AP Postal Circle Recruitment 2017

AP Postal Circle Recruitment 2017 – Apply Online for 1126 Gramin Dak Sevak Posts: AP Postal Circle has published notification for the recruitment of 1126 Gramin Dak Sevak vacancies in the Andhra Pradesh Postal Circle. Eligible candidates may apply online from 18-03-2017 to 19-04-2017. Other details like age limit, educational qualification, selection process, application fee & how to apply are given below….

AP Postal Circle Vacancy Details:
Total No. of Posts: 1126
Name of the Post: Gramin Dak Sevak
Name of the Division:
1. Anantapur: 24 Posts
2. Chittoor: 10 Posts
3. Cuddapah: 65 Posts
4. Hindupur: 42 Posts
5. Kurnool: 68 Posts
6. Nandyal: 42 Posts
7. Proddatur: 32 Posts
8. Tirupati: 57 Posts
9. Bhimavaram: 54 POsts
10. Eluru: 35 Posts
11. Gudivada: 42 Posts
12. Gudur: 23 Posts
13. Guntur: 16 Posts
14. Machilipatnam: 24 Posts
15. Narasaraopet: 33 Posts
16. Nellore: 63 Posts
17. Prakasam: 128 Posts
18. Tadepalligudem: 22 Posts
19. Tenali: 30 Posts
20. Vijayawada: 46 Posts
21. Amalapuram: 26 Posts
22. Anakapalle: 77 Posts
23. Kakinada: 20 Posts
24. Parvathipuram: 32 Posts
25. Rajahmundry: 22 Posts
26. Srikakulam: 54 Posts
27. Visakhapatnam: 03 Posts
28. Vizianagaram: 36 Posts

Age Limit: Candidates age limit should be between 18 – 40 years as on 19-04-2017. Age relaxation is applicable to 05 years for SC/ ST candidates, 03 years for OBC candidates & 10 years for PH Candidates.

Educational Qualification: Candidates should have pass 10th standard from approved state boards by the respective State Govt/ Central Govt with Computer Knowledge.

Selection Process: Candidates will be selected based on merit.

Application Fee: Candidates should pay Rs. 100/- for OC/ OBC Male candidates paid at any Head Post Office. No fee for All Female and SC/ ST candidates.

How to Apply: Eligible candidates may apply online through the website https://indiapost.gov.in or https://appost.in/gdsonline from 18-03-2017 to 19-04-2017

Instructions to Apply Online:
1. Before applying online candidates should have valid e mail id & password
2. Candidates log on the website in https://indiapost.gov.in or https://appost.in/gdsonline
3. Select the desired post & click on Apply Online or Registration
4. Read all instructions log in your self
5. Fill all the details & submit the form
6. Now take a print out of online application for future use.

Important Dates:
Starting Date to Apply Online: 18-03-2017
Last Date to Apply Online: 19-04-2017

For more details like computer knowledge, residence, furnishing of security & other information click on the link given below….

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Daily GK Update 27th March, 2017

Daily GK Update 27th March, 2017

World Theatre Day- 27th March

i. World Theatre Day is observed globally on 27th March every year. World Theatre Day was initiated in 1961 by the International Theatre Institute (ITI), France. 

ii. The first World Theatre Day Message was written by Jean Cocteau in 1962.

Environment Ministry official to chair animal welfare board

i. The government has notified that Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI), a statutory advisory body under the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEF) will now be permanently chaired by a senior MoEF official. 

ii. This step came into effect due to the recently held Jallikattu Protest in Karnataka. Central Government applies its preference now in the management of the organization by making a new Board of 18 members, chaired by Sharad Singh Negi, Special Secretary and Director-General (Forests).

CCEA approved closing of CHBL and ICBL

i. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved closure/winding up of CREDA HPCL Biofuel Ltd (CHBL) and IndianOil - Chhattisgarh Renewable Energy Development Agency (CREDA) Biofuels Limited (ICBL). 

ii. Joint Ventures between CREDA HPCL Biofuel Ltd (CHBL) and IndianOil-CREDA Biofuels Limited (ICBL) were formed for carrying out energy crop (Jatropha) plantation and production of bio-diesel in 2008 and 2009 respectively.

AP tops in Aadhaar seeding of Jan Dhan accounts

i. The list of state with highest seeded Aadhaar numbers was topped by Andhra Pradesh which had linked 87.73 per cent of its Jan-Dhan accounts with Aadhaar numbers followed by Tripura at 87.08 per cent and Telangana 83.56 percent.

ii. Post demonetization of specified bank notes on November 8, 2016, more accounts under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) have been seeded with Aadhaar numbers.

GIC to be first PSU general insurer to launch IPO

i. General Insurance Corporation (GIC Re) is likely to be the first PSU insurer to tap the capital market as the Finance Ministry has started scouting for merchant bankers to manage its Initial Public Offering (IPO), yet not officially released.

ii. The government holds 100 per cent stake in GIC Re, which provides reinsurance support to 54 general and life insurance companies, both public and private, in the Indian market.

 Karnataka Bank’s launched platinum card

i. Karnataka Bank has launched the ‘MoneyPlant RuPay International Platinum Debit Card’ to provide more privileges to its premium and HNI (high net worth individual) customers.

ii. The card can be used for domestic and international cash withdrawals and purchases. The card has a withdrawal limit of Rs5,000 and purchases limit ofRs2 lakh a day at point-of-sales terminals and e-commerce sites.

Repco ties up with NHB 

i. Repco Home Finance Ltd (RHFL) has signed an agreement with National Housing Bank (NHB) for implementation of a credit-linked subsidy scheme for the middle-income group.

ii. The scheme will be implemented for one year with effect from January 1, 2017, in all statutory towns. The scheme divides middle-income group into two categories with annual household income up to Rs12 lakh and Rs 18 lakh. 

iii. The subsidy will be available for the two brackets for a loan amount of Rs 9 lakh and Rs 12 lakh at the rate of 4 per cent and 3 per cent per annum, respectively, for a tenure of 20 years. The maximum subsidy amount for an individual beneficiary is Rs 2.35 lakh.

Pawan Hans ties-up with HAL to train helicopter pilots

i. State-run Pawan Hans has joined hands with public sector chopper maker Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd (HAL) to train helicopter pilots.

ii. Pawan Hans is a joint venture where state-owned ONGC holds 49 per cent.

BHEL commissions 250-MW eco-friendly unit in Gujarat

i. State-owned power equipment maker BHEL has commissioned a 250-MW eco-friendly unit using low-grade coal (lignite) as a primary fuel.
ii. The lignite-based thermal unit, based on circulating fluidised bed combustion (CFBC) technology, is the second such facility to be commissioned at Bhavnagar Energy Company’s (BECL) 2x250-MW thermal power project at Padva in Bhavnagar district of Gujarat.

Conference on 'Make in India' held in Houston

i. A first-ever Houston India conference on 'Make in India' was held in Houston, the USA, for bringing together various constituencies that have an interest in doing business in India and discussing the latest developments.

ii.  The two-day Houston India Conference was hosted by Asia Society Texas Center which began on 25th March 2017. The theme of the Conference is 'Make in India -The Inside Story'.

HDFC Bank's Aditya Puri named in world's 30 Best CEOs list

i. American financial magazine Barron's has listed the name of HDFC Bank Managing Director Aditya Puri’s name in its list of world’s 30 best CEOs. 

ii. He holds the 23rd position in the list beating social media giant Facebook’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg who is listed on the 30th spot.

iii. The top position has been secured by Mary Barra of General Motors.

Anupam Kher receives Kala Ratan Award from Vice President

i. Veteran actor Anupam Kher was honored with the Kala Ratan Award by Vice President Hamid Ansari at Punjab University, Chandigarh. 

ii. Anupam Kher was honored him the Padma Shri in 2004 and the Padma Bhushan in 2016 for his contribution in the field of cinema and arts.

BSF gets first woman combat officer after 51 years

i. Tanushree Pareek became the first woman combat officer to be commissioned in the 51-year history of the BSF, the country’s largest border guarding force.

ii. A resident of Rajasthan’s Bikaner, she is the first woman to join the force in the officer rank after she was selected in the all-India exam conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) in 2014.

World's largest capstone discovered by archaeologists in Telangana

i. The archaeology department of Telangana has discovered the world's largest capstone after excavating an ancient human burial site in Siddipet district, Telangana. The capstone of the menhir burial reportedly weighs about 40 tonnes. 

Australia fast bowler Shaun Tait retires from cricket

i. Australia fast bowler Shaun Tait has announced his retirement from international cricket. Tait who last played for Australia in a Twenty20 international against India in January 2016, cited his chronic elbow trouble as the reason for quitting the game. 

14-year-old becomes first girl to swim from Sea Link to Gateway of India

i. Gauri Singh, 14-year-old girl became the first girl to explore the route from Sea Link near Worli Koliwada to the Gateway of India. 

ii. The 36 km long distance route, which she started was completed in 6 hours and 30 minutes.

FIFA U-17 World Cup: Kolkata to host final

i. FIFA confirmed that the Salt Lake stadium in Kolkata will be the venue of the final of the FIFA Under 17 World Cup to be held later in 2017.

ii. The World Cup gets underway from October 6, 2017 and the slogan of the tournament will be "Football Takes Over". 

QUIZ-27

Q1. BHEL's first 800-MW supercritical plant has become operational which of the following Indian State?

(a) Gujarat

(b) Karnataka

(c) Telangana

(d) Maharashtra

(e) Rajasthan

 Q2. State Bank of India and CREDAI have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly conduct various initiatives towards development of the realty sector. What does 'E' stands for in CREDAI?

(a) Export

(b) Expenditure

(c) Estimated

(d) Estate

(e) Exchange

Q3. The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) has tied up with Sentifi, leader in algorithmic-based analysis, for social media updates of 40,000 globally-listed stocks. Sentifi is __________ based company.

(a) Switzerland

(b) Japan

(c) Finland

(d) Indonesia

(e) USA

Q4. Name the sports person, who has been appointed as a member of the governing body of Sports Authority of India (SAI), recently.

(a) Saina Nehwal

(b) Sushil Singh

(c) Jwala Gutta

(d) P V Sindhu

(e) Abhinav Bindra

Q5. Name the Bank that has recently signed an agreement with Avenues India Pvt Ltd, a payment solution provider to provide merchants with seamless access to point-of-sales (POS) and payment gateway products.

(a) IDBI Bank

(b) HDFC Bank

(c) Yes Bank

(d) Bandhan Bank

(e) Kotak Mahindra Bank

Q6. India with World Health Organization (WHO) has recently signed a 'call for action' and pledged to scale up measures to end the Tuberculosis by ____________.

(a) 2025

(b) 2030

(c) 2035

(d) 2020

(e) 2023

Q7. Name the regulatory body that has recently allowed celebrities to endorse Mutual Fund products at the industry level.

(a) RBI

(b) NABARD

(c) EPFO

(d) IRDAI

(e) SEBI

Q8. Name the person, who has been appointed by the central government as a member of the western area local board of Reserve Bank of India.

(a) B P Kanugo

(b) Dilip Shanghvi

(c) R Gandhi

(d) Vipin Kunoma

(e) K. Srinivasan

Q9. Name the Indian-American high school student who has won the 2017 Regeneron Science Talent Search bagging the top award of 250,000 dollars.

(a) Indrani Das

(b) Aaron Yeiser

(c) Arjun Srinivasan Ramani

(d) Richa Roy

(e) Anjuma Bhattacharya

Q10. Name the only Institute of India that has been placed in top 30 position in recent Asia University Rankings 2017 of the Times Higher Education.

(a) IIM-Ahmedabad

(b) BITS-Pilani

(c) IISc-Bengaluru

(d) VIT-Vellore

(e) IIT-Roorkee

                                                              ANSWERS

S1. Ans.(b)

Sol. Power equipment maker BHEL has commenced commercial operations of its first 800-MW unit, a supercritical thermal plant in Karnataka.

S2. Ans.(d)

Sol. State Bank of India and real estate developers’ body Confederation of Real Estate Developers' Associations of India (CREDAI) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly conduct various initiatives towards development of the realty sector.

S3. Ans.(a)

Sol. The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) has tied up with Sentifi, a Switzerland company and leader in algorithmic-based analysis, for social media updates of 40,000 globally-listed stocks.

S4. Ans.(c)

Sol. India's most successful Badminton Doubles specialist Jwala Gutta has been appointed a member of the governing body of Sports Authority of India (SAI).

S5. Ans.(d)

Sol. Bandhan Bank has signed an agreement with Avenues India Pvt Ltd, a payment solution provider to provide merchants with seamless access to point-of-sales (POS) and payment gateway products.

S6. Ans.(b)

Sol. India with World Health Organization (WHO) signed a 'call for action' and pledged to scale up measures to end the Tuberculosis by 2030.

S7. Ans.(e)

Sol. Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) allowed celebrities to endorse Mutual Fund products at the industry level and issued new advertising code that will require fund houses to communicate in a simple manner with the public.

S8. Ans.(b)

Sol. Sun Pharmaceuticals Managing Director Dilip Shanghvi has been appointed by the central government as a member of the western area local board of Reserve Bank of India.

S9. Ans.(a)

Sol. An Indian-American high school student, Indrani Das, 17, of New Jersey, has won the 2017 Regeneron Science Talent Search bagging the top award of 250,000 dollars.

S10. Ans.(c)

Sol. The Times Higher Education (THE) released its Asia University Rankings 2017. Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru has been ranked best Indian University and has been placed at 27th position among the universities in Asia.