The 2022 International Booker Prize
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T Raja Kumar appointed as president of the FATF
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has appointed T. Raja Kumar of Singapore as the President. He was appointed for the term of 2 years, which starts from July 1, 2022, to 2024. He succeeds Dr. Marcus Player of Germany.
Ranjit Rath Named Next CMD of Oil India Limited
Public Enterprises Selection Board (PESB) has selected Geoscientist Ranjit Rath as the next Chairman and Managing Director(CMD) of Oil India Limited (OIL). He was serving as the CMD of Mineral Exploration Corporation Ltd.(MECL). Sushil Chandra Mishra, the current CMD of OIL will superannuate on 30th June 2022.
Parameswaran Iyer as the new CEO of NITI Aayog
Government has appointed retired IAS officer Parameswaran Iyer as the new CEO of NITI Aayog. Iyer, 1981-batch IAS officer of UP cadre, will replace Amitabh Kant to become the third chief executive officer of the Government of India's public policy think tank.
Tapan Deka is new IB chief
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Ruchira Kamboj was appointed India's Permanent Representative to the United Nations
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Olympic champion javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra wins gold at Kuortane Games
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Smt. Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai nominated as Chairperson, Press Council of India
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IRCON INTERNATIONAL LIMITED invites applications for recruitment to the below-mentioned posts on a Contract on Pay Scale basis for IRCON's Mumbai Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Package-2 Project as per the eligibility criteria and other details as tabulated below:
| S. No | Post | No of Vacancies | Pay Scale | Essential Qualification | Max. age as on 01.06.22 | Post qualification Experience criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reference Pin Setting Engineer (Track Survey) on pay scale contract | 06 (UR-05, OBC-01) | Rs.(28000 - 80000)+ Allowances | Full time Diploma in Civil Engineering with not less than 60% marks from recognized University/ Institute approved by AICTE/UGC. | 35 years | Minimum three (3) years of experience in surveying with the use of Total Station |
| 2 | Works Leader (Specialized Technician) on pay scale contract | 04 (UR-03, OBC-01) | Rs.(22000 - 63000)+ allowances | Matric+ ITI OR Apprenticeship Training+ NTC OR NCTVT | 30 years | Minimum One (1) years of experience in surveying with the use of Total Station |
| 3 | Slab Track Engineer on pay scale contract | 06 (UR-05, OBC-01) | Rs.(28000 - 80000)+ allowances | Full time Diploma in Civil Engineering with not less than 60% marks from recognized University/ Institute approved by AICTE/UGC. | 35 Years | Minimum three (3) years of experience in construction Management supervision or process management of ballast less track. |
| 4 | CAM Engineer on pay scale contract | 06 (UR-05, OBC-01) | Rs.(28000 - 80000)+ allowances | Full time Diploma in Civil Engineering with not less than 60% marks from recognized University/ Institute approved by AICTE/UGC. | 35 Years | Minimum three (3) years of experience in quality control work in construction of concrete structures |
| 5 | CAM Engineer (QC) on pay scale contract | 04 (UR-03, OBC-01) | Rs.(28000 - 80000)+ allowances | Full time Diploma in Civil Engineering with not less than 60% marks from recognized University/ Institute approved by AICTE/UGC. | 35 Years | Minimum three (3) of experience in quality control work in construction of concrete structures |
| 6 | Turnout Installation Engineer on pay scale contract | 04 (UR-03, OBC-01) | Rs.(28000 - 80000)+ allowances | Full time Diploma in Civil Engineering with not less than 60% marks from recognized University/ Institute approved by AICTE/UGC. | 35 Years | Minimum three (3) of experience in railway track turnout installation work |
| 7 | Rail Welding (EA) Technician on pay scale contract | 04 (UR-03, OBC-01) | Rs.(22000 - 63000)+ allowances | Matric+ ITI OR Apprenticeship Training+ NTC OR NCTVT | 35 Years | A person with skills in covered arc welding of butt welding on 9 mm thick carbon steel sheets without backing strip in downward or upright posture in compliance with ISO 9606-1,and with experience of at least three (3) years in arc welding |
| 8 | Rail Welding Technician (AT) | 04 (UR-03, OBC-01) | Rs.(22000 - 63000)+ allowances | Matric+ ITI OR Apprenticeship Training+ NTC OR NCTVT | 35 Years | Minimum (3) years of experience in AT rail welding work |
| 9 | Operator(Motor Car) | 10 (UR-06, OBC-02, SC-01 & EWS-01) | Rs.(19000 - 56000)+ allowances | Matric+ ITI OR Apprenticeship Training+ NTC OR NCTVT | 30 Years | At least one (1) year of experience asan operator of track motor car onrail for construction work or at least five (5) years of experience in driving of Heavy Motor Vehicle Trainee should take training for handling of track motor car by manufacturers (suppliers) before the start of T&C Service session, and must be able to operate track motor car. |
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