Monday 31 March 2014

HPPSC Notified Recruitment 2014







Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC) has recently announced a notification to fill up 09 vacanices for post of Naib Tehsildar Class- II.  Application Form of HPPSC 2014 is available on the  website www.hp.gov.in. Candidates should  be Graduate or equivalent from any Recognized University/College/ Institute. The candidate’s age should be between 21 to 45 years as on 1-1-2014 as per govt rules. Selection process will be based on the  performance in Screening , (Main) Written Examination and Viva-Voice / Personal Interview. More details of  HPPSC Notification  2014 are given below.
HPPSC Notified Recruitment 2014 Details

Organization Name : Himachal Pradesh Public Service Commission (HPPSC)
Official Website: www.hp.gov.in
Job Type: Govt. sector
No.Of Posts: 9 vacancies
Post Name: Naib Tehsildar Class- II
Eligibility Criteria: Graduate
Age limit: The condidate’s age should be between 21 to 45 years as on 1-1-2014 as per government rules
Examination Fee: Candidates have to Pay Rs.400/- for General category (including reserved category candidates of other states) and Rs.100/- for SC/ ST/ OBC of H.P ( Fee exemted for Ex-Serviceman of Himachal Pradesh) can deposit at any branch of Punjab National Bank through an (e-Challan) generated through the link www.hp.gov.in/hppsc or can pay through Debit or Credit Card of any bank.
Selection process : The selection process is based on performance in Screening Test, Written Examination and Viva-Voice Test/ Personal Interview
How To Apply :-
Interested and Eligible Candidates can apply online through the website http://www.hp.gov.in/hppsc  before 23 April 2014.
Important Dates:
Last Date : 23 April 2014.
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G K Questions-Awards and Honours







1-  India’s highest award which is given to a civilian
A.Bharat Ratna
B.Param Vir Chakra
C.National Film Award
D.Jnanpith award
E.None of these
Answer  -  A (Bharat Ratna)

2-U Thant Peace Award is given for
A.Music
B.Contribution towards World Peace
C.Community leadership
D.Journalism
E.None of these
Answer  -  B (Contribution towards World Peace)
Explanation  -
The U Thant Peace Award was introduced by Sri Chinmoy, the award is given to individuals and organizations who have exemplified the lofty spiritual ideals of the late United Nations Secretary General U Thant and implemented those ideals in the tireless pursuit of world peace.

3- Saraswati Samman is given annually for  contribution to
A.Literature
B.Education
C.Fine arts
D.Classical music
E.None of these
Answer  -  A (Literature)
Explanation  -
The Saraswati Samman is named after  Indian goddess of learning and is considered to be among the highest literary awards in India.

4- “Ashoka Chakra” is awarded for
A.Outstanding contribution to literature
B.Gallantry By Children
C.Acts of gallantry in the presence of the enemy
D.The most conspicuous bravery of self sacrifice on land, air or sea but not in presence of enemy
E.None of these
Answer  -  D (The most conspicuous bravery of self sacrifice on air,land or sea but not in presence of enemy)

5- Who amongs of  the following was the first Indian to receive the Magsaysay awards?
A.Vinoba Bhave
B.Mother Teresa
C.R K Laxman
D.T N Seshan
E.None of these
Answer  -  A (Vinoba Bhave)

6- Tansen Samman has been instituted by the Govt. of
A.Uttar Pradesh
B.Gujarat
C.Maharashtra
D.Madhya Pradesh
E.None of these
Answer  -  D (Madhya Pradesh)

7- Arjuna Award is given for
A.Bravery on battlefield
B.Outstanding performance in sports
C.Exceptional service in emergency
D.Exceptional service to slum dwellers
E.None of these
Answer  -  B (Outstanding performance in sports)

8- Pulitzer Prize is awarded for excellent work in the field of
A.Science and technology
B.Literature and journalism
C.International understanding
D.Environmental studies
E.None of these
Answer  -  B (Literature and journalism)

9-The  Dronacharya Award  is associated to
A.Eminent surgeons
B.Famous artists
C.Sport coaches
D.Expert engineers
E.None of these
Answer  -  C (Sport coaches)

10- Meghanath Saha award is given for excellent contribution in which of the following field?
A.Journalism
B.Science
C.Literature
D.Social Science
E.None of these
Answer  -  B (Science)
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Karnataka PSC Recruitment 2014 | Apply Online For 550 Asst Engineer & Jr. Engineer Posts




Karnataka PSC Recruitment 2014 | Apply Online For 550  Jr. Engineer & Asst Engineers Posts. Karnataka public Service Commission, for filling up of  Jr. Engineer & Asst Engineer Posts.


karnataka PSC Recruitment Details :

Total Number of Posts : 550

Post Name :
1. Asst. Engineer (Civil): 365 posts
2. Asst. Engineer (Mechanical): 40 posts
3. Jr. Engineer (Civil): 131 posts
4. Jr. Engineer (Mechanical): 14 posts

Educational Qualification :
1. Degree in Civil/Mechanical engineering : For Assistant Engineer Posts
2. Diploma in Civil/Mechancial engineering : For Junior Engineer Posts

Age Limit : 
Age between 18 to 33 years.

Salary :
1. Asst Engineer :- Rs. 22800 to  43200/-.
2. Junior Engineer :- Rs. 17650 to  32000/-.

How to Apply : 
Candidates should  Apply Online through link  www.kpsc.kar.nic.in.

Important Dates :
Online Registration Start Date : 04-03-2014
Online Submission of Application Last Date : 02-04-2014
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Monday 24 March 2014

Coal India Ltd. (CIL) Recruitment of MT- 2014

Coal India Limited (CIL) invites application through its online portal from Indian nationals for recruitment as Management Trainees for CIL & its subsidiary companies in various disciplines i.e. Personnel,Accounts & Finance, Environment, Sales & Marketing, Materials Management and Community  Development  in E2 grade (Rs 20600-46500).



Management Trainee:
Environment: 72 Posts
Finance &Accounts : 31 Posts
Personnel : 26 Posts
Sales & Marketing : 73 Posts
Community Development : 120 Posts
Materials Management : 17 Posts
Age: maximum 33 y ears for OBC and 35 y ears for ST SC and 30 y ears for UR candidates as on 01 -04-201 4.
Application Fee: Candidates should pay Rs.500/- for General /OBC through branches of State Bank of India with Account Number: 32306580317 on behalf of Coal India in prescribed Challan Form and SC/ ST/ PH candidates & employees of CIL and subsidiary companies are exempted from application fee.

Selection Process: Selection of interested candidates will be done based on written test followed by interview.
How to Apply : Eligible candidates can apply Online form the website (www.coalindia.in). from 1 7 /03/201 4 to 1 4/04/201 4 by 1 2:59 AM and Candidates are required to send the hard copy of the application form along with required enclosures ( recent passport size photograph  pasted in the space provided on the application form must be self attested. Company ’s copy of the SBI challan (in original) qualify ing degree certificate and send through speed post by superscribing the envelope as “MT-(Discipline name)” and
 send to "General Manager (Personnel/Recruitment) Coal India Ltd (CIL) 10 Netaji Subhas Road, Kolkata 700001"  before 28-04-201 4.
Important Dates:
Start Date. of Online Application: 1 7 -03-201 4.
Close Date. for Submission of Online Application: 1 4-04-201 4.
Close Date. for Submission of Hard copy of Application: 28-04-201 4.

Further information is available on CIL website www.coalindia.in (Careers section)
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Cement Corporation of india recruits JUNIOR MANAGEMENT TRAINEES in various disciplines

Cement Corporation of India Ltd. is a premier profit making
PSU engaged in manufacturing and marketing of cement. CCI
invited applications for energetic young Diploma Engineers and
Professionals with brilliant academic  to join the organization as JUNIOR MANAGEMENT TRAINEES (JMT) at Supervisory level in the following streams:

MECHANICAL – 08 Posts
ELECTRICAL - 08 Posts
CHEMICAL – 07 Posts
SYSTEM - 03 Posts
PERSONNEL & ADMN. - 02 Posts
FINANCE – 02 Posts

Qualifications:  Regular Diploma in Engineering in the concerned
disciplines from recognized Indian Institute/University with not less than 60% marks
or equivalent CGPA of  qualifying exam relaxable upto 50% for OBC (Non Creamy Layer) /SC/ST from duly recognized Indian Institute /University.

Age: The age limit is 27 year age as on 15/04/2014.

Registration Fee: Candidates who belongs to the  General or OBC category are required to pay a non-refundable fee of Rs.400/- by DD in favour of ‘Cement Corporation of India Limited’ payable at New Delhi. The SC/ST/PH/ candidates need not pay the registration fee.

How To Apply: Candidates should  required to submit their application in the
prescribed format, downloaded from   www.cementcorporation.co.in  and
send their application duly completed  as mentioned above by
ordinary post  before 21/04/2014 in the cover superscribed “Application
for Junior Management Trainee ______ ______Discipline ” and send the same at
the following address:
General Manager (HR)
Cement Corporation of India Ltd
Post Box No. 3061
Lodhi Road Post Office
New Delhi-110003
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Saturday 22 March 2014

DMRC recruitment 2014- Train Operator (SC/TO),Jr. Engineer in various disciplines

Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC), a joint venture company with equity participation from Government of India and Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi is invited applications from Indian nationality for the following category of Non-Executive posts in DMRC:


Station Controller/T rain Operator (SC/T O): 98 Posts (UR-51 , OBC-26, SC-1 4, ST-07 , Ex S-1 4*)
Custom er Relations Assistant (CRA): 234 Posts (UR-1 20, OBC-63, SC-34, ST-1 7 , Ex S-33*)
Jr.Engineer/ Electrical: 89 Posts (UR-46, OBC-24, SC-1 3, ST-06, Ex S-1 2*)
Jr.Engineer/ Electronics: 1 36 Posts (UR-7 0, OBC-36, SC-20, ST-1 0, Ex S-1 9*)
Jr.Engineer/ Mechanical: 35 Posts (UR-1 9, OBC-09, SC-05, ST-02, Ex S-05*)
Jr.Engineer/Civil: 32 Posts (UR-1 8, OBC-08, SC-04, ST-02, Ex S-04*)
Maintainer: 57 0 Posts

Qualification:
Train Operator (SC/T O): Three y ears Engineering Diploma in Electrical/Electronics or equivalent or BSC Hons (Physics/Chemistry /Maths) or BSc (Physics/Chemistry /Maths) from a Gov t. recognized University /Institute.Custom er Relations Assistant (CRA): Three/Four y ears Graduation course in any discipline from a Government Recognized University and computer literacy (Certificate in Computer Application Course of a minimum 6 weeks duration)
Jr.Engineer/ Electrical: Three years Engineering Diploma in Electrical/equivalent trade from a Govt. recognized University or Institute.
Jr.Engineer/ Electronics: Three years Engineering Diploma in Electronics/Electronics & Communication
/equivalent trade from a Govt. recognized University or Institute.
Jr.Engineer/ Mechanical: Three years Engineering Diploma in Mechanical /equivalent trade from a Govt. recognized University or Institute.
Jr.Engineer/Civil: Three years Engineering Diploma in Civil/equivalent trade from a Govt.  recognized Institute or University  .
Maintainer: ITI (NCVT/SCVT) in specific trade

How to apply : Candidates are required to apply online through website www.delhimetrorail.com only . The candidate will send one copy of “Registration Slip” duly completed as explained to reach the address given here under latest by 22-04-201 4, Ordinary Post only . their duly filled applications should reach the under mentioned address by 22/04/201 4 at the following address:

DMRC LIMITED,
POST BAG No. 9
LODHI ROAD POST OFFICE
NEW DELHI- 110003
For more information click on  www.delhimetrorail.com 
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Engineering Services Examination (ENGG)– 2014










Engineering Services Examination (ENGG)– 2014
Date of  Examination-from 20th June, 2014

No. of posts: 582 posts (PH-24)

Categories :
1. Category I - Civil Engineering
2. Category II - Mechanical Engineering
3. Category III - Electrical Engineering
4. Category IV - Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering

Eligibility:
Age : Not less than 21 years and not more than 30 years as on     01/01/2014.
The upper age  for SC/ST/OBC and certain other categories of candidates  is relaxable to the extent specified in the Notice.

Educational Qualification: Candidate must hold a degree in Engineering or equivalent.
Candidate who clear  the written part of the examination will be summoned for personality test.
Physical Standards:Applicant  must be medically  fit according to the Regulations given in notice.

Fee: Rs.200/- either by remitting the money in any Branch of SBI by cash or by using net banking facility of State Bank of India/State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur/ State Bank ofHyderabad/ State Bank of Mysore/ State Bank of Patiala/ State Bank of Travancore or by using Visa/ MasterCredit/Debit card..
SC/ ST/ Female / PH candidates areexempted from payment (OBC candidates required to pay fullfee).

How To Apply: Apply Online  from 22/03/2014 to 21/04/2014 at UPSC website
http://upsconline.nic.in/mainmenu2.php .
Candidates can get details of the examination at the website of the UPSC at Guideline to the Candidates -->
http://upsconline.nic.in/mainmenu2.php

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Friday 21 March 2014

ONGC Recruitment 2014











Name : Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC)
No.Of Posts : 842 Posts
Post Name :
1.Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) (Cementing) : 31 Posts
2.Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) (Civil) : 10 Posts
3.Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) (Drilling) : 110 Posts
4.Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) (Electrical) : 47 Posts
5.Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) (Electronics) : 18 Posts
6.Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) (Environment) : 06 Posts
7.Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) (Instrumentation) : 23 Posts
8.Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) (Mechanical) : 72 Posts
9.Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) (Production) : 217 Posts
10.Assistant Executive Engineer (AEE) (Reservoir) : 14 Posts
11.Assistant Legal Adviser : 06 Posts
12.Chemist : 74 Posts
13.Finance & Accounts Officer : 42 Posts
14.Fire Officer : 08 Posts
15.Geologist : 41 Posts
16.Geophysicist (Surface) : 28 Posts
17.Geophysicist (Wells) : 22 Posts
18.HR Executive : 12 Posts
19.Marine Officer : 04 Posts
20.Materials Management Officer : 22 Posts
21.Medical Officer : 12 Posts
22.Programming Officer : 04 Posts
23.Security Officer : 07 Posts
24.Transport Officer : 12 Posts

Qualification : Check Official Notification

Pay Scale: Rs.24,900 – 50,500/-

Hiring Process: Eligible candidates will be required to appear (or a written test and shortlisted candidates will be called for interview and psychometric test  . The selected candidates will be appointed, and go for medical fitness as per rules of ONGC. The selected candidates  to be posted anywhere in India or abroad.

How To Apply: Eligible Candidates Register Online between 22/03/2014 to 11/04/2014. The detaile of  advertisement in the Employment News/ RozgarSamachar dated 22/03/2014.

Last date to Apply : 11/04/2014
For Official Notification : Click Here
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Largest, Highest and Biggest in India









vLargest Populated City in India – Mumbai
Facts about Mumbai
Ø State: Maharashtra
Ø Population: 1,24,78,447
Ø Rank 1st in Population

v Longest River (Flow in India) - Ganga
Facts about Ganga
Ø Length: 2525 km (1569 mi)
Ø States: Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar,Jharkhand, West Bengal
Ø Countries: Indian Bangladesh

v Highest Waterfall - Gersoppa Waterfall, Karnataka,(830 feet)
Facts about Gersoppa Waterfall, Karnataka, (830 feet)
Ø Also known as Jog Falls
Ø Height: 829 Feet/253 Meters
Ø Location: Sagar, Karnataka (India)

v Largest Lake - Wular Lake, Kashmir
Facts about Wular Lake, Kashmir
Ø Max. Length: 16 km
Ø Max. width: 9.6 km
Ø Location: Jammu and Kashmir

v Longest State (area) - Rajasthan (4,43,446 sq.kilometers)
Facts about Rajasthan
Ø Capital: Jaipur
Ø Rank in Area: 1st in India
Ø Population: 6,86,21,012
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v Largest State (population) - Uttar Pradesh
Facts about Uttar Pradesh
Ø Short Name: UP
Ø Population: 1,66,17921
Ø 2001 census

v Longest River Bridge - Mahatma Gandhi Setu,
Patna
Facts about Mahatma Gandhi Setu
Ø Location: Patna
Ø Length: 5.75 Kilometer Long
Ø Over the river Ganga

v Highest Gateway - Buland Darwaja
Facts about Buland Darwaja
Ø Location: (Fatehpur sikari, Agra)
Ø Length: 54 meters
Ø Also known as the "Gate of Magnificence







v Tallest Statue - Statue of Gomateshwar
Facts about Statue of Gomateshwar
Ø Location: Karnataka
Ø Length: 47 meters high
Ø Also known as Bahuwali

v  Largest Tunnel - Jawahar Tunnel
Facts about Jawahar Tunnel
Ø Location: J & K State
Ø Length: 1½ kilometer
Ø Banihal Pass

v Largest Museum - Indian Museum, Kolkata
Facts about Indian Museum, Kolkata
Ø Established: 1814
Ø Location: Chowringhee-Kolkata
Ø Collection: 1,02,646 ( as on 31st March 2004)

v Densest population state - West Bengal
Facts about West Bengal
Ø 904 persons per sq. kilometers
Ø Total Population: 91,347,736
Ø Density: 1,000/km2 (2,700/sq mi)

v Largest Zoo - Zoological Gardens
Facts about Zoological Gardens
Ø Location: Alipur, Kolkata
Ø Alipore Zoo, Calcutta Zoo or Kolkata Zoo
Ø Land area: 18.81 ha (46.5 acres)

v Largest Forest State – Madhya Pradesh
Facts about Madhya Pradesh
Ø More than 30% of its area is under the forest cover
Ø It constitutes 12.30% of the forest area of India
Ø Important forest types: Tropical Moist, Tropical Dry,
Tropical Thorn, Subtropical broadleaved Hill forests

v Largest Road - Grand Trunk Road
Facts about Grand Trunk Road
Ø Length: 2,400 kilometers
Ø South Asia's oldest and longest major roads
Ø Running from Chittagong, Bangladesh through to Howrah, West Bengal in India, across north India into Peshawar (in present day Largest, Highest and Biggest in India 4Pakistan), up to Kabul, Afghanistan.

v Largest Delta - Sunderban Delta
Facts about Sunderban Delta
Ø Length: 12,872 sq. kilometers
Ø Country: Bangladesh (81%), India (West Bengal) (19%)
Ø To the south the forest meets the Bay of Bengal

v Largest Cave Temple – Ellora
Facts about Ellora
Ø Location: Kailash Temples, Maharashtra
Ø Ellora, also called Verul or Elura
Ø The 12 Buddhist (caves 1–12), 17 Hindu (caves 13–29) and 5 Jain (caves 30–34) caves

v Largest Cantilever Span Bridge - Howrah Bridge(Kolkata)
Facts about Howrah Bridge
Ø Location: Kolkata
Ø Crosses Hooghly River
Ø Total length: 705 m (2,313.0 ft)

v Highest Tower - Qutb Minar
Facts about Qutb Minar
Ø Location: Delhi
ØThe Qutb Minar is constructed with red sandstone and marble
Ø Height: 72.5 meters (237.8 ft)


v Largest Mosque - Jama Masjid, Delhi
Facts about Jama Masjid
Ø Location: Delhi
Ø Capacity: 25,000 people
Ø Length: 80 m
Ø Width: 27 m

v Highest Straight Gravity Dam - Bhakra Dam
Facts about Bhakra Dam
Ø Height: 741 ft (226 m)
Ø Length: 1,700 ft (520 m)
Ø Crest width: 30 ft (9.1 m)

v Smallest State (area) – Goa
Facts about Goa
Ø Area Total: 3,702 km2 (1,429 sq mi)
Ø Area rank: 28th
Ø Districts: 2


v Smallest State (population) – Sikkim
Population (2011)
Ø Total: 607,688
Ø Rank: 28th
Ø Density: 86/km2 (220/sq mi)

v Largest Desert - Thar (Rajasthan)
Facts about Thar Desert
Ø Location: Rajasthan
Ø Also known Great Indian Desert
Ø Area: more than 200,000 km2 (77,000 sq mi)

v Largest man-made lake - Govind Sagar
Facts about Govind Sagar
Ø Bhakra
Ø Location: Bilaspur District, Himachal Pradesh
Ø Lake type: Reservoir (man-made)

v Largest Corridor - Rameshwaram TempleCorridor
Facts about Rameshwaram Temple Corridor
Ø State: Tamil Nadu
Ø District: Ramanathapuram
Ø Location: Rameswaram
 
v Largest Animal Fair - Sonepur Fair, Bihar
Facts about Sonepur Fair, Bihar
Ø Time of the year: Kartik Poornima /November every     year
Ø Duration: Fifteen days (approximately)
Ø Cycle: Yearly
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Tuesday 18 March 2014

THE EARTH DATA





Surface Area                        :  510,100,50 Sq. Kms.


 Polar radius                          :  6,357  Kms.


Land Surface                        :  148,950,800 Sq.Kms.
                                                                 (29.08%)
Water Surface                      :  361,149,700  Sq. Kms.
                                                                  (70.92%)

Equatorial circumference   :  40,075 Kms.
Polar circumference             :  40,008 Kms
Equatorial radius                  :  6,377 Kms.
Equatorial Diameter              :  1,22,756 Kms.
 Polar Diameter                         :  12,714 Kms. 
 Mean distance from the
 Sun                                          :  14,95,97,900 Kms.
Period of revolution               :  365 days 5 hours 48 mts.  45.51 Sec.
Period of rotation                    :  23 hrs. 56 mts. 4.091 Sec.
Escape Velocity from
the earth                                   :  11 Km per Sec. (minimum)




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