some Important Parliamentary Terms

Question Hour: The day's business normally begins with the Question hour during which questions asked by the members are answered by the Ministers.The different types of question are:

The top 12 mountain peaks of India

Following are the top 12 mountain peaks of India that found a place in world’s top 100 highest mountain peaks:

1. Kanchenjunga – (28169 ft, 8586 m) (ranked 3rd):

Kanchenjunga is the third highest peak in the world and 1st in India. Kanchenjunga stands tall with an elevation of 8,586 meters (28,169 ft). The literal translation of Kanchenjunga means “The Five Treasures of Snows” and these treasures are gold, silver, gems, grain, and holy books. Kanchenjunga is a group of five peaks out of which four are over 8450 ft.

The President Of India a brief description

President of India is the head of the Union Executive. A Council of Ministers headed by Prime Minister aids and advises the President in the excersie of his function.

President of India is also Supreme Commander of the Defence Forces.

Office of President of India ==> Rashtrapati Bhavan

Qualification

• Must be a citizen of India
• Completed 35 years of age
• Eligible to be a member of Lok Sabha

Viceroys of India (1858—Aug 14, 1947)

Lord Canning (1856—1862)

• The last Governor General and the first Viceroy. Mutiny took place in his time.
• On Nov.1858, the rule passed on to the crown. Withdrew Doctrine of Lapse.
• The Universities of Calcutta, Bombay and Madras were established in 1857. Indian Councils Act was passed in 1861.

Governor Generals of India

Here below a List of the Governor Generals of India which is generally asked in many competitive exams.

Warren Hastings Plan 1772 – 1785 :

• Brought the Dual Govt, of Bengal to an end by the Regulating Act, 1773.
• The First Anglo – Maratha War (1776 – 82), which ended with the Treaty of Salbai (1782), and the Second Anglo – Mysore War (1780 – 84), which ended with the Treaty of Mangalore (1784), were fought during Hasting’s period.

RECRUITMENT OF PROBATIONARY OFFICERS IN STATE BANK OF INDIA 2015-16

Applications are invited from eligible Indian Citizens for appointment as Probationary Officers (POs) in State Bank of India. Candidates selected are liable to be posted anywhere in India.

Vacancy Details:
GEN-812
OBC-541
SC-308
ST-339
TOTAL-2000

New Exam Pattern of SBI PO 2015 :

The exam will be held in two phases. those are, 
Phase I (Preliminary Exam) : This is of 100 marks with 1 hour duration. This exam consists the following tests,