Office memorandum gives clarity on 2% dearness relief extended to 58 lakh pensioners

SUBSEQUENT to the implementation of the 7th Central Pay Commission recommendations, the government on the eve of the Diwali had announced 2% dearness allowance for the Central government employees and 2% dearness relief to Central  government pensioners or family pensioners. In an office memorandum dated November 16, some of the confusions on dearness relief, which are given with effect from July 1, 2016, are done away with. Here are 5 such clarifications on dearness relief.

56 inch chest: Did you know an IRTS recruit needs to pass a chest expansion test? 10 FAQs on Civil Services Exam

DID you know, an Indian civil service recruit needs a special medical status in terms of vision, height, chest, chest expansion etc. if he or she wishes to join a technical service like the Indian Railway Traffic Service (IRTS), something you don’t need to become an IAS or Indian Railway Personnel Service?  Or, did you know, a subject of Nepal or Bhutan could still be an IRTS or IRS officer, but he is ineligible to be an IAS or IPS? Here are 10 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and answers regarding Civil Services Examination (CSE):

Can govt prevent crimes like Delhi rape; FAQs on sexual harassment in offices

THE recent horrific gang rape in Delhi is a reflection of how women are being treated in our families and in society, say experts. Home secretary RK Singh’s spirited press conference on Friday is a welcome step, but can government alone bring a solution to this deep-rooted menace? The reality is, the cases of sexual harassment within government offices are often spotted, complained and investigated. Here are some frequently asked questions and their answers on sexual harassment of women in government offices: