GK & Current Affairs Quiz: November 19-20, 2017

Atom Egoyan will be honoured with the lifetime achievement award at the International Film Festival of India (IFFI 2017). He hails from which country?

[A] Canada
[B] Morocco
[C] New Zealand
[D] China

Correct Answer: A [Canada]

Answer Explanation: Acclaimed Canadian filmmaker Atom Egoyan will be honoured with a lifetime achievement award at the 2017 International Film Festival of India (IFFI), which is to be held in Panaji, Goa from November 20th to 28th. Egoyan is best known for his films “Exotica”, “The Sweet Hereafter” and “Chloe”. Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan will inaugurate the Film Festival. Over 200 films would be screened during the festival. Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi’s movie “Beyond The Clouds” will be the opening film of the fest, while Indo-Argentine film “Thinking of Him” by filmmaker Pablo Cesar will be the closing film of the festival.

Priya Ranjan Dasmunsi, who passed away recently, was associated with which political party?

[A] Nationalist Congress Party
[B] Indian National Congress
[C] Communist Party of India
[D] All India Trinamool Congress

Correct Answer: B [Indian National Congress]

Answer Explanation: Priya Ranjan Dasmunsi (72), the veteran Congress leader, has passed away in New Delhi on November 20, 2017. He was on life support system after he suffered a massive stroke which left him paralysed in 2008. He represented the Raiganj (Lok Sabha constituency) of West Bengal and was a member of the 14th Lok Sabha of India. Mr Dasmunsi served as Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting and Parliamentary Affairs. He was elected to Lok Sabha five times.

Who is the author of the book “Age of Anger: A History of the Present”?

[A] Milan Vaishnav
[B] Nabaneeta Dev Sen
[C] Shashi Tharoor
[D] Pankaj Mishra

Correct Answer: D [Pankaj Mishra]

Answer Explanation: At the 8th edition of the Tata Literature festival-2017, the book “Age of Anger: A History of the Present” has won the Book of the Year Award 2017 in the Non–Fiction category. The book was authored by Pankaj Mishra. Apart from this, the fiction top honour was bagged by Easterine Kire’s ‘Son of the Thundercloud’. Tata Trusts’ Big Little Book Awards’ for Author in Bengali Children’s Literature, went to Nabaneeta Dev Sen. Actor-playwright Girish Karnad was conferred with Lifetime Achievement Award for his outstanding contribution in the field of theatre at the Tata Literature Live in Mumbai on November 20, 2017.

Who will be honoured with the 2017 Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development?

[A] Raghuram Rajan
[B] Mamata Banerjee
[C] Manmohan Singh
[D] Pranab Mukherjee

Correct Answer: C [Manmohan Singh]

Answer Explanation: Dr Manmohan Singh, the former Prime Minister of India, will be honoured with the 2017 Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development for his leadership of the country between 2004 and 2014 and for enhancing India’s stature globally. According to a statement from the Indira Gandhi Memorial Trust, Dr Singh was unanimously chosen for the award by an international jury chaired by former President Pranab Mukherjee. The Trust stated that Dr Singh is only the third Indian prime minister to complete two full terms as the PM between 2004 and 2014. The award, named after former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, was announced on the eve of Gandhi’s birth anniversary on November 19, 2017.

Manushi Chhillar has won the coveted ‘Miss World 2017’ title. She hails from which state?

[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Karnataka
[C] Haryana
[D] Odisha

Correct Answer: C [Haryana]

Answer Explanation: Manushi Chillar from India, the damsel from Haryana, has won the coveted Miss World 2017 pageant at a glitzy event in Sanya, China. She is a trained Indian classical dancer who also enjoys painting and hopes to open a chain of non-profit hospitals in rural areas. Chillar is the 6th Indian to become Miss World, following in the footsteps of Bollywood actresses Priyanka Chopra and Aishwarya Rai. Aishwarya had bagged the title in 1994, followed by Diana Haydon in 1997, Yukta Mookhey in 1999 and Priyanka in 2000.

What is the theme of the 2017 World Toilet Day (WTD)?

[A] Wastewater
[B] Toilets and Nutrition
[C] Follow the Flush
[D] Toilets and jobs

Correct Answer: A [Wastewater]

Answer Explanation: The World Toilet Day (WTD) is an official United Nations international observance day to raise awareness and inspire action to tackle the global sanitation crisis. It is observed every year on November 19 and the 2017 theme is “Wastewater”.

Which country is hosting the 42nd International Congress of Military Medicine (ICMM-2017)?

[A] Japan
[B] India
[C] France
[D] Ireland

Correct Answer: B [India]

Answer Explanation: The 42nd World Congress of the International Committee of Military Medicine (ICMM) has started in New Delhi on November 19, 2017. The 5-day event is organised for the first time in India, and is the largest medical conference ever organised by the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS). The theme of this 42nd World Congress is “Military Medicine in Transition: Looking Ahead”. The ICMM is an international inter-governmental organisation created in 1921 with its secretariat at Brussels in Belgium and currently has 112 nations as members. Approx350-400 foreign delegates from 80 countries are participating in the event.

Which city is hosting the 2017 Women’s Youth World Boxing Championship (YWBC)?

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

Correct Answer: D [Guwahati]

Answer Explanation: The 2017 Women’s Youth World Boxing Championship (YWBC) has started in Guwahati, Assam on November 19, 2017. Approx 200 participants from 38 countries will be seen in action in this knockout tournament. The preliminaries will take place from November 19 to 22, the semi-finals on November 24 and 25 and the finals on November 26.

Which country’s cricket team has clinched the 2017 ACC Under-19 Asia Cup tournament?

[A] Malaysia
[B] Pakistan
[C] India
[D] Afghanistan

Correct Answer: D [Afghanistan ]

Answer Explanation: Afghanistan U-19 cricket team has clinched the 2017 Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Under-19 Asia Cup tournament by defeating Pakistan in the final by 185-run at the Kinrara Academy Oval in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on November 19, 2017. It is their first Asia Cup title.

Jana Novotna, the former Wimbledon tennis champion passed away. She hails from which country?

[A] Czech Republic
[B] France
[C] Italy
[D] Germany

Correct Answer: A [Czech Republic]

Answer Explanation: Jana Novotna (49), a professional tennis player from the Czech Republic, has passed away in Brno, Czech Republic on November 19, 2017. She won the women’s singles title at Wimbledon in 1998, 12 Grand Slam women’s doubles titles and four mixed doubles titles. She was also inducted into the Tennis Hall of Fame in 2005. She reached a career-high singles ranking of world No. 2 in 1997, and achieved the No. 1 ranking in doubles.

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GK & Current Affairs Quiz: November 18, 2017

Which web portal has been launched by the Union Government for monitoring universal household electrification?

[A] MyGaav
[B] Sangam
[C] Saubhagya
[D] SmartNet

Correct Answer: C [Saubhagya]

Answer Explanation: R.K. Singh, Minister of State (IC) for Power and New & Renewable Energy, launched the Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana – ‘Saubhagya’ Web Portal on November 17, 2017. The web portal is a platform for monitoring household electrification progress, which would disseminate information on Household Electrification Status (State, District, village-wise), Household Progress on live basis, State-wise Target vs Achievement, Monthly Electrification Progress, etc.The portal can be accessed at http://saubhagya.gov.in.

The Madhya Pradesh Govt has partnered with which states under “Ek Bharat-Shreshtha Bharat” scheme to strengthen cultural relations between them?

[A] Mizoram and Tripura
[B] Nagaland and Manipur
[C] Assam and Uttarakhand
[D] Kerala and Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer: B [Nagaland and Manipur]

Answer Explanation: As per Ek Bharat-Shreshtha Bharat scheme, the Madhya Pradesh Government has partnered with Nagaland and Manipur to strengthen cultural relations between them. For this, the MP Govt has made its Higher Education Department as a nodal department to execute the scheme. The team of MP will participate in Sangai Mahotsav which is being organized in Manipur. Similarly, teams of Manipur and Nagaland will take part in Lok Rang and Bal Rang programmes to present their cultural programmes and to apprise people with their culture. The scheme was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 31, 2015 with the prime objective to celebrate the unity in diversity culture of the country and to embolden the sentimental bonds between the people of different states.

Patanjali group has signed a MoU with which state government for setting up a food park in the state?

[A] Madhya Pradesh
[B] Jharkhand
[C] Kerala
[D] Telangana

Correct Answer: D [Telangana ]

Answer Explanation: The Telangana government has signed a MoU with the Patanjali group with an aim to set up ‘Food Park’. The Patanjali Group will set up a large food park in Telangana with units for processing edible oil, fruit pulp and spices.

Who has been appointed as the new ambassador of World Packaging Organisation (WPO)?

[A] Kirti S Azad
[B] Rubal Gupta
[C] Trilok Srivastav
[D] Chakravarthi AVPS

Correct Answer: D [Chakravarthi AVPS]

Answer Explanation: Chakravarthi AVPS, Hyderabad-based packaging professional, has been appointed as Ambassador of World Packaging Organisation (WPO) at the 99th board meeting of WPO in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The recognition is bestowed on him for his contribution to the Indian and global packaging industry for over 30 years. With this, he has become the first Asian to be appointed as ambassador of WPO. Chakravarthi is the CEO and managing director of Hyderabad-based Ecobliss India. He has the distinction of working for several companies, including Ballarpur Industries, Akerlund & Rausing, Huhtamaki, Pragati among others.

Which country to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup?

[A] France
[B] Japan
[C] South Africa
[D] Ireland

Correct Answer: A [France ]

Answer Explanation: France will host the 2023 Rugby World Cup , according to the global governing body “World Rugby”. The country beat strong bids by South Africa and Ireland. Interestingly, the 2023 World Cup will take place in the year of the 200th anniversary of the legendary ‘invention’ of the sport by William Webb Ellis.The Rugby World Cup is a men’s rugby union tournament contested every four years between the top international teams. Japan will host the 2019 World Cup, which is scheduled to be held from September 20 to November 2.

Who has been chosen for Prof. Yashwantrao Kelkar Youth Award 2017?

[A] Arunima Sinha
[B] Gopinath R
[C] Nagesh Thakur
[D] RK Viswajit Singh

Correct Answer: B [Gopinath R]

Answer Explanation: Gopinath R., the famous Child Care activist from Bengaluru, has been chosen for Prof. Yashwantrao Kelkar Youth Award 2017 in appreciation of his work for “Child care, protection and development. The award will be given to him at the 63rd National Conference of ABVP at Ranchi, Jharkhand on December 2. The award consists of Rs 50,000/- in cash, a certificate and a memento. It was instituted by the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) in memory of Late Prof. Yashwantrao Kelkar.

Sergio Ramirez has won the 2017 Cervantes Prize. He hails from which country?

[A] Spain
[B] Mexico
[C] Chile
[D] Nicaragua

Correct Answer: D [Nicaragua]

Answer Explanation: Sergio Ramirez Mercado, the Nicaraguan author and former politician, has won the 2017 Cervantes Prize, the Spanish-speaking world’s highest literary honor. He has written more than 20 novels, including “Margarita, esta linda la mar” (Margarita, How Beautiful the Sea), which won Spain’s prestigious Alfaguara award in 1998. The 125,000-euro ($148,000) Cervantes Prize is awarded annually to honour the lifetime achievement of an outstanding writer in the Spanish language. It is named after Miguel de Cervantes, author of Don Quixote.

Sushil Kumar has won gold in which category at the 2017 National Wrestling championship?

[A] 86kg
[B] 74kg
[C] 68kg
[D] 57kg

Correct Answer: B [74kg ]

Answer Explanation: Two-time Olympic-medallist Sushil Kumar, India’s lone woman Olympic medal winner Sakshi Malik and Geeta Phogat won gold medal in their respective categories in the National Wrestling championship in Indore on November 17, 2017. Sushil Kumar took less than three minutes to bag a gold medal as three of his rivals gave him a walkover in men’s 74kg freestyle competition. Sakshi finished on the top of the podium after posting a dominating 10-0 victory over Pooja Tomar of Haryana in the final of women’s 62kg, while Geeta clinched the yellow metal with a win against Ravita in the final of 59kg category.

The first-ever Namami Barak festival has started in which state?

[A] West Bengal
[B] Himachal Pradesh
[C] Tamil Nadu
[D] Assam

Correct Answer: D [Assam ]

Answer Explanation: The first-ever Namami Barak festival has started at Police Parade ground in Silchar, Assam on November 18, 2017. The 3-day river festival is an attempt to pay tribute to the River Barak and to showcase of Barak’s potential & possibilities to emerge as a hub of trade and commerce. The cultural heritage of the valley together with its cuisine, fauna and flora, socio-economic and civic splendor will be showcased before the global audience during the festival. The event is being organised at 3 locations in Barak Valley also known as Southern Assam. Silchar will be the main event area while other two locations are Hailakandi and Karimganj district.

The Nameri National Park (NNP) is located in which district of Assam?

[A] Sonitpur
[B] Darrang
[C] Goalpara
[D] Karbi Anglong

Correct Answer: A [Sonitpur ]

Answer Explanation: The Nameri National Park (NNP) is located in the foothills of the eastern Himalayas in the Sonitpur District of Assam and covers an area of 200 km2. This forest has over 600 species. Some notable species are Gmelina arborea, Michelia champaca, Amari and Bonjolokia. The park is an ideal habitat for a host of other animals including the tiger, leopard, sambar, dhole (the Asiatic wild dog), pygmy hog and Indian wild bison. It is home for orchids like Dendrobium, Cymbidiumand Cypripedioideae.

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GK & Current Affairs Quiz: November 17, 2017

The 2017 UN Climate Change Conference (COP23) was held in which country?

[A] France
[B] United States
[C] India
[D] Germany

Correct Answer: D [Germany]

Answer Explanation: The UN Climate Change Conference (COP23) has concluded on November 17, 2017 after two weeks of talks in Boon, Germany. Envoys from nearly 200 countries, including delegates from Washington, negotiated on implementing the Paris climate change agreement including a rulebook to be adopted next year and for enacting the global deal reached to cheers and champagne in 2015. The Paris pact commits countries to limiting average global warming to under two degrees Celsius over Industrial Revolution levels, and 1.5 Celcius if possible, to avert worst-case-scenario climate change. The November 6-17 conference is the first of the UN’s climate body since US President Donald Trump announced in June that the US will withdraw from the agreement. Meanwhile, United States again expressed its desire to withdraw from the Paris Agreement.

Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded India’s sovereign ratings from its lowest investment grade “Baa3” to ____?

[A] AA-
[B] A+
[C] Baa2
[D] Baa1

Correct Answer: C [Baa2 ]

Answer Explanation: International rating agency Moody’s Investors Service has recently upgraded the Government of India (GoI)’s local and foreign currency issuer ratings to Baa2 from its lowest investment grade (Baa3) and changed the outlook on the rating to stable from positive. Moody’s has also upgraded India’s local currency senior unsecured rating to Baa2 from Baa3 and its short-term local currency rating to P-2 from P-3. The decision to upgrade the ratings is underpinned by Moody’s expectation that continued progress on economic and institutional reforms will enhance India’s high growth potential. Though, the global ratings agency cautioned that high debt burden remains a constraint on the country’s credit profile. Moody’s has revised the sovereign rating of India a notch above investment grade after a long gap of 14 years. Interestingly, the last time the global rating has revised the rating was when the BJP government led by Atal Bihari Vajpayee was in power.

The International Film Festival of India (IFFI-2017) will set up Next Gen-Bioscope Village in which city to allow non-delegates to watch films?

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

Correct Answer: B [Panaji ]

Answer Explanation: The International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will set up Next Gen-Bioscope Village at Panaji in Goa on 21st November 2017, as part of the IFFI Next Gen side bar program aimed at involving greater participation from the local Goan audience. It will be inaugurated by actress Shraddha Kapoor. The Bioscope Village is open to all with a entry fee of Rs. 50 from 21st to 27th of November. The Village is a concept based on the theme New Age Cinema for allowing non-delegates to watch films at the IFFI. The Bioscope Village will screen new and classic films including Children movies. In addition, ‘Katta’ talk session will also be held with some noted celebrities like Nana Patekar, Sachin Khedekar, Sonali Kulkarni, Dilip Prabhavalkar and Sushant Singh Rajput. The village will also host a skill studio aimed at honing cinematic skills through special sessions on a diverse range of topics. It will also host a short film competition for all delegates who are participating in the Festival. The theme for the short film festival is ‘IFFI as never seen before’. The winners will be announced on 27th of November.

Jagdish Mohan, the renowned Hindustani vocalist of Kirana Gharana passed away. He hailed from which state?

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

Correct Answer: A [Uttarakhand]

Answer Explanation: Pandit Jagdish Mohan (87), the renowned Hindustani vocalist of Kirana Gharana, has passed away in New Delhi on November 14, 2017. He hailed from Uttarakhand’s Haridwar and was born on March 4, 1930. Pt Mohan was honoured with the Sangeet Sartaj award by Pracheen Kala Kendra, Chandigarh for his vast contribution to Indian classical music. He was a regular performer at the All India Radio (AIR) and Doordarshan.

Who has been appointed the new chairman of Bombay Stock exchange (BSE)?

[A] Sethurathnam Ravi
[B] S Ramadorai
[C] Prem Kumar
[D] Sudhakar Rao

Correct Answer: A [Sethurathnam Ravi]

Answer Explanation: Sethurathnam Ravi, the noted chartered accountant, has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Bombay Stock Exchange with effect from November 13, 2017. Ravi succeeded Dhirendra Swarup. Presently, Ravi serves as a Director on boards of various companies such as UTI Trustee Company, S Ravi Financial Management Services, SMERA Ratings, SBI-SG Global Securities, IDBI Bank, STCI Finance, Tourism Finance Corporation of India and BOI Merchant Bankers. Besides, he is member of the working group, constituted by Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, for suggesting possible modalities for creation of an institutional structure on corporate social responsibilities matters. Also, he is a member of SEBI’s takeover panel, as well as mutual funds advisory committee.

Which city is hosting the Aadi Mahotsav – a fortnight long Tribal Festival of 2017?

[A] Gandhinagar
[B] New Delhi
[C] Patna
[D] Varanasi

Correct Answer: B [New Delhi]

Answer Explanation: The Vice President, M. Venkaiah Naidu has inaugurated ‘Aadi Mahotsav’ – a fortnight long Tribal Festival with the theme of ‘A Celebration of the Spirit of Tribal Culture, Cuisine and Commerce’ on 16 Nov 2017 at Dilli Haat in New Delhi. Over 750 tribal artisans from over 25 States are participating in the festival. The 15-day festival will feature exhibition-cum-sale of tribal handicrafts, art, paintings, fabric, jewellery and much more through about 200 stalls. A special feature of the festival is Tribal India cuisine, recreated and presented in delectable forms to suit urban tastes by special tribal chefs.

The Navegaon National Park (NNP) is located in which district of Maharashtra?

[A] Raigad
[B] Satara
[C] Gondia
[D] Nagpur

Correct Answer: C [Gondia ]

Answer Explanation: The Navegaon National Park (NNP) is located in the Gondia district of Maharashtra and covers an area of 133.78 km2. It is an important conservation unit in Central India in general and Vidarbha in particular. It acts a “Green-lung” for the adjoining human settlements and helps in maintaining the environmental balance. It is a home to number of fishes, 209 species of birds, 9 species of reptiles and 26 species of mammals which includes Tiger, Panther, Jungle cat, Small India Civet, Palm Civet, Wolf, Jackals, Bisons, Sambars, etc. The one of the unique features of this sanctuary is the existence of diverse vegetation type ranging from dry mixed forests to moist forests. Its forests belong to the category of “Southern Tropical Dry Deciduous Forests” – 5A/C3 as per the revised classification of the forests by Champion and Seth.

Who has won a national championship crown at the 61st National Shooting Championship – 2017?

[A] Shreyasi Singh
[B] Rajeshwari Kumari
[C] Shagun Chowdhary
[D] Soumya Gupta

Correct Answer: C [Shagun Chowdhary]

Answer Explanation: Shagun Chowdhary from Rajasthan has bagged a national champion crown on winning the women’s trap event at the 61st National Shooting Championship in New Delhi on November 16, 2017. In the final, she overcame the challenge from Punjab’s Rajeshwari Kumari to prevail 41-38. Chowdhary is the first Indian woman to qualify for the Olympic trap shooting event. She finished in 20th place in the trap shooting event at the 2012 London Summer Olympics. She is supported by the Olympic Gold Quest.

Which country hosted the 4th Global Conference on Sustained Eradication of Child Labour?

[A] Germany
[B] South Africa
[C] New Zealand
[D] Argentina

Correct Answer: D [Argentina ]

Answer Explanation: The 4th Global Conference on Sustained Eradication of Child Labour was held in Buenos Aires, Argentina from November 14-16, 2017. The conference has been organized jointly by Government of Argentina and International Labour Organization (ILO). The Conference was a call to action to redouble efforts in the fight against child labor and modern slavery, in line with Target 8.7 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). More than 1,500 delegates from 193 countries attended the Conference.

Which committee has constituted by the Maharashtra govt to recommend ways to stop custodial deaths?

[A] Sudhir Shrivastava committee
[B] Aniket Kothale committee
[C] S L Jain committee
[D] Kirti Patekar committee

Correct Answer: A [Sudhir Shrivastava committee]

Answer Explanation: The Maharashtra government has constituted a 7-member committee headed by Additional Chief Secretary (Home) Sudhir Shrivastava to recommend ways to stop the custodial deaths. The formation of the panel comes in the wake of the custodial death of Aniket Kothale in Sangli city earlier in November 2017. The committee will also recommend measures so that people get proper treatment at police stations. It will also take into account the government circulars issued in the past as well as the judgments of the high court and Supreme Court.

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TNPSC Combined Engineering Services Exam 2017 2018 Apply Online Application Form for 147 Assistant Engineer (AE), Junior Electrical Inspector, Assistant Director of Industrial Safety and Health Posts at www.tnpsc.gov.in. TNPSC CESE Assistant Engineer (AE) Jobs Notification 2017 Released. TNPSC CESE invites on-line applications for appointment in following Assistant Engineer (AE) post in Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission. Candidates are requested to apply on-line through Official website www.tnpsc.gov.in. The last date for submission of Online applications is 16.12.2017. Prospective candidates will have to apply before carefully reading the advertisement regarding the process of examinations and interview, eligibility criteria, Offline registration processes, payment of prescribed application fee/intimation charges, TNPSC CESE pattern of examination, TNPSC CESE Syllabus, TNPSC CESE Question Paper, TNPSC CESE Admit Date Release Date, TNPSC CESE Exam Date, TNPSC CESE Result Date etc. and ensure that they fulfil the stipulated criteria before Applying

TNPSC CESE 2017 147 Assistant Engineer (AE) Posts at www.tnpsc.gov.in:

Organization Name: Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC)

Employment Category: Tamilnadu Govt Jobs

Total No. of Vacancies: 147

Job Location: Tamilnadu

Latest TNPSC CESE Vacancy Details:

Name of the Post & No of Vacancies:

TNPSC CESE Invites Applications for the Following Posts

1. Assistant Director of Industrial Safety and Health (Post Code - 1664) - 14 Posts

2. Junior Electrical Inspector (Post Code No.1666) - 03 Posts

3. Assistant Engineer (AE) (Agricultural Engineering) (Post Code No. 1667) - 117 Posts

4. Assistant Engineer (AE) - (Post Code No. 3017) - 13 Posts

Question Paper, Syllabus & Exam Pattern for TNPSC CESE Exam 2018:

TNPSC CESE Syllabus & Exam Pattern: Click Here

TNPSC CESE Previous Question Paper: Click Here

Eligibility Criteria for TNPSC CESE Vacancy 2017:

Educational Qualification: (As on 17.11.2017)

Applicants should possess the following or its equivalent qualification awarded by any University or Institution recognized by the University Grants Commission/AITUC as the case may be.

1. Assistant Director of Industrial Safety and Health (Post Code - 1664) - A Degree in Mechanical or Production or Industrial or Electrical or Chemical Engineering or Textile Technology

2. Junior Electrical Inspector (Post Code No.1666) - A Degree in Electrical Engineering Provided that other things being equal, preference shall be given to those who have undergone Apprenticeship Training under the Government of India Scheme or the State Government Apprenticeship Scheme for one year.

3. Assistant Engineer (AE) (Agricultural Engineering) (Post Code No. 1667) - i) B.E. (Agriculture) or B. Tech (Agricultural Engineering) or B.Sc., (Agricultural Engineering) (or) ii) B.E. (Mechanical) (or) B.E. (Civil) (or) B.Tech (Automobile Engineering) or B.E. (Production Engineering) or B.E.(Industrial Engineering) Provided that only if sufficient applicants with qualification on item (i) is not available, the applicants in item (ii) will be considered..

4. Assistant Engineer (AE) - (Post Code No. 3017) - Must Possess a Degree in Civil Engineering, awarded by any University recognized by the University Grants Commission or A pass in section A and B Examination(AMIE) in Civil Engineering Branch conducted by the Institution of Engineers(India) and practical training in surveying for a period of not less than one year.

Question Paper, Syllabus & Exam Pattern for TNPSC CESE Exam 2018:

TNPSC CESE Syllabus & Exam Pattern: Click Here

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Age Limit: (As on 17.11.2017)

Sl. No.	Category of Applicants	Maximum Age
1	SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BCs, BCMs and Destitute Widows of all Castes	No Age limit
2	‘Others’ [i.e. applicants not belonging to SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BCs and BCMs]	should not have completed 30 Years

Age Concession:

(i) For Differently Abled Persons

(a) No maximum age limit for applicants who belong to SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs.

(b) “Others” not belonging to any of the categories mentioned in item“a” above are eligible for age concession upto 10 years over and above the maximum age limit prescribed.

(ii) For Ex-servicemen

(a) No maximum age limit for applicants who belong to SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs.

(b) The maximum age limit is 48 years for “Others” i.e. applicants not belonging to any of the categories mentioned in item “a” above.

(c) The above mentioned age concession will not apply to the Ex-servicemen applicants those who have already been recruited to any class or service or category

Pay Scale Details for TNPSC Assistant Engineer (AE):

Pay Scale: Rs. 9300 - 34800 + Grade pay Rs.5100/-

Selection Procedure for TNPSC CESE Assistant Engineer (AE):

Selection will be made in two successive stages i.e., (i) Written Examination and (ii) Oral Test in the shape of an interview. Final selection will be made on the basis of the total marks obtained by the Applicants at the Written Examination and Oral Test taken together subject to the rule of reservation of appointments. Applicant’s appearance in the Written Examination and Oral Test is compulsory. An Applicant who has not appeared for the Written Examination or the Oral Test will not be considered for selection, even if he/she secures qualifying marks for selection.

Exam Fee / Application Fee Details for TNPSC CESE Assistant Engineer (AE): 

Application Fee:

Registration Fee - Rs.150/-

For One Time Registration (Revised with effect from 01.03.2017 vide G.O.(Ms).No.32, Personnel and Administrative Reforms (M) Department, dated 01.03.2017).

Note Applicants who have already registered in One Time Registration system within the validity period of 5 years are exempted.

Examination Fee

For Examination - Rs.200/-

Note The Examination fee should be paid at the time of submitting the online application for this recruitment if they are not eligible for the concession noted below

Examination Fee Concession:

Category	Concession	Condition
(i) Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Caste (Arunthathiyars) and Scheduled Tribes	Full Exemption	-
(ii) Differently Abled Persons, Destitute Widow of all communities	Full Exemption	(i) For Differently Abled Persons, the disability should be not less than 40%. (ii) For DWs, the DW certificate should have been obtained from the RDO / Sub Collector / Assistant Collector
(iii) Most Backward Class / Denotified Communities, Backward Classes (Other than Muslim), Backward Class (Muslim)	Those who have not availed three free chances so far in the previous recruitments may avail exemption from payment of examination fee	Should not have availed three free chances in the previous recruitments.
(iv) Ex-Servicemen	Those who have not availed two free chances so far in the previous recruitments may avail exemption from payment of examination fee.	(i) Should not have availed two free chances in the previous recruitments. (ii) Fee concession will not apply to those who have already been recruited to any class or service or category

  

How to Apply for TNPSC CESE Application Form:  

Candidates satisfying the above eligibility conditions Use Following Procedure Given Below to Apply Online:

1. Log on to TNPSC CESE Careers Page at official website to www.tnpsc.gov.in

2. Eligible candidates are advised to open Notification

3. Read the Advertisement carefully to be sure about your eligibility

4. Click on the link New Registration

4. Fill your Academic Qualification & Other Related Information as per the instructions

5. Ensure the information provided is correct

6. Submit the application & Make Payments

7. Take a print out of TNPSC CESE Recruitment 2017 online application form

TNPSC CESE Assistant Engineer (AE) Posts Important Dates: 

1. Starting Date for Submission of Application: 17.11.2017

2. Last date for Submission of Application: 16.12.2017

3. Last Date for Payment of Application Fees: 19.12.2017

4. Date of Written Examination:

Paper - I (Subject Paper) - 24.02.2018 FN (10.00 A.M. to 01.00 P.M)

Paper - II (General Studies) - 24.02.2018 AN (02.30 P.M. to 04.30 P.M)

Question Paper, Syllabus & Exam Pattern for TNPSC CESE Exam 2018:

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TNPSC CESE Previous Question Paper: Click Here

Online Application TNPSC CESE Official Notification & Application at www.tnpsc.gov.in:

TNPSC CESE Official Website Career Page: Click Here

TNPSC CESE Official Notification PDF: Click Here to Download

TNPSC CESE Online Application Form: Click Here to Apply

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TNPSC Combined Engineering Services Exam 2017 2018

TNPSC Combined Engineering Services Exam 2017 2018 Apply Online Application Form for 147 Assistant Engineer (AE), Junior Electrical Inspector, Assistant Director of Industrial Safety and Health Posts at www.tnpsc.gov.in. TNPSC CESE Assistant Engineer (AE) Jobs Notification 2017 Released. TNPSC CESE invites on-line applications for appointment in following Assistant Engineer (AE) post in Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission. Candidates are requested to apply on-line through Official website www.tnpsc.gov.in. The last date for submission of Online applications is 16.12.2017. Prospective candidates will have to apply before carefully reading the advertisement regarding the process of examinations and interview, eligibility criteria, Offline registration processes, payment of prescribed application fee/intimation charges, TNPSC CESE pattern of examination, TNPSC CESE Syllabus, TNPSC CESE Question Paper, TNPSC CESE Admit Date Release Date, TNPSC CESE Exam Date, TNPSC CESE Result Date etc. and ensure that they fulfil the stipulated criteria before Applying

TNPSC CESE 2017 147 Assistant Engineer (AE) Posts at www.tnpsc.gov.in:

Organization Name: Tamil Nadu Public Service Commission (TNPSC)

Employment Category: Tamilnadu Govt Jobs

Total No. of Vacancies: 147

Job Location: Tamilnadu

Latest TNPSC CESE Vacancy Details:

Name of the Post & No of Vacancies:

TNPSC CESE Invites Applications for the Following Posts

1. Assistant Director of Industrial Safety and Health (Post Code - 1664) - 14 Posts

2. Junior Electrical Inspector (Post Code No.1666) - 03 Posts

3. Assistant Engineer (AE) (Agricultural Engineering) (Post Code No. 1667) - 117 Posts

4. Assistant Engineer (AE) - (Post Code No. 3017) - 13 Posts

Question Paper, Syllabus & Exam Pattern for TNPSC CESE Exam 2018:

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Eligibility Criteria for TNPSC CESE Vacancy 2017:

Educational Qualification: (As on 17.11.2017)

Applicants should possess the following or its equivalent qualification awarded by any University or Institution recognized by the University Grants Commission/AITUC as the case may be.

1. Assistant Director of Industrial Safety and Health (Post Code - 1664) - A Degree in Mechanical or Production or Industrial or Electrical or Chemical Engineering or Textile Technology

2. Junior Electrical Inspector (Post Code No.1666) - A Degree in Electrical Engineering Provided that other things being equal, preference shall be given to those who have undergone Apprenticeship Training under the Government of India Scheme or the State Government Apprenticeship Scheme for one year.

3. Assistant Engineer (AE) (Agricultural Engineering) (Post Code No. 1667) - i) B.E. (Agriculture) or B. Tech (Agricultural Engineering) or B.Sc., (Agricultural Engineering) (or) ii) B.E. (Mechanical) (or) B.E. (Civil) (or) B.Tech (Automobile Engineering) or B.E. (Production Engineering) or B.E.(Industrial Engineering) Provided that only if sufficient applicants with qualification on item (i) is not available, the applicants in item (ii) will be considered..

4. Assistant Engineer (AE) - (Post Code No. 3017) - Must Possess a Degree in Civil Engineering, awarded by any University recognized by the University Grants Commission or A pass in section A and B Examination(AMIE) in Civil Engineering Branch conducted by the Institution of Engineers(India) and practical training in surveying for a period of not less than one year.

Question Paper, Syllabus & Exam Pattern for TNPSC CESE Exam 2018:

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Age Limit: (As on 17.11.2017)

Sl. No.	Category of Applicants	Maximum Age
1	SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BCs, BCMs and Destitute Widows of all Castes	No Age limit
2	‘Others’ [i.e. applicants not belonging to SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BCs and BCMs]	should not have completed 30 Years

Age Concession:

(i) For Differently Abled Persons

(a) No maximum age limit for applicants who belong to SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s and BCMs.

(b) “Others” not belonging to any of the categories mentioned in item“a” above are eligible for age concession upto 10 years over and above the maximum age limit prescribed.

(ii) For Ex-servicemen

(a) No maximum age limit for applicants who belong to SCs, SC(A)s, STs, MBCs/DCs, BC(OBCM)s, BCMs.

(b) The maximum age limit is 48 years for “Others” i.e. applicants not belonging to any of the categories mentioned in item “a” above.

(c) The above mentioned age concession will not apply to the Ex-servicemen applicants those who have already been recruited to any class or service or category

Pay Scale Details for TNPSC Assistant Engineer (AE):

Pay Scale: Rs. 9300 - 34800 + Grade pay Rs.5100/-

Selection Procedure for TNPSC CESE Assistant Engineer (AE):

Selection will be made in two successive stages i.e., (i) Written Examination and (ii) Oral Test in the shape of an interview. Final selection will be made on the basis of the total marks obtained by the Applicants at the Written Examination and Oral Test taken together subject to the rule of reservation of appointments. Applicant’s appearance in the Written Examination and Oral Test is compulsory. An Applicant who has not appeared for the Written Examination or the Oral Test will not be considered for selection, even if he/she secures qualifying marks for selection.

Exam Fee / Application Fee Details for TNPSC CESE Assistant Engineer (AE): 

Application Fee:

Registration Fee - Rs.150/-

For One Time Registration (Revised with effect from 01.03.2017 vide G.O.(Ms).No.32, Personnel and Administrative Reforms (M) Department, dated 01.03.2017).

Note Applicants who have already registered in One Time Registration system within the validity period of 5 years are exempted.

Examination Fee

For Examination - Rs.200/-

Note The Examination fee should be paid at the time of submitting the online application for this recruitment if they are not eligible for the concession noted below

Examination Fee Concession:

Category	Concession	Condition
(i) Scheduled Castes/ Scheduled Caste (Arunthathiyars) and Scheduled Tribes	Full Exemption	-
(ii) Differently Abled Persons, Destitute Widow of all communities	Full Exemption	(i) For Differently Abled Persons, the disability should be not less than 40%. (ii) For DWs, the DW certificate should have been obtained from the RDO / Sub Collector / Assistant Collector
(iii) Most Backward Class / Denotified Communities, Backward Classes (Other than Muslim), Backward Class (Muslim)	Those who have not availed three free chances so far in the previous recruitments may avail exemption from payment of examination fee	Should not have availed three free chances in the previous recruitments.
(iv) Ex-Servicemen	Those who have not availed two free chances so far in the previous recruitments may avail exemption from payment of examination fee.	(i) Should not have availed two free chances in the previous recruitments. (ii) Fee concession will not apply to those who have already been recruited to any class or service or category

  

How to Apply for TNPSC CESE Application Form:  

Candidates satisfying the above eligibility conditions Use Following Procedure Given Below to Apply Online:

1. Log on to TNPSC CESE Careers Page at official website to www.tnpsc.gov.in

2. Eligible candidates are advised to open Notification

3. Read the Advertisement carefully to be sure about your eligibility

4. Click on the link New Registration

4. Fill your Academic Qualification & Other Related Information as per the instructions

5. Ensure the information provided is correct

6. Submit the application & Make Payments

7. Take a print out of TNPSC CESE Recruitment 2017 online application form

TNPSC CESE Assistant Engineer (AE) Posts Important Dates: 

1. Starting Date for Submission of Application: 17.11.2017

2. Last date for Submission of Application: 16.12.2017

3. Last Date for Payment of Application Fees: 19.12.2017

4. Date of Written Examination:

Paper - I (Subject Paper) - 24.02.2018 FN (10.00 A.M. to 01.00 P.M)

Paper - II (General Studies) - 24.02.2018 AN (02.30 P.M. to 04.30 P.M)

Question Paper, Syllabus & Exam Pattern for TNPSC CESE Exam 2018:

TNPSC CESE Syllabus & Exam Pattern: Click Here

TNPSC CESE Previous Question Paper: Click Here

Online Application TNPSC CESE Official Notification & Application at www.tnpsc.gov.in:

TNPSC CESE Official Website Career Page: Click Here

TNPSC CESE Official Notification PDF: Click Here to Download

TNPSC CESE Online Application Form: Click Here to Apply

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