About World Post Day

9 October

World Post Day is celebrated each year on 9 October, the anniversary of the establishment of the Universal Postal Union (UPU) in 1874 in the Swiss capital, Berne. It was declared World Post Day by the UPU Congress held in Tokyo, Japan, in 1969.

Awareness

The purpose of World Post Day is to create awareness of the role of the postal sector in people’s and businesses’ everyday lives and its contribution to the social and economic development of countries. The celebration encourages member countries to undertake programme activities aimed at generating a broader awareness of their Post’s role and activities among the public and media on a national scale.

New products and services

Every year, more than 150 countries celebrate World Post Day in a variety of ways. In certain countries, World Post Day is observed as a working holiday. Many Posts use the event to introduce or promote new postal products and services. Some Posts also use World Post Day to reward their employees for good service.

In many countries, philatelic exhibitions are organized and new stamps and date cancellation marks are issued. Other activities include the display of World Post Day posters in post offices and other public places, open days at post offices, mail centers and postal museums, the holding of conferences, seminars and workshops, as well as cultural, sport and other recreational activities. Many postal administrations issue special souvenirs such as T-shirts and badges.

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Current Affairs Question Answers for Upcoming Exams

Current Affairs Question Answers for Upcoming Exams 

Q1. Who won the Women’s Single Title at US Open 2013 on 8 September 2013?
Ans. Serena Williams

Q2. Name the team which won Men’s Doubles Title 2013 at US Open 2013 on 8 September 2013?
Ans. Leander Paes and Radek Stepanek

Q3. International Literacy Day was held on 8 September 2013. When was International Literacy Day was designated by UNESCO?
Ans. 17 November 1965

Q4. Which city on 7 September 2013 won the right to host the 2020 Summer Olympic Games?
Ans. Tokyo

Q5. Indian Space Research Organization is set to launch ambitious Mars Orbiter Mission in which month of 2013?
Ans. November

Q6. Lok Sabha on 6 September 2013 passed the Representation of the People (Amendment and Validation) Bill, 2013. Rajya Sabha had already passed the bill on 27 August 2013. What is the aim of the bill?
Ans. Aim of the Representation of the People (Amendment and Validation) Bill, 2013 is to add a provison to sub-section (2) of section 62 of the RP Act.

Q7. Name the new Chief Information Commissioner of India who has also became the first woman Chief Information Commissioner, on 5 September 2013?
Ans. Deepak Sandhu

Q8. Name the Indian woman writer who was killed by unidentified gunmen outside her home in eastern Paktika province of Afghanistan on 4 September 2013?
Ans. Sushmita Banerjee

Q9. Teacher’s Day Celebrated across India on 5th September 2013. Why was it celebrated on that day?
Ans. To commemorate the Birth Anniversary of Dr. S. Radhakrishnan

Q10. Name the bill related to Pension Fund which was passed by Lok Sabha on 4 September 2013?
Ans. Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority Bill (PFRDA), 2011

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INDIAN GEOGRAPHY - NICK NAMES OF SOME PLACES

INDIAN GEOGRAPHY - NICK NAMES OF SOME PLACES

1) Golden City - Amristar
2) Manchester of India - Ahmedabad
3) City of Seven Islands - Mumbai
4) Queen of Arabian Sea - Cochin
5) Space City - Bangalore
6) Garden City of India - Bangalore
7) Silicon Valley of India - Bangalore
8.) Electronic City of India - Bangalore
9) Pink City - Jaipur
10) Gateway of India - Mumbai
11) Twin City - Hyderabad - Sikandarabad
12) City of Festivals - Madurai
13) Deccan Queen - Pune
14) City of Buildings - Kolkata
15) Dakshin Ganga - Godavari
16) Old Ganga - Godavari
17) Egg Bowl of Asia - Andhra Pradesh
18) Soya Region - Madhya Pradesh
19) Manchester of the South - Coimbatore
20) City of Nawabs - Lucknow
21) Venice of the East - Cochin
22) Sorrow of Bengal - Damodar river
23) Sorrow of Bihar - Kosi river
24) Blue Mountains - Nilgiri
25) Queen of the Mountains - Mussoorie

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IMPORTANT MEASURING INSTRUMENTS

IMPORTANT MEASURING INSTRUMENTS

1. Actinometer --an instrument for measuring the intensity of radiation, esp of the sun's rays.

2. Fathometer -- a tool to measure underwater depth of lake or ocean floors.

3. Planimeter -- a drafting instrument used to measure the area of a graphically represented planar region (on the map)

4. Lysimeter -- a measuring device which can be used to measure the amount of actual evapotranspiration which is released by plants, usually crops or trees.

5. Hygrometer --an instrument for measuring the moisture content in the atmosphere.


6. Pyrometer --it is a type of thermometer used to measure high temperatures.

7. Rotameter-- a device that measures the flow rate of liquid or gas in a closed tube

8. Opisometer -- an instrument with a revolving wheel for measuring a curved line, as on a map.

9. Tellurometer-- device that measures distance by means of microwaves.

10. Anemometer-- device used for measuring wind speed, and is a common weather station instrument.

11. Hydrometer-- an instrument used to measure the specific gravity (or relative density) of liquids.

12. Barometer -- a scientific instrument used in meteorology to measure atmospheric pressure.

13. Clinometer --an instrument for measuring angles of slope (or tilt), elevation or depression of an object with respect to gravity.

14. Venturimeter-- tool used for the calculation of a fluid's velocity as it goes through a pipeline.

15. Sinometer --it is a voltage sensor, it can measure AC/DC Voltage.

16. Manometer --an instrument for measuring the pressure of a liquid.

17. Nephometer-- an instrument for measuring the amount of cloud cover in the sky.

18. Seismometer-- an instrument that measures motions of the ground, including those of seismic waves generated by earthquakes, volcanic eruptions etc.

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Solved Question Paper - Examination for Selection as Postman and Mailguard ( held on 06.10.2013 Kerala Circle ) General Knowledge

Solved  Question  Paper  -  Part  A  -  GK  -  Kerala  Postal  Circle  -  Limited  Departmental  Examination  for  selection  as  Postman and  Mailguard  held  on  06.10.2013

1 Aizwal  is the  capital of which Indian  State A  Mizoram  b  Meghalaya  c  Arunachal  Pradesh   d Sikkim  Answer   A  Mizoram

2 The  Xith  Pacific  Postal Union  congress was held  recently  in  which  city  A  New  Delhi  B  Bangtok  Bandar Seri  Begawan D  Kulalampur  Answer  A  New Delhi

3 The  pin code  194103 belongs to  which  of  the  following  offices   A  Chandigarh  GPO   B  Kargil  SO   C  Kurukseshtra HO    D  Tawang SO  Answer  Kargil   SO

4 Kuchelavrutham  Vanchippattu  was  written  by A  Cherussery   B  Kunchan  Nambiar  C  Unnayi  warrier  d  Ramapurathu  Warrier  Answer d  Ramapurathu  Warrier

5 If  the day  before  yesterday  was  Wednesday,  what  is  the  day  after  tomorrow  ? A  Friday  b  Saturday  c  Sunday  d  Monday  Answer   c  Sunday

6  What  is  India’s   National  Aquatic  Animal  A  River  Dolphin  b  Olive  Ridely  Turtle   c  Blue  Whale  d  Rohu Answer  A  River  Dolphin

7 Which  country  is  going  to  host  the  2016 summer  Olympic  Games  A  Japan  b  Australia   c  Brazil  d  Italy  Answer   C  Brazil

8  Which  among  the  following  numbers  is  a  perfect  square  A  69   b  1336  c  2401  d 27554 Answer   c  2401

9  In  which  state  is  Ranthambore  National  Park  located  A  Jharkhand  b  Karnataka  c  West Bengal   d  Rajasthan  Answer  d  Rajasthan

10 Who  is  the  author  of the  book  “Animal  Farm ‘ A  GB  Shaw  b  George  Orwell   c  H  G  Wells  d  Alistair  Maclean  Answer   b  George  Orwell

11  Salmonella is  A   A  Virus  b  A  Bacteria  c  A  type  of  Fish   d  A  Musical  Instrument  Answer  b   A   Bacteria

12  Where  is  the  headquarters  of  the  International  Monetary  Fund  A  geneva  b  Berlin  c  Washington  DC  d  Davos  Answer  c  Washinton  DC

13  Find  the  next  number  in  the   series   2,3,5.7,11,13,17,19 A  21  b  23 c  25  d  29 Answer   b  23

14  M  K  Kamalam  was  the  heroine  in  which  Malayalam  Movie  ? A  Vigathakumaran   b  Balan  c Marthanda  Varma  d  Prahalada  Answer  b  Balan

15  How  many  fundamental  duties  are  given  in  the  Indian  Constitution  A  Six   b  Ten  c  Eleven  d  Thirty  nine  Answer   b  Ten

16  Anish  said  to  Dilip   “  the  inspector  is  the  younger  of  the  two  brothers  of  the  daughter   of  my  father’s  only  wife  “  How  is  the  inspector  related  to  Anish  ? A Son  b  Brother  c  Cousin  d  Brother  -in  -Law Answer  Brother

17   The  islets  of  Langerhans  are  connected  with  A  Astrophysics  b  human  body  c   Ireland   d  Oceanography  Answer  b  Human  Body

18  What  is  the  degree  measure  of  a  semi  circle  A   0   b  90    c  180  d  360 Answer  c  180

19  How  many  members  can  be  nominated  to  the  Lok  Sabha  by  the   President  A  None  b  One  c  Two  d  Three  Answer  A  None  Twelve members can be nominated to the Lok Sabha by the President of India.

20  The  first  Indian  Institute  of  of  Technology  was  established  at A  Bhubaneshwar   b  Kanpur  C  Kharagpur  d  Madras  Answer   c  Kharagpur

21  The  battle  between  Marthanda   Varma  and  Admiral  Eustachius  de  Lannoy  took  place  in  1741  at which  of  the  following  places  Nanguneri  b  Attingal  c Colachel  d  Nedumangad Answer  c  Colachel

22  Who  among  the following was  not  member  of  the  Drafting  committee  of  the  Indian  Constitution  A  Alladi  Krishnaswami  Iyer   b  K  M  Munshi  c  N  Gopalaswami  Ayengar  d  Potti  Srimulu  Answer  d  Potti  Srimulu

23  Who  won  the  woman’s  Singles  title   in  the  2013 Wimbledon  Tennis  Championship  A  Sareena  Williams  b  Venus  William  c  Marion   Bartoli   D  Sabine  Lisicki  Answer  c  Marion  Bartoli

24  Who  among  the  following  is    one  of  the  creators  of  Twitter  A  Jack  Dorsey b  Mark  Zuckerberg  c  Julian  Assange  D  Sabeer  Bhatia  Answer  A  Jack  Dorsey

25  Who  among  the  following  actors  has  no  won  the  National  Award  for  best  Actor  A  MV  Vasudeva  Rao   b  Anil Kapoor  c  MG  Ramachandran  c  Sivaji  Ganesan  Answer  Sivaji  Ganesan

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