Monday, 6 January 2014

Current Affairs November 2013, Current Affairs Questions November 2013

Union Minister for Rural Development Jairam Ramesh on 1 November 2013 declared Kannur in Kerala as
the first zero-landless district in the country.
The former Union Home Secretary, G.K. Pillai was appointed as Chairman of the MCX-SX.
The 12th edition of Pravasi Bhartiya Divas will be held in New Delhi from 7th to 9th of January 2014.
Rohit Sharma, the Indian batsman on 2 November 2013 became the third cricketer in the world to score a
double hundred in an ODI match.
The Government has decided to extend the sale of the non-subsidized 5 kg LPG cylinders at petrol pumps across India.
Legendary Pakistani folk singer Reshma passed away in Lahore, Pakistan on 3 November 2013 after a long battle with
throat cancer.
Bangladesh became the First South Asian Country to Approve Commercial Cultivation of Bt Brinjal.
7th Edition of Indian Pharmacopoeia 2014 – A Book of Drug Standards, Released By Ghulam Nabi Azad.
Novak Djokovic of Serbia on 3 November 2013 won the BNP Paribas Masters Tennis tournament at Paris, France.
Indian men’s hockey team on 3 November 2013 officially qualified for the Rabobank Hockey World Cup 2014.
Virat Kohli topped the batting charts in the ICC’s latest ODI ranking. He achieved it after India won the series against
Australia by 3-2.
Formula One racing driver, Sebastian Vettel on 3 November 2013 won the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at the
Yas Marina circuit.
India defeated Australia 3-2 in the seven ODI series and retained its 1st Ranking in the ODI playing nations.
Eminent Scientist and Bharat Ratna Awardee Prof CNR Rao was on 4 November 2013
elected as honorary foreign member of Chinese Academy of Science.
Yuki Bhambri won the ATP men’s singles title of Taralgon event in Australia after defeating Bradely Klahn.
ISRO on 5 November 2013 successfully launched its historic mission to Mars from the Satish Dhawan Space
Centre in Sriharikota.
Abraham K Techi Appointed International Weightlifting Referee.
IICT, Hyderabad received samples for detection of Chemical Weapons from OPCW.
FDI inflows into the service sector declined by 47.5 percent to 1.19 billion US dollars during the April-August 2013
period.
Shiraz Naval Minwalla, Professor of Physics in TIFR, Mumbai selected for the 2014 New Horizons in Physics Prize on 5
November 2013.
Microsoft company developed a new cost-effective sign language translator that converts signs into spoken and written
language & vice versa.
British Paralympic powerlifter Ali Jawad on 5 November 2013 won gold at the Asian Open Championships with a worldrecord
lift.
Ishwar Das Rohani, the Speaker of Madhya Pradesh Assembly, died.
Assamese music director Sher Choudhury passed away on 6 November 2013 at B. Baruah Cancer Institute in Guwahati,
Assam.
Pakistan Successfully Test Fired Surface-to-Surface Missile Hatf IX (Nasr).
Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories is set up to launch generic drug Fondaparinux sodium injection in Canada and two other
countries.
Mark Schwarzer, Australia Goalkeeper Retired from International Football.
BCCI on 6 November 2013 launched Thank you Sachin campaign on social networking site Twitter to honour
Sachin on his retirement.
Mumbai emerged as the City with Highest Internet Penetration in India.
Yogesh Malik Resigned as CEO of Uninor.
Gross Direct Tax Collections during April-October in 2013-14 up by 11.58 Percent .
The Reserve Bank of India permitted Wholly Owned Subsidiaries of the foreign banks to acquire the domestic
private sector banks.
India’s largest lender State Bank of India (SBI) on 6 November 2013 increased its lending rates by 0.20
percent with effect from 7 November 2013.
Tarla Dalal, the Celebrity Cook of India, Passed Away at 77.
Indian Navy inducted the fourth generation advanced jet trainer aircraft Hawk 132 at a ceremony held at the Naval Air
Station INS Dega.
National Conference on the Wakf (Amendment) Act, 2013 Inaugurated.
Sunita Sharma Appointed as the MD and CEO of the LIC Housing Finance.
The Minister of Railways flagged off the first ever Dual Cab 4500 HP Freight Diesel locomotive called Vijay on 6
November 2013.
The Union Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment inaugurated the National Conference on Intellectual Disability on 7
November 2013.
ISRO successfully raised Mars Orbiter Spacecraft’s Orbit.
The Ministry for I & B on 7 November 2013 announced the institution of a special New Centenary Award to celebrate
100 years of Indian Cinema.
IHF selected India to host the 2018 Men’s World Cup of Hockey and England to host the 2018 Women’s World Cup of
Hockey.
M. Hamid Ansari released a book entitled India’s Nuclear Energy Programme: Future Plans, Prospects and
Concerns on 7 November 2013.
Union Cabinet approved the Visa Waiver Agreements with Poland, Slovenia and Lithuania.
The 7th India-Republic of Korea Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) was held in New Delhi on 8 November 2013.
Law Ministry said that Amendment of Article 371(D) is needed for bifurcation of Andhra Pradesh.
Delhi Metro Rail Corporation and the Embassy of Sweden on 9 November 2013 jointly unveiled a ‘Nobel Memorial
Wall’ at Rajiv Chowk metro station, Delhi.
India won Silver Medal at 3rd Women’s Asian Champions Trophy 2013 on November 9, 2013.
Martha Doodray won the Global UN Award for her commitment and dedication to eradicate the Polio in India.
India successfully test fired the indigenously developed surface to surface Agni-1 missile from the Odisha Coast.
Senior IRS officer, Parvinder Sohi Behuria appointed as the Secretary General of National Human Rights Commission.
UNESCO suspended the voting rights of US and Israel as they stopped paying the dues to UN’s cultural arm.
The RBI has allowed third party payment for the export and import transactions taking into account the
evolving international trade procedure.
Ministry of Home Affairs on 9 November 2013 inaugurated RAF Academy of Public Order in Meerut, Uttar
Pradesh.
Gabriela Isler from Venezuela won Miss Universe 2013 contest on 9 November 2013 held at Crocus City Hall in
Moscow, Russia.
Kenichi Ito broke his own Guinness World Record for the 100 meter dash. He runs on his arms and legs broke.
India and Japan on 9 November 2013 decided to further strengthen their cooperation in the maritime sector.
World Science Day for Peace and Development observed on 10 November.
The Government of Afghanistan on 10 November 2013 signed an agreement with ADB for the development of road
network in the country.
National Education Day of India Observed Across the Country on 11 November.
Heena Sidhu became the third Indian pistol shooter to win Gold at the World Cup Final on 10 November 2013 in
Munich.
The 19th Kolkata International Film Festival was inaugurated on 10 November 2013 with the screening of
noted director, Rituparna Ghosh’s Taak Jhaank.
Typhoon Haiyan made a landfall in northern Vietnam, close to the China border on 10 November 2013. It claimed
thousands of lives in Philippines.
The two-day International Conference on Comprehensive Cleft Care concluded in Assam on 10 November 2013. The
theme of the conference was Think Big.
Vijaydan Detha died on 10 November 2013 in Borunda village in Jodhpur. He gave a modern touch and identity to the
folk tales of Rajasthan.
Regional Pravasi Bhartiya Divas 2013 launched in Sydney, Australia.
Indian men’s hockey team finished fifth place at the 3rd Asian Champions Trophy at Japan on 10 November 2013.
Mohammed Siddikur of Bangladesh won the 50th edition of Indian Open golf tournament on 10 November 2013 at the
Delhi Golf Club (DGC), New Delhi.
The 11th ASEM (Asia-Europe Meeting) Foreign Ministers Meeting took place in New Delhi from 11 to 12 November
2013.
Haryana, on 11 November 2013, launched its first food bank in order to give assistance to the different feeding
programmes in Gurgaon.
Union Minister of Minority Affairs K Rahman Khan on 11 November 2013 launched a National Portal on Maulana Abul
Kalam Azad.
M. Hamid Ansari released a book entitled Momentous Times on the 175 years of Times of India at a function in New
Delhi on 11 November 2013.
P.Chidambaram released a Commemorative Coin of Rs. 20 a circulation coin of Rs. 5 at 125th Birth
Anniversary of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad.
World Pneumonia Day observed on 12 November.
Benigno Aquino, the President of Philippines declared a state of national calamity to speed relief efforts for victims of
Typhoon Haiyan.
Government of India, Government of Tamil Nadu and Government of Puducherry signed the Financing and Project
Agreements for World Bank assistance.
Novak Djokovic won Barclays ATP World Tour Final after defeating Rafael Nadal.
Oscar Fernandes Inaugurated the Two Day International Seminar on Road Sector.
Ratan P Watal was appointed as the Secretary of Department of Expenditure in the Union Ministry of Finance.
Union Government on 12 November 2013 appointed Usha Ananthasubramanian as the chairperson and
managing director of public sector Bharatiya Mahila Bank.
Paras Ajmera, Director of Multi-Commodity Exchange (MCX) resigned from the board on 12 November 2013.
The Commonwealth Business Forum was inaugurated by the President of Sri Lanka Mahinda Rajapaksa in Colombo on
12 November 2013.
Indian Navy on 12 November 2013 commissioned the first Advanced Light Weight Helicopters Squadron at
Southern Command, Kochi, Kerala.
The Industrial Production of India has grown by 2 percent in September 2013 mainly on account of better performance by
power and mining sector.
Russia on 12 November 2013 successfully launched the Proton-M rocket carrying a defense satellite, Raduga-1M from
Kazakhstan.
R. Banumathi Appointed Chief Justice of the Jharkhand High Court.
Retired bureaucrat Krishna Mohan Sahni was appointed Chairman of the National Multi-Commodity Exchange of India
Ltd (NMCE) on 12 November 2013.
Public Service Broadcasting Day observed in India on 12 November.
India declared itself free from Notifiable Avian Influenza (H5N1) and has notified the same to the World
Organisation for Animal Health.
Veteran journalist R.K. Mukker passed away on 13 November 2013 after prolonged illness. He was 88 years old.
Prasar Bharati and Radio-Television of Slovenia on 13 November 2013 signed an MoU to develop and strengthen mutual
friendly relations in broadcasting.
Air Marshal HB Rajaram on 13 November 2013 flagged in IAF Aqua Scullers on the successful completion of their white
water rafting expedition.
Mallikarjun Kharge released a Ruby Jubilee-40th Year Edition of the book titled Indian Railway Track on 13 November
2013.
The Chairman of Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA), Yogesh Agarwal resigned from the
post of Chairman on 13 November 2013.
Professor Mushirul Hasan was conferred with the Jawaharlal Nehru Fellowship by the Jawaharlal Nehru
Memorial Fund.
World Diabetes Day observed on 14 November.
M. Hamid Ansari inaugurated the Fourth Biennial Conference of Asian Society of International Law on Asia on 14
November 2013.
Krishna Tirath gave away National Child Award for Exceptional Achievement.
Children’s Day was celebrated in India on 14 November 2013 in order to commemorate the birth anniversary of Pandit
Jawaharlal Nehru.
Rapid Metro-India’s First Private Metro service started operation from Gurgaon, Haryana on 14 November 2013.
The 33rd India International Trade Fair began at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi on 14 November 2013.
The 22nd Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, CHOGM began in Colombo, Sri Lanka on 15 November
2013.
Ram Kripalu Tripathi, popularly known as Jagadguru Kripaluji Maharaj passed away on 15 November 2013 at New
Delhi.
5th session of India-Ukraine Inter-Governmental Commission held in New Delhi. It was chaired by E. Ahamed.
Lord Swraj Paul presented with the International Indian of the Decade Award for his achievements in the fields of
industry, education and philanthropy.
International Day for Tolerance observed on 16 November.
Sebastian Vettel won the United States Grand Prix for record 8th successive victory.
Doris Lessing, Nobel Prize-Winning Author, Died at 94.
National Press Day observed on 16 November.
Government on 16 November 2013 decided to confer, Bharat Ratna, the highest civilian award on eminent scientist Prof
CNR Rao & Sachin Tendulkar.
INS Vikramaditya inducted in the Indian Navy by AK Antony at Sevmash Shipyard in Russia. It will boost the
India’s maritime warfare capabilities.
Abdulla Yameen has been sworn in as the sixth President of Maldives after defeating the former President
Nasheed in the election.
Usain Bolt and Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce have been crowned the Male and Female World Athletes of the Year,
2013.
The 22nd CHOGM ended in Sri Lanka with the adoption of the independent declarations – on Youth, International Trade
and Inclusive Development.
Waheeda Rehman will receive the inaugural Centenary Award for the Indian Film Personality of 2013. The award is
instituted by Government of India.
First Integrated Checkpost along India-Bangladesh border inaugurated
India moved to the second position in the latest ICC test ranking. South Africa is at top position and England is at third
position.
The host of the 23rd All India G V Mavalankar Shooting Championship, West Bengal topped the medals tally. It
concluded at Chandmari Range.
Noted Dalit writer Omprakash Valmiki passed away on 17 November 2013 at Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
Malta, a southern European country was on 17 November 2013 unanimously chosen as the host of the next
Commonwealth summit in 2015.
Germany’s aviation company e- Volo on 17 November 2013 tested the first helicopter which is noiseless and emissionfree
named- Volocopter.
Preneet Kaur, the Minister of State for External Affairs of India visited to Serbia on a three day visit from 18 to 21
November 2013.
Iran on 18 November 2013 unveiled a biggest missile-equipped drone with a range of 2000 km, which would enable it to
cover much of the Middle East.
RBI has opened a refinance window of 5000 crore rupees for the MSME sector. The facility has been planned
to ease the liquidity of MSMEs.
A book entitled Birth of Cinema was released by T. Udayawarluon at ICFFI media centre. The book is written by N.
Gopal Krishna.
The US space agency NASA on 18 November 2013 launched its MAVEN orbiter Mission to Mars Planet.
India on 18 November 2013 successfully test-fired the advanced version of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from
the Pokhran, Rajasthan.
PM Manmohan Singh and UPA Chairperson, Sonia Gandhi inaugurated India’s first all-women bank,
Bharatiya Mahila Bank in Mumbai on 19 November 2013.
Angela Merkel, German Chancellor on 19 November 2013 selected for Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace,
Disarmament and Development for the year 2013.
Lionel Messi won the Golden Shoe award in recognition of his 46 goals in 32 leagues appearances.
World Toilet Day observed on 19 November.
National Integration Day observed on 19 November.
India and Russia agreed to expand the range of strategic partnership. The two countries will hold a Joint Air Force Level
exercise for the first time.
The Venezuela National Assembly gave final approval to special powers for Nicolas Maduro, the President of Venezuela.
President Pranab Mukherjee on 19 November 2013 presented Indira Gandhi National Service Scheme Best University
Award 2012-13 to Mangalore University.
Nepali Congress (NC) emerged as single largest Party in the second Constituent Assembly election held on 19 November
2013.
RBI on 19 November 2013 directed Public Sector Banks (PSBs) to provide loans to women Self-Help Groups
(SHGs) at 7 per cent per annum.
The Government of India approved 20 proposals of FDI that amounts 915.83 crore rupees on the recommendation of
FIPB.
SPMCIL was conferred the Engineering Excellence Award 2013. The second Best Engineering Marvel for project to
Modernisation of Ink Factory Project
The 44th International Film Festival of India (IFFI)began at Panaji in Goa on 20 Novemebr 2013 with great
fanfare.
G77+China group walked out of negotiations on “Loss and Damage” in UN Climate Change conference in Warsaw on
20 November 2013.
Anjolie Ela Menon, a contemporary artist was awarded with Dayawati Modi Award for Art and Culture and
Education by Dayawati Foundation.
All India Football Federation on 20 November 2013 reappointed Kushal Das as AIFF General Secretary for a second
term of another three years.
Gurbax Singh Sandhu was on 20 November 2013 reappointed as the national coach of the men’s Indian boxing team till
the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
Sukhoi-30 fighter jet has been selected by the Indian Air Force as the platform to mount the supersonic BrahMos missiles.
Jet Airways on 20 November 2013 concluded the sale of 24 per cent equity stake in the airline to Etihad Airways for
2057 crore Rupees.
MCX on 20 November 2013 signed an MoU with the Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE) of China to boost the
strategic co-operation.
The US sprinter, Darvis Patton announced his retirement. He won the Olympic silver in Athens Game in 2004 and London
Games in 2012.
Indian Senior Women Hockey Team Coach Inderjit Singh Gill Died on 20 November 2013.
Hockey India on 20 November 2013 appointed the former Olympic gold-medallist V Baskaran as Coach of the Senior
Men Hockey Team.
Malala Yousafzai on 20 November 2013 received the EU’s Sakharov human rights prize for her brave crusade
for the right of the children to education.
A British biochemist, Frederick Sanger died. He is the only person to win the Nobel Prize two times for Chemistry.
Kauwboy directed by Boudewijn Koole won the Golden Elephant Award for best film in the ‘International Live Action’
category in ICFF.
PM Manmohan Singh on 21 November 2013 inaugurated the 3rd BRICS International Competition
Conference in New Delhi.
Virat Kohli became the fastest batsman to score 5000 runs in one-day internationals when he scored 86 against
the West Indies on 21 November 2013.
Salman Rushdie, Mira Nair and Majula Bansal, the prominent Indian Americans on 21 November 2013 were
honoured by Indo-American Arts Council (IAAC).
The Vice President of India released a book entitled Maimaar-E-Qaun-Dr. A. R. Kidwai edited by Mufti Ataur
Rahman Ansari.
Nisha Desai Biswal was on 21 November 2013 sworn in as the US Assistant Secretary of State for South and
Central Asia.
Priti Patel, an Indian Origin British MP on 22 November 2013 has been honoured with the prestigious Asian Trader
Editor’s Award.
Magnus Carlsen of Norway won the FIDE World Chess Championship 2013 at Chennai on 22 November 2013.
The North East Business summit began on 22 November 2013 at Dibrugarh in Assam.
The Cyclonic storm Helen on 22 November 2013 struck Andhra Pradesh coast near Machilipatnam.
The Heads of the Competition Authorities of BRICS Nations signed a Joint Accord namely ‘DELHI
ACCORD’ on 22 November 2013.
Union Government on 22 November 2013 appointed Justice Ajit Prakash Shah as the new Chairman of the 20th Law
Commission of India.
Barack Obama, has appointed Gargee Ghosh to a key administration post as the member of the President’s Global
Development Council.
National Aluminium Company Limited on 22 November 2013 received the EEPC (Engineering Export Promotion
Council, Eastern Region)’s Gold Trophy for 2011-12.
COP-19, UN Climate Change Conference concluded in Warsaw, Poland on 23 November 2013 by approving the new
global treaty.
National Lok Adalat organised throughout the country on 23 November 2013 settled a record 28.26 lakh cases pending
in various courts.
China on 23 November 2013 announced that it was set up an Air Defence Identification Zone over an area in the East
China Sea.
India on 23 November 2013 successfully test-fired its nuclear-capable Dhanush ballistic missile from a naval ship off
Odisha coast.
Jason Day, Australian Golfer won the Golf world cup at The Royal Melbourne Golf Club in Melbourne on 24 November
2013.
Iran and P5+1 group of Nations reached a breakthrough deal on 24 November 2013 to curb Iran’s nuclear programme in
exchange for limited sanctions relief.
Formula one racing driver Sebastian Vettel won the F1 Brazilian Grand Prix on 24 November 2013.
Ireland and Afghanistan on 24 November 2013 qualified for ICC Twenty20 World Cup 2014 after winning their
respective matches in the qualifiers at Dubai.
India on 24 November 2013 welcomed the prospect of resolution of issues related to Iran’s controversial nuclear
programme.
Afghanistan’s Loya Jirga on 24 November 2013 gave its consent on the issue of signing the Afghan-US Bilateral Security
Agreement.
Justice Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar was sworn in as the 22nd Chief Justice of Madhya Pradesh by Governor Ram Naresh
Yadav on 24 November 2013.
The CCEA approved the continuation of the Agriculture Export Promotion Plan Scheme of the APEDA during 12th Plan
Period.
Geneva II Syria peace conference set for 22 January 2014.
International Day for Elimination of Violence against Women observed on 25 November.
EC decided to use Voter-Verified Paper Audit Trail on a large-scale for the first time in the country in the Mizoram
Assembly polls on 25 November 2013.
Thailand PM on 25 November 2013 declared a special emergency law for Bangkok after riot police and anti-government
protesters scuffled in capital.
Union Cabinet on 25 November 2013 approved proposal to transfer Indu Mill land in Mumbai to Maharashtra for
constructing Dr B R Ambedkar memorial.
India and Malaysia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 25 November 2013 to strengthen co-operation in
public administration and governance.
 “Selfie” named Oxford Dictionary’s Word of the Year for 2013.
Deepak Lathore won Gold and two Silver medals in the Boys’ 50 Kg category of the Commonwealth Weightlifting
Championships on 25 November 2013.
Reserve Bank of India on 25 November 2013 widened the definition of infrastructure lending sub category in a
bid to expedite Projects.
SC on 26 November 2013 constituted Gender Sensitisation and Internal Complaints Committee to deal with complaints
of sexual harassment.
Pakistan army on 26 November 2013 launched military operations against terrorists in the North Waziristan tribal region
near the Pak-Afghan border.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization on 26 November 2013 launched a three-day cyber defence exercise
“Cyber Coalition 2013” at Estonia.
Constitution Day was observed across India on 26 November.
Reserve Bank of India on 26 November 2013 allowed banks to treat loans given to medium manufacturing
enterprises as priority sector advance.
Gujarat government on 26 November 2013 issued notification constituting an inquiry commission into the alleged snooping
on a woman by the Gujarat police.
Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on 26 November 2013 launched the construction of the country’s biggest Nuclear
power project.
Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) on 27 November 2013 voted in favour of Dubai to be the host city
for the World Trade Fair or EXPO 2020.
Nepal and the UAE on 27 November 2013 qualified for the ICC T20 World cup which will be held in Bangladesh in
2014.
Raheel Sharif appointed as new Army Chief of Pakistan.
Valdis Dombrovskis, the Latvian Prime Minister announced his resignation and thereby fall of his Government due to
Riga’s Supermarket collapse.
The RBI has directed the banks to charge customers for the transaction SMS alerts on the basis of usage,
instead of imposing a fixed fee.
Australian water skier Sarah Teelow died a day after falling off her skis during the opening moments of the high-speed,
75-mile Bridge-to-Bridge race
India won the three one day series against West Indies by 2-1. This was the sixth ODI title win in a row for India after it
defeated West Indies.
Shoma Chaudhury, managing editor of Tehelka, on 27 November 2013 announced her resignation from the Tehelka,
an investigative magazine.
Neeraj Sahai, Indian-American has appointed as president of Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services, the world’s largest
ratings firm.

Biocon on 26 November 2013 announced that it had received market authorisation from the DCGI for its Breast cancer
Drug-Biosimilar Trastuzumab.
The cyclonic storm Lehar on 27 November 2013 hit the Andhra Pradesh coast and caused severe damage in the coastal
region.
The 9th International Heavy Minerals Conference (HMC 2013) was held in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh from 27 to
29 November 2013.
The CCEA has approved the proposal to undertake scientific deep drilling in the Koyna intra-plate seismic zone, in
Maharashtra.
A music album that contains original poems of Swami Vivekananda was launched by Jitin Prasada to commemorate his
150th birth celebrations.
Multi Commodity Exchange of India Ltd on 27 November 2013 appointed Satyananda Mishra as the chairman
of MCX’s board.
Italian Senate on 27 November 2013 expelled ex- Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi from Parliament over his tax fraud
conviction.
The National Green Tribunal on 28 November 2013 stated that state law can’t prevail over central rules on sand mining.
Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on 28 November 2013 approved a proposal to create a
Legislative Council in Assam.
Indian Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar on 28 November 2013 appointed as UNICEF’s first brand
ambassador for South Asia.
RBI has relaxed the norms for participation of Non-Banking Finance Companies in the insurance joint
ventures.
Malala Yousafzai, Kainat Riaz and Shazia Ramzan were chosen for the GG2 Hammer Award for their bravery
at the GG2 Leadership Awards 2013.
Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on 29 November 2013 signed a Memorandum of Understanding with
Department of AIDS Control.
US on 29 November 2013 exempted some countries, including India and China, from the tough Iranian sanctions for
reducing their dependence on Iranian oil.
Union Petroleum Minister Veerappa Moily on 29 November 2013 inaugurated the first “Synthetic Rubber Plant” of the
country at Panipat in Haryana.
The National Tiger Conservation Authority has approved the fifth tiger reserve of Maharashtra in Nagzira.
Belgium has opened a Consulate General of Belgium in Chennai. The consulate was inaugurated by Princess Astrid of
Belgium.
Tripura on 30 November 2013 introduced for the first time in the country PVC Electoral Photo Identity Card as
mandated by Election Commission of India.
East Timor film ‘Beatriz’s War’ bagged Golden Peacock award for Best Film at the 44th International Film

Festival of India at Panaji, Goa on 30 November 2013.

How To Prepare for Bank Exam .. ::

Friends, initially we planned to post
separate Preparation Plans for IBPS
PO, IBPS Clerks, IBPS RRB POs
and IBPS RRB Clerks. But as the
syllabus is almost same for all these 4 exams,
we felt that our readers may feel it annoying to
read same HOW TOs again and again. So, here
we are posting the preparation plan of all IBPS
Bank Exams. Ofcourse, even the syllabus is
same the difficulty level varies.
Before going into details, lets keep the following
points in mind.
1. Just Remember, Almost all the topics
they cover in bank exams are of the
classes 6th to 10th. So, Even a 10th
Standard kid can clear this exam,
if given enough time. With me? But the
thing is, you have to complete the
paper in given time. So, don't you think
you can do it with little efforts and
practice ? (this is the same answer for
those people who says, "I am not from
science background. That's the reason
why I can't write Bank Exams".
You do it with little efforts and
practice ? (this is the same answer for
those people who says, "I am not from
science background. That's the reason
why I can't write Bank Exams".
Friends, Y ou just lack practice. Not
skills. Remember it).
2. Stop saying, I have so many family problems. So, can't concentrate on
preparation. First let us know, who the hell on earth don't have problems ? See, nobody
will remember your problems when you failed in the exam. Even your mom, dad and close
friends will say that you lost it because of your negligence. Can you show me a single
person, who sincerely says that you lost it because of your personal problems ? Friends,
They don't know your feelings, they don't want your emotions, all just they want is to talk
about your success. So just stop searching reasons for failures and start make yourself ready
for the exam.
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3. Stop thinking, What if I lost this exam ? Pretty good question, isn't it? The answer is,
the earth never gonna blast, the sun never gonna turn black and the most important thing,
you never gonna die because of it. May be some blank faces and emotional atyachars for
two or three days. Later everything gonna be fine. The only disappointing thing is, you just
have to wake up in sad mood on the very next day of your result. But its not such a big deal.
Y ou will start preparing for another exam. After all we are here to win. Nobody gonna die
as a loser. Who knows ? this may be your last step towards your goal :) Be positive. Just
avoid negative thoughts.
Is Coaching Necessary to clear the Bank Exam ?
Ofcourse not. now a days almost all coaching institutes have became money minded. They just
concentrate on covering topics rather than explaining them. So, if you are sincere enough,
then you surely can prepare on your own without taking the help of any coaching
class. By doing so, you can save your valuable money and time. The only best thing with
Coaching classes is, they just provide you the good environment of preparation. I mean, you will
be motivated if people around you are continuously discussing about the issues related to
preparation. Ofcourse, Y ou can create this environment by making a group with your friends too.
Combined studies and sharing ideas really help you prepare well. But make sure that all your
friends are sincere and enthusiastic as you.
What if I don't have good friends ?
No problem, you can join in any facebook group in which people who prepare for bank exams
interacts and helps each other. But don't waste too much time in chatting with others. 1 or 2
hours per day for a good cause is Ok.
Syllabuses :
Detailed syllabus of IBPS POs
Detailed syllabus of IBPS Clerks
Syllabus of IBPS RRB POs
Syllabus of IBPS RRB Clerks
Gathering Materials :
Don't try to buy every book with the name "IBPS Special" on it. There are more than 130 IBPS
Specials in market. Three days ago my brother also bought a book with the name "IBPS PO
Exams Special" with Trigonometry topics in it. I was totally clueless when he asked, "Why didn't
you include Trigonometry in your IBPS Syllabus posts? Its there in the book !!!". So, before going
to collect the materials just read the syllabus. Make a list of topics to read, according to it you can
buy the books. Here are some books you may need to buy.
Book of Mathematical Tables (20 Tables upto 20s)
Book for Aptitude Shortcuts (R. S Aggrawal / M. Tyra)
Book for Reasoning Shortcuts (R. S Aggrawal's reasoning series is ok, but there are no
shortcuts in these books. All are traditional methods).
For English you can buy any English Grammar book of your local language.
This will help you getting basic idea on English grammar. Later you can switch to any
standard English grammar book like "Intermediate English Grammar" of
Raymond Murphy.
For Current Affairs you can buy Pratiyogitha Darpan / Kiran (If you can afford
around Rs. 75/- per month) Mahindra's Current Affairs (it costs you around Rs. 30/-
). But no book is perfect, better make your own short-notes on Current Affairs (We
have discussed about this in detail below).
For computer knowledge any computers book with basics and MS Office in it is
enough. Now a days every school and college is providing these kind of books for their
students. So, you easily can get one from any nearby second hand book shop.
For Banking Awareness, unfortunately there is no specific book for this section in
market. We feel our materials on Banking Awareness are enough for this section. If
you want you can buy the book on Banking Awareness by Arihant Publications to get
the basic idea. And better to follow the Economy updates from January 2013. Try to
read Economic Times or The Hindu Business line.
Making Timetable :
If you are working somewhere : If you are working somewhere then it may not possible to
dedicate the whole day on your preparation. Try to spend at-least five hours per day on
preparation. Morning two hours and night time 3 hours. Try to practice Aptitude and Reasoning
sections at morning. Try to manage reading news paper during the day time. At evening you can
concentrate on English / Computer Knowledge section according to your convenience and
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interest. On holidays better work with practice sets and Banking and General Awareness topics.
If you are completely dedicated to Banking Exams : Congratulations. Y ou have the whole
day with you to prepare. But don't be a book worm. Too much of anything is good for nothing.
Try to wake up at 4 (We know its really difficult for you at initial days. But trust us , your body
will get used to it within 4 or 5 days). Work with Aptitude and Reasoning sections according to
your convenience. Y ou can prepare till 8 or 9 depending on your interest. Later you can have
breakfast and do your favorite task for 1 hour. Later read the news paper and note Important
points. Try to remember if there are any new names and numbers / dates. Complete your lunch
by 1 PM. Walk around for 10 to 15 minutes. Have a quick nap for two hours. Wake up by 4 PM.
Prepare English for Two hours. Complete your dinner by 9. Prepare Computer / Banking
Awareness or any other subject according to your convenience. Go to bed by 11 PM Sharp.
Starting Preparation : Before starting your preparation, just mug up the following things
Math tables upto 20
Squares up to 30
Cubes up to 15
Powers of 2 (upto 12)
Powers of 3 (upto 6)
Complements of 100 (the difference between 100 and the given number). This will
help you calculating faster.
Try to learn 10 new English words per day (including Antonyms and Synonyms) (you
should do this upto 7 days before your exam)
Learn place values of Alphabets.
During Preparation :
For Aptitude and Reasoning : Pick any topic and try to learn the basics of the
topic. Once you feel you perfectly got the topic then only go for problems. And
remember, example problems are always easier to read and understand. It something
like, riding bicycle when somebody is holding it. At that time you will feel that you are
perfect at bicycle riding. But before going to the race, you have to test yourself whether
you can really ride it or not. More than 70% of our friends fail at this point. Why to
point others ? even my brother too does this. He is a lazy bug. He just opens the book,
reads the concept and says "Aasaan Hain !!!" and sleeps. But after exam he comes
with a sad face and says "Di, the paper was very tough. Even I also couldn't answer
more than 100 questions (!!!). Nobody can clear this exam". Then where on the earth
all those people who have cleared the exam came from ? From mars ? The only
problem is, he has laziness and attitude. Which they don't have. Hope you have got
what I am trying to say. Practice... Practice... Practice.... Practice till the end of your
exam. Y our lazy mind always says "Are yaar, bahut hogaya.. Its enough now. Y ou
are the master of this topic". But don't listen to it. Prepare well :)
For English Language : Try to learn the basics first. Later you can go with concept.
Luckily you don't have the descriptive paper this time. So you easily can clear the
exam. And remember, spoken English is different and competitive English is different.
Y ou shouldn't be a fluent English speaker or you shouldn't learn every English word to
clear the Exam with good marks. Just learn the basics perfectly and practice well.
That's enough.
Making Notes for Current Affairs :Its better to depend on THE HINDU or The
Times of India to make your CA notes. If you have any problem with them then you
can go with any local language news paper. Maintain a notebook for Current Affairs.
Read the news paper completely. Just write the date in the notebook as the main
heading. Make some sub headings like International Events, National Events,
Economy, Sports, People in News etc. Have a look at this post for the basic idea (we
made it from the hindu). Don't copy the news paper as it is, just 2 or 3 lines are
enough. Try to highlight if there are any names or numerical values. And don't write
everything you see in the news paper. They wont ask you about silly things like
Politician's second wife, Bollywood heroines' daughter and Cricketer's ankle pains the
topics which the news papers publish as their main headlines. Just ask yourself a
question "Is it going to be appear in the exam?", if you feel Y ES, then write it. If you
feel no then don't write. Ofcourse, its not such an easy task as we are saying. We too
agree. But trust us, day by day you could observe the improvement in you and finally
you will be the expert of making Current Affairs notes. And who knows ? One day you
may beat the admin of this blog ;)
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Just know what is computer, how it works and its history. Try to learn each and every
detail which helps the computer to perform. That's it. They wont expect you to write
programs.
Spirituality : Y ep you heard it correct. Believe in god. Daily pray for 10 minutes (it would be
more nice if you can Meditate). Ofcourse, we are not saying that the god will show you the correct
options during the exam. But the feeling "somebody is there to help me" makes you stay calm and
peaceful.
Important Points to Note :
The difficulty levels of the IBPS exams (for Apti, Reasoning, Computers and English
sections) are like this
IBPS PO > IBPS RRB PO > IBPS Clerks > IBPS RRB
Clerks
The difficulty levels of General Awareness section is like this
IBPS PO > IBPS Clerks > IBPS RRB PO > IBPS RRB
Clerks
No need to put stress on Banking Awareness for IBPS RRB Exams. They mainly focus
on Current Affairs only.
Merely passing the exam wont help you at all. Your job is totally
dependentent on the rank you get. The higher rank you get, the more
chances for the selection. So, don't just try to clear the exam. Try to give
your best.
Final words : Friends, we hope this article will help you in your preparation and last but not the
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