SSC exam schedule released for February 2024 on ssc.nic.in; download here

The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) has released its exam schedule for February 2024, offering various limited departmental competitive examinations, including stenographers, clerks, and central secretariat positions. Aspiring candidates can plan their preparations accordingly. It’s a great opportunity to secure government jobs. Regularly checking the official SSC website is advised for updates on examination details....

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‘The horror’: Israeli collecting corpses near Gaza

Yossi Landau, a volunteer for Zaka in Israel, has been overwhelmed by the violence and death toll caused by the recent assault by Gaza militants. He has spent decades collecting corpses, but the invasion by Hamas militants has been particularly brutal. Landau recalls the horror of seeing dead bodies on the streets and the...

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Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 jolts Afghanistan

Afghanistan experienced a magnitude 4.6 earthquake on Friday, the second one to hit the country in a week. The tremors occurred at a depth of 50 kilometers and there have been no reports of casualties. Earlier in the week, a magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck, causing significant damage and claiming over 4,000 lives in the...

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Delhi weather: Mercury slips to lowest of season, AQI turns poor

Delhi recorded its lowest minimum temperature of the season, with the mercury dropping to 16.4 degrees Celsius. This is the lowest minimum temperature for the city in the first half of October since 1962. The maximum temperature on the same day was 34.7 degrees Celsius. The city’s air quality also worsened, with the air...

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Fault in track led to derailment: Initial probe

A preliminary investigation report states that a fault in the track caused 23 coaches of the North East Express to derail in Bihar, India, resulting in four deaths and injuries to around 60 passengers. The report holds the railway engineering department responsible for the fault. The train had just passed a crossing when it...

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Rajasthan: Rates of private helicopters rise 2-3 times as campaign gathers pace

The rates for private helicopters in Rajasthan have increased by two to three times due to political parties intensifying their poll campaigns. The hourly rates for single engine choppers have gone up from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 2 lakh or more, while double engine choppers are now being hired at Rs 3-4 lakh...

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