Dear Readers, The Xavier Aptitude Test (XAT) 2016 was successfully conducted on January 3, 2016 from 10 AM to 01:30 PM. Most aspirants would like to know about the questions asked, the level of difficulty and the cut-off expectations. In this article, we provide you with a comprehensive (section-wise and topic-wise) analysis of the exam. […]

Dear Readers, The Vijay Kelkar Committee recently released the Report on Revisiting and Revitalising PPP model of Infrastructure Development, and it could be important for your exams. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley had stated during the Union Budget release that the Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode of infrastructure development needed to be revisited and revitalised. Following […]

Dear Readers, The Written Ability Test (WAT) is an important component of the selection procedures of the IIMs and other leading business schools in the country. Keeping in mind the importance of the same, we at PagalGuy, will post one WAT topic every alternate day. You have the chance to list out the points that […]

1. Ashok Khemka promoted to the role of Haryana’s Govt’s Principal Secretary 1. Ashok Khemka has been promoted to the rank of Principal Secretary to the Haryana Government. 2. Khemka is currently Secretary and Director General, Archaeology and Museums Department, Haryana Government. 3. An IAS Officer, Khemka is the whistleblower who had cancelled a controversial […]

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 PaGaLGuY readers, As we all know, Verbal 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 practise and improve your verbal ability, we provide you this […]

1. Indian-origin cancer researcher Harpal Singh Kumar knighted 1. Indian-origin cancer researcher Harpal Singh Kumar received a knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II for his pathbreaking work on prevention and treatment of cancer. Presently, he is the chief executive of Cancer Research UK (CRUK). 2. A Cambridge and Harvard alumnus, Kumar is a trained chemical engineer, who […]

Dear Readers, Over the last few years, essay writing (also known as Written Ability Test) has gained prominence and become a part of the selection procedure of some IIMs and a number of other MBA institutes. This makes it vital to understand how to approach and attempt this task. Written Ability Test (WAT) typically consists […]

1. Gujarati writer Raghuveer Chaudhary to be conferred Jnanpith award 1. Noted Gujarati writer Raghuveer Chaudhary has been selected for the 51st Jnanpith award for his contribution to Indian literature. 2. The prestigious award includes a cash prize of Rs.11 lakh, a citation plaque and a bronze replica of goddess Saraswati. 3. Chaudhary, who has […]

1. Karan Adani appointed as CEO of Adani Ports 1. Karan Adani appointed as the CEO of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (APSEZ), with effect from 1st of January, 2016. 2. He replaces Sudipta Bhattacharya, who will now take charge as the CEO for North America. 3. Karan, 27, is the eldest son of […]