: 525 Posts
Deadline: Thursday, June 20, 2013
Location: Multiple Locations
Job Description: RBI Assistants Recruitment 2013

Important dates :
Date of Commencement of Application : 30/05/2013
Date of Closure        : 20/06/2013
Date of Closure for Edit      : 22/06/2013
Last Date for Reprint           : 05/07/2013
 Online Payment       : 30/05/2013 to 20/06/2013 (both dates inclusive)
Offline Fee payment (through CBS challan)       : 03/06/2013 to 24/06/2013 (both dates inclusive)

Pay scale : Selected Candidates will draw a starting basic pay of ` 8,860/- per month (i.e. ` 8,040/- plus two advance increments admissible to graduates only) in the scale of ` 8,040 – 410 – 9270 – 500 – 11,270 – 550 – 13,470 – 650 – 15,420 – 720 – 16,140 – 990 – 20,100 (20 years) and other allowances, viz. Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, City Compensatory Allowance, Transport Allowance etc., as admissible from time to time. At present, initial monthly Gross emoluments for Assistants is approximately ` 21,419/-

Scheme of Selection:
Selection will be through Online Examination and Interview. The Online Examination will be for 200 marks and is tentatively scheduled to be held on 20.07.2013,21.07.2013,27.07.2013,28.07.2013
Sr. No.
Name of Tests (Objective)
No of Questions
Maximum Marks
Total Time
1
Test of Reasoning
40
40
2 Hours
2
Test of English Language
40
40
3
Test of Numerical Ability
40
40
4
Test of General Awareness
40
40
5
Test of Computer Knowledge
40
40

Total
200
200


Application fee: Application Fee Rs.400/- (Rupees Four Hundred only) are to be paid by OBC and General category candidates, fee pay at CBS branches of any one of the following 7 Public Sector Banks. No fee for SC/ST/PWD/EXS/Staff. 


Solved Questions of SSC Prasar Bharti Programme / Transmission Executive Exam held on 2nd June 2013

Solved Questions of SSC Prasar Bharti Programme / Transmission Executive Exam held on 2nd June 2013

Combined Recruitment for the post of Programme Executive and
Transmission Executive (PEX TREX) – Examination – 2013- Answer Key


Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Prasar Bharti conducted the written examination for Programme Executive and Transmission Executive recruitment on 02 June 2013. Here is some of the selected solved questions from General Awareness Section::

The Official Answer Key of transmission and programme executive Exam 2013 will be released Soon by SSC.


PART (c): GENERAL AWARENESS : Selected Questions

Q1.  If   other    things    remain     unchanged,   the demand of a commodity is a function of    
(A)   Income of the consumers     (B) Level of savings in a society
(C)   Price of that commodity       (D) Taste of the consumer
Ans. (C)   Price of that commodity      

Q2. At the Second Round Table Conference, the Indian National Congress was represented by
(A)  Jawaharlal Nehru                       (B) Mahatma Gandhi
(C)   Rajendra Prasad                        ( D)  Vallabhbhai  Patel
Ans. (B) Mahatma Gandhi

Q3. Selling costs are the expenses of a firm on
(A)  Sales promotion activities            (B)   Means of transportation
(C)   Factors of production                   (D) Government taxes
Ans. (A) Sales promotion activities         

Q4.   The most important feature of monopolistic competition is
(A)  Absence of selling costs                   (B)   Homogeneous product
(C)   Price discrimination                           (D)    Product differentiation
Ans. (D)    Product differentiation

Q5. Which committee was constituted for reforms in Tax structure?
(A)  Narasimham Committee               (B)    Chelliah Committee
(C)  Gadgil Committee                            (D)  Y.V. Reddy Committee
Ans. (B)    Chelliah Committee

Q6. . Blue Revolution is related to
(A)  Fish production                       (B) Milk production
(C)  Oil production                          (D) Food production
Ans. (A) Fish production

Q7. Who said “The  State exists  for individuals, individuals do not exist for the State"?
(A)  C.E.M. Joad                   (B)    Barker
(C)  Laski                               (D)  Machiavelli
Ans. (C)  Laski

Q8. 1942 Movement was called as
(A)  Civil Disobedience Movement     (B)  Khilafat Movement
(C)  Quit India Movement                     (D)  Passive Resistance (Satyagraha) Movement
Ans. (C) Quit India Movement

Q9. Who wrote the book 'Politics'?
(A)  Bodin                         (B)   Rousseau
(C)   Mill                            (D) Aristotle
Ans. (D) Aristotle

Q10. Who was  appointed   to  investigate   into the assassination of Mrs. Indira Gandhi ?
(A) Juslice Kania                 (B) Justiec M.P.Thakkar
(C)  Justice Jain                   (D)  Justice Vcnkataramaiah
Ans. (B) Justiec M.P.Thakkar

Q11. Why did Aurangzeb become unpopul ar?
(A)  He was not religiously tolerant            (B)  He was not a good administrator
(C)  He was not a scholar                            (D)  He was not extravagant
Ans. (A)  He was not religiously tolerant     
       
Q12. Whose theory  has been called by Macpherson as 'developmental democracy' ?
(A)  James Mill                             (B)  John Stuart Mill
(C)  Bentham's democracy         (D)  Locke's democracy
Ans. (B)  John Stuart Mill

Q13. Black   soil         is    mainly      derived           from   the weathering of
(A)  Granites             (B)   Basalts
(C)   Limestones        (D)  Sandstones
Ans. (B)   Basalts

Q14. Fungi and insects have one of the following as   a common factor :
(A)   Chitin                                         (B)   Cuticular covering
(C)  Water absorbing system        (D) Reproductive system
Ans. (A)   Chitin    

Q15. Which of the following is the best nuclear  fuel for the nuclear reactor?
(A)   Uranium - 236               (B)  Thorium – 236
 (C)   Plutonium – 239           (D)   Neptunium - 239          
Ans.  (C)   Plutonium – 239          

Q16. Which of the following radiations forms a part of electromagnetic spectrum  ?
(A)  Alpha rays             (B)   Beta rays
(C)    Cathode rays       (D) Gamma rays        
Ans. (D) Gamma rays        

Q17.  Who heads the National  Planning Commission of lndia?
(A)  The President              (B)  The Prime Minister
(C)  The Finance Minister   (D)  The Planning  Minister  
Ans.   (B)  The Prime Minister

Q18. Hong Kong today, is part of
(A)  United Kingdom              (B)  China   
(C)  Taiwan                                (D)  Japan
Ans. (B)  China         

Q19. Human hair is made up of
(A)   Protein                            (B)  Protein and DNA
(C)  Protein and RNA             (D)  DNA and RNA
Ans. (A)   Protein                 
          
Q20. Which is  the  oldest  and  richest  language  of South India ?
(A)  Telugu                         (B)  Sanskrit
 (C)  Tamil                           (D)  Kannada
Ans. (C)  Tamil            

Q21. One who officially gives expert  legal advice to the Government of India is
(A)  The Attorney General                 (B)  The Auditor General
(C)  The Chief Justice oflndia            (D)  Public Service Commission
Ans. (A)  The Attorney General        

Q22. Which day is celebrated  as International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit 'I'Tafficking?
 (A)  31"' May                     (B)  4th June
(C) 51h June                        (D)  26th June       
Ans. (D)  26th June       

Q23. The "Earth Day" is celebrated on
(A)  22nd April             (B) 21st April
(C)   14th April             (D)  7th  April
Ans. (A)  22nd April             

Q24. Who      among            the      following       is         not cartoonist?
(A)  Sudhir Dar             (B)   Laxman
(C)  Kutty                       (D)  Ravi Shankar
Ans. (D)  Ravi Shankar

Q25. Who is the Attorney General of India?
(A)  Ashwani Kumar                 ( B)  Goolam E. Vahanvati
(C)  Shatrughan Singh               (D) A.K. Shalla
Ans. ( B)  Goolam E. Vahanvati 

Government contemplating on increasing the Retirement age of Central Govt. Employees from 60 to 62

Government contemplating on increasing the Retirement age of Central Govt. Employees from 60 to 62

The government is planning to extend the retirement age of all central government employees by two years — from the current 60 to 62 years. Sources said that an in-principle decision has been taken in this regard and the department of personnel and training (DoPT) has begun the work to implement the same. A formal announcement to this effect is expected this year itself.
The last time the government extended the retirement age of central government employees was in 1998. It was also a two-year extension from 58. This was preceded by the implementation of the 5th Pay Commission, which had put severe strain on government’s finances.

In the last cabinet meeting there was hype from the media and blogging community that such a decision will be announced by the Government. But later it came to know that this item was not there in the agenda of the last cabinet. But everyone hope that such a move is on the anvil.

Pros and Cons if such a decision is implemented
Advantages : (from employees side)
1. If the 7th pay commission is implemented in the year 2016, the central government employees those who are retiring from service in the year of 2014 to 2016 would be benefitted by extension of their service further two more years.
2. Economically the employees would be in better position due to this rise of the age of superannuation.
3. The pensionary benefits would also increase alongside if there is any shortage of service to get full pension and gratuity
4. More over there is a chance of getting an additional MACP by the central govt employees if there is any short fall in the service by two years to get 2nd or 3rd MACP
Disadvantages:
1. Promotions will be affected due to no retirement up to two years.
2. Unemployment problem will be continued due to the increase in retirement age.
3. The age criterion to get government job to be relaxed by two more years, otherwise those who are at the verge of crossing the age limit will be affected seriously.
4. Efficiency will be affected if the retirement age of unhealthy employees increased.
5. Job prospects of youth will be affected.


View of Currentaffairs4examz team: It should be the youth who should be benefited. There is no urgent need to increase the retirement age. An employee who retires at the age of 60 will certainly be economically sound. At a time when un-employment keeps increasing, the Govt. should do away from such a move. 

National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Exam (II), 2012 - Declaration of Final Result

National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Exam (II), 2012 - Declaration of Final Result.

The UPSC has declared the result of the written part of the National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Exam(II), held on 19th August, 2012  in order of merit of 636 candidates  and the Interviews held by the Services  Selection Board of the Ministry of Defence  for admission to the  Army, Navy and  Air Force wings  of National  Defence Academy for the 130th Course and Naval Academy  for the  92nd   Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC) commencing from  July, 2013.  For detailed information regarding the date of commencement of the above courses, please visit the websites of Ministry of Defence  i.e www. joinindianarmy. nic.in or indianarmy .gov.in.

 2. The results of Medical Examination have not been taken into account in preparing these lists.

3.  The candidature of all the candidates is provisional, subject to their submitting the requisite certificates in support of date of birth and educational qualifications etc., claimed by them, directly to the Additional Directorate General of Recruiting, Adjutant General’s Branch, Integrated Headquarters, Ministry of Defence (Army), West Block No. III, Wing-1, R. K. Puram, New Delhi-110066, wherever this has not already been done and NOT to  U.P.S.C.

4. In case, there is any change of address, the candidates are advised to promptly intimate directly to the Army Headquarters at the address given above.

5. These results are also be available on the UPSC Website at http:// www.upsc.gov.in. However, marks of the candidates will be available on the Website after 15 days from the date of declaration of final results.                        

6.      For any further information, the candidates may contact  Facilitation Counter  near Gate ‘C’ of the Commission   either in person or on Telephone Nos.011- 23385271/ 011-23381125/011-23098543 between 10:00 Hours to 17:00 Hours on any working day. 
Source: PIB                                                                                                                  

Wednesday, June 5, 2013

June 5- World Environment Day

June 5- World Environment Day



The theme for this year’s World Environment Day celebrations is Think.Eat.Save. Think.Eat.Save is an anti-food waste and food loss campaign that encourages you to reduce your foodprint. According to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), every year 1.3 billion tonnes of food is wasted. This is equivalent to the same amount produced in the whole of sub-Saharan Africa. At the same time, 1 in every 7 people in the world go to bed hungry and more than 20,000 children under the age of 5 die daily from hunger. 

Given this enormous imbalance in lifestyles and the resultant devastating effects on the environment, this year’s theme – Think.Eat.Save – encourages you to become more aware of the environmental impact of the food choices you make and empowers you to make informed decisions.

While the planet is struggling to provide us with enough resources to sustain its 7 billion people (growing to 9 billion by 2050), FAO estimates that a third of global food production is either wasted or lost. Food waste is an enormous drain on natural resources and a contributor to negative environmental impacts.

This year’s campaign rallies you to take action from your home and then witness the power of collective decisions you and others have made to reduce food waste, save money, minimise the environmental impact of food production and force food production processes to become more efficient.

If food is wasted, it means that all the resources and inputs used in the production of all the food are also lost. For example, it takes about 1,000 litres of water to produce 1 litre of milk and about 16,000 litres goes into a cow’s food to make a hamburger. The resulting greenhouse gas emissions from the cows themselves, and throughout the food supply chain, all end up in vain when we waste food.

In fact, the global food production occupies 25% of all habitable land and is responsible for 70% of fresh water consumption, 80% of deforestation, and 30% of greenhouse gas emissions. It is the largest single driver of biodiversity loss and land-use change.

Making informed decision therefore means, for example, that you purposefully select foods that have less of an environmental impact, such as organic foods that do not use chemicals in the production process. Choosing to buy locally can also mean that foods are not flown halfway across the world and therefore limit emissions.   


“So think before you eat and help save our environment!”

Sunday, June 2, 2013

Current Affairs May Last Week

Latest Current Affairs- May 2013


Saturday, June 1, 2013

How to pay KSEB BILL (Kerala Electricity Bill) Online

How to pay KSEB BILL (Kerala Electricity Bill) Online

1. First open the KSEB website http://www.kseb.in/ and click on pay bills online
2. Keep your latest Electricity Bill near by, before attempting the Payment.
 Select the Section.

3. Enter Consumer number and Bill Number

4. Enter the Email id and/or Mobile Number. Click Show Bill Details.
5. In the case of Central Server Sections (Puthenchantha and Vellayambalam of Thiruvananthapuram Dist.) number of Pending Regular Energy Bills and the total amount due will be shown. For other sections, the last Regular Energy Bill is available for payment, provided the payment being made 2 days before Disconnection date and the Consumer is not having any other area.

6. Select the desired mode of transaction - Net Banking, Credit Card or Debit Card.

7. Balance amount in full, along with Surcharge applicable (if any) and applicable transaction charges will be shown. For Net Banking, transaction charge will displayed in the Payment Gateway site. For Central Server Sections, Surcharge for belated payment will be intimated in the next Bill.
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8. Click Confirm Payment.
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9. Finally, a confirmation screen with net transaciton amount will be shown.
Click Make Payment.
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10. User will be carried to Payment Gateway Site. Make secure payment.
Once payment is completed, the transaction details will be displayed. User can take printout of the same.
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The details will be send to the given Email/Mobile also.In the case of Central Server Sections, the payment will be immediately effected in the concerned Section Offices.
For other sections, it will be updated the next day. However the date of payment will be the date of actual payment through Online portal.
Consumers can make payment of Regular Electricity Bills through Net Banking or Credit/Debit cards.
Transaction charge will be deducted from Consumers account.

Other Conditions:

1. Bills under litigation will not be considered
2. In case of dispute regarding the bill amount shown in this portal and the original bill kept in the Section Office,the latter shall prevail.
3. For sections other than Central Server Sections, the payment made by the Consumer in Section Office counter/FRIENDS counter will not be reflected in the Online portal.
In case Consumer make payment of such Electricity Bills again, such amount will be treated as advance.
4. During Online Payment, if the amount is debited from bank account and the transaction details are not generated online, please allow us 48 hours to generate the transaction details. If the Online transaction details are not generated even after 48 hours and money is not refunded to the bank account, please report the problem to the KSEB Support Team with Section Code, Consumer Number, Date of Payment and Bill Number.

email id: LTPAYMENTSUPPORT@ksebnet.com
Phone: 9446008892, 04712514648