Current Affairs - 14 January 2016

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US increased H-1B and L-1 petition fees

As per the revision, the petitioners must submit an additional fee of 4000 US dollars for certain H-1B visas and 4500 US dollars for certain L-1A and L-1B visas.

UN released dataset titled Trends in International Migrant Stock: The 2015 Revision

As per the dataset, India has the largest diaspora in the world in 2015 as 16 million people from India were living outside of their country.

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Quick Review Of Current Affairs (4 month) Part 8 - LIC AAO And Syndicate Bank Exam 2016-17

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Dear Readers, As we know, LIC AAO EXAM and Syndicate Bank 2016-17 examinations are approaching in upcoming week so we are providing a post of Quick Review Of Current Affairs (4 month) Part 8 that will help to boost your score in IBPS Clerk, LIC Aao examination. 

1. Who laid the foundation stone of an ambitious project which will more than double the capacity of the country’s largest container port Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust in next two years?=  Prime Minister Narendra Modi

2. To how many companies, The National Housing Bank has granted permission to become housing finance companies? = 6

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Current Affairs - 14 January 2016

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1971 Bangladesh Liberation War hero Lieutenant General JFR Jacob died

Lieutenant General JFR Jacob (retired), who negotiated the surrender of Pakistani troops in Dhaka, died on 13 January 2016 after prolonged illness.

Union Cabinet approved MoU between India and Maldives for co-operation in health sector

The Union Cabinet gave its ex-post facto approval for the MoU between India and Maldives which will especially assist Maldives to develop of human resources and facilities for healthcare.

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Download Call Letter - IBPS CWE Specialist Officer - V Exam 2016

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Hello Dear Readers,                   

IBPS has released the Call Letter of IBPS CWE Specialist Officer V – Exam 2016 and it has been uploaded on the website. Click on the below link to check your exam venue. And best of luck for exam.

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Current Affairs - 12 January 2016

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National Youth Day observed on 12 January to mark birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda

The day is celebrated annually since 12 January 1985 to mark the birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, whose ideals and teachings influenced the youth for generations.

Illumina, Bill Gates & Jeff Bezos launched startup GRAIL to develop blood-based cancer tests

The test, which is also called as liquid biopsy, will use high-speed DNA sequencing machines to scour a person’s blood for fragments of DNA released by cancer cells.

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Result Out !! - Andhra Bank PGDBF Programme 2016 - 17

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Hello Dear Readers,                   

Andhra Bank has released the result of PGDBF Programme  2016-17 for Andhra Bank through Manipal University  and it has been uploaded of shortlisted candidates list on the website. Click on the below link to check your result status. And best of luck for interview……. 

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Current Affairs - 10 & 11 January 2015

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Balkrishna Garg conferred with 2015 Harikrishna Devsare Baalsahitya Award

The award was presented by Sahitya Akademi President Vishwanath Prasad Tiwari and National Book Trust Chairman Baldeo Bhai Sharma.

Milos Raonic won 2016 Brisbane International Tennis men’s singles trophy

To win the title, the 14th world ranking player defeated Roger Federer of Switzerland 6-4 6-4 in the final match held at Brisbane in Australia.

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Current Affairs - 9 January 2016

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South Korea's Parliament adopted a resolution denouncing DPRK's fourth nuclear test

The resolution denounced the DPRK's nuclear test as a serious provocative act threatening the lives and safety of South Koreans and Northeast Asia and the world.

Norms for erecting memorials of national leaders and others notified in Maharashtra

The norms say that there will not be more than two memorials of a national leader in the state that to in two separate administrative divisions.

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Current Affairs - 8 january 2016

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Union Government merged Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs with MEA

With this merger, the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas, which used to be a flagship event of the MOIA will now be celebrated by the MEA on 9 January.

Quikr acquired online real estate portal Commonfloor.com

The merger is expected to be completed over the next two to three months. It will also give Commonfloor access to Quikr’s 30 million consumers.

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Current Affairs - 7 January 2016

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Union Government launched Phase-I of River Information System

The Phase- II of the System will cover Farakka to Patna (410-km) stretch and Phase-III will cover Patna to Varanasi (356-km) stretch. It is akin to RIS in the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, China & USA.

Sam Pitroda appointed as Odisha Government’s Technical Advisor

Pitroda will have a key role in Vision 2036 for Odisha@100, as the state government is making a vision document for 2036 to celebrate the 100 years of state’s formation.

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Current Affairs - 6 January 2016

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Andhra Bank launched Immediate Payment Service

IMPS makes payments possible within fraction of seconds with all the standards and integrity maintained for security.

Forbes released 2016 30 Under 30 List; 45 Indian-origin people figured

They were chosen from an initial screening list of more than 15000 representing a gamut of 20 segments that include art & style, finance, sports, education, etc.

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Current Affairs - 5 January 2016

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Former Wigan Athletic defender Steve Gohouri passed away

Gohouri went missing on 12 December 2015 after attending the party of his German club TSV Steinbach. He was meant to visit his family in Paris but never arrived.

Former Chief Justice of India Sarosh Homi Kapadia died

On 12 May 2010, he was sworn in as the Chief Justice of India by the President Pratibha Patil.

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Current Affairs - 3 & 4 January 2016

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Justice RM Lodha Committee submitted its report to Supreme Court

The panel has recommended separate governing bodies for IPL and BCCI, with limited autonomy for the IPL Governing Council.

World Braille Day observed on 4 January

The day was observed to commemorate the birth anniversary of Louis Braille who invented the Braille script to help visually challenged.

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Quick Review Of Current Affairs (4 month) Part 7 - LIC AAO Exam 2016

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Dear Readers, As we know, IBPS CLERK MAIN EXAM 2015-16 examinations are approaching in upcoming week so we are providing a post of Quick Review Of Current Affairs (4 month) Part 7 that will help to boost your score in IBPS Clerk, LIC Aao examination. 

1. Which company is set to launch pilot internet project in India with Project Loon by using large balloons?= Google

2. Which of the following nations have implemented the banking service protocol ?= China and Pakistan

3. Where is the Asia’s foremost Information Security Conference: Ground Zero Summit 2015 has been inaugurated by Union Home Minister, Rajnath Singh?= Colombo

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Rajkot Nagarik Sahakari Bank Recruitment 2016 – Sr & Jr Executive Posts

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Dear Readers, Rajkot Nagarik Sahakari Bank Limited has announced notification for the recruitment of Sr Executive & Jr Executive vacancies on contract basis. Eligible candidates may apply online from 29-12-2015 to 07-01-2016. Other details like age limit, educational qualification & how to apply are given below…

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