As an experiment, a YouTuber gathered a jar of muddy water and weed out of a local pond and placed it in his window. Here's what happened after the first week.
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The coronavirus has profoundly altered daily life in America, ushering in sweeping upheavals to the U.S. economy. Among the most immediate effects of the crisis? Radical changes to how people spend their money.
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Google and Apple are introducing an API to allow Bluetooth LE-based coronavirus exposure contact tracing through official public health authority apps and later as a lower-level feature of iOS and Android. The system could help warn users if they were around someone diagnosed with COVID-19.
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Three really is the magic number, ain’t it? At least, that seems to be the case in battle royale, as the Call Of Duty: Warzone devs discovered this week. Not two days after bumping Warzone up to Quads, a playlist update rolled three-person squads back into the 150-player deathmatch. How many friends did you think I have, anyway?
The big free update that brings human folk back to Fallout 76‘s desolate West Virginia is launching next week. Settlers and raiders have moved back into the Appalachian hills to rebuild and hunt for treasure. The new factions are claiming territory too, which might conflict with the C.A.M.P. you’ve already built. Bethesda posted a handy map so you can make sure you aren’t living somewhere that the new wastelanders will kick you out of.
Alright, you’ve all beat the Resident Evil 3 remake once now, right? Time to add some juicy mods. I’ve found the perfect one for you to try first. It’s a shirtless Carlos Oliveira. You’re welcome. It’s brought to us by modder “Tzarev” with the simple but effective description: “Carlos’ meaty pecs exposed.” Yes, quite.
We know for sure that Final Fantasy VII‘s remake will be exclusive to the PS4 for a year. After that, maybe Square Enix’ll just dust their hands off and never speak of it again, but that seems unlikely. They’ve still not confirmed a PC version but the repeated emphasis on “exclusive until 2021” sure makes ya think we’ll see it this time next year. A new trailer suggests that the PC port could already be in the works.
There’s always going to be a cheater where competition’s involved, so it’s no surprise that Riot’s new CS:GO-like shooter Valorant has already seen a few. Just getting into the beta seems to be a competitive sport, let alone actually performing in-game once you’re there. Riot say they’ve banned their first cheater from Valorant’s beta and are anticipating more bans to come.
The Procession To Calvary is now out, allowing you to muck you way through Renaissance artwork with the irreverence that I learned to appreciate as a Monty Python-loving teen. It’s a point and click ’em up “spiritual sequel” to Four Last Things which was also a silly classic paintings romp.
Ori And The Will Of The Wisps feels so good to play. The fluidity of Ori’s movement; his quickness and agility; the sense of his weight and presence in the world – he’s a product of both traditional animation and leading graphics technology which developer Moon Studios has built up over years to make a sequel that surpasses the already beautiful Ori And The Blind Forest. (more…)
So I’ve not actually played Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice. It’s not strictly because there’s no co-op. Given that I’ve played all three Dark Souls games and Bloodborne, I suppose it’s not not because there’s no co-op either. Behold! Modders have come to my rescue. Here are three players attempting to fight through a section all playing as the One-Armed Wolf.
Let us wish a blessed Good Friday to all the Catholics in the house. Now, get out. Your fish-sharing magician cannot compete with these 9 videogame characters who see death as nothing but a passing nuisance. These 9 heroes of reanimated flesh. These 9 unkillable beings of limitless power and mystery. Where is your precious Holy Spirit now, loser? Look at these 9 luminous freaks who have monstered sinew and reality to their will. Read my list feature, disgusting mortal, and repent.
Is now the moment to commit my reserve? Should I send my infantry down the road or through the forest? Do I have sufficient resources to take both villages or should I settle for just one? Many of the questions Radio General asks are as old as the Apennines. You will have encountered them countless times before. It’s novel noggin warmers like “Where on earth is Easy Company?”, “Do I have time for a quick puff on my pipe?” and “How do you tell a mother that she’ll never see her son again?” that mark out designer Michael Long as a revolutionary not a reiterator. (more…)
More than 3,000 new cases reported daily but ErdoÄŸan insists normal work must go on
Turkey's number of coronavirus infections is increasing by more than 3,000 a day, reaching 30,217 since the first case was confirmed four weeks ago.
Reported fatalities remain much lower than other badly hit countries, at 649, but the infection figures suggest Turkey has the fastest rising number of confirmed cases in the world.
President Recep Tayip ErdoÄŸan, usually no stranger to heavy-handed tactics, has resisted calls by doctors' unions and opposition politicians to order people to stop going to work and stay home, insisting that the "wheels of the economy must keep turning".
Turkey is still recovering from a 2018 currency crash, leading economists and policymakers to fear a coronavirus-induced recession is inevitable.
WNU Editor: The numbers are truly disturbing. From about 200 cases three weeks ago, to 1,000 deaths and 47,000 cases today. (John Hopkins University). And the growth is still exponential. Turkey also houses millions of refugees from the many conflicts in the Middle East, and their health status is not good. One can only imagine what the numbers are going to look like three weeks from now.
A number of the banks were sanctioned by the US in a bid to curb Iran's nuclear ambitions are operating within Germany.
The organization United Against Nuclear Iran published a report on Tuesday, disclosing that German Chancellor Angela Merkel's government is permitting Iranian banks sanctioned by the US government to operate within the federal republic.
"The oldest Iranian bank operating in Germany is Bank Melli, established in 1965 in Hamburg. It is also Iran's national bank, wholly owned by the Government of Iran (GOI), and its biggest company by revenue. The US Treasury sanctioned Bank Melli in 2018 for its support of the IRGC, having enabled the IRGC and its affiliates to move funds inside and outside Iran," wrote the report's author, Daniel Roth.
Pakistan said 'China ne choona laga diya' as they claim China ended up sending N95 masks which are made out of underwear to Pakistan, according to a Pakistan news channel.
In a rather hilarious and an uncanny incident, China, the now 'fair-weathered' friend of Pakistan, had promised 'top quality' medical aid to Pakistan for fighting the deadly coronavirus infection has ended up sending N95 masks made out of underwear. China actually duped Pakistan as its 'top quality' aid failed to be of any help for Pakistan.
Reporting the news, the anchor of the Pakistani news channel said, "China ne chuna laga diya," which in English means China actually conned us (Pakistan).
This also pointed at the lackadaisical approach of the Pakistani Government as these masks were sent to the hospitals without checking the consignment that came in from China. Pakistan's friend China had promised to send top-quality N-95 masks to the country affected by Coronavirus.
In a Tweet posted by Maj (Retd) Gaurav Arya, it is stated that China sent N95 masks made out of underwear. This was reported by the Pakistan media.
WNU Editor: I would be very careful with anything coming out of China right now. On a side note. I am being flooded with N-95 deals in the past few days, and all of them are coming from China .... see here, and here. These deals may look tempting, but my advice to everyone .... do not take them.
* This week has featured a flurry of reports on information U.S. intelligence picked up about a spreading outbreak in China's Wuhan province in November * It wasn't until December 31 that China informed global health officials of the new coronavirus outbreak * Information was included in President's Daily Brief in January after weeks of vetting * Spies gained information gained through human intel, computers, and satellites * Defense officials back on ABC News report that December report featured intel dating back to November * Trump hit back Thursday night, calling it 'fake news' and a 'Hoax' * New report says spies collected raw intelligence in November and put it in 'situation report' * This week it was revealed trade advisor Peter Navarro penned doomsday memos about the coronavirus in January and February
U.S. spies officials collected raw intelligence about a developing health situation in Wuhan, China in November and put it into a report that got shared with federal officials – but didn't warn that a pandemic was forming, according to the latest disclosure in how the administration learned about the coronavirus.
The report of a more calibrated November caution by U.S. spies comes after an onslaught of pushback from the Trump administration to an earlier report this week that spies caught wind of the developing coronavirus and drafted a memo that made it to the White House with the November information.
President Trump called that report a 'Hoax' in a tweet very early Friday morning.
WNU Editor: Here we go again. Just like the mainstream media's Russian-collusion coverage for almost two and a half years, a major news network (ABC News) is using the same playbook, but this time they are saying that anonymous sources are telling them that US intelligence was aware of a medical-health crisis in China in November and tried to warn the White House. Sighhh .... regular readers of this blog know that this blog predicted this doubling down yesterday .... U.S. Medical Intelligence Chief Denies US Media Reports That There Was A Memo Warning About A Coronavirus Outbreak In November 2019 (April 9, 2020). My only advice to ABC News and news outlets like the the Daily Mail is the following. When it comes to using anonymous sources on President Trump, your record sucks. You have to do better.
* Data collated by Worldometers has shows the Covid-19 death toll reached 100k * More than 1.6 million people have been infected and almost 370,000 recovered * In Britain, almost 1,000 people died yesterday according to newly released data
More than 100,000 lives have been claimed in the Covid-19 pandemic according to newly collated worldwide figures.
It is believed more than 1.6 million people have been infected with the potentially fatal virus with almost 370,000 patients recovering from their illness.
The data, which is based on daily figures released by governments across the world has been collated by Worldometers.
A man, wearing a face mask for protection against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), walks by a mural depicting Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega, in Managua, Nicaragua March 30, 2020. REUTERS/Oswaldo Rivas
MANAGUA (Reuters) - During Nicaragua's devastating civil war in the 1980s, youthful revolutionary Daniel Ortega toured every town in the Central American nation, clad in his green Sandinista uniform.
Now in his second stint as president, the 74-year-old leftist leader has disappeared from public view for nearly a month, raising questions about his health and whereabouts as the world reels from the spread of the coronavirus.
As in 2014, another time he dropped off the map, his absence has even prompted speculation he may have died.
The government did not respond to a request for comment on the reasons for Ortega's absence, his health or whether he is alive.
However, a government official close to Ortega said he was alive, speaking on condition of anonymity.
And yet again an update from the second Type 075 LHD under construction at the Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard in Shanghai .... seems to be quite ready for launch!
Barely six months after the launch of China's first amphibious assault carrier, there are signs that the second ship is about to hit the water. The Type-075 ship is a large helicopter carrier for amphibious landings, similar to the U.S. Navy's America Class. A video shared on Chinese social media on Thursday shows the new ship nearing completion in the dry dock. Based the launch preparations for the first ship, she appears almost ready for launch, within a week or two. Previously I was able to predict the launch of the first carrier to within 24 hours.
The front of the new carrier can be seen in the below video stills, to the left of the first carrier which is already in the water:
A Chinese Type 22 missile boat fires its 30 mm gun during exercises in the East China Sea in this photo published July 11, 2017. The catamaran-style fast attack craft is designed to overwhelm much larger targets such as aircraft carriers used by the United States to challenge China's claims to the disputed wars of the Pacific. Chinese People's Liberation Army
The Chinese navy recently launched a series of naval drills to shore up its coastal capabilities in the Pacific, a region where China's goals frequently clash with those of the United States.
The move comes as U.S. aircraft carriers suffered from outbreaks of the novel coronavirus disease that has already infected hundreds of sailors.
The People's Liberation Army deployed Type 22 missile boats to the East Sea for four days of live-fire exercises late last month involving warfighting scenarios that an unnamed military expert told the ruling Chinese Communist Party's Global Times newspaper on Thursday were designed to boost the vessels' coast combat skills. Maneuvers also reportedly involved countermine, damage control and rescue operations.
* Admiral Mike Gilday said Thursday that he is reviewing a report on the matter * Crozier was fired after his letter about coronavirus cases on carrier leaked * Navy thrown into leadership crisis after acting secretary resigned on Tuesday * Secretary Modly resigned after his harsh remarks criticizing Crozier * Now 416 crew members are now infected and 1,164 test results are pending * Sailors cleared for the virus are being quarantined in hotel and high school gym
The Navy's top officer has not ruled out reinstating USS Theodore Roosevelt captain Brett Crozier, who was fired after his memo leaked urging the Navy to respond more quickly to a coronavirus outbreak on the aircraft carrier.
Admiral Mike Gilday said on Thursday that the investigation of the USS Roosevelt matter, which he ordered last week, is now complete and he has started to go through the report.
Gilday, the Navy's chief of operations, said he has not ruled out any options, including possibly reinstating Crozier, if that's where the investigation leads.
Chadian army officials report military forces have killed about 1,000 Boko Haram extremists in an operation on the islands of Lake Chad.
In a video statement released late Thursday, Army spokesman Colonel Azem Bermandoa said the eight-day operation cleared the extremists from the islands in a vast area between Chad, Nigeria, Niger and Cameroon.
He said 52 Chadian army soldiers also were killed and nearly 200 others wounded during the operation.
The move follows a Boko Haram attack last month on a Bohoma army base. More than 92 soldiers were killed. Army officials called it the deadliest attack ever on the nation's forces.
Boko Haram extremists have killed tens of thousands and forced millions from their homes during their more than decade-long insurgency.
* Scientific journal admits it 'was an error on our part' to erroneously link the pathogen with Wuhan and China * 'It would be tragic if stigma, fuelled by the coronavirus, led Asia's young people to retreat from international campuses,' it says
British scientific journal Nature has apologised for associating Covid-19 with China in its reporting, saying that early coverage of the global health crisis by itself and other media had led to racist attacks on people of Asian descent around the world.
In an article published on Tuesday, the publication said that the World Health Organisation's announcement on February 11 that the official name for the pneumonia-like virus would be Covid-19 had been an implicit reminder to "those who had erroneously been associating the virus with Wuhan and with China in their news coverage – including Nature".
"That we did so was an error on our part, for which we take responsibility and apologise," it said.
WNU Editor: This is not the first time that Nature has rushed to the defense of China. Nature magazine has been pushing back on claims that the Covid-19 coronavirus was engineered in China's Wuhan secret National Biosafety Lab .... The proximal origin of SARS-CoV-2 (Nature Magazine). Many are also accusing Nature magazine's parent company of censoring articles that China disapproves of .... 'An Unacceptable Breach of Trust' (Inside Higher Ed).
The World Health Organisation is preparing to launch an appeal for more than $US1 billion [$1.5 billion] to fund operations against the coronavirus pandemic.
Now 100 days since the WHO was alerted to the first case of COVID-19, and after more than $US800 million [$1.2 billion] having already been pledged or received, the organisation says it will release a revised strategy plan and new funding appeal.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus believes the pandemic is much more than a health crisis, requiring a whole-of government & society response.
"For the past 100 days, our unwavering commitment has been to serve all people of the world with equity, objectivity and neutrality. That will continue to be our sole focus in the days, weeks and months ahead," Dr Tedros said.
The appeal and strategy plan will commence in coming days.
We talked to the owner of Air USA about probably the most incredible private aircraft purchase of all time and the future of his adversary business.
For the last 30 years, Don Kirlin has been flying for the airlines, working on real estate deals, setting up the world's biggest skydiving meets, and building a private air force the likes of which even he has a hard time believing is possible. Just last month, The War Zone was among the first to report that his company would be purchasing multiple squadrons worth of surplus Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) F/A-18 Hornets to be used in the contractor adversary air support role here in the United States. Not only do we have all the details on that purchase, which is even more impressive than it initially seemed, but we talked at length with the entrepreneur owner of Air USA, located in Quincy, Illinois, about his company's past and what is turning into a remarkable, if not downright historic, future.
Jack O'Banion posted this image of a digital 'twin' of the craft, saying 'Without the digital transformation, the aircraft you see there could not have been made.'
If anything about the SR-71 program can be gleaned, it is that the existence of the SR-72 will likely be unacknowledged for some time after it is operational. For all we know, the SR-72 could already be in the air.
In the late 1990s, the SR-71 Blackbird — the world's fastest, highest-flying plane ever — was retired. Perhaps preemptively.
Slow Satellites
Although satellite reconnaissance has largely overtaken the role of spy planes, they are not always a perfect solution, particularly when intelligence information is needed very quickly. Satellites can take up to 24 hours to get into the correct place in their orbit, which is considerably slower than the SR-71 Blackbird, which can make LA to D.C. in just over an hour.
The other drawback to satellites is their potentially vulnerable to attack. Since they travel in relatively predictable orbits, countries hostile to a satellite can potentially track their flight path and bring them down in the event of war with the manufacturing country — a crucial vulnerability.
While Unmanned Aerial Vehicles have been used extensively for reconnaissance, they are not necessarily very fast, and unless effectively stealthy, they are very vulnerable to attack.
An A-10C Thunderbolt II sits on the runway after making an emergency landing April 7, 2020 at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia. The A-10, assigned to the 75th Fighter Squadron, landed with its landing gear in the up position after declaring an in-flight emergency. Courtesy of US Air Force/Andrea Jenkins
* An A-10 Thunderbolt made an emergency landing "without its landing gear extended" at Moody Air Force Base in Georgia on Tuesday. * The pilot, who declared an in-flight emergency, was not injured, and base leaders are investigating the incident.
An A-10 Thunderbolt II made a belly landing at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, after its pilot declared an in-flight emergency Tuesday during a routine training flight, according to the Air Force.
The A-10C, assigned to the 75th Fighter Squadron at the base, touched down "without its landing gear extended," officials with the 23rd Wing said in a news release.
Photos of the mishap surfaced on the unofficial, but popular Air Force Facebook page Amn/Nco/Snco, showing the A-10 close-air support aircraft resting on its underside on the flight line as airmen and emergency crews responded to the incident.
WNU Editor: Two things strike me about this story. One .... when I look at the pictures I can see that the A-10 was armed. Two .... I am now reading reports that the plane will be repaired and flying soon.
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Chinese leader may have made initial mistakes in responding to the virus threat but his preeminent position is still secure.
At the beginning of the epidemic in late January and early February, much of the foreign press argued that the coronavirus was China's moment of crisis that would trigger political turmoil to bring down the Beijing government.
As this narrative faded away before the massive and effective government response to the virus, a new narrative has emerged – that paramount leader Xi Jinping is under threat because many Chinese officials blame him for the outbreak of the epidemic and are about to mount a coup to topple him.
WNU Editor: He will survive, but he has had a hit on his credibility, and many outside of Beijing have become even more unhappy with the current status quo.
* More than US$2 billion of the country's record economic stimulus package will be used to help companies move production away from China * The move coincides with what should have been a celebration of friendlier ties between the two countries, before the pandemic struck
Japan has earmarked US$2.2 billion of its record economic stimulus package to help its manufacturers shift production out of China, as the coronavirus disrupts supply chains between the major trading partners.
The extra budget, compiled to try to offset the devastating effects of the pandemic, includes 220 billion yen (US$2 billion) for companies shifting production back to Japan and 23.5 billion yen for those seeking to move production to other countries, according to details of the plan posted online.
The move coincides with what should have been a celebration of friendlier ties between the two countries.
WNU Editor: This is not going to be enough. China is playing hardball with its customers right now. Threatening them that if they do not sign 3-4-5 year contracts, they will be cut-out of the supply chain effective immediately. Because it takes too long to establish a plant/operation in another country, many firms are being forced to sign these agreements. Talk about having a gun put to your head.
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News of the MEDINT unit's work is raising new questions about what the government knew and when.
A small, specialized unit within the Canadian military's intelligence branch began producing detailed warnings and analysis about the emergence of the deadly novel coronavirus in Wuhan, China in early January, CBC News has learned.
The medical intelligence (MEDINT) cell within Canadian Forces Intelligence Command is tucked away on the edges of the country's security and defence establishment.
It has a mandate to track global health trends and contagion outbreaks to predict how they'll affect military operations, but its assessments are heavily influenced by reports from the Five Eyes Intelligence partners, including the U.S. military's National Center for Medical Intelligence (NCMI).
For at least one of the country's leading intelligence experts, the fact that the unit was tracking the COVID-19 outbreak and reporting on it raises serious questions about information-sharing within the federal government — and its possible failure to heed early warning signs.
WNU Editor: Not surprised that Canada's Medical Intelligence unit first warned about this outbreak in January. And they were not alone. I first heard about how dangerous this outbreak was in the second week of January, and January 20 was when I started to post on it daily .... Deadly Coronavirus From China Has Global Health Officials On Alert (January 20, 2020).
* Magazine published by US Naval Institute features articles titled 'Unleash the Privateers!' and 'US Privateering Is Legal' * But any such move would provoke a retaliation from China, military watchers say
The United States should encourage the use of privateers to fight Chinese aggression at sea, according to a pair of articles in magazine produced by the US Naval Institute.
The reports – titled "Unleash the Privateers!" and "US Privateering Is Legal", and published in the April issue of Proceedings – suggest the US government issue letters of marque – a commission authorising privately owned ships (privateers) to capture enemy merchant ships.
The authors – Mark Cancian, a retired US Marine Corps colonel and senior adviser at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), and Brandon Schwartz, a former CSIS media relations manager – said that China's larger merchant fleet represented an asymmetric vulnerability with the US, and an attack on China's global trade would undermine its entire economy and threaten its stability.
Such a campaign would be a legal and low-cost way to contain China's power rise on the sea, they said, adding that it could prevent, rather than provoke, a war.
Major report highlights the controversial research institute in the Chinese city where the first cases of Covid-19 were reported.
Controversy and secrecy appear to lurk in the corridors of the National Biosafety Laboratory in Wuhan.
Described as "a cell within the Chinese Academy of Science's Institute of Virology," it conducts "coronavirus research" and is a United Nations "reference laboratory for infectious diseases." It is also situated in the city which in December spawned the first reported cases of the deadly Covid-19 disease.
A wet market only 16 kilometers, or 10 miles, away initially became "ground zero" in what would turn out to be a global pandemic.
As well as specializing in seafood, the bustling bazaar sold snakes, raccoons, porcupines and even deer. They were kept in cages along the crowded walkways before the popular menagerie was closed down at the end of January.
WNU Editor: China has restricted outsiders to visit and inspect the National Biosafety Laboratory in Wuhan. It is a safe bet that these restrictions are nto going to change anytime soon.
ITALY's Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte has lashed out angrily in response to a package of measures agreed by EU27 Finance Ministers aimed at mitigating the impact of the coronavirus pandemic - describing the proposed solution as "totally inadequate".
THE UNITED STATES has become the first country to see a terrifying 2,000 deaths from COVID-19 in just 24 hours taking the death toll to nearly 19,000. The latest figures show that the US could soon overtake Italy as the country with the most coronavirus deaths in the world.
KRAKATOA has erupted, sending a plume of ash 47,000ft into the air, while elsewhere in the world Iceland is seeing a dramatic increase in volcanic activity.
GOOGLE and Apple Inc. have unveiled a new partnership which will add technology to their smartphones to tell users when they have come into contact with a Covid-19 patient.
FAR-LEFT activists have been allying with some of the world's most brutal dictatorships to hijack UN proceedings according to a leading human rights activist.
AN EX-SENIOR official from the North Korean government has warned the coronavirus epidemic could cause as many deaths as the mid-1990s four-year famine, rejecting Pyongyang's claims that the nation is free from the virus.
SERIOUS questions will need to be asked about the response of the world's various public health bodies - including Public Health England and the World Health Organisation in terms of their preparation for global pandemics such as the one the world is current battling, an economist has said.
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KSET Admit Card | Karnataka State Eligibility Test Exam Postponed – The Mysore University is responsible for KTET Admit Card. The candidate who had applied for the exams are looking KSET Hall Ticket. Through the below-given link applied aspirants can get the KSET Hall Ticket from the official website. Along with this candidates can also get the complete details of the exam.
KSET Admit Card 2020 – Overview
Mysore University is conducting the KSET Exam for 41 Subjects. Therefore the board has planned to conduct the Karnataka State Eligibility Test Exam on 12th April 2020 (Postponed). Now the board has been postponed the Karnataka State Eligibility Exam until further notice due to the COVID-19 issue across India. So the applied aspirants need to have an eye on the official website for further updates. Candidates can also check this page to get the updates of KSET Exams.
The Karnataka State Eligibility is the offline exam. Therefore the candidates need to mark the answers in the provided OMR Booklet. The maximum allowed for the exam is 01 hours for Paper I and 02 hours for Paper II. Check the complete KSET Exam pattern by clicking here.
Important Details on KSET Admit Card
The KSET Admit Card contains all vital details about the students. Below are a few general details are given and it should be available on your KSET Hall Ticket. Students need to ensure below given details below should be presented on their Admit card.
Student Name
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 Test
Space for Invigilator's Signature
Registration Number
Name of the Test Centre
Space for Applicant's Signature
Name of the Exam Conducting Board
Photograph of the Student
Applicant's Date of Birth
Name of the exam
Important Guidelines for the Exam Takers
Full Name of the Applicant
Examination Centre Code
Signature of the Board Counselor
Documents to be Carried Along with KSET Admit Card
As per the Update from the Mysore University, candidates need to carry their Admit Card, along with one Original Government ID Proof. It avoids duplication before writing the exam, also it helps the supervisor to complete the verification process. The candidate who failed to carry the Government Proof along with their KSET Hall Ticket, will not be allowed to enter the exam hall.
Aadhar Card
Voters ID
Driving License
Passport
College/School Identity Card
Pan Card
Steps to get KSET Admit Card 2020
To Download Karnataka State Eligibility Test Hall Ticket, Students need to provide their registration number along with their Date of Birth. Follow the provided below steps to download your Admit Card.
Click the KSET Hall Ticket link from the important links provided below.
Find the Admit Card with a released date.
Open the link and fill the required details.
Give the required details appearing on the screen
Verify the entered details appeared on the screen.
After the clear glance Submit the KSET Hall Ticket.
Finally, download your KSET Hall Ticket
Take a print out of the admit card and carry it for the KSET Examination.
BEL Previous Papers Pdf is available for free download. Aspirants may check Bharat Electronics Limited Solved Papers. Download the BEL Model Papers along with Answers. Also, get Study Material, Preparation tips in addition to BEL Old Question Papers. Here you will get the complete information of the Bharat Electronics Limited Previous Papers. Solving previous papers can help you to prepare well for the exams.
BEL Previous Papers with Answers
Download the Bharat Electronics Limited Old Question papers pdf from our site. We have provided the BEL Previous Papers in the Pdf format for the ease of the applicants. Therefore, the applicants can download the BEL Exam Solved papers easily and quickly. Just click on the below links, to get the Bharat Electronics Limited Previous Papers PDF. Applicants can also check the BEL Exam Syllabus and Exam Pattern provided below. Therefore Applicants can refer to subject wise Solved Papers which are helpful to get your dream job.
BEL Previous Year Model Exam Papers Pdf
Interested candidates who have applied for BEL Recruitment can find all the model question papers here. The notification for this Project Engineer vacancy was released. Check out all the model papers and download them for free for BEL exam 2020. This will help you prepare well and score good marks in your exams. We have provided a list of previous year question papers for you to practice, as the more you practice the more you can prepare. It will also help you to understand the structure of the exam, important topics, types of questions asked and other details that are important from exam point of view. For more details, read the sections in this article. You can also visit the official portal of Bharat Electronics Limited.
BEL Exam Practice Papers – Details
Description
Details
Organization Name
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
Posts Name
Project Engineer
Category
Previous Papers
BEL Exam Date 2020
Updated Soon
Job Location
Bangalore, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, Leh and Jammu Kashmir
The entire details of the BEL exam 2020 is given under this topic. It includes details like Subject name, Number of Questions, Marks allotted etc.
BEL Exam Pattern
In the section below, we have given all the details of the BEL Project Engineer exam pattern. The exam will be based on multiple-choice questions. The duration for the BEL Project Engineer I exam will be for 2 hours and 30 minutes. The questions for the BEL Exam will be based on subjects like General Ability and other related topics. Check the table below to get all the details below.
BEL Syllabus for Written Test
Name of the Subject
Number of Questions
Duration of the exam
Part 1 – General Ability
50%
2 Hours 30 Minutes
Part 2 – Subject Related Questions
50%
Here we have provided previous papers for candidates who want to prepare for BEL Project Engineer exams. By preparing well you can secure very good marks in the exam. You can find the direct link here to download the BELProject Engineer model papers. These papers are as per the exam pattern making it easier for candidates to prepare. Download the subject wise old question papers of BEL exam below. Download BEL Assistant Previous Year Question Papers Pdf
Candidates, please remember that the papers that are given above for BEL Project Engineer are previous papers/ sample papers only. They are only for reference use.
BEL Engineer Previous Papers for Assistant Engineer, Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science and other engineer and Contract Engg vacancies. Candidates applied for the BEL Engineer written test can find the model question paper pdf in the section below. Also, check the Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) written test pattern and exam date 2020 details below. Interested aspirants can also check the official website of BEL Careers @www.bel-india.in for more details.
BEL Assistant Engineer Exam Previous Year Papers Pdf
Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL) released recruitment notification for filling up various Senior Assistant Engineer Vacancies. According to the latest news by the Board BEL AE exam 2020 will be conducted soon in the upcoming months. Applicants who are interested in this post can start applying for BEL jobs 2020 until the last date of commencement. On this page, we have given solved BEL Asst Engineer exam model question papers that would help in the preparation of the exam. Also, check for BEL AE Syllabus along with exam pattern that helps in understanding the structure of the exam and type of questions asked in the exam. For much more details related to BEL Recruitment 2020 check the below table.
BEL Sr. AE Recruitment Exam Model Papers – Overview
BEL Engineer previous question papers are available on this page. As the old question paper helps the applicants in the preparation. We providing them for free of cost on our page. Find the direct link for the BEL Deputy/Contract and other Engineering based written examination in the section below. Download the Bharat Electronics Limited Deputy Engineer model question papers Pdf and start preparation.
Bharath Electronics Limited used to release the number of vacancies every year based on Engineering qualification. A huge number of job seekers who are done with their engineering degree might be applying for the vacancy. Hence, all those who are going to appear for the BEL written examination for Electrical, Mechanical, Computer Science and other engineer posts can make use of the material available on our page. Aspirants can also check the exam pattern details for the written test below. Here is the overview of the BEL recruitment notification.
Bharat Electronics Limited Previous Question Paper Pdf
Candidates who are applied for the BEL Engineering careers can find the exam date for written test in the table above. We update the details when the BEL careers update on their official website. However, check the exam pattern details for the BEL written test below.
BEL Exam Question Paper Pattern Details
Bharath Electronic Limited select the candidate based on their performance in written test and interview rounds. However, we updated the BEL written test papers for Electronics and Communication, Mechanical, Computer Science & other contract engineer vacancies. Go through the exam pattern table below and start your preparation.
Knowing the written test paper pattern helps the applicants in the preparation. This also gives an overview of the scheme of BEL exam question paper. And the level of question and answers given in the BEL papers. However, here is the BEL engineer exam paper pattern 2020.
BEL Engineer Exam Pattern Details 2020
S.No
Exam Type
Subjects
1
Objective Type Computer Based Test
General Aptitude
2
Questions on Subject Applied
Objective Type Multiple Choice Questions are given.
Applicants who clear written-test are called for an interview round.
Find the stream wise topics details in our BEL Syllabus page.
BEL Written Test Papers – Model Question Paper Pdf
In this section, candidates can find the direct link for BEL question papers. The BEL paper given below are only for reference and candidates can make use this material in the preparation. As the BEL written test papers for ECE, Mechanical, CS & IT, Civil and other engineering caders are not available. We providing the material/related papers. Hope these help the candidates in the preparation and scoring marks in the written test.
Download BEL written test papers for Electronics and Communication, Computer Science, Mechanical & other Deputy Engineer, Contract Engineer & other recruitment here. The paper given below is only for reference. The same questions may or may not come in the main examination. Hence, practice more model paper for better preparation.
UP NRHM Syllabus 2020 Pdf is available here to download for ANM, Nurse, Community Health Officers (CHO) & Other posts. Interested candidates can easily acquire the NRHM Uttar Pradesh Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2020 on this page. With the help of the NRHM Syllabus and Test Pattern, you can clearly know which topics to read. Therefore, you can also check upnrhm.gov.in to be clear about the Exam Pattern, Dates, and so on.
Hello Aspirants!! We have uploaded the Uttar Pradesh NHM syllabus and exam pattern details here. If you are in search of the syllabus, you have landed in the right place. We have given a direct link of the UP NHM Syllabus and Exam Pattern pdf. You can start preparing for the Staff Nurse posts by referring to the NHM UP Syllabus given below. Here you will get the details of the exam pattern and the topics to prepare well for. Start preparing for the written test by going through the UP NRHM Syllabus and exam pattern that is given below. You can also refer to the UP NRHM Recruitment for details about the posts.
For the ease of the applicants, we have listed the subjects that the candidates have to prepare for the Staff Nurse Exam. You can score good marks by preparing well. You should know the structure of the exam to schedule your preparation. The syllabus given is for various posts like IT Consultant, Administrative Assistant, State Legal Consultant, Senior LT IRL/ C & DST, State Consultant AES/ JE, State Data Manager AES/ JE, Finance Cum Logistic Consultant, Accountant, Admin cum Programme Assistance Division, Admin cum Programme Assistance District, ANM, Staff Nurse, and Others.
UP NHM Staff Nurse Recruitment 2020 Exam Syllabus Details
Name of the Organization
National Health Mission, Uttar Pradesh (NHM UP)
Post Name
IT Consultant, Administrative Assistant, State Legal Consultant, Senior LT IRL/ C & DST, State Consultant AES/ JE, State Data Manager AES/ JE, Finance Cum Logistic Consultant, Accountant, Admin cum Programme Assistance Division, Admin cum Programme Assistance District, ANM, Staff Nurse, and Others
The NHM UP Exam pattern and syllabus has been given below. There will be two rounds. The first will be a written exam. Candidates will have to score the minimum cut off marks in the UP NHM Staff Nurse Exam to get selected for the interview.
UR Category Candidates – 33%
OBC Category Candidates – 30%
SC/ ST Candidates – 24%
The entire NHM UP Staff Nurse Exam pattern has been given in detail below. You can score the best marks by preparing accordingly. The exam will be of objective type. The questions for the exams will be based on Nursing, General English, General Knowledge, Reasoning. You can download the syllabus from the link below.
Exam Type
Subject Name
Objective Type Exam
Nursing
General English
General Knowledge
Reasoning
Uttar Pradesh NHM Syllabus for Staff Nurse Exam 2020
We have provided the sub-topics that will be questioned in the NHM UP Exam. The syllabus can also be downloaded from the official website or by using the link given below.
UP NHM Lab Technician Syllabus for General English
Idioms and Phrases
Sentence Improvement
Synonyms
Sentence Arrangement
Substitution
Prepositions
Antonyms
Fill in the blanks
Passage Completion
Spotting Errors
Substitution
Sentence
Active and Passive Voice
Completion
Spelling Test
Error Correction (Underlined Part)
Transformation
Para Completion
Joining Sentences
Error Correction (Phrase in Bold)
NHM UP ANM Syllabus for General Knowledge
Awards
Authors
Flower
Defence
Culture
Religion
Languages
Capitals
Wars and
Neighbours
Current Affairs
History
Anthem
Important National Facts
Heritage and Arts
Dance
Currencies
Bird
Animal
Abbreviations
Discoveries
Diseases and Nutrition
Song
Flag
Monuments
Personalities
Freedom Movement
Championships
Winners
Terms
Common Names
Full forms
Soil
Rivers
Mountains
Ports
Inland Harbours
Number of Players
Culture
Religion
Dance
Heritage and Arts
UP NRHM Syllabus for Reasoning
Analogy
Series Completion
Verification of truth of the Statement
Situation Reaction Test
Direction Sense Test
Classification
Data Sufficiency
Alpha-Numeric Sequence Puzzle
Puzzle Test
Blood Relations
Coding-Decoding
Assertion and Reasoning
Arithmetical Reasoning
Operations of Mathematics
Venn Diagrams
Word Sequence
Missing Characters
Sequential Output training
Directions
Test on Alphabets
Eligibility Test
Dot Situation
Identical figure groupings
Forming figures and analysis
Construction of Squares and Triangles
Series
Analytical Reasoning
Paper Folding
Paper Cutting
Cubes and Dice
Water Images
Mirror Images
Figure Matrix
Completion Incomplete Pattern
Spotting embedded figures
Classification
Rules Detection
UP NHM ANM Syllabus 2020
UP NRHM Syllabus 2020 – National Rural Health Mission of Uttar Pradesh will conduct a written examination for Staff Nurse, ANM, Lab Technician & other posts in the upcoming months. Aspirants who have applied for the UP NRHM Jobs 2020 should clear the written test & other rounds to get recruited for the desired job in Uttar Pradesh NRHM Board. Download the UP NRHM Syllabus from the direct link we have given below.
UP NHM ANM Exam Syllabus Details 2020
Organization Name
National Rural Health Mission, Uttar Pradesh (NRHM UP)
We believe that lots of applicants have applied for the UP NRHM Community Health Officer posts. And, those candidates are now waiting for the NRHM UP Syllabus and Exam Pattern to decide how to prepare for the exam. So, we have gathered the in-depth syllabus of the Uttar Pradesh NRHM CHO Test Pattern 2020 and listed below. In the below-mentioned UP NRHM 2020 Syllabus, you can find the topics for every subject that comes for the written exam.
Candidates who meet the eligibility criteria provided by the UP NRHM can apply for this post. After that, prepare well for the written test by referring the UP NRHM Syllabus and Test Pattern 2020 on this page. Definitely, reading the topics in the NRHM Syllabus Pdf will give some idea about the exam. So, there may be a possibility to score high marks. Therefore, put your full effort into preparing this exam and grab the opportunity before its too late.
UP NRHM CHO Syllabus 2020 – Details
Description
Details
Name of the Department
National Rural Health Mission, Uttar Pradesh (NRHM UP).
The selection criteria for the given posts is as follows,
Written Examination
Personal Interview
Document Verification
Therefore, check the National Rural Health Mission Uttar Pradesh Syllabus 2020 Pdf and read all those topics to attend the exam in a good manner. And, if you read this full page, you can get the exam pattern as well. Consider both the NRHM UP CHO Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2020 before preparing for the written exam. Moreover, read the entire topics and prepare well for the exam to work in UP Government Jobs.
Uttar Pradesh NRHM Exam Pattern 2020
Subject
Exam Type
No of Questions
Post Related
Objective Type
100
The written examination will consist of Objective Type Questions
There will be a total of 100 Questions
The total duration of the examination will be 2 Hours
UP NHM Community Health Officer Syllabus 2020
Everyone would like to pass the NRHM Uttar Pradesh written test. In order to pass the exam, the candidates should read the UP NRHM Syllabus mentioned in the below section thoroughly.
UP NHM CHO Syllabus 2020 for Community Health Officer (CHO)
Midwifery and Obstetrical Nursing
Community Health Nursing
Child Health Nursing
Medical-Surgical Nursing
Pathology
Pharmacology
Nutrition
First Aid
Paediatric Nursing
Administration and Ward Management
UP NRHM Written Test Schedule & Syllabus – Click Here
UP NRHM Exam Syllabus 2020 Download Links
In this section, you can easily find the direct links for downloading the National Rural Health Mission, Uttar Pradesh Syllabus and Test Pattern Pdf. So, download all those stuff and attend the exam without any trouble.
Dear Candidates !!! Are you searching for Jharkhand PSC Syllabus? If yes, then this article is the right destination for you. All the aspirants who had applied for JPSC Recruitment are in need to gather the JPSC Exam Syllabus 2020 to get the highest scores in the examination. So, in order to help the candidates, we are providing Jharkhand State PSC Exam Syllabus, Exam Pattern, Selection Process and also the Previous Year Question Papers on this page. Candidates can use this wonderful opportunity to achieve their dream job. Go ahead and get more detailed information about Jharkhand JPSC Syllabus 2020.
Dear Aspirants!! The Syllabus and Exam Pattern for the Jharkhand PSC Medical Officer has been given below. All candidates who have applied for the JPSC Medical Officer Recruitment can find the study material here. This will help you start your preparations for the upcoming exam. The details given in the sections below will help you to know about the exam pattern and the syllabus topics. Check all the details updated in the sections below and start preparing for the written test.
Candidates can now download the Jharkhand Public Service Commission MO Syllabus here using the direct link given below. For all the candidates looking for JPSC Syllabus and exam pattern, we have made their search easier. We have provided the direct pdf links below. You can get the entire syllabus details below as well as on the official website @ www.jpsc.gov.in.
JPSC Medical Officer Recruitment 2020 Exam Syllabus Details
In this section, we have provided detailed information about the JPSC Medical Officer exam pattern 2020. The Jharkhand PSC MO Exam 2020 will be conducted in 2 rounds. There will be a written test followed by an interview. Syllabus for the JPSC written test is given below. The test will contain 4 papers and each paper will be for 100 marks. The interview will be conducted for 40 marks. This written test will be of objective type. Duration of this JPSC written test will be 2 hours. Check the table below for complete details of JPSC and exam pattern.
Paper
Subject Name
Marks
Paper 1
General Medicine
100 Marks
Paper 2
Children Disease Children Welfare and Family Planning
40 Marks + 60 Marks
Paper 3
General Surgery Orthopaedic Surgery
60 Marks + 40 Marks
Paper 4
Eye ENT (Ear, Nose & Tongue) Gynaecology
25 Marks + 25 Marks + 50 Marks
Interview
–
40 Marks
Jharkhand PSC Syllabus for Medical Officer Exam 2020
Get the list of subtopics that you will be questioned on in the JPSC medical officer exam. You can schedule your preparation as per the syllabus given below. Download the syllabus details from the link given below.
Craniofacial Injuries see Facial Injuries and Disorders
Deafness see Hearing Disorders and Deafness; Hearing Problems in
Children
Diphtheria
Dizziness and Vertigo
Dysgeusia see Taste and Smell Disorders
Dysosmia see Taste and Smell Disorders
Ear Disorders
Ear Infections
Esophageal Cancer
Esophagus Disorders
Facial Injuries and Disorders
Hay Fever
Head and Neck Cancer
Hearing Aids
Hearing Disorders and Deafness
Hearing Problems in Children
Hypersensitivity see Allergy
Hypopharyngeal Cancer see Throat Cancer
Laryngeal Cancer see Throat Cancer
Laryngitis see Throat Disorders
Laryngopharyngeal Cancer see Throat Cancer
Meniere's Disease
Mouth Disorders
Nasal Cancer
Nasal Disorders see Nose Injuries and Disorders
Nasopharyngeal Cancer see Throat Cancer
Neuroma, Acoustic see Acoustic Neuroma
Noise
Nose Injuries and Disorders
Nosebleed see Nose Injuries and Disorders
Oropharyngeal Cancer see Throat Cancer
Otitis Media see Ear Infections
Paranasal Sinus Cancer see Nasal Cancer
Pharyngeal Cancer see Throat Cancer
Pharyngitis see Sore Throat
Pharynx Disorders see Throat Disorders
Pollen Allergy see Hay Fever
Presbycusis see Hearing Disorders and Deafness
Rheumatic Fever see Streptococcal Infections
Scarlet Fever see Streptococcal Infections
Seasonal Allergies see Hay Fever
Sinus Cancer see Nasal Cancer
Sinus Infection see Sinusitis
Sinusitis
Smelling Disorders see Taste and Smell Disorders
Snoring
Sore Throat
Strep Throat see Streptococcal Infections
Streptococcal Infections
Swimmer's Ear see Ear Infections
Taste and Smell Disorders
Throat Cancer
Throat Disorders
Thyroid Cancer
Tinnitus
Tonsillectomy see Tonsillitis
Tonsillitis
Tonsils see Tonsillitis
Usher Syndrome
Vertigo see Dizziness and Vertigo
Vestibular Diseases see Dizziness and Vertigo; Meniere's Disease
Vestibular Schwannoma see Acoustic Neuroma
Children Disease
Coughs, Colds, Ear infections
Croup
Diarrhoea and Vomiting in Children
Fever and high temperatures in children
Food Allergies
Measles
Mumps
Rubella
Whooping Cough
Eye
Age-Related Macular Degeneration see Macular Degeneration
Amblyopia
AMD see Macular Degeneration
Anatomy
Artificial Lens see Cataract; Refractive Errors
Astigmatism see Refractive Errors
Behcet's Syndrome
Blepharospasm see Eyelid Disorders
Blindness see Vision Impairment and Blindness
Cataract
Chalazion see Eyelid Disorders
Color Blindness
Conjunctivitis see Pinkeye
Contact Lenses see Eye Wear
Corneal Disorders
Crossed Eyes see Eye Movement Disorders
Diabetic Eye Problems
Diabetic Retinopathy see Diabetic Eye Problems
Dry Eye see Tears
Eye Cancer
Eye Care
Eye Diseases
Eye Infections
Eye Injuries
Eye Movement Disorders
Eye Wear
Eyeglasses see Eye Wear
Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness see Refractive Errors
Floater see Retinal Disorders
Glasses see Eye Wear
Glaucoma
Hyperopia see Refractive Errors
Intraocular Lens see Cataract; Refractive Errors
Intraocular Melanoma see Eye Cancer
Laser Eye Surgery
LASIK see Laser Eye Surgery
Lazy Eye see Amblyopia
Low Vision see Vision Impairment and Blindness
LTK see Laser Eye Surgery
Macular Degeneration
Myopia see Refractive Errors
Nearsightedness see Refractive Errors
Nystagmus see Eye Movement Disorders
Ophthalmology see Eye Diseases
Optic Nerve Disorders
Pinguecula see Eye Diseases
Pinkeye
Presbyopia see Refractive Errors
PRK see Laser Eye Surgery
Protective Eye Wear see Eye Injuries; Eye Wear
Ptosis see Eyelid Disorders
Jharkhand Civil Judge Exam Syllabus
Are you searching for Jharkhand PSC Civil Judge Syllabus? Then it is the right Place to download JPSC Civil Judge Syllabus. Check the Complete JPSC Syllabus for Civil Judge here and prepare well to participate in the written examination. For the reference of the Jharkhand Civil Judge Job applicants, we have provided the exam pattern and syllabus details here. For your better preparation, we have given the JPSC Syllabus for Civil Judge in a Pdf format, you can download the JPSC Syllabus Pdf using a link given below.
Overview of JPSC Civil Judge Syllabus 2020 Details
Jharkhand PSC Accounts Officer Syllabus is available here. Candidates who are eagerly searching for the JPSC AO Exam Syllabus have arrived at the perfect place to gather the syllabus, exam pattern & exam date details. Here we have offered the JPSC Accounts Officer Syllabus in pdf format. This page will surely help with your exam preparation & get an idea to score well. Make use of it and try to make the JPSC AO Job yours.
JPSC Asst Public Health Officer Syllabus – JPSC Officials have announced the APHO Exam date as 16th February 2020. Aspirants who have applied for the JPSC APHO Job check out this page to know the detailed information on exam pattern & syllabus details. We have stated the Subject wise topics here, look at & start preparing with the help of particulars given below.
Jharkhand Assistant Public Health Officer Syllabus 2020
Preventive medicine and community health including child welfare and family planning
60
Paper III
Surgical treatment
60
Orthopedic & Disabled Awareness
40
Paper IV
Eyes
25
Nose, Ears, and Throat
25
Obstetrics and Gynecology
50
Oral Exam
40
Jharkhand PSC APHO Exam Syllabus
Medicine
Principles of Geriatric Medicine – Normal aging
Major manifestations of disease in the elderly
Decisions about investigations and rehabilitation
Clinical assessment of frail elderly
Infant Disease
Neonatal jaundice
Croup
Meconium aspiration syndrome
Abdominal distension
Cradle cap
Gastroesophageal reflux disease
Infant respiratory distress syndrome
Cerebral palsy
Preterm birth
Whooping cough
Baby colic
Congenital heart defect
Inborn errors of metabolism
Roseola
Bronchiolitis
Kernicterus
Irritant diaper dermatitis
Bronchopulmonary dysplasia
Metabolic disorder
Perinatal asphyxia
Hydrocephalus
Intussusception
Hypotonia
Intrauterine growth restriction
Meningococcal disease
Necrotizing enterocolitis
Encephalitis
Orthopedic & Disabled Knowledge
Septic Arthritis
Fracture shaft of femur & tibia
Fracture pelvis & dislocation of the hip
Poliomyelitis
Other Arthritides (Rheumatoid/Ank.Spond.)
Fracture neck of the femur
Fracture
Volkmann's Ischaemic Contracture
Acute Pyogenic Osteomyelitis
Congenital malformations
Amputations
Disorders of the hip
Chronic Pyogenic Osteomyelitis
Tuberculosis: Spine
Bone Tumours: Benign tumors, Malignant tumors
Osteoarticular tuberculosis: General consideration & principles of management
Classification of injuries around elbow & management of the supracondylar fracture
Internal Derangements of Knee, Injuries of ankle & foot
JPSC ENT Syllabus
Ear
Nose and paranasal sinuses
Throat
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Anemia in Pregnancy
Disorders of a liver, kidneys in pregnancy
Drugs prescription during pregnancy and lactation
Rhesus Negative Pregnancy
Multiple pregnancies
Hypertensive disorders in pregnancy
Intrauterine Growth Restriction (IUGR)
JPSC Limited Deputy Collector Exam Syllabus
Aspirants who are searching for Jharkhand Deputy Collector Exam Syllabus can find the Exam Pattern & Syllabus details here. We have stated the important topics, a number of questions from each subject & mark distribution in the below section. Go through the given details and plan for your exam preparation according to the Jharkhand PSC Exam Syllabus details prescribed below.
The Officials of the Jharkhand Public Service Commission is intending to lead the Examinations for all the candidates whoever applied for the posts of District Sports Officer and Asst Director/Sub Divisional AO. The Board Authority of Jharkhand Public Service Commission will be conducted the examination. So, all the candidates must check JPSC Exam Syllabus 2020 details from this webpage. Alongside, candidates can get more information on JPSC District Sports Officer and Asst Director/Sub Divisional AO Syllabus, Exam Pattern and Selection Process 2020.
Applied candidates preparing for the JPSC District Sports Officer and Asst Director/Sub Divisional AO Exam must have to make sure to cover all the topics provided below. Make sure to include all the topics in the preparation curriculum. With a well-planned preparation, candidates can easily crack the exam. To help the candidates we have made some research on the Jharkhand PSC Examination Syllabus and have made them available to help candidates with the preparation. Candidates can check all essential details of JPSC Exam Syllabus 2020 instantly here and Through this JPSC Exam Syllabus schedule, candidates can make the strategy for the Preparation of the exam. Direct Official Link for each recent Updates on JPSC District Sports Officer and Asst Director/Sub Divisional AO Syllabus is Provided in this Page.
Jharkhand State PSC Exam 2020 – Overview
Description
Details
Name of the Organization
Jharkhand Public Service Commission
No of Vacancies
Various
Name of the Post
District Sports Officer, Asst Director / Sub Divisional AO
Interested candidates can gather the JPSC Exam Pattern 2020 details from the table given below. The written examination is conducted for all the applicants who had applied for the post of the District Sports Officer, Asst Director / Sub Divisional Agriculture Officer. Here, all the aspirants can get the complete format of the Jharkhand Public Service Commission Examination. This Jharkhand PSC Exam Pattern 2020 includes the name of the exam, number of questions, number of marks, name of the subjects, time duration, and others.
JPSC DSO Exam Pattern 2020
Paper
Name of the Subject
Type of Examination
I
General Theory & Methods of Sports Training
Written Examination
Sports Physiology
Sports Psychology
General Science
Current Affairs
II
History & Laws of Game
Sports Management
Physical Education
Jharkhand PSC AD/Sub Divisional AO Exam Pattern
Name of the Subject
Number of Marks
Type of Examination
Geology Paper I
70
Objective Type
Geology Paper II
60
Geology Paper III
70
Total
200
JPSC Selection Process:
The Selection Procedures will be based on the candidates’ performance in the following rounds. The Jharkhand PSC Examination Selection Process 2020 detailed information is given in this section. Candidates who want to achieve their dream career through the JPSC Examination have to perform well in all of these selection processes mentioned below.
Dear Folks !! Jharkhand Public Service Commission Officials are going to conducting a Written Examination on 19th January 2020 to filling the various vacancies of the Scientific Officer Posts. Interested candidates can use this amazing opportunity to achieve their dream job. Those aspirants who have applied for the recruitment exam and want to know the JPSC Syllabus 2020 can continue reading the page to get the complete details regarding the exam pattern and its syllabus.
People who are willing to take part in the JPSC Scientific Officer Written Exam must download the JPSC Syllabus along with Jharkhand PSC Scientific Officer Exam Pattern from the direct links disclosed on this page. Jharkhand Public Service Commission Board Authority will conduct the written examination in various examination centers. To those aspirants, we have enclosed the Jharkhand PSC Scientific Officer Exam Syllabus 2020 Subject Wise which will provide information about topics and subtopics essential to prepare well for the examination.
Before appearing in the examination, candidates should have a clear idea about the JPSC Syllabus and Exam Pattern 2020 of the exam. To get recruited through Jharkhand Public Service Commission, candidates need to clear the exam pattern to get qualifying marks in the written examination.
JPSC Scientific Officer Exam Pattern 2020
Name of the Subject
Number of Marks
Type of Examination
Geology Paper I
70
Objective Type Examination
Geology Paper II
60
Geology Paper III
70
Total
200
Selection Procedures:
Most of the job hunters are eagerly waiting to get the job at Jharkhand Public Service Commission which a secure career path for them. If you are one in that group then you need to work hard. Because selection will be purely based on the candidate’s performance and skills which are shown in the following rounds.
Geomorphology of fluvial tracts, arid zones, coastal regions, ‘Karst’ landscapes and glaciated ranges
Geomorphic mapping, slope analysis, and drainage basin analysis
Applications of geomorphology in mineral 1150specting
Civil engineering, hydrology, and environmental studies
Topographical maps
Geomorphology of India Concepts and principles of aerial photography and photogrammetry
Satellite remote sensing data products and their interpretation
Digital image processing
Remote sensing in landform and land use mapping, structural mapping, hydrogeological/ studies and mineral exploration
Global and Indian Space Missions
Geographic Information System (GIS) – principles and applications
Structural Geology
Principles of geological mapping and map reading, projection diagrams
Stress-strain relationships of elastic, plastic and viscous materials
Measurement of strain in deformed rocks
The behaviour of minerals and rocks under deformation conditions.
Structural analysis of folds, cleavages, lineations, joints and faults. Superposed deformation
Mechanism of folding and faulting. Time-relationship between crystallization and deformation
Unconformities and basement-cover relations
Structural behaviour of igneous rocks, diapirs and salt domes
Introduction to retro fabrics.
JPSC Syllabus 2020 – Geotectonics
Earth and the solar system, Meteorites and other extra-terrestrial materials
Planetary evolution of the earth and its internal structure
Heterogeneity of the earth’s crust
Major tectonic features of the Oceanic and Continental crust
Continental drift – geological and geophysical evidence, mechanics, objections, present status
Gravity and magnetic anomalies at Mid-ocean ridges, deep-sea trenches, continental shield areas and mountain chains Palaeomagnetism
Seafloor spreading and Plate Tectonics. Island arcs, Oceanic islands and volcanic arcs. Isostasy, orogeny and epeirogeny.
Seismic belts of the earth
Seismicity and plate movements
Geodynamics of the Indian plate
Stratigraphy
Nomenclature and the modern stratigraphic code
Radioisotopes and measuring
Geological time
Geological time-scale
Stratigraphic procedures of correlation of unfossiliferous rocks
Precambrian stratigraphy of India
Stratigraphy of the Palaeozoic, Mesozoic and Cenozoic formations of India
Gondwana system and Gondwanaland
Rise of the Himalaya and evolution of Siwalik basin
Deccan Volcanics
Quaternary Stratigraphy
Rock record, palaeoclimate and palaeogeography
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The fossil record and geological time-scale
Morphology and time-ranges of fossil groups
Evolutionary changes in molluscs and mammals in geological time Principles of evolution
Use of species and genera of foraminifera and Echinodermata in biostratigraphic correlation
Siwalik vertebrate fauna
Gondwana flora, evidence of life in Precambrian times, different microfossil groups and their distribution in India
Geology Paper II
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Physical, chemical and crystal/demographic characteristics of common rock-forming silicate mineral groups
Structural classification of silicates
Common minerals of igneous and metamorphic rocks
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Extinction angles, pleochroism, the birefringence of minerals and their relation with mineral composition
Twinned crystals
Dispersion
The U-stage
Igneous and Metamorphic Petrology
Forms, textures and structures of igneous rocks
Silicate melt equilibria, binary and ternary phase diagrams
Petrology and geotectonic evolution of granites, basalts, andesites and alkaline rocks
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Origin of primary basic magmas
Textures and structures of metamorphic rocks
Regional and contact metamorphism of pelitic and impure calcareous rocks
Mineral assemblages
PIT conditions
Experimental and thermodynamic appraisal of metamorphic reactions
Characteristics of different grades and facies of metamorphism
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Plate tectonics and metamorphic zones
Paired metamorphic belts
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Provenance and diagenesis of sediments
Sedimentary textures
Framework matrix and cement of terrigenous sediments
Definition, measurement and interpretation of grain size
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Biogenic and chemical sedimentary structures
Sedimentary environment- and facies
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Tectonics and sedimentation
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Cyclic sediments
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Earth in relation to the solar system and universe, a cosmic abundance of elements
Compositor of the planets and meteorites
Structure and composition of earth and distribution of elements
Trace elements
Elementary crystal chemistry and thermodynamics
Introduction to isotope geochemistry
Geochemistry of hydrosphere, biosphere and atmosphere
Geochemical cycle and principles of geochemical prospecting
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Concepts and principles
Natural hazards – preventive/precautionary measures – floods, landslides, earthquakes, river and coastal erosion
Impact assessment of anthropogenic activities
Urbanization
Opencast mining and quarrying
River-valley projects
Disposal of industrial and radioactive waste
Excess withdrawal of groundwater
Use of fertilizers
Dumping of ores, mine’ waste and fly-ash
Organic and inorganic contamination of groundwater and their remedial measures
Soil degradation and remedial measures
Environment protection – legislative measures in India
Geology Paper III
Indian mineral deposits and mineral economics
Occurrence and distribution in India of metalliferous deposits base metals, iron, manganese, aluminium, chromium, nickel, gold, silver, molybdenum
Indian deposits of non-metals – mica, asbestos, barytes, gypsum, graphite, apatite and beryl
Gemstones, refractory minerals, abrasives and minerals used in glass, fertilizer, paint, ceramic and cement industries
Building stones
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Strategic, critical and essential minerals
India’s status in mineral production
Changing patterns of mineral consumption
National Mineral Policy
Mineral
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Marine mineral resources and Law of Sea
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Magmatic processes of mineralisation
Porphyry, skarn and hydrothermal mineralization
Fluid inclusion studies
Mineralisation associated with (i) ultramafic, mafic and acidic rocks, (ii) greenstone belts, (iii) komatiites, anorthosites and kimberlites and (iv) submarine volcanism
Magmarelated mineralisation through geological time
Stratiform and strata bound ores
Ores and metamorphism – cause and effect relations
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Geophysical techniques – gravity, electrical, magnetic, airborne and seismic
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Stratigraphy of coal measures
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Industrial application of coal petrology
Indian coal deposits
Diagenesis of organic materials
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Characters of source and reservoir rocks
Structural, stratigraphic and mixed traps
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Instrumental techniques of detection and measurement of the radioactivity
Radioactive methods for prospecting and assaying of mineral deposits
Distribution of radioactive minerals in India
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Southern Railway Recruitment 2020: Walk-in for 600 Nursing Staff, Housekeeping Assistant & Others in India!! Southern Railway Notification has released. There has been an announcement to hire candidates for the posts of Nursing Staff, Housekeeping Assistant, Hospital Attendant & Others. There are 600 vacancies that need to be filled. The officials are inviting qualified candidates to apply offline for this Southern Railway Vacancy. In respect to COVID 19 pandemic, the Southern Railway Chennai Division requires the following medical Personnel and Para Medical Personnel on contract basis for at least 3 months. Get all the details about Southern Railway Recruitment below.
Southern Railway Recruitment 2020-21
Candidates interested in SR RRC Recruitment can check all the details below before applying for these posts. They can also refer to the official notification for more details. Interested candidates can check the details below and attend the walk-in on the said dates. The walk-in for Southern Railway Recruitment will be conducted from 15th April 2020 to 17th April 2020. Download the application form from below. Candidates who want to know more about Southern Railway can click on the website link below or visit the official website @ www.sr.indianrailways.gov.in.
The details of the vacancy as given in the Southern Railway Recruitment 2020 is as below
Name of the Post
Number of Posts
Contract Medical Practioner (Doctors)
72
Nursing Staff
120
Lab Assistant
24
Radiographer
24
Hospital Attendant
120
Housekeeping Assistant (Safaiwala)
240
Total
600
Eligibility Criteria for Southern Railway Recruitment 2020
Candidates interested in Southern Railway Jobs can check their eligibility with the details below to apply.
Academic Qualification:
Name of the Post
Education Qualification
Contract Medical Practioner (Doctors)
MBBS AND Registered with the Indian Medical Council
Nursing Staff
Certified as a Registered Nurse and Midwife having passed 3 years course in General Nurse and Midwifery from School of Nursing OR BSc Nursing
Lab Assistant
12th with Science AND Diploma in Medical Laboratory Technology (DMLT)
Radiographer
12th with Physics and Chemistry AND Diploma in Radiography/ XRay Technician/ Radio Diagnosis Technology (2 Years Course) Science Graduates with Diploma in Radiology/ XRay Technician/ Radio Diagnosis Technology (2 Years Course) shall be preferred
Hospital Attendant
10th Pass
Housekeeping Assistant (Safaiwala)
10th Pass
Read the official notification for more details on Southern Railway Careers.
Age Limit:
Name of the Post
Minimum Age
Maximum Age
Contract Medical Practioner (Doctors)
NA
50 Years
Nursing Staff
20 Years
40 Years
Lab Assistant
18 Years
33 Years
Radiographer
18 Years
33 Years
Hospital Attendant
18 Years
30 Years
Housekeeping Assistant (Safaiwala)
18 Years
30 Years
Selection Process:
Interview
Document Verification
Pay Scale for Southern Railway Recruitment 2020:
Name of the Post
Salary Offered Per Month
Contract Medical Practioner (Doctors)
Rs. 75,000/-
Nursing Staff
Rs. 44,900/-
Lab Assistant
Rs. 21,700/-
Radiographer
Rs. 29,200/-
Hospital Attendant
Rs. 18,000/-
Housekeeping Assistant (Safaiwala)
Rs. 18,000/-
Southern Railway Application Fee:
There is no application fee for Southern Railway Recruitment
How to apply for Southern Railway Recruitment 2020?
Click on the official notification link below
Read all the details and check if you are eligible for these posts
If eligible, download the RRC Southern Railway application form from before
Fill in the application form with all the details asked for
Attend the walk-in on the said dates at the address given below
General Information :
Candidates appearing for the walk-in-interview for RRC Southern Railway Recruitment should come with adequate protection recommended against COVID 19
Maintain social distancing and adhere to all the norms prescribed by the government during the lockdown period
These posts are on contract basis for a period of 3 months
Read the official notification for more instructions about the Southern Railway Jobs
Walk-in Venue:
Southern Railway Health Unit, Poonamalle High Road, Egmore, Opp Dina Thanthi Office
Important Dates for Southern Railway Recruitment 2020-21:
Walk-in Dates
15th April 2020 to 17th April 2020
Important Links for Southern Railway Recruitment 2020-21:
Southern Railway (SR), situated in Chennai, is one of 17 Indian Railways territories, made in autonomous India. It was made on April 14, 1951, by the mix of three state rail lines, to be specific, Madras and Southern Mahratta, South Indian Railway and Mysore. The South Indian Railway came to the presence in the British provincial time as Great Southern India Railway Co., established in Great Britain in 1853 and enlisted in 1859. The head office was at Tiruchirappalli (Trichy).
The administration has taken all the railroad organizations in 1944. In 1948, following freedom, there were up to 42 distinctive railroad frameworks, an assortment of railroad organizations, which fluctuated in size and gauges. Different advisory groups exhibited recommendations, considered in extraordinary detail so as to ensure the conceivable unification with the least aggravation and conceivable change.
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to discuss proposals to extend the Covid-19 lockdown to the end of the month in urban centres while easing it selectively for rural areas to allow harvesting, said officials with knowledge of the matter. Modi is scheduled to hold a video conference today (April 11) with chief ministers, ahead of the scheduled end of the three-week lockdown on April 14.The PM and chief ministers will debate whether rural areas can be fully opened up or just to the extent of allowing the critical agricultural activity, said the people cited above. An announcement regarding the shutdown's extension or otherwise could be made on Sunday, the officials said. The chances of the lockdown being lifted in urban centres from April 15 are bleak, officials said, citing the rising deaths and infections in Mumbai, Pune, Delhi and Indore. Odisha and Punjab have extended the lockdown until April 30 and May 1, respectively. Many other states have suggested the same to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO), saying that only harvesting be allowed. As many as 133 districts in nearly a dozen states—a majority of them with urban concentrations—are under aggressive containment currently. The government doesn't want to disturb this arrangement.Vardhan Points to Rapid Rise"We are in the third week of the lockdown. Usually, all experts say if you use lockdown, it takes three-four weeks to flatten out the curve," Union health minister Harsh Vardhan said in a video conference on Friday with foreign diplomats. "I expect that in the coming days or weeks, we expect better results and India will come out of this crisis with minimal loss of lives." 75090033He pointed out that more than 400 districts in the country had not reported a single infection and India had the lowest coronavirus positive numbers in the world--3.4 cases per million population. In another video conference with state health ministers, Vardhan however pointed to a second surge in cases in Japan, South Korea and China and said some states in India were now seeing an "unusual speed in positive cases."The prime minister will take a call by arriving at a consensus with chief ministers, a senior central government official told ET."The harvesting of the rabi crop is essential and the same will be allowed," he said. "States have to specify an action plan if they are confident of opening up the rural areas fully without risking the spread of infections. Much of rural India is safe from the coronavirus so far but the question is if a chance can be taken."PK Mishra, principal secretary to the PM, met the 11 empowered groups of officers on Covid-19 on Friday to review steps to assist farmers across the country to harvest their produce while maintaining social distancing. Issues related to supply chain and logistics management to ensure the availability of essentials and arranging shelter for vulnerable groups such as migrant workers and the homeless were also reviewed by the senior officials on Friday.The government is also closely studying the experience of other countries with lockdown strategies, including Japan and Singapore imposing a lockdown after a second wave of positive cases. Modi spoke with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Friday. They discussed the measures taken by their countries to deal with the crisis.Eleven states are under scrutiny and relief from the lockdown there looks difficult, the officials cited above said. These are Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Delhi, Rajasthan, Telangana, Kerala, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh and Karnataka. Of the 133 districts in these states, those reporting more than 15 cases each have been targeted with a 'large outbreak containment strategy.' A 'cluster containment strategy' shas been applied to those with 6-15 cases each.
New Delhi: India should improve its disaster management preparation and ensure the availability of resources so that the country doesn't have to choose between "lives and livelihood" during crises such as the Covid-19 pandemic, said Niti Aayog vice chairman Rajiv Kumar."I hope we will not have to continuously try this tradeoff or balance between saving lives and livelihoods," he said at a global webinar on 'Covid-19 — Fallout & Future' organised by Bennett University's Times School of Media ."That's where we are today," he said at the closing session of the webinar on Thursday, listing the lessons India needs to draw. "I hope that there will be enough resources available with public authorities at all levels to ensure that when it comes to situations like this, we have enough resources to support lives because livelihoods will get lost when you have lockdowns."He said the public healthcare system must be strengthened so that it can cope with such outbreaks. "We need to get our act together so that next time we get into a situation we are much better prepared," he said. The pandemic has also exposed the issues arising from having a big unorganised sector, he said."We have too large an informal sector in our economy where our workers have no social safety net, where it is difficult for us to bring about any semblance of proper working conditions," Kumar said. "This informality of our workforce — 90% of them are in the informal sectors — has to be brought to a close."He called for more than the mere tokenism of signing ILO memorandums and treaties.'Need to Attract HealthcareThese need to be implemented, Kumar warned, or next time the country won't be able to control the exodus of people as migrant workers stream out of cities to their homes, as happened after the lockdown was imposed."This time we were able to, but it is something that is quite untenable," he said, calling for social and medical safety nets.On the healthcare side, he said there was a need to dramatically reduce the cost of medical education in the country, which may have got over-professionalised."Caretakers can come in different forms… We can have technically qualified and yet not-so-expensive specialists," he said, referring to an over-emphasis on MBBS degrees. He also called for scaling up research capabilities and attracting talent back to India for healthcare research so the country can come up with answers to new challenges."Why should it take as long as it takes to come up with a retroviral or a vaccine?" he said, calling for more resources and bringing together fragmented research capacities.
New Delhi: More than 15 million jobs could be lost in India's export sector due to half of all orders getting cancelled and units unable to repay loans due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the ensuing lockdown, the apex body of exporters said on Friday.The cancellations and postponement of shipments have eroded packing credits and impacted exporters' fund-liquidity position as cash flows have completely dried up."With cancellation of over 50% of orders and gloomy forecast for the future, we expect 15 million job losses in exports and rising NPAs (nonperforming assets) amongst exporting units, hitting the economy very badly," said Sharad Kumar Saraf, president, Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO).Most of the retrenchment will be in labour-intensive sectors such as leather, gems and jewellery, handicrafts and textiles. 75090130The apparel exports sector estimates 2.5-3 million job losses because of order cancellations and buyers not clearing dues. "We expect around 2.5-3 million jobs both direct and indirect to get lost because of order cancellations and buyers not clearing our dues," said Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) chairman A Sakthivel.The apparel sector employs about 12.9 million people and around 70% of apparel units are MSMEs. While the handicraft sector has pegged job losses at 2 million, a representative of the gems and jewellery export sector said that there will be retrenchment even though the estimate is yet to be finalised.'India is Losing Markets to China'The engineering exports sector could lose an estimated 50,000-75,000 jobs.The textiles and garments sector employs around 32 million people. The bulk of this employment is unorganised and includes workers on contract, working through labour agencies, permanent and temporary staff. It is the second largest employer after agriculture.Sakthivel said labour is the largest cost in the industry, with wages amounting to 25-30% of the cost of production. "Further, units operate at thin margins of 3-4% and are completely dependent on export benefits granted by the government," he said. These estimates come days after the International Labour Organisation said about 400 million workers in India's informal economy are at risk of falling deeper into poverty during the Covid-19 crisis."We are left with very (few) orders and if factories are not allowed to work with a minimum work force to execute them (in a) timely (manner), many of them will suffer irreparable losses and bringing them to the brink of closure as they are saddled with fixed costs, which in any case have to be absorbed by them," Saraf said.He said India is losing markets to China as it has resumed work and said the country needed to restart factories without delay. "Small economies like Bangladesh and Sri Lanka too have announced relief packages," he added.Calling for a balance between life and livelihood, Saraf asked the government to immediately announce a relief package for exports. FIEO has asked for export-related manufacturing to be allowed to resume immediately with a minimum workforce adhering to safety, sanitisation and social-distancing norms.It suggested interest-free working capital term loans to exporters to cover the cost of wages, rental and utilities. It also asked for waivers on EPF and ESIC payments for three months from March to May. The grouping also sought extension of pre- and post-shipment credit by 90-180 days on maturity, rollover of forward cover without interest and penalty, automatic enhancement of limit by 25% to address liquidity challenges and extension of interest equalisation benefits.A representative of the cotton textile industry said layoffs could be avoided if banks are lenient in offering working capital to the sector and provide support when contracts in foreign currency collapse."The issue of layoffs can become serious if banks don't show forbearance," the person said. "This is crucial so that we can retain labour especially because they are trained labour."This an opportunity for India to mitigate the risks associated with products from China and capture market from competitors such as China, Bangladesh and Vietnam, the person said.
NEW DELHI | MUMBAI: From restricting shoppers through token-based entry, maintaining strict fever screenings, installing full-body fumigation chambers, and even keeping adjacent seats vacant at theatres and food courts — top malls and retailers are planning a slew of measures to instil confidence in shoppers that malls are safe zones and there's no risk in shopping and eating out again.Of course, such measures could reduce footfalls drastically, squeezing cash flow further, but mall operators say it could also help convince authorities and consumers that there was no danger in visiting malls again."Malls have single owners who can control and administer the rules set out by the government. There is controlled point of entry and each one can be manned carefully with rules enforced strictly. With most malls temperature and access controlled, sanitisation is easier to manage," High Street Phoenix Mall's president (west), Rajendra Kalkar, said.Currently, retailers selling discretionary products from apparel to lifestyle merchandise are not allowed to open stores.Once the lockdown is lifted, social distancing norms will become an integral part of mall maintenance, owners say."We are in initial talks with cinema hall operators and retailers on how to ensure social distancing for at least 3-4 months. While cinemas may not be allowed to book more than 50% of the seats and ensure no one sits next to each other, retailers will be advised to ensure limited number of people inside the store at a time," said Manoj Gaur, the managing director of Noida-based Gaurs Group.With thousands of retail and restaurant doors shut and zero sales, several retailers are not in a position to pay rent and even wages to employees.Many have appealed to their mall and high-street landlords to change their contracts to a revenue-sharing model for the next nine months to help tide over the crippling effect of the coronavirus pandemic.While retailers maintain they will take adequate precautions wherever customer contact is involved and use technology like contactless payments to curtail contamination risk, some brand outlets which have high-contact services like make-overs and testers will discontinue these services."Inside the store, we will have sanitiser stations and floor markers to facilitate social distancing. We will be frequently steaming garments and disinfecting surfaces such as escalators, cash counters, card machines, shopping bags, etc.," Lifestyle International managing director Vasanth Kumar said.
Bengaluru: E-commerce firms in India, including leaders Amazon and Flipkart, will take a major hit if sales of non-essential items continue to be restricted and the lockdown is prolonged, industry executives and analysts said. Smartphones, electronics, furniture, large appliances, among others, have been categorised as non-essential items in the current situation, but contribute more than 90% of sales at these etailers, according to Forrester Research. The ecommerce sector cumulatively clocked sales of $32 billion last year. "The economic impact of these three weeks itself will take about three months to recover," said a partner at a growth-stage investment firm requesting anonymity. "The strict lockdown is a bad signal for investors, businesses and people globally, especially in the technology space, on the continued risks attached to doing business in India," he added. Some rules may quickly need to be relaxed for businesses to breathe easy, he said. If the online channel is opened up gradually, ecommerce firms will have to closely work with manufacturers, importers, the labour ministry, and ecosystem players to ensure that orders are fulfilled. They will also have to fix supply chain gaps by forging partnerships with neighbourhood stores, offline retailers and last-mile businesses. This is no mean task. Already, the top two ecommerce firms in the country by Gross Merchandise Value (GMV), Amazon and Flipkart, as well as several other niche e-tailers, including Lenskart, FirstCry and Nykaa, have seen sales slump, simply because most or all of their products are termed non-essential goods right now. "There will be limited demand for non-essential goods due to the impact on jobs and income... but there might be an uptick in demand during Diwali," said Satish Meena, an analyst at Forrester Research. If the sector opens up for business fully soon, Meena estimates that the e-commerce industry would grow 9-10% this year to touch $35 billion, although the rate of growth itself will be sharply lower from the 27% it clocked last year. Analysts said they expect the growth to come on the back of consumers getting accustomed to shopping online as they maintain social distancing even after the lockdown is lifted. Sale of essential goods, helped by the ongoing 21-day lockdown and probably some more, will grow by about 3%, Meena said. Earlier this week, industry body Internet and Mobile Association of India urged the government to allow ecommerce companies to resume operations completely, since they are best placed to follow social distancing guidelines by delivering products at doorsteps. This comes after industry tracker Counterpoint Research cut India's 2020 smartphone production forecast by 7-8% from the 300 million units predicted earlier. It also warned that the demand for smartphones is unlikely to pick up anytime soon. To be sure, even categories where ecommerce companies operate unhindered, such as grocery and pharma delivery players like BigBasket, Grofers, 1MG and Pharmeasy, have largely missed order and delivery timelines, mainly as a result of acute labour shortages and capacity issues. Hindustan Unilever, the country's biggest consumer goods firm, said earlier this week that average daily sales and factory output had tumbled to about 40% of its usual run rate, hurt by lack of labourers and transport disruptions. To counter such a scenario, Flipkart group CEO Kalyan Krishnamurthy told employees during a recent townhall that the company will actively forge more ecosystem partnerships since this would be a critical enabler for growth.
Mumbai: Surplus cash in the banking system has surged to as much as Rs 4.74 lakh crore, surpassing liquidity levels seen four years ago during the demonetisation period.But, the liquidity glut is not bringing interest rates down, as risk-averse banks stay off from fresh loans amid an alarming Covid-19 scene."The entire liquidity could ignite credit expansion once normalcy is back," Federal Bank executive director Ashutosh Khajuria said. "High liquidity is a good measure to prevent any collapse of a bank which has stress on the deposit front. For some banks, it prompts to lend."But, there is no demand for credit due to the Covid-19 situation, Khajuria said.There was a net cash surplus, or liquidity, of Rs 4.41-4.74 lakh crore in the system in the second week of April, show data from the Reserve Bank of India.A surge in the benchmark bond yield, a key gauge to price any bonds, indicates that the high liquidity has failed to bring down rates on longer-term papers.The benchmark yield has gone up by 35 basis points since the unscheduled RBI policy meeting on March 27, pulling prices down."Unprecedented liquidity is an endeavour to make lenders generous," said Soumyajit Niyogi, an associate director at India Ratings & Research. However, that ability to lend is not percolating into keenness to lend owing to multiple uncertainties. But, high liquidity is also seen as a good shock absorber at the time of crisis," he said, adding: "In absence of normal activities, it is difficult to expect better rate transmission albeit sporadic."In a state bond auction, Kerala's 15-year bonds yielded as much 8.96%, more than 200 basis points higher than equivalent sovereign papers.The role of the central bank is now to restore market normalcy amid crisis, then look for rate transmission, dealers said.Bank certificates of deposit rate with 12-month maturity has jumped 28 basis points since March 30, the day before the RBI cut its policy rate by a sharp 75 basis points, or 0.75 percentage point.Most bank employees are now working from home unless it is branch banking. Such a set-up has crippled normal banking activities. This has resulted in thinning business activities.
NEW DELHI: An advance-decline which has largely been skewed towards the latter over the past few days and an easing of India VIX from recent highs suggest the market has become oversold position and that it may have found a bottom.NSE benchmark Nifty50 has had its second-worst quarter ever during the January-March period, recording a 23 per cent fall.India VIX, the fear gauge, hit a multi-year high of 86 level during this period. But it has since started falling and moved to 49.74 level by the end of Thursday's trade.Nifty ended the truncated week a tad above the 9,100 mark, after having rallied 12.72 per cent to post its biggest weekly gain since May 2009. The 30-share Sensex ended a seven-week losing streak and closed 4.23 per cent, or 1,265 points, higher at 31,159.The sharp drop in VIX -- which signals possible market volatility for the next 30 days – has come as a shot in the arm for the bulls and it hinting at market stability in the coming weeks."VIX has cooled off after testing the highs of 86-87 levels, which we had last witnessed during the 2008-09 market crash. This suggests wild swings could possibly subside going ahead, even though bouts of corrections cannot be ruled out," said Aditya Agarwala, Senior Technical Analyst at YES Securities.Sameet Chavan of Angel Broking said higher volatility in the recent past kept market participants on their toes. "With the fall in VIX, we hope the worst is behind us and the coming month will bring back smiles on investor faces," he said.VIX hit a record high level of 92 in 2008.Meanwhile, the net of Nifty500 advance-decline ratio has hit a multi-year low of -497 level, something that has been seen only thrice in last two decades.The advance-decline ratio is an indicator that shows market breadth. It is based on net advances, where the number of declining stocks is subtracted from the number of advancing stocks to reflect the health of the broader market.In the last four major corrections in 2015, 2010, 2008 and 2006 -- each measuring at least 30 per cent fall from respective lifetime highs amid global selloff – the net advance-decline ratio had approached oversold condition of -496, -466, -494, -487, respectively. "These extremes typically have coincided with significant market bottoms," says ICICI Securities, which recommends investors to utilise the ongoing selloff to construct long-term portfolio of quality stocks in a staggered manner with at least one-year time horizon.The Nifty500 universe covers 90 per cent of the free float market capitalisation on NSE and this is used to measure the extent of panic in the market.
Never has it been the case when the stock market has fallen 40% and brokerages have seen rapid customer acquisition in the country. In a comparable scenario, after the January 2008 market crash, the acquisition rate had dropped and stagnated for a good 10-12 months. It was only after 2009 elections that retail investors started opening accounts.This time around, industry data is showing a massive increase in participation from millennials, reflecting their 'swag' even as investors. They are a smarter breed of investors compared with the retail investor we have had a decade or 15 years ago.We observed that even when the market witnessed a rapid decline since around third week of February, it did not stop young retail investors from investing in equity. SBI Cards IPO was a major trigger point at this time, considering its pedigree.Afterwards the market just deep-dived as the Covid-19 pandemic frayed nerves of investors across the world and the risk-off sentiment spread like wildfire, resulting in FIIs dumping Indian stocks irrespective of their vintage and business strength.But guess what? For discount brokers this was one of the best months for account opening. They saw nearly 70% jump in account opening, and 80% of these new accounts were opened by millennials, who were first time investors.Secondly, mutual fund investment through SIPs was highest for each month compared with the year-ago periods. There was a steady rise in MF investment flow through SIP for in last six months, clearly indicating that millennials are investing through SIPs even in a falling market.Historically, retail investors enter the capital market or open demat accounts when the market is at its peak, and stock is the buzzword on the Street. There is a famous saying that 'when every person on the Street starts talking about the market, it is assumed that the market will go down.'But it was quite different this time around. Markets were down 40%. A three-year chart would show practically Sensex was down by good 12%-14% while Nifty fell somewhere between 11% and 13%.Yet, overall flow into MFs through SIPs increased during this period as retail participants understood that with the P/E ratio of market and forward earnings, they are bound to make money in the long run.Because of technology, zero brokerage and availability of information online, young investors are now researching and learning about stock market, and waiting for the right time to invest in the market. Most market-savvy millennials read Warren Buffet's letters and know his and Charlie Munger's investment strategies. They watch their interviews on YouTube for hours. They read stock composition and changes by their favourite fund managers. All of this goes on to show that millennials are shaping up as the smartest breed of investors in this country.
Bengaluru: In its bid to drive awareness, installation and usage of the Aarogya Setu app, the ministry of electronics and information technology (Meity) has formally enlisted the help of social media platforms for "outreach purposes" on a "priority basis" in order to reach "all mobile users in India."In an emailed circular to these platforms, which ET has seen and reviewed, the ministry officials wrote, "...in the larger public interest as well as to fight this health emergency situation, you are requested to use your fullest capacity to outreach your users and making them aware and promoting the installation of the Aarogya Setu app on a priority basis." The platforms, the letter added, had to commit a minimum contribution of users "within a week's time", with a progress report to be shared with the ministry on a daily basis.A senior Meity official, while confirming the circular, told ET on a condition of anonymity, "Every company in the physical and the digital world is doing it. Our aim is to reach out to all the mobile users in the country while ensuring the privacy and security of every user. We are trying, in all possible manner, to reach out to the people." The official added, "This is an unprecedented situation. By the time the lockdown opens, such apps will become very important. We are trying to reach out through social media, and leverage their strength and innovation in this regard to inform users about the availability, features and the benefits of the app."The request also comes a few days after the app crossed over 10 million downloads on the Google Play Store, while on the iOS App Store, it was the top-ranked app in the Health and Fitness category.A Google spokesperson in an emailed response to ET's queries said, "We are committed to offering our support to not-for-profit developers, State and local health agencies offering publicly available crisis response apps and sites in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. We have introduced Ads grants, Google Maps Platform Crisis Response credits and are offering our support for the APIs and SDKs that are most commonly used for crisis response implementations."The spokesperson added, "In addition, to help surface authoritative information during these exceptional times, we are working closely with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare and other ministries including the PMO, to better enable people to find authoritative and helpful information around coronavirus (COVID-19) across our products and platforms. ShareChat, the social-content company, declined to comment.A TikTok* spokesperson, in an emailed response said, "We at TikTok are committed to support the government in its endeavour to drive awareness around Covid-19. In these testing times, we have been ensuring we provide information from trusted sources. We look forward to providing our support for the promotion of Aarogya Setu"Apar Gupta, executive director of the Internet Freedom Foundation told ET, "The request by the Government to promote the ArogyaSetu App by Social Networks is unprecedented and not in the exercise of any regulatory powers it enjoys. Hence, it is not a legal direction but a request which is being made." He added, "Here, while certain companies may choose to boost or promote the app, it may lead to controversy as there are lingering privacy and profiling concerns on the Aarogya Setu App itself."On Friday, ET reported that the Aarogya Setu app could find purposes beyond its core, citizen-facing contact-tracing use case and that the government had enlisted the help of telecom companies, banks and other institutions with large distribution networks to create awareness and drive installation of the app. The app, top sources said, could be used to "understand the disease" and help with other aspects such as predictive modelling, and using aggregated, anonymised data generated by the app to manage the lockdowns. The urgency from the government to create awareness and drive installs is understandable, given that the app will only gain full efficacy once the lockdown is lifted, and people start moving.* - Update: The story has been updated to reflect IFF's Apar Gupta's quote and TikTok's statement, which came in after the publication of this story
New Delhi: More than 15 million jobs could be lost in India's export sector due to half of all orders getting cancelled and units unable to repay loans due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the ensuing lockdown, the apex body of exporters said on Friday.The cancellations and postponement of shipments have eroded packing credits and impacted exporters' fund-liquidity position as cash flows have completely dried up."With cancellation of over 50% of orders and gloomy forecast for the future, we expect 15 million job losses in exports and rising NPAs (nonperforming assets) amongst exporting units, hitting the economy very badly," said Sharad Kumar Saraf, president, Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO).Most of the retrenchment will be in labour-intensive sectors such as leather, gems and jewellery, handicrafts and textiles. 75090130The apparel exports sector estimates 2.5-3 million job losses because of order cancellations and buyers not clearing dues. "We expect around 2.5-3 million jobs both direct and indirect to get lost because of order cancellations and buyers not clearing our dues," said Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC) chairman A Sakthivel.The apparel sector employs about 12.9 million people and around 70% of apparel units are MSMEs. While the handicraft sector has pegged job losses at 2 million, a representative of the gems and jewellery export sector said that there will be retrenchment even though the estimate is yet to be finalised.'India is Losing Markets to China'The engineering exports sector could lose an estimated 50,000-75,000 jobs.The textiles and garments sector employs around 32 million people. The bulk of this employment is unorganised and includes workers on contract, working through labour agencies, permanent and temporary staff. It is the second largest employer after agriculture.Sakthivel said labour is the largest cost in the industry, with wages amounting to 25-30% of the cost of production. "Further, units operate at thin margins of 3-4% and are completely dependent on export benefits granted by the government," he said. These estimates come days after the International Labour Organisation said about 400 million workers in India's informal economy are at risk of falling deeper into poverty during the Covid-19 crisis."We are left with very (few) orders and if factories are not allowed to work with a minimum work force to execute them (in a) timely (manner), many of them will suffer irreparable losses and bringing them to the brink of closure as they are saddled with fixed costs, which in any case have to be absorbed by them," Saraf said.He said India is losing markets to China as it has resumed work and said the country needed to restart factories without delay. "Small economies like Bangladesh and Sri Lanka too have announced relief packages," he added.Calling for a balance between life and livelihood, Saraf asked the government to immediately announce a relief package for exports. FIEO has asked for export-related manufacturing to be allowed to resume immediately with a minimum workforce adhering to safety, sanitisation and social-distancing norms.It suggested interest-free working capital term loans to exporters to cover the cost of wages, rental and utilities. It also asked for waivers on EPF and ESIC payments for three months from March to May. The grouping also sought extension of pre- and post-shipment credit by 90-180 days on maturity, rollover of forward cover without interest and penalty, automatic enhancement of limit by 25% to address liquidity challenges and extension of interest equalisation benefits.A representative of the cotton textile industry said layoffs could be avoided if banks are lenient in offering working capital to the sector and provide support when contracts in foreign currency collapse."The issue of layoffs can become serious if banks don't show forbearance," the person said. "This is crucial so that we can retain labour especially because they are trained labour."This an opportunity for India to mitigate the risks associated with products from China and capture market from competitors such as China, Bangladesh and Vietnam, the person said.
COVID-19 in Delhi: No case in 10 days, Dilshad Garden declared 'virus-free' People and vehicles were barred from leaving or entering, and announcements were made asking those who had met the woman or her family, to reach out to authorities.
