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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 : 15 Oct 2018

Maa Vaishno Devi Shrine Board Approved free 5 lakh accident insurance cover for pilgrims visiting

Maa Vaishno Devi Shrine Board Approved free 5 lakh accident insurance cover for pilgrims visiting

  • In Jammu and Kashmir, Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board has approved the enhancement of free accident insurance cover for pilgrims visiting the shrine to five lakh rupees.
  • The decision was taken at the 63rd board meeting in Srinagar yesterday under the chairmanship of Jammu and Kashmir Governor Satya Pal Malik, who is also the Chairman of the Board.
  • According to official sources in Srinagar, the board also approved additional life insurance cover of five lakh rupees to pilgrims who avail the service of the upcoming passenger ropeway between Bhawan and Bhairon Ghati.
  • The board in a historic decision approved a medical support policy for the treatment of victims of public trauma under its social support initiative at the super specialty hospital.
Textile Minister unveil 46th edition of IHGF-Delhi Fair

Textile Minister unveil 46th edition of IHGF-Delhi Fair

Minister of State for Textiles Ajay Tamta on Sunday inaugurated the 46th edition of world’s largest IHGF-Delhi Fair at India Expo Centre and Mart at Greater Noida. Speaking o....

Published On : 15 Oct 2018

Dr. Shekhar C Mande; New Director General of CSIR 2018

Dr. Shekhar C Mande; New Director General of CSIR 2018

The Union Government has appointed Dr. Shekhar C Mande as the Director General of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) and Secretary of the Department of Scientific and Resea....

Published On : 15 Oct 2018

Union Minister Launch AQEEWS in New Delhi

Union Minister Launch AQEEWS in New Delhi

In view of deteriorating air quality of Delhi, Union Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan launches Air Quality Emergency Early Warning System in New Delhi on Monday. He also launched....

Published On : 15 Oct 2018

87th Birth anniversary of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam being observed on 15th October

87th Birth anniversary of Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam being observed on 15th October

1. Nation remembers former President late Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam on his 87th Birth Anniversary today. He redefined the Presidency during his tenure from 2002 to 2007. H....

Published On : 15 Oct 2018

Renowned Author Maryse Conde wins alternative Nobel Literature Prize

Renowned Author Maryse Conde wins alternative Nobel Literature Prize

Maryse Conde, one of the Caribbean's most renowned authors, has won an award created to replace this year's Nobel Prize for Literature. The prestigious literature prize was suspend....

Published On : 13 Oct 2018

Hindustani Classical Musician; Annapurna Devi passes away at 91-year

Hindustani Classical Musician; Annapurna Devi passes away at 91-year

Annapurna Devi (born on 23 April 1927 to 13 October 2018) was a renowned Hindustani classical musician passed away at the Breach Candy hospital in Mumbai. Annapurna Devi (91-year-o....

Published On : 13 Oct 2018

Indian and Sri-Lanka inked MoU for construction of 1200 Houses

Indian and Sri-Lanka inked MoU for construction of 1200 Houses

India and Sri Lanka today signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) for construction of 1200 houses through 50 model villages, using Indian grant assistance of 60 crore Srilankan rupees.....

Published On : 13 Oct 2018

Asian Para Games 2018; India wins 72 medals, including 15 Gold, 24 Silver, 33 Bronze

Asian Para Games 2018; India wins 72 medals, including 15 Gold, 24 Silver, 33 Bronze

India recorded its best-ever showing in the Asian Para Games by bagging 72 medals, including 15 gold, with the shuttlers adding two gold and three bronze medals on the concluding day of the competi....

Published On : 13 Oct 2018

Textile Ministry to release Rs 7.8 Crore for construction of textile tourism complex in Nangpoh, Meghalaya

Textile Ministry to release Rs 7.8 Crore for construction of textile tourism complex in Nangpoh, Meghalaya

Minister of State for Textiles, Ajay Tamta has said that the Ministry will release 7.8 crore rupees for the construction of a textile tourism complex in Nongpoh, Ri-Bhoi district of Meghalay....

Published On : 13 Oct 2018

Govt of Malaysia decides to finish capital punishment

Govt of Malaysia decides to finish capital punishment

In Malaysia, the cabinet today decided to abolish the death penalty. Communications and multimedia Minister Gobind Singh Deo said, the government decided to scrap capital punishment followin....

Published On : 12 Oct 2018

Mrs. Sushma Swaraj take part in 17th CHG meeting of SCO in Tajikistan

Mrs. Sushma Swaraj take part in 17th CHG meeting of SCO in Tajikistan

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj will be participating in the 17th Council of Heads of Government, CHG, meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization to be held in Dushanbe, Tajiki....

Published On : 12 Oct 2018

World Egg Day Observed every-year in October

World Egg Day Observed every-year in October

International Egg Commission has declared the second Friday of October every year as World Egg Day. This is celebrated in countries all around the world and is a unique opportunity to help r....

Published On : 12 Oct 2018

Govt hikes import duty 20% on few communication items

Govt hikes import duty 20% on few communication items

The government has hiked the import duty on certain communication items, including base stations, to up to 20% as part of efforts to check a widening current account deficit by curbing impor....

Published On : 12 Oct 2018

Prime Minister of India Unveil Silver Jubilee Celebrations of NHRC

Prime Minister of India Unveil Silver Jubilee Celebrations of NHRC

1. The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, today addressed the Silver Jubilee Foundation Day function of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). He said that th....

Published On : 12 Oct 2018

President of India Unveil 13th Convention of CIC

President of India Unveil 13th Convention of CIC

1. The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, inaugurated the 13th Convention of the Central Information Commission in New Delhi today (October 12, 2018).2.....

Published On : 12 Oct 2018

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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