The World Bank has said that it would provide up to USD 200 million to
Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone to help the West African nations
contain a deadly Ebola outbreak.
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Tuesday, August 5, 2014
2011 Civil Service aspirants may appear again in civil services exam in 2015
MoS Personnel Jitendra Singh said in a brief statement Singh said, "Candidates, who appeared in Civil
Services Examination 2011, may be given one more attempt in 2015."
Government is of the opinion that in the Civil Services Preliminary examination, Paper-II, the marks of the question section on 'English Language comprehension skills' should not be included for gradation or merit," MoS Personnel Jitendra Singh said seeking to mollify the agitating candidates.
Government is of the opinion that in the Civil Services Preliminary examination, Paper-II, the marks of the question section on 'English Language comprehension skills' should not be included for gradation or merit," MoS Personnel Jitendra Singh said seeking to mollify the agitating candidates.
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Friday, August 1, 2014
Kerry-Swaraj joint Press address
- There is growing global partnership to the relationship, says Sushma Swaraj.
-India and US are indispensable partners in 21st century. There are incredible possibilities in our relationship: John Kerry.
-In weeks to come, we will take series of steps to pave the way for PM Narendra Modi's visit to US in September: John Kerry.
- We raised the issue of snooping and conveyed that such spying was not acceptable, says Sushma Swaraj.
- We are encouraging India to reach a compromise formula on WTO deal, says John Kerry.
-India and US are indispensable partners in 21st century. There are incredible possibilities in our relationship: John Kerry.
-In weeks to come, we will take series of steps to pave the way for PM Narendra Modi's visit to US in September: John Kerry.
- We raised the issue of snooping and conveyed that such spying was not acceptable, says Sushma Swaraj.
- We are encouraging India to reach a compromise formula on WTO deal, says John Kerry.
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Jul-2014
Gen Dalbir Singh Suhag takes over as new Army Chief
Gen. Dalbir
Singh Suhag took over as the head of the 1.3 million strong force
succeeding Gen Bikram Singh.
Gen Suhag assumed charge after his predecessor handed over to him the Chief of Army Staff baton in his South Block office in New Delhi.
The new Chief takes over at a time when the force is facing challenges of modernsation in its artillery, infantry and air defence arms and is also preparing itself for facing a possible multi-front war.
Gen Suhag assumed charge after his predecessor handed over to him the Chief of Army Staff baton in his South Block office in New Delhi.
The new Chief takes over at a time when the force is facing challenges of modernsation in its artillery, infantry and air defence arms and is also preparing itself for facing a possible multi-front war.
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Committee submits report on civil services exams
A committee formed
to look into the possibilities of bringing changes in pattern of civil
services examination among others submitted its report to the government
on 31-07-2014
The three-member committee under the chairmanship of former Secretary of Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Arvind Varma was formed in March this year to look into demands of students for changes in the pattern of civil services examination.
The report will be examined by the government before taking a final view, official sources said, adding a decision whether to postpone the August 24 civil services preliminary examination will be taken after perusing it. The students have been demanding that the pattern of Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT) be changed to give level-playing field to those coming from rural areas.
There are two compulsory papers of 200 marks each in the preliminary examination. These papers are also known as CSAT I and CSAT II.
The CSAT-II paper carries questions on comprehension, interpersonal skills including communication skills, logical reasoning and analytical ability, decision-making and problem- solving, general mental ability, basic numeracy, and English language comprehension skills (of Class X level).
Students have been objecting to the level of aptitude and English language questions being asked in the examination claiming they are much above the standard prescribed for the examination.
The civil services examination is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) in three stages--preliminary, main, and interview--to choose candidates for Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS) and Indian Police Service (IPS) among others.
Source : ddinews.gov.in
.
The three-member committee under the chairmanship of former Secretary of Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT) Arvind Varma was formed in March this year to look into demands of students for changes in the pattern of civil services examination.
The report will be examined by the government before taking a final view, official sources said, adding a decision whether to postpone the August 24 civil services preliminary examination will be taken after perusing it. The students have been demanding that the pattern of Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT) be changed to give level-playing field to those coming from rural areas.
There are two compulsory papers of 200 marks each in the preliminary examination. These papers are also known as CSAT I and CSAT II.
The CSAT-II paper carries questions on comprehension, interpersonal skills including communication skills, logical reasoning and analytical ability, decision-making and problem- solving, general mental ability, basic numeracy, and English language comprehension skills (of Class X level).
Students have been objecting to the level of aptitude and English language questions being asked in the examination claiming they are much above the standard prescribed for the examination.
The civil services examination is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) in three stages--preliminary, main, and interview--to choose candidates for Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS) and Indian Police Service (IPS) among others.
Source : ddinews.gov.in
.
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Saturday, July 26, 2014
Abhinav Bindra bagged the 10m Air Rifle gold medal
India`s only individual Olympic champion Abhinav Bindra made the country
once again proud as he bagged maiden singles gold medal in Men`s 10m Air
Rifle event on Day 2 of Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
The young schoolgirl Malaika Goel turning out to be surprise package winning silver in the 10m air pistol event.
The young schoolgirl Malaika Goel turning out to be surprise package winning silver in the 10m air pistol event.
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Congress not eligible for Leader of Opposition post in LS
The Attorney General Mukul Rohatgi has opined that it is
not eligible and there is no precedent since the days of the first Lok
Sabha to grant the post to a party which does not have the minimum
required MPs.
Mr. Rohatgi has conveyed this to Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan who had sought
his opinion in view of the dilemma she is facing over the issue.
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