Friday, 18 September 2015

IMPORTANT QUESTIONS OF PATWARI EXAM 2015


SOME OF THE VERY IMPORTANT QUESTIONS ON INDIAN POLITY FOR THE UPCOMING EXAM OF PATWARI PUNJAB 2015.TO KNOW THE DATE OF EXAM FOR PATWARI PUNJAB KINDLY VIST THE OFFICIAL WBSITE. THE LINK TO THE OFFICIAL WEBSITE IS GIVEN BELOW 


1.    Who was the first woman Chief Justice of High Court?
    (a)    Justice Gyan Sudha Misra
    (b)    Justice Ranjana Prakash
    (c)    Justice Leila Seth
    (d)    Justice Sheela Trivedi
2.    Appointment to which of the following posts is not made by the President of India?
    (a)    Governor, RBI
    (b)    Chief Election Commissioner
    (c)    Comptroller and Auditor General of India
    (d)    Deputy Chairman Planning Commission
3.    Consider the following statements:
Attorney General of India can
1)    Take part in the proceedings of the Lok Sabha
2)    be a member of a committee of the Lok Sabha
3)    speak in the Lok Sabha
4)    Vote in the Lok Sabha
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
    (a)    1 only    (b)    2 and 4
    (c)    1, 2 and 3    (d)    1 and 3 only
4.    Which one of the following statements is correct?
    (a)    In India, the same person cannot be appointed as Governor for two or more States at the same times.
    (b)    The judges of the High Court of the States in India are appointed by the Governor of the State Just as the Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the President.
    (c)    No procedure has been laid down in the Constitution of India for the removal of a Governor from his/her post.
    (d)    In the case of a Union Territory having a legislative set-up, the Chief Minister is appointed by the Lt. Governor on the basis of majority support.
5.    What will follow if a Money Bill is substantially amended by the Rajya Sabha?
    (a)    The Lok Sabha may still proceed with the Bill, accepting or not accepting the recommendations of the Rajya Sabha
    (b)    The Lok Sabha cannot consider the Bill further.
    (c)    The Lok Sabha may send the Bill to the Rajya Sabha for reconsideration.
    (d)    The President may call a joint sitting for passing the Bill.
6.    The total number of Ministers, including the Prime Minister, in the council of Ministers should not exceed.
    (a)    20% of the total numbers of members of the Lok Sabha
    (b)    15% of the total number of members of the Lok Sabha
    (c)    20% of the total number of the Rajya Sabha
    (d)    15% of the total number of the members of the Rajya Sabha
7.    District Judge is under the control of:
    (a)    State Government
    (b)    High Court
    (c)    Supreme Court
    (d)    Governor
8.    The Government Bill means a bill introduced by a:
    (a)    Member of the Treasury bench in the Lok Sabha
    (b)    Member of Parliament who is not a Minister
    (c)    Minister in the Lok Sabha
    (d)    Minister in any House of Parliament
9.    Official Language of the Indian Union is
    (a)    Hindi in Devanagari Script
    (b)    Hindi & English
    (c)    English
    (d)    Hindi, English and Urdu
10.    Who among the following can establish additional courts for better administration of any existing law with respect to a matter concerned in the Union list?
    (a)    Chief Justice of India
    (b)    High Court of the concerned State
    (c)    Parliament
    (d)    Concerned State Legislature
11.    Treaty making power is conferred upon:
    (a)    Prime Minister of India
    (b)    President of India
    (c)    The Parliament
    (d)    President of India but is subject to ratification by the Parliament
12.    Any charge for impeachment of the President may be preferred:
    (a)    Only in the House of People
    (b)    Only in Council of States
    (c)    Only in joint session of the Parliament
    (d)    By either House of Parliament
13.    The famous book “Roses in December” is authored by:
    (a)    Justice M.C. Chagla
    (b)    Justice Bhagwati
    (c)    Justice Krisna Iyer
    (d)    Justice Laxamanan
14.    Which High Court in India has the jurisdiction over largest number of States?
    (a)    Calcutta High Court
    (b)    Bombay High Court
    (c)    Guwahati High Court
    (d)    Madras High Court
15.    Who was the first woman to become a Governor of a State in India?
    (a)    Vijayalakshmi Pandir
    (b)    Sarojini Naidu
    (c)    Fateema Biwi
    (d)    Sucheta Kriplani

ANSWER KEYS
1    C
2    D
3    C
4    D
5    A
6    B
7    B
8    D
9    A
10  C
11  D
12  D
13  A
14  C
15  B

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Friday, 20 March 2015

IDIOMS AND PHRASES FOR PUNJAB EXAMS

Important Idioms and Phrases for the Upcoming Punjab Exams

As you all know that English is very important part in every competitive exams. So one cannot afford to leave this part. We are providing you some very important topics of English Grammar which are covered mostly in all the competitive exams.
1. Parts of speech 
2. One word substitutions
3. Idioms and Phrases
4. Vocabulary

Important Points: Many Questions are asked from "subject verb agreement"

Idioms and Phrases for Punjab Exams

We are providing you some very important Idioms and Phrases. Hope this assignment will help you.

1. To die in harness
a) premediated murder
b) dying young in an accident
c) to die while in service
d) to be taken by surprise

2. To feather one's nest
a) to make a residential house
b) something that lasts for a short time
c) to profit in a dishonest way
d) none of the above

3. To doctor the accounts
a) to make changes in account books
b) to clear the doctors' bill
c) to verify the accounts in detail
d) to manipulate the accounts

4. To be all at sea
a) a family voyage
b) lost and confused
c) in the middle of the ocean
d) a string of islands

5. To bite the dust
a) eat voraciously
b) have nothing to eat
c) eat roots
d) to fail

6. A bolt from the blue
a) a delayed event
b) an inexplicable event
c) an unexpected event
d) an unpleasant event

7. a damp squib
a) rainy weather
b) a disappointing result
c) a skirt in a laundry
d) none of the above

8. in cold blood
a) angrily
b) deliberately
c) excitedly
d) slowly

9. to take someone for a ride
a) to give a ride to someone
b) to deceive someone
c) to be indifferent
d) to disclose a secret

10. to move heaven and earth
a) to cause an earthquake
b) to try everything possible
c) to pray to all Gods
d) to travel in a rocket

11. to smell a rat
a) to smell foul
b) to see a rat
c) to chase a rat
d) to be suspicious

12. to cast aspersions
a) to act as the pillar of support
b) to raise aspirations
c) to make unpleasant remarks
d) to dissolve all the differences

13. on the cards
a) impossible
b) shocking
c) evident
d) anticipated

14. To turn over a new leaf
a) to change for the better
b) to start writing a new book
c) to work on a novel idea
d) to clear the garden

15. To take with a grain of salt
a) to make more palatable
b) to take a small quantity of
c) to make something meaningful
d) to accept with misgiving

Answers

1.-c
2.-c
3.-d
4.-b
5.-d
6.-d
7.-b
8.-a
9.-b
10.-b
11.-d
12.-c
13.-d
14.-a
15.-d

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Wednesday, 18 March 2015

Anandpur Sahib re-designated as Sri Anandpur Sahib

 
Anandpur Sahib re-designated as Sri Anandpur Sahib
  •  Keeping in view the religious sanctity of historic town of Anandpur Sahib, the Punjab Chief Minister Mr. Parkash Singh Badal odered to  re-designate town of Anandpur Sahib as ‘Sri Anandpur Sahib. 
  •  The decision has been taken by the Chief Minister while keeping in view the religious sentiments of the people and immense historic importance of Sri Anandpur Sahib, the birthplace of Khalsa, where the tenth Sikh Guru Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji laid the foundation of Sikh panth by baptizing five beloved ones (Panj Piyaras) irrespective of their caste, colour, religion and creed on the historic day of Baisakhi in 1699.
  • Sri Anandpur Sahib, which is also known as the city of bliss, also remained abode of Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Ji and his son Sri Guru Gobind Singh Ji besides Mata Gujri Ji and four Sahibzaadas of Sri Guru Gobind Singh due to which it was revered by one and all..
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Thursday, 12 March 2015

2015 GK FOR PUNJAB EXAMS


Some of the Global United Nation Themes used for International Womens Day (2010-2015)

Very important assignment in regard to different competitive exams like Bank PO, SSC, CDS and other upcoming exams of Punjab Government

2010
Equal Rights, Equal Opportunities: Progress for All
2011
Equal Access to Education, Training, and Science and Technology: Pathway to Decent Work for Women
2012
Empower Rural Women, End Poverty and Hunger
2013
A Promise is a Promise: Time for Action to End Violence Against Women
2014
Equality for Women is Progress for All
2015
Empowering Women, Empowering Humanity: Picture it!

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Sunday, 1 March 2015

DETAILS ON AIM AND SETU 2015 BUDGET



ATAL Innovation Mission (AIM) Setup In Budget 2015.
  •  Government has announced to establish the ATAL Innovation Mission(AIM) in NITI.
  • AIM will be an Innovation Promotion Platform involving academics, entrepreneurs and researchers and draw upon national and international experiences to foster a culture of innovation, R&D and scientific research in India.
  •  This platform will also promote a network of world-class innovation hubs and Grand Challenges for India.
  •  Initially a sum of Rs.150 crore will be earmarked for this purpose.
 
Self Employment and Talent Utilisation (SETU) Setup In Budget 2015
  • Government has announced the setting up of a Self- Employment and Talent Utilisation (SETU) mechanism.
  • SETU will be a Techno-Financial, Incubation and Facilitation Programme to support all aspects of start up businesses, and other self-employment activities, particularly in technology-driven areas.
  •  An amount of Rs.1000 crore is being set up initially in NITI Aayog for SETU.

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Friday, 27 February 2015

UNION BUDGET AND ITS IMPORTANT FACTS


THE WORD BUDGET : INTRODUCTION

THE WORD BUDGET WAS DERIVED FROM THE MIDDLE ENGLISH BOWGETTE, WHICH CAME FROM MIDDLE FRENCH BOUGETTE, WHICH IN TURN IS A DIMINUTIVE OF BOUGE, MEANING A LEATHER BAG.

BUDGET : BRIEF HISTORY

  • BUDGET WAS FIRST INTRODUCED IN INDIA ON 7TH APRIL, 1860 FROM EAST-INDIA COMPANY TO BRITISH CROWN.
  • THE FIRST FINANCE MEMBER, WHO PRESENTED THE BUDGET IN INDIA, WAS JAMES WILSON ON 7TH APRIL, 1860.

UNION BUDGET OF INDIA

  • THE UNION BUDGET OF INDIA, REFERRED TO AS THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENT IN ARTICLE 112 OF THE CONSTITUTION OF INDIA, IS THE ANNUAL BUDGET OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDIA,
  • PRESENTED EACH YEAR ON THE LAST WORKING DAY OF FEBRUARY BY THE FINANCE MINISTER OF INDIA IN PARLIAMENT.
  • THE BUDGET, WHICH IS PRESENTED BY MEANS OF THE FINANCIAL BILL AND THE APPROPRIATION BILL HAS TO BE PASSED BY THE HOUSE BEFORE IT CAN COME INTO EFFECT ON APRIL 1, THE START OF INDIA'S FINANCIAL YEAR.

SOME IMPORTANT FACTS OF BUDGET AFTER INDEPENDENCE

  • AFTER INDEPENDENCE, INDIA’S FIRST FINANCE MINISTER R.K. SHANMUKHAM CHETTY, PRESENTED THE FIRST BUDGET AT 5 PM ON 26TH NOVEMBER, 1947.
  • THE FIRST BUDGET OF THE REPUBLIC OF INDIA WAS PRESENTED BY JOHN MATHAI ON FEBRUARY 28, 1950.
  • JAWAHARLAL NEHRU WAS THE FIRST INDIAN PRIME MINISTER TO PRESENT THE UNION BUDGET- FINANCIAL YEAR 1958-59.
  • INDIA'S ONLY WOMAN FINANCE MINISTER WHO PRESENTED THE BUDGET– INDIRA GANDHI.
  • INDIRA GANDHI WAS THE SECOND INDIAN PRIME MINISTER TO PRESENT THE UNION BUDGET.
  • MORARJI DESAI, THE FORMER FINANCE MINISTER OF INDIA, PRESENT THE BUDGET A RECORD 10 TIMES. THIS IS THE MOST BY ANY FINANCE MINISTER IN THE HISTORY OF INDIA.
  • RAJIV GANDHI BECAME THE THIRD PRIME MINISTER TO PRESENT A BUDGET AFTER HIS MOTHER AND GRANDFATHER- IN 1987-88.
  • R. VENKATARAMAN IS THE FIRST FINANCE MINISTER OF INDIA WHO LATER BECAME THE PRESIDENT OF INDIA FROM 1987-92.
  • PRANAB MUKHERJEE BECAME THE SECOND FINANCE MINISTER OF INDIA WHO LATER SERVED AS THE PRESIDENT OF INDIA.
  • C.D. DESHMUKH THE FIRST INDIAN GOVERNOR OF THE RESERVE BANK OF INDIA AS WELL AS THE FINANCE MINISTER, PRESENTED AN INTERIM BUDGET FOR 1951-52. 

GENERAL BUDGET 2015-16 HIGHLIGHTS AND SUMMARY

  • BUDGET 2015-16 MARKS THE BEGINNING OF CO-OPERATIVE FEDERALISM AND EMPOWERMENT OF THE STATES.

SEVERAL NEW SCHEMES ANNOUNCED

  • MICRO UNITS DEVELOPMENT REFINANCE AGENCY (MUDRA) BANK TO REFINANCE MICRO FINANCE INSTITUTIONS
  • PRADHAN MANTRA SURAKSHA BIMA YOJANA TO COVER ACCIDENTAL DEATH RISK OF Rs. 2 LAKH FOR JUST Rs. 12 PER YEAR PREMIUM
  • ATAL PENSION YOJANA FOR DEFINED PENSION, GOVERNMENT TO CONTRIBUTE 50% OF THE PREMIUM
  • PRADHAN MANTRI JEEVAN JYOTI BIMA YOJANA TO COVER BOTH NATURAL AND ACCIDENTAL DEATH RISK
  • PROPOSAL TO CREATE SENIOR CITIZEN WELFARE FUND
  • NATIONAL INVESTMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE FUND PROPOSED
  • TAX FREE INFRASTRUCTURE BONDS FOR PROJECTS IN RAIL, ROAD AND IRRIGATION SECTORS
  • SETU (SELF-EMPLOYMENT AND TALENT UTILISATION) MECHANISM TO SUPPORT START-UP BUSINESSES
  • 5 NEW ULTRA MEGA POWER PROJECTS TO BE SET UP
  • GOLD MONETISATION SCHEME TO REPLACE PRESENT GOLD DEPOSIT AND GOLD METAL LOAN SCHEMES
  • ANOTHER RS. 1,000 CRORE FOR NIRBHAYA FUND
  • NEW INSTITUTIONS INCLUDING AIIMS, IIT AND IIM TO BE SET UP
  • TOTAL EXPENDITURE ESTIMATED TO BE Rs. 17,77,477 CRORE, FISCAL DEFICIT TO BE 3.9% OF GDP
  • OBJECTIVE OF STABLE TAXATION POLICY AND A NON-ADVERSARIAL TAX ADMINISTRATION
  • FIGHT AGAINST SCOURGE OF BLACK MONEY TO BE TAKEN FORWARD
  • EFFORTS ON VARIOUS FRONTS TO IMPLEMENT GST FROM NEXT YEAR
  • NO CHANGE IN RATE OF PERSONAL INCOME TAX.
  • PROPOSAL TO REDUCE CORPORATE TAX FROM 30% TO 25% OVER THE NEXT FOUR YEARS, STARTING FROM NEXT FINANCIAL YEAR.
  • RATIONALIZATION AND REMOVAL OF VARIOUS TAX EXEMPTIONS
  • INCENTIVES TO REDUCE TAX DISPUTES AND IMPROVE ADMINISTRATION
  • EXEMPTION TO INDIVIDUAL TAX PAYERS TO CONTINUE TO FACILITATE SAVINGS
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DETAILS ON RAILWAY BUDGET 2015

Railway Budget 2015

  • Railway Budget was presented by Union Railway Minister Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu on 26-02-2015

What is Railway Budget

  • Railway Budget also referred as Rail Budget is the Annual Financial Statement of the state Indian Railways, which handles rail transport in India.
  • It is presented every year by the Minister of Railways, representing the Ministry of Railways, in the parliament.
  • The Railway Budget is presented every year, a few days before the Union budget of India.

Narendra Modi on Railway Budget 2015

  • "Rail budget 2015 is a forward looking, futuristic and passenger centric budget, combining a clear vision and a definite plan to achieve it."

Key features of Railway Budget 2015

  • The most-expected part about this year's Railway Budget - there is no increase in passsenger rail fares.
  • Rs.8.5 lakh crore will be invested in Railways in next 5 years.
  • 'Operation 5 mins', wherein passengers travellling unreserved can purchase a ticket in 5 minutes.
  • Bio toilets and airplane-type vaccum toilets in trains.
  • Surveillance cameras in select coaches and ladies compartments for women's safety without compromising on privacy.
  • Rail tickets can now be booked 120 days in advance.
  • Speed on nine railway corridors to go up to 200 km per hour. 
  • Wi-Fi in more stations, mobile phone charging facilities in all train compartments.
  • Facility of online booking of wheelchair for senior citizens.
  • Satellite railway terminals in major cities.
  • Centrally managed Rail Display Network is expected to be introduced in over 2K stations over the next 2 years.
  • All india 24/7 helpline - 138 from March 2015 ; Toll free No.182 for security.
  • 917 road under-bridges and over-bridges to be constructed to replace 3,438 railway crossings; at a cost of Rs. 6,581 crore.
  • Four Railway Research Centres to start in four universities.

General Knowledge and Current Affairs on Railway

  • India's first train was flagged off on Saturday, April 16, 1853 from Bori Bunder, Mumbai to Thane for a distance of 33.81 kms. 400 passengers first experienced the travel in the train of 14 coaches.
  • On Feb 3, 1925, first electric train made debut between Bombay (Victoria Terminus) and Kurla, a distance of 16 kms.

High-speed rail

In July 2014, India's first semi-high speed bullet train or high-speed train had a successful trial run from Delhi to Agra in 90 minutes only. It is likely to be fully operational in 2015, with the name of "Gatimaan Express", with a maximum speed of 200 km/h.
  • The current fastest train in India is the Bhopal Shatabdi that runs with a top speed of 150 km/h.
  • In 2000, Mamata Banerjee became the first women Railway Minister of India.
  • In the year 2002, she also became the first female Minister of Railways to present the Railway budget.
  • She holds the record of being the only women who presented the railway budget for two different governments in the centre (NDA and UPA).
  • First live telecast of railway budget took place on 24 March 1994. Lalu Prasad Yadav, who remained Railways Minister from 2004 to May 2009, presented the railway budget six times in a row.
  • In 2014 railway budget was presented by, Railway Minister D. V. Sadananda Gowda.
  • The Minister of State for Railways(feb 2015), Shri Manoj Sinha
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