1. World Polio Day observed on October 24 (i) October 24 is annually observed as World Polio Day to create awareness about hazards of the crippling disease. (ii) This day was established by the Rotary International over a decade ago to mark the birth of Jonas Salk, who was the first to lead a team […]

1. Pakistan to become the fifth-largest nuclear power by 2025  (i) As per a report released by Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, an independent Chicago-based think tank, Pakistan will be the world’s fifth largest nuclear power by 2025. (ii) The country’s reserve of nuclear weapons will more than double over the next decade from its […]

Dear Readers, Bill payment and settlement systems in India have been in the news often and can be very important for your upcoming exams. The Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS) is a new framework introduced by the RBI. Let us understand what the system is, its need, structure and scope, among other pertinent details. On […]

1. Libya’s parliament rejects Peace deal proposed by UN (i) Libya’s internationally recognised parliament recently refused to sign Peace deal proposed by the United Nation’s.  (ii) The deal was not acceptable for government since it included amendments made by Islamists without their consent.  (iii) Libya, has been a political unable nation since the western led […]

Staff Selection Commission has rescheduled the proposed timetable of SSC CHSL 2015 Written examination.  According to the previous schedule of this exam published in Employment News/Rozgar Samachar dates 13-19th June, 2015, the SSC CHSL 2015 written examination was scheduled on 1st, 15th & 22nd November, 2015. The revised schedule for SSC CHSL Written Examination is […]

Dear PaGaLGuY Readers, We are pleased to present you the quarterly GK Bullet for IBPS CWE PO/MT V (Mains) Exams 2015 – an exclusive and complete docket of important news and events that occurred during the period from July – September 2015. This Bullet will prove to be helpful  in your IBPS PO/MT V (Mains), […]

Dear Readers, It is important to be acquainted with major international organizations, their members and their Gross Domestic Products (GDP). This article will look at the members of some of the leading international bodies, their Heads of State (HoS) and the individual GDPs (nominal) of each of the countries. The organizations discussed here include European […]

1. Pakistan signs agreement with Russia to build a gas pipeline (i) In a recent development, Pakistan signed an agreement with Russia for the construction of a gas pipeline stretching  from Karachi on the Arabian Sea to the eastern city of Lahore.  (ii) The Petroleum Minister of Pakistan  Shahid Khaqan Abbasi and his Russian counter […]

Dear PaGaLGuY readers, As we all know, Quantitative Aptitude or Numerical Aptitude is an important component of a number of competitive examinations such as the UPSC Civil Services Examination, Banking Entrance Examinations, SSC CGL/CHSL Examination, MBA Entrance Examination, Combined Defence Services Examination, etc. In order to help you practice and improve your quantitative ability, we […]

Dear PaGaLGuY readers, As we all know, Quantitative Aptitude or Numerical Aptitude is an important component of a number of competitive examinations such as the UPSC Civil Services Examination, Banking Entrance Examinations, SSC CGL/CHSL Examination, MBA Entrance Examination, Combined Defence Services Examination, etc. In order to help you practice and improve your quantitative ability, we […]