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Right from the time when having an internet connection was a big deal until today when internet rules the world, social media has evolved a lot. There is a famous saying, "Social media should benefit your life, not become your life." From almost two decades, this saying has pretty much become the truth. Communication, education, work, business, hospitality and almost everything has become very simple. 

As there are several social media giants in the world now, are you aware of the entrepreneurs who created this world of social media?

Let's take a look.

1. Jerry Yang and David Filo created Yahoo! in 1994. 

2. Google, the biggest search engine used by the world was started in 1996 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin.

3.  Skype messenger has succeeded in providing easy audio/ video chat and text messaging to the world. Thanks to the creators Priit Kasesalu, Jaan Tallinn, Ahti Heinla for creating Skype in 2003.

4. Mark Zuckerberg is not just a name but an inspiration for many. In the same way, his invention facebook is not just a social media site but a vast platform for many to do multiple things. Facebook was created in 2004 and since then people have been using it for communication, business and as a marketplace too.

5. YouTube changed the world by best the best collection of videos. Be it entertainment, education or adventure, YouTube gives you everything. Jawed Karim, Steve Chen and Chad Hurley created YouTube in 2005.

6. Jack Dorsey, Noah Glass, Biz Stone and Evan Williams created Twitter in 2006. It has helped the world to stay updated with the latest news and happenings.

7. SMS texting with paid services was a convenient option for people till the time Whatsapp was created by Brian Acton and Jan Koum in 2009.

8. In the world  of hashtags, Instagram has been a platform for many of us to showcase our talent instantly. Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger created this world where you can just click, post and share your thoughts worldwide.

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The United States of America (USA) President Donald Trump ended India's assignment as a recipient creating country under the GSP (Generalized System of Preference) exchange program w.e.f. 5 June 2019

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Here is the fun puzzle of the day for all of you.

Can you guess the name of this famous personality?

Mention your answer in the comments section.

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Liverpool defeated Tottenham by 2-0 and became the champions of Europe in the UCL final held in Madrid, Spain. This is the 6th UCL title won by Liverpool.

Ex-Spanish Footballer Jose Antonio Reyes died in a car crash on 1 June 2019 at the age of 35. He made his debut for Sevilla at 16 and further played for Real Madrid and Arsenal.

Bangladesh’s victory over South Africa in the world cup has added two defeats in South Africa’s record so far. Bangladesh scored 330/6 and South Africa’s score was 309/8. South Africa lost against England in their first match.

Australia won by 7 wickets against Afganistan in the world cup match by scoring 209/3. Afganistan scored 207 runs.

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Soon after the results of the Lok Sabha elections, as Modi Sarkar won with a majority in the country, the entire nation awaited the oath-taking ceremony. As Narendra Modi took the oath as the prime minister of the country on 30 May 2019, all the other ministers also joined him and took an oath to work with dedication for the welfare of the country. Here is a list of all the cabinet and state ministers for Narendra Modi’s second innings.

Take a look:

Cabinet Ministers

Ministers of State (Independent Charge)

Ministers of State

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Here is today's fun puzzle.

Can you find the relevant option and answer in the comments section.

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SBI Clerk 2019 Preliminary Exam will be conducted on 22nd and 23rd June 2019. The admit card for SBI Clerk Prelim Exam 2019 has been discharged by SBI on 28th May 2019. SBI Clerk Prelims admit card connection is referenced beneath. The last date to download SBI Clerk Prelims Admit Card is 23rd June 2019. All the candidates appearing for the examination can download the call letter till 23rd June 2019.

Click here to download the SBI Clerk Admit Card

Take online mock tests on Eduwhere to practice better.

SBI Clerk Important Dates:

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Life of a bank officer is expected to be a bit hassle-free and smooth which is one of the reasons behind the huge competition in different banking exams like SBI PO, IBPS etc. State Bank of India (SBI), being one of the oldest and largest banks in India, attracts the highest number of applications for the vacancy of probationary officers.

As the notification for the exam is released, aspirants start preparing for the exam and the interview round. But they forget to check other details like the life of an SBI PO after recruitment, growth, challenges etc. With SBI PO 2019 just a few days away, you must have already prepared for the Prelims and Mains. Even if you are giving your preparations the final touch, this is the right time to know about the life of an SBI officer after recruitment. So, in this article, we will help you understand the life of a probationary officer in SBI.

Before that, here are some tips for SBI Prelims:

English Language Preparation Tips

Quantitative Ability Preparation Tips

Reasoning Ability Preparation Tips

Training

After you crack the exam and clear the interview round, you will be given the appointment letter, which is the beginning of your journey as an SBI PO. The life at bank starts with training where you will get 2-year branch posting as scale 1. Seniors will train you in different departments including personal banking, government section, SME, currency chest, pension department, clearing house and NRI business, among others. Along with the departments, location of the trainee is also changed during these years. So, you might get two transfers in two years of training.

Confirmation cum promotion test

On completing your training, you will have to appear for a confirmation cum promotion test. You need to clear this test with 60% marks to get a direct scale 2 promotion. SBI PO online mock tests can help you prepare for this exam as these give you an idea of the questions asked in the test.

Post of Assistant Manager

After successfully completing the 2-year probation period, you will get the post of Assistant Manager in any of the branches. Responsibilities of this role are general banking and bank administration. However, looking at the constantly changing consumer behaviour, now SBI PO officer is also expected to have excellent communication and problem-solving skills.  

Responsibilities of an SBI PO

•    Completing all the pending work is the major responsibility during the probation period of two years. Not just one bank, you can also be transferred to other branches for the same task.

•    Any routine work like scrolling, posting and account preparation can be given to you during training in order to help you acquire practical knowledge in finance, accounting, billing, investment and marketing.

•    As an Assistant Manager, your responsibilities will increase further and you will get targets to grow the bank business. Managing cash, loans, mortgages and finances are some of the common responsibilities as an AM.

•    Based on your performance, knowledge and past records, you can further be assigned more responsibilities including planning, budgeting, marketing, loan approval and processing and investment management, to name a few.

•    Verifying all the tasks accomplished by the bank clerk is another major duty of an SBI PO officer.

Perks and Allowances of SBI PO

Perks and allowances are the major attractions of banking jobs. There are numerous benefits of SBI PO post like eligibility for Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, Travel Allowance, Medical Aid, City Compensatory Allowance and Furniture Allowance. In addition to this, probationary officers also get concessional interest on the house loan, personal loan and car loan.

As you can see, there is a lot of hard work involved in SBI PO job, still, it is considered a better option than private jobs in IT companies. Travel, all the employee benefits, work-life balance and learning are some of the benefits that still make bank PO job an attractive choice. Though you might come across many rumours also like life as bank PO officer is hell due to extreme pressure and high targets, never believe everything without analysing the situation yourself.

You can get this life only when you successfully clear SBI PO 2019 exam. Clearing all three stages of the exam requires a strong determination and good preparation. To ensure that you are well prepared for the exam, complete your syllabus in time, revise regularly and solve SBI online mock tests. Don't just dream of an SBI PO's life. Make efforts to realize this dream and achieve your goal.

Wish you a happy life as an SBI PO!

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Learning is cool when it is done with fun and an urge of knowing about something new and interesting. Being aware of endless topics while preparing for a competitive examination is not a child's play. However, if this learning is done in the way a child does, it can surely help a lot.

Here is some information that can help all the viewers in one or the other way for their upcoming examinations.

The World is wide and full of endless destinations to be explored. But do you know who first visited some of the most famous destinations on planet Earth?

Well, let's take a look at these people who have been the first of all to visit these amazing places.

Mount Everest is the Earth's highest mountain above the sea level. People who can climb it call it as a dream come true. However, did you know Sherpa Tenzing and Edmund Hillary were the first two to climb Mount Everest on May 29, 1953?

Robert Edwin Peary Sr., an American explorer and the United States Navy officer who was the first to reach the geographical North Pole on April 6, 1909.

A Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan organised the Spanish expedition to the East Indies from 1519 to 1522, resulting in the first circumnavigation of the Earth.

Junko Tabei, a Japanese mountaineer became the first woman to climb Mount Everest, 8,844.43 meters above sea level from the southeast ridge route on May 16, 1975.

Arati Saha is not just the first woman in India but all over Asia to swim across the English Channel in 1959. In 1960, she became the first Indian sportswoman to be awarded Padma Shri.

Bachendri Pal made India proud in 1984 as she became the first Indian woman to climb Mount Everest. She is awarded the third highest civilian award Padma Bhushan by Government of India in 2019.

Santosh Yadav reached the Mount Everest summit successfully twice in May 1992 and May 1993 from Kangshung Face.

We hope you found this information interesting and this will surely be useful for your upcoming exam preparations.

Good Luck!

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SBI PO 2019 Prelims exam for 2000 vacancies will be conducted from June 8, 2019. To grab the opportunity of getting a job in SBI, you first need to prepare well for the exam. SBI PO is conducted in three phases - Prelims, Mains and Personal Interview, and to crack the exam, you need to qualify all three stages. As per SBI PO syllabus, the question paper is divided into three sections - Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude and English Language. English section is an important and scoring section in SBI PO exam. In this article, we are sharing some helpful tips to prepare for SBI PO English section and to score well in the final exam.

Topic-wise preparation tips

English section is further divided into four sections. To score well in SBI PO English language section, you need to work on all the sections. The grammar section is usually of 10 marks while in Reading comprehension section with 3 questions on vocabulary and 3 questions from the passage. Similarly, the vocabulary section also has around 10 questions with fill in the blanks. To meet the sectional cut-off, you need to work on all the sections. Given below are some tips for different sections for SBI PO English preparation:

Grammar: In this section, you have to spot errors which require good command at grammar. Learn and understand different grammar rules by referring to books like Wren and Martin, Objective General English by S. P Bakshi etc.

Vocabulary: To work on your vocabulary, read at least 2-3 articles from newspapers and magazines daily. Make a list of new words and go through the same at least once every day. You can also refer to 'Word Power Made Easy' by Norman Lewis. This can help you in staying aware of the current affairs as well as help you with vocabulary.

Reading Comprehension: For this, you need to have good reading speed along with a strong processing ability. Only regular practice can help you improve your reading speed. Make a habit of reading books, newspapers and magazines. As far as solving the questions is concerned, it is always a good habit to read the entire passage carefully first rather than just randomly searching for answers. Once you have read the passage carefully, you might get an idea of the answers while you jump to the questions section in SBI PO.

Time is the key

SBI has recently introduced sectional timing in the exam. So now you cannot spend a lot of time on a single section and slow reading speed affects it usually. You need to work on your reading, understanding and answering techniques to solve maximum questions in the given time. This is possible only by practising enough mock tests, reading magazines and solving previous year questions.

Solve mock tests

This is one of the best ways to check your SBI PO English preparation level, understand your mistakes and improve for the final exam. Further, solving SBI PO online mock tests on platforms like Eduwhere in the real-time exam like environment will help you boost your confidence and form the right strategies for the D-day.

English plays a vital role in final selection in SBI PO. So, work hard as well as smart and follow the tips given here to strengthen your command on the English Language.