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Important dates of Ancient, Medieval and Modern History
Important dates in Indian history is arranged in chronological order. The period of Ancient history in India starts from Indus Valley Civilization and that of Medieval period starts from Delhi Sultanate's and the modern history starts from the battle of plassey.
The chronological order of dates in Indian history will be highly useful for UPSC, SSC and other competitive examinations. It can be used as a ready reckoner during last time preparations. Covering the dates will give a brief idea of all the three periods of History. The modern history is provided till the date of 2002.
Following notes to be published soon...
*Notes for Ancient history of India
*Notes for Medieval history of India
* Notes for Modern history of India
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RBI Assistant Examination 2012 - General Awareness Question Paper with Key
Reserve Bank of India conducted the written examination for the selection of 1000 assistants across India on 29th of April 2012. The question paper comprised of 200 questions divided into 5 parts each carrying 40 questions which has to be completed in 2 hours. General awareness comprised of 40 questions. Questions asked in the examination is of objective type with 4 choices. Here the questions and answers are alone updated, which means choices given in the examination are not given as the questions are framed purely on memory retention.
RBI Assistant General Awareness Paper - 2012
- Who is the RBI deputy governor?
- Which term is associated with Cricket? - Silly point (other options : Free Kick, Kho etc.,)
- Which Cup is related to Tennis? - Davis Cup (Other options: Santhosh trophy, Durand Cup etc.,)
- Common Wealth Games 2018? - Australia
- Nobel Prize for Literature 2011? - Tomas Transtromer
- NABARD Function? - To look after regional rural and co-operative bank
- RBI Function? - Options forgot
- Rating agency similar to S&P in India? - CRISIL
- National award for best actress 2012? - Vidya Balan
- Kyoto Protocol is related to? - Environment
- Which country is a member of BRICS? - South Africa ( other options : Sri Lanks, Pakistan etc.,)
- Which country launched is observation satellite into space from Pyongyang - North Korea
- Chinese naval base in the island of Seychelles is in?- Indian Ocean ( other options : China Sea, Pacific Ocean, Bay of Bengal)
- Small Coin refers to? - 50 paisa ( actually coins upto 50 paisa are called so)
- Uttar Pradesh CM? -Akhilesh Yadav
- Tendulkar scored his 100th ton against? - Bangladesh
- Who hold the office of president of a country at present ? Nicholas Sarkozy (Other options : Ban Ki Moon, Murdorch etc.,)
- Deepika won cup in Dec 2011 in? - Squash (Other option : Tennis, Badminton etc.,)
- India purchased Rafale aircraft from France, it is a ? - Fighter aircraft
- Padma Vibhushan 2012 from the list ? - TV Rajeshwar
- Scheme to encourage schooling? - Mid day meals
- Scheme to promote rural infrastucture? - Indira Awaaz Yojan (other options : Rajiv avaas Yojana, Bharath Niraman. MNREGA)
- Nulcear power plant is in which place from the list? - Jaitapur
- Which is not related to infrastructure development - Textiles ( Other options: Electricity, Road and Railways, Telecommunication)
- Term related to Economics?- Balance of payment (other options : Mass defect, Absolute zero)
- Unit of Energy? - Joule
- Author of the book Malgudi days? - R.K.Narayan
- US forced India to shut down gasline project with? - Iran
- US removed its troops after 9 years from? - Iraq (other options : Afghanistan)
- Which is not the feature of Union budget 2012? - Options forgot
- Which of the following is not a currency? -Ecuador (Other options were currency)
- Award given to coaches in sports? - Dronacharya award(Ohter options : Arjuna award, Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award)
- World AIDS day? - December 1
- In NBFC, F stands for? - Financial
- Another question related book who is a author of India origin?
Another 5 questions were asked and it will be updated once I get it.
Note: All these questions were framed through memory retention and this is not the same way or order it is asked in exam.
US Military Operations around the world
Important US Operations of recent times
- Operation Neptune Spear- US operation which killed Osama Bin Laden (also will be referred as Operation in Abbottabad or Operation Geronimo).
- Operation Odyssey Dawn – US and other coalition forces bombing in Libya.
- Operation New Dawn – US war in Iraq is renamed so in 2010. It was previously referred to as Operation Iraqi Freedom/ Second Gulf War.
- Operation Uphold Democracy – US operation in Haiti
- Operation Enduring Freedom – War in Afghanistan (also a collective name for ‘War on Terror’ in Afghanistan, Philippines, Horn of Africa, Pankisi Gorge, Trans Sahara, Caribbean and Central America and Kyrgyzstan). Operation Enduring Freedom in Philippines was previously called Operation Freedom Eagle.
- Operation Eagle Claw/ Operation Evening Light/ Operation Rice Bowl – Iran
Other few US operations of the past
- Operation Desert Fox - US and British in Iraq
- Operation Provide Comfort - Iraq
- Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm -attack in Iraq and Kuwait.
- Operation Allied Force -NATO attack in Serbia (Kosovo Conflict).
- Operation Silver Wake – In Albania to evacuate US officials.
- Operation Deliberate Force - NATO attack in Bosnia.
- Operation Quick Response - Rescue operation (US Citizens) in Central African Republic.
- Operation Assured Response – Rescue Operation (US Citizen) in Liberia.
- Operation Just Cause - Panama
- Operation Earnest Will- Persian Gulf
- Operation Nimble Archer- Persian Gulf
- Operation Prime Chance- Persian Gulf
- Operation Praying Mantis- Persian Gulf
- Operation Golden Pheasant- Honduras
- Operation Urgent Fury- Grenada
- Operation Eagle Claw- Iran
These are some of the US military operations around the globe. The operations mentioned above are all after 1980. The first six operations of recent times may be asked in general knowledge part of competitive exams. The first three operations are highlighted to show recent importance.
Source:
Notes prepared from Wikipedia
Branches of Study and its Concerning Field (K-P)
- Kalology- Study of Human Beauty
- Koiniology-Study of Atmospheric Pollutants and Dust
- Kymatology-Study of Wave Motion
- Labeorphily-Collection and study of Beer Bottle Labels
- Larithmics-Study of Population Stastics
- Lepidopterology-Study of Butterflies and Moths
- Leprology-Study of Leprosy
- Lexicology-Study of Words and their Meanings
- Limacology-Study of Slugs
- Limnobiology-Study of Fresh water Ecosystem
Branches of Studies and its Concerning Field (E-I)
- Ecology-The study of Relationship between Organisms and Environment
- Electrology-Study of Electricity
- Emetology-Study of Vomoiting
- Entomology-Study of Insects
- Enzymology-Study of Enzymes
- Epidemiology-Study of Diseases,Epidermics
- Etiology-Study of causes of Disease
- Floriculture-Study of Flowering yielding plants
- Gastroenterology-Study of Stomach,Intestines
- Gastronomy-Study of Fine Dining
Branches of Studies and its Concerning Field (A-D)
- Aceology-Therapeutics
- Acoustics-Science of Sound
- Adenology-Study of Glands
- Aerobiology-Study of Airborne Organisms
- Agronomy-Science dealing with Crop and Plants
- Angiology-Deals with study of Blood vascular system
- Anthology-Study of Flowers
- Anthropology-Study of Apes and Man
- Apiculture-Honey Industry(Bee Keeping)
- Astronomy-Study of Heavenly bodies
Branches of Study and its Concerning Field (R-Z)
- Radiology-Study of X-rays and their Medical Applications
- Rthinology-Study of the Mose
- Sarcology-Study of Fleshy Parts of the Body
- Sciagraphy-Art of Shading
- Scipophily-Collection of Bond and Share Certificates
- Seismology-Study of Earthquakes
- Selenology-Study of Moon
- Sermantics-Study of Snakes
- Topology-Study of Places and their Natural Features
- Toxicology-Study of Poisons
Women heads of state and government currently in office around the world
1.Australia- Julia Gillard - Prime Minister (1st Women)
2.Argentina- Crisitina Kirchner- President
3.Bangladesh - Sheikh Hasina Wajed - Prime Minister
4.Costa Rica - Laura Chinchilla - President
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2.Argentina- Crisitina Kirchner- President
3.Bangladesh - Sheikh Hasina Wajed - Prime Minister
4.Costa Rica - Laura Chinchilla - President
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