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    CURRENT AFFAIRS: 30/11/2017 1. One rupee note turns 100 on 30th November 2017 i.  This smallest paper denomination note from India has traveled through a glorious historical journey all over the world since it was issued for the public. As the argument over the government's decision to scrap high-value currency notes is still raging, our one rupee note has completed a century! The first one rupee note was printed in India on November 30, 1917, with the photo of King George V. This was the time when India was under the British rule. ii.  The origin of the 1 Rupee note lies in the World War I where the inability to mint coins forced the then colonial authorities to shift to printing Re 1 notes in 1917. 2. Skill India partners with Airbnb to Upskill hospitality Entrepreneurs i.  The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship’s implementation arm National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and the Tourism and Hospitality Sector ...

CURRENT AFFAIRS 29/11/2017 1. Arun Jaitley launches Paytm Payments Bank i.  A new Payments Bank 'Paytm Payments Bank' was formally launched at the hands of the Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. Currently, India has four Payments Bank including Paytm Payments Bank. The other three operational ones are Airtel Payments Bank, India Post Payments Bank and Fino Payments Bank. ii.  A payments bank is a differentiated bank. A customer can open a savings bank account in them and have deposits of upto Rs. 1 lakh. These banks cannot however lend money to their customers. 2. 48th Edition of International Film Festival of India Concludes i.  The festival concluded with the world premiere of Indo-Argentinian co-production "Thinking of Him", directed by Pablo Cesar. The closing ceremony was attended by Goa Chief Minister, Manohar Parikkar, Union Minister Smriti Irani. ii.  The legendary actor Amitabh Bachchan was honoured with the Indian film personal...

ANALOGIES Directions (1-15): In each of the following questions a capitalized pair of words is given, followed by five numbered pairs of words. Four of the numbered pairs exhibit the same relationship between the words as the capitalized pair of words. Identify the numbered pair which does not exhibit the same relationship as the capitalized pair. Q1. CHILD: PAEDIATRIC (a) heart : cardiologist (b) nerves : neurologist (c) tumours : oncologist (d) blood : haematologist (e) eyes : gynaecologist Q2. COLOURS : RANGOLI (a) lights : diwali (b) kites : pongal (c) rakhi : baisakhi (d) carols : Christmas (e) colours : Holi Q3. COOK : EAT (a) hard word : success (b) exam : result (c) design : plain (d) thirst : drink (e) hunger : eat Q4. PARSIMONIOUS : STINGY (a) sumptuous : lavish (b) indigent : wealthy (c) niggardly : miserly (d) puerile : juvenile (e) penury : poverty Q5. LECTURER : COLLEGE (a) teacher : sc...

CURRENT AFFAIRS 28/11/2017 1. 115 backward districts in India to be transformed by 2022 i.  The government has embarked upon a major policy initiative for the rapid transformation of 115 backward districts across the country by 2022. ii.  Senior level government officials, at the rank of Additional Secretary and Joint Secretary, have been nominated as ‘Prabhari’ officers for each district.  A detailed briefing of these officials was held under the chairmanship of Cabinet Secretary P.K. Sinha. 2. World’s First 3D Sanskrit Film Anurakthi Screened at 2017 IFFI Goa i.  World's first Sanskrit 3D film 'Anurakthi was among the main attraction in 3D category at the International Film Festival of India in Panaji in Goa. ii.  The motto of making the film is to make the Sanskrit language relevant even for today. The movie directed by Asokan PK revolves around the traditional art form of Kerala, Koodiyattam. 3. Trump Tower Launched in Kolkata i....

Problems Based on Age Question 1:  The age of Rekha is twelve times that of her daughter Avani. If the age of Avani is 3 years, what is the age of Rekha? Solution.  Who’s age do we need? Rekha’s.                  Present age required to be found? Yes! Okay, so, Rekha’s present age =  x Rekha’a age is 12 times her daughter’s age. Daughter’s age = 3. Therefore, 12 times of 3 =  x 12 x 3 =  x = 36 years = Rekha’s age. Question 2:  The father’s age four years ago was 8 times the age of his son. At present the father’s age is 4 times that of his son. Find the son’s present age. Solution.  Okay, who’s present age do we need to find? Son’s. Therefore, Son’s present age =  x We’ll first make the present age’s equation with dad and son – only ‘cause it makes things easier to proceed from the present! ‘At present the father’s age is 4 times that of his ...

CURRENT AFFAIRS 26/11/2017 1. Health Ministry Wins Bronze Medal at the India International Trade Fair 2017 i.  Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has been awarded the Bronze Medal for its creative and informative display at the 37th India International Trade Fair 2017 being held at Pragati Maidan. ii.  The award was presented by Shri C R Chaudhary, Minister of State (Commerce and Industry) at a function organized to award the winners. 2. Justice Satrughana Pujahari Sworn in as Madras HC judge i.  Justice Satrughana Pujahari was sworn in as a Judge of the Madras High Court by Chief Justice Indira Banerjee. Justice Satrughana Pujahari had been transferred from the High Court of Orissa to the Madras High Court. 3. 26th November: Constitution Day Being Celebrated i.  26th November is Constitution Day. On the day in 1949, the constitution was adopted which came into force on January 26, 1950 marking the beginning of a new era in the histor...