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

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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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Question Paper of Kerala PSC Municipal/Block Panchyat Secretary: 4 July 2015

Friends..Today (July 4, 2015) Kerala Public Service Commission has conducted State wide Examination for Municipal Secretary Gr.III (Urban Affairs) and Secretary - Block Panchyat (Rural Development). Everybody will be searching for the Answer Key, Question Paper and Expected Cut off of this exam. We are here to help. Details of Examination were as follows:

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625/2014 (Statewide)- MUNICIPAL SECRETARY GR.III (URBAN AFFAIRS)

629/2014 (Statewide)- SECRETARY- BLOCK PANCHYAT (Rural Development)

Type of Examination: Objective Type (OMR Valuation)

Date and Time of Exam: 04-07-2015 (Saturday) From 1:30PM to 3:15 PM 

Question Paper consists of following four parts

Part 1: Quantitative Aptitude

Part 2: Mental Ability and Test of Reasoning

Part 3: General Science

Part 4: Current Affairs

Part 6: Facts about Kerala

Part 7: Constitution of India and Civil Rights

Part 8: General English

Part 9: Social Welfare Schemes and Measures

Part 10: Information Technology and Cyber Laws

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Current Affairs Online Quiz: 3 July 2015

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Daily Current Affairs: 2 July 2015

Friends..Here is the Important Daily GK and Current Affairs Updates for 2 July 2015 covering National, International, Sports, Awards news etc. Don’t forget to attempt our Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2015 to complete your preparation for upcoming exams.

1) Cuba becomes the first country to officially eliminate mother-to-child HIV transmission:

--> World Health Organisation has announced that Cuba has become the first country to eliminate the transmission of HIV and syphilis from mother to baby.

--> The act of eliminating mother-to-child transmissions of HIV and syphilis means more than improved outcomes for the children of infected parties, but it means hope for a cure. 

2) Dr Anup K Pujari joined as Secretary, MSME:

--> Dr Anup K Pujari joined as Secretary Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) .

--> He succeeds Shri Madhav Lal who superannuated on June, 30 2015.

--> Before joining the Ministry of MSME, Dr. Pujari was holding the charge of Secretary, Mines.

3) Fazle Hasan Abed, founder of Bangladesh-based poverty alleviation NGO won World Food Prize 2015:

--> Fazle Hasan Abed of Bangladesh has been named as the winner of the 2015 World Food Prize.

--> He is founder and chairman of Bangladesh-based non-governmental organisation (NGO) BRAC (originally known as Bangladesh Rural Advancement Committee) which is world’s largest NGO.

--> Since its formation, BRAC is being credited for helping more than 150 million people out of poverty.

4) Cost of printing a one-rupee note is Rs 1.14:

--> The cost of printing one rupee note, which was recently re-introduced after a gap of 20 years, is Rs. 1.14, more than its value, an RTI query has revealed.

--> The Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India (SPMCIL), under the central government, said in the RTI response that the cost is subject to audit, which is in progress, for financial year 2014-15.

--> The printing of one-rupee notes was discontinued in 1994 because of high printing cost as compared to their lives.

--> However, the Union Finance Ministry subsequent to a gazette-notification dated December 16, 2014 ultimately re-issued one-rupee notes on March 6, 2015 at Shrinathji Temple (Nathdwara), Rajasthan.

5) Manipur plans to lift ban on liquor sale:

--> Nearly 24 years after prohibition was imposed in Manipur, the state, for the first time, is planning to lift the ban on the manufacture and sale of liquor, with Chief Minister Okram Ibobi Singh tabling a proposal for the same in the Assembly.

--> Speaking in the Assembly, the Chief Minister said that most states in the country, with the exception of Nagaland and Manipur, lifted the ban on selling Indian-made Foreign Liquor. After lifting the ban, all states have experienced a marked increase in revenue generation.

6) Haryana Government launched ‘Mhara Gaon, Jagmag Gaon’ scheme:

--> Haryana Government launched ‘Mhara Gaon, Jagmag Gaon’ scheme to provide 24 hour uninterrupted power supply for rural domestic consumers in a phased manner with their active participation.

--> The scheme was launched by Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar from Dyalpur village of Kurukshetra district.

--> With this launch, Haryana became first state in the country to provide such an innovative voluntary scheme.

7) Indian-American professor R Paul Singh named for 2015 World Agriculture Prize laureate:

--> R Paul Singh, Indian-American professor has been selected for 2015 World Agriculture Prize laureate.

--> The award was announced at the annual Global Confederation for Higher Education Associations for Agriculture and Life Sciences (GCHERA) conference held at the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik, Lebanon.

8) Prof. Sanjeev Galande selected for G D Birla Award for Scientific Research 2014:

--> Prof. Sanjeev Galande has been selected for the prestigious G D Birla award for Scientific Research 2014.

--> He has been selected for his significant contribution and his pioneering research in the field of Epigenetics and Molecular Cell Biology.
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Current Affairs Quiz: 2 July 2015

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Current Affairs Updates: 1 July 2015

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1) Narendra Modi Launched 'Digital India Week' to Empower Citizens via IT:

--> Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 1 July 2015 launched the "Digital India Week" as part of the larger initiative to empower the people and extend services better with the use of information technology and its tools.

--> The Prime Minister also unveiled a logo for Digital India, an umbrella programme that seeks to transform India into a digitally-empowered, knowledge economy with a host of initiatives for a synchronised and coordinated engagement of the government and its agencies. 

2) Greece became first developed nation to default on IMF debt:

--> Greece became the first advanced economy to default on an International Monetary Fund (IMF) repayment with its failure to repay the roughly $1.8bn to the IMF the largest, single missed repayment in the IMF’s history.

--> The last country to do so was Zimbabwe in 2001 others are Somalia and Sudan.

3) Afghan prez Ghani nominated first female judge to Supreme Court:

--> Afghan President Ashraf Ghani  has nominated a leading lawyer to become the country's first ever female Supreme Court judge although this move has angered some Islamic conservatives.

4) 9th National Statistics Day observed:

--> India on 29 June 2015 observed its ninth National Statistics Day.

--> Theme for the 9th Statistics Day is Social Development.

--> The day organised by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) commemorates the birth anniversary of late Prof. Prasanta Chandra Mahalanobis.

5) IDFC appointed former CAG Vinod Rai as independent director:

--> Infrastructure financing firm IDFC on 30 June 2015 appointed Vinod Rai, former Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG), as independent director.

--> The appointment has been made with immediate effect, IDFC said.

--> Rai also worked as Financial Services Secretary.

--> He was director on several boards including the State Bank of India, ICICI Bank, IDBI Bank and Life Insurance Corporation of India.

--> IDFC Full Form? - Infrastructure Development Finance Company Ltd.

6) Facebook Lite for Android launched in India:

--> Social network giant Facebook launched Facebook Lite, a new version of its application for Android phones in India.

--> Facebook Lite is a lighter version of its app which has been optimised for slower data connections and aims at catering the customers of emerging markets.

7) Rahul Agarwal appointed as Managing Director of Lenovo India:

--> Technology major Lenovo has appointed Rahul Agarwal as the Managing Director (MD) of its India operations.

--> He succeeds Amar Babu who has been promoted to regional mandate as Chief operating Officer (COO), Asia Pacific and Chairman of Lenovo India.

8) J Jayalalithaa launched first phase of Chennai Metro:

--> First phase of Chennai Metro service was inaugurated by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa after she flagged off inaugural train.

--> The first phase of Metro service covers the 10-km overhead (elevated) stretch.

--> It connects Alandur in south Chennai to Koyabedu in the north.

9) Jwala Gutta, Ashwni Ponappa won women’s doubles title of Canada Open Badminton tournament:

--> Indian pair of Jwala Gutta and Ashwni Ponappa won the women’s doubles title of the Canada Open Badminton tournament.

--> In the finals match played at Calgary, Canada they defeated Dutch pair of Eefje Muskens and Selena Piek in straight games of 21-19, 21-16.

--> It is their first title of this season.

10) Famous Writer Vishwanath Tripathi chosen for 28th Moorti Devi Award:

--> Veteran Writer Vishwanath Tripathi was on 27 June 2015 selected for the 28th Moorti Devi Award for the year 2014 for his book Vyomkesh Darvesh.

--> 'Vyomkesh Darvesh' is a fictional biography of noted Hindi critic Hazariprasad Dwivedi,who is considered  doyen of Hindi language.

--> His other works include Lokwadi Tulsidas, Meera Ka Kavya, Desh ke is Daur Main, Kuch Kahaniyan Kuch Vichar, Ped Ka Hath, Jaisa Kaha Saka and Nagatlai Ka Gaon.
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Current Affairs Quiz for Exams: 30 June 2015

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1) Eminent scientist CNR Rao was recently conferred 'Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star', the highest civilian award of which country?

2) Which country has recently produced the world's first electric passenger aircraft to gain an airworthiness certificate?

3) Which Bank on 18 June 2015 launched a 10-second paperless instant loan plan for its existing customers?

4) Name the Indian-origin MP who was on 18 June 2015 re-elected as chairman of UK Parliament committee?

5) What was India's rank among 162 countries in the 2015 Global Peace Index released recenty?

6) Name the internet-based platform that enables customers to book their foreign exchange transactions online, launched by State Bank of India on 19 June 2015?

7) Which club recently won the National Basketball Association (NBA) title?

8) World Refugee Day was observed every year on?

9) Ramachandra Guha who was recently selected for Japan's prestigious Fukuoka Prize in the Academic category was related to which field?

10) European Southern Observatory(ESO) on 20 June 2015 named a galaxy after which famous footballer?

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Employment News: 27th June - 03rd July 2015

Here is the Latest Employment News for the week ending 3 July 2015.

1. Railway Recruitment Board.

Name of Post –Junior Engineer, Depot Material Superintendent, Chemical & Metallurgical Assistant, Sr. Section Engineer and Chief Depot Material Superintendent.

No. of Vacancies – Over 2000

Last Date – 26.07.2015 

2. Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai.    

Name of Post – Professor cum Principal, Assistant Professor, Technical Officer, Officer-in-charge etc.

No. of Vacancies – 22

Last Date - 03.07.2015

3. Reserve Bank of India.

Name of Post – Assistants

No. of Vacancies - 504

Last Date - 03.07.2015 Check Notification

4. Central University of Jammu, J&K.

Name of Post-Finance Officer, Librarian, Deputy Librarian, Public, Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, etc.

Agrovet Service Representatives

No. of Vacancies - 39

Last Date –15.07.2015

5. National Technical Research Organisation.

Name of Post – Scientist ‘G’, Chief Engineer, Deputy Director of Accounts, Assistant Director of Accounts, Accounts Officer, Technical Officer, etc.

No. of Vacancies - 159

Last Date–before 45 days from the date of publication.

6. Janki Devi Memorial College, Delhi.

Name of Post– Assistant Professor

No. of Vacancies – 54

Last Date–within 21 days from the date of publication.

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