(DAKAR, Senegal) — The United Nations botched its investigation into accusations of sexual abuse in Central African Republic, letting down victims, according to a draft report.
The report, written in 2017 but not yet made public, was leaked to The New Humanitarian and seen by The Associated Press.
A senior U.N. official disputed the findings in the draft report, which the U.N. said were not included in the final report.
An Associated Press investigative series in 2017 uncovered roughly 2,000 allegations of sexual abuse and exploitation by U.N. peacekeepers around the world over a 12-year period.
The roughly 11,000 peacekeepers in Central African Republic had the most sexual misconduct allegations – 52- of any U.N. peacekeeping mission in 2016.
“The leaked review … gives a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse at how the U.N. system investigates claims of sexual abuse and exploitation by its own peacekeepers – and shows why it often fails the victims it is supposed to serve,” according to the New Humanitarian.
The failed investigation into the allegations in the Central African Republic cost the U.N. more than $480,000.
Inadequate storage ruined DNA samples that had been collected to connect victims to their alleged perpetrators, according to the report.
“Most were already rotten. It is therefore hardly surprising that positive results could not (be) obtained,” the report said of the DNA samples. Many of the samples were taken from March to May 2016, and then they were stored in Bangui for months and were not delivered to the Nairobi office for the investigation until April 2017.
The report noted the importance of the role of DNA evidence in linking a possible perpetrator to a victim. “It was noted that none of the DNA samples collected was deemed usable by labs retained for that purpose,” said the report.
The lack of action on the investigation left victims feeling abandoned and without any recourse for the sexual exploitation they say they experienced at the hands of the Burundi and Gabonese troops, according to the New Humanitarian who spoke with victims.
But Ben Swanson, the director of the U.N. investigations division in the Office of Internal Oversight Services, the U.N.’s internal watchdog known as OIOS, said OIOS “did all of the DNA swabbing in Dekoa, when and where it was relevant, and we also followed up with missions to Gabon and Burundi to swab soldiers identified as fathers.”
In December 2016, the U.N. announced that OIOS had completed an internal investigation into allegations of sexual abuse against Burundian and Gabonese peacekeepers deployed in Dekoa in Kemo prefecture, Central African Republic.
OIOS interviewed 139 people, investigated their accounts and identified 16 possible perpetrators from Gabon and 25 from Burundi through photos and corroborating evidence, the U.N. said. Of the 139 victims, 25 were minors who asserted that they were sexually assaulted and eight paternity claims were filed, the U.N. said.
“We took swabs from around 20 victims and their children,” Swanson said, and the laboratory used to do the DNA testing was unable to extract any DNA samples from two or three of the swabs which may have been the result of operator error, poor storage techniques or the laboratory.
“Because the victims were adamant as to the identity of the fathers and we didn’t want to miss any evidential opportunities we repeated the entire exercise,” Swanson said.
“I can tell you that the lab was able to say ‘with a high degree of confidence’ that the soldiers identified were not the fathers of the children they were alleged to be,” he said.
The U.N. relies on the country contributing peacekeepers to deal with allegations of misconduct and to determine possible punishments. According to the report, Burundi investigators who went to conduct interviews in 2016 did not have the necessary skills and experience. The interviews seemed to look to discredit witnesses, it said, and interpreters also lacked the needed skills.
The U.N. has vowed to end impunity for sexual misconduct and to work with countries supplying peacekeepers to do more to combat the abuses.
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has taken strides to improve the world body’s response to sexual abuse and exploitation, appointing the U.N.’s first-ever victims’ rights advocate, banning alcohol and fraternization for troops, convening high-level meetings on sexual abuse and exploitation and establishing a trust fund for victims.
The U.N. received 259 allegations of sexual exploitation and abuse last year, according to The New Humanitarian, a major increase from the two previous years.
(SEOUL, South Korea) — North Korea confirmed Friday it conducted its third test-firing of a new “super-large” multiple rocket launcher that it says expands its ability to destroy enemy targets in surprise attacks, as it continues to expand its military capabilities while pressuring Washington over a standstill in nuclear negotiations.
Pyongyang’s official Korean Central News Agency described the tests a day after the South Korean and Japanese militaries said they detected two projectiles launched from an area near the North Korean capital traveling more than 200 miles cross-country before landing in waters off the North’s eastern coast.
Experts say the North could continue to ramp up weapons demonstrations ahead of an end-of-year deadline set by leader Kim Jong Un for the U.S. to offer mutually acceptable terms to salvage a fragile diplomacy strained by disagreements over exchanging sanctions relief and disarmament steps.
Thursday’s launches followed statements of displeasure by top North Korean officials over the slow pace of nuclear negotiations with the United States and demands that the administration of President Donald Trump ease crippling sanctions and pressure on their country.
KCNA said Kim expressed satisfaction over what North Korea described as a successful test of its new rocket artillery system, but it wasn’t clear whether the leader observed the launches on site. The North previously tested the system in August and September. The latest test verified the “perfection” of the system’s continuous firing ability that allegedly allows it to “totally destroy” enemy targets with “super power,” the agency said.
Earlier this month, the North test-fired an underwater-launched ballistic missile for the first time in three years. The North has also tested new short-range ballistic missile and rocket artillery systems in recent months in what experts saw as an effort to use the standstill in talks to advance its military capabilities while increasing its bargaining power.
Negotiations have faltered after the collapse of a February summit between Kim and Trump in Hanoi, Vietnam, where the U.S. rejected North Korean demands for broad sanctions relief in exchange for piecemeal progress toward partially surrendering its nuclear capabilities.
The North responded with intensified testing activity while Kim said he would “wait with patience until the end of the year for the United States to come up with a courageous decision.”
Washington and Pyongyang resumed working-level discussion in Sweden earlier this month, but the meeting broke down amid acrimony with the North Koreans calling the talks “sickening” and accusing the Americans of maintaining an “old stance and attitude.”
(CANBERRA, Australia) — Conservationists fear hundreds of koalas have perished in wildfires that have razed prime habitat on Australia’s east coast.
Port Macquarie Koala Hospital President Sue Ashton said she hoped wildlife carers would be allowed to begin their search of the fire zone for survivors on Thursday. The fire was started by a lightning strike on Friday in a forest in New South Wales state, 300 kilometers (190 miles) north of Sydney, and has since burnt 2,000 hectares (4,900 acres).
Two-thirds of that area was koala habitat, Ashton said.
“If we look at a 50% survival rate, that’s around about 350 koalas and that’s absolutely devastating,” Ashton said of the death toll. “We’re hoping it’s not as bad as that, but because of the intensity of the fire and the way koalas behave during fire, we’re not holding out too much hope,” she added.
Koalas climb high into trees during wildfires and survive if the fire front passes quickly below them.
The koala colony was particularly heathy and genetically diverse, Ashton said. Koalas prefer coastal forests, which are being cleared for suburban expansion. Increasingly isolated koala colonies have become inbred and diseased.
Australia’s wildfire season has made a particularly early and devastating start in the southern hemisphere spring due to above-average temperatures and below-average rainfall that has left much of the east coast in drought.
“America, where they didn’t let me in,” writes 11-year-old Jose from Honduras in Spanish next to a picture of mountains and trees on a canvas in blue, green and brown colors. He also drew a river — the Rio Grande that separates him from Brownsville, Texas, where his family hopes to claim asylum. “La tierra prometida,” he writes. “The promised land.”
Jose is one of at least 1,450 migrants who are living in a tent encampment on the streets of Matamoros, a city in the Mexican state of Tamaulipas, as a result of the Trump Administration’s “Remain in Mexico” policy. Dozens of children in Matamoros drew their experiences as part of an art project, photos of which were provided exclusively to TIME by Dr. Belinda Arriaga, an associate professor at the University of San Francisco who specializes in child trauma and Latino mental health. She traveled to Matamoros Oct. 19-25 as part of a group of volunteers who provided aid and psychological care to migrant children and their families.
The six drawings depict family members separated by the Rio Grande, children inside cages and images of America. In one photo, a drawing by 9-year-old Genesis depicts crocodiles in a river near a vehicle she labelled “Policía.” Her family, in tears, are standing in Mexico, while her tía, or aunt, cries for them in the U.S. “Quiero irme de aquí porque no puedo ser felíz y no puedo dormir,” she has written on the drawing. “I want to leave from here because I can’t be happy and I can’t sleep.”
In order to protect the identity of the children, TIME has covered some identifying information in the drawings.
“Their drawings become their voice,” Arriaga adds. “When they started handing me one-by-one their pieces, it was really jolting to see what they were drawing… the drawings help us understand the trauma that this country is inflicting on them.”
Courtesy of Belinda ArriagaJose, 11, draws the United States and the Rio Grande River. He writes, “America, where they didn’t let me in,” and “The promised land.”
Arriaga has traveled from San Francisco to Brownsville and McAllen, Texas, six times to work with children released from family detention since the height of family separation under the Administration’s Zero-Tolerance policy. Arriaga provided similar drawings to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) this summer made by children who depicted themselves in cages after being released from a Customs and Border Protection family detention center in the McAllen region.
This month, on her seventh trip to the Rio Grande Valley region, Arriaga was one of 24 members of the Bay Area Border Relief (BABR) organization who traveled to Matamoros. Many volunteers provided donations, food and therapy to more than a thousand people sleeping in tents or outside at a plaza near the port of entry. Arriaga worked with children who have been waiting in Mexico under the Department of Homeland Security’s Migrant Protection Protocols (MPP) — also known as “Remain in Mexico” — which requires asylum-seekers to wait in Mexico while their legal case for asylum progresses. Arriaga participated in group sessions with the children, including sessions that allowed children to draw and express what they’re feeling and what message they wanted to share with the world. About 40 children and some parents participated, Arriaga says.
Dr. David Martinez, a clinical psychologist and assistant professor at the University of San Francisco, was also on the trip and provided one-on-one therapy to children there, an effort he called “psychological first-aid.” The children were clearly traumatized, he says, and his own experience and studies have shown him that it’ll take years before the effects of the trauma becomes obvious.
“I do see a lot of resilience, but there’s only so far that can go if things don’t change,” he says. “What happens in adolescence, especially early on in childhood, kind of defines your life. Being exposed to stress, trauma, adversity… it can lead to a lot of poor mental health outcomes or physical health outcomes.”
Arriaga says her encounter with the children in McAllen over the summer was ultimately hopeful. “There was fatigue and exhaustion, yes, but there was hope,” she says. “But with these children [in Matamoros], what we walked away with was a complete sense of desperation… they’re screaming for help.”
Courtesy of Belinda ArriagaIvone, 7, draws herself in a cage while her tía watches across the Rio Grande river next to an American flag.
Seven-year-old Ivone drew a picture of herself inside of a cage near the river. Her tía waits for her on the other side, standing next to an American flag. An unidentified 7-year-old drew a similar picture. “It’s an emotional trauma that is not easily going to be erased,” Arriaga says. “What they’re living with and what they’re enduring is something that is going to emotionally impact them for a long time.”
Many of the children are from Central America. TIME for Kids recently traveled to Honduras to interview children and families about their lives there. Many children who remain in Honduras have a family member who has migrated to the U.S. or know other children who have made the journey.
Young asylum-seekers in Matamoros like Jose, Genesis and Ivone sleep in tents that have been donated to them, and rely on food that volunteers from both sides of the border attempt to bring them on a daily basis, according to seven volunteers who have been on the ground who spoke to TIME. These volunteers say asylum-seekers go to the restroom in portable bathrooms volunteers have rented using donated money while sanitary napkins, clothes, diapers, other supplies and medical care are also provided by donation. Shower tents were recently built where the migrants use a bucket of water and a cup to bathe. Many also jump in the Rio Grande to wash themselves and their clothes. A team with Doctors Without Borders (MSF) in Matamoros has also documented cases of diarrhea, hypertension, diabetes, psychiatric conditions and asthma amongst the asylum-seekers. MSF has conducted at least 178 medical consultations over the course of three weeks this month, 58% of which were with children under 15 years old, according to the organization.
A spokesperson for the city of Matamoros did not immediately return a request for comment. Earlier in October, government official Enrique Maciel, a representative for the Matamoros Delegation of the Tamaulipas Institute for Migrants, a state-run agency, told reporters that the asylum-seekers are not the responsibility of the Mexican government, but that the city is committed to providing shelter for public health and safety purposes.
Courtesy of Belinda ArriagaAn unidentified 7-year-old child living at a tent encampment in Matamoros, across the border from Brownsville, Texas, draws herself in a cage.
At night, with no way to lock their tents, migrants are susceptible to robbery and other crimes against them, including rape and kidnapping. The U.S. government has issued a travel advisory for the state of Tamaulipas, urging Americans not to go there. There’s no law enforcement oversight, save for the military and Customs officials who guard the port of entry nearby. Volunteer lawyers from all parts of the country also frequent the area, looking for opportunities to represent families they believe should be excluded from MPP and helping them fill out asylum documents that the U.S. government provides in English.
“These people are prey to anybody who wants to come and take advantage of them,” says Lilli Rey, the founder of BABR. She and her daughter were also a part of the recent trip to Matamoros. “For the United States to treat these human beings like this — we should all be ashamed.”
Matamoros doesn’t have the infrastructure to house so many people in shelters, says Erin Thorn Vela, an attorney with the Texas Civil Rights Project based in McAllen. “At the beginning what it looked like was an attorney going out on Saturday night and saying ‘look, gather around me, I can tell you how to fill out an asylum application,'” she tells TIME.
The city of Matamoros has also attempted to create a shelter, the opening of which was cancelled. The cancellation followed criticism its location far from a port of entry would expose asylum seekers to exploitation and violence, according to Andrea Rudnik, a cofounder of Team Brownsville, an organization that has provided daily meals and other resources to migrants in Matamoros since July 2018. A local recreational center is being converted into a facility that could shelter up to 300 of those waiting for their asylum cases to be processed.
Courtesy of Belinda ArriagaA young girl holds up her drawing of the Matamoros tent encampment where she lives.
Customs and Border Protection tells TIME it has enrolled more than 55,000 people in MPP. Many stay near U.S. ports of entry throughout the border as a result of MPP, which was implemented in January 2019. The policy didn’t begin in Matamoros until July of this year, leading to nearly 1,450 people sleeping on the streets in that same month, according to the Transactional Records Access Clearinghouse (TRAC), a research organization based out of Syracuse University. Many of the volunteers say the number has grown significantly since July.
Many have been living at the encampment — which grew organically — since before the implementation of MPP as a result of the Administration’s metering policy, which required them to wait in Mexico and make an appointment with U.S. officials before being allowed to make an initial claim for asylum. Some migrants have drowned in the Rio Grande trying to cross the border after being told they would have to wait for months in Mexico. Organized crime in Matamoros further endangers the asylum-seekers, who the volunteers say are targeted for ransom, or offered jobs like prostitution by local gangs.
Courtesy of Belinda ArriagaAn 8-year-old girl writes “Yo le pido a Dios que llegamos a Carolina del Sur,” or “I ask God that we can get to South Carolina.” She is living in a tent encampment in Matamoros, across the border from Brownsville, Texas.
“Mexico is providing humanitarian protections and even work-authorizations to these individuals during their stay,” DHS spokesperson Matthew Dyman tells TIME in a statement. “Mexico has stated it would authorize the entrance of those returned under MPP for humanitarian reasons, in compliance with its international obligations, while they await the adjudication of their asylum claims in the United States. Mexico has said it will provide aliens with legal status to work, offer jobs, healthcare and education to such individuals according to its principles.”
The agency called MPP an answer to the “security and humanitarian crisis on the southern border,” when the policy was announced in January. Since thousands of Central American migrant families have arrived at the border to claim asylum, U.S. immigration courts have faced a backlog in processing the cases.
The Administration’s MPP policy has faced legal challenges, the most recent of which is awaiting a decision from the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.
The slow appeals process has led volunteers on the ground to work faster and harder, says Vela, the TCRP attorney. “That encampment has been growing since August,” Vela says. It’s easily three times as large as it was before MPP, and the amount of resources has not gotten a whole lot bigger.”
BABR traveled to Brownsville this month with a U-Haul and another truck-full of donations, including clothes, diapers and Beanie Babies and teddy bears for the children. They were not permitted to drive the rented vehicles across the border, so some members of the group found a parking lot near the port of entry on the U.S. side of the border, and began unloading the supplies onto small wagons that they walked across the border one-by-one until everything was dispersed at the encampment. Meanwhile another group of the volunteers began prepping dinner for more than 1,000 people, while Arriaga and Martinez did their work with the families.
It was heartbreaking, Arriaga says, to receive the drawings from the children.
“I try to instill how special they are, and that they’re beautiful and that they’re loved,” she says. “I told each and every one of them, there are so many in the United States that care about you.”
(BEIRUT) — The U.S. military says its first batch of mechanized armored vehicles have arrived in southeast Syria, where they are to take part in securing oil fields and fighting remnants of the Islamic State group.
U.S.-led Coalition spokesman Col. Myles Caggins said the first batch of Bradley armored infantry carriers have arrived Thursday in Deir el-Zour Province. The province is home to some of Syria’s largest oil fields. It is also where IS militants continue to wage an insurgency and where they lost their last territory in March.
Caggins said the mechanized forces — being deployed for the first time in Syria— provides infantry with maneuverability and firepower. He said the deployment is “de-conflicted” with other forces operating in the region.
U.S. troops have begun withdrawing from northern Syria to reposition in the Deir el-Zour region, he said.
U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the troop withdrawal from the north ahead of a Turkish military offensive there earlier this month. Turkey is pushing to have Kurdish fighters moved away from its borders.
(HONG KONG) — Police and protesters engaged in a standoff in Hong Kong’s nightlife district on Thursday after pro-democracy demonstrators urged people to celebrate Halloween by wearing masks in defiance of a government ban on face coverings.
Riot police pushed people back slowly from the Lan Kwai Fong area of bars, clubs and restaurants that is usually abuzz with revelers on the holiday.
Police fired tear gas but it wasn’t immediately clear whether there had been violence between protesters and officers or if anyone had been arrested.
Organizers had called on supporters of the protest movement to take part in a “masquerade” on Thursday to put to the test a recent government ban on masks at public gatherings aimed at quelling the increasingly violent protests now in their fifth month.
Digital fliers circulated online called on people to wear masks depicting Hong Kong Chief Executive Carrie Lam, Chinese President Xi Jinping and other senior officials.
They also said people could wear a mask and dress in red for the march, which was set to begin at a large park and proceed to the Lan Kwai Fong bar and nightclub district.
Face masks have become a hallmark of protesters in Hong Kong, even at peaceful marches, amid fears their identities will be uncovered and spread online, resulting in retribution.
China’s authoritarian Communist government also collects such data to blacklist people from traveling to the mainland or qualifying for government jobs.
Lam introduced a measure to ban masks and face coverings at the start of October, but protesters have largely ignored it and police have not been enforcing it on a large scale.
Police said they didn’t rule out the possibility of violent incidents on Halloween.
The police force said in an online video that anyone refusing to comply with a request to remove their mask can be fined and jailed for six months, though they also said wearing Halloween masks is allowed as long as there is no violence.
Hong Kong’s High Court granted a temporary order banning anyone from spreading online messages inciting or encouraging violence, according to local broadcaster RTHK. The ban, in effect until Nov. 15, specifically targets the LIHKG online forum and encrypted messaging app Telegram, both popular with protesters.
In a separate event, police fired tear gas at protesters gathered at a subway station across the harbor. The demonstrators were marking two months since riot police stormed a subway car and beat passengers with batons and pepper spray in scenes that inflamed tensions.
In Beijing, the ruling Communist Party said it planned to strengthen laws regarding Hong Kong in the name of national security.
The party reaffirms the “one country, two systems” framework under which Hong Kong was handed over from British to Chinese control in 1997, it said in a statement issued at the end of a major meeting of the 202 members of the party’s Central Committee led by Xi, who is also the party chief.
However, it added that in an effort to maintain the territory’s “prosperity and stability,” it would embark on a project to “establish and strengthen a legal system and enforcement mechanism for safeguarding national security” in Hong Kong.
The document gave no further details and it wasn’t clear whether that indicated an intention to pass new laws in mainland China or in Hong Kong, which has a separate legal system under its own constitution.
(MULTAN, Pakistan) — A raging fire swept through a train in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab Province on Thursday killing 74 people and survivors said afterward it took nearly 20 minutes for the train to stop amid contradictory reports about the condition of the train’s brakes.
Three carriages were consumed by flames from a fire caused by a cooking gas stove and dozens of people jumped in panic from the speeding train.
Conductor Sadiue Ahmed Khan told The Associated Press the train’s emergency breaking system was in perfect working order and the train stopped within three minutes after the first signs of fire.
“This is the worst tragedy in my life as a driver,” he said.
Investigators said they will be looking at the train’s braking system to determine its condition at the time of the fire. Survivors recounted pulling at emergency cords that weave through the train to notify the conductor, but they said the train continued to speed down the tracks.
Ghulam Abbas, a passenger who had gotten on the train in the town of Nawabshah in neighboring Sindh Province with his wife and two children, echoed other passengers who said it took nearly 20 minutes for the train to stop. He recousnted watching panicked passengers jumping off the speeding locomotive.
“We learned afterward that most of them had died,” he said.
Abbas’ wife, Sulai Khan Bibi, said she was horrified what would happen to their two small children. “We were so close to death, but Allah saved us,” she said, clutching the children.
The train, which was traveling from the southern Arabian Sea port city of Karachi to Rawalpindi, just 10 kilometers (6 miles) from the federal capital, was carrying 857 passengers. Most of the dead were members of Tableeqi-e-Jamaat, an organization of Islamic missionaries. The fire was believed to have started in their compartment.
Mufti Wahab, a district chief of the Tableeqi-e-Jamaat, said as many as 52 members of his organization were “martyred because of the fire.”
The fire apparently started after one of several small stoves brought on to the train by the the Tableeqi members exploded, setting other gas cylinders used to fuel the stoves on fire, said Deputy Railways Commissioner Jamil Ahmed.
Flames roared through the train engulfing three carriages as it approached the town of Liaquatpur in Punjab. Survivors recounted horrific scenes of fellow passengers screaming as they jumped through windows and off the train, flames billowing from the carriages.
“We could hear people crying and screaming for help,” said Chaudhry Shujaat, who had boarded the train just a few hours earlier with his wife and two children. “I thought we would die. The next car was on fire. We felt so helpless.”
Kaleem Ullah, an official with the district emergency services, said of the 43 people injured, 11 were still in critical condition. Several of them had jumped off the train — many to their deaths — after the fire broke out and before it eventually screeched to a halt, said Ahmed, the railways official.
In Pakistan, poor passengers often bring their own small gas stoves on the trains to cook their meals, despite rules to the contrary, according to Railways Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed. Safety regulations are often ignored in the overcrowded trains.
Railway official Shabir Ahmed said bodies of passengers were scattered over a 2 kilometer- (1 mile-) wide area around the site.
People from nearby villages rushed to the train, carrying buckets of water and shovels to help douse the flames. “But it was impossible,” said Ahmed.
Through the morning hours, rescue workers and inspectors sifted through the charred wreckage, looking for survivors and aiding the injured. Local Pakistani TV footage from the scene showed a huge blaze raging as firefighters struggled to get it under control.
Officials said they were still trying to identify the victims and that the lists of fatalities and those injured were not ready yet. Another train was dispatched to bring the survivors to the city of Rawalpindi, they said.
Yasmin Rashid, a provincial minister in Punjab, told reporters that medical staff were providing the best possible treatment for the injured at a hospital in Liaquatpur. Those critically injured were taken by ambulance to the city of Multan, the largest city nearest to the site of the accident.
Pakistan’s military said troops were also participating in the rescue operation. President Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan issued statements expressing their sorrow over the tragedy.
Khan took to Twitter to offer his condolences to the families of those killed and say he was praying for the speedy recovery of the injured. He also ordered an urgent investigation into the incident.
Train accidents in Pakistan are often the result of poor railway infrastructure and official negligence. Media reports on Thursday suggest that railways officials did not notice when passengers boarded the train, carrying individual gas stoves.
In July, a passenger train rammed into a freight train at the Walhar Railway Station in the district of Rahim Yar Khan, killing at least 20 people and injuring 74.
A month earlier, a passenger train traveling to the eastern city of Lahore from the port city of Karachi collided with a freight train in the southern city of Hyderabad, killing three people.
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Associated Press writers Munir Ahmed and Kathy Gannon in Islamabad contributed to this report.
(LONDON) — British police have interviewed an American diplomat’s wife who was involved in a crash that killed a British teenager and have passed their recommendations on to U.K. prosecutors.
Northamptonshire Police interviewed Anne Sacoolas about the crash that killed 19-year-old Harry Dunn in August. His motorcycle collided with a car she was allegedly driving near a British military base used by the U.S. military in southern England. The 42-year-old Sacoolas left Britain shortly after the crash.
She was granted diplomatic immunity. Dunn’s family has launched a campaign seeking its revocation.
President Donald Trump has called what happened “a terrible accident,” noting that the British drive on the left side of the road, while in the United States people drive on the right.
(BEIRUT) — The Islamic State group is mourning the death of its leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and has announced a successor in a new audio release.
The group identified the new leader as Abu Ibrahim al-Hashimi in the audio released Thursday by the IS central media arm, al-Furqan Foundation.
The speaker in the audio also confirmed the death of Abu Hassan al-Muhajir, a close aide of al-Baghdadi and a spokesman for the group.
Al-Muhajir was killed in a joint U.S. operation with Kurdish forces in Jarablus, in northern Syria on Sunday, hours after al-Baghdadi blew himself up during a U.S. raid in Syria’s northwestern Idlib province.
The speaker named Abu Hamza al-Qurashi urged followers to pledge allegiance to the new Caliph and addressed the Americans saying; “Don’t rejoice.”
(TOKYO) — A fire broke out early Thursday and spread quickly through historic Shuri Castle on Japan’s southern island of Okinawa, nearly destroying the UNESCO World Heritage site.
Firefighters battled the blaze for about 12 hours before bringing it under control in the afternoon.
The fire in Naha, the prefectural capital of Okinawa, started from the castle’s main wooden structure and quickly jumped to other buildings, in part because of windy weather. Three large halls and four other structures burned down, a fire official said.
No one was injured. The cause was not immediately known.
An annual weeklong castle festival that began Sunday was to run for a week but the remaining events were canceled. Event organizers were preparing the next day’s events at the castle until after midnight, but no one was there when the fire broke out, officials said.
Video on NHK public television showed parts of the castle engulfed in orange flames, then turning into a charred skeleton and collapsing to the ground. Many residents watched from a hillside road and quietly took photos to capture what was left of the castle before it was largely lost. Some people were crying.
“I feel as if we have lost our symbol,” said Naha Mayor Mikiko Shiroma, who led an emergency response team. “I’m shocked.”
Okinawa Gov. Denny Tamaki cut short a trip to South Korea to return to Naha. “My heart is broken,” he said. “But I also feel strongly that we must reconstruct Shuri Castle, a symbol of the Ryukyu Kingdom filled with our history and culture.”
AP—Kyodo News This May 2017, aerial photo shows Shuri Castle in Naha, Okinawa, southern Japan. A fire spread among structures at Shuri Castle on Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019, on Japan’s southern island of Okinawa, nearly destroying the UNESCO World Heritage site.
The castle is a symbol of Okinawa’s cultural heritage from the time of the Ryukyu Kingdom that spanned about 450 years from 1429 until 1879, when the island was annexed by Japan.
It is also a symbol of Okinawa’s struggle and efforts to recover from World War II. The castle burned down in 1945 during the Battle of Okinawa near the war’s end, in which about 200,000 lives were lost on the island, many of them civilians.
The castle was largely restored in 1992 as a national park and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2000 as part of a group of ancient ruins, castles and sacred sites that “provide mute testimony to the rare survival of an ancient form of religion into the modern age.”
Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga told reporters that the central government will do its utmost to reconstruct the castle.
The government dispatched officials from the Agency for Cultural Affairs and other government organizations to join efforts to investigate the cause of the fire and study ways to protect other historical sites from disasters, Suga said.
Tokyo University of Science Professor Ai Sekizawa, an expert on fire prevention, told NHK that the extensive damage occurred because the fire broke out in the middle of the night when nobody was around, delaying the initial firefighting effort. He said the design of the castle might also have allowed the fire to quickly expand in the spacious main hall and move to other buildings connected by hallways.
Kurayoshi Takara, a historian at the University of the Ryukyus who helped reconstruct Shuri Castle, said he was speechless when he saw the fire. He told NHK that the castle reconstruction was a symbolic event for Okinawans to restore their history and Ryukyu heritage lost during the war.
“I still can’t accept this as a reality,” Takara said. “It has taken more than 30 years and it was a monument to the wisdom and efforts of many people. Shuri Castle is not just about the buildings, but it reconstructed all the details, even including equipment inside.”
UNESCO Director General Audrey Azouley expressed her sympathy. “Deep emotion and sincere solidarity with the Japanese people as we see the tragic fire at the beautiful #shuricastle,” she wrote on her Twitter account. “This is a loss for all humanity.”
Okinawa was under U.S. occupation until 1972, two decades after the rest of Japan regained full independence.
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South Western Railway Syllabus 2019: Hello Folks !! Board Authority of South Western Railway has recently released a job notification for filling 386 vacancies of the Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk and Senior Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk Posts. Interested candidates can apply for this post through Online Mode from 23rd October 2019 to 20th November 2019. The South Western Railway Officials is planning to conduct the Computer Based Examination to recruiting the 386 Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk and Senior Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk vacancies. The SWR Examination date will be announced soon. So, aspirants can use this chance to achieve their dream careers. Hence, all the applicants are advised to check the South Western Railway Syllabus 2019 along with the Exam Pattern for better preparation.
By this article, we are going to reduce the stress of job seekers who are getting doubt in South Western Railway Syllabus 2019 and the SWR GDCE Ticket Clerk Exam Pattern to start preparing for the exam. Here, we are providing the Subject Wise South Western Railway Commercial Clerk Syllabus 2019 on this page for the sake of applicants' reference. On this page, we are going to share the direct downloading links of South Western Railway Syllabus 2019 which will explain the topics and sub-topics essential to score good marks. Railway Recruitment Cell SWR Commercial Clerk Syllabus 2019 plays a vital role in preparing well to get qualifying marks in the examination. Also, you can check RRC Hubli Ticket Clerk Exam Pattern 2019 which will let the candidates get an idea about exam scheme details.
South Western Railway Examination 2019 – Overview
Description
Details
Name of the Organization
South Western Railway
No of Vacancies
386
Name of the Post
Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk, Senior Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk
South Western Railway has released Exam Pattern also. So, in this section, we discuss the SWR GDCE Exam Pattern 2019. Exam Pattern has an important role in each Examination because through the exam pattern you know about the Name of the subject, Number of the question, Number of marks, language of Exam, type of examination and also the time duration. So utilize the South Western Railway Exam Pattern to prepare well for the examination.
South Western Railway Exam Pattern 2019
Name of the Subject
Number of Questions
Number of Marks
General Awareness
100
100
Arithmetic
General Intelligence
Reasoning
Total
100
100
Type of Examination: Objective Multiple Choice Questions
Time Duration: 90 Minutes
Selection Procedures:
Every Exam has the Selection process through the selection process South Western Railway Organization trying to find the intelligent candidates according to its requirements. Selection Process is different for a different Organization. So candidates can check the SWR GDCE selection process below and start their effective preparation to get their dream job. Selection shall be made on the basis of given following rounds
Download South Western Railway Syllabus 2019-20 PDF
A syllabus is an essential tool for preparing well for the SWR examination. Because a large number of aspirants have applied for South Western Railway Recruitment 2019. You can crack this examination easily with the help of the syllabus because the examination is nothing without Syllabus. From this page, you can download South Western Railway Syllabus 2019 in pdf format. On this page, we have given subject wise SWR GDCE Syllabus for the candidates to start their preparation effectively.
South Western Railway General Awareness Syllabus
Famous Books & Authors
Indian Politics
Tourism
Indian Parliament
Indian Economy
Inventions and Discoveries
Sports
Rivers, Lakes, and Seas
Famous Places in India
General Science
Current Affairs
Famous Days & Dates
Culture
Countries and Capitals
Artists
Indian History
SWR Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk Arithmetic Syllabus
Percentages
Pipes and Cisterns
Time and Work Partnership
Ratio and Proportion
Simple Interest
Probability
Averages
Problems on L.C.M and H.C.F
Problems on Numbers
Compound Interest
Areas
Time and Distance
Problems on Trains
Odd Man Out
Volumes Profit and Loss
Races and Games
Mixtures and Allegations
Boats and Streams
Permutations and Combinations
Simplification and Approximation
Numbers and Ages
Simple Equations
Quadratic Equations
Indices and Surds
Mensuration
Reasoning – Senior Commercial Cum Ticket Clerk Syllabus
HPSSSB Results 2019 | HPSSSB TGT Non-Medical Result @ hpsssb.hp.gov.in – The Himachal Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Board has released Result of TGT Non-Medical, TGT Arts Final Result | Post Code 699. Candidates can download HPSSSB TGT Arts Result 2019 Post Code 699 from our website. End of this page we have provided a direct link to check and download your HPSSSB TGT Arts Result 2019. Here we have dedicated this page to update all the Latest result links regarding the HPSSSB Results 2019. Applicants can make use of this page to get your results on time.
Latest Updates: The Himachal Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Board has released Final Result, Cut off Marks, Selection List, and the Waiting list for the Post of Laboratory Assistant on 25th October 2019. Get a Direct link from the below sections.
HPSSSB Laboratory Assistant Final Result 2019 – Himachal Pradesh Staff Selection Commission declared the final result for the recruitment of 06 posts {General (UR)=04 & OBC(UR)=02} of Laboratory Assistant (on contract basis) Post Code: 735on 25th October 2019. Applicants can check and download your results from the below link. Now, Everyone, those who have appeared for the Laboratory Assistant Posts can verify your result from the official website i.e, hpsssb.hp.gov.in.
HPSSSB Laboratory Assistant Final Result 2019 – Click Here HPSSSB Laboratory Assistant Screening Test Result 2019 – Click Here HPSSSB Laboratory Assistant Total Marks – Click Here HPSSSB Laboratory Assistant Cut off Marks – Click Here HPSSSB Laboratory Assistant Waiting List 2019 – Click Here
HPSSSB Clerk Final Result 2019 – Himachal Pradesh Staff Selection Commission declared the final result (2nd Chance) of Clerk (LDR) for the recruitment of 129 posts {General(UR)=85, OBC(UR)=15, SC(UR)=09 & ST(UR)=20} of Clerk (LDR) on 23rd October 2019. Applicants can check and download your results from the below link. Now, Everyone, those who have appeared for the Clerk Posts can verify your result from the official website i.e, hpsssb.hp.gov.in.
HPSSSB Clerk Final Result 2019 – Click Here HPSSSB Clerk Total Marks – Click Here HPSSSB Clerk Cut off Marks – Click Here HPSSSB Clerk Waiting List 2019 – Click Here
HPSSSB Jr. Engineer (Civil) Final Result 2019 – Himachal Pradesh Staff Selection Commission has declared the final result, Total Marks, Cut off Marks for the recruitment of 125 posts General(UR)=59, General(BPL)=07, General (WFF)=01, OBC(UR)=15, OBC(BPL)=08, OBC (WFF)=02, SC(UR)=19, SC(BPL)=06, ST(UR)=06 & ST(BPL)=02} of Junior Engineer-Civil (on contract basis) Post Code: 695 on 27th September 2019. Applicants can check and download your results from the below link. Now, Everyone, those who have appeared for the Jr. Engineer (Civil) Posts can verify your result from the official website i.e, hpsssb.hp.gov.in.
HPSSSB Jr. Engineer (Civil) Final Result 2019 – Click Here HPSSSB Jr. Engineer (Civil) Screening Test Result 2019 – Click Here HPSSSB Jr. Engineer (Civil) Total Marks – Click Here HPSSSB Jr. Engineer (Civil) Cut off Marks – Click Here HPSSSB Jr. Engineer (Civil) Waiting List 2019 – Click Here
HPSSSB Clerk Result 2019 – Himachal Pradesh Staff Selection Commission today declared the final result, Total Marks, Cut off Marks for the recruitment of 22 posts {General(UR)=03, OBC(UR)=02(on regular basis), OBC(WFF)=01, SC(UR)=04 &ST(UR)=12} of Clerk (on Regular/contract basis) Post Code: 627 on 23rd September 2019. Applicants can check and download your results from the below link. Now, Everyone, those who have appeared for the Clerk Posts can verify your result from the official website i.e, hpsssb.hp.gov.in.
HPSSSB Clerk Final Result 2019 – Click Here HPSSSB Clerk Revised Cut off Marks 2019 – Click Here HPSSSB Clerk Waiting List 2019 – Click Here
HPSSSB Preservation Assistant Final Result 2019 – Himachal Pradesh Staff Selection Commission today declared the final result for the recruitment of 01 post {SC (UR) =01} of Preservation Assistant (on contract basis) Post Code: 597 on 03rd September 2019. Recently the HPSSSB has announced the Preservation Assistant Final Result, Screening Test Marks, Cut off Marks, Total Marks, and Waiting List on 03rd September 2019. Now, Everyone, those who have appeared for the Preservation Assistant Posts can verify your result from the official website i.e, hpsssb.hp.gov.in.
HPSSSB Preservation Assistant Final Result 2019 – Click Here HPSSSB Preservation Assistant Screening Test Marks 2019 – Click Here HPSSSB Preservation Assistant Total Marks 2019 – Click Here HPSSSB Preservation Assistant Cut off Marks 2019 – Click Here HPSSSB Preservation Assistant Waiting list 2019 – Click Here
HPSSSB Inspector Final Result 2019 – Himachal Pradesh Staff Selection Commission declared the final result for the recruitment of 04 posts {General (UR)=02, OBC(UR)=01 & SC(UR)=01} of Inspector (Hotels) (on contract basis) Post Code: 557 on 02nd September 2019. Recently the HPSSSB has announced the Inspector (Hotels) Final Result, Screening Test Marks, Cut off Marks, Total Marks, and Waiting List on 02nd September 2019. Now, Everyone, those who have appeared for the Inspector (Hotels) Posts can verify your result from the official website i.e, hpsssb.hp.gov.in.
HPSSSB Inspector Final Result 2019 – Click Here HPSSSB Inspector Screening Test Marks 2019 – Click Here HPSSSB Inspector Total Marks 2019 – Click Here HPSSSB Inspector Cut off Marks 2019 – Click Here HPSSSB Inspector Waiting list 2019 – Click Here
HPSSSB Assistant Video Cameraman Result 2019 – Himachal Pradesh Staff Selection Commission invited the applications for the recruitment of 01 posts of General(UR) of Assistant Video Cameraman (On contract basis) ( Post Code: 740) on 30th August 2019. Accordingly, 01 post of General (UR) category of Assistant Video Cameraman, Post Code: 740 remained vacant due to nonavailability of suitable candidates. Now, Everyone, those who have appeared for the Inspector (Hotels) Posts can verify your result from the official website i.e, hpsssb.hp.gov.in.
HPSSSB Assistant Video Cameraman Final Result 2019 – Click Here
HPSSSB Junior Technical Assistant (Archives) Final Result 2019 – Himachal Pradesh Staff Selection Commission today declared the final result for the recruitment of 02 posts {OBC(UR)=01 & SC(UR)=01)} of Junior Technical Assistant (Archives) (on contract basis) Post Code: 596 on 30th August 2019. Now, Everyone, those who have appeared for the Junior Technical Assistant (Archives) Posts can verify your result from the official website i.e, hpsssb.hp.gov.in.
HPSSSB Junior Technical Assistant (Archives) Final Result 2019
HPSSSB Junior Technical Assistant (Archives) Final Result 2019 – Click Here HPSSSB Junior Technical Assistant (Archives) Screening Test Marks 2019 – Click Here HPSSSB Junior Technical Assistant (Archives) Total Marks 2019 – Click Here HPSSSB Junior Technical Assistant (Archives) Cut off Marks 2019 – Click Here HPSSSB Junior Technical Assistant (Archives) Waiting list 2019 – Click Here
HPSSSB Junior Technical Assistant (Archaeology & Museum) Final Result 2019 – Himachal Pradesh Staff Selection Commission today declared the final result for the recruitment of 02 posts {General (UR) =02} of Junior Technical Assistant (Archaeology & Museum) (on contract basis) Post Code: 595 on 29th August 2019. Now, Everyone, those who have appeared for the Junior Technical Assistant (Archaeology & Museum) Posts can verify your result from the official website i.e, hpsssb.hp.gov.in.
HPSSSB Junior Technical Assistant (Archaeology & Museum) Final Result 2019
HPSSSB Junior Technical Assistant (Archaeology & Museum) Final Result 2019 – Click Here HPSSSB Junior Technical Assistant (Archaeology & Museum) Screening Test Marks 2019 – Click Here HPSSSB Junior Technical Assistant (Archaeology & Museum) Total Marks 2019 – Click Here HPSSSB Junior Technical Assistant (Archaeology & Museum) Cut off Marks 2019 – Click Here HPSSSB Junior Technical Assistant (Archaeology & Museum) Waiting list 2019 – Click Here
HPSSSB Medical Laboratory Technician Grade-II Waiting List 2019 – Himachal Pradesh Staff Selection Commission has declared the waiting list for the post of Medical Laboratory Technician Grade-II Post Code: 627 on 23rd August 2019. Applicants can check and download your results from the below link. Now, Everyone, those who have appeared for the Medical Laboratory Technician Grade-II Posts can verify your result from the official website i.e, hpsssb.hp.gov.in.
HPSSSB Medical Laboratory Technician Grade-II Waiting List 2019
HPSSSB Medical Laboratory Technician Grade-II Waiting List 2019 – Click Here
HPSSSB Clerk Result 2019 – Himachal Pradesh Staff Selection Commission today declared the final result, Total Marks, Cut off Marks for the recruitment of 22 posts {General(UR)=03, OBC(UR)=02(on regular basis), OBC(WFF)=01, SC(UR)=04 &ST(UR)=12} of Clerk (on Regular/contract basis) Post Code: 627 on 21st August 2019. Applicants can check and download your results from the below link. Now, Everyone, those who have appeared for the Clerk Posts can verify your result from the official website i.e, hpsssb.hp.gov.in.
HPSSSB Clerk Final Result 2019 – Click Here HPSSSB Clerk Screening Test Result 2019 – Click Here HPSSSB Clerk Total Marks 2019 – Click Here HPSSSB Clerk Cut off Marks 2019 – Click Here HPSSSB Clerk Waiting List 2019 – Click Here
HPSSSB Fisheries Officer Result 2019 – Himachal Pradesh Staff Selection Commission today 17th August 2019 declared the result of Written Objective Type Screening Test for the recruitment of 04 posts { Gen (UR)-04} of Fisheries Officer (on contract basis) Post Code: 589 held on 12th May 2019 as per the award list and ratio approved (1:3) by the Hon'ble Commission. Applicants can check and download your results from the below link. Now, Everyone, those who have appeared for the Fisheries Officer Posts can verify your result from the official website i.e, hpsssb.hp.gov.in.
HPSSSB Librarian Result 2019 – Himachal Pradesh Staff Selection Commission today 16th August 2019 declared the result of Written Objective Type Screening Test for the recruitment of 01 posts { Gen (UR)-01} of Librarian (on contract basis) Post Code: 587 held on 14th May 2019 as per the award list and ratio approved (1:4) by the Hon'ble Commission. Now, Everyone, those who have appeared for the Librarian Posts can verify your result from the official website i.e, hpsssb.hp.gov.in.
HPSSSB JEE Waiting List 2019 – All the Exam participants can check the Himachal Pradesh JEE Waiting list 2019 from this page. As per the approval of the Apex Commission, the result of the next 02 candidates {General UR)=01 & OBC (BPL)=01} for the post of Junior Environmental Engineer (Post Code-688) from the waiting panel is hereby notified for further recommendation. Now, Everyone, those who have appeared for the Junior Environmental Engineer Posts can verify their waiting list from the official website i.e, hpsssb.hp.gov.in.
HPSSSB PET Waiting List 2019 – All the Exam participants can check the Himachal Pradesh PET Waiting list 2019 from this page. As per the approval of the Apex Commission, the result of the next 01 candidates of General (UR) category for the post of Physical Education Teacher (on contract) Post Code 571 from the waiting panel is hereby notified for further recommendation. Now, Everyone, those who have appeared for the Physical Education Teacher Posts can verify their waiting list from the official website i.e, hpsssb.hp.gov.in.
HPSSSB TGT Arts Result 2019 – All the Exam participants can check the Himachal Pradesh TGT Arts Result 2019 from this page. As per the approval of the Apex Commission, the result of a written objective type screening test held on 11th May 2019 for the recruitment of 490 posts of TGT (Arts) (on contract basis). Currently, Himachal Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Board has released the HPSSSB TGT Arts Final Result 2019 on 08th August 2019. Now, Everyone those who have appeared for the TGT Arts Posts can verify their results from the official website i.e, hpsssb.hp.gov.in.
HPSSSB TGT Non-Medical Result 2019 – The Himachal Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Board has recently announced the TGT Non-Medical Result – TGT Arts Final Result 2019 Post Code 699 on 02nd August 2019. Applicants those who have applied for the HPSSSB TGT Non-Medical Recruitment can check and download your result from the below link. Apart from this, all the candidates can get the complete details regarding HPSSSB TGT Arts Final Result 2019 Post Code 699 from the official website i.e, hpsssb.hp.gov.in.
HPSSSB TGT Arts Result 2019 – All the Exam participants can check the Himachal Pradesh TGT Arts Result 2019 from this page. As per the approval of the Apex Commission, the result of a written objective type screening test held on 11th May 2019 for the recruitment of 490 posts of TGT (Arts) (on contract basis). Currently, Himachal Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Board has released the HPSSSB TGT Arts Result 2019 on 26th June 2019. Now, Everyone those who have appeared for the TGT Arts Posts can verify their results from the official website i.e, hpsssb.hp.gov.in.
We heard that many candidates from Himachal Pradesh had participated in the exam which held on 11th May 2019. All the candidates who had participated in the exam must check the HPSSSB TGT Arts Result 2019. Moreover, the officials of Himachal Pradesh Staff Selection Commission (HPSSSB) has released the HPSSSB Trained Graduate Teacher Result 2019.
HPSSSB TGT Arts Cut Off Marks 2019 will be announced by the officials only. Candidates can check the HPSSSB TGT Arts Cut Off Marks 2019 from the official portal. Basically, the officials of Himachal Pradesh Staff Selection Commission (HPSSSB) will declare the HPSSSB TGT Arts Cut Off Marks 2019. Himachal Pradesh Staff Selection Commission is the minimum marks that a candidate can obtain. The officials will shortlist the candidates based on the HPSSSB TGT Arts Cut Off Marks 2019.
HPSSSB TGT Arts Merit List 2019 | HPSSSB Results 2019
The HPSSSB TGT Arts Merit List 2019 contains the list of Qualified candidates. Also, the candidates who secure the top marks in the exam had displayed in the HPSSSB TGT Arts Merit List 2019. The candidates who are sure about their performance can have a chance to be placed in HPSSSB TGT Arts Merit List 2019. We suggest the candidates check the HPSSSB TGT Arts Merit List 2019 from the official website or on this page. Moreover, the officials are going to release the HPSSSB TGT Arts Merit List 2019 at the time of Results. All the participants can check the HPSSSB TGT Arts Merit List 2019 from the official portal.
Steps to check HPSSSB TGT Arts Result 2019
Visit the official website of HPSSSB i.e, hpsssb.hp.gov.in
In the home page click on the Results tab
A new page will be open
Click on the result of written test for the post of TGT (Arts) (Postcode-699) link
HPSSSB TGT Arts Result 2019 pdf will be open
Applicants can check & download the results for further reference.
Naval Dockyard Mumbai Admit Card 2019 will be in November 2019 @ indiannavy.nic.in | The Naval Dockyard will issue the hall ticket soon on its official portal. Hence, Aspirants are suggested to download the admit card from the bottom of the section. The Naval Dockyard Admit Card will be issued for the post of Apprentice. Therefore, Candidates are suggested to download the hall ticket through the direct link provided below.
Naval Dockyard Mumbai Admit Card 2019
The Naval Dockyard has recently completed its recruitment process in the month of September 2019. Thus, the board has now declared the tentative date to release the admit card in the month of November 2019. Moreover, the board will also schedule the exam date in the month of November 2019. Therefore, Aspirants must download the admit card from the official website.
Details on Naval Dockyard Apprentice Admit Card 2019
Candidates who are going to download the admit card must be eligible to take down the examination. Thus, the Naval Dockyard Mumbai Admit Card can be downloaded by each and every individual. Hall Ticket will not be sent through the post to any of the candidates. Make sure to download the admit card by providing valid credentials in it.
Candidates Name
Name of the Candidate's Father
The venue of the Exam Centre
Date & Time of the Test
Reporting Time to the Exam Hall
Gender (Male/ Female)
Roll Number
Duration of the Online Test
Space for Invigilator's Signature
Registration Number
Name of the Test Centre
Category of the candidates
Space for Applicant's Signature
Name of the Exam Conducting Board
Photograph of the Candidate
Applicant's Date of Birth
Name of the Written Test
Important Guidelines for the Exam Takers
Full Name of the Applicant
Examination Centre Code
Signature of the Board Counselor
Naval Dockyard Apprentice Exam 2019
The Board has decided to conduct the examination in the month of November 2019. Hence, Aspirants are suggested to download the Naval Dockyard Syllabus for the Apprentice post. Get the syllabus pdf for the exam preparation. The exact date of the examination will be announced soon on its official portal. Candidates are suggested to stay connected with the official website to know the exam date and the Naval Dockyard Mumbai Admit Card.
Documents along with Naval Dockyard Mumbai Admit Card
Get the details of Original Documents that have to be carried for the examination hall. Make sure to download the Naval Dockyard Mumbai Apprentice Admit Card before the last date ends. Carry any one of the original identity proof to the exam along with the hall ticket.
Original Photograph
Voter Card
Pan Card
Employee ID
College ID
PAN Card
Passport
Driving License
Any other ID proof issued by a Gazetted Officer
Bank Pass Book with the photograph
How to Download Naval Dockyard Mumbai Admit Card 2019?
First Click on the Mumbai Naval Dockyard Hall Ticket Link.
Fill the Login details to get the admit card page.
Enter the Captcha shown on the page.
The Naval Dockyard Apprentice Admit Card page will appear on the screen.
Enter the valid credentials in the admit card.
Check the details in the hall ticket before submitting it.
Finally, Submit the Admit Card.
Download the hall ticket after submission.
Take a photocopy of the admit card.
Carry for the exam and upcoming selection rounds.
Direct Links to Download Naval Dockyard Apprentice Hall Ticket
UBTER Group D Result 2019 To Be Out Soon @ ubter.in | Check Class 4 Cut Off Marks. Welcome to our UBTER Group D Result Page. Here we will help you find all the UBTER Group D Exam Result. The Uttarakhand Board of Technical Education is planning to release UBTER Group D Result 2019 in the month of November 2019. The UBTER Officials have conducted the UBTER Group D Exam on 20th October 2019. So all those participants can check and download your result from this page.
Latest Update: The Uttarakhand UBTER Group D Answer Key 2019 has announced and applicants can get a direct link to download from here…
UBTER Group D Result 2019 – Get Here
The Uttarakhand Board of Technical Education officials will soon announce the UBTER Group D Exam Result 2019 on official website ubter.in. A huge number of applicants have written the UBTER Group D Exam for 401 Class IV Posts on 20th October 2019. All the exam participants are waiting for the UBTER Group D Exam Result 2019. Here we will be updating the latest result link, and the result link will activate at the time of the official announcement. Along with the result, applicants can check UBTER Group D Merit List 2019 from the below section.
UBTER Group D 2019 Result – Overview
UBTER Group D Result 2019 | Check Class 4 Cut Off Marks, Merit List
Candidates have to score 50% for the General/EwS category and 45% for SC/ST/OBC in the written examination to be listed in the UBTER Group D merit list. Check the schedule regarding the UBTER Group D Result 2019 from below. Here we have provided some easy steps to download your UBTER Group D Exam Result 2019. Applicants can download the Group D Recruitment in State Judiciary Uttarkhand (Civil & Family Courts) Exam Answer Key from the below link.
UBTER Group D Merit List 2019
All the applicants who have appeared for UBTER Written Examination for Group D Posts can check the Uttarakhand UBTER Group D Qualified List 2019 from the official website. The UBTER Merit List 2019 will be provided on the basis of qualified candidates. The Merit List will contain the Roll number & date of birth. Hence, Any of the aspirants whose scores are capable enough to meet the specified qualifying marks are eligible.
UBTER Group D Class 4 Cut Off Marks 2019
The UBTER Cut Off Marks 2019 means the Uttarakhand Board of Technical Education authority will fix the minimum marks that need to be scored by the candidates to get qualified in the exam. Those qualified aspirants can move to the next level rounds. Officials will release the UBTER Group D Class 4 Cut Off Marks 2019 on the official website. The UBTER Group D Class 4 Cut Off Marks 2019 will be decided based on the
Number of the candidates appear for the exam,
Vacancies available,
Previous year cut off marks and
Candidates category.
How to check the UBTER Group D Exam Result 2019?
Initially, applicants can visit the official website of Uttarakhand Board of Technical Education, ubter.in
On the home page, click on the UBTER Group D Exam Result 2019 link
Click on the Result and check your result
Then finally the UBTER Group D Result 2019 will display on your screen.
DAVV Result 2019 released for M.A, B.Ed, B.Com, M.Ed, BBA, M.Sc and M.Com Exam on the Official Website. Aspirants those who are interested in downloading the DAVV UG Results 2019 can check out the below section. Get the complete UG PG Semester exam marks through www.dauniv.ac.in result 2019. We advise the students to take the complete details regarding the DAVV online Result 2019 from our webpage. Make use of this page to know all the Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyala DAVV Results 2019. Go through the full post to get all the DAVV Result 2019.
DAVV Result 2019 @dauniv.ac.in
देवी अहिल्या विश्वविधालय डीएवीवी परिणाम 2019 Announced. Therefore, students of Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya University its time to check out your DAVV Result 2019. Aspirants those who attend the Annual and Semester Examination conducted by the Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya can check out here to know the DAVV B. Sc B.Com Result 2019-20. The DAVV updates BA, B.Sc, B.Com, BBA, MA, M.Sc and M.Com Results according to semester wise. Subsequently, Candidates can get the direct link to download DAVV Mark List & DAVV Pass List 2019 for all Courses.
That is to say, we will update with the recently released DAVV Results 2019 on this webpage along with DAVV Revaluation Result 2019. DAVV UG PG Exams are conducted successfully and now examiners who have attended the DAVV Exam can check out Semester Result 2019 through Online mode. Above all, we have also provided the direct link to check the DAVV Result Pass List 2019 from the below section.
Latest DAVV Exam Results 2019
Examination Name
Result Release Date
Result Link
B. ED. EXAMINATION SEM. 1(MARK LIST) / (PASS LIST)
Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya is a State University whose jurisdiction was initially restricted to Indore city. Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya formerly the University of Indore was established in 1964 by an Act of Legislature of Madhya Pradesh. The University regulates all the schools within the three campuses. There are many other colleges affiliated to the university in Indore division. The university has more than 300 affiliated colleges imparting education at undergraduate and post-graduate levels in basic and professional disciplines. The university has 9000 students in its campus and a total of over 300,000 students in affiliated colleges.
DAVV Supply/Revaluation Result
Students have a chance to apply for the revaluation, if the students may get low marks in the examination, they can apply for the Revaluation results. So again the head of the Examiner will review the answer paper. After revaluation, students may get high marks. Still, if anyone got low marks, they can apply for the Supplementary Examinations. For Revaluation/Supplementary, students should pay the fee. Students can get all the results from this page Regular, Revaluation and Supplementary Results. Moreover, Students of Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyala University, Indore can also get the MBA Results Also. Just we are advising the Students to frequently visit this page to get the latest updates of all DAVV Result 2019.
WBPSC Syllabus 2019 for various WBPSC Recruitment is available here. The West Bengal Public Service Commission announces the various Govt Jobs every year. The Aspirants who applied for the WBPSC Recruitment 2019 can check the Latest WBPSC Syllabus and Exam Pattern in the section. However, we updated the WBPSC Exam Syllabus & Pattern for clerk, Civil Service, Medical Technologist, Miscellaneous Services Recruitment Examination 2019, Accountant, SI, Fire Operator, JE and Other WBPSC Jobs below. Hence, click on the respective West Bengal PSC Syllabus link and check the details. Also, download the Syllabus and Exam Pattern Pdf for free from the links given below.
WBPSC Syllabus 2019: Dear Candidates !! Are you looking for the WBPSC Clerk Syllabus 2019? If yes then it is the right destination. Here, we had provided the details of West Bengal Public Service Commission Syllabus 2019 according to subject wise for Clerk Examination. The officials of the West Bengal Public Service Commission will be announced the examination date soon. So, check each and every piece of this page to know the detailed information on WBPSC Clerk Syllabus and the Exam Pattern 2019. Also, we have furnished the direct link to download the WBPSC Clerk Syllabus 2019 in PDF for free of cost according to subject wise. So, start preparing for the examination with all the particulars.
West Bengal Public Service Commission officials have released WBPSC Clerk Syllabus 2019 and Exam Pattern at its web portal. If you have applied for WBPSC Recruitment 2019 then you can download WBPSC Clerkship Examination Syllabus 2019 along with Exam Pattern from this page. Crack the Written Examination by preparing well with the help of the syllabus, exam pattern and the study materials that are available here. Start your preparation as soon as possible to be ready to take up the written exam. Therefore, Download Clerk Syllabus 2019 PDF from the direct links uploaded on this page. Prepare each and every topic of WBPSC Syllabus 2019 provided here to make yourself perfect. Refer the Exam Pattern along with the WBPSC Previous Papers with Solution to score qualifying marks in the examination.
Interested candidates can gather the WBPSC Clerk Exam Pattern 2019 details from the table given below. The written examination is conducted for all the applicants who had applied for the post of the Clerk. Here, all the aspirants can get the complete format of the Clerkship Examination. This West Bengal PSC Clerk Exam Pattern 2019 includes the name of the exam, number of questions, number of marks, name of the subjects, time duration, and others.
Part-I
Name of the Subject
Number of Questions
Number of Marks
Time Duration
English
30
30
1 hr 30 mins
General Studies
40
40
Arithmetic
30
30
Total
100
100
1 hr 30 mins
Part-II
Section
Name of the Subject
Number of Marks
Time Duration
Group A
English
50
1 Hour
Group B
Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/ Santali
50
Combined
Total
100
Selection Procedures:
The Selection Procedures will be based on the candidates’ performance in the following rounds. The West Bengal PSC Clerk Selection Process 2019 detailed information is given in this section. Candidates who want to achieve their dream career through the clerkship examination have to perform well in all of these selection rounds. So, the WBPSC Clerk selection procedures are prescribed below
Are you looking for WBPSC Civil Service Exam Syllabus 2019? Here you will get the syllabus pdf link to download for free of cost along with exam pattern 7 other related details. So, the candidates who have applied and appearing for the exam have to download WBPSC Exam Pattern & syllabus to understand the pattern or structure of the exam.
West Bengal Public Service Commission released the notification regarding the mains exam date and it is scheduled to be on 25th July 2019. Thus, in this article, we have given subject wise topics in the list form that will help candidates to study for the exam in a proper manner & successfully crack the WBPSC exam 2019.
PSC West Bengal Civil Service Exam Syllabus 2019 – Overview
Current events of National & International Importance
25
Geography of India with special reference to West Bengal
25
Indian National Movement
25
The Prelims exam consists of only one paper i.e. General Studies.
The exam will be for a total of 200 marks.
The duration of the exam will be 2 1/2 hours.
The Standard of paper will be at the graduate level.
WB CS (Exec) Mains Exam Pattern 2019
Compulsory Papers
Marks
Group ‘A’
Group ‘B’
Group ‘C’
Group ‘D’
Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santali & Translation from English to Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santali
200
200
200
200
English & Translation from Bengali/Hindi/Urdu/Nepali/Santali to English
200
200
200
200
General Studies-I
200
200
200
200
General Studies-II
200
200
200
200
Constitution of India and Indian Economy
200
200
200
200
Numerical & Reasoning Ability
200
200
200
200
Optional Subject (Anyone)
400
400
–
–
Personality Test
200
200
150
150
Total Marks
1800
1800
1350
1300
Out of 6 compulsory papers, Paper 1, 2 will be a conventional type and rest papers will be of objective type questions. Paper 1-6 will be up to Reasoning ability in the table.
Answers to questions can be either in English or Bengali except for language papers.
Optional Subjects are Political Science & Botany.
For optional papers, answers can also be written in the Nepali language.
Aspirants should write in any one language in a particular paper.
There will be negative marking for wrong answers of MCQ type questions.
Personality Test
Groups
Marks
Group A & B
200 Marks
Grp C
150 Marks
Group D
100 Marks
For much more related details visit the official site.
Download Civil Service Executive Syllabus Pdf
Numerical & Reasoning Ability
Data Sufficiency.
Logical Deduction.
Logical Reasoning.
The implication of sentences.
The forcefulness of the Arguments.
Letter Series.
Diagrams Series.
Data Sufficiency.
Number series.
Analogy tests.
Data Interpretation.
Mathematical puzzles.
Symbol Interpretation.
Perception test.
The Odd man out.
Non-verbal reasoning etc.
Bengali
Topics from the History of Bangla Language
The chronological track from Proto Indo-European to Bangla (Family tree with branches and approximate dates).
Historical stages of Bangla (Old, Middle, New) and their linguistic features.
Dialects of Bangla and their distinguishing characteristics.
West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) syllabus 2019 pdf download for Medical Technologist (X-Ray), Grade III available on this page. Candidates who have applied for the exam and are searching for complete syllabus details along with exam pattern check out this page. Download WBPSC Medical Technologist, Grade III syllabus in English & Bengali from the below sections and prepare for the exam.
WBPSC Recruitment 2019 notification was released in the month of June 2019 and the last date to apply for the exam is on 1st July 2019. Thus, aspirants who have not yet applied do it before the last date is over. The Board has released the Preliminary Screening Test (P.S.T) exam date and it will be held on 7th July 2019 (Sunday) from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM at Commissions examination halls of West Bengal.
West Bengal PSC Exam Syllabus 2019 – pscwbapplication.in
West Bengal PSC P.S.T Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2019
Subject
No. of Questions
Marks
Physics
20
20
Chemistry
20
20
Biology
20
20
Radiography
40
40
Total
100
100
Each Question carries 1 mark.
Questions will be Objective type questions.
Duration of the exam is 1 hour 30 minutes
There will be 1/3 negative marking for each wrong answer.
Questions will be of Higher Secondary Standard.
Download WBPSC Syllabus in Bengali & English – Click Here
WBPSC Miscellaneous Syllabus
WBPSC Miscellaneous Syllabus 2019 is available here for the Miscellaneous Services Recruitment Examination 2019. Aspirants who are applying for the given posts need not worry as we have provided here the complete WBPSC Syllabus details along with Exam Pattern. The provided Exam Pattern will help the candidates to get an idea of the Prelims & Mains Examination. So, download the WBPSC Miscellaneous Syllabus Pdf from the below links and start your exam preparation as soon as possible.
West Bengal Public Service Commission is going to organize the Miscellaneous Services Recruitment Examination 2019 for the various posts under the Government of West Bengal. Applicants can fill their application form from 10th June 2019 to 1st July 2019. And, the preliminary examination will be conducted tentatively in the month of September 2019. For further details go through the WBPSC Recruitment 2019 Syllabus details here.
WBPSC Motor Vehicle Inspector Syllabus 2019 is available here for the post of Motor Vehicle Inspector (Non-Technical). Candidates can get here the complete syllabus details along with Exam Pattern. So, go through the below sections and prepare well for your examination.
West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC) has released the official advertisement notification for Motor Vehicle Inspector (Non-Technical) post. Candidates who have applied for the given post should now start their exam preparation.
Description
Details
Name of the Organization
West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC)
Name of the Post
Motor Vehicle Inspector (Non-Technical)
No of Vacancies
Various
WBPSC VMI Exam Date
Update Soon
Category
Syllabus
Official Website
www.pscwbonline.gov.in
Candidates who are applying for the post of Motor Vehicle Inspector (Non-Technical) will be selected based on the following selection criteria –
Selection Process:
Written Examination
Personality Test
WBPSC MVI Non-Technical Exam Pattern 2019
Part-I: Written Examination
Subjects
No of Questions
Total Marks
Duration
General Studies
75
150
1 Hour 30 Mins
Science
Humanities
Arithmetic Problems (Madhyamik Standard)
25
50
Total
100
200
The written examination will consist of Objective Type Questions
There will be a total of 100 questions
Each question will carry 2 Marks
The total marks for the examination are 200 Marks
Part-II: Personality Test
Candidates who qualify the Part-I Examination will be called for Part-II Personality Test. The Personality Test will be conducted by the Public Service Commission, West Bengal. The total marks for the Personality Test are 50 Marks.
WB PSC Exam Syllabus 2019 – Motor Vehicle Inspector (MVI)
West Bengal PSC Syllabus – General Aptitude
Verbal and Non-verbal types.
Discrimination, observation.
Arithmetical reasoning
General Intelligence.
Relationship concepts.
Questions on analogies, differences, similarities
Verbal and figure classification.
space visualization.
Arithmetical number series.
Questions to test the ability to deal with abstract ideas.
Symbols and their relationships.
Problem-solving, Analysis,
Visual memory.
Arithmetical computations.
Judgment, decision making.
Analytical functions.
West Bengal PSC Syllabus – English
Grammar.
Spot the error.
Vocabulary.
passage.
Fill in the blanks.
Spellings.
Synonyms/ Homonyms.
Clauses.
Antonyms.
Adjectives.
Sentence structure.
Verbs.
Verbal Comprehension passage etc.
PSCWB Syllabus – Arithmetic
Differential Equations.
Analytical Geometry.
Algebra.
Numbers.
Statistics.
Fundamental arithmetical operations.
Dynamics.
Number Systems.
Differential Geometry.
Real Analysis.
Statics.
Calculus.
WBPSC Motor Vehicle Inspector Syllabus 2o18 – Mechanical Engineering
Engineering Mechanics.
Inventory Control.
Energy conservation.
Engineering Materials.
The Strength of Materials.
Metal Casting.
Management Information System.
Production Planning and Control.
Machining and Machine Tool Operations.
Industry Safety.
Computer Integrated Manufacturing Design.
PSC West Bengal Exam Syllabus 2019 – Vehicle Maintenance
Vehicle maintenance.
Motor vehicle laws.
Pollution standards.
Road safety rules.
First Aid.
Fire Hazard.
WBPSC MVI Syllabus 2019 – Automobile Engineering
The Strength of Materials.
Mechanical Testing and Quality Control.
Automobile Engines.
Manufacturing Technology.
Automobile Maintenance.
Heat Power Engineering.
Two and Three Wheeler Technology.
Industrial Robotics.
Tractor and Farm Equipment.
Aeronautics Engineering.
Industrial Automation.
Body Building Engineering.
Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Alternative Fuels and Energy Systems.
Automobile Transmission.
Industrial Management and Road Transport Organization.
The West Bengal Public Service Commission has released the notification for 200 vacancies for the posts of Accountant. Candidates who have applied the given posts can download there admit card. Applicants who have not applied it yet for WBPSC Jobs 2019 can apply here by following our page.
West Bengal PSC Accountant Syllabus 2019 Details
Description
Details
Job Designation
Accountant
No of Posts
Various
Category Name
Syllabus
Official Website
www.pscwbonline.gov.in
WBPSC Exam Pattern for Accountant Vacancy 2019
The West Bengal Public Service Commission Examination will be held in 2 stages: Prelims Examination and Mains Examination. Here candidates can know the structure of the Question Paper, Exam Duration, Marking Scheme and all other relevant details needed to prepare for the WBPSC Recruitment 2019.
WBPSC Accountant 2019 – Prelims Exam Pattern
Subject
Standard
Total Questions
Marks
General Knowledge
Madhyamil or Equivalent & General
35
35
English
Higher Secondary or Equivalent
40
40
Mathematics
Madhyamil or Equivalent
50
75
Total
125
150
The Exam Paper will be in Objective Type consisting of 125 MCQ.
It will carry 150 marks
The Exam Duration is 2 Hrs
Each Question Carries one Mark
There shall be negative marking of 1 mark per 4 wrong answers.
The Public Service Commission, West Bengal has given a Notification for the post of Sub-inspectors recently. Hence, the aspirants who applied for the WBPSC Recruitment 2019 for SI can check the Syllabus and Exam Pattern in the sections below. However, we updated the lastest WBPSC SI Syllabus and Exam Pattern below. Have a look and download the free WBPSC Syllabus Pdf from the direct link given at the end of the section.
West Bengal PSC SI Syllabus 2019 Details
Description
Details
Job Designation
Sub-Inspector
No of Posts
Various
Category Name
Syllabus
Exam Date
Update Soon
WBPSC Exam Pattern for Sub Inspector Vacancy 2019
The West Bengal Public Service Commission selecting the candidates in two states, written test and Interview. Hence, the applicants of WBPSC SI Vacancy 2019 are advised to check the Syllabus and Exam Pattern details in the sections below. Hope, this is a very good opportunity for the candidates as there are 957 vacancies. So, go through the details clearly and start preparing for the WBPSC Written Examination for Sub-Inspector Posts 2019. For more details check the Official PSCWB Website.
S.No
Subjects
Marks
1
General Studies
50
2
Arithmetics
50
Total
100
The Exam Paper will be for 100 Questions
Each Question Carries one Mark
The Exam Duration is 1:30 Hrs
West Bengal PSC SI Syllabus Pdf
West Bengal PSC Syllabus 2019 – General Studies
Every Day Science
Current Events & Problems (Reference to India)
Indian History and Indian (Elementary Knowledge)
Public Service Commission WB SI Syllabus 2019 – Arithmetic
WBBSE Madhyamika Exam Syllabus for Arithmetic Questions.
However, the Aspirants who are appearing for the West Bengal PSC Sub-Inspector Written Examination are advised to check the WBPSC Old Question Papers by clicking on the link below. Also, download the Free WBPSC Previous Question Papers Pdf below. Keep visiting we update the details immediately when the WBPSC makes any changes in the Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2019.
PSC WB Fire Operator Syllabus Pdf
WBPSC Syllabus 2019 is updated here. Contenders looking for the West Bengal PSC Syllabus can get here. Also, check the WBPSC Fire Operator Exam Pattern 2019 from the below section. The syllabus is very important for the upcoming PSC Jobs. Hence, read the article carefully and understand the important topics given here. Also, visit the official website of West Bengal Public Service Commission @ www.pscwbonline.gov.in for more detailed WBPSC Fire Operator Syllabus 2019.
Selection Process:
Written Examination.
Interview.
WBPSC Fire Operator Syllabus 2019 – Overview
Description
Details
Board Name
West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC)
Post Name
Fire Operator
Number of Vacancies
Various
Apply Mode
Online
Job Category
Syllabus
Job Location
West Bengal
Official Website
pscwbonline.gov.in
West Bengal Fire Operator Exam Pattern 2019
S. No.
Exam Type
Name of the Topics
1
Objection Type Question
English Language
2
Numerical Ability
3
Reasoning
4
General Awareness
5
General Science
6
Concerned Subjects
Download WBPSC Exam Syllabus for Fire Operator
In this section, we have updated the West Bengal Exam Syllabus for Fire Operator posts. Hence, aspirants looking for the syllabus can check the following section.
West Bengal Fire Operator Exam Syllabus 2019 – General Awareness
Botany
Zoology
Geography
Chemistry
Inventions in the World
Environment
Indian Culture
Indian Parliament
Basic Computer
Indian Parliament
Physics
Indian Politics
Indian History
Famous Books & Authors
Indian Economy
Basic GK
WB PSC Fire Operator Syllabus – Reasoning Ability
Mirror Images
Arithmetical Reasoning
Directions
Analogy
Alphabet Series
Decision Making
Statement Conclusion
Coding-Decoding
Cubes and Dice
Number Ranking
Blood Relations
Clocks & Calendars
Non-Verbal Series
Number Series
West Bengal PSC Syllabus – Numerical Ability
Fundamental Arithmetical Operations
Unitary Method
Time and Distance
Profit and Loss
Permutation and Combination
Time and work
Percentages
The relationship between Numbers
Time, Speed and Distance
Number Systems
Decimals and Fractions
Interest & Discount
Time and Work
Use of Tables and Graphs Mensuration
Ratio and Time
Partnership
Computation of Whole Numbers
Mensuration
Ratio & Proportion
Averages
WBPSC Fire Operator 2019 Syllabus – English Language
Substitution
Joining Sentences
Idioms and Phrases
Para Completion
Prepositions
Para Completion
Fill in the blanks
Active and Passive Voice
Transformation
Error Correction (Underlined Part)
Spelling Test
Spotting Errors
Sentence Improvement
Sentence Arrangement
Synonyms
Passage Completion
Error Correction (Phrase in Bold)
Sentence Completion
WB PSC Exam Syllabus – Civil Engineering
Roads & Highways
Field Surveying
Highway Construction
Estimating, Costing & Contracts
Theory Of Structures
Well Irrigation
Steel Structures
Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engineering
Civil Engineering Drawing
Sanitary Engineering
Tubewell Irrigation
Head Works
Building Materials
Water Supply
Construction Materials & Practice
Flood Control
Construction
Strength Of Materials
Timber Structures
Public Health Engineering
Hydrology
Cross Drainage Works
Concrete Structures
Water Requirement Of Crops
Canals
Irrigation
West Bengal PSC Exam Syllabus 2019 – Mechanical Engineering
The Strength of Materials
Forming Processes
Differential Equations
Operations Research
Theory of Machines
Thermodynamics
Engineering Materials
Engineering Mechanics
Metal Casting
Probability & Statistics
Fluid Mechanics
Operations
Refrigeration and air-conditioning
The design of Machine Elements
Tool Engineering
Numerical Methods
Calculus
Vector Calculus
Joining Processes
Turbomachinery
WBPSC Fire Operator Syllabus Pdf – Electrical Engineering
The applicants applied for the West Bengal PSC Jobs can check the updated WBPSC Syllabus 2019 here. The West Bengal Public Service Commission releases the WBPSC Recruitment 2019 Notification to hire 182 applicants for Forest Service and Subordinate Forest Service posts. Hence, the officials are conducting the Written Examination. Therefore, applicants have to study well and prepare for the exam. So, we have given the WBPSC Forest Service Syllabus along with the exam pattern. Moreover, interested candidates can visit the official website of West Bengal Public Service Commission @ pscwbonline.gov.in for detailed West Bengal PSC Syllabus & Exam Pattern.
Selection Process:
The aspirants have to undergo the following recruitment process,
Written Examination (Prelims & Mains)
Interview
WBPSC Syllabus 2019 – Job Overview
Description
Details
Board Name
West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC)
Post Name
WB Forest Service, Subordinate Forest Service
Number of Vacancies
Various
Apply Mode
Online
Job Category
Syllabus
Job Location
West Bengal
Official Website
pscwbonline.gov.in
West Bengal PSC Forest Service Prelims Exam Pattern 2019
S. No.
Name of the Topics
Marks Allocated
1
English
20
2
General Science
25
3
Current Affairs
25
4
History of India
25
5
World Geography
25
6
Indian Polity & Economy
20
7
20 Indian National Movement
20
8
General Mental Ability
20
9
Arithmetic
20
WBPSC Sub-ordinate Forest Service Mains Exam Pattern
S. No.
Name of the Subjects
Marks
1
English
100
2
Bengali/ Hindi/ Urdu/ Nepali
100
3
General Studies
100
4
Optional Subject 1 (Paper I)
100
5
Optional Subject 1 (Paper-II)
100
6
Second Optional Subject (Paper I)
100
7
Second Optional Subject (Paper-II)
100
Personality Test
200
Total Marks
900
Download WBPSC WBSFS Exam Syllabus PDF
In this section, applicants can find the complete subject-wise West Bengal PSC Exam Syllabus 2019.
West Bengal PSC WBFSF Syllabus – English
Sentence Arrangement
Spelling Test
Para Completion
Prepositions Sentence
Fill in the blanks
Transformation
Antonyms
Joining Sentences
Substitution
Passage Completion
Synonyms
Error Correction (Phrase in Bold)
Active and Passive Voice
Spotting Errors
Sentence Improvement
Idioms and Phrases
Error Correction (Underlined Part)
WB PSC Forest Services Exam Syllabus – General Knowledge
Civics
Indian Politics
Inventions and Discoveries
Heritage
Famous Places in India
Biology
General Science
Famous Days & Dates
Indian History
Environmental Issues
Famous Books & Authors
Literature
Current Affairs
Geography
Indian Economy
Rivers, Lakes and, Seas
Sports
Artists
Tourism
Indian Parliament
Countries and Capitals
WB PSC WBSFS Syllabus 2019 – General Science
Chemical Kinetics and Thermodynamics
Quantum Chemistry
Poisons and Pesticides
Organic reaction mechanism and Stereochemistry
Natural Products and Drugs
Organometallic compounds, Bioinorganic chemistry, and Polymers
Electrochemistry
Nuclear Chemistry
Analytical Chemistry and Instrumental methods
West Bengal PSC Forest Services Syllabus Pdf – Mathematics
Vector Analysis
Algebra
Analytical Geometry
Mechanics and Fluid Dynamics
Calculus
Linear Programming
Complex Analysis
Dynamics, Statics, and Hydrostatics
Numerical analysis and Computer programming
Ordinary Differential Equations
Partial differential equations
Linear Algebra
Application to Geometry
Real Analysis
Numerical solution of ordinary differential equations
WBPSC Syllabus Pdf for Civil Judge posts is updated here. Hence, candidates applied for the West Bengal PSC jobs can check the complete syllabus here. We have provided direct links to download the WBPSC Civil Judge Syllabus 2019 along with the test pattern. Interested aspirants are requested to go to the following sections and download the West Bengal PSC Civil Judge Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2019.
Selection Process:
Written Exam
Interview
WB PSC Exam Syllabus 2019 – Overview
Description
Details
Name of the Organisation
West Bengal Public Service Commission
Name of the Posts:
Civil Judges
No. of Vacancies
Various
Apply Mode
Online
Category
Syllabus
Official Website
www.pscwbonline.gov.in
Exam Pattern for West Bengal PSC Civil Judge Exam 2019
Name of the Subjects
Marks
Duration
English Composition
30
2 Hrs 30 Mins
General Knowledge, Current Affairs, and Test of Reasoning
40
Indian Constitution
20
Law of Contracts and Torts
20
Laws of Evidence
20
Civil Procedure Codes
20
Criminal Procedure Code and Indian Penal Code
20
Personal Law
10
Law of Limitation
20
Total
200
Download PSC WB Civil Judge Syllabus PDF
WBPSC Syllabus is updated here topic wise. Hence, interested applicants can check the details here.
West Bengal PSC Syllabus – English
Antonyms
Synonyms
Phrasal verbs
Idioms and Phrases
Vocabulary Test
Reading Comprehension
Error Spotting
Verbal Ability
Tense
Sentence Rearrangement
Pronoun
Cloze Test
PSC Civil Judge Syllabus – GK and Current Affairs
Current Affairs – National & International
Geography – India & WB
History
Abbreviations
International & National Organizations
Economy
Important Dates and Days
Culture & Heritage
General Polity
Awards and Honors
Environmental Studies
Science
Books & Authors
West Bengal PSC Exam Syllabus Pdf – Reasoning
Seating Arrangement
Blood relations
Logical Reasoning
Data Sufficiency
Input & Output
Alphanumeric Series
Coded Inequalities
Puzzles
Syllogism
Coding & Decoding
Ranking/ Direction/ Alphabet Test
WBPSC Syllabus – Optional Paper
Hindu Law
Muhammadan Law
Jurisprudence and principles of Legislation
Principles of inquiry including the law of Trusts and specific relief
WBPSC Syllabus Pdf 2019 – West Bengal Public Service Commission releases the WBPSC Recruitment Notification for this year. There are 156 vacancies to be filled. This is to recruit candidates for the post of the veterinary officer. Candidates can start filling the online application form from 15th March 2019 to 09th April 2019. Aspirants will be selected based on their performance in written test and interview. So, it’s important to check the WBPSC Syllabus Pdf. Here, we have updated the complete WBPSC Veterinary Officer Syllabus 2019 Pdf and Exam Pattern. This will help you to check the topics prepare for the exam. Hence, start checking the West Bengal WBPSC Syllabus and Test Pattern here.
WBPSC Syllabus 2019 – WBPSC Exam Details
Description
Details
Board Name
West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC)
Post Name
Veterinary Officer
Number of Vacancies
Various
Job Category
Syllabus
Job Location
West Bengal
Official Website
pscwbonline.gov.in
West Bengal PSC Recruitment – Selection Procedure
Screening Test/Written Test
Interview
WB PSC Veterinary Officer Exam Pattern 2019
S. No.
Exam Type
Name of the Subjects
1.
Objective Type Question
Quantitative Aptitude
2.
Reasoning Ability
3.
General English
4.
General Knowledge
Download WBPSC Syllabus 2019
General English
Antonyms.
Vocabulary.
Fill in the Blanks.
Noun.
Reading Comprehension.
Error Spotting.
Synonyms.
Verbal Ability.
Tense.
Sentence Rearrangement.
Pronoun.
Cloze Test.
Reasoning and Numerical Ability
Puzzles.
Analytical Reasoning.
Data Interpretation.
Logical Reasoning.
Verbal Reasoning.
Non-Verbal Reasoning.
Time & Work.
Partnership.
Percentage.
Time, Speed, and Distance.
Ratio and Proportion.
Averages.
data Interpretation.
Mixture and Allegation.
Profit and Loss.
Data Sufficiency.
Algebra.
Number System.
Mensuration.
Simple and Compound Interest.
Percentages.
Age Problems.
Number Series.
Simplification.
WBPSC Veterinary Officer Syllabus – General Knowledge
Indian Constitution.
Geography – India, Tamil Nadu & World.
Economy – India.
Abbreviations.
General Science.
Indian Constitution.
Science & Technology.
People & Personalities.
History – India & Tamil Nadu.
Sports.
National & International Organizations.
Awards & Honors
Important Days.
Indian Polity.
Books & Authors
Social- Economic & Cultural Issues etc.
PSC West Bengal PSC Syllabus – General Aptitude
Verbal and Non-verbal types.
Discrimination, observation.
Arithmetical reasoning
General Intelligence.
Relationship concepts.
Questions on analogies, differences, similarities
Verbal and figure classification.
space visualization.
Arithmetical number series.
Questions to test the ability to deal with abstract ideas.
Jammu University Results 2019 – Hello Students!! This is the right time to check your results, those who have appeared for the Jammu University Examination. Students those who are studying under the Jammu University can check their result from the official website of the University i.e, jammuuniversity.in. Currently, Jammu University has announced the results for B.A, B.Sc, B.Com, BBA, BCA, B.A Eng B.Com 3rd Sem CBCS Exam, M.Ed 2&4th Sem & others. Students can check or download the University Exam Result with the help of the below Details. Here we have provided a direct link to verify the Exam Results. Students can click the direct link to know their individual Exam Results.
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Three Year B.A / B.Sc /B.Sc. Home Science / B.Com. (General) / BBA/BCA/ B.Com. (H)/Hindi (H) (Choice Based Credit System) (Semester – II Regular Candidates) EXAMINATION – 2019
The University of Jammu also known as Jammu University was established in 1969 by the Government of Jammu & Kashmir. It was established by the act of state legislature which split the Jammu and Kashmir University into the separate University of Jammu & University of Kashmir. The Jammu University is the first university which received the ISO-9001 Certification. At the initial stage of this university has 7 campuses even now it is the same. The university provides all kinds of Graduate, Post Graduate & Doctoral courses to its students. The main campus of Jammu University is located at Baba Saheb Ambedkar Road in Jammu. The university has affiliated with 157 colleges which offer all kinds of Graduate & Post Graduate Courses.
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BFUHS Results 2019 – The Baba Farid University of Health Science has declared the MBBS, BDS, MS, MD, B.Pharm, M.Pharm, Bsc Nursing, MSc Nursing Exam bfuhs.ac.in results 2019. The University has published the results of B.Sc Nursing, B.Sc Nursing (Post Basic) PG Nursing, MBBS, BPT, DMRIT, and other Courses results available here. Students who have appeared for these examinations can check their BFUHS Results from the official website of the University i.e, bfuhs.ac.in. Here on this page, we have provided a direct link to get the BFUHS Results from the below table. It will help the students to check and download the results without any hesitation. Hence, Students can check more details like Academic regulation, Courses, Admissions and other details at Baba Farid University of Health Sciences Webpage.
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Baba Farid University of Health Sciences was established under an Act passed by the Legislature of the State of Punjab in July 1998. The mission of the University is to create an intellectual, academic and physical environment, conducive to the free flow of ideas and exchange of information between various faculties of the University and between this University. Also, Universities of Health Sciences in the country and abroad, thereby opening a window to the world. They include health planners, health managers, health professionals, biomedical and social scientists and educators in the health sciences of the country.
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MDU Result 2019 is out!!! Maharshi Dayanand University Results published for B.Com 3rd Semester Examination. Get the updated MD University Results for UG, PG Programme, M.Phil/Ph.D. Programmes Courses Semester Examination. Participants who have appeared for the written exam check your MDU Reappear Result 2019 here. Candidates can also check the results for all the examination courses conducted by the MDU Rohtak i.e., www.mdu.ac.in
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MDU Rohtak Results 2019-20 Out on 31st October 2019!!! B.Com 3rd Semester Results Declared
Maharshi Dayanand University is located in Rohtak, Haryana. Which offers a good number of courses include Undergraduate & Postgraduates and doctoral levels. The university was established in 1976 and named after the Saint Dayananda Saraswati. The MD university offers all kinds of courses through distance & campus mode throughout the Rohtak region. In the year 1977, the university changed its name to Maharshi Dayanand University. It had a unitary and residential character in its nascent stage but became an affiliating university in November 1978. As of now, the university affiliated with 126 colleges wherein a good number of Graduate & Post Graduate institutes include.
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NEW DELHI & BENGALURU: Singapore-based ecommerce platform Qoo10 has acquired home-grown online marketplace ShopClues in an all-stock deal. The transaction is believed to have valued ShopClues at $70-$100 million, according to three sources aware of the developments, in what is possibly the largest valuation meltdown for a venture-backed Indian startup, given that ShopClues at its peak was valued at $1.1 billion in late 2015 after bringing on board marquee investors such as Tiger Global Management and GIC, the Singapore Government-owned sovereign fund. This was also a period when it went lockstep with other domestic retail powerhouses Flipkart, Amazon India & Snapdeal to try and gain pole position in India's highly-combative ecommerce sector. As part of the transaction, Qoo10 will also acquire Momoe, the payments arm of Clues Network, which also owns the ShopClues marketplace. The ShopClues brand name also may not be retained post the closure of the transaction, sources said. The Gurugram-based ShopClues confirmed the transaction following a detailed questionnaire ET sent earlier on Thursday. Additionally, Qoo10 CEO Ku Young Bae had earlier invested an estimated $1 million in ShopClues in his personal capacity, but through a special purpose vehicle, according to the sources mentioned above. "This (deal) is one of the largest write-offs for investors like Nexus Venture Partners and Helion Venture Partners, which had a sizeable exposure to the company across their funds," said one person aware of the deal.Qoo10 is a Southeast Asian e-commerce platform, formerly known as GMarket, headquartered in Singapore. It operates localised online marketplaces across Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, China and Hong Kong. In 2015, the company raised $82.1 million from Singapore Press Holdings, eBay, Saban Capital Group, UVM 2 Venture Investments, Brookside Capital and Oak Investment Partners.ShopClues, founded in 2011 by Sandeep Aggarwal, has had a tumultuous leadership history, with its founder stepping down as chief executive in 2015 after being charged with insider trading in the United States, and handing over operations to Radhika Ghai Aggarwal and Sanjay Sethi. The cash-strapped company has been scouting for fresh investments, having survived on multiple bridge rounds from its existing set of backers, and later looking for buyers after fresh financing rounds failed to materialise. Tiger Global, which had pumped in between $80-$100 million into the company, later wrote off the entire investment. ShopClues, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of US-based Clues Network Inc, last raised Rs 7.8 crore from its parent entity in September, regulatory filings show.It had entered into negotiations to be acquired by Snapdeal, that could have seen Ghai, Aggarwal and Sethi get a 10% stake in the latter, but the deal failed to go through after the companies failed to agree on a number of critical issues. "It was only during the due diligence process that Snapdeal figured ShopClues had unpaid dues to vendors running up to $30-$40 million. Snapdeal was not ready to take that on," a person who was involved in the talks had told ET earlier. ShopClues, which was once known for keeping its expenses low compared to peers, however, continued to lose market share with the likes of Flipkart, Amazon and Snapdeal, post its pivot in 2017, seriously looking to capture customers beyond the top cities. At its peak, around end-2016, the company was processing about 80,000-90,000 orders a day. It was at the time heading towards total sales or gross merchandise value of about $700 million. In FY17, it would clock Rs 188 crore in revenue.ShopClues' daily orders have dwindled to a mere 2,000 from a peak of close to one lakh in 2016. In April, its desktop and mobile web traffic stood at 12.2 million, according to SimilarWeb. This number fell to nearly 8.2 million in September, the analytics firm indicated.
By Ram SinghHigh export growth rate is crucial for India's goal of becoming a $5 trillion economy by 2025. To achieve this objective, the economy will have to grow at an average rate of 8% during the next four years. India's exports will have to grow at an even higher rate.The current slowdown has made the objective more challenging, with India's exports having shrunk 6.57% in September. Moreover, GoI has to take a call on whether to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), the free trade grouping of 10 Asean members and their six allies. The group continues to pressure India on finalising the deal by November 4, even though several industry and trade organisations have increased the pitch of their opposition to the agreement.Free Up Trade AgreementsIn view of the stakes involved, the report of the high-level advisory group (HLAG) set up by the ministry of commerce could not have come at a more opportune time. The report presents a roadmap to double India's exports to $1 trillion by 2025 from about $500 billion at present. To achieve this, it suggests a slew of measures, some of which have been much talked about in the past. These include reducing the cost of capital by further lowering repo rates.However, the main focus is on raising competitiveness of Indian exports. Moreover, it makes bold recommendations on several issues traditionally considered to be risky economically and sensitive politically, such as free trade deals.In principle, by promoting exports, free trade agreements (FTAs) can help the country move up the value chain. That, in turn, can provide India an edge vis-à-vis non-member countries. However, the fact remains that we have not gained from existing FTAs. The main culprits are the non-tariff barriers and administrative hurdles faced by Indian exporters such as difficulty in quality and specification certificates, and time-consuming custom clearances, just to name a couple. They have prevented Indian exporters from exploiting markets of trading partners. Unsurprisingly, the partner countries have gained more.Moreover, due to corruption and lax quality control, several cheap but poor quality goods, especially from China, have flooded the market. These are bad for India's health, environment and balance of trade.The FTAs, in themselves, do not address these problems. For Indian exports, the logistical bottlenecks are other stumbling blocks. The turnaround time at the best of Indian ports like Kochi is two-three time longer than for Chinese ports. We come a cropper even compared to our Asian competitors like Vietnam and Bangladesh. Shipping of garments from point of origin to the nearest port can take as much as seven times longer in India than in Bangladesh, and as much as 20 times than in Vietnam. Unsurprisingly, India falls well below its potential in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI), crucial for raising exports. To a large extent, China's spectacular performance on the export front is on account of FDI, whose share is estimated to be over 50% in China's manufactured exports.Export Hard, Bargain HarderReportedly, many companies are considering moving out of China, since the start of the US-China trade war. However, not many are keen to relocate to India. To overcome this hurdle, the HLAG report proposes a centralised authority for issuing licences, and to empower it to grant incentives for companies meeting pre-defined criteria.While the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) has helped fix part of the mess from the past, contract enforcement in India still leaves much to be desired. Judicial delays, coupled with the lack of appreciation of the economic consequences of delayed decisions, call for a clear and consistent legal and regulatory framework to guide judicial decision-making. Moreover, GoI would need to negotiate hard on non-tariff barriers that restrict Indian companies from accessing markets of trading partners, such as the requirement of local experience by China.Addressing these issues, and having a staggered timeline, can reduce the risks of entering into an FTA. The proposal to fund infrastructure using long-term bond market, though spot on, will work only if the regulatory framework for grading of projects is in place beforehand. Several other measures will help.Consider the issue of land. GoI owns large tracts of unused land. The ministries of railways and defence have upward of 43,000 and 33,000 hectares of idle land respectively. The case is similar for major airports, power plants and other public sector utilities (PSUs), a large part of which is in prime areas or near cities, such as the 31,886 hectares of idle land owned by special economic zones (SEZs). This land should be utilised for omnipresent infrastructural demands, investment projects and multi-model logistics hubs.Creation of big data-driven prediction systems for Indian exports will help in identifying priority areas. In fact, big data and artificial intelligence (AI) also have the potential to serve as a source of new exports to the developed world. Councils along the lines of goods and services tax (GST) councils may be a good idea for developing logistical hubs and value added exports of agricultural products.The pathway to $1trillion exports is bumpy. But the recommendations, backed by the above policy actions, will go a long way in promoting exports and increasing share of manufacturing in the GDP and total employment.The writer is professor, Delhi School of Economics.
NEW DELHI: India suffered a setback at the World Trade Organization (WTO) in a dispute against the US that had challenged its key export subsidy schemes including the one for special economic zones. The WTO has ruled that these export subsidy programmes violated provisions of the trade body's norms. New Delhi is likely to appeal the ruling before the organisation's Appellate Body, officials said.A dispute panel in the WTO ruled that these export subsidy programmes provided by the Indian government violated provisions of the trade body's norms."The dispute panel rejected India's claim that it was exempted from the prohibition on export subsidies under the special and differential treatment provisions of the WTO's Agreement on Subsidies & Countervailing Measures (SCM)," the panel said in its ruling.The other affected schemes are - Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS), Export Oriented Units Scheme and sector specific schemes, including Electronics Hardware Technology Parks Scheme and Bio-Technology Parks Scheme; Export Promotion Capital Goods Scheme; and Duty-Free Imports for Exporters Scheme."According to the Indian Government, thousands of Indian companies are receiving subsidies totaling over $7 billion annually from these programs, and India has increased the size and scope of these programmes," office of US Trade Representative said in a statement. It said India gives prohibited subsidies to producers of steel products, pharmaceuticals, chemicals, information technology products, textiles, and apparel.Last year, the US challenged India's export programmes at the WTO claiming them to harm American workers citing the agreement that envisages the eventual phasing out of export subsidies.The agreement provides a period of eight years for graduating countries (least developed and developing) which cross the $1,000-mark at 1990 exchange rate to phase out export subsidies.However, such countries need to stop all export incentives if per capita GNI of such a country crosses $1,000 for three consecutive years.The panel determined that India had "graduated" from the exemption it was originally entitled to and was not eligible for any further transition period.In its ruling, the global trade watchdog said that India was granting prohibited export subsidies in the form of exemptions from customs duties and the integrated Goods and Services Tax, deductions from taxable income, and the issuance of notes or scrips that firms can use to pay off certain debts to the government.However, other US claims regarding a subset of exemptions from customs duties and an exemption from excise duties were rejected by the panel.While the panel has recommended withdrawal of the export-contingent subsidies within 90-180 days, dated from the formal adoption of the ruling, India is likely to appeal the ruling in the Appellate Body, officials said.India has a month to challenge the ruling before an appellate body, the highest court for global trade disputes.New Delhi has already set the ball rolling to replace the MEIS and has proposed the Remission of Duties or Taxes on Export Product (RoDTEP) scheme which would come into force from January 1, 2020.
By Gulshan RaiReports this week have suggested a cyberattack in September on the Kudankulam nuclear power project in Tamil Nadu. This has been subsequently denied by government officials, even as an audit confirmed that an 'incident' had indeed occurred, but not on the main operations of the plant. In such a context, GoI's scheduled release of the National Cybersecurity Strategy 2020 in January-February next year becomes all the more important. The Cybersecurity Policy of 2013 is open and technology neutral. But it needs upgradation. The digital economy today comprises 14-15% of India's total economy, and is targeted to reach 20% by 2024. India has more than 120 recognised 'data centres' and clouds.The average data consumption per person a year is in the range of 15-20 gigabits. The growth rate in data generation is more than 35%. With more inclusion of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), data analytics, cloud computing and Internet of Things (IoT), cyberspace will become a complex domain, giving rise to issues of a techno-legal nature.Sectors such as healthcare, retail trade, energy and media face advance persistent threats (APTs), as the latest reports of an Israeli spyware allegedly used to spy on Indian journalists and human rights activists attest. These incidents relating to data leakage, ransomware, ATM/credit cards denial of service, diversion of network traffic intrusion in IT systems and networks using malware are on rise.Attacks on embedded systems and IoT have also registered a sharp increase of late. Such incidents are being launched from cyberspace of different international jurisdictions.Countries have now started taking different approaches, which include tackling matters related to data sovereignty, data localisation, internet governance, handling fake news and international law. The change in military doctrines favouring the need to raise cyber commands reflects a shift in strategies, which include building deterrence in cyberspace.The concept of 'active cyber defence' is generally being adopted to address the new challenges. Examples of this are EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation's (Apec) Cross-Border Privacy Rules (CBPR), and the US' Clarifying Lawful Overseas Use of Data (CLOUD) Act.The global multi-stakeholder model of internet governance is showing cracks. The UN Group of Governmental Experts (GGE) could not conclude its report in 2015. Such has been the geopolitical nature of cybercrime that in 2018, the UN set up two parallel groups — the aforementioned GGE and the Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG) — to tackle norms of behaviour in cyberspace.In India, the private sector has started playing a significant role in operating critical information infrastructure, particularly in power, transportation and healthcare. It is now more necessary than ever before to take cognisance of new directions and shifts in policies across the world.It will be necessary to undertake a thorough risk and gap assessment of the current cyber resilience of India's various economic sectors, as well as that of the governance structure that enforces and manages the cybersecurity policy and framework. National cybersecurity projects such as the National Cyber Coordination Centre (NCCC), National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Centre (NCIIPC) and the Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) need to be strengthened manifold and reviewed.Anational cybersecurity strategy outlines a country's cybersecurity vision and sets out the priorities, principles and approaches to managing cybersecurity risks. It would be more appropriate to have two national documents. One, a concise 'National Cybersecurity Strategy' that sets clear, top-down directions to enhance the cyber resilience for the ecosystem that includes government, public and private sectors, the citizenry, and also addresses international cyber issues.Two, a separate 'Cybersecurity Policy' based on principles laid down in 'strategy'. It must be outcome-based, practical and globally relevant, as well as based on risk assessment and understanding of cyberthreats and vulnerabilities. The security framework must include the compulsory testing of cyber products, infrastructure skill capacity development, responsibilities of entities and individuals, and public-private partnerships.An accountable national cybersecurity apparatus must be provided clear mandates and be empowered adequately. It must be able to supervise and enforce policies across India, including policies regulated by independent regulators.The writer is former National Cybersecurity Coordinator, Prime Minister's Office, GoI
NEW DELHI: Telecom gear vendors and the London-headquartered trade group GSM Association have said that unavailability or limited availability of the 26 GHz spectrum may dampen India's efforts to drive additional GDP growth in the medium to long-term as various 5G use cases, including for industries and enterprises, won't work well in the country without the coveted band.They said the proposal of the Department of Telecom (DoT), at the behest of Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), to slash the transmission capability of mobile base stations operating in the band, if accepted, will hurt India's 5G ambitions. ISRO has said that if the transmission capability is not slashed, telecom signals will interfere with its satellites."The case of the India proposal from the space industry is not very different from the European situation. They are also advocating stringent limit…(but) any more reduction in power will affect 5G deployments, making it expensive to deploy and will also make it difficult to be attained by consumers," Cristian Gomez, director of spectrum policy and regulatory affairs at GSMA, told ET. Europe and Russia are also pushing for similar stringent norms as ISRO. But, as per GSMA's estimates, the 26 GHz or millimetre wavebased 5G will account for $212 billion of GDP growth in APAC by 2034. Of this, South Asia and Southeast Asia will account for $45 billion of GDP growth, most of it generated by India.The DoT proposal, along with other issues, is being discussed at the World Radiocommunication Conference 2019, which opened in Egypt on October 28. Gomez said the proposal has the potential to affect 5G deployments, and thus needs to be discussed with proper facts at the ongoing WRC-19. "Neighbouring countries also need to agree. India may have sent a proposal, but the spectrum is an internationally regulated resource, hence the discussion will need inputs from all other countries," she said.ISRO wants a small chunk of about 10% of the 26 GHz spectrum band for satellite services and wants zero interference from 5G mobile networks using the same airwaves in the future. It wants the power level of 5G base stations in this band to be reduced to 0.5 watts from the conventional power level of 40 watts. "A large number of countries are in favour of less stringent technical conditions and to protect adjacent satellite services and to make sure IMT 2020 or 5G in 26 GHz is economically viable," Gomez said, adding that different regions and countries have done studies which show that coexistence of 5G and weather sensing is possible with reasonable protection conditions.Bharti Airtel CEO for India and South Asia, Gopal Vittal, had earlier underlined the importance of the millimetre-wave, saying the global standard deployment would move towards it as well as 3.5Ghz. "These are common frequency bands and these should ideally be used for India," he had said. India has earmarked 3.3 GHz to 3.6 GHz bands for 5G deployments. "It is crucial that the millimetrewave spectrum is available in reasonable condition and is not much limited so that it remains economically viable to deploy. 26 GHz is something which we expect to have global harmonisation in WRC," Ulrich Dropmann, head of standardisation, Bell Labs CTO, Nokia, told ET.
BENGALURU: Former Cognizant President Rajeev Mehta has joined the board of Qualitest, an independent quality assurance and engineering company, the company said.Mehta will spend the next three months visiting a selection of Qualitest's global offices in London, the United States and India to get an understanding of the company practices."AI, automation, agile and DevOps, RPA, and the ongoing migration to the cloud are creating unprecedented demand for strategic quality engineering and Qualitest is best positioned to serve this growth market," Mehta said in a statement.Qualitest CEO Norm Merritt said Mehta's experience would help the company grow in 2020 and beyond.
By Shawn Donnan, Jenny Leonard and Steven YangChinese officials are casting doubts about reaching a comprehensive long-term trade deal with the U.S. even as the two sides get close to signing a "phase one" agreement.In private conversations with visitors to Beijing and other interlocutors in recent weeks, Chinese officials have warned they won't budge on the thorniest issues, according to people familiar with the matter. They remain concerned about President Donald Trump's impulsive nature and the risk he may back out of even the limited deal both sides say they want to sign in the coming weeks.Chinese policy makers are gathered in Beijing for a key political meeting that's set to conclude on Thursday. In meetings ahead of that plenum some officials have relayed low expectations that future negotiations could result in anything meaningful -- unless the U.S. is willing to roll back more of the tariffs. In some cases, they've urged American visitors to carry that very message back to Washington, the people said.Chilean President Sebastian Pinera threw up another hurdle when he announced Wednesday that the country had canceled the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit Nov. 16-17 -- where Trump and China's Xi Jinping hoped to meet -- because of social unrest in the country.U.S. stocks were little changed and bond yields retreated on concern about a protracted trade war between the world's two largest economies. Earlier, a report showed a gauge of the outlook for China's manufacturing sector dropped to the lowest level since February. On Wednesday, a government report in Washington showed U.S. growth slowed to a 1.9% annual rate, the weakest since the end of 2018.In a tweet on Thursday, Trump said the search is ongoing for a new location for Xi and him to sign the deal, which he said would be "about 60% of total deal."That first step, according to the Trump administration, is meant to lead to a more comprehensive agreement involving more substantial economic reforms than those contained in the proposed initial phase. But Chinese officials are skeptical, saying that would require the U.S. to withdraw tariffs in place on some $360 billion in imports from China -- something many don't see Trump being ready to do.The people familiar with China's position said the tariffs don't all have to be removed immediately, but they must be part of the next stage. China also wants Trump to cancel a new wave of import taxes due to take effect Dec. 15 on American consumer favorites such as smartphones and toys as part of the phase one deal, the people said.Beijing is open and willing to continue talks after an initial phase, but both sides recognize that it will be very difficult to reach an agreement on the deep structural reforms the U.S. is pushing for, said one Chinese official familiar with the talks.China has stated for months that a final deal must include the removal of all punitive tariffs, and has balked at reforms in areas such as state-run enterprises that could jeopardize the Communist Party's grip on power. It's politically unfeasible for Xi to accept any deal that would keep the punitive tariffs: Nationalists in the party have pressured him through state-run media editorials to avoid signing an "unequal treaty" reminiscent of those China signed with colonial powers.Tariff PressureSo far, U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and his team, which declined to comment, have been adamant that the duties on $250 billion in Chinese goods -- imposed early in the trade war -- be maintained over the long term as a way to enforce any commitments China makes.The questions over the future of negotiations reflect a change in U.S. strategy. After ramping up tariffs and pressure on China over the summer and saying he would settle only for an all-encompassing agreement, Trump in early October shifted to the step-by-step approach.The first phase, which negotiators are still trying to nail down, is expected to include a resumption of Chinese purchases of U.S. farm goods and other products such as aircraft.It's also expected to include Chinese commitments to protect American intellectual property and an agreement by both sides not to manipulate their currencies. In return, Trump agreed not to go ahead with an Oct. 15 tariff increase and aides have raised the possibility of canceling the Dec. 15 levies.But missing from the deal now taking shape are many of the deeper economic reforms such as a changes to the regime of government subsidies Chinese companies benefit from that the Trump administration – and American businesses – have been seeking, raising questions over whether the economic cost of Trump's trade assault will have been worth it.Trump has sought to preempt criticism that he's getting little from China by arguing that the tougher issues will be dealt with in future phases. "Phase two will start negotiations almost immediately after we've concluded phase one," he told reporters this month.Modelling Global GDP Impact of Trade WarYet the move to a phased approach reflects China's resistance to many U.S. demands and a concession by the White House to abandon its stance that nothing is agreed until all the thorny issues are resolved."Even if they do get a phase one, a phase two is going to be substantially more difficult because all the really difficult issues are being deferred," said Eswar Prasad, who once led the International Monetary Fund's China team and is now at Cornell University.During recent conversations with senior Chinese policy makers, Prasad said the common theme they expressed was skepticism. "They are quite pessimistic," he said. "They fear that any deal that they negotiate with Trump could blow up in their face."The differences were evident even as Trump announced the "substantial phase one deal" with China's lead negotiator, Vice Premier Liu He, and promised a broader thaw in relations as part of what he dubbed a "love-fest."Behind closed doors though, the mood was not quite as fulsome. According to people close to the talks, the sides were still debating how to apportion issues between phases and what to announce just minutes before reporters were let in for the announcement.'Positive Direction'Trump declared before the press that there could be as many as three phases to a deal while Liu declined to discuss details."We very much agree that to get the China-U.S. economic relationship right, it's something that is good for China, for the United States, and for the whole world and we are making a lot of progress toward a positive direction," Liu told reporters.China's Ministry of Commerce did not immediately respond to a fax seeking comment on the trade talks. But a former official says there could still be a long road ahead."If the U.S. demands are too much, such as insisting on the so-called structural changes that will alter China's economic model, then the complete deal can't be finished during Trump's first term," said Zhou Xiaoming, a former Ministry of Commerce official. "Other than that, China wants to have a deal as quickly as possible" though a complete deal would include the removal of all punitive tariffs, he said.That's far from what the Trump administration is prepared to offer. "It's not obvious that there is a real meeting of minds," Prasad said.
By Chandan TapariaNifty50 opened positive and extended its gains towards the 11,945 mark, but witnessed some profit booking in the last hour of trade. The index made a Shooting Star kind of formation led by small-bodied and long upper shadow candles on the daily scale. Supports remained intact, but supply pressure emerged at higher levels. The index has gained nearly 300 points in past few sessions and some consolidation is likely at higher levels before it heads into a higher territory.Overall, the medium-term trend is positive. Now, the index has to hold above 11,780 level to witness an up-move towards 11,950 level and then 12,000-12,103 zone, while on the downside a major support exists at 11,700 level.Since it's the start of a new series, options data remains scattered at various strike prices. Maximum Put open interest was at 11,600 followed by 11,500 levels, while maximum Call OI was at 11,800 followed by 12,000 levels. There was Put writing at 11,300 and 11,700 levels while Call writing was seen at 12,100 followed by 12,000 levels. Options data suggested a broader trading range between 11,600 and 12,100 levels.India VIX fell 2.28 per cent to 16.28 level.Bank Nifty continued its positive momentum for the fifth consecutive session and extended its gains towards the 30,400 level. However it failed to hold the gains at higher levels and drifted towards the 30,000 mark in the latter part of the session. The index formed a Bearish Candle on the daily scale, as it closed below its opening mark but managed to hold near the 30,000 level. Now it has to hold the 29,750 level to witness an up-move towards 30,500 and then 30,800 levels, while on the downside support is seen at 29,500 level.Nifty futures closed positive at 11,879 level with 0.33 per cent gains. Long buildup was seen in auto, energy, select IT and financials stocks while shorts were seen in pharma and media sectors.(Chandan Taparia is Technical & Derivative Analyst at MOFSL. Investors are advised to consult financial advisers before taking an investment calls based on these observations)
By Gulshan RaiReports this week have suggested a cyberattack in September on the Kudankulam nuclear power project in Tamil Nadu. This has been subsequently denied by government officials, even as an audit confirmed that an 'incident' had indeed occurred, but not on the main operations of the plant. In such a context, GoI's scheduled release of the National Cybersecurity Strategy 2020 in January-February next year becomes all the more important. The Cybersecurity Policy of 2013 is open and technology neutral. But it needs upgradation. The digital economy today comprises 14-15% of India's total economy, and is targeted to reach 20% by 2024. India has more than 120 recognised 'data centres' and clouds.The average data consumption per person a year is in the range of 15-20 gigabits. The growth rate in data generation is more than 35%. With more inclusion of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), data analytics, cloud computing and Internet of Things (IoT), cyberspace will become a complex domain, giving rise to issues of a techno-legal nature.Sectors such as healthcare, retail trade, energy and media face advance persistent threats (APTs), as the latest reports of an Israeli spyware allegedly used to spy on Indian journalists and human rights activists attest. These incidents relating to data leakage, ransomware, ATM/credit cards denial of service, diversion of network traffic intrusion in IT systems and networks using malware are on rise.Attacks on embedded systems and IoT have also registered a sharp increase of late. Such incidents are being launched from cyberspace of different international jurisdictions.Countries have now started taking different approaches, which include tackling matters related to data sovereignty, data localisation, internet governance, handling fake news and international law. The change in military doctrines favouring the need to raise cyber commands reflects a shift in strategies, which include building deterrence in cyberspace.The concept of 'active cyber defence' is generally being adopted to address the new challenges. Examples of this are EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation's (Apec) Cross-Border Privacy Rules (CBPR), and the US' Clarifying Lawful Overseas Use of Data (CLOUD) Act.The global multi-stakeholder model of internet governance is showing cracks. The UN Group of Governmental Experts (GGE) could not conclude its report in 2015. Such has been the geopolitical nature of cybercrime that in 2018, the UN set up two parallel groups — the aforementioned GGE and the Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG) — to tackle norms of behaviour in cyberspace.In India, the private sector has started playing a significant role in operating critical information infrastructure, particularly in power, transportation and healthcare. It is now more necessary than ever before to take cognisance of new directions and shifts in policies across the world.It will be necessary to undertake a thorough risk and gap assessment of the current cyber resilience of India's various economic sectors, as well as that of the governance structure that enforces and manages the cybersecurity policy and framework. National cybersecurity projects such as the National Cyber Coordination Centre (NCCC), National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Centre (NCIIPC) and the Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT) need to be strengthened manifold and reviewed.Anational cybersecurity strategy outlines a country's cybersecurity vision and sets out the priorities, principles and approaches to managing cybersecurity risks. It would be more appropriate to have two national documents. One, a concise 'National Cybersecurity Strategy' that sets clear, top-down directions to enhance the cyber resilience for the ecosystem that includes government, public and private sectors, the citizenry, and also addresses international cyber issues.Two, a separate 'Cybersecurity Policy' based on principles laid down in 'strategy'. It must be outcome-based, practical and globally relevant, as well as based on risk assessment and understanding of cyberthreats and vulnerabilities. The security framework must include the compulsory testing of cyber products, infrastructure skill capacity development, responsibilities of entities and individuals, and public-private partnerships.An accountable national cybersecurity apparatus must be provided clear mandates and be empowered adequately. It must be able to supervise and enforce policies across India, including policies regulated by independent regulators.The writer is former National Cybersecurity Coordinator, Prime Minister's Office, GoI
MUMBAI: The apprentice hiring sentiment is expected to grow by 41 per cent from second half of 2019, as manufacturing and services sectors have opened their doors for apprentices, according to a report.According to TeamLease Skills University report, 'The Apprenticeship Outlook and Index', the apprentice hiring sentiment is expected to grow from current levels of 36 per cent to 41 per cent in July December 2019.The report revealed that the top manufacturing sectors to hire apprentices in the second half of this year are FMCG & durables (45 per cent) and automobile and ancillaries (42 per cent).It is followed by services sector with retail (45 per cent) and travel and hospitality (44 per cent), it added.The growth is primarily attributed to employers increasingly invested in the apprenticeship model over the last two years especially for cost effective talent creation and enhanced productivity, it said.The other factors that are driving apprenticeship adoption are the demand for advanced skill sets, financial support from the government, bringing in the services sector under apprenticeship programme, it added.The report is an outcome of survey done among 502 employers across 12 sectors and four regions (South, North, East and West)."Employers are fast realising the potential of adopting apprenticeship. The lack of skill based education and basic employability skills even among graduates are the biggest drivers of this growth. The absence of formal training is also a reason," TeamLease Skill University vice president - National Employability through Apprenticeship (NETAP), Sumit Kumar said.He said, out of the required 130 million skilled workers, less than 5 per cent undergo formal training and around 80 per cent do not have the opportunity for skill training."Further, the recent amendments to the Apprentice Act 1961 have also added to the positivity," he added.The report also revealed that functional areas like production and engineering (23 per cent), sales and marketing (18 per cent) and IT (17 per cent) are likely to see more hiring.Technical knowledge (24 per cent) and communication skills (23 per cent) are the major skills that is required for the hirings.Most employers prefer male candidates for reasons ranging from physical strength (37 per cent), better performance (28 per cent) and safety and security (25 per cent), it said.Majority of employers (72 per cent) pay stipends below Rs 12,000 per month with no plans to increase over the next 6 months.Around 78 per cent of the respondents said they do not plan to increase stipends for new engagements over the next 6 months, it said.About 89 per cent of the respondents said they are likely to hire apprentices for a period of 6 months to 1 year, it added.
Green light for 2.31 lakh more PMAY homes Housing and Urban Affairs Secretary Durga Shanker Mishra said the total houses sanctioned under the scheme had crossed 93 lakh.
Nitish dismisses talk of JD(U) joining Union govt. A day after senior JD(U) leader and party general secretary K.C. Tyagi had indicated that the party could consider joining Prime Minister Narendra Mod
US imposes new Iran sanctions while waiving others The decisions announced by the US State Department reflect an effort to increase economic pressure on Iran by putting wider swathes of its economy under sanctions.
Surveillance via WhatsApp: Rights lawyers to activists, DU prof to scribes on snoop list Among over two dozen users whose phones have been targeted by operators using Pegasus spyware.
Centre asks WhatsApp to explain breach of privacy In a statement, telecom and IT minister Ravi Shankar Prasad said that the government is committed to protecting the privacy of all Indian citizens.
Reliance Jio writes to govt: 'Failure to pay dues won't hit sector adversely' The company slammed the COAI for writing ex-parte to the government on the financial distress in the sector.
Worrying sign: Core industries shrink most since April 2005 While floods in key states were partly to blame, the slide just reinforced fears of a bumpy and long road to industrial recovery amid a supply-side contraction following demand compression.
Fresh shares: Global investor to put in $1.2 billion, says Yes Bank In August, the private sector lender had sold 23.1 crore new shares to institutions at Rs 83.55 apiece, raising Rs 1,930 crore.
Arbitration Act and IBC conflict: 2 companies move Supreme Court The companies have told the SC that Section 87 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act 1996, as inserted by the 2019 Amendment Act, is in conflict with the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code 2016 as the new provision destroys the level playing field.
ShopClues to merge with Singapore-based Qoo10, deal to aid over 7 lakh small and micro-merchants Deal to aid over 7,00,000 small and micro-merchants from the Indian firm to access global markets.
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