Current Affairs Recap of the Day: 24 August 2016

 

The recap of the day covers important current affairs of the day like ‘Sugamaya Pustakalaya’ online library, Union Government’s Regional Connectivity Scheme and launch of KN-11 ballistic missile from a submarine, among others

•    Union Government launched ‘Sugamaya Pustakalaya’ online library to serve – Persons with print disabilities
•    This city is hosting a 2-day SAARC Finance Ministers’ Conference – Islamabad
•    He was appointed as the head of the task force by the Union Government to study the structure of organised Group A Central services – T Jacob
•    This company acquired the cement business of Reliance Infrastructure Ltd – Birla Corporation Limited
•    Indian-origin politician Sellapan Ramanathan died recently. He was the former president of – Singapore
•    This State Government issued a draft notification for creation of 17 new districts – Telangana
•    This Indian tennis player topped the WTA women’s doubles ranking – Sania Mirza
•    Airport Authority of India in August 2016 signed a MOU with which state for successful launch of the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS) of the Union Government- Maharashtra
•    International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and Its Abolition is observed globally on- 23 August
•    India is ranked at which place in The W10 report 2016 released by New World Wealth- Seventh
•    State that launched the DNA Index System for DNA profiling of criminals in August 2016- Andhra Pradesh
•    This country launched the KN-11 ballistic missile from a submarine in Sea of Japan – North Korea
•    The country that will not compete at September’s Paralympics in Rio after losing an appeal against a ban imposed for state-sponsored doping – Russia
•    Telangana and Maharashtra government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to start work on three barrages at - Tummidi Hatti on Pranhita River, Medigadda on Godavari River and Chanaka-Korata on Painganga River
•    State government that made available online A2 milk of indigenous cows in North India through Vita Milk Plants on demand of general public is - Haryana

Alcohol And The Devil

 

Although stereotypes can be harmful, it is true that Russia is one of the highest-ranked countries in the world in alcohol consumption. The country’s love of vodka is also its  leading cause of death, from liver disease and alcohol poisoning to fatal accidents and crimes. Since it’s such an integral part of their culture, there are many  rules of etiquette surrounding drinking in Russia. For instance, you can’t place a glass of alcohol back on the table after a toast—it should be bottom’s up and empty. Arriving late for dinner means that you have to drink a full glass of vodka, no questions asked, as you’ll have to catch up with the rest. Between the first and second shots, there must be no interruptions whatsoever. Lastly, you should never make the mistake of offering a toast with an empty glass. If you do, you’ll have to drink the entire bottle.
Russians also love to swear, but their custom is steeped in superstition. It is said that when you curse another person’s health in a manner without malice, you should spit three times over your left shoulder. This symbolically spits in the eye of the devil, preventing bad omens or a temptation of fate. If the curse is made in writing, you should write the guttural sound, “Tfu, tfu, tfu!”

Farhad’s and Mike’s Week in Tech: Ride-Hailing News Owns the Road

Ford says that it expects to have a fully autonomous car fleet on the road within five years. Uber announced an acquisition. And Lyft has a hard time finding any takers.

8 Most Popular Festivals in India

Being a highly spiritual country, festivals are at the heart of people’s lives in India. The numerous and varied festivals that are held throughout the year offer a unique way of seeing Indian culture at its best. Don't miss these following popular festivals in India.

1.  Diwali

Diwali is a five day festival that honors the victory of good over evil and brightness over darkness. It celebrates  Lord Ram and his wife Sita returning to their kingdom of Ayodhya, following Ram and monkey god  Hanuman's defeat the demon King Ravana and rescue of Sita from his evil clutches. It's known as the "Festival of Lights" for all the fireworks, small clay lamps, and candles that are lit. The candlelight makes Diwali a very warm and atmospheric festival, and it's observed with much joy and happiness.

2.  Ganesh Chaturthi

The spectacular eleven day Ganesh Chaturthi festival honors the birth of the beloved Hindu elephant-headed god, Lord GaneshaThe start of the festival sees huge, elaborately crafted statutes of Ganesha installed in homes and podiums, which have been especially constructed and beautifully decorated. At the end of the festival, the statutes are paraded through the streets, accompanied by much singing and dancing, and then submerged in the ocean

3.  Holi

Holi is a two day festival that also celebrates the victory of good over evil, as well as the abundance of the spring harvest season. It's commonly referred to as the "Festival of Colors". People exuberantly throw colored powder and water all over each other, have parties, and dance under water sprinklers. Bhang (a paste made from cannabis plants) is also traditionally consumed during the celebrations. Holi is a very carefree festival that's great fun to participate in if you 

4.  Navaratri, Dussehra, and Durga Puja

The first nine days of this festival are known asNavaratri, and are filled with dance in honor of the Mother Goddess. The tenth day, called Dussehra, is devoted to celebrating the defeat of the demon king Ravana by Lord Ram It also coincides with the victory of the revered warrior  Goddess Durga over the evil buffalo demon Mahishasura.

In eastern India, the festival is observed as Durga Puja. Huge statues of the Goddess are made and immersed in the holy Ganges River. The festival is an extremely social and theatrical event, with drama, dance, and cultural performances held throughout the country.

5.  Onam

Onam is the biggest festival of the year in Kerala. This ten day harvest festival marks the homecoming of the mythical King Mahabali It’s a festival rich in culture and heritage. People strikingly decorate the ground in front of their houses with flowers arranged in beautiful patterns to welcome the King. The festival is also celebrated with new clothes, feasts served on banana leaves, dancing, sports, games, and snake boat races.

6.  Krishna Janmashtami/Govinda

Krishna Janmashtami, also known as Govinda, commemorates the birthday of  Lord Krishna An extremely fun part of the festival involves people climbing on each other and forming a human pyramid to try and reach and break open clay pots filled with curd, which have been strung up high from buildings.

7.  Pushkar Camel Fair

An astonishing 50,000 camels converge on the tiny desert town of Pushkar, in India's state of Rajasthan for the Pushkar Camel Fair. For five days, the camels are dressed up, paraded, shaved, entered into beauty contests, raced, and of course traded. It's a great opportunity to witness an old, traditional style Indian festival.

8.Keral Temple Festivals

The south Indian state of Kerala is filled with temples that are renowned for their exotic temple festivals. The large processions of elephants, resplendent in ornaments, are the main attractions of these festivals. The processions are accompanied by colorful floats, drummers and other musicians

Bank of Maharashtra jobs for Probationary Officer in JMG Scale I in Anywhere in India. Last Date to apply: 06 Sep 2016

 

Eligibility : Any Graduate
Location : Anywhere in India
Last Date : 06 Sep 2016

Hiring Process : Written-test, Face to Face Interview, Group Discussion

Bank of Maharashtra - Job Details

Probationary Officer in JMG Scale I Jobs recruitment in Bank of Maharashtra
Recruitment Cell  - HUMAN RESOURCE MANGEMENT DEPARTMENT

Bank of Maharashtra, a leading nationalized Bank looking for young, energetic, and innovative minds from qualified graduates who will be appointed as Probationary Officer in JMG Scale I after successful completion of one year Post Graduate Diploma in Banking & Finance course specified from the training Institute Manipal Global & /or NIIT-Institute of Finance, Banking & insurance Training Limited a pioneer academic & training institutions

No. of Vacancies : 500 posts (SC-75, ST-37, OBC-135, Gen-253)

Qualification (as on 01.07.2016):
A graduate in any discipline from a recognized University.
Note: 1. The candidate must possess the requisite educational qualification as on 01.07.2016.
2. Degrees obtained from the recognised Universities or Institutes recognised by the Govt. of India only will be considered.
3. Candidates who are awaiting their results of the qualifying examination OR who have not passed the qualifying examination on or before 01.07.2016 are not eligible.
4. In case the result of a particular examination is posted on the website of the University / Institute and web based certificate is issued then proper document / certificate in original issued and signed by the appropriate authority of the University / Institute indicating the date of passing properly mentioned thereon will be reckoned for verification and further process.
Age (as on 01.07.2016): Minimum age 18 years & Maximum age 28 years [A candidate must have been born not earlier than 02.07.1988 and not later than 01.07.1998 (both days inclusive)]
Non Refundable Application Fee And Intimation Charges :
Application Fees / Intimation Charges (Payable from 12.08.2016 to 06.09.2016 (both dates inclusive)
Rs. 100/- for SC/ST/PWD candidates
Rs. 600/- for all others
Bank Transaction charges / convenience charges for Online Payment of fees / intimation charges will have to be borne by the candidate.
Service Bond : The candidate will have to execute a service Bond for serving a minimum of two (2) years in the Bank from the date of their joining in Bank?s service or else shall pay back to the Bank the full amount of stipend received by him / her during the programme, a notional amount of Rs. 2.00 lakh towards the cost of on-thejob training as Bond amount and also liquidate the entire educational loan outstanding inclusive of interest at applicable.
Selection Procedure :
Online Test : The selection will be made on the basis of performance in Online Test, Personal Interview and/or GD. Merely satisfying the eligibility norms does not entitle a candidate to be called for written test & interview. On-line test will be conducted through IBPS/ or any other examiner decided by the Bank and the mode of test will be decided by the Bank. The details of the written test shall be communicated to the candidates in advance. The Written test will be Objective type.
a) Objective Tests- Total Questions- 200
Reasoning Ability- No of Question- 50, Maximum Marks – 50 marks
Quantitative Aptitude- No of Question- 50, Maximum Marks – 50 marks
English Language- No of Question- 50, Maximum Marks – 50 marks
General Awareness (with special reference to Banking Industry)- No of Question- 50, Marks – 50 marks
b) Personal Interview : Candidates qualifying in the online test will be shortlisted and called for Personal Interview / Group Discussion subject to the number of intake in each category
After Group Discussions/Personal Interview, shortlisted candidates in order of merit in written test and Personal Interview will have to undertake PGDBF in Banking from Bank Empanelled Institute at their own expenses for 12 months, of which 3 months INTERNSHIP in Bank branches with a monthly stipend of Rs.20000/- during internship.

Online Exam Centres: The online test is proposed to be held at Hyderabad, Guwahati, Patna, Chandigarh,Delhi, Ahmedabad, Shimla, Jammu, Ranchi,Bangaluru,Thiruvananthapuram, Bhopal, Indore, Jabalpur, Aurangabad, Kolhapur, Mumbai, Nagpur, Nasik, Pune, Bhubaneshwar, Jaipur,Chennai, Lucknow, Dehradun, Kolkata.

                                                              

                                       How to apply

Interested candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria may apply online during 12.08.2016to 06.09.2016 and no other mode of application will be accepted.
Important Dates :
Particulars Date Commence of date of on-line application -12.08.2016
Last Date of online application - 06.09.2016

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