Use These Free Online Mock Tests to Work in Banking Services for Agriculture With NABARD

January 18, 20213 Minutes Read
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Would you like to join a sector that has a significant impact on the development of the rural parts of our country? If yes, you can build a successful career by working for NABARD.

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) was started with the singular aim of strengthening the rural parts of India. That's why candidates who wish to appear for NABARD exams should be ready to move to a rural area for the initial years of their employment. These days, private banks are also seeking to employ bright candidates in their rural branches.

The NABARD exams for banking services are conducted in two phases. Phase I is called prelims. It is only a qualifying test. The marks obtained in phase 1 are not included in the final result. You need to score at least the cut off mark in the prelims to appear for the Mains (phase 2 of NABARD exams). Candidates who score well in Mains are invited for an interview. The selection is based on your performance in the Mains and interview round.

Separate exams are conducted for Grade A and Grade B officers. The qualifications pay scale and age criteria of the Grade A, and Grade B posts vary. Please do your research before filling out the application form. All the information is available on the NABARD official site. They also release advertisements in newspapers about vacancies in different departments. So, keep an eye out.

To crack the NABARD examination, you will need an effective preparation strategy. Use the tips given here to improve your chances.

1. Create a Timetable

If you want to cover all the topics included in the syllabus at least once, you'll need to be disciplined. Charting out a proper time table, allocating a fixed number of days for each topic will keep you on track.

2. Improve Your English

You will be tested for your English communication skills. As a bank employee, you will have to write emails and letters to other departments of your bank in English. So, NABARD tests you on your English comprehension skills. To improve your English, you can read books. And, register on the Glow and Lovely Careers Website (Formerly called Fair & Lovely Career Foundation). In here, you'll find many online courses that can help you speak and write English confidently. Click on English under the Online Courses Tab. To crack this exam, we recommend that you choose a course that focuses on business writing. You may also find some beginner-level courses which teach in Hindi and other regional languages very useful.

3. Stay Informed

You will be tested for your knowledge. Stay up to date on the new Government policies for rural development and keep the statistical data at your fingertips. You need to show a keen interest in matters of rural development.

4. Take Online NABARD Mock Test

It is one of the easiest ways to prepare for the exams. Glow and Lovely Career's (formerly called Fair & Lovely Career Foundation) affiliation with partner sites like Testbook gives you access to free NABARD mock tests. You'll find it in the Other Govt. Exams section under the Online Tests Tab. Currently, there are 2 NABARD mock tests free. Take the test based on the post that you wish to apply for.

NABARD is a competitive exam. There is no short cut to success. But, if you are sincere and prepared to work hard, you can crack this exam in the first attempt itself.

Quick Tip/Tricks:

  1. Testbook keeps adding new mock tests in its directory. Keep checking the NABARD page regularly to stay updated.
  2. Read the Success Stories in the Blog & Stories section to keep yourself inspired.

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Tips to Crack Insurance Exams

The insurance sector is one of the biggest sectors in the Indian economy and has tremendous growth potential. This is one sector that grows with the country's economy. Insurance services form the foundation for smooth functioning of all business and commercial activities. For all aspirants of careers in this sector, you have come to the right place, because the Glow & Lovely Careers (formerly known as Fair & Lovely Career Foundation) provides free online mock tests for candidates preparing for insurance exams. These are prepared by experts in the field and will ensure success if practiced sincerely.

A career in the insurance sector is a very rewarding and fulfilling one. The job prospects are quite wide as you can look at various kinds of jobs in the sector including that of an insurance agent, assistant manager, administrative officer, SSO (Social Security Officer), actuarial analyst, insurance analyst and more. Make sure that you get proper career guidance from an expert so that you can choose the job that suits you the best. The selection process for Insurance exams consists of the prelim exams, mains, and the interview stage.

All exams conducted by the insurance sector of India are very competitive with lakhs of candidates applying every year for it. You have to meticulously prepare for every section under the exam if you have to clear it. Insurance exams in India consist of both private and public groups like UIIC, OICL, NIACL, NICL, and LIC. Here are some tips for you to understand and follow, to make your exam preparation easier:

1.Understand the syllabus and exam pattern well

The syllabus of the exam must be understood in detail. Only then will you be able to decide which portions to focus more on. Similarly, knowing the exam pattern is of utmost importance. You need to be well versed with the kind of questions that can be asked in the exam. Hence, a lot of rigorous preparation is required. Most insurance exams consist of the following sections:

Quantitative Aptitude: Data Interpretation, Simplification/ Approximation, Number Series, Quadratic Equations, Quantity based problems, Ratio & Proportion, Percentage & Averages, Profit & Loss, Mixtures & Allegations, Pipes and Cisterns, Boats and Streams, Simple Interest & Compound Interest, Time, Work and Wages, Time & Distance, Permutation, Combination & Probability

Logical Reasoning: Seating Arrangement (Circular, Linear, Square), Puzzles, Syllogism, Input-Output, Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations, Alphanumeric Series/Number Series/Alphabet Series, Order and Ranking, Direction based questions, Data sufficiency, Inequalities

English: Reading Comprehension, Cloze test, Fill in the blanks, Error Spotting/New Pattern Error Spotting, Sentence Correction/Sentence Improvement, Para Jumbles, Para Summary, Odd One Out, Para Completion

**General Awareness: **Banking, Insurance & Financial Awareness, Current Affairs, GK

**2. Practice online mock tests: **Most exams are conducted online these days. Hence, if you do not acquaint yourself with this mode of examination, then it would get really difficult for you to crack the exam. Practicing online mock exams is of utmost importance. It not only helps you to get acquainted with the exam pattern but also improves your speed and accuracy.

3. Prepare well for the GK & English sections: Most students tend to not focus too much on these two sections. This could cost them big time during the exam. Preparing well for these sections could prove to become a game changer for you. So, make sure you keep yourself abreast with all the current affairs and other general knowledge aspects, and also read good English newspapers every day, as this will help in improving your English language as well. You can also expect a few questions that test your computer knowledge.

4. Research and find out the repeated question types: In every exam, there are a few question types that are repeated every year. You need to solve question papers from the past 10 years at least to understand what these repeated questions are. Focus more on such questions.

5. Prepare for the descriptive section: Insurance exams for certain posts like the AO (Administrative Officer) have a descriptive test section as well. You will be asked to write an essay, letter, precis or the like in this section, within a time limit of 30 minutes. Hence, good writing skills as well typing speed is required here.

The insurance sector is one of the strongest sectors in the country and is expected to grow considerably in the future. Choosing to work in this sector would be a great decision as you are sure to have an illustrious career path. The Glow & Lovely Careers provides free online mock exams to help you excel in the actual exam and also supports all women that wish to embark on this journey.

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July 23, 20213 Minutes Read

Designing: The Emerging Career Opportunity of the Future

Are you creative and can think out of the box? Then, Designing can be a great career opportunity for you to consider!
Some element of Designing is present in various professions. There is Designing in everything - from constructing a building to working with computers.

Usually, when people think of designing, they automatically think about fashion. They do not go beyond fashion designing. While fashion designing is a rewarding career option, one may use Designing in many different professions. In Designing, there are many career options for women. A person working in designing can have flexible working hours. Work-from-home job opportunities are always available. This makes Designing a good career option for women.

Today, a woman has the freedom to choose any career she wants. The career opportunities for women are the same as a men.

However, sometimes women also have to face some additional limitations. A man may not face the same restrictions.

For example, girls and their parents think about safety more. So, girls may not want to travel far away from home for work. Or they may not want to work late till night. As mothers, the women may want to spend time with their children. Simultaneously, they may also want to keep working.

A career in Designing offers these benefits. There are opportunities to work from home. Additionally, some jobs also offer flexible timings. That means you can choose how many hours do you wish to work every day.
Plus, designing involves creativity. All these factors make Designing a good career option for women.

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Picking up from designing article -- We don't want to discourage or show less importance of any full-fledged degree. Our tonality shall be, while degree has its own advantages, but if someone can't get there for any reasons, there are always free online courses available.

A degree in Designing has its own advantages. But, if someone cannot get a degree, then there are always free online designing courses available.
So even if you have a degree in Science or Engineering or Arts, you can still consider a career in design.
Click to check these free online courses in Designing!

Apart from regular courses which you have to attend physically, there are also online courses available. So, you can even study Designing from the comfort of your home.

Some courses are paid ones, but there are also free courses available.

There are many free courses in Designing available on this site. These are all online courses. You can click here to check them out.

Many also offer certification. So, you can include them in your CV. This will make your CV look strong.

Computers, Interior Designing, Advertising, Films, and the list just goes on.... There are thus many career options for women in designing.

We have made a list of some career opportunities which are currently popular in Designing. These are also considered to be good career opportunities for girls.

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  1. Animation and Multimedia
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  1. Graphic Designing
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  1. User Interface and Experience Designer
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  1. Interior Designing
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  1. Photography
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  1. Art Direction
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  1. Fashion Designing

    Design jobs are relevant across. 3D modeling. Animation. Motion graphics. Videography. Digital designing. Social media. Website designing, Packaging designing... Many other professions require designing skills.

    This site offers many free courses in design. You can learn them online and also get certifications for them. There are courses in Digital Design, Product Design Automation, Fashion Designing Illustration... and so many more! And all of them are free.

    Click to check these free online courses in Designing!

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October 31, 20203 Minutes Read

Learn About Union Health Secretary Preeti Sudan and Her Role in Planning for the Fight Against COVID-19

There are so many inspiring stories of women at the forefront of the fight against COVID 19. Some have taken the initiative independently and while others have used their position in official government positions. One such shining example is female IAS Officer and recently-retired Union Health Secretary, Preeti Sudan. Between June 2019 and July 2020, she served in her post and her time in the position had to deal with the outbreak of the ongoing pandemic. As part of her responsibilities, she led the way when it came to sharing key information with the entire country about the virus when little was known about it and it was just beginning to spread.

Faced with a challenging situation, the ex-Health Secretary shouldered some very important responsibilities and was always leading from the front. Her job was three-pronged. First, she had to create a strategy to tackle the outbreak effectively and in coordination with the Prime Minister's Office to ensure that the unavoidable outbreak of the virus would be contained as effectively as possible while minimizing the damage it would cause across the country. Looking at the number of cases that were reported within the first two months, it was clear that she had successfully dealt with the task at hand. For example, she created the zoning system which helped identify the level of infections within every area in each city. She also created protocols for restricted travel during the early days of the outbreak.

As more and more people joined the fight at the forefront against COVID-19, Preeti Sudan was one of the many inspirational women in India who were more than up for the challenge. She comforted the nation at a time when it was a delicate situation as migrant workers were heading back to their hometown and there was a mass exodus of people from bigger cities. Through regular and effective press briefing, she was not only able to give important and necessary updates to the entire country but also ease the fears of the people. Her calm and confident nature saw her deal with common and frequently asked questions comfortably and with positivity. If that is not the definition of a woman warrior, then what is?

Finally, she used her position to ensure the containment of the outbreak within as small an area as possible within the states. She was continuously in touch with officers in every state who was in charge of dealing with the outbreak and she was very proactive in ensuring that all the departments were executing their tasks in the best way possible. As the Union Health Secretary, she used her powers to oversee the execution of such tasks personally for every state emerging as one of the key women leaders in our country. She acted as the first and most important point of contact for all disease-related queries that were directed at the government by both, the media and the general public.

The former Health Secretary has a very rich educational background. She holds a Master's degree in Economic Philosophy and a doctorate in Economics from the prestigious London School of Economics. Her drive to serve the country saw her rise from the Andhra cadre as one of the early women IAS officers in the country. Her service to the nation saw her serve several positions including Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Defence and a Special Secretary in the Ministry of Women and Child Development. One of her most recent positions was as a Secretary in the Department of Food and Public Distribution. She was also at the forefront of dealing with the Kerala floods in 2019 and her action drew her high praises from all sections of the government.

The story of former Health Secretary minister Preeti Sudan proves that the will of women in this country can move mountains. If you were inspired by her story, read about more such inspiring women on Glow & Lovely Careers (formerly known as Fair and Lovely Career Foundation) website here.

To explore careers in Healthcare check out the Career Options section of the Glow & Lovely Careers site.