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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 : 10 Apr 2020

HUL tie-up with UNICEF to fight against COVID-19 infection

HUL tie-up with UNICEF to fight against COVID-19 infection

  • Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL) tie-up with UNICEF to undertake a mass communication campaign to fight against Coronavirus (COVID-19) infection in India.
  • The objective of this partnership is to inform and empower the general public against the COVID-19.
  • Highlights,
    The mass media campaign, titled #BreakTheChain or #VirusKiKadiTodo will have simple and powerful 5 and 15-second informative assets to empower the general public.
    The campaign will be based on the mentioned-below themes
    1. Social Distancing,
    2. Hand Washing, and
    3. Generosity.
  • And, the campaign will display these short informative across India through television, news portals, and prominent social media channels.
American folk singer John Prine passed away due to Coronavirus

American folk singer John Prine passed away due to Coronavirus

American folk singer John Prine passed away due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) infection on 7th April 2020. He was 73. From the 1970s, he was active as a composer, recording ....

Published On : 10 Apr 2020

L&T inked MoU with Indian Army for setting up Advanced IT-enabled system

L&T inked MoU with Indian Army for setting up Advanced IT-enabled system

Mumbai based construction company Larsen & Toubro (L&T) inked an MoU with the Indian Army for setting up an Advanced IT-enabled system to operate th....

Published On : 10 Apr 2020

Delhi government launched Operation Shield to combat COVID-19

Delhi government launched Operation Shield to combat COVID-19

The Government of Delhi has launched the 'Operation Shield' in the 21 hotspot areas to fight against the Coronavirus (COVID-19) virus. And, the 'Operation S....

Published On : 10 Apr 2020

Former Senior Congress leader Hazarilal Raghuwanshi died at 93

Former Senior Congress leader Hazarilal Raghuwanshi died at 93

Former minister and senior Congress leader Hazarilal Raghuwanshi died at City hospital in Madhya Pradesh, He was 93. During his political career, he was a 5-times ....

Published On : 10 Apr 2020

Every year on 10th April World Homeopathy Day celebrated

Every year on 10th April World Homeopathy Day celebrated

Every year on 10th April World homeopathy day is celebrated throughout the globe. The objective of this day to celebrate the birth anniversary of the father of the Homeopath....

Published On : 10 Apr 2020

Central government launched 'iGOT' e-learning platform to fight COVID-19

Central government launched 'iGOT' e-learning platform to fight COVID-19

To fight against Coronavirus (COVID-19) infection Central government has installed the 'iGOT' e-learning platform for all front-line workers to equip them w....

Published On : 09 Apr 2020

Parag Raja appointed as Bharti AXA Life Insurance MD & CEO

Parag Raja appointed as Bharti AXA Life Insurance MD & CEO

Mumbai based Bharti AXA Life Insurance Company Limited has appointed Parag Raja as the new Managing (MD) & Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Prior to this, Parag ....

Published On : 09 Apr 2020

Eminent English actress Honor Blackman passed away

Eminent English actress Honor Blackman passed away

Eminent James Bond movie Goldfinger actress Honor Blackman had passed away at her home in Lewes, East Sussex on 5th April 2020. She was 94 years. ....

Published On : 09 Apr 2020

Scientists of SCTIMST Developed Superabsorbent Material for Liquid Respiratory

Scientists of SCTIMST Developed Superabsorbent Material for Liquid Respiratory

The Scientists of Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology (SCTIMST) has designed and developed a highly efficient superabsorbent material for liqui....

Published On : 09 Apr 2020

Telangana launched Country first 'COVID-19 Monitoring System App'

Telangana launched Country first 'COVID-19 Monitoring System App'

The Public Health and Family Welfare Department of Telangana state has launched and developed the Country's first automated 'COVID-19 Monitoring System App'....

Published On : 09 Apr 2020

Kannada filmstar Bullet Prakash passed away at 44

Kannada filmstar Bullet Prakash passed away at 44

Kannada filmstar Bullet Prakash passed away due to due to acute liver & kidney failure at Fortis Hospital Rajajinagar, Bangalore on 6th April 2020. He was 44. ....

Published On : 09 Apr 2020

PNBHFL inked MoU with JICA to raise $75 million

PNBHFL inked MoU with JICA to raise $75 million

The Punjab National Bank Housing Finance Limited (PNBHFL) has inked an MoU with Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to raise $75 million (around R....

Published On : 09 Apr 2020

Chhattisgarh Police developed 'Rakhsa-Sarv' mobile app to track the quarantined people

Chhattisgarh Police developed 'Rakhsa-Sarv' mobile app to track the quarantined people

The Chhattisgarh Police of Janjgir-Champa district has developed the 'Rakhsa-Sarv' mobile application. Its objective is to track the quarantined people thro....

Published On : 08 Apr 2020

Airtel Payments Bank launched two health insurance products along with Bharti AXA General Insurance

Airtel Payments Bank launched two health insurance products along with Bharti AXA General Insurance

Today, the Airtel Payments Bank has launched two health insurance products along with Bharti AXA General Insurance. Its objective is to provide financial pr....

Published On : 08 Apr 2020

Eminent cricketer Jock Edwards passed away at 64

Eminent cricketer Jock Edwards passed away at 64

In Cricket, former New Zealand wicket-keeper & batsman Jock Edwards passed away on 6th April 2020 due to heart failure. He was 64 years. During his cricket car....

Published On : 08 Apr 2020

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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