Dear PaGaLGuY readers, As we all know, Quantitative Aptitude or Numerical Aptitude is an important component of a number of competitive examinations such as the UPSC Civil Services Examination, Banking Entrance Examinations, SSC CGL/CHSL Examination, MBA Entrance Examination, Combined Defence Services Examination, etc. In order to help you practice and improve your quantitative ability, we […]

Dear readers, This quiz consists of questions from various past actual papers. Leave your answers/ responses in the comments section below and soon we’ll let you know the correct answers! 1. Multiply 5746320819 by 125 (a) 748, 290, 103, 375 (b) 728, 490, 301, 375 (c) 718, 290, 102, 375 (d) 798, 290, 102, 975 […]

Dear readers, This quiz consists of questions from various Banking entrance exams held during the last few years. Leave your answers/ responses in the comments section below and we’ll soon let you know the correct answers! On October 2, 1983 the Grameen Bank Project (1) the Grameen Bank.  We invited the Finance Minister to be […]

Dear readers, This quiz consists of actual questions from various Banking entrance exams held during the last few years. Leave your answers/ responses in the comments section below and soon we’ll let you know the correct answers! Directions (Q. 1-2) In each question below are three statements followed by three conclusions numbered I, II and […]

When it comes to JEE preparation, we all are ready to put in as much effort as possible but still, we end up doing bad at times. Why? The fear of test papers. Well, in this post I will describe my strategy – how I tackled the paper. Important note: This is my strategy, it […]

1. India, China home to one-third of mentally ill people: study a) A new study by the Alliance of Global Burden of Disease has revealed that one-third of mentally ill people and people with substance abuse disorders are from India & China. b) The study published in the The Lancet and The Lancet Psychiatry reveals […]

The candidates, who are appearing for the Joint Entrance Examinations (JEE) Advanced on May 22, 2016, can view their Optical Response Sheet (ORS) on JEE website from 10 am on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, to 5 pm on Saturday, June 4, 2016. They can also request a review of their scanned responses during the stipulated time. After the Answer Keys of JEE […]

I took JEE Advanced two years ago. I remember that I was sweating profusely in the examination hall. The examiner saw me and asked, “Nervous?” but I chose not to respond.  As the clock struck 9, he started distributing the test booklets and I kept my fingers crossed hoping for the best. I had barely […]

Studying at Professional Colleges and Institutes can be a stressful time for anyone. Some stress pushes you to meet goals by studying more, working harder or sticking with a challenging task. But sometimes stress reaches an unhealthy level that can prevent you from functioning well and meeting your goals. All college students had been, at […]

1. UN-Habitat releases World Cities Report 2016 a) The UN-Habitat recently released a report titled ‘World Cities Report 2016, Urbanization & Development: Emerging Futures’, highlighting the need for a New Urban Agenda to unlock the transformative power of cities. b) As per the report, 60% of global GDP is produced by top 600 cities containing […]