Questions and answers of PA/SA examination held on 21/4/2013

1	The present deputy chairman of Rajya Sabha is elected Member of Parliament from which state of India. Kerala (P.J Kurien)
2	The constitution of India was adopted on 26 November 1949
3	The present strength of rajya Sabha members is ___out of which ____are representatives of states and UT of delhi and pudhucherry and ___ are nominated by president. 245,233,12
4	4 Which of the following glands produces insulin in human body Pancreas
5	Which of the following is food poisoning organism (A) Clostridium botulinum (B) Streptomyces fecalis (C) Lacto Bacillus (D) None of these
6	Development of goitre (Enlarged thyroid gland) is mainly due to deficiency of. Iodine
7	The emission of which causes global warming. carbon dioxide
8	Who was adjudged player of the tournament by scoring most number of runs in the tournament in women world cup cricket held recently? Suzie Bates
9	Who won the inaugural hockey India league ended in Ranchi recently? Ranchi Rhinos
10	Wanchoo Committee dealt with Direct Taxes
11	Kyoto Protocol is An International agreement to reduce the green houses gases
12	Kyoto Protocol is Answer: An International agreement to reduce the green houses gases
13	India successfully completed its 101th space mission by lauching indo French satellite SARAL recently this satellite is for Oceanographic Study
14	Government of India has recently granted “Maharatna” status to two more Navratna Public Sector Enterprises which are the these new companies joining the club of Maharatna Public Sector Undertaking Bharat Heavy Electrical Ltd & Gas Authority of India Limited
15	India newly built and tested missile “Astra” Meant for Air to Air Strike
16	The governor general who adopted a policy of Europeanization of bureaucracy and an exclusion of Indian from higher posts Cornwallis
17	During which movement bal Gangadhar tilak was given the epithet Lokmanya and Gandhiji give the slogan “Swaraj in a year” respectively Home Rule Movement and non cooperation movement
18	Recently dargah muinudin chisti at Ajmer was in news due to visit of Pakistani prime minister dargah Muinuddin chisti at Ajmer was built by Alauddin Khilji
19	Bauxite is an ore of Aluminium
20	Which is one of the following is the land area I the extreme south of India. Cape Comorin near Kanyakumari
21	The ozone layer lies in the ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 22.In union budget 2013-2014 “Voluntary Compliance encouragement scheme” was launched by government of India. This scheming is related to Service tax
23	Economic survey 2012-2013 states that nonperforming assets of increased from 2.36% to 3.57% in September 2012. The description of nonperforming assets was with reference to which sector. Banking sector
24	This is the rate at which reserve bank of India borrows money from commercial banks Reverse Repo rate
25	As per election commission of India, how many recognized national political parties are there in India. 6

Sanchaypost Interest Posting Procedure at SO

Step : 1
Take backup of all Database before doing the Interest Posting. 
Download the interest file belong to your office code available in your mail. 
Step : 2
Copy this file in to HO to SO folder available in Server machine.
Step : 3
Login in Counter -> Select the Day Begin/End form -> Select from No. 0304 Import files
from HO -> New Form….. The following screen will be appear. 

Step : 4
After select the Import files from HO form the following menu will be appear 
>> Select the SB Interest Posting Radio button -> OK

Step : 5
After select the SB Interest Posting Radio button -> OK the following screen will be appear. >> Click on Select file to import menu 

Step : 6
After Click on Select file to import menu following screen will be appear. 
>> Select the file from HO_to_SO folder belongs to your Sanchay Post Office Code -> Click
on Open -> Click on Import file. After import data noted the 1st and last account number
from the list and than Click on Save -> Send the form. 

Step : 7
Login as Supervisor in Sanchay Post Online Software. Select the SB Menu -> Select Form No. 1305 SB Interest Calculation. The following screen will be appear -> Click on Calculate Interest.

Step : 8
After click on Calculate Interest Menu following screen will be appear. Select Annual Interest Posting Radio Button -> Enter the Year 2012 and Press Enter 2013 will be automatically appear -> Enter the Start Account Number & End Account number which is noted earlier and Press OK -> Wait until Successfully message is not appear. 

Note : Before calculate the interest log out from all Sanchay post software and than follow the above step. Check the Interest Report for the year 2012-13 as well as Check in DB Analyzer for successfully posting of Interest in your database.



Interest Posting Procedure at SO :  View / Download

Maths Tips & Tricks

WHO TOLD MATHS IS COMPLICATED?

HERE WE COULD STRIKE THE ANSWERS FOR THE FOLLOWING MULTIPLICATIONS, AND SQUARE NUMBER CALCULATIONS WITHIN 5 TO 10 SECONDS. ALL ARE HAVING SHORT CUT LOGICS :)

1. A) 51*51 = 2601 B) 71*71=5041 C) 31*31=961

Ex 51 * 51 
then first digit multiply 5*5=25
then first digit add 5+5=10 
last digit 1* 1=1 =25+(1) 0 1=2601


2. A)33*37=1221 B) 42*48=2016 C) 56*54=3024
ex 33*37
last digit multiply 3*7=21
first digit add one and multiply 3*4=12
answer 1221

3. A)95*95=9025 B) 75*75=5625 C) 95*95=9025
Ex 95*95
first digit add 1 and then multiply with second number first digit 10*9=90
both last digit multiply 5*5=25
Answer 9025

4. A)225*225=50625 B)625*625=390625 C)425=180625
Ex 425*425
first and third digit(45) then multiply with first digit 45*4=180
multiply last 25*25=625
add both 180625 answer

5. A)Square of 1111=1234321 B)Square of 11111=123454321
Ex: Square 1111
1111 is having 4 digits so write ascending upto 4 digits 1234(4 digits) and reduce again 321 so answer 1234321

6. A)Square of 999=998001 B)Square of 99999=9999800001
Ex : Square of 999
reduce 1 from 999=998 and then 999 is having 3 digits so add 001
answer 998001

7. A) Square of 122=14884 B)Square of 138= 19044
Ex: Square of 122 
100+22 so add 22 = 144*100=14400 + square 22 is 484= 14884

8. A) Square of 84=7056 B) Square of 89=7921
Ex 84 is 100-16 then 84-16=68*100=6800 plus add 16*16=256 
6800+256-7056

9. A)17*18=306 B)16*18=288 C) 19*19=361
Ex: 17*18
Add second number last digit (8) with first no 17+8=25 * 10 =250
7*8=56 add both 250=56=306 (11 to 19 short cuts)

10. A)26*26=676 B)27*29=783 C)24*28=672
26+6=32*20=640 then add 6*6=36 i.e., 676 (21 to 29 short cuts)

12. A)31*38=1178 B) 36*36=1296 C)35*31=1085
31+8=39*30=1170 then add 1*8=8 answer 1178 (31 to 39 short cuts)
13.A)9468*11=104148 B)838653*11=925183

14.A)108*109=11772 B)103*108=11124
Ex 108*109
100+8
100+9
add second number 9 with first number 108+9=11700
8*9=72 add both 11772 (100 to 150 short cuts)

15. A)92*96=8932 B)93*98-8524
Ex 92*96
92-8
96-4
Subtract 92-4=89*100=8900
multiply -4*-8=32
add both 8900+32=8932 (50 to 100 short cuts)

16. A)93*105=9765 B)99*109=10791
93-7
100+5
add 93 +5 =98*100=9800
-7*+5=-35 then 9800-35=9765 (50 to 150 short cuts)

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RECEPTION TO COMRADE M. KRISHNAN SECRETARY GENERAL AT BHOPAL AND S/G ADDRESSING DHARNA IN FRONT OF CPMG OFFICE BHOPAL

CGHS HELP DESK : CGHS beneficiaries may contact by phone for Information about CGHS and for Grievances

NOTE FOR EXAMINATION ATTENDED CANDIDATES

Examination Held for the Total Vacancies of 449 in AP circle 

Examination held for the total vacancies of 224 in AP circle from GDS to PA cadre

Qualifying Marks  :OC:   40% i.e 10 marks in each part and 40% in aggregate

                            :OBC  38% i.e 9 marks in each part and  38% in aggregate 

                            :SC/ST 33% i.e 8 marks in each part and 33% in aggregate  

For computer test qualified candidates will be called for in 1:5 ratio
Duration of computer test :30minutes.
                                        15 min for typing of 450 words passage
                                        15 min for data entry

TRANSFER/POSTING OF OFFICERS OF PS GROUP B CADRE(Click the link below for details) http://www.indiapost.gov.in/DOP/Pdf/Postings/9-22-2013-SPG_18-04-2013.pdf

CGHS HELP DESK : CGHS beneficiaries may contact by phone for Information about CGHS and for Grievances

CGHS HELP DESK

CGHS beneficiaries may contact CGHS HELP DESK by phone for Information about CGHS and for Grievances

CGHS HELP DESK operates on all working days from 8A.M. to 8 P.M.

Tel No. 011-23387803

Medical officers on emergency duty at the following Wellness Centers shall attend to queries from callers between 8 PM to 8 AM and on Sundays and Gazetted holidays.

1. South Avenue Wellness Centre, 153, South Avenue, New Delhi-11
Telephone No. 23013490

2. North Avenue Wellness Centre, 31, North Avenue, New Delhi-1,
Telephone No. 23094420

3. Zakir Husain Road Wellness Centre, CGHS Building, Dr. Z.H.Road, New Delhi
Telephone No. 23383724

4. Telegraph Lane Wellness Centre, 18-E, Telegraph Lane, New Delhi
Telephone No. 23326601

5. Kirigsways Camp Wellness Centre, CGHS Disp, KWC No. 60, New Police Line, Kingsway Camp, Delhi .
Telephone No.27459411

6. Tim arpur Wellness Centre, Lancer Road, Tim arpur, Delhi.
Telephone No. 23813808

Comparison between New Pension Scheme & Old Pension Scheme

New Pension Scheme (Defined Contributory Pension Scheme) PRELIMINARY STUDY REPORT Presented by K.V.RAMESH, SSE/ICF JGS (Finance & Administration) /IRTSA

Pension - Greatly Valued Pension is valuable in the sense that it is secure. Supreme Court held that pension is a valuable right vested in a Govt. servant. Refusal, reduction, forfeiture of pension not allowed unless on extreme conditions. Pension is secured against attachment & seizure.

Defined Benefits Pension & GPF  (prior to 1.1.2004) Pension   Commutation of Pension   Retirement Gratuity   Death Gratuity   Service Gratuity   Leave Encashment   Family pension   Group Insurance

Types of Pension (1) Superannuation calculated as 50% of average emoluments of last 10 months salary drawn subject to the minimum of Rs.3500 and maximum of Rs.45000. (2) Family Pension At the rate of 30% of basic pay subject to the minimum of Rs.3500 and maximum of Rs.27000. (3) Voluntary Retirement (VR ) Maximum of 5 years weightage in the Qualifying Service

COMMUTATION OF PENSION Can commute a lumpsum payment not exceeding 40%. Reduced pension in proportion to the % of commutation and age factor. Commuted portion of pension shall be restored after the completion of 15 years. Lumpsum amount received on commutation of pension is not liable for Income tax. Dearness relief calculated to the original pension not on the reducedpension.

Gratuity Retirement Gratuity: Admissible (along with pension) on retirement after completion of 5 years of qualifying service.  Calculated @ 1/4th of a month’s Basic Pay + DA for each completed six monthly period of qualifying service. Maximum retirement gratuity payable is 16. times of emolument limited to Rs. 10 lakhs.  Death Gratuity: Payable to the nominee in the event of employees death.  Service Gratuity: entitled for service gratuity (and not pension) if total qualifying service is less than 10 years.

New Pension Scheme(Defined Contributory Pension Scheme) Salient Features Operational with effect from 1.1.2004. Implemented by Central Government and 22 states. Existing provision of Defined Benefit Pension & GPF would not be available to new Govt. servants joining service on or after 1.1.2004. Will have tiers – Tier-I & tier-II. CONTRIBUTION TO TIER-I  10% of BP+DA contribution by the Govt. servant every month. Equal matching contribution by the Government. Kept in the non-withdrawable Pension Tier-I account. Tier-II voluntary contribution will be kept in a separate withdrawable account. The scheme is implemented by Central Record keeping Agency & Several Pension Fund mangers. An independent Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) will regulate the pension market.  Permanent Retirement Account Number (PRAN) allotted after 1.4.2008.  Govt. servant can exit at or after 60 years of age.  60% of pension wealth can be withdrawn lumpsum.  40% of pension wealth to be invested in annuity - mandatory – to provide pension for life time for self and dependent. To leave the scheme before 60 years of age 80% of pension wealth mandatory for investment.  Benefit of Invalid pension, Disability pension, Family pension, Extraordinary Family pension are extended.  Retirement Gratuity for discharge from duty due to Disease / Injury or invalidation also extended.

  

Six Pension Fund Managers ICICI Prudential Pension Funds Management Company Limited IDFC Pension Fund Management Company Limited Kotak Mahindra Pension Fund Limited Reliance Capital Pension Fund Limited SBI Pension Funds Private Limited UTI Retirement Solutions Limited

  

Comparison of Earnings of Old Pension Scheme and NPS CIRCUMSTANCES ASSUMED Date of Appointment - 1.1.2006 Entry Grade - GP - 4200, PB-2, 9300 – 34800 VI CPC period - 1.1.2006 to 31.12.2015 VII CPC period - 1.1.2016 to 31.12.2025 (with the multiplication factor of 2.06 + 40% fixation) VIII CPC period - 1.1.2026 to 31.12.2035 (with the multiplication factor of 2.06 + 40% fixation) Dearness Allowance - Jan 2006 to Dec 2011 actual, From Jan 2012 to Dec 2015 assumed increase @ 6% every half year for the periods 1.1.2016 to 31.12.2025 & 1.1.2026 to 31.12.2035. Promotion / MACPS - First promotion/ MACPS during Jan-2016 and second promotion / MACPS during Jan-2026

Inflation proof for new Pension not available (Rs. in thousands)





Inflation proof for new Pension not available (Rs. in thousands)

THE

IMPLICATIONS

ARE 

QUITE DEEP

Right for dignified life stripped

• In a single swoop the idea of pensions being rights of workers, has been thrown into the neo-liberal dustbin.
• Fundamental issue of stripping of employees’ right to a life of dignity
• The return under NPS is market driven.
• There is no guaranteed/defined amount of return.
• The returns generated through investments are accumulated and is not distributed as dividend or bonus

Why Armed Forces kept away

• If the expected return under NPS is much higher than the return under existing old Pension Scheme, why does not the government allow the members of the Armed Forces to exercise this option? Armed force are the most valued functionaries of the nation. That the members of the Armed Forces are being kept under old pension scheme does indicate that there is something shady in the argument that NPS would earn better; at least the government itself is not convinced that NPS would give better benefits to its employees. One can never be sure that the returns from equities would always be better than the guaranteed returns.

Govt arguments not true

• While introducing the NPS, the Government had argued in the same way as one would find in the IMF Report (2001).
• Briefly speaking, the argument is that DBS is unsustainable because thepension expenditure is increasing at a very high rate.
• Thus, over 1993-94 to 2004-05, the pension expenditure of the GOI has increased by 21 per cent; for the state governments, the rate of increase is still higher (27 per cent over the same period).

Is DBS unsustainable in India

• What the Government did not mention is that the government’s pension expenses as a percentage of GDP is quite negligible in India (less than 0.1 per cent).
• In South Korea or in Hongkong it is about 2 per cent.
• In Italy, France and Germany where the coverage under DBS pension is wide, the pension expenses as percentage of GDP is much higher in these countries.
• In Italy it is 14 per cent; in France and Germany the ratio is 12 per cent. In Japan 9 per cent of the GDP is spent on DBS pension.
• One wonders how it becomes unsustainable in India where the expenses on DBS pension is so low.

NPS SHOULD GO

• The argument that DBS would render all governments ‘bankrupt’ thus appears to be untenable.
• Why should the small pensioners who usually do not have savings to tideover the crisis should be driven to uncertain situation?
• Global capital does not have any moral obligation to honour the right of the citizen to live with dignity even in the retired life.

Thank you
M. SHANMUGAM, Central President,
# 4, Sixth Street, TVS Nagar,
Padi, Chennai- 600050.
Email- cpirtsa@yahoo.com
Mob: 09443140817
K.V.RAMESH, Zonal Secretary, IRTSA,
G3-LIKITH HOMES, 3-Lakshmanan Nagar west street,
Peravallur, Chennai-600082
Email: rameshirtsa@yahoo.co.in
(Mob:9003149578, 09444100842

Department of Posts Direct recruitment PA/SA Examination paper Dtd 21-04-2013

POSTAL ASSISTANT / SORTING ASSISTANT DIRECT RECRUITMENT EXAMINATION - 

FIRST PHASE HAS BEEN HELD ON 21-04-2013 

EXAMINATION SCHEDULED IN  ANDHRAPRADESH, GUJRAT, KARNATAKA, MAHARASHTRA & TAMIL NADU ON 21-04-2013 : 

QUESTION PAPER COPY IS PUBLISHED HERE UNDER :

Part - A  : General Knowledge (English & Hindi) (questions : 01 to 25)

Part - B  : Mathematics ( English & Hindi) (questions 26 to 50 )

Part - C  : English (questions 51 to 75)

Part - D  : Reasoning & Analytical ability (questions 76 to 100)

The following question paper copies are extracted from other websites for information only & the part of Hindi version in the question paper is visible  incomplete and  available part (English) is published.

THE NEXT PHASE OF EXAMINATION IS SCHEDULED ON 05-05-2013 IN ASSAM, MADHYA PRADESH, CHATTISGARH, JARKHAND, NORTH EAST, ORISSA, WEST BENGAL

                

EXAMINATION  TO DIRECT PA POSTS HELD PEACEFULLY

 Examination to direct PA posts in 5 cirlces viz Andhra, Tamilnadu, Karnataka, Gujarat and Maharastra is held peacefully  today but with tension to the takers.  As STAFF SELECTION COMMISSION is also conducting its exam today, some of the aspirants have to choose either PA exam or SSC exam.  The private company conducting exam to Postal department had to consult with the SSC before conducting the exam and could have postponed the same to some other day.  Only some  whose exam centre is same  for SSC and PAs and the time is not clashed could write SSC exam .