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#UPDATE Wuhan, China's #coronavirus ground-zero, has abruptly raised its death toll by 50% to a total of 3,869, admitting many cases were "mistakenly reported" or missed.
📸 @AFP's Hector Retamal photographed crowds waiting for attention at a hospital in Wuhan on January 25 pic.twitter.com/JvknC0rscX
Soldiers assigned to the Army Reserve Urban Augmentation Medical Task Force board buses at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., April 8, 2020, to deploy to locations across the nation in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
General view of the debris of the Ukraine International Airlines, flight PS752, Boeing 737-800 plane that crashed after take-off from Iran's Imam Khomeini airport, on the outskirts of Tehran, Iran Jan. 8, 2020 is seen in this screen grab obtained from a social media video (REUTERS)
Canadian officials are pledging to be "relentless" in their pursuit of justice for the victims and families of downed Flight 752 as they mark 100 days since the crash that killed all 176 people on board, including 55 Canadians.
The Ukraine International Airlines flight from Tehran to Kyiv was brought down by an Iranian surface-to-air missile shortly after takeoff from the Imam Khomeini International Airport on Jan. 8.
"On behalf of the government of Canada, we extend our deepest condolences to the families grieving this terrible tragedy. We grieve with you," Foreign Affairs Minister François-Philippe Champagne and Minister of Transport Marc Garneau said in a joint statement.
* The White House released guidelines for reopening the country * Trump spoke about the guidelines at the White House * One benchmark is a sustained drop in cases over two weeks * He didn't specify which states might move toward reopening first * First phase would have schools remain closed * Told governors: 'You are going to call your own shots' * By Phase Three people could visit nursing homes, where virus has spread * Guidelines do not extend to a final phase with what used to describe normal life with packed concert halls, full bars, and minimal distancing
President Donald Trump has further backed away from his claim of having 'total' authority on when to reopen the country, and told Americans Thursday he would 'allow' governors to reopen at their discretion.
'To preserve the health of our citizens we must also preserve the health and functioning of our economy,' Trump said at the White House.
Even as deaths and infections in the nation continued to rise, the president declared the nation in the 'process' of winning the war against the coronavirus, and announced the new phased return toward normalcy.
He said states would make decisions on when to reopen, a turnaround from what he said on Monday.
The Trump administration's 2017 National Security Strategy differed markedly from that of its predecessor. The greatest difference was a shift in focus, now concentrated more heavily on competing with China and Russia.
Perhaps the most pronounced change came in the view of China. The Obama administration's final 2015 National Security Strategy had set the goal of a "rise of a stable, peaceful, and prosperous China." That goal was deep-sixed in the new administration's strategy.
Another key difference: the new strategy articulated a more direct link between America's security and its economic prosperity.
Reviews of the strategy focused on these novelties and were largely favorable. Little noticed was the prominence given in the strategy to the threat from pandemics.
.... dealing with biothreats and pandemics, putting them on the same structural level as strengthening border control and immigration policy.
.... It called for the ability to "detect and contain biothreats at their source," to "support biomedical innovation," and to "improve emergency response." To contain threats early, the strategy describes the need to "work with other countries to detect and mitigate outbreaks early." Unfortunately, because of China's intransigence, this part of the strategy was impossible to carry out.
Yup. Washington made the mistake that China would cooperate and be open at the beginning of this pandemic. Unfortunately, this mistake is costing everyone dearly right now.
China wants everyone to know that its Liaoning aircraft carrier is deployed at sea and that the U.S. Navy has no ability to operate a carrier strike group in the Asia-Pacific.
This reality, the state-run Global Times newspaper crows, "cannot conceal the US Navy's current weak condition."
A few clarifications are due.
First off, like most statements out of Beijing, this claim is false. While the coronavirus pandemic has indeed forced some U.S. carrier strike groups into port, the Truman group is operating in the North Atlantic, and the Eisenhower group is in the Arabian Sea, providing for contingencies against Iran. But should the United States need to do so, it could have the Eisenhower in the South China Sea in less than seven days. Deterrence or action against Iran could then by sustained by Air Force units and Navy cruise missile submarines in the area. In addition, the USS America amphibious assault ship is currently underway in the Pacific and embarked with F-35B strike fighters.
Egyptian clown Ahmed Naser, performs to entertain and help children to put on face masks as a preventive measure amid concerns about the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Darb Al-Ban district at Islamic Cairo, Egypt April 13, 2020. Picture taken April 13, 2020. REUTERS/Mohamed Abd El Ghany/File Photo
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Hundreds of thousands of children could die this year due to the global economic downturn sparked by the coronavirus pandemic and tens of millions more could fall into extreme poverty as a result of the crisis, the United Nations warned on Thursday.
The world body also said in a risk report that nearly 369 million children across 143 countries who normally rely on school meals for a reliable source of daily nutrition have now been forced to look elsewhere.
"We must act now on each of these threats to our children," U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said. "Leaders must do everything in their power to cushion the impact of the pandemic. What started as a public health emergency has snowballed into a formidable test for the global promise to leave no one behind."
WNU Editor: Economic downturns always bring an increase in the death rate. Doubly so in poor and developing countries. Here is an easy prediction. When this is all over, there will be a debate on whether these lock-down measures caused more harm than good.
BEIJING (Xinhua): China has not seen and will not see large-scale withdrawal of foreign investment despite the coronavirus impact on foreign businesses in China, the Ministry of Commerce (MOC) said Thursday (April 16).
Foreign firms are still bullish on China, and their confidence and determination in long-term business development in China have not changed, said MOC spokesperson Gao Feng.
No country can arbitrarily change the global supply chains, said Gao, adding that currently, globalisation has been met with undertow, but the overall trend will not change.
China will continue to open its door wider to the world, loosen market access, further expand import, and promote trade and investment liberalisation and facilitation, said Gao.
Employees work on a production line manufacturing face masks at a factory, as the country is hit by an outbreak of the novel coronavirus, in Fuzhou, Fujian province, China February 15, 2020. cnsphoto via REUTERS/File Photo
New restrictions on China's exports that were designed for quality control are instead delaying medical supply shipments to the United States, the Wall Street Journal reported Thursday, as the U.S. fights to control the world's largest coronavirus outbreak and healthcare workers face shortages of the supplies.
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Face masks and coronavirus tests are among the goods being held up, the WSJ reported, citing an obtained U.S. State Department memo and businesses.
Among the companies impacted: 3M, Cellex, Inc., Emory Healthcare, General Electric, Owens & Minor Inc. and PerkinElmer, Inc., according to the WSJ.
China's new export restrictions were implemented in April, and require goods to be certified by the country's National Medical Products Administration as a stamp of quality control, and requires some products, such as masks, to be checked multiple times.
Some companies were able to get products shipped following negotiations with the Chinese government, while others remain in limbo, the WSJ reported.
WNU Editor: China's excuse is that they want to do additional quality inspections on these products .... China imposes more checks on mask exports to ensure quality control (Reuters), and that there are no plans to limit medical exports .... China says no plans to limit export of anti-virus supplies (AP). This makes no sense to me. These products are made by U.S. companies in China conforming to U.S. regulations and standards, and the customer is the U.S.. So why the extra bureaucracy? My answer .... welcome to doing business in China.
Despite his saber-rattling, Trump's pullback actually helps Beijing in its new, inside-baseball strategy to build influence.
President Donald Trump has decided to halt U.S. funding for the World Health Organization, accusing it of kowtowing to China in the early stages of the coronavirus pandemic by applauding the Chinese government's "transparency" and uncritically accepting Beijing's assertions, such as that the virus was not transmissible between humans. The WHO, Trump said, has become "very China-centric."
It might be easy to dismiss this move as trademark Trumpian blame deflection or saber-rattling or shortsighted isolationism. But for people who've been watching China's growing activism in the United Nations closely, the WHO's deference to China is no surprise. In fact, it's just the exposed tip of a dangerous iceberg — and Trump is careening straight toward it.
Beijing's leverage over the WHO cannot be understood independently of a much longer and broader campaign, one that aims to bend the arc of global governance toward a more illiberal orientation that privileges the interests of authoritarian actors.
WNU Editor: Being a former employee of the UN, I find it astounding on how China has positioned itself in the past two decades to hold key positions within the U.N. bureaucracy and its agencies, and/or to have its allies in those positions. In the past a country's influence within the the UN was determined by its financial contribution. The U.S was always the biggest contributor (it still is), and it derived its influence from that commitment. No more now. And this is not a trend that started under President Trump as the above Politico article is claiming. I have been noticing this trend for almost 20 years, and during that time there has been no blow-back against this trend from the West. Will President Trump change this? I hope so. Because we now know that when an important international body becomes corrupt and/or incompetent, the price that we must all pay can become astronomical.
* The US, UK and China have agreed in principle to a global ceasefire, during the coronavirus pandemic, according to French President Emmanuel Macron. * Vladimir Putin's spokesman says Russia will "most likely" sign up as well. * The agreement would be a landmark moment as the international community concentrates its efforts in the fight against COVID-19. * Trump is due to chair a meeting of the G7 leaders, to discuss the crisis on Thursday.
Trump has agreed to a global ceasefire during the coronavirus pandemic and Putin will 'definitely' sign up as well, according to the French President Emmanuel Macron.
Speaking on French radio, Macron said US President Donald Trump, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson, and Chinese premier Xi Jinping had all confirmed they would sign up to a global ceasefire.
"President Xi Jinping confirmed his agreement to me," Macron told radio station RFI. "President Trump confirmed his agreement to me. Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed his agreement to me. I think President Putin will definitely agree too."
WNU Editor: This is nothing but a pr exercise. The U.S. is not going to stop military operations in Iraq, Syria, and Afghanistan. Russia will not stop its military operations in Syria. And on top of everything else, I do not think French President is going to tell French military forces in the Sahel to stand down.
A third of the nearly 2,000 sailors who were aboard France's aircraft carrier and support craft when a coronavirus outbreak occurred at sea have tested positive for the virus, the defence ministry said on Wednesday.
With two-thirds of test results in, 668 sailors from the Charles-de-Gaulle and escort vessels in its battle group are confirmed to have the virus, it said.
Thirty-one were being treated in hospital, and one was in intensive care, a ministry statement said.
Last week, it was decided to bring the Charles-de-Gaulle home 10 days early from a deployment in the Atlantic after some crew members showed coronavirus symptoms.
Millions of workers are wary of spending much or even going out.
BEIJING (AP) — China, where the coronavirus pandemic started in December, is cautiously trying to get back to business, but it's not easy when many millions of workers are wary of spending much or even going out.
Factories and shops nationwide shut down starting in late January. Millions of families were told to stay home under unprecedented controls that have been copied by the United States, Europe and India.
The ruling Communist Party says the outbreak, which had killed more than 3,340 people among more than 82,341 confirmed cases as of Thursday, is under control. But the damage to Chinese lives and the economy is lingering.
WNU Editor: All my friends and contacts in China are telling me the same thing. Nothing is moving in the economy, and they do not see any improvement in the future. They are also not interested in starting new projects and/or investments. Their mindset is to "circle the wagons" for this year, and hope that the situation improves next year. According to other reports, European countries are also facing the same problems in restarting the economy .... 'We are in Crisis Mode': China, Europe Show Restarting Coronavirus-hit Economies Not Easy (AP). I expect the same economic reports will be coming from Canada and the U.S. in the next month or two. People are justifiably afraid, and when people are afraid they hunker down.
The letter from veterans calls for Putin to "take a difficult but, as we see it, fair decision to hold the military parade on another date." Sergei Kiselyov/Moskva News Agency
Russian veterans on Wednesday urged President Vladimir Putin to postpone a military parade to mark the 75th anniversary of Soviet victory in World War II, due to the coronavirus risk to participants.
Russia has so far not dropped plans to hold a massive parade with thousands of troops marching through Red Square on May 9, despite a national lockdown over the coronavirus pandemic and a ban on large public events.
Before the pandemic, world leaders including France's Emmanuel Macron were expected to attend the parade that was set to last an hour and a half and include 15,000 troops and the latest missile systems.
WNU Editor: What a difference a few weeks make. Last month I was on a Moscow radio program with a few others where I pushed for a postponement of this year's 75th anniversary of the Victory Parade. Living in Canada I knew first hand what this pandemic was doing, how dangerous it is, and why celebrations like a massive parade or sporting events should be postponed. Needless to say, the host and the guests of this program, followed by the callers, chewed me up. This morning I was back on this program, with the same guests, and a humbled host who admitted that I was right. But I take no joy in this. The pandemic has now engulfed Russia, and the cases, deaths, and economic impact is growing. And as for this year's Victory Day parade and celebrations. Much to my relief, I was told that it is going to be delayed to a later date.
TORONTO -- Some of North America's largest meat producers have been forced to close their plants or reduce production amid the spread of the novel coronavirus, prompting industry leaders to warn of "immediate and drastic" effects on Canada's supply chain.
Beef processing capabilities have been reduced at a number of facilities in Canada and the U.S., including a temporary reduction at a Cargill meat plant in High River, Alta., where dozens of employees have tested positive for COVID-19.
"This single facility represents just over one-third of Canada's total processing capability, so the impacts to the Canadian beef industry are expected to be immediate and drastic," Michelle McMullen, communications manager at the Canadian Cattlemen's Association (CCA), told CTVNews.ca by email Monday.
WNU Editor: I always follow trends in food supply and prices because they always give me an indication on national and geopolitical trends. In the case of Canada where I am presently isolated in my chalet, I am already seeing food inflation and some shortages at the town's supermarket . But Canada is one of the lucky countries, where the supply chain is resilient and heavily supported by the government. This is not the case for other countries, particularly in the developing world. Here is an easy prediction. This can only get worse, especially if this year's farm season is disrupted.
The number of best graphics card deals has shrunk quite considerably this week, as stock levels continue to plummet due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. There are still some good graphics card deals to be had, however, as long as you know where to look. To help you in your quest to find the today’s [cms-block]s at the best prices, I’ve continued to list all the cheapest prices I can find so you can see exactly how they compare against one another, and whether they’re a good buy or not.
Indeed, prices for AMD graphics cards have actually fallen this week, making them a much better buy than their Nvidia counterparts, especially as we approach the end of AMD’s current free games bundle promotion. So let me help you get the best graphics card deal on your new GPU. Regardless of whether you’re upgrading your PC or building a new PC from scratch, here are the best graphics card deals on offer this week.
The Easter eggs may have all been snaffled, but there are still plenty of finger-licking chocolately discounts going on over in the land of PC gaming deals. Indeed, there are even a couple of freebies going on right now, as today’s the last day to grab Assassin’s Creed II for keepsies, and Humble have just put Manuel Samuel up for free as well. That’s not all, though. There are also big savings to be had on Dark Souls III, The Sims 4 and Resident Evil 3 this week (all of which are at their lowest price ever for a limited time) plus loads more. So stop dilly-dallying and let’s get on down to those sweet, sweet deals.
I bestowed Receiver 2 with a coveted Bestest Best sticker in my Receiver 2 review, despite it having big pacing problems. The tension of trawling across rooftops was enough to cut through the repetition, and the panic of fiddling with a firearm that requires a dozen button presses to reload remained sublime. It takes a loooong time to progress to the point where you get new enemies and new guns to shoot them with though, partly thanks to the game dropping you down a progression rank every time you quit. Developers Wolfire games say they’re patching that out “ASAP”.
That’s great, but also a bit irrelevant, as I have discovered there’s a cheat you can use to instantly give yourself another rank. You should. You deserve it.
Everyone’s a cook now, is that it? A few weeks in lockdown and you’re all suddenly artisan bakers and Bon Appétit Kitchen presenters? Sorry, I don’t buy it. Put the chickpeas down, Jeff. We all know what happens when you let things “simmer”. However, there is a world in which your cooking really does impress. Where it comes out of the pot scrumptious and hot and more flavourful than a generous bite from a big round onion. That world is videogames. Did you think I was going to say something else? I never say anything else. It’s videogames. Here are the 9 most delicious dinners in videogames.
Previously plucky independent studio Hypixel are plucky no more, having been bought by moneybags League Of Legends developer Riot Games. The Hytale creators will now be setting up their first permanent studio in Derry, Northern Ireland, before cracking on with their upcoming blocky RPG.
It’s about time we worked out which Destiny 2 class is the good one. Next week, Bungie’s space-wizards, stellar warriors and, uh, moon hunters are taking part in the Guardian Games, a limited-time event that has each class battling out for new gear, snazzy guns, and the chance to win bragging rights over their Guardian compatriots. Don’t worry, though. The best Destiny class is still the one you (yes, you) play.
It’s time for that expensive RTX graphics card to finally pay off, readers. Starting today, you can now download Minecraft‘s RTX beta – a version of Mojang’s literal block-buster that, with the help of the graphics tech folk over at Nvidia, lets you explore infinite worlds with high-tech ray-tracing effects. Hyper-realistic, perhaps? They’re still cubes, mate. It’s just that now, they’re very quite nice-looking cubes at that.
Chalk another one on the board, team. Gamescom 2020 has been added to the illustrious list of events called off due to the ongoing Covid-19 situation, nestled alongside the likes of E3 and GDC. But look on the bright side – while the Koelnmesse might be silent this August, Gamescom organisers this week announced plans to replace the on-site show with an entirely-online digital event.
Grab your wellies, readers. Educator, developer and museophile Pippin Barr has once again dipped his toes back into the world of virtual puddles. Following 2017’s v r 3, Barr’s new b r 3 exhibition (official site) once again explores the many ways devs choose to draw their streams, rivers and oceans – this time, through the lens of free game-making webtool Bitsy.
Itch.io is a lovely indie games marketplace, where you can find everything from the latest indie darlings to the weirdest game jam experiments. It might surprise you to find out, though, that Itch’s selection is not only limited to games: the website also offers a wide range of tabletop games, books, music, game assets and — guess what — comics. But why would artists choose to host their comics on a videogames website? And what kind of comics are they putting there?
Lasting just shy of a decade in the MMORPG space is no small feat. Launching afresh after you’ve been running steady for so many years? That ain’t no walk in the park, either. After making it big in Japan following its 2012 launch, Sega’s sci-fi action-RPG Phantasy Star Online 2 finally makes its western PC debut in May. For North Americans. Sort of.
I’m hacking something, I think. I’m some kind of software entity, burrowing into a computer that doesn’t want me there. I can tell because of the security programs, which lumber towards me every time I take a step. My job is to avoid them for long enough to grab a data file, and then teleport out of dodge.
OlliOlli developers Roll7 have just released RunMe, a weird, free puzzle game that reminds me a lot of 868-Hack. 868-Hack was great, so that’s a promising comparison.
THE EUROPEAN UNION will collapse unless Brussels comes to the rescue of its ailing economies ti the tune of hundreds of billions, the French President has warned.
WUHAN's death toll has rocketed by 50 percent after the Chinese city revised its original figures up by 1,290, with authorities citing a "failure to count patients accurately".
A SHOPPER has been shamed for requesting a refund on 4,800 toilet rolls and 150 litres of hand sanitiser after he bought the products to sell on for a profit before his selfish plan backfired and he was left with unneeded items.
LEO Varadkar has signalled his intention to cling onto power after his Fine Gael party signed an unprecedented deal with traditional rivals Fianna Fail - with an ex-Irish diplomat suggesting the move showed he was no longer in control of events.
THE actual death toll in Wuhan is TEN TIMES the official figure, a resident of the city who has recently lost his father to COVID-19 has claimed - insisting it was "impossible" for the number to be as low as the Chinese authorities claim.
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ISRO Technician Previous Year Papers Pdf is available here for candidates to download for free. Aspirants may check Indian Space Research Organization Satish Dhawan Space Centre Solved Papers. Download ISRO Technician Model Papers along with Answers. Also, get Study Material, Preparation tips in addition to ISRO SHAR Technician Old Question Papers. Here you will get the complete information of the Indian Space Research Organization Satish Dhawan Space Centre Previous Year Papers. Solving Previous Papers can help you to prepare well for the exams.
Indian Space Research Organization Satish Dhawan Space Centre Previous Year Papers with Answers
Download the ISRO Technician Old Question papers pdf from our site. We have provided the ISRO Satish Dhawan Space Centre SHAR Technician sample question papers in the Pdf format. Therefore, the applicants can download the ISRO Technician B, Draughtsman B Exam Solved papers easily and quickly. Just click on the below links to get the ISRO Technician SHAR Previous Year Papers PDF. Applicants can also check the ISRO Technician Exam Syllabus and Exam Pattern provided below. Therefore Applicants can refer to subject wise Solved Papers which are helpful to get your dream job.
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Interested candidates who have applied for ISRO Technician Sriharikota Range Recruitment can find all the model question papers here. The notification for this Technician B and Draughtsman B vacancy was released and so the model papers are provided here. Check them and download them for free for ISRO Technician 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. 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 the ISRO Technician exam point of view. For more details, read the sections in this article. You can also visit the official portal of Indian Space Research Organization SHAR for more details.
ISRO Technician B, Draughtsman B Exam Practice Papers – Details
Description
Details
Organization Name
Satish Dhawan Space Centre Sriharikota Range Indian Space Research Organization (SDSC SHAR ISRO Technician)
Posts Name
Technician B and Draughtsman B
Category
Previous Year Papers
Job Location
Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh
Official website
www.shar.gov.in
Selection Process:
Written Test
Interview
ISRO Technician SHAR Technician B, Draughtsman B Exam Pattern 2020
The entire details of the ISRO Technician exam 2020 is given under this topic. It includes details like Subject name, Number of Questions, Marks allotted etc.
ISRO Technician Exam Pattern
The ISRO Technician exam pattern is given in detail below. There will be a written test conducted. The test will be conducted for 100 marks. There will be 100 questions asked in the ISRO Technician SHAR Exam 2020. The subjects that the candidates will have to start preparing for are Computer Knowledge, Mechanical, Electrical and Electrician. Check the details below for more information. The direct links for ISRO Technician sample papers are given for you to download for free and prepare well. Practice well for these exams to score well in the exam. The ISRO Technician, Draughtsman Syllabus has also been given for candidates.
Name of the Subjects
Number Of Questions
Total Marks
Computer Knowledge
25 Questions
25 Marks
Mechanical
25 Questions
25 Marks
Electrical
25 Questions
25 Marks
Electrician
25 Questions
25 Marks
Total
100 Questions
100 Marks
Download ISRO Technician, Draughtsman Previous Year Question Papers Pdf
Here we have provided Previous Year Papers for candidates who want to prepare for the exam. By preparing well you can secure very good marks in the exam. You can find the direct link here to download the ISRO Technician B and Draughtsman B 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 ISRO Technician exam below.
Candidates, please remember that the papers that are given above for ISRO Technician B and Draughtsman B are Previous Year Papers/ sample papers only. They are only for reference use. All interested candidates can download the subject wise exam papers for free. Prepare well for the exams by practising these papers and referring to the ISRO Technician, Draughtsman Syllabus also. This will help you score better marks in the exam.
ISRO Technician Previous Papers are available. Candidates can get Indian Space Research Organization Technical Assistant exam model question papers on our page. Also, check the exam pattern and written exam date details in the sections below. Interested aspirants can check the official website of ISRO @isro.gov.in for more details.
ISRO Technician Previous Papers Pdf
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Indian Space Research Organization has released the recruitment notification for various Technical Assistant, Technician, Medical Officer, Driver and Fireman jobs. Hope, job seekers who are waiting for the central govt jobs might have applied for the vacancy. However, to help those contenders we have given the ISRO previous year paper for the technician and other engineering vacancies below. Here is an overview of ISRO Technician Notification 2020.
ISRO Technician Previous Year Question Papers Pdf @ isro.org
The exam date for the written test will be announced by the board on their official website. Candidates are advised to keep checking our page for updated. Also, check the selection process and exam pattern details in the section below and start your preparation today.
ISRO Technician Exam Paper Pattern Details
Indian Space Research Organization is going to conducts a written examination to select the candidates. Applicants who qualify in written are only eligible for Skill Test & Personal interview rounds. Hence, check the exam pattern details and list our the sections need to concentrate more. Having knowledge of exam pattern and syllabus helps the applicants a lot in preparation. Also, improves the understanding levels of the candidates.
However, check the exam pattern in the table below. Download the ISRO Technician Grade A & B and other vacancies below and start your preparation.
Technician Written Test – Exam Paper Pattern Details
S. No
Exam Type
Topics
1
Objective Type
Basic English
2
Gnerela Knowledge
Arthematic
3
Technical Subjects
Last 5 Years ISRO Technician/Assistant Question Papers
Here we are providing the ISRO model question paper free downloading links. So Aspirants can download the ISRO Technician grade A & B old papers just by clicking on the links. The papers give are taken from official ISRO website, and we added some of the materials. Candidates can make use of this material and prepare well for the examination. Will update the details and paper if we found any new. Interested can also visit the official website of ISRO for more details.
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GMC Admit Card 2020 | Download Goa Medical College Exam Hall Ticket – The Goa Medical College is recruiting applicants for various posts every year. There are many people interested people have applied for the various exams and waiting for the GMC Admit Card to be released. From this page, the applicants will get the direct link of All GMC Admit Cards. Moreover, the applicants will also get the details of Exam Date, Selection Process, Admit Card Date, Num of Vacancies and etc.
GMC Group C Exam & Admit Card 2020 – Overview
The Goa Medical College has yet to release the Group C Admit Card for various posts. The board has planned to release the Group C Hall Ticket for the 1077 vacancies in May 2020 (Tentatively) and the exam will be held in May 2020(Tentatively). Therefore students must know the complete details about the exam & Admit Card Details. To get a Clear view about the exam details, candidates must visit the official website.
Description
Details
Name of the Board
Goa Medical College
Advt No
08/2020
Name of the Posts
Group C ( Staff Nurse, Junior Technician, Pharmacist, Occupational Therapist, Lower Division Clerk, Store Keeper& Others)
The GMC Admit Card contains all vital details about the students. Below are a few general details given that should be available on your GMC Group C 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 GMC Admit Card
As per the Update from the Goa Medical College recruitment Board, candidates need to carry their Admit Card, along with one Original Government ID Proof provided GOA Government. It avoids duplication before writing the exam. The candidate who failed to carry the Government Proof along with their GMC 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 GMC Admit Card 2020
To Download GMC 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 GMC 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 GMC Hall Ticket.
Finally, download your GMC Hall Ticket
Take a print out of the admit card and carry it for the GMC Examination.
Important Links
GMC Examination is conducted by the board every year, based on the requirement, Cut-off marks & Merit List students get placed for various vacancies. The exam mode is a written exam, so the students need to reach the exam centre 30 mins before the exam, it will give them to complete the verification process. only the Admit Card will be available below the important links section once it is released from the GMC Board. For more information about Goa Medical College Admit Card, candidates can also check the official website from the available links.
WBHRB Syllabus 2020 is now available for the Facility Manager and Grade III posts. Candidates are in the right place if they are searching for the Syllabus and the Exam Pattern as we have updated here. Also, aspirants can download the detailed Syllabus Pdf in the link below.
Hey Folks!! Here are the Syllabus and Exam Pattern details for the West Bengal Health Recruitment Board Food Safety Officer Job. Candidates who have applied for the WBHRB Food Safety Officer Recruitment and looking for the syllabus details to begin your preparation for the written examination in the upcoming months. This section will help you to know about the exam pattern and syllabus topics. Examine the details updated in the below section and get ready for the written test.
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We have provided the entire West Bengal Health Recruitment Board exam pattern below. You can go through the details carefully and start preparing for the same. The subjects that the candidates have to prepare for are Professional Knowledge, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General English and General Awareness. The WBHRB Syllabus and exam pattern has been given in detail below. Check all the details and then download the Syllabus PDF given below.
Name of the Subjects
Professional Knowledge
Reasoning
Quantitative Aptitude
General English
General Awareness
West Bengal Health Recruitment Board Syllabus for Food Safety Officer Exam 2020
Time management is very important from the exam point of view. So you can refer to the syllabus and schedule your study accordingly. This will help you to prepare well and score good marks in your exam. The syllabus for the West Bengal Health Recruitment Board has been given below. You can also download the syllabus pdf below. Download the syllabus pdf and start preparing for the same soon. You can also get all the details about WBHRB Food Safety Officer on the official website @ www.wbhrb.in
The West Bengal Health Recruitment Board will conduct the preliminary examination for Facility Manager, Grade III Posts after the preliminary shortlisting is done. The preliminary shortlisting will be based on the merit list. So, in order to make the preparation easier for the aspirants we have given here the complete syllabus and exam pattern details. Know more about the selection criteria in WBHRB Recruitment Notification 2020.
Also, the WBHRB Syllabus Details mentioned below are for reference only. Candidates need to visit the WBHRB Official Website regularly to stay updated with the Syllabus Pdf and Exam Pattern. We have also mentioned here the Previous Year Question Paper link below.
WBHRB Facility Manager, Grade III Syllabus 2020 Details
Candidates now get the WBHRB Recruitment 2020 Syllabus details here for the posts of Facility Manager, Grade III posts. Below is the given selection criteria for the posts:
Selection Process:
Shortlist according to Merit
Written Examination
Interview
WBHRB Exam Pattern 2020
S.No
Type of Exam
Subjects
1
Objective (Multiple Choice)
Quantitative Aptitude
2
Concerned Subjects
3
General English
4
Numerical Ability
5
Logical Reasoning
Candidates can know more about the details like the Exam Date, Exam Duration and all other necessary information by regularly visiting our page. Go through the complete subject wise topic details given below.
www.wbhrb.in Facility Manager Grade III Syllabus – Quantitative Ability
Simple Interest
Compound Interest
Boats and Streams
Problems on L.C.M and H.C.F
Mixtures and Allegations
Areas
Problems on Numbers
Indices and Surds
Averages
Problems on Trains
Time and Work Partnership
Probability
Odd Man Out
Pipes and Cisterns
Percentages
Quadratic Equations
Simplification and Approximation
Profit and Loss
Simple Equations
Numbers and Ages
Time and Distance
Volumes
Ratio and Proportion
Permutations and Combinations
Mensuration
Races and Games
West Bengal HRB Facility Manager, Grade III Syllabus Pdf Important Links
The Aspirants who are appearing for the WBHRB Facility Manager, Grade III Examination are advised to check the WBHRB Old Question Papers by clicking on the link below. Also, download the Free WBHRB Previous Question Papers Pdf. Keep visiting we update the details immediately when the WBHRB announces.
West Bengal Health Recruitment Board Syllabus Pdf is given in this article. Applicants of WBHRB Recruitment can Download the Syllabus with Exam Pattern. Participants of the WBHRB Written Exam have to go through the following Syllabus and Exam Pattern details before going to start the exam preparation. With the proper preparation, aspirants can succeed in the exam. Scroll down and know the topics that are required to prepare for the WBHRB Exam.
Syllabus for West Bengal Medical Technologist Recruitment
The MSCWB Syllabus 2020 Pdf is available here to download. Aspirants who have applied for the WB MSC Recruitment can get the WBMSC Syllabus for Asst Engineer, Sub Assistant Engineer & Conservancy Mazdoor Posts. Check the WB MSCSyllabus & Exam Pattern before starting your preparation for the Examination – www.mscwb.org
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Candidates applying for the MSCWB Junior Assistant can get the complete syllabus details along with the exam pattern. In order to prepare well for the examination, aspirants need to stay updated with every information related to the examination like Exam Dates, Exam Timings, MSCWB Syllabus 2020, Exam Pattern, etc. which you can find here in detail. The WBMSC Junior Assistant Posts Syllabus is available for download from the link given below. Candidates who have applied for the Municipal Service Commission West Bengal Posts will be searching for Junior Assistant Syllabus & Exam Pattern. Hence we presented the complete details regarding the exam syllabi and pattern here.
We have provided the entire West Bengal MSC exam pattern below. You can go through the details carefully and start preparing for the same. The exam will be based on Multiple Choice Questions. The subjects that the candidates have to prepare for are English, General Knowledge, Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude and Discipline Related Subjects. The duration of the exam will be for 2 hours. This exam will be conducted for 200 marks in total. The MSCWB Syllabus and exam pattern has been given in detail below. Check all the details and then download the Syllabus PDF given below.
Type of Exam
Name of the Subject
Exam Duration
Number of Marks
Multiple Choice Questions
English
2 Hours
200 Marks
General Knowledge
Reasoning
Quantitative Aptitude
Discipline Related Subjects (Civil and Electrical)
West Bengal MSC Syllabus for Junior Assistant Exam 2020
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West Bengal Municipal Service Commission Conservancy Mazdoor Syllabus is available here to download. Aspirants who are looking for the MSCWB Conservancy Mazdoor Exam details scroll down the page and have insight through the following section. We have provided the Exam Pattern Syllabus topics to prepare for the examination to help the aspirants who are searching for the West Bengal MSC Conservancy Mazdoor Exam Syllabus & Test Pattern details.
Candidates who have applied for the West Bengal Govt Jobs of WB MSC Assistant Engineer Recruitment are now searching for the MSCWB Asst Engineer Syllabus pdf and also Exam Pattern. For those Aspirants, we provided the WB MSC Syllabus for Asst Engineer, Data Assistant, & Sub Assistant Engineer and other Posts to perform well in the Exam. To perform well in the Written Examination, Aspirants must check the given WBMSC AE Syllabus. After completion of the Applying process for the West Bengal MSC Asst Engineer Recruitment, Make a proper Plan for the Examination. We are here to make your Preparation Plan easy. For this purpose, we provided the Complete WBMSC Sub Assistant Engineer Syllabus. Visit the Official website www.mscwb.org for more details. To make your Exam Preparation Useful, we provided the WBMSC Assistant Engineer Syllabus on this Page.
Examination Type: Objective Type (Multiple Choice OMR Based)
Total No.of Questions: 200 questions
Each Question in the Examination Carries TWO Marks.
There will be Negative Marking for each wrong question. One will be deducted for each and every incorrect/ wrong answer.
Duration of the Exam: 2 Hours.
Aspirants can get the complete view of Structure of the Written examination by this Exam Pattern. Refer the Syllabus to know the topics that needed to prepare for the MSCWB Exam 2020. Candidates must check the given WBMSC Assistant Engineer Syllabus along with the Exam Pattern given on this Page. The Provided Exam MSCWB Sub Assistant Engineer Syllabus & Pattern will help you to get an idea of the AE & SAE Written Exam.
WBMSC Asst Engineer Syllabus 2020 Pdf
The given WBMSC AE Civil Syllabus is for reference use only. So Check the given WB MSC Assistant Engineer Syllabus to the good score in the Examination. For your better preparation, we provided complete WB MSC Asst Engineer & Sub Assistant Engineer Old Papers to download from the above links. Finally, Note down the topics that will cover in the Written exam.
MSCWB Asst Engineer Syllabus – West Bengal MSC Syllabus 2020 Pdf for Civil
The applicants can check the RPSC Question Paper from this page in the Pdf format. Candidates applied for the RPSC Jobs must be searching for the previous year papers. Hence, we have updated the RPSC Previous Papers with their Answer Keys. All applied applicants can refer to these provided question papers and prepare for the written examination. Also, we have uploaded the Rajasthan PSC Veterinary Officer Sample Papers with Solutions. So, check the following section and download the RPSC Question Papers with Answers in Hindi. Moreover, interested applicants can visit the official website of Rajasthan Public Service Commission @rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in for more details regarding the previous year question papers of Rajasthan PSC Exams.
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[All Posts] Rajasthan PSC Previous Year Question Papers
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RPSC Previous Papers with Answers
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RPSC Exam Practice Papers – Details
Description
Details
Organization Name
Rajasthan Public Service Commission
Posts Name
Physiotherapist
Category
Previous Papers
RPSC Exam Date 2020
Updated Soon
Job Location
Rajasthan
Official website
www.rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in
Selection Process:
Written Test
Interview
Rajasthan Public Service Commission Physiotherapist Exam Pattern 2020
The entire details of the RPSC exam 2020 is given under this topic. It includes details like Subject name, Number of Questions, Marks allotted etc.
RPSC Exam Pattern
The RPSC exam pattern is given in detail below. There will be a written test of objective type. The subjects for Rajasthan Public Service Commission exam are Exercise Therapy, Electrotherapy, Biomechanics and Kinesiology, Physiotherapy in Orthopaedics Conditions, Physiotherapy in Medical Condition, Physiotherapy in Surgical Condition and Clinical Rehabilitation. The total duration of the Rajasthan Public Service Commission exam will be 2 hours. The exam will be conducted for 100 marks, with questions. Check the details below for more information. The direct links for RPSC sample papers are given below for you to download for free and prepare well.
RPSC Physiotherapist Exam Pattern
Subject Name
Type of Exam
Maximum Marks
Number of Questions
Time Duration
Exercise Therapy
Objective Type
100 Marks
100 Questions
2 Hours
Electrotherapy
Biomechanics & Kinesiology
Physiotherapy in Orthopaedics Conditions
Physiotherapy in Medical Condition
Physiotherapy in Surgical Condition
Clinical Rehabilitation
Download RPSC Physiotherapist Previous Year Question Papers Pdf
Here we have provided previous papers for candidates who want to prepare for the RPSC exam. By preparing well you can secure very good marks in the exam. You can find the direct link here to download the RPSC model papers. These papers are as per the exam pattern making it eaPhysiotherapister for candidates to prepare. Download the subject wise old question papers of RPSC exam below.
Candidates, please remember that the papers that are given above for RPSC Physiotherapist are previous papers/ sample papers only. They are only for reference use.
RPSC School Lecturer Previous Papers Pdf is available for free download. Aspirants may check Rajasthan Public Service Commission Solved Papers. Download RPSC Model Papers along with Answers. Also, get Study Material, Preparation tips in addition to Rajasthan PSC Old Question Papers. Here you will get the complete information of the Rajasthan Public Service Commission Previous Papers. Solving previous papers can help you to prepare well for the exams.
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RPSC Exam Practice Papers – Details
Description
Details
Organization Name
Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC)
Posts Name
School Lecturer
Category
Previous Papers
RPSC Exam Date 2020
Updated Soon
Job Location
Rajasthan
Official website
rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in
Selection Process:
Computer Based Test
Document Verification
Interview
Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) School Lecturer Exam Pattern 2020
The entire details of the RPSC exam 2020 is given under this topic. It includes details like Subject name, Number of Questions, Marks allotted etc.
RPSC Exam Pattern
The RPSC exam pattern is given in detail below. The subjects for the RPSC exam are Hindi, English, General Knowledge, Grammar, Common Grammar, Literature and History. Check the details below for more information. The direct links for RPSC sample papers are given below for you to download for free and prepare well.
RPSC Syllabus for School Lecturer Post
Subjects
Hindi
English
General Knowledge
Grammar
Common Grammar
Literature
History
Download RPSC School Lecturer Previous Year Question Papers Pdf
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RPSC Librarian Previous Papers
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RPSC Librarian Grade-II Previous Year Papers – Overview
Description
Details
Organization Name
Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC)
Post Name
Librarian Grade-II
No of Posts
Various
Category
Previous Papers
Exam date 2020
29th April 2020
Location
Rajasthan State
Official Website
rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in
Selection Process:
Written Examination
Personal Interview
RPSC Librarian Grade-II Exam Pattern
Paper
Subject Name
Marks
Part A
General Knowledge
100
Part B
Library and Information Science and Basic Knowledge of Computer
Candidates who are interested in Rajasthan Govt Jobs and have applied for Veterinary Officer posts may be searching for RPSC Veterinary Officer (VO) previous year papers pdf. Rajasthan Public Service Commission released 9000 vacancies for Veterinary Officer Posts. The RPSC VO Exam 2020 will be conducted in the month of Jan of Feb 2020. For much more details related to RPSC VO Recruitment 2020 read further sections of the article.
RPSC VO Exam Question Paper – Overview
Description
Details
Organization Name
Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC)
Post Name
Veterinary Officer
No of Posts
900 Vacancy
Category
Previous Papers
Exam date 2020
29th April 2020
Location
Rajasthan State
Official Website
rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in
Selection Process:
Written Exam
Interview
Check RPSC Veterinary Officer Exam Paper Pattern PDF
Paper
Marks
Total Marks
Duration
Part A General Knowledge (Rajasthan History, Culture, Geography)
40
100
2 Hours
Part B Veterinary Science
60
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Rajasthan Public Service Commission released a recruitment notification for various Junior Legal Officer posts. Candidates who have applied for RPSC JLO exam 2019 are waiting for exam date to get released. Here is the good news for you, the exam date is released and it is scheduled to be conducted in upcoming months. Thus, for this purpose, we have given RPSC Jr Legal Officer Old Test Papers Pdf that helps in the preparation of exams and also improves time management skills.
Rajasthan PSC JLO Exam Paper – Overview
Description
Details
Organization Name
Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC)
Posts Name
Junior Legal Officer (JLO)
No of Vacancies
Various
Category
Previous Papers
RPSC JLO Exam Date 2020
Update Soon
Job Location
Rajasthan
Official Website
rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in
RPSC Junior Legal Officer Exam Question Paper Pattern PDF
Paper
Subject
Marks
Question
Paper 1
Constitution of India with special emphasis on Fundamental Rights, Directive Principles and enforcement of rights through writs, Functioning of High Courts and Supreme Court and Attorney General.
50
150
Paper 2
Civil Procedure Code and Criminal Procedure Code, Provisions required to be referred generally in Government Offices will be given importance.
50
150
Paper 3
Evidence Act, Limitation Act, Interpretation of Statutes, drafting and convincing.
50
150
Paper 4
Hindi+English
(25+25) = 50
(75+75) = 150
Total
200
600
The duration of the exam will be 3 Hours.
A personal interview shall carry 25 marks.
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Rajasthan Public Service Commission released a recruitment notification for various food safety officer posts. Candidates who have applied for RPSC FSO exam 2020 need to prepare for the exam as soon as possible. Since the exam date is already released and it is scheduled to be conducted in upcoming months. For this purpose, we have given all solved RPSC Food Safety Officer last year exam model papers that help in the preparation for the exam in a short duration of time.
Rajasthan PSC FSO Exam Papers – Overview
Description
Details
Organization Name
Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC)
Posts Name
Food Safety Officer (FSO) Posts
No of Vacancies
Various
Category
Previous Papers
RPSC FSO Exam Date 2020
Update Soon
Job Location
Rajasthan
Official Website
rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in
RPSC Food Safety Officer Exam Pattern 2020
Subjects
Questions
Marks
Duration
Related Subject
55
110
3 Hours
General Knowledge
55
110
Reasoning
10
20
Intelligence Ability
10
20
Download rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in Previous Year Papers PDF
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Board Name: Rajasthan Public Service Commission Name of the Posts: ACF & Forest Range Officer Grade I Posts No. of Vacancies: Various Posts Apply Mode: Online Category:Previous Papers Job Location: Rajasthan Exam Date: Update Soon
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Board Name: Rajasthan Public Service Commission Name of the Examination: Assistant Engineer Combined Competitive Examination 2020 Name of the Posts: Assistant Engineer Posts No. of Vacancies: Various Posts Apply Mode: Online Job Location: Rajasthan RPSC AEN Mains Exam Date 2020: Update Soon
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Name of the Organization: Rajasthan Public Service Commission Name of the Exam: RPSC RAS/ RTS Combined Competitive Exam Posts Name: State Service and Subordinate Service No of Vacancies: Various Exam Date: Update Soon Category: Previous Papers Application Mode: Online Job Location: Rajasthan Official Website: www.rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in
The candidates applied for the RPSC Head Master Jobs can download the RPSC HM Previous Question Papers from the enclosed links. These provided previous papers can help you to understand the RPSC Exam Pattern and important topics. Hence, click on the following links and download the RPSC Question Paper Pdf.
Name of the Organization: Rajasthan Public Service Commission Name of the Posts: Head Master, Assistant Statistical Officer & Other No. of Vacancies: Various Apply Mode: Online Job Category: Rajasthan Government Jobs Job Location: Rajasthan
RPSC Head Master Test Pattern 2020 for Paper I
Exam Type
Subject Names
Questions
Marks
Duration
Multiple Choice Questions
Indian Polity, Indian Economics with special emphasis on Rajasthan
40
80
3 hours
Rajasthan, Indian and World history with special emphasis on Rajasthan culture and Indian National Movement
40
80
General Science
25
50
Rajasthan, India, World Geography
30
60
Use of Computers and Information Technology in Teaching
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Board Name: Rajasthan Public Service Commission Name of the Posts: Assistant Statistical Officer No. of Vacancies: Various Posts Apply Mode: Online Job Location: Rajasthan
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Name of the Organization: Rajasthan Public Service Commission Name of the Posts: Senior Teacher No. of Vacancies: Various Apply Mode: Online Job Location: Rajasthan
RPSC Senior Teacher Exam Pattern 2020
RPSC Paper 1 Exam Pattern | RPSC Question Paper
Name of the Subjects
No of Questions
Marks
Duration
Geographical, Historical, Cultural and General Knowledge of Rajasthan.
40
80
2 Hours
Current Affairs of Rajasthan.
10
20
General knowledge of world and India.
30
60
Educational Psychology.
20
40
Total
100
200
Rajasthan PSC Paper 2 Exam Pattern | RPSC Question Paper
Name of the Subjects
No of Questions
Marks
Duration
A. For the post of Senior Teacher (Sanskrit):
Knowledge of Praveshika and Varistha Upadhyaya standard about the relevant subject matter.
90
180
2 Hrs 30 Mins
Knowledge of Shastri standard about the relevant subject matter.
40
80
Teaching Methods of the relevant subject.
20
40
Total
150
300
B. For the post of Senior Teacher (Other than Sanskrit):
Knowledge of secondary and senior secondary standard about the relevant subject matter.
90
180
2 Hrs 30 Mins
Knowledge of graduate standards about the relevant subject matter.
Applicants applied for RPSC Jobs can download the RPSC Question Paper for Lecturer Posts. The RPSC Lecturer Previous Papers are updated here for candidates’ reference. So, kindly go through the following sections and download the exam papers for free.
Name of the Organization: Rajasthan Public Service Commission Name of the Posts: Lecturer No. of Vacancies: Various Apply Mode: Online Job Location: Rajasthan RPSC Lecturer Exam date:03rd to 13th January 2020
Rajasthan PSC Lecturer Test Pattern 2020
Name of the Subjects
Questions
Marks
Duration
Paper-I: General Awareness and General Studies
History of Rajasthan and Indian History with special emphasis on Indian National Movement.
15
30
1 Hr 30 Mins
Mental Ability Test, Statistics (Secondary Level), Mathematics (Secondary Level), Language Ability Test: Hindi, English
20
40
Current Affairs
10
20
General Science, Indian Polity, Geography of Rajasthan
15
30
Educational Management, Educational Scenario in Rajasthan, Right to Education Act, 2009
15
30
Total
75
150
Paper-II: Subject Concerned
Knowledge of subject concerned: Senior Secondary Level
55
110
3 Hours
The Knowledge of subject concerned: Graduation Level
55
110
Knowledge of subject concerned: Post-Graduation Level
10
20
Educational Psychology, Pedagogy, Teaching Learning Material, Use of Computers and Information Technology in Teaching Learning
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Name of the Organization: Rajasthan Public Service Commission Name of the Posts: RPSC Assistant Agriculture Officer No of Vacancies: Various Category: Previous Papers Application Mode: Online Job Location: Rajasthan Official Website: www.rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in
RPSC Assistant Agriculture Officer Exam Pattern
The candidates who had applied for RPSC Agriculture Officer Exam have to check the exam pattern to know the pattern of Question Paper and duration of time and marks allotted for each subject and type of the test. Check the following table for the RPSC Agriculture Officer Exam Pattern.
Paper
Subject
Questions
Marks
Duration
I
General Hindi
60
180
2 Hours
General Knowledge
60
180
II
Agriculture
120
360
2 Hours
The written exam is in both objective & Subjective type.
The written exam is two papers Paper I & Paper-II.
Paper I is for General Hindi & General Knowledge.
Paper-II is for Agriculture.
The duration of time for each paper is for 2 Hours.
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Post/Exam Name
MPSC Question Paper Links
Assistant Executive Engineer, Assistant Engineer and Other posts
MPSC Previous Paper can now be downloaded for free here. Hence, candidates applied for the MPSC Engineering Jobs can download it from the link provided here. The MPSC Question Paper for Assistant Exam is very important to refer to before you start your preparation. These old question papers will help you understand what and how to prepare for the exam. Therefore, click on the following links and download the MPSC Solved Exam Papers.
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MPSC Exam Practice Papers – Details
Description
Details
Organization Name
Maharashtra Public Service Commission
Posts Name
Assistant Executive Engineer, Assistant Engineer and Other posts
Category
Previous Papers
MPSC Prelims Exam Date 2020
17th May 2020
MPSC Mains Exam Date 2020
18th October 2020
Job Location
Maharashtra
Official website
www.mpsc.gov.in
Selection Process:
Written Test
Interview
Maharashtra Public Service Commission Assistant Engineer Exam Pattern 2020
The entire details of the MPSC exam 2020 is given under this topic. It includes details like Subject name, Number of Questions, Marks allotted etc.
Maharashtra PSC Exam Pattern
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Maharashtra PSC Engineering Prelims Exam Pattern
Name of the Subject
Exam Type
Number of Questions
Total Marks
Exam Duration
English Language
Objective Type
10
10
1 Hour and 30 Minutes
Marathi
10
10
General Studies
20
20
Engineering Aptitude Test
60
60
Total
100
100
Maharashtra PSC Engineering Mains Exam Pattern
Paper
Number of Questions
Total Marks
Paper I – Discipline Related Questions
100
200
Paper II – Discipline Related Questions
100
200
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Maharashtra Public Service Commission released the recruitment notification for various Livestock Development Officer posts. Applicants who have applied for the exam may be waiting for the exam date to get released. Here is the good news for those people, MPSC released the exam date for MPSC LDO exam 2019 and the exam is scheduled to be conducted on 22nd Dec 2019. On this page, we have given Maharashtra PSC Livestock Development Officer Old Test Papers that helps in the preparation of the exam. You need to practice as many papers as possible to improve time management skill in the exam. For much more details read further sections of the article.
MPSC LDO Previous Year Question Paper – Overview
Description
Details
Organization Name
Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC)
Posts Name
Livestock Development Officer
Vacancies
Various
Category
Previous Papers
MPSC LDO Exam Date 2019
22nd December 2019
Official Website
mpsc.gov.in
Selection Process:
Written Exam
Interview
MPSC LDO Exam Question Paper Pattern Pdf
Sections
No of Question
Total Marks
Clinical subjects
40
150 Marks
Para-clinical subjects
40
Preclinical subjects
20
Animal Products ( Husbandry)
35
Veterinary Nutrition
15
MPSC Livestock Development Officer Exam Papers with Answers Pdf
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Sub-inspector, Tax Assistant, Clerk, Typist & Other
Number of vacancies
862 posts
Category
Previous Papers
Official website
www.mpsc.gov.in
Maharastra PSC Sub Inspector Old Papers & Exam Pattern
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Maharastra PSC Sub Inspector, Clerk Exam Pattern 2018 for Prelims
S. No
Name of the Subject
Total Marks
No of Questions
Time duration
1.
Reasoning
25
25
1 hour
2.
Aptitude
25
25
3.
General Knowledge
25
25
4.
English
25
25
MPSC Clerk Typist Mains Test Pattern 2018-19
S. No
Exam Type
Names of Subjects
No. of Questions
Maximum Marks
Time Duration
1.
Multiple choice questions
Numerical Ability
200
400
2 Hours
2.
General Knowledge
3.
Marathi
4.
English
5.
Bookkeeping & Accountancy
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MPSC Asst Motor Vehicle Inspector Old Question Papers
Description
Details
Organization
Maharashtra Public Service Commission
Vacant Posts
833 Posts
Post Name
Assistant Motor Vehicle Inspector Posts (AMVI)
Category
Previous Papers
Website
www.mpsc.gov.in
Job Location
Maharashtra
MPSC AMVI Prelims Exam Pattern 2018
S. No
Exam Type
Subject Names
No. of Questions
Marks
Exam Duration
1.
Objective Type
Reasoning
100
100
1 hour
2.
General Studies
3.
Mechanical Engineering
4.
Automobile Engineering
MPSC Asst Motor Vehicle Inspector Mains Exam Pattern 2018
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MPSC Agriculture Service Prelims Previous Papers
Description
Details
Name of the Commission
Maharashtra Public Service Commission
Post Name
Agriculture Service
Exam Name
Agriculture Service Preliminary Exam 2018
No. of Posts
66 Vacancies
Category
Previous Papers
Job Location
Maharashtra
Official website
www.mpsc.gov.in
Maharastra PSC Agriculture Service Prelims Exam Pattern 2018
Maharastra PSC Agriculture Service Prelims Exam Pattern 2018
S.NoExamSubjects Marks Duration1.Written Test(Objective)Marathi352 hours2.English353.General Studies804.Agriculture50
Not at all! I despise (hate) it. I get extremely bored and disinterested. I usually try to avoid watching sports on TV at all costs unless it's an exciting event, like the World Cup or Super Bowl. In that case, I go for the social event rather than the game itself.
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Do you play any sports?
Not anymore. I was an avid(enthusiastic) swimmer as a child, but I gave that up after high school, as it was quite time-consuming. Nowadays, I enjoy going to the gym, running around the lake by my house, and going on mountain treks. I'm not sure if these are considered sports, but I'm really into physical activity.
Which is the popular sports in your country?
Soccer of course! As soccer is the sport of the world, that would be number one. People go wild when our team wins a game- they even drive around waving flags, blocking off the streets! Apart from this, many people enjoy playing tennis and doing martial arts.
Who is your favorite sports star?
As I'm not a big sports fan, I don’t really have one. However, I think I may like Cristiano Ronaldo. Although I don’t know anything about him or his athletic abilities, I think I’ve always been drawn to him (attracted to) because of his looks.
What kinds of sports would you like to try in the future?
I'm really intrigued by soccer. I think it's something that can really connect people, as well as is good cardiovascular and coordination activity. Actually, I wish I had gotten into it as a child. I think it would be interesting to join a league in my city.
Do you do any physical exercise?
You could call me a couch potato (a lazy person who sits on the sofa a lot. "Couch" is another word for sofa). I'm naturally thin without any exercise, so I'm quite lazy when it comes to exercise. I do go for mountain hikes, but I should definitely do more to gain muscle.
Do young people in your country like to do exercise?
Gyms are not very popular in my country because of the cost, but I would say that people get their fair share of exercise everyday because of the hills in the city. Many people climb a mountain to their home every single day! I used to live in a house that was unreachable by car and a total of 200 stairs to get there!
Do you think people are keen on doing physical activity? Why?
Well, I think they are quite accustomed to it. I don't think they would be too keen on going to the gym, but they really enjoy going on mountain hikes. Since our religion is based upon the Mother Earth and the Mountain Gods, these treks are a spiritual journey.
Grammatical Range and Accuracy is one of four marking criteria in IELTS Writing and Speaking. Therefore, to get band 7.5+ for these section in the IELTS test, IELTS test takers need to uses a wide range of advanced grammar structures and the majority of sentences are error-free.
This post will cover 4 types of advanced grammar as follows:
Progressive comparison
Combined comparison
Contrast comparison
Like and as
Progressive comparison: [short adjective + er and short adjective + er | more and more + long adjective ]
We can describe how something increases or decreases by repeating the same comparative two or sometimes three times, putting and between the forms:
Her visits to the country to see her son became rarer and rarer (= increasingly rare) As the illness progressed the patients grew more and more detached from reality. Marching into the sunset, the figures became smaller and smaller and smaller.
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Combined comparison: [The short adjective-er/more+ long adjective + Subject 1 (+to be), The short adjective-er/more+ long adjective + Subject 1 (+ to be)]
To describe how a change in one thing causes a change in another, we can use two comparative forms with the. Note the use of the comma after the first clause:
The longer you leave it, the worse it’ll get. The more sophisticated the product, the more substantial the potential profit.
Contrast Comparison:
When we contrast two related qualities, we always use more (not -er):
X I’m sadder than disappointed
✓ I’m more sad than disappointed.
Her eyes are more green than grey.
We can also use not so much … as or rather than:
I’m not so much disappointed as sad.
Her eyes are green rather than grey.
Like and As
We often describe something by comparing it to something else which has similar qualities. These comparisons are known as similes’. There are two forms:
as + adjective + as:
Listening to her was about as interesting as watching paint dry.
(In informal English we sometimes omit the first as. She looks white as a sheet.)
like + noun or verb phrase:
The cruise ship was like a skyscraper lying on its side.
There are many idioms in which we use these two patterns:
You’re as white as a sheet I think you 'd better see a doctor.
I feel full of energy today -I slept like a dog last night.
Note: We use like (not as) before a noun when we are making a comparison between two things which seem similar:
XYou look as a man who's seen a ghost! ✓ You look like a man who’s seen a ghost! When Mike puts on his dark suit he looks like a waiter (= He resembles a waiter.)
Note: We use as (not like) before a noun when we are describing someone’s job, role or identity, or something’s function:
X Simon's working like a waiter during the summer vacation ✓ Simon’s working as a waiter during the summer vacation. (This is his job.) Use your payroll number as a password for the computer. (This is its function.)
Note:We can also describe something by comparing it with something similar without using like or as. this is known as a metaphor’:
We hope the new treaty will form a bridge between our two nations (a bridge = metaphor for a link)
Metaphors are common in poetry and literary English:
Sometimes too hot the eye of heaven shines. (eye of heaven = metaphor for the sun)
EXERCISES:
Exercise 1: Match the situations (1-15) with the similes (A-P). Then use the similes to rewrite the sentences. You may need to use a good dictionary for this exercise. A like a cat on a hot tin roof I like hot cakes B like a trooper J as a fiddle C like a lamb to the slaughter K as a feather D like a bull in a china shop L as ice E like a bear with a sore head M as the grave F like a log N as a sheet C like a chimney O as a mule H like a rocket P as the hills
0 Stonehenge is incredibly ancient, more than 4.000 years old.==> Stonehenge is as old as the hills 1 She's a heavy smoker……………………………………… 2 He's incredibly clumsy and often breaks things…………………………………… 3 I slept really soundly last night……………………………….. 4 It’s absolutely freezing in here!……………………………….. 5 She so naive, she doesn’t realise what a dangerous situation she’s going into. 6 My grandmother may be 85 but she’s incredibly fit and healthy. 7 Do you feel all right? You’re very pale……………………………………….. 8 He's terribly nervous, he can’t keep still for a moment…………………………. 9 She’s in a foul mood this morning, shouting at and arguing with everyone. 10 Our new car goes really fast……………………………………….. 11 My new flatmate never stops swearing………………………………………….. 12 Once the lights were out the dormitory became eerily quiet…………………………. 13 She doesn't need to diet, she weighs hardly anything!……………………………… 14 Once the old man has made his mind up he never changes it. whatever you say. 15 These new mobile phones are selling amazingly well. Exercise 2. Tick (✓) the best explanation, A or B. 1 The prices on the menu aren’t nearly as expensive as I expected. A Prices are a little cheaper than I expected. B Prices are much cheaper than I expected. 2 It looks as if your new car isn’t any more reliable than the old one! A Both cars are equally unreliable. B The new car is slightly less reliable than the old one. 3 Of all the teams in the league, theirs is the least successful. A Their team is the most unsuccessful. B Their team is less successful than some of the others. A They said it was one of the most powerful earthquakes ever. A No other earthquake was as powerful. B There may have been more powerful earthquakes 5 The new tax regulations are somewhat more rigorous than last year’s. A The new regulations are much more rigorous than last year’s. B Last year’s regulations were slightly less rigorous. 6 I have to say that the hotel wasn’t quite as luxurious as the brochure claimed. A The hotel was much less luxurious than the brochure claimed. B The hotel was slightly less luxurious than the brochure claimed. 7 This is by far the best seat in the plane. There’s loads of legroom. A No seat in the plane is better. B Other seats may be equally good. 8 She isn’t anything like as snobbish as you said. A She is less snobbish than you said. B She isn’t snobbish. 9 I’m afraid your figures are no more accurate than the ones Rachel gave me. A Your figures are less accurate than Rachel’s. B Your figures and Rachel’s figures are equally inaccurate. 10 As far as Daniel’s job is concerned, things are about as bad as they can be. A Daniel’s job could get worse. B Daniel’s job couldn’t be any worse than it is. Exercise 3. Complete each sentence so that it means the same as preceding one(s). Use the words in brackets but do not change the words given in any way.
1 She’s slightly angry but she’s very disappointed (than) She’s……………………………………………………………………………………. 2 Approaching the church, we noticed the sound of the bells becoming increasingly loud. (and … and) Approaching the church, we noticed the sound of the bells……………………………………… 3 As dogs get older they become less aggressive. (the less) The older dogs …………………………………………………………………………… 4 Their remarks were only slightly insulting, but they were extremely inaccurate (not so much) Their remarks…………………………………………………………………………………
The pie charts below give information about the household expenditure of an average US family in different years.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
WRITING TASK 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Write about the following topic:
More and more prisons are being built to house the world’s criminals, and many people believe long-term imprisonment is the answer to solving the crime problem. However, others feel that psychological assistance is what is required. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
Write at least 250 words.
SAMPLE ANSWERS
Task 1 Model Answer
The pie charts compare the expenses of an average American household in 1970 and in 2004. The most significant change that can be seen was in the proportion that went towards paying the mortgage; and the other increase was in the outlay for childcare.
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In 1970, about a quarter of the household income was spent on mortgage payments, whereas by 2004, this doubled to account for half of all expenditure. The 1970 family spent only one per cent of income on childcarc, while the 2004 family allocated ten times more of the budget to this.
Expenditure on entertainment remained the same at 13%, but the percentage spent on food halved from 25% to 12%; and 8% less of the total income was taken up by transport costs in 2004 (only 5%). Clothing costs consumed more of the budget in 1970, at 22%, but this fell to only 10% in 2004.
(150 words)
Task 2 Model Answer
Imprisonment has long been the most popular form of punishment for criminals in society, but many also believe that rehabilitation should take the form of psychological treatment.
Those in favour of long-term imprisonment argue that criminals are not fit to live alongside normal members of society. The obvious reason for this is that they represent a danger to others' personal safety, and it is true that society would not tolerate violent criminals living in its midst. The thinking behind imprisonment is to take away prisoners' rights to individual freedom: this is their punishment. In addition, it is thought that prisoners use their time in prison to reflect on and consider their illegal behaviour, hopefully regretting and feeling remorseful about their crimes.
However, some people argue that prisons are not the best place for all criminals. Advocates for psychological rehabilitation believe that psychological therapy may be a better alternative to imprisonment for some offenders. Psychological therapy may address the root causes of the criminal behaviour and offer strategies and possibilities for change in the future. This approach may be more successful in preventing reoffending in the long run because it does not assume the same solution (that is, prison) works for all.
On the whole, I believe prison definitely has its place as a form of punishment, as no one would wish to live in fear of violent crime, and criminals need to be removed from society for this reason. However, I think a combined approach which has a strong focus on psychological treatment is essential in addressing the core causes of crime, as prison alone offers no hope for future change and eventually, almost all criminals are released back into society.
Some believe buildings should be built in a way that serves their purpose rather than just look beautiful. Others, however, say buildings should represent art too. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
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Constructing buildings is a complex process that needs to cater to the primary purpose of the construction as well as the requirement of looking distinguished. While some buildings successfully integrate both, some however are inclined towards only one of the two factors. This essay shall discuss the relevant conditions for constructing a building.
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There are a lot of examples in the world regarding buildings that are artistically rich as well as sturdy in their construction. The Florence Cathedral in Italy, the Taj Mahal in India, the palace of Westminster in England are renowned examples of cultural symbols and works of art in the field of architecture, along with being sufficiently equipped to serve the primary cause of their establishment. These buildings are many decades old but are still standing strong and for this reason they are famous worldwide. Therefore we can say that building any structure with both purpose and art is not rare.
On the contrary, the world has also seen many architectural disasters that were caused due to poor planning and construction, even though they were intended to be assembly of artwork. A near-accurate guess can be that the architects put so much emphasis on the appearance of the building that they neglected the other important features that need to be well thought-out as well. The Leaning Tower of Pisa is a stark example of how the foundations of the building weren't paid adequate attention, resulting that the building couldn't hold up its own weight. Many such buildings have suffered collapses due to serious miscalculations in the architectural planning. These illustrations make us wonder whether appearance should totally be sidelined for structural stability of any building.
In my view, I feel a building should be a combination of style and stability. The primary purpose of a building and the appearance both should be kept in mind while planning and equal weight age should be given to both.
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It is neither possible nor useful for a country to provide university places for a high proportion of young people. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Sample Answers:
Furnishing the young generations with tertiary education play an indispensable part in the government’s policies. However, most policy makers reckon that it is infeasible and inefficient to offer the vast majority of the youth higher education. From my perspective, I completely agree with this statement for the following reasons.
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It proves impossible for a country to provide entry to tertiary education for all young people. The first reason is the prohibitive tuition fees and the inability to afford them of the majority of youths. College or university undergraduates are supposed to learn from experiments, purchase costly materials during a term, let alone other field trips if one majors in practical fields of study like engineering or medical. All of these plus the fact that many students from rural areas find it tough to meet only the annual tuition fees, especially in poverty-stricken countries. This leads to the second reason in which I mean government have other priorities such as universal education, healthcare system to invest in.
It also does not seem useful for the whole country once the state wish to accommodate the youth with higher education. This is primarily because there is no guarantee that students will become successful and contribute to the well-being of their nation after finishing their education. There are the cases when distinguished graduates fail to secure a decent job and thus become unemployed, exacerbating the burden on society as a consequence. Even worse, some are likely to slack off with their studies or even drop out of school as they either take higher education for granted or find no motivation in furthering their knowledge, given the thought that tertiary education is subsidized or free of charge.
In conclusion, it’s my firm belief that not only it is neither possible nor useful for a country to provide university places for a high proportion of young people
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Useful Vocabulary and Expressions for IELTS Writing – Topic: Education
Play an indispensable part in (collo) participate in something in a important way
Prohibitive (a) So high or burdensome
Let alone:not to mention or think of someone or something
Major in (verb) specialize in something
Poverty-stricken (a) extremely poor
Accommodate sb with sth (verb) provide sb with sth
Contribute to (verb) to donatesomething to somecause
Well-being (noun) Thestate of beinghealthy,happy, or prosperous
Secure a decent job (collo) obtain a good job
Exacerbate (verb) to make a problem become worse
Slack off (verb) to worklesshardthan is usual or necessary; become lazy
Take something/somebody for granted (idiom) to fail to appreciatesomeone/the value of something
Subsidize (verb) to pay some of the cost of goods or services so that they can be sold to other people at a lower price
Free of charge (phrase) without paying any money
Sample Answer 2
There has been a difference of opinions regarding the accessibility of tertiary education to the majority of young people. In my view, dispensing university educational services on such a large scale brings about no practical values to society, and also, it is rather unfeasible to carry out this policy.
First, widespread entry into university does not seem really useful to a country since the government need to take the needs of both the youth and the economy into consideration. In many countries, especially Germany, vocational training has gained more popularity among young people because it enhances employment opportunities as well as job security upon completion. Furthermore, if everyone could gain admittance to college, it would lead to imbalances in workforce that would greatly damage economic structure. It is because there is little chance that university graduates would choose blue-collar jobs such as working in factories.
Second, I think that it is impossible to provide almost all young people with access to tertiary education. In Vietnam, the demand for entering college never ceases to grow at a rapid rate. This puts the government in a dilemma of whether they should risk allocating their resources and therefore face the possibility of bankruptcy due to exorbitant education costs in many financially dependent universities, like Foreign Trade University or National Economics University. On top of that, it is simply unrealistic for universities to accommodate such a suddenly increased number of students on campus, not to mention the fact that most departments are currently short-staffed.
In conclusion, I strongly oppose the idea of supplying entry to a high proportion of young people owing to the presented arguments above.
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Sample Answer 3
It is sometimes argued that providing tertiary education for a massive number of youngsters is both impossible and not essential. I totally agree with this view.
On the one hand, that most young people can enter university is not feasible, especially in developing nations. Firstly, personal financial difficulties may prevent any high school leavers from continuing university education. Tuition fees at this level in several countries are extremely high, so not all the young and their families can afford. A telling example is England where charges a high university fee, leading to a quite low university attendant number in comparison with German whose university system is free of charge. Secondly, educational facilities and infrastructure to secure that a high proportion of young people can have tertiary placement require an enormous investment from the government. Unfortunately, some poor nations have to prioritize basic needs such as food or healthcare for their citizens, so education is not sufficiently subsidized for a high percentage of the young.
On the other hand, it is also detrimental to bestow university education on most youngsters. The initial reason is that this policy can lead to the dearth of manual workers. Because young generations would be all equipped with professional knowledge and skills if this policy were implemented, the higher proportion of them study university, the lower will work for some menial positions. Consequently, vacancies such as taxi drivers and construction workers will lack recruitees. Adversely, this trend also means the increase in unemployment rate in several modern section including technology and science which have too many applicants. Ultimately, there will be an imbalance in labor market.
In conclusion, I believe that it is not only unpractical but also not vital to provide tertiary education places for too many youngsters.
The charts below show the percentage of water used by different sectors in Sydney, Australia, in 1997 and 2007.
Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
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Report Plan:
• Paraphrase: show>compare; water used>water usage; different>various
• Summary/overview paragraph: (1) highest percentage – food industry (2) service industry – percentage of total water use almost doubled
• Paragraph 3: decline of water use in 3 sectors – compare the food industry, manufacturing and building, give figures
• Paragraph 4: contrast the increase in water use in the other sectors -households and service industry, give figures.
Report:
The pie charts compare the water usage of various sectors of the economy in Sydney, in two years – 1997 and 2007.
Overall, it is clear that the sector which used the highest percentage of water was the food industry. The percentage of total water use by the service industry sector in 2007 was almost double the figure for 1997.
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The proportion of total water use fell in three sectors in 2007, compared with the year 1997. The food industry accounted for 48% of all water usage in 1997, but only 41% in 2007. Manufacturing and the building industry also witnessed a decrease in the percentage of water used, falling to 11% and 2%, respectively, of total water usage in 2007.
By contrast, there was an increase in the proportion of total water use in the other two sectors. The water used by the service sector rose from 13% in 1997 to 25% of the total in 2007. Household use increased slightly to reach 21% of the total in 2007.
Every day, millions of tons of food are wasted all over the world. Why do you think this is happening? And how can we solve this problem?
Outline:
Introduction
Restate the problem
Thesis statement (mention the reasons and the solutions to the problem)
2. Body
Food wastage may be resulted from a number of factors.
Various methods used by food manufacturers encourage people to carelessly consume food.
As the standard of living is higher, the appreciation of food has been decreased.
Various measures could be implemented to avoid wasting food.
The government should enhance the public awareness of the significance of using food economically.
Strict laws must be introduced to forbid food waste at places such as supermarkets or restaurants.
3. Conclusion
Paraphrase the introduction.
Say what will happen if the situation continues or changes
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Band 8.0 Sample:
There has been an ever-increasing trend that people discard an excessive amount of food waste from all corners of the world. This issue can be ascribed to a great number of reasons and it must be addressed by definite actions.
Reasons for the issue vary. The primary reason is due to the higher standard of living which results in the depreciation of food regarded as a physiological need in Maslow’s Hierarchy. Another clear reason is that young people who make up for almost haft of the world population haven’t been cultivated an appreciation of food from the previous generation. This boils down to the exponential rise in food waste in recent years. These two main reasons has contributed to the food loss which takes place in all parts of the world.
A wide range of strong measures must be implemented to to combat food waste. This first solution isthat the government can develop some action plans to raise consumers’ awareness of food appreciation and becoming a more conscious consumer & mindful eater. This could be done by getting people involved in global food campaigns such as Think.Eat.Save anti-food waste campaign. In regards to food retailers, they can lend a helping hand by distributing posters or flyers to every single customers when they come across any shopping mall, food supermarket, etc or sticking posters on the restaurants to encourage customers to use food economically and become a leftovers guru. These mentioned measures can definitely help shape a sustainable future.
To conclude, there are obvious reasons why there is a considerable magnitude of food waste on much of the world. This negative trend could be tackled by a number of remedies, such as enhancing the public awareness of the significance of using food economically with the help of the government and food retailers.
Band 6.5 Sample:
People around the world are wasting a large amount of food every day while others do not have enough food for their daily lives. There are some factors that lead to this problem, and I believe effective solutions would should be proposed soon to tackle this issue.
To begin with, there are several reasons that make people waste a lot of food. Firstly, as people are getting richer nowadays, their appreciation for food is becoming increasingly low. This leads to the fact that they often order plenty of dishes, especially expensive ones. As a result, the amount of left-overs is huge. Secondly, people tend to drink too much alcohol such as beer, wine and champagne, which causes them to feel tired and dizzy. Therefore, they would consume only a little food. If they drink non-alcoholic beverage, they might have better control of their behavior as well as have a well-served meal.
Fortunately, some measures could be taken to prevent this problem. The first solution would be to encourage restaurants to charge on customers who have redundant food on their plates. This may positively affects their thought before ordering. For example, in some Japanese restaurants, if you leave any food on the plates, you would have to pay 20% more as a fine. In addition, media should report more about food shortage in some deprived areas like Africa or Asia and the status of food-wasting phenomenon, which allows people to have more information about lives of the poor and the quantity of food wasted every day all around the world. As a result, awareness of saving and appreciating food would gradually be raised among the public.
In conclusion, wasting food, which is a bad habit, is becoming increasingly common, is a bad habit and actions should be taken as soon as possible to solve this issue.
Nowadays, more and more older people who need employment compete with the younger people for the same jobs. What problems this causes? What are solutions?
Band 8.0 Model Essay
It is true that competition is a significant attitude in a workplace which is more prevalence between young and old employees. There are numerous reasons regarding this issue and various measures can be taken by governments to improve this situation.
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The first predictable consequence is the abundance of mature aged employees. Even though, there is no disputing the fact that aging workforce is highly experienced, they seem to be less productive due to their health deterioration. This would negatively influence their job performance as a result. The other outcome is the increasing rate of unemployment among junior workers which is often reported to be the major cause of teenage crimes. Because of joblessness, youngsters often lack money and thus they may misbehave such as spoiling, killing, etc to live from day to day. Consequently , not only does our society indirectly incite crime in youths, but we also do not effectively exploit young workers who seem to be non-experienced but dedicated to work.
To mitigate these problems, I think, companies would soon implement early retirement incentive programs for devoted elderly laborers. Special healthcare and other social welfare payments should be given to ensure that they live healthily in the rest of their life. Besides, employers should also create more job opportunities for young employees. Take, for example, fast-track scheme, a system for rapid training and job promotion of talented young staff. By this way, they can develop their potential to the fullest and make significant contributions to the company they are working for.
In conclusion, young and old workers play an equally important role in each company's growth. Therefore, it is necessary for managers to lead multi-generational workforce by training activities as well as staff incentive schemes.
Nowadays businesses face problems with new employees who just finished their education and lack some interpersonal skills such as the ability to work in a team. What do you think is the main cause of the problem? How can it be resolved?
Band 8.0 Sample Essay
The modern workforce faces a serious problem — many of today's graduates don't have the basic skills they need to succeed at entry-level positions in the workforce. The main reason can be pinpointed towards universities that fail to train their students adequately. This reason shall be discussed further, following some potential solutions.
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Interpersonal skills are the tools people use to interact and communicate with individuals in an organizational environment. Young adults entering the workforce are reported to have problems extending beyond the academic level. Employers complain that they lack many applied skills, such as the ability to work well in teams, communicate effectively, and uphold a professional demeanour, adding that this unpreparedness harms the day-to-day productivity of businesses.
What is unsettling is that universities – the places that are expected to train you for the real job environment, are not placing enough emphasis on critical thinking or independent research skills, resulting in delivering aspirants devoid of the necessary soft skills. A productive solution at this level can be to administer implemented skills assessment tests, after requisite training for the same of course, that students must pass before they can graduate and be recruited.
Another approach can be of businesses and colleges partnering, to help ensure that students gain the real-world experience and hard skills that employers require. While soft skills are difficult to grade and assess, it is critical that students be made aware of how their behaviour should match the expectations of employers.
In closing I'd say, interpersonal behavioural development is a complex phenomenon that is becoming increasingly common. Practical solutions need to be put into effect to improve non-cognitive skills in the employees for yielding an efficient workforce.
Some people believe that anyone can create art such as painting, poetry, music and so on. Others think that a person should have special abilities to create art. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
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Art is a diverse range of creative activities that express the creator's imaginations. Naturally one can assume, to create art all you need is a good imagination. However, some others believe that you need to learn special skills to become an artist. This essay shall discuss both the views in detail.
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Any person with a creative vision and ingenuity can create art forms such as writing poetry, painting, or composing a song or two. Drawing up a mental picture of your feelings and expressing them effectively on paper will make you an artist. For example some people are sometimes driven by longing or grief for someone, which makes them spill their feelings out in a song or a painting. This is why people feel that creating art is not that hard and can be attempted easily.
On the contrary, there are people who firmly opine that without learning how to express creatively, imagination alone cannot help one become an artist. It requires years of training for people to become great artists. To become a musician for instance, one needs to learn all the fundamentals of rhythms and melodies; to play a guitar one needs to learn all the right chords. It doesn't help if your imagination is vivid; you need to know the correct technique of expressing the same to distinguish your creation from the ordinary mediocrities.
To conclude, I'd like to say that as easy as it sounds, creating art is definitely not a piece of cake. Sure, one might be innate in some art forms, but enhancing that skill is very important to create masterpieces.
By Bibek Debroy The April 15 home ministry order, applicable from April 20, needs to be read together with what the health ministry has told us. To state the (often unappreciated) obvious, Covid-19 infections aren't uniformly distributed throughout the country. Spatial distribution varies across states and, more importantly, across districts. Governance, even if Covid-19 hadn't occurred, needed decentralisation to districts and, further down, to local bodies. Based on objective and dynamic criteria, the health ministry has classified districts into three zones: red (170 districts, where the entire district is a hotspot, or a cluster within the district is a hotspot), orange (207 districts, where there may still be a cluster), and green (completely non-infected districts). Since the criteria are dynamic, a district will hopefully graduate from red to orange, or from orange to green. Cause and Effect To cite a state-level example, Sikkim has not had a single Covid-19 case. One can debate the efficacy of lockdown. For instance, Sweden performs rather well on Covid-19-related indicators, despite no lockdown. A lockdown has economic costs. As a counterfactual, suppose India had clamped down on all migration from the rest of the world in December 2019. Would one have recommended lockdown for India? Obviously not. 75189524The virus was imported from the 'rest of the world'. Within the country, transmission has originated in cities. If Sikkim can contain imports of the virus from the rest of India, why subject it to economic costs of lockdown? States aren't the right unit. Neither are districts. The right unit of identification is clusters within districts. For instance, Delhi has had a large number of infections. But northwest and northeast Delhi have clearly fared better than other districts. At one end of the spectrum, we needn't have had a lockdown at all. With the trait of violating government-set norms and not exercising self-discipline, there would have been a large number of infections, although many of these (perhaps, around two-thirds) would have been asymptomatic. A lower number would have required hospitalisation (not more than one-third), and fatalities would certainly not have been as high as some alarmist numbers suggest. In a recent ranking conducted by some researchers, compared to several countries, India scores high on a stringency index, designed to gauge government response to the epidemic. At the other end of the spectrum, we could have contained with a prolonged lockdown, till whenever the long tail of the distribution disappears, beyond September 2020. Neither end of the spectrum is desirable. That's what is sought to be done after April 20. The onus is on states and local governments, as it should be. Yes, states and local governments vary in capacity, and will vary in how efficiently they handle Covid-19. Ideally, one wishes for a red to orange, and orange to green shift. However, in a perverse and dynamic world, in a few instances, a reverse spectrum shift is also possible. But there are some states and district administrations that have reacted quite efficiently. To contain transmission, there have to be restrictions on rail and air travel, inter-district and inter-state labour movements, and public gatherings. The home ministry has announced a template of permitted activities - agricultural and allied work, financial sector activity, Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act scheme work, activity involving public utilities, essential goods, commercial and private establishments, industries and industrial establishments and construction. Benefit of Disassociation This is a minimum template, and states are free to introduce more stringent restrictions, as long as the minimum is adhered to. The media have highlighted the government guidelines' focus on the rural sector. This isn't merely because of rabi harvesting or the plight of returning migrant workers. Any objective identification of hotspot districts and clusters will show infections are largely an urban phenomenon. It was urban India that imported the virus and transmitted it. To the extent rural India is free of, and isolated from, Covid-19 contagion, it can be opened up. Obviously, integration (not just global) has positive externalities. But it also exposes us to risks. All historically documented epidemics have been imported. Large parts of rural India have escaped unscathed because they haven't been completely integrated, especially in labour market terms. Since liberalisation in 1991, rural India hasn't benefited commensurately. Nor has it suffered to the same extent from Covid-19. Beyond April 20, we have a graded exit from the lockdown because livelihoods, and not just lives, are at stake. Naturally, growth (GDP, as well as employment) revival requires efficient labour markets and migration. Ever since all of humanity moved out of Africa, migration has been linked to productivity increases and prosperity. The word 'manufacturing' has the same etymology as 'manual', implying 'made by hand'. Despite capital and technology, we still need labour. The present graded exit is inevitably constrained because of restrictions on labour movements. In different degrees, all the activities mentioned require labour. That use of labour will be restricted to whatever is available locally, and within the district. To that extent, gains are limited. But it is a dynamic process. Unfortunately, Covid-19 spread because of human-to human transmission. Ergo, human-to human interactions must be restricted. To do otherwise, to use the word colloquially, would be bats. The writer is chairman, Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister
The government is likely to provide income tax and GST refunds to large companies, to ensure additional liquidity during the Covid-19 crisis induced lockdown. Government officials said the amount is expected to be much higher than the Rs 18,000 crore in refunds being issued to small taxpayers currently."Large cases (of refunds) will be dealt with after a week or 10 days, by which we will have issued refunds to small taxpayers," said one official. He added that although about 93% of all refund cases were of small taxpayers, the outgo is small, but in case of large companies it will be higher."We are trying to process them as soon as possible, which will also provide some liquidity to industry," the official added.The government said on April 8 that it will issue Rs 18,000 crore in refunds of up to Rs 5 lakh each to taxpayers to ease the funding crunch being faced by many taxpayers. 75188357The Central Board of Direct Taxes has issued refunds worth Rs 4,250 crore to about 1.02 million taxpayers within a week of the announcement.An equal amount will be issued shortly, taking the total amount to Rs 8,000- Rs 8,500 crore.The government has also expedited refunds under the goods and services tax (GST) and customs, with priority given to micro, small and medium enterprises that have been hit the hardest due to the lockdown.Industry had sought early issuance of refunds even if in excess of Rs 5 lakh since they need immediate funds in view of the lockdown being extended to May 3.
The central bank may have put in safeguards late Wednesday to ensure that funds raised by banks through a special window aren't cornered by the crème de la crème of corporate India. But that's what could happen eventually, at least in the non-bank lending space, as most such financiers don't have high-grade marketable bonds the banks could buy.So, what would the banks do instead to ensure the vast network of last-mile financiers get money? The answer lies in plain-vanilla bank loans - just as you and me buy a home or a car with debt. These bilateral deals will suit most banks, which wouldn't want lower-rated securities that have virtually no market. The icing on the cake? Likely repayments every month instead of twice a year.Private sector lenders have mostly decided not to buy papers rated lower than AAA or AA, while public sector banks find traditional loans priced on Marginal Cost Based Lending Rate (MCLR) more viable, three top NBFC executives told ET."Government banks have lowered their deposit rates, thus making it viable for them to lend through MCLR," said one of the persons cited above. Out of 12,000 NBFCs, only about 500 are billed as systemically important; barely a tenth are rated triple-A or double-A, shows an industry estimate.Banks can earn at least 50 basis points higher rate if they lend through MCLR, where borrowing costs are linked to deposits.While State Bank of India offers 5.7 percent for three-year deposits, its three-year MCLR is 7.70%. Moreover, a lender receives repayments every month for a loan but can obtain half yearly interest on bonds.Plus, about 90% of the micro finance institutions are rated below investment grade and, therefore, they don't have access to money markets to meet the liquidity gaps as suggested by the regulator.MFIs' total borrowings outstanding as on 31 March 2020 was Rs 53,853 cr. The central bank on Wednesday set a stiff threshold on the deployment of funds raised by a bank through the so called Targeted Long Term Repo Operations (TLTRO).Banks borrow at 4.40 percent in TLTRO for onward buying of investment grade bonds in primary and secondary markets. "Banks can earn about 150-200 basis points in arbitrage, but not all NBFCs will get that desired money," said a senior executive.
Mumbai: Tata Steel is seeking a 45-day delay in payments to vendors, citing the Covid-19 lockdown and assuring them that they will be paid once the crisis is over."To ensure business continuity, we are compelled to seek an increase of payment terms of our vendor partners by 45 days over and above the prevailing payment terms," it said in a letter. "We do realise that this will have an impact on our vendor partners, but wish to assure you that we will try and revert to normal business as soon as the situation allows and all due payments will be made good." ET has seen a copy of the letter.Tata Steel told ET it had built a relationship based on trust and transparency with various stakeholders and that these were unprecedented times that needed a collaborative approach.Raw Material Supply HitThe 40-day national lockdown, scheduled to end May 3, has hit the production of steel, with Tata Steel temporarily closing its downstream units in Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh. However, its plants in Jamshedpur and Kalinganagar are currently operational. The shutdown of manufacturing units, curbs on logistics and a sharp fall in demand have disrupted steel makers.75191588Tata Steel told vendors that while it remains operational, India's largest steel maker has been facing challenges in ensuring raw material availability and transportation. "The closure of several downstream industries such as construction, real estate and auto has led to a significant reduction in demand of finished steel products," the letter said. "As the situation remains uncertain, several industries have invoked force majeure and have halted their operations till further notice. Tata Steel has also been impacted by this unprecedented situation."Likewise, Asian Paints has also sought to defer payments in a bid to conserve cash. It has sought support from business partners "to increase payment terms by 30 days over and above the currently prevailing payment terms." Payments that are under process will also get paid after an additional 30 days of credit, it said in a letter that ET has seen.At the end of September 2019, Asian Paints had Rs 530 crore in cash and cash equivalents and balances with banks. "We are in touch with vendors with the request and trying to explore the possibilities of extending credit," a company official told ET. "The cash flows have been affected due to the ongoing conditions of lockdown. This is a proactive measure to conserve cash as the situation continues to be uncertain. This is a temporary step only. The company's reserves are adequate to take care of the situation."
At least eight publicly listed companies have taken steps to restart operations with a limited workforce after obtaining permission from the authorities, show data compiled by the ETIG from stock exchange filings.Top executives of some of these companies told ET that while India Inc is working hard to restart factories under the Covid-19 lockdown, restoration of the supply chain across the country will be critical for the economy to get moving again.The list of companies includes Pidilite Industries, the country's largest adhesive maker; Eveready Industries, the largest dry cell maker; Navin Fluorine, a market leader in fluorochemicals; Hikal, a manufacturer of active pharmaceutical ingredients; Prataap Snacks, a major manufacturer of extruded ring snacks; carbon steel pipe maker Man Industries; and Yasho Industries, which supplies intermediate oils to personal care companies. The stocks of these companies gained 1-10% Thursday on the BSE.LIMITED RESUMPTION AFTER APRIL 20However, smooth supply chain management and raw material procurement remain a challenge given that 170 districts are still identified as hotspots — areas with a higher concentration of Covid-19 infection."We have around 4,000 dealers across the country, but reaching out to them during the lockdown is challenging for us," Eveready executive director Amritanshu Khaitan told ET. With five manufacturing plants in India, the company has over 50% share of the dry cell battery segment. It has now reopened one of its plants at Maddur in Karnataka after deep cleaning. The plant will function with 30-40% of the workforce to abide by the government's social distancing directive.75191875India has extended a lockdown that began on March 25 to May 3 but several mainstream business activities will be allowed to resume after April 20 in areas relatively free of Covid-19 infection provided safeguards are observed.Pidilite Industries told the stock exchanges that two units of the company have partially resumed operations. The company has three plants in Maharashtra, two in Himachal Pradesh and one each in Gujarat, Daman, Telangana and Assam, according to FY19 annual reports.Indore-headquartered Prataap Snacks, which sells 11 million packs of snacks every day, has restarted production of its contract manufacturing plants at Kashipur, Raigad and Hisar. It has five inhouse plants and nine contract manufacturing units.Amit Kumar Kumat, executive director at Prataap Snacks, told ET that product availability will improve in the next few days as the government has given permission for transport of finished goods from Indore and Guwahati. In the next few days, the Guwahati plant is likely to resume operations, thereby increasing capacity utilisation to nearly half. The company has more than 4,100 distributors and reaches over 1.7 million retail touch points.SOME SUPPLY CHAIN ISSUESPrataap Snacks faced supply chain issues owing to disruption in truck movement in some areas."The volume offtake from metros has been more impacted given a large number of hotspots, but it has been quite smooth in tier II and III cities," said Kumat. The procurement of raw materials, particularly potatoes from farmers, has not yet been interrupted, he added.Vapi-based Yasho Industries, a supplier of fatty esters and aroma oils to consumer goods companies, is hopeful that there will be a smooth restoration of raw material supply in the coming days."Our raw material stocks will be sufficient for the next 8-10 days. This should improve with more relaxation in industrial activity after April 20," said Parag Jhaveri, CMD at Yasho Industries. With the labour-intensive nature of production, the company will be using at least 50% of the workforce. In a bid to maintain social distancing, the company has introduced an extended lunch break.
Mumbai: Auto companies are set to cut salaries as they seek to reduce costs with the Covid-19 lockdown having worsened already bleak prospects, said people with knowledge of the matter, adding that they are trying to avoid sacking people.Two-wheeler makers Bajaj Auto and TVS Motor have already resolved to cut salaries, at least temporarily. Commercial vehicle makers such as Ashok Leyland and Tata Motors, the hardest hit in FY20, may also do so shortly, said the people cited above. Bajaj Auto MD Rajiv Bajaj has said he won't be getting a salary through the lockdown period. Apollo Tyres CMD Onkar Kanwar and vice chairman Neeraj Kanwar will take a 25% salary cut in FY21. TVS Motor Co's top management is also expected to take a pay cut in FY21. Annual increments for other employees are set to be withdrawn for this year.With sales at a standstill, most companies are trying to avoid layoffs by cutting fixed costs such as salaries, said the HR head of an auto company.Auto Component MakersPrime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed to employers to ensure that people aren't sacked and are paid their salaries.75191631TVS Motor didn't send increment letters as it usually does on April 1. "We have to open factories, look at operations and work out the detailing on the extent of pay cuts," said one of the persons cited above.The government imposed a three-week lockdown starting March 25 and ending April 14. It was extended to May 3.Bajaj Auto has reduced pay for the period between April 15 and May 3. "Effective April 15, we are therefore deliberating implementing a pay reduction in monthly fixed gross across all levels until the lockdown is lifted," Bajaj Auto told staff. "Our managing director has taken the lead and decided that should this be implemented; he will not be taking any pay during this period."The lockdown and the slump that preceded it that has been hard on the ecosystem of employees, dealers, distributors, contract workers, vendors, truckers and other partner agencies, said Bajaj Auto executive director Rakesh Sharma. Moreover, the situation is expected to remain difficult for some time."So we are formulating a range of initiatives to cut costs and remain viable without damaging the core even during this period," he said. "There is definitely a likelihood of pay cut for the period of lockdown. We are reviewing the situation frequently and will finalise the quantum and timelines for payment in due course."Bajaj Auto has said it's not looking to lay off employees for the moment and that the pay reduction will be balanced, measured and graded. It will review the situation on a daily basis.Chennai-based Ashok Leyland is close to announcing a wage cut across the board. A company spokesperson declined to comment on internal matters. Tata Motors declined to comment. However, people aware of the matter said that company hasn't taken a final decision on the matter.Some vehicle makers such as Hero MotoCorp and Eicher Motors deferred payments to vendors, underlining the liquidity challenges that may emerge. However, Hero MotoCorp subsequently decided against such a move.Most auto component makers have paid March salaries but with April being a complete washout, many may struggle. Besides Apollo Tyres, the likes of Exide Industries have already announced pay cuts to manage cash flow challenges.While the company will protect management jobs during the crisis, a 15-30% pay cut at selected upper levels will be taken todeal with the unprecedented crisis, according to an internal circular issued by MD and CEO Gautam Chatterjee. This may be reviewed at the end of the first quarter.Sources at Mahindra & Mahindra said the company is trying to cut costs in areas such as travel, infrastructure and capital expenditure, which are major costs for manufacturing companies as compared with the salary bill, which is relatively less. Pay cuts may be the last option, they said. Mahindra is insulated to an extent due to its tractor business and the prediction of a normal monsoon, said one of the persons. A company spokesperson declined to comment.
FMCG companies are expected to report decent growth in March quarter revenue and profit despite uncertainty over the coronavirus pandemic as most of they have managed to ensure business continuity via e-commerce players.However, sagging rural demand is likely to trim growth and brokerages are largely projecting single-digit topline expansion for the Indian consumer universe."We expect companies under our coverage to register 5.5 per cent growth in revenue, 10.9 per cent expansion in Ebitda and 10 per cent rise in PAT in March quarter. Given the slower recovery in the economy, urban demand is likely to remain stable led by alternate channels such as modern trade and e-commerce. However, sagging rural demand and liquidity squeeze will continue to have an impact," Centrum Broking said in a note.Consumer stocks have fared comparatively better than others in 2020 till now, with some of them even trading near all-time highs. Nifty FMCG Index is down just 5.4 per cent against about 26 per cent year-to-date decline in Nifty and Sensex.HUL is the biggest gainer in the pack, up 21 per cent, followed by Nestle India which has risen 12 per cent. Dabur has edged higher by 4.6 per cent.HDFC Securities said key things to watch for HUL and Nestle India will be any improvement in rural demand while for Dabut it will be new launches and any change in consumer preference towards Ayurvedic products. The brokerage has weak earnings outlook for ITC, Nestle India and Dabur while average estimates for HUL.Dolat Capital expects moderate growth for FMCG companies. Revenue growth in the consumer discretionary portfolio is expected to remain under pressure."Operating margin for most FMCG companies is likely to remain strong, especially for those catering to packaged foods and essential products categories," it said in a note.FMCG firms manufacture 'essential' items and hence have not been barred from conducting businesses. Nonetheless, there would be some impact on Q4 numbers due to the lockdown.Panic buying ahead of the lockdown and a surge in demand for personal hygiene products due to coronavirus may however cushion the negative impact to some extent."Consumer staples companies will face a limited impact compared with those manufacturing non-essentials due to higher demand for personal hygiene products such as sanitisers, soaps, hand wash and homecare products. Also, there was panic buying of essential products such as pulses, detergents, biscuits, packaged foods and dishwashing products, which should offer some cushion," Sharekhan said in a note.Companies like Hindustan Unilever, Britannia Industries, Colgate-Palmolive India and Dabur India will clock 2-4% revenue growth (volume growth to be in low single digit) year-on-year, it said.Centrum said the pandemic would have moderate impact on consumer companies due to a change in consumer behaviour, increased demand for health, hygiene and wellness products, and preference for value-for-money products, Centrum said.
By Alex Longley and Andy HoffmanThe physical oil market, where millions of barrels of real cargoes are traded each day, needed Opec+'s historic cuts to global crude production months ago.On Sunday, producer nations pledged to limit output by an unprecedented 10 per cent of global supply. While there's skepticism the cuts will prove deep enough -- demand has plunged by far more -- a more pressing issue is one of timing: the real market, the one that underpins headline prices, has a huge glut and the output curbs won't even begin until May. Before then, it's pump at will so the curbs won't really affect physical oil supply for months.75177833Signs of weakness abound. Key North Sea crude swaps are trading more than $6 a barrel below the headline Brent futures price of about $28 -- the biggest discount in almost a decade. The critically important Dated Brent benchmark that shapes the price of millions of barrels of crude was assessed by S&P Global Platts at $18.08 on Wednesday. At the same time, a gauge of US supply is at its weakest since 2009 as the market tries to force supplies into storage."In the short-term, the market remains very overwhelmed with misplaced oil," said Torbjorn Tornqvist, co-founder and chief executive officer of Gunvor Group Ltd., a top oil trader. "Prompt time spreads will continue to be very weak, along with deep discounts for physical oil."The most immediate WTI oil future -- May -- slumped to a discount of $7.29 a barrel relative to June on Tuesday, the deepest since 2009 and a sure sign of immediate oversupply. Landlocked grades such as Bakken are still worth less than $10 a barrel as refiners, stuck with fuel they can't sell, slash runs.In Asia this week, majors including Phillips 66 sold up to five cargoes of the medium-sour Al-Shaheen grade for June loading at the lowest since at least early 2011, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Oman crude on the Dubai Mercantile Exchange -- often used to gauge the strength of the Asian physical market -- has been at a discount of more than $6 a barrel to Dubai swaps since early April, compared with a premium of more than $4 in late January.75177902Even so, there are pockets of relief. The cash market in the US Gulf has seen prices recover somewhat since Saudi Arabia began raising official selling prices for its crude in May for buyers in the Americas. Differentials for high-sulfur crudes in the US were first to respond, with grades like Mars Blend at premiums to oil futures for the first time in two weeks.That weakness is particularly acute for crudes that produce a lot of naphtha and jet fuel -- parts of the market hit by the global shutdown. Caspian CPC crude is trading at a discount of more than $9 a barrel to the Dated Brent benchmark, based on swaps trades for that market. In the Middle East, Murban oil has trodden a similar path due to its high naphtha content, the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies wrote in a recent report.There's no sign that any producer will close the taps before May, meaning millions of barrels of unneeded crude entering the market each day. The new arrangement is from May, Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman, the Saudi oil minister, told reporters on a conference call on Monday in reference to the Opec+ agreement, adding that all of April was already sold.Saudi Arabia's crude exports during the first two weeks of April were around 9.3 million barrels a day, according to tanker-tracking data compiled by Bloomberg. That compares with 6.8 million barrels a day during the same period in March."Whatever is happening in April is already happening," said Saad Rahim, the chief economist at trading giant Trafigura Group. "The barrels are moving, the run cuts are happening. This is the peak of demand destruction. It is going to be too late to stop a lot of barrels from going into storage. What this does is it starts to address the over-the-horizon issues."75177909The hit to consumption has crippled refineries globally. Total SA -- one of the largest oil refiners in Europe -- said last week it might not be able to keep its plants open for another month, while smaller installations from Italy to the US have already closed.It's a similar picture in West Africa, where about 20 million barrels of April-loading crude remain unsold, according to traders. The Opec+ cuts will do little to alleviate that glut in the short term, said traders active in that market.It highlights the glut of supply in the so-called Atlantic Basin region, comprising Northwest Europe, the Mediterranean and West Africa."The Atlantic Basin will still be drowning," said Kit Haines, analyst at Energy Aspects. "Everything will depend on how quickly demand recovers."
NEW DELHI: India's phone exports for FY19-20 stood at 3.6 crore units, or more than double the previous year's 1.7 crore units, according to data released by ministry of commerce on Wednesday."We have attracted interest from companies such global giant Samsung and Chinese OEMs in the mobile phone segment coupled with the right set of incentives for them," said Faisal Kawoosa, founder and chief analyst, TechArc."The mass domestic market, which was underpenetrated for long, has provided an opportunity to these players to address local demand as well as set-up base here," he added.In terms of value, the on-year growth in exports last fiscal year ended March 31 was 91% with India exporting devices worth Rs 21,000 crore. Exports have surged from 20 lakh units in FY16-17.Correspondingly, imports in the category last FY plunged 81% to 20 lakh from 2.6 crore in the previous fiscal. Phone imports have fallen from 7.5 crore units in FY16-17.The data is mentioned under the category 'Telephones for cellular or for other wireless networks' which includes feature phones, smartphones, and phone assembly parts as well as other components such as chargers. Almost 90% of this number accounts for finished devices, analysts said.India's local production has been increasing with sops for local manufacturing encouraging the likes of Apple, Xiaomi, Oppo, Vivo, OnePlus, Realme and Samsung to either up up or expand local manufacturing in India, and also export from the world's second largest smartphone market.The industry has largely benefited from the 'Make in India' initiative by the government- the most effective being the Merchandise Export Incentive Scheme (MEIS). Under MEIS, the government provides duty benefits of upto 4% depending on exported product and country. Rewards under the scheme are payable as percentage of realized free-on-board value and, MEIS duty credit scrip can be transferred to the company for working capital needs or used for payment of various duties such as basic customs duty. This incentive will be increased to between 4% and 6%, applicable from August 1 this year, under the new production-linked incentive which has a budgetary outlay of Rs 41,000 crore, according to the government. India's contribution to the global smartphone market has risen from 9% in 2016 to 16% 2019 as major handset makers diversify to countries other than China.China has been losing lustre as world's phone factory as the supply chain and production ecosystem has been steadily shifting abroad due rising costs, trade tensions with the US, and a re-prioritization of other consumer markets, research firm Counterpoint had said in a report.As per government data, India has around 270 factories making handsets and components.
New Delhi | Kolkata: So this is how WFO may look like soon for India's white collar employees. WFO, work from office, will undergo major changes as per home ministry guidelines issued Wednesday on graded resumption of economic activity. And most employers reckon the change is manageable.From April 20, offices that are allowed to open will have to ensure every employee wears a face mask, no employee is closer than 6 feet from another, that there are no meetings of 10 people or more, that lunch breaks are staggered so that all employees don't gather at the same point at the same time, that employees work in shifts and that there is an hour's gap between shifts. IT/ITES offices have been told to work at 50% staff capacity. That's not all. The guidelines say use of staircases should be encouraged, and in case of lifts, no more than 2-4 people (depending on the size) should be allowed at a time.Part of New Normal: HR HeadsThose with children below 5 years of age and those aged above 65 should be encouraged to work from home, the guidelines say.There are strict rules on providing adequate hand sanitizers, preferably touch-free ones, and on mandatory thermal screening. Employees who need transportation must be ferried in vehicles that do not use more than 30-40% of seating capacity, the rules mandate.All workplaces have to keep a list of Covid hospitals nearby, and all employers are to encourage staff to use the Aarogya Setu app. No "non-essential" visitors allowed in offices, no consumption of tobacco products, and a big no-no on spitting – those are among the other rules.District magistrates will enforce these rules through fines and penal action prescribed in the Disaster Management Act 2005.India Inc's HR heads seemed to think this will be the new normal for a long time to come. Some of these rules are already in place, they said.Most companies are okay with the 50% staff rule. A senior official at an IT major said his company were unlikely to go beyond 30% staff strength. This firm had also reduced the number of people travelling in office cabs, arranged for box lunches to allow eating at desks, and restricted use of lifts.At Axis Bank, HR head Rajkamal Vempati said: "People who are working out of the home are doing so, and those in branches are coming in on a rotation basis. Sanitisation is happening on a periodic basis. For specific operations, such as back-end processing and IT, we have already been arranging for transport for workers. We will ensure that they work at the mentioned capacity," she said.
CSR conflict: Why PM-Cares is ok, but not CM-Cares? As per the corporate affairs ministry's FAQ, in addition to contribution towards PM Cares Fund (notified on March 28), contributions made by companies to SDMAs and to Covid-19 related activities such as preventive healthcare, sanitation, disaster management, etc.
TCS reports Q4 net profit of Rs 8,049 crore, misses estimates As for hiring, the company said that it will honour all the offer letters made to the campus this year. It will start onboarding trainees once their term ends in mid-June to July, till the end of the year. Promotions will continue and the quantum will depend on business performance.
Coronavirus relief reveals a secret in West Bengal's Purulia: PDS cards as loan collateral to moneylenders In Jorgora village, around 65 km from Jhalda, most of the 72 families claimed to have handed over PDS cards as collateral.
