Chennai CLRI jobs

JRF Biotechnology /SRF/Project Assistant in Chennai

Last Date to apply: 03 Feb 2017 

Eligibility : BSc, MCA, MSc
 
Location : Chennai

No. 23(303)/2017-EI , Notification No. 01-2017

JRF Biotechnology /SRF/Project Assistant recruitment in Central Leather Research Institute

JRF /01 Position GAP 1605 (DSTSERB)

Essential: M.Sc in Biochemistry/ Biotechnology/ Life Science with GATE/ NET qualification (OR) M.Tech Biotechnology/ Nanotechnology with minimum 55% marks from recognized Institute/ University Desirable: Experience in the area of Cell Culture Techniques/ Molecular Biology/ Animal Experiments will be given preference

Rs.25,000

28 years

Senior Research Fellow/ 01 Position GAP 1607 (ICMRDHR)

Essential: M.Sc (Biotechnology) with GATE/ NET qualification (OR) M.Tech (Biotechnology/ Genetic Engineering/ Nanotechnology) with minimum 55% marks from recognized Institute/ University with two years of research experience. Desirable: Experience in Cell Culture Techniques/ Molecular Biology/ Nanoparticle Synthesis and its Biological Applications/ Animal Experiments will be given preference

Pay Scale : Rs.28,000

Age: 32 years

Project Assistant Level-II /01 Position TSP 15-16

Essential: MCA with minimum 55% marks from recognized Institute/ University Desirable: Candidates with 1st class and having experience in relevant field will be given preference

Pay Scale : Rs.14,000

Age: 30 years

Project Assistant Level-I /01 Position CNP 1610

Essential: Graduate with Computer Qualifications with minimum 55% marks from recognized Institute/ University Desirable: Candidates with 1st class and having experience in relevant field will be given preference 03 months

Pay Scale : Rs.10000

Age: 28 years 

 

Hiring Process : Face to Face Interview

Job Role: Research/JRF/SRF - Indian government jobs

Candidates  may attend the Walk-in-Interview scheduled on Friday, the 03rd February 2017 at BM Das Hall, CLRI at 09.00 am onwards along with application form available in the website (www.clri.org) duly filled with Xerox copies/ photocopies of necessary certificates along with original certificates for verification and 2 passport size colour photographs.

 
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Tamil Nadu Agricultural University jobs

JRF Agriculture in Coimbatore

Last Date to apply: 31 Jan 2017 

Eligibility : BSc
 
Location : Coimbatore

JRF Agriculture  recruitment in Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

Title : Bio Efficacy cum Phytotoxicity evaluation of Azoxystrobin 23% SC against grape vine downy mildew and powdery mildew

Qualification : B.Sc. (Agri.)

No. of Post : 01

Remuneration : Rs. 16, 000

 

Hiring Process : Walk - In

Job Role: Research/JRF/SRF - Indian government jobs

Walk-in-interview will be held on 31.01.2017, 10.30 A.M. Written test: 11.00 to 11.45 A.M.at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, 

Coimbatore 641003

 
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Regional Cancer Centre jobs

Radiographers in Thiruvananthapuram

Last Date to apply: 05 Feb 2017 

Eligibility : Diploma
 
Location : Thiruvananthapuram

Radiographers Jobs recruitment in Regional Cancer Centre

Invites application for one year “Advanced Training in Diagnostic Imaging” Programme for Radiographers in the Division of Imageology - 2017-18

No. of Seats : 4 (Four)

Qualification : Diploma in Radiation Technology (DRT) or its equivalent

Stipend : Rs.7000/- (Rupees Seven Thousand only) per month

Age Limit : 30 years as on 01/01/2017

Application Fee : DD for Rs.100/- (Rs.25/- for SC/ST candidates) drawn in favour of the Director, Regional Cancer Centre payable at SBT, Thiruvananthapuram

Mode of Selection : Based on written test or interview

Hiring Process : Written-test, Face to Face Interview

Job Role: Nurse / Healthcare - Indian government jobs

Completed application along with self-attested copies of Certificates to prove Age, Caste, Qualification, Experience and a DD should reach the Director, Regional Cancer Centre, Medical College P O, Thiruvananthapuram - 11 on or before 05/02/2017.

 
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Department of Women and Child Development jobs

Govt. of Karnataka jobs for Programme cum Documentation Officer in Bangalore.

Last Date to apply: 02 Feb 2017 

Eligibility : MSW
 
Location : Bangalore

Programme cum Documentation Officer recruitment in Department of Women and Child Development - Govt. of Karnataka

Essential educational Qualification : Post Graduate in Social works/ Social Sciences. Proficiency in Kannada and English language and computer skills (M S office, Internet etc.) required.
Essential experience : At least 2 years in the field of child rights an development issues. Experience in UNICEF project preferred.

Consolidated monthly Salary : Rs. 25,000/-

Hiring Process : Written-test

Job Role: HR / Admin- Indian government jobs

Applications in prescribed format to be sent within 10 days of this advertisement to : The Director, Department of Women and Child Development, 1st floor, M S building, DR. B R Ambedkar Veedhi, Bangalore-560001.
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Research Assistant Psychology in Bangalore

NIMHANS jobs

Last Date to apply: 31 Jan 2017 
 
Eligibility : MSc
 
Location : Bangalore

NIMH-PROJ/NOTIF./ICMR/PSC/RA/2016-17
Research Assistant Psychology recruitment in National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences on contract basis
Project entitled : “Early Psychosocial Predictors of child mental health: longitudinal study of shared and distinctive risk and Protective factors in UK & India”
Educational Qualification : Master in Psychology / Social Work .

Experience : Minimum 1 year experience in research after Masters .
No.of Posts: 2

Maximum age limit :35 Years

Emoluments : Rs.28755
 

Hiring Process : Written-test, Face to Face Interview

Job Role: Research/JRF/SRF- Indian government jobs

Eligible candidates fulfilling the criteria may apply on a plain paper with the resume, age proof and copy of the testimonials, addressed to The Director, NIMHANS, P.B.No.2900, D.R. College Post, Hosur Road, Bengaluru – 560 029, either by post or by email to chandra@nimhans.ac.in

The candidates who apply, should invariably mention the Notification No., Date, Email ID, Contact no. and Postal address without fail, otherwise the applications will not be considered. The last date for receipt of filled in applications together with the relevant documents is 

31.01.2017 up to 4.00 P.M.

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GK and Current Affairs January 26 2017

Current Affairs - 26 January 2017

Alexander Kadakin, who passed away recently, was the ambassador of which country to India?
[A]Brazil
[B]Russia
[C]Indonesia
[D]Singapore

Ans : Russia
Alexander Kadakin, who recently passed away in New Delhi on 26th January 2017, was a Russian diplomat and the Russian Ambassador to India from 2009 until his death in 2017.He was the longest-serving Russian Ambassador to India and to any nation in the Indian subcontinent. 

Which state government has launched e-health program “Jeevan Rekha” to provide a centralised database of healthcare information?
[A]Chhattisgarh
[B]Tamil Nadu
[C]Kerala
[D]Assam

Ans : Kerala
The Chief Minister of Kerala, Pinarayi Vijayan has recently launched e-health program “Jeevan Rekha” to create electronic health records of a population in Thiruvananthapuram. It is a first-of-its-kind initiative in India to provide a centralised database of healthcare information and efficient service delivery to the people. The new system would help in creating a good hospital management system and patient-friendly atmosphere in hospitals. Once data of a patient is centralised, it would help the person get continuous treatment at all hospitals in the state. Under the program, 7 out of 14 districts will be covered in the first phase of the Centrally-aided project undertaken at a cost of Rs.92.12 crore. 

“Chief Minister’s Award” has been launched by which state government to reward districts adopting digital payments?
[A]Madhya Pradesh
[B]Assam
[C]Rajasthan
[D]Kerala

Ans : Assam
The Chief Minister of Assam, Sarbananda Sonowal has recently launched the ‘Chief Minister’s Award’ to promote digital transaction in Assam, while inaugurating the Digi Dhan Mela in the state. The Chief Minister’s Award would be given to the best performing district of the state that adopts digital payment methods and also educate larger section of the society about the cashless transaction. The winning district’s Deputy Commissioner would be presented a prize of Rs 50,000 at the end of financial year 2016-2017 after March 31, 2017. 

The book “The Island of Lost Girls” has been authored by whom?
[A]Kiran Doshi
[B]Anil Menon
[C]Manjula Padmanabhan
[D]Hansda Sowendra Shekhar

Ans : Manjula Padmanabhan
The book “The Island of Lost Girls” has been authored by Manjula Padmanabhan. This is the story of Meiji – the only girl who has remained untouched and un-mutilated in a country that has savaged its entire female population. 

Which online travel portal has launched India’s first social luxury travel magazine “Luxury Travel Times”?
[A]Cleartrip
[B]Goibibo
[C]Ixigo
[D]MakeMyTrip

Ans : MakeMyTrip
An Indian online travel company, MakeMyTrip has launched India’s first-ever social luxury travel magazine ‘Luxury Travel Times’. The mobile-only magazine is targeted at luxury travellers and is released through innovative ad platforms like Facebook Canvas & Instagram-Stories. 

Mary Tyler Moore, who passed away recently, was the famous Emmy award-winning actress of which country?
[A]United States
[B]Norway
[C]Portugal
[D]France

Ans : United States
Mary Tyler Moore (80), the Emmy award-winning US actress, has recently passed away at Greenwich, United States. She was best known for her television roles in the 1960s sitcom The Dick Van Dyke Show and the eponymous The Mary Tyler Moore Show in the 1970s. Moore was active in charity work and various political causes, particularly the issues of animal rights and diabetes. 

“Beat Marshall Monitoring Mobile App” has been launched by which city police to map real-time locations of patrolling teams?
[A]Bhopal City Police
[B]Shillong City Police
[C]Hyderabad City Police
[D]Pune City Police

Ans : Pune City Police
The Pune City Police has launched the “Beat Marshall Monitoring Mobile App” on experimental basis to map the real-time locations of patrolling teams from police stations. The application will be installed on the cell phones of Beat Marshals or patrolling cops so their movements can be mapped real-time by the control room staffers. The data collected would then be used for effective response during the emergencies. The app would make the dispatch of patrolling parties easier in times of emergency. 

Lalchungnunga, who has been chosen to train at Germany’s top division football league “Bundesliga”, is belonged to which Indian state?
[A]Mizoram
[B]Nagaland
[C]Tripura
[D]Arunachal Pradesh

Ans : Mizoram
Lalchungnunga (15), the football player from Mizoram, has been chosen to train at Germany’s top division football league “Bundesliga” for six years. Lalchungnunga is one of the state’s many budding footballers whose talent has received a boost from the Tata Trust’s football academies in the region. The footballer was scouted to train with the Bundesliga from one of these institutes, set up as part of a special MoU between Tata Trust and the Mizoram government to enhance local sports talents. 

The 2017 T20 Blind Cricket World Cup will be hosted by which country?
[A]India
[B]South Africa
[C]England
[D]New Zealand

Ans : India
The 2017 T20 Blind Cricket World Cup will be hosted by India from January 29 to February 12, 2017. Besides India, teams from Pakistan, Australia, Bangladesh, England, Nepal, New Zealand, South Africa, Sri Lanka and West Indies would be taking part in the tournament. The former Indian Cricketer and Captain, Rahul Dravid is the brand ambassador for the tournament. On this occasion, Dravid will also launched the ‘Support Blind Cricket by buying a Cricket Ball’ campaign. Students and general public can purchase a cricket ball online www.blindcricket.in to support the cause of cricket for the blind. 

Who has been bestowed with the highest peace time gallantry decoration “Ashok Chakra” on the 68th Republic Day of India?
[A]Nirbhay Singh
[B]Harpreet Sandhu
[C]Hangpan Dada
[D]Kapil Yadav

Ans : Hangpan Dada
Havaldar Hangpan Dada has been bestowed with the highest peacetime military decoration award “Ashok Chakra” posthumously by the President Pranab Mukherjee on the 68th Republic Day of India for his selfless service to the nation. He was killed at Naugam sector in Jammu and Kashmir in May 2016 while fighting terrorists. The award was received by his wife Chasen Lowang Dada.

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GK and Current Affairs January 24 2017

Current Affairs - 24 January 2017

Which state will become the Indian state to opt for electronic transmission of postal ballot to service voters?
[A]Goa
[B]Uttar Pradesh
[C]Uttarakhand
[D]Punjab

Ans : Goa
Goa will become the first Indian state to opt for electronic transmission of postal ballot to service voters in the upcoming elections. The returning officers will transfer the postal ballots to service voters by electronic means so that the service voters can download it, fill it and send it via e-mail to returning officer. Notably, Goa has 822 service voters working in defence, paramilitary or diplomatic missions. Apart from this, Goa would also be the first Indian state where all assembly constituencies will be covered by Voter-Verified Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) machines. 

The National Tourism Day is celebrated on which day in India?
[A]January 24
[B]January 23
[C]January 25
[D]January 26

Ans : January 25
The National Tourism Day is celebrated every year in India on January 25 to raise awareness of the importance of tourism for the country’s economy. 

“e-health project” will be launched by which state government with support of World Bank (WB)?
[A]Assam
[B]Andhra Pradesh
[C]Karnataka
[D]Kerala

Ans : Kerala
The Kerala government will officially launch the World Bank-aided “e-health” project across the state on January 25, 2017 that envisages the development of Electronic Health Records (HER) of the population and end-to-end automation of all government healthcare institutions, along with the integration of an electronic demographic database. On pilot basis, the project is already running in 12 healthcare institutions in Thiruvananthapuram district that will be scaled up across the state. 

Which committee has recently submitted report on Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) act to the Union Government?
[A]N K Singh committee
[B]H R Khan committee
[C]N R Madhav committee
[D]H Devaraj committee

Ans : N K Singh committee
The N K Singh committee has recently submitted its report on revising the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) act to the Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in his office in North Block in New Delhi. The Union Government will examine the report and take appropriate action. The committee examined the need and feasibility of having a ‘fiscal deficit range’as the target in place of the existing fixed percentage of GDP and make specific recommendations. It also examined the need and feasibility of aligning the fiscal expansion or contraction with credit contraction or expansion respectively in the economy. 

What is the theme of 2017 Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF)?
[A]Freedom to Love: India at 70
[B]Freedom to Dream: India at 70
[C]Freedom to Space: India at 70
[D]Freedom to Life: India at 70

Ans : Freedom to dream: India at 70
The 10th edition of the Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF)-2017 was held in Jaipur, Rajasthan from January 19, 2017 with the theme is “Freedom to dream: India at 70”. The festival offered lively debates around modern India in the context of its history and future. In the 5-day festival, approx 250 authors, thinkers, politicians, journalists and popular culture icons participated. 

The 2017 Varishtha Pension Bima Yojana (VPBY) will be implemented through which insurance company?
[A]ICICI Prudential Life Insurance
[B]Life Insurance Corporation of India
[C]New India Assurance
[D]HDFC Standard Life Insurance

Ans : Life Insurance Corporation of India
Recently, the Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its post-facto approval for launching of 2017 Varishtha Pension Bima Yojana (VPBY). It is a part of Government’s commitment for financial inclusion and social security. The scheme will be implemented through Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) during the current financial year to provide social security during old age and protect elderly persons aged 60 years and above against a future fall in their interest income due to uncertain market conditions. The scheme will provide an assured pension based on a guaranteed rate of return of 8% per annum for ten years, with an option to opt for pension on a monthly / quarterly / half-yearly and annual basis. 

Who will be the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Khadi & Village Industries Commission (KVIC)?
[A]S Jaishankar
[B]Rina Mitra
[C]Anshu Sinha
[D]Arun Kuma Jha

Ans : Anshu Sinha
Anshu Sinha, IAS (MH:99), will be the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Khadi & Village Industries Commission (KVIC). She will be appointed for a period upto January 29, 2019. KVIC is a statutory body established by the Khadi and Village Industries Commission Act, 1995 under the Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises. Presently, Arun Kumar Jha is the CEO of KVIC. 

What is the theme of 2017 National Girl Child Day?
[A]End child marriage
[B]Safety and Development of girl child
[C]Adolescent Girls: Issues and Challenges
[D]Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao

Ans : Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao
The Ministry of Women and Child Development has celebrated the National Girl Child Day at a special function in New Delhi with the theme “Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao (BBBP)” on January 24, 2017. The event culminated by regional performances in Hindi, Punjabi, Rajasthani and Malayalam languages by professional troupes of Song and Drama Division. The day is celebrated every year on January 24 in India to raise the awareness among people about all the inequalities faced by the girl child in the society. 

The book “You Got Magic” has been authored by whom?
[A] Neel Madhav
[B]Tishani Doshi
[C]Arun Kolatkar
[D]T D Ramakrishnan

Ans : Neel Madhav
The book “You Got Magic” has been authored by Neel Madhav, an illusionist and mentalist. Through book, the author brought to you wacky and extraordinary tricks with which you can amaze your friends and family. 

The Nagarhole National Park is located in which state?
[A]Karnataka
[B]Andhra Pradesh
[C]Kerala
[D]Tamil Nadu

Ans : Karnataka
The Nagarhole National Park is a national park located in Kodagu district and Mysore district in Karnataka. It is also known as Rajiv Gandhi National Park. The park has rich forest cover, small streams, hills, valleys and waterfalls and has a healthy predator-prey ratio, with many tigers, Indian bison and elephants.

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GK and Current Affairs January 23 2017

Current Affairs - 23 January 2017

Who has won the 2017 Malaysia Masters Grand Prix Gold Badminton tournament?
[A]Saina Nehwal
[B]P V Sindhu
[C]Beatriz Corrales
[D]Hsu Ya-ching

Ans : Saina Nehwal
Indian ace shuttler Saina Nehwal has won the 2017 Malaysia Masters Grand Prix Gold Badminton tournament by defeating Thailand’s Pornpawee Chochuwong in the final by 22-20, 22-20 at the Sibu Indoor Stadium in Sarawak, Malaysia. 

Who has been appointed as the new Prime Minister of Mauritius?
[A]Navin Ramgoolam
[B]Pravind Jugnauth
[C]Anerood Jugnauth
[D]Cassam Uteem

Ans : Pravind Jugnauth
Recently, Mauritian Prime Minister Sir Jugnauth (86) has officially handed his resignation from the post to President Ameenah Gurib Fakim due to his advanced age and handed over power to his son Pravind despite anger from the opposition which has called for new elections in the island nation. With this, Pravind Jugnauth has become the new Prime Minister of Mauritius on January 23, 2017. Pravind is the leader of the Mouvement Socialiste Militant (MSM), which is the largest party in the National Assembly since December 2014. 

The National Girl Child Day is celebrated on which day in India?
[A]January 22
[B]January 23
[C]January 24
[D]January 25

Ans : January 24
The National Girl Child Day is celebrated every year on January 24 in India to raise the awareness among people about all the inequalities faced by the girl child in the society. 

Jaswant Rai Sharma, who passed away recently, was the renowned poet of which language?
[A]Telugu
[B]Odia
[C]Tamil
[D]Urdu

Ans : Urdu
Jaswant Rai Sharma (89) was the renowned Urdu poet and lyricist, who recently passed away in Mumbai, Maharashtra. He was known to the world by his pen name “Naqsh Lyallpuri”. Some of his best songs include: “Main to har modh par”, “Na Jane kya hua, jo tune chhu liya” and “Ulfat me zamane ki har rasm ko thukroa”. 

Which stadium will become the first Indian stadium to have stands named after war heroes?
[A]Eden Gardens stadium, Kolkata
[B]Feroz Shah Kotla Ground, Delhi
[C]M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore
[D]Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

Ans : Eden Gardens stadium, Kolkata
The iconic Eden Gardens stadium at Kolkata will become the first Indian stadium to have stands named after the war heroes. The Cricket Association of Bengal President Sourav Ganguly stated that two stands will be dedicated to soldiers and will be renamed after the India and England final ODI on January 22, 2017. Indian Army, which owns the land on which the stadium is located, is yet to finalise the names, which will be unveiled before the next international match. 

Which company has been named as the most innovative company of 2016, as per Boston Consulting Group (BCG) 2016 analysis?
[A]Tesla
[B]Apple
[C]Google
[D]Amazon

Ans : Apple
The technology giant Apple has been named as the most innovative company of 2016, as per Boston Consulting Group (BCG) 2016 analysis. In the list of world’s 50 most innovative companies, Google has been ranked second, followed by Tesla Motors, Microsoft, Amazon, Netflix, Samsung, Toyota, Facebook and IBM. The 11th annual survey of BCG underscores how the world’s most innovative companies have learned how to create entirely new business models faster than competitors, translating that speed into global scale. 

The book “Barbarian Days: A Surfing Life” has been authored by whom?
[A]Junot Diaz
[B]Markus Zusak
[C]William Finnegan
[D]Sunil Khilnani

Ans : William Finnegan
The book “Barbarian Days: A Surfing Life” has been authored by William Finnegan. The novel is an old-school adventure story, an intellectual autobiography, a social history, a literary road movie and an extraordinary exploration of the gradual mastering of an exacting, little-understood art. 

“Wave N Pay” contactless card has been launched by which of the following banks?
[A]State Bank of India (SBI)
[B]ICICI Bank
[C]Axis Bank
[D]Punjab National Bank (PNB)

Ans : Punjab National Bank (PNB)
The Punjab National Bank (PNB) has recently launched a contactless credit card “PNB Wave N Pay” in New Delhi. This card could be used by just waving it across the terminal and the transaction will be through. There is no need to enter any PIN for transactions up to Rs. 2,000. The cardholder also has full Charge Back rights on its misuse. This contactless credit card has been launched on Visa Platinum platform. 

“Aoba Velox-III” satellite, which has been successfully launched into orbit from the International Space Station (ISS), is belonged to which country?
[A]United States
[B]Singapore
[C]United Kingdom
[D]Switzerland

Ans : Singapore
The satellite “Aoba Velox-III” has become the first Singapore satellite which has successfully been launched into space from the International Space Station (ISS). The Aoba Velox-III is a joint project between Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and Japan’s Kyushu Institute of Technology (Kyutech). It is a 110-metre habitable human-made satellite that orbits the Earth and can stay in space for 6 months. The satellite will be used to conduct several tests, including on a made-in-NTU micro-propulsion system, a new wireless communication system developed by Kyutech and consumer-grade electronic components in space. 

The 2017 Pakke-Paga Festival has been held in which state?
[A]Arunachal Pradesh
[B]Andhra Pradesh
[C]West Bengal
[D]Mizoram

Ans : Arunachal Pradesh
The 2nd edition of the Pakke-Paga Festival-2017 has been held at Seijosa in East Kameng District of Arunachal Pradesh from January 17, 2017 and was inaugurated by the Union minister of state for Home Affairs Kiren Rijiju. The purpose of the 3-day festival is to popularise the role played by the community in conserving the endangered species. The festival allowed visitors to adopt a hornbill nest with a minimum annual contribution of Rs 5,000. The 16 wildlife conservation NGOs supported the event, which was organised by the state department of environment and forests and residents of Seijosa. Paga means hornbill in Nyishi language.

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GK & Current Affairs: January 2017

Current Affairs - 21 and 22 January 2017

“Nasha Mukt campaign” has been launched by which state government to make state addiction-free?
[A]Punjab
[B]Haryana
[C]Bihar
[D]Assam

Ans : Bihar
The Bihar government has recently launched a Nasha Mukti campaign to make the state addiction-free with formation of over 11,000 km long human chain across the state. The human chain covered all panchayats of the state and over two crore people participated in this human chain. 

The India Innovation Index (III) will be developed by which international organization to measure innovation performance of Indian states?
[A]International Monetary Fund (IMF)
[B]World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
[C]Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)
[D]Asian Development Bank (ADB)

Ans :World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO)
The India Innovation Index (III) will be developed by the World Economic Forum (WEF), NITI Aayog, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and Cornell University to measure innovation performance of Indian states. Each partnering organisation will nominate a working group member to work on the index. The first ranking is expected to be released at the India Economic Summit (IEC) in New Delhi on October 4-6, 2017. The index will be based on key pillars of innovation and sub-indices that together will assist in tailoring policies that promote inclusive growth. The pillars include the strength of institutions, capacity of human capital and research, supporting infrastructure and the level of business sophistication, among others. 

Which of the following warships has become the India’s first-ever warship to have ATM on board?
[A]INS Vikramaditya
[B]INS Sindhughosh
[C]INS Arihant
[D]INS Viraat

Ans :INS Vikramaditya
INS Vikramaditya, the largest warship and latest aircraft carrier of the Indian Navy, has become the India’s first-ever warship to have ATM on board. The ATM on the ship docked at the naval base at Karwar will be operated by the State Bank of India (SBI) and will cater to over 1,500 personnel and officers deployed on the ship. The facilities offered by the SBI to the ship include cash withdrawals, generation of mini-statements, access to bank balance details and change of PIN numbers. In future, the facility will be upgraded to a recycler machine with a cash deposit facility. Additionally, facilities like cash transfer, card-to-card transfer, credit card payment, mobile number registration and updation would also be available. The Russian- built INS Vikramaditya was commissioned in Indian Navy in November 2013. 

Which Indian personality has been appointed as a new member of FIFA’s Finance Committee for the period of 2017-2021?
[A]C R Viswanathan
[B]Larsing Sawyan
[C]Subrata Dutta
[D]Praful Patel

Ans :Praful Patel
Praful Patel, the President of All India Football Federation (AIFF), has been appointed as a new member of FIFA’s Finance Committee for the period of 2017-2021. The FIFA finance committee monitors the financial management and advises the FIFA executive committee on financial matters and asset management. It also analyses the FIFA budgets and the financial statements prepared by the FIFA general secretary and submits them to the FIFA executive committee for approval. 

The National Voters’ Day is celebrated on which date in India?
[A]January 25
[B]January 22
[C]January 23
[D]January 24

Ans :January 25
The National Voters’ Day is celebrated every year in India on January 25 every year to mark the foundation day of Election Commission of India (ECI). The significance of this day is to encourage youngsters, who have reached the age of 18, of the country to participate in the electoral process, by enrolling or registering themselves in electoral rolls and to exercise their franchise. 

Which Indian village has been conferred the UNWTO Award for Innovation in the category of Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO)?
[A]Khandalavadi village
[B]Govardhan Eco village
[C]Dhasai village
[D]Akodra village

Ans :Govardhan Ecovillage
Govardhan Eco Village (GEV) of International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) has been conferred the UN World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) Awards for Excellence and Innovation in Tourism, the highest honour given to an NGO for shaping global tourism through sustainable innovative initiatives. This is for the first time India has won such recognition from the UN in the NGO sector. The award was presented to HH Radhanath Swami Maharaj, the founder of GEV, at the annual UNWTO ceremony in Madrid, Spain. The headquarters of ISKON is located at Mayapur, West Bengal and it’s purpose is to spread the practice of bhakti yoga towards pleasing the Supreme Lord, Krishna. 

Which Indian personality will become judge in the 2017 Miss Universe pageant?
[A]Sushmita Sen
[B]Priyanka Chopra
[C]Aishwarya Rai
[D]Roshmitha Harimurthy

Ans :Sushmita Sen
Sushmita Sen, the former Miss Universe and Bollywood actress, will be on the judging panel at the 65th edition of Miss Universe pageant-2017 pageant. Sen was the first Indian to win the crown. This year, Roshmitha Harimurthy will represent India at this prestigious contest, which will take place on January 30, 2017 at the Mall of Asia Arena in Manila, Philippines. 

The book “60 Indian Poets” has been authored by whom?
[A]Amitav Ghosh
[B]Vikram Seth
[C]Jeet Thayil
[D]Arun Kolatkar

Ans :Jeet Thayil
The book “60 Indian Poets” has been authored by Jeet Thayil, which is pure pleasure put together with a poet’s love of his craft and its masters. The book spans 55 years of Indian poetry in English and bridged continents and generations, and seeks to expand the definition of ‘Indian- ness’. 

The 2017 Combined Commanders’ Conference (CCC) has been held in which state of India?
[A]Assam
[B]Andhra Pradesh
[C]Maharashtra
[D]Uttarakhand

Ans :Uttarakhand
The 2017 Combined Commanders Conference (CCC) has been held at the Indian Military Academy (IMA) in Dehradun, Uttarakhand to focus on the surgical strikes across the Line of Control, the prevailing situation on the LoC, terrorism in Jammu and Kashmir and the emerging security situation. The day-long conference was addressed by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi and was attended by all army commanders and their equivalents from the Air Force and the Navy. This was the first CCC for the three military chiefs since taking over as head of their services in 2016. 

“FI@School” a novel programme has been launched by which gramin bank to propagate financial literacy among school children?
[A]Uttarbanga Kshetriya Gramin Bank
[B]Kerala Gramin Bank
[C]Assam Gramin Vikash Bank
[D]Rajasthan Gramin Bank

Ans :Kerala Gramin Bank
The Kerala Gramin Bank (KGB) has launched a novel programme “FI@School” to propagate financial literacy among school children. Under the project, every branch of the bank has to identify and enter into a virtual tie up with a school in its locality preferably an upper primary school to organise various programmes such as formation offinancial literacy clubs, account opening camps at schools, junior debit card distribution, financial literacy related classes, distribution of financial literacy booklets, competition on financial literacy, etc.

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GK and Current Affairs January 20 2017

Current Affairs -20 January 2017

The CEPI has officially launched at 2017 World Economic Forum (WEF) to create new vaccines for emerging infectious diseases. What does “CEPI” stands for?
[A]Coalition for Epidemic Preacher Innovations
[B]Coalition for Epidemic Preparative Innovations
[C]Coalition for Epidemic Practicable Innovations
[D]Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations

Ans : Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations
The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) has officially launched at 2017 World Economic Forum (WEF) to create new vaccines for emerging infectious diseases. The CEPI has been formed with initial funding of $460 million from the governments of Germany, Japan and Norway, as well as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the Wellcome Trust. Initially, the CEPI group is targeting the 3 infectious diseases viz. Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS)-coronavirus, Lassa fever, and Nipah virus. All three have the potential to cause large outbreaks and the goal is to have two potential vaccines for each of these viruses ready before an epidemic hits. The group may also provide support for research on strains of the Ebola, Marburg and Zika viruses. 

Where is the headquarters of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA)?
[A]Indonesia
[B]India
[C]Mauritius
[D]Australia

Ans :Mauritius
The Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) member-States has recently finalised MoU for cooperation in Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SME) sector in New Delhi. Around 29 delegates from 14 IORA attended the 2-day workshop to finalise the MoU. The member countries agreed to have a common MoU to help each other in the development in SMEs in the region. The focus areas of the MoU are to finalise linkages and alliances amongst SMEs organizations, associations and various institutions engaged in SME development in their countries. The IORA is an international organisation consisting of coastal states bordering the Indian Ocean. It is a regional forum, tripartite in nature, bringing together representatives of Government, Business and Academia, for promoting co-operation and closer interaction among them. The headquarters of the IORA is located at Ebene city, Mauritius. 

Who has been sworn-in as the new President of Gambia?
[A]Dawda Jawara
[B]Adama Barrow
[C]Yahya Jammeh
[D]Saihou Sabally

Ans :Adama Barrow
Adama Barrow, a member of the United Democratic Party (UDP), has been sworn-in as the 3rd President of Gambia at a ceremony in the Gambian embassy in Dakar, Senegal on 19th January 2017 after winning the presidential election of 2016. Prior to his presidential campaign, he was the treasurer of the UDP and operated a real estate agency. 

The book “Story of an Escape” was authored by whom?
[A]Konijeti Rosaiah
[B]Govind Singh Gurjar
[C]Surjit Singh Barnala
[D]P S Ramamohan Rao

Ans :Surjit Singh Barnala
The book “Story of an Escape” was authored by Surjit Singh Barnala, the former chief minister of Punjab, who recently passed away. The novel is about his experiences of living a disguised life in various locations of India. 

Which of the following cities has topped the 2017 JLL City Momentum Index (CMI)?
[A]Bengaluru
[B]Ho chi Minh City
[C]Hyderabad
[D]Shanghai

Ans :Bengaluru
India’s technology centre, Bengaluru has become the most dynamic city out of 137 cities as per the 4th annual edition of JLL City Momentum Index (CMI) 2017. The other cities that made to the top 10 list are: Ho chi Minh City (2-Vietnam ), followed by Silicon valley (USA), Shanghai (China), Hyderabad (India), London (UK), Austin (USA), Hanoi (Vietnam), Boston (USA) and Nairobi (Kenya). According to the index released by the Chicago-based cities research centre, JLL measures population, connectivity, technology, research & development, education, construction, real estate investment and property prices as the main criteria for choosing the most dynamic cities. Other Indian cities in the list are Hyderabad at 5th position, Pune (13), Chennai (18), Delhi (23) and Mumbai (25). 

Who much amount has been sanctioned by the World Bank (WB) for Tripura Power Upgradation project?
[A]Rs 1,400 crore
[B]Rs 1,548 crore
[C]Rs 1,231 crore
[D]Rs 1,376 crore

Ans :Rs 1,376 crore
The World Bank (WB) has recently sanctioned Rs.1,376 crore for the complete upgradation and improvement of the power system network in Tripura. Under the project, the large number of 132KV and 33KV substations will be constructed and upgraded into 5 phases. The SPML Infra Ltd has got contract of the first phase and Rs 461 crore would be spent in it. 

Which team has won the 2017 Pro Wrestling League (PWL)?
[A]Punjab Royals
[B]Haryana Hammers
[C]Mumbai Maharathi
[D]UP Dangal

Ans :Punjab Royals
Punjab Royals has bagged the Pro Wrestling League 2017 by defeating Haryana Hammers in the final by 5-4 in New Delhi. 

Who will be the Chief Guest for the 2017 Republic Day of India?
[A]Mohammadin bin Zayed Al Nahyan
[B]Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
[C]Mirza Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan
[D]Zayed bin Sultan Al-Nahyan

Ans :Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces of United Arab Emirates (UAE), will be the Chief Guest for the 2017 Republic Day of India. He will be accompanied by a high-level delegation, including Ministers, senior officials and captains of industry. 

The International Symposium on Medicinal and Aromatic plants of India has been held in which city?
[A]Chennai
[B]Shillong
[C]New Delhi
[D]Pune

Ans :New Delhi
The 2-day International Symposium on Medicinal and Aromatic plants of India has been held in New Delhi on January 19, 2017. The international symposium has been organized by the Ministry of AYUSH and its purpose to identify major policy, institutional and regulatory issues covering production, consumption and marketing system (PCMS) with focus on environmental, legal, social, R&D, economic, trade, industry, infrastructure, cultivation and marketing aspects. Approx 300 prominent members of Medicinal & Aromatic Plants Community have attended the conference. 

Where is the headquarters of the Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI)?
[A]Pune
[B]New Delhi
[C]Kolkata
[D]Mumbai

Ans :Mumbai
The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) is a self-regulatory voluntary organization of the advertising industry in India. It is a non-Government body and it’s headquarters is located at Mumbai, Maharashtra. It is in news because Ministry of AYUSH and ASCI has recently signed MoU to co-regulate misleading advertisements in the AYUSH sector.

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What is today history January 26

Today in History : January 26

1699 : The Treaty of Karlowitz ends the war between Austria and the Turks.

1720 : Guilio Alberoni is ordered out of Spain after his abortive attempt to restore his country’s empire.

1788 : A fleet of ships carrying convicts from England lands at Sydney Cove in Australia. The day is since known as Australia’s national day.

1861 : Louisiana secedes from the Union.

1863 : President Lincoln names General Joseph Hooker to replace Burnside as commander of the Army of the Potomac.

1875 : Pinkerton agents, hunting Jesse James, kill his 18-year-old half-brother and seriously injure his mother with a bomb.

1885 : General “Chinese” Gordon is killed on the palace steps in Khartoum by Sudanese Mahdists in Africa.

1924 : Petrograd is renamed Leningrad.

1934 : Germany signs a 10-year non-aggression pact with Poland, breaking the French alliance system.

1942 : American Expeditionary Force lands in Northern Ireland.

1943 : The first OSS (Office of Strategic Services) agent parachutes behind Japanese lines in Burma.

1964 : Eighty-four people are arrested in a segregation protest in Atlanta.

1969 : California is declared a disaster area after two days of flooding and mud slides.

2005 : Condoleezza Rice is appointed to the post of secretary of state. The post makes her the highest ranking African-American woman ever to serve in a U.S. presidential cabinet.

Born on January 26

1715 : Claude Helvétius, French philosopher.

1826 : Julia Dent Grant, wife of Ulysses S. Grant.

1880 : Douglas MacArthur, U.S. general in World War I, World War II and Korea.

1893 : Bessie Coleman, pioneer aviator.

1944 : Angela Davis, American activist.

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