Morning and evening shift question papers of SSC CHSL exam held on 27/10/2013

Morning and evening shift question papers of SSC CHSL exam held on 27/10/2013

Morning shift

http://goo.gl/ySKuoF

Evening shift

http://goo.gl/yDsEiF 

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governors

Some useful information about the present RBI governor and past governors

Dr. Raghuram Govinda Rajan

• Dr. Raghuram Rajan assumed charge as the 23rd Governor of the Reserve Bank of India on September 4, 2013.
• Prior to this, he was the Chief Economic Advisor, Ministry of Finance, Government of India and the Eric J. Gleacher Distinguished Service Professor of Finance at the University of Chicago’s Booth School. Between 2003 and 2006, Dr. Rajan was the Chief Economist and Director of Research at the International Monetary Fund.
• He has co-authored Saving Capitalism from the Capitalists with Luigi Zingales in 2003. He then wrote Fault Lines: How Hidden Fractures Still Threaten the World Economy, for which he was awarded the Financial Times-Goldman Sachs prize for best business book in 2010.
• Dr. Rajan is a member of the Group of Thirty.

The Group of Thirty, often abbreviated to G30, is an international body of leading financiers and academics which aims to deepen understanding of economic and financial issues and to examine consequences of decisions made in the public and private sectors related to these issues. 

Current Deputy Chairman of the Planning Commission of India, Montek Singh Ahluwalia was a former member of Group of Thirty.

• Dr. Raghuram Rajan was the President of the American Finance Association in 2011 and is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. In January 2003, the American Finance Association awarded Dr. Rajan the inaugural Fischer Black Prize for the best finance researcher under the age of 40. The other awards he has received include the global Indian of the year award from NASSCOM in 2011, the Infosys prize for the Economic Sciences in 2012, and the Center for Financial Studies-Deutsche Bank Prize for financial economics in 2013.

Past Governors of RBI

• Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh was the 15th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India.
• Sir Osborne Smith was the first Governor of the Reserve Bank.  He resigned prior to the completion of his term of office of three and a half years. Sir Osborne, however, did not sign any bank notes during his tenure.
• Sir James Braid Taylor was the second Governor of the Reserve Bank.
• Sir C D Deshmukh was the third Governor and the first Indian Governor of the Reserve Bank.
• Dr. C Rangarajan was the 19th Governor of the Reserve Bank. Currently, he is the Chairman of the Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council.
• Dr. D. Subbarao was the 22nd Governor of the Reserve Bank of India.

Some importanat measurement devices and their use

Some importanat measurement devices and their use

Device------Used for Measuring

Anemometer------Speed of Wind

Actinometer-------Heating power of radiation, solar radiation

Ammeter-----Electric current in a circuit

Audiometer------Hearing loss

Bolometer------- Power of incident electromagneticradiation

Barometer-----Atmospheric pressure

Cathetometer--------Vertical distances

Densimeter-------Specific gravity of liquids

Dynamometer----------Force or torque

Densitometer---------Optical density of a photographic film

Electroencephalograph-------Electrical activity of the brain

Electrocardiograph-------Electrical activity of the heart

Elaeometer-------Specific gravity of oils

Galvanometer------Electricity

Hydrometer---------Specific gravity of liquids

Hygrometer---------Density of water in air

Lactometer--------Specific gravity of milk

Lysimeter----------Balance of water in soil

Magnetometer--------Strength of magnetic fields

Manometer-------Pressure

Plastometer-----Flow properties of plastic materials

Polarimetry------Polarization of transverse waves, electromagneticwaves

Spirometer--------Volume of air

Spectrometer-------Properties of light in a specific portion of electromagneticspectrum

Seismometers-------Movement of Earth Surface

Sphygmomanometer-----Blood pressure

Thermometer-------Temperature

Tensiometer------Surface tension of liquids

Viscometer------Viscosity of a fluid

Voltmeter------Electric potential, voltage

General Knowledge / General Awareness 103

October 27, 2013

1. Which Indian state is the largest producer in the world of the golden colour 'Muga' silk?

A. Assam

B. Orissa

C. West Bengal

D. Karnataka

2. Which bank has launched an 'Incredible India Travel Card' in association with the Tourism Ministry?

a) SBI

b) HDFC Bank

c) YES Bank

d) ICICI Bank

e) Bank of Baroda

3. In which state Konark Sun Temple is located?

a. Madhya Pradesh

b. Uttar Pradesh

c. Maharashtra

d. Odisha

4. Who presides over the Joint Session of Indian Parliament?

A. Chair Person of Rajya Sabha

B. Senior most member of Parliament

C. Speaker of Lok Sabha

D. President of India

5. Which is the first state in India to bring in a law banning black magic, witchcraft and other superstitious practices ?

a) Maharashtra

b) West Bengal

c) Bihar

d) Kerala

6. The language used for standard zoological nomenclature is

(A) Latin

(B) French

(C) Spanish

(D) Greek

7. The book 'Fault Lines: How Hidden Fractures Still Threaten the World Economy' is written by -

a) Raghuram Rajan

b) D. Subba Rao

c) Vimal Jalan

d) Montek Singh Ahluwalia

8. National Botanical Research Institute is located at-

A. New Delhi

B. Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh)

C. Chennai (Tamil Nadu)

D. Bangalore (Karnataka)

9. Name the instrument used to measure relative humidity

A. Hydrometer

B. Hygrometer

C. Barometer

D. Mercury Thermometer

10. Lhasa airport at Tibet is the World's

A. largest airport

B. highest airport

C. lowest airport

D. busiest airport

Answer key

1. a)

2. c)

3. d)

4. c)

5. a)

6. a)

7. a)

8. b)

9. b)

10.b)

SSC,Bank PO & Clerk exams preperation groups in Facebook

Some of the active groups in Facebook for SSC,Bank PO & Clerk exams preperation:

1. SSC,BANK PO & CLERK PREPARATION: https://www.facebook.com/groups/BANKPOANDCLERK/
2. SSC CGL: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ssc.cgl/
3. REASONING , G.K. & CURRENT EVENTS: https://www.facebook.com/groups/271572262914213/
4. Current Affairs and Latest News: https://www.facebook.com/groups/CAandLN/
5. SBI PO 2013 PREPARATION: https://www.facebook.com/groups/SBIPO2013PREPRATION/
6. Computer Awareness for Competitive Exams: https://www.facebook.com/groups/computerawareness.vicky/
7. SSC CHSL 2013: https://www.facebook.com/groups/338447039614666/

Taglines of Banks in India

Taglines of Public Sector Banks in India :

1. State Bank Group – Pure banking nothing else; With you all the way.
2. Allahabad Bank – A tradition of trust
3. Andhra Bank – Much more to do, with YOU in focus.
4. Bank of Baroda – India’s international bank.
5. Bank of India – Relationships beyond banking.
6. Bank of Maharashtra – One family one bank.
7. Canara Bank – Together We Can.
8. Central Bank of India – Build A Better Life Around Us.
9. Corporation Bank – Prosperity for All.
10. Dena Bank – Trusted Family Bank.
11. IDBI Bank – Banking for All.
12. Indian Bank – Taking banking technology to the common man.
13. Indian Overseas Bank – Good people to grow with.
14. Oriental Bank of Commerce – Where every individual is committed.
15. Punjab National Bank – A Name you can Bank Upon.
16. Syndicate Bank – Your faithful & friendly financial partner.
17. UCO Bank – Honours Your Trust.
18. Union Bank of India – Good People to Bank with.
19. United Bank of India – The Bank that begins with U.
20. Vijaya Bank – A Friend You can Bank Upon.

Taglines of Private Sector Banks in India :

1. Axis Bank – Everything is the same except the name..
2. Bank of Rajasthan – Dare to dream.
3. Catholic Syrian Bank – Support all the way..
4. Centurion Bank of Punjab – To rejoice working, join us.
5. City Union Bank – Trust and Excellence since 1904.
6. Dhanalakshmi Bank – Tann. Mann. Dhan.
7. Federal Bank – Your perfect banking partner.
8. HDFC Bank – We understand your world.
9. ICICI Bank – Hum hain na!!.
10. IndusInd Bank – We Make You Feel Richer.
11. ING Vysya Bank – Jiyo easy.
12. Jammu & Kashmir Bank – Serving to Empower.
13. Karnataka Bank – Your family bank across India.
14. Karur Vysya Bank – Smart way to bank.
15. Kotak Mahindra Bank – Lets make money simple.
16. Laxmi Vilas Bank – The Changing Face of Prosperity.
17. Nainital Bank – Banking with personal touch.
18. Saraswat Bank – Service to the Common Man!.
19. South Indian Bank – Experience Next Generation Banking.
20. Yes Bank – Experience our expertise.

Taglines of Foreign Banks in India :

1. ABN-AMRO Bank – Making More Possible.
2. Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank – Our Vision. Your Future.
3. Bank of Ceylon – BOC-the Bank you can trust.
4. BNP Paribas Bank – The bank for a changing world.
5. Citi Bank – The Citi never sleeps.
6. China Trust Commercial Bank – We Are Family.
7. Deutsche Bank – A Passion to Perform.
8. HSBC – The world’s local bank.
9. JPMorgan Chase Bank – The right relationship is everything.
10. Standard Chartered Bank – Your Right Partner.
11. Scotia Bank – You’re richer than you think.

General Awareness 102

October 24, 2013

1. Who equaled the world record of eight golds at the 2013 World Athletics Championships?

Answer: Usain Bolt

2. The Chinese Navy hospital ship which paid a week-long goodwill visit to Bangladesh recently?

Answer: Peace Ark

3. Who has been appointed as the Chairperson of the National School of Drama Society?

Answer: Ratan Thiyam

4. In which state did the Saharsha- Patna Rajyarani Express run over pilgrims killing 37 people?

Answer: Bihar

5. Where in India was the statue of Nobel Laureate Dr. Norman Borlaug unveiled recently?

Answer: New Delhi

6. Whose new book, `My Journey: Transforming Dreams into Actions' has been released recently?

Answer: A.P.J Abdul Kalam

7. World Photography Day was celebrated on:

Answer: August 19

8. The scientists of the Smithsonian Institution of the United States have recently announced the discovery of a new mammal named ………….?

Answer: Olinguito

9. Who has been selected for Sir Edmund Hillary Mountain Legacy Medal 2013?

Answer: Harshwanti Bisht

10. Who has been appointed as the Director General of the CRPF?

Answer: Dilip Trivedi

11. Who won the Men's singles in the Rogers Cup 2013, held in Montreal, Canada?

Answer: Rafael Nadal

12. In which state is the Election Commission planning to use Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trial (VVPAT) system for the first time in the country?

Answer: Nagaland

General Knowledge / General Awareness 101

October 24, 2013

1. What is called a Julian year?

a) 25 years

b) 1.25 years

c) 365.25 days

d) equal to solar year

2. Which Indian state was declared as the first Smoke-free state of the country in July 2013?

A) Haryana

B ) Punjab

C) Himachal Pradesh

D) Gujarat

3. The one-rupee note bears the signature of____________

(a) RBI Governor

(b) Deputy Governor

(c) Finance Secretary

(d) Finance Minister

4. Recently, the government of India has announced a ‘funding for lending’ scheme. Who are the beneficiaries for this scheme?

[A]Micro-finance Institutions

[B]Commercial Banks

[C]Finance departments of the State Governments

[D]Regional Rural Banks

5. 15th governor of RBI ?

a) Dr. Manmohan Singh

b) I. G. Patel

c) Amitav Ghosh

d) Y. V. Reddy

6. Who was the first woman IAS officer?

a) Kiran bedi

b) Durga Shakti Nagpal

c) Anna Rajam Malhotra

d) Amita Prasad

7. The first Governor of the Portuguese India was

a. De Almeida

b. Vasco da gama

c. Bartholomew Diaz

d. Albuquerque

8. Man booker prize 2013 winner eleanor catton belongs to which country?

a. South Africa

b. America

c. New Zealand

d. Australia

9. The phrase “Aam Aadmi ka Adhikaar” is associated with which of the following cards?

a) PAN Card

b) Voter ID Card

c) AADHAAR Card

d) Ration Card

10. Which of the following does not belong to Jainism ?

(A) Anekantavada

(B) Ganadhara

(C) Patimokkha

(D) Syadvada

Answer key

1. c)

2. c)

3. c)

4. b)

5. a)

6. c)

7. a)

8. c)

9. c)

10. c)

SSC CGL and CHSL: important math formulas

Important math formulas needed for SSC CGL and CHSL preperation can be downloaded as pdf from here: http://goo.gl/mVTz8M

It includes formulas from

• geometry
• trigonometry 
• co-ordinate geometry
• percentage
• profit and loss
• simple interest
• compound interest
• time and work
• time and speed

Morning and evening shift question papers of SSC CHSL exam held on 20/10/2013

Morning and evening shift question papers of SSC CHSL exam held on 20/10/2013

Morning shift

http://goo.gl/X4mGsS (13 MB)

Evening shift

http://goo.gl/oGHAee  (6 MB)

more clear one http://goo.gl/pIZnfW (29 MB)