ZoomRx Off Campus Drive 2017

ZoomRx Off Campus Drive  Scheduled for multiple roles at Chennai Location.The detailed eligibility and application process are given in below.

ZoomRx Off Campus Drive 2017:

Job Role	Business Associate /Quality Assurance Engineer/Software Development Engineer
Qualification	B.E/B.Tech
Salary	Rs 5-6 LPA
Venue Date	13.05.2017 & 14.05.2017 22.05.2017 & 23.05.2017.
Venue Location	Chennai
Last Date	1 May 2017

Detailed Eligibility:

Role: Business Associate
 
Team: Business Analyst

Specialization: All Department

Date: 13th and 14th May

Interview Process: Aptitude test, GD, Interviews

Role: Quality Assurance Engineer
 
Team: Product and Technology

Specialization: EEE, Mech, Civil, ECE, BME

Date: 22nd and 23rd May

Interview Process: Aptitude test, Interviews

Role: Software Development Engineer
 
Team: Product and Technology

Specialization: CS/IT

Date: 22nd and 23rd May

Interview Process: Aptitude test (programming & IT based), Interviews

How to apply ZoomRx Off Campus Drive?

All interested and eligible candidates can apply this drive in online latest by 1 May 2017.

To Apply: Click here

Note:

• There are three job roles depending on the specialization criteria; the student will get the eligible job options which he/she can apply in the form.
• The last day to apply is 1st May. Only the shortlisted students will be invited to attend the selection process.
• The selection process will be conducted in ZoomRx office in Chennai.
• We will announce the next steps after shortlisting.

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Amdocs Recruitment 2017

Amdocs Recruitment 2017 for the post of Software Engineer for Entry Level B.E/B.Tech/M.E/M.Tech/MCA graduates.The detailed eligibility and application process are given in below.

Amdocs Recruitment 2017 Details:

Job Role	Software Engineering Graduate
Qualification	B.E/B.Tech/M.E/M.Tech/MCA
Experience	0-1 Year
Job Location	Gurgaon
Last Date	ASAP

Detailed Eligibility:

• Bachelors/MCA/Masters degree of Engineering in Computer Science, Electronics or Information Technology from reputed engineering colleges like NITs, DCE, NSIT, BITs, DU etc.
• Experience range from 0 – 2 years.
• High-quality programming(C/C++/Java/any) skill along with data structure knowledge.
• Experience on any java based project in internship or college projects.
• Grade/Percentile need to be 6.0 or above.
• Strong Analytical and problem Solving skills.
• Strong Inter-Personal Communication skills.

Job Description:

• You will design, develop, modify, debug and/or maintain software code according to functional, non-functional and technical design specifications.
• You will follow Amdocs software engineering standards, applicable software development methodology and release processes, to ensure code is maintainable, scalable , supportable and demo the software products to stakeholders
• You will investigate issues by reviewing/debugging code, provides fixes and workarounds, and reviews changes for operability to maintain existing software solutions.
• You will work within a team, collaborate and add value through participation in peer code reviews, provide comments and suggestions, work with cross functional teams to achieve goals.
• You will assume technical accountability for your specific work products within an application and provide technical support during solution design for new requirements.
• You will be encouraged to actively look for innovation and continuous improvement, efficiency in all assigned tasks.

How to apply Amdocs Recruitment?

All interested and eligible candidates can apply this position in online as soon as possible.

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Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd jobs

Jr. Engineering Asst./ Jr. Quality Control Analyst/ Jr. Technical Asst./Hindi Translator in Chennai

Last Date to apply: 31 May 2017

Location : Anywhere in India

Qualification :   M.Com, BBA/BBM, MA, MBA/PGDM, BE/B.Tech, Diploma        

Jr. Engineering Asst./ Jr. Quality Control Analyst/ Jr. Technical Asst./Hindi Translator  56 Job vacancies in Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd

CPCL invites applications from bright, young and energetic persons of Indian Nationality for the following Non-supervisory positions.

01. Jr. Engineering Assistant-IV (Production)/No. of Vacancies : 22 (UR-12, OBC-6, SC-4)
02. Jr. Quality Control Analyst-IV (Quality Control)/No. of Vacancies : 4 (UR-2, OBC-1, SC-1)
Qualification: First Class Diploma in Chemical / Petroleum / Petro-Chemical Engg. / Technology (or) a graduation in B.Sc. with Chemistry as a major subject with 60% and above mark in aggregate of all Semesters / Years SC/ST candidates need to score a minimum 55%.
03. Jr. Engineering Assistant-IV (Electrical) Trainee/No. of Vacancies : 3 (UR-2, OBC-1)
Qualification:First Class Diploma In Electrical / Electrical & Electronics Engineering with 60% and above mark in aggregate of all Semesters/  Years. 
04. Jr. Engineering Assistant-IV (Instrumentation)Trainee/No. of Vacancies : 2 (UR-1,SC-1)

Qualification:First Class Diploma in Instrumentation / Instrumentation & Control / Electronics & Instrumentation / Electronics & Communications Engineering with 60% and above mark in aggregate of all Semesters / Years. SC/ST candidates need to score a minimum 55%. 
05. Jr. Engineering Assistant-IV (Mechanical)Trainee/No. of Vacancy : 7 (UR-3,OBC-2,SC-1,ST-01)

06 .Jr. Engineering Assistant-IV (P&U-Mechanical)/No. of Vacancy : 6 (UR-3,OBC-2,SC-1)

Qualification:First Class Diploma in Mechanical Engineering with 60% and above mark in aggregate of all Semesters / Years. SC/ST candidates need to score a minimum 55%. 
07.Junior Technical Assistant-IV (Fire & Safety)/No. of Vacancies : 4 (UR-2, OBC-1, SC-1)

Qualification:10th pass with minimum 50% marks from a Board or an Institute recognized by State/ Central Govt. Candidates must possess Fireman's Certificate Course of not less than three months duration from a Board or an Institute recognized by the State / Central Govt. Candidate must possess valid Heavy Motor Vehicle Driving License. 
08. Jr. Marketing Assistant-IV (Marketing) Trainee/UR-1
Qualification:First Class Bachelors Degree in Business Administration (BBA / BBS/ BBM / BMS) with 60% and above mark in aggregate of all Semesters/ Years. Computer Literacy: Operating and working knowledge in computer systems is mandatory i.e. candidates should have Certificate/Diploma/ Degree in computer operations/Language or should have studied Computer / Information Technology as one of the subjects in the High School/College/Institute. 
09.Hindi translator-IV Trainee/1 UR
Qualification:Masters Degree in Hindi of recognized University with English as a compulsory subject or as medium of examination at Degree level. or Masters Degree in English of recognized University with Hindi as a compulsory subject or as medium of examination at Degree level. 
10.Jr.Account Asst.Finance (Trainee)/No. of Vacancies : 3 (UR-1, OBC-1, SC-1)

Qualification:First Class Bachelors / Master's Degree in Commerce with 60% and above mark in aggregate of all Semesters / Years. SC/ST candidates need to score a minimum 55%. Computer Literacy: Operating and working knowledge in computer systems is mandatory I.B. candidates should have Cenificate/Diploma/ Degree in computer operations/Language or should have studied Computer / Information Technology as one of the subjects in the High School/College/Institute.
  11. Jr.Office Asst.(HR) Trainee/No. of Vacancies : 3 (UR-1, OBC-1, SC-1)
Qualification:First Class Bachelor's Degree with 60% and above mark in aggregate of all Semesters / Years. SC/ST candidates need to score a minimum 55%. Computer Literacy: Operating and working knowledge in computer systems is mandatory i.e. candidates should have Certificate/ Diploma/ Degree in computer operations/Language or should have studied Computer / Information Technology as one of the subjects in the High SchooVCollege/Institute.
Pay & Emoluments : The selected candidates, subject to medical fitness, will be paid gross monthly stipend of Rs.24.000. The applicable deductions including Employee Provident Fund will be as per the statute. On successful completion of training and being found suitable for the job. they will be appointed in the IDA Pay Scale of Rs.11,900-32,000 (due for revision w.e.f. 01.01.2017) on a basic pay of Rs.11,900/- (Rupees Eleven Thousand Nine Hundred only) in Grade IV in Non-Supervisory cadre.

Age Limit : 27 years as on 31.05.2017

Application Fee : Candidate belonging to General / OBC categories are required to pay online a non-refundable registration fee of Rs. 300. No other means / mode of application shall be accepted. CPCL will not be responsible for non-receipt / bouncing back of any email sent to the candidate. The SC / ST / PWD / Ex-servicemen candidates are exempted from payment of application fee.

Selection Procedure : Written Test / Interview

 

Hiring Process : Written-test

Job Role : Engineer (Core, Non-IT)

How to apply

Candidates should Apply Online.

The site will be functional from 03/05/2017. Closing of online application : 31.05.2017
Deposit of payment by Challan : 31.05.2017

Submission of registration slip : 06.06.2017

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India Post jobs

Gramin Dak Sevaks Across India. 

Last Date to apply: 24 May 2017

Location : Anywhere in India

Qualification :  10th Pass (SSC)

EST/6-145/2016-17 DTD.24/04/2017

Gramin Dak Sevaks Jobs recruitment in North Eastern Postal Circle


North Eastern Postal Circle recruiting 748 Vacancies for the post of Gramin Dak Sevaks

Educational Qualification: The candidate should pass 10th standard from approved state boards by the respective State Govt. / Central Govt. The state wise list of approved boards is at Annexure ‘A’. No weightage will be given for possessing any qualification(s) higher than the mandatory educational qualification. The Candidate passed Xth class examination in first attempt will be treated as meritorious against those passed compartmentally.

No. of Vacancies : 748 ( UR-372, OBC-34, SC-43, ST-299)

Age : 18 to 40 years

Furnishing Of Security: The candidate applying for the post shall note that he/she shall furnish security amount of Rs. 25,000/- in the event of his/her engagement for the post of BPM and Rs. 10,000/- for other categories. The security shall be in the form of Fidelity Guarantee bond or National Savings Certificate pledged to the Department of Posts in the name of the President of India.

Fee : Applicant of category OC/OBC Male should pay a fee of Rs. 100/- (Rupees one hundred) at any Head Post Office. Candidate who requires to make the payment has to visit any Head Post Office to make the payment. For making the payment candidate should inform Registration Number at the PO Counter.

Selection Process :  Selection will be made as per the automatic generated merit list as per the rules based on the candidates online submitted applications. No weightage will be given for higher educational qualification. Only marks obtained in 10th standard of approved Boards aggregated to percentage to the accuracy of 4 decimals will be the criteria for finalizing the selection. Passing of all the subjects as per the respective approved board norms is mandatory for taking candidate into account for calculating the merit.

Hiring Process : Written-test

Job Role : Data Entry /Back Office

How to apply

Important Dates :

Application online Submission Start Date: 25/04/2017 

Application online Submission End Date: 24/05/2017

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INDIAN AIR FORCE jobs

Civilian Across India

Last Date to apply: 25 May 2017

Location : Anywhere in India

Qualification :  12th Pass (HSE), 10th Pass (SSC)    

Applications are invited from eligible Indian Citizens for recruitment for the following Group ‘C’ Civilian 174 Posts in Indian Air Force, Direct Recruitmen At HQ Maintenance Command
Supdt (Store)

Essential : Graduate of a recognized University or equivalent. Desirable : Experience in handling stores and keeping accounts in a store of a concern of repute in Public or Private Sector.
Pay Scale:  Rs 5200-20200 GP-Rs 2400
Store Keeper

Essential: 12th Class or equivalent qualification from a recognised Board or University. Desirable: Experience in handling Stores and keeping Accounts in a store of a concern of repute in Public or Private Sector.
Pay Scale: Rs 5200-20200 GP-Rs 1900
Steno-II

Essential :(i) 12th class pass or equivalent from a recognised Board or University. (ii) Skill Test Norms Dictation: 10 mts @ 80 w.p.m, Transcription: 65 mts. (Eng.), 75 mts (Hindi) (On Manual Typewriter ) or 50 mts.(Eng.) 65 mts. (Hindi) (On Computer)
Pay Scale: Rs 5200-20200 GP-Rs 2400
Tailor

Essential :Industrial training Institute Certificate in the trade of Tailor OR ExServicemen in appropriate trade.
Pay Scale: Rs 5200-20200 GP-Rs 1900
Cook

Essential : (i) Matriculation with six months experience in the trade OR Ex-Serviceman with similar qualification.
Pay Scale:  Rs 5200-20200 GP-Rs 1900
Dhobi
Essential : Matriculation pass or equivalent qualification from a recognized University or Board Desirable : One year of experience as Dhobi from an organization or institute.
Pay Scale: Rs 5200-20200 GP-Rs 1800
Vulcanizer

Essential :Matriculation pass or equivalent qualification from a recognized University or Board. OR Ex-servicemen from appropriate trade.
Pay Scale: Rs 5200-20200 GP-Rs 1800
Mess Staff
Essential : Matriculation pass or equivalent qualification from a recognized University or Board. Desirable : One year of experience as Waiter or Washer –up from an organization or institute.
Pay Scale: Rs 5200-20200 GP-Rs 1800
Multi Tasking Staff (MTS)

Essential : (i) Matriculation pass or equivalent qualification fro a recognized University or Board. Desirable : One year of experience as Watchman or Lascar or Gestetner Operator or Mali from a organization or Institute .
Pay Scale: Rs 5200-20200 GP-Rs 1800
Supdt (Store)

Essential : Graduate of a recognized University or equivalent. Desirable : Experience in handling stores and keeping accounts in a store of a concern of repute in Public or Private Sector.
Pay Scale: Rs 5200-20200 GP-Rs 2400
Store Keeper

Essential: 12th Class or equivalent qualification from a recognised Board or University. Desirable: Experience in handling Stores and keeping Accounts in a store of a concern of repute in Public or Private Sector.

Pay Scale: Rs 5200-20200 GP-Rs 1900
Steno-II

Essential :(i) 12th class pass or equivalent from a recognised Board or University. (ii) Skill Test Norms Dictation: 10 mts @ 80 w.p.m, Transcription: 65 mts. (Eng.), 75 mts (Hindi) (On Manual Typewriter ) or 50 mts. (Eng.) 65 mts. (Hindi) (On Computer)
Pay Scale: Rs 5200-20200 GP-Rs 2400
Tailor

Essential :Industrial training Institute Certificate in the trade of Tailor OR ExServicemen in appropriate trade.
Pay Scale: Rs 5200-20200 GP-Rs 1900
Cook

Essential : (i) Matriculation with six months experience in the trade OR Ex-Serviceman with similar qualification.
Pay Scale:  Rs 5200-20200 GP-Rs 1900
Dhobi

Essential : Matriculation pass or equivalent qualification from a recognized University or Board Desirable : One year of experience as Dhobi from an organization or institute.

Pay Scale:  Rs 5200-20200 GP-Rs 1800
Vulcanizer

Qualification: Matriculation pass or equivalent qualification from a recognized University or Board. OR Ex-servicemen from appropriate trade.
Pay Scale: Rs 5200-20200 GP-Rs 1800
Mess Staff

Essential : Matriculation pass or equivalent qualification from a recognized University or Board. Desirable : One year of experience as Waiter or Washer –up from an organization or institute.
Pay Scale: Rs 5200-20200 GP-Rs 1800
Multi Tasking Staff (MTS)

Essential : (i) Matriculation pass or equivalent qualification fro a recognized University or Board. Desirable : One year of experience as Watchman or Lascar or Gestetner Operator or Mali from a organization or Institute .
Pay Scale:  Rs 5200-20200 GP-Rs 1800

Postal address of the Unit /No.of Posts

1 AOC, Base Repair Depot, Air Force, Station, Chandigarh-160003

Supdt (Store)/ 03 Posts
Storekeeper / 02 Posts
2 CO, 4 Base Repair Depot, Air Force, Chakeri, Kanpur-208008
Supdt (Store) / 01 Post
3 AOC, Base Repair Depot, Air Force Station, Sulur, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu-641401
Supdt (Store) /  04 Posts
Storekeeper / 02 Posts
Fireman / 10Posts
4 AOC, Base Repair Depot, Air Force Station, Tughlakabad Po: Pushpa Bhawan , New Delhi-110062
Supdt (Store) /  02  Posts
 Storekeeper / 03 Posts
5 CO, Base Repair Depot, Air Force, Air Force Station, Avadi, Chennai-600055
Supdt (Store)/01 Post 
Storekeeper / 01 Post
6 AOC, Base Repair Depot , Air Force, Chandan Nagar, Opp ‘D’ Mello Petrol Pump Nagar Road, Pune-411014
Supdt (Store) / 09 Posts
Storekeeper / 04 Posts
7 AOC, Base Repair Depot, Air Force , Air Force Station, Ojhar, Nasik -422221 (MH)
Supdt (Store) /02 Post s
 Storekeeper / 01 Post
8 AOC, Base Repair Depot, Air Force, Palam New Pinto Park, New Delhi-110010
Supdt (Store) /02 Posts
 Storekeeper / 01 Post
9 CO, Base Repair Depot, Air Force, Village & Post Wadsar, VIA Kalol DisttGandhinagar, Gujarat-382721
Supdt (Store) /  01 Post
Storekeeper / 01 Post
10 CO, Base Repair Depot, Air Force Palam New Delhi-110010
Tailor/  01 Post
11 AOC, Equipment Depot, Air Force Station, Manauri Distt-Allahabad (UP) Pin - 212212
Cook / 04 Posts
Vulcanizer / 01 Post
Dhobi / 01 Post
Mess Staff /02Posts
 MTS / 69 Posts
Safaiwala / 10 Posts
12 AOC, Equipment Depot, Air Force, Air Force Station, Devlali (South)-422501 Dist-Nasik (Maharashtra)
Supdt (Store) / 05 Posts
Storekeeper / 03 Posts
Steno /01 Post
13 AOC, Equipment Depot, Air Force, Vimanpura PO Opp. HAL Helicopter Division, Bangalore-560017
Supdt (Store) / 10 Posts
Storekeeper / 08 Posts
14 AOC, Equipment Dept, Air Force, Amla Depot (PO), Dist-Betul, MP-460553
Supdt (Store) /01Post
15 CO, Equipment Depot, Air Force, C/O 406 Air Force Station, Bidar, Karnataka-585401
Supdt (Store)/01Post
16 CO, Equipment Depot, Air Force Station, Maharajpura, Gwalior-474020
Supdt (Store) /01Post
17 CO, Equipment Depot C/O 408, Air Force Station, Hakimpet, Secunderabad AP -500014
MTS / 02 Posts
17 CO, Equipment Depot C/O 408, Air Force Station, Hakimpet, Secunderabad AP -500014
Safaiwala  / 01Post
18 CO, Movement Control Unit, Air Force, Air Force Station, Palam, New Delhi-110010
Storekeeper / 01Post
19 CO, Air Force Liaison Establishment (LD), C/O HAL- ADL PO-Indira Nagar Lucknow-226016
Supdt (Store) / 01Post
19 CO, Air Force Liaison Establishment (LD), C/O HAL- ADL PO-Indira Nagar Lucknow-226016
Storekeeper / 01Post

Age Limit:  Steno-II & Fireman: 18 – 27 years, For other posts: 18 – 25 years
 

Hiring Process : Written-test

Job Role : Others

How to apply

Application as per forma yped in English/Hindi), duly supported with the following documents is to reach the concerned Air Force Station On or before 25th May 2017.

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GK and Current Affairs April 26 2017

1. Which country has appointed Hana Khatib as first female judge in its Muslim sharia court system?

[A] Iran
[B] Israel
[C] Palestine
[D] Iraq

Correct Answer: B [Israel ]

Answer Explanation:
Israel has recently appointed Hana Khatib as first female judge in its Muslim sharia court system. Hana Khatib, an attorney from the northern town of Tamra, was selected by an Israeli justice committee to become a religious judge, or qadi, in the court’s ruling on personal law for Muslims inside Israel. Khatib is the first woman not only for the Muslim sharia courts but also for all the religious courts in Israel, as no women serve as judges in the Jewish or Druze courts. Because of this, her appointment is a precedent for Israel. Khatib will be sworn in by Israeli President Reuven Rivlin in a few weeks.

2. Man Kaur, who has won Gold at the 2017 World Masters Games, is associated with which sports?

[A] Sprint
[B] Shot put
[C] Wushu
[D] Table Tennis

Correct Answer: A [Sprint]

Answer Explanation:
Man Kaur, a 101-year-old athlete from India, has recently won Gold in the 100 metres sprint at the World Masters Games in Auckland, New Zealand on April 24, 2017. She completed the race in one minute 14 seconds and was the only athlete to compete in her age category. With this, She scored her 17th gold medal for her athletic career which started at the age of 93.

3. What is the theme of the 2017 World Intellectual Property Day (WIPD)?

[A] Digital Creativity: Culture Reimagined
[B] Creativity – The Next Generation
[C] Innovation – Improving Lives
[D] Green Innovation

Correct Answer: C [Innovation – Improving Lives]

Answer Explanation:
The World Intellectual Property Day (WIPD) is observed every year on April 26 to learn about the role that intellectual property rights (patents, trademarks, industrial designs, copyright) play in encouraging innovation and creativity. The 2017 theme is “Innovation – Improving Lives” to explore how innovation is making our lives healthier, safer, and more comfortable, turning problems into progress.

4. Which state will become the first Indian state to invite all Twitter and Facebook users to interact with the Chief Minister (CM)?

[A] Uttar Pradesh
[B] Karnataka
[C] Kerala
[D] Haryana

Correct Answer: D [Haryana ]

Answer Explanation:
Haryana will become the first Indian state to invite all Twitter and Facebook users to interact with the Chief Minister Manohar Lal. This was disclosed in a workshop on Social Media Grievance Redressal Mechanism chaired by Additional Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Dr Rakesh Gupta at Panchkula. The state government will launch an integrated Social Media Grievances Tracker – Twitter and Facebook for faster and real-time redressal of grievances pertaining to different departments, on May 15, 2017. The online grievance redressal mechanism is being set up to identify process and resolve all relevant short-term complaints being sent by citizens to the Chief Minister Office (CMO) or the Government through social media.

5. Who is the newly elected President of Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI)?

[A] Mridul Bhadauria
[B] K E Prabhakar
[C] Dinesh Patel
[D] V. Veeralankaiah

Correct Answer: A [Mridul Bhadauria]

Answer Explanation:
Dr. Mridul Bhadauria has been elected the new President of Amateur Kabaddi Federation of India (AKFI). Apart from her, Dinesh Patel has also been elected as new general secretary of AKFI. The elections were held here under the supervision of Justice I S Israni. The AKFI is the central institution to administrate and promote Kabaddi in India. Beside this, AKFI aims at improving the standard of the sport in the neighboring countries of India. It also organizes international kabaddi tournaments for both men and women in India.

6. The International conference on “Dara Shikoh – Reclaiming Spiritual Legacy of India” will be held in which city?

[A] Bhopal
[B] New Delhi
[C] Hyderabad
[D] Lucknow

Correct Answer: B [New Delhi]

Answer Explanation:
The International conference on “Dara Shikoh – Reclaiming Spiritual Legacy of India” will be held from April 27, 2017 at ICCR’s Azad Bhavan in New Delhi. The 2-day conference will be organised by the Indian Council Of Cultural Relations (ICCR) and will see the participation of eminent scholars from the US, Iran, Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and India. The purpose of the conference is to highlight Dara Shikoh’s contributions to bring about spiritual homogenisation of Hinduism and Islam and his initiatives in building a cohesive social and cultural edifice in India.

7. Who has been conferred with the Ghantasala national award?

[A] Asha Bhosle
[B] Ramalingeswara Rao
[C] Vani Jairam
[D] Ananda Bhaskar

Correct Answer: C [Vani Jairam]

Answer Explanation:
Versatile playback singer Vani Jairam has been conferred with the Ghantasala national award on April 23, 2017. She is known in the North as Meerabai for her rendition of songs sung by the medieval poet in praise of Lord Krishna. The award is instituted by the Ghantasala National Art Academy in the memory of the legendary singer Ghantasala Venkateswara Rao who ruled the roost for over three decades the Telugu tinsel world.

8. The World Lab Animal Day (WLAD) is observed on which day?

[A] April 24
[B] April 25
[C] April 26
[D] April 27

Correct Answer: A [April 24]

Answer Explanation:
The World Day For Animals In Laboratories (also known as World Lab Animal Day (WLAD)) is observed every year on April 24 to mark the birthday of former National Anti-Vivisection Society (NAVS) president Hugh Dowding, Today the event is marked by demonstrations and protests by groups opposed to the use of animals in research. NAVS and other groups opposed to animal research have claimed that the WLAD is recognized by the United Nations. However, the day is not included on the official list of United Nations observances.

9. CREDAI has recently inked MOU with SBI for concessional loan for housing projects. Where is the headquarters of CREDAI?

[A] Kochi
[B] Pune
[C] New Delhi
[D] Chennai

Correct Answer: C [New Delhi]

Answer Explanation:
The Confederation of Real Estate Developers Association of India (CREDAI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with State Bank of India (SBI) to provide loans at a concessional rate to builders as well as customers for affordable housing projects. Both SBI and CREDAI will collaborate and work towards the development of the real estate sector, specifically through the affordable housing and green housing projects. The duration of the agreement is for a period of three years. The CREDAI is the apex body of private Real Estate developers registered under Section 25 of Companies Act, 1956. It is a not-for-profit company and its headquarters is located in New Delhi.

10. The 15th edition of Indo-French naval exercise ‘Varuna’ has started in which of the following sea ports?

[A] Port of Quilon
[B] Visakhapatnam Port
[C] Kochi Port
[D] Toulon port

Correct Answer: D [Toulon port]

Answer Explanation:
The 15th edition of Indo-French naval exercise “Varuna” has started at Toulon port on southern France’s Mediterranean coast on April 24, 2017 to deepen combat coordination between the two navies. The purpose of current naval exercise is to underscore India’s peaceful presence and solidarity with friendly and like-minded countries towards ensuring good order in the maritime domain and to strengthen the existing bonds between India and France. From Indian side, guided missile destroyer INS Mumbai, stealth frigate INS Trishul and fleet tanker INS Aditya are taking part in it, which will continue till April 30, 2017. The ships are part of the Indian Navy’s overseas deployment to the Mediterranean Sea and West Coast of Africa and they arrived at Toulon port on southern France’s Mediterranean coast.

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Pondicherry University jobs

Field Investigator in Pondicherry

Last Date to apply: 03 May 2017

Location : Pondicherry   

Qualification : Any Graduate    

Ref : PU/DSW/2016-17/PRJ/CL-07, Date : 25/04/2017

Field Investigator Jobs recruitment in Pondicherry University

Project Title : “ Cause and consequences of child labour in informal sectors of Puducherry Union Territory- An assessment study”

No. of Post : 20

Qualification : Candidates must have any degree from reputed universities. Desirable : Field level experience in community development with social work research.

Honorarium : Rs.1,000/-

Hiring Process : Walk - In

Job Role : Data Entry /Back Office

How to apply

Walk In Interview will be held on 03/05/2017 at 02 :30 PM in the Department of Social Work, Pondicherry University. Complete bio-data contains date of birth, e-mail ID , mobile No. Details, Supported copies of mark sheets and relevant certificates, Relevant publications if any.

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