Tamilnadu State Health Society ( TN RNTCP) Jobs 2017 2018

Tamilnadu State Health Society ( TN RNTCP) Jobs 2017 2018 27 Store Assistant, Data Entry Operator (DEO), State Accountant, Medical Officer, Laboratory Attenders, Driver Posts Download Application at www.nrhmtn.gov.in | TN RNTCP has issued Notification 2017 regarding  DEO, Store Assistant & Various Job Openings. Eligible Candidates can Download Application Through Official website www.nrhmtn.gov.in | TN RNTCP Syllabus, Age Limit, Eligibility Criteria, Exam Fee, Application Processes, TN RNTCP Admit Card Date, TN RNTCP Exam Date, TN RNTCP Result Date and TN RNTCP Last Date Details Given below Check before Applying

TN RNTCP 27 DEO, Store Assistant Recruitment 2017 at www.nrhmtn.gov.in:

Organization Name: Tamilnadu State Health Society (TN RNTCP)

Employment Category: Tamilnadu Govt Jobs

Total No. of Vacancies: 27

Job Location: Chennai, Madurai

Name of the Post & No of Vacancies:

Posts in State TB Cell, DMS Campus, Anna Salai, Chennai 600 006 :

1. Medical Officer in State TB Cell - 1 Post

2. State Drug Resistant (TB Coordinator) - 1 Post

3. State TB / HIV Coordinator - 1 Post

4. State Accountant - 2 Posts

5. Data Entry Operator in State TB Cell - 1 Post

6. Data Entry Operator in State Task Force Chair Person - 1 Post

7. Secretarial Assistant - 1 Post

8. Driver - 1 Post

Posts in Intermediate Reference Laboratory, Chetpet, Chennai 600 031:

9. Assistant Programme Officer / Epidemiologist - 1 Post

10. Microbiologist EQA - 1 Post

11. Senior Laboratory Technician - 1 Post

12. Laboratory Technician - 5 Posts

13. Data Entry Operator for Chennai - 1 Post

14. Data Entry Operator for Madurai - 1 Post

15. Data Entry Operator C&DST Lab Chennai - 1 Post

16. Laboratory Attender Chennai - 4 Posts

17. Laboratory Attender Madurai - 2 Posts

Posts in State Drug Store, Chetpet, Chennai 600 031:

18. Store Assistant - 1 Post

Eligibility Criteria for TN RNTCP DEO, Store Assistant Jobs 2017

Educational Qualification:

Posts in State TB Cell, DMS Campus, Anna Salai, Chennai 600 006 :

1. Medical Officer in State TB Cell - 1. MBBS with Diploma in Public Health/ Masters in Public Health Or MD in Community Health Administration(CHA) Or MD in Tuberculosis & Chest diseases. 2. Experience in PMDT 3. Working knowledge of computers

2. State Drug Resistant (TB Coordinator) - 1. MBBS with Diploma in Public Health/ Masters in Public Health Or MD in Community Health Administration(CHA) Or MD in Tuberculosis & Chest diseases. 2. Experience in PMDT 3. Working knowledge of computers

3. State TB / HIV Coordinator - 1. MBBS with Diploma in Public Health/ Masters in Public Health Or MD in Community Health Administration(CHA) Or MD in Tuberculosis & Chest diseases. 2. Experience in PMDT 3. Working knowledge of computers

4. State Accountant - 1. Post graduate in Commerce 2. Two years of experience in maintenance of accounts on double entry system in a recognized society in instructions. 3. Experience in working with accounting software for at least one year with adequate computer knowledge

5. Data Entry Operator in State TB Cell - 1. 10+2 with Diploma in Computer Application 2. Typing speed of 40 w.p.m. in English and Tamil. 3. Should be well conversant with various computer programming including MS Word, Excel and simple statistical packages. 4. 1. One year of work experience as DEO

6. Data Entry Operator in State Task Force Chair Person - 1. 10+2 with Diploma in Computer Application 2. Typing speed of 40 w.p.m. in English and Tamil. 3. Should be well conversant with various computer programming including MS Word, Excel and simple statistical packages. 4. 1. One year of work experience as DEO

7. Secretarial Assistant - 1. 10+2 2. Knowledge of short hand & Typewriting with speed of 80 w.p.m. & 40 w.p.m. in Tamil and English with Certificate course in Computer. 3. At least 2 years experience as Office Assistant in Govt./Public Sector/Recognized4. 1. Diploma/Certificate in Computer Application from an Institute recognized by Government.

8. Driver - 1. 10+2 2. Permanent driving license of light motor vehicle 3. Driving license for heavy vehicle 4. Knowledge of minor/routine repair of vehicles

Posts in Intermediate Reference Laboratory, Chetpet, Chennai 600 031:

9. Assistant Programme Officer / Epidemiologist - 1. MBBS with Diploma In Public Health/ Masters in Public Health Or MD in Community Health Administration(CHA) Or MD in Tuberculosis & Chest diseases. 2. Experience in PMDT 3. Working knowledge of computers

10. Microbiologist EQA - 1. MD(Microbiology) Or PHD in Medical Microbiology Or M.Sc. Medical or Applied Microbiology. 2. One year of work experience in RNTCP 3. One year of work experience in Culture & DST of Mycobacterium tuberculosis

11. Senior Laboratory Technician - 1. B.Sc.( Microbiology) with DMLT Or B.Sc. (Biotechnology) with DMLT Or B.Sc. with DMLT 2. Two years of work experience in Culture and DST for Mycobacterium tuberculosis. 3. 1. M.Sc.(Medical Microbiology) Or M.Sc.(Microbiology) Or M.Sc.(Biotechnology)

12. Laboratory Technician - 1. 10+2 and Diploma or Certificate Course in Medical Laboratory Technology. 2. One year experience in RNTCP or Sputum smears microscopy. 3. One year experience in Culture and DST for Mycobacterium tuberculosis

13. Data Entry Operator for Chennai - 1. 10+2 with Diploma in Computer Application 2. Typing speed of 40 w.p.m. in English and Tamil. 3. Should be well conversant with various computer programming including MS Word, Excel and simple statistical packages. 4. 1. One year of work experience as DEO

14. Data Entry Operator for Madurai - 1. 10+2 with Diploma in Computer Application 2. Typing speed of 40 w.p.m. in English and Tamil. 3. Should be well conversant with various computer programming including MS Word, Excel and simple statistical packages. 4. 1. One year of work experience as DEO

15. Data Entry Operator C&DST Lab Chennai - 1. 10+2 with Diploma in Computer Application 2. Typing speed of 40 w.p.m. in English and Tamil. 3. Should be well conversant with various computer programming including MS Word, Excel and simple statistical packages. 4. 1. One year of work experience as DEO

16. Laboratory Attender Chennai - 1. 10th Pass 2. One year experience in RNTCP.

17. Laboratory Attender Madurai - 1. 10th Pass 2. One year experience in RNTCP.

Posts in State Drug Store, Chetpet, Chennai 600 031:

18. Store Assistant - 1. 10+2 2. Diploma in Pharmacy. 3. Conversant with various computer programming including MS Word, Excel and simple statistical packages

Age Limit:

Candidate’s Age Limit Should not exceed 65 Years. Go through TN RNTCP official Notification 2017 for more reference

TN RNTCP DEO, Store Assistant Pay Scale Details:

Pay Scale:

Posts in State TB Cell, DMS Campus, Anna Salai, Chennai 600 006 :

1. Medical Officer in State TB Cell - MD – Rs. 60,000/- MBBS, Diploma – Rs. 50,000/- MBBS – Rs. 45,000/-

2. State Drug Resistant (TB Coordinator) - MD – Rs. 60,000/- MBBS, Diploma – Rs. 50,000/- MBBS – Rs. 45,000/-

3. State TB / HIV Coordinator - MD – Rs. 60,000/- MBBS, Diploma – Rs. 50,000/- MBBS – Rs. 45,000/-

4. State Accountant - M.Com Rs. 25000/-

5. Data Entry Operator in State TB Cell - Rs. 12,000/ - per month

6. Data Entry Operator in State Task Force Chair Person - Rs. 12,000/ - per month

7. Secretarial Assistant - Rs. 12,000/ - per month

8. Driver - Rs. 10,000/ - per month

Posts in Intermediate Reference Laboratory, Chetpet, Chennai 600 031:

9. Assistant Programme Officer / Epidemiologist - MD – Rs. 60,000/- MBBS, Diploma – Rs. 50,000/- MBBS – Rs. 45,000/-

10. Microbiologist EQA - MD(Microbiology) Rs.50,000/ - per month PHD in Medical Microbiology Rs.40,000/- M.Sc. Medical or Applied Microbiology Rs.30,000/

11. Senior Laboratory Technician - Rs. 19,000/ - per month

12. Laboratory Technician - Rs. 10,000/ - per month

13. Data Entry Operator for Chennai - Rs. 12,000/ - per month

14. Data Entry Operator for Madurai - Rs. 12,000/ - per month

15. Data Entry Operator C&DST Lab Chennai - Rs. 12,000/ - per month

16. Laboratory Attender Chennai - Rs. 5,250/ - per month

17. Laboratory Attender Madurai - Rs. 5,250/ - per month

Posts in State Drug Store, Chetpet, Chennai 600 031:

18. Store Assistant - Rs. 10,000/ - per month

TN RNTCP DEO, Store Assistant Selection Procedure Syllabus, Exam Pattern 2017:

Selection Procedure: Short-listed Candidates will be called for written test followed by interview to be held at State TB Cell, D M S Building, I I Floor, DMS Campus, Anna Salai, Teynampet, Chennai – 600 006. No TA/DA will be paid for attending the test/interview

How to apply for TN RNTCP DEO, Store Assistant Recruitment 2017:  

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

1. Go to TN RNTCP official website careers page at www.nrhmtn.gov.in

2. Download TN RNTCP DEO, Store Assistant Notification & Application form

3. Candidates should read all instructions given in Advertisement

4. Fill required details

5. Hard copy of duly filled and signed application along with the photocopies of (i) ID proof (ii) Proof of Date of Birth (iii) Educational Certificates: Mark-Sheets/Degree Certificate (iv) Caste and attested copies of relevant documents should be addressed to “the State TB officer, State TB Cell, D M S Building, II Floor, DMS Campus, Anna Salai, Teynampet, Chennai – 600 006, Ph. No. 044- 24346185” by post so as to reach us by 31.08.2017. Envelope must be super-scribed with “APPLICATION FOR THE POST OF “…………….”

Important Dates for TN RNTCP DEO, Store Assistant Recruitment 2017: 

1. Starting Date for Submission of Application: 07.08.2017

2. Last date for Submission of Application: 31.08.2017

3. Date of Written Examination: Sept/Oct 2017

TN RNTCP DEO, Store Assistant Notification & Application Form Link:  

TN RNTCP Official Notification & Application Form PDF: Click Here to Download

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GK & Current Affairs Quiz: August 5-6, 2017

India has recently signed how much amount of loan pact with AIIB for Gujarat road project?

[A] $429 million
[B] $329 million
[C] $229 million
[D] $529 million

Correct Answer: B [$329 million]

Answer Explanation: India has recently signed a $329 million loan agreement with Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) for Gujarat Rural Roads Project. The objective of the project is to improve the rural road connectivity and accessibility to more than one thousand villages in all the 33 districts of the state benefiting about 80 lakh people. The project will also benefit the service providers such as public transport operators, educational institutions, hospitals, local markets and traders.

India’s first private sector missile sub-systems manufacturing facility has set up in which city?

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

Correct Answer: C [Hyderabad ]

Answer Explanation: India’s first private sector missile sub-systems manufacturing facility has inaugurated near Hyderabad on August 4, 2017. It has been established a line with the ‘Make in India’ initiative and Government’s policy to encourage private sector participation in defense product. It is a joint venture between the $2.5 billion Kalyani Group and Israel’s Rafael Advanced Defence Systems Ltd. The Kalyani Rafael Advanced Systems (KRAS) plant will make anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) Spike and the production is expected to start soon within weeks.

Who has will be the new Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog?

[A] Rajiv Kumar
[B] Vinod Paul
[C] Ritesh Gupta
[D] S L Shivappa

Correct Answer: A [Rajiv Kumar]

Answer Explanation: Noted economist Dr. Rajiv Kumar will be the new Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog, which is a think-tank that replaced the Planning Commission. He will succeed Arvind Panagariya, who will leave the government think tank on August 31, 2017 and return to Columbia University. Currently, Rajiv Kumar is a senior fellow at the Centre for Policy Research, a non-governmental think tank on public policy based out of New Delhi. He had also been part of a Government appointed high-level search Panel that went into the appointment of regulators in the Indian financial sector. Meanwhile, the Centre has also appointed Vinod Paul, a Paediatrician at AIIMS, as a member of NITI Aayog.

Which country to host the 15th meeting of the Foreign Ministers of BIMSTEC countries?

[A] India
[B] Sri Lanka
[C] Indonesia
[D] Nepal

Correct Answer: D [Nepal]

Answer Explanation: The 15th meeting of the Foreign Ministers of BIMSTEC countries will be held in Kathmandu, Nepal from August 10-11, 2017. From India, the Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will represent India in the meeting and will hold bilateral meetings with the leaders of the members countries. During the BIMSTEC meeting, progress on several programmes will be discussed.

Which committee has recently submitted report on institutionalization of arbitration mechanism in India?

[A] BN Srikrishna committee
[B] Neil Chatterjee committee
[C] BP Das committee
[D] K L Gupta committee

Correct Answer: A [BN Srikrishna committee ]

Answer Explanation: The high level committee under the Chairmanship of Justice BN Srikrishna has recently submitted its on review of the Institutionalization of Arbitration Mechanism in India. The committee has recommended for setting up an Autonomous Body, Arbitration Promotion Council of India (APCI) having representatives from all stakeholders for grading arbitral institutions in India. The APCI may recognize professional institutes providing for accreditation of arbitrators. The APCI may hold training workshops and interact with law firms and law schools to train advocates with interest in arbitration and with a goal to create a specialist arbitration bar comprising of advocates dedicated to the field. It has also recommended for creation of a specialist Arbitration Bench to deal with such Commercial disputes, in the domain of the Courts. 

Who has been appointed as the new Ambassador of India to the Republic of Kazakhstan?

[A] Rajesh Kumar Sachdeva
[B] Manoj Mittal
[C] Ajay Bisaria
[D] Prabhat Kumar

Correct Answer: D [Prabhat Kumar]

Answer Explanation: Prabhat Kumar, the IFS officer of 1991 batch, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Kazakhstan. Presently, he is Ambassador of India to Colombia. He is expected to take up the assignment shortly. 

Microsoft has tied up with which Indian state to use its AI-based MINE platform to screen children for eye problems?

[A] Himachal Pradesh
[B] Telangana
[C] Kerala
[D] Karnataka

Correct Answer: B [Telangana ]

Answer Explanation: The Microsoft India has tied up with the state of Telangana to use its artificial intelligence-based MINE platform to screen children for eye problems and prevent avoidable blindness. The Microsoft Intelligent Network for Eyecare (MINE) is an artificial intelligence platform to reduce avoidable blindness. With this tied up, Telangana has become the first Indian state to deploy artificial intelligence for eyecare screening.

Robert Hard, the noted actor has passed away. He hailed from which country?

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

Correct Answer: C [England]

Answer Explanation: Robert Hard (91), who portrayed the role of Minister of Magic ‘Cornelius Fudge’ in four of the ‘Harry Potter’ films, has passed away in London, England on August 3, 2017. He was also known for his many portrayals of Winston Churchill and as the irascible vet Siegfried Farnon in All Creatures Great and Small. His voice performance as Robin Hood in Tale Spinners For Children, an LP from the 1960s, is considered one of the best Robin Hood renditions.

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

[A] Uttrakhand
[B] Chhattisgarh
[C] Himachal Pradesh
[D] Kerala

Correct Answer: D [Kerala]

Answer Explanation: The Chimmini Wildlife Sanctuary (CWS) is located along the Western Ghats in Mukundapuram taluk of Thrissur District of Kerala. The sanctuary is an important bird area with 192 recorded avian species such as grey-headed bulbul, Indian rufous babbler, white-bellied blue-flycatcher, Ceylon frogmouth, Indian edible-nest swiftlet, Malabar trogon and Loten’s sunbird. The sanctuary also offers trekking paths for the adventure traveller.

Ankur Mittal is associated with which sports?

[A] Sprint
[B] Football
[C] Shooting
[D] Basketball

Correct Answer: C [Shooting]

Answer Explanation: Indian shooter Ankur Mittal has clinched the individual as well as the team gold medal in men’s double trap at the 7th Asian Shotgun Championship at Astana, Kazakhstan on August 5, 2017. Mittal shot 71 in the six-man final to finish at the top of the podium. With scores of Sangram Dahiya and Mohammad Asab added to Mittal’s final total, India managed to bag the top prize in the team event also. Dahiya had a score of 43 and Asab had shot 34.

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GK & Current Affairs Quiz: August 4, 2017

Which committee has been constituted by the SEBI on fair market conduct?

[A] K M Krishna committee
[B] G S Prasad committee
[C] T.K. Viswanathan committee
[D] P S Chauhan committee

Correct Answer: C [T.K. Viswanathan committee]

Answer Explanation: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has recently constituted a committee on fair market conduct, which will be headed by former Lok Sabha secretary and law secretary T K Viswanathan. The panel will have representations from SEBI, mutual funds, brokers, audit firms, stock exchanges, data analytics firms and legal firms. The committee has been tasked with suggesting improvements to the existing SEBI norms, including on insider trading and Fraudulent and Unfair Trade practices (FUTP). It has been specifically asked to look at trading plans, handling of price-sensitive information during takeovers and aligning of insider-trading rules with provisions of the Companies Act. The committee has also been tasked with suggesting short-term and medium-term measures for improved surveillance of the markets, as well as issues of high-frequency trades and harnessing of technology and analytics in surveillance. The committee will submit its report within 4 months.

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

[A] Pankaj Patel
[B] S Ramadorai
[C] Sudhakar Rao
[D] Dhirendra Swarup

Correct Answer: D [Dhirendra Swarup]

Answer Explanation: Dhirendra Swarup, who was a public interest director at the BSE, has been appointed as the new chairman of the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE). He succeeded Sudhakar Rao. Swarup is a former Chairman of Pension Funds Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) and has over four decades of experience across finance, budgeting, public debt management, public policy and pension reforms. He was also chairman of the Cash and Debt Management Committee of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) from 2000 to 2003.

Who is the newly elected Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea?

[A] Salamo Injia
[B] Don Polye
[C] Peter O’Neill
[D] Nick Kuman

Correct Answer: C [Peter O’Neill]

Answer Explanation: Peter O’Neill has been re-elected as the new Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea (PNG) for a second five-year term with a healthy majority, 60 to 46 by a newly elected parliament. He is the leader of the People’s National Congress and represents the constituency of Ialibu-Pangia.

The 2nd Agri UDAAN, food & agribusiness accelerator program has launched from which city?

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

Correct Answer: A [New Delhi]

Answer Explanation: The Union Government has launched the 2nd AGRI-UDAAN programme in New Delhi on August 4, 2017 to promote innovation and entrepreneurship in agriculture. It will mentor startups and help them connect with potential investors. The program focuses on catalyzing scale-up stage food and agribusiness startups through rigorous mentoring, industry networking and investor pitching. The 6 month program is a unique platform for scale up stage innovators, entrepreneurs and startups in the Food and Agribusiness sectors. The applications will be available at www.aidea.naarm.org.in. Top 40 startups will be shortlisted and allowed to pitch in front of panel of evaluators during cohort finalization programme. Out of these about 8 to 12 startups will be selected for final cohort for capacity building workshop. The AGRI UDAAN has organised by NAARM, a-IDEA and IIM-A, CIIE in partnership with Caspian Inpact Investment and supported by DST.

Manju Kumari, who has won bronze in the Junior World Wrestling Championship, is related to which category?

[A] 67kg category
[B] 51kg category
[C] 44kg category
[D] 59kg category

Correct Answer: D [59kg category]

Answer Explanation: Manju Kumari from India has won the bronze medal in 59kg category with a 2-0 victory over Ilona Prokopevniuk of Ukraine in the Junior World Wrestling Championship in Tampere, Finland on August 3, 2017.

The Maharashtra government has constituted committee on safety measures for women in IT sector?

[A] Nirmala Patil committee
[B] Rashmi Shukla committee
[C] Sadhana Jadhav committee
[D] R M Savant committee

Correct Answer: B [Rashmi Shukla committee]

Answer Explanation: The Maharashtra government has constituted a committee under the chairmanship of senior IPS officer Rashmi Shukla to suggest measures to ensure safety of women working in the Information and Technology sector. The committee will suggest measures that can be undertaken to ensure safety of women working in the IT sector. This information was given by the state government to Bombay High Court. The government also sought four weeks’ time to file a detailed affidavit on long-term steps it was contemplating to enhance women’s safety. The court has taken up the PIL ‘suo motu’ (on its own) on the issue of women’s safety in the state. In January 2017, a woman software engineer working with Infosys was allegedly killed by a security guard on the company’s premises in Pune.

Which state government has launched Aadhaar-authenticated Direct Benefit Transfer portal “MahaDBT”?

[A] Kerala
[B] Maharashtra
[C] Madhya Pradesh
[D] Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer: B [Maharashtra ]

Answer Explanation: The Maharashtra Government has launched two online portals MahaDBT and MahaVASTU to streamline the process of Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) and to bring in more transparency in construction sector. With this, Maharashtra has become the first state in India to launch such a system that will provide direct benefits with Aadhaar authentication. The MahaDBT portal is an Aadhaar-authenticated electronic mechanism that will enable direct transfer of benefits for over 40 schemes currently implemented. MahaDBT’s design is based on central government’s direct transfer benefit scheme and Aadhaar will be mandatory to claim benefits through this portal. On the other hand, MahaVASTU portal is an online building permission management system, through which construction approvals will be sanctioned with full transparency.

Who has been appointed as the new CMD of Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI)?

[A] Manoj Mittal
[B] Mohammad Mustafa
[C] Ajay Kumar Kapur
[D] Kiran Sharma

Correct Answer: B [Mohammad Mustafa]

Answer Explanation: Mohammad Mustafa, a 1995 batch IAS officer of Uttar Pradesh cadre, has been appointed as the new Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) for a period of 3 years. At present, he is the joint Secretary in Department of Financial Services. SIDBI is an independent financial institution aimed to aid the growth and development of micro, small and medium-scale enterprises (MSME) in India and is headquartered in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.

Which city hosted the 2017 meeting of BRICS Trade Ministers?

[A] Shanghai
[B] Brasília
[C] Cape Town
[D] Moscow

Correct Answer: A [Shanghai]

Answer Explanation: The 7th Meeting of BRICS Trade Ministers was held in Shanghai, China from August, 1-2, 2017. From India, the 6-member delegation led by Commerce and Industry Minister Nirmala Sitharaman , along with Ambassador J.S. Deepak, PR to WTO participated in the meeting. The trade ministers of BRICS nations discussed trade facilitation, economic and technological cooperation, capacity building and the multilateral trade system in the meeting. And, adopted the following documents at the conclusion of the meeting: 7th BRICS Trade Ministers’ Joint Statement, BRICS trade in services cooperation roadmap, BRICS e-commerce cooperation initiative, BRICS IPR cooperation guidelines, etc.

The Pin Valley National Park (PVNP) is located in which state?

[A] Jammu & Kashmir (J&K)
[B] Arunachal Pradesh
[C] Himachal Pradesh
[D] Sikkim

Correct Answer: C [Himachal Pradesh]

Answer Explanation: The Pin Valley National Park is located within the Lahaul and Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh. The Park forms a natural habitat for a number of endangered animals such as snow leopard and Siberian ibex with its snow laden unexplored higher reaches and slopes.

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GK & Current Affairs Quiz: August 3, 2017

The 2017 Aadi Perukku festival is celebrated in which Indian state?

[A] Karnataka
[B] Kerala
[C] Andhra Pradesh
[D] Tamil Nadu

Correct Answer: D [Tamil Nadu]

Answer Explanation: In Tamil Nadu, the Aadi Perukku festival is celebrated with traditional gaiety to pay tribute to water’s life-sustaining properties. The festival, also known as ‘Aadi 18’, is celebrated on the 18th of Aadi month in Tamil calendar year to express gratitude to water bodies especially Cauvery river. The 18th day of Aadi is usually August 2, is observed as ‘Aadi pirappu’, a day of offerings and prayers to these rivers. The day is an occasion for rejoicing particularly for those living on the banks of the all the main rivers, its branches and tributaries.

Who has been named as the new secretary general of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI)?

[A] Pankaj Patel
[B] Sanjaya Baru
[C] A Didar Singh
[D] N N Patil

Correct Answer: B [Sanjaya Baru ]

Answer Explanation: Dr. Sanjaya Baru has been named as the new secretary general of the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI). He will assume the charge from September 1, 2017 and will succeed A Didar Singh.

Indian Army has developed which mobile app for soldiers to track promotions and postings?

[A] Soldier App
[B] Humraaz app
[C] ArmyCloud app
[D] TrackPost app

Correct Answer: B [Humraaz app]

Answer Explanation: The Indian Army has developed a mobile application ‘Humraaz’ through which serving soldiers can track details like postings and promotions. Through the ‘Humraaz’ app, soldiers can also view their monthly salary slips and the Form 16 and also download them. For security reasons, the installation of the application has been linked to verification of Aadhaar details. The Aadhaar details will be verified with the Army database over National Information Centre (NIC) cloud and he will get a one-time-password on his registered mobile number. Thus, to enable usage of this mobile application, the latest mobile number of individuals should be linked to his Aadhaar number. The mobile app has been developed in-house by the Army and will be launched in the second week of August for prompt communication of information to junior commissioner officers and other personnels.

Who has been sworn-in as the new President of Iran?

[A] Mohammad Khatami
[B] Ayatollah Ali Khamanei
[C] Sadeq Larijani
[D] Hassan Rouhani

Correct Answer: D [Hassan Rouhani]

Answer Explanation: Hassan Rouhani has been officially sworn-in as the 7th President of Iran for his second term on August 3, 2017. Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamanei gave his official approval for the president-elect by giving him a decree to assign him his duties. Rouhani won re-election in May 2017, after securing 57% of the votes and defeating his main contender Ebrahim Raeisi. Under Iran’s election law, a president-elect is required to gain the Leader’s official approval before being sworn in before the Parliament. Rouhani will take the oath of office in Iran’s Parliament on August 5, 2017. The oath of office will be administered by Chief Justice, Sadeq Larijani.

Which Indian sportsperson has been honored with the East Bengal football club’s highest honour “Bharat Gaurav”?

[A] Syed Naeemuddin
[B] Boddupalli Amit
[C] Dhanraj Pillay
[D] Subhash Bhowmick

Correct Answer: C [Dhanraj Pillay]

Answer Explanation: Former Indian hockey captain Dhanraj Pillay has been honored with the East Bengal football club’s highest honour “Bharat Gaurav” on its foundation day on August 1, 2017. Pillay has played a huge role in reviving the Indian team and performed brilliantly during his 15-year career, representing the country in four Olympics, World Cups, Champions Trophy and Asian Games. He played total 339 matches for India, scoring 170 goals. He led India to Asian Games glory in 1998 and also won the Asia Cup in 2003. Beside him, Gurwinder Singh and Boddupalli Amit have won the Footballer of the Year award and the Cricketer of the Year, respectively. Former India International Subhash Bhowmick, a member of the 1970 Asian Games bronze medal-winning national football team and former national team coach Syed Naeemuddin were honored with lifetime achievement awards.

What is the theme of 2017 World Breastfeeding Week (WBW)?

[A] Sustaining Breastfeeding Together
[B] Breastfeeding: A key to Sustainable Development
[C] Breastfeeding: SDG 2022 goals
[D] Mother’s Absolute Affection

Correct Answer: A [Sustaining Breastfeeding Together]

Answer Explanation: The World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) is observed every year from August 1st to 7th to focus attention on the important aspect of promotion and support of breastfeeding. The 2017 theme is “Sustaining Breastfeeding Together”. To intensify the efforts for promotion of breastfeeding in India, the Union Health Ministry has initiated a nationwide programme called “MAA-Mother’s Absolute Affection’’ to bring undiluted focus on promotion of breastfeeding and provision of services towards supporting breastfeeding, along with ongoing efforts of routine health systems. In addition, “National Guidelines on Lactation Management Centres in Public Health Facilities” have been recently released to facilitate establishment of lactation management centres for ensuring that the sick and pre-term babies are fed with safe human breast milk.

Which Indian has become the Asia’s second richest man, according to latest Bloomberg Billionaires Index (BBI)?

[A] Lakshmi Mittal
[B] Mukesh Ambani
[C] Pallonji Mistry
[D] Kalanithi Maran

Correct Answer: B [Mukesh Ambani]

Answer Explanation: Mukesh Ambani has become the Asia’s second richest man according to the 2017 Bloomberg Billionaires Index (BBI). According to the 2017 index, Ambani’s net worth has risen to $35.8 billion (around Rs 2.2 lakh crore), making him the 19th richest person in the world, up from 29 at the end of 2016. The increase in the net worth of the chief of Reliance Industries comes partially from the rise in stock price of the energy major, which has made major bets on the retail and telecom industries. Currently, Alibaba Group founder Jack Ma is the richest person in Asia with a net worth of $43.2 billion.

BB Shivappa, the noted Indian political leader passed away. He hailed from which state?

[A] Tamil Nadu
[B] Kerala
[C] Karnataka
[D] Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer: C [Karnataka]

Answer Explanation: B B Shivappa (89), the veteran Karnataka BJP leader, has passed away in Bengaluru, Karnataka. He is credited with building the party brick by brick in its early years in the State and served as its State president from 1983 to 88. Shivappa played an important role in the formation of the first ever non-Congress government in Karnataka, led by Ramakrishna Hegde in 1983.

Which international organisation has recently released 2017 ICT Facts and Figures report?

[A] International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
[B] International Labour Organization (ILO)
[C] International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
[D] International Organization for Migration (IOM)

Correct Answer: A [International Telecommunication Union (ITU)]

Answer Explanation: According to recently released report-ICT Facts and Figures 2017, India and China are home to 39% of the 830 million young people worldwide who use the Internet. The report, released by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), shows that of the 830 million young people online worldwide, 320 million ( or 39%), are in China and India. The ICT data shows that youths (15-24 years old) are at the forefront of Internet adoption. In Least Developed Countries (LDCs), up to 35% of individuals using the Internet are aged 15-24, compared with 13% in developed countries and 23% globally. The ITU is the United Nations (UN) specialized agency for Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs). It has 193 countries as its members and also 800 private-sectors.

The Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary (PWS) is located in which state?

[A] Rajasthan
[B] Karnataka
[C] Kerala
[D] Assam

Correct Answer: B [Karnataka ]

Answer Explanation: The Pushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary (PWS) is located in Somwarpet taluk of the Kodagu district in Karnataka and spread across an area of 102 kms. It is home to rare and endangered birdlife such as Nilgiri Flycatcher, Nilgiri wood pigeon, Malabar Grey Hornbill, Grey Headed Bulbul, blue winged parakeet, small sunbird, white-bellied blue flycatcher, etc. One can spot varieties of animal species that includes Indian Hare, Spotted Deer, Giant Flying Squirrel, Otter Species, Indian Wild Dog, Travancore Flying, Brown Palm Civet, Wild Pig, Indian Giant Squirrel, etc. It is a must-visit sanctuary to hear the heartwarming sounds of the birds.

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GK & Current Affairs Quiz: August 2 2017

Which committee has been constituted by Union Government to identify key data protection issues?

[A] B N Srikrishna committee
[B] A K Mathur committee
[C] H S Khan committee
[D] KK Lahoti committee

Correct Answer: A [B N Srikrishna committee]

Answer Explanation: The Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has recently constituted a committee of experts under the chairmanship of a former Judge of Supreme Court Justice B N Srikrishna to study and identify key data protection issues and recommend methods for addressing them. The purpose to form the committee is to recognize the importance of data protection and keeping personal data of citizens secure and protected. The committee will also suggest a draft Data Protection Bill. 

The Union government has launched “e-RaKAM” portal to provide a platform to sell agricultural produce. What does ‘RaKAM’ stands for?

[A] Rashtriya Kisan Agri Mandi
[B] Rashtriya Kisan Agriculture Mandi
[C] Rashtriya Kisan Agricultural Mandi
[D] Rashtriya Kisan Agri-farming Mandi

Correct Answer: A [Rashtriya Kisan Agri Mandi]

Answer Explanation: The Union government has recently launched a portal e-Rashtriya Kisan Agri Mandi (e-RaKAM) which will provide a platform to sell agricultural produce. The e-RaKAM is a first of its kind initiative that leverages technology to connect farmers of the smallest villages to the biggest markets of the world through internet. Food and Consumer Affairs Minister Ram Vilas Paswan and Union Minister of Steel Chaudhary Birender Singh jointly launched the portal in New Delhi on August 1, 2017. The portal is a digital initiative bringing together the farmers, PSUs, civil supplies and buyers on a single platform to ease the selling and buying process of agricultural products. Under this initiative, e-RaKAM centres are being developed in a phased manner throughout the country to facilitate farmers for online sale of their produce. The farmers will be paid through e-Payment directly into their bank accounts.

Santosh Mohan Dev, the veteran political leader passed away. He hailed from which state?

[A] Odisha
[B] Assam
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Rajasthan

Correct Answer: B [Assam]

Answer Explanation: Santosh Mohan Dev (83), the veteran congress leader and former union minister, has passed away today in Silchar, Assam. He was first elected to the Parliament in 1980, the first of his seven terms in office as the Member of Parliament. Out of these seven, he has represented Silchar, Assam five times and he was elected from Tripura twice. He has the rare distinction of being elected from two different states. Dev was the eldest son of the renowned Bengali North Eastern Freedom Fighter Satindra Mohan Dev.

What is the current repo rate, as per recently released RBI’s 3rd bi-monthly monetary policy statement for FY 2017-18?

[A] 6.25%
[B] 6.0%
[C] 5.75%
[D] 6.50%

Correct Answer: B [6.0%]

Answer Explanation: According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI)’s 3rd bi-monthly monetary policy statement for year 2016-17, the policy repo rate under the Liquidity Adjustment Facility (LAF) has reduced by 25 basis points from 6.25% to 6.0% with immediate effect. This move is expected to lower EMIs for home, auto and personal loans. This is the first rate cut since October 2016 and the interest rate is now at 6-year low. In line with record low retail inflation, the reverse repo rate under the LAF stands adjusted to 5.75%, and the Marginal Standing Facility (MSF) rate and the Bank Rate to 6.25%. The RBI Governor headed, six member Monetary Policy Committee also decided to keep the policy stance neutral in consonance with the objective of achieving the medium-term target for consumer price index inflation of 4%.

Which country hosted the 19th RCEP Trade Negotiating Committee (TNC) meeting?

[A] Philippines
[B] Singapore
[C] India
[D] South Korea

Correct Answer: C [India]

Answer Explanation: The 19th round of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) Trade Negotiating Committee (TNC) meetings and other related meetings were held from 17 to 28 July 2017 in Hyderabad, India. RCEP is a proposed comprehensive regional economic integration agreement amongst the 10-ASEAN countries (Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam) and its six Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) partners, viz. Australia, New Zealand, Japan, China, Korea and India. During the 19th round, parallel meetings were held by the three main Working Groups on Trade Trade in goods, services, and investment. The RCEP meeting also highlighted the need to have balanced discussions to progress negotiation across all areas, and to continue to deliver outcomes.

The world’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge has opened in which country?

[A] Japan
[B] Indonesia
[C] United States
[D] Switzerland

Correct Answer: D [Switzerland]

Answer Explanation: The world’s longest pedestrian suspension bridge “Europaweg (or Europe Bridge)” has recently opened in Randa, Switzerland. It measures 1,620 feet long and rises as high as 278 feet above the Grabengufer ravine. The bridge connects a hiking trail through the Alps between Zermatt and Graechen.

Pushpa Bhargava, the renowned scientist passed away. He was related to which field?

[A] Physics
[B] Biology
[C] Chemistry
[D] Maths

Correct Answer: B [Biology]

Answer Explanation: Dr. Pushpa Mittra Bhargava (89), the veteran molecular biologist and a vehement critic of genetically modified crops, has passed away in Hyderabad on August 1, 2017. He headed the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology in Hyderabad, India when the government first set it up. He was a well-known critic of Indian governmental policies and has attained the post of Vice-Chairman in the National Knowledge Commission

Which Indian shuttler has won the men’s singles Lagos International 2017?

[A] Karan Rajan Rajarajan
[B] Rahul Yadav Chittaboina
[C] Manu Attri
[D] B Sumeeth Reddy

Correct Answer: B [Rahul Yadav Chittaboina]

Answer Explanation: Indian shuttler Rahul Yadav Chittaboina has won the men’s singles title by defeating his compatriot Karan Rajan Rajarajan by 21-15 21-13 in the summit clash at the 2017 Lagos International Badminton Classics in Lagos, Nigeria. Beside him, Manu Attri and B Sumeeth Reddy from India have won the men’s doubles title in the tournament.

Veer Dev Gulia, who has won bronze at the Junior World Wrestling Championships, is related to which freestyle category?

[A] 45kg category
[B] 105kg category
[C] 74kg category
[D] 60kg category

Correct Answer: C [74kg category]

Answer Explanation: Veer Dev Gulia from India has won bronze in the men’s 74 kg freestyle category at the Junior World Wrestling Championships at Tampere in Finland on August 2, 2017. Gulia finished third after beating Yamasaki Yajuro of Japan, 8-5 in the bronze medal play-off bout. Beside him, Ravinder from India has also won bronze medal in 60 kg freestyle section in the tournament.

The Sahyadri Tiger Reserve (STR) is located in which state?

[A] Uttrakhand
[B] Kerala
[C] Karnataka
[D] Maharashtra

Correct Answer: D [Maharashtra]

Answer Explanation: The Sahyadri Tiger Reserve (STR) is located in the Sahyadri ranges of the Western Ghats of Maharashtra. It is in news because the Maharashtra government is planning to relocate tigers from Vidarbha region to the sanctuaries elsewhere where their population is smaller, including the Sahyadri Tiger Reserve (STR). At present, STR has only seven tigers. For this, the state government has also set up a committee to examine this issue, and a decision will be taken based on its recommendations. It will also consult experts from the Centre and submit its report in 2-3 months.

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GK & Current Affairs Quiz: August 1, 2017

What is the India’s rank in the 2017 Digital Evolution Index (DEI)?

[A] 53rd
[B] 64th
[C] 29th
[D] 35th

Correct Answer: A [53rd]

Answer Explanation: India has been ranked 53rd among 60 countries in the 2017 Digital Evolution Index (DEI). The list is topped by Norway, followed by Sweden, Switzerland, Denmark and Finland. The Fletcher School at Tufts University, in partnership with Mastercard, presented the Digital Evolution Index (DEI) 2017. The Index is a comprehensive research that tracks the progress of the digital economy across 60 countries, taking into account more than 100 different indicators across four key drivers: supply, consumer demand, institutional environment, and innovation. It reflects the state and rate of digital evolution on the one hand, while also identifying avenues for investment, innovation and policy priorities.

Which state government has launched “Apni Gaddi Apna Rojgar” scheme for jobless youth?

[A] Maharashtra
[B] Punjab
[C] Assam
[D] Haryana

Correct Answer: B [Punjab]

Answer Explanation: The Punjab government has recently launched its flagship ‘Apni Gaddi Apna Rozgar’ scheme for jobless youth by flagging off over 100 uberMOTO bikes. Under the scheme, the state government will provide commercial two wheelers and four wheelers to unemployed youth at subsidised rates. The scheme will be a game-changer for the youth of Punjab and will play a catalysing role in encouraging micro-entrepreneurship opportunities throughout the state. The target of Uber is to create 10,000 entrepreneurial opportunities in Punjab in one year and a total of 45,000 in next five years.

Who has won the 2017 Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix tournament?

[A] Valtteri Bottas
[B] Lewis Hamilton
[C] Sebastian Vettel
[D] Kimi Raikkonen

Correct Answer: C [Sebastian Vettel]

Answer Explanation: Sebastian Vettel, a German racing driver currently driving in Formula One for Scuderia Ferrari, has won the 2017 Formula One Hungarian Grand Prix tournament at the Hungaroring in Mogyorod, Hungary.

Which IIT institute has invented a low-cost dirt detector that alerts authorities when a place needs cleaning?

[A] IIT Bombay
[B] IIT Madras
[C] IIT Indore
[D] IIT Kharagpur

Correct Answer: D [IIT Kharagpur]

Answer Explanation: The researchers at the IIT Kharagpur have developed a low-cost dirt detector that alerts authorities when a place needs cleaning. The Smart Hygiene Monitor (SHM) records levels of ammonia, sulphur dioxide, carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, volatile organic compounds and particulate matter through sensors and sends online alerts to stakeholders when a certain threshold is crossed. It can be installed at any place where cleanliness needs to be monitored at regular intervals. At present, public facilities such as toilets, eateries, hospitals, parks, airports and railway stations are generally cleaned at fixed intervals, irrespective of how dirty they are.

Sam Shepard, the Pulitzer-winning playwright passed away. He hailed from which country?

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

Correct Answer: A [United States]

Answer Explanation: Sam Shepard (73), the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright, has passed away in Kentucky, United States on July 27, 2017. He was Oscar-nominated actor and celebrated author whose plays chronicled the explosive fault lines of family and masculinity in the American West. He wrote nearly 50 plays and won the Pulitzer for drama in 1979 for his play Buried Child. His plays are chiefly known for their bleak, poetic, often surrealist elements, black humor, and rootless characters living on the outskirts of American society.

Hussain Sayeeduddin Dagar, the noted Dhrupad Maestro passed away. He hailed from which state?

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

Correct Answer: B [Rajasthan]

Answer Explanation: Ustad Hussain Sayeeduddin Dagar (78), maestro and custodian of the venerable Dhrupad tradition of Hindustani classical music, has passed away in Pune, Maharashtra on July 30, 2017. He was known affectionately to his legions of disciples and admirers as ‘Saeed Bhai’. He was born in Alwar in Rajasthan in 1939 and was a part of the Dagar family of musicians. He represented the 19th generation of Dagar Tradition. Dhrupad – a Sanskrit portmanteau of Dhruva (immovable) and Pad (verse) has its roots since ancient times, mentioned as early as the 3rd Century B.C. in the Natyashastra.

Which city to host the 2024 Summer Olympics?

[A] Los Angeles
[B] London
[C] Paris
[D] New York

Correct Answer: C [Paris]

Answer Explanation: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has recently announced that the 2024 Summer Olympics will be hosted by Paris in France, which is scheduled to be held from August 8-18. Beside this, the IOC has also announced that the 2028 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games to be hosted by Los Angeles (United States). Both the decisions will be ratified at the 131st IOC Conference in Lima, Peru on September 13, 2017. The IOC decision means that Los Angeles will become a three-time Olympic city, after hosting the 1932 and 1984 Games – and Paris, which held the Games in 1900 and 1924, will host a centenary celebration in 2024.

Who is the newly elected Prime Minister of Pakistan?

[A] Shahbaz Sharif
[B] Naveed Qamar
[C] Khaqan Abbasi
[D] Shahid Khaqan Abbasi

Correct Answer: D [Shahid Khaqan Abbasi]

Answer Explanation: Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, the member of the Pakistan Muslim League (N)(PML-N), is the newly elected interim Prime Minister of Pakistan after defeating his rival Naveed Qamar of PPP by 221 votes on August 1, 2017. Abbasi was chosen by Nawaz Sharif as an interim Prime Minister for 45 days which would allow significant time for Shehbaz Sharif to contest elections from Nawaz’s vacated constituency, be elected to the National Assembly and become eligible to hold the office of Prime Ministership. Previously, Abbasi served as the Minister of Petroleum and Natural Resources in the third Sharif ministry from 2013 to 2017. Nawaz Sharif was disqualified as the Prime Minister by the Supreme Court in July 2017 in connection with Panama Papers scam.

Jeanne Moreau, the legendary film actress passed away. She hailed from which country?

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

Correct Answer: D [France]

Answer Explanation: Jeanne Moreau (89), the legendary French film actress, has passed away at Paris in France on July 31, 2017. She was best known for her role in Francois Truffaut’s New Wave classic “Jules et Jim”.

The Gangotri National Park (GNP) is located in which state?

[A] Chhattisgarh
[B] Bihar
[C] Uttrakhand
[D] West Bengal

Correct Answer: C [Uttrakhand]

Answer Explanation: The Gangotri National Park (GNP) is located in the upper catchment of Bhagirathi river in the Uttarkashi District of Uttrakhand and covers an area of about 2,390 square km. The park is home to the snow leopard, ibex, tahr, himalayan barbet, serow, pheasants, partridges, doves, pigeons, etc. It provides majestic beauty of coniferous forests and grandeur of glacial world combined with lush green meadows.

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