GATE- 2010: Achieving 99% percentile - 9 Step guide

A majority of people, after pursuing engineering, opt for mainly two things that are management or M.Tech. Present economic situation results in letting every UG candidate to pursue higher education either M.Tech or MBA. In order to get admission in M.Tech in reputed engineering colleges in India such as IITs, IISc & NITs, you need to crack GATE(Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering).

After giving GATE, 2 years back, I successfully completed my Master in IIT-Madras with core Job in hand. I think that my 9 step guide for GATE preparation would be useful to some or the other.

Having seen past few years GATE exam papers, you can observe weightage given to each topic in any branch of engineering. For I know, one doesn't need to study everything from 4 years of engineering. By selecting few topics, you can score 99% with little efforts n proper planning. Believe me, 2 to 3 months preparation is enough for that.

Generally, question paper preparation is set keeping all the students in view. The difficulty of questions vary from moderate to very difficult level. No one will never be in a position to answer all/no questions.

I observed, in any branch of engineering, mathematics covers 25 to 30 marks. Ask any coaching institute or GATE ranker about the level of difficulty in mathematics, One will say, definitely, mathematics has never been a difficult one. If one doesn't prepare Maths, he has to learn costly lessons.

Here, am describing GATE preparation needed for Mechanical Engineering. Its a 9 step guide.

You can broadly classify entire syllabus into four categories: Mathematics, Design, Thermal & Fluids, Manufacturing.

Step -1: Mathematics
At first, leave everything, but prepare mathematics. Since we are engineers, every one needs to have basic idea of mathematics. So, GATE tests your fundamental understanding of maths, but not of deep topics of it.

Step -2: Operations research

This is generally considered as a part of manufacturing. Don't touch any other part of manufacturing. But, read everything related linear programming, Job scheduling, transportation, demand planning, forecasting - planning and queuing etc. All this together won't take time greater than one week to 10 days. In fact, these are few of the easiest topics in Mechanical engg. I am sure that u will get not less than 20-25 marks.

Step -3: Design > Engineering Mechanics & Strength of Materials
The next area of concentration is EM and SM in Design part. Since, these are basic concepts, one will find easy in completing these subjects.

Step -4: Fluids > Fluid Mechanics & Machinery, Thermodynamics

Step -5: Design > Theory of machines, Design of machine elements

Step -6: Fluids > Heat transfer

Step -8: Manufacturing

Here, I wanted to give some suggestion. In this section, give more importance to "Metal cutting" chapter. Never want to be through in this subject. Its almost like ocean. Apart from this, its good to give a glance of the entire manufacturing subject. If you are not in a position to look through it, don't do this. Go to next step.

Step -9: Revision> You must have some time for revision of all that you have read. After this, if you have time study manufacturing.

One suggestion is that - Try to give some mock tests for keeping time frame.

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Swiss Bank - Indian accounts

Latest update after Swiss Bank has agreed to disclose the funds, Indians' Money, all together comes to 70, 00,000 Crores Rupees.
This means,

1. Yes, 70 lakhs crores rupees of India are lying in Switzerland banks. This is the highest amount lying outside any country, from amongst 180 countries of the world, as if India is the champion of Black Money.
2. Swiss Government has officially written to Indian Government that they are willing to inform the details of holders of 70 lakh crore rupees in their Banks, if Indian Government officially asks them.
3. On 22-5-08, this news has already been published in The Times of India and other Newspapers based on Swiss Government's official letter to Indian Government.
4. But the Indian Government has not sent any official enquiry to Switzerland for details of money which has been sent outside India between 1947 to 2008.. The opposition party is also equally not interested in doing so because most of the amount is owned by politicians and it is every Indian's money.
5. This money belongs to our country. From these funds we can repay 13 times of our country's foreign debt. The interest alone can take care of the Centers yearly budget. People need not pay any taxes and we can pay Rs. 1 lakh to each of 45 crore poor families.
6. Let us imagine, if Swiss Bank is holding Rs. 70 lakh Crores, then how much money is lying in other 69 Banks? How much they have deprived the Indian people? Just think, if the Account holder dies, the bank becomes the owner of the funds in his account.
7. Are these people totally ignorant about the philosophy of Karma? What will this ill-gotten wealth do to them and their families when they own/use such money, generated out of corruption and exploitation?
8. Indian people have read and have known about these facts. But the helpless people have neither time nor inclination to do anything in the matter. This is like "a new freedom struggle" and we will have to fight this.
9. This money is the result of our sweat and blood.. The wealth generated and earned after putting in lots of mental and physical efforts by Indian people must be brought back to our country.

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Tata Indigo Manza - Tata's New Car hits the market

Six years after the launch of its Indigo range, Tata Motors introduces "The Indigo MANZA", length of over 4.4m, a width of 1.7m, and a wheel base of 2,520mm, the sedan has grown in size and thus in interior space with trunk has a capacity of 460 litres.

The car comes with a warranty of 2 Years/75,000 kms, amongst the best in the industry, and will be available in a range of 7 colours through 224 dealerships with 493 sales points across 401 towns in the country. The car is priced at Rs. 4.8 lakhs ex-showroom Delhi for the petrol Safire for the base Aqua version going upto Rs. 6.75 lakhs.

The new Indigo Manza comes loaded with features like Bluetooth connectivity, power outlets for recharging laptops and cell phones, an outdoor temperature sensor,

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Prithvi-2 Nuclear capable indian ballistic missile successfully test-fired

The surface to surface short range ballistic missile was test fired twice at 10:28 am and 10:33 am from a mobile launcher at the launch pad number. Two naval ships located at the targets, tracked and monitored the missiles hitting the targets very accurately. All radars and sensors along the east coast monitored the missile trajectory parameters.

Details of mission:
The 4.6 tonne missile can carry both conventional as well as nuclear warheads weighing between 500 to 1000 kg and has the ability to hit a target at a distance of 350 km.


The nine-metre long missile can carry 500 kg of warhead and powered by liquid propulsion twin engine.

It uses advanced inertial guidance system with manoeuvring trajectory and reaches the targets with few metres of accuracy.

While the respective ranges of 150 and 250 km Prithvi I and II was meant for the Army and was in service for more than a decade. The Prithvi III with 350 km was developed for the Navy and first test-fired way back in 2000.



This is, however, not for the first time that a test was conducted on the sophisticated missile. The last test firing was conducted in April this year and for the first time in 1996 n its range was only 150 km.

Click to see about Arihant Nuclear submarine

The launch was carried out by the Strategic Force Command and witnessed by Scientific Adviser to Raksha Mantri, VK Saraswat, Lt Gen BS Nagal, commander of the Strategic Force Command and Lt Gen VK Singh, commander of the Eastern Command.

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Diwali Cards e cards Messages,Happy Diwali Messages,Messages for Diwali Festival

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Diwali SMS Messages,Happy Diwali Messages,Messages for Diwali Festival

Enjoy the Best and the Most Heartfelt Diwali Messages in the internet world:

Diwali messages, see below for SMSs:
May the festival of lights be the harbinger of joy and prosperity. As the holy occasion of Diwali is here and the atmosphere is filled with the spirit of mirth and love, here's hoping this festival of beauty brings your way, bright sparkles of contentment, that stay with you through the days ahead.
Best wishes on Diwali and New year.

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Fortunate is the one who has learned to Admire, but not to envy.
Good Wishes for a joyous Diwali and a Happy New Year with a plenty of Peace and Prosperity.

May This Diwali be as bright as ever.
May this Diwali bring joy, health and wealth to you.
May the festival of lights brighten up you and your near and dear ones lives.
May this Diwali bring in u the most brightest and choicest happiness and love you have ever Wished for.
May this Diwali bring you the utmost in peace and prosperity.
May lights triumph over darkness.
May peace transcend the earth.
May the spirit of light illuminate the world.
May the light that we celebrate at Diwali show us the way and lead us together on the path of peace and social harmony
"WISH U A VERY HAPPY DIWALI"

Long live the tradition of hindu culture and as the generations have passed by hindu culture is getting stronger and stronger lets keep it up.
Best Wishes for Diwali

Dear Satya,
The happiest of wishes for a Deepawali, that will be happy in every way for someone like you.

Ramesh Sondhi - I do not know your whereabouts in Toronto - Ontario - Canada. Hope someone sees this. Ramesh - Happy Holidays - It's times like this I remember you asking me to marry you. If we could only go back in time. Ramesh - Enjoy Diwali.

Hi All,
Wishing each one of you a very happy and prosperous deepawali. May this year brings you lots and lots of happiness in life and fulfill all your dreams.

As the candlelight flame,
Ur life may always be happiness' claim;
As the mountain high,
U move without sigh;
like the white linen flair,
Purity is always an affair;
As sunshine creates morning glory,
fragrance fills years as flory;
with the immaculate eternal smile,
attached to u mile after mile;
All darkness is far away,
As light is on its way;
Wish all of u a very happy diwali.

Memories of moments celebrated together.......
Moments that have been attached in my heart, forever.......
Make me Miss You even more this Diwali.
Hope this Diwali brings in Good Fortune & Abounding Happiness for you!
HAPPY DIWALI


This Diwali, may you be blessed with good fortune as long as Ganeshji's trunk, wealth and prosperity as big as his stomach, happiness as sweet as his ladoos and may your trouble be as small as his mouse.
Happy Diwali

This diwali tumko mile
Rathore ki Aim
Film stars ka Fame
Game show ka Jackpot
Hit film mein ek spot
Jadoo ki chhari
lots of crackers aur phuljhari
sab ka dher saara pyar aur dosti
and lots n lots of fun n masti
Wishing u a very HAPPY DIWALI!
Messages:

• On Diwali, I wanted to send you wishes for a year filled with prosperity, health and lots of fun! Hope you have a happy Diwali!
• This Diwali, may you be blessed with good fortune as long as Ganeshji's trunk, wealth and prosperity as big as his stomach, happiness as sweet as his ladoos and may your trouble be as small as his mouse. Happy Diwali!
• May you be blessed with happiness and well being to last through the year. Happy Diwali!
• A warm Diwali wish for every happiness. May the warmth and splendor, that are a part of this auspicious occasion, fill your life with happiness and bright cheer, and bring to you joy and prosperity, for the whole year.
• May the festival of lights be the harbinger of joy and prosperity. As the holy occasion of Diwali is here and the atmosphere is filled with the spirit of mirth and love, here's hoping this festival of beauty brings your way, bright sparkles of contentment, that stay with you through the days ahead. Best wishes on Diwali and New year.
  
• On Diwali, wishes for every joy and prosperity. Here's hoping, that the beauty of this festival of lights, bring a world of joy, happiness and contentment to you, to last the whole year through. Happy Diwali.
• As your celebrate this holy occasion, the most loving thoughts and wishes are for you... May the beauty of Diwali fill your world and your heart and may the love that is always yours, bring you endless joy. Have A Wonderful Diwali And New Year!
• Have a prosperous Diwali. Hope this festival of lights, brings you every joy and happiness. May the lamps of joy, illuminate your life and fill your days with the bright sparkles of peace, mirth and goodwill, because you are someone who deserves life's best and so much more. Have a joyous Diwali and new year.
• As you celebrate this holy occasion, you are wished the brightest moments that Diwali can bring, lots of love and laughter to fill your days with cheer and a New year that is sure to bring you, the best of everything.
• There's always something warm and bright, about this time of the year, when everything has a special glow, and hearts are full of cheer, that's why, this special greeting comes your way, to wish you all life's best, on Diwali and in the coming year, too.
• May the warmth and splendor, that are a part of this auspicious occasion, fill your life with happiness and bright cheer, and bring to you joy and prosperity, for the whole year.

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Floods Preventive measures

The occurrence of floods is something that may come with and without warning, and there is nothing you can do to stop it. However you are not that helpless. There are preventive measures you can do to lessen or control the damage and to protect your homes from the fury of the flood. This should always be your pushing factor to purchase a flood insurance cover for your house building and for the contents of your home.

In case of floods, here are the most basic steps that you can do to minimize damage to your properties. You should pay attention to three of the most critical aspects of your house, and these are electricity, gas and water. First of all remember to turn off all the main switches and controls of these three in your house. For sure you know where these controls are ahead of time. Do not wait for the flood to come before you look for the controls.

Make sure you unplug all the electrical items in your house and if possible haul them on higher places, like the second storey of your house or the attic. If you live in a flood zone, you should already be aware of ideal things to cover your doors and windows like sandbags, metal sheeting and others. Make your safety your priority but if you still have time, you can move as much furniture and things to higher places.

You can also roll up carpets and rugs to avoid them getting sodden and destroying their texture. As much as possible keep everything dry above water. If your house is in a flood zone, you must have a sealed emergency bag containing personal items and valuables like important documents, personal records and other items with sentimental value to you which no amount of insurance claim could replace.

Before anything like a flood happens, you could install your own flood defences as an advanced preparation. Check your local stores for products that can be installed in advance, like a 'flood board', air brick cover, or even plastic skirts to surround your whole property.

When a flood occurs, think of your own safety above all. In the event that you have to vacate your property, cooperate with emergency services and try to do as much as you can while it is still daylight. Remember floods have claimed so many lives. Do not allow yourself to be included in the long list of flood victims.

It may help you to prepare in advance too. Check the flood warnings in your region so you will know what actions to take. As a final precaution, make a personal flood plan for you and your family.

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