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Cordial Welcome to Jobrefresher Current Affairs 2018. To remain updated with current affairs is prime need in case you want to pass any competitive exam. Even if one is not preparing for Govt Exams one should also be aware about national and international affairs. Intellectual abilities of a candidate are mostly judged through his general knowledge. This is the main page where you can grasp important updates and alerts on national and international events, news related to sports, business, banking, arts, science, defence and world scenarios etc.

Published On : 29 Jul 2019

World Hepatitis Day Celebrated on 28th July

World Hepatitis Day Celebrated on 28th July

  • World Hepatitis Day is celebrated every year on 28th July around the world to create awareness of Hepatitis and encourage prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
  • The theme of this year “Invest In Eliminating Hepatitis”.
  • World Hepatitis Day is now recognized in over 100 countries each year through events such as free screenings, poster campaigns, demonstrations, concerts, talk shows, flash mobs.
  • Hepatitis is a group of infectious diseases known as Hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E - and encourage prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.
India & China Joint Military Exercise 'Hand in Hand' begin in Meghalaya

India & China Joint Military Exercise 'Hand in Hand' begin in Meghalaya

India and China will carry out a Joint Military Exercise 'Hand-in-Hand' begin in Umroi, Meghalaya in December 2019. ....

Published On : 27 Jul 2019

Fire and Fury Corps-book released by Lt. General Ranbir Singh

Fire and Fury Corps-book released by Lt. General Ranbir Singh

The Commanding-in-Chief, Northern Command of the Indian Army Lt. General Ranbir Singh released the book named 'Fire and Fury Corps - Saga of Valour, Fortitude and Sa....

Published On : 27 Jul 2019

GST Committee reduce the tax rate on EVs from 12 to 5%

GST Committee reduce the tax rate on EVs from 12 to 5%

The GST Committee has decided to reduce the Tax Rate on Electric Vehicles to 5% from the existing 12%. The new Tax Rate will be effective from 1st August 20....

Published On : 27 Jul 2019

B. S. Yeddyurappa pledge as New Chief Minister of Karnataka

B. S. Yeddyurappa pledge as New Chief Minister of Karnataka

BJP State President B. S. Yeddyurappa (age 76-years) takes oath as New Chief Minister of Karnataka. He is serving as the Karnataka CM for the 4th time.....

Published On : 27 Jul 2019

MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury elected as Chairman of PAC

MP Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury elected as Chairman of PAC

The Congress MP for Berhampore Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury (age 63 years) elected as the Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC). ....

Published On : 27 Jul 2019

US Army General Mark A. Milley to be Next Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff

US Army General Mark A. Milley to be Next Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff

The United States Army General Mark Alexander Milley (age 61 years) has been appointed as the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Mark is a 4-star General,....

Published On : 27 Jul 2019

Sunil Kumar Given Additional Charge As MTNL Chairman & MD

Sunil Kumar Given Additional Charge As MTNL Chairman & MD

Government-owned MTNL said Sunil Kumar has been given Additional Charge of Chairman & Managing Director of the Mahanagar Telephone Niga....

Published On : 27 Jul 2019

The Muslim Women Protection of Rights on Marriage Bill passed

The Muslim Women Protection of Rights on Marriage Bill passed

On 25th July 2019, Lok Sabha passed the Muslim Women (Protection of Rights on Marriage), Bill. The Muslim Women Bill was introduced by the Law Minister Ravi Shankar ....

Published On : 26 Jul 2019

Lucknow to be host Defence Expo India-2020

Lucknow to be host Defence Expo India-2020

The 11th edition of DefExpo India-2020 will be scheduled to be held in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh from 5th to 8th February 2020 onwards. It is the first time th....

Published On : 26 Jul 2019

Guwahati to be host 2020 Khelo India Youth Games

Guwahati to be host 2020 Khelo India Youth Games

In 2020, the 3rd edition of Khelo India Youth Games will be held in Guwahati, Assam. Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju (age 47....

Published On : 26 Jul 2019

Ehsan Mani became New Chief of ICC committee

Ehsan Mani became New Chief of ICC committee

The Chairman of International Cricket Council (ICC) Shashank Manohar appointed Ehsan Mani (age 74 years) as the Head of the ICC’s influential Finance ....

Published On : 26 Jul 2019

President Beji Caid Essebsi passes away at 92

President Beji Caid Essebsi passes away at 92

The President of Tunisia Mohamed Beji Caid Essebsi passed away in a military hospital. He was 92 years. He served as the President of Tunisia from 31st December 2014 until h....

Published On : 26 Jul 2019

US-based Apple Inc acquires Intel for USD 1 billion

US-based Apple Inc acquires Intel for USD 1 billion

US-based Apple Inc. has announced the acquisition of chip-maker company Intel's smartphone modem business for USD 1 billion. Around 2.2 thousands ....

Published On : 26 Jul 2019

India's first Railway Printing Press Gallery opened

India's first Railway Printing Press Gallery opened

The Western Railway (WR) has opened India's first Railway Printing Press Heritage Gallery at Mahalaxmi, Mu....

Published On : 26 Jul 2019

Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrated on 26th July

Kargil Vijay Diwas celebrated on 26th July

The nation is celebrating the 20th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas on 26th July. In this day, Indian Armed forces secured one of the most dramatic and har....

Published On : 26 Jul 2019

How to Prepare For Current Affairs And General Awareness?

UPSC Exam Pattern now carries more focus on all round information on current affairs, besides knowledge of aspirants in other fields. The stalwarts or beginners appearing for the UPSC exam are mostly apprehensive about what will be in store for them during UPSC Exams. They are very unsure what to prepare and study relevant to the current pattern of exams. Here is how they should start their preparation.

The first thing regarding preparations that aspirants need to know for UPSC exams is referring to the previous year’s question papers. Those papers should include both the Prelims and Main stream exams. These papers will reveal the pattern they should follow.

They would know more by learning through these papers about how the questions papers are framed and what type of questions they will face in UPSC exams. They can also practice by solving the questions in those papers. This would be more of a skill development exercise, and this will help them to study on the similar lines and get through the UPSC exams.

How to prepare for current affairs section for UPSC exams?

The knowledge about the current affairs is the key for the aspirants to succeed in exams. However, they still might be confused about how to go for it. Here is a guideline how to perform well in the current affairs section of the UPSC Syllabus that most aspirants find a bit intriguing.

Read newspapers & magazines

The easiest source of current affairs information is the internet, newspapers, and magazines. You must read the leading newspapers religiously every day and follow current issues concerning regional, national, and international areas

You should read them carefully and discuss with your friends and seniors. You can get plenty of topics covering developments in medical science, technology, economics, sports, political developments, environmental studies, and a variety of other topics.

Study government planning

Never miss on the different plans and schemes of government to benefit different sections of societies. Those may include schemes to provide skills to unskilled people, old-aged people, young girls for their education, housing schemes, and plans for farmers etc.

Focus on information from some organizations

There are few organizations like ministry of finance, HRD, and RBI that offer some news updates relevant to the question papers in exam. Focus on them and try to read all about them. You must understand all about the important information that may affect the lives of people and country.

Stay updated and analyze

Do in-depth study on various achievements and analyze them. These include political decisions in Kashmir, India’s expedition in space and other developments in science & technology across the world. Try to reach out to the core of all of its aspects and find answers for ‘how, why, where, and what’ of different situations and achievements. Sometimes, aspirants choose to ignore most frequently appearing news items, although those normally are part of the UPSC exam papers.

Historical Aspects

Knowing about the history of the countries and cultures is a skill that you could adopt by indulging in it. Try to get acquainted with the historical events, modern & ancient history of India. Make note of game-changing historical events and try to understand their impact. Remembering dates is also a very important ritual of studying history.

Information on Geographical & International Affairs

International affair in geographical context has a prominent place in the question papers of UPSC exams. Prepare on the international affairs, keeping in mind the ever-changing political scenarios, especially across the country’s borders. Do not forget to refer world atlas to understand the geographical impact in relation to international affairs. This will help you to address real political & geographical issues of the regions.

Ways to hone your skills

When you come to know about the pattern of questions asked in UPSC exams, you must proceed to hone your skills in general knowledge related to current affairs. You can also enhance your GK through daily or weekly current affairs quiz programs available in different websites. You need to read regularly on sports and entertainment also.

If you follow the above referred guidelines on current affairs, you can get past UPSC exams easily.

Importance of Current Affairs

General Knowledge about current affairs help us analyze the pros and cons of a situation and with current affairs one can attain academic as well as personal growth. Jobrefresher is the best website for following current affairs. Randomness is the most important characteristics of competitive examinations. Nowadays, in most of competitive exams and interviews, there is a defined section for General Knowledge which plays central role in final merit list.

Current Affairs mainly has three parts:
1. Static Events like India launched Agni Missile.
2. Dynamic Events which has regular updates like- Nirav Modi case.
3. Periodical Events like- Elections, Annual Budget etc.
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