Winners of the Noble Prize 2011

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Noble Prize 2011 – Name of Awardees:

Peace- Ellen Johnson Sirleaf (President of Liberia), Tawakul Karman (Yemeni Activists) for their role in women empowerment and recognition of women’s role in Globle peace

Literature: Tomas Transtromer (Sweden) his poetry explores themes of nature, isolation and identity

Physics: Saul Perimutter (US), Brian Schmidt, American – Australian Adam Riess (US) for discovering that the expansion of the universe is accelerating, a finding that implies that the cosmos will end in frozen nothingness
Chemistry: Daniel Shechtmen an Israeli scientist for his discovery of Quasicrystals a mosaic like chemical structure, that fundamentally changed the way chemists look at solid matter;

Medicine: Bruce Beultler (US), Jules Hoffmann (Luxembourg Born Based in France), Ralph Steinman (Canadian born, based in the US) the trio uncovered key secrets of how the body’s immune system works. (it is ironical that Ralph Steinman who won the prize for work on cancer, tied just three days before the announcement of the awards), fighting the disease himself;

Economics: Thomas sergeant (US) Christopher A. Sims (US) for their research looking at the cause and effect relationship between economic policy and the broader economy

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Basic facts about India

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India, with an area of 32,87,263 sq.km. is the seventh largest country in the world.

The countries which are larger than India (in area) are Russia, Canada, USA, China, Brazil and Australia.

India has a land frontier of about 15,200 km and a coastline of 7516.6 km. A ratio of approximately 2 : 1

Among the Indian states, Gujarat has the longest coastline of approximately 1600 km.

The southernmost point of Indian mainland is Kanyakumari. Indira Point which is the southernmost point of India was submerged in the 2004 Tsunami.

The countries which have a common border with India are Pakistan, Afghanistan, China, Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar and Bangladesh.

India shares the longest border with Bangladesh (4,000 km appx).

The nearest country with which India does not share a border is Sri Lanka which is separated from India by a narrow channel of sea formed by Palk Strait on one side and Gulf of Mannar on the other.

India’s population as on 1 March 2001 stood at 1,028 million (532.1 million males and 496.4 million females).

India accounts for a meagre 2.4 per cent of the world surface area of 135.79 million sq km. Yet, it supports and sustains a whopping 16.7 per cent of the world population..

As per provisional data of Census 2011, India's population stands at 1,21,01,93,422.

The sex ratio is 940 females per 1000 males.

The overall literacy rate is 74.04% (82.14 for males and 65.46 for females).

Three most populous countires of the world viz. China (1.34 billion), India (1.21 billion) and USA (308.7 million) account for 40% population of the world.

The census moment, the referral time at which the snapshot of the population is taken was 00.00 hours of 1 March 2001. Until the 1991 Census, the sunrise of 1 March was taken to be the census moment.

India's Greatness

1st to introduce government supported family planning in the world.

Largest postal network in the world.

Largest livestock population.

Largest producer of milk.

Largest producer of millets in the world

Largest consumer of gold jewellery.

Largest producer of jute.

Largest producer of ginger.

Largest producer of bananas.

Largest producer of castor oil seeds.

Largest producer of mangoes.

Largest producer of safflower oil seeds.

Largest producer of papayas.

Second largest producer of tea, the first position being held by China.

Second largest producer of sugarcane, the first position being held by Brazil.

Second largest producer of wheat, the first position being held by China.

Second largest producer of onions, the first position being held by China.

Second largest producer of potatoes, the first position being held by China.

Second largest producer of garlic, the first position being held by China.

Second largest producer of rice, the first position being held by China.

Second largest producer of cottonseed, the first position being held by China.

Second largest producer of cement., next to China.

India has the second largest arable land in the world. The USA has the largest arable land in the world.

India is the third largest producer and second largest consumer of fertiliser in the world.

India has the largest deposits of Thorium in the world most of which is found in Kerala.

NOTE: The agricultural information is as per latest data available on the website of Food and Agricultural Organisation.

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ccras recruitment 2011

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Eligibility: MD
Location: Mumbai
Last Date: 12 December 11

Raja Ramdeo Anandilal Podar Ayurveda Cancer Research Institute Central Council For Research in Ayurvedic Sciences, Conducts Walk-In-Interview for the following Posts; www.freshersworld.com

Post Name/ No of Post	Qualification	Remuneration/ Age (As on 01.01.2012)	Date & Time of the Test
Senior Consultant (Ayurveda) -01	M.D./M.S. (Ay.)	Rs.25,000/- 40 yrs	12.12.2011 at 10.00 A.M
Junior Consultant (Ayurveda) -01	B.A.M.S (Ay.)	Rs.18,000/- 30 Yrs	12.12.2011 at 10.00 A.M
Consultant (Pathology) – 0 1	A recognised medical qualification included in the First or the Second Schedule or Part-II of the Third Schedule (other than licentiate qualifications)  to the Indian Medical Council Act, 1956. Holders of Educational Qualifications included in Part-II of the Third Schedule should also fulfil the conditions stipulated in Sub-section (3) of Section 13 of the IMC Act, 1956. Post- Graduate degree in the concerned speciality i.e. M.D (Pathology), M.D. (Lab. Medicine) or D.C.P Experience: Age and experience no bar.	Rs.18,000/-	13.12.2011 at  10.00 A.M
Consultant (Physiotherapy) - 01 up to July, 2012	Masters degree in Physiotherapy from a recognised university.	Rs. 20,000/- 35 yrs	14.12.2011 at 10.00 A.M

Selection Procedure : The written test will be held on the dates indicated against each and only those candidates who qualify the written test will be interviewed on the same day.

How to apply

Interested candidates fulfilling the qualification prescribed above are requested to appear for walk-in-interview at  Raja Ramdeo Anandilal Podar Ayurveda Cancer Research Institute Central Council For Research in Ayurvedic Sciences, Podar Hospital Campus, Dr. Annie Beasent Road, Worli, Mumbai - 400018 in the Chamber of the Assistant Director In-charge on the scheduled date and time, along with the prescribed application form, bio-data, two passport size recent photographs and photocopies of certificates along with originals.

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Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University Recruitment 2011

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Eligibility: MSc
Location: Lucknow
Last Date: 14 December 11

Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar University, conduct walk-in interview for the post of SRF www.freshersworld.com.
Project entitled: Indentification and evaluation of reproductive traits and genetic structure of Ompok bimaculatus in India"
Qualificaiton : M.Sc 1 st class in Life science with specialization in Fisheries Desirable : Approximate two year experience with publications handling of lab animals (fish) knowledge of tissue histology,electrophoresis,fish identification and analysis of data with computer skills.
No of Post : One
Pay Scale : Rs 16000

Age :21-35 yrs

How to apply

Candidates attending interview should bring bio-data, originals and one photocopy of certifiates, two passportsize photographs. The applicants may send their bio-data in advanced by email to Dr. Abha Mishra (drabhamishra@gmail.com) Walk-in interview on 14 th dec 2011 at 11.am department of Applied Animal Science . B.B.A. University , Lucknow -226025

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RUHS B.Sc Nursing Part-I (new Scheme) Reval Exam Result 2011 Declared

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Rajasthan University of Health Sciences (RUHS), Jaipur has published B.Sc. (Bachelor of Science) Nursing Part - I (New Scheme) Revaluation Examination Result 2011. RUHS B.Sc. Nursing Part 1 (New Scheme) Reval Exam Result announced on 9th November, 2011. The examination was conducted in the year 2011. To know more about the results, visit the University's official website : http://www.ruhsraj.org/.

Rajasthan University of Health Sciences is a State university located in Jaipur, Rajasthan, India. It was established in February 2005 under The Rajasthan University of Health Sciences Act, 2005 (Act No. 1 of 2005) and started functioning on January 2006. Rajasthan University of Health Sciences presently run these under-graduate and Post graduate courses: P.G., M.B.B.S., B.D.S., B.Sc. Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy, B.A.S.L.P., Pharmacy. The University endeavours the process of making itself a leader in world medical education by focusing on the systemic instructions, teaching, training and research activities.

Where to go for Results :http://www.ruhsraj.org/

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rpsc 2nd grade teacher gk solved paper 2011

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Delhi Technological University Faculty jobs Dec-2011

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Government of NCT of Delh
Delhi Technological University (DTU)
(Formerly Delhi College of Engineering (DCE)
Shahbad Daultapur, Bawana Road, Delhi-110042

DTU invites applications from the talented individuals who are inspired for teaching and have a strong zeal towards research and innovation to fill up the following posts of Professor  and Associate Professor in various disciplines  :
Professor : 34 posts in various disciplines, Pay Scale : Rs. 37400-67000 AGP Rs. 10000/-
Associate Professor : 60 posts in various disciplines, Pay Scale : Rs. 37400-67000 AGP Rs. 9000/- 
Application Fee :   A DD of Rs.500/- in case of General candidates and Rs.250/- in case of SC/OBC/PH Category candidates drawn in favour of “Registrar, Delhi Technological University”, payable at Delhi.


How to Apply : Application on the prescribed form, should reach the Registrar, Delhi Technological
University, Shahbad Daulatpur, Bawana Road, Delhi-110042 latest by 06/01/2012 at 05.00 p.m.

Please visit http://admn.dtu.ac.in/rectmain.htm for details and application  format. 
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Legal Assistant, Job Openings in New Delhi – Director General of Prisons Office

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Office of the Director General of Prisons Office of the Director General of Prisons
Name of the Government Organization: Office of the Director General of Prisons
Applications are invited for filling up the following posts:-
Job Designation: Legal Assistant
Number of Positions: 01 (One)
Scale of Pay: Pay Band of Rs.9,300-34,800/- + Grade Pay of Rs.4,200/-.
Eligibility Conditions:
Officers under the Central/State Government’s/UT:-
(a)(i) Holding analogous post on regular basis in the parent cadre/department.
(ii) With three years service in the grade rendered after appointment thereto on a regular basis in the scale of pay of Rs.5000-8000/- (Pre-revised) or equivalent in the parent cadre/department.
Educational Qualification:
(i) Degree in Law from a recognized university or equivalent.
(ii) Two years experience as a legal practitioner or two years experience in legal work in a Government Department or autonomous bodies/public sector undertakings.
Age Limit: The maximum age limit for appointment by deputation shall not be exceeding 56 years of age as on the closing date of receipt of the applications.
How To Apply For Opening:
The applications in the prescribed Performa as at Annexure-I along with Certificate of Employer in Annexure-II may be sent to this office through proper channel alongwith vigilance clearance certificate and attested copies of ACRs for the last 05 years so as to reach this office within 60 days of publication of this advertisement.
Last Date To Apply: 25th January,2012
Contact Address: Office of the Director General of Prisons, Near Lajwanti Garden Chowk,Tihar,New Delhi
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Professor/ Librarian/ Assistant/ Clerk-cum-Jr. Data Entry Operator/ Accounts Officer, Jobs In Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU)

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Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU) Maharshi Dayanand University (MDU)

Rohtak (Haryana)
Applications on the prescribed form are invited for the following faculty and non-faculty posts :
Professor :  03 posts in various subjects
Associate Professor : 08 posts in various subjects
Assistant Professor :  47 posts in various subjects
Librarian : 01 post
Assistant : 02 posts,
Clerk-cum-Jr. Data Entry Operator : 03 posts
Data Entry Operator : 01 post
Lab. Attendant : 01 post
Accounts Officer : 01 post
Programmer : 01 post
Sanitary Inspector : 01 post
Junior Engineer (Civil) : 01 post
Asstt. Security Officer : 01 post
Warden (Girls) : 01 post
Hostel Supervisor (One Girls and One Boys) : 02 posts
Supervisor Youth Welfare : 01 post
Athletic Coach : 01 post
Care-Taker : 01 post
Co-Ordinator : 01 post
Application Form : Application forms are obtainable from the University Publication Cell on cash payment of Rs.100/- at counter (Rs.25/- for SC/BC of Haryana State only) and Rs.130/- by Registered Post (Rs.55/- for SC/BC) by sending demand draft in favour of Finance Officer, M.D.U, Rohtak.
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Professor/ Associate Professor, Jobs In Delhi Technological University (DTU)

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Delhi Technological University (DTU)
Government of NCT of Delh
(Formerly Delhi College of Engineering (DCE)
Shahbad Daultapur, Bawana Road, Delhi-110042
DTU invites applications from the talented individuals who are inspired for teaching and have a strong zeal towards research and innovation to fill up the following posts of Professor  and Associate Professor in various disciplines  :
Professor : 34 posts in various disciplines, Pay Scale : Rs. 37400-67000 AGP Rs. 10000/-
Associate Professor : 60 posts in various disciplines, Pay Scale : Rs. 37400-67000 AGP Rs. 9000/-
Application Fee :   A DD of Rs.500/- in case of General candidates and Rs.250/- in case of SC/OBC/PH Category candidates drawn in favour of “Registrar, Delhi Technological University”, payable at Delhi.

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Asst. Plant Manager/ Asst. Manager/ Micro-biologist, Jobs In Indian Railway Catering - Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC)

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Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC)Indian Railway Catering & Tourism Corporation Ltd. (IRCTC)
[A Government of India Enterprise]
9th Floor, Bank of Baroda building, 16, Parliament Street, New Delhi-110001IRCTC invites applications for various positions :
Asst. Plant Manager (Technical)  : 03 posts
Asst. Manager (Finance)  : 05 posts
Micro-biologist : 03 posts
Supervisor Quality Control : 02 posts
Assistant Supervisor (Finance) : 20 posts

Application Fee : Rs 300/- by means of a crossed Demand Draft / Pay Order issued by a Scheduled Commercial Bank in favour of “IRCTC”, payable at New Delhi. No fee from SC/ST/PWD candidates.




How to Apply :  Apply Online at IRCTC website on or before 07/12/2011. Take the printout of the registration slip and send it  on or before 15/12/2011 to :Post Bag No. 7, Sriniwaspuri Post Office, Sriniwaspuri, New Delhi -110065

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UNION PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION : Scientific Officers 2011,

>UNION PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSION : Advt. No. 22
UPSC invites applications for recruitment by selection to the following posts:

1. (Vacancy No. 11112201626 ) Two Senior Scientific Officers,Grade-II (Gentex ) in the Directorate General of Quality Assurance, Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence : No. of posts 02 ( UR-01 & SC-01 )
2. ( Vacancy No. 11112202626 ) One Senior Scientific Officer, Grade-II (Instrumentation ) in the Directorate General of Quality Assurance, Department of Defence Production, Ministry of Defence. Post is Unreserved.
3. ( Vacancy No. 11112203426 ) One Assistant Library & Information Officer ( French Language ) in National Library, Kolkata, Ministry of Culture. Post is Unreserved.
4. ( Vacancy No. 11112204126 ) Nine Specialist Grade –III (Skin/Dermatology), Non-Teaching Specialist Sub-Cadre, Department of Health & Family Welfare, Government of NCT of Delhi. No. of posts 09 ( UR-06, SC-01 & OBC-02 )
5. Age Limits as on Closing Date i.e. 15.12.2011

          ( i ) Not exceeding 35 years for the post at Item No. 1 & 2.
          ( ii ) Not exceeding 30 years for the post at Item No. 3.
          ( iii) Not exceeding 45 years for the post at Item No. 4.
           ( iv ) The age is relax able for SC candidates up to 5 years and up to 3 years for OBC candidates in respect of vacancies reserved for them.
    Note :-For Qualifications, Experience, Pay Scales and all other relevant details, please visit the website www.upsc.gov.in Last date for receipt of
             applications is 15.12.2011.

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