...Nigerian History and Current Affairs April 2013 Vol. 3.9 Origination, Information and Statistics Current Ministers as @ April 2013 Top Officials in Government States Data and Governors Addresses of Federal Ministries Addresses of State Liaison Offices Past and Present Leaders 1960 -2013 Foreign Leaders 1921 - 1960 Natural Resources Tourist Attractions Exchange Rate History Memorable events - 800BC to April 2013 Political Parties Map of Nigeria Addresses of Federal Ministries Government Websites Local Government Areas Tertiary Institutions Important Abbreviations Sports Info Traditional Ruler Titles Civil War Events Memorable Dates Brief Biography of Notable Nigerians Web Diary General Knowledge Quiz Downloadable from www.promong.com Compilation by www.promong.com Promoting brands nationwide …more than 10,000 monthly downloads !!! 2 Contents Nigeria Origination, Information and Statistics………………..…………………………………………………………………………….3 States and Their Natural Resources...................…………………………………………………………………………………………….7 Tourist Attraction ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….8 Anthem, Pledge, Coat of Arms and National Flag……………………………………………………………………………………………9 Senate Presidents,Foreign Leaders, Premiers of the 1st Republic…………………………………………………………………..9 Inec Chairmen, Govenors of the 2nd Republic.………………………………………………..……….………………………………….10 Historical value of the Us dollar to the Naira……………………………………………………………...
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...www.sakshieducation.com Current Affairs (Sep 15 to 21) Bit bank 1. The International Economic Association (IEA) has appointed which of the following as president-elect of the association? 1) Kaushik Basu 2) Rakesh Mohan 3) Jagdish Bhagwati 4) Amartya Sen Who is only the second West Indian to score a test century aged 40 or more? 1) K. Edwards 2) S. Chanderpaul 3) J. Blackwood 4) D. Bravo K. Srinivas and Rashmi Kumari won the men’s and women’s singles titles respectively in the fourth world cup carom championship in 1) Sri Lanka 2) China 3) Maldives 4) India Shankar Barua shot himself on September 17, 2014. He was the former Director General of Police of 1) Assam 2) Odisha 3) Tripura 4) West Bengal The International Day for the Preservation of The Ozone Layer is celebrated on 1) September 15 2) September 16 3) September 17 4) September 18 Throng Tan Sang is the president of 1) Vietnam 2) Japan 3) Burma 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 4) Laos 7. Which country has approved a law setting a two-year jail term for anyone involved in marrying a girl aged Under 18? 1) Iran 2) Bangladesh 3) Pakistan 4) Sri Lanka Mojang is the maker of the popular game Mine craft. Mojang is based in 1) USA 2) Demark 3) Sweden 4) China Which company has announced its acquisition of Mojang for a sum of $ 2.5 billion? www.sakshieducation.com 8. 9. www.sakshieducation.com 1) IBM 2) Facebook 3) Apple 4) Microsoft 10. Who won the National Women’s challengers...
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...www.ibpsexamguru.in Content: Current Affairs 2013 (December 2012,January 2013,febraury 2013,March 2013, April 2013 ) Howdy ! friends . we are providing Five months current affairs for all competitive exam preparation .. Source : Various Location on Web Portal . Contains : 1. International Awareness 2. National Awareness 3. States News 4. Confrences 5. Sports and News 6. Awards and honors 7. Persons In News 8. Important dates 9. Books and Authors 10. Science and technology 11. Economy News INTERNATIONAL Mahama Re-elected as Ghana’s President : On 10 December Ghana’s incumbent President John Dramani Mahama of the ruling National Democratic Congress (NDC) has won the country’s presidential election.Mahama took 50.70 percent of the total valid votes cast, while his closest challenger, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo of the New Patriotic Party (NPP) obtained 47.74 percent.With his re-election, Mahama becomes the fourth president to be elected under the Forth Republic.He had served as Ghana’s vice president since 2009. UN, Pakistan Launched ‘Malala Fund’ : Pakistan joined forces with the United Nations on 10 December 2012 to launch a fund aimed at boosting girls’ education throughout the world.The fund is named for Malala Yousafzai, the 15-year-old Pakistani girl. Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari also announced a $10-million donation for a global war chest to educate all girls by 2015 set up in the name of Malala Yousafzai for campaigning for girls’ education. Shinzo Abe Elected...
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...Aloe vera plant with flower detail inset Scientific classification e Kingdom: Plantae Clade: Angiosperms Clade: Monocots Order: Asparagales Family: Xanthorrhoeaceae Subfamily: Asphodeloideae Genus: Aloe Species: A. vera Binomial name Aloe vera (L.) Burm.f. Synonyms[1][2] ◾Aloe barbadensis Mill. ◾Aloe barbadensis var. chinensis Haw. ◾Aloe chinensis (Haw.) Baker ◾Aloe elongata Murray ◾Aloe flava Pers. ◾Aloe indica Royle ◾Aloe lanzae Tod. ◾Aloe maculata Forssk. (illegitimate) ◾Aloe perfoliata var. vera L. ◾Aloe rubescens DC. ◾Aloe variegata Forssk. (illegitimate) ◾Aloe vera Mill. (illegitimate) ◾Aloe vera var. chinensis (Haw.) A. Berger ◾Aloe vera var. lanzae Baker ◾Aloe vera var. littoralis J.Koenig ex Baker ◾Aloe vulgaris Lam. Aloe vera - MHNT Aloe vera (/ˈæloʊiː/ or /ˈæloʊ/) is a succulent plant species. The species is frequently cited as being used in herbal medicine since the beginning of the first century AD. Extracts from A. vera are widely used in the cosmetics and alternative medicine industries, being marketed as variously having rejuvenating, healing, or soothing properties. There is, however, little scientific evidence of the effectiveness or safety of Aloe vera extracts for either cosmetic or medicinal purposes, and what positive evidence is available is frequently contradicted by other studies Two 2009 reviews of clinical studies determined that all were too small and faulty to allow strong conclusions to be drawn from them, but concluded, "there...
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...Unit 3 citizenship & diversity task 4 Three out of four male prisons accommodate over double the amount of inmates they are designed to hold, in fact most inmates have to double up, which means that two people have to share a one man cell (6ftx10ft) with an unscreened toilet at the end of the bunk beds, they also receive minimal ventilation. The most over-crowded prison in the UK is the Armley prison in Leeds; it is meant to hold 669 prisoners but currently contains 1218 inmates, because of the inmates being crowded it is causing multiple problems, the first of which is that last year alone there was 84 suicides in prison which was confirmed by the ministry of justice, the second problem is that the inmates are rioting causing havoc for the prison officers fearing for their lives and also causing thousands of pounds worth of damage to the prisons, thirdly because of the first two problems the media misinterpret this causing the public opinions on prison officers to be overwhelmingly negative, because of this less of the public will want to become a prison officer causing the prison staff to be lower than it should be. Because of the recent terror attacks in Paris a lot of countries have been on high alert of terror attacks, especially Britain, civilians are petrified of these “inevitable” attacks and because of this it is causing the public to become racist towards the Muslim population of this country thinking it was these ordinary British civilians that committed these...
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...Pakistan Supreme Court annulled New Law Protecting the Prime Minister Supreme Court of Pakistan on 3 August 2012 annulled the new law called Contempt of Court Act 2012(COCA 2012). Pakistan’s Supreme Court 3 August 2012 struck down a law designed to protect the new prime minister from being charged with contempt and thrown out of office like his predecessor. The court ousted the previous prime minister, Yousuf Raza Gilani, from office in June by charging him with contempt of court for failing to reopen corruption proceedings against President Asif Zardari. OIC suspended Syria The Organisation Islamic Cooperation(OIC) suspended Syria on 16th August 2012 saying the muslim world can no longer accept a government that “massacres its people”,further isolating the embattled regime. Senkaku Islands became the Bone of Contention between China and Japan Ten Japanese on 23 August 2012, made an unauthorized landing on Uotsuri, which is known in Japan as the Senkaku Islands and in China as the Diaoyu Islands. The uninhabited islands surrounded by rich fishing grounds are controlled by Japan but also claimed by China and Taiwan.The Senkaku Islands dispute engulfs in itself a territorial dispute on a group of uninhabited islands. Of the ten Japanese people who visited the island, five were apparently conservative local assembly members.The Senkaku Islands are located in the East China Sea between Japan, and the Republic of China. The archipelago contains five uninhabited islands. Somalia...
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...October 2012 Current Affairs Study Material INTERNATIONAL Imran Khan on anti-drone ‘peace march’ to tribal belt Imran Khan on 6th October 2012 set off on a motorcade “peace march” to the terrorists-riddled South Waziristan to protest US drone strikes in the tribal belt. Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez Re-Elected for fourth term Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has been re-elected for the third term. Mr Chavez defeated opposition leader Henrique Capriles. Mr Chavez garnered 54.42 per cent of the vote while his rival bagged 44 per cent votes. Pakistani youth support Malala Yousufzai Pakistani teenaged rights campaigner, Malala Yousafzai, who was on 14th October 2012 shot by the Taliban for publicly opposing them against the girl education.She got the support from all over the world. Ali Zidan elected Libya PM Libya’s 200-member General National Congress has elected a former congressman and human rights lawyer Ali Zidan as the country’s new Prime Minister on 14th October 2012. Austrian skydiver breaks sound barrier Austrian national Felix Baumgartner, who jumped from a height of 39 km, became the first skydiver to record the highest ever freefall and also the first human to go faster than the speed of sound. Five New Non-Permanent Member Countries Elected to UN Security Council UN General Assembly elected five new non-permanent members to the Security Council. The New Members are South Korea, Luxembourg, Argentina, Australia and Rwanda. Iran bans export of 50 basic foods to preserve...
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...capital. True or false?(false)Q4.Which is the first foreign company listed on NYSE.(Sony).Q5. DAX is Acronym of which Stock Exchange?(Frankfurt Stock Exchange) Q6.Name the first public sector share quoted on BSE.(HPCL). | BankingQ1. What is known as the cost of living index which represents the goods and services purchased by consumers?(Consumer Price Index)Q2. Which financial services giant is referred as the "Thundering Herd"?(Merill Lynch)Q3. What is the exchange rate of one currency for another over a fixed period of time called?(Swap or Currency Swap)Q4. Recently WPI was changed base year from 93-94 level to which year ? (2004-05)Q4. Name the person who introduced the 'Double Entry' book keeping concept?(Lucas Pacioli).Q5.What is the current repo rate and reverse repo rate?(5 and 6)Q6. What is Bullet Loan ? | IT Q1. Which company created Computer Mouse ?(Xerox) Q2. Only Indian Company to Provide ERP solution? (Ramco Systems) Q3. What is the Google equivalent of Wikipedia? (Google...
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...CURRENT AFFAIRS AND HISTORICAL CONNECTIONS My view of studying history is that it is important for future generations to know where their ancestors have been and what they have accomplished in order to make future changes and developments in a society. I feel that without studying American history most industries would not be able to grow to meet the demands of modern day needs. Take for instance the computer industry and it’s progression in the last 40 years. My laptop that I’m writing this paper with has as much power, if not more than the computers used to put a man on the moon. That would not be possible if manufacturers did not look at ways to improve what they already have developed, which means they have to look back at what they have created in the past. Among other important reasons for studying American History would be subjects such as labor laws and social security. We as a society want to live better lives and improve the quality of our lives and so by looking at the past we can make changes in the future to benefit our future generations. In my view without studying history there would be no progressive future. I think many people have a negative view on studying history because they can’t seem to find a connection to how history relates or affects their lives. I believe that anyone can find something interesting to study in history. It’s just a matter of finding a way for them to connect with a subject on a personal or professional level. Maybe someone does...
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...P2 - Describe the chain of command for one public service, including its uniform structure Chain of command for the Fire and Rescue Service Helmet | Role | Role Collar Markings | | Fire Fighter | | | Crew Manager | | | Watch Manager | | | Station Manager | | | Area Manager | | | Brigade Manager | | | Deputy Brigade Manager | | | Assistant Brigade Manager | | Uniform structure Originally the first fire tunic was based on a “lancer” uniform with epaulettes and the rank marking based on cavalry insignia. The uniform itself “consisted of 12.5mm bars, horseshoes, straps and different thickness of chain mail.” Eventually during the 1960′s it was changed and the undress uniform insignia was used on “fire tunics”. When the next uniform was introduced it had no epaulettes consequently cloth ranks markings were used so that there was no need to puncture the water proof material. However the Fire and Rescue Services now fix the rank markings to the collar of their uniforms except were formal undress uniforms are used and then they use the epaulettes. Describe how the chain of command works within the a service The chain of command is essential within all uniformed public services in particular it is essential for the Fire Service. One reason for this would be discipline as it is necessary within a service like this because there isn’t time for people to argue or discuss how they’re going to complete a job. If a team of fireman were going at an...
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...Brock Hutchison Government/PSCL Period 5 12-18-15 Standard 8 Understand the role of the United States in current world affairs. Ethos The United States often plays a key role in a variety of issues around the world and displays high levels of internationalism.. Therefore foreign policy must be formed very strategically to promote government interests. Currently, one of the main issues being faced around the world is a terrorist group known as ISIS or ISIL. The radical islamic group has been making demonstrations of their power for a few years now. Using violent tactics such as mass public murders, and executions which are often filmed and put on the internet as propaganda. Some of those videos were analyzed in the video The...
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...Identify the methods used in the regulation and self-regulation of the media in the UK Regulation is a compulsory part of modern media. It sets clear instructions on the content and conduct of things that are being shown to the general public. Self-regulation is when the media are independent from the state in that they regulate their own material, and decide what viewers should see and not see. How is the media regulated? Here in the UK, the government has absolutely no power over what the media publish. From 1990 to 2014, media was regulated by the Press Complaints Commission, which was replaced by the Independent Press Standards Organisation. These bodies are entirely independent from the government. This is one of the messages on the homepage of the IPSO: "IPSO is committed to working with the newspaper and magazine industry to maintain and enhance the freedom and authority of the press through effective, independent regulation." When an independent organisation regulates the media, bias is not so much of an issue as it would be otherwise. Standards are set by the regulating body, and media outlets have the obligation as part of the media, to cooperate and follow them. When a company breaches the standards that have been set, the IPSO will conduct it's own independent investigation into whether the allegation is true. The IPSO works on democracy; the majority of newspapers and other media outlets support it, so therefore there is no resistance to it's successful...
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...voluntary; to avoid actions that others may find offensive in the office; follow the employers workplace rules of conduct to include anti-harassment and anti-discrimination; relationship must not affect work performance and behave professionally; report actual or perceived harassment immediately; and not engage in favoritism. After reviewing a second CRA on the internet, an employer and employee confirms that a sexual or romantic relationship between employees is consensual and voluntary. (Bloomsbury Business Library, 2007) In analyzing the case, Consensual Relationship Agreements, the following categories will be addressed: (1) Argue for the use of Consensual Relationship Agreements in Your current (or future) Workplace; (2) Create a counter argument against the use of CRAs in your current (or future) workplace; (3) Discuss the ethical principles involved in the use of CRAs; and (4) Create at least one (1) other option besides CRAs that would address workplace romances. Businesses worry most about two things, that's profits and litigations. Written into most companies employee handbook is explicit rules on sexual harassment. Those rules are to inform the employee of actions taken if anyone violates the company...
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...Consensual Relationship Agreements Case Study Leadership and Organizational, Bus 520 2012_April_22 Argue for the use of Consensual Relationship Agreements (CRA) in your current (or future) workplace. Organizational culture reflects the shared and learned values, beliefs, and attitudes of their employees. In reality, organizational culture is the personality of the organization—which sometimes is difficult to fully express in words. This is the norm for most employees in the organization, they sense it and know it is their daily behaviors. Organizational cultures may vary from having a weak ethical culture to a strong one. "Consensual relationship agreements," the legal name for the love contracts, became the office buzz word about eight years ago in the wake of former President Clinton's relationship with former-White House intern Monica Lewinsky. White House Corporate counsels grew fearful that an affair involving one of their executives could end in a big-bucks liability payout. “Consensual relationship agreements” help employers avoid legal liability if an office romance has an adverse outcome for the parties involved. This relationship is voluntarily and occasionally involuntary which brings about sexual harassment. It should be encouraged that most workers, especially senior executives, sign a "love contracts" that shield employers from liability if intimacy later congeals into a sexual harassment lawsuit or some other discord. The contracts, most common in...
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...April 2013 Current Affairs Study Material INTERNATIONAL China, Russia, Pakistan discuss Afghanistan situation Officials from China, Russia and Pakistan on 3 April 2013 held talks on the issue of coordination between their positions on Afghanistan.The officials from three nations backed the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) that is grouping to play a great role in Afghanistan after the withdrawal of NATO Forces in 2014. These talks were held to enhance coordination. The talks followed a similar meeting India, China and Russia held in Moscow recently, reflecting the delicate balancing act — and increasingly complicated regional dynamics — as different countries look to push their interests in the lead up to 2014. Malaysia PM Dissolves Parliament On 3 April Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak has dissolved the Parliament ahead of a general election.This dissolution will pave the way for the 13th general election.The elections have to be held before June 2.The Barisan Nasional coalition that has ruled Malaysia since independence in 1957 is expected to face a stiff challenge in the polls from the opposition three-party Pakatan Rakyat (People’s Pact). Tammam Salam named as Lebanon new Prime Minister On 6 April well-known Sunni lawmaker Tammam Salam has been named Lebanon’s new prime minister , after receiving overwhelming parliamentary support.His appointment comes after previous prime minister Najib Mikati resigned and effectively brought down his Hezbollah-dominated...
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