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Cash Prize for Gautam - Bullayya College
Gautam Kumar Panda, a student of 2nd. Inter M.P.C

of Bullayya College, Visakhapatnam received
cash prize against his achievement in 1st year exams.
Gautam known to be a Quick starter / Self starter
in the class has already fixed his goal for IAS.
Marching towards his goal, Gautam was received the
token of encouragement recently from his Principal
Mrs. Swarnalatha and Physics faculty Mr.Bangaraju
combindly. Mean while the faculty members and his
co-students jointly applaud him for his achievement.
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SmtSmritiIraniLaunchesNational
WebPortalforApprenticeshipTraining
Smt. Smriti Irani, Union Human

Resource Development Minister
launched the National Web Portal
todayatNewDelhiforpromotionof
NationalApprenticeshipSchemefor
Graduates,Diplomaholdersand10+2
pass-outs vocational certificate
holders. The Union Minister also
released a Logo and a Slogan
Sashakt Yuva, Samarth Bharatfor
theNationalWebPortal.
TheUnionMinisterstatedthatMinistry
of Human Resource Development
implementstheapprenticeshiptraining
schemeforoneyearthroughBoardof
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ApprenticeshipTraining(BOATs)/
BoardofPracticalTraining(BOPT)
locatedatMumbai,Chennai,Kanpur
and Kolkata. This portal enables
door step delivery of service,
streamlinesprocessesandsavestime
forstudents.Shealsoaddedthatthe
portalthroughthemechanismof
internalcomplaintscommitteewould
offer security for women at
workplace and ensure grievance
redressal for the apprentice. She
addedthatthePortal will enable
viable contract for students and
industry partnership. The Union
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MinisteraskedtheAllIndiaCouncil
forTechnicalEducation(AICTE)
andNational Skill Development
Corporation (NSDC) to come
togethertoexpandtheoutreachand
exposureespeciallyforclassXIand
XIIstudents.
seamlessconnectivitywithallstake
holders including students,
establishments and technical
institutions acrossthe country for
transparentadministrationthrougheGovernance. It will also be a
multilingualplatformwhichcurrently
engageswith theuserin Marathi,
Bengali,TamilandHindi.
ThewebportalsofregionalBOATs/
BOPT have been integrated and
data of all the regional BOATs/
BOPThasbeentransferredtothe
National Web Portal. There has
beenavacuuminobtainingreliable
dataatthecentrallevelaboutthe
needsofstudentswhowishtojoin
Apprenticeship Training. The
NationalWebPortalwillnowensure
Shri V.S. Oberoi, Secretary,

DepartmentofHigherEducationand
Shri S.C. Khuntia, Secretary,
DepartmentofSchoolEducationand
Literacy also attended the launch
ceremonyalongwithotherdignitaries
andseniorofficersfromtheMinistry
ofHumanResourceDevelopment.
FrenchandGermanofficialsvisit
Super30academyinBihar
DiplomaticofficialsfromFranceandGermanypaidavisittotheBiharbasedSuper30academyofMathematicianAnandKumar,knownfor
preparingstudentshailingfromadeprivedbackgroundtocrackIITexams.
OnOctober9,DamienSyed,ConsulGeneralofFranceinKolkata,Benjamin
Weisz,SecondCounsellor,FrenchEmbassyNewDelhiandChristian
Wagner,PoliticalCounselloroftheGermanEmbassyinNewDelhiinteracted
withthestudentsatSuper30.Thehighrankingofficials
wereheretoknowaboutBiharelectionsandpaidavisittotheSuper30
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academy.Accordingtothereports,DamienSyedsaid,Itisamarvellous
placeandAnandKumarisdoingawonderfuljob.Iwantedtobehere
astheGermanambassadorwasalsohereayearagoandwentawayquite
impressedwiththewaySuper30groomsstudents,saidWagner.The
delegatesinteractedwiththestudentsandsaiditwasanastonishing
experience.Wewishthestudentsallthebestinlifesothattheycouldhold
important positions for Bihars progress, Wagner included.
ThedelegatesalsoinvitedAnandtoFranceandGermanytoseethe
higher education scenario and developing opportunities there, a
statementfromSuper30academysaid.FormerGermanAmbassador
toIndiaMichaelSteinerhadvisitedSuper30inNovemberlastyear
andsharedhisviewsontheincreasinglyglobalisedworldandIndias
dem ogra phi c di v i den d wi t h t he s t ude nt s of S uper 30.
Earlier,USPresidentBarackObamasspecialenvoyRashadHussainhad
visitedSuper30,acoupleofyearsagoanddescribeditasoneofthebest.
Morethan300studentsofSuper30havemadeittodifferentIITssince
2002 when the experiment started at Kumars home in Patna.
TwoIndian-Americanteensamong
Nasas 3-D space contest finalists
Two IndianAmerican teenagers
figuredamong10finalistsofNasas
national 3-D Space Container
Challengewhichaskedstudentsto
designmodels ofcontainersthat
couldhelpastronautskeepthingsin
orderinspace.However,bothRajan
VivekfromArizonaandPrasanna
Krishnamoorthy from Delaware
failed to win the prestigious
competitionwhichwenttoRyan
Beam
of
California.
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BeamsClipCatchdesignwill
allowastronautsonthespace
stationtocliptheirfingernails
wit hout worrying about the
clippings floating away and
potentiallybecomingharmful
debri s . R aj ans Hydroponi c
PlantBoxcontainertacklesthe
challengeofcontainingwaterin
a mi crogravity environment
whilestillallowingplantsto
grow
roots
in
it.
thatweuseeverydaywillnot
only help enable deep space
travel,butcanmakethetripmore
pleasantforastronauts,hesaid.
Hydroponics, growing plants

without soil, would be very
effectiveinspacecraftsbecauseit
requires less space and plants
grow faster and stronger, Nasa
said.Prasannaontheotherhand
de vel o ped a C ol l a ps i b l e
Container. In order to use the
limited space on international
Space Station, the Collapsible
C o nt ai ner can ex pa nd a nd
compress to perfectly fit its
contents. When empty, it can
compressfullyforeasystorage,
Nas a
s a i d.
Thewinningdesignsfocusedon
makinglifeinspacealittlemore
comfortable for astronauts,
NASA said. The 3-D Space
C ontai ner C hal lenge as ked
students to design models of
containersthatcouldbeusedin
space. They could range from
simplecontainersthatcouldbe
usedtoholdcollectedrockson
Marsoranastronautsfood,to
ad vanc ed c ont ai ne rs f or
experimentsthatstudyfruitflies.
NASA,inpartnershipwiththe
AmericanSocietyofMechanical
Engineers Foundation, which
managed the compet ition,
announced the winners of the
Future Engineers 3-D Space
ContainerChallengeonThursday.
StudentsacrosstheUSspentpart
of thei r summer usi ng 3-D
modelling software to design
containers that could be 3-D
printed,withtheultimategoalof
adv anci ng h um an s pa ce
explorationontheInternational
SpaceStation,Marsandbeyond.
ThesimplesttasksonEarthcan
be quite challenging, and even
dangerous,inspace,saidNiki
Werkheiser, Nasas In-Space
Manufacturingprojectmanager.
Beingableto3-Dprinttechnical
parts,aswellasthelifestyleitems
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MalalaYousafzaiwasshottoday:
Heresallyouneedtoknowabout
thewomenseducationactivist
Threeyearsago,onthisdayMalala
Yousafzaiwasshotintheheadby
theTaliban.TheyoungestNobel
PeacePrizewinnerhassincethen
comealongwayinadvocating
HumanRights,speciallyeducation
forwomen.
Herearefewthingsabout
Malalathatyoushouldknow:
theTalibantakeawaymybasicright
toeducation?inPeshawarin2008,
attheyoungageof11.
2.In2009,shestartedbloggingfor
BBCabouthowitistoliveinthe
presenceofTalibanandtheirthreats.
Shedidnotrevealheridentityand
wroteunderthename,GulMakai.
However,heridentitywasmade
publicbytheyearend.
1.Bornin1997inPakistan,Malala
becameanactivistforwomens
educationrightsasachild.She
deliveredaspeechtitledHowdare
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3.In2011,Malalawasnominated
fortheInternationalChildrensPeace
PrizeandwonthePakistanNational
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autobiography,,IAmMalala:The
GirlWhoStoodUpforEducationand
Was Shot by the Taliban.
Youth
Peace
Prize.
4.ReactingtoMalalassuccessthe
Talibanissuedawarrantofdeath
threatagainsther.AndonOctober
9,2012aTalibangunmanshother
intheheadwhileshewasgoing
back to home from school.
5.Afterrecoveringfromthelifethreatening incident, Malala
presentedaspeechattheUnited
Nationsin2013.6.
She has also penned an
7 In another addition to her

achievements, Malala won the
Sakharov Prize for Freedom of
ThoughtbytheEuropeanparliament
in
October
2013.
8.Shewasalsotheinitiatingforce
behindtheUNprojectEducation
First
Initiative.
CBSEtolaunchSchoolBank
Champs:Studentstolearn
managingtheirbankaccount
Inordertoacquaintstudentswithmanagingtheirfinancialtransactions,opening
andhandlingbankaccountandothermonetaryactivities,CBSEhasplanned
tolaunchaprojectcalledSchoolBankChamps.As
pernewspaperreports,theobjectiveoftheprojectistomotivatetheschool
studentstolearntheconceptsoffinanceandalsomeasuretheirfinancial
awareness.Apartfromgettingtheirdailylessonsonadvancedchemistry,
worldhistoryandtrigonometry,studentsofClasses9and10willnowbe
learningcrucialmoneymanagementlessonsintheirrespectiveclasses.The
boardhasthussentacirculartoalltheaffiliatedschoolstocollaboratewith
theirnearestbanksandappointaparticularteacherwhowouldliketotake
uptheprojectasanodalofficer.Thiswillhelpthestudentstointeractwith
the bank authorities and improve their knowledge.
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Eachschoolisnowrequiredtosendthedetailsoftheirbanksandrespective
nodalofficerstotheboardbyOctober20.The
projectwasinitiallyvoluntarilystartedbytheIndianBanksAssociationin
collaborationwithChildandYouthFinanceInternational(CYFI),whichis
theworldslargestmovementdedicatedtoenhancingfinancialcapabilities
ofchildrenandyouthandwassubsequentlybroughtunderthePrime
MinistersJanDhanYojana(PMJDY).Currentlytheprojectisbeing
launchedforClass9and10students,butitmightextendtoseniorclasses
infuture.Apartfromthis,theCBSEhasalsoissuedacircularaccordingto
whichsoastoenhancethefinancialabilitiesofthestudentsofclasses8to
10,theNationalInstituteofSecuritiesMarkets(NISM)willbeconducting
anationalfinancialliteracyassessmenttestonNovember28and29.
Noschoolbagdayforstudentson
Kalamsbirthday
SchoolkidsinMumbaihavebeenallowedtocometoschoolwithouttheir
schoolbagsonformerPresidentAPJAbdulKalamsbirthday,October15.
AsperthegovernmentsorderthecityschoolswillcarryoutaVaachan
PrernaDiwasorReadingDay.
Also,thestudentswillgettoreadbooksapartfromtheircoursebooks.The
schoolEducationMinister,VinodTawdehadtakenthedecisiontoobserve
thebirthanniversaryofAPJAbdulKalam,asVaachanPrernaDiwasin
schoolsacrossthestatesoonaftertheformerPresidentsdemiseonJuly27.
ThegovernmentreleasedaresolutiononOctober7,askingthestudentsof
Classes3to8acrossallschoolsinMaharashtratonotcarryschoolbagson
October15.Ithasinstructedtheschoolstoletstudentsreadnon-academic
books,hostbookexhibitions,conductdiscussionsonbooks,teachstudents
aboutwell-knownauthorsfromaroundtheworldandinitiategift-a-book
programmes.
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ThestategovernmenthassetasideafundofRs6lakhfortheprogramme.
TheDeputyDirectorofMumbairegion,B.B.Chavansaidthat,Kalams
writingsareaninspirationtostudentsandyouth.Theseactivitieswillhelp
studentsdevelopaninterestforreading,whichissorelylacking.Sowe
createdtheschoolwithoutbagsplanforthatday.
Theauthoritieshavealsoaskedtheschoolstodedicatetimeonaspecific
dayeverymonthforreading,organizemeetsforteachers,hostbookfairs
andkeeptheschoollibraryupdated.Theyshouldalsoawardstudentsand
teacherswhoreadthemaximumnumberofbooks.
JNUtointroduceshort-termcourses
onIndianCultureandYoga
Againstthebackdropofaragingcontroversyoversaffronisationof
education,JNUhasproposedtointroduceshort-termcoursesonIndian
CultureandYogatospreadthespiritualandmythologicalaspectsofthe
countryandestablishIndianvaluesintheworld.
Thevarsityhasaproposalreadyinthisregardandadraftofthreesuch
courseshasbeencirculatedamongvariousschoolsanddepartmentsofJNU
fortheirfeedback.ThematterwillbeplacedbeforetheJNUacademic
council(AC)onOctober30.
TheHRDministryofficials,however,feignedignoranceoversuch
development.Accordingtothedraft,thecourseonIndiancultureaimsto
expoundtheimportanceofthecountryscultureaswellasexplorethe
etymological,social,spiritual,culturalandmythologicalaspects.
Thecoursewillcontainthetexts,thoughtsandtraditionsofdifferentcultures
andincludethingslikereligioussystemsinIndiancultureamongothers.
Besides,itwillhaveportionsfromVedasandselectionsfromepicsand
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JatakasandsuggestionsonreadingsofHinduepicsliketheRamayana.
Indianvaluesplayahugeroleinpromotingpeaceandbrotherhood.
ThecoursewillincludeabasicstudyofIndianculturetoestablishIndian
ritualsandvaluesintheworldandderivewaysfromthesesourcestomake
humanlifebetter,aseniorvarsityofficialsaidontheconditionofanonymity.
Similarly,acourseinYogawillalsobeofferedwithitsfocusnotonlyon
meditationandspiritualitybutalsoforgoodhealth.Thesecourseswillbe
offeredpart-timeandwhetherornottheywillbecreditcoursesisyettobe
decided.Detailsabouttheschoolofferingthemandthedurationwillalsobe
workedoutposttheACapproval,theofficialconcluded.
IITCouncilmeeting:Five
developmentswhichmayleadtomajor
changesfromupcomingacademicyear
IndianInstituteofTechnologycouncil,thehighestgovernment-nominated
bodyofthe16IITshosted49thmeetingwithHumanResource
DevelopmentMinisterSmritiIranionTuesdayinKolkataregardingsomeof
themajorchangesinIITsastheneedoftimetoenhancetheproductivityof
theinstitute.
1.Thedecisionoffeehikeputonhold.
SmritiIranihasputthedecisiontohikethefeeonhold.AccordingtoTimes
OfIndiareport,shehadsaidthattheissueoffeehikewassensitiveand
ministrycannotrushthroughit.However,notimelinehasbeenfixedtotakea
decisiononthisissue.
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TheIITCouncilhadproposedtohiketuitionfeeofstudentsby150per
centfromRs90,000toRs2.65lakhtomeettherecurringexpensesofthe
institute.TheproposalmadebyAnilKakodarcommitteein2011.
Accordingtotheproposal,IITsarehighlysubsidisedbythegovernment.
ThecostofastudentsgraduatingfromIITisaround3.5lakhperyear,the
studentsarepayingRs.90,000peryearastuitionfee.Thehikewas
proposedinlightofmeetingtheinstitutesexpensesonlabs,equipment,staff
salary,housekeeping,waterandelectricity.
Moreover,thestudentsbelongingtoscheduledclassandscheduledtribe
whichaccountsfor22percentoftotalstrengthandstudentsfrom
economicallyweakersection(lessthan4.5lakhincomeperyear)paysonly
10percentofthefeecurrently.
2.Feeforphysicallyhandicappedstudentswaivedoff,more
scholarshipsproposedforeconomicallyweakerstudents.
SmritiIraniannouncedtoprovidefreeshipstophysicallyhandicapped
students.SharingthegoodnewsonTwittershesaid,Happytoreportthat
IITCouncilhasdecidedtowaiveofffeesforourphysicallychallenged
students.Moreover,itwasproposedthatmorescholarshipsneedto
providedtothestudentsbelongingtotheeconomicallyweakerbackground
oncethehiketakesplace.
3.RecommendationsonsingleentrancetestbyNovember
ThecouncilmeetingheadedbySmritiIranihasdecidedthatacore
committeewillstudyandevaluatetheproposaltoholdsingleentrancetest
forIITs.Therecommendationislikelytobeputinplacebythefirstweekof
November.AccordingtotheproposalmadebyIITcouncil,theadmission
procedureforIITweretime-takingandcumbersomeanddidnotleave
muchtimeforinstitutestoconductenoughnumberofcounsellingsessions.
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Theaspirants,currently,needtogivetwo-tierentrancetests
namely,JEEMainsfollowedbyJEEAdvancedtogetadmissionin
IITs.PitchingtheNationalInstituteofTechnology(NIT)admission
procedure,IITaskedforsingleentrancetestforadmissions.For
NIT,clearingonlyJEEMainsisrequiredforadmissions.
4.QuotaofstudentsappearinginJEEAdvancedincreased.
Thecouncilhasapprovedtheproposalofincreasingthequotaof
studentsappearingforJEEAdvancedfrom1.5lakhto2lakh.The
proposalwasputforthbyIITJointAdmissionBoard(JAB)in
September.
Thechangewasproposedtakingintoconsiderationthetwo-fold
reasons,first,around200seatsarelyingvacantthisyearinIIT,and
second,threemoreIITswillbetakingadmissionsinnextacademic
year.
5.Peer-groupAssistedLearning(PAL)tobesetup.
Thecouncilhasalsodecidedtoputinplace,Peer-groupAssisted
Learning(PAL)tohelpstudentsintheiracademicsbyinvolving
brightseniorstudents.Theseseniorstudentswillhand-holdthe
weakstudentstomeetthechallengesofrigorousandintensive
educationsystem.Theplanalsoinvolvesadmittingforeignstudents
especiallyfromSAARCandAfricancountries.
Thedecisionwastakeninlightofhigherdrop-outratesbyIIT
students.IraniduringMonsoonSessionofLoksabhasaidthatmany
asmanyas228studentsdroppedfromIITsintheacademicyear
2014-15facingvariousproblemsbutthehighestbeingacademic
stress.
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Nochangeinstudentvisa:British
HomeSecretary
OnOctober6,theBritishHomeSecretary,TheresaMayruledoutany
relaxationinthecountrysstudentvisasystem,sayingthatoverseasstudents
shouldreturnhomeassoonastheirvisaexpiresunlesstheyhaveagraduate
job.DiscussingthismatterattheConservativePartyconferencein
Manchester,shesaid:Wewelcomestudentscomingtostudy.Butthe
factis,toomanyofthemarenotreturninghomeassoonastheirvisaruns
out.Sheadded,Iftheyhaveagraduatejob,thatisfine.Ifnot,theymust
returnhome.SoIdontcarewhattheuniversitylobbyistssay:therulesmust
beenforced.Students,yes;over-stayers,no.Andtheuniversitiesmust
makethishappen.
Industrialist,LordSwrajPaul,ChancelloroftheWolverhamptonUniversity
andLordKaranBilimoria,ChancelloroftheUniversityofBirmingham,have
beenemphasisingtheneedforremovingstudentsfromtheimmigration
figuresandreintroducingthepost-studyworkvisa.
OnTuesday,LordPaulsaid,Britainshouldattracthighcaliberstudentsto
studyintheUK.Wemustalsoprovideopportunityforthemtoworkinthe
UKfortwoyearsfollowingtheirstudies.Itdoesnothelpforeignstudents
alone.ItalsohelpsBritishstudentastheygainexperienceininternational
living.Thisisimportantintodaysworld.
SpeakingaboutthedeclineinthenumberofIndianstudentscomingtostudy
intheUKuniversities,BilimoriahasaskedtheBritishgovernmenttoremove
studentsfromtheimmigrationfiguresandreintroducethepost-studywork
visa.ParticipatinginarecentdebateontheImmigrationbillintheHouseof
Lords,LordBilimoriahadsaid:ThePrimeMinister(DavidCameron)talks
aboutBritainhavingtotakepartinaglobalraceyetthegovernments
insistenceisonfollowingthismadcapimmigrationcappolicyandtargeting
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bringingdowntheimmigrationleveltothetensofthousands.Thisisshooting
ourselvesinthefoot.
StudentsfromIndiaconstitutethesecond-largestforeignstudentsgroupin
theUKaftertheChineseandnearly20,000IndianstudentswenttotheUK
forhigherstudiesintheacademicyear2013-2014.
ThenumberofIndianstudentsinSTEM(Science,Technology,Engineering
andMathematics)courseshavedeclinedbynearly50percentbetween
2010and2012afterUKscrappedthetwoyearpost-studyworkpermit.
Odisharejectscentresmid-day
mealallowanceforschoolkids
OnOctober5,theOdishagovernmentrejectedthecentresdecisionto
provideanallowancetoschoolchildreninsteadofamid-daymeal.
TheFoodSuppliesandConsumerWelfareMinister,SanjayDasburma,said
instatementthat,Itisnotacceptablethatschoolchildrenwouldbegiven
allowanceinsteadofmid-daymeal.Thedecisionofthecentrewoulddefeat
theverypurposeofthemid-daymealforreductionofdropoutratesin
schools.So,theCentreshouldreconsideritsdecision.
TheministersaidthecentreonSeptember30framedaruletoprovidean
allowancetoschoolstudentsacrossthecountry.AccordingtotheMidDay
MealRules2015,ifthemealisnotprovidedinschoolonanydaydueto
non-availabilityoffoodgrains,cookingcostorfuel,absenceofcook-cumhelperoranyotherreason,thestategovernmentwillhavetopayfood
securityallowancebythe15thofthenextmonth.
WhilethestatewingoftheBJPslammedOdishasBijuJanataDal
governmentfortryingtohijacktheNationalFoodSecurityAct,acentrally
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sponsoredscheme,theministeraskedtheoppositionnottopoliticisethe
issue.Dasburmaadded,TheNFSA,slatedtobeimplementedinthestate
fromNovember1,cameintoforcein2013duringtheUPA-II.Eventhough
theNDA,beforetheelections,hadpromisedtohaveitsownfoodsecurity
policy,itfailedtodoso.Hesaidthatatotalof3.26crorepeoplewould
benefitfromtheschemeinOdisha.
DelhiUniversityextendsself
defencetrainingprogrammefor
distanceeducationwing
TheselfdefencetrainingprogrammeofDelhiUniversity,whichisconducted
inassociationwiththeDelhipoliceissettobeextendedtoSchoolofOpen
learning,thevarsitysdistanceeducationwing.Earlier,thisprogrammewas
runonlyfortheregularcolleges.
DelhiPolicehadsetatargetoftraining1,00,000womeninselfdefenceat
thebeginningofthisyearandnearlyhalfofthetargetwasalreadyachieved
bythemonthofJune.
AseniorofficialofDUsSchoolofOpenLearning(SOL)saidthat,The
GenderSensitizationCommittee(GSC)isorganisingaSelf-DefenceTraining
ProgrammeforgirlstudentsinclosecollaborationwithDelhiPolice.The
trainingshallbeorganizedinbatchesfor10daystillApril2016andshallbe
heldatthreevenues.
Headded,Earlierthetrainingwaslimitedforthegirlsstudyinginregular
collegesbutnowwehavedecidedtoextendittoSOLtoo.Thoughthe
studentsheredonotattendregularclassesbutselfdefencetrainingis
importantforgirlstosurviveinsociety.
Thestudentswillnotberequiredtopayanyfeeforthetrainingprogramme,
itwillbefreeofcost.Attheendofthetrainingprogrammetwocertificates
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shallbegivenfromSchoolofOpenLearningandDelhiPolice,theofficial
said.
DelhiPolicehastakenanumberofstepsforthesafetyandsecurityofgirl
studentsinDU,theseincludeself-defencetrainingprogramme,deployment
ofadditionalpolice,antieve-teasingteamsandemergencyresponse
vehicles,etc.
Theyhavealsodeployedpicketsatstrategicpointstopreventanddetect
crimeinthecampuses,EmergencyResponseVehiclesandQuickResponse
Teamshavebeendeployedforsafetyandsecurityofstudents.Mobileand
footpatrollinghavealsobeenintensifiedinthecampusesoftheuniversityto
inculcatethefeelingofsafetyandsecurityamongthestudents.
MCIacceptstheproposalof
commonentrancetestforMBBS,
BDSandPGprogrammes
TheMedicalCouncilofIndia(MCI)hasgivenitsnodtotheproposalfor
holdingcommonentrancetestforMBBS,BDSandpost-graduatemedical
courses,andhassentitsrecommendationtothehealthministry.
Accordingtohealthministryofficials,thegovernmenthadsoughtviewsof
MCIontheproposalfollowingwhichthelaterinitsgeneralbodymeeting
onOctober1approvedthemove.
MCI,initsgeneralbodymeetingonOctober1,hasbackedtheproposal.
Aspertheexistingpolicy,everystategovernmentconducttheirown
entrancetest.Privatemedicalcollegeassociationsanddeemeduniversities
alsoconducttheirownCET.Andanaspiringcandidateappearsinallthe
exams.
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Buthereundertheproposal,therewillbeacommonentrancetestfor
allmedicalaspirantsfromacrossthecountryandwouldbeofgreathelp
tothestudents,saidaseniorhealthministryofficial.MCIhasalso
proposedanamendmenttotheMedicalCouncilofIndiaAct,1956Act
sothattheycandecideonthecommontest.Themovetohavea
commonentrancetestformedicalstudentsacrossthecountrywasfirst
initiatedin2009,whenMCIwasheadedbyDrKetanDesai.The
SupremeCourt,inJune2013,hadruledtheMCIsnotificationfor
holdingcommonentrancetestforMBBS,BDSandpost-graduate
medicalcoursesasinvalid.Athree-judgebenchbya2:1verdictheld
thatthenotificationwasultraviresoftheConstitution.
IGNOUtooffercertificate,
diplomacoursesinRTIsoon
TakingintoaccountthesocietalrelevanceoftheRighttoInformation
Act,theIndiraGandhiNationalOpenUniversity(IGNOU)hasdecided
torolloutcertificateanddiplomacoursesinRTI.
Thenewprogrammes,whicharebeingworkedoutwithsupportfrom
CentralInformationCommission(CIC),willalsoformmandatorypartof
trainingforallCentralGovernmentemployees.Werealisedthatpeople
knowthattheycanseekcertaininformationthroughRTIbuttheyarenot
awareofthetechnicalitiessuchashowtogoabouttheprocess,howto
framethequestions,howandwheretomakefurtherappealsandmuch
more,IGNOUViceChancellorNageshwarRaosaid.
Headded,Therefore,keepinginmindthesocietalrelevancewe
decidedtorolloutthecourseandapproachedCICcommissionerfor
theirsupporttotheproposal.TheFacultyofPublicAdministrationat
IGNOUsSchoolofSocialSciencesisbrainstormingwithexpertsfrom
CIConthecontentandcurriculumofthecourse.
ItisexpectedthatthecertificatecoursewillberolledoutbyJuly2016
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cycle,whilethediplomacoursewillbeofferedfromJanuary2017cycle.
Thevarsitymakesfreshenrolmentsthroughtwoadmissioncyclesduring
ayear.ThedetailsofthePostGraduateDiplomainRighttoInformation
(PGDRTI)havealreadybeenworkedout,whilethedraftingofthe
certificatecourseisunderprocess.ThePGDRTIisproposedtobea
programmeof36creditscomprising4ElectiveCoursesandafield
basedproject.WhileitwillbemandatoryforalltheCentral
Governmentemployeestopursuethecourse,itwillbeopentoall
includingtheprisoners,Raosaid.
100modelschoolstoopeninOdisha
OnOctober5,theOdishagovernmentsaidthat100modelschoolswill
startfunctioningfromthenextacademicsession(2016-17)inthestate.
TheSchoolandMassEducationMinister,DebiPrasadMishrasaidthat,
Whilethestategovernmenthassetatargettoopenmodelschoolsin
eachblock,100suchschoolswillbeginfunctioningfromnextacademic
sessioninthefirstphase.Thedecisionwastakeninameetingin
Bhubaneshwartoday,itwaschairedbyChiefMinisterNaveenPatnaik.
Mishrasaidthatatotalof1,772employees,including1,332teachers,
wouldbeappointedinthesemodelschools.Theappointmentprocessof
1,332teachersand440staffersinthe100suchschoolswouldbe
completedbyMarchnextyear.
Themodelschools,meanttoimparteducationfromClassonetoClass
12,willbecarvedoutatparwiththecentralgovernment-runKendriya
Vidyalaya(KV),theChiefMinistersOfficesaidinastatement.
Itaddedthatvocationalcourseswouldalsobeamajorpartofthe
curriculum.Patnaikdirectedofficialstoexpeditetheconstructionof
buildingsandotherinfrastructuralworkstoensurethateducationis
impartedinthemodelschoolsfromthe2016-17academicsession.
Themodelschools,tobemanagedbyautonomousbodies,willalso
haveresidentialfacilitiesforstudents.
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Delhigovtlauchesschemeforextracurricularactivitiesin54modelschools
NEWDELHI:Delhigovernmentislaunchingyetanotherschemeand
bringingprivatepartiesonboard.Asapilot,theDirectorateofEducation
willrunaheavy-dutyextra-curricularactivitiesprogrammein54model
schoolsinDelhi.Asapartoftheprogramme,theDoEwillallowaccessto
thedesirousacademies/clubs/individualprofessionalsintotheschoolsand
theseprivatepartieswillbeallowedtoinstructkidsfromotherschoolsas
well.
AcircularfromtheDoEsays,theywillbeprovidedrequisitespaceinthe
schoolsforimpartingcoachingandtrainingtothestudentsofgovernmentand
otherschools.Thefirstsetofactivitieswillincludemusic,dance(classical
andcontemporary),theatre,finearts(includingcraft),creativewritingand
photography.Crucially,thecircularsays,effortswillbemadetoallotmarks
tothestudentsonthebasisoftheirperformanceintheclassaswellasfinal
showaddingtotheirtotalscore.Interestingly,thesyllabusreduction
proposalwasmadepreciselyforthisreason-tointroduceextra-curricular
activities-andeducationistshadalreadypredictedthatprivategroupswillbe
enlistedtodelivertheselessons.
Foreveryschool,theinstructorororganizationholdingtheclasseswillbe
paidRs2,000foratwo-hourclasstwiceaweek.Anassistanttrainer,if
required,willbepaidRs1,500perweek.Thegovernmentiswillingto
considerpackagedealsaswell.Thedesirousacademies/clubs/individual
professionalswillhavetoprovidetrainingtominimum50...students,per
activityofthatschool,saysthecircular.
Mostofthedetailsofthedealswillbeworkedoutbetweentheorganizations
orindividualsinvolvedandtheheadsofschools,thoughtheywillhaveto
enrollthemselveswiththegovernmentfirst.Thepermissionwillbeaccorded
upto29thFebruary2016,initially,saysthecircular.Everyorganization
signinguptoteachwillhavetosubmittheirperformancereportonquarterly
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basisandwillhavetoorganizestagepresentationsandexhibitionsforwhich
separatebudget,aboutRs20,000toRs25,000,willbeallotted.
Thecostofrunningtheprogrammewillbebornebytheschoolandthe
circularsuggeststhatthoseinterestedshouldvisittheschoolsfirsttotake
stockoftheactualpositionoftheschoolpremises.Coachingwillbe
providedduringorafterschoolhours.
Dontenroloutsidestudentsfor
StdXexam,CBSEschoolswarned
NAGPUR:TheCentralBoardofSecondaryEducation(CBSE)lastmonth
shotoffawarningtoschoolswhoillegallyallowstudentsfromnon-affiliated
institutionstoappearforboardexamsinlieuofeitherfinancialorother
barter-styleagreement.Thisarrangementissoughtbyunscrupulousschools
whosolicitadmissionsfalselybybrandishingtheCBSEtagandtheninStdX
gettheirstudentsenrolledonpapertoanotheraffiliatedschoolforafee.
Sincethiscausesamajorproblemforparents,theboardhasreminded
schoolsthatitwillbekeepingaclosewatchtocheckforsuchviolations.
CBSEmadeitclearthatprincipalsmustsendlistofonlythosestudentswho
arebonafideregularcandidatesoftheschool.CBSEhasasystemof
surpriseinspectionofschoolinwhichinfrastructureandcandidatestrengthat
IX/X/XI/XIIisverified.Intheeventofsponsoringunauthorizedcandidates
(orstudentsfromothernon-affiliatedschool)strictactionasperthe
AffiliationBye-lawswillbetakenagainstschools.
Theboardhasarathercomplexandmultilayeredapproachforgranting
affiliation,allofwhichhasnowbeenshiftedonlinetoincreasetransparency
andmakeitmorefriendly.Theresprovisionalaffiliationandtheresalso
middleclasssyllabusapproval,butthebiggestoneisgettingonesschools
registeredforStdX/XIIboardexams.Forthat,CBSEgrantsaffiliationonly
atStdVIIIlevelbutnewschoolsstartseekingoutadmissionsusingthe
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centralboardstagrightfromprimarylevel.Andhereiswheretheproblems
start.
InNagpur,thedemandforCBSEschoolsisincreasingandthatsthelatest
fadamongparents.Outofthe1,500schoolswithincitylimits,about40-odd
areaffiliatedtoCBSE.TheCBSEtagalsohelpsschoolstochargea
premiuminfeesoverthestatecounterpartseventhoughforthenon-branded
schoolsthequalityandoperatingcostsareprettymuchthesame.
Whensuchschoolsdonotgettheaffiliation,theirallplansgoawry.In
Nagpurtoo,certainschoolshavedonefavoursforothersbyallowingtheir
studentstoappearforboardexams.Sofarincity,ithasalwaysbeenacase
ofdelayedaffiliationforschoolswhichledtothechaos.Therearealsocases
ofschoolsallsettogetCBSEaffiliationbuthadtheirplansnixedasthey
failedthelandrequirementcriteria.
CBSEhasdifferentlandrequirementsforschoolsinruralandurbanareas,
andthisisbecomingachallengeformanyschools.Allegationshavealso
beenmadeaboutacertaineducationgroupthattheytransferredtheirstate
boardstudentstoCBSEschoolsinStdIX,thoughitwasnever
substantiated.
Thesafestbetforparentsistoaskschoolsfortheiraffiliationnumberand
getitcheckedontheCBSEwebsite.Evenformulti-branchschools,each
unitwillhaveadifferentaffiliationnumberwhichwillhelpparentsascertain
thegenunityofsuchschools.
NosuchthingasCBSEpattern:
LotsofschoolsareusingthewordCBSEpatternontheirprospectusand
displayboardsontheirmaingate,whichgivestheimpressionthattheyarein
somewayassociatedwithCBSE.ThefactisthereisnosuchthingasCBSE
patternapartfromateachingmethodologywhichschoolstryout.Allsuch
schoolsarebasicallystate-boardaffiliatedanddonothavethelegalrightto
usethewordCBSE.Thecentralboardhastimeandagainmadeitclearthat
non-affiliatedschoolscannotusetheCBSEnameinanyway.
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Haryanatolaunchlearningenhancement
programmein3,222schools
GURGAON:Thestategovernmentsmassiveinitiative-Learning
EnhancementProgramme(LEP)-whichwaspreparedincollaborationwith
Bostonconsultancygrouptosubstantiallyenhancequalityofeducationin
governmentschoolswillbecomeoperationalin3,222primaryschoolsfrom
Monday.
Givingoutthedetails,HaryanaeducationministerRamBilasSharmasaidthat
undertheLEP,18,000governmentprimaryschoolteachershavebeentrained
overthelastonemonthaspartofHaryanasQualityImprovementProgram.
The3,222LEPschoolsarespreadacrossthewholestateandmorethan6
lakhstudentsareenrolledthere.Thefirsthouroftheschooldaywillbe
observedasLEPhourintheseschools,whereteacherswillusebooksthat
havebeenspeciallypreparedbyStateCouncilofEducationResearchand
Training(SCERT)fortheprogramwithsupportfromBCGandaDelhi-based
NGO.
Thesebooksfocusonimportantcompetenciesoflowerclassessothatthe
largelearninggapsofstudentsversustheircurrentclasscanbebridged.The
programcurrentlyfocusesonHindiandMaths.ThesubjectofEnglishwillbe
addedinNovember,saidtheminister.TCGupta,principalsecretaryto
governmentofHaryana,SchoolEducationDepartment,said,Thegoalofthis
programistoensurethatallstudentsacquirethecompetenciesofprevious
classes,necessarytocomeuptotheleveloftheircurrentclass.Thisisan
urgentneed.
TheStatesDistrictandBlockElementaryEducationOfficers,andDIET
principalshavebeengivenatightmonitoringscheduletoregularlyvisitLEP
schools.Theywillbesubmittingtheirobservationsthroughanonlineutility.
Thiswillenabledata-basedreviewsofprogressandhelpimprovethe
programovertime.400mentorsatblockandclusterlevelhavealsobeen
trainedwhowillvisitLEPschoolseveryfifteendaysandprovideacademic
supporttotheteachersinsideclassrooms.Thestatehasstartedwith3,222
schools.Basedonitsconcurrentevaluationduringtherestofthecurrent
academicyeargovernmentofHaryanaintendstoscalethisambitiousprogram
toall9,000primaryschoolsnextyear.
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Quiz
1)Themoonisa:
A.Comet
C.1956
D.1957
Answer:B.
B.Satellite
C.Star
D.Planet
Answer:B.
5)Aholeismadeinabrassplate
anditisheated.Thesizeofthehole
will
2)WhoreceivesDronacharya
Award?
A.increase
B.decrease
C.firstincreaseandthendecrease
D.remainunchanged
Answer:C.
A.Scientists
B.Movieactors
C.SportsCoaches
D.Sportsmen
Answer:C.
6)Whichlanguagewaspatronised
bythetherulesofDelhiSultanate?
A.Hindi
B.Arabic
C.Persian
D.Turkish
Answer:C.
3)WhowasthefirstIndiantobeelectedtotheBritishParliament?
A.DadabhaiNaoroji
B.MothilalNehru
C.MahathmaGandhi
D.GopalakrishnaGokhale
Answer:A.
7)Whodiscoveredmagneticfieldof
electriccurrent?
A.Ampere
B.Faraday
C.Fleming
4)InwhichyearIndiaJoinedthe
UnitedNations?
A.1954
B.1955
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C.Washington
D.Berlin
Answer:B.
D.Edison
Answer:B.
8)Whichcountryleadsinthe
productionofrubber?
A.Australia
B.India
C.Malaysia
D.Myanmar
Answer:C.
12)TheYellowStoneNationalPark
isin
A.U.S.A.
B.France
C.China
D.Maldives
Answer:A.
9)ThePanchayatRajisa
A.OnetierSystem
B.TwotierSystem
C.ThreetierSystem
D.FourtierSystem
Answer:C.
10)Whichisthemostirrigated
StateinIndia?
A.Bihar
B.Punjab
C.AndhraPradesh
D.UttarPradesh
Answer:A.
13)Whichofthefollowinganimals
wasnotnativetoIndia?
A.Elephant
B.Horse
C.Rhinoceros
D.Tiger
Answer:B.
14)Whichofthefollowingstatesis
highlyfloodproneaswellas
droughtprone?
A.WestBengal
11)HeadquartersofAmnesty
Internationalisat
B.UttarPradesh
A.NewYork
B.London
C.MadhyaPradesh
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threetiersystemofPanchayatiRaj
system?
D.Bihar
Answer:D.
15)Theequatorpassesthrough
whichofthefollowingcontinents?
A.Africa
B.Australia
C.Europe
D.NorthAmerica
Answer:A.
16)DaysandNightsareequal
throughouttheglobewhenthesun
isabove
A.Poles
B.Tropicofcancer
C.Equator
D.TropicofCapricorn
Answer:C.
17)Seasonalunemploymentrefers
to
A.Banks
B.Agriculture
C.PublicSector
D.PrivateSector
Answer:B.
18)Whichisattheapexofthe
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A.GramSabha
B.GramPanchayat
C.ZilaParishad
D.PanchayatSamiti
Answer:C.
19)Whichofthefollowinggasesis
usedforrefrigeration?
A.Chlorine
B.Sulphurdioxide
C.Phosphine
D.Ammonia
Answer:D.
20)Aspirinisthecommonnameof
A.salicylicacid
B.salicylate
C.methylsalicylate
D.acetylsalicylicacid
Answer:D.
21)Whenamancirclesroundthe
earthinasatellite,then
A.Hismassbecomeszerobut
weightremainsconstant
B.Massremainsconstantbut
weightbecomeszero
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B.Methane
C.Ethylene
D.Carbonmonoxide
Answer:B.
C.Bothmassandweightremain
constant
D.Bothmassandweightremain
zero
Answer:B.
25)Thecontentofwaterisgreater
thanfats,theplasmaismorethan
proteins,proteinsaremorethanfats
andfatslessthanplasma.Which
constitutesthemajorPartofthe
humanbody?
22)Theweightofanobjectatthe
polesisgreaterthanattheequator.
Thisisbecause
A.Oftheshapeoftheearth
B.Theattractionofthemoonis
maximumattheearthssurface
C.Theattractionofthesunis
maximumattheearthssurface
D.Gravitationalpullismoreatthe
poles
Answer:D.
A.Fats
B.Water
C.Plasma
D.Proteins
Answer:B.
26)Thewaterinanopenpond
remainscooleveninhotsummer
because
23)Thefirstmetalusedbytheman
was
A.Ofcontinuousevaporationof
water
B.Waterradiatesheatmore
rapidlythantheatmosphere
C.Waterabsorbsheatless
D.Waterabsorbsheatmore
Answer:C.
A.Iron
B.Copper
C.Aluminium
D.Gold
Answer:B.
24)Gobargascontainsmainly
A.Carbondioxide
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27)Ifalargenumberofpeopleare
enclosedinaroom,then
30)Whichoneofthefollowingisa
fastgrowingtree?
A.Oxygendecreasesandcarbon
dioxideincreases
B.Oxygenincreasesandcarbon
dioxidedecrease
C.Bothoxygenandcarbon
dioxidedecrease
D.Bothoxygenandcarbon
dioxideincrease
Answer:A.
A.Teak
28)Itisnotadvisabletosleep
underatreeatnightbecauseofthe
A.Releaseofoxygeninlesser
amount
B.Releaseofoxygeninlarger
amount
C.Releaseofcarbonmonoxide
D.Releaseofcarbondioxide
Answer:D.
29)Whichofthefollowingisa
balancedfertiliserforplants?
A.Urea
B.Ammoniasulphate
C.Nitrates
D.Compost
Answer:D.
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B.Eucalyptus
C.Banyan
D.Coconut
Answer:B.
31)Decreaseinwhitebloodcells
resultsin
A.DecreaseinAntibodies
B.IncreaseinAntigens
C.IncreaseinAntibodies
D.Noneoftheabove
Answer:A.
32)Lessdewisformedoncloudy
nightsbecause
A.Cloudsabsorbthefallingdew
B.Cloudsscattermoisture
C.Incloudynightstheradiation
takesplaceveryslowly
D.Incloudynightstheradiation
takesplaceveryquickly
Answer:C.
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C.Ofrectilinearpropagationof
light
D.Theholeactsasaconcave
lens
Answer:C.
33)Mouthandfootdiseasesin
cattlearecauseddueto
A.Bacteria
B.Virus
C.Fungi
D.Penicillium
Answer:B.
36)Aballbounceshigherathigh
altitudesthaninplains.Thisis
because
34)Insummer,manwithexcess
perspirationfeelsweak,becauseof
the
A.Thepressureonhigher
altitudesislowerthanthatinplains
B.Downwardpullduetogravity
islessathigheraltitudes
C.Therarefiedairoffersless
resistancetotheball
D.Youbecomemoreenergeticat
hills,sogreatertheforceapplied,
highergoestheball.
Answer:C.
A.Lossofmorewaterthrough
evaporation
B.Lossofsaltsthrough
evaporation
C.Lossofcarbohydratesthrough
evaporation
D.Allfactorsmentionedabove
Answer:A.
37)AjantaCavesarelocatedinthe
Stateof
35)Whenlightentersaclosedroom
throughasmallholeinthedoor,the
imageofanoutsidebuildingappears
asinvertedontheoppositewall.
Thisisbecause
A.Maharashtra
B.Gujarat
C.TamilNadu
D.WestBengal
Answer:A.
A.Theholeactsasaconvexlens
B.Lighttakescurvatureatthe
edgesofthehole
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38)WhatisthepowerofRajya
SabharegardingMoneyBill?
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A.Itcanamendit
B.Itcanrejectit
C.Itcanwithholdthebillfor14
daystomakerecommendations
D.Ithasnopowerregarding
MoneyBill
Answer:C.
39)ThefirstAsianGameswereheldat
A.NewDelhiin1950
B.Bangkokin1952
C.Singaporein1952
D.KualaLumpurin1952
Answer:A.
D.PresidentofRussia
Answer:A.
42)Thetwohighestgallantryawards
inIndiaare
A.ParamVirChakraandMahaVir
Chakra
B.ParamVirChakraandVir
Chakra
C.AshokChakraandMahaVir
Chakra
D.ParamVirChakraandAshok
Chakra
Answer:A.
40)Whichofthefollowingisnot
includedinthelistofFundamental
DutiesintheConstitution?
43)Whoisauthorisedtodecideover
adisputeregardingdisqualificationof
amemberofParliament?
A.Tosafeguardpublicpropertyand
toabjureviolence
B.Toupholdandprotectthe
sovereignty,unityandintegrityofIndia
C.Secularism
D.ToabidebytheConstitutionand
respectitsideals
Answer:C.
A.ElectionCommissioner
B.SpeakeroftheLokSabha
C.PresidentofIndia
D.Acommitteesetupbythe
Parliament
Answer:B.
41)ThePresidentofUnionofIndia
hasthesameconstitutionalauthorityas
the
44)Thecaseofdisputeinthe
presidentialelectionisreferredto
A.ChiefElectionCommissioner
B.SupremeCourt
C.Parliament
D.Noneoftheabove
A.BritishMonarch
B.PresidentofU.S.A
C.PresidentofEgypt
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Answer:B.
C.Thedisparitybetweensalariesof
NativeSepoysandtheBritishSoldiers
D.TheSpreadofChristianity
Answer:A.
45)Whichofthefollowingisa
dance-drama?
A.Kathakali
B.Bharatnatyam
C.Odissi
D.Manipuri
Answer:A.
48)Liberty,EqualityandFraternity,this
inspirationwasderivedfrom
A.AmericanRevolution
B.FrenchRevolution
C.RussianRevolution
D.Noneoftheabove
Answer:B.
46)PanchayatiRajadministrationis
primarilyaimed
A.Toincreaseagricultural
production
B.Toensureruraldevelopment
C.Toworkfortheupliftmentof
poor
D.Toarouseinthepeopleof
eachareaintensiveandcontinuous
interestinthecommunity
developmentprogramme
Answer:D.
49)WhowasthePrimeMinisterof
U.K.atthetimeofIndias
Independence?
A.LordAttlee
B.WinstonChurchill
C.LordMountbatten
D.HaroldWilson
Answer:A.
50)Theearningsofthekingsinthe
Medievalageweremostlyderived
from
47)Thecausefortheimmediate
precipitationoftheSepoyMutiny
was
A.Offeringsmadeatthetemples
B.Landrevenue
C.Trade
A.Useofcartridgesgreasedwith
cowfat
B.DoctrineofLapse
D.Industrialproduction
Answer:B.
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EducationofAdolescentGirlsin
theKnowledgeSocietyofIndia:
Issuesand
Interventions:Prof.
NavaneetaRath,
Professor,
Departmentof
Sociology,Utkal
University
aged10-19years,comprising8.4%
oftheglobalpopulation2.Thisinvisible
Article:populationhasenoughpotentialityto
Globalization in its wake has
provideashapetoknowledgesociety.
introduced the concept of a
However,tilltodaytheadolescent
knowledge society. Knowledge
girlsarenotproperlymainstreamed
economy is the foundation of a
inthesystemofeducationwhichhas
knowledge society. Adolescent
avitalroletoplayintheknowledge
populationisexpectedtotakethe
economy.Againstthisbackdrop,the
stewardship of the emerging
present paper tries to identify the
knowledge society. Adolescent
issuesthatparalysetheeducationof
populationoftheworldisgrowingin
theadolescentgirlsinthecountryand
aphenomenalway.Todaythereare
initiativestakenandinterventions
1.2billionadolescents,worldwide
neededtobeintroducedtomakethe
makingup18percentoftheworlds
adolescentgirlsthemainagentsof
population1.Therearecurrently581
transformationanddrivingforcefor
millionadolescentgirlsintheworld
the
knowledge
society.
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KnowledgeSociety:AConceptual
Analysis
Sincelate1990s,alargesegmentof
economistshavebeeninsistingupon
theemergenceandgrowing
predominanceofKnowledge
Economyinthedeveloping
countries.KnowledgeSocietiesare
identifiedassocietiesbasedonthe
creation,disseminationandutilization
ofinformationandknowledge.Itisa
societyinwhichknowledgeis
acquired,created,disseminatedand
appliedtoenhanceeconomicand
socialdevelopment(Gesci)3.
Knowledgesocietiesareabout
capabilitiestoidentify,produce,
process,transform,disseminateand
useinformationtobuildandapply
knowledgeforhumandevelopment.
AsemphasizedbyUNESCOduring
thefirstphaseoftheWorldSummit
ontheInformationSociety(WSIS),
theconceptofknowledgesocietiesis
all-embracingandconduciveto
empowerment(UNESCO,2005)4.
KnowledgeSocietyischaracterised
byrecognitionofknowledgeasmain
sourceofefficiency,competitiveness,
andeconomicgrowth.Knowledge
societiesaimatgenerating
knowledgecapitalwhichinturncan
becomethedriverofhumancapital
anddevelopment.
TheKothariCommissions
recommendationscameintoforcein
theformofeducationpolicy,known
astheNationalPolicyof
Education,1968.Ontheissueof
womeneducation,thepolicy
documentclearlymentionedThe
educationofgirlsshouldreceive
emphasis,notonlyongroundsof
socialjustice,butalsobecauseit
acceleratessocialtransformation
TheNationalPolicyonEducation
(NPE),1986revisedin1992,
focussedoneducationforwomens
equalityandempowerment.In2005,
thegovernmentofIndiasetupthe
CABECommitteeonGirls
EducationandCommonSchool
Systemtoexamineexistingschemes,
incentivesandspecialmeasures
aimedatreducinggenderdisparity
andincreasingtheparticipationand
retentionofgirls,inallsectorsof
education.Itrecommendedfreeand
compulsoryeducationforgirlsupto
theageof18yearsalmosttillthe
endoftheirperiodofadolescence
andemphasizedthatthereshould
benohiddencostsingirls
education.Thecommitteegave
thrusttoinitiatemeasuresto
promoteadolescentgirlseducation
ofsuchnature,forceand
magnitudethatwillenablegirlsto
overcometheobstaclesposedby
factorssuchaspoverty,domestic/
siblingcareresponsibilities,girl
childlabour,lowpreferenceto
girlseducation,preferenceto
marriageovereducationetc.
AdolescentGirlsinIndiaand
theirStakeintheKnowledge
Society
Adolescentgirlsareoneamongthe
deprivedgroups.Theiraccessto
educationislimited,andthereby
theyareoutsidetheambitofthe
systemofinformationwhichhasa
criticalroletoplayinthe
establishmentoftheknowledge
society.Theyareunderrepresented
notonlyinthesystemofeducation,
butareeducationallyneglectedand
marginalised.Theireducational
impoverishmentkeepstheminthe
shadowregionsandoutsidethe
marginsoftheknowledgesociety.
Eveniftheyareademographically
potentialgroup,theircontributionto
theknowledgesocietyandtheir
benefitsharingfromtheknowledge
societyremainsalmostnominal.
Therearemorethan500milliongirls
inthedevelopingworld.Indiaalone
has105millionadolescentgirls7.Girls
below19yearsofageconstituteonefourthofIndiasfastgrowing
population.Thus,viewedfromtheir
bulkshareinthepopulation,these
adolescentgirlsarethevital
contributorstotheknowledgesociety.
But,inIndiatheseadolescentgirlsare
notsocializedinamannertobecome
thefuellingresourcesforknowledge
society.Theeconomicdataavailable
suggeststhatIndialosesUS$56
billionayearinlostpotentialearnings
becauseofadolescentpregnancy,
highersecondaryschooldropout
rates,andjoblessnessamongthe
younggirls.
Thereabout1,41,78,974
adolescentilliterategirlsinthe
country.Adecadalanalysisof
adolescentgirlsliteracyinthe
countryindicatesagrowthexhibited
inTableno.1
IssuesthatParalyseAdolescent
GirlsParticipationinEducation:
GirlseducationinIndiaisstillina
dismalstate.Infrastructural
deficiencies,deficitofteachers,nonyieldingcurriculum,povertystricken
households,culturalbarriers,gender
rolestereotypes,socialstigmasand
practices,growinginsecuritiesare
someoftheprincipalreasonsthatail
girlseducationinthecountry.Here
Iwanttohighlightsomecritical
issuesthatparalyseadolescentgirls
educationinthecountry.
Tillthedate,therearemany
inaccessibleareaswhichlacka
primaryschoolinthevicinity.So,
parentshesitatetosendtheir
daughterstoschoolstakinginto
considerationthefaroffnatureof
theschoolwhichcausessecurity
concerns,concernsaboutphysical
exertion.Thereareareaswhere
physicalbarrierslikestreams,
forestsandhillsalsopreventparents
toenroltheirdaughtersinschools.
Theremanyschoolsinthecountry
whichlackadequatenumberof
classroomsandspecialtoiletfor
girls.72.16percentofallschoolsin
Indiahavegirlstoiletaccordingto
DISE2011-12whichcauses
inconveniencefortheadolescent
girlstospendlingeringhoursinthe
schools.Lackofrequirednumberof
classroomsmakesschooleducation
irregularandmessy.
Indiahasapatriarchalculture.
Genderbiasandsonpreference
grapplethemindsofparents.Boys
arealwayspreferredovergirlsifa
choiceforanopportunityhastobe
made.Educatingadaughter,
especiallyinapoorfamily,is
perceivednotonlyasan
unnecessaryluxurybutalsoasa
liability.
Thepracticeofchildmarriagestill
continuesinthecountry.SouthAsia
ishometoalmosthalf(42percent)
ofallchildbridesworldwide;India
aloneaccountsforonethirdofthe
globaltotal.TheUNICEFReport
(2014)estimatesIndiahasthe
secondhighestchildmarriagesafter
Bangladesh.Girlsfacethehighest
riskofchildmarriage.135.8%of
girlsintheagegroup6-17yearsin
ruralareasdroppedoutofschoolas
theygotmarried(NFHS20052006)14.AccordingtoNHFC-III
survey1547.3%ofwomenaged2024weremarriedby18.Ofthese,2.6
percentweremarriedbeforethey
turned13,22.6percentwere
marriedbeforetheywere16,and
44.5percentweremarriedwhen
theywerebetween16and17.In
somestatesthepercentageisquite
high:Rajasthan65.2%,Uttar
Pradesh58.6%,MadhyaPradesh
57.3%,Jharkhand63.2%,
Chhattisgarh55%,Bihar69%and
AndhraPradesh54.8%.The
prevalenceofchildmarriageislow
inHimachalPradesh,Punjaband
Kerala,theirsharebeing12.3%,
19.7%and15.4%respectively.All
theseadolescentgirlsdropschool
October-2015
educationtobeartheburdensof
familythroughmarriage.
Traffickinghasanegative
consequenceonadolescentgirls
education.Itisapan-Indian
phenomenon.Traffickedgirlsendup
beingvictimsofsexualassault;
traffickingforsexworkorfor
employment/labourandinparticular,
domestichelp;begging;fortransfer
oforgans;forpornographyincluding
pornographicperformances;
developmentofpornographic
material,promotionofsextourism,
andsexualexploitationunderthe
guiseofbartending,massage
parloursetc.16Itisestimatedthat
thereareabout3millionsexworkers
inthecountryofwhom40%are
children17.Almost15%ofthesex
workersentertheprofessionbefore
theageof15and25%between15
and18years.Around60%ofthe
sexworkersbelongtothescheduled
castes,tribesandbackward
classes18.Childrenaretraffickedto
andfromstatessuchasAndhra
Pradesh,Bihar,Karnataka,Uttar
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alarmingrateoftraffickingof
adolescentgirlscommodifiesthem
andmakesthemobjectsinthe
market.Theyareedgedoutthe
systemofeducationwhichreduces
theircontributiontotheknowledge
economy.
Pradesh,Maharashtra,Madhya
Pradesh,RajasthanandWest
Bengal.Forinstance,amongthe23
districtsoftheStateofAndhra
Pradesh,16areidentifiedassending
districts.Similarly,intheStateof
Bihar,24outof37districtsare
highlyaffectedbytraffickingin
womenandchildren.Rajasthanis
alsoamajorsourceState,where27
outof32districtsarefoundtobe
affected,sendingchildrentoStates
ofGoa,Kerala,andNorth
Karnataka.Nearly40,000children
areabductedeveryyearofwhich
11,000remainuntracedaccording
toareportbytheNationalHuman
RightsCommissionofIndia.
MumbaiandKolkata(Calcutta)
havethecountryslargestbrothel
basedsexindustry,withover
100,000sexworkersinMumbai.19
AccordingtotheNationalCrime
RecordsBureau,atotalof3991,
3029and2848caseswere
reportedinthecountryin2007,
2008and2009respectively,under
variouscrimeheadsrelatingto
humantraffickingsuchas
ProcurementofMinorGirls.This
October-2015
Insecuritiesloomlargeforgirlsinthe
schools.TheanalysisinWINGS20
showsthattheonsetofadolescence
bringsaplethoraofproblemsfor
girls.Itisduringthisperiodthatthe
girlismostvulnerable,asshedoes
nowbearthedoubleburdenof
childhoodandsexuality.The
growingabusesofgirlsandsexual
harassmentsinschoolsprevent
parentstosendtheirdaughtersto
schools.Thusmultiplefactorsplaya
roletodenygirlsschoolattendance.
Migrationofgirlsfromruralto
urbanareasduetopoverty,conflict,
communalviolencealsohasahalting
effectonadolescentgirlseducation.
Changeoflocationcastsits
withdrawalimpactongirls
education.Parentsfeelshakyto
exposetheadolescentgirlsto
schoolsinthenewlocality.The
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temporarywithdrawalresultsin
permanentresignationfrom
education.
asclassrooms,latrines,facilitiesfor
managingmenstruation,drinking
waterandschoolwallboundaries
alsoactasbarrierstogirls
education.
InterventionsNeededtoImprove
EducationamongGirlsinIndia
Theprivatesectorandthe
multinationalcompanieshavea
vanguardroletoplaytowards
improvingthestatusofthe
adolescentgirlandmakeherakey
participantinthenational
educationalsystem.Underthe
CSR,itshouldbemadeamandate
tomainstreamtheadolescentgirlsin
thesystemofeducation.
NodoubtIndiahasawiderangeof
Constitutionalprovisions,legal
frame-worksandaplethoraof
policesandplansandprogrammes
reflectingthecommitmentofthe
governmenttoprovideprimary/basic
educationtobothboysandgirlsas
wellastopromotegenderequalityin
education.
Theideaofsettingupsatellite
campuses,feederschoolsand
recruitmentoflocalfemaleteachers
canproveeffectiveinarrestingthe
problemofnonenrolment,dropout,
nonattendanceofschoolproblems
foradolescentgirlstoagreatextent.
TheKGVBsaretobevitalizedto
bringmoreadolescentgirlsintothe
ambitofthesystemofeducation.
Thecentralandstategovernment
sponsoredKishoriShaktiYojana
(AdolescentGirlsScheme)
whereadolescentgirlsarebeing
trainedandequippedtoimprove
theirhome-basedandvocational
skillsistobestrengthened.Such
schemesneedtobetakenupata
larger,nationwidescaletomakea
meaningfulandlong-termimpacton
adolescentgirlseducation.
Visionaryinfrastructureplanningcan
bemadefortheschoolstoaddress
theissuesovercomingthelackof
essentialfacilitiesintheschoolsuch
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Wehavediscussedalot,
nowitstimetoact
Sam Pitroda,
AdvisortoPrime
MinisterofIndia,
AdvisortoPrime
MinisterofIndia
Iamseriouslyconcernedasto
whereweareinhighereducation.
Highereducationhasbeenonthe
nationalagendaofthisgovernment
forthelastfiveyears.PrimeMinister
ManmohanSinghisgenuinely
concernedaboutHigherEducation
asaresultsixyearsagohedecided
tolaunchNationalKnowledge
Commission(NKC)withclear
focusoneducationthatisinthe
agendaforthe11thfiveyearplan.
Hehimselftookpersonalinterestin
draftingthecommission,lookingat
theguidelinesandregularlysatwith
thecommissionforhoursandhours.
Hewasveryclearfromdayonethat
withoutfocusonhighereducation,
wewillnotbeabletobeatour
October-2015
growthtargetsforthenext20-25
yearstocome.
Fortunately,ourfoundingfathers
hadthevisiontofocusonhigher
educationandScienceand
Technologyrightafterthe
independence,IITs,IIMs,CSIR,
SpaceResearchandAtomic
EnergyCommission.Wehavent
reallybuiltsubstantialnew
institutionsthatweneedforthe21st
centuryinthelastdecade.So,
whenPMdecidedtosetup
KnowledgeCommissionratherthan
justHigherEducationhewantedus
tofocusonknowledgeasthenext
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bigparadigmforthe21stcentury.
So,westartedwithfocusonfive
aspectsofknowledge,accessto
knowledge,knowledgeconcepts,
knowledgecreation,knowledge
applicationsandknowledge
services.
discussing,tweetingandnotacting.
Basedonthefocusonknowledgein
education,governmentdecidedto
spend$67Billiononeducationinthe
11thplanwhichisalmost4-5times
thanthe10thplan.Whatitreally
needsisgovernmentisreadytoput
moneywheretheirmouthis,11th
planisallabouteducation,
education,education.Onhigher
educationtherecommendationsare
loudandclear,Ipersonallydonot
seeanyneedtodebateanymore.
OneweneedtosetupaNational
CommissiononHigherEducation,
whereonebodywillberesponsible
forlookingatallaspectsofhigher
education.
Sumtotaltherewere27different
subjects,oneachofthesesubjects
wehadworkinggroupstheysatsix
toninemonthsdebating,discussing,
articulatingissuesandcameback
withafiftypagewhitepaperwhich
wasdebatedatthecommissionand
theoutputofthecommissionwasa
threepagelettertothePrime
Ministersayingthesearethethings
weneedtodoonhighereducation,
libraries,vocationaleducation,
schooleducationallofthis
informationisavailableonthe
websiteofKnowledgeCommission
whereonecanfindhundredsand
hundredsofrecommendationslisted
there.Onhighereducation,Ibelieve
everythingthatneedstobedoneis
prettymuchknownplusorminus
10-20percent.Weareallveryclear
aboutthechallengesinfrontofus
butwestillkeepdebating,
October-2015
Theinstitutionsthatwecreated5060yearsagoessentiallythese
institutionsareobsolete,theydont
worksomearecorruptandwe
knowitallbutwearenotwillingto
acceptthisinpublic.Oneofour
recommendationsintheknowledge
commissionwastoscrapMedical
CouncilofIndiaandeveryonesaidit
cantbedone,why,nobodyknows.
Finallytheheadofcouncilwas
caughttakingbribeandtheresult
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wasrestructuringofMedical
Council.Todayorinstitutionsneed
moreautonomyourVice
Chancellorsorheadofthe
institutionsneedmorefreedomand
flexibility,weneedtotrustthem,we
needtobackthemupandnottryto
managethemfromDelhiorfrom
statecapital.
Sometimesourheadsofuniversities
arealsonotequippedtohandlethe
authoritytheyaregivenbecause
theyarenotusedtoitsoittakes
time.Wealsoneedtoseparatelot
oftheseholidaysfromthese
universities.Someofouruniversities
have1100collegesaffiliatedto
universityjustdonotmakesense
anymore.Inonestrokeweshould
makethatdecision,moveforward
andcreateeithercommunity
collegesorsmalluniversitiesoutof
largeuniversitieslikeAndhrahas
morethan1100colleges,samewith
Mumbai,samewithBangaloreand
thelistisverylong.
Wealsoknowthatweneedcourse
wisecredit;weneedtouse
technologyeffectively.Weare
October-2015
knownallovertheworldfor
expertiseinITandweusevery
littleofinformationand
communicationtechnologytothat
productivityandefficiencyinour
educationespeciallyinhigher
education.Iseelotofbadsitesof
ouruniversities,weknowthat
modelshavechangedstudentsdo
notlearnthewayIusedtolearn
whenIwasyoung.Teachertoday
spendsmostofhisorhertimein
deliveringcontentandcreating
content.Contentisalreadycreated
oninternet,thereisnoneedfor
teachertodelivercontent.Roleof
ateacherwillhavetochangeto
thatofamentor.Allofthese
modelswillchangethewaywe
usedtolookateducation.
Educationtodayistooexpensive
especiallyinwesternworld.We
havetalkedaboutcreatingnational
universities30more,40innovation
universitiesandthedebategoeson
andonwhataretheseinnovation
universities.Howdowedefine
them,somepeoplethinkthese
innovationuniversitiesare
universitiesoninnovations.Allof
thisisclearlyarticulatedinthe
reportsofNationalKnowledge
Commission.
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Able Seaman Entry Level Salary $1600-1800/month.
Anordinaryseamancomes
onboardtolearnships
maintenance,painting,
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watch-standingduties,tying
downtheship,rigging,
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othertypesofseamanship.
Accountant - Salary $3400-3600/
month.
Preparesbalancesheets,
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andotherfinancialreports.
Responsibilitiesalsoinclude
analyzingtrends,costs,
revenues,financial
commitments,and
obligationsincurredto
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organizationsfinancesto
management,andoffers
suggestionsaboutresource
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andassumptionsunderlying
October-2015
budgetforecasts.Mayrequire
abachelorsdegreein
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experienceinthefieldorina
relatedarea.Hasknowledge
ofcommonly-usedconcepts,
practices,andprocedures
withinaparticularfield.Relies
oninstructionsandpreestablishedguidelinesto
performthefunctionsofthe
job.Worksunderimmediate
supervision.Primaryjob
functionsdonottypically
requireexercising
independentjudgment.
Activity Coordinator -Salary $20002800/month.
Organizesandprovides
programcontentforsocial
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groupofpeople.Requiresa
highschooldiplomaorits
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relatedarea.Familiarwith
standardconcepts,practices,
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andprocedureswithina
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Administrative Assistant - Salary
$2400-3200/month.
Performsavarietyof
administrativefunctions.
Schedulesappointments,
givesinformationtocallers,
andtakesdictation.
Composesmemos,
transcribesnotes,and
researchesandcreates
presentations.Generates
reports,handlesmultiple
projects,andpreparesand
monitorsinvoicesand
expensereports.Mayassist
withcompilingand
developingtheannual
budget.Requiresahigh
schooldiplomawith0-2
yearsofexperienceinthe
fieldorinarelatedarea.Has
knowledgeofcommonlyusedconcepts,practices,
andprocedureswithina
particularfield.Relieson
instructionsandpre-
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establishedguidelinesto
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job.Worksunderimmediate
supervision.
Aerobic/Fitness Instructor -Salary
$1900-2000/month.
Responsibilities include providing
safe and educational group
exercise classes. Interacts with
exercise class participants to
ensure that exercises are carried
out in a safe and effective
manner. Teaches the class at the
appropriate level for all
participants. Suggests modified
exercises for individuals as
needed. Always starts and ends
class on time.
Assistant Bar Manager - Salary
$2600- 3000/month.
Youwillberesponsiblefor
managingthedaytoday
businessanddevelopyour
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ensurethehigheststandard
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thecustomersexpectation.A
knowledgeofcocktailsand
menudesignwouldbe
advantageous,alongwith
attentiontodetailanda
proventrackrecordof
achievingfinancialresults.
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Assistant Cabin Steward

Stewardess - Salary $1800-2000/
month.
Generallyoverseestheentireoperation
ofthefoodandbeveragedepartment.
Responsibilitiesinclude,butarenot
limitedtorestaurants,lounges,and
banquetfacilities.
Cleaningofassignedpublic
areasandpassengercabins,
passengerlaundryrequests
asdirectedbycabin
stewards.Noexperience
required.
Assistant Head Chef - Salary

$4200-4600/month.
Responsibleforallofthe
operationsofthekitchens.
Createsandupdatesmenus
tomaximizeprofitsand
minimizeloss.Testsand
developsrecipes.Monitors
customersatisfaction.
Maintainsinventoryof
kitchensuppliesandfood.
Ensuresthatfoodand
facilitiesmeetall
governmentalregulations.
Assistant Casino Manager Salary $2600-3000/month.

Responsiblefordaily
operationsofthecasino.
Performsaccounting
functionsandmanagesstaff.
ReportstoCasinoManager.
Assistant Chief Housekeeper Salary $2400-2600/month.
Assistant Hotel Manager - Salary

$4200-4500/month.
Responsibleformanaging
staffandoverseeing
operations.ReportstoChief
Housekeeper.
Ensurethattheday-to-day
operationsoftheirvarious
departmentsmeetthe
standardssetbytheHotel
manager.Responsiblefor
personnel,accountingand
officeadministration,
marketingandsales,
purchasing,security,
maintenance,and
recreationalfacilities.
Assistant Cruise Director - Salary

$2600-2800/month.
Overseesandschedules
CruiseStaffandactivities
programsforpassengers.
Assistant Food and Beverage
Assistant - Salary $2300-2600/
month.
October-2015
Assistant Laundry Supervisor Salary $1400-1600/month.
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Managesthedaily
operationsofalaundry
department.Assignsand
reviewstheworkofa
laundryemployeesengaged
inreceiving,washing,
ironing,packagingand
deliveringlaundrytovarious
departments.
Overseesstaffand
operationsofthegiftshop.
Assistant Pastry Chef- Salary

$1400-1600/month.
Bar Manager - Salary $3000-3800/

month.
Reportingdirectlytothe
HeadPastryChef.The
PastryChefsmusthavea
minimumofthreeyears
experienceinthepastry
field.Adegreefromapostsecondaryculinaryarts
programispreferred.
Responsibleforallbar
departmentactivities
includingaccounting
functions.
Assistant Shore Excursion

Manager - Salary $2400/3400/
month.
Responsiblefororganizing
andoverseeingshore
excursionsatvariousports.
Bar Supervisor - Salary $24002800/month.

AssistsBarmanagerwith
schedulinganddaily
operations.
Assistant Production Manager Salary $2000-2400/month.
Bar Waiter Waitress - Salary

$1800-3000/month.
Responsibleforensuringthe
productionqualityofall
showsandpublicevents.
Servesbeveragesto
passengersandreportsto
BarSupervisor.
Assistant Salon Manager - Salary

$1600-2400/month.
Bartender - Salary $1800-2800/

month.
Overseesstaffand
operationsofthesalon.
ReportstoSalonManager.
Servesbeveragesinlounges
andondeck.
Assistant Shop Manager - Salary

$1800-2400/month.
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receivedandissuedtocooks.
Cabin Steward Stewardess Salary $1400-2400/month.
Bell Boy - Salary $1400-1800/

month.
Responsibleforroomservice
requests.Noexperience
required.
Cleaningofassignedpublic
areasandpassengercabins,
passengerlaundryrequests.
Noexperiencerequired.
Bell Captain - Salary $1600-2200/

month.
Casino Cashier - Salary $16002600/month.
Schedulesandoverseesstaff
functions.Entryleveltraining
provided.
Busboy - Salary $1200-1400/month.
Responsibleforbusingtables.
Butcher - Salary $1500-2000/month.
Cuts,trims,bones,ties,andgrinds
meats,usingbutcherscutleryand
poweredequipment,suchaselectric
grinderandbandsaw,toportionand
preparemeatincookingform:Cuts,
trims,andbonescarcasssectionsor
primecuts,usingknives,meatsaw,
cleaver,andbandsaw,toreduceto
cookingcuts,suchasroasts,steaks,
chops,stewcubes,andgrindingmeat.
Cutsandweighssteaksandchopsfor
individualservings.Tendselectric
grindertogrindmeat.Shapesandties
roasts.Mayestimaterequirementsand
requisitionorordermeatsupply.May
receive,inspect,andstoremeatupon
delivery.Mayrecordquantityofmeat
October-2015
Thisjobconsistsofreceivingand
payingoutmoneyandkeepingrecords
ofexchangetransactionsinthe
shipboardcasino.Personsinthis
positionwillprovidecustomer
assistancethroughtheexchangeof
varioustypesofmonetarynotes,coins,
creditandcasinochipsandhelpful
information.Cashiersareresponsible
forsmooth,efficientandaccurate
monetaryexchange.Personsholding
thispositionarerequiredtomaintain
cagesecurityaswellasaccuracyof
variousreportsregardingauthorization
forms,reconciliationoftransactions
andexchangesummaryreports.
Cashiersmustalsoprovideexcellent
customerservicebyassistingand
providinghelpfulinformation.
Casino Dealer - Salary $1600-2800/
month.
Runningcasinogamessuch
asblackjack,rouletteand
baccarat.
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mustpossessabasic
understandingofPC
configurations,operating
systems,majorsoftware
titlesandcurrenttechnology.
Casino Manager - Salary $32004200/month.

Responsibleforall
operationsrelatedtocasino
departmentincluding
managementand
accounting.
Computer Technician - Salary

$3200-4800/month.
Thejobresponsibilitiescanrangefrom
basicPCTechnicianworkto
implementinganetworkandworking
withhubs/routers/switches.
Chief Housekeeper - Salary

$3400-4000/month.
Responsibleforall
operationsofthe
housekeepingdepartment.
Cosmetologist - Salary $2200-3200/

month.
Cleaner - Salary $900-1600/

month.
Providequalityfacial&body
treatments,waxing,and
Manicures&Pedicures.
Responsibleforcleaning
assignedpassengerareas.
Crew Purser - Salary $1400-2200/

month.
Comedians - Salary $1600-2800/

month.
Provideadministrative
supportfortheshipandcrew
byprocessingcrew
paperworkandassistwithall
crew-relatedmatters.
Performingliveshows,
extensiveexperience
required.
Computer Systems Hardware
Technician - Salary $3200-4800/
month.
Cruise Director - Salary $45007000/month.

Responsibleforallonboard
entertainmentandactsas
masterofceremonies.
Qualifiedcandidatewillhave
ahighschooldiplomaor
equivalent,relevantwork
experienceinacomputer
repairenvironmentand
October-2015
Cruise Staff - Salary $1900-2600/

month.
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Runningpassengeractivities,
assistingpassengerswith
luggageandproviding
customerservice.No
experiencerequired.
Electrician - Salary $2000-2600/

month.
AnElectricianTechnicianwill
beexceptedworkonelectrical
projectsandelectrical
maintenancewithlittle
supervision.Theposition
wouldbeexpectedtoinstall
andmaintainhighvoltageup
480vandlowvoltagedownto
12vdc.Thepositionwouldalso
requiretheabilitytoinstalland
maintainvariouscomponents
ofelectricalcontrolsand
automation.
Dining Room Manager - Salary

$3200- 4000/month.
Overseesfoodandbeverage
departmentincluding
assigningworktasksand
implementingproceduresand
training.
Disc Jockey - Salary $1800-2200/
month.
Extensivemusicbackground
rangingfromvarious
decades.
First Cook - Salary $1800-2600/

month.
Idealbackground
includescookinginahotel/
resortorcountryclubwitha
strongfocusonguestservice.
Responsibleforsupervising
secondandthirdcooks;
performsculinarydutiesasset
bychiefchef.
Dishwasher- Salary $900-1400/

month.
Washesandstacksdishes.
Doctor - Salary $4600-6200/month.
Providetreatmentto
passengersandcrew
members.Musthavecurrent
licenseandexperiencewith
varioustypesofmedicine
suchasemergency,internal
andprimarycare.
October-2015
Floor Supervisor - Salary $22002600/month.

Responsibleforsupervising
cabinstewardsandensuring
cleanlinessofcabins.Entry
leveltrainingprovided.
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Florist - Salary $1600-2000/month.
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Responsibleforperforminghandand
foottreatments,evaluatingclients
needsandrecommendingappropriate
treatments.
Night Auditor - Salary $2400-3000/
month.
Compareandreviewmultiplereportsto
ensurecompletenessandaccuracyof
thedailytransactionsprocessedinthe
differentoutlets
Ensurethatmanualchargesand
adjustmentsareapprovedbymanagers
orsupervisors
Ensurethatmanualtransactionshave
properdocumentation
Runcreditcardtransactionsinterface
forthemultipleproperties
Handleguestsrequestsasneeded
Comparedepositlogstothedaily
cashiersshiftreportsforaccuracyand
completeness
withcurrentlicensure;
AmbulatoryorSpecialtyarea
experiencepreferred;CPR
HealthcareProvider
certificationmandatory.
Pastry Chef - Salary $1400-2000/
month.
Culinarydegreeinpreferred.
Atleastfiveyears
experienceasaPastrychef
inahighvolumemultioutlet
fullserviceoperation.
Photographer - Salary $2000-2200/
month.
Strongdimensionaldesignand
technicalability.Responsiblefor
takingportraitsandprocessing.
Plumber - Salary $2000-2400/
month.
Pool Attendant/Lifeguards Salary $1600-1800/month.
superviseswimmers
andbatherstoprevent
accidentsandmake
suretheyfollowsafety
regulations
rescueswimmersin
difficultyandprovide
first-aidtreatmentif
required
Identify,correctand/oraddressany
variancesfoundintheprocess
Maintainmanagementinformedof
situationsencounteredandany
decisionsmade
Nurse - Salary $2800-3800/month.
Graduateofanaccredited
SchoolofRegisteredNursing,
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educatethecommunity
inwatersafety
placesignsorbarriers
towarnofdangerous
conditionsorareas,and
makesureusersare
awareofpotential
dangers
Preparesvariousfood
productsforrestaurantand
banquetoperations,guest
consumptionandenjoyment.
Entryleveltrainingprovided.
Production Manager - Salary
$2400-3200/month.
Overseesproductionshows
andsupervisingstaff.
cautionpeople
behavinginanunsafe
mannerandexpel
thosewhorefuseto
cooperate
Radio Officer - Salary $2400-2800/

month.
Receptionist - Salary $1800/2600/
month.
reportincidentsto
managementorother
authorities
PrimarySkills:Word;Excel;
PowerPoint;Multi-line.Entry
designandimplement
emergencyprocedures
Restaurant Manager - Salary

$2600-3400/month.
undertakebasicwater
qualitycontroland
testingprocedures
maintainrescue
equipment
careforlostchildren
performbasic
administrativeduties
suchaswritingreports.
Thepositionreportstothe
GeneralManagerandis
accountableforthe
operationalresultsforthe
shift.
Retail Sales Person - Salary
$1400-2200/month.
Provensalesability,
computerexperience,and
friendlyphonepersonality,
integrity,andenthusiasm
complementyourdesirefor
Prep Cook- Salary $1400-1800/

month.
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withcurrentlicensure;
AmbulatoryorSpecialtyarea
experiencepreferred;CPR
HealthcareProvider
certificationmandatory.
Responsibleforperforminghandand
foottreatments,evaluatingclients
needsandrecommendingappropriate
treatments.
Night Auditor - Salary $2400-3000/
month.
Pastry Chef - Salary $1400-2000/

month.
Compareandreviewmultiplereportsto
ensurecompletenessandaccuracyof
thedailytransactionsprocessedinthe
differentoutlets
Culinarydegreeinpreferred.
Atleastfiveyears
experienceasaPastrychef
inahighvolumemultioutlet
fullserviceoperation.
Ensurethatmanualchargesand
adjustmentsareapprovedbymanagers
orsupervisors
Photographer - Salary $2000-2200/

month.
Ensurethatmanualtransactionshave
properdocumentation
Strongdimensionaldesignand
technicalability.Responsiblefor
takingportraitsandprocessing.
Runcreditcardtransactionsinterface
forthemultipleproperties
Plumber - Salary $2000-2400/

month.
Handleguestsrequestsasneeded
Comparedepositlogstothedaily
cashiersshiftreportsforaccuracyand
completeness
Pool Attendant/Lifeguards Salary $1600-1800/month.
superviseswimmers
andbatherstoprevent
accidentsandmake
suretheyfollowsafety
regulations
rescueswimmersin
difficultyandprovide
first-aidtreatmentif
required
Identify,correctand/oraddressany
variancesfoundintheprocess
Maintainmanagementinformedof
situationsencounteredandany
decisionsmade
Nurse - Salary $2800-3800/month.
Graduateofanaccredited
SchoolofRegisteredNursing,
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educatethecommunity
inwatersafety
placesignsorbarriers
towarnofdangerous
conditionsorareas,and
makesureusersare
awareofpotential
dangers
Preparesvariousfood
productsforrestaurantand
banquetoperations,guest
consumptionandenjoyment.
Entryleveltrainingprovided.
Production Manager - Salary
$2400-3200/month.
Overseesproductionshows
andsupervisingstaff.
cautionpeople
behavinginanunsafe
mannerandexpel
thosewhorefuseto
cooperate
Radio Officer - Salary $2400-2800/

month.
Receptionist - Salary $1800/2600/
month.
reportincidentsto
managementorother
authorities
PrimarySkills:Word;Excel;
PowerPoint;Multi-line.Entry
designandimplement
emergencyprocedures
Restaurant Manager - Salary

$2600-3400/month.
undertakebasicwater
qualitycontroland
testingprocedures
maintainrescue
equipment
careforlostchildren
performbasic
administrativeduties
suchaswritingreports.
Thepositionreportstothe
GeneralManagerandis
accountableforthe
operationalresultsforthe
shift.
Retail Sales Person - Salary
$1400-2200/month.
Provensalesability,
computerexperience,and
friendlyphonepersonality,
integrity,andenthusiasm
complementyourdesirefor
Prep Cook- Salary $1400-1800/

month.
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success.Entryleveltraining
provided.
Show Dancer - Salary $3000-3600/

month.
Safety Officer - Salary $2600-3000/

month.
Singers/Band - Salary $3200-7000/
month.
Specializedknowledgeof
regulatoryandvoluntary
standardsrelated
tohospitalitysafety.Entry
Slot Technician - Salary $ 26003400/month.
Salon Manager - Salary $28003400/month.
Responsibleformaintenance
andrepairofmachines.
Overseessalonoperations
andaccountingduties.
Sound Light Technician - Salary
$1800-2200/month.
Scuba Diving Instructor - Salary

$1800-2400/month.
Operatesandrepairssound
amplifyingsystemsand
lightingsystemsused.Entry
CPR/FirstAidcertificate
required.
Second Cook - Salary $1600-2000/
month.
Performsvariousdutiesas
setbyfirstcook.Entrylevel
trainingprovided.
Sous Chef - Salary $2200-2500/

month.
Shore Excursion Manager - Salary

$3000-3600/month.
Culinarydegreeand
extensiveexperience
required.Highorganization
skillsoverseeingmultiple
banqueteventproduction
andexecution.
Overseesshoreexcursionsat
variousports.
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Salon Manager (oversees entire operations of the beauty salon,

accounting and management of the salon staff) - extensive beauty
salon and managerial experience required. Salary range: $2400-3800
U.S. per month, depending on cruise lines.
Assistant Salon Manager (manages the day to day operations of the

beauty salon as directed by the salon manager) - beauty salon and
managerial experience required. Salary range: $2000-2900 U.S. per
month, depending on cruise lines. Possibilities for promotion to
Salon Manager.
Beautician - must have one of the following qualifications:

CIDESCO, CIBTAC, IHBC, BTEC, CITY AND GUILDS, NVQS, ITEC or IA.
For applicants applying outside Europe, an International equivalent
will be accepted. Note that a qualification in FACIAL and BODY
ELECTRICS is essential.
Hair Stylist / Hairdresser - extensive beauty salon experience

required. Must have completed a three year hairdressing
apprenticeship or full time training course at a certified college. In
addition, applicants must be fully qualified in both ladies and mens
hairdressing. It is also important that hairdressers can cope with
both a busy column and a demanding clientele. Fluent English
Language skills required. Salary range: $2200-2900 U.S. per month,
depending on gratuities and cruise line. Possibilities for promotion
to Assistant Salon Manager.
Massage Therapist - extensive experience required. Must be

qualified in Swedish Massage. Any additional qualifications like
Aromatherapy, Shiatsu, Reflexology, Reiki Healing or Sports Therapy
is a definite plus. Good English Language skills required. Salary
range: $2600-3600 U.S. per month, depending on gratuities and
cruise line.
Cosmetologist - extensive beauty salon experience required. Fluent

English Language skills required. Salary range: $2100-2900 U.S. per
month, depending on gratuities and cruise line.
Nail Technician - required to have completed a Nail Technician

training course and have at least one years full time salon
experience. Fluent English Language skills required. Salary range:
$2200-2800 U.S. per month, depending on gratuities and cruise line.
Aerobic & Fitness Instructor - must have an RSA or YMCA Exercise to

Music, or an aerobic qualification, a Step certificate, Resistance
Weights, e.g.. BAWLA or NABBA or an international equivalent. At
least three months experience in teaching is required. Instructors
are required to take a variety of aerobic classes, supervise the
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gymnasium and also offer Personal Training to guests. Fluent English

depending the cruise line.
Alternative Instructor - a limited number of positions are available

for Yoga and Tai Chi instructors.
Casino Manager (oversees entire operations of the casino,

accounting,. manages casino staff) - casino and managerial
experience required. Fluent English Language skills required. Salary
range: $2900-3800 U.S. per month, depending on commission.
Assistant Casino Manager (oversees operations of thecasino as
directed by the Casino Manager, accounting procedures) - casino
experience required, usually begin on board as a croupier. Good
month, depending on commission. Possibilities for promotion to
Casino Manager.
Casino Dealers/Croupiers (roulette, black jack, baccarat) Experience required. Good English Language skills required. Salary
range: $1900-2600 U.S. per month, depending on commission and
gratuities. Possibilities for promotion to Assistant Casino Manager.
Slot Technician, males and females (responsible for the
maintenance and repairs of all casino devices and machines) extensive mechanical and electrical background and/or education
required. Salary range: $2500-2800 U.S. per month plus tips,
depending on the cruise line or concession
Cashier (responsible for the accounting of revenue as directed by
the Casino Manager - entry-level position. Accounting experience
preferable. Salary range: $1700-1900 U.S. per month, depending on
the cruise line or concession and tips from casino dealers.
Cruise Director (the cruise director is in charge of all onboardentertainment, creates, coordinates, and implements all the
daily activities, acting master of ceremonies at social activities and
evening shows). Professional entertainment background preferred
or 2-5 years on board working your way up from an entry-level
cruise staff position. Public speaking, delegate responsibilities and
strong organizational abilities required. Fluent English Language
skills required. Salary range: $3800-7500 U.S. per month,
depending on the cruise line.
Assistant Cruise Director (coordinates the cruise staff personnel

activity schedules, supervise and act as master of ceremonies at
specific passenger activities as directed by the cruise director, and
assists in creating the daily programs). Entertainment, recreation,
hotel or resort experience preferred or 1-2 years on board
working your way up from an entry-level cruise staff

position. Public speaking, delegate responsibilities and strong
organizational abilities required. Fluent English Language skills

required. Salary range: $2100-2700 U.S. per month, depending on
the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion to Cruise Director.
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Social Hostess (introduces the captain to passengers at the

Captains Cocktail Party. Conducts social activities. Acts as a master
of ceremonies at specific passenger activities as directed by the
cruise director). Entertainment, recreation, hotel or resort
experience preferred or 1-2 years on board working your way up
from an entry-level cruise staff position. Public speaking, delegate
responsibilities and strong organizational abilities required. Fluent
month, depending on the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion to
Cruise Director.
Cruise Staff (organizing passengers activities-golf, quizzes, bingo

etc.) - some experience preferred. Fluent English Language skills
the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion to Assistant Cruise
Director.
Disc Jockey (should have a diverse music foundation to span the

generations of the passengers) - hotel, resort or night club
experience preferred. Fluent English Language skills required.
Salary range: $1700-2000 U.S. per month, depending on the cruise
line.
Fitness Instructor / Fitness Trainer (passengers exercise activities,

sports) - must have an RSA or YMCA Exercise to Music, or an
aerobic qualification, a Step certificate, Resistance Weights, e.g..
BAWLA or NABBA or an international equivalent. At least three
months experience in teaching is required. Instructors are required
to take a variety of aerobic classes, supervise the gymnasium and
also offer Personal Training to guests. Fluent English Language skills
the cruise line.
Youth Activities Coordinator (organizing childrens activities) - some

experience with children preferred. Fluent English Language skills
required. Salary range: $1700-2100 U.S. per month depending on
the cruise line.
Diving Instructor (conducts daily diving and snorkeling programs,

maintains equipment ) Diving instructors certificate and CPR/First
Aid certificate required. Fluent English Language skills required.
Salary range: $1800-2100 U.S. per month depending on the cruise
line.
Golf Instructor (Operating golf simulator, playing golf with

passengers, other cruise staff duties). Fluent English Language
skills required. These positions call for very independent
individuals who have the capacity and patience to teach

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at ALL levels and the ability to interact in social situations with the
Cruise Line guests, staff and port personnel. They must also
possess the motivation and business acumen to operate our onboard operation in its entirety, from self-promotion, instruction and
conducting shore excursions.
Salary range: $1600-3800 U.S. per month depending on the cruise line.
Guest Entertainer (a complete and strong 40-50 minutes selfcontained showcatering to a wide diversity of ages required). Salary
range: $4000-18000 U.S. per month, depending on the cruise line
and negotiation..
Lounge Performer (entertain in certain locations on board - piano

bar, night club etc. providing their own music and materials) - solid
experience and ability to play a wide diversity of musical styles
required. Fluent English Language skills required. Salary range:
$2500-4800 U.S. per month.
Dancer, Singer (main production shows, cabarets) - extensive

experience in production shows required. Salary range: $1600-2900
U.S. per month (cast members to lead performers),depending on
the cruise line.
Musician:
o
Show band - extensive professional experience required,

excellent sight reading. Salary range: $1700-2700 U.S. per
month, depending on the cruise line.
Please send an audio tape, detailed resume and a photo.

o
Lounge groups (2 to 6 piece bands) - experience required.

Fair English Language skills required. Salary range: $17002400 U.S. per month, depending on the cruise line. Please
send an audio tape, detailed resume and a photo.
Production Manager (responsible for running the production shows

and managing the technical staff) - extensive technical and
practical education and /or hands-on experience required. Salary
range: $2200-3100 U.S. per month, depending on the cruise line.
Assistant Production Manager (assisting in running the production

shows and any activities that require technical assistance) extensive technical and practical education and /or hands-on
experience required. Salary range: $1700-2600 U.S. per month,
depending on the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion to
Production Manager.
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Sound & Light Technician (assisting in running the production shows

and any activities that require technical assistance) - technical and
practical education and /or hands-on experience required. Salary
Possibilities for promotion to Assistant Production Manager.
Cruise Staff (organizing passengers activities-golf, quizzes, bingo

etc.) - some experience preferred. Fluent English Language skills
the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion to Assistant Cruise
Director.
Disc Jockey (should have a diverse music foundation to span the

generations of the passengers) - hotel, resort or night club
experience preferred. Fluent English Language skills required.
line.
Fitness Instructor / Fitness Trainer (passengers exercise activities,

sports) - experience required. Fluent English Language skills
the cruise line.
Youth Activities Coordinator (organizing childrens activities) some experience with children preferred. Fluent English Language
skills required. Salary range: $1800-2100 U.S. per month depending
on the cruise line.
Buffet Steward / Stewardess (serving meals, drinks, cleaning

tables) - No experience required, some experience preferred. Basic
English Language knowledge required. Salary range: $900-1300 U.S.
per month, depending on gratuities (tips) from passengers. Strong
possibilities for promotion to Bar Steward, Junior Waiter, Assistant
Waiter and Waiter.
Bar Accountant (responsible for accounting procedures of the bar

department) - accounting background and / or education required.
Salary range: $1600-1900 U.S. per month.
Bartender (responsible for serving alcoholic beverages to

passengers inlounges and on decks) - Some experience required.
Good English Language skills required. Salary range: $1700- 2400
U.S. per month, depending on gratuities from passengers.
Bar Stewards/ Stewardess (responsible for serving alcoholic

beverages to passengers in lounges and on decks) - Some
experience required. Good English Language skills required. Salary
range: $1400- 2200 U.S. per month, depending on gratuities from
passengers. Possibilities for promotion to Bartender.

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Bar Boy / Bar Utility (responsible for cleanliness of lounges and restocking bar supplies) - no experience required, entry level position.
Very basic English Language skills required. Salary range: $600-900
U.S. per month, depending on percentage of tips (gratuities).
Possibilities for promotion to Bar Steward.
Dining Room Junior Waiter / Waitress (assisting dining room

assistant waiters, serving meals and drinks) - Some experience
required. Fare English Language skills required. Salary range:
$1200-1800 U.S. per month, depending on gratuities (tips) from
passengers. Possibilities for promotion to Dining Room Assistant
Waiter.
Dining Room Assistant Waiter / Waitress (assisting dining room

waiters in thefood and beverage service, serve passengers as
directed by the waiter) - Experience required. Good English
Language skills required. Salary range: $1400- 2100 U.S. per
month, depending on gratuities from passengers. Possibilities for
promotion to Dining Room Waiter.
Dining Room Waiter (serving passengers, explain the dishes, make

recommendations, supervise assistant waiters assigned to their
tables) - lots of experience and fluent English Language skills
gratuities from passengers. Possibilities for promotion to Dining
Room Head Waiter.
Dining Room Head Waiter (responsible for a certain serving station

in the dining room, supervises all waiters) - lots of restaurant and
prior cruise ship experience in related position required. Fluent
month, depending on gratuities from passengers.
Maitre D/Restaurant Manager - takes care of seating

arrangements, service, and oversees the wait staff for the dining
room. Under the maitre d are the head waiters, and each of them
is responsible for several waiters and busboys. Fluent English
depending on the cruise line and gratuities from passengers.
Executive Chef (responsible for the entire galley staff, food

planning, quality control) - eight to ten years in subordinate
position on board
and / or hotel and restaurant experience required. Good English

Language skills required. Culinary school education required. Salary
Assistant Executive Chef / Sous Chef (responsible for the day to

day operations of the galley staff, assisting the Executive Chef with
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the food planning, preparation and quality control) - four to five years
in subordinate position on board and / or hotel and restaurant
experience required. Good English Language skills required.
Culinary school education required. Salary range: $3500-4100 U.S.
per month, depending on the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion
to Executive Chef.
Chef De Partie (prepares and produced gourmet cuisine and sauces.

manages food displays on buffets and in restaurants) - four to five
years in subordinate position on board and / or hotel and restaurant
experience required. Good English Language skills required.
Culinary school education required. Salary range: $3500-4100 U.S.
per month, depending on the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion
to Executive Chef.
First Cook (supervises second and third cooks, bakers, pastry cooks
and provisions. Food preparation and cooking responsibilities as
directed by the Executive Chef) - two to three years in subordinate
position on board and / or hotel and restaurant experience
required. Good English Language skills required. Culinary school
education required. Salary range: $1900-2200 U.S. per month,
depending on the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion to Assistant
Executive Chef.
Second Cook / Third Cook (food preparation and cooking

responsibilities as directed by the First Cook, supervises bakers,
pastry cooks, cleaners and provisions) - one or two years in
subordinate position on board and / or hotel and restaurant
experience required. Fare English Language skills required. Culinary
school education required. Salary range: $1300-1700 U.S. per
First Cook.
Cook Trainee (food preparation and cooking responsibilities as

directed by the First Cook) - prior hotel / restaurant experience
required. Culinary school education required. Basic English
depending on the cruise line. Strong possibilities for promotion to
Third Cook.
Crew Cook /Crew Cook Assistant /Crew Cook Trainee (food

preparation and cooking responsibilities for the crew as directed by
the First Cook) - prior hotel / restaurant experience required.
Culinary school education required. Basic English Language skills
required. Salary range: $700-900 U.S. per month, depending on the
cruise line. Strong possibilities for promotion to Third Cook.
Crew Cook Utility / Crew Messman (cleaning, general maintenance

as directed by the First Cook) - entry level position,
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experience required. Very basic English Language skills required. Salary

Possibilities for promotion to Buffet Steward.
Provision Master / Storekeeper (responsible for the entire storage,

ordering and distribution of all food supplies as directed by the
Executive Chef) - food and beverage background essential,
knowledge of accounting required. Good English Language skills
the cruise line.
Assistant Provision Master / Storekeeper (responsible for the

storage, ordering and distribution of all food supplies as directed by
the Provision Master / Storekeeper ) - food and beverage
background essential, knowledge of accounting required. Good
month, depending on the cruise line.
Pastry Chef Supervisor (responsible for the supervision of the pastry

staff, oversees the developing and preparation of all pastries) culinary background of no less than three years restaurant / hotel
experience or prior experience in subordinate position on board
required. Good English Language skills required. Salary range:
$1900-2400 U.S. per month, depending on the cruise line.
Assistant Pastry Chef Supervisor (responsible for the supervision of

the pastry staff as directed by the Pastry Chef Supervisor, oversees
the developing and preparation of all pastries) - culinary background
of no less than three years restaurant / hotel experience or prior
experience in subordinate position on board required. Good English
depending on the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion to Pastry
Chef Supervisor.
Pastry Man (pastry staff responsible for creating and preparing of all
pastries as directed by the Pastry Chef Supervisor) - culinary
background of no less than two years restaurant / hotel experience
or prior experience in subordinate position on board required. Fare
Assistant Pastry Chef Supervisor.
Pastry Trainee (pastry support staff responsible for assisting in the

preparation and cooking of all pastries as directed by the Pastry
Chef Supervisor. Cleaning and maintenance of pastry stations) culinary background of no less than one year restaurant / hotel
required. Basic English Language skills required. Salary range:
Possibilities for promotion to Pastry Man.
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Baker Supervisor (responsible for the supervision of the baker staff.

Controls the preparation and cooking of all bakery products) culinary background of no less than three years restaurant / hotel
required. Good English Language skills required. Salary range:
Assistant Baker Supervisor (responsible for the supervision of the

baker staff as directed by the Baker Supervisor. Assists in the
preparation and cooking of all bakery products) - culinary
background of no less than three years restaurant / hotel experience
or prior experience in subordinate position on board required. Good
Baker Supervisor.
Baker (bakery staff responsible for preparation and cooking of all

bakery products as directed by the Baker Supervisor) - culinary
background of no less than two years restaurant / hotel experience
or prior experience in subordinate position on board required. Fare
Assistant Baker Supervisor.
Baker Trainee (bakery support staff responsible for assisting in the

preparation and cooking of all bakery products as directed by the
Baker Supervisor) - culinary background of no less than one year
restaurant / hotel experience or prior experience in subordinate
position on board required. Basic English Language skills required.
line. Possibilities for promotion to Baker.
Galley Cleaner (cleaning and maintenance of assigned galley

stations) - entry level position, no experience required. Minimum
Assistant Cabin Steward (see Housekeeping Department).
Dishwasher / Pot washer (cleaning and stacking of all galley and

passengers dishes, pots, pans etc.) - entry level position, no
experience required. Minimum English Language skills required.
line. Possibilities for promotion to Assistant Cabin Steward (see
Housekeeping Department).
Chief Purser (supervises all other departments on board with the

exception of deck and engine) - extensive hotel experience of no less
than five years as a hotel manager, a degree in hotel management
and /or prior cruise ship experience required. Fluent English
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depending on the cruise line.
Deputy Purser (supervising day to day operations of the pursers

office / front desk as directed by the Chief Purser) - previous hotel
experience preferable, a degree in hotel management and /or prior
cruise ship experience is required. Fluent English Language skills
the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion to Chief Purser.
Purser (supervising day to day operations of the pursers office /

front desk as directed by the Chief Purser) - previous hotel
experience preferable, a degree in hotel management and /or prior
cruise ship experience is required. Fluent English Language skills
the cruise line. Possibilities for promotion to Deputy Purser.
Assistant Purser (reception desk-general information,

accommodation problems, complaints, money transactions,
shipboard announcements etc.) - previous hotel experience and /or
university degree preferable. Fluent English Language skills required
and speaking other languages (German, French or Spanish) is a plus.
Salary range: $1900 -1900 U.S. per month, depending on the cruise
line. Possibilities for promotion to Purser.
Junior Assistant Purser (hotel receptionist) - previous hotel

experience and /or university degree preferable. Fluent English
Language skills required and speaking other languages (German,
French or Spanish) is a plus. Salary range: $1600 -1800 U.S. per
Assistant Purser.
Crew Purser (handles the administration of the crew: sign-on and

sign-off, cabin assignments, crew identification cards etc.) previous hotel experience and /or university degree preferable.
Accounting background helpful. Fluent English Language skills
the cruise line.
Shore Excursion Manager (responsible for the presentation,

promotion, supervision and arrangement of the shore excursions
offered in the various ports of call). Experience in tourism, previous
travel-related experience and/or minimum 1 year on board starting
from an entry-level Cruise Staff or Assistant Shore Excursion Manager
position required. Fluent English Language skills required. Salary
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