Current Affairs 9th Class

*       Paragraph   Introduction: A paragraph is a piece of writing that consists of several sentences. A paragraph should always have complete, correct and concise sentences. As well it should be easy to read and well organized. The paragraph itself should focus on one subject, theme, or central idea. It can be divided into three major parts: 1.       The Topic Sentence 2.       The Supporting Details 3.       The Concluding Sentence Paragraph writing consists of many necessary elements to be taken into consideration before, while and after writing.       *          1.  A waiting Room A waiting room is a building, or more commonly a part of a building where people sit or stand until the event they are waiting for occurs. There are generally two types of waiting room. One is where individuals leave one at a time, for instance at a doctor's office or a hospital, or outside a school headmaster's office. The other is where people leave en masse such as those at train stations, bus stations and airports. These two examples also highlight the difference between waiting rooms where one is asked to wait (private waiting room) and waiting rooms one can just enter at will (public waiting rooms). Most waiting rooms contain seats for people so they do not have to stand. Some have adjacent toilets. It is not uncommon to find vending machines in public waiting rooms or books and magazines in private waiting rooms. In some countries there are special waiting rooms especially for those who have paid for them, for example at airports and railway stations. These will generally be less crowded and will have superior seating and more facilities.       *            2.  A laptop Computer A laptop, also called a notebook, is a personal computer for mobile use. A laptop integrates most of the typical components of a desktop computer, including a display, a keyboard, a touchpad and speakers into a single unit. A laptop is powered by mams electricity via an AC adapter/ and can be used away from an outlet using a rechargeable battery. A laptop battery in new condition typically stores enough energy to run the laptop for three to five hours, depending on the computer usage, configuration and power management settings. When the laptop is plugged into the mains, the battery charges, whether or not the computer is running. Yet as it ages the battery's energy storage will progressively dissipate to last only a few minutes. Portable computers were originally considered to be a small niche market, mostly for specialized field applications, such as the military, accountants and sales representatives. As portable computers became smaller, lighter, cheaper and more powerful, and as screens became larger and of better quality, laptops became very widely used for all sorts of purposes.       *            3. more...

   
  • You are Pankaj Patra, a reporter with The Times of India. Recently, the United States has announced to curtail security assistance to Pakistan following the latter's slow response in fighting terrorism. Write a report on the consequence that has urged the US to take this step against Pakistan.  
  • You are a reporter with The Hindustan Times. Frame a report on the joint population census being conducted by India and Bangladesh across the LOC.  
  • You are Rajesh Shingvi and a reporter with The Telegraph. Write a report on the kidnapper who abducted his neighbour's son recently, and confessed to get inspiration from unsolved cases in the media to commit the crime.  
  • Write a report on the bomb blast that took place in Mumbai on July 14, 2011. You are Anjali Mukherjee, working with one of the leading newspapers.  
  • The most fuel-efficient passenger aircraft Boeing-787 'Dream liner' has landed in India on it maiden visit to the country, recently. Write a report on the Dream liner which is expected to get a good round of applause for its world-class technology and fuel-efficiency.
  • (Note: Provide a title for each of the reports you write.)            
    • Write your full name, address and date while writing a notice.
    • A good notice is always to the point and leaves no scope for further enquiries.
    • A notice should be formal.
    • Always make your message clear and direct. But especially as you write to specific individuals, anticipate what that particular reader will want or need to know about you and your request or your information.
    • In other words, remind your reader of the key contextual details that are necessary for your message to make sense and to get you a quick response
    • A telegram should be precise and strictly limited to words.
    • The address in a telegram must be complete.
    • Create an outline before you start to write your paper according to format report writing.
    • You should remember that thoughts and ideas must be structured properly and follow the format of report writing.    
             
    • A notice should contain all the necessary details such as: Name of the issuing agency (school, etc.), Subject and date of issue/release of the notice, Event (what?), Date/time/duration (when?), Place/Venue (where?), and Authorized signatory: Name and signature.
    • Write the message as if it were being spoken aloud, not read silently.
    • Keep your message brief and to the point.
    • Always write telegram in Capital letters.
    • No punctuation marks are used. A full stop is indicated by any of the following (.), AAA or STOP.
    • The report should be short, generally within about two paragraphs (250 words or so total).  
           
    • A telegraphic message is written on a specifically designed Performa which more...

    *        Report writing   Introduction: A report is a factual description or account of an event or investigation of an issue or a problem. It may also be an objective analysis or evaluation of something. Depending upon its nature, a report can be single paragraph or a single page write-up or of hundreds of thousands of pages of a thorough investigation.   1.    You are a staff reporter of a leading newspaper and have attended a seminar on the programme 'Aid for Trade' at the India Habitat Centre. Write a short report understanding the importance of the programme.   *         Aid for Trade Sept. 15, 2012, Staff Reporter: Aid for Trade is a programme that provides the means for developing countries to improve trade capacity through loans and grants as a part of Official Development Assistance (ODA). This program facilitates technical projects such as the expansion of infrastructure, strategy development and adjustment assistance that will further investment opportunity. The Aid for Trade program lacks the funding to fully accomplish its goals in aiding the developing world. The World Trade Organization (WTO) seeks to increase its funding in order to meet the goal of providing $10 billion to the developing world. First established in 1995, the Integrated Framework (IF) for Trade-Related Technical Assistance supports least developed country (LDC) governments in order to build trade capacity and integrate trade issues with individual nations' development strategies. Participating agencies with the IF include the IMF, ITC, UNCTAD, UNDP, World Bank and the WTO. The combined efforts of developed states focus on responding to the development needs of LDCs in order to facilitate the assimilation of LDCs into the multilateral trading system. This will allow for economic growth and the enhancement of poverty reduction tactics.   2.    Write a report on a road accident that happened at the dead of night in which a seventeen year-old teenager lost his life.   *         Teenager Died in Road Accident New Delhi, Sept. 3, 2012: In a bizarre incident, a seventeen year-old Kalkaji teenager is dead after being involved in a car accident yesterday mid night. The teenager, Mohan Pandey, was a passenger in a car driven by Sanjeev Pradhan, 19 of Hamdard Nagar. Police say Pradhan was under the influence of alcohol at the time of the accident. Neither Pradhan nor a second passenger was hurt. On Saturday, September 3 at 1.10 a.m., a Delhi Traffic Patrol Squad responded to the scene of a motor vehicle crash near Okhla flyover. Officers determined that a Maruti Swift was travelling towards Nehru Place and the driver lost control of the vehicle. The car left the roadway after crossing the flyover and struck the edge of a driveway becoming airborne, then slid across the roadway and come to rest above the pavement. Police say speed was a factor. Pradhan was found by police to be under the influence of alcohol. He more...

        1.    Write a telegram to your father acknowledging him of your passing the Board examination securing highest marks in Maths.   2.    You are Sandeep and live in a boarding house. One of your roommates, Sunil, has been affected by jaundice and needs to go home for a few days. Write a telegram to Sunil's father requesting him to take Sunil home.   3.    A new born baby has arrived at your home. Write a telegram to your cousin acknowledging him of the pleasant news.   4.    You have already informed your father that you are going home on 22nd of this month. Unfortunately, on 19th instant, the manager of your company refuses to allow you to go. Write a telegram to your father stating him of the cancellation of your plan.   5.    Seema is going to the US next week for participating in a training programme being conducted by the company headquarters. Write a telegram to her father stating about her visit to the US.  

    *       Telegram Writing   Introduction: A telegram is a very short and to the point message sent by telegraph from one place to another and then usually delivered to the receiver in written form. A telegraphic message is fast but expensive because every word in the message is charged.   A telegraphic message is written on a specially designed Performa which has three distinct parts:
    • Address of the addressee
    • Message and sender's name
    • Details of the sender's name (Signature and Address)
      1.    A telegram sent to a son who lives in Bangalore stating about his father's illness. Sunil Kumar Kamal Nagar Bangalore FATHER ADMITTED TO HOSPITAL. COME SOON. Pankaj Kumar Dev Lok Delhi   2.    You are Partha and stay away from home in Chandigarh. The marriage of your sister, Nisha, has been finalized all of a sudden. Here is a telegram stating your presence in the function. Partha Dutta Sunder Vihar Chandigarh NISHA'S MARRIAGE ON 26th INSTANT. COME EARLY WITHOUT DELAY. Kamal Dutta Pimpalwadi Road Shirdi   3.    Your result in the Board Exam has astounded your cousin who lives in Nagpur. Here is a telegram from him. Kavita Sharma Ballabgarh Faridabad HEARTIEST CONGRATULATIONS FOR SCORING 98% IN BOARD EXAM. GOD & BLESS. Tamal Khanna Priya Pur Nagpur

        1.    Write a conversation between a customer and a customer service representative of a mobile service provider regarding activation of a hello tune as requested by the customer.   2.    You want to get the number of a few French translators and have called Just Dial Service. Write a conversation that had taken place between you and the service representative.   3.    Your uncle is staying in Texas, USA. He calls one evening and informs your daddy about his would be visit to India next month. Write conversation which might have taken place between your uncle and daddy.   4.    You and your sister are not willing to play with colours this Holi, although your friends in the neighborhood are insisting both of you. Write a conversation that might have taken place among you, your sister and a few friends in your neighborhood.   5.    You have called Reena's office to talk to her. The office receptionist receives the call and you ask her to connect you to Reena. Write a conversation that might have taken place during the call.  

    *         Message Writing   Introduction: Writing message is an art, and the art to write a short and clear message is a very important writing skill which needs to be mastered. Most often the input for a message comes in the form of a telephonic conversation between two people.         1.   A general telephone conversation between Amit and Raja. Operator: Hello, Times and Trend, how can I help you? Raja: This is Raja Gupta. Can I have extension 3421? Operator: Certainly, hold on a minute, l'll put you through... Amit: Mr. Simon's office, Amit speaking. Raja: This is Raja Jaiswal calling, is Ms. Anee in? Amit: l'm afraid she's out at the moment. Can I take a message? Raja: Yes, could you ask her to call me at 5465456. I need to talk to her about the recent tender which is released by the department looked after by Ms. Anne: It's urgent. Amit: Could you repeat the number please? Raja: Yes, it's 5465456, and this is Raja Jaiswal. Amit: Thank you Mr Jaiswal, l'll make sure Ms. Anne gets this as ap. Raja: Thanks, bye. Amit: Bye.   2.    A business telephone conversation (ordering a pizza). Anil: Hello! Is it Pizza Hut? Operator: Welcome sir, you are connected to Pizza Hut. This is Sheela. How can I help you? Anil:I want to order a pizza and want it to be delivered at my home. Sheela: Sure, sir. We will deliver the same at your house. Anil: How long will it take for you to deliver the pizza? Sheela: It will take sharp 35 minutes to deliver. By the way, may I know the address please? Anil: It is 75/90 B, Gole Market, 2nd Floor. Sheela: Fine, sir, your address is within the 5 km service point and so it will not take even 35 minutes, but only 25 minutes. Anil: That's great to hear. Sheela: Sir, which pizza would you like to order? Anil:I would like to order a regular pizza for 4 persons along with Coke. Sheela: OK, sir, I have taken your order and the delivery man will be there at your place soon. Anil: Thank you, Sheela. It was nice talking to you. Sheela: You're welcome, sir. It's my pleasure to serve you. Bye Anil: Bye.   3.    Anand Mr. Joshi talk over telephone regarding an official advertisement that had appeared in the newspaper. Mr. Anand: May I speak to Mr. Joshi? Operator: Just a minute, connecting... Mr. Joshi: Hello, Joshi this side. Who's speaking? Mr. Anand: Hello, Mr. Joshi. This is Anurag Anand this side. Hope you remember? Mr. Joshi: Yes, Mr. Anand, tell me, how are you. How can I help you? Mr. Anand: I have called regarding the advertisement of your company that has come today in the newspaper regarding supply of paper. Mr. Joshi: Yes, Mr. Anand. We have called a tender for the more...

        1.    One of your friends has lost her watch in the school during assembly. Write a notice for the School Notice Board requesting all the students to search for the watch inside their respective classrooms, and if found should return the same at the Principal's office.   2.    Your art and drawing teacher has invited all the students from class VI to IX to participate in the Drawing Competition, being organized on November 14, 2012 at the school premises. You being the head boy of the class have been given the charge to circulate the message to the respective classes. Write a notice to be put up in the School Notice Board seeking participation of all.   3.    A health checkup camp is being organized in your neighborhood on next Sunday. Write a notice inviting all the people in the locality to come and join in the check up camp.   4.    An extempore speech competition will be held during the Annual Day function in your school. Write a notice acknowledging all the interested students to send their names to the concerned teacher before 16thinstant.   5.    Your father has bought a new LCD TV recently and need to sell the old TV at the best price. Write a notice to be put up at the Community Centre Notice Board seeking interested customers who want to buy a TV.  

    *         Notice writing   Introduction: A notice is written in order to inform people or pupils (in a school) about an event or an activity. It could be about a competition, an exhibition or inauguration to take place in near future. Or any other activity especially in school, like an excursion, a meeting or a show.   Characteristics of an effective notice
    • Agoodnoticeisalwaystothepointandleavesnoscopeforfurtherenquirieswithout compromising on the word limit (50 words).
    • Its language should be formal.
    • A notice should contain all the necessary details such as:
               Name of the issuing agency (school, etc.)            Subject and date of issue/release of the notice            Event (what?)            Date/time/duration (when?)            Place/Venue (where?)            Authorized signatory: Name and signature           1.    The Music Club of your school is holding the 6th Inter-School Musical carnival and so it serves the notice.        6th September, 2012                                                                                  Notice   *            Attention! Music Lovers! The school is hosting the 6th Inter-School Musical carnival for classes VI - IX on 28th September, 2012 at the Sri Fort Auditorium, Khel Gaon Marg at 4:00 p.m. All the talented students with gifted voices may appear for the audition to be conducted in the presence of Sh. Udit Naryan, well-known playback singer from Bollywood, on 15thOctober, 2012 at 9:00 a.m. in the school auditorium. For further details contact the undersigned. Sashi Kumar Secretary, Music Club South Delhi Public School     2.    The principal of your school has served a notice regarding parking of vehicles at the school premises.        10th September, 2012                                                                                  Notice   *             Parking of Vehicles All the students and visitors to the school are requested not to park their vehicles in front of the main gate of the school. This causes inconvenience to the students, the staff and the foot-visitors. All vehicles should be parked at the parking lot. The notice is meant for all with immediate effect. Principal St. Mary's School     3.    The school serves a notice regarding the celebration of its Annual Day Function.        8th September, 2012                           more...

          Arrange the four parts P, Q, R and S between A and B in order to make sensible story or a sequence of a story.      A:    Firefighting is one of the most important emergency services in community. Firefighters battle fires that break out in homes, factories, office buildings, shops, and other places. Firefighters risk their lives to save people and protect property from fires. P:    Before the advent of modern firefighting techniques, fires often destroyed whole settlements. When a fire broke out all the people in the community rushed to the scene to help. As cities and towns grew larger, volunteer and paid firefighting groups were organized. Q:    Firefighting services have a number of different names. In some countries, they are called fire departments or fire brigades. In other countries, the local organization may be called a fire service. R:    Firefighters work to prevent fires by enforcing fire-safety laws. They also teach people about possible fire dangers in their homes and places of work. In order to reduce the damage caused by fires, local firefighting organizations need the support of the people in the community. S:    The men and women who work as firefighters also help people who are involved in many kinds of emergencies besides fires. For example, firefighters rescue people who may be trapped in cars or trains after an accident. They aid victims of tornadoes, floods, hurricanes, and earthquakes. B:    Today, firefighting organizations in most industrialized nations have well trained men and women and a variety of modern firefighting equipment. (a) Q S R P                                                           (b) Q R P S                           (c) S R P Q                                                            (d) R P Q S (e) None of these              A:    Peacock, the country's national bird, is becoming endangered. Poisoned and killed for its beautiful tail-feathers, the population of the bird is plunging at a rather 'worrying rate' P:    Under the law, collection of tail-feathers is possible only when the bird sheds them during August September soon after the mating season is over. Q:    With the situation causing concern, the officials are now thinking of imposing a ban on trade in peacock feathers. R:   Of late, young boys can be seen at traffic crossings and marketplaces across the Capital selling peacock feathers in whole or shaped as fans. S:    Most of them come from neighboring Rajasthan and there are no means of testing whether the feathers have been plucked or shed as sellers trim their tips, making detection impossible. B:    Though the Director of Foreign Trade has issued instructions that peacock feathers are banned for export, they are still being commercially traded within the country. (a) P Q R S                                                           (b) Q R P S                           (c) R S Q P                                                            (d) Q R S P (e) None more...


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