Daily GK Update - 30th January 2015

1. 30th January observed as Martyrs' Day

i. The government today observed Martyrs' Day on the 67th death anniversary of the Father of Nation Mahatma Gandhi and those who sacrificed their lives in the struggle for the country's freedom. 

ii. The MHA has told all states and UTs to see that “speeches and talks connected with the significance of the day, particularly mentioning the role of freedom fighters in the freedom of India may be made”. 

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1) Planning Comission of India came into existence in which year? - 1950 (Now it has been revamped as NITI Aayog from January 2015). 

2) When were the fundamental duties incorporated in the Constitution? - 1976

3) Second Five Year plan gave priority to? - Heavy Industries

Questions related to Sukanya Samridhi Yojana

Friends.. As you are aware Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 22 January 2015 launched a small deposit scheme Sukanya Samridhi Yojana for girl child under the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) campaign. In this post we are bringing you some probable questions that can be asked related to this Yojana in the upcoming exams.

1) Who can open account in the name of Girld Child under Sukanya Samridhi Yojana? - Guardian/Natural Guardian

Current affairs QUE. 28 & 30 janu.2015

1) Who was appointed as the new foreign secretary of India on 28 January 2015?

(A) H S Brahma

(B) Sujatha Singh

(C) S Jaishankar

(D) DP Sinha 

2) R K Laxman, the country's best-known cartoonist, passed away on 26 January 2015. He is best known for creation of which among the following iconic character?

admit card of its Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Grade-II/EXE Examination-2014.

Friends.. Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India has activated the facility to download admit card of its Assistant Central Intelligence Officer Grade-II/EXE Examination-2014. The exam is scheduled to be held on 22 February 2015 (Sunday) between 11 AM to 1 PM. You can download the Admit Card from the below link by entering your Registration Number and Password. In case you forgot your Registration No, you can check your registered e-mail id, where an e-mail at the time of registration bearing Reg No was delivered. Password will be by default first three letters of your name followed by date of birth. (Eg: MHA29012015). All the best.
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Barack Obama visit special

Barack Obama visit to India

President Obama and the First Lady traveled to India for three days, it is their first time visit to the South Asian nation since the govt. change in India. America and India are true global partners in the work of strengthening economies and strong democracies. That is why the President is the first to have visited India twice while in office.

Daily GK Update - 25th - 27th January 2015

1. India celebrates 66th Republic Day; Barack Obama witnesses military might

i. India today celebrates its 66th Republic Day and showcased before the chief guest US President Barack Obama and the world its military might and cultural diversity with a splendid display of land and naval weaponry, fighter and reconnaissance aircraft.

ii. Obama was the first ever US President to attend the parade as Chief Guest on the second day of his three-day visit.

iii. For the first time in the history of India’s Republic Day, all-women contingent from the three forces Army, Air Force and Navy marched down in the parade.

Current affairs Que. 27 janu 2015

1) Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on 24 January 2015 has lifted ban on carrying Indian bank notes of Rs 1,000 and 500 denominations to and from which countries?

(A) Nepal and Bhutan

(B) Pakistan and Bangladesh

(C) China and Srilanka

(D) Myanmar and Thailand

2) National Girl Child Day was observed on?

(A) January 26

India Postal Department Recruitment 2015

India Postal Department Recruitment 2015 For 2426 Postman and Multi Tasking Staff :

                                                                                                            
Posts : 
1. Postman 
2. Multi Tasking Staff

Total No. of Posts : 2426

Age Limit - Candidates age should be between 18 - 27 Years. 

G.K.Quiz For SSC Exam

       1.    The Sethusamudram Ship Canal Project (SSCP) is supposed to reduce the distance between Chennai and Tuticorin by………. nautical miles.
(A) 434
(B) 243
(C) 305
(D) 361 

IB: ACIO GRADE II EXAM 2013 QUE. PAPER

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List of Padma Awardees for the year 2015 :

* Padma Awards - one of the highest civilian Awards of the country, are conferred in three categories, namely, Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri. The Awards are given in various disciplines/ fields of activities, viz.- art, social work, public affairs, science and engineering, trade and industry, medicine, literature and education, sports, civil service, etc. ‘Padma Vibhushan’ is awarded for exceptional and distinguished service; ‘Padma Bhushan’ for distinguished service of high order and ‘Padma Shri’ for distinguished service in any field. The awards are announced on the occasion of Republic Day every year.

Current affairs Que. 26 janu.2015

1)  Abdullah bin Abdulaziz who died on 23 January 2015 was the King of which Gulf nation?                                                

(A) Oman                                                                   

(B) Saudi Arabia

(C) Bahrain

(D) Kuwait