7th Pay Commission Current Affairs, GK & News
7th Pay Commission: Family Pensions Ceiling Enhanced
The Union Minister of State for Prime Minister’s Office and Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh, stated on February 12, 2021 that the upper ceiling for family pension has been increased from Rs 45,000 to Rs 1,25,000 per month. Highlights This decision was taken in order to bring Ease of Living for the ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Topics: 7th Pay Commission • Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare (DoPPW) • Dr. Jitendra Singh • family pension
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
Cabinet approves revised salaries and pension for Judges of Supreme Court and High Courts
The Union Cabinet approved revision in salaries, gratuity, allowances, pension etc. of Judges of Supreme Court and High Courts and retired Judges of Supreme Court and High Courts. The decision follows implementation of recommendations of 7th Central Pay Commission in respect of Civil Servants. Key Facts The increase in salary and allowances will benefit 31 ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2017
Topics: 7th Pay Commission • Cabinet Decisions • High courts • National • Supreme court
Disability pension for defence forces at par with civilians: Government
The Union Government has accepted recommendations of National Anomaly Committee (NAC) to maintain disability pension for defence forces in parity with civilians under 6th Central Pay Commission (CPC). With acceptance of recommendations of NAC, Government will not go ahead with new disability pension parity regime recommended by 7th CPC and continue earlier system of disbursing ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2017
Topics: 7th Pay Commission • Committees • Defence • National Anomaly Committee • Pensions