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Transform Your SSC Exam Preparation with SSC MOCK's Dynamic Approach

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The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) conducts exams to recruit candidates for various positions within ministries, organizations, and departments of the Government of India. To excel in these highly competitive exams, aspirants must engage in rigorous practice. SSC MOCK offers a series of free online mock tests that simulate the real exam environment, helping candidates understand the scope and difficulty level they will face. SSC MOCK Benefits of SSC MOCK’s Free Mock Tests Attempting SSC MOCK’s online mock tests is crucial for outperforming in the actual SSC Exams . These tests are designed to mirror the real exam scenario, providing candidates with a comprehensive preparation experience. SSC MOCK’s tests cover three main sections of the SSC exams: Reasoning Ability Quantitative Aptitude English Language Key Features of SSC MOCK’s Tests The online mock tests at SSC MOCK are structured according to the difficulty level, paper pattern, and scope of questions typically asked in SSC exam

Uma Chigurupati – A Perfectionist with Panache and Chairperson of FLO Hyderabad

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 Early Life and Career Uma’s journey began in Chirala, Andhra Pradesh, where she pursued post-graduate studies in soil microbiology and plant pathology at Nagarjuna University. Her academic excellence , marked by gold medals and scholarships, caught the attention of her future father-in-law, leading to her introduction to her husband. Together, they co-founded Granules India, a leading pharmaceutical company. Uma Chigurupati  Achievements and Challenges Uma’s relentless drive is evident in her commitment to every endeavor she undertakes. “I don’t call myself an achiever, but when I take up something, I give it my 100 percent,” she says. In her late 40s, she took on the challenge of running marathons, including the grueling North Pole marathon, where she narrowly escaped a near-death experience. These adventures, she believes, are life lessons that have shaped her resilience and outlook on life. Advocacy and Empowerment Uma’s role extends beyond business. As chairperson of FLO Hyderabad

Israeli Spies Went Undercover In Gaza To Find Hostages Captured By Hamas

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The Nuseirat refugee camp is located in the middle of the Gaza Strip, deep inside Palestinian territory. It was in one of the camp's many markets that Hamas had kept Israeli woman Noa Argamani, a 26-year-old woman who had been dramatically captured on video pleading for her life while being taken into Gaza, as hostage. Unbeknownst to Ms Argamani and three other hostages in the area, Israeli commandos had infiltrated the camp to launch a daring rescue operation to free them, a report by the Washington Post says. Israeli Spies Hunt Hamas At 11 am on the day of the rescue, Israeli soldiers burst into the apartment where Ms Argamani was being held, declaring, "You are being rescued!" The rescue mission, which also freed Almog Meir Jan, 22, Andrey Kozlov, 27, and Shlomi Ziv, 41, was marked by intense preparation and military engagement. Planned for weeks, the operation involved thousands of troops, advanced technological support, and precise execution the report says. Israeli

Massive Fire At Kolkata Mall, 10 Fire Engines Deployed

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 A massive fire broke out on the third floor of a shopping mall in the southern part of Kolkata on Friday, prompting authorities to evacuate the building, an official said. Fire At Kolkata Mall  Ten fire tenders were pressed into service to put off the fire which broke out at the mall in the Kasba area around 12.15 pm, he added. "As of now, there is no report of any injury. Firefighting operations are underway. Some firefighters have entered the building wearing oxygen masks," the official told PTI. The entire area was engulfed in smoke and traffic movement in front of the mall has been regulated, a senior officer of Kolkata Traffic Police said.

Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s dreamy pics from grand cruise party

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Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s new pictures from their grand cruise party have surfaced on the internet. This was the couple’s second pre-wedding bash aboard the cruise, which commenced in Italy on May 29 and concluded in France on June 1. Anant Ambani and Radhika  For one of the events during the party, Radhika made a dramatic statement in a Tamara Ralph haute couture gown. The off-shoulder white double satin draped ensemble featured an overskirt, adorned with white silk roses and encrusted crystal roses. Radhika let her outfit do all the talking as she skipped accessories and opted for just a rose-laden tiara. With the help of subtle makeup, her features were accentuated as she cut a pretty picture in stunning images shared by her stylist Rhea Kapoor. Anant, on the other hand, wore a black embroidered bandhgala jacket and pants. Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s cruise party was preceded by an elaborate pre-wedding gala in Jamnagar that commenced with ‘Anna Seva’ on February 2

Kota suicides not linked: Supreme Court refuses to pause NEET counselling

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The Supreme Court on Friday said the suicides in Kota were not due to NEET-UG 2024 results, and that the petitioners seeking a CBI probe into the alleged irregularities in the exam should not make such emotional arguments. NEET 2024 controversy The court's remark came while the vacation bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta took objection to a submission made by one of the counsels for petitioners, saying that students at coaching centres in Kota were dying by suicide. Remarking that the suicides in Kota were not due to NEET-UG 2024 results, Justice Nath said to the counsel, "don't make unnecessary emotional arguments here." Later, the bench also issued a notice on the pleas seeking a CBI probe. While the National Testing Agency (NTA) was directed to file a response within two weeks, other respondents (Centre) were given time until July 8, the next date of hearing. The counsel pressed that petitioners were seeking a CBI investigation into the alleged paper l

Tamil Actor Pradeep Vijayan Found Dead, Cops File Case Of Unnatural Death

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Tamil actor Pradeep Vijayan was found dead at his home in Chennai on Wednesday evening. An accidental fall may have led to his death, cops suspect. Actor Pradeep Vijayan Vijayan, 39, lived alone in Chennai's Palavakkam. He had complained of dizziness and breathlessness and had also sought treatment, reported The Hindu. His friends tried contacting him on Wednesday morning, but their calls went unanswered. When he did not open the door despite knocking, they called the cops. The police broke open the door and found Vijayan lying dead in his bathroom with injuries to his head and face, the report said. A case of unnatural death has been registered. "Initial probe suggests he died because of a fall," a police officer in Neelangarai told NDTV. Vijayan was best known for his roles in films like Thegidi (2014), Meyaadha Maan (2017), Teddy (2021), Irumbu Thirai (2018) and Rudhran (2023).

'Ultra-Positive' England Thrash Oman, Keep Super 8 Hopes Alive

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After beating Oman by eight wickets in the T20 World Cup 2024 match at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, England skipper Jos Buttler credited his bowlers for setting the tone of the game. England restricted Oman to just 47 runs and chased down the target in only 3.1 overs, displaying one of the most dominating performances in the tournament so far. Speaking after the match, he showered praise on the bowlers, adding there was some extra bounce at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium. Mark Wood picked up 3 wickets Buttler played an unbeaten knock of 24 runs from 8 balls at a strike rate of 300.00 and helped England clinch a crucial win over Oman after their game against Scotland was abandoned and losing against Australia. "The tone was set very well by the bowlers by picking up those early wickets and restricting them to that total. We've got another big game in two days. I thought they bowled brilliantly. There was some extra bounce, thought they bowled really good lines and lengths.

IIT Madras Starts Sports Excellence-Based Admissions in UG Courses

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Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has started the ‘Sports Excellence Admission' (SEA) from the academic year 2024-2025. The institute is the first IIT in the country to introduce admissions for sportspersons in its undergraduate programmes.  IIT Madras Adds Sports UG Entry The admission process through SEA will require a student to qualify JEE (Advanced) but would not be through Joint Seat Allocation Authority (JoSAA) portal rather through a separate portal operated by IIT Madras. Candidates who have secured a position in the Common Rank List (CRL) or category-wise rank list in the JEE (Advanced) 2024, and have won at least one medal in any National/International-level sports competition in the last four years are encouraged to apply. A separate ‘Sports Rank List' (SRL) will be prepared based on the total score obtained by the candidates on their performance in a specific list of sports. The seat allotment will be done based on this list. This initiative is to

Khushi Kapoor's One-Word Reaction to Vedang Raina's Jigra Poster

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Vedang Raina and Khushi Kapoor have been rumoured to be dating since last year. Recently, the actor announced the release date of his upcoming film Jigra co-starring Alia Bhatt. He shared the film's poster on Instagram. Captioning the post, he wrote, "In cinemas on 11th October 2024." However, what caught everyone's attention was Vedang's rumoured girlfriend Khushi Kapoor's reaction. "Wooooooo," she dropped the comment on the post. Vedang Raina and Khushi Kapoor Khushi Kapoor and Vedang Raina recently joined forces for a collaboration with a dating app. In the ad, Khushi, seemingly on a set, is seen getting her hair done when she exclaims, "Wait, I don't always have to make the first move on Bumble anymore? So I can choose any opening move and all my matches can see? Nice, I like it." Vedang Raina enters the scene and adds, "And, I love it. Let's go," as they share a laugh. "I tend to overthink, so this is perfect. Th

Father's Day 2024: Gift Ideas To Make Your Dad Feel Special

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Fathers are truly special beings. They love and protect us. They are also our mentor, guide, friend and cheerleader. To make them feel special, Father's Day is celebrated every year on the third Sunday of June. This year, the day will be celebrated on June 16. From cooking up a storm in the kitchen to watching his favourite film, there is a lot you can do on this day. In case, you have forgotten to get a gift for your dad or are looking for suggestions, here is a list. Father's Day 2024 Handmade cards: These personalised cards are among the best gifts that you can offer to your father on this day. Try your hands at a poem that can warm his heart or simply write a message telling him what he means to you. Personalised T-shirt: Express your love for your father with a personalised sweatshirt for him. Just print a sweet and personal message on the shirt and gift it to her this Father's Day. Food: You can prepare a full platter with nutritious drinks and salads for your dad. In