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ssc preparation, important competetion questions, current affairs of india, latest question asked in competetion papers, Important Days of May World Asthma Day : 02 May 2017 Designated by: Global Initiative for Asthma Theme: Asthma: Better Air, Better Breathing World Press Freedom Day : 03 May 2017 Designated by: UN General Assembly First Observed in: 1994 Theme: Critical Minds for Critical Times: Media’s role in advancing peaceful, just and inclusive societies World Red Cross and Crescent Day : 08 May 2017 Designated by: International Committee of the Red Cross First Observed in: 1948 Theme: Everywhere for Everyone International Day of Vesak : 10 May 2017 (Full Moon day of May every year) Designated by: United Nations General Assembly First Observed in: 2000 World Migratory Bird Day : 10 May 2017 Designated by: AEWA Secretariat First Observed in: 2006 Theme: Their future is our future Note: International Migratory Bird Day started in 1993 is o...

ssc preparation, important competetion questions, current affairs of india, latest question asked in competetion papers, Swachh Survekshan - 2017 Swachh Survekshan 2017 was carried out in 434 cities across the country and the following are th highlights of the survey. Criteria and weightages for different components of sanitation related aspects used for the Survey are: A: Solid Waste Management including Door-to-Door collection, Processing and Disposal, ODF status etc: 45% of total 2,000 marks i.e 900 marks B: Citizen feedback : 30% i.e 600 of total marks C: Independent observation : 25% i.e 500 marks Quality Council of India which conducted the survey deployed 421 assessors for on the spot assessment of 17,500 locations in 434 cities and towns. Another 55 persons regularly monitored the survey process in real time. Top 10 cities 1. Indore, 2. Bhopal, 3. Visakhapatnam, 4. Surat, 5. Mysuru, 6. Tiruchirapally, 7. New Delhi Municipal Council, 8. Navi Mumbai, 9. Vadoda...

ssc preparation, important competetion questions, current affairs of india, latest question asked in competetion papers, Latest Current Affairs  of May 2017 Updated 14 May 2017 The Indian film actor who has been appointed by WHO as its goodwill ambassador for hepatitis in South-East Asia region Amitabh Bachchan The missile system with a range of 15 km acquired from Israel which was test-fired from a test range in Odisha Spyder The South American nation which has declared an end of its public health emergency over Zika, the mosquito-borne virus Brazil The vaccine which has been included in the Universal Immunization Programme of India by the Union Health Minister Shri JP Nadda Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) The legendary cricketer who has been named an Honorary Life Member of the Marylebone Cricket Club, as he became the fourth Indian to do so after Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid and Sourav Ganguly VVS Laxman The theme of National Technology Day observed on 11 May...

ssc preparation, important competetion questions, current affairs of india, latest question asked in competetion papers, Parliamentary Terms Finance Related Parliamentary Terms Definition Term Annual Financial statement of the estimated receipts and expenditure of the Government of India for a financial year Budget The estimate of expenditure in respect of a Ministry/Department not charged upon the Consolidated Fund of India, placed for approval before the House on the recommendations of the President Demand for Grant A Bill ordinarily introduced each year to give effect to the financial proposals of the Government for the following financial year Finance Bill A bill containing only provisions dealing with all or any of the matters specified in sub-clauses (a) to (g) of Clause (1) of Articel 110 of the Constitution. (Such a bill cannot be introduced without the recommendation of the President and it also cannot be introduced in the Rajya Sabha Money Bill A Bill passed a...

ssc preparation, important competetion questions, current affairs of india, latest question asked in competetion papers, Parliamentary Terms Basic Definitions Definition Term The draft of a legislative proposal Bill Bill passed by both the Houses of Parliament and assented to by the President Act A member of the House of the People (Lok Sabha) Member A member other than a Minister Private Member Termination of a sitting of a House without any definite date being fixed for the next sitting Adjournment  sine die The termination of a session of the House by an order made by the President under article 85(2) (a) of the Constitution. Prorogation The first hour of a sitting of the House normally allotted for asking and answering of questions Question Hour The minimum number of members required to be present at a sitting of the House or the Committee for valid transaction of its business. The quorum to constitute a sitting of the House is one-tenth of the total number ...

ssc preparation, important competetion questions, current affairs of india, latest question asked in competetion papers, Important Amendments to Indian Constitution . Amendment Year Importance 7 1956 Reorganisation of states on linguistic basis and abolition of Class A, B, C and D states and introduction of Union Territories. 9 1960 Adjustments to Indian territory as a result of agreement with Paksitan. 10 1961 Dadra, Nagar and Haveli included in Indian Union as a Union Territory on acquisition from Portugal. 12 1961 Goa, Daman and Diu included in Indian Union as a Union Territory on acquisition from Portugal. 13 1963 The state of Nagaland formed with special protection under Article 371A. 14 1962 Pondicherry incorporated into Indian Union after transfer by France. 21 1967 Sindhi added as language in the 8th schedule. 26 1971 Privy purse paid to former rulers of princely states abolished. 36 1975 Sikim included as an Indian state. 42 1976 Fundamental Duties prescribed,...

ssc preparation, important competetion questions, current affairs of india, latest question asked in competetion papers, Submission of Resignations S.No. Appointment Submits Resignation to 1. President Vice President 2. Vice President President 3. Prime Minister President 4. Judge of Supreme Court President 5. Governor President 6. Judge of High Court President 7. Speaker of Lok Sabha Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha 8. Deputy Speaker of Lok Sabha Speaker of Lok Sabha 9. Deputy Chairman of Council of States Chairman 10. Member of house of Parliament Chairman of upper house or the Speaker of Lower House. 11. Speaker of Assembly Deputy Speaker of Assembly 12. Deputy Speaker of Assembly Speaker of Assembly 13. Chairman of Legislative Council of States Deputy Chairman 14. Deputy Chairman of Legislative Council of States Chairman 15. A member of Public Service Commission (Union Commission or Joint Commission) President 16. A member of Publ...

ssc preparation, important competetion questions, current affairs of india, latest question asked in competetion papers, Oaths of Office Administration of Oath of Office S.No. Appointments Administered Oath of Office by 1. President Chief Justice of India or in his absence the seniormost Judge of Supreme Court. 2. Vice President President or some person appointed in that behalf by the President. 3. Judge of Supreme Court President or some person appointed in that behalf by the President. 4. Governor Chief Justice of High Court or in his absence senior most Judge of that court. 5. Minister in Union Council of Ministers President 6. Comptroller & Auditor General President or some person appointed in that behalf by the President. 7. Member of Parliament President or some person appointed in that behalf by the President. 8. Member of Legislature of State Governor or some person appointed in that behalf by the Governor. 9. Minister in State Council ...

ssc preparation, important competetion questions, current affairs of india, latest question asked in competetion papers, Indian Constitution - Durations. Important Time Limits in Indian Constitution Condition Duration Maximum interval between two sessions of Parliament/State Assembly Six months Maximum life of Presidential Ordinance Six months + Six weeks* Maximum period within which an election is to be held to fill a vacancy created by the death, resignation or removal, or otherwise of a President Six months Maximum duration for which President’s rule can be imposed in a state Six months extendable upto a maximum of three years Time after which money bill passed by Lok Sabha is deemed to have been passed by Rajya Sabha when no action is taken by it 14 days Maximum duration for which a President/Vice-President/Governor may hold his office from the date on which he enters his office 5 years Maximum duration for which a Lok Sabha/State Legislature may function from the d...

ssc preparation, important competetion questions, current affairs of india, latest question asked in competetion papers, Important Age Limits in  Indian Constitution . Description Age Limit Article Minimum age for election to the post of President 35 years Article 58 (1) (b) Minimum age for election to the post of Vice-President 35 years Article 66 (3)(b) Minimum age for election to the post of Governor 35 years Article 157 Minimum age for election as MP (Lok Sabha) 25 years Article 84(b) Minimum age for election as MLA 25 years Article 173(b) Minimum age for election as MP (Rajya Sabha) 30 years Article 84(b) Minimum age for election as MLC 30 years Article 173(b) Upper age limit for appointment as a judge of Supreme Court 65 years 124(2) Upper age limit for appointment as a member of a Union Commission 65 years 316(2) Upper age limit for appointment as a judge of High court 62 years Article 217(1) Upper age limit for appointment as a member of State Commissi...