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[Logical Reasoning] In a certain code language, ‘DOLPHIN’ is written as ‘EPMPGHM’. How will ‘CORDIAL’ be written in that language?

2022-11-30T21:35:00.000+05:30

The question was asked in the REASONING Ability section of SSC CGL 2020 Tier-1 exam which was held in August 2021 in Shift-2.

In a certain code language, ‘DOLPHIN’ is written as ‘EPMPGHM’. How will ‘CORDIAL’ be written in that language?

1. EPTDHZK

2. DPSDHAL

3. DPSDHZK

4. DPSEGZK

Answer: 3. DPSDHZK

SOLVED SSC CGL 2019 (Tier-1) ENGLISH LANGUAGE [Set 1 – 4th June, 2019 Shift-I]

2022-11-30T21:13:00.003+05:30

SOLVED SSC CGL Previous Year Question Paper

Tier-1 [Set 1 – 4th June, 2019 Shift-I] - ENGLISH LANGUAGE section.

Find solution of English Language questions asked in SSC CGL Tier-1 Exam in 2019. The English Language questions were divided into following categories:

Comprehensions
Synonym, Antonym
Grammar
Idioms
Spellings
Fill in the blanks
Jumbled Sentence

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

Directions (76-80):

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

One District, One Product Initiative (ODOP) - All you need to know

2022-11-27T03:17:00.001+05:30

One District, One Product Initiative is a remarkable step in boosting domestic manufacturing based on the strengths of a district and priorities of the nation. It will help to make India self-reliant or Atma Nirbhar.

Objective of One Product, One District

The objective of One District, One Product Initiative is to convert each District of the country into an export hub by:

identifying products with export potential in the District,
addressing bottlenecks for exporting these products,
supporting local exporters,
manufacturers to scale up manufacturing,
find potential buyers outside India with the aim of promoting exports,
promoting manufacturing & services industry in the District
generate employment in the District.

How to tackle violence against women in India?

2022-11-27T03:14:00.003+05:30

Indian government has taken various steps to address and resolve one of the biggest hurdle in the growth of women i.e to tackle problem of violence against women in India.

National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) has published year-wise data of crime against women during the years 2016 to 2018.

‘Police’ and ‘Public Order’ are State subjects under the Seventh Schedule to the Constitution of India. The responsibilities to maintain law and order, protection of life and property of the citizens rest primarily with the respective State Governments.

Government Initiatives to Ensure safety and security of Women:

The Government attaches high priority to ensuring safety and security of women and has undertaken various legislative and schematic interventions in this regard.

How to tackle problem of Malnutrition in India?

2022-11-27T03:10:00.007+05:30

How to tackle problem of Malnutrition in India? Let's study various steps taken by Indian government to reduce malnutrition and various schemes launched to address and solve the problem of malnutrition in India.

Malnutrition is not the direct cause of death among children under five years of age. Though it can increase morbidity and mortality by reducing resistance to infections. Malnourished children are more vulnerable to any infection than normal children.

The overall under five mortality rate (number of deaths per thousand live births) has reduced from 74.3 as reported by 3rd National Family Health Survey report released in 2005-06 to 49.7 as 4th National Family Health Survey report released in 2015-16.

Ministry of Women & Child Development implements following schemes as targeted interventions to address the problem of malnutrition in the country:

Anganwadi Services,
Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana and
Scheme for Adolescent Girls under the Umbrella Integrated Child Development Services Scheme (ICDS) .

National Education Policy 2020 - Know All The Facts

2022-11-27T03:00:00.002+05:30

National Education Policy was framed in 1986 and modified in 1992. Thus, the new National Education Policy 2020 will replace the 34 your old National Policy on Education.

The motto of National Education Policy 2020 is to bring reforms in school and higher education systems in the country.

The National Education Policy of 2020 is aligned to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development as it is built on the foundational pillars of:

Access,
Equity,
Quality,
Affordability and
Accountability,

Balance of Payment (BOP) - All you need to Know

2022-11-27T01:47:00.000+05:30

What is Balance of Payment (BOP)?

Balance of Payment (BOP) is a statement prepared by the central bank of the country as per the format provided by IMF to record the transactions in goods, services and assets taken place between the residents of the country and rest of the world for a specific time period.

Residents of the country consist of:

individuals,
companies and
government.

Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric vehicles (FAME) India scheme

2022-11-27T01:45:00.001+05:30

FAME India scheme or Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles in India scheme was launched by Government of India in 2015 to achieve the objectives of National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP) 2020.

FAME scheme aims to promote manufacturing of electric and hybrid vehicles.

BrahMos Missile - All you need to Know

2020-10-18T21:21:00.004+05:30

BrahMos is a two-stage supersonic cruise missile having a full range of 290-km, capable of carrying a conventional warhead weighing up to 300 kg.

BrahMos is jointly designed, developed and produced by India and Russia and is named after two rivers - Brahmaputra of India and Moskva of Russia.

An intergovernmental agreement was signed between India and Russia in Feb 1998 which formed BrahMos Aerospace, a joint venture between India's DRDO and Russia's NPO Mashinostroyenia (NPOM) .

UPSC CSE Prelims 2020 : General Studies Paper-1 (SOLVED)

2020-10-05T21:13:00.000+05:30

The article discusses on UPSC CSE Prelims 2020: General Studies Paper-1. Find the solution of UPSC CSE (IAS/IPS/IRS) General Studies Paper-1.

Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducted the prelims of coveted civil services exam (CSE) for year 2020 on October 4th, 2020.

UPSC CSE Prelims 2020 exam consisted of two papers :

General Studies Paper-1
General Studies Paper-2 (CSAT)

The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement of Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, 2020

2020-09-27T17:54:00.003+05:30

The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement of Price Assurance and Farm Services Bill, 2020 was passed by the Parliament and it replaces Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Ordinance, 2020.

The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement of Price Assurance and Farm Services Bill, 2020 provide for a national framework on farming agreements (contract farming) that protects and empowers farmers to engage with agri-business firms, processors, wholesalers, exporters or large retailers for farm services and sale of future farming produce at a mutually agreed remunerative price framework in a fair and transparent manner and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement of Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, 2020 will come into force from 5th June, 2020.

The Farmers' Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020

2020-09-27T17:33:00.001+05:30

The Farmers' Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill, 2020 has been passed by the Parliament and it replaces the Farmers’ Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Ordinance, 2020.

The Farmers' Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill, 2020 to provide for the creation of an ecosystem where the farmers and traders enjoy the freedom of choice relating to sale and purchase of farmers’ produce which facilitates:

remunerative prices through competitive alternative trading channels;

to promote efficient, transparent and barrier-free inter-State and intra-State trade and commerce of farmers’ produce outside the physical premises of markets or deemed markets notified under various State agricultural produce market legislations;

to provide a facilitative framework for electronic trading and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

The Farmers' Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Act, 2020 will come into force from 5th June, 2020.

India-Japan Maritime bilateral exercise (JIMEX)

2020-09-26T20:24:00.001+05:30

India-Japan Maritime bilateral exercise (JIMEX) is a maritime bilateral exercise held between Indian navy and Japan Navy since 2012 with special focus on maritime security cooperation.

JIMEX is conducted biennially between the Indian Navy and Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).

Unified Re-imagined Innovation for Student Empowerment (U-Rise)

2020-09-26T19:54:00.003+05:30

‘U-Rise’ or 'Unified Re-imagined Innovation for Student Empowerment' is a unified portal launched by Uttar Pradesh government to guide students in learning, career counselling, and getting employment in the state.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched the U-Rise portal in Lucknow on 24th Sep, 2020.

URISE brings to all students across the Skills, Vocational and Technical Education Spectrum, exhaustive student-related services, now made available online, for convenient access anytime, anywhere.

Uttar Pradesh was the first state to launch a unified portal along with the implementation of National Education Policy (NEP).

National Medical Commission (NMC)

2020-09-26T19:26:00.000+05:30

The Union Government has constituted National Medical Commission (NMC) which will replace decade old Medical Council of India (MCI). National Medical Commission will be the new regulator and will be 'selected' on the basis of merits instead of been elected.

The four Autonomous Boards have been constituted along with National Medical Commission (NMC) which will help in day to day functioning of NMC. The four autonomous boards are:

UG Medical Education Board,
PG Medical Education Boards,
Medical Assessment and Rating Board,
Ethics and Medical Registration Board

The autonomous boards will oversee UG/ PG education, accreditation and assessment and the matters related to ethics and professional conduct of doctors.

Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Systems (Pinaka Mk-I and Mk-II)

2020-09-25T23:30:00.000+05:30

What is Pinaka?

Pinaka multi-barrel rocket system (MBRS) is an indigenously-build, all-weather, indirect fire, a free flight artillery rocket system having a range of 37.5 km, named after Lord Shiva's bow.

Pinaka rockets are build by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for Indian Army.

Pinaka rockets are launched from a multi barrel rocket launcher (MBRL) which has capability to launch salvo of 12 rockets in 44 seconds.

The range of Mark-I version of Pinaka i.e., Pinaka Mk-I is about 40 kms where as range of Mark-II version of Pinaka i.e., Pinaka Mk-II is around 75 kms.

Finance Commission (Article-280)

2020-09-22T22:37:00.001+05:30

Finance Commission is a constitutional body appointed by President of India as mandated by the Article 280 of the Constitution of India.

The role of Finance Commission is to give suggestions on Centre-State financial relations and recommends on the distribution of net proceeds of taxes between the Centre and States.

Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPRs) in India - Know All The Facts

2020-09-20T00:07:00.001+05:30

Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPRs) are underground oil storage facilities created and managed by Indian Strategic Petroleum Reserves Limited (ISPRL) to meet the domestic demands of petroleum in case of extremities and mitigate the effect of sudden rise in crude oil prices or disruptions in oil supply. SPRs store crude oil in addition to the stock held by Indian refineries.

Let's discuss all the facts about Strategic Crude Oil Reserve in the context of India and how it would be significant in ensuring India's energy security.

Topics covered:

1) What are Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPRs)?

2) Who gave idea to build Strategic Petroleum Reserves in India?

3) Who will manage SPRs?

4) Ideal location for creating SPR

5) Investment required for creating SPRs

Why investment through PPP model is favoured?

6) Why India needs Strategic Oil Reserve?

7) Significance of Strategic Petroleum Reserves

Blue flag certification for Indian beaches

2020-09-19T23:28:00.003+05:30

On the occasion of International Coastal Clean-Up Day (18th Sept, 2020), the Environment Ministry announced that for the first time, 8 beaches of India are recommended for the International eco-label, the Blue flag certification.

MoEFCC has also launched India’s own eco-label BEAMS by e-hoisting the flag -#IAMSAVINGMYBEACH simultaneously at these eight beaches.

Blue Flag programme is operated by Denmark-based non-profit organization "Foundation for Environmental Education" (FEE) which is headquarter in Copenhagen, Denmark and have the motto of "Pure water, clean coasts, safety and access for all".

Topics Covered:

1) 8 Indian Beaches recommended for Blue Flag

2) What is Blue Flag Certification?

3) How to qualify for Blue Flag?

4) Aim of Blue Flag programme

5) Mission of Blue Flag programme

6) History of Blue Flag

7) Blue Flag structure

8) Member Countries of Blue Flag Programme

9) What is International Coastal Clean-Up Day?

10) Integrated Coastal Zone Management (ICZM)

11) Society for Integrated Coastal Management (SICOM)

12) India's eco-label BEAMS

13) Activities permitted in Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ)

UN's Commission on Status of Women (CSW)

2020-09-15T21:45:00.002+05:30

India has been elected as the member of the Commission on Status of Women (CSW), a body of the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). India will be a member of the prestigious body for four years from 2021 to 2025 on 15th Sep, 2020.

ECOSOC, a 54-member body held its first plenary meeting of its 2021 session and held elections for two seats in the Asia-Pacific States category for which India, Afghanistan and China had contested the elections to the Commission on Status of Women.

While India and Afghanistan won the ballot among the 54 members, China failed to cross the half-way mark.

Number of votes received:

Afghanistan: 39 votes of the 54 ballots cast
India: 38 votes of the 54 ballots cast
China: 28 votes of the 54 ballots cast - could not even cross the half-way mark of 28 votes.

Topics Covered:

1) What is UN's Commission on Status of Women (CSW)?

2) Members of UN's Commission on Status of Women (CSW)

3) Aim of UN's Commission on Status of Women (CSW)

4) Functions of UN's Commission on Status of Women (CSW)

5) Annual session of UN's Commission on Status of Women (CSW)

6) Priority and review themes for 2020–2024

7) Significance of becoming member of UN's Commission on Status of Women

US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) - All you need to know

2020-09-12T21:45:00.004+05:30

What is USISPF?

US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) is a non-profit organization, established in 2017 that works for the partnership between India and the U.S.

Chairman of USISPF: John Chambers
Headquarter: Washington DC, USA

Topics Covered:

1) Objective of USISPF

2) 6 Pillars of USISPF

3) Importance of USISPF

4) Annual Leadership Summits of USISPF

5) Initiatives of USISPF

US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) Summit 2020

2020-09-12T21:35:00.000+05:30

The 5-day long 3rd Annual Leadership summit of US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) was held virtually due to Covid19 pandemic from 31st Aug - 3rd Sep, 2020.

Theme 2020: US-India Navigating New Challenges
Leadership Award 2020: Given to Anand Mahindra, Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen

Logical Reasoning: In a family of eight persons, there are two couples, each having two children.

2020-09-03T15:52:00.004+05:30

The question was asked in the REASONING Ability section of SSC CGL 2019 Tier-1 exam which was held on 4th June 2019 in Shift-1.

Q. In a family of eight persons, there are two couples, each having two children. B and D are brothers and each has two children. E is the aunt of A, who is the cousin brother of C. C is the sister of H, who is the cousin brother of G. F is the wife of B. How is H related to F ?

(a) Nephew

(b) son-in-law

(d) Brother-in-law

Answer: (a) Nephew

Explanation:

Rowlatt Satyagraha of 1919 - All You Need To Know

2020-08-30T21:03:00.001+05:30

2019 marked the 100th anniversary of Rowlatt Satyagraha. Rowlatt Satyagraha was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in March 1919 to oppose the draconian Rowlatt Act which gave enormous powers to British Government in India to detain revolutionary activists and imprison them for 2 years without trials on the charges of sedition.

In short, Rowlatt Act can be described as - "No Appeal, No Vakil, No Dalil".

Topics Covered:

1) Why was Rowlatt Committee formed?

2) What is Rowlatt Act and when it was passed?

3) Provisions of Rowlatt Act

4) Why was Rowlatt Act called Black Act?

5) Rowlatt Satyagraha and its outcome

National Sports Awards 2020

2020-08-23T23:52:00.002+05:30

Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs announced National Sports Awards 2020 on 21st August, 2020.

The 12-members Selection Committee of National Sports Awards 2020 was headed by former Judge of Supreme Court of India - Justice (Retd.) Mukundakam Sharma.

The awardees will receive awards from the President of India (Ram Nath Kovind) at a specially organized function through virtual mode from Rashtrapati Bhawan on National Sports Day (29th August, 2020).

Topics Covered:

1) What are National Sports Awards?

2) Recipient of Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award 2020

3) Recipient of Arjuna Award 2020

4) Recipient of Dronacharya Award 2020

5) Recipient of Dhyan Chand Award 2020

6) Recipient of Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award 2019

7) Recipient of Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Award 2020

8) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad (MAKA) Trophy 2020