7th Central Pay Commission Current Affairs, GK & News
COVID-19: Maharashtra and Telangana Government announce major salary cuts
On March 31, 2020, the Maharashtra and Telangana State Governments announced major salary cuts. Highlights The Maharashtra Government had cut 60% of salary from the Chief Minister and other members of Legislative Assembly and Legislative Council and other representatives of the local governing bodies. The Class A and Class B employees of the government are ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Topics: 7th Central Pay Commission • 7th Pay Commission • Corona virus • COVID-19 • Maharashtra state Legislative Assembly • state government • State government of Telangana • Telangana
Ministry of Defence: One Day Salary to PM-CARES Fund; Rs 500 crore contribution
On March 29, 2020, Ministry of Defence approved the proposal to contribute one day salary of the employees to the PM-CARES fund. This will amount to Rs 500 crores. Highlights The salary will collectively include funds from Army, Air Force, Navy and other Defence PSUs. The contribution is voluntary and employees willing to opt out ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: 7th Central Pay Commission • 7th Pay Commission • Corona virus • COVID-19 • Indian Army • Payment systems • PM CARES Fund • Rajnath Singh
Govt. restores ‘ration in kind’ provision to military officers in peace areas
The Government of India has approved Union Ministry of Defence proposal for restoration of ‘ration in kind’ to military officers stationed in peace areas. This is one of the first major decisions taken by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh after he assumed the new portfolio role in Modi government’s 2nd term. Key Highlights Background: On 1 ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2019
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: 7th Central Pay Commission • Armed Forces • Defence Minister Rajnath Singh • Defence Ministry • Indian Armed Forces • Ration in Kind Provision • Union Ministry of Defence