RECRUITMENT - FOOD SAFETY OFFICER, PUNJAB

RECRUITMENT - FOOD SAFETY OFFICER, PUNJAB

Punjab Government has released a notification for the recruitment of Food Safety Officer in the department of Health & Family Welfare, Punjab. The recruitment will be conducted by Punjab State Staff Selection Board. 

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 25

Qualification Required: 

1) Punjabi pass in matriculation or its equivalent.
2) Should posses Degree in Food Tech/Dairy Tech/Biotech/Oil Tech/Agricultural Science/BioChemistry/Microbiology or Masters Degree in Chemistry or Degree in Medicine
3) Any other equivalent/recognised qualification as notified by Central Govt till date.

Important Dates:

Starting date of applying: 20.01.2020
Last date of applying: 10.02.2020

Official website link: http://www.punjabsssb.gov.in/

Official advertisement: http://www.punjabsssb.gov.in/Downloads/2020/Detailed%20Recruitment%20Notice%20Advt.%2001-2020.56.pdf

India State of Forest Report 2019

INDIA STATE OF FOREST REPORT 2019

 

ABOUT FOREST SURVEY OF INDIA:

• Forest Survey of India (FSI) is an organisation under the Ministry of Environment & Forests, Government of India.
• First established as an organization called Pre- Investment Survey of Forest Resources(PISFR) in 1965.
• Its principal mandate is to conduct a survey and assessment of forest resources in the country.

ABOUT THE REPORT 2019:

• The India State of Forest Report 2019 has been prepared by Forest Survey of India (FSI).
• The report is a biennial exercise, that is, it is released once in 2 years.
• It assesses the forest and tree cover, bamboo resources, carbon stock and forest fires.

KEY TAKEAWAY FROM THE 2019 REPORT

1) ABOUT FOREST AND TREE COVER 

Definition: 

Forest Cover refers to all lands more than one hectare in area, with a tree canopy density of more than 10 percent irrespective of ownership and legal status. 
Such lands may not necessarily be a recorded forest area. It may also includes orchards, bamboo and palm. 

Whereas Tree Cover comprises of tree patches outside the recorded forest area exclusive of forest cover and less than the minimum map-able area (1 ha).

Some Important facts:

• Total forest cover of country stands now at 80.73 Million Hectare of Land Area. 
• In terms of percentage of total geographical area, this value comes out to be around 24.56%.
• The forest cover in the country has increased by 3,976 sq km as compared to 2017 report.
• The tree cover occurring outside the recorded forest area has grown by 1,212 sq km. 
• The tree and forest cover together made up 25.56% of India’s area.In the last assessment it was 24.39%.
• State with area wise largest forest cover in country - Madhya Pradesh
• State with percentage of total geographical area wise having largest forest cover is - Sikkim
• The top three States showing an increase in forest cover are Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh and Kerala.
• However,the sharpest decline in forest cover was seen in the northeastern States of Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur and Mizoram.
• The loss in the North East is attributed primarily due to the traditional farming practice of Shifting Cultivation.

2) ABOUT CARBON STOCK

• The total carbon stock of the country was estimated at 7124 million tons, which is an increase of 42.6 million tons from the last assessment.
• It implies that India is on the right track to achieve its Paris Agreement commitment of 2.5 -3 billion carbon sinks.

3) ABOUT MANGROVE AND BAMBOO COVER

• The mangrove cover has increased by 54 square km or about 1% from the last assessment with Gujarat and Maharashtra registering the largest improvements.
• State with largest bamboo bearing area - Madhya Pradesh
• The total bamboo bearing area of the country is estimated as 1,60,037 sq km.There is an increase of 3,229 sq km in bamboo bearing area as compared to the previous estimate.

Link to complete report 2019: ISFR 2019

http://164.100.117.97/WriteReadData/userfiles/ISFR2019%20Vol-I.pdf

RECRUITMENT - Trade Apprenticeship in Ordinance Factory Board

RECRUITMENT - Trade Apprenticeship in OFB

Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) has given a notification for the recruitment of Trade Apprentices vacancies for engagement of 56th batch (for Non-ITI & ITI Category) under the ‘Apprentices Act 1961’ in Ordnance & Ordnance Equipment Factories located in different states across India

*Location wise number of seats (with detail of number of seats in particular category) has been given in detailed advertisement. Link shared below

TOTAL NUMBER OF VACANCIES - 6000+




Important Dates

• Starting Date to Apply Online: 10-01-2020
• Last Date for Apply Online: 09-02-2020
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Age Limit (as on 09-02-2020)

• Minimum: 15 Years
• Maximum: 24 Years
• Age relaxation is applicable as per rules.
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Qualification

• For Non-ITI Category: Candidates should have passed (10th class or equivalent) as closing date of application with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and with 40% marks in Mathematics and Science each.
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• For ITI Category: Candidates should passed relevant trade test from any institute recognized by NCVT or SCVT or any other authority.

Official link of advertisement: https://www.ofb.gov.in/news

RECRUITMENT - Apprenticeship, BHEL BHOPAL

RECRUITMENT - TRADE APPRENTICESHIP

BHEL BHOPAL

Bharat Heavy Electrical Limited (BHEL), Bhopal has given a notification for the recruitment of Trade Apprentices vacancies.

Total Vacancy: 550


Important Dates

• Starting Date to Apply Online: 06-01-2020
• Closing Date to Apply Online: 31-01-2020

Age Limit (as on 31-03-2020)

• Minimum: 14 Years
• Maximum: 25 Years
• Age relaxation is applicable as per rules.

Qualification

• Candidates should possess 10th Class/ High School, ITI (Relevant Trades).

To read the related advertisement in detail please visit the official website, link shared below:

Official website link: 
http://careers.bhelbpl.co.in/iti2021/app_main.jsp

TERM IN NEWS - CYBER HYGIENE

CYBER HYGIENE AND ITS USAGE

Cyber hygiene is often compared to personal hygiene. Much like an individual engages in certain personal hygiene practices to maintain good health and well-being, cyber hygiene practices can keep data safe and well-protected. In turn, this aids in maintaining properly functioning devices by protecting them from outside attacks, such as malware, which can hinder functionality. Cyber hygiene relates to the practices and precautions users take with the aim of keeping sensitive data organized, safe, and secure from theft and outside attacks.

DEFINITION OF CYBER HYGIENE

It is referred to the practice and steps that users of computers and other devices take to maintain system health and improve online security. These practices are often part of a routine to ensure the safety of identity and other details that could be stolen or corrupted. 

Much like physical hygiene, cyber hygiene is regularly conducted to ward off natural deterioration and common threats.

BENEFITS OF CYBER HYGIENE

Having a routine cyber hygiene procedure in place for your computers and software is beneficial for two distinct reasons – maintenance and security.

Maintenance is necessary for computers and software to run at peak efficiency. Files become fragmented and programs become outdated, increasing the risk of vulnerabilities. Routines that include maintenance are likely to spot many of these issues early and prevent serious issues from occurring. A system that is well-maintained is less likely to be vulnerable to cybersecurity risks.

Creating A Common Cyber Hygiene Policy(CHP)

The newly clarified network of devices and programs will need a common set of practices to maintain cyber hygiene. 

Here are typical items that should be included into a CHP:

● Password Changes: Complex passwords changed regularly can prevent many malicious activities and protect cyber security.

● Software Updates: Updating the software you use, or perhaps getting better versions should be a part of your regular hygienic review.

● Hardware Updates: Older computers and smartphones may need to be updated to maintain performance and prevent issues.

● Manage New Installs: Every new install should be done properly and documented to keep an updated inventory of all hardware and software.

● Limit Users: Only those who need admin-level access to programs should have access.

● Back Up Data: All data should be backed up to a secondary source (i.e. hard drive, cloud storage). This will ensure its safety in the event of a breach or malfunction.

● Employ a Cyber Security Framework: Businesses may want to review and implement a more advanced system to ensure security.

Once the policy is created, the routine for each item should be set to appropriate timeframes. For instance, changing passwords every 30 days or check for updates at least once per week could be set in place. Doing so will ensure the continued cyber hygiene of your entire network of hardware and software.

Developing comprehensive cyber hygiene procedures is a must for today’s enterprises. When carried out in conjunction with robust, enterprise-wide security practices, sound cyber hygiene practices aid in maintaining a sound security posture for modern organisations.

RECRUITMENT- ASSITANT MANAGER GROUP A, NABARD

RECRUITMENT- ASSITANT MANAGER, NABARD

National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has published notification for the recruitment of Officer Gr A (Asst Manager) vacancies.

NUMBER OF VACANCIES- 154 

IMPORTANT DATES: 

Starting Date to Apply Online: 10-01-2020
Last Date to Apply Online: 31-01-2020

Those Candidates who are interested in the vacancy details can read the Notification for further details. 
Link shared below will be active from 15-01-2020

Official Notification link: https://www.nabard.org/careers-notices1.aspx?cid=693&id=

ONE LINERS - COMPUTER AWARENESS

ONE LINERS FOR GOVERNMENT EXAMS

TOPIC - COMPUTER AWARENESS 

(BASIC LEVEL)

• Who is the father of computer – Charles Bavez
• What are the messages sent by the computer to the Internet – e-mail
• Who is the father of the Internet – Vint Cerf
• What is a nibble equal to – 4 bits
• What is the fault in any program called – bug
• How many bits is 1 byte – 8 bits
• On which day Computer Literacy Day is made – 2 December
• Who invented the computer mouse – Douglas Engelbart
• What was the first computer name- ENIAC 
• What is the software that is used to get internet site running unattended – Browser
• Data in computer means- Information
• Which is the smallest unit of computer data – bit
• Which are the most powerful computer – super computer
• Who is considered the father of Artificial Intelligence – John MacArthy
• Where does the father of computer science go – Alan Touring
• Which keys are called Ctrl, Shift, Alt – Modifier
• What is the main memory of a computer – RAM and ROM
• Which are the computer languages ​​used in Internet – Java
• Which unit is used to measure the quality of a printer – DPI
• What is junk e-mail in computer called – spam
• Software is known by what other name- Program
• Which language is used for scientific work in computer- Fortron
• Wi-Fi stands for Wireless- Fidelity.
• Fortron has the full form – formula translation.
• Who created w.w.w- Team Burner Lee
• The first counting machine was- Abacus
• The name of the scientist who invented the mechanical calculator is- Blaise Pascal.
• The world’s first supercomputer was built – 1979
• Microprocessors are computers of which generation – IV
• The requirement for the production of IC chips of computers is – Silicon
• The name of the scientist who first used the punch card was- Joseph Marie
• Which layer of material is found on an integrated circuit chip – silicon
• The first programmer award was received – Lady Augusta
• Where was the second computer Ural installed in India – Indian Statistical Institute
• Information technology is the most important research- computer
• India’s first computerized post office is located – New Delhi
• Analytical engine manufactured by Charles Babbage – Mechanical
• The first mechanical counting machine was invented – 1642
• Computer means- doing the work of- data-processing.
• What type of computer can be found in digital watch- Microcomputer
• Personal computers can be connected together as- network
• What is an electronic circuit called a complete electronic circuit with transistors and other electronic devices on a small silicon chip- Integrated circuit
• The storage that holds its data after the power is turned off, is called – Non Volatile Storage
• Name an electronic device that processes data and converts it into information – processor
• The major component used in the third generation is- Integrated circuit.
• What is a type of IMAC- Madame
• Such computers which are partable and convenient for the traveling users – laptop
• Personal computers belong to which category – Microcomputers
• The first mini-computer was- PDP-8
• The first microcomputer was – Intel – 4004
• Computer series of text which is based on Micro Channel Arcana MCA – PS2
• Where do computers go in Hindi language- Computer
• Which generation computer is used in vacuum tube- First
• ‘Anurag’ – Super Computer
• The first computer installed in India was- HEC-2M
• Ctrl + W shortcut key is used to- close the current windows.
• Medium of data input – keyboard
• Display boards at railway stations – output devices
• …….. means a system in which the results obtained by the computer are printed on the paper and presented to the user permanently – the printer.
• Which device translate the signals of 0 and 1 bits and convert them into human understandable language- Output device
• Device that facilitates the transmission and receiving of computer information over a telephone line – Madame
• Output devices make it possible- to view or print data
• In the computer system, the most common method of entering text and numeric data  is through - the keyboard.
• Scanner scans – both pictures and text
• What are the outputs – the ones that match the processor to the user.
• VDV is abbreviated as – Visual Display Unit
• MICR is an abbreviation for- Magnetic Ink Character Recognition
• To delete a symbol with a cursor, press which key on the keyboard – delete
• Resolution is an important feature of- display device
• An image is stored in a computer – by a scanner
• Used to play video games on computer- joystick
• MICR is highly used in- banking
• Plotter type device – Output device
• OCR is abbreviated as C- Character 
• Which device is used to provide data and instructions to the computer – keyboard
• Conversion of input into output is done by ……- CPU
• What is the use of the tab key – to indent a paragraph
• Which key is pressed to move the text to the beginning of the line – Home
• Keyboards are commanded to cut a file – Ctrl + X
• When input, output and processing devices are grouped together, it represents – computer system
• Which system component is the brain of a computer- CPU
• Peripheral devices such as printers and monitors are considered- Hardware
• Where data is permanently saved-ROM
• Other words for software are- programs
• Instructions that tell a computer how to do processing work are called computer programs.
• Are the areas of the computer that hold the processed data temporarily – memory
• To enhance the functionality of a computer system, the term for designing equipment that can be attached to it is – Peripheral device
• A computer is a set of programs that help the computer to monitor itself and work more efficiently – system software
• What operations does ALU perform – Arithmetic
• Is a software that helps the computer control itself to operate efficiently and keep track of data- operating system 
• What are the physical components that make up a computer – hardware
• What is called Permanent memory built in computer- ROM
• Whose contents are destroyed when the computer is shut down – RAM
• When you save in it, even after shutting down the computer, your data will remain intact – Secondary storage device
• What is the program that makes the use of computer easy- Applications
• In which files are sent from hard disk – Recycle Bin
• During the information processing cycle ………. the computer takes data from a source – output
• What is that set of instructions that tells the computer what to do – programs
• What is the size of CD – round
• Who controls the manner of interaction between user and operating system – Language translator
• This computer is the main circuit board of which it has connectors to attach additional boards – motherboard
• Addresses the memory of the processor – primary memory
• When you are working on a document on PC, then where is the document temporarily stored- RAM
• Magnetic tapes are not pactical for applications in which data has to be recalibrated quickly, because tapes are …….. – sequential access medium
• Items cut with cutting and pasting are temporarily stored in ………. Clipboard
• Who can handle most tasks not directly handled by the operating system – utilities
• The most important part of the CPU is- the control unit.
• The programs that run the computer or make it work are called what- Software
• Machine language translation of entire programs written in a high level language is done by- Compiler
• By whom, a line of the entire program learned in a high-level language is translated into the machine language of computer- Interpreter
• Which number system is used to store data and instructions in computer and perform calculations and logical operations – binary
• Binary number systems are abbreviated as- bit
• The term bit is abbreviated as- binary digit system.
• Which units are used to measure storage capacity – Tb
• 1000 which is made up of four bits is called- Nibble.
• In computers, ……… is used to measure the length of a word – bit
• The eight-bit series is called- byte
• What are the two digits of the binary number system – 0 and 1
• The most commonly used coding systems in the modern era are- ascii and absurdic
• The method of storing letters and symbols as bytes is – coding system
• ASCII stands for – American standard code for Information interchange
• The smallest unit of computer memory is- bit 
• According to the binary code, which numbers represent electrical vibrations – 1