August 2017

Quiz – 227

Quant Quiz Directions (Q. 1-5): Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below: 1500 students appeared in an examination, which consists of three papers: Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. 190 students passed in Physics only, 180 students passed in Chemistry only, whereas 240 students passed in Mathematics only. 366 students passed in both

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Current Affairs August – 27

Jammu and Kashmir government to set up Eco-Park in Rajouri district The Jammu and Kashmir government has decided to set up an Eco-Park on over 34 acres of land retrieve from encroachers in the state’s Rajouri district announced on 25th of Aug 2017. Key Points: i.The park is a first-of-its-kind project in the region. It will have a botanical garden, a cactus garden, a cafeteria

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Quiz – 225

Quant Quiz Directions (1-5) Study the information carefully to answer the following questions.  There are 7200 students in an engineering college. The ratio of boys to girls is 7:5, respectively. All the students are enrolled in six different specialisation viz. B.Tech. (Electronics), B.Tech. (Computer Science), B.Tech. (Mechanical), B.Tech. (Aerospace), B.Tech. (Nano Technology), B.Tech. (Civil). 22%

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Current Affairs August – 26

Parliamentary panel under Renuka Chowdhury suggested GM crops only after biosafety, socio-economic evaluation On 25th Aug 2017 according to the Parliamentary panel no Genetically Modified (GM)crop should be introduced in India unless the bio safety and socio- economic appeal is evaluated in a “transparent” process and an accountability regime is put in place. It was announced. Key Points: i.The

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Current Affairs August – 25

Odisha launches grid connected roof top solar projects Chief Minister of Odisha Naveen Patnaik has inaugurated grid connected roof top solar programme to encourage the public participation to harness renewable energy. Under this programme, the consumers can introduce small solar plants on their rooftops and consume the generated solar power during day time. Excess power can be exported to the grid through their service

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Current Affairs August – 22

Home Minister Rajnath Singh launches digital police portal Union home minister Rajnath Singh has launched a digital policing portal on 21st of Aug 2017 making it possible to electronically apply and seek verification for tenants, domestic helps and even passports. Key Points: i.The initiative is a follow up of Crime and Criminal Tracking Network and Systems Project (CCTNS) or the crime

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Quiz – 222

Quant Quiz Q1. Four equal circles are described about the four corners of a square so that each touches two of the others. If each side of the square is 14 cm, then the area enclosed between the circumferences of the circles is – 1) 24 sq. meters                 2) 42 sq. meters                 3) 154 sq.

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Current Affairs August – 21

Ministry of Defence approves delegation of Powers to Border Roads Organisation (BRO) On August 20, 2017, The Ministry of Defence has decided to delegate administrative and financial powers to the Border Roads Organisation (BRO) to overcome delays in the construction of strategic roads along the India-China border. According to the references between the Chief Engineer and HQ

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