UPSC EXAM calendar 2020-21

To download the Calendar for UPSC 2020 exam dates click the link below:

https://upsc.gov.in/sites/default/files/ExamCal-2020-Engl-030619.pdf

PHYSICS OLYMPIAD information on Syllabus, Exam & Pattern

The Physics Olympiad program follows the following 5 stages-




Stage I: NSEP- National Standard Examination in Physics 


Stage II: INPhO- Indian National Physics Olympiad 


Stage III: OCSC- The Orientation cum Selection Camp inPphysics


Stage IV: PDT- Pre-departure Training Camp for IPhO


Stage V: IPhO- Participation in International Physics Olympiad 



Stage I, the National Standard Examination is entirely the responsibility of Indian Association of Physics Teachers. All the remaining stages are organized by HBCSE. NSEP is essential to be qualified so as to participate in the INPhO.

Eligibility, Syllabus and Structure

Following is the detailed information about eligibility and structure of NSEP and INPhO in detail. It is very important to learn about NSEP before you gear up for the INPhO. 


Stage I: NSEP- National Standard Examination in Physics 



NSEP is the first stage in selection of students for the physics Olympiad Programme, which is organised by the IAPT- Indian Association of Physics Teachers. Every student aspiring to go through the successive stages of the programme, must enroll for NSEP.  National Standard Examination in Physics is held at a large number of centers in the country.

NSEP is an examination of 2 hours. NSEP 2017 – 2018 was held on November 26, Sunday, for which the last date of enrolment was September 15, 2016.


Eligibility:



All Indian students who are born on or after July 1st, 1998 and also, are in addition, in Class XII or lower as of November 30th, 2017 were eligible to appear for NSEP 2017 – 2018. Any student may appear for more than one subject in NSEP provided the examination schedule allows it. For this you would have to check the examination schedule pertaining to different subjects. Also, the students who have passed Class XII are not eligible to enrol for NSEP exam.

It is entirely a student's responsibility to ensure that the eligibility criteria are satisfied before he or she applies for the exam. In case at any stage of the programme it is found that the student does not satisfy the eligibility criteria, thenhe or she may be disqualified from the programme.


Syllabus:



The detailed guidelines for NSEP syllabus is not given but it is roughly estimated to be of the Class 11th and 12th standards (CBSE board). Those students who are interested in INPhO must start preparing for it directly as the detailed syllabus of INPhO is listed out below (find in the INPhO section below). In such a way NSEP syllabus will automatically get covered.


Exam Pattern and Structure



NSEP exam does not emphasize on rote memory, but the comprehension of the structure.

The format is as follows:



Exam Pattern and Structure


Part A (180 marks)










50 multiple choice questions consisting of-


 (A1)

40 questions.

Each question with only one of the four options is correct 


 (A2)

10 questions.

Each question with one or more than one options can be right. To get credit, no incorrect option or options should be marked and all correct option or options must be marked.


Part B (60 marks)




5 or 6 questions are problems or short-answer type questions. All the questions carry equal marks.


Language:




English universal.

However, the NSEP question papers may be available in Hindi, and other regional languages provided that there are more than 300 students for that language. However, this has to be checked with IAPT.




Qualifying for the Second Stage:


The aim of the first stage examination is to have a wide range, then to progressively increase this reach,then to attain nationwide representation for stage II without overly compromising on merit or quality. Thus the selection to the stage II examinations i.e. the Indian National Olympiad Examinations (INOs) is based on the following structure-

a. Eligibility Clause: Any participating candidate must secure a score equal to or greater than a Minimum Admissible Score (or MAS) to be eligible for the Stage II INO exam leading to the International Olympiad. By default, the MAS for a given subject will be 40% of the maximum score in that subject.

b. Proportional Representation Clause (PRC): The number of students selected for Stage II (INO) in each subject is around 300 students. Hence, in the event of a tie at the last position in the list, all students with the same marks at this position will qualify to appear for the Stage II examinations. However, the selected students must nevertheless satisfy the eligibility clause laid out above.

c.Minimum Representation Clause (MRC): Notwithstanding the proportional representation clause as explained above, the number of students selected for INO from each State and UT must be at least 1, provided that the eligibility clause is satisfied thoroughly.

d.Merit Clause: Given the eligibility clause as stated above, it is conceivable that 300 students may not qualify for Stage II in a subject. In a case like this, the shortfall (less from 300) will be selected based purely on merit without further consideration to proportional representation and minimum representation clauses. Thus in the event of a tie at the last position in the list all students with the same marks at this position will qualify to appear for the Stage II examination.

Note: There will be no other criterion or provision for selection to the Indian National Olympiad Examinations (INOs).

All students who qualify to appear for the INPhO get a certificate of merit from IAPT.

Stage II: INPhO- Indian National Physics Olympiad 


The Indian National Physics Olympiad is organized by HBCSE in about 15 centres in the country.

Eligibility: 


Students selected from Stage I examination (i.e. NSEP) are eligible to appear for INPhO.


In addition, those students who have represented India in International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) in the previous year, need not appear for the first stage NSEP examination in physics. They may be allowed on special request to the National Coordinator for the respective subjects, to directly appear for the second stage i.e.- Indian National Physics Olympiad (INPhO) examination, in case they satisfy other eligibility criteria like as age, class, etc. which are applicable for the Physics Olympiad. 



Exam Pattern and Structure

The INPhO duration is of 3 hours. INPhO 2017-2018 happened on January 31st, 2018, Saturday. The date and time information of the exam is usually given out on HBCSE site in the 1st week of January every year. The tentative date and time of INPhO 2018 examination is as follows:

The confirmed schedule and date is hosted on the site and also communicated to the eligible students by post, so that no one misses out this crucial information. Students who appear for INPhO are eligible for Travel Allowance and Dearness Allowance as per the norms of the programme.

Syllabus

As like NSEP, the syllabus for INPhO is also based roughly on the school syllabus of class 9th and 10th (CBSE board). But, the syllabus of higher secondary school is only a broad guideline. Here the problems and questions in National Physics Olympiad are usually non-conventional and of really high difficulty level, just as comparable to International Physics Olympiad. For that matter, the syllabus of IPhO should be considered for INPhO.

Materials & Formulae for PHYSICS OLYMPIAD

click the below link to download the files regarding Physics Olympiad

https://www.examrace.com/Olympiad/Olympiad-Study-Material/Physics/

RBI minted 10 Rupees Coin is Acceptable Anywhere in India ( Dont reject it with false allegations)

RBI reiterates legal tender status of ` 10 coins of different designs

 It has come to the notice of the Reserve Bank that in certain places there is reluctance on part of traders and members of public to accept ` 10 coins due to suspicion about their genuineness. It is clarified that the Reserve Bank puts into circulation, the coins minted by mints, which are under the Government of India. These coins have distinctive features to reflect various themes of economic, social and cultural values and are introduced from time to time. As coins have longer life, coins of different designs and shapes circulate in the market at the same time. So far the Reserve Bank has issued ` 10 coins in 14 designs and the public has been informed of their distinctive features through Press Releases (list appended). 
All these coins are legal tender and can be accepted for transactions.

The Reserve Bank has in the past also issued a Press Release (November 20, 2016) requesting members of the public to continue to accept coins of ` 10 denomination as legal tender in all their transactions without any hesitation. The Reserve Bank has also advised banks to accept coins for transactions and exchange at all their branches.

FOR MORE DETAILS CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW:

https://www.rbi.org.in/Scripts/BS_PressReleaseDisplay.aspx?prid=42887

Important Military Exercises for Competitive Exams

Important Military Exercises

Name of the exercise	Participating countries	Location of the exercise	Purpose of this exercise
Dharma Guardian I	Japan and India	Vairengte, India	This is for aiming and developing a mutual understanding between the two armies
Milex	BIMSTEC	Aundh Military Station, India	The theme is to counter terrorism in rural and semi-urban areas. The aim is to promote the strategic alignment between the member countries to fight the threat of terrorism
Indra X	Russia and India	Babina Military Station, India	The aim of this exercise is to understand the interoperability, and exchange of ideas between the two armies
SCO Peace Mission	India and SCO	Chelyabinsk, Russia	The aim of this is to train in Jungle warfare, disaster response activities, and anti-terrorism combat
Surya Kiran XIII	Nepal and India	Pithoragarh, India	This exercise is also aimed for disaster response activities, jungle warfare, and anti-terrorism combat
Maitree	Thailand and India	Chachoengsao, Thailand	Also, the aim of this exercise is to train in jungle conditions

Other Important Exercises

Lamitye VIII	Seychelles and India	Mahe, Seychelles	To conduct the counter-terrorist operations and counter-insurgency is the main aim of this exercise.
Shakti IV	France and India	Mailly-le-camp, France	This joint training focuses highly on tactical drills, physical fitness, procedure, and techniques.
Ekuverin VIII	Maldives and India	Belgaum, India	The main focus of this joint exercise is to acquaint both the armies with their operating procedure if in case of counterterrorism and counterinsurgency
Hamesha Vijayee	Southern Command	Rajasthan	This exercise aims at fine-tuning the surveillance and various destructive mechanisms in order to support the strikes and maneuvers the enabling forces
Danx	50 parachute brigade	Andaman and Nicobar islands	The primary objective of this exercise is to validate and practice the drills and procedures of all the commanding forces thereby defending the islands
IMBAX I	Myanmar	Shillong	This will help in assisting the strong bonds of cooperation and friendship
Ajeya warrior	UK and India	Mahajan firing range, India	The main aim is to promote and build the bilateral relationship and thereby enhance the interoperability
Prabal Dostyk	Kazakhstan and the Indian army	Himachal Pradesh	This is the 2nd joint exercise between the two nations. It is aimed at enhancing the military relations between the two nations
Mitra Shakti	Sri Lanka and the Indian army	Pune	It is based on infantry of both the countries and on the counter-terrorist operations
Indra	Russian and Indian armed forces	Sea of Japan near Vladivostok	This is the first ever tri-services exercise between Russian and Indian armed forces
Sampriti VII	Bangladesh and India	Shillong	This aims at enhancing the interoperability between the two nations. It also helps in enriching their experiences while performing counter terrorism and counterinsurgency

Rastriya Arogya Nidhi ( Fund For Cancer Treatment)

The “Health Minister’s Cancer Patient Fund (HMCPF) within the Rashtriya Arogya Nidhi (RAN)” has also been set up in 2009.
 In order to utilize the Health Minister’s Cancer Patient Fund, the Revolving Fund as under RAN, has been established in 27 Regional Cancer Centres (RCCs). Such step would ensure and speed up financial assistance to needy patients and help fulfill the objective of HMCPF under RAN. The financial assistance to a Cancer Patient up to Rs. 2,00,000/- (Rs. Two lakh only) [Rs. 5,00,000/- in emergency cases], would be processed by the RCC concerned, on whose disposal the Revolving Fund has been placed. Individual cases, which require assistance of more than Rs. 2.00 lakh is to be sent to the Ministry for processing. Revolving Funds have been created in all the 27 Regional Cancer Centres (RCCs) and funds upto Rs. 50 lakhs will be placed at their disposal. The Revolving Funds will be replenished on fulfillment of conditions regarding submission of utilization certificate and list of beneficiaries

 Eligibility for Health Minister’s Cancer Patient Fund (HMCPF) within RAN :
1. The fund will provide financial assistance to patients, living below poverty line who is suffering from Cancer.
 2. Assistance is admissible for treatment in 27 Regional Cancer Centre(s) (RCC) only.
 3. Central Govt./State Govt. /PSU employees are not eligible for financial assistance from HMCPF. 4. Grant from HMCPF would not be used where treatment /facilities for cancer treatment are available free of cost.

How to avail benefits

To avail financial assistance under HMCPF, the patient is required to submit : application form in prescribed proforma duly signed by the treating doctor and  countersigned by the Medical Superintendent of the Government hospital/institute/Regional Cancer Centre. Copy of the income certificate. Copy of the ration card. Revolving Funds have been set up in 27 RCCs and funds upto 50 lakhs are placed at their disposal for providing treatment upto Rs. 2 lakh in each case. Cases involving treatment beyond 2 lakh are referred to Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India for providing funds.

List of 27 Regional Cancer Centre(s): 5.1 List of 27 Regional Cancer Centres is given below:

1. Kamala Nehru Memorial Hospital, Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh.
2. Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute, Kolkata, West Bengal
3. Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bangalore, Karnataka.
 4. Regional Cancer Institute (WIA), Adyar, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
5. Acharya Harihar Regional Cancer, Centre for Cancer Research & Treatment, Cuttack, Orissa.
 6. Regional Cancer Control Society, Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.
7. Cancer Hospital & Research Centre, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.
8. Indian Rotary Cancer Institute, (AIIMS), New Delhi.
9. R.S.T. Hospital & Research Centre, Nagpur, Maharashtra.
10.Pt. J.N.M. Medical College, Raipur, Chhatisgarh.
11.Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh.
12.Sher-I- Kashmir Institute of Medical Sciences, Soura, Srinagar.
13.Regional Institute of Medical Sciences, Manipur, Imphal.
14.Govt. Medical College & Associated Hospital, Bakshi Nagar, Jammu.
 15.Regional Cancer Centre, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
16.Gujarat Cancer Research Institute, Ahmadabad, Gujarat.
17.MNJ Institute of Oncology, Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh.
18.Pondicherry Regional Cancer Society, JIPMER, Pondicherry.
19.Dr. B.B. Cancer Institute, Guwahati, Assam.
20.Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra.
21.Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna, Bihar.
22.Acharya Tulsi Regional Cancer Trust & Research Institute (RCC), Bikaner, Rajashtan. 23.Regional Cancer Centre, Pt. B.D.Sharma Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Rohtak, Haryana.
24.Civil Hospital, Aizawl, Mizoram.
 25.Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow.
 26.Government Arignar Anna Memorial Cancer Hospital, Kancheepuram,Tamil Nadu.
27.Cancer Hospital, Tripura, Agartala.


TO ENROLL for this benefit click the link below:

https://mohfw.gov.in/major-programmes/poor-patients-financial-assistance/ran-health-ministers-cancer-patient-fund

Way to find out Skill Develpoment Centre at your district

How to find out the SKILL DEVELOPMENT CENTRE at my district ?

click the link below and enter the details as shown to findout the centre near you

https://smart.nsdcindia.org/TC_Geolocation_Tagging.aspx