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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 : 02 Jun 2018

Yuvraj Singh Awarded with the “Most Inspiring Icon Of The Year For Social Welfare”

Yuvraj Singh Awarded with the “Most Inspiring Icon Of The Year For Social Welfare”

Yuvraj Singh is an Indian international cricketer, who plays all forms of the game. An all-rounder who bats left-handed in the middle order and bowls slow left-arm. Yuvraj awarded with the “most inspiring icon of the year for Social Welfare” award by the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival (DIFF) for his exemplary contribution in the field of social welfare.

Yuvraj was diagnosed with cancer (mediastinal seminoma) shortly after the World Cup. After successfully completing his chemotherapy cycle in the United States, Yuvraj returned to India in 2012 and made his international comeback in a Twenty20 match against New Zealand.

India's Most Profitable State-owned Company, Indian Oil Corporation

India's Most Profitable State-owned Company, Indian Oil Corporation

Indian Oil Corporation Limited, commonly known as IndianOil is an Indian state-owned oil and gas company. It became the most profitable state company of India for the second consecutive year. India....

Published On : 02 Jun 2018

Patanjali Launches New App 'Kimbho' (Messaging App)

Patanjali Launches New App 'Kimbho' (Messaging App)

Yoga guru Baba Ramdev's Patanjali launched a new swadeshi messaging application called 'Kimbho' to compete with WhatsApp. Kimbho caters to private and group chats with free phone and video calling.....

Published On : 02 Jun 2018

Third Meeting of Home Affairs’ Dialogue Held in New Delhi between India & UK

Third Meeting of Home Affairs’ Dialogue Held in New Delhi between India & UK

The Third Home Affairs’ Dialogue between India and U.K. was held in New Delhi. The Government of India Delegation was led by Mr Rajiv Gauba, Union Home Secretary and the Delegation from Home ....

Published On : 02 Jun 2018

Tribal People Becoming Obstacles in PM Modi's Dream Project

Tribal People Becoming Obstacles in PM Modi's Dream Project

The ambitious Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Project, i.e the government's first bullet train project faces lots of problems in its construction. This project is expected to be completed by 2022 ....

Published On : 02 Jun 2018

Air India's Auction Fails, Congress Blows Modi's Government's Joke

Air India's Auction Fails, Congress Blows Modi's Government's Joke

In the absence of initial bids in Air India stake sale process, the Congress ridiculed the BJP-led government and said that the present government should give funding for the company's reconstructi....

Published On : 01 Jun 2018

One Month Ban on YouTube in Egypt Due to Anti-Islamic Video

One Month Ban on YouTube in Egypt Due to Anti-Islamic Video

Egypt's top administrative court has ordered a month-long ban on YouTube on Saturday. The lawyer who filed a lawsuit for YouTube banning said, the court has taken this decision due to the publicity....

Published On : 01 Jun 2018

India Becomes the Fastest Growing Economy

India Becomes the Fastest Growing Economy

India has become the fastest running economy in the world by overtaking China. During the January-March quarter, the GDP grew at a rate of 7.7%. The pace of Indian economy has been 6.7% in fiscal y....

Published On : 01 Jun 2018

China Imposed Explosives Detection Device in Indian Ocean

China Imposed Explosives Detection Device in Indian Ocean

China has achieved success in planting several seismometers in the southwest part of the Indian Ocean. These seismometer can be used to detect earthquake measurements, volcanic eruptions or explosi....

Published On : 01 Jun 2018

'Water Satyagraha' Will Take Place in Delhi, Due to Lack of Water

'Water Satyagraha' Will Take Place in Delhi, Due to Lack of Water

Delhi is in high esteem politics due to water scarcity. Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is blaming the Haryana Government for this. Delhi has been receiving the lowest water from Haryana in the last....

Published On : 01 Jun 2018

After Petrol-Diesel, LPG too Expensive

After Petrol-Diesel, LPG too Expensive

LPG has become expensive after the steady increase in prices of petrol and diesel. According to the information, the price of subsidized LPG cylinders has been increased by Rs. 2 and 34 paise. At t....

Published On : 01 Jun 2018

Strike of Farmers in 7 States, Vegetables Thrown on Roads

Strike of Farmers in 7 States, Vegetables Thrown on Roads

Farmers have started the agitation since June 1st in seven states, including Punjab and Madhya Pradesh. Farmers unions have called for a 10-day peasant movement against the central government for t....

Published On : 01 Jun 2018

Briefing for Competitive Quiz 31st May 2018

Briefing for Competitive Quiz 31st May 2018

1. India has started its second IT corridor in China. The name of this IT corridor, Digital Joint Opportunity Plaza Platform (SIDCOP) has been kept. The objective of establishing IT Corridor in Chi....

Published On : 31 May 2018

The 'Reuse of Treated Waste Water Policy' has Launched by Gujarat Government

The 'Reuse of Treated Waste Water Policy' has Launched by Gujarat Government

Chief Minister Vijay Rupani and Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel launched the policy at a function held in Gandhinagar. The policy will promote the use of treated wastewater and will see the setti....

Published On : 31 May 2018

World's 1st Fully Solar Energy- Powered Airport, Cochin International Airport

World's 1st Fully Solar Energy- Powered Airport, Cochin International Airport

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) recognized Cochin International Airport Ltd (CIAL) in Kerala as the world’s first fully solar energy-powered airport. CIAL is India&rsq....

Published On : 31 May 2018

3rd Most Valuable Firm Globally is Microsoft

3rd Most Valuable Firm Globally is Microsoft

Software giant Microsoft has surpassed Google’s parent company Alphabet in market capitalization for the first time in three years. Microsoft has now become the third most valuable firm globa....

Published On : 31 May 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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