Here comes another week, and updation of current affairs for the first week of September. This wiil be useful for coming Bank and PSC exams. A lot of Quiz, Trivia questions can also be expected from this.
1.Two month long agitation in Jammu comes to an end after the Shri Amarnath Yatra Sangharsh Samiti (SAYSS) and the Jammu and Kashmir governor’s panel arrived at an accord conceding the main demands of the agitationists
Key facts:As per the agreement, 800 kanals of land in Baltal and Domail will be transferred to the SASB for the duration of the Amarnath yatra. On the other hand, protests continued in Kashmir valey over the issue.
2.Hurricane Gustav and Hurricane Hanna struck US coast.
Key facts:Thousands of people in New Orleans and across the US Gulf Coast fled their homes fearing another Katrina like disaster. But Gustav turned out to be a less powerful one. Mean while , more than 500 people perished in Haiti in Hurricane Hanna before hitting U S eastt coast.
3.Duvvuri Subbarao is the new RBI governor.
Key facts:A 1972 batch IAS officer,presently Subbarao is the finance secretary of the country.He is appointed for a term of three years. He becomes the 22nd governor of RBI replacing Y V Reddy.
4.Japanese prime minister Yasuo Fukuda resigned.
5. Bihar got a respite from the worst floods in 50 years after the water levels of the river Kosi declined.
6.Nagpur will soon have a 10-mw solar thermal power plant, the largest in the country.
7. A commission led by Justice Mahapatra of the Orissa high court to probe into the communal unrest in Orissa.
8.Pankaj Advani from India is the New World Billiards Champion.
Key facts: He defeated the reigning World Champion Geeth Sethi to win the title. He was awarded with Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna two years back.
9.Infaltion comes down narrowly for the second straight week at 12.34 percent. International crude oil prices declined to a 3-month low of 104 dollars.
10.India's external debt touches a record level of $ 221.2 billion for theyear 2007-08.
11. India's nuclear isolation for 34 years comes to an end after the NSG cleared the 123 in Vienna.
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Saturday, September 6, 2008
Grand Slam Title Winners 2008
Australian Open, Men's singles winner-------Novak Djokovic----Serbia
Australian Open, Women's singles winner----Maria Sharapova---Russia
French Open,Men's singles winner----------Rafael Nadal---------Spain
French Open,Women's singles winner------Ana Ivanovic---------Serbia
Wimbledon, Men's singles winner----------Rafael Nadal---------Spain
Wimbledon, Women's singles winner-----Venus Williams-------United States
U S Open, Men's singles winner-----------Roger Federer---------Switzerland
U S Open, Women's singles winner-------Serena Williams --------United States
Olympics, Men's singles winner----------Rafael Nadal---------Spain
Olympics, Women's singles winner------Elena Dementieva----Russia
Australian Open, Women's singles winner----Maria Sharapova---Russia
French Open,Men's singles winner----------Rafael Nadal---------Spain
French Open,Women's singles winner------Ana Ivanovic---------Serbia
Wimbledon, Men's singles winner----------Rafael Nadal---------Spain
Wimbledon, Women's singles winner-----Venus Williams-------United States
U S Open, Men's singles winner-----------Roger Federer---------Switzerland
U S Open, Women's singles winner-------Serena Williams --------United States
Olympics, Men's singles winner----------Rafael Nadal---------Spain
Olympics, Women's singles winner------Elena Dementieva----Russia
Commissions &Committees constituted by Government of India
Various commissions and committees are constituted by the Government India past. Questions based on these is likely to be asked for various PSC, UPSC, andBank tests. They can be asked for various quiz competitions also. A Ready reference list is given here.
Nanavati Commission---------1984 Sikh riots
Nanavati-Shah commission---2002 Gujrat riots
Sri Krishna Commission-------1992 Bombay riots
Sri Krishna Commission:------sixth pay commission
Sarkaria Commission---------- Centre-State relations
Rajindar Sachar Committee ---- Report on the social, economic and educational status of the Muslims of India.
Kothari Commission------------- Educational reforms
Malhotra Committee------------- Insurance Reforms
Wanchoo Committee-------------- Tax enquiry
Chelliah Committee----------------Eradicating black money
Mandal Commission---------------- Reservation of seats for Backward castes
Malimath Commission-------------- Criminal Justice
Balwant Rai Mehta Committee------ decentralization system
Librehan Commission---------------- Babri Masjid demolition case
Mashelkar Committee---------------- National Auto Fuel Policy
Chakravarti Committee-------------- Banking sector reforms
Vohra Committee-------------------- Criminalization of politics
Thakkar Commission----------------- Indira Gandhi assassination case
Phukhan Commission----------------- Tehelka tapes scandal
Jain commission-----------------------Hawala scam
Yashpal Committee-------------------- Review of School Education system
Naresh Chandra Committee------------ Corporate governance
Nanavati Commission---------1984 Sikh riots
Nanavati-Shah commission---2002 Gujrat riots
Sri Krishna Commission-------1992 Bombay riots
Sri Krishna Commission:------sixth pay commission
Sarkaria Commission---------- Centre-State relations
Rajindar Sachar Committee ---- Report on the social, economic and educational status of the Muslims of India.
Kothari Commission------------- Educational reforms
Malhotra Committee------------- Insurance Reforms
Wanchoo Committee-------------- Tax enquiry
Chelliah Committee----------------Eradicating black money
Mandal Commission---------------- Reservation of seats for Backward castes
Malimath Commission-------------- Criminal Justice
Balwant Rai Mehta Committee------ decentralization system
Librehan Commission---------------- Babri Masjid demolition case
Mashelkar Committee---------------- National Auto Fuel Policy
Chakravarti Committee-------------- Banking sector reforms
Vohra Committee-------------------- Criminalization of politics
Thakkar Commission----------------- Indira Gandhi assassination case
Phukhan Commission----------------- Tehelka tapes scandal
Jain commission-----------------------Hawala scam
Yashpal Committee-------------------- Review of School Education system
Naresh Chandra Committee------------ Corporate governance
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Beijing Olympics 2008 Quiz,Trivia Questions
Questions on Beijing Olympics will be asked for all forthcoming competitive exams like PSC, Banks etc.
1.China won the most gold medals at the Beijing Games with 51. They become the first country to crack the 50-gold mark since the Soviet Union in 1988. The most golds ever won in a single Olympics is 83 (United States, 1984)
2.It's the first time since 1936 that a country other than the United States or the Soviet Union has led the medal count.
3.Michael Phelps of U S won the maximum eight medals in an Olympics.
4.Yelena IsinBayeva of Russia breaks the World record for 24 th time and wins the Gold in Ploe vault.
5.The overall medal count was won by the United States for the fourth consecutive Olympics. The U.S. earned 110 medals, compared to China's 100.
6.Usain Bolt of Jamaica becomes the fastest man in the world winning the 100m event with a new World Record. He won the Gold in 200m and 4*100 m events.
7.Panama and Mongolia won the first gold medals in their respective histories.
8.United states wins Basketball and Volley ball Gold medals. Argentna wins Gold in Soccer.
10.Shelly Ann Fraser of Jamaica becomes the fastest woman winning the 100 m race.
11. India's best Olympics in History. India's medal winners-Abhinav Bindra wins Gold in shooting. Sushil Kumar wins bronze in wrestling. Vijender Kumar wins bronze in Boxing
1.China won the most gold medals at the Beijing Games with 51. They become the first country to crack the 50-gold mark since the Soviet Union in 1988. The most golds ever won in a single Olympics is 83 (United States, 1984)
2.It's the first time since 1936 that a country other than the United States or the Soviet Union has led the medal count.
3.Michael Phelps of U S won the maximum eight medals in an Olympics.
4.Yelena IsinBayeva of Russia breaks the World record for 24 th time and wins the Gold in Ploe vault.
5.The overall medal count was won by the United States for the fourth consecutive Olympics. The U.S. earned 110 medals, compared to China's 100.
6.Usain Bolt of Jamaica becomes the fastest man in the world winning the 100m event with a new World Record. He won the Gold in 200m and 4*100 m events.
7.Panama and Mongolia won the first gold medals in their respective histories.
8.United states wins Basketball and Volley ball Gold medals. Argentna wins Gold in Soccer.
10.Shelly Ann Fraser of Jamaica becomes the fastest woman winning the 100 m race.
11. India's best Olympics in History. India's medal winners-Abhinav Bindra wins Gold in shooting. Sushil Kumar wins bronze in wrestling. Vijender Kumar wins bronze in Boxing
Current affairs updated - August fourth week
1.Nawaz Shariff withdraws support for PPP Govt. in Pakistan. The decision comes in the wake of Mr. Asif Ali Sardari standing in the forthcoming Presidential election.
2.Film Star Chiranjeevi launches new party' Prajarajyam'
3. Russia gives sovereign status to new countries- South Ossetia and Abkhasia.
Key facts:The decision follows after the week long war against Georgia. The above two regions were demanding independence from Georgia.
4.Infosys acquired UK based Axon Group, a SAP consulting services company listed on London Stock Exchange, for about $753 million
5.In July, mobile operators, GSM and CDMA together, added 9.22 million subscribers, Highest ever additions in Mobile subscription in a single month.
6.VHP sponsored bandh turned violent in Orissa with several churches burned 20 people killed in vilence in mainly in Kandhamal, Koraput, Bolangir districts.
Key facts:The bandh was called to protest killing of Swami Laxmanananda Saraswati and four of his disciples.
7.Inflation touches another record of 1.12 million percent in Zimbabwe.
Key facts: Robert Mugabe is the President of the country, who came into power recently after a controversial election.
8.India wins the one day series against Sri lanka winning the three consecutive one dayers after losing the first match.
Key facts: This is for the first time India wins a one day series in Sri Lanka. M S D hini declared the man of the series.
9.Prime minister declare Bihar floods as a national calamity.
Key facts:Prime minister allotted 1000 crore rupees as an immediate relief to Bihar.The floods are due to the change of course of the river Kosi. Half of Bihar is under water.
10.Shibu Soren sworn in as the Choef minister of Jharkhand.
Key facts:He comes in place of Madhu Koda who resigned earlier. He is the 4 th chief minister of Jharkhand in 8 year. The state was formed in 2000.
11.Annual inflation declined marginally to 12.40% for the week ended August 16, 2008, from 12.63% a week ago
12.Barck Obama officialy declared as the Democratic Nominee at the Democratic National Convention in Denver.
Key facts: Obama is senator from Illnois. Joe Biden is the Democratic Vice Presidential Nominee.
13. B Vaidyalingam is the new chief Minister of Pondicherry. He replaces S Rangaswamy.
14.German Chancellor Ms. Angela Merkel is the most powerful lady in the World, according to Forbes Magazine.
Key facts: From India.
15. Sarah Palin, Governor of Alaska , declared as Republican Vice Presidential Nominee for this year' U S presidential elections.
2.Film Star Chiranjeevi launches new party' Prajarajyam'
3. Russia gives sovereign status to new countries- South Ossetia and Abkhasia.
Key facts:The decision follows after the week long war against Georgia. The above two regions were demanding independence from Georgia.
4.Infosys acquired UK based Axon Group, a SAP consulting services company listed on London Stock Exchange, for about $753 million
5.In July, mobile operators, GSM and CDMA together, added 9.22 million subscribers, Highest ever additions in Mobile subscription in a single month.
6.VHP sponsored bandh turned violent in Orissa with several churches burned 20 people killed in vilence in mainly in Kandhamal, Koraput, Bolangir districts.
Key facts:The bandh was called to protest killing of Swami Laxmanananda Saraswati and four of his disciples.
7.Inflation touches another record of 1.12 million percent in Zimbabwe.
Key facts: Robert Mugabe is the President of the country, who came into power recently after a controversial election.
8.India wins the one day series against Sri lanka winning the three consecutive one dayers after losing the first match.
Key facts: This is for the first time India wins a one day series in Sri Lanka. M S D hini declared the man of the series.
9.Prime minister declare Bihar floods as a national calamity.
Key facts:Prime minister allotted 1000 crore rupees as an immediate relief to Bihar.The floods are due to the change of course of the river Kosi. Half of Bihar is under water.
10.Shibu Soren sworn in as the Choef minister of Jharkhand.
Key facts:He comes in place of Madhu Koda who resigned earlier. He is the 4 th chief minister of Jharkhand in 8 year. The state was formed in 2000.
11.Annual inflation declined marginally to 12.40% for the week ended August 16, 2008, from 12.63% a week ago
12.Barck Obama officialy declared as the Democratic Nominee at the Democratic National Convention in Denver.
Key facts: Obama is senator from Illnois. Joe Biden is the Democratic Vice Presidential Nominee.
13. B Vaidyalingam is the new chief Minister of Pondicherry. He replaces S Rangaswamy.
14.German Chancellor Ms. Angela Merkel is the most powerful lady in the World, according to Forbes Magazine.
Key facts: From India.
- Sonia Gandhi at 21st place.
- Mayawati at 59th place.
- Kiran Mazumdar Shaw of Biocon at 99th place.
15. Sarah Palin, Governor of Alaska , declared as Republican Vice Presidential Nominee for this year' U S presidential elections.
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