Monthly Archives: January 2016

24 Jan

Tiger Reserves in India (Imp for IBPS & Government Exams)

Tiger Reserves in India
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Assam

Kaziranga Tiger Reserve
Manas Tiger Reserve
Nameri Tiger Reserve
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Arunachal Pradesh
Namdapha Tiger Reserve
Pakhui Tiger Reserve
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Andhra Pradesh
Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve
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Bihar
Valmiki National Park
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Chhattisgarh
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Achanakmar Tiger Reserve
Indravati Tiger Reserves
Udanti & Sitanadi Tiger Reserve
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Jharkhand
Palamau Tiger Reserve
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Karnataka
Bandipur Tiger Reserve
Nagarhole Tiger Reserve
Bhadra Tiger Reserve
Anshi Dandeli Tiger Reserve
Biligiri Ranganatha Swamy Temple Wildlife Sanctuary
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Kerala
Periyar Tiger Reserve
Parambikulam Tiger Reserve
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Madhya Pradesh
Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve
Satpura Tiger Reserve
Kanha Tiger Reserve
Panna Tiger Reserve
Pench Tiger Reserve
Sanjay-Dubri Tiger Reserve
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Maharashtra
Melghat Tiger Reserve
Pench Tiger Reserve
Tadoba Andhari Tiger Project
Sahyadri Tiger reserve
Nagzira-Navegaon Tiger Reserve
Bor Tiger Reserve
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Mizoram
Dampa Tiger Reserve
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Odisha
Satkosia Tiger Reserve
Simlipal Tiger Reserve
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Rajasthan
Mukundara Hills Tiger Reserve
Ranthambore Tiger Reserve
Sariska Tiger Reserve
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Tamil Nadu
Anamalai Tiger Reserve
Kalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve
Mudumalai Tiger Reserve
Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve
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Telangana
Kawal Tiger Reserve
Nagarjunsagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve
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Uttar Pradesh
Dudhwa Tiger Reserve
Pilibhit Tiger Reserve
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Uttarakhand
Jim Corbett Tiger Reserve
Rajaji National Park
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West Bengal
Buxa Tiger Reserve
Sunderbans Tiger Reserve

24 Jan

Bird Sanctuaries in India (Imp for IBPS Exams)

Bird Sanctuaries in India
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► Andhra Pradesh
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Atapaka Bird Sanctuary
Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary
Pulicat Lake Bird Sanctuary
Sri Peninsula Narasimha Wildlife Sanctuary
Uppalapadu Bird Sanctuary
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► Assam
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Bordoibam Beelmukh Birds’ Sanctury
Deepor beel bird sanctuary
Panidihing bird sanctuary
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► Bihar
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Nagi Dam Bird Sanctuary
Nakti Dam Bird Sanctuary
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► Delhi
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Najafgarh drain bird sanctuary
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► Goa
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Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary
► Gujarat
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Gaga Wildlife Sanctuary
Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary
Kutch Bustard Sanctuary
Nal Sarovar Bird Sanctuary
Porbandar Bird Sanctuary
Thol Lake
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► Haryana
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Bhindawas Wildlife Sanctuary
Khaparwas Wildlife Sanctuary
► Himachal Pradesh
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Gamgul
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► Karnataka
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Attiveri Bird Sanctuary
Bankapura
Bankapura Peacock Sanctuary
Bonal Bird Sanctuary
Gudavi Bird Sanctuary
Kaggaladu
Kaggaladu Bird Sanctuary
Magadi Bird Sanctuary
Mandagadde Bird Sanctuary
Puttenahalli Lake (Yelahanka)
Ranganathittu Bird Sanctuary
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► Kerala
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Kadalundi Bird Sanctuary
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
Mangalavanam Bird Sanctuary
Pathiramanal Kerala
Pakshipathalam Bird Sanctuary
Thattekad Bird Sanctuary
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► Maharashtra
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Mayani Bird Sanctuary
Great Indian Bustard Sanctuary
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► Mizoram
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Lengteng Wildlife Sanctuary
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► Odisha
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Chilika Lake
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► Punjab
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Harike bird sanctuary
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► Rajasthan
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Keoladeo National Park
Khichan Bird Sanctuary
Tal Chhapar Sanctuary
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► Tamil Nadu
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Chitrangudi Bird Sanctuary
Kanjirankulam Bird Sanctuary
Koonthankulam Bird Sanctuary
Suchindram Theroor Birds Sanctuary
Udayamarthandapuram Bird Sanctuary
Vedanthangal Bird Sanctuary
Vellode Birds Sanctuary
Vettangudi Bird Sanctuary
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► Uttar Pradesh
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Bakhira Sanctuary
Lakh Bahosi Sanctuary
Nawabganj Bird Sanctuary
Okhla Sanctuary
Patna Bird Sanctuary
Saman Sanctuary
Samaspur Sanctuary
Sandi Bird Sanctuary
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► West Bengal
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Chintamoni Kar Bird Sanctuary
Raiganj Wildlife Sanctuary

23 Jan

IRDAI Recruitment of Junior Officers 2016 (24 Posts)

Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) invites applications for the posts of Junior Officers for the year 2016. There are 24 posts in total.

Selection Process: The recruitment exam will be of two phases just like RBI Grade B officers exam. Phase I Online Exam will be held on 27th February 2016. You can apply online starting from 18th January 2016 to 4th February 2016.

Name of the Organization : Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)

Name of the Post : Junior Officers

Total Posts: 24 Nos. (Actuarial – 4, Accounting – 3, Legal – 2, General -15)

Check official Notification here.

Apply online here.

15 Jan

IBPS Specialist Officer Syllabus – Marketing & HR

IBPS Specialist Officer Syllabus – HR:

The concept and significance of organisational behaviour-Skills and Roles in an organisation-Classical, Neo-Classical and Modern Theories of Organisational Structure-Organisational Design-Understanding and Managing individual behaviour personality-Perception-Values-Attitudes-Learning-Motivation. Understanding and Managing Group Behaviour, Processes-Inter-personal and group dynamics-Communication-Leadership-Managing change-Managing conflicts. Organisational Development. Concepts and perspectives in HRM; HRM in changing environment. Human Resource Plarming-Objectives, Process and Techniques. Job analysis-Job Description. Selecting Human Resources. Induction, Training and Development. Exit policy and Implications. Performance Appraisal and Evaluation. Potential Assessment. Job Evaluation. Wage Determination. Industrial Relations and Trade Unions. Dispute Resolution and Grievance Management. Labour Welfare and Social Security Measures.

IBPS Specialist Officer Syllabus – Marketing:

Marketing Environment and Environment Scanning; Marketing Information Systems and Marketing Research; Understanding Consumer and Industrial Markets; Demand Measurement and Forecasting; Market Segmentation-Targeting and Positioning; Product Decisions, Product mix, Product Life Cycle; New Product Development; Branding and Packaging; Pricing Methods and Strategies. Promotion Decisions-Promotion mix; Advertising; Personal Selling; Channel Management; Vertical Marketing Systems; Evaluation and Control of Marketing Effort; Marketing of Services; Customer Relation Management Uses of Internet as a Marketing Medium-Other related issues like branding, market development, Advertising and retailing on the net. New issues in Marketing.

15 Jan

Wage Revision 2017 in Public Sector Banks – All Updates

Next Wage Revision in Public Sector Banks is due on 1.11.2017. The Ministry of Finance has directed all Public Sector Banks to start the negotiations and conclude it prior to the effective date i.e. 1.11.2017. We will keep updating this post with all the updates with respect to Wage Revision in Public Sector Banks.

January 13, 2016 (Letter of Ministry of Finance to Banks)

wage revision 2017 banks

15 Jan

LIC & GIC WAGE REVISION 2012 NOTIFICATION PUBLISHED

Finance Ministry has issued the Gazette Notification vide GSR nos. 28 (E) to 32 (E) dated 14.1.2016 for Wage revision in LIC effective from 1.8.2012. (The same wage structure will apply for GIC employees also but their notification will be published separately within one week.)

DOWNLOAD LIC WAGE REVISION 2012 NOTIFICATION HERE – http://egazette.nic.in/WriteReadData/2016/167596.pdf

ALL INDIA INSURANCE EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION
LIC BUILDING SECRETARIAT ROAD HYDERABAD 500 063
(E-mail: aiieahyd@gmail.com)
Cir.No.3 / 2016 15th January, 2016
To
All the Zonal/Divisional/State/Regional Units
Dear Comrades,
Wage Notification Issued in LIC
Administrative Instructions for payment being issued
We are happy to inform that the Finance Ministry has issued the Gazette Notification vide GSR nos. 28 (E) to 32 (E) dated 14.1.2016 for Wage revision in LIC effective from 1.8.2012. The Administrative instructions are being issued for payment of the arrears. The program for arrears’ calculation has been sent to the Offices. Thus the successful struggle for wage revision has reached its finality and the fruits of the struggle will start flowing to the employees. We congratulate the employees for reposing their unflinching faith in the organization to deliver them a good wage revision.
The Finance Minister has cleared the wage revision for General Insurance. It may take a little over one week for the notification for General Insurance. The Notification for 5 day week in LIC will also take some more time.
We had informed earlier that LIC has recommended some more improvements over the offers made on 16th October 2015 following discussions with AIIEA. The improvements are as follows:
PAY SCALES:
Sweeper: Max Basic Pay has been increased to Rs. 21075 from earlier Rs.21005 and the max increment is raised to Rs.600 from Rs.595.
Peon: Max Basic Pay has been increased to Rs. 22150 from earlier Rs.22080 and the max increment is raised to Rs.745 from Rs.740.
Driver: Max Basic Pay has been increased to Rs. 26540 from earlier Rs.26445 and the max increment is raised to Rs.745 from Rs.740.
R.C.: Max Basic Pay has been increased to Rs. 29785 from earlier Rs.29700 and the max increment is raised to Rs.915 from Rs.910.
Assistant: Min. Basic Pay has been increased to Rs.14435 from Rs.14430 and the Max Basic Pay has been increased to Rs. 40080 from earlier Rs.39915 and the max increment is raised to Rs.1610 from Rs. 1600.
Steno: Min. Basic Pay has been increased to Rs.18135 from Rs.18115 and the Max Basic Pay has been increased to Rs. 44910 from earlier Rs.44715 and the max increment is raised to Rs.1610 from Rs.1600.
H.G.A.: Min. Basic Pay has been increased to Rs.21655 from Rs.21620 and the Max Basic Pay has been increased to Rs. 50140 from earlier Rs.49925 and the max increment is raised to Rs.1610 from Rs.1600.
HRA CEILINGS: The limits have been increased to Rs. 5320; 4490; 4370 from Rs.5200; 4370; 4200 for A; B; C class cities respectively.
CCA CEILINGS: The limits have been increased to Rs.1055; 990; 850 from Rs. 1000; 935; 800 for A; B; C class cities respectively.
Transport Allowance: This amount has been increased to Rs. 460 from Rs. 440.
Medical Benefit lump sum: Enhanced to Rs. 6650 from Rs.6000.
Special Allowance for passing examinations:
Licentiate : Enhanced to Rs. 340 from Rs.330
Associate ship : Enhanced to Rs.925 from Rs.915
Fellowship: Enhanced to Rs. 1585 from Rs.1575
Similarly other exam allowances have been enhanced on similar basis.
The wage revision struggle was an intense political battle. The AIIEA could secure a very good wage revision in the most difficult political and economic environment. Some issues still remain pending like another pension option. We also have to resist the Transfer and Mobility Policy. Therefore, it is necessary to further strengthen the AIIEA both financially and ideologically. We once again congratulate the insurance employees for the magnificent achievement.
With greetings,
Comradely yours,
V Ramesh
General Secretary

06 Jan

Current Affairs Questions & Answers January 2015

Current Affairs Questions & Answers-

1) Director’s pay in public companies has been capped at what percent of net profit under the Companies Act?
a. 10
b. 11
c. 12
d. 13
ANSWER: 11
2) Which tournament did boxer Shiva Thapa receive the bronze medal for in 2014?
a. Commonwealth Games
b. World Championships
c. Asian Championships
d. London Games
ANSWER: World Championships
3) Which Chinese e-commerce company will pay USD 266 million for purchasing South China Morning Post?
a. Baidu
b. Alibaba
c. Xiaomi
d. Redmi
ANSWER: Alibaba
4) The United Nations released the Human Development Report on 14th December 2015 with which title?
a. World for Human Development in Tanzania
b. World for Human Development in Ethiopia
c. Work for Human Development in Ethiopia
d. Work for Human Development in Tanzania
ANSWER: Work for Human Development in Ethiopia
5) From January 26, 2016 which e-commerce company will be available in multiple regional languages for the first time?
a. Snapdeal
b. Flipkart
c. Myntra
d. Jabong
ANSWER: Snapdeal
6) What is obliquity?
a. An angle of the earth’s polar regions
b. The tilt of the earth
c. Patterns of a mathematical prism
d. None of the above
ANSWER: The tilt of the earth
7) What does NEP stand for?
a. National Education Programme
b. National Education Policy
c. New Education Policy
d. New Education Programme
ANSWER: New Education Policy
8) Pakistan has successfully test fired the Shaheen-1A missile with a range of ____ km on 15th December 2015.
a. 800
b. 900
c. 1000
d. 1100
ANSWER: 900
9) Which suffix is the Merriam Webster word of the year 2015?
a. ate
b. ism
c. ing
d. ed
ANSWER: ism
10) Saudi Arabia announced the formation of a ___ nation Islamic military alliance on 15th December 2015.
a. 24
b. 34
c. 35
d. 36
ANSWER: 34
11) What does EAEU stand for?
a. Eurasian Economic Union
b. European Economic Union
c. European Energy Union
d. Eurasian Energy Union
ANSWER: Eurasian Economic Union
12) ISRO will launch how many Singapore satellites aboard the PSLV-C29 on 16th December 2015?
a. 3
b. 4
c. 5
d. 6
ANSWER: 6
13) What does PMKSY stand for?
a. Pradhan Mantri Krishna Sanchar Yojana
b. Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sanchar Yojana
c. Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana
d. Pradhan Mantri Krishi Samriddhi Yojana
ANSWER: Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchayee Yojana

06 Jan

Books and Authors – MCQs

Books and Authors – MCQs
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1. Which one of the following is written by Donna Trott?
a) The goldfinch
b) What young India wants
c) Substance and Shadow
d) None
ANSWER: a) The goldfinch
2. K. Giriprakash wrote a book on whom among the following?
a) Lakshmi Mittal
b) Mukesh Ambani
c) Subrata Roy
d) Vijay Mallya
ANSWER: d) Vijay Mallya
3. Who is the author of ‘What young India wants’?
a) Amish Tripati
b) Chetan Bhagat
c) Durjoy Datta
d) Ravinder Singh
ANSWER: b) Chetan Bhagat
4. Who is the author of “3 Sections�
a) Arvind Krishna Mehtotra
b) Arun Kolatkar
c) Nissim Ezekiel
d) Vijay Seshadri
ANSWER: d) Vijay Seshadri
5. Who is the author of “Sahara: the untold story”?
a) Aditya Puri
b) Kamalesh Chandra Chakrabarty
c) Subrata Roy
d) Tamal Bandyopadhyay
ANSWER: d) Tamal Bandyopadhyay
6. Who published ‘Young India’?
a) Indira Gandhi
b) Jawaharlal Nehru
c) Mahatma Gandhi
d) Mother Teresa
ANSWER: c) Mahatma Gandhi
7. Who is the author of ‘The Inheritance of Loss’?
a) Anita Desai
b) Amitav Ghosh
c) Aravind Adiga
d) Kiran Desai
ANSWER: d) Kiran Desai
8. Who is the author of “A Suitable Boy”?
a) Amitav Ghosh
b) Arundhati Roy
c) Jhumpa Lahiri
d) Vikram Seth
ANSWER: d) Vikram Seth
9. Who is the author of “Cry, the Peacock”?
a) Anita Desai
b) Arundhati Roy
c) Kiran Desai
d) R. K. Narayan
ANSWER: a) Anita Desai