Friday, October 11, 2019

Details of SSC exams and the complete SSC Exam Calendar 2020-21


1. Name of Examination: Examination for Selection Posts Phase-VII/2019 Ʌ
Date of Advertisement: 06.08.2019
Closing date: 31.08.2019
Date of Exam: 14.10.2019 to 18.10.2019 (CBE)*

2. Name of Examination: Multi-Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff Examination-2019 (Paper-II)
Date of Exam: 17.11.2019 (DES)** (Sunday)

3. Name of Examination: Junior Hindi Translator, Junior Translator, Senior Hindi Translator and Hindi Pradhyapak Examination-2019 (Paper-I)
Date of Advertisement: 27.08.2019
Closing date: 26.09.2019
Date of Exam: 26.11.2019 (CBE)*

4. Name of Examination: SI in CAPFs, ASI in CISF and SI in Delhi Police Examination-2019 (Paper-I)
Date of Advertisement: 17.09.2019
Closing date: 16.10.2019
Date of Exam: 09.12.2019 to 13.12.2019 (CBE)*

5. Name of Examination: Combined Graduate Level Examination-2018 (Tier-III)
Date of Exam: 29.12.2019 (DES)** (Sunday-morning)

6. Name of Examination: Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Quantity Surveying and Contract) Examination-2018 (Paper-II)
Date of Exam: 29.12.2019 (DES)** (Sunday-afternoon)

7. Name of Examination: Combined Graduate Level Examination-2019 (Tier-I)
Date of Advertisement: 22.10.2019
Closing date: 22.11.2019
Date of Exam: 2 to 11 March, 2020 (CBE)*

8. Name of Examination : Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Examination-2019 (Tier-I)
Date of Advertisement : 03.12.2019
Closing date : 10.01.2020
Date of Exam : 16 to 27 March,2020 (CBE)*

9. Name of Examination : Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Quantity Surveying and Contract) Examination-2019 (Paper-I)
Date of Advertisement : 13.08.2019
Closing date : 12.09.2019
Date of Exam : 30.03.2020 to 02.04.2020 (CBE)*

10. Name of Examination : Junior Hindi Translator, Junior Translator, Senior Hindi Translator and Hindi Pradhyapak Examination-2019 (Paper-II)
Date of Exam : 16.02.2020 (DES)**

11. Name of Examination : Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ Examination-2019
Date of Advertisement : 17.09.2019
Closing date : 16.10.2019
Date of Exam : 5 to 7 May, 2020 (CBE)*

12. Name of Examination : Examination for Selection Posts Phase-VIII/ 2020Ʌ
Date of Advertisement : 17.01.2019
Closing date : 14.02.2020
Date of Exam : 10.06.2020 to 12.06.2020 (CBE)*

13. Name of Examination : Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Quantity Surveying and Contract) Examination-2019 (Paper-II)
Date of Exam : 21.06.2020

14. Name of Examination : SI in Delhi Police, CAPFs and ASI in CISF Examination -2019 (Paper-II)
Date of Exam : 21.06.2020 (DES)**



15. Name of Examination : Combined Graduate Level Examination-2019 (Tier-II) & (Tier-III)
Date of Exam : 22.06.2020 to 25.06.2020 (CBE)*

16. Name of Examination : Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Examination-2019 (Tier-II)
Date of Exam : 28.06.2020 (DES)**

17. Name of Examination : Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs Examination-2020 (Paper-I)
Date of Advertisement : 17.04.2020
Closing date : 16.05.2020
Date of Exam : 28.09.2020 to 01.10 2020 (CBE)*

18. Name of Examination : Junior Hindi Translator, Junior Translator, Senior Hindi Translator and Hindi Pradhyapak Examination-2020 (Paper-I)
Date of Advertisement : 17.04.2020
Closing date : 16.05.2020
Date of Exam : 01.10.2020 (CBE)*

19. Name of Examination : Multi Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff Examination-2020 (Paper-I)
Date of Advertisement : 02.06.2020
Closing date : 15.07. 2020
Date of Exam : 26.10.2020 to 13.11.2020 (CBE)*

20. Name of Examination : Stenographer Grade ‘C’ & ‘D’ Examination-2020
Date of Advertisement : 04.08.2020
Closing date : 03.09.2020
Date of Exam : 01.12.2020 to 03.12.2020 (CBE)*

21. Name of Examination : Junior Hindi Translator, Junior Translator, Senior Hindi Translator and Hindi Pradhyapak Examination-2020 (Paper-II)
Date of Exam : January , 2021 (DES)**

22. Name of Examination : Junior Engineer (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical and Quantity Surveying and Contract) Examination-2020 (Paper-I)
Date of Advertisement : 04.08.2020
Closing date : 03.09.2020
Date of Exam : February, 2021 (CBE)*

23. Name of Examination : Combined Graduate Level Examination-2020 (Tier-I)
Date of Advertisement : 15.09.2020
Closing date : 15.10.2020
Date of Exam : To be notified later (CBE)*

24. Name of Examination : Combined Higher Secondary (10+2) Examination-2020 (Tier-I)
Date of Advertisement : 30.11.2020
Closing date : 15.12.2020
Date of Exam : To be notified later (CBE)*

25. Name of Examination : Sub-Inspector in Delhi Police and CAPFs Examination-2020 (Paper-II)
Date of Exam : 01.03.2021

26. Name of Examination : Multi Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff Examination-2020 (Paper-II)
Date of Exam : 01.03. 2021 (DES)**




Note :
(*) - CBE – Computer Bases Examination
(**) - DES- Descriptive Paper
(Ʌ) - Selection Post Examination
(++) - Non-Mandated Examination

The direct link to download the calendar is SSC Exam Calendar 2020-21. For other related information please check the official notification and stay updated.

Sunday, April 28, 2019

Staff Selection Commission Multi Tasking (Non-Technical) Staff Exam 2019

The Staff Selection Commission will hold a competitive examination for recruitment of Multi Tasking Staff in various Ministries/ Departments/ Offices of the Government of India, in different States/ Union Territories.
Multi Tasking Staff Qualification: The candidates must have passed Matriculation Examination or equivalent. 
Age Limit: 25 years
Pay Scale: Rs.5,200 - 20,200/- + Grade Pay Rs.1800/-

Application Fee: Rs.100/-. Women candidates and candidates belonging to SC, ST, PwD candidates and Ex-servicemen are exempted from payment of fee. 

How to Apply: Candidates can apply online only. 

Important Dates:
  • Opening date for receipt of online application form: April 22, 2019
  • Closing date for receipt of online application form: May 29, 2019
  • Last date for making online fee payment: May 31, 2019 (up to 5.00 PM)
  • Last date for generation of offline Challan: May 31, 2019 (up to 5.00 PM)
  • Last date for payment through Challan (during working hours of Bank): June 01, 2019
  • Date of Computer Based Examination (Tier-I): Aug. 02, 2019 to Sept. 06, 2019
  • Date of Tier-II Examination (Descriptive Paper): Nov. 17, 2019
For more details, please visit:https://ssc.nic.in/SSCFileServer/PortalManagement/UploadedFiles/notice_mts_22042019.pdf  

Monday, February 4, 2019

STAFF SELECTION COMMISSION JUNIOR ENGINEERS RECRUITMENT

Staff Selection Commission will hold an open competitive Examination for recruitment of Junior Engineers (Civil, Electrical, Mechanical and Quantity Surveying & Contracts) for various Departments/ Organizations in the Government of India. 

Post details:
1. Junior Engineer (Civil)
2. Junior Engineer (Mechanical)
3. Junior Engineer (Electrical)
4. Junior Engineer (Electrical and Mechanical)
5. Junior Engineer (Quantity Surveying and Contracts)


Qualification: Diploma/ Degree (Relevant Engg Discipline) with relevant experience.
Mode of Selection: Based on the performance in Paper-I, Paper-II, Document Verification, Physical Efficiency Tests, Medical Examination & Medical Tests.


Last date for online applications: 25.02.2019.


Last date for receipt of applications: 25.02.2019.


Last date for making online fee payment: 27.02.2019.


Last date for generation of offline Challan: 27.02.2019.


Last date for payment through Challan: 28.02.2019.


Date of Computer Based Examination (Paper-I): 23.09.2019 to 27.09.2019.


Date of Paper-II (Conventional): 29.12.2019.


For Detailed Notification Click Here

Saturday, January 26, 2019

List of Bharat Ratna Award Winners

1. 1954 : Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan (1888-1975) - Second President of the country
2. 1954 : Chakravarti Rajagopalachari (1878-1972) - freedom fighter fighter, the last Governor General
3. 1954 : Dr. Chandrasekhara Venkata Raman (1888-1970) - Nobel Laureate, Physicist
4. 1955 : Dr. Bhagwan Das (1869-1958) - freedom fighters fighter, author
5. 1955 : Sir Mokshagundam Vishweshvaraya (1861-1962) - Civil Engineer, Myanmar Diwan
6. 1955 : Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru (1889-1964) - First Prime Minister, writer, freedom fighter
7. 1957 : Govind Ballabh Pant (1887-1961) - Freedom Fighter, first Chief Minister of UP, second home minister of the country
8. 1957 : Dr. Dhondo Keshav Karve (1858-1962) - Teacher and social reformer
9. 1958 : Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy (1882-1962) - Doctor and Chief Minister of West Bengal
10. 1961 : Purushottam Das Tandon (1882-1962) - freedom fighter and fighter
11. 1961 : Dr. Rajendra Prasad (1884-1963) - First President, Freedom Fighter, Late
12. 1963 : Dr. Zakir Husain (1897-1969) - Third President of the country
13. 1963 : Dr. Pandurang Vaman Kane (1880-1972) - Bharavwad and Sanskrit scholar
14. 1966 : Lal Bahadur Shastri - Mornopantant (1904-1966) - Third Prime Minister of the country, freedom fighter
15. 1971 : Indira Gandhi (1917-1984) - the fourth Prime Minister of the country
16. 1975 : Varahagiri Venkata Giri (1894-1980) - The fourth President of the country, unionist unionist
17. 1976 : K. Kamaraj - After death (1903-1975) - Freedom Fighter, Chief Minister Madras
18. 1980 : Mother Teresa (1910-1997) - Nobel Prize Winner, Catholic Nun, Missionaries Founder
19. 1983 : Acharya Vinoba Bhave -Maranoparty (1895-1982) - freedom fighter fighter, social reformer
20. 1987 : Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan (1890-1988) - Freedom Fighter, First Non-Hindi
21. 1988 : Marudur Gopalan Ramachandran -Maranoparty (1917-1987) - Actor, Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu
22. 1990 : Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar - Mornopantant (1891-1956) - Architect of the Indian Constitution, politician, economist
23. 1990 : Nelson Mandela (1918-2013) - Nobel laureate, leader of anti-apartheid movement

24. 1991 : Rajiv Gandhi - Mornopantant (1944-1991) - seventh Prime Minister of the country
25. 1991 : Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel - Morning Opposition (1875-1950) - The country's first home minister, freedom fighter fighter
26. 1991 : Morarji Ranchhodji Desai (1896-1995) - Fifth Prime Minister of the country, freedom fighter
27. 1992 : Maulana Abul Kalam Azad - Mornopantant (1888-1958) - the country's first education minister, freedom fighter
28. 1992 : Jehangir Ratanji Dadabhoy Tata 'JRD Tata' (1904-1993) - Famous Industrialists of the country
29. 1992 : Satyajit Ray (1922-1992) - film producer, director
30. 1997 : APJ Abdul Kalam (1931-2015) - 11th President of the country, scientist
31. 1997 : Gulzarilal Nanda - Morning Opposition (1898-1998) - Acting Prime Minister twice, freedom fighter
32. 1997 : Aruna Asif Ali-Mornopantant (1909-1996) - Freedom Fighters Fighter
33. 1998 : MS Subbalakshmi (1916-2004) - Classical Music Singer
34. 1998 : Chidambaram Subramanyam (1910-2000) - freedom fighter fighter, agricultural mantra
35. 1998 : Loknayak Jaiprakash Narayan - Morning Opposition (1902-1979) - freedom fighter, politician
36. 1999 : Pandit Ravi Shankar (1920-2012) - Sitar maestro
37. 1999 : Amartya Sen (born 1933) - Nobel laureate, economist
38. 1999 : Gopinath Bordoloi -Maranoparty (1890-1950) - Freedom Fighter, Chief Minister of Assam
39. 2001 : Lata Mangeshkar (born 1929) - playback singer
40. 2001 : Ustad Bismillah Khan (1916-2006) - clarinetist
41. 2008 : Pandit Bhimsen Joshi (1922-2011) - Classical singer
42. 2014 : Sachin Tendulkar (born 1973) - Indian cricketer
43. 2014 : Prof. CNR Rao (born 1934) - renowned scientist and chemistry expert
44. 2014 : Atal Bihari Vajpayee (born 1924) - 11th Prime Minister of the country, well-known politician
45. 2014 : Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya - Mornopantant (1861-1946) - Educationist, Social reformer
46. ​​2019 : Pranab Mukherjee - (born 1935) - 13th President of the country, well-known politician
47. 2019 : Nanaji Deshmukh - posthumously (1916-2010) - social worker
48. 2019 : Bhupen Hazarika-Mornopantant (1926-2011) - Musician-singer

Staff Selection Commission Examination Calender 2019 - 2020


Sunday, March 11, 2018

SSC RECRUITMENT OF SUB-INSPECTOR IN DELHI POLICE , CAPFs AND ASSISTANT SUBINSPECTORS IN CISF EXAMINATION, 2018

Staff Selection Commission will hold an open competitive Computer Based Examination for Recruitment of Sub-Inspectors in Delhi Police, Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and Assistant Sub Inspectors in CISF.

Post details:
1. Sub-Inspector (GD) in CAPFs: 1073
2. Sub Inspector (Executive)(Male/ Female) in Delhi Police: 150 Posts
3. Assistant Sub-Inspector (Executive) in CISF: Vacancies will be intimated later

Qualification: Bachelors degree. 
For the post of Sub Inspector in Delhi Police only: Male candidates must possess a valid Driving License.

Age Limit: 20 to 25 years as on 01.08.2018.

Scheme of examination: The examination will consist of Paper-I, Physical Standard Test/ Physical Endurance Test, Paper-II and Detailed Medical Examination.

Application mode: Online.
Last date for receipt of application: 02.04.2018.

Dates of Computer Based Examinations:
Paper-I: 04.06.2018 to 10.06.2018.
Paper-II: 01.12.2018.

For Detailed Notification Click Here

For Online Application Click Here

Monday, November 20, 2017

SSC Combined Higher Secondary Level (10+2) Examination, 2017

Total Post : 3259 

Name of Post : 
1. Lower Division Clerk / Junior Secretariat Assistant : 898
2. Postal Assistant / Sorting Assistant : 2359
3. Data Entry Operator : 02

Education Qualification : Must have passed 12th Standard or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University.


Age Limit : 18 to 27 years As on 01.08.2018. Upper age relaxation will be given to reserved category as per the organization norms. More details please go to official notification.


Pay Scale : Rs. 5200 - 20,200/- with Grade Pay 1900/2400/-.


Application Fee :
 General/OBC : Rs.100/- All Other Candidates (Women/ST/SC/Ex-s/PWD) Application Fee : No


Selection Process : The examination will consist of a Computer Based Examination (Tier-I), Descriptive Pape (Tier-II) and Typing Test/ Skill Test (Tier-III).


How to Apply : All Eligible and Interested candidates may fill the online application through official website http://www.ssc.nic.in before or on 18th December 2017.

Important Dates
Application Online Start : 18 November, 2017
Last Date for Registration : 18 December, 2017

Important Links
Download Notification : Click Here to Download
Apply Online : Click Here to Apply
Official Website : http://www.ssc.nic.in

Saturday, September 2, 2017

SSC Recruitment of 337 Clerk, Store Keeper, Cleaner ect. Posts

Staff Selection Commission (SSC),  recruitment for the vacant posts of Chemical Assistant : 167, Assistant Archaeologist : 12 etc. application are invited online from the desired and eligible candidates for total 337 posts. 


Total Post :
 337 
Name of Post : 
1. Conservation Assistant : 06
2. Technical Assistant (Hindi) : 01
3. Scientific Assistant (Mechanical) : 01
4. Scientific Assistant (Electronics) : 01
5. Assistant Research Officer : 07
6. Wildlife Inspector : 01
7. Senior Technical Assistant : 02
8. Investigator (Language) : 02
9. Technical Clerk (Economics) : 01
10. Junior Conservation Assistant : 07
11. Junior Analyst : 01
12. Sub Editor (Hindi) : 01
13. Chemical Assistant : 167
14. Library & Information Assistant : 01
15. Research Assistant (Environment) : 03
16. Research Investigator (Forestry) : 01
17. Senior Geographer : 01
18. Upper Division Clerk : 01
19. Assistant Research Officer : 02
20. Scientific Assistant : 03
21. Section Officer (Horticulture) : 12
22. Stockman : 01
23. Assistant (Accounts & Statistical) : 03
24. Investigator (SS) Grade-I : 04
25. Assistant Archaeologist : 12
26. Assistant Central Intelligence Officer : 01
27. Senior Translator (Hindi) : 01

Education Qualification : Job finders should have passed 10th / 12th / Diploma / Engineering Degree / Graduation Degree / Post Graduation Degree with good academic records from well recognized Institute / board.


Age Limit : 18 to 25 Years (Post 1,2,10,20), 18 to 30 Years (Post 3-8,11-17,19,21,24-27), 18 to 27 Years (Post 9,18,22,23).
Reservation in upper age limit for reserved categories shall be as per recruiting organization norms.


Pay Scale : Rs. 25,500 - 81,100/- (Post 1), Rs. 5200 - 20,200/- with Grade Pay 2800/- (Post 2,9,18,20,22), Rs. 9300 - 34,800/- with Grade Pay 4200/4600/- (Post 3-7,11-14,17,19,21,24,26,27), Rs. 35,400 - 1,12,400/- (Post 8,16,25), Rs. 19,900 - 63,200/- (Post 10), Rs. 35,400 - 1,12,400/- (Post 15), Rs. 29,200 - 92,300/- (Post 23).


Application Fee :
 General/OBC : 100/- & For All Other Candidates (PH/ST/SC/Women/Ex-S) Application Fee is : Nil


Selection Process : All Eligible Candidates will Be Selected Based on Their Performance In Written Exam, Interview.


How to Apply : All Eligible and Interested candidates may fill the online application through official website http://www.sscnr.net.in before or on 24th September 2017.


Postal Address : The Regional Director (NR), Staff Selection Commission, Northern Region, Office of Northern Region Block No.12, Kendriya Karyalya Parisar CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003.
Advertisement No. : NR/2/2017

Important Dates
Application Online Start : 25 August, 2017 
Last Date for Registration : 24 September, 2017 
Last Date Fee Payment : 24 September, 2017

Important Links
Download Notification & Application Form : Click Here 
Official Website : http://ssconline.nic.in

Sunday, August 27, 2017

SSC Multi-Tasking Staff Exam General Awareness Solved Paper (Exam Held on : 27-2-2011)

1. In which State is 'Silent Valley' located? – Kerala 
2. Which is the International Date Line? – 180° longitude 3. The main cause of Tsunami is – Earthquake on sea floor
4. The Central Drug Research Institute of India is located at – Lucknow 
5. Nomination of Rajya Sabha Members by the President was taken from the Constitution of – Iraland 
6. The concept of Soverign Parliament originated in – England
7. National Institute of Rural Development is located at – Hyderabad
8. Who is considered the Architect of the Indian Constitution? – B.R. Ambedkar 
9. Who said that "India's soul lives in villages" ? – Mahatma Gandhi 
10. What was the name of the Newspaper edited by Gandhiji till 1933 ? – Young India 
11. Who started the "Servants of India Society" ? – Gopalkrishna Gokhale 
12. Who among the following revolutionaries was executed by the British? – Rajguru
13. In which of the following towns is "Moti Masjid" situated? – Agra 
14. Which of the following are beliefs of Buddhism? 
a. The world is full of sorrows. 
b. People suffer on account of desires. 
c. If desires are conquered, nirvana will be attained. 
d. The existence of God and Soul must be recognised. (C) a, b and c
15. Which of the following is a good source of Vitamin 'E' ? – Fresh Vegetables 
16. Penicillin is isolated from – Fungi
17. The total number of bones in the human body is – 206
18. Bile is secreted by – Liver 
19. Name the vitamin not found in any animal food? – Vitamin C 
20. The largest organ of human body is – Liver
21. Which type of mirror is used in the head lights of vehicles? – Concave mirror 
22. The height of a geo-stationary satellite from the Earth's surface is approximately – 36,000 km
23. An electric iron has a heating element made of – Nichrome
24. The planet nearest to the Sun is – Mercury 
25. The process of covering water pipes made of Iron with Zinc layer to prevent corrosion is called – Galvanization 
26. The particle required to continue the chain process of Uranium fission is – Neutron
27. Which of the following is used to increase the anti-knocking property of petrol? – Tetraethyl lead 
28. The chief source for the production of nitrogeneous fertilizers is – Ammonia
29. Fifth generation computers do not have – Vacuum tubes 
30. Where does a computer add, compare and shuffle data? – CPU chip 
31. The Indian monument recently inscribed in the UNESCO's World Heritage List is – Jantar Mantar of Jaipur 
32. Yen is the currency of – Japan
33. Nasik is situated on the bank of the river – Godavari 
34. Which one of the following is a 'Surface to Air Missile'? – Trishul 
35. Nehru Trophy is associated with – Hockey
36. Odissi classical dance originated in – Orissa
37. Who discovered America? – Columbus 
38. The famous painting 'Monalisa' was the creation of – Leonardo-Da-Vinci 
39. The first women to swim across seven important seas is – Bula Choudhary 
40. Insulin was discovered by – F. Banting
41. The radioactive Strontium-90 causes – Skin cancer 
42. Shivpuri National Park of Madhya Pradesh is important for – Leopard and Chital 
43. Decibel is a term connected with – sound
44. Van Mahotsav’ is associated with– Protection of plants 
45. The Accounting Year of Reserve Bank of India runs from – April to March
46. Agricultural Commodities are graded with – AGMARK
47. The food stocks that are built up during the years of bumper harvest are called – Grain stock 
48. The Minimum Wages Act was first passed in India in the year – 1948 
49. Human Development Index was developed by – Mahbub-ul-Haq
50. Crop sown soon after the onset of South-West monsoon in India is called – Kharif 

SSC Multi-Tasking Staff Exam General Awareness Solved Paper (Exam Held on : 20-2-2011)

1. Which state is rich in jute? – West Bengal 
2. Which of the following countries are connected by the Palk Strait? – India and Sri Lanka
3. Match the following– 
1. Hazaribagh – a. Coal 
2. Neyveli – b. Iron 
3. Jharia – c. Lignite 
4. Rourkela – d. Mica  - 1d, 2c, 3a, 4b 

4. What is the minimum percentage of votes a political party must get to acquire the status of a registered party? – 2% 
5. Who estimated the National Income for the first time in India? – V.K.R.V. Rao
6. Economic development depends on – Natural resources, Capital formation and Size of the market
7. National Income is generated from – any productive activity 8. Money supply is governed by the – Reserve Bank of India
9. The headquarters of WTO is at – Geneva 
10. Which state is called the 'Rice Bowl' of India? – Andhra Pradesh
11. The highest waterfall of India is – Jog falls 

12. Which one of the following is known as the 'immovable property' in the cell? – Nucleic acid 
13. Water from soil enters into the root hairs owing to – Capillary pressure 
14. What is meant by a 'pir' in the Sufi tradition? – The Guru of the Sufis
15. Khalsa Panth was created by Guru Gobind Singh in which year? – 1699
16. Who propounded the Panchsheel Principles? – Pandit Jawahar Lal Nehru
17. On April 12, 1944 Subhash Chandra Bose hoisted the INA Flag in a town, In which State/ Union Territory is that town now? – Andaman and Nicobar Islands 
18. Arrange the following Magadhan dynasties in chronological order– 
I. Nandas II. Sisunagas III. Mauryas IV. Haryankas – IV, II, I and III
19. The term of office of the Comptroller and Auditor General of India is – 6 years 
20. Who was the first Chief Election Commissioner of India ? – Sukumar Sen 

21. What IS the retirement age for a Supreme Court Judge? – 65 years
22. Name the 'Political Guru' of Mahatma Gandhi. – Gopalakrishna Gokhale
23. The average life span of red blood corpuscles is about – 100 - 120 days 

24. Dormancy period of animals during winter season is called – Hibernation 
25. The angle in which a cricket ball should be hit to travel maximum horizontal distance is – 45° with horizontal 

26. The minimum number of geostationary satellites needed for uninterrupted global coverage is – 
27. The best conductor of electricity among the followings – Silver 
28. Breeding and management of bees is known as – Apiculture 
29. The vitamin necessary for coagulation of blood is – Vitamin K
30. Which of the following is not a computer network? – Personal network
31. When a group of computers is connected together in a small area without the help of telephone lines, it is called – Local Area Network (LAN) 

32. Which one of the following elements is used in the manufacture of fertilizers? – Potassium 
33. Natural rubber is the polymer of – Isoprene
34. In addition to hydrogen, the other abundant element present on Sun's surface is – Helium
35. Which of the following is the major constituent of LPG? – Butane 
36. Flight Recorder is technically called – Black box
37. Santosh Trophy is associated with – Football 
38. Kathakali classical dance originated in – Kerala
39. The first effective vaccine against polio was prepared by – Jonas E. Salk 

40. Who discovered sea route to India via the 'Cape of Good Hope'? – Vasco da Gama 
41. The 16-year-old school-boy, Arjun Vajpai who became the youngest Indian to successfully climb the world's highest peak, Mount Everest, on May 22, 2010, is from which state? – Uttar Pradesh 
42. Which one of the following is an 'Air-to-Air missile? – Astra 
43. Yuan is the currency of – China 
44. IUCN categorized major threatened species under – seven classes
45. Minamata disease was caused by – Mercury
46. Ozone layer is present in – Stratosphere
47. The National Integration Council (NIC) is chaired by the – Prime Minister 
48. The first atomic bomb was thrown over –Hiroshima 
49. Which of the following countries has entered into an agreement with India for the supply of Advanced Jet Trainer (HAWK) ? – England
50. The name of the 'Cargo Ship' which sank off Mumbai coast recently. causing oil spill in the Arabian Sea. was – MSC Chitra