NBA HLD : May 2015

Thursday 28 May 2015

Top Headlines : 28th May 2015

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1.Trevor Bayliss appointed as Head Coach of England Cricket Team

Trevor Bayliss appointed as Head Coach of England Cricket Team on 26th May 2015. He became 1st Australian who will Coach the England Cricket Team. He played during the period 1985 to 1997 for New South Wales.

2.Arctic Challenge Exercise launched by NATO

Arctic Challenge Exercise launched by North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in Norway, Sweden and Finland on 26th May 2015 involved about 115 fighter planes and 3600 troops from about 9 countries.

3.Farmer centric Kisan TV Channel launched

Farmer centric Kisan TV Channel launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Doordarshan on 26th May 2015 with the aim to provide the farmer related issues.

4.World’s 100 Most Powerful Women 2015 released

World’s 100 Most Powerful Women 2015 released by Forbes on 26th May 2015. German Chancellor Angela Merkel topped the list while four Indian women also included in the list namely Arundhati Bhattacharya, Chanda Kochhar, Kiran Mazumdar Shaw and Shobhana Bhartia.

5.India signed an agreement with Vietnam

India signed an agreement with Vietnam on 25th May 2015 on Join Vision Statement on Defence Cooperation 2015-2020 to deepen defence cooperation. The Defence Minister of India is Manohar Parrikar.

6.C.S. Santosh presented with Motorsport Man of the Year Award

C.S. Santosh presented with Motorsport Man of the Year Award on 25th May 2015 given by Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India (FMSCI) in the ceremony held in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

NICL Assistant 2015 Written Results Out

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Vocabulary Words - 28.05.2015

** Vocabulary Words - 28.05.2015 **

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1. CONTRITE (ADJECTIVE): penitent, eager to be forgiven

Synonyms: remorseful, repentant Antonyms: hurtful, mean

Example Sentence:

Blake’s contrite behavior made it impossible to stay angry at him.

2. SERVILE (ADJECTIVE): subservient

Synonyms: grovelling, beggarly Antonyms: aggressive, dominant

Example Sentence:

The servile porter crept around THE HOTEL lobby, bowing and quaking before the guests.

3. SOLIPSISTIC (ADJECTIVE): believing that oneself is all that exists

Synonyms: egoistic, self-absorption

Example Sentence:

Colette’s solipsistic attitude completely ignored the plight of the homeless people on the street.

4. SOMNOLENT (ADJECTIVE) : sleepy, drowsy

Synonyms: dozy, asleep Antonyms: lively, energetic

Example Sentence:

The somnolent student kept falling asleep and waking up with a jerk.

5. VACUOUS (ADJECTIVE): lack of content or ideas, stupid

Synonyms: airheaded, dumb Antonyms: aware, intelligent

Example Sentence:

Beyoncé realized that the lyrics she had just penned were completely vacuous and tried to add more substance.

6. LISSOME (ADJECTIVE): agile and thin

Synonyms: Flexible, limber Antonyms: rigid, clumsy

Example Sentence:

The lean and lissome Obama has learned to slap with a long hand.

7. ERSATZ (ADJECTIVE): artificial.

Synonyms: fake, phony Antonyms: genuine, true

Example Sentence:

Unfortunately, the admissions system seems to be primarily geared towards fake sincerity and ersatz enrichment.

8. IMPEDIMENT (NOUN): A hindrance or obstruction in doing something

Synonyms: Obstacle, Barrier Antonyms: Assistance, Benefit

Example Sentence:

He rightly identified air resistance as the largest impediment and energy cost in high speed transportation.

9. GOSSAMER (ADJECTIVE): gauzy, thin

Synonyms: fine, light Antonyms: dark, thick

Example Sentence:

Her shapely arms were bare, and in her hands she held a gossamer scarf.

10. MASTTICATE (VERB): chew

Synonyms: chomp, grind Antonyms: swallow

Example Sentence:

These mixers use tremendous power to literally chew, or masticate, rubber and solid fillers into an acceptable mixture.

Wednesday 27 May 2015

Top Headlines : 27th May 2015

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1.Nirbhay Sharma became the Governor of Mizoram

Nirbhay Sharma became the Governor of Mizoram and sworn in on 26th May 2015. Earlier, Vakkom Purushohaman resigned from the post.

2.Sunil D’Souza appointed as MD of Whirlpool India

** Sunil D’Souza appointed as Managing Director of Whirlpool India on 25th May 2015, the famous consumer durables firm in all over the World. Jeff M. Fettig is the CEO of Whirlpool Corporation and its Headquarter is in Michigan, USA.
** Manabi Bandopadhyay became the 1st transgender of India who became Principal of Krishnanagar Women’s College, West Bengal. Manabi is Associate Professor at Vivekananda Satobarshiki Mahavidyalaya, West Bengal.

3.CEAT Awards announced

Kumar Sangakkara named as CEAT International Cricketer of the year 2015 on 25th May 2015. He is former Captain Sri Lanka Cricket team while Kapil Dev of India awarded with Lifetime Achievement Award.

4.‘Snapdeal’ acquired ‘MartMobi

‘Snapdeal’ acquired ‘MartMobi Technologies Pvt. Ltd.’. Pramod Nair and Satya Krishna Ganni are the founders of MartMobi. The company is situated in Hyderabad.

5.Cristian Gomez died

Cristian Gomez, the Football player of Argentina, died on 24th May 2015. Earlier Emanuel Ortega of Argentina also died after suffered a head injury.

6.Terry Sue Patt died

Terry Sue Patt, famous Actor of Britain, died on 22nd May 2015. He became popular for playing the role in TV serial namely ‘Grange Hill’.

7.Manabi Bandopadhyay became 1st transgender Principal

Manabi Bandopadhyay will take charge as Principal of Krishnagar Women’s College in West Bengal on June 9.

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Vocabulary Words - 27.05.2015

** Vocabulary Words - 27.05.2015 **

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1. FRICTION (NOUN): dissension or conflict between persons, nations, etc., because of differing ideas

Synonyms: irritation, agitation Antonyms: agreement, harmony

Example Sentence:

He points out that there was also friction within the family among several brothers and cousins.

2. VANQUISH (VERB): defeat soundly

Synonyms: conquer, overcome Antonyms: release, surrender

Example Sentence:

In an attempt to vanquish the monster, the superheroes step in and pummel him, knocking him to the ground.

3. CONFISCATE (VERB): steal; seize

Synonyms: expropriate, impound Antonyms: give, offer

Example Sentence:

One of the citizens might decide to confiscate more than their share of the profits.

4. TATTERDEMALION (ADJECTIVE): badly dressed

Synonyms: tattered, shoddy Antonyms: sophisticated, refined

Example Sentence:

The tatterdemalion group possesses no home but that of the daily grazing land of the flock.

5. EXPOSTULATE (VERB): reason with

Synonyms: argue, oppose Antonyms: agree, comply

Example Sentence:

My mother never missed the opportunity to expostulate her opinion anytime my father did something which displeased her.

6. DOUGHTY (ADJECTIVE): bold

Synonyms: brave, courageous Antonyms: timid, shy

Example Sentence:

That will be a harder claim to make after today: its soccer team is a doughty legion.

7. QUERULOUS (ADJECTIVE): grouchy, hard to please

Synonyms: complaining, critical Antonyms: cheerful, happy

Example Sentence:

If there was an award for being querulous, my aunt would win because she is always complaining about something.

8. USURP (VERB): to seize by force, take possession of without right

Synonyms: take over, annex Antonyms: give, free

Example Sentence:

The rogue army general tried to usurp control of the government, but he failed because most of the army backed the legally elected president.

9. APLOMB (NOUN): imperturbable self-possession, poise, or assurance.

Synonyms: equanimity, confidence Antonyms: gaucheness, fear

Example Sentence:

Urvashi conducted the meeting with her usual aplomb.

10. WISTFUL (ADJECTIVE) : full of yearning; musingly sad

Synonyms: daydreaming, longing Antonyms: cheerful, happy

Example Sentence:

Since her pet rabbit died, Edda missed it terribly and was wistful all day long.

Tuesday 26 May 2015

Top Headlines: 26th May 2015

Top Headlines: 26th May 2015

1.Ranjit Singh Baxi appointed as Head of Bureau of International Recycling

Ranjit Singh Baxi appointed as Head of Bureau of International Recycling on 19th May 2015. Its Headquarter is situated in Brussels, Belgium.

2.Manoj Mishra appointed as CMD of National Fertilizers Limited

Manoj Mishra appointed as Chairman and Managing Director of National Fertilizers Limited on 24th May 2015.
The Government of Delhi tied up with Rotary Club on 24th May 2015 for revamp the government schools in the State.

3.John Forbes Nash Jr. died

John Forbes Nash Jr., Nobel Awardee Mathematician, died on 23rd May 2015. He won Abel Prize in the year 2015, Leroy P. Steele prize in the year 1999, John Von Neumann Theory Prize in the year 1978.

4.Nico Rosberg won F1 Championship

Nico Rosberg of Germany won Monaco Grand Prix F1 Championship on 24th May 2015 after defeating SebastianVettel of Germany.

5.Switzerland disclosed two names

Switzerland disclosed two Indians in black money list i.e. Sneh Lata Sawhney and Sangita Sawhney.

6.Four Gold Medals won by Indians

L. Devendro Singh, Shiva Thapa, Manish Kaushik and Manoj Kumar won Gold Medals in Doha International Boxing Tournament 2015 on 23rd May 2015.

7.Delhi tied up with Rotary Club

Monday 25 May 2015

FULL LIST OF AWARD WINNERS AT IPL 2015

IPL Winners List 2015

Champions - Mumbai Indians (Rs 15 crore prize money)

Runner-up - Chennai Super Kings (Rs 10 crore)

Orange Cap (most runs)

562 runs in 14 innings - David Warner (Sunrisers Hyderabad)

Purple Cap (most wickets)

26 wickets in 16 innings - Dwayne Bravo (Chennai Super Kings)

Emerging Player

Shreyas Iyer (Delhi Daredevils) - 439 runs in 14 innings

Man-of-the-Final

Rohit Sharma (MI)

Maximum Sixes award in the final

3 - Kieron Pollard (MI)

Fair Play Award

Chennai Super Kings

Best catch of the tournament

Dwayne Bravo (CSK Vs RR). Took Shane Watson's catch at the boundary

Most Valuable Player

Andre Russell (Kolkata Knight Riders)

Other important statistics

Total centuries

4 (AB de Villiers, Chris Gayle, Brendon McCullum and Shane Watson)

Highest individual score

133 not out - De Villiers (RCB Vs MI)

Fastest century

Chris Gayle - 46-ball ton Vs Kings XI Punjab

Fastest half century

19 balls - Andre Russell (KKR Vs KXIP) and Harbhajan Singh (MI Vs KXIP). Russell won the award as he had better strike rate

Most sixes (Maximum Season award)

38 - Chris Gayle (Royal Challengers Bangalore)

Most fours

65 - David Warner (SRH)

Total sixes in the tournament

692

Total wickets in the tournament

686

Highest team score

235/1 - RCB Vs MI

David Warner won the Orange Cap

Best bowling in an innings

4/10 - Ashish Nehra (CSK Vs RCB)

Fastest ball bowled

151.11 kmph - Mitchell Johnson (KXIP)

Most dot balls bowled in an innings

18 - Zaheer Khan (DD Vs CSK 4-1-9-2)

Most dot balls in the tournament

170 - Nehra (CSK - 22 wickets in 16 innings. 62 overs, 449 runs)

Most maiden overs bowled in the tournament

4 - Sandeep Sharma (KXIP)

Previous Champions

2014 - Kolkata Knight Riders
2013 - Mumbai Indians
2012 - Kolkata Knight Rider
2011 - Chennai Super Kings
2010 - Chennai Super Kings
2009 - Deccan Chargers
2008 - Rajasthan Royals

Vocabulary Words - 25.05.2015

** Vocabulary Words - 25.05.2015 **

1. INSURMOUNTABLE (ADJECTIVE): Too great to overcome

Synonyms: Impossible, Invincible Antonyms: Attainable, Defeatable

Example Sentence:

We have to start managing our finances better because these bills are beginning to be insurmountable.

2. RECALCITRANT (ADJECTIVE): Having an obstinately uncooperative attitude towards authority or discipline

Synonyms: Disobedient, Obstinate Antonyms: Compliant, Agreeable

Example Sentence:

Since his recalcitrant client was not following instructions, the lawyer had a hard time preparing a solid defense.

3. DOGGED (ADJECTIVE): Having or showing tenacity and grim persistence.

Synonyms: Indefatigable, Staunch Antonyms: Irresolute, Surrendering

Example Sentence:

Endless intrepid photographers and dogged tourists have been shooting the same picture from the same spot up on the terraces.

4. VESTIGE (NOUN) : A trace or remnant of something that is disappearing or no longer exists.

Synonyms: Indication, Relic Antonyms: Information, Lot

Example Sentence:

After the huge fire, only a vestige of the house remained visible among the ashes.

5. PREPOSTEROUS (ADJECTIVE): Contrary to reason or common sense; utterly absurd or ridiculous

Synonyms: Irrational, Unreasonable Antonyms: Plausible, Logical

Example Sentence:

The new laws are preposterous and will not solve the real crime issue.

6. CHIAROSCURO (ADJECTIVE): Dark and covered

Synonyms: Clouded, Shaded Antonyms: Clear, Bright

Example Sentence:

It is a sinister work, enhanced by brilliant chiaroscuro lighting, compellingly performed by a superb cast on opening night.

7. INVIGORATE (VERB): Give strength or energy to.

Synonyms: Rejuvenate, Galvanize Antonyms: Discourage, Dissuade

Example Sentence:

The aim is to invigorate the healthinsurance market by drawing more people into it and by removing hidden subsidies.

8. HEATHEN (ADJECTIVE): Not believing in christian god

Synonyms: Agnostic, Barbarian Antonyms: Godly, Religious

Example Sentence:

Indeed there was scarcely any article of faith which met with so much opposition as this from the heathen philosophers.

9. INSIDIOUS (ADJECTIVE) : Sneaky and tricky

Synonyms: Dangerous, Cunning Antonyms: Fair, Honest

Example Sentence:

Corruption is insidious, and working with a camera
is virtually impossible.

10. CONCOMITANT (ADJECTIVE): accompanying in a subordinate fashion

Synonyms: Contributing, Adjuvant Antonyms: Unrelated, Chance

Example Sentence:

His dislike of hard work carried with it a concomitant lack of funds.

Thursday 21 May 2015

Top Headlines : 21st May 2015

1. Sudha Shivpuri popularly known as 'Baa' of the hit TV serial 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi' has passed away in Mumbai today. She made her film debut with Basu Chatterjee's Swami in 1977 and went on to act in films like Insaaf Ka Tarazu, Hamari Bahu Alka, Sawan Ko Aane Do, Sun Meri Laila, Burning Train, Vidhaata . In 1990, Sudha's husband Om Shivpuri passed away, but she continued acting in Tv serials - Missing, Rishtey, Sarhadeinand Bandhan. Sudha has worked in popular serials like 'Sheeshe Ka Ghar,' 'Waqt Ka Dariya,' 'Daman,' 'Santoshi Ma,' 'Yeh Ghar,' 'Kasamh Se,' and 'Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil.'Sudha who is now survived by a daughter and a son had also worked in 2003 Bollywood film 'Pinjar.'

2. JICA (JAPAN INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION AGENCY) agreed to lend 1165 crore rupee for Odisha Transission System improvement project. JICA provides technical training for participants from the developing countries in a wide range of fields, including medical, industrial, and agricultural training.

3.The mid-year update of the UN World Economic Situation and Prospects ( WESP), released today, said India's economy is projected to grow by 7.6 per cent this year and 7.7 per cent in 2016, overtaking China.

4. RBI allowed Tap N Pay without PIN for transaction up to 2000 rupees.

5.S.S. Ahluwalia appointed as chairman of JPC(Joint Parliamentary committee) on Land Acquisition Amendment Bill 2015).

6.Hungarian writer Laszlo krasznahorkai won Britain’s Man Booker international prize for career achievement, Author of Satantango.

7. Peter M. Christian elected as eight president of Micronesia. Nineteenth FSM Congress elects H.E. Peter M. Christian as FSM President and Wesley W. Simina as Speaker.

8.Union Govt. approved Gujarat state climate change Action plan 2015-16.

9. Centre to launch agri-trainning programme in 593 villages under Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojna.

10. Govt. to award road projects worth Rs. 3 lakh crore.

Saturday 16 May 2015

Top Headlines : 16th May 2015

Top Headlines : 16th May 2015

1.Kayakalp Award Scheme launched

Kayakalp Award Scheme launched by Government of India on 15th May 2015 to improve cleanliness in Public Health Facilities. The Union Health and Family Welfare Minister is J.P. Nadda.

2.USTAAD scheme launched

USTAAD scheme launched by Government of India on 14th May 2015 to promote traditional crafts of India. The Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi inaugurated the scheme.

3.Karan Menon won National Geographic Bee Championship

Karan Menon, an Indian origin won National Geographic Bee Championship 2015 on 13th May 2015.

4.SBI launched new credit and debit card

Contact-less credit card and debit cards launched by State Bank of India on 14th May 2015 called as ‘sbiINTOUCH’.

5.Suchitra Bhattacharya died

Suchitra Bhattacharya, the famous Writer of West Bengal, died on 12th May 2015. Her famous Novels are Dahana, Kachher Dewal etc.

6.GSAB released the report

According to the report of Global Statistics on Addictive Behaviours (GSAB), there are approximately 1 Billion smokers in all over the World.

Vocabulary Words - 16.05.2015

** Vocabulary Words - 16.05.2015 **

1. APODICTIC (ADJECTIVE): of a proposition; necessarily true or logically certain

Synonyms: unerring, dependable Antonyms: faulty, imperfect

Example Sentence:

It is apodictic that inadvertent disclosures may work a waiver of the attorney-client privilege.

2. ASPERITY (NOUN): the quality of being hard to endure, uninviting or formidable

Synonyms: harshness; bad temper Antonyms: contentment, sweetness

Example Sentence:

I dread the asperity of northern winters.

3. BEATITUDE (NOUN): a state of supreme happiness or blessedness

Synonyms: bliss, ecstasy Antonyms: sorrow, misery

Example Sentence:

His face had taken on the expression of imbecile beatitude the religious sometimes adopt.

4. CAPRICIOUS (ADJECTIVE): changeable; determined by chance or impulse or whim rather than by necessity or reason

Synonyms: erratic, fickle Antonyms: constant, predictable

Example Sentence:

The capricious bride-to-be has a different church in mind for her wedding every few days.

5. CAPTIOUS (ADJECTIVE): tending to find and call attention to faults

Synonyms: very critical, carping Antonyms: encouraging, praising

Example Sentence:

A captious attitude often causes difficulties in a relationship.

6. CHOLERIC (ADJECTIVE) : easily moved to anger

Synonyms: irritable, peevish Antonyms: cool, calm

Example Sentence:

Men of the choleric type take to kicking and smashing.

7. DENOUEMENT (NOUN): the unraveling of a plot or story; the outcome of a complex sequence of events

Synonyms: conclusion, finale Antonyms: opening, start

Example Sentence:

I waited by the eighteenth green with thousands of spectators to see the denouement.

8. DILATORY (ADJECTIVE): slow to act; intended to cause delay

Synonyms: procrastinating, lingering Antonyms: eager, zealous

Example Sentence:

The White House scolds Congress for being dilatory in finding cash for Panama and Nicaragua.

9. EXTEMPORE (ADJECTIVE): with little or no preparation or forethought

Synonyms: offhand, impromptu Antonyms: prepared, practice

Example Sentence:

This is usually performed extempore, following the whims of the singer, musician and/or dancer.

10. LUMP (NOUN): clump, mass

Synonyms: knot, chunk Antonyms: little, indivisual

Example Sentence:

Jane took a big lump of clay from the bag, and began forming it into the shape of a bowl.

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►- Marvellous- आश्चर्यजनक, अद्भुत
S- astonishing, miraculous, amazing, wonerdrful, wondrous, extraordinary, spectacular, stupendous
A- common, ordinary, normal, usual

►- Meddlesome-हस्तक्षेप करने वाला
S- interfering, intermeddling, officious
A- helpful, unobtrusive, unofficious

Friday 15 May 2015

Top Headlines : 15th May 2015

Top Headlines : 15th May 2015

1.Punjab became 1st in India to issue the Soil Health Cards

The State of Punjab became 1st in India to issue the Soil Health Cards to all the farmers on 13th May 2015. Earlier, on 19th February 2015, the scheme was launched nationwide by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

2.Peter Gay died

Peter Gay, the famous historian on European thought, died on 12th May 2015. He is known for books Enlightenment etc.

3.Human Capital Report 2015 released

According to the Human Capital Report 2015 released by World Economic Forum, Finland topped the list followed by Norway and Switzerland while India placed at 100th position among 124 countries.

4.Harbhajan Kaur Dheer became Mayor

Harbhajan Kaur Dheer, an Indian origin became 1st Asian woman to be elected as Maor in UK on 12th May 2015. She is related to Labour Party.

5.Telangana signed an agreement with Google Inc.

The State Government of Telangana signed an agreement with Google Inc. on 11thMay 2015 to build biggest campus in Hyderabad which will be set up for the cost of Rs.1000 Crore.

Vocabulary Words - 15.05.2015

** Vocabulary Words - 15.05.2015 **

1. AFTERMATH (NOUN): the unpleasant consequences of an event or accident

Synonyms: impact, flak Antonyms: cause , source

Example Sentence:

Many more people died in the aftermath of the explosion.

2. RABID (ADJECTIVE): having and expressing extreme and unreasonable feelings

Synonyms: frenetic, crazy Antonyms: calm , lethargic

Example Sentence:

Her mother was bitten by a rabid dog.

3. EXIGENT (ADJECTIVE): urgent, critical

Synonyms: crucial, acute Antonyms: easy, facile

Example Sentence:

The patient has an exigent need for medication, or else he will lose his sight.

4. FERAL (ADJECTIVE): wild, savage

Synonyms: ferocious, brutal Antonyms: domesticated, cultivated

Example Sentence:

That beast looks so feral that I would fear being alone with it

5. INSENSATE (ADJECTIVE): lacking sympathy and compassion

Synonyms: apathetic, callous Antonyms: sympathetic , sensible

Example Sentence:

They have a tendency to become rather insensately hostile to anyone who questions their belief system in any way..

6. COGENT (ADJECTIVE) : intellectually convincing

Synonyms: Compelling, Persuasive Antonyms: Ineffective, Unimportant

Example Sentence:

Irene’s arguments in favor of abstinence were so cogent that I could not resist them.

7. ANATHEMA (NOUN): a cursed, detested person

Synonyms: Bane, Pariah Antonyms: Love, Like

Example Sentence:

I never want to see that murderer. He is an anathema to me.

8. UNABASHED (ADJECTIVE): not embarrased

Synonyms: shameless, blatant Antonyms: shameful, guilty

Example Sentence:

Under the thin veneer of economic growth lies a society where greed and unabashed corruption rule the day.

9. PANACHE (NOUN): distinctive and stylish elegance

Synonyms: charisma, flamboyance Antonyms: spiritlessness

Example Sentence:

Only his few recipes in the new issue show a certain lack of panache.

10. IMPUTE (VERB): attribute

Synonyms: ascribe, adduce Antonyms: absolve, exonerate

Example Sentence:

If readings are missing for some period at one site, averages of nearby sites are used to impute a value for that site.

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►-Desecrate-अपवित्र करना, दूषित करना, भ्रष्ट करना
S- profane, misuse, abuse, corrupt
A- consecrate, purify, sanctify, solemnize, glorify

►-Despair- निराशा, नाउम्मीदी
S- despondency, desperation, hopelesness, dejection
A- confidence, hope, elation, anticipation, expectation

Thursday 14 May 2015

Top Headlines: 14th May 2015

Top Headlines : 14th May 2015

1.Deepak Iyer appointed as MD and CEO Bharti AXA General Insurance

Deepak Iyer appointed as MD and Chief Executive Officer of Bharti AXA General Insurance on 12th May 2015 succeeded by Milind Chalisgaonkar.

2.Four Governors appointed by President

V. Shanmuganathan appointed as Governor of Meghalaya, Draupaid Murmu appointed as Governor of Jharkhand, Tathagata Roy appointed as Governor of Tripura and J.P. Rakkhowa appointed as Governor of Arunachal Pradesh as announced on 12th May 2015.

3.Arvind Saxena appointed as Member of UPSC

Arvind Saxena appointed as Member of Union Public Service Commission on 07th May 2015.
The Indian city Hyderabad became 1st in India to get Google Street View as announced on 12th May 2015. Larry Page is the CEO of Google.

4.Prof. Dr.Sivanadane Mandjiny won UNC’s Award

Prof. Dr.Sivanadane Mandjiny, an Indian-American won UNC’s Award for Excellence in Teaching for the year 2015 on 12th May 2015. At present, he is serving as Professor in University of North Carolina, USA.

5.Samajwadi Shudha Payjal Yojana launched

The scheme namely Samajwadi Shudha Payjal Yojana launched by the State Government of Uttar Pradesh on 12th May 2015 with the aim to provide water for bus passengers at affordable price.

6.Pop star Chris Burden died

Chris Burden, the famous POP Artist of USA, died on 10th May 2015. He became famous for his work namely ‘Shoot’ in the year 1971. His famous works were ‘Trans-fixed’ and ‘For Through the Night Softly’ etc.

7.Hyderabad became 1st to get Google Street View

GD Topics for Bank of Baroda PO Program

List of important topics for Bank of Baroda PO program. You can practice and research on these issues if you are going to appear for any group discussion in future.

GD Topics

1. Finance ministry is planning top introduce GST in 2016. How GST will control tax evasion in India.

2.Narendra Modi introduced social security schemes in India. Do you think such schemes will be beneficial ? There is LIC for life insurance schemes and they have introduced many attractive schemes in past. How these social security schemes can be implemented properly.

3. Central government amended Child Labour Act which allows children below 14 years to work in family enterprises ,entertainment and sports activities after school or in vacations. Do you support this amendment.

4.15 crore people opened savings accounts in Jan Dhan Yojna. What is the impact of this scheme ?

5.In India, there are large number of educated unemployed people. Government started many vocational training schemes but the problem still persists. How to solve this problem ?

6.Thousands of farmers committed suicide this year due to crop failure and huge debts. Government took many steps to curb this problem but nothing is working. How to overcome this situation.

7.Indian government is known for censorship. Telecom and broadcast ministry banned many websites in India. Do you think it is against our constitutional rights ?

8.Recently Film Actor Salman Khan got bail on the day of verdict. Do you appreciate his lawyer's talent or criticize Indian Judiciary system.

Group Discussion Topics

1) Decentralization leads to lack of control and centralization leads lack of responsibility. What should an organization do to bring effectiveness.

2) Do you support financial penalties for breaking organizational rules and regulations.

3) How internet technologies can help governments in better governance.

4) Pros and cons of Social networking websites.

5) Is India ready for e-commerce revolution ?

6) Unemployment rate is very high in India. How it can be minimized ?

7) What steps should Prime Minister of India take to improve growth rate.

8) How to improve employability of educated youth in India. Various vocational training programs failed to improve the situation in past.

9) There are multiple taxes on selling commodities and providing services in India. Do you think
multiple taxation system leads to tax evasion.

10) Frauds by various PSU banks officials are in news. There are strong regulation system from RBI and individual banks. What steps RBI and Bank management should take to avoid such frauds.

Vocabulary Words - 14.05.2015

** Vocabulary Words - 14.05.2015 **

1. FLUMMOX (VERB): to bewilder; confound; confuse.

Synonyms: baffle, perplex Antonyms: clarify, enlighten

Example Sentence:

What wine to serve at thanksgiving can flummox even the heartiest of gourmands.

2. GAVEL (NOUN) : a small mallet used by the presiding officer of a meeting, a judge, etc., usually to signal for attention or order.

Synonyms: hammer, maul

Example Sentence:

One advantage of Inhofe taking the gavel is that he might have to start playing defense.

3. FURBISH (VERB): polish; renovate

Synonyms: improve, renew Antonyms: damage, dull

Example Sentence:

Students in the program will collect the hardware and re- furbish and update them.

4. GOSSAMER (ADJECTIVE): gauzy, thin

Synonyms: fine, light Antonyms: dark, thick

Example Sentence:

Her shapely arms were bare, and in her hands she held a gossamer scarf.

5. GARGANTUAN (ADJECTIVE): very large

Synonyms: huge, mammoth Antonyms: small, tiny

Example Sentence:

Today, researchers are flummoxed as to the whereabouts of this gargantuan cultural artifact.

6. HALCYON (ADJECTIVE) : calm; peaceful; tranquil

Synonyms: serene, placid Antonyms: agitated , peaceful

Example Sentence:

We were there at the beginning, never really accepted its failure, and still maintain it was a halcyon moment.

7. LITHE (ADJECTIVE): flexible, graceful and slender

Synonyms: agile, limber Antonyms: clumsy, rigid

Example Sentence:

Who was that lithe, bendable gymnast setting alight the Olympic flame?

8. MASTTICATE (VERB): chew

Synonyms: chomp, grind Antonyms: swallow

Example Sentence:

These mixers use tremendous power to literally chew, or masticate, rubber and solid fillers into an acceptable mixture.

9. MAUNDER (VERB): digress

Synonyms: deviate, drift Antonyms: go direct, stay

Example Sentence:

Wandering in and out of a set made of drip-painting canvases, the characters maunder on about art and their personal demons.

10. MAUDLIN (ADJECTIVE): tearfully or weakly emotional; foolishly sentimental

Synonyms: mawkish, mushy Antonyms: pragmatic, unemotional

Example Sentence:

The program manages to avoid the maudlin, in part because these patients are trained entertainers.

** ANTONYMS & SYNONYMS– 14.05.2015 **
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►- Meddlesome-हस्तक्षेप करने वाला
S- interfering, intermeddling, officious
A- helpful, unobtrusive, unofficious

SBI PO 2015-16 TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OUT

SBI PO 2015-16 TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OUT

State Bank of India has been released the tentative schedule of events for the recruitment of Probationary Officers - 2015-16.

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Saturday 9 May 2015

Top Headlines : 9th May 2015

Top Headlines : 9th May 2015

1.UK Elections 2015 - Conservative Party won

Conservative Party led by David Cameron won UK General Elections 2015 on 08th May 2015. David Cameron will remain the Prime Minister of UK.

2.The book ‘Delhi to Islamabad’ released

The book namely ‘Delhi to Islamabad’ written by Prof. Bhim Singh released on 08th May 2015 by Vice President Mohammad Hamid Ansari.

3.Navneet Rajan Wasan appointed as DG

Navneet Rajan Wasan appointed as DG of Bureau of Police Research and Development. Earlier, he served as DG of National Investigation Agency.

4.Coin on Swami Chinmayananda released

Commemorative Coin on Swami Chinmayananda released by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 08th May 2015 on his birth centenary.

5.SBI launched RuPay Platinum Debit Card

RuPay Platinum Debit Card launched by State Bank of India in association with National Payment Corporation of India (NPCI) on 07th May 2015. The Managing Director and CEO of NPCI is A.P.

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6.20 years old Mhairi Black became the youngest lawmaker

Mhairi Black became the youngest lawmaker of Britain on 07th May 2015 after defeating Douglas Alexander of UK. She is the Member of Scottish Nationalist Party.

7.Achal Kumar Jyoti appointed as Election Commissioner

Achal Kumar Jyoti appointed as Election Commissioner of India on 07th May 2015. He is the former Chief Secretary of Gujarat.

8.Nepal Rashtra Bank will provide interest free loans

Nepal Rashtra Bank will provide interest free loans for rebuilding houses as announced on 07th May 2015. The Bank will provide the loan of Rs.25 Lakh in Kathmandu and Rs.15 Lakh for outside the capital.