Central Bank Of India Recruitment jobs 2017

Central Bank Of India Recruitment 2017notification announced for the post of Faculty and Attendant.The detailed eligibility and application process are given in below.

Central Bank Of India Recruitment 2017:

 

Job Role	Faculty/Attendant
Qualification	10th/MSW/MA/B.Ed
Total Vacancies	4
Experience	Freshers
Salary	Faculty: Rs.20,000/month; Attendant: Rs.8,000/month
Job Location	Etawah, Auraiya(UP)
Last Date	18 October 2017

Detailed Eligibility:

Faculty:

• Post-graduate viz. MSW/MA in Rural Development/MA in Sociology/Psychology/ BSc (Agri.)/BA with B.Ed. etc.
• Shall have a flair for teaching with Computer knowledge.
• Desirable: Retd. Bank Official with working experience as officer &candidate having experience of working as Faculty, Rural Development with qualification stated above, will get preference.

Essential:
1. Should be well conversant with local language.
2. Should be resident of the same State, preferably same or nearby district/residing at the headquarter of RSETI centre.

Attendant:

• Shall be a matriculate
• Ability to read & write local language preferred

Post wise vacancies: 4 Posts
District – Etawah: 2 Posts

• Faculty- 1 Post
• Attendant- 1 Post

District – Auraiya: 2 Posts

• Faculty- 1 Post
• Attendant- 1 Post

Age Limit:

• Faculty: Below 65 years
• Attendant: 20 to 40 years

Contract Period: 1 year

Central Bank of India Recruitment 2017 Selection process:

The selection process is based on Personel interview.

How to apply Central Bank Of India Recruitment 2017?

All interested and eligible candidates can download the application form in Central Bank of India website www.centralbankofindia.co.in and send the application form along with required documents (Service Certificate) to the following postal address on or before 18 October 2017.

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Postal Address:

REGIONAL MANAGER / CHAIRMAN,
LOCAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE, CENTRAL BANK OF INDIA,
REGIONAL OFFICE BLOCK NO 37/2/4 SANJAY PLACE AGRA(UP)
PIN: – 282002 DISTT AGRA (UP)

Note: A Self attested copy of service certificate from the previous employer/experience of working as Faculty, Rural Development be submitted along with the application. Original be produced at the time of interview.

 

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RBI Recruitment 2017 for Assistant

RBI Recruitment 2017 for the post of Assistant for Reserve Bank of India branches across India.The detailed eligibility and application process are given in below.

RBI Recruitment 2017 for Assistant: 623 Posts

 

Job Role	Assistant
Qualification	Any Degree
Total Vacancies	623
Salary	Rs.13,150-34,990/Month
Job Location	Across India
Last Date	10 November 2017

Detailed Eligibility:

• At least a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks (pass class for SC/ST/PWD candidates) in the aggregate and the knowledge of word processing on PC.
• A candidate belonging to Ex-servicemen category (except dependents of ex-servicemen) should either be a graduate from a recognized University or should have passed the matriculation or its equivalent examination of the Armed Forces and rendered at least 15 years of defence service.
• Candidates applying for post in a particular recruiting office should be proficient in the language (i.e. know to read,write, speak and understand the language) of the state/ any of the states falling under the recruiting office.

Age Limit(As on 1/20/2017): Between 20 and 28 years. Candidates must have been born not earlier than 02/10/1989 and not later than 01/10/1997 (both days including) are only eligible to apply( Age Relaxation as per govt policy)

RBI Recruitment for Assistant-Office Wise Vacancies:

Office	No.of Posts
Ahmedabad	19
Bengaluru	25
Bhopal	25
Bhubaneswar	17
Chandigarh	13
Chennai	15
Guwahati	36
Hyderabad	16
Jaipur	13
Jammu	23
Kanpur & Lucknow	44
Kolkata	23
Mumbai	129
Nagpur	15
New Delhi	47
Patna	15
Thiruvananthapuram & Kochi	13
Total	623

Selection Process of RBI Recruitment 2017 for Assistant:

Reserve Bank of India-RBI Recruitment Selection process of Officers based on online examination and Interview.
a. Preliminary Examination:

RBI Assistant Preliminary Examination Conducted for 1 Hour for 100 Marks

Name of The Test	No of Questions	Total Marks
English Language	30	30
Numerical Ability	35	35
Reasoning Ability	35	35
Total	100	100

a. Main Examination:
RBI Assistant Main Examination Conducted for 165 Minutes for 200 Marks

Name of the Test	No of Questions	Maximum Marks	Time
Reasoning	40	40	30 Min
English Language	40	40	30 Min
Numerical Ability	40	40	30 Min
General Awareness	40	40	25 Min
General Awareness	40	40	20 Min
Total	200	200	165 Min

Language Proficiency Test (LPT) –
The candidates provisionally selected from the main on-line examination will have to undergo a language proficiency test (LPT). The language proficiency test will be conducted in the Official / Local Language of the State concerned (Annex-IV). Candidate not proficient in the Official/Local Language would be disqualified
Note:

• The above main online tests except the Test of English Language will be available bilingually, i.e. English and Hindi.
• Candidates will have to pass in each of the objective tests of the online examinations
• A candidate has to qualify in Preliminary Examination for appearing in Main Examination.
• There will be negative marks for wrong answers in the Objective tests (Preliminary and Main examination).1/4th marks will be deducted for each wrong answer.
• Other detailed information regarding the examination will be given in an Information Handout, which will be made available for the candidates to download along with the call letter for examination from the RBI’s website.
• Roll No. of the candidates successful in preliminary online examination will be made available on RBI’s website in December 2017. The Roll No. of candidates successful in main online examination will be available on RBI’s website and a brief notice thereof will be published on the Bank’s website in January 2018/ February 2018.
• Only such number of candidates will be called for Language Proficiency Test who stand sufficiently high in merit on the aggregate marks of the Objective Tests, such merit being decided by the Bank in relation to the number of notified vacancies to be filled in.
• Final selection will be on the basis of candidate’s performance in the online main examination, biometric verification and Language Proficiency Test taken together in order of merit.
• Appointment of selected candidate will be subject his/her being declared medically fit as per the rules of the Bank.

RBI Recruitment for Asistant-Application Fees:
Payable from 18.10.2017 to 10.11.2017 (Online payment)

• Rs 50/- for SC/ST/PWD/EXS. (Intimation Charges)
• Rs 450 /- for OBC/General candidates (Examination fee+ Intimation Charges)
• Staff candidates are exempted from payment of examination fee and intimation charges.

How to apply RBI Recruitment 2017-Assistant Vacancy?

All interested and eligible candidates can apply for this positions in online from 18 October 2017 to 10 November 2017.

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RBI Recruitment 2017-Important Dates:

• Opening of on-line registration of application: 18 October 2017
• Opening of on-line registration of application: 18 October  2017
• Closure of registration of application: 10 November 2017
• Closure for editing application details: 10 November 2017
• Last date for printing your application: 25 November 2017
• Online Fee Payment: 18 October 2017 to 10 November 2017

 

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Wipro walk-in Drive 2017

Wipro Walk-in: Wipro Technologies scheduled a walk-in event in Bangalore/Pune for any degree graduates.The detailed eligibility and venue details shared below.

Wipro Walk-in Event 2017:

Job Role	Technical Support-Service Desk
Qualification	Any Degree
Experience Required	0-5 Years
Salary Offered	Not Mentioned
Venue Date	28 October 2017
Venue Location	Bangalore/Mumbai
Job Location	Bangalore, Pune
Apply Mode	Walk-in

Detailed Candidate Profile

• Candidates should possess B.Sc / B.Com / Diploma / BBA / BCA / BA / M.Sc / BE / B.Tech / MCA from recognized university
• Key Skill Required: Technical Support
• Knowledge in Service Now(Ticketing tool)
• Handling incidents
• Good communication required as you will work in International voice support
• Experience in customer and/or technical support-IT or non-IT
• Candidates from computer service background may also apply
• Interest to work in technical support, answering support queries via phone email, chat and web
• Flexible for 24*7 environment with shifts (5 days a week)

How to apply Wipro walk-in Interview?

Interested candidates attend apply this walk-in drive by the following link and attend the drive on  28 October 2017.Venue details will be shared with shortlisted candidates.

To Apply: Click here

Walk-in Location: Bengaluru
Walk-in Date & Venue: 28-OCT-2017
Wipro,
SEZ Unit I & II Divyasree Technopark,
Kundalahalli, Whitefield,
Brookefield, Bangalore.

Walk-in Location: Mumbai
Walk-in Date & Venue: 28-OCT-2017
Wipro Ltd,
7th Floor, A Wing,
Kensingtone Tower,
Hiranandani,
Powai,
Mumbai.

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Deloitte Off Campus Drive 2017

Deloitte Off Campus Drive scheduled for B.E/B.Tech graduates for Software Engineer(Business Technology Analyst).The detailed eligibility and application process are given in below.

Deloitte Off Campus Drive 2017:

Job Role	Software Engineer(Business Technology Analyst)
Qualification	B.E/B.Tech
Batch	2015/2016/2017
Experience	3 Months -11 Months
CTC	INR 4  LPA+
Job Location	Hyderabad/Mumbai/Bengaluru/Gurgaon
Last Date to Apply	ASAP

Detailed Profile:

• B.E/B.Tech in Computers/IT/Electronics and passed out in 2015,2016,2017 Only
• Experience: Should have 3 months to 11 months experience(Only in either of these technologies- Java/.Net/Testing/Bigdata/Hadoop)

Job Description:

Business Technology Analysts at Deloitte are expected to develop strong technical skills in the system/technology area you are working in. As a part of the onboarding process on projects, you are provided with training/awareness aimed at building proficiency in the role. It involves development of technical and behavioral skills as per defined proficiency levels (as per the Expectation Framework), understanding of the Firm specific tools and methodologies and focused capability building on communication excellence as per Deloitte standards.

• Delivery of specific capability in Technology Consulting:
• Understand Business Requirements and Needs
• Support technical/functional/process document creation and maintain an effective library.
• Build, test and deliver solutions.
• Support application design.
• Responsible for technical specification creation.
• Responsible for Code development & Unit Testing
• Responsible for Test Data Creation & Test scripts creation and execution
• Support infrastructure building activities
• Adhere to defined processes and tools while performing day-to-day operations

How to Apply Deloitte Off Campus Drive?

Interested and eligible candidates register this drive in online by the following link as soon as possible

To Apply: Click here

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Mindtree Off Campus Drive 2017

Mindtree scheduled off campus drive for role of  Engineer from Eligible graduates.The detailed eligibility and application process for Mindtree Off Campus are given below.

Mindtree Off Campus drive Details:

Job Role	Engineer
Qualification	B.E/B.Tech/MCA
Batch	2017
Salary	Rs 3.25 LPA
Job Location	Bangalore, Chennai
Last Date	ASAP

Detailed Eligibility:

• 10th and 12th percentage – 65%
• Aggregate of 65% in Engineering (BE / B.Tech / MCA ) 2017 Batch.
• Please note the percentage calculation in case of CGPA: Total marks obtained in all the subjects from the first to last semester divided by total maximum marks in all the subjects from first to last semester
• Candidates need to clear all the exams before joining & should come with Degree Certificates
• At the time of recruitment, candidate should have less than 2 backlogs
• Only Students from circuit branches can take part in the Mindtree selection process (branches mentioned below).

Branches:

• Computer Science and Engineering
• Electronics
• Electronics and Electricals
• Electronics & Communication Engineering
• Electronics & Instrumentation
• Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering
• Information Science
• Information Technology
• Instrumentation Engineering
• Telecommunication
• MCA

Interview Process:

• Programming Test
• Technical/HR Interview

How to apply Mindtree Off Campus Drive?

All interested and eligible candidates apply this drive in online by the following link.

To Apply:

Step 1: Click here

Step 2: Click here

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Cognizant Off Campus Drive 2017

Cognizant Off Campus(CTS) Scheduled for the post of Engineer Trainee IT IS for CTS branches in across India.The detailed eligibility and application process are given below.

Cognizant Off Campus Drive 2017: Engineer Trainee

Job Role	Engineer trainee IT IS
Qualification	B.E/B.Tech
Batch	2016/2017
CTC-Salary	Rs 3.38 LPA
Branches	All streams except bio-related courses
Venue Location	Across India
Job Location	Across India

Detailed Eligibility:

• BE/ B.Tech – All streams except bio-related courses, PG not eligible.
• 2016/2017 batch pass outs
• Minimum 10+2+4 years of education (All in full time).
• First class (60%) in 10th , 12th& UG(Full time/Regular courses).
• Willing to work in 24/7 Shifts & any Cognizant location.
• Should be an Indian Citizen.
• 2016/2017 Batch candidates with provisional/convocation degree certificate, all education documents & passport are only eligible to participate.
• This opportunity is only open to students who have appeared for AMCAT prior to October 10, 2017.

Interview Process:

• Technical and HR Interview at the Cognizant office.
• Interview Location : Kolkata/DelhiNCR/Bangalore/Pune/Chennai/Coimbatore/Hyderabad.
• This opportunity is open for all candidates across the country.

How to Apply Cognizant Off Campus?

Interested and eligible candidates can apply online in the following link as soon as possible.

To Apply: 

STEP 1: Click here

STEP 2: Click here

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GK & Current Affairs Quiz: October 18, 2017

Which union minister has signed pact with Japan for a Technical Intern Training Program (TITP)?

[A] Narendra Modi
[B] D V Sadananda Gowda
[C] Alphons Kannanthanam
[D] Dharmendra Pradhan

Correct Answer: D [Dharmendra Pradhan]

Answer Explanation: The 6th annual LNG Producers Consumer Conference has started in Tokyo, Japan from Oct 16-18, 2017. In it, India has signed a Memorandum of Co-operation (MoC) with Japan to send youngsters there as technical interns for on-the-job training for a period of three to five years. The MoC on Technical Intern Training Programme (TITP) was signed by Union Minister of Skill Development Dharmendra Pradhan and Japanese Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare with Katsunobu Kato in Tokyo on October 17, 2017. The MoC on TITP is expected to significantly expand the bilateral cooperation between India and Japan in the field of skill development. India is the third country with which Japan has signed the MoC. As per the Japan’s official data for 2016-end, approximately 2.3 lakh technical intern trainees from multiple countries are on training in the island nation.

Which of the following commodity exchange has launched India’s first commodity options in gold?

[A] Indian Commodity Exchange Limited (ICEX)
[B] National Spot Exchange Limited (NSEL)
[C] Multi-Commodity Exchange of India Ltd (MCX)
[D] National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange Limited (NCDEX)

Correct Answer: C [Multi-Commodity Exchange of India Ltd (MCX)]

Answer Explanation: The Multi-Commodity Exchange of India Ltd (MCX) has launched India’s first commodity options in gold and gave stakeholders a new set of financial instruments to hedge their price risks. It is launched by Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in New Delhi on October 17, 2017. MCX has currently launched a Gold Option contract, with Gold (1 Kg) futures as the underlying asset, with expiry on November 28, 2017 and January 29, 2018. The options product is unique and the first of its kind, giving buyers the right to buy or sell the underlying asset, but no obligation, at a specified price at the expiry. Thus, for buyers, the risk is limited only to the premium paid to the option seller (i.e. Option writer).

Which online campaign has launched by Union Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD) to end gender bias in women against women?

[A] #IstandforWoman
[B] #IamThatWoman
[C] #IamForWoman
[D] #IsupportWoman

Correct Answer: B [#IamThatWoman]

Answer Explanation: The Union Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD) has launched an online campaign #IamThatWoman to end gender bias in women against women.Through the campaign, the Ministry seeks to highlight the various aspects of women standing ‘by’ and ‘for’ women. The purpose of the campaign is to shed light on the enormous contributions made by women for women. For this, Twitter and Facebook users have been encouraged to tag and share stories of women helping women with a photograph and post online with the hashtag #IamThatWoman. Hence, join the ‘#IamThatWoman’ campaign and spread the message that a woman can move mountains for another woman”.

Who has won the 2017 Man Booker Prize?

[A] George Saunders
[B] Zadie Smith
[C] Sebastian Barry
[D] Colin Thubron

Correct Answer: A [George Saunders]

Answer Explanation: US author George Saunders has won the 2017 Man Booker Prize for his first full-length novel “Lincoln in the Bardo” and became only the 2nd American writer to win £50,000 ($66,000) Britain’s prestigious English-language literary award. The book is a fictional account of US President Abraham Lincoln burying his 11-year-old son Willie at a Washington cemetery. In 2016, American author Paul Beatty became the first American to win the award for his novel ‘The Sellout’, a biting satire on race relations in the US.

The Chhilchhila Wildlife Sanctuary (CWS) is located in which state?

[A] Sikkim
[B] Mizoram
[C] Haryana
[D] Nagaland

Correct Answer: C [Haryana ]

Answer Explanation: The Chhilchhila Wildlife Sanctuary (CWS) is located in the Kurukshetra district of Haryana and is spread over an area of 28.92 hectares. According to a local legend, the lake in the sanctuary had an ancient link during the epic Mahabharata days when the Pandavas escaped to Haridwar through a tunnel under the lake. It is home to blue peafowl, rufous treepie, greater coucal, Indian grey hornbill and coppersmith barbet.

The 2017 International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (IDEP) is observed on which date?

[A] October 18
[B] October 17
[C] October 16
[D] October 19

Correct Answer: B [October 17]

Answer Explanation: The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (IDEP) is observed every year on October 17 to raise people’s awareness of the need to eradicate poverty and destitution worldwide, particularly in developing countries. The 2017 theme ‘Answering the Call of October 17 to end poverty: A path toward peaceful and inclusive societies’ reminds us of the importance of the values of dignity, solidarity and voice underscored in the Call to Action to fight to end poverty everywhere. This year’s celebration also marks the 25th anniversary of the declaration of the day by the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), which had adopted the resolution on 22 December 1992.

Which e-commerce company has tied up with Union Ministry of Textile to promote handloom industry?

[A] Myntra
[B] HomeShop18
[C] Amazon
[D] Indiatimes

Correct Answer: A [Myntra]

Answer Explanation: E-commerce major Myntra has launched its CSR initiative in association with the Union Ministry of Textile to work directly with weavers and promote the handloom industry. It will work on bringing artisans and their products online to provide them with access to new customers and opportunities. These products will retail on Myntra via a dedicated online store, creating a one-stop shop for handloom products. Myntra will also launch a new handloom brand during its upcoming annual Brand Summit “The Tech Threads” on November 2 in Bengaluru. So far, about 49 brands associated with Myntra have pledged to be a part of this initiative and source handloom products from the weaver community. These include names like W, Biba, Peter England, Raymond, Welspun, Chennai Silks, Metro and others.

Who has been chosen for the 2017 Padma Prabha Puraskaram?

[A] M Mukundan
[B] Veerendra Kumar
[C] Prabha Varma
[D] Thomas Chandy

Correct Answer: C [Prabha Varma]

Answer Explanation: Prabha Varma, the well-known poet, lyricist and journalist, has been chosen for the 2017 Padma Prabha Puraskaram for his contribution to Malayalam literature. Varma’s major works include ‘Chandananaazhi’,’Kalaprayaaga’, ‘Avicharithram’ and ‘Manjinotu Veyil Enna Poleyum’. The award carries cash prize of Rs 75,000, a plaque and a citation. It was instituted by Kalpetta-based Padma Prabha Memorial Trust in memory of M K Padmaprabha, a leading socialist and one of the founders of modern Wayanad.

Who has become the India’s first-ever woman wrestler to sign for World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE)?

[A] Geeta Phogat
[B] Babita Kumari
[C] Sakshi Malik
[D] Kavita Devi

Correct Answer: D [Kavita Devi]

Answer Explanation: Kavita Devi from Haryana has become the first ever woman wrestler from India to sign up for the World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE). She also has the distinction of being the first Indian woman to compete in a WWE ring, as she was a featured participant in the Mae Young Classic women’s tournament. She is expected to begin training at the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, Florida from January 2018. The WWE Performance Center is the home of the developmental system for WWE. With seven training rings, a world-class strength and conditioning program and cutting-edge edit and production facilities, the Performance Center allows new recruits to hone their skills through a comprehensive program that includes in-ring training, physical preparedness and character development.

Shamsher Khan, who passed away recently, was associated with which sports?

[A] Swimming
[B] Boxing
[C] Wrestling
[D] Table Tennis

Correct Answer: A [Swimming]

Answer Explanation: Shamsher Khan (86), India’s first swimmer who had participated in the 1956 Melbourne Summer Olympics, has passed away at his native village Repalle in Guntur district, Andhra Pradesh on October 15, 2017. Mr. Khan had enrolled himself in the Indian Army in 1949. He had taken part in various national swimming competitions. He won a place in the Indian Olympics contingent that had visited Australia in 1956. However, he secured 4th place in the competition. He continued to serve in the Army till he retired in 1973.

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GK & Current Affairs Quiz: October 17, 2017

Which Indian-American personality has won the 2017 American Bazaar Philanthropy award?

[A] Suri Sehgal
[B] Frank Islam
[C] Asif Ismail
[D] Ajay Raju

Correct Answer: D [Ajay Raju]

Answer Explanation: Noted Indian-American attorney Ajay Raju has been honoured with the 3rd American Bazaar Philanthropy award in recognition of his philanthropic activities in the US. Asif Ismail, publisher of The American Bazaar, an online ethnic news publication about Indian-Americans stated that Raju was honoured for his commitment to revive Philadelphia through the Germination Project. 

The AYUSH Festival of Stamps 2017 has started in which city?

[A] New Delhi
[B] Chennai
[C] Panaji
[D] Gandhi Nagar

Correct Answer: C [Panaji]

Answer Explanation: The AYUSH Festival of Stamps 2017 was inaugurated by Rajya Sabha MP Vinay Tendulkar at Maquinez Palace in Panaji, Goa on October 17, 2017. The two-day exhibition event is being jointly organised by the Goa Postal Region, Indian postal department and the Ministry of AYUSH. The objective of the first-of-its-kind festival is to promote healthy hobbies such as stamp collection among students and healthy lifestyle habits. He said the event should initiate a movement of philately at schools. Stamps related to ayurveda, yoga and related traditional practices from India and abroad are being displayed at the event. About 150 schools and 5,000 students have registered for the festival.

The NIIF of India has signed a pact worth $1 billion with Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA). What does NIIF stands for?

[A] National Investment and Infrastructure Fund
[B] National Investment and Intelligence Fund
[C] National Investment and Infra Fund
[D] National Investment and Inter-cooperative Fund

Correct Answer: A [National Investment and Infrastructure Fund]

Answer Explanation: The National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) of India has signed an investment agreement worth $1 billion with a wholly owned unit of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA). As part of the partnership agreement, ADIA will become the first institutional investor in NIIF’s Master Fund and a shareholder in NIIF’s investment management company. The agreement marks the culmination of an extensive process of collaboration with ADIA to develop an investment structure that is attractive to international investors while remaining closely aligned with the NIIF’s objectives.The Indian government has set up NIIF in 2015 with the aim to attract investments from both domestic and international sources for infrastructure development in commercially viable projects.

The Karera Wildlife Sanctuary (KWS) is located in which state?

[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Tamil Nadu
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Punjab

Correct Answer: A [Madhya Pradesh]

Answer Explanation: The Karera Wildlife Sanctuary (KWS) is located at the Shivpuri district of Madhya Pradesh and is spread over an area of 202 km2, of which as much as 146 km2 is privately owned land. It is established in 1981 to protect a population of the great Indian bustard in the region, it is now in the process of being denotified due to opposition by the local people and the extinction of the bird locally. The decision is now awaiting a final approval from the Supreme Court of India (SCI) and should it come through, the sanctuary will become India’s first such reserve to lose its official recognition.

India’s first-ever All India Institute of Ayurveda has come up in which city?

[A] Patna
[B] New Delhi
[C] Surat
[D] Jaipur

Correct Answer: B [New Delhi]

Answer Explanation: India’s first-ever All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) has been inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Sarita Vihar in New Delhi on the occasion of 2nd National Ayurveda Day (NAD) i.e. on 17 Oct 2017. It has been set up along the lines of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS). The purpose of AIIA is to integrate traditional Ayurveda with new diagnostic tools and technology. It will offer postgraduate and doctoral courses in various disciplines of Ayurveda. Currently, the AIIA’s hospital block includes neurological and degenerative disease care unit, diabetes and metabolic disorders care unit, Yoga, Panchakarma, diabetic retinopathy and infertility clinics. Pathology, biochemistry, microbiology and radiology laboratories and diagnostic facilities are also available in the hospital, which has provision of 200 beds.

What is the theme of 2017 World Spine Day (WSD)?

[A] Keep People Moving
[B] Your Back at Work
[C] Your Back in Action
[D] Straighten Up and Move

Correct Answer: C [Your Back in Action]

Answer Explanation: The World Spine Day (WSD) is observed every year on October 16 to raise awareness about spinal disorders as part of the Bone and Joint Decade’s Action Week. The 2017 theme “Your Back In Action” is highlighting the importance of physical activity and improving posture as part of good spinal health and prevention of injury.

The first-ever International tri services joint exercise “INDRA – 2017” will be conducted between India and which country?

[A] Russia
[B] Japan
[C] United States
[D] South Korea

Correct Answer: A [Russia]

Answer Explanation: The first-ever International tri services joint exercise “INDRA – 2017” will be conducted between Indian and Russian Armed Forces in the Eastern Military District of Russia from 19 to 29 Oct 2017. the INDRA-2017 will strengthen mutual confidence, inter-operability and enable sharing of best practices between both the armed forces. It will be a landmark event in the history of Indo-Russian defence cooperation. It must be noted that Exercise INDRA in its previous nine avatars has been conducted as a single service exercise alternately between the two countries. The year 2017 marks a major milestone as this Exercise has been upgraded to involve all the three Services of the Armed Forces (Army, Navy & Air Force), which further accentuates the importance of Joint Services in the present world environment.

Lekh Tandon, who passed away recently, was the renowned personality of which field?

[A] Politics
[B] Sports
[C] Journalism
[D] Film Industry

Correct Answer: D [Film Industry]

Answer Explanation: Lekh Raj Tandon (88), the renowned Indian filmmaker and actor, has passed away in MUmbai, Maharashtra on October 16, 2017. He was best known for films like Amrapali, Agar Tum Na Hote and Dulhan Wahi Jo Piya Man Bhaye. He is credited with discovering Shahrukh Khan by casting him his TV serial ‘Dil Dariya’ in 1988. He also directed TV serial Farmaan, broadcast on Doordarshan in early 1990s.

Who is the author of the book “Beyond the Dream Girl”?

[A] Bhavna Somaiya
[B] Ram Kamal Mukherjee
[C] Ramesh Sippy
[D] Bala Krishna

Correct Answer: B [Ram Kamal Mukherjee]

Answer Explanation: The biography of actress and BJP MP Hema Malini “Beyond the Dream Girl” has been authored by veteran journalist Ram Kamal Mukherjee, which is recently launched on October 16, 2017. The book is published by HarperCollins India and will give readers an in-depth look into her life. It is divided into 23 chapters, covering her childhood, teens, Bollywood, rise as an actor, romance, colleagues, marriage, her second innings, launching Shah Rukh Khan in Dil Aashna Hai — which she directed — her ballet, her political journey and spiritual journey. This book will also have Hemaji’s family tree, which has not been published earlier, and there will be a lot of exclusive unseen photographs from her personal, professional and political spheres.

What is the theme of 2017 Global Handwashing Day (GHD)?

[A] Our hands, our future!
[B] Make handwashing a habit!
[C] Raise a hand for hygiene!
[D] Raise hands for future!

Correct Answer: A [Our hands, our future!]

Answer Explanation: The Global Handwashing Day(GHD) is observed every year on October 15 as an annual global advocacy day to increase awareness and understanding about the importance of handwashing with soap as an easy, effective, and affordable way to prevent diseases and save lives. The day is an opportunity to design, test, and replicate creative ways to encourage people to wash their hands with soap at critical times. The 2017 theme “Our hands, our future!” reminds us that handwashing protects our own health, but also allows us to build our own futures, as well as those of our communities, and the world.

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GK & Current Affairs Quiz: October 16, 2017

Which Indian sportswoman has won triple gold at Egypt Junior and Cadet Open Table Tennis Championship 2017?

[A] Mouma Das
[B] Manika Batra
[C] Selena Selvakumar
[D] Poulomi Ghatak

Correct Answer: C [Selena Selvakumar]

Answer Explanation: Young Indian paddler Selena Selvakumar has won triple gold medal at the Egypt Junior and Cadet Open Table Tennis Championship 2017. In the junior girls’ team event, she won singles and doubles gold medal apart from the team championship gold. Selvakumar remained unbeaten throughout the 2017 ITTF World Junior Circuit event.

What is the theme of the 2017 World Food Day (WFD)?

[A] Change the world: Invest in food security
[B] Change the future: Invest in rural development
[C] Change is needed to feed world
[D] Change the future of migration. Invest in food security and rural development

Correct Answer: D [Change the future of migration. Invest in food security and rural development]

Answer Explanation: The World Food Day (WFD) is observed every year on October 16 to raise worldwide awareness and action for those who suffer from hunger and for the need to ensure food security and nutritious diets for all. The day also marks the foundation of Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) in 1945. The global message for WFD 2017 is “Change the future of migration. Invest in food security and rural development”.

Jackson Singh Thounaojam is associated with which sports?

[A] Football
[B] Hockey
[C] Chess
[D] Table Tennis

Correct Answer: A [Football]

Answer Explanation: Jackson Singh Thounaojam from Manipur is in news recently because he created history at New Delhi’s Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium by scoring India’s first-ever goal in a FIFA U-17 World Cup during India’s match against Colombia on October 9, 2017. The moment for which the entire country was waiting with baited breath, came in the 82nd minute of the match when Jackson headed home from a corner and the 48000 odd-crowd erupted in sheer joy.

Satish Chandra, who passed away recently, was the veteran personality of which field?

[A] Journalism
[B] History
[C] Sports
[D] Law

Correct Answer: B [History]

Answer Explanation: Prof. Satish Chandra, the veteran historian of medieval India and noted educational administrator, has passed away on October 13, 2017. He was the author of the NCERT’s medieval India textbook ‘History of Medieval India’ that was in circulation from some time in the 1970s till the early 2000s and was considered the most comprehensive textbook of the era, loaded with information. His information-rich work on medieval India was known to uphold India’s composite culture and showed the medieval state as broadly secular in orientation. He was also the chairman and vice chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC) of India during 1970s.

Which state assembly has become the first in India to call motions online?

[A] Punjab
[B] Kerala
[C] Rajasthan
[D] Tripura

Correct Answer: C [Rajasthan ]

Answer Explanation: The Rajasthan assembly has become the first in India to call attention and adjournment motions and proposals online from legislators to send them to the state government. The new system is expected to save time, labour and use of paper in the functioning of the assembly, and also help legislators in bringing attention to urgent public issues. It will also streamline the exchange of information and reports among respective departments.

Which union ministry will organize International mega food summit “World Food India 2017”?

[A] Ministry of Corporate Affairs
[B] Ministry of Commerce and Industry
[C] Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution
[D] Ministry of Food Processing Industries

Correct Answer: D [Ministry of Food Processing Industries]

Answer Explanation: The International mega food summit “World Food India (WFI) 2017” will be organised by the Union Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) in partnership with Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) in New Delhi on November 3-5, 2017 to boost food sector. The WFI is a gateway to the Indian food economy and an opportunity to showcase, connect, and collaborate. will be the largest gathering of investors, manufacturers, producers, food processors, policy makers, and organizations from the global food ecosystem. It aims to provides opportunities for both investment and trade in the food processing sector for leading Indian and international companies.

The Shahid Chandra Shekhar Azad Bird Sanctuary (SCSABS) is located in which state?

[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Jharkhand
[D] Uttarakhand

Correct Answer: B [Uttar Pradesh]

Answer Explanation: The Shahid Chandra Shekhar Azad Bird Sanctuary (SCSABS) is located in Unnao district on the Kanpur-Lucknow highway in Uttar Pradesh. It is also known as Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary. The sanctuary provides protection for 250 species of migratory birds such as greylag goose, pintail, cotton teal, red-crested pochard, gadwall, shoveller, coot and mallard. It also houses a deer park, watchtowers and boats.

Which country is hosting the 6th annual LNG Producers Consumer Conference – 2017?

[A] Japan
[B] India
[C] South Korea
[D] China

Correct Answer: A [Japan]

Answer Explanation: The 6th annual LNG Producers Consumer Conference will be held in Tokyo, Japan from Oct 16-18, 2017. From India, Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas and Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Dharmendra Pradhan will participate in the conference to enhance the bilateral engagements in the Oil and Gas sectors within the overall framework of India-Japan Energy Dialogue. The visit also aims to enhance cooperation in establishing a transparent, efficient, truly global and balanced Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) market. The conference is a global annual dialogue to promote active dialogue among LNG producers, consumers and other stakeholders with a view to deepening shared understandings of market trends and to develop a global LNG market. Energy Ministers from Qatar, Nigeria, Bangladesh, Japan and other leading hydrocarbon experts will participate in the Conference.

Who has won the 2017 Shanghai Masters tennis tournament?

[A] Juan Martin del Potro
[B] Roger Federer
[C] Dominic Thiem
[D] Rafael Nadal

Correct Answer: B [Roger Federer]

Answer Explanation: Roger Federer, a Swiss professional tennis player, has won the 2017 Shanghai Rolex Masters tennis tournament by defeating his old rival Rafael Nadal in straight sets 6-4, 6-3 at Qizhong Forest Sports City Arena in Shanghai, China. It was a 94th title for the Swiss legend, drawing him level with the great Ivan Lendl. Federer is now close to world number one Nadal in terms of rankings points.

Which football team has won the 37th All India Governor’s Gold Cup football tournament-2017?

[A] Hindustan Eagles
[B] Churchill Brothers
[C] Delhi Dynamos
[D] Mohun Bagan

Correct Answer: D [Mohun Bagan]

Answer Explanation: Mohun Bagan has won the 37th All India Governor’s Gold Cup football tournament-2017 for the 10th time by defeating Partha Chakra by a narrow 1-0 margin in the final match played at Paljor Stadium in Gangtok on October 15, 2017. Mohun Bagan’s striker GA Kramah scored the lone goal in the seventh minute to win the match.

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