Armed surface drones at sea could surveil and attack enemy targets, conduct forward reconnaissance on enemy positions and provide human decision-makers with combat essential command and control data -- all as part of massive, great power war on the open seas.
Maritime drones can have both offensive and defensive uses, all while keeping sailors and surface ships at safer standoff ranges. Navy strategies see them operating in coordinated groups of drone boats networking vital war information between surface, air and even undersea regions across wide-spanning segments of ocean. Such missions are fast being increasingly enabled by advances in autonomy, fortified by computer algorithms performing a growing number of procedural functions historically done by humans. Of course, developers are quick to emphasize that, regardless of advances in autonomy, current doctrine requires that human decision-makers remain "in the loop" when it comes to making decisions about attacking with lethal force. Read more ....
WNU Editor: Cannot say that I am surprised by this push to arm navy drones.
Amidst the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak, there has been plenty of skepticism about the World Health Organization's handling of the epidemic thus far. That skepticism has now grown into a call for the WHO Director General to resign, in the form of a petition with over 200,000 signatures.
Notably, the World Health Organization engaged in a press conference last week where WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus praised China repeatedly for the job they were doing in containing the virus.
Asghar Pashapour, who was close to Soleimani, was said to be at the forefront of Revolutionary Guards' operations against anti-Assad rebels.
A top commander in Iran's Quds Force who was close to its slain leader, Qassem Soleimani, has died in battle in Syria, according to multiple reports in Iranian and Arab media.
Asghar Pashapour, a senior member of the Revolutionary Guards' extraterritorial force, was killed Sunday in battle with Syrian opposition forces in Aleppo, the reports said.
He is said to have been at the forefront of the Quds Force's operations against anti-regime rebels in Syria, where Iran has been a key backer of President Bashar Assad since the outbreak of the Syrian civil war in 2011.
Problem? Under current planning, the Navy won't grow to 12 flattops until 2065, Modly pointed out during an event at the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments in Washington, D.C.
"We will all be dead" by the time the U.S. Navy grows its fleet of aircraft carriers to 12 vessels, acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly predicted in late January 2020.
Under current planning, the Navy won't grow to 12 flattops until 2065, Modly pointed out during an event at the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments in Washington, D.C.
And that's the best-case scenario. Under the worst case, the fleet might lose carriers instead of adding them.
HMS Sutherland, pictured front, is monitoring four Russian vessels as they pass through the English Channel on their way back to base having been on patrol in the Mediterranean. The vessels included the the Missile Cruiser Marshall Ustinov, top left, which was sailing astern of the tanker Vyazma, top centre
* Four Russian naval vessels were escorted through the English Channel earlier by the Royal Navy * The Udaloy-class destroyer and a Slava-class missile cruiser were followed by two support vessels * Two Royal Navy helicopters as well as three vessels monitored the Russians heading into the North Sea * The Russians are expected to arrive at the port of Severomorsk in the Murmansk Oblast later this month
The Royal Navy has completed a five-day operation escorting Russian warships through the English Channel.
The RFS Admiral Kulakov destroyer is returning home from the Mediterranean with fellow warships from the Russian navy's Northern Fleet.
Three Navy ships and two helicopters were involved in keeping a close watch on four Russian vessels as they made their way up the Channel and into the North Sea, the Navy confirmed on Monday afternoon.
Plymouth-based frigate HMS Sutherland led the Royal Navy effort to monitor the force - RFS Marshall Ustinov, a Slava-class missile cruiser, RFS Admiral Kulakov a Udaloy-class destroyer and their support vessels Sliva, an ocean-going tug and tanker Vyazma - as the group sailed up from the Bay of Biscay having completed a deployment to the eastern Mediterranean.
China's stock markets collapse on day of largest increase in number of death
The new coronavirus which appeared late December has claimed more than 360 lives, infected more than 17,400 people in China, and spread to 24 countries.
Here is a timeline.
On December 31, 2019, China alerts the World Health Organization (WHO) to cases of pneumonia in Wuhan, a central industrial city of 11 million people.
Several infections are traced to a Wuhan market which is shut on January 1.
As infections rise, Chinese officials say on January 7 they have identified a new virus from the coronavirus family. It is named 2019-nCoV.
BEIJING/SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China has agreed to allow U.S. health experts into the country as part of a World Health Organization (WHO) effort to help fight the fast-spreading coronavirus, as the number of cases and deaths continued to mount.
In central China's Hubei province, epicenter of the epidemic, China state TV reported there were 2,345 new cases of the virus and another 64 deaths, bringing the total of virus-related fatalities in Hubei to 414 by Monday.
The Chinese stock market plunged about 8% on Monday, wiping $393 billion off the value of the Shanghai bourse, on the first day of trading following an extended Lunar New Year holiday in a bid to help keep people at home and contain the virus' spread.
* The radio personality told listeners the news live on his show Monday afternoon * He told them he will not be on the air for some days due to treatment * The staunch Republican is a friend of President Donald Trump and the pair have been spotted golfing together on a number of occasions * 'This day has been one of the most difficult days in recent memory' he said * Limbaugh is thought to have started smoking when he was 16 but quit after a 'real bad case of bronchitis, almost like walking pneumonia' * He has also spoken of his love of smoking cigars in the past, saying they are 'just a tremendous addition to the enjoyment of life'
Rush Limbaugh has announced that he has been diagnosed with advanced lung cancer.
The radio personality, 69, told listeners the news live on his show Monday afternoon explaining he will not be on the air for some days due to treatment after being diagnosed on January 20.
Limbaugh said he first noticed something was wrong over his birthday weekend of January 12 and had thought about not telling anyone of the news. He said he had been suffering from shortness of breath.
But the staunch Republican, who is a friend of President Donald Trump, added: 'There are going to be days that I'm not going to be able to be here.'
WNU Editor: Living in Canada I do not have access to a US radio station that carries his program. I could listen to him on the web via through a radio station live-streaming its feed, but I am always busy in the afternoon. So what I do is once in a while, late at night, I listen/watch him on YouTube while catching up on blogging and/or doing some other work. I have been doing this for about 10 years, and it has become a part of my routine that I catch 2 or 3 of his shows each week. I disagree with him on some issues, agree with him on others, but what I have always liked about him are his political instincts. He has a good read on what is happening in Washington, and he definitely has a good read on what Americans are thinking. As for his announcement this afternoon. I only learned about it when my cell phone told me that there was breaking news that I should check out. Being surprised and sad sums up my feelings. Advanced lung cancer is a hard disease to defeat, but I am confident that he is going to get the best care that is out there. My prayers are with him and his family tonight.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said Iran offered to pay US$80,000 to the families of those killed in the crash of the Ukraine International Airlines (UIA) passenger jet near Tehran, but that offer was rejected. "They immediately offered US$80,000 to each victim's family, but we didn't agree to this. It seems to me this isn't enough. When a victim's widow says her husband had been feeding the family, while she has no job and still has to get her kid to a university, US$80,000 is not enough. Although, of course, human life can't be measured by any money, but we'll be pushing for larger payouts," Zelensky has told the TSN-Tyzhden TV weekly program.
Zelensky added Ukraine would file a lawsuit with an international court.
Volodymyr Zelenskiy says leaked audio proves Iran knew what happened to flight 752
A leaked recording of conversation between an Iranian pilot and a control tower prove that Iran immediately knew it had shot down a passenger jet that crashed near Tehran last month, Ukraine's president has said.
An audio recording obtained by Ukrainian media on Sunday evening purportedly captures a conversation between an Iranian pilot coming in to land at Tehran's international airport and a control tower there on 8 January, shortly after Ukraine International Airways flight 752 had departed from Tehran.
Clash in Syrian province is rare direct confrontation against Assad troops and allied militias
Eight Turkish military personnel and at least 13 Syrian government troops have been killed as the two sides traded fire in Syria's Idlib province, in a significant escalation in the battle to control the country's last opposition stronghold.
Turkey sent a large military convoy across its southern border into Idlib overnight in an effort to secure its border and stem the bloodshed caused by a ferocious regime assault on the area carried out with the help of Russian airpower.
Approximately 390,000 people, 80% of whom are women and children, have fled their homes since 1 December, the UN says, and another 400,000 have been driven to the Turkish border since April.
(CNN)The novel coronavirus that's sickening thousands globally -- and at least six people in the US -- is inspiring countries to close their borders and Americans to buy up surgical masks quicker than major retailers can restock them.
There's another virus that has infected 19 million Americans across the country and killed at least 10,000 people this season alone. It's not a new pandemic -- it's influenza.
The 2019-2020 flu season is projected to be one of the worst in a decade, according to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. At least 180,000 people have been hospitalized with complications from the flu, and that number is predicted to climb as flu activity swirls.
The flu is a constant in Americans' lives. It's that familiarity that makes it more dangerous to underestimate, said Dr. Margot Savoy, chair of Family and Community Medicine at Temple University's Lewis Katz School of Medicine.
* The CDC says there is a 'very low risk' of the new coronavirus spreading from packages shipped from China * The virus can remain active and contagious in the human body for weeks, but only lives on surfaces for a few hours * Health experts are most worried about 'respiratory droplets' spread from coughing or sneezing * More than 17,200 people worldwide have been infected and 360 have died
With coronavirus continuing to spread from China - and 11 confirmed US cases - many Americans are fearful of getting sick.
And in an age when you can order anything from anywhere in the world, some are worried that the disease may be lurking on surfaces such as on packages shipped from China.
So can you contract coronavirus from a parcel? The simple answer: most likely not.
Both federal health agencies and infectious disease experts say the virus will not live long on mailed packages and that you are much more likely to catch it from a person rather than a surface.
* The husband and wife, who are both 57 and live in California's San Benito County, were confirmed as having the virus late Sunday and are the second case of person-to-person spread in the U.S * The man had recently traveled to China and infected his wife upon returning home * Just hours earlier, it was confirmed a woman in the San Francisco Bay area had become the ninth person to be diagnosed with coronavirus * Meanwhile two people, who are both over 60, have undergone testing in New York for the deadly virus, health officials said late Sunday * It comes a day after health officials confirmed that a woman visiting New York from China was tested * It will take at least 36 to 48 hours to determine whether the three patients test positive to coronavirus * U.S. officials announced on Sunday that a second evacuation flight to transport American citizens from the coronavirus epicenter in Wuhan is on its way * TSA put in place new security measures on Sunday where all airlines operating in the U.S. are now required to ask all passengers booked on international flights if they've traveled to mainland China in the last 14 days * The outbreak has infected 14,550 people globally with 14,380 on mainland China * The death toll has now jumped above 360 - with one of those being in the Philippines
A couple in California have brought the number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the U.S. to eleven after the husband infected his wife following a trip to China - as three people in New York are now being tested for the deadly virus.
The husband and wife, who are both 57 and live in San Benito County, were confirmed as having the virus late Sunday.
The man had recently traveled to China and infected his wife upon returning home. Health officials said the husband and wife were not hospitalized and have not left their home.
They are the second case of person-to-person spread in the U.S.
This image appears to show a doctor wearing a protective suit made out of a bin bag at a hospital in China, where officials say medical supplies are running low
* China's foreign ministry says it needs 'urgent supplies' of protective equipment * Many have stocked up on face masks and they are compulsory in some areas * A Wuhan hospital claimed that pictures of makeshift protective gear were 'fake'
China is running short of protective medical equipment because of the coronavirus outbreak, Beijing said today, amid claims that hospitals are having to make masks and scrubs out of bin bags.
Medical workers need 'urgent supplies' of masks, protective suits and safety goggles, foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said on Monday.
Virus fears have prompted many in the country of 1.4billion to stock up on face masks, but China's factories can only produce 20million of them a day at full capacity.
* Huoshenshan Hospital was completed Sunday after construction workers toiled through Chinese New Year * Latest footage shows ambulances travelling on Wuhan's deserted roads while transporting its first patients * The six-acre medical centre is one of two special hospitals planned in Wuhan, the epicentre of the outbreak * The other emergency facility, Leishenshan Hospital, is due to start treating patients in the city on Thursday * China's first coronavirus hospital opened last Tuesday in Huanggang city after two days of building works * Death toll of the deadly disease has soared to 362 after first case of death was reported outside of China
The first dedicated coronavirus hospital in Wuhan has welcomed its first group of patients today after the emergency facility was built from scratch in just 10 days.
Latest footage shows a team of ambulances travelling on the city's deserted roads while transporting the sufferers there tonight.
Construction of Huoshenshan Hospital, a makeshift medical centre with 1,000 beds, was finished yesterday and it is now being run by a group of military medics sent to Wuhan by the central government.
* But officials 'must also keep eye on the economy' as Chinese stocks fall in post-holiday trading * Beijing accuses Washington of spreading fear with response to outbreak
China's top leaders have doubled down on commitments to contain a coronavirus outbreak and work closely with the World Health Organisation (WHO) and other countries to stop the epidemic from becoming a global health crisis.
At a meeting of the Communist Party's inner circle, the Politburo Standing Committee, President Xi Jinping said local cadres would be punished severely if they failed to heed Beijing's orders to stop the virus from spreading.
* Logistics team of 260 officers and 130 military trucks are delivering basics in the city where the outbreak began * Source says they are there to make sure donations to charity groups reach their intended recipients
China has deployed hundreds of military officers to control the flow of medical and essential supplies in Wuhan, ground zero of the deadly coronavirus outbreak , state media and sources said.
A People's Liberation Army logistics team of 260 officers, with 130 military trucks, started delivering basic supplies on Sunday, according to state broadcaster CCTV.
It said they delivered 200 tonnes of supplies to supermarkets in the Hubei province city of 11 million people on the first day.
The team is made up of officers from the PLA's airborne troops and air force stationed at the Wuhan garrison, and ground force troops from local military academies.
French President Emmanuel Macron and Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian visit the troops of France's Barkhane operation in Africa's Sahel region [File: Christophe Petit Tesson/Reuters]
Planned deployment would bring French military presence in Africa's Sahel region to 5,100 troops.
France has said it would boost its military presence in the Sahel by adding 600 troops to its 4,500-strong operation in Mali and four other countries in the region.
Defence Minister Florence Parly said in a statement on Sunday that the bulk of the reinforcements would be deployed by the end of February in the border zone linking Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger to counter increasing violence carried out by armed groups.
As many as 20 civilians have been killed in an overnight attack in north-western Burkina Faso.
Unidentified heavily armed men on motorbikes carried out the attack in Lamdamol village in Seno province, north of the capital Ouagadougou, on Saturday night, AFP news agency says.
The attack comes a week after 39 people were killed when militants attacked a market in the province of Soum.
The Sahel region has seen an increase in jihadist violence in recent months.
News of Saturday's attack came as France announced it would send a further 600 soldiers to the Sahel region, bringing the total number of French troops to more than 5,000.
BEIJING/SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China accused the United States on Monday of whipping up panic over a fast-spreading coronavirus with travel restrictions and evacuations as Chinese stocks plunged on the first day back from the extended Lunar New Year holiday.
The death toll in China from the newly identified virus, which emerged in Wuhan, capital of the central province of Hubei, rose to 361 as of Sunday, up 57 from the previous day, the National Health Commission said.
The World Health Organization (WHO) last week declared the flu-like virus a global emergency and it has since spread to 23 other countries and regions, with the first death outside of China reported on Sunday, that of a 44-year-old Chinese man who died in the Philippines after travelling from Wuhan.
WNU Editor: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and the ministry's spokesperson Hua Chunying have expressed outrage over US reactions concerning the coronavirus, saying that the US should offer assistance instead. The problem with this outrage is that they have refused US requests for help .... Trump says U.S. has 'shut down' coronavirus threat; China shuns U.S. help (Reuters).
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Turkey deployed F-16 fighter jets against government forces in northwestern Syria, a sharp escalation of the conflict there after 6 Turkish soldiers were killed by artillery strikes https://t.co/rOn0TmMxBV
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Medical officers spray Indonesian nationals with antiseptic after they arrived from Wuhan, China, before transferring them to be quarantined, at Hang Nadim Airport in Batam, Indonesia, February 2. Antara Foto/via REUTERS
THE discovery of the genes in African populations has sent shockwaves through the science world and thrown into question our understanding of ancient and modern humans.
US PRESIDENT Donald Trump's impeachment trial is racing for the finish line as senators prepare to cast their final vote on Wednesday. Here's how to watch it live.
THE US Democratic Party's efforts to pick a challenger to Donald Trump have collapsed into disarray after "inconsistencies" caused an indefinite delay in the Iowa caucus results being announced.
IRAN will launch an observation satellite this week which will be used to study earthquakes and farming in the country. But, the US fear this technology could be used to launch warheads.
IRAN was aware that they had shot down a Ukrainian passenger jet in January after the release of leaked audio, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said. Tehran initially denied the plane had been brought down by one of its missiles.
RRCAT Recruitment2020 | 70 Job Openings – Trade Apprentice Vacancies for ITI Candidates. The Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology has announced a job notification to engage eligibles for Trade Apprentice Posts. Candidates who are interested in the Apprenticeship Program in Madhya Pradesh can apply through Online Mode. Applicants should register on the NAPS portal and then apply for the Trade Apprentice Posts on or before 28th February 2020.
RRCAT Recruitment 2020
Candidates who have completed ITI in the respective trade are only eligible to apply for the RRCAT Jobs. Aspirants willing to apply for the Trade Apprentice post check your eligibility level before applying for the RRCAT Jobs in Indore. It is important that the applicant should fulfill the eligibility conditions as per the RRCAT Indore Recruitment 2020.
Overview of RRCAT Jobs 2020
Name of the Organization
Raja Ramanna Centre for Advanced Technology (RRCAT)
No. of Vacancies
70 Posts
Name of the Post
Trade Apprentice
Job Category
Madhya Pradesh Government Jobs
Apply Mode
Online Mode
Starting Date to Apply
Started
Last Date to Apply
28th February 2020
Job Location
Indore, Madhya Pradesh
Official Website
www.rrcat.gov.in
RRCAT Vacancy 2020 Details
Post Name
Number of Vacancies
Trade Apprentice
70
Total
70
RRCAT Apprentice Job 2020 – Trade Details
Trade
No.of. Vacancies
Fitter
17
Machinist
02
Turner
02
Draughtsman (Mechanical)
06
Draughtsman (Civil)
01
Welder (Gas and Electric)
02
Mechanic Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
03
Surveyor
02
Plumber
03
Carpenter
02
Mason
01
Electronics Mechanic / Instrument Mechanic
16
Electrician
06
Electroplater
02
Computer Operator & Programming Assistant
02
Computer Network Technician
02
Total
70
Eligibility Criteria for RRCAT Recruitment 2020
Educational Qualification:
Candidates shall have passed out ITI either this year or the previous year. Candidate should possess ITI certificate in the respective trade.
Age Limit:
Aspirants who have born in the date 15th October 1997 to 14th October 2001 are eligible to apply for the RRCAT Recruitment Apprentice Vacancy
Minimum Age Limit – 18 Years
Maximum Age Limit – 22 Years
RRCAT Indore Apprentice Salary Details:
Rs. 7750/- Per Month
Application Fee:
Kindly have a check with the RRCAT Recruitment Official Notification given below.
Selection Process:
Written Examination
Interview
How to Apply RRCAT Recruitment 2020 for Trade Apprentice?
Download the RRCAT Recruitment Notification pdf given below.
Read carefully the notification before register for the RRCAT Careers.
Register for the Apprentice post @apprenticeshipindia.org.
After registration go to the Apply Online link given below for RRCAT Apprentice Jobs.
Select the desired Apprentice Trade in the dropbox.
Click on the Apply option below the table.
Enter your name and valid mail ID and submit it.
Now, log in Application page using the mail ID
Fill the form in the given format without any mistakes.
Submit the form and take a printout of the duly filled application form for future reference.
About Raja Ramanna Center for Advanced Technology (RRCAT)
Raja Ramanna Center for Advanced Technology: It is a unit of the Department of Atomic Energy, Government of India. It was set up on nineteenth February 1984. RRCAT consists of R&D in non-atomic cutting edge inquire. RRCAT created two synchrotron radiation sources namely “Indus I and Indus II”. RRCAT gives a solid premise of bleeding-edge explores for outside Ph. D. researcher in the related fields.
DMRC Syllabus 2020 Pdf is available here.Candidates who have applied for the DMRC Posts can get the Syllabus and Exam Pattern here. Moreover, applicants can download the Syllabus Pdf here. Applicants who are interested in scoring high marks are advised to refer the complete Syllabus on this page. Check the Syllabus and Test Pattern, exam dates available at www.delhimetrorail.com.
DMRC Syllabus 2020 Pdf
We believe that lots of applicants are applied for the DMRC Exam. And, those candidates are now waiting for the DMRC Syllabus 2020 Pdf and Exam Pattern to know how to prepare for the exam. So, we have gathered the in-depth syllabus of the maintainer, Junior Engineer, and updated here. Check the Delhi Metro Rail Syllabus below, you can find the topics for every subject that comes for the written exam. Check the Detailed Syllabus Pdf and read all those topics to crack the exam. And, if you read this full page, you can get the Test Pattern as well.
Candidates applying for the posts of Junior Engineer, Asst Manager, Maintainer & Others in DMRC will be selected based on the following process –
DMRC Selection Process:
Computer Based Test (CBT – Paper I & II).
Group Discussion.
Personal Interview.
Medical Examination.
Delhi Metro Exam Pattern 2020
DMRC Exam Pattern 2020 – Paper-I
Name of the Subjects
No. of Question
Max Marks
Total Duration
General Awareness
30
30
90 Mins
General Intelligence & Reasoning
30
30
Quantitative Aptitude
30
30
Technical Subjects
30
30
Total
120
120
DMRC Syllabus – DMRC Paper II Exam Pattern
Subject
Topic Names
Marks
Duration
English
Paragraph Writing
60 Marks
45 Minutes
Comprehension
Essay writing on Science & Technology
The DMRC Paper-II Examination will be of Descriptive Type
DMRC Syllabus 2020 Download Pdf
Are you looking for the DMRC Syllabus in Hindi? If so, here it is. In the below section, we have given the detailed DMRC Exam Syllabus for various subjects including General Awareness, General Aptitude, Reasoning, General Intelligence, and Technical Subjects.
For Paper – I
Delhi Metro JE Syllabus – General Awareness
Scientific Research.
Indian Culture.
Indian National Movement.
Natural Resources.
Indian Polity.
National & International Current Affairs.
Indian Agriculture.
Basic Information Technology.
Everyday Science.
Sports.
Indian History.
World & Indian Geography.
Indian Economy.
Indian Constitution.
Environment.
Trade & Commerce.
General Intelligence & Reasoning
Similarities and Differences.
Spatial Orientation.
Analysis.
Decision Making.
Discrimination.
Relationship Concepts.
Figural Classification.
Non-Verbal Series.
Word Building Statement Conclusion.
Puzzle.
Space Visualization.
Analogies.
Problem-Solving.
Judgment.
Visual Memory.
Observation.
Arithmetic Reasoning.
Arithmetic Number Series.
Coding and Decoding.
Venn Diagrams.
Symbolic/ Number Classification.
Quantitative Aptitude
Decimals.
Relationships between Numbers.
ratio & Proportion.
Averages.
Profit and Loss.
Mixture and Allegation.
Time & Work.
Factor.
A.P. & G.P. Series.
Number System.
Fractions.
Percentage.
Square and Cube Roots.
Interest.
Discount.
Time & Distance.
Basic Algebraic Identities of Schoool Algebra.
Heights and Distances.
Technical Subjects – DMRC JE Syllabus for Technical Subjects
Mechanical.
Civil.
Electrical.
Computer Science.
Electronics.
DMRC Junior Engineer (Civil) Syllabus Pdf
Strength of Materials
Soil Mechanics
Surveying
Hydraulic Engineering
Theory of Structures
Estimation
Railways Engineering
Highways Engineering
Water Supply Engineering
Environment Engineering
For Paper – II
General English
Fill in the Blanks.
Spelling/Detecting Mis-Spelt Words.
One Word Substitution.
Shuffling of Sentence Parts.
Error Correction.
Error Detection.
Synonyms.
Anonyms.
Idioms and Phrases.
Sentence Completion.
Reading Comprehension.
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WBPSC Motor Vehicle Inspector Result 2020 Released: Dear Folks !!! West Bengal Public Service Commission has conducted the examination on 01st September 2019 for recruiting 74 Motor Vehicle Inspector posts. Many aspirants have written this examination and now they are waiting for their results. The Higher Authority of West Bengal Public Service Commission has released the WBPSC Motor Vehicle Inspector Result on 03rd February 2020. So, in order to help the candidates, we have given a quick link to download the WBPSC Motor Vehicle Inspector Result 2020. All the aspirants can also get the WBPSC Motor Vehicle Inspector Result 2020, Cut Off Marks, and Merit List 2020 on this page.
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WBPSC Audit & Accounts Result 2020Released: The West Bengal Public Service Commission board has released the result for Departmental Exam (Half Yearly) for the Audit & Accounts posts. So the candidate who eagerly waiting to see their result can download the result from the below given direct link. Only the candidate who had cleared the exam names will appear in the results PDF. Hence the exam date was held from 16th to 22nd July 2019 for the above-mentioned posts.
WBPSC Clinical Instructor & Industrial Development Officer Result 2020: The West Bengal Public Service Commission will be released the WBPSC Clinical Instructor and Industrial Development Officier Result in February 2020 (Tentatively). So the Candidate who had completed the exam for the above-mentioned posts can download their WBPSC result from the below given direct link. Based on the result candidates will get qualified for the further level selection process. By referring to the below table candidates will get a clear view about the exam and WBPSC Result 2020 details.
WBPSC Clinical Instructor & Industrial Development Officer Result 2020
Description
Details
Organization Name
West Bengal Public Service Commission (WBPSC)
Post Name
Clinical Instructor, Industrial Development Officier
West Bengal Clinical Instructor & Development Officer Result 2020 – Click Here
WBPSC Joint Director of Textiles Result 2020 will be Declared soon: The result of the WBPSC Joint Director of Textiles Exam 2019 will declare from the official website of the exam conducting authority and released through online mode. All the examiners who are eagerly searching for the result announcement now they can check their results. Based on the result, the candidates are qualified for the further selection process. West Bengal Public Service Commission has successfully conducted joint Director of Textiles Exam 2019 on 16th November 2019 in various Examination centers. The Board is going to release the WBPSC Joint Director of Textiles Result in February 2020 (Tentatively).
West Bengal PSC Joint Director Result 2020- Click Here
WBPSC MVI Cut Off Marks 2020
The Higher Authority of the West Bengal Public Service Commission has decided the WBPSC Cut Off Marks 2020. So that the officials can select the talented candidates for the 74 Motor Vehicle Inspector posts. WBPSC Cut Off Marks 2020 is completely based on the performance of the participant in the examination. If the candidates’ marks are equal or maximum to the WBPSC Cut Off Marks 2020 then the candidates have a high priority to move to the further rounds. Basically the WBPSC Cut Off Marks 2020 may vary to every aspirant based on the Candidates category wise (SC/ ST/ OBC/ General).
Category
Cut Off Marks
General
120
SC
100
ST
90
OBC
110
WBPSC Motor Vehicle Inspector Merit List 2020
The West Bengal Public Service Commission has decided to announce the WBPSC Merit List 2020 after the announcement of the WBPSC Motor Vehicle Inspector Result 2020. WBPSC Merit List 2020 gives the list of candidates who are qualified in the Written Examination. Those candidates are shortlisted in the written examination for the next rounds of the selection process. The total Selection procedure is conducted for the aspirants who got qualified in the Written Examination.
How to Download WBPSC Motor Vehicle Inspector Result 2020?
Visit the official website of the West Bengal Public Service Commission @ pscwbonline.gov.in.
On the home page of WBPSC, you can click on the Latest Announcement/Advertisements tab.
In that section, check for the WBPSC Motor Vehicle Inspector Result 2020 link.
After that, click on the link and a login page will be appeared.
Enter the details required in the login page like Registration Number, Date Of Birth.
Now, click on submit and check the WBPSC VMI Result 2020.
Finally, download it and take a soft copy for future reference.
Direct Links to Download West Bengal PSC Result 2020
UPPSC Admit Card 2020: Download All Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission Exam Admit Card 2020 here. Aspirants who applied for UP Public Service Commission vacancies can find the direct link to check & download the hall ticket online on our page. Also, find the exam date 2020 details along with the admit card/call letter below.
UPPSC Exam Admit Card 2020
Welcome to our UPPSC Admit Card 2020 page. Applicants can make use of this page to acquire their UPPSC Exam Hall Ticket. The Candidates who applied for the UPPSC Vacancies can find the direct link for respective vacancies in the table below. Hence, find the link you looking for and download the admit card online.
Generally, Uttar Pradesh PSC allows the applicants to download the admit card 15-20 days before the date of examination. However, keep checking our page, once the exam date is announced. will update the direct link in the sections below when the board allows the applicants to download the admit card. Also, visitors can check the official website i.e., uppsc.up.nic.in for any queries.
Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission has planned to conduct the exam in the month of February 2020. Thus, the hall ticket will be available at the bottom of the section to download. Therefore, the UPPSC Assistant Engineer Admit Card is going to be released in the month of February 2020. Get down to the below table and download the UPPSC Hall Ticket by clicking the direct link.
The Commission has decided to conduct the exam on 22nd March 2020. Hence, the board will issue the admit card in the 02nd Week of March 2020. Therefore, the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission is going to issue the UPPSC BEO Admit Card on its official portal. So, Candidates can download it from here once it got released.
Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission has recently released the admit card for the post of Assistant Prosecuting Officer (APO) on 03rd February 2020. However, the exam is going to be conducted on 16th February 2020. Therefore, candidates who are going to take down the UPPSC APO Exam are suggested to download the admit card by entering the UPPSC APO Admit Card.
Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission has released the admit card for the post of Computer Operator on Today i.e (14th January 2020). Therefore, the UPPSC Computer Operator Grade B Exam will be held on 19th January 2020. Exam appearing candidates can get the direct link to download the UPPSC Admit Card 2020 from the below table.
The Commission has recently released the admit card for the post of Unani Medical Officers on 13th January 2020. Moreover, the UPPSC Unani MO Exam will be held on 22nd January 2020. Hence, Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission has issued the admit card along with some details and make a glance with it after downloading it. Here we have provided the direct link to download the UPPSC Admit Card 2020.
Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission has released the admit card. Those who applied for the post of Review Officer and Assistant Review Officers can download the UPPSC Hall Ticket from the below section. Therefore, download the admit card by providing valid details. Candidates who are interested to take down the examination must download the hall ticket.
Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission has decided to conduct the examination in the month of January 2020. Hence, the board will announce the exact date for the exam on its official portal. Keep track of the webpage to get the latest updates from the Uttar Pradesh PSC. Download the UPPSC Admit Card from the direct link provided at the bottom of the table once it got released by the officials.
The UPPSC Admit Card Download Link for UPPSC Assistant Statistical Officer Admit Card 2020. The Uttar Pradesh PSC issued the admit card. UPPSC Hall Ticket link is given below all the candidates can proceed to download the Hall Ticket.
RFO & Asst Conservator of forest Examination is going to be held next month. The Aspirants who are looking for UPPSC Asst Conservator of Forest/ Range Forest Officer Services (Pre) Hall Ticket can download here. However, the UPPSC Asst Conservator of Forest/ Range Forest Officer Services Examination hall is available to download until the exam date. Hence, click on the UPPSC Hall Ticket link below and download the Admit Card. Moreover, carry UPPSC Admit Card to the exam centre without failure.
Post Name
Asst Conservator of Forest/ Range Forest Officer Services
HARTRON Recruitment 2020 Notification – Apply Online | 70 System Analyst & Programmer Vacancies. The Haryana State Electronics Development Corporation is inviting online applications from Haryana candidates to fill up 70 vacancies. These vacant positions are for System Analyst & Programmer Posts. Candidates who would like to be a part of HARTRON Haryana Jobs can apply online from 01st February 2020 at www.hartron.org.in. The last date for submission of your online application forms is 13th February 2020.
Overview of HARTRON Jobs 2020
Organization Name
Haryana State Electronics Development Corporation (HARTRON)
HARTRON Recruitment 2019 – Apply Online for 120 DEO, Junior Programmer & Programmer Vacancies. Haryana State Electronics Development Corporation Recruitment Board is inviting online applications from Haryana candidates to fill up 120 vacancies. These vacant positions are for DEO, Junior Programmer & Programmer Posts. Candidates who would like to be apart of HARTRON Haryana Jobs can apply online from 22nd November 2019 at www.hartron.org.in. The last date for submission of your online application forms is 19th December 2019.
Overview of HARTRON Recruitment 2019
Organization Name
Haryana State Electronics Development Corporation (HARTRON)
HARTRON Recruitment 2019 – Apply Online for 70 Programmer (ASP. Net), Jr Programmer & System Analyst Vacancies. Recent Haryana Employment News!! Haryana State Electronics Development Corporation Recruitment Board announced a Notification for Programmer (ASP. Net), Jr Programmer & System Analyst Posts. Interested and eligible candidates who are searching for Govt Jobs in Haryana can get the HARTRON Jobs details here. Eligible candidates can submit their application through Online Mode from 6th November 2019.
HARTRON Recruitment is inviting applications from the eligible for the Programmer (ASP. Net), Jr Programmer & System Analyst Post. The Closing Date to submit your online application forms is 20th November 2019. Interested ones should submit their application on or before the closing date. For more details about the HARTRON Recruitment, candidates are required to check the below section.
Overview of HARTRON Recruitment 2019
Organization Name
Haryana State Electronics Development Corporation (HARTRON)
Post Name
Programmer (ASP. Net), Jr Programmer & System Analyst
Eligibility Criteria for HARTRON Recruitment 2019 @ hartron.org
Educational Qualification
System Analyst & Programmer:
B.E./B.Tech (in any stream)/M.Sc. (Comp.Sc./IT)/MCA/'B'/'C' Level course from DOE/NIELIT with 60% marks
M. Sc (Phy/Math/Statistics) with 60% marks and PGDCA with 60% marks
Minimum of 5 years experience as a Programmer in Software Development on NET, MS Access/SQL Server
Junior Programmer:
Graduate (55% marks) with PGDCA/PDCA/ PGDIT/APGDCA
BCA/B.Sc. (Comp. Sc./IT) MCA/M.Sc. Comp.Sc./IT)/B.Tech (in any stream) (with 55% marks)
03 Years Diploma in Computer Application/IT from SBTE/University, 'A'/'B'/'C' Level course from DOE/NIELIT (with 55% marks)
Age Limit:
Kindly refer to HARTRON Recruitment Notification 2019 provided below.
Application Fee:
No Application Fee
Salary for HARTRON Jobs 2019:
Junior Programmer (ASP. Net) – Rs.20,250/- Per Month
Programmer (ASP. Net) – Rs.25,200/- Per Month
System Analyst (ASP. Net) – Rs.37,800/- Per Month
Selection Process:
Written Test
Programming Test
How to Apply for HARTRON Recruitment 2019?
Aspirants willing to apply for Programmer (ASP. Net), Jr Programmer & System Analyst Job Vacancy at various district offices of Haryana State Electronics Development Corporation should fulfill the eligibility criteria that are listed in the Notification of HARTRON Recruitment 2019. Applications not satisfying the conditions for the Programmer (ASP. Net), Jr Programmer & System Analyst Job will not be entertained for further process. Interested and eligible candidates are suggested to apply for the HARTRON Programmer (ASP. Net), Jr Programmer & System Analyst Jobs.
Step 1 – Registration Process
Have a Valid mail ID and mobile number before registration.
Click on the Registration tab
Read the instructions carefully.
Enter the proper details in the registration form.
Submit and get unique registration number.
Step 2 – Application Process
Click on Apply Online Tab.
Enter the Registration number and D.O.B.
Submit and get into the application form page.
Fill up the form with the required details asked in it.
Upload scanned copies of photograph and signature.
Press the Submit button after rechecking the details entered.
Step 3 – Payment & Re-Print
After submitting the application form pay the respective application fee.
Take a printout for future reference.
Address:
Jind Road, Kaithal, Haryana 136027
Important Dates for HARTRON Jobs 2019
Notification Release Date
6th November 2019
Starting Date to Apply
6th November 2019
Last Date to Apply
20th November 2019
Important Links for HARTRON Recruitment Notification 2019
About Haryana State Electronics Development Corporation (HARTRON):
Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (HSIIDC) (est. 8 March 1967), previously Haryana State Industrial Development Corporation (HSIDC), headquartered at Panchkula, is a 100% state claimed the office of the Government of Haryana in the Indian province of Haryana. For simplicity of working together, Haryana is the main state in India to present a Labor Policy in 2005 and Land Pooling Policy in 2017, for which HSIIDC goes about as the nodal agency.
Haryana Financial Corporation gives monetary help to set up new mechanical units and for the extension and expansion of the current industries. Various colleges, instructive and preparing organizations, including the country’s first aptitudes college Haryana Vishwakarma Skill University, give the HR to gain by the framework made by the HSIIDC.
MGU Results 2020Released by Mahatma Gandhi University for BHM 2nd and 4th Sem and various other courses on 03rd February 2020. Students who had completed the semester exam can check out for the direct links from the below section of this page. Here you can get the Mahatma Gandhi University UG/PG Semester Exam Results. We will give direct links below will take you to the official site of the university without any confusion. Hence, Check other information of MGU Kerala Results 2020 in the below sections of this page. Also, visit the official website i.e, mgu.ac.in to know about admissions and course details.
Students of Mahatma Gandhi University here is great news for all. Get Updated Regular, Supplementary, Revaluation results for the Mahatma Gandhi University. As the college offers a wide range of courses like UG/PG/Ph.D. and other courses people from all over Kerala are studying. Contenders can assess their exhibition through beneath joined connections. Make sure you get down the full section. Also, find the latest updates about MG University Results 2020 included with MGU Revaluation Results.
Latest Updated MGU Results 2020-21
Examination Name
Result Link
Fourth Semester BHM Degree Examination June 2019 (Regular /Supplementary)
Mahatma Gandhi University was established on 2 Oct 1983 in Kerala State. The college has 100 associated universities in more than 5 areas in focal Kerala. It is also known as MG University. MGU is one of the best 50 Universities in India. It is only the university from south India. This College consists of 299 academic undertakings such as Bachelor’s, Masters, Doctoral degrees in the fields of Pure and Applied Sciences, Arts, Technology, Paramedical Studies, Nursing, Management, Engineering, Gandhian. Though, International Relations, Politics, Physics, Nano Science, Disability Studies, Rehabilitation Sciences, Special Education, Psychology, Journalism, Environmental Sciences, Business Studies, Commerce, Economics, Pedagogical Studies, Hotel, and Hospitality Management, Catering Science, and so on.
Regular/ Supplementary Results for MGU
Students of MGU should get to know the details regarding the Revaluation Results. Once after the main examination is conducted, the University will give you one more chance. In case you fail or score low marks in the semester exam, the university will give you a second chance called Revaluation mode. Candidates do check with the Official Website to think about the Revaluation system. Understudies can get the Regular, Revaluation and Supplementary Results for the MGU here. This Revaluation procedure may take half a month to process the outcomes. The test paper will be assessed by and by for the individuals who have applied for the Revaluation procedure. So, we advise the candidates to stay updated with our webpage or with the Mahatma Gandhi Official Website to gather more detailed information about the MGU Revaluation Results.
Gondwana University Result 2020Released: Dear Students !!! Gondwana University has released the Sem examination result according to the Faculty of Department on 03rd February 2020. Those who have attended the Winter 2019 Sem exam for B.E, B.SC 2nd and 8th Sem and also various other courses can check the updated Gondwana University Result Winter 2020. We will provide the direct link to get the Gondwana University Results. All the students can check the Gondwana University Summer/Winter Result 2020 on this recruitment.guru website without any confusion.
Gondwana University has conducted the Sem examination as subdivided into Winter and Summer sessions. The University has announced the Summer Session exam results and also Gondwana University Result for Winter 2020 for the previously conducted exams. The individuals who are scanning for the refreshed Sem test results can get it here through Online mode. Affiliated colleges and students who are studying under the Gondwana University can check with the Sem examination result for the B.E. Mechanical Engineering, B.SC, BA 3rd, and 5th sem and also various other courses from the below-given table. The Gondwana University Results 2020 will be selected according to the Faculty of Department to get their respective results. Get the latest updates from this page of recruitment.guru
Latest Gondwana University Results Winter 2020: Click Here
The University of Gondwana is a college set up in 2011 in the city of Gadchiroli, in the province of Maharashtra, focal India. It takes its name from the Gondwana locale in focal India. On July 23, 2010, the Maharashtra Legislative Assembly consistently passed a goal to build up the University of Gondwana for the area involving the areas of Chandrapur and Gadchiroli. The goals were proposed by the Minister of Higher Education and Technology of the time, Rajesh Tope. The new college was fused by notice in the subsection of segment 3 of the Maharashtra University Act of 1994. On September 27, 2011, the University of Gondwana was ousted from RTMNU, Nagpur.
Gondwana University Revaluation Result 2020
Gondwana University conducts ordinary just as strengthening assessment for the individuals who are concentrating under the University. Those understudies who have bombed in the primary Sem assessment has one increasing possibility of getting went in the test. The individuals who wish that their assessment paper ought to be assessed by and by to improve their scoring can go through the revaluation opportunity. For every single Sem, Students can apply for the revaluation after the declaration of the Gondwana University Result of the Main assessment. The Gondwana University will take up to seven days to process the test papers to report the Gondwana University Revaluation Results. To get the refreshed Gondwana University Result of Revaluation to look at the Official Website @ gondwanaexams.org. just as on this page.
RBI Admit Card 2020 | The Reserve Bank of India has released the admit card on 03rd February 2020. Thus, the Bank has issued the RBI Hall Ticket for the Assistant Prelims Exam. Hence, the RBI Assistant Prelims Exam will be held on 14th & 15th February 2020. Moreover, Download the RBI Assistant Admit Card from the direct link given at the end of the segment. So, Make sure to get the hall ticket before the last date.
Important Details on RBI Assistant Hall Ticket 2020
The Reserve Bank of India has issued the RBI Admit Card with some important details. Candidates who are under the eligible conditions are only allowed to download the prelims admit card. So, Aspirants should check with the details in that before downloading the RBI Assistant Admit Card 2020.
Candidates Name
Name of the Candidate's Father
The venue of the Exam Centre
Date & Time of the Test
Reporting Time to the Exam Hall
Gender (Male/ Female)
Roll Number
Duration of the Online Test
Space for Invigilator's Signature
Registration Number
Name of the Test Centre
Category of the candidates
Space for Applicant's Signature
Name of the Exam Conducting Board
Photograph of the Candidate
Applicant's Date of Birth
Name of the Written Test
Important Guidelines for the Exam Takers
Full Name of the Applicant
Examination Centre Code
Signature of the Board Counselor
How to Prepare for RBI Assistant Exam?
All the applied candidates of RBI Assistant Recruitment should take down the examination to get recruited in Reserve Bank of India. Moreover, the exam date has been declared tentatively as 14th & 15th February 2020 For the exam preparation aspirants must go through the RBI Assistant Syllabus. Therefore, the bank will recruit applicants who have cleared the following RBI Assistant selection procedures.
Preliminary Test
Mains Test
Language Proficiency Test
ID Proof needed with RBI Assistant Prelims Admit Card 2020
Authorities of RBI will allow the candidates who are having enough proof to take down the exam. So, Aspirants make sure to carry the RBI Admit Card along with the required original documents.
Original Photograph
Voter Card
Pan Card
Employee ID
College ID
PAN Card
Passport
Driving License
Any other ID proof issued by a Gazetted Officer
Bank Pass Book with the photograph
How to Download RBI Assistant Admit Card 2020?
Firstly, Click on to the RBI Assistant Prelims Admit Card link.
Enter the valid credentials to log in the admit card.
Then enter the captcha if given on the login page.
After entering the details, the RBI Hall Ticket page will appear on the screen.
Fill all the important details on the RBI Admit Card.
Get a glance at the details entered in the hall ticket.
Finally, Submit the RBI Assistant Admit Card.
Download the hall ticket after the submission.
Take a photocopy of the admit card.
Carry for all the selection rounds.
RBI Assistant Prelims Admit Card 2020 – Direct Links
HPSSSB Syllabus 2020 is Updated here. Candidates who have applied for the posts of TGT, Clerk, SI, Junior Engineer & Others can get here the complete Syllabus Details as well as the Exam Pattern. Download the Syllabus Pdf along with the exam pattern from the below link. Go through the syllabus details by post wise in the below sections.
HPPSC Syllabus – Candidates who are appearing for the Himachal Pradesh PSC Exam will be searching for Syllabus & Exam Pattern. SO we are providing the Syllabus & Exam Pattern regarding the HPPSC Exam 2020 for the guidance of candidates. HPPSC Syllabus pdf is also available for download from the link given below. Candidates can check for HPPSC Syllabus & Exam Pattern to start their preparation.
Himachal Pradesh PSC Exam Syllabus
Name of the Organization
Himachal Pradesh Subordinate Service Selection Board (HPSSSB)
Download HPSSSB Syllabus 2020 Pdf here. Get the TGT, Clerk, SI, Syllabus & Exam Pattern is available for download. Check the HPSSSB Clerk Syllabus, Exam Date, Exam Venue, Previous papers, etc. at the Official website i.e. hpsssb.hp.gov.in
Candidates who are searching for the HPSSSB Syllabus for the various posts, they can get it here. We have provided the Syllabus and Exam Pattern. Applied candidates have to start preparing immediately because nowadays everyone is applying for the Latest Govt Jobs. For that, we have given the detailed HPSSB Syllabus and Exam Pattern to score good marks in the Exam.
HPSSSB Recruitment 2020 Syllabus Details
Name of the Board
Himachal Pradesh Subordinate Service Selection Board (HPSSSB)
The Written Examination will be for 2 Hours Duration
It will consist of 170 MCQ Questions
Each question will be of 1/2 Marks
HPSSSB Sub Inspector Exam Pattern
Exam Type
Topics
Marks
Objective Type
General Knowledge
85
General Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh
Current Affairs
Everyday Science
Logic
Social Science
General English & Hindi
Subjective Test
General English/ Hindi
85
Precis Writing, Essay Writing etc.
Candidates who will qualify the Physical Standard and Physical Efficiency Test need to undergo the Subjective Test.
HPSSSB Exam Pattern 2020 – Part II
Candidates who will qualify the written objective screening test/ subjective tests and skill tests/ physical/ practical tests if any, will be done an evaluation of 15 Marks.
HPSSSB Syllabus Pdf 2020
Here we have given the Syllabus for Himachal Pradesh SSC Syllabus 2020 for TGT, Clerk, SI, and Various Posts. Go through the detailed syllabus given below.
General English
Tenses.
Error Correction.
Grammar.
Conclusion.
Articles.
Verb & Adverbs.
Vocabulary.
Subject-Verb Agreement.
Synonyms.
Word Formation.
Passage Completion.
Theme detection.
Antonyms.
Sentence Completion.
Idioms & Phrases.
Fill in the Blanks.
Comprehension.
Unseen Passages.
Sentence Rearrangement.
Hindi Syllabus
Translation of Sentences.
Error Detection.
Synonyms.
Phrases/Muhavare.
Vocabulary.
Antonyms.
Comprehension.
Fill in the Blanks.
Grammar.
Plural Forms etc.
General Knowledge Syllabus
Sports
Geography
History
Indian Constitution
Culture
General Polity
Scientific Research
Economic Science also
Current Events – International & National
General Knowledge of Himachal Pradesh
Current Affairs Syllabus
Indian Financial System
Current Ministers & Governors
Books & Authors
Science & Technology
Sports
Capitals & Currencies
Government Schemes
Abbreviations and Economic Terminologies
Summits & Conferences, etc.
Everyday Science Syllabus
Physical Science
Chemical Science
Biological Science
Natural Science
Environmental Science
Social Syllabus
Geography
Civics
Economics
History etc.
Logical Reasoning Syllabus
Analogies
Differences
Similarities
Space Visualization
Analysis
Problem Solving
judgment
Visual Memory
Decision Making
Discrimination
Relationship Concepts
Observation
Arithmetical Reasoning
Arithmetical Number Series
Verbal And Figure Classification
Abstract Ideas And Symbols And Their Relationships
Other Analytical Functions
Arithmetical Computations
Direct Link to Download HPSSC Syllabus & Previous Papers Pdf
HPSSSB Junior Engineer Syllabus 2020 & Himachal Pradesh Junior Engineer Exam Pattern are available for download. Check the Himachal Pradesh SSB Junior Engineer exam date, Exam Venue, Previous papers, HPSSSB Syllabus etc at the Official website i.e hpsssb.hp.gov.in
HPSSSB Junior Engineer Syllabus 2020
The Candidates who have applied to this recruitment are seeking for the Exam Pattern and Syllabus to attend the Written Test Conducted by the Recruitment Board. The Aspirants will be shortlisted based on their performance in the selection process which is decided by the Government Of Himachal Pradesh. We gathered some previous papers at the official website for the exam preparation. Interested aspirants may download the Solved Papers from the attached link on this page.
Himachal Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Board has issued a latest recruitment notification at its official website i.e hpsssb.hp.gov.in and inviting online applications from the eligible and talented candidates who have been seeking for the latest Employment News in the State of Himachal Pradesh. People can make use this opportunity and apply before the last date.According to the latest recruitment notification, there are nearly 1007 jobs. This is a golden opportunity for the job seekers to place in a government Jobs. Candidates are Advised that Once go through the Official recruitment notification to get the latest details of the Selection Process, Application Fee, Exam pattern and Exam Date etc.
HP SSSB Junior Engineer Test Pattern
The Officials of Himachal Pradesh SSSB is going to organize the Written Test for the candidates who have applied before the last date. For that, it has released the Exam Patterns at its official notification. We tabulated the Exam pattern here for the Ease of applicants. Check the Official Notification for detailed exam pattern according to the Post Wise. The Following posts will have the same Exam Pattern.
Post Name
Exam Type
Marks
Ophthalmic Officer, Mechanic (Electrical), Draughtsman, Surveyor, Mechanic (Printing), Photo Type Setter Operator, Photo Type Setter Operator, JE (Mechanical), JBT & Other
HPSSSB Syllabus & Exam Pattern is given here for download along with the Previous Papers. Candidates can check the HPSSSB Hamirpur Staff Nurse, Junior Engineer, Pharmacist, Health Worker, OTA Syllabus given here for download. Candidates can check the HPSSSB Recruitment 2020 Notification and apply online on the official website i.e hpsssb.hp.gov.in before the last date of registration.
HPSSSB Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2020
The HPSSSB Staff Nurse Syllabus is provided on this page for reference. Candidates can check the HPSSSB Syllabus & HPSSSB Exam Pattern here along with the direct link to get HPSSSB Staff Nurse Previous Papers.
The Himachal Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Board has released an advertisement inviting applications from eligible candidates for various posts. There are 696 vacancies according to the Latest Employment News. Different jobs include Ayurveda Pharmacist, Operation Theater Assistant, Staff Nurse, Female Health Worker, Junior Engineer (Civil & Electrical), Pharmacist, HEO, SI etc. Candidates who possess 12th or Diploma or Graduation Degree from a recognized University are eligible to apply. Eligible aspirants who are interested in Medical Jobs or Engineering Jobs or Government Jobs in Himachal Pradesh can apply to these posts in online mode before the last date. The closing date for online application submission is 7th April 2020.
Candidates who have applied for these posts will be searching for the HPSSSB Syllabus & HPSSSB Exam Pattern. We are providing the HPSSSB Staff Nurse & Pharmacist Syllabus & Test Pattern along with the HPSSSB JE Syllabus details here. The HPSSSB Syllabus pdf is provided on this page for download. Candidates can check the official website for HP Health Worker Exam Syllabus & Pattern.
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New Delhi: The Centre is readying a Rs 45,000-crore fund in an aggressive push to ensure big firms such as Apple, Samsung, Huawei, Oppo and Vivo, besides contract manufacturers like Foxconn and Wistron, bring their global supply chains to India and make the country an electronics manufacturing hub in the next five years."An inter-ministerial note (on this) has been floated," a senior government official told ET.Out of the Rs 45,000-crore fund, about Rs 41,000 crore would be disbursed to companies based on production-linked incentive (PLI) criteria, while the remaining Rs 4,000 crore would be offered under a proposed capital subsidy, or reimbursement, scheme. The proposed scheme will replace the popular Modified Special Incentive Package Scheme (M-SIPS)."The government expects the PLI scheme to generate over 200,000 jobs, exports of over Rs 5 lakh crore and direct tax revenue of close to Rs 5,000 crore over five years," the official said.Tough Qualification Criteria LikelyThe disbursement mechanism of the PLI scheme would be firmed up during interministerial consultations, officials said. It would likely be similar to the duty credit scrip scheme under the current Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS), which is being wound down by March 31, they said.Duty credit scrip is a certificate with certain monetary value that can be utilised for payment of customs duty.Government officials are trying to ensure the new policy is compliant with World Trade Organization guidelines and the support is not directly linked to exports. New Delhi, however, wants to put in tough qualification criteria to ensure the funds are not used by those who manufacture devices only for the local market.The likes of Foxconn — the world's largest contract manufacturer that also operates the biggest such facility for smartphones in India — as well as Samsung, Huawei, Vivo and Oppo together account for more than 80% of the $500-billion global mobile phone market.On Saturday, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the government was working on a scheme to boost local electronics production, but said details would be unveiled later. The draft proposals have been sent to the secretaries of revenue, expenditure, economic affairs, commerce, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Niti Aayog CEO and the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) for comments."Given the imminent withdrawal of MEIS and limited relief provided by the proposed Remission of Duties or Taxes on Export Products (RoDTEP) in the electronics sector, there is a need to address manufacturing disabilities vis-à-vis China and Vietnam," the official said, explaining the PLI scheme. According to various industry studies, the policy support in Vietnam renders India uncompetitive by 10-12 percentage points and the disability of India compared with China is between 19% and 23%.To counter this, the PLI scheme would extend an incentive of 5-8% on incremental sales of goods manufactured in India and covered under the target segments, which the government will notify. MEIS currently offers 4% duty credit scrips. The likes of Apple, Foxconn and market leader Xiaomi had been demanding more, to encourage them to make India their manufacturing hubs. 73922547 Eligibility criteriaEligibility of companies would be subject to thresholds of incremental employment generation, incremental investment and incremental sales of manufactured goods, in order to maximise exports and value addition in India."The (PLI) scheme will open for a period of three months initially, inviting applications. However, the disbursement of incentives for the approved applicants would continue for a period of five years, based on the response from the industry," another official said.An empowered committee comprising secretaries of revenue, expenditure, economic affairs, DPIIT, MeitY and DGFT will monitor the implementation and allotment of funds. Also, a project management agency will assist the empowered committee.The second official said the second scheme — to replace M-SIPS — will be open for application for three years."This will have an incentive of 25% on capital investments on plant, machinery and equipment and will be provided to industrial units making investment for manufacturing of electronic components and sub-assemblies in specified categories," the official added. Currently, M-SIPs offer 20% and 25% reimbursements, depending on whether the plant is located in an SEZ or not.Last month, the prime minister had met smartphone manufacturers including representatives from Apple, Samsung and Lava, and sought suggestions on how to make India an electronics manufacturing and export hub. Following this, government officials fast-tracked work on the modalities of the incentives that need to be doled out to attract big-ticket investments. The government has set an ambitious target to increase smartphone exports to $110 billion by 2025 from $3 billion now, and become a net exporter of electronics goods.
MUMBAI: Tata Consultancy Services has won a $1.5 billion deal across a ten-year period from US pharma retailer Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) to transform its technology operations, making it the largest deal in the retail space for the company. India's largest IT firm will take over staff, consolidate vendors, run the entire IT operations of the $ 136.9 billion Walgreen Boots, among the world's largest retailers. TCS will modernise applications and cloud enable the technology operations for the US retailer, which is an existing customer for over a decade. The company has committed to cost savings for the retailer during the entirety of the deal period. It will provide managed services like application maintenance and support, infrastructure and security operations."The deal marks a pivot in the relationship between Walgreens and TCS and takes us to become their growth and transformation partner. TCS is transforming their whole IT operating model," Rajashree Ramakrishnan, Chief Marketing Officer, TCS said. Ramakrishnan, who led the Retail vertical till early this month, did not specify the number of people the firm will take over or the number of vendors it would consolidate. 73921414 TCS' has seen bumps in its retail business over the last two quarters but the company was upbeat of the opportunities as large traditional retailers were investing in technology to take on pure online retailers.Retail is the second biggest vertical for TCS that contributes over 15% of the revenue. The firm has won over $ 18 billion deals from customers in the nine months to September, the company said.Chief executive Rajesh Gopinathan had said in a post-earnings earlier analyst call in January that Walgreens is the largest transformation contract that the company had won in the retail segment where it is transforming the retailer's pharma portfolio systems in a modern cloud architecture. The current deal is an extension of the ongoing engagement, according to the company. The new technology operating model will be a part of Walgreens' strategy to manage costs better under its 'Transformational Cost Management Program'. WBA is building a scalable, sustainable and globally unified lT operating model that is focused on digital transformation, automation of service delivery and innovation," said Francesco Tinto, senior vice president, global chief information officer, WBA said in a statement. "The TCS strategic partnership will enhance our ability to rapidly address evolving business needs, support large-scale global technology solutions and promote investment in truly differentiating capabilities through a modernized platform."
Mumbai: Mutual Funds will seek clarity from the tax department on whether the budget proposal asking asset managers to deduct taxes on "income" made by investors in schemes would extend to capital gains as well.The Finance Bill specifies persons responsible for paying "income" shall deduct taxes at the rate of 10 per cent. Mutual funds are confused whether the Tax Deducted at Source (TDS) on "income" would be restricted to dividends only or include capital gains.Nilesh Shah, chairman of the Association of Mutual Fund of India (AMFI) confirmed that there is confusion over the interpretation of the proposed law and the industry will approach the tax department for clarity.The budget introduced TDS for mutual funds. Currently, the onus of declaring capital gains for taxation lies with the investor or unitholders. Only banks and companies deduct tax on interest earned from deposits before passing on the rest of the income to holders. Dividends distributed by mutual funds would become subject to 10 per cent TDS from the next financial year. This would be applicable for dividend income above Rs 5,000 in a financial year.The industry is dividend over the interpretation of the proposed rule. While some mutual fund industry officials believe the term "income" for the purpose of TDS refers to dividend income, a section believes that the TDS will be applicable on redemption proceeds irrespective of dividend income or capital gains.The chief executive officer of a large mutual fund said the government may have used the Section 194K, which was meant for dividends from UTI monthly income schemes. "The original intention of Section 194K was meant for UTI monthly income schemes that declared a monthly income for investors. We feel it is this interpretation the government has used, and this does not refer to capital gains," the MF CEO said.Section 194K of the Incometax Act says, "Where any income is payable to a resident in respect of units of a mutual fund specified under clause (23D) of Section 10 or of the Unit Trust of India, the person responsible for making the payment shall, at the time of credit of such income to the account of payee-…deduct income-tax thereon at the rate of ten per cent.""In the current regime, the onus of reporting dividend income and capital gains is on individual investors, while for NRIs it is deducted at source," said Vishal Dhawan, chief financial planner, Plan Ahead Wealth Advisors. Currently, on all mutual fund products, dividend income is tax free in the hands of the investor, which will change from April 1.Mutual fund industry officials said the new structure could make reporting for individuals tough, especially given that equity-oriented and debt-oriented funds have different slabs.Also, if the individual's income is not subject to tax, he needs to file for a refund. If he is in the 20-30 per cent tax bracket, he needs to pay additional tax.
NEW DELHI: Indian customs authorities will now be able to question the valuation of imports under free trade agreements (FTA) for up to five years with the country proposing a significant shift in the domestic framework of rules of origin to tackle largescale imports.The rules of origin are criteria to determine the source country of a product, based on which they either get tariff concessions or are subjected to duties."Retrospective verification of costing data, value-addition compliance and certificate of origin can be conducted by the customs authorities over a period of five years from the date of import, unless there is a specific time limit prescribed in the FTA... Customs officers will be empowered to check for violations in claims by importers," said an official aware of the details. "They can enquire and question the claims made in the last five-year period."Further, a certificate of origin submitted by an importer will no longer be the threshold for availing concessional benefits.Customs authorities can ask importers to substantiate and satisfy scrutiny undertaken on the question of origin.The February 1 budget proposed to amend the customs law by introducing stringent provisions related to rules or origin to strengthen the hands of customs officers to check abuse of FTA provisions.There have been several cases of abuse of rules or origin provisions over the past few years.The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) had also come across the use of fake documents purporting to show that the goods came from a country with which India has a trade pact.However, industry executives said it could lead to harassment of importers, given the five-year period. The government has been trying to curb imports through tighter origin norms in trade pacts.A new chapter in the Customs Act on administration of rules of origin under trade agreements gives the government the power to suspend or refuse preferential tariff treatment in case of incomplete information or verification and noncompliance, respectively. A number of these provisions were only enumerated via notifications."Unless otherwise specified in the trade agreement, any request for verification shall be sent within a period of five years from the date of claim of preferential rate of duty by an importer," according to the proposed change in the finance bill.The government has been trying to curb imports through tighter origin norms in trade pacts. India's trade deficit was $118.1 billion in the April-December period, down from $148.2 billion in the year earlier.As per the chapter, importers now have to declare that the items qualify as originating goods, or meet rules of origin norms. They must possess sufficient information about their origin criteria and regional value content.It also states that a submission of a certificate of origin "shall not absolve the importer of the responsibility to exercise reasonable care". 73922296 GIVING MORE TEETHFormer Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) chairman Najib Shah said, "The proposed changes in the Customs Act with the introduction of Sec 25 DA should strengthen the hands of the Customs Authorities and ensure misuse is curbed."Importers will need to respond satisfactorily to questions over the source of goods."Going forward, trade needs to show more diligence vis-a-vis compliance with rules of origin as mere submission of certificate of origin may not suffice and there is likelihood of closer scrutiny by customs," said Rahul Shukla, executive director, PwC.In certain instances, certificates of origin may be deemed inapplicable."Interestingly, similar validation process is prescribed in rules of origin notified for FTAs," said Shukla. "Hence, how the proposed amendment is operationalised vis-a-vis existing regulations notified under a bilateral or multilateral agreement will be interesting to see."PROTECTIONIST MOVEThe move is protectionist, said some industry representatives."The government has given absolute power to customs officers and, with the power to question retrospectively, it has created more scope for harassment," said an expert."The utilisation of FTAs is anyway low and such harassment will further discourage people from using the preferential routes," said a Delhi-based exporter.A total of 11.9 million preferential certificates of origin were issued between FY06 and FY19 amounting to total trade of $307.04 billion.
"We have a lot of arrows in our quiver, and all of them should hit the sweet spot," says Bernhard Maier, chairman of Czech carmaker Skoda that will lead the Volkswagen Group's India 2.0 drive. In an interview to ET's Ketan Thakkar, Sharmistha Mukherjee and Nehal Chaliawala, Maier said the group is open to partnerships with peers if they are "mutually beneficial" even as it gears up for a more aggressive play in India backed by a billion-euro investment. Edited Excerpts:Will the outbreak of the coronavirus in China disrupt Skoda's global supply chain?We are closely following the developments and right now we do not have any problem. Most of the products from China are delivered by ships and this takes more than six weeks to reach Europe. So, the pipeline is completely full for now. But if it (the virus outbreak) lasts longer, then, of course, it would affect our supply chain as well. The good thing is that we are prepared for that. We know exactly how many parts we do have for Skoda (from China) and it's exactly 295 (components), and we know each part by surname. A lot of our suppliers in China are international companies which are not only working in China but also in other countries as well. Now, it is a matter of organisation and supply chain management.In interviews as late as 2019, you had said you are bullish about India. Do you retain that confidence now given the market scenario?Yeah…otherwise, we wouldn't invest €1 billion in these times. We have seen some oscillating figures in the past couple of years, which is quite normal for a market at this stage of development. But if you look at the International Monetary Fund, what they predict for the year 2020 and 2021, it's quite promising. They say in 2020 we will see an increase of 5.8% in GDP. And we all know that the economy is always in a kind of a cycle. We have seen some problems in India in the last 18 to 24 months, but I'm sure the demand for mobility will rise even more in the future than what we have seen. And for that kind of development, we set up our India 2.0 initiative. If our plans work as we predicted, once the market is picking up and grows to a number of five to six million cars a year, as we mentioned, India might become our fifth biggest single market in the world.Have you ruled out partnerships with other carmakers, especially in India?No! We rule out nothing. Especially not in the years to come. If you look at the advantages of globalisation and the fast-pace development of our entire industry, I think it becomes absolutely clear that silo thinking is out and partnering is in. Once there is a solution which will be a win-win situation, we are open for discussions.Are you studying electric vehicles for the Indian market?Not yet. We started EV technology at Skoda which is called ID with a complete ecosystem around it. Our current product campaign, which is by all means the biggest one in the 125-year history of the company, started off in 2019. Between 2019 and 2022, we will come up with 30 new models and derivatives, out of which 10 will be electrified. So, we are ready when you are. The market has to be prepared for that. This is the absolute prerequisite. Without the supporting infrastructure, there's no e-mobility. And now we can ask, what is first, the egg or the chicken? But we have to do it in parallel.Are you preparing ahead for India 3.0 and maybe 4.0?Yeah, after two comes three (smiles). But I really would beg your pardon, let's do the first step first and then the second one. I can really assure you that we have a lot of arrows in our quiver, and all of them should hit the sweet spot of the market.How hard is it to operate in India considering the number of regulations that have come into force in the vehicle market over the last few years?We are working in 103 markets worldwide and, yes, there are different regulations and it is not an easy task to cope with all of them at the same time. However, what is really important, for not only Skoda but also for the entire automotive industry, is that we have predictable outcomes of legislations. It is very difficult for us to cope with new rules when they are about to be set up in two years' time. This is by far too less a time period to really adapt to the market needs.
New Delhi: The Centre is readying a Rs 45,000-crore fund in an aggressive push to ensure big firms such as Apple, Samsung, Huawei, Oppo and Vivo, besides contract manufacturers like Foxconn and Wistron, bring their global supply chains to India and make the country an electronics manufacturing hub in the next five years."An inter-ministerial note (on this) has been floated," a senior government official told ET.Out of the Rs 45,000-crore fund, about Rs 41,000 crore would be disbursed to companies based on production-linked incentive (PLI) criteria, while the remaining Rs 4,000 crore would be offered under a proposed capital subsidy, or reimbursement, scheme. The proposed scheme will replace the popular Modified Special Incentive Package Scheme (M-SIPS)."The government expects the PLI scheme to generate over 200,000 jobs, exports of over Rs 5 lakh crore and direct tax revenue of close to Rs 5,000 crore over five years," the official said.Tough Qualification Criteria LikelyThe disbursement mechanism of the PLI scheme would be firmed up during interministerial consultations, officials said. It would likely be similar to the duty credit scrip scheme under the current Merchandise Exports from India Scheme (MEIS), which is being wound down by March 31, they said.Duty credit scrip is a certificate with certain monetary value that can be utilised for payment of customs duty.Government officials are trying to ensure the new policy is compliant with World Trade Organization guidelines and the support is not directly linked to exports. New Delhi, however, wants to put in tough qualification criteria to ensure the funds are not used by those who manufacture devices only for the local market.The likes of Foxconn — the world's largest contract manufacturer that also operates the biggest such facility for smartphones in India — as well as Samsung, Huawei, Vivo and Oppo together account for more than 80% of the $500-billion global mobile phone market.On Saturday, finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced that the government was working on a scheme to boost local electronics production, but said details would be unveiled later. The draft proposals have been sent to the secretaries of revenue, expenditure, economic affairs, commerce, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), Niti Aayog CEO and the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) for comments."Given the imminent withdrawal of MEIS and limited relief provided by the proposed Remission of Duties or Taxes on Export Products (RoDTEP) in the electronics sector, there is a need to address manufacturing disabilities vis-à-vis China and Vietnam," the official said, explaining the PLI scheme. According to various industry studies, the policy support in Vietnam renders India uncompetitive by 10-12 percentage points and the disability of India compared with China is between 19% and 23%.To counter this, the PLI scheme would extend an incentive of 5-8% on incremental sales of goods manufactured in India and covered under the target segments, which the government will notify. MEIS currently offers 4% duty credit scrips. The likes of Apple, Foxconn and market leader Xiaomi had been demanding more, to encourage them to make India their manufacturing hubs. 73922547 Eligibility criteriaEligibility of companies would be subject to thresholds of incremental employment generation, incremental investment and incremental sales of manufactured goods, in order to maximise exports and value addition in India."The (PLI) scheme will open for a period of three months initially, inviting applications. However, the disbursement of incentives for the approved applicants would continue for a period of five years, based on the response from the industry," another official said.An empowered committee comprising secretaries of revenue, expenditure, economic affairs, DPIIT, MeitY and DGFT will monitor the implementation and allotment of funds. Also, a project management agency will assist the empowered committee.The second official said the second scheme — to replace M-SIPS — will be open for application for three years."This will have an incentive of 25% on capital investments on plant, machinery and equipment and will be provided to industrial units making investment for manufacturing of electronic components and sub-assemblies in specified categories," the official added. Currently, M-SIPs offer 20% and 25% reimbursements, depending on whether the plant is located in an SEZ or not.Last month, the prime minister had met smartphone manufacturers including representatives from Apple, Samsung and Lava, and sought suggestions on how to make India an electronics manufacturing and export hub. Following this, government officials fast-tracked work on the modalities of the incentives that need to be doled out to attract big-ticket investments. The government has set an ambitious target to increase smartphone exports to $110 billion by 2025 from $3 billion now, and become a net exporter of electronics goods.
What are your key takeaways from Budget 2020? What was the one big theme?The backdrop was pretty tough. Given the slowdown in growth, tax revenues have been sluggish, the global environment has been challenging. It was not an easy place to put your Budget. But I think it turned out to be a well-intentioned one.Two or three things I can pick up: – one is, a lot of focus has gone into import substitution, though it has not got talked about as much after the Budget. There seems to be a lot of focus on cooperative federalism; the GST Council kind of a framework to address lot of other challenges in the economy, to work more closely with the states.A lot of focus has also gone into attracting foreign savings. Whatever has been done for sovereign wealth funds, on dividend distribution tax, the biggest gainers would be FPIs and multinational companies, who pay a lot of dividend in India; they are going to be big beneficiaries. Add to that the withholding tax on corporate bonds, increasing the limit for FPIs in corporate bonds.Over time, we need to work a lot more on increasing domestic savings. The overall pool of financial savings is not enough to meet the investment needs of the country. After taking care of the central, state and the governments and PSUs, very little risk capital is available for our investment needs and that is why building our provident funds, mutual funds, insurance companies is very-very critical. Every policy framework must keep that larger objective in mind. That is why the market was talking about the long-term capital gain tax or some of the other measures, because we need a lot much more domestic capital. Why do you have to depend so much on foreign savings?People who pay taxes at higher rates are angry that they have to pay more tax on dividend now. But from a stock market standpoint, if companies are able to pay more dividend, PE multiples will get rerated and yields will start increasing. Whether it is a taxation policy or all any other policy, they must be geared towards giving a fillip to domestic savings, which is very critical, whether it is flows into provident funds, how we build our NPS, how we build our insurance companies much bigger than where they are today. How do you view this particular Budget move, which means insurance will be no longer be tax saving? It has been removed from 80C.There is always a counter-balance. On one side you say simplify the tax structure. But how do you simplify it without removing a lot of exemptions? On overarching issue there is the shortage of risk capital in India. We need to get a lot of more financial savings than what we are getting today. So every single policy must be geared towards that. What is in the Budget for the retail investor? How should he be positioning in the market now?A lot of savings earlier used to be driven by tax incentives. Now they have to look at meeting their investment goals, meeting their return expectations over a longer period of time from the portfolios that they have built. For them, it is business as usual. The event is behind us.In the very near term, the market will start watching domestic corporate earnings, what is happening globally and the execution of Budget moves. But for a long-term investor, it is business as usual. How big is the ELSS flow for mutual funds? Because from next year, technically ELSS should not exist as a proposition or as a category. How big is that for SBI Mutual Fund?ELSS is one of the larger categories. A couple of years back, ELSS was our largest scheme. Over the years, a larger allocation to mutual funds have moved to some of the other schemes. There are a few ELSS which are quite large in the industry. The industry was actually expecting a little bit of increase in ELSS limits, so that there are more flows to mutual funds and some of the other financial products.Technically, that ELSS unwinding will happen whenever these schemes mature, and fresh money will not go there.No. Incremental money may not come due to tax reasons, but I do not expect any unwinding as such. It is any other equity product, only people were putting money for longer term there, because you had to keep the money for three years to avail the tax incentive.If we started a scheme three years ago, you would shift. Now, inflows may not happen, but you may see outflows...People do not do that. In fact, in a large number of our ELSS products -- the oldest ELSS in India came in 1993 -- we have lots of investors who have stayed invested for more than 10 years.So. we should not worry about the ELSS?Incremental flows will surely get impacted, but not unwinding of that. How are you viewing the move to put more money in the hands of consumers, not the top bracket of taxpayers but the ones below that? Does that really change the narrative of consumption themes -- FMCG, consumer goods? Do they become dearer now?The jury is still out on how many people will really opt for the new scheme, because of the exemptions on account of real estate, on account of savings products. We are yet to see some of the other dimensions – whether a large number of people will move towards lower rates without exemptions, which would mean a lot of money going into consumption.I think the consumption recovery may be led rural areas: you have a good sowing in this season, rains were pretty good, food prices have moved up and with more sops from the Budget and efforts from state governments, that recovery may be led by the rural areas first, and then maybe a more broadbased consumption recovery will happen a little later.Are you confident about the kind of return expectations going forward, given the kind of drop we saw on Saturday? We were tracking the recovery in midcaps. The question now is whether that will sustain going forward. What is really happening with growth?When we met last time, our view for the year was that we are going to see a more broadbased rally. We are going to see a larger participation in midcaps and smallcaps. That view has not changed despite the fall we saw on Saturday. We are going to see a shift to cyclicals and value from the so-called quality stocks, which have done exceptionally well in last few years. That view also has not undergone much change, I would say. But do you tactically make higher allocations to midcap and smallcap funds right now, or do you remain in balanced funds?For long-term investors, there is always a better risk premium in midcaps and smallcaps. After the correction we have seen in last two years, valuations are relatively attractive. And you do see this as a near-term correction, essentially?Every time a correction happens, the entry point gets better for a new investor. Global commodities have taken a hit. Just when we thought steel prices had started moving higher, base metal had begun to look up, wholesale inflation had kicked in, you have got to deal with an unfortunate global problem. What happens to the growth assumptions? Will this now delay the cyclical recovery everywhere?If it blows out of proportion, there could be a risk to global recovery. My sense is that central banks will try to err on the side of caution. Right from US Fed to ECB to PBOC and other central banks, they are going to keep ample liquidity in the system. We have already seen bond yields fall across the world. That can help a little going forward. Nobody really knows which way the coronavirus impact goes in the near term, but if the previous episode of SARS is any guide, then maybe things should normalize after a quarter or so. What would the MPC do when the meet on Thursday, given the kind of global backdrop as well as local backdrop? Thursday is the outcome, yes?I think the recent fall in commodity prices will offer them some comfort. Fiscal deficit figure is more or less in line with expectations, and that would offer comfort. At the same time, my sense is, the window of opportunity on rates is very limited. What RBI will have to do more and more is target term premiums and credit spreads with things like Operation Twist. I think that should continue to bring down term premiums. And then maybe take some other measures to bring down credit premiums, particularly on AA and below. So you are saying they will not move on rates yet again? Not much. From a growth-inflation dynamics perspective, RBI needs to stay accommodative. But I think the window of opportunity on rates is limited. There is much more on other measures that RBI can do to target term premiums and credit spreads. Nothing came for real estate in Budget. Whatever has come for insurance is actually bad now structurally, one is in a downturn other is in upturn. What happens to a derated real estate sector, now that nothing has come from Budget? And what happens to a rerating in insurance? We spoke to HDFC Life CEO, and she put up a brave front. She barely managed to smile. Everybody loves to own insurance stocks right now, and with the LIC issue is coming, is this a derating moment for insurance?The structural opportunity for insurance penetration in India is very high. But fiscal incentives are critical when you want substantial growth for a particular industry, which has a larger repercussion on the long-term growth environment. I expect the government to pay attention to it. Talking about real estate, I would assume more measures will be taken post Budget. It is not that everything has to be announced in the Budget. Before the Budget, the government announced a fund to revive stalled projects. Much more is needed to revive the real estate sector. It is not only about reviving that sector, but even for increasing the velocity of money, which you need for job creation, for overall tax flows. Infrastructure and real estate are the sectors that have very big multiplier effects. In the real world, global growth is still low. Corona is going to bring it down. Budget says we will go from 4.5 per cent to 6.5 per cent. Cyclical recovery, if at all, will get delayed by one month, two month, six months. Then, are we looking at more of a repeat of 2019, when only select 10, 15, 25 maybe 50 stocks expanded? The global environment can be looked at from two perspectives: one where growth may take a hit and there is a hazy cloud on account of coronavirus. The other way to look at it is, there is going to be ample liquidity looking for investment destinations. Can India present itself as that investment destination? Can India present itself as that oasis of hope where a large amount of money would like to come in both in the form of FDI as well as FPI. That is where a lot of efforts have been made in the Budget. The other way to look at it is when we were growing at 10 per cent 10 years back, everybody predicted India is likely to grow at 10 per cent forever. Today it seems we are coming to terms with 5 and 6 per cent. I think our potential is much larger. We need to be a lot bolder and more creative as a society. All of us need to work harder. Our potential is much higher.The market went into the Budget with a lot of expectations, as if it is like the tryst with destiny moment. Everything will be announced for next 10 years on that day. A lot of measures were taken before the Budget, and I have strong reasons to believe we are going to see lot of other actions over the next few months. I think the three that will be most critical going forward are: execution, execution, execution.. So neutral… The other thing we need to do is to get a lot more certainty on policies. Think of it from an investor's perspective. Somebody bought a house last year thinking about a tax incentive for next several years and suddenly it changes. Same thing on some of the other policies. We have done so many big structural reforms like GST, RERA, IBC. It is time to build on them, give a little bit of more policy certainty for next few years and just focus on execution.
NEW DELHI: Although the Budget had no big-bang announcements for FMCG or consumer sectors, a few proposals could end up being positive for these stocks.IDBI Capital said the Budget was mildly positive for consumer and retail sector. It raised customs duty on footwear (up 10 per cent) and furniture (5 per cent), which will help the cause of Make in India and end up benefitting stocks like Trent, Bata, Khadim, Relaxo, Shoppers Stop and Future Lifestyle Fashions.Similarly, the aim to double milk processing capacity by 2025 will help bring down milk prices. Among the major beneficiaries could be Jubilant Foodworks, HUL and Nestle, the brokerage said.The brokerage came out with an 'accumulate' rating on Jubilant Food (target: Rs 1,844) and 'hold' rating on Trent (Rs 845).Care Ratings said increased allocations to agriculture and allied activities, apart from various measures announced for improving marketing, warehousing, increasing credit availability will increase income realisation on agriculture and allied activities and boost disposable income.The reduction in income-tax rates for individuals in the lower income brackets should also go on to spur consumption for consumer goods.A number of agricultural products are set to get cheaper as the government withdrew customs duty on them. They include import of milk in liquid or solid form up to 10,000 tonnes, of butter ghee, butter oil and maize up to 5 lakh tonnes, besides edible oils, vegetable oils of edible grade.Rating agency ICRA said the Budget was marginally positive for the FMCG sector. "There is an increased thrust on strengthening the cold-chain infrastructure and warehousing network, which augurs well for industry participants, especially the processed food segment. The focus on strengthening warehouse infrastructure will be a long-term positive for the industry," it said in a note. IIFL Securities said the Budget was negative for cigarette manufacturers like Golden Tobacco, VST Industries, ITC, Godfrey Phillips and NTC Industries, as the government raised taxes per stick by 14 per cent. This has resulted in a 5 per cent downgrade in EPS estimates for ITC.Among white goods makers, the customs duty increase on compressors of refrigerators and air conditioners by 250 bps will be negative for Voltas and Blue Star, and others.
NEW DELHI: The government is expected to notify within two weeks the revised IT intermediary guidelines that seek to make social media companies more responsible for content on their platforms, two government officials told ET.The Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) will seek the law ministry's views on the validity of the provisions in the draft document before notifying the rules, they said. MeitY wants to make sure that the provisions in the draft do not overshoot the due diligence requirement under the larger IT Act."The law ministry is expected to finalise the guidelines in a couple of days, and there is time of another two weeks from the Supreme Court," a government official said, requesting not be identified. MeitY told the Supreme Court in October last year that it would notify the Information Technology [Intermediaries Guidelines (Amendment) Rules] 2018 by January 15."The IT Act provides for intermediaries to conduct due diligence, but what all can be permitted under that provision has to be carefully considered," the official said.The guidelines propose additional responsibilities on social media companies. These include verifying users through mobile numbers, tracing origin of messages required by a court order and building automated tools to identify child pornography and terror-related content. All these requirements come under the ambit of under due diligence.MeitY is, therefore, "seeking views from ministries, primarily the law ministry" on the validity of such rules under the larger IT Act.73921393 "These requirements should not overshoot the provision under the Act, neither should they be so weak that they become ineffective," the official added.MeitY released the draft intermediary guidelines in December 2018, seeking to amend the Intermediary Guidelines Rules of 2011. The rules fall under Section 79 of the Information Technology Act, 2000 which provides internet companies a safe harbour from content hosted on their platforms but requires them to carry out a certain level of due diligence.The guidelines have overarching rules for all the intermediaries operating in India, such as a proper privacy policy and updating users about it regularly, another government official said, adding social media companies as well as intermediaries will have to operate with a certain degree of responsibility.Each clause in the guidelines is being scrutinized carefully as these rules will set a "global precedent", the first official quoted earlier added.The government's move to classify intermediaries based on function better reflects the modern nature of the internet and will help ensure that the open internet remains a space for innovation and knowledge sharing, said Udbhav Tiwari, policy advisor, Mozilla Corporation."However, traceability and 24-hour content take down timelines continue to threaten the freedom of expression, privacy and security of users and should be urgently reformed before the rules are enacted," he added.
పవన్ కల్యాణ్ నుంచి ఈ ఏడాది ఏకంగా 2 సినిమాలు రాబోతున్నాయి. ఆ మేరకు పూర్తిస్థాయిలో కాల్షీట్లు సర్దుబాటు చేశాడు పవర్ స్టార్. ముందుగా పింక్ రీమేక్ కు ఆయన 30 రోజుల కాల్షీట్లు ఇచ్చారు. దిల్ రాజు బ్యానర్ పై వేణు శ్రీరామ్ దర్శకత్వంలో వస్తోంది ఈ సినిమా. ఈ సినిమాకు తాజాగా రిలీజ్ డేట్ ఫిక్స్ చేశారు. మే 15న ఈ సినిమా థియేటర్లలోకి రాబోతోంది. సినిమాకు ఇంకా టైటిల్ ఫిక్స్ చేయలేదు. ఉగాదికి […]
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Market predictions often aren't accurate, and it's seldom wise to attempt to time your investments to match the whims of market movement. However, if all signs point to a recession on the horizon, there are things you should do to strengthen your portfolio and your own financial standing so you'll minimize your losses during the downturn. With careful planning, you might even manage to make some money. Work with your broker to balance your portfolio and make investments that go beyond your country's borders.[1]
Sell weaker stocks when prices are high. If you have underperforming stocks in your portfolio, look at their past value and go ahead and trade them when the price is relatively high compared to what you bought them for or what they've traded for in the past. You may not make much of a profit, but if there's a recession looming, you don't want underperforming stocks in your portfolio. If those companies weren't doing well before the recession, they'll likely do even worse during the recession.[2]
Check with your broker before selling off too many stocks. Some firms charge additional fees to investors who hold high cash balances.[3]
Move some of your investments into bond funds. Because government bonds carry little to no risk, they're strong investments to hold during a recession. While you likely won't make a significant profit, you don't have to worry about losing your money, which is a risk with any stock during a market downturn.[4]
Bond funds invest in many different types of bonds, so they're automatically diversified. You might also consider municipal bond funds, which are issued by local governments.
Corporate bond funds generally have potentially greater returns, but they also entail greater risk. However, corporate bond funds are still less risky than investing in most stocks during a recession.
Invest in food, raw materials, and energy sources. Because these commodities are traded globally, a recession in one country won't necessarily impact the demand for them. This keeps the value relatively steady. Some commodities, particularly basic raw materials and food, may even increase in value during a recession.[5]
A recession in one country may not even affect the demand for some materials on a global scale. Good commodities to invest in ahead of a recession are raw materials such as gas or wood, which developing countries, in particular, consume a lot of.
Grains, such as rice and wheat, are also good staples to invest in if a recession seems imminent.
Place a trailing stop-loss order to minimize your risk. With this kind of order, you choose a price that you're comfortable with and your broker will automatically sell the stocks you specify if their price drops below that level. This can help you minimize your losses during a recession, especially if you've decided to hold on to riskier stocks.[6]
Research the performance of the stocks you're still holding so you know where to set the price for your stop-loss order.
You might also look at what you initially had invested. For example, suppose you bought 100 shares of a company when the stock was priced at $10 a share. Today, the shares are trading at $50. In that situation, you might want to set your stop-loss order at $15. If the shares dip that low, you won't have to worry about continuing to lose any money, but you'll still earn a little off of your investment (and a little is better than nothing).
Plan on buying index funds when markets are low. Use some of the cash you generated when you sold off underperforming and high-risk investments to take advantage of low prices when the recession hits. Index funds, which track a market index such as the S&P 500, are relatively low risk, so you'll profit off of them when the market starts to pick back up as the recession ends.[7]
If you have a full-service broker, talk to them about your plans. They'll help you identify undervalued funds that you could potentially make a profit on when the market rebounds.
Look for companies with little debt and strong cash flows. In a recession, a company with a strong balance sheet will perform better than one that has taken on a lot of debt. A highly leveraged company was losing money before the recession hit and that trend will likely get worse.[8]
Look closely at the amount of debt a company is carrying. If the company becomes unable to make its debt payments and is unable to handle the costs of continuing operations, it may fail.
Some stocks from established companies with strong balance sheets also pay profits to shareholders in the form of dividends. These stocks can generate a little passive income, even during a recession.[9]
Avoid brands that decrease their marketing ahead of a recession. When a recession is looming, some companies cut costs by lowering their advertising budgets. However, if companies don't advertise during a recession, demand for their products tends to decrease. These companies may fail to bounce back even after the recession is over.[10]
Research the ad spending of companies you're interested in on the internet. If you notice a significant decrease, that may be a sign that the company is looking inward over the course of the recession rather than trying to expand and attract new customers.
If you watch TV, pay attention to the products and brands that are advertised and how frequently those ads run. A company with heavy prime-time advertising may be worth looking into, especially if they sell a more basic, commonly used product.
Invest in consumer staples that people will always buy. Regardless of the economy, there are some things that families will always need to purchase. Foods, household goods, and feminine hygiene products can be strong holdings during a recession.[11]
Keep in mind that when family budgets get tight, consumers may steer away from name-brand products in favor of cheaper generic versions of the same thing. Investing in household basics is no guarantee that you won't lose money when the recession hits.
Diversify across multiple sectors. While it's smart to keep to core sector stocks, you still want to ensure that your portfolio remains balanced during the recession. In addition to staples and basic household goods, include stocks in healthcare and utilities. Like household goods, regardless of the market, people will still get sick and people will still turn the lights on — so these sectors will remain in steady demand.[12]
For example, if 20% of your portfolio is made up of stock holdings, you might invest a third of that in utility stocks, a third in healthcare, and a third in consumer staples.
Invest in real estate when prices drop if you have experience. Many investors are afraid of real estate when a recession hits. However, if you're an experienced real estate investor, buying real estate when prices are relatively low can expand your portfolio by giving you the opportunity for passive rental income during the recession and increased equity when the market recovers.[13]
Make sure the property is ready to rent out and won't require additional investment on your part, because you have no way of knowing what the property will be worth when the recession ends.
If you already own a second property, such as a vacation house, you might also consider renting it out to earn income from it.
Hiring a property management company to deal with the day-to-day aspects of renting can make being a landlord less of a hassle. However, you might want to stay away from real estate investments entirely if you have little to no experience managing real property.
Pay down your consumer debt. If you're carrying a lot of debt on credit cards, try to eliminate as much of it as you can before the recession hits. That debt will end up costing you more money when the market's slow and money is tight.[14]
If you've made money selling underperforming and high-risk stocks, you might use some of that to pay down or even pay off your credit cards.
Don't close credit card accounts if you've paid them off. Doing so will lower the amount of credit you have available, which could, in turn, lower your credit score.
After you pay off cards, keep them active by using them for small purchases and paying the balance in full each month. For example, you might use a credit card to automatically pay your mobile phone bill, then pay the credit card balance when it comes due each month.
Check your credit report for errors. Get copies of your credit report from each of the reporting bureaus and analyze the entries. If something looks unfamiliar or doesn't match your records, it might be an error. Disputing errors on your credit report may increase your credit score.[15]
While there are companies that will complete the error dispute process for you for a fee, you can do it yourself for free. Most credit bureaus allow you to start a dispute online, or you can call their toll-free customer support number.
You might also bring the issue to the attention of the creditor that posted the entry. They may be able to fix it more quickly than the credit bureau can.
Renegotiate or restructure high-interest loans. If you have a good credit score, you may be able to get a better deal on some of your more high-interest loans. Restructuring or refinancing makes sense when a recession is looming because it means you'll be paying less in interest when your budget gets tight.[16]
If the recession hits you particularly hard and you find that you need to refinance a loan, you'll likely find that it's much harder for you to do so. If you can't pay off those loans, talk to the lender about lowering the interest rates before the market enters a recession.
Cut unnecessary expenses from your budget. Take a look at your monthly expenses and see what you can eliminate before the recession hits. If you already have a lean budget, you won't have to worry as much about making ends meet if the recession impacts your own finances.[17]
For example, if you have subscriptions to 3 different streaming services, you might consider cutting down to 1 that you watch the most.
Unnecessary expenses may also include insurance policies that aren't legally required and don't actually protect you from anything major, such as collision insurance (if your car is paid off) or accidental death insurance. You can eliminate many of these policies.[18]
Build up your emergency fund. Make sure you have at least 6 months of living expenses set aside in a savings account before a recession. You never know what might happen during a recession or how bad it will get before the markets rebound.[19]
For example, if the recession puts a squeeze on your employer, they may have to restructure or downsize their workforce. If you end up unemployed during a recession, you want to make sure you can still make ends meet — especially since it might take you longer to find a job during dismal market conditions.
Look at your budget and calculate how much your living expenses would be for 6 months. If you don't have that much money in savings, temporarily adjust your budget so that you're putting more money into savings until you have at least that much available.
Chelsea boots are known for their versatility and can easily complement dressy and casual looks. Pair your boots with skinny jeans, a graphic T-shirt, and a leather jacket for an edgy, street-ready look. For a boho-inspired outfit, wear your Chelsea boots with a knee-length vintage dress. If you want to wear your boots to work, go with loose-fit, cropped dress trousers and a long-sleeved blouse. Top off this office-ready ensemble with a matching slim-cut blazer or chunky knit scarf!
Pair skinny jeans with Chelsea boots for a cool, street-wear style. Slim-fit and skinny jeans look great with Chelsea boots, especially if you cuff them once or twice to really show off the shoe. This look is incredibly versatile, so your options are almost limitless when it comes to color combinations and tops![1]
For an edgy vibe, wear black leather Chelsea boots with distressed black skinny jeans and a graphic T-shirt. If the weather is chilly, throw on a matching long-sleeved flannel and leave the shirt fully unbuttoned.
Take the edgy vibe up a notch by pairing black leather Chelseas with slim-fit pin-striped trousers and a black leather jacket.
You can also wear light wash skinny jeans to create a more laidback vibe.
Wear Chelsea boots with a vintage dress for a boho-inspired look. Go with a floral or paisley patterned dress in a vintage cut. Choose something that falls to about knee-length to really show off your shoes. If weather permits, you can wear ankle socks and keep your legs bare. If it's chilly, slip on a matching pair of tights with your dress![2]
If you prefer skirts to dresses, try a flowing midi skirt and loose boho top with your Chelseas.
Avoid wearing Chelsea boots with long dresses that cover up the shoes.
Go with black jeans and a neutral-colored sweater for an everyday vibe. Black Chelsea boots pair well with simple, solid earth tones like cream, burgundy, charcoal, and tan. These colors are also easy to mix-and-match! Grab your favorite solid-colored sweater and comfy black jeans for a look you can rock pretty much anywhere.[3]
Be sure to cuff the jeans or go with a pair that's slightly cropped so that your boots are fully visible.
For example, wear black jeans with a dark gray sweater and black Chelsea boots. You could also try statement Chelseas, like leopard print, to jazz up your look a bit.[4]
Throw on a knee-length tan coat or a black beanie to add another dimension to your look.[5]
Create a fun, offbeat look by pairing denim overalls with your boots. For a cute, simple look, wear a plain white T-shirt under the denim overalls. Be sure to get denim overalls with a tapered leg and cuff them 2-3 times so that your calves show. Then, put on long, stripey socks so they'll be visible between the top of your boots and the cuffed legs to complete this quirky look.[6]
Medium wash denim works well for this, but you can definitely experiment with other washes.
Wash refers to the color of the denim. Medium wash denim is a medium blue color that typically isn't faded at all. Light washes often look faded and range from light blue to almost white. Dark wash denim looks navy or almost black.[7]
Pair black leather boots with a black turtleneck and dress pants. An all-black outfit instantly creates a more refined silhouette, so go with black dress pants and a black turtleneck to create a sleek look. Choose a slim-cut turtleneck sweater that falls just below the waistline.[8]
If you want to add some color, top off your outfit with a preppy plaid blazer or tweed coat.[9]
Don't forget accessories, like black leather gloves, to complete this elegant look.
If all-black isn't your style, try tan dress pants with brown suede Chelsea boots and a light-colored sweater. Top it off with a matching blazer.
Wear statement Chelseas with high-waisted leather shorts for a night out. This is a great look for a party or a night on the town! Pair the high-waisted leather shorts with a matching camisole and loose, flowing kimono. Keep your legs bare and wear Chelsea boots in an eye-catching print, like snakeskin, or a bold color, like burgundy.[10]
For example, go for an all-black ensemble and wear a pair of red patent leather Chelseas for a cute pop of color.[11]
Go with a pencil skirt and a long trench coat for timeless elegance. A trench coat in a neutral color, like tan, navy, or black, is easy to style with almost any outfit! If you're headed to the office or an event, try a pencil skirt in a neutral color, like navy or black, with black Chelseas. Add a slim-fit, long-sleeved top and finish the look with the trench coat and a matching silk scarf.[12]
For a pop of color that still feels sophisticated, try wine-colored leather Chelsea boots with a tan trench coat and black pencil skirt.
Try cropped, wide-legged trousers with Chelseas for a work-ready outfit. This look is easy to throw together in the morning before heading to the office. Put on a cropped pair of dress trousers that have wide legs. Add a long-sleeved blouse in a complementary color. Add a matching pair of Chelsea boots to complete the look.[13]
Elevate the outfit by adding a slim-cut blazer and chunky knit scarf.
Keep things simple by wearing solid, neutral colors.
Try cuffing slim-fit trousers and jeans with Chelsea boots. This looks modern and cool with almost any look and also shows off your awesome Chelseas.[14]
Saving gas is good for both the environment and your wallet. While keeping your car in good condition and using a fuel-efficient vehicle are good methods to accomplish this goal. You can also take several steps while driving to save gas. Drive smoothly and avoid stop and go habits that reduce fuel efficiency. Drive within the speed limit to reduce wind drag on the car. When running errands, plan the route to avoid traffic and slowdowns. These tactics will all help make your car much more fuel-efficient.
Drive the speed limit to eliminate excess drag. As cars increase in speed, wind drag makes the engine work harder to keep the car moving. This burns fuel at a much higher rate. Keep your speed at the posted limit or just below it for the best performance.[1]
While all vehicles hit their peak MPG at different speeds, generally, cars are most fuel-efficient at around per hour. Going faster than that reduces fuel efficiency.[2]
If the posted speed limit is higher than this, drive in the right lane so other motorists can pass you.
Speeding is also a safety and legal violation, so there are many other reasons to travel at the speed limit.
Press the gas and brake pedals smoothly to avoid stop and go driving. Stop and go driving is the most inefficient way to drive a car. Even with traffic and traffic lights, you can drive in a way that reduces stop and go travel. Always work the pedals smoothly, without slamming either one. Press the brakes smoothly to avoid a jerky stop, and accelerate back up with steady pressure on the gas pedal. This increases your fuel efficiency.[3]
Follow other cars at a safe distance to avoid slamming the brakes if they stop short.
If you want to speed up or pass another driver, don't pump the gas pedal hard. Increase the pressure gradually to bring yourself to a higher speed.
In an emergency, however, don't hesitate to hit the brakes hard if you have to stop.
Release the gas pedal and coast before braking. Suddenly applying the brakes cuts down on your fuel efficiency. If you know you have to stop, plan ahead. Release the gas pedal without hitting the brakes yet and coast until the car slows down. Then apply the brakes. Since the car is moving slower, you won't burn as much fuel trying to stop.[4]
This technique works especially well with traffic lights. Once you see that a light turns yellow and you know you won't make it, let the gas pedal go. By the time you have to stop, your car will be moving much slower.
Again, don't do this in an emergency. Press the brakes as hard as is necessary to avoid hitting something.
Go up hills slowly to conserve energy. While it may sound counterproductive, going slower uphill burns less fuel than going fast. The engine works harder and burns more fuel if you try to maintain your speed going uphill. Don't try to maintain your speed when passing over hills. Instead, keep your pedal pressure consistent and let the hill slow you down. You'll regain speed once you get to the top.[5]
Check behind you before driving like this. If someone is tailgating you, they could hit you if they aren't paying attention.
Coast downhill while keeping the car in gear. While some people switch into neutral to coast downhill, this practice actually burns more fuel. Instead, simply let go of the gas pedal and let the car coast downhill while keeping the car in gear. This way, the engine won't be working and burning fuel.[6]
Keep your foot hovering over the brake pedal while coasting just in case you have to stop suddenly.
Switching into neutral while moving is also potentially dangerous. It gives you less control over the car and your engine could overheat if you have to hit the brakes.
Use cruise control to save fuel on long drives. Studies show that switching into cruise control on long drives is more fuel efficient because it keeps your car at a steady speed. If you're traveling on the highway and there is no traffic, switch your car into cruise control to get the max fuel efficiency.[7]
Pay careful attention to the road while you're using cruise control. Don't tune out.
Don't use cruise control in bad road conditions.
Turn off the engine if you're idling for more than 60 seconds. Idling burns fuel very inefficiently. If you're idling and know you'll be there for more than 60 seconds, then turn off the engine and restart it when you have to move again.[8]
The best situations to use this technique are ones in which you know you'll be idling in one place for a while, such as parked at a curb, waiting at a railroad crossing, or in a busy drive-thru. It's not the best idea in traffic, unless there is a major delay and nothing is moving.
If you're idling for less than 60 seconds, however, leave the car running. You'll burn more fuel turning the engine back on than you'll save by turning it off.
Close your windows if you're driving faster than per hour. At highway speeds, the increased wind resistance makes your car work much harder. Close the windows and use the car's AC system if you're traveling greater than to get better fuel efficiency.[9]
There is a long debate about whether using your air conditioner or opening your windows is more fuel-efficient. The answer is to open the windows and turn off the AC at speeds below . Faster than this, close the windows and turn on the AC.
Remove unnecessary weight from the car. Increased weight means that the car's engine needs to work harder to bring you up to speed, meaning it burns more fuel. Make your car more fuel-efficient by taking out any excess boxes or equipment you don't use. Each pound you remove lets your car work more smoothly.[10]
Attachments like hitches and roof racks also add weight. If you aren't hauling something on this trip, take them off to save fuel.
Take a route with the least amount of traffic and stops. If there are multiple ways to get somewhere, take the amount of stopping into account. A road with lots of traffic lights might make you stop and idle often. Similarly, roads that are prone to traffic will slow you down. Listen to traffic reports and pick the clearest routes to maximize your fuel efficiency.[11]
The best route will probably change depending on the time of day. Monitor traffic reports to find the best option.
Apps like Google Maps or Waze calculate the shortest routes for your trip by taking traffic into account. Listen to these calculations to find the smoothest rides.
Travel outside the high-traffic periods of the day if possible. This may not be possible if you commute to and from work in rush hour. However, if you work on a different schedule, then avoid running your errands at high-traffic times. Cover all your driving needs in the middle of the day or in the evening after the commute.[12]
Keep this in mind if you're leaving for a trip as well. Leave before the morning rush to avoid slowdowns and conserve your fuel.
Combine multiple errands into one trip to reduce travel time. Going home between each errand increases the number of trips you have to make and the distance you have to drive. Plan ahead and list all the places you have to go to. If possible, tackle all your errands in one trip for the most fuel efficiency.[13]
For example, if you have to go food shopping, to the post office, and get a haircut one day, don't go home in between each errand. Do them all in the same trip to reduce the amount of driving you have to do.
Also try to group errands by which ones are close together. If the supermarket and post office are both on one side of town and the barber is on the other, then go to the supermarket and post office first.
Keeping your tires in good condition is one of the biggest ways to increase fuel efficiency. Fill them to the recommended psi for the best results.
Unless it's below zero outside, only warm up your car for 30-60 seconds. The engine will warm up as you drive, so go slowly for the first few minutes of driving.
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