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GK and Current Affairs February 2 2017

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Current Affairs - 2 February 2017

The share of direct taxes in India’s tax kitty peaked in 2009-10 at 60% and thereafter, it has consistently fallen. Which of the following is the most appropriate reason for the same? 
[A] There was a substantial reduction in direct tax rates in the country
[B] The consumption pattern and economic growth were affected by economic recession
[C] The share of indirect taxes increased substantially
[D] None of the above is an appropriate reason
Correct Answer: C
Answer Explanation:
In 1996, the share of direct taxes was around 29% and it was at its peak at 60% in 2009-10. Thereafter it has fallen mainly because of rise of “service tax” collections in the country. Service Tax is an indirect tax. 
Apart from  efforts towards economic integration across the region, which of the following African organizations has also served as a  peacekeeping force sending joint military forces in the times of political unrest? 
[A] African Economic Community
[B] Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
[C] Arab Maghreb Union
[D] East African Community
Correct Answer: B
Answer Explanation:
ECOWAS was recently making news for sending peacekeeping troops to Gambia in January 2017. It is a 15 member community of western African countries that makes efforts towards not only economic integration but also peace keeping during times of political unrest.
What is PfKelch13 C580Y, that was recently making news? 
[A] A distant planet in habitable zone around a star
[B] A mutant protozoa that may spread drug resistant Malaria
[C] An asteroid in solar system discovered recently
[D] A virus that spreads bird flu
Correct Answer: B
Answer Explanation:
PfKelch13 C580Y is a mutant of P. falciparum Kelch13. It was recently making news as a potential Malaria superbug spreading in Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Myanmar. 
The Government of India has decided to allow commercial mining by private companies recently. In which year, coal mining was nationalized in India for the first time? 
[A] 1971
[B] 1968
[C] 1952
[D] 1965
Correct Answer: A
Answer Explanation:
Coking coal mines was first nationalized in 1971. In 1973, all non-coking coal mines were nationalized and thus coal India got monopoly over coal mining in the country. 
Which of the following statements is / are correct with respect to Carbon Credits?
1. Certified Emission Reduction (CER) certificate is an titlement of Carbon Credits
2. Transfer of carbon credits is taxable in India
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: C
Answer Explanation:
The Finance Bill 2017 has proposed to levy a tax of 10% on income earned on transfer of carbon credits.  Carbon credits are an incentive given to an industrial undertaking for reduction in emission of GHGs (green house gases), including carbon dioxide, which is done through several ways such as by switching over to wind and solar energy, or installation of energy-efficient machinery. The Kyoto Protocol commits certain developed countries to reduce their GHG emissions, and for this they will be given carbon credits. A reduction in emissions entitles the entity to a credit in the form of a Certified Emission Reduction (CER) certificate. The CER is tradeable and its holder can transfer it to an entity that needs carbon credits to overcome an unfavourable position on the same. Many Indian companies hold such CERs.
Which of the following is / are correct statements with respect to Motion of Thanks in Indian Parliament?
A failure to get motion of thanks passed amounts to defeat of government and leads to collapse of government.
1. Motion of Thanks is deemed to be a no-confidence motion.

2. Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: C
Answer Explanation:
Both are correct statements. 
In terms of IT jargon, a “Daemon” represents__: 
[A] A computer virus
[B] A background process in computers
[C] A software needed to run certain programmes
[D] An input hardware
Correct Answer: B
Answer Explanation:
Daemon stands for disk and execution monitor (daemon) which is a background process run to perform admin changes or monitor services.
Which of the following is the key motivation for scientific community for its efforts to create metallic hydrogen?
[A] It can help in making Hydrogen Bombs
[B] It can help in allowing humans to travel farther celestial bodies
[C] It can help in making electricity distribution more efficient
[D] It can help in understanding the formation of universe
Correct Answer: C
Answer Explanation:
Metallic hydrogen can act as a high temperature superconductor. This implies that it can conduct electricity at  room temperature without resistance and thus can help in making electricity distribution more efficient.

GK and Current Affairs February 1 2017

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Current Affairs - 1 February 2017

Which of the following ancient Indian Kings had appointed Dhamma Mahamattas? 
[A] Asoka
[B] Chandragupta Maurya
[C] Kanishka
[D] Chandragupta-II
Correct Answer: A
Answer Explanation:
Dhamma Mahamattas were special officers appointed by Ashoka to spread the message of Dhamma or his Dharma. The Dhamma Mahamattas were required to look after the welfare of the people of different religions and to enforce the rules regarding the sanctity of animal life. 
Consider the following statements:
1. Andal was a woman Alvar whose compositions were widely sung.
2. Karaikkal Ammaiyar was a devotee of Shiva who adopted the path of extreme asceticim in order to attain her goal
Which of the above statements is / are correct?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: C
Answer Explanation:
Both the statements are correct. 
Nābhivarṣa is the historical name of which of the following countries? 
[A] India
[B] Myanmar
[C] China
[D] Egypt
Correct Answer: A
Answer Explanation:
According to some historical sources, the term Nābhivarṣa was used for India prior to its name Bharatvarsa. The name is derived from King Nabhi, who was father of Rishabhanatha, the first Tirthankara in Jainism. 
Apart from Google, which of the following is a correct set of subsidiaries of Alphabet Inc.? 
[A] Calico, DeepMind, Nest Labs, Waymo
[B] Calico, Softimage, NetCarta, Firefly
[C] DeepMind, NestLabs, Instagram, Whatsapp
[D] Calico, Instagram, Nest Labs, Waymo
Correct Answer: A
Answer Explanation:
Calico, DeepMind, Nest Labs, Waymo are subsidiaries of Alphabet Inc. whose major subsidiary is Google. Softimage, NetCarta and Firefly are subsidiaries of Microsoft. Instagram and Whatsapp are subsidiaries of Facebook. 
Shares of a company given in exchange for work done are called? 
[A] Sweat Equity
[B] Preferential Shares
[C] Hot equity
[D] Secondary Shares
Correct Answer: A
Answer Explanation:
A sweat equity share is an equity share issued by the company to employees or directors at a discount or for consideration other than cash for providing know-how or making available rights in the nature of intellectual property rights or value additions.
Which of the following is / are fund managers for National Pension System (NPS) currently:
1. HDFC Pension Fund 
2. Kotak Pension 
3. Fund Reliance Capital Pension
Select the correct option from the codes given below:
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
Correct Answer: D
Answer Explanation:
At present, there are only seven NPS fund managers viz. HDFC Pension Fund, ICICI Prudential Pension, Kotak Pension Fund, LIC Pension Fund,  Reliance Capital Pension, SBI Pension Fund and UTI Retirement Solutions.
Consider the following statements about Lassa Fever:
Its a Viral disease mostly prevalent in Latin American countries
Its a zoonotic disease that trasnmits from fruit bats to human

Which of the above is / are correct statements?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 2
[C] Both 1 & 2
[D] Neither 1 nor 2
Correct Answer: D
Answer Explanation:
Lassa fever or Lassa hemorrhagic fever (LHF) is caused by Lassa virus. This disease is mainly prevalent in West Africa countries such as Nigeria, Liberia, Sierra Leone, Guinea, and Ghana. It results in 5000 deaths every year. It’s a zoonotic disease transmits to human from a species of mouse. 
Which of the following countries was recently making news for its experiment of Universal Basic Income (UBI)? 
[A] Australia
[B] New Zealand
[C] Finland
[D] Poland
Correct Answer: C
Answer Explanation:
In Finland, 2,000 unemployed people are being provided with monetary compensation each month for a span of two years with very little or no preconditions.
Consider the following schemes:
1. MGNREGA
2. Sansad Aadarsh Gram Yojana
3. MPLADS scheme

Which of the above is / are based on demand-based approach?
[A] Only 1
[B] Only 1 & 2
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
Correct Answer: B
Answer Explanation:
MGNREGA and SAGY are demand driven schemes. MPLADS is not among such schemes. 
Which of the following is not a correct statement with respect to Masala Bonds? 
[A] They allow Indian companies to raise overseas debts in Indian currency
[B] Interest Payment on Masala Bonds is in Indian Rupee
[C] Most popular market for Masala Bonds is New York currently
[D] All of the above are correct statements
Correct Answer: C
Answer Explanation:
Masala bonds allow Indian companies to raise overseas debt in the Indian currency. The instrument shields the issuers from currency fluctuations mainly because interest payments and redemption is in rupees. At the same time, investors get interest rates that are higher than in their domestic markets. In third statement, the most popular market for Masala bonds currently is London. 

GK and Current Affairs January 31 2017

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Current Affairs -31 January 2017

Who has been appointed as the new chairman of the Commission of the African Union (AU)?
[A]Jean Ping
[B]Nkosazana Zuma
[C]Thomas Quartey
[D]Moussa Faki

Ans : Moussa Faki
Moussa Faki Mahamat, the former Prime Minister of Chad, has been appointed as the new chairperson of the African Union Commission. He succeeded Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma. The Commission of the African Union (AU) acts as the administrative branch or secretariat of the AU and is headquarters is located at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. 

What is the India’s GDP growth forecast for FY 18, according to the Economic Survey of India (ESI) 2017?
[A]6.55 % to 7.25%
[B]6.25 % to 7.5%
[C]6.55 % to 7.25%
[D]6.75 % to 7.5%

Ans : 6.75 % to 7.5%
The Economic Survey for 2016-17, which is recently tabled by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in Parliament, has expected India’s GDP growth forecast to be in 6.75 % to 7.5% for FY 18. The range comes due to uncertainties in the world, including protectionist tendencies. The GDP growth rate at constant market prices for the current year FY 17 (2016-17) has projected at 7.1% in the survey.The survey highlights difficulties in privatizing public enterprises, even for firms where economists have made strong arguments that they belong in the private sector. In this context, the Survey points towards the need to further privatize the Civil Aviation, Banking and Fertilizer sectors. The survey was prepared by the finance ministry’s chief economic adviser Arvind Subramanian. 

Who has been appointed as the new chief of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)?
[A]Diana Edulji
[B]Vikram Lamaye
[C]Vinod Rai
[D]Rahul Johri

Ans : Vinod Rai
Vinod Rai, the former Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG), has been appointed as the new chief of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) by the Supreme Court of India (SCI). Rai will head the 4-member committee of administrators to run the affairs of the BCCI. The committee consists of former women cricket captain Diana Edulji, historian Ramachandra Guha and IDFC CEO Vikram Lamaye. Apart from this, Amitabh Chaudhary of BCCI and Vikram Limaye will represent the Indian cricket board at the International Cricket Council (ICC) meeting in February 2017. 

Emmanuelle Riva, who passed away recently, was the well-known actress of which country?
[A]Germany
[B]England
[C]Undited States
[D]France

Ans : France
Emmanuelle Riva (89), who was best known for her roles in the films Hiroshima mon amour and Amour, has recently passed away at Paris, France. 

India’s largest start-up incubator will be set up in which of the following states?
[A]West Bengal
[B]Telangana
[C]Andhra Pradesh
[D]Karnataka

Ans : Karnataka
India’s largest start-up incubator will be set up by the Gururaj Deshpande at Hubballi, about 400km from Bengaluru, Karnataka. Deshpande is the Indian-American entrepreneur, philanthropist and venture capitalist. The purpose of the Hubballi programme is to encourage problem-solvers from the local community and allow them to come with solutions with help from the foundation in terms of management, a financial model and connections to global innovators. The 82,000-sqft facility is expected to open in September 2017. It will have the capacity to seat over 1,200 people, which means it can accommodate at least 200 startups. Currently, India’s biggest incubator is at T-Hub in Telangana, housed in a 70,000 sqft building. 

Which state tourism department has tied up with an online travel company “MakeMyTrip” to promote its home-stay scheme?
[A]Rajasthan
[B]Madhya Pradesh
[C]Odisha
[D]Assam

Ans : Madhya Pradesh
The Madhya Pradesh State Tourism Development Corporation (MPSTDC) has signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with an online travel company “MakeMyTrip” to promote its home-stay scheme. The travel company would promote and help in implementing the State-run MPSTDC’s scheme for tourists. 

The book “The man who could never say No” has been authored by whom?
[A]N N Saxena
[B]Vikram Seth
[C]S Muthiah
[D]Gopalkrishna Gandhi

Ans : S Muthiah
The book “The man who could never say No” has been authored by S Muthiah, the well-known historian. The subject of the book is T. T. Vasu, last son of the famous industrialist T. T. Krishnamachari. 

The Digital Radio Round Table Conference has been launched by which union minister?
[A]Arun Jaitley
[B]Raj Nath Singh
[C]M Venkaiah Naidu
[D]Narendra Modi

Ans : M Venkaiah Naidu
The Digital Radio for All Round Table Conference has been inaugurated by M Venkaiah Naidu, the Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting. The conference was organised by Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM) along with Broadcast Engineering Consultants India Limited (BECIL). The purpose of the conference is to stimulate the interests of the key Indian stakeholders in the public phase launch of the project to digitize radio in India. 

Which operation has been launched by the Income Tax Department (ITD) to track deposits post demonetisation?
[A]Operation Track Black Money
[B]Operation Clean Money
[C]Operation Clean Deposits
[D]Operation Track Money

Ans : Operation Clean Money
The Income Tax Department (ITD) has recently launched “Operation Clean Money” to track deposits post demonetisation. The initial phase of the operation involves e-verification of large cash deposits made during 9th November to 30th December 2016. In the first phase of verification, approx 18 lakh accounts have been identified where tax-paying profile does not match with the income of account holders. ITD has enabled online verification of these transactions to reduce compliance cost for the taxpayers while optimising its resources. The information in respect of these cases is being made available in the e-filing window of the PAN holder (after log in) at the portal https://incometaxindiaefiling.gov.in. The PAN holder can view the information using the link Cash Transactions 2016 under Compliance section of the portal. The taxpayer will be able to submit online explanation without any need to visit Income Tax office. 

The Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University (RGNAU) is located in which state?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Telangana
[C]Uttar Pradesh
[D] Madhya Pradesh

Ans : Uttar Pradesh
The Rajiv Gandhi National Aviation University (RGNAU) is an autonomous public central university located in the Fursatganj Airfield, Rae Bareli, Uttar Pradesh. It is in news because RGNAU in collaboration with US-India Aviation Cooperation Programme is launching its first Executive Development Programme on February 2, 2017. The programme will be delivered by highly-learned experts in the aviation sector and shall cover key topics such as Next Generation Transportation Systems, Airport Planning, Air Traffic Flow Management, Safety and Security and Sustainability in Aviation.The programme will help senior professionals keep abreast with latest trends in the sector. The programme will also provide a platform for active exchange of ideas on opportunities and challenges in the areas of growth and development of Indian aviation sector.

GK and Current Affairs January 30 2017

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Current Affairs - 30 January 2017

Who has won the 2017 Men’s singles Australian Open tennis tournament?
[A]Roger Federer
[B]Rafael Nadal
[C]Andy Murray
[D]Novak Djokovic

Ans : Roger Federer
The Swiss professional tennis player, Roger Federer has won his 18th Grand Slam trophy by winning the 2017 Men’s singles Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne by defeating Rafael Nadal of Spain by 6-4, 3-6, 6-1, 3-6, 6-3. It was Federer’s first major title win after the 2012 Wimbledon. Beside this, Federer (35) has also become the second-oldest winner of a Grand Slam tournament in the Open Era after Australian Ken Rosewall won the Australian title at the age of 37 in 1972. 

The 2017 National Immunization Day (NID) is celebrated on which date in India?
[A]January 28
[B]January 29
[C]January 30
[D]January 27

Ans : January 29
President Pranab Mukherjee has recently launched the country-wide 2017 Pulse Polio programme on the National Immunization Day (NID) by administering polio drops to children aged below five years at a function in Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi on January 29. The programme will cover around 17 crore children aged under five years in an effort to maintain the country’s polio-free status. 

Who has won the 2017 Men’s singles Syed Modi Grand Prix Gold badminton tournament?
[A]Sai Praneeth
[B]Srikanth Kidambi
[C]Sameer Verma
[D]Kashyap Parupalli

Ans : Sameer Verma
Sameer Verma, an Indian badminton player, has won the 2017 Men’s singles Syed Modi Grand Prix Gold badminton tournament by defeating his compatriot B Sai Praneeth in the final by 21-19, 21-16 at the Babu Banarasi Das Indoor Stadium in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Apart from this, Olympic silver medallist PV Sindhu has won her maiden women’s singles crown by defeating Indonesia’s Gregoria Mariska in the summit clash in straight games 21-13, 21-14. Beside this, India also claimed the Mixed Doubles title, when Pranaav Jerry Chopra and N Sikki Reddy emerged winners by beating compatriots Ashwini Ponnappa and B Sumeeth Reddy in the final by 22-20 21-10. 

Who has been appointed the interim Managing Director and CEO of India Post Payments Bank (IPPB)?
[A]Seema Biswas
[B]Nihar Gupta
[C]S R Reddy
[D]A P Singh

Ans : A P Singh
A P Singh, a 1986 batch Indian Postal Service officer, has been appointed the interim Managing Director and CEO of India Post Payments Bank (IPPB). Earlier, he was the joint secretary in the Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM). He has also served as the deputy director general in-charge of financial inclusion and payment systems in the founding team of UIDAI (Unique Identification Authority of India). The IPPB has recently received Reserve Bank of India (RBI)’s final nod to commence commercial operations.The IPPB will confine its activities to acceptance of demand deposits, remittance services and other specified services. It can accept deposits up to Rs. 1 lakh per account from individuals. 

The world’s first-ever digital ambassador has been created by which country?
[A]Denmark
[B]India
[C]Portugal
[D]Malaysia

Ans : Denmark
The world’s first-ever digital ambassador has been created by Denmark that will work on building ties with the global tech giants like Google, Apple, IBM and Microsoft. The new appointment will be a tech liaison and reflect a diplomatic power shift between the established nations and privately-owned unions. 

Which national leprosy awareness campaign has been organised by the Union Government on 2017 Anti Leprosy Day (ALD)?
[A]Samarth campaign
[B]Saath campaign
[C]Sparsh campaign
[D]Sandesh campaign

Ans : Sparsh campaign
The nationwide “Sparsh Leprosy Awareness Campaign (SLAC)” has been launched by the Indian Government on 30th January 2017, which is also marked as Anti-Leprosy Day. The day is observed every year on January 30 in the memory of Mahatma Gandhi who attained martyrdom on this day in 1948, to remember his selfless efforts and care for the people affected with Leprosy. The thrust of this campaign is to promote community participation in diagnosis and treatment of leprosy in its early stages, from centralised top-down delivery-driven approach to decentralised community-based demand-driven approach. Leprosy is a chronic infectious disease caused by Mycobacterium leprae and it usually affects the skin and peripheral nerves. The World Leprosy Day (WLD) is observed on the last Sunday of January that focuses on the target of zero cases of leprosy-related disabilities in children. 

The 2017 North East Film Festival (NEFF) has started in which of the following cities?
[A]Guwahati
[B]Shillong
[C]Kolkata
[D]Pune

Ans : Pune
The North East Film Festival (NEFF) has started at National Film Archive of India (NFAI) in Pune, Maharashtra to promote cinema in the North East. The purpose of the festival is to give an opportunity to young and emerging film makers from the north-east region to interact with the foreign delegates attending IFFI and also explore collaborations with international film production houses to ensure wider reach and audience for NE films.

Iris Mittenaere, who has been crowned the new Miss Universe 2016, is belonged to which country?
[A]Haiti
[B]France
[C]Colombia
[D]Norway

Ans : France
Iris Mittenaere, a dental student from France, has been crowned the new Miss Universe 2016 at the annual pageant at the Mall of Asia Arena in Metro Manila, Philippines on January 30, 2017. She is the 2nd Miss Universe from France after Christiane Martel, who won elected Miss Universe 1953. 

The book “Mother Teresa: The Final Verdict” has been authored by whom?
[A]Nitin Bose
[B]Ritika Bhattacharya
[C]Aroup Chatterjee
[D]Kanishka Gupta

Ans : Aroup Chatterjee
The book “Mother Teresa: The Final Verdict” has been authored by Aroup Chatterjee, a British Indian author and physician. The author accused Mother Teresa of unfairly damaging the reputation of the city of Kolkata (formerly Calcutta) and challenges the widespread regard of Mother Teresa as a symbol of philanthropy and selflessness. 

Who has been appointed as the new Commissioner of Delhi Police?
[A]Neeraj Kumar
[B]Alok Kumar
[C]Y S Dadwal
[D]Amulya Patnaik

Ans : Amulya Patnaik
Amulya Kumar Patnaik, the 1985 batch of IPS officer, has been appointed as the new Commissioner of Delhi Police. He succeeded Alok Kumar Verma, who has been appointed as the new chief of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

Indian railway jobs 2017

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Specialists Medical Practitioners in Jabalpur

Last Date to apply: 06 Feb 2017 

Eligibility : MBBS
 
Location : Jabalpur

Specialists Medical Practitioners recruitment in West Central Railway on contract basis

Name of Hospital/ Vacancies :
1. Central Hospital,  Jabalpur/02 posts (Physician-01, Anesthetist-01)
2. Divisional Hospital, Bhopal/03 posts (Physician-01, Anesthetist-01, Surgeon-01
3. Divisional Hospital, Kota/01 post (Physician-01)

Remuneration :
Rs. 65,000/-

Hiring Process : Walk - In

Job Role: Doctor / Physician- Indian government jobs

Walk In Interview will be held on 06.02.2017 at 09:30 to 14:30 at Chief Medical Director’s chamber, General Manager Office, WCR, Jabalpur.

Candidates who fulfill the terms and conditions and having requisite qualification should present on the scheduled date, time and venue with their original certificates (and one photo copy of each certificate) of date of birth, educational qualification, experience, caste (in case of candidates belonging to reserved community), registration with medical council and two passport size photographs.

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Indian Maritime University jobs

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Assistant Professor Nautical Studies/ Marine Engg. in Chennai

Last Date to apply: 06 Mar 2017 

Eligibility : Any Post Graduate, M Phil / Phd
 
Location : Chennai

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Assistant Professor
Nautical Studies/ Marine Engineering and Technology Job position in Indian Maritime University on Direct recruitment

Assistant Professor in the School of Nautical Studies /18 Posts

Essential: (a) Master (Foreign Going) Certificate of Competency; (b) Sailing experience for a minimum period of six months at Management level within the meaning of STCW Convention in force; and (c) A pass in the Eligibility Test conducted by the IMU. Candidates with a Ph.D in a relevant discipline are exempted from the Eligibility Test. Provided that for recruitments made till 31.12.2017, the Extra Master Certificate of Competency obtained prior to 1.1.2014 shall be treated as equivalent to Ph.D for recruitment purposes only.

Assistant Professor in the School of Marine Engineering and Technology /24 posts

Essential: (a) MEO Class I (Motor) Certificate of Competency; (b) Sailing experience for a minimum period of six months at Management level within the meaning of STCW Convention in force; and (c) A pass in the Eligibility Test conducted by the IMU. Candidates with a Ph.D in a relevant discipline are exempted from the Eligibility Test.

Pay Scale : Rs.15600–39100

Age: 43 years

Application Fee :
The Application Fee for the Online CRT is Rs.1000/- for SC/ST/PwD candidates and Rs.1500/- for all others. It is non-refundable. 

 
Hiring Process : Written-test, Face to Face Interview

Job Role: Teacher / Trainer- Indian government jobs

The application shall be submitted only through the Online.

The last date for submission of Applications through Online mode is 
6th March 2017 till 5:30 PM.
The Online CRT for the posts of Assistant Professor (Nautical Science) are scheduled to be held in a single shift on 8th April 2017, Saturday between 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM.

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Tamil Nadu Agricultural University jobs

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JRF Agriculture in Coimbatore

Last Date to apply: 13 Feb 2017 

Eligibility : BSc
 
Location : Coimbatore

JRF Agriculture recruitment in Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

Title : Bioefficacy and phytotoxicity evaluation of Indaziflam 500 SC on grape, citrus and pomegranate sponsored by Bayer Crop Science Ltd, Coimbatore.

Qualification : B.Sc. (Agri.)/ B.Sc. (Horti.)

No. of Post : 02

Remuneration : Rs. 16,000
 
Hiring Process : Walk - In

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

Walk-in-interview will be held on 13.02.2017, The Qualifying Test and the Certificate Verification: 09.00 A.M. at Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore 641003

Karnataka Samskrit University jobs

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Assistant Professor/ Assistant Librarian in Bangalore

Last Date to apply: 25 Feb 2017 

Eligibility : M Phil / Phd, MSc(Library and Information Science)
 
Location : Bangalore

KSU: UGC-PS/Teaching & Non-Teaching Apmnt./2016-17

Assistant Professor/ Assistant Librarian Job vacancies in Karnataka Samskrit University

Assistant Professor 
Faculty & No. of Posts
Total 9 Posts
Shastra : 04 (Alankara Shastra-02, Nyaya & Vysheshika-02)
Language : 04 (Manuscriptology-03, Sanskrit Language & Literature-01)
Vedanta : 01 (IIB)(Backlog)

Qualification
Qualification required for the Post of Assi Qualification required for the Post of Assistant Professor Professor Professor inSubjects other than Manuscriptology Subjects other than Manuscriptology Subjects other than Manuscriptology as per the UGC Guidelines and University C&R rule. : 1) Good academic record as defined by the concerned University with at least 55% of the marks or equivalent grade wherever grading system is practiced at the Master’s degree level in a relevant Shastra/Subject from an Indian University or an equivalent degree from an accredited foreign University. 2) Besides fulfilling the above qualification, the candidate should have cleared the National Eligibility Test (NET) conducted by the UGC, CSIR or similar tests accredited by the UGC like SLET/SET. 3) Holders of Ph.D. degree as on the date of Notification of UGC Regulations, along with those candidates who are awarded a Ph.D. degree through a process of admission, registration, course work and external evaluation as laid down in the UGC (Minimum Standards and procedures for award of M.Phil./Ph.D. Regulations, 2009 and so adopted by the university, shall be exempted from NET/SLET/SET. 4) Distinguished and eminent learning having acquired high repute for propagation and disseminating of the Sanskrit knowledge.
Qualification required for the Posts Qualification required for the Postsin Manuscriptology Manuscriptology Manuscriptology subject subject subject asper the UGC Guidelines and University per the UGC Guidelines and University C&R rule. : (A) The minimum requirement of a good academic record, 55% marks (or an equivalent grade in a UGC Seven point scale wherever grading system is followed) at the master’s level in Samskrit/or Equivalent in Tradition Samskrit subjects. Page | 3 and (B) Specialized study of Manuscriptology at M.Phil. degree with a dissertation on critical edition on Samskrit Manuscripts and capacity to be demonstrate to decipher atleast two ancient scripts used to write Samskrit manuscripts Specialised study of Manuscriptology at PG Diploma in Manuscriptology of a University and capacity to be demonstrated to decipher atleast two ancient scripts used to write Samskrit Manuscripts at PG Diploma in Manuscriptology. and (C) NET/SLET as applicable in Samskrit or in Tradition Samskrit subjects Or Specialised study of Manuscriptology at Ph.D. Degree in Samskrit with a Thesis on critical edition on Samskrit Manuscripts or Equivalent Ph.D. Degree in Tradition Samskrit subjects with a Thesis on critical edition on Samskrit Manuscripts as applicable under latest UGC regulation.
Pay Band : Rs.15600 – 39100 + Academic Grade Pay

Assistant Librarian
No. of Posts : 02 (SC-01; GM-01)
Qualification  : 1) Master’s degree in Library Science/Information Science/Documentation Science or an equivalent professional degree with atleast 55% of the marks or its equivalent grade for 55% marks where grading system is practiced and a consistently good academic record with knowledge on computerization of library. 2) Qualifying in the National Eligibility Test (NET)or other accredited test like SLET/SET in Library Science conducted for the purpose by the UGC or any other agency approved by the UGC. 3) Holders of Ph.D degree as on the date of notification of UGC Regulations, along with those candidates who are awarded a Ph.D degree through a process of admission, registration, course work and external evaluation as laid down in the UGC (Minimum Standards and procedures for award of M.Phil/Ph.D degree) Regulations, 2009 and so adopted by the University shall be exempted from NET/SLET/SET 4) A minimum score as stipulated in the Academic Performance Indictor (API) based on Performance Based Appraisal System (PBAS) developed by UGC shall be mandatory requirement.

Pay Band : Rs.15600 – 39100 + Academic Grade Pay. 

Application Fee : Downloaded applications shall be accompanied by DD for Rs. 300-00 for Application Fee and Rs. 700-00 towards processing fee for the advertised posts. (50% fee in the case of SC/ST & Cat-I).

Hiring Process : Written-test, Face to Face Interview

Job Role: Teacher / Trainer- Indian government jobs

Duly filled in application forms should reach the Registrar, Karnataka Samskrit University, Pampa Mahakavi Road, Chamarajpet, Bengaluru - 560 018, Karnataka on or before 25.02.2017.

Indian Institute of Science Bangalore jobs

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Fellowship in Bangalore

Last Date to apply: 15 Mar 2017 

Eligibility : MS, M Phil / Phd, MD
 
Location : Bangalore

The Department of Biotechnology has introduced the aforesaid program. The Secretary, DBT requested Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore to co-ordinate and administer the implementation of the said programme. The Institute is successfully getting it done through the Society for Innovation and Development. The programme got started from December 2000 at a total project cost of Rs. 465.00 lakhs. The programme is intended only for Indian citizens. The purpose of the fellowship programme is to train scientists in frontier areas of research in Biotechnology at such institutions in India which are engaged in major biotechnological research activities. 

Eligibility : The applicants should hold a Ph.D. degree in Science, Engineering or M.D. or M.S. degree in any area of medicine with research interests in Biotechnology and Life Sciences and a good academic record. Those who have already submitted the Ph.D./M.D./M.S., thesis are also eligible to apply. The applicants should preferably be below the age of 40 years, and 45 years in case of women candidates. Persons already employed are also eligible to apply. However, their applications should be routed through their employers. 

Number of Fellowships : Up to 75 Fellowships would be awarded every year. Depending on the success and utility of the programme, the number of fellowships to be awarded per year would be revised. 

Period of Fellowship : The fellowship is awarded for a period of two years. However, in exceptional cases, based on the progress of research, and overall importance of the project of the Fellows, the fellowship may be extended upto 5 years. The evaluation and recommendation for the extension of the fellowship will be made by the host institution as per their internal guidelines.  

The award of fellowships will normally start from 1st April or 1st October in a Calendar year. Accordingly, the selection of Fellows will be made twice a year. 

Details of The Award : The Postdoctoral fellowship is a purely temporary assignment and is tenable for a period of 2 years. In exceptional cases, depending upon the progress of the research, the fellowship may be extended upto 5 years. Each fellow would be entitled to a stipend in the range of Rs. 22,000 - 24,000 per month and a research contingency grant of Rs. 50,000 per year, payable to the host institution. Candidates who are yet to be awarded the Ph.D./M.D./M.S degree, if selected, will be paid Rs. 18,000/- per month till the award of the degree. The fellows would also be entitled to HRA and other benefits as per the DST guidelines applicable to research fellowship/associateships. The fellowships cannot be availed at the same institution where the candidates have earned their Ph.D./M.D. degree. Candidates who are already in regular employment cannot avail the fellowship at their host institutions. However, there will be no restriction on them to receive the salary and other benefits while availing the fellowship in institutions other than their parent institutions. 

Mode of Selection : The candidates will be selected based on their C.V. and performance in the interview. The interview will be held at the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore and candidates called for interview will be paid II class railway (non-AC)/bus fare by the shortest route from their home town. If the candidate accepts the fellowship, he/she must join the host Institution/University within a month's time.
 
Hiring Process : Face to Face Interview

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

The last date for the same is March 15, 2017.

What is today history February 05

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Today in History : February 5

1556 : Henry II of France and Philip of Spain sign the truce of Vaucelles.

1631 : A ship from Bristol, the Lyon, arrives with provisions for the Massachusetts Bay Colony.

1762 : Martinique, a major French base in the Lesser Antilles of the West Indies, surrenders to the British.

1783 : Sweden recognizes U.S. independence.

1846 : The first Pacific Coast newspaper, Oregon Spectator, is published.

1864 : Federal forces occupy Jackson, Miss.

1865 : The three-day Battle of Hatcher’s Run, Va., begins.

1900 : The United States and Great Britain sign the Hay-Pauncefote Treaty, giving the United States the right to build a canal in Nicaragua but not to fortify it.

1917 : U.S. Congress nullifies President Woordrow Wilson‘s veto of the Immigration Act; literacy tests are required.

1918 : The Soviets proclaim separation of church and state.

1918 : SS Tuscania, a luxury liner of the Cunard Line subsidiary Anchor Line, is torpedoed by the German U-boat UB-77 off the coast of Ireland, sending 210 people to their deaths; it is the first ship carrying American troops to Europe to be torpedoed and sunk during World War I. [From MHQ—The Quarterly Journal of Military History]

1922 : The Reader’s Digest begins publication in New York.

1922 : William Larned’s steel-framed tennis racquet gets its first test.

1945 : American and French troops destroy German forces in the Colmar Pocket in France.

1947 : The Soviet Union and Great Britain reject terms for an American trusteeship over Japanese Pacific Isles.

1952 : New York adopts three-colored traffic lights.

1961 : The Soviets launch Sputnik V, the heaviest satellite to date at 7.1 tons.

1968 : U.S. troops divide Viet Cong at Hue while the Saigon government claims they will arm loyal citizens.

1971 : Two Apollo 14 astronauts walk on the moon.

1972 : It is reported that the United States has agreed to sell 42 F-4 Phantom jets to Israel.

1985 : U.S. halts a loan to Chile in protest over human rights abuses.

Born on February 5

1723 : John Witherspoon, Declaration of Independence signer.

1788 : Sir Robert Peel, British prime minister.

1837 : Dwight L. Moody, evangelist, founder of the Moody Bible Institute.

1848 : Belle Starr, Western outlaw
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1872 : Lafayette Benedict Mendel, biochemist.

1898 : Ralph McGill, editor and publisher of the Atlanta Constitution.

1900 : Adlai E. Stevenson II, Illinois governor and presidential candidate.

1914 : Sir Alan Hodgin, English physiologist and biophysicist.

1915 : Robert Hofstadter, physicist who won the Nobel prize in 1961 for his studies of neutrons and protons.

1926 : Arthur Ochs Sulzberger, longtime New York Times publisher.

1934 : Hank Aaron, American hall of fame baseball player.

1938 : John Guare, playwright (The House of Blue Leaves).

What is today history February 04

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Today in History : February 4

786 : Harun al-Rashid succeeds his older brother the Abbasid Caliph al-Hadi as Caliph of Baghdad.

1194 : Richard I, King of England, is freed from captivity in Germany.

1508 : The Proclamation of Trent is made.

1787 : Shay’s Rebellion, an uprising of debt-ridden Massachusetts farmers against the new U.S. government, fails.

1795 : France abolishes slavery in her territories and confers slaves to citizens.

1889 : Harry Longabaugh is released from Sundance Prison in Wyoming, thereby acquiring the famous nickname, “the Sundance Kid.”

1899 : After an exchange of gunfire, fighting breaks out between American troops and Filipinos near Manila, sparking the Philippine-American War

1906 : The New York Police Department begins finger print identification.

1909 : California law segregates Caucasian and Japanese schoolchildren.

1915 : Germany decrees British waters as part of the war zone; all ships to be sunk without warning.

1923 : French troops take the territories of Offenburg, Appenweier and Buhl in the Ruhr as a part of the agreement ending World War I.

1932 : Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt inaugurates the Winter Olympics at Lake Placid, N.Y.

1941 : The United Service Organization (U.S.O.) is formed to cater to armed forces and defense industries.

1944 : The Japanese attack the Indian Seventh Army in Burma.

1945 : The Big Three, American, British and Soviet leaders, meet in Yalta to discuss the war aims.

1966 : Senate Foreign Relations Committee begins televised hearings on the Vietnam War.

1974 : Newspaper heiress Patty Hearst is kidnapped by the Symbionese Liberation Army, beginning one of the most bizarre cases in FBI history.

1980 : Syria withdraws its peacekeeping force in Beirut.

1986 : The U.S. Post Office issues a commemorative stamp featuring Sojourner Truth.

Born on February 4
1881 : Fernand Leger, French painter.

1900 : Jacques Prevert, French poet, screenwriter (The Visitors of the Evening, The Children of Paradise).

1902 : Charles Lindbergh, the first man to fly solo across the Atlantic.

1906 : Dietrich Bonhoeffer, German Protestant theologian.

1906 : Clyde Tombaugh, astronomer, discovered Pluto.

1913 : Rosa Lee Parks, civil rights activist.

1921 : Betty Friedan, writer, feminist, founded the National Organization of Women in 1966.

1925 : Russell Hoban, artist and writer (Bedtime for Frances, The Mouse and His Child).

1932 : Robert Coover, novelist & short story writer.

1947 : Dan Quayle, vice president under President George H.W. Bush.

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