DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ –15,16 OCTOBER

DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ –15,16 OCTOBER

1.    What is the theme for World Food Day that will be observed on 16 October 2016?

a)    Climate is changing. Food and agriculture must too.

b)    Sustainable Food Systems for Food Security and Nutrition

c)    Social Protection and Agriculture: Breaking the Cycle of Rural Poverty

d)    Family Farming: Feeding the world, caring for the earth

ANS A

2.    According to official data, the wholesale inflation eased to what percent in September 2016?

a)    3.57 percent

b)    3.74 percent

c)    5.75 percent

d)    4.59 percent

ANS A

3.    The US Department of Transportation has banned  Which phones on flights after reports of the device catching fire?

a)   Apple iPhone 6S

b)    Samsung Galaxy Note Edge

c)    Apple iPhone 7 

d)    Samsung Galaxy Note 7

ANS D

4.   Which ethnic tribes of India  in October 2016 called for an end to the custom of Ravan effigy burning on Dussera?

a)   Kondareddis

b)    Gond

c)    Tabo

d)   Baiga 

ANS C

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DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ –13,14 OCTOBER

DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ –13,14 OCTOBER

1. Who is the author of the book, Jihad in My Saffron Garden?

a) Roxy Arora

b) Arundahti Roy

c) Sanjeev Sanyal

d) Anurag Kashyap

ANS A

2. The First World Tsunami Awareness Day will be celebrated at the Asian Ministerial Conference for Disaster Risk Reduction 2016 on which of the following dates?

a) 5 November 2016

b) 3 November 2016

c) 6 November 2016

d) 4 November 2016

ANS A

3. What is the name of the new book that was recently announced by Arundhati Roy?

a) Electric Moon

b) The Ministry of Utmost Happiness

c) Annie Gives It Those Ones

d) The Ministry of Happiness

ANS B

4. What is the theme of the World Sight Day 2016?

a) Stronger Together

b) No more Avoidable Blindness

c) Eye care for all

d) Universal Eye Health

ANS A

5. Who is the author of the book titled The Legend Of Lakshmi Prasad?

a) Raveena Tandon

b) Madhuri Dixit

c) Twinkle Khanna

d) Shilpa Shetty

ANS C

6. Who was appointed as the Whole-Time Member of SEBI recently?

a) S Raman

b) Gurumoorthy Mahalingam

c) Rajeev Kumar Agarwal

d) Prashant Saran

ANS B

7. Who was appointed as the Director General of Foreign Trade recently?

a) Jai Kumar Jha

b) Ajay Kumar Bhalla

c) Anoop Kapoor

d) Anup Wadhawan

ANS B

8. With which country  India recently signed a bilateral agreement for development of a network of Agro irradiation centres?

a) Russia

b) Egypt

c) Hungary

d) Qatar

ANS A

9. Who was awarded with the prestigious IAFP Young scientist scholarship award 2016?

a) Chun Wang

b) Khalid Mohamed Sharif

c) Kirtiraj Kundlik Gaikwad

d) Christopher Waggener

ANS C

10. What was the theme of World Sight Day that was observed on 13 October 2016?

a) The Right to Sight

b) Low Vision

c) Countdown to 2020  

d) Stronger Together

ANS D

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DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ –11,12 OCTOBER

DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS QUIZ –11,12 OCTOBER

1.    Name the philanthropist and wife of Godrej group chairman Adi Godrej who passed away?

a)    Nisa Godrej

b)    Tanya Dubash

c)    Pirojsha Godrej

d)    Parmeshwar Godrej

ANS D

2.    Who topped the Test rankings for bowlers that was released in second week of October 2016?

a)    Ravichandran Ashwin

b)    Dale Steyn

c)    Ravindra Jadeja

d)    James Anderson

ANS A

3.    The National Aeronautics and Space Administration developed a high-tech electroactive bandage. It is made of which of the following materials?

a)    Styrofoam

b)    Phenol Formaldehyde

c)    Vinylidene Fluoride

d)    Polyvinylidene Flouride

ANS D

4.    The National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research recently established a high altitude research station in Himalaya called HIMANSH. Where is the station located?

a)    Zanskar, Jammu & Kashmir

b)    Leh, Jammu & Kashmir

c)    Spiti, Himachal Pradesh

d)    Kheerganga, Himachal Pradesh

ANS C

5.    Who will be responsible for carrying out the National Seismic Programme that was recently launched on Mahanadi basin in Odisha?

a)   Cairn India

b)    Oil India Ltd

c)    Essar Oil

d)    ONGC

ANS B

6.    Who won the 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature?

a)    Bob Dylan

b)    Alice Munro

c)    Svetlana Alexievich

d)    Patrick Modiano

ANS A

7.    What was the theme of International Day for Disaster Reduction that was observed on 13 October 2016?

a)    Women and Girls: the [in]Visible Force of Resilience

b)    Resilience is for Life

c)    Knowledge for Life

d)    Live to Tell: Raising Awareness, Reducing Mortality

ANS D

8.    Who was appointed as Prime Minister of Morocco recently?

a)    Abdelilah Benkirane

b)    Jim Yong Kim

c)    Luo Zhaohui

d)    Antonio Guterres

ANS A

9.    India stood at which rank in the Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2016?

a)    118th

b)    53rd

c)    76th

d)    97th

ANS D

10.    Who was the first Indian Captain under whom India received the ICC Test Championship mace?

a)    Mahendra Singh Dhoni

b)    Anil Kumble

c)    Sunil Gavaskar

d)    Sachin Tendulkar

ANS A

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History GK SERIES FOR SSC,IAS,PCS,HAS,HCS AND OTHER COMPETITIVE EXAMS (HISTORY-6)

GK SERIES FOR SSC,IAS,PCS,HAS,HCS

AND OTHER COMPETITIVE EXAMS

(HISTORY-6)

POST GUPTA PERIOD

·         According to Harsha-Charita, a royal line was founded by Pushyabhuti, a devout Saivite, somewhere near Thaneswar in the Karnal district of Haraya.

·         The important ruler of this dynasty was Prabhakaravardhana (580 – 605 AD) who assumed the title Maharajadhiraj.

·         A few details of Prabhkarvardhana are to be found in Harshacharita. He was the great General, who possibly defeated the Hunas also. Bana also mentions that he was the devotee of the sun.

·         Prabhakaravardhana had two sons, Rajhavardhan and Harshavardhana and one daughter, Rajyasri. Grahavarman of the Maukhari dynasty was married to Rajyasri.

·         After the death of Prabhakaravardhan, Rajyavardhan ascended the throne in 605 AD. When Grahavarman was killed by the Malwa ruler Deva Gupta, Rajyavardhan went after the Malwa army. The Malwa king was defeated and possibly killed.

·         On his return Rajyavardhana was confronted by Sasanka (ruler of Gaud). Rajyavardhana was killed by Sasanka.

·         After his death, Harshavardhana succeeded to the throne of Kanauj. He was also known as Siladitya.

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DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS: 12th OCT 2016

DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS: 12^th OCT 2016

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1. VIRAT KOHLI PRESENTED WITH ICC TEST CHAMPIONSHIP MACE

i.Indian captain Virat Kohli was presented with the ICC Test Championship mace for leading his team to the top of the Test Team Rankings.

ii.The mace was presented by former India captain and ICC Cricket Hall of Famer Sunil Gavaskar after the home team completed a 3-0 whitewash against New zealand.

2. GST LENDS MORE WEIGHT TO INDIA’S 8% GROWTH PROJECTION BY S&P

i.According to S&P Global Ratings the passage of the indirect tax law  will boost  India,s  growth  at 8 per cent growth in the next few years.

3. INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE GIRL CHILD OBSERVED ON 11^TH OCTOBER

i.International Day of the Girl is observed annually on 11 October.

ii The theme of the day is  "Girls' Progress = Goals' Progress: What Counts for Girls".

iii.The International Day of the Girl Child aims to  address the challenges girls face and to promote girls’ empowerment and the fulfillment of their human rights.

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DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS: 11th OCT 2016

DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS: 11^th OCT 2016

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1. WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY OBSERVED ON 10^TH OCTOBER

i. World Mental Health Day is observed annually on 10 October.

ii. The theme of the day is ‘Psychological First Aid’.

iii. The aim of the day is to raise awareness about mental health issues around the world and mobilising efforts in support of mental health.

2. NOBEL PRIZE IN ECONOMICS 2016 AWARDED TO OLIVER HART AND BENGT HOLMSTROM

i. Two U.S-based economists Oliver Hart and Bengt Holmstrom have been awarded the 'Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences.

ii.The award is given for their contributions to contract theory.

ii. Last year the Nobel prize in Economics was awarded to Angus Deaton "for his analysis of consumption, poverty, and welfare".

3. MP TO LAUNCH 'LALIMA ABHIYAN' TO MAKE STATE FREE FROM ANAEMIA

i. Madhya Pradesh  launched a campaign to make the state anaemia-free scheme named 'Lalima Abhiyan'.

ii. Under the campaign, free iron folic acid tablets will be provided in aagan wadis', academic institutions and hospitals.

4. INDIAN SHOOTER JITU RAI NAMED 'CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS' BY ISSF

i. The International Shooting Sports Federation has awarded ace shooter, Jitu Rai, the 'Champion of Champions' title for pistol shooting in 2016.

ii. Jitu rai beated Serbia’s Damir Mikec in the Champions Trophy 10m Air Pistol final.

5.'AIYOH' NOW IN THE OXFORD ENGLISH DICTIONARY

i. The Oxford English Dictionary has included "Aiyoh" and "Aiyah" in its latest edition.

ii. The word has defined as, "In southern India and Sri Lanka, expressing distress, regret, or grief; 'Oh no!', 'Oh dear!'".

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DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS: 10th OCT 2016

DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS: 10^th OCT 2016

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1. UNION POWER MINISTER ASSURES ELECTRICITY FOR ALL BY MAY 2017

i.Union Power Minister Piyush Goyal assured that India would have 100 per cent electrification for all by May 1, 2017.

ii. He also launched the Urban Jyoti Abhiyaan Mobile app, developed by the state-run Power Finance Corporation, to enhance consumer connect with the urban power distribution sector.

2. WORLD POST DAY OBSERVED ON 9TH OCTOBER

i. World Post Day is celebrated each year on 9 October all over the world.

ii.The theme for this year 2016 is Innovation, Integration and Inclusion.

3. SPRINTER SRABANI NANDA WINS EKALABYA AWARD

i.Sprinter Srabani Nanda has bagged the 24th Ekalabya Award for the year 2016 in recognition of her sporting excellence.

ii. Srabani won gold in 200m, silver in 100m and 4x100m relay in 12th South Asian Games held in Guwahati in February.

iii. She had also won bronze in 100m and 4x100m relay in Asian Grand Prix Athletics in Thailand in June 2015.

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DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS: 9th OCT 2016

DAILY CURRENT AFFAIRS: 9^th OCT 2016

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1. INDIAN AIR FORCE DAY OBSERVED ON 8^TH OCTOBER

i. The Air Force Day is observed annually on 8 October across India.

ii.It is  the 84th celebration of the Day which began in 1932.

2. FOREX RESERVES TOUCH RECORD HIGH OF $372 BILLION

i. India's foreign exchange reserves scaled a new high of USD 371.99 billion.

Ii. The reserves had risen by USD 1.166 billion to USD 370.766 billion.

3. FUND OF RS.114 CR APPROVED FOR HRIDAY PROJECTS

i. The Union Ministry of Urban Development has approved projects worth Rs.114 crore under HRIDAY scheme.

ii.The scheme is approved  for improving infrastructure facilities around core heritage sites in five cities.

ii. These five cities are: Varanasi, Amritsar,Dwaraka , Puri and Warangal.

4. INDIA’S FIRST INTERNATIONAL ARBITRATION CENTRE INAUGRATED BY DEVENDRA FADNAVIS

i. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated India’s first centre for international arbitration in Mumbai.

ii. The MCIA will be governed by a 17-member governing council.

iii. The Mumbai Centre for International Arbitration will initially be located at Express Towers.

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Previous Year Papers of Punjab Government 2016

PANCHYAT SECRETARY PAPER PB GOVT OCT 2016

Punjab Backward Classes Land Development and Finance Corporation CLERK EXAM OCT 2016

Punjab Scheduled Castes Land Development & Finance Corporation CLERK EXAM OCT 2016

Punjab Scheduled Castes Land Development & Finance Corporation DISTT MANAGER EXAM OCT 2016

SENIOR ASSISTANT PB SECRETARIAT OCT 2016

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HISTORY GK SERIES FOR SSC, IAS, PCS, HAS, HCS AND OTHER COMPETITIVE EXAMS ( HISTORY-5 )

GK SERIES FOR SSC, IAS, PCS, HAS, HCS

AND OTHER COMPETITIVE EXAMS

(HISTORY-5)

THE GUPTA DYNASTY

GOLDEN AGE OF INDIA

On the ruins of the Kushan empire arose a new empire, which established its way over a good part of the former dominions of both Kushans and Satavahanas. The first two kings of the dynasty were Srigupta and Ghatotkacha.

CHANDRAGUPTA I (AD 319 – 335):

• First important king of Gupta Dynasty.

• Started the Gupta era in 319-320 AD.

• He enhanced his power & prestige by marrying Kumara Devi, princes of the Lichchavi clan of Nepal.

• He acquired the title of MahaRajaAdhi Raja.

• Struck coins in the joint names of himself, his queen and the Lachchavi nation, thereby acknowledging his marriage alliance.
• First Gupta ruler to introduce silver coinage.
• Also started a new era calendar famously known as ‘Gupta Samvat’(started in 320 AD).

SAMUDRAGUPTA (AD 335 – 375):

• The Gupta kingdom was enlarged enormously by Chandragupta’s son & successor Samudragupta.

• His court poet Harisena wrote a glowing account of the military exploits of his patron. In a long inscription at the Prayag Prashasti pillar (at Allahabad), the poet enumerated the people & countries that were conquered by Samudragupta.

• Samudragupta believed in the policy of war and conquest and because of his bravery and generalship he is called the ‘Napoleon’ of India (by the historian V.A. Smith).
• In the region called AryaVrata he defeated nine rulers and Nagasena was one of them.

• Samudragupta is said to have composed numerous poems of high merit. Some of his coins represent him playing vina. He also performed Asvamedha sacrifice.

• He assumed the titles of Kaviraj.

• SamudraGupta patronized Buddhist monk Vasubandhu and has been titled as DharamPrachar Bandhu in the Allahabad inscription.
• Though a follower of the brahmanical religion, he was tolerant of other faiths.
• Received a missionary from Meghavarman, the ruler of SriLanka, seeking his permission to build a Buddhist temple at Gaya, which he granted.

CHANDRAGUPTA – II (AD 380 – 413):

• Samudragupta was succeeded by Ramgupta but Chandragupta II killed him and married his queen Dhruvadevi.

• He entered into matrimonial alliance with the Nagas (of upper and the Central Provinces) by marrying princess Kubernaga whose daughter Prabhavati was married to Rudrasena-II of the Vakataka family.

• Took the title of Vikramaditya by defeating Rudrasimha III, a Kshatrap king of Ujjain. He also took the title of Simhavikrama.

• He issued copper coins.

• The iron pillar inscription, fixed near Qutabminar in Delhi mentions a king Chandra (considered by many as Chandragupta II only).
• During his period Ujjain and Pataliputra became important learning centers.
• His court was adorned by celebrated nine gems (navratnas) - Ghatakarpara, Vraharuchi, Shanku, Amarsimha, VetalBhatta (equivalent to Birbal), Varahmira, Kshpanaka, Dhanvantri, Kalidasa

• Chinese pilgrim Fahien visited India at this time.

KUMARAGUPTA – I (AD 413 – 455):

• He adopted the title of Mahendraditya.

• Founded Nalanda University (a renowned university of ancient India).

• He was the worshipper of Lord Kartikeya (son of Lord Shiva).
• Kumaragupta is famous for maximum number of inscriptions during Gupta period. Best source of information about his rule is Bhilsada Inscription.

• In the last years of his reign, the peace and prosperity of the empire was disturbed due to the invasion of Turko-Mongol tribe, Hunas. During the war with the Hunas, Kumaragupta died.

SKANDAGUPTA (AD 455 – 467):

• Kumaragupta-I was followed by Skandagupta. He faced Hunas effectively.

• Restored Sudarshana Lake in Girnar region of Gujarat.
• He shifted his capital to Ayodhya.

• After his death, the great days of the Guptas were over. The empire continued but central control weakened, and local governors became feudatory kings with hereditary rights.

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