TESTFunda Weekly Newsletter 15th August

	15-Aug-13 TestFunda Home | Sign up for Newsletters | Feedback IN THE SPOTLIGHT • Weekly Dose of GK and Current Affairs from August 8th to August 14th This section will keep you abreast of all the important news and latest happenings around the world without looking at different sources across the internet. • XAT 2014 registrations have begun The registrations for the exam have started from August 12 and will continue till November 22, 2013. • IIMs announce Selection Criteria for CAT 2013 The IIMs have announced their selection criteria for CAT 2013 (2014-2016 batch) • Changes in XAT 2014 pattern The Xavier Aptitude Test is set to have some minor changes in the paper pattern. General Knowledge will be made a part of the main exam. • CAT Crash Course 2013 – Bell the CAT with TESTfunda Haven't started preparing for CAT yet? Recognizing the need for a quick yet comprehensive method to cover up for the lost time, we present a special Crash Course for CAT 2013. • 47 get PPOs at IIM Calcutta Despite the sluggish hiring scenario, placements at IIMC seem unaffected. The 2012-14 batch with 460 students has already bagged 47 PPOs. • Poll of the week: Do you agree with the Centre's recommendation to the Delhi HC for phasing out junk food from schools across India? Cast your vote and let us know your views about the same. WHAT'S NEW @ TESTFunda!! Prepare for IBPS PO with Bank PO Funda Pay 45% less on all bank courseware Valid till 18th August Purchase here   Get 30% Waiver on all MBA courseware Valid till 18th August Purchase here   THE WORLD THIS WEEK • Communal clashes break out in Kishtwar, Jammu; 3 dead and several others injured 3 people were killed and more than 60 injured in clashes in Kishtwar town in Jammu. The violence reportedly erupted after Hindus objected to Muslims chanting anti-India slogans after EID prayers and threw stones at them. Curfew has been imposed over nine towns throughout Jammu and Kashmir. • India launches indigenous aircraft career INS Vikrant India launched its first indigenous aircraft carrier, the 40,000 tonne INS Vikrant on 12th August. India is now only the fifth county in the world, after the US, the UK, Russia and France, to build a ship of this size. • Government to hike import duties as part of strategy to bolster rupee The government has decided on a multi-pronged strategy to help strengthen the rupee. The measures include a planned increase in import duty on gold and silver, allowing three public sector financial institutions to raise dollar funds through bonds and making NRI deposits more attractive and easing foreign loan norms. This would help to contain the CAD and strengthen the rupee. • Bolt regains world 100 metres crown in Moscow Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt reclaimed his world 100 m title by winning Gold in the IAAF World Championships held in Moscow, Russia. Bolt completed the run in only 9.77 seconds, the season's best. Read the articles here TestFunda.com - LEARN with THE LEADER in Online MBA Test Prep Demo Lessons   |   Take a Demo Test   |   Buy Courses   |   Fun Learning Games   |   100-Percentilers About TestFunda.com - TestFunda is backed by www.ZeusLearning.com. 3 IIT-IIM graduates form the Management Team. - The 85+ member team has vast experience in MBA Coaching and Computer-Based Training and Testing. - For 12 years Zeus has created award-winning courseware for companies like Discovery Channel, Reader's Digest, Texas Instruments, Pearson Education. - The TestFunda Advisory Board comprises CEOs and MDs of international educational companies. About This Newsletter You received this email because you have registered with www.TestFunda.com. If you do not want to receive this email or want to sign up for other newsletters from TestFunda  click here. Problems getting this mail? To get this mail in your inbox, add noreply@testfunda.com to your contact list.       UNSUBSCRIBE / SUBSCRIBE | ABOUT | WHY TESTFUNDA | FAQ | PRIVACY | SUPPORT | CONTACT | DISCUSS   © Enabilon Learning Private Limited. All rights reserved