General Knowledge

General Knowledge Questions for Banking and SSC 

1. Which 3 eminent persons nominated by the government for as members of Rajya Sabha on 
April 26, 2012 ? 
Ans:- Sachin Tendulkar, actress Rekha and industrialist Anu Aga 

2. Which indian Bollywood actress passed away recently ? 
Ans:- Achla Sachdev 

3. Who won India Open badminton 2012 Mens singles title ? 
Ans:- Shon Wan Ho (South Korea) 

4. Who won India Open badminton 20 12 Womens singles title ? 
Ans:- Li Xuerui(China) 

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Days and Dates

            All Important Days With Dates 

January 9                                    NRI Day
January 10                                  World Laughter Day
January 12                                   National Youth Day
January 15                                  Army day

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Ministry of Labour and Employment

National Child Labour Projects Scheme: Ministry of Labour and Employment

Details of National Child Labour Projects Scheme
Particulars	Description
Name of the Scheme	National Child Labour Projects Scheme
Sponsored by	Central Government
Description	Government of India's program for rehabilitation of child labour.
Beneficiaries	Children,
Benefits
Benefit Type	Others,
Other Benefits	Special Schools, Rehabilitation Centres, Education, Mid Day Meal, Vocational Training, Stipend, Heal
Eligibility criteria	Children below 14 years of age.
How to Avail	Voluntary Agencies or NGOs can be contacted to avail the scheme. Under the scheme voluntary agencies are given financial assistance by the Ministry of Labour on the recommendation of the State Government to the extent of 75% of the project cost for the rehabilitation of working children.

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Ministry of Labour and Employment

Disablement Benefit Scheme: Ministry of Labour and Employment

Name of the Scheme	Disablement Benefit Scheme
Sponsored by	Central Government
Funding Pattern	TDB is payable to an employee who suffers employment injury (EI) or Occupational Disease and is certified to be temporarily incapable to work. PDB is payable to an IP who suffers permanent residual disablement as a result of EI (including Occupational Diseases) and results in loss of earning capacity.
Description	Disablement Benefit is payable under ESI scheme to an Insured Person suffering from physical disablement due to employment injury or occupational disease.
Beneficiaries	Individual,
Benefits
Benefit Type	Material,
Eligibility criteria	Disablement Benefit is payable only to an Insured Person suffering from physical disablement due to employment injury or occupational disease.
How to Avail	Regional Offices can be contacted.
Validity of the Scheme
Introduced On	25 / 03 / 2008
Valid Upto	27 / 05 / 2012

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Ministry of Human Resource Development

National Means - Cum - Merit Scholarship Scheme: Ministry of Human Resource Development

Details of National Means - Cum - Merit Scholarship Scheme
Particulars	Description
Name of the Scheme	National Means - Cum - Merit Scholarship Scheme
Sponsored by	Central Government
Funding Pattern	The Scheme is 100 per cent centrally funded.
Description	This scheme aims to award 100,000 scholarships to the gifted or meritorious students whose parental income is not more than Rs.1,50,000/- per annum from all sources. The scheme would provide reservation to different categories of students as per the State / UT norms.
Beneficiaries	Individual,Children,
Benefits
Benefit Type	Material,
Eligibility criteria	An Awardee is eligible for the scholarship provided (1)he/she takes up studies in approved courses; (2)maintains good conduct and continues studies as a regular student in government/ local body/ adided school; (iii)takes up studies on whole time basis; &(iv)does not take up a job.
How to Avail	By clearing Mental Ability Test (MAT) and Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) conducted at state level.
Validity of the Scheme
Introduced On	15 / 07 / 2008
Valid Upto	16 / 10 / 2011

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Ministry of Human Resource Development

Saakshar Bharat : Ministry of Human Resource Development

Name of the Scheme	Saakshar Bharat
Sponsored by	Both: Central & State Government
Funding Pattern	A total financial outlay for �Saakshar Bharat� during the last 3 years of XI Plan period is Rs. 6502.70 crores, out of which the Central share will be Rs. 4993.02 crore. The share of funding between Central and State Government is in the ratio of 75:25 and in the case of North-Eastern States including Sikkim in the ratio of 90:10, respectively.
Ministry/Department	Department of School Eduction & Literacy
Description	The main objective of this scheme is to further promote and strengthen Adult Education, specially of women, by extending educational options to those adults who having lost the opportunity to access formal education and crossed the standard age, now feel a need for learning of any type.
Beneficiaries	Individual,Women,
Benefits
Benefit Type	Material,
Eligibility criteria	Non Literatres in the age group of 15-35 years and Women.
How to Avail	To implement the programme, 1.70 lakh Lok Shiksha Kendras (Adult Education Centers) will be established in Panchayat grams of the districts covered under the programme. The benefit of the scheme can be availed by contacting Lok Shiksha Kendras in various regions.
Validity of the Scheme
Introduced On	01 / 10 / 2009
Valid Upto	07 / 10 / 2011

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Ministry of Human Resource Development

Scheme of Support to Voluntary Agencies for Adult Education and Skill Development: Ministry of Human Resource Development

Name of the Scheme	Scheme of Support to Voluntary Agencies for Adult Education and Skill Development
Sponsored by	Central Government
Funding Pattern	Financial assistance is provided by the Central Government
Ministry/Department	Department of School Eduction & Literacy
Description	Main objective of the scheme is to secure extensive, as well as, intensive involvement of voluntary sector in the endeavours of the governent to promote functional literacy, skill development and continuing education particularly in 15-35 age group under the National Literacy Mission.
Beneficiaries	Individual,Community,Women,
Benefits
Eligibility criteria	Scheme is open to only such Public Charitable Trusts, not-for-profit companies registered under section 25(c) of Companies Act and registered Societies as would meet the eligibility criteria fixed by the Government of India.
How to Avail	The scheme can be availed by contacting Directorate of Adult Education, Department of School Education and Literacy, Ministry of Human Resources, Government of India.
Validity of the Scheme
Introduced On	01 / 04 / 2009
Valid Upto	31 / 03 / 2012

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Ministry of Human Resource Development

Information and Communication Technology [ICT] in School: Ministry of Human Resource Development

Name of the Scheme	Information and Communication Technology [ICT] in School
Sponsored by	Both: Central & State Government
Funding Pattern	Information and Communication Technology [ICT] in School scheme, the Union Government would provide 75% of financial assistance to State/UTs. The balance 25% of funds would be contributed by the State Governments/UTs.
Description	This scheme aims to provide opportunities to secondary stage students to develop Information and Communication Technology (ICT) skills and also for ICT aided learning process. It enables widespread availability of access devices, connectivity to the Internet and promotion of ICT literacy.
Beneficiaries	Community,Children,
Benefits
Benefit Type	Material,
Eligibility criteria	Each State Government/ Union Territory would convert one school per district into a smart school subject to availability of funds. A grant of not more than Rs.25 lakhs would be given per smart school. This limit may be reviewed in the future, if needed. A sum of Rs.2.5 lakhs shall be provided as recurring costs which includes maintenance, consumable, internet useage and monitoring costs.
How to Avail	The financial assistance is given to States and other institutions on the basis of the approvals accorded by Project Monitoring and Evaluation Group (PM&EG) headed by Secretary of the Department of School Education and Literacy.
Validity of the Scheme
Introduced On	01 / 04 / 2010
Valid Upto	07 / 10 / 2011

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Ministry of Human Resource Development

Central Scheme to provide Interest Subsidy (CSIS): Ministry of Human Resource Development

Details of Central Scheme to provide Interest Subsidy (CSIS)
Particulars	Description
Name of the Scheme	Central Scheme to provide Interest Subsidy (CSIS)
Sponsored by	Central Government
Funding Pattern	The Scheme is 100 per cent centrally funded.
Ministry/Department	Department of Higher Education
Description	The Government of India has launched a scheme to provide full interest subsidy during the period of moratorium, i.e., Course Period plus one year or six months after getting job, whichever is earlier, on loans taken by students belonging to Economically Weaker Sections from scheduled banks under the Educational Loan scheme of the Indian Banks� Association, for pursuing any of the approved courses of studies in technical and professional streams, from recognised institutions in India.
Beneficiaries	Individual,
Benefits
Benefit Type	Loan,Subsidy,
Eligibility criteria	The Scheme could be adopted by all scheduled Banks and would be applicable only for studies in recognized Technical/Profession Courses (after Class-XII) in India.
How to Avail	By submitting an agreement between the student and the branch of the concerned bank for Interest Subsidy Scheme.
Validity of the Scheme
Introduced On	01 / 04 / 2009
Valid Upto	18 / 10 / 2011

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Ministry of Human Resource Development

Inclusive Education of the Disabled at Secondary Stage (IEDSS): Ministry of Human Resource Development

Details of Inclusive Education of the Disabled at Secondary Stage (IEDSS)
Particulars	Description
Name of the Scheme	Inclusive Education of the Disabled at Secondary Stage (IEDSS)
Sponsored by	Central Government
Funding Pattern	The Scheme is 100 per cent centrally funded.
Ministry/Department	Department of School Education & Literacy
Description	The Scheme of Integrated Education for the Disabled Children (IEDC) has been replaced by the scheme of Inclusive Education for the Disabled at Secondary Stage (IEDSS) with effect from 1.4.2009. The scheme IEDC was meant to cover all classes in the school education stage. With the coverage of children with special needs in the elementary stage under Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA), the scheme of IEDC was replaced by IEDSS under which children with disability in the secondary stage (classes IX to XII) are covered. The objective of IEDSS is to enable the disabled children who have completed eight years of elementary education to continue their education at the secondary stage in an inclusive environment in regular schools.
Beneficiaries	Individual,Children,
Benefits
Benefit Type	Material,
Eligibility criteria	The scheme will cover all children of age 14 + passing out of elementary schools and studying in secondary stage in Government, local body and Government-aided schools, with one or more disabilities as defined under the Persons with Disabilities Act (1995) and the National Trust Act (1999) in the age group 14+ to 18+ (classes IX to XII), such as Blindness, Low vision, Leprosy cured, Hearing impairment, Locomotor disabilities, Mental retardation, Mental Illness, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, and may eventually cover Speech impairment, Learning Disabilities, etc.
How to Avail	The assessment team may include an interdisciplinary expert team of special educators, clinical psychologists, therapists, doctors and any other professional support based on the students' needs.
Validity of the Scheme
Introduced On	01 / 04 / 2009
Valid Upto	15 / 11 / 2011

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Ministry of Home Affairs

Ministry of Home Affairs Central Paramilitary Forces scholarship for medical students of Government : Ministry of Home Affairs

Details of Ministry of Home Affairs Central Paramilitary Forces scholarship for medical students of Government
Particulars	Description
Name of the Scheme	Ministry of Home Affairs Central Paramilitary Forces scholarship for medical students of Government
Sponsored by	Central Government
Funding Pattern	The scheme is 100% centrally funded.
Description	Scheme provides for scholarship of Rs.10000/- per month for the total duration of four and half years of MBBS course only, to selected 25 meritorious Indian students for the entire period of medical studies.
Beneficiaries	Individual,Community,
Benefits
Benefit Type	Material,
Eligibility criteria	Indian students pursuing full time MBBS course in Government Medical Colleges in India. College as well as the course should be duly recognised by Medical Council of India (MCI). Their physical and medical standards should foncorm to required standards prescribed for CPMFs Medical Services
How to Avail	Students can avail of the benefits of this scheme by submitting an application in the prescribed form through their Principals within three months of their admission or before 31st October.
Validity of the Scheme
Introduced On	29 / 06 / 2010
Valid Upto	31 / 10 / 2011

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Ministry of Home Affairs

Swatantrata Sainik Samman Pension Scheme,1980: Ministry of Home Affairs

Details of Swatantrata Sainik Samman Pension Scheme,1980
Particulars	Description
Name of the Scheme	Swatantrata Sainik Samman Pension Scheme,1980
Sponsored by	Central Government
Funding Pattern	The Scheme is 100 per cent centrally funded.
Ministry/Department	Department of Home
Description	During the Silver Jubilee year of Independence, a Central Scheme for grant of pension to freedom fighters and their eligible dependents (Where freedom fighters have already expired) was introduced by Government of India with effect from 15.08.1972. In 1980, the Scheme was liberalized and renamed as �Swatantrata Sainik Samman Pension Scheme,1980� (the Scheme) and made effective from 01.08.1980.
Beneficiaries	Individual,Family,Women,
Benefits
Benefit Type	Material,
Eligibility criteria	All the persons who participated in the freedom movement in some way or the other are not eligible for Samman Pension. Only certain identified categories of freedom fighters are eligible for the Samman Pension under the Scheme.
How to Avail	Persons who consider themselves eligible for Samman Pension under the Scheme and desire the Samman Pension, should apply in duplicate on the prescribed application form. The application, duly filled in and supported with required documents as proof of claim of suffering, should be sent to the Chief Secretary of the concerned State Government/ Union Territory Administration. A copy of such application should be sent to the Deputy Secretary to the Government of India, FF Division, MHA, New Delhi as an advance copy, for consideration.
Validity of the Scheme
Introduced On	01 / 08 / 1980
Valid Upto	11 / 11 / 2011

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