Productivity Linked Bonus for the Accounting Year 2012-13 to the Employees of Department of Posts.
Order has been issued vide Department of Posts (Establishment Division) Letter No.26-04/2013-PAP dated 4th October, 2013 for Payment of Productivity Linked Bonus for the Accounting Year 2012-13 equivalent of emoluments of 60 (Sixty) Days to the employees of Department of Posts in Group 'D'/ MTS, Group 'C' and non-gazetted Group 'B' cadre. Similarly, Ex-Gratia payment of Bonus to Gramin Dak Sevaks who are regularly appointed after observing all appointment formalities, and Ad-hoc payment of Bonus to Casual Labourers who have been conferred Temporary Status are also to be paid equivalent of allowances / wages respectively of 60 (Sixty) Days for the same period /year.
Ceiling:-
Regular Employees:- Emoluments 
shall be restricted to Rs.3,500/- per month only. 
Gramin Dak Sevaks:- Time Related 
Continuity Allowance shall be restricted toRs.3,500/- per month 
only. 
Full Time Casual Labourers 
(Including Temporary Status Casual Labourers):- Notional monthly wage shall 
be restricted to Rs.1,200/- per month only. 
BONUS ORDER - ISSUED BY DEPARTMENT OF POSTS
File 
No. 26-04/2013-PAP
Government 
of India
Ministry 
of Communications & IT
Department 
of Posts
(Establishment 
Division)
Dak 
Bhawan,Sansad Marg,
New 
Delhi-110 001
Dated 
4 th  October, 2013
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Subject:- 
Productivity Linked Bonus for the Accounting year 
2012-2013.
Sir/Madam,
                        
I am directed to convey the approval of the President of India for payment 
of Productivity Linked Bonus for the accounting year 2012-2013 equivalent 
of emoluments of 60 (Sixty) days to the employees of Department of Posts 
in Group `D`,Group `C` and non Gazetted Group `B`. Ex-gratia payment of Bonus to 
Gramin Dak Sevaks who are regularly appointed after observing all appointment 
formalities and adhoc payment of Bonus to Casual labourers who have been 
conferred Temporary Status are also to be paid equivalent to allowance/wages 
respectively for 60 (sixty) Days for the same period.
1.1              The calculation for the 
purpose of payment of Bonus under each category will be done as indicated 
below.
2.                              REGULAR 
EMPLOYEES:
2.1       
Bonus will be calculated on the basis of the following 
formula:-
                                                Average 
emoluments X Number of days of Bonus
30.4(Average 
no. of days in a month)
2.2 
The term “Emoluments” for regular Employees include basic Pay in the pay 
Band plus Grade Pay, Dearness Pay, Personal Pay, Special Pay (Allowances), 
S.B.Allowance, Deputation (Duty ) Allowance, Dearness Allowance and Training 
Allowance given to Faculty Members in Training Institutes. In case of drawl of 
salary  exceeding Rs.3500/- (Rs. Three Thousand Five hundred 
only)in any month during the accounting year 2012-13 the Emoluments shall be 
restricted to Rs.3500/- (Rs. Three Thousand Five hundred only) per month 
only.
2.3 
“ Average Emoluments” for regular Employees is arrived at by dividing by twelve 
,the total salary drawn during the year 2012-13 for the period from 1.4.2012 to 
31.3.2013, by restricting each month’s salary to Rs.3500/- (Rs. Three Thousand 
Five hundred only) per month. However, for the periods  of EOL and dies-non in a 
given month ,proportionate deduction is required to be made from the ceiling 
limit of  Rs.3500/- (Rs. Three Thousand Five hundred 
only).
2.4 
In case of those regular employees who were under suspension, or on whom 
dies-non was imposed ,or both, during the accounting year, the clarificatory 
order issued vide Paras 1 & 3 respectively of this office order No. 
26-8/80-PAP (Pt-I) dated 11.6.81 and No. 26-4/87-PAP (Pt.II) dated 8.2.88 will 
apply.
2.5              Those employees who 
resigned, retired, left service or proceeded on deputation within the Department 
of Posts or those who have proceeded on deputation outside the Department of 
Posts on or after 1.4.2012 will also be entitled to Bonus. In case of all such 
employees, the Bonus admissible will be as per provisions of Para 2.1 to 2.3 
above.
3.                  GRAMIN DAK SEVAKS 
(GDS)
3.1  
In respect of Gramin Dak Sevaks who were on duty through out the year during 
2012-2013, Average monthly Time Related Continuity Allowance will be calculated 
taking into account the Time Related Continuity Allowance (TRCA) plus 
corresponding Dearness Allowance drawn by them for the period from 1.4.2012 to 
31.3.2013 divided by 12 (Twelve). However, where the Time Related Continuity 
Allowance exceeds Rs 3500/- (Rs.Three Thousand Five hundred only) 
in any month during this period., the allowances will be restricted to  Rs 
3500/- (Rs.Three Thousand Five hundred only) per month. Ex-gratia payment of 
Bonus may be calculated by applying the Bonus formula as mentioned 
below:-
                                          Average 
TRCA  X  Number of days of Bonus
                                                     
30.4 (Average no. of days in a month)
3.2      The allowances drawn by 
a substitute will not be counted towards Bonus calculation for either the 
substitute or the incumbent Gramin  Dak Sevaks. In respect of those Gramin Dak 
Sevaks who were appointed in short term vacancies in Postman/Group `D` Cadre, 
the clarificatory orders issued vide Directorate letter No. 26-6/89-PAP dated 
6.2.1990 and No.  26-7/90-PAP dated 4.7.91 will 
apply.
3.3      If a Gramin Dak Sevak 
has been on duty for a part of the year by way of a fresh appointment, or for 
having been put off duty, or for having left service, he will be paid 
proportionate ex-gratia Bonus calculated by applying the procedure prescribed in 
Para 3.1
3.4        Those Gramin Dak 
Sevaks who have resigned, discharged or left service on or 
after 1.4.2012 will also be entitled to proportionate ex-gratia Bonus. In 
case of all such Gramin Dak Sevaks, the Ex-gratia Bonus admissible will be as 
per provisions of Para 3.1 above.
3.5      In case of those Gramin 
Dak Sevaks who were under put off duty or on whom dies non was imposed, or both 
during the accounting year ,the clarificatory orders issued vide Para 1 & 3 
respectively of this office order No. 26-8/80-PAP (Pt I) dated 11.6.81 and No. 
26-4/87-PAP (Pt II) will apply.
4.                  FULL TIME CASUAL 
LABOURERS INCLUDING TEMPORARY STATUS CASUAL LABOURERS)
            Full Time Casual 
Labourers (including Temporary Status Casual Labourers ) who worked for 8 hours 
a day, for at least 240 days in a year for three consecutive years or more (206 
days in each year for three years or more in case of offices observing 5 days a 
week) as on 31.3.2013 will be paid ad-hoc Bonus on notional monthly wages 
of Rs.1200/- (Rupees Twelve Hundred 
only)
 
                        
                  The maximum ad-hoc Bonus will be calculated as 
below:-
                                    (Notional 
monthly wages of Rs.1200) X (Number of days of Bonus)
                                                            
30.4 (average no. of days in a month)
                        
Accordingly , the rate of Bonus per day will work out as indicated 
below:_
                                                            Maximum 
ad-hoc Bonus for the year
                                                                                    
   365
            The above rate of Bonus 
per day may be applied to the number of days for which the services of 
such casual labourers had been utilized during the period from 1.4.2012 
to 31.3.2013. In case where the actual wages in any month fall below during the 
period 1.4.2012 to 31.3.2013 the actual monthly wages drawn should be taken into 
account to arrive at the actual ad-hoc Bonus due in such 
cases.
5.         
The amount of Bonus /Ex gratia payment /Adhoc Bonus  payable under this order 
will be rounded to the nearest rupee. The payment of Productivity Linked Bonus 
as well as the ex-gratia payment and ad-hoc payment will be chargeable to the 
Head `Salaries` under the relevant Sub –Head of account to which the pay and 
allowances of the staff are debited. The payment will be met from the sanctioned 
grant for the year 2013-2014.
6.         
After payment, the total expenditure incurred and the number of employees paid  
may be ascertained from all units by Circles  and consolidated figures be 
intimated to the Budget Section of the Department of Posts. The Budget Section 
will furnish consolidated information to PAP  Section about the total amount of 
Bonus paid and the total number of employees (category-wise) to whom it was 
distributed for the Department as a whole.
7.             This issue with the 
concurrence of Integrated Finance Wing vide their diary No. 156/FA/13/CS dated 
.4th October, 2013
8.            Receipt of this letter 
may be acknowledged
-sd-
(SHANKAR 
PRASAD)
Assistant 
Director General (Estt)
Grant of Non-Productivity Linked Bonus (Ad-hoc Bonus) to Central Government Employees for the year 2012-13 - Extension of orders to Autonomous Bodies
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Some Measurement Devices and their use:
Device------Used for Measuring
Anemometer------Speed of Wind
Actinometer-------Heating power of radiation, solar radiation
Ammeter-----Electric current in a circuit
Audiometer------Hearing loss
Bolometer------- Power of incident electromagnetic radiation
Barometer-----Atmospheric pressure
Cathetometer--------Vertical distances
Densimeter-------Specific gravity of liquids
Dynamometer----------Force or torque
Densitometer---------Optical density of a photographic film
Electroencephalograph-------Electrical activity of the brain
Electrocardiograph-------Electrical activity of the heart
Elaeometer-------Specific gravity of oils
Galvanometer------Electricity
Hydrometer---------Specific gravity of liquids
Hygrometer---------Density of water in air
Lactometer--------Specific gravity of milk
Lysimeter----------Balance of water in soil
Magnetometer--------Strength of magnetic fields
Manometer-------Pressure
Plastometer-----Flow properties of plastic materials
Polarimetry------Polarization of transverse waves, electromagnetic waves
Spirometer--------Volume of air
Spectrometer-------Properties of light in a specific portion of electromagnetic spectrum
Seismometers-------Movement of Earth Surface
Sphygmomanometer-----Blood pressure
Thermometer-------Temperature
Tensiometer------Surface tension of liquids
Viscometer------Viscosity of a fluid
Voltmeter------Electric potential, voltage
Govt relaxes norm for widows for getting family pension
New Delhi, Oct 4 (PTI) Widows will no 
longer have to present themselves before gazetted officers to verify their 
status for getting family pension.
The government has decided to do away with the 
requirement of submission of 'Form 14' for commencement of family pension where 
the pensioner and spouse hold a joint account.
New Delhi, Oct 4 (PTI) Widows will no 
longer have to present themselves before gazetted officers to verify their 
status for getting family pension.
The government has decided to do away with the 
requirement of submission of 'Form 14' for commencement of family pension where 
the pensioner and spouse hold a joint account.
100 Most Expected Computer Questions for Upcoming IBPS PO and IBPS Clerk Exam (With Answers)
100 Most Expected Computer Questions for Upcoming IBPS PO and IBPS Clerk Exam (With Answers)
1. All of the following are examples of real security and privacy risks EXCEPT:
A. hackers.
B. spam.
C. viruses.
D. identity theft.
Answer: B
2. A process known as ____________ is used by large retailers to study trends.
A. data mining
B. data selection
C. POS
D. data conversion
Answer: A
3. ____________terminals (formerly known as cash registers) are often connected to complex inventory and sales computer systems.
A. Data
B. Point-of-sale (POS)
C. Sales
D. Query
Answer: B
4. A(n) ____________ system is a small, wireless handheld computer that scans an item’s tag and pulls up the current price (and any special offers) as you shop.
A. PSS
B. POS
C. inventory
D. data mining
Answer: A
5. The ability to recover and read deleted or damaged files from a criminal’s computer is an example of a law enforcement specialty called:
A. robotics.
B. simulation.
C. computer forensics.
D. animation.
Answer: C
6. Which of the following is NOT one of the four major data processing functions of a computer?
A. gathering data
B. processing data into information
C. analyzing the data or information
D. storing the data or information
Answer: C
7. ____________ tags, when placed on an animal, can be used to record and track in a database all of the animal’s movements.
A. POS
B. RFID
C. PPS
D. GPS
Answer: B
8. Surgeons can perform delicate operations by manipulating devices through computers instead of manually. This technology is known as:
A. robotics.
B. computer forensics.
C. simulation.
D. forecasting.
Answer: A
9. Technology no longer protected by copyright, available to everyone, is considered to be:
A. proprietary.
B. open.
C. experimental.
D. in the public domain.
Answer: A
10. ____________ is the study of molecules and structures whose size ranges from 1 to 100 nanometers.
A. Nanoscience
B. Microelectrodes
C. Computer forensics
D. Artificial intelligence
Answer: A
11. ____________ is the science that attempts to produce machines that display the same type of intelligence that humans do.
A. Nanoscience
B. Nanotechnology
C. Simulation
D. Artificial intelligence (AI)
Answer: D
12. ____________ is data that has been organized or presented in a meaningful fashion.
A. A process
B. Software
C. Storage
D. Information
Answer: D
13. The name for the way that computers manipulate data into information is called:
A. programming.
B. processing.
C. storing.
D. organizing.
Answer: B
14. Computers gather data, which means that they allow users to ____________ data.
A. present
B. input
C. output
D. store
Answer: B
15. After a picture has been taken with a digital camera and processed appropriately, the actual print of the picture is considered:
A. data.
B. output.
C. input.
D. the process.
Answer: B
16. Computers use the ____________ language to process data.
A. processing
B. kilobyte
C. binary
D. representational
Answer: C
17. Computers process data into information by working exclusively with:
A. multimedia.
B. words.
C. characters.
D. numbers.
Answer: D
18. In the binary language each letter of the alphabet, each number and each special character is made up of a unique combination of:
A. eight bytes.
B. eight kilobytes.
C. eight characters.
D. eight bits.
Answer: D
19. The term bit is short for:
A. megabyte.
B. binary language.
C. binary digit.
D. binary number.
Answer: C
20. A string of eight 0s and 1s is called a:
A. megabyte.
B. byte.
C. kilobyte.
D. gigabyte.
Answer: B
21. A ____________ is approximately one billion bytes.
A. kilobyte
B. bit
C. gigabyte
D. megabyte
Answer: C
22. A ____________ is approximately a million bytes.
A. gigabyte
B. kilobyte
C. megabyte
D. terabyte
Answer: C
23. ____________ is any part of the computer that you can physically touch.
A. Hardware
B. A device
C. A peripheral
D. An application
Answer: A
24. The components that process data are located in the:
A. input devices.
B. output devices.
C. system unit.
D. storage component.
Answer: C
25. All of the following are examples of input devices EXCEPT a:
A. scanner.
B. mouse.
C. keyboard.
D. printer.
Answer: D
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26. Which of the following is an example of an input device?
A. scanner
B. speaker
C. CD
D. printer
Answer: A
27. All of the following are examples of storage devices EXCEPT:
A. hard disk drives.
B. printers.
C. floppy disk drives.
D. CD drives.
Answer: B
28. The ____________, also called the “brains†of the computer, is responsible for processing data.
A. motherboard
B. memory
C. RAM
D. central processing unit (CPU)
Answer: D
29. The CPU and memory are located on the:
A. expansion board.
B. motherboard.
C. storage device.
D. output device.
Answer: B
30. Word processing, spreadsheet, and photo-editing are examples of:
A. application software.
B. system software.
C. operating system software.
D. platform software.
Answer: A
31. ____________ is a set of computer programs used on a computer to help perform tasks.
A. An instruction
B. Software
C. Memory
D. A processor
Answer: B
32. System software is the set of programs that enables your computers hardware devices and ____________ software to work together.
A. management
B. processing
C. utility
D. application
Answer: D
33. The PC (personal computer) and the Apple Macintosh are examples of two different:
A. platforms.
B. applications.
C. programs.
D. storage devices.
Answer: A
34. Apple Macintoshes (Macs) and PCs use different ____________ to process data and different operating systems.
A. languages
B. methods
C. CPUs
D. storage devices
Answer: C
35. Servers are computers that provide resources to other computers connected to a:
A. network.
B. mainframe.
C. supercomputer.
D. client.
Answer: A
36. Smaller and less expensive PC-based servers are replacing ____________ in many businesses.
A. supercomputers
B. clients
C. laptops
D. mainframes
Answer: D
37. ____________ are specially designed computers that perform complex calculations extremely rapidly.
A. Servers
B. Supercomputers
C. Laptops
D. Mainframes
Answer: B
38. DSL is an example of a(n) ____________ connection.
A. network
B. wireless
C. slow
D. broadband
Answer: D
39. The difference between people with access to computers and the Internet and those without this access is known as the:
A. digital divide.
B. Internet divide.
C. Web divide.
D. broadband divide.
Answer: A
40. ____________ is the science revolving around the use of nano structures to build devices on an extremely small scale.
A. Nanotechnology
B. Micro-technology
C. Computer forensics
D. Artificial intelligence
Answer: A
41. Which of the following is the correct order of the four major functions of a computer?
A. Process à Output à Input à Storage
B. Input à Outputà Process à Storage
C. Process à Storage à Input à Output
D. Input à Process à Output à Storage
Answer: D
42. ____________ bits equal one byte.
A. Eight
B. Two
C. One thousand
D. One million
Answer: A
43. The binary language consists of ____________ digit(s).
A. 8
B. 2
C. 1,000
D. 1
Answer: B
44. A byte can hold one ____________ of data.
A. bit
B. binary digit
C. character
D. kilobyte
Answer: C
45. ____________ controls the way in which the computer system functions and provides a means by which users can interact with the computer.
A. The platform
B. The operating system
C. Application software
D. The motherboard
Answer: B
46. The operating system is the most common type of ____________ software.
A. communication
B. application
C. system
D. word-processing software
Answer: C
47. ____________ are specially designed computer chips that reside inside other devices, such as your car or your electronic thermostat.
A. Servers
B. Embedded computers
C. Robotic computers
D. Mainframes
Answer: B
48. The steps and tasks needed to process data, such as responses to questions or clicking an icon, are called:
A. instructions.
B. the operating system.
C. application software.
D. the system unit.
Answer: A
49. The two broad categories of software are:
A. word processing and spreadsheet.
B. transaction and application.
C. Windows and Mac OS.
D. system and application.
Answer: D
50. The metal or plastic case that holds all the physical parts of the computer is the:
A. system unit.
B. CPU.
C. mainframe.
D. platform.
Answer: A
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Fill in the Blanks:
51. Between PCs and Macs, the ____________ is the platform of choice for graphic design and animation.
Answer: Mac
52. The ____________ is the program that manages the hardware of the computer system, including the CPU, memory, storage devices, and input/output devices.
Answer: operating system
53. The type of operating system software you use depends on your computers€™s ____________.
Answer: platform
54. ____________software helps you carry out tasks, such as typing a document or creating a spreadsheet.
Answer: Application
55. ____________are the fastest and most expensive computers.
Answer: Supercomputers
56. A ____________ is approximately 1,000 bytes.
Answer: kilobyte
57. Input devices are used to provide the steps and tasks the computer needs to process data, and these steps and tasks are called ____________.
Answer: instructions
58. A computer gathers data, processes it, outputs the data or information, and ____________ the data or information.
Answer: stores
59. The binary language consists of two digits: ____________ and ____________.
Answer: 0 and 1
60. A string of ____________ 0s and 1s is called a byte.
Answer: eight (8)
61. The devices you use to enter data into a computer system are known as ____________ devices.
Answer: input
62. The devices on a computer system that let you see the processed information are known as ____________ devices.
Answer: output
63. ____________ is the set of computer instructions or programs that enables the hardware to perform different tasks.
Answer: Software
64. When you connect to the ____________, your computer is communicating with a server at your Internet service provider (ISP).
Answer: Internet
65. ____________ are computers that excel at executing many different computer programs at the same time.
Answer: Mainframes
66. ____________is the application of computer systems and techniques to gather legal evidence.
Answer: Computer forensics
67. ____________ is the science that attempts to create machines that will emulate the human thought process.
Answer: Artificial intelligence (AI)
68. Macintosh computers use the Macintosh operating system (Mac OS), whereas PCs generally run ____________ as an operating system.
Answer: Microsoft Windows
69. A process known as ____________ tracks trends and allows retailers to respond to consumer buying patterns.
Answer: data mining
70. Hard disk drives and CD drives are examples of ____________ devices.
Answer: storage
71. You would use ____________ software to create spreadsheets, type documents, and edit photos.
Answer: application
72. ____________ are computers that support hundreds or thousands of users simultaneously.
Answer: Mainframes
73. ____________ is the term given to the act of stealing someone’s identity and ruining their credit rating.
Answer: Identity theft
74. Surgeons are using ____________ to guide robots to perform delicate surgery.
Answer: computers
75. Patient ____________ are life-sized mannequins that have a pulse and a heartbeat and respond to procedures just like humans.
Answer: simulators
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True and False
76. Currently, the performance of tasks by robots is based on pre programmed algorithms.
Answer: True
77. Data can be a number, a word, a picture, or a sound.
Answer: True
78. Strictly defined, a computer is a data processing device.
Answer: True
79. The discrepancy between the “haves†and “have-nots†with regard to computer technology is commonly referred to as the digital society.
Answer: False (digital divide)
80. One of the benefits of becoming computer fluent is being a savvy computer user and consumer and knowing how to avoid viruses, the programs that pose threats to computer security.
Answer: True
81. Trend-spotting programs, developed for business, have been used to predict criminal activity.
Answer: True
82. Employers do not have the right to monitor e-mail and network traffic on employee systems used at work.
Answer: False
83. Clicking on an icon with the mouse is a form of giving an instruction to the computer.
Answer: True
84. Output devices store instructions or data that the CPU processes.
Answer: False (memory)
85. The CPU and memory are located on a special circuit board in the system unit called the motherboard.
Answer: True
86. Nanostructures represent the smallest human-made structures that can be built.
Answer: True
87. The main difference between a supercomputer and a mainframe is that supercomputers are designed to execute a few programs as quickly as possible, whereas mainframes are designed to handle many programs running at the same time (but at a slower pace).
Answer: True
88. Being computer fluent means that you should be able to build a computer yourself.
Answer: False
89. Embedded computers are self-contained computer devices that have their own programming and do not receive input.
Answer: True
90. A Web browser is a special device that is installed in your computer that allows it to communicate with other devices on a network.
Answer: False (network adapter)
91. With a wireless network, it is easier to relocate devices.
Answer: True
92. The most common type of memory that the computer uses to process data is ROM.
Answer: False (RAM)
Matching:
93. Match the following terms with their approximate size:
I. kilobyte A. one million bytes
II. byte B. eight bits
III. gigabyte C. one thousand bytes
IV. megabyte D. one billion bytes
V. terabyte E. one trillion bytes
Answer: C, B, D, A, E
94. Match the following terms with their meanings:
I. printer A. storage device
II. scanner B. output device
III. RAM C. input device
IV. CPU D. a type of memory
V. CD drive E. processor
Answer: B, C, D, E, A
95. Match the following terms with their meanings:
I. mainframe A. the most expensive computers that perform complex calculations extremely rapidly
II. supercomputer B. a computer that provides resources to other computers connected to a network
III. embedded computer C. a large, expensive computer that supports hundreds or thousands of users simultaneously
IV. PDA D. a self-contained computer device that usually performs preprogrammed functions such as temperature control
V. server E. a small mobile computing device
Answer: C, A, D, E, B
96. Match the following terms with their meanings:
I. software A. transforming data into information
II. hardware B. data that has been organized or presented in a meaningful fashion
III. operating system C. any part of the computer that you can physically touch
IV. processing D. a set of computer programs that enables hardware to perform different tasks
V. information E. the most common type of system software, it controls the way in which the computer system functions
Answer: D, C, E, A, B
97. Match the following terms with their meanings:
I. system software A. the set of programs that enables computer hardware devices and application software to work together
II. application software B. the kind of operating system software you will use depends on this
III. platform C. operating system software generally used on PCs
IV. Microsoft Windows D. a set of programs used to accomplish a specific task
V. Mac OS E. operating system software used on the Apple Macintosh
Answer: A, D, B, C, E
98. Match the following terms with their meanings:
I. data A. the main circuit board in the system unit
II. memory B. the representation of a fact or idea (unprocessed information)
III. output C. processed data or information
IV. storage D. holds instructions or data that the CPU processes
V. motherboard E. data or information that can be accessed again
Answer: B, D, C, E, A
99. Match the following terms with their meanings:
I. bit A. the science revolving around the use of nanostructures to build devices on an extremely small scale
II. binary language B. the case that contains the system components
III. instructions C. consists of 0s and 1s
IV. system unit D. short for binary digit
V. nanotechnology E. steps and tasks necessary to process data into usable information
Answer: D, C, E, B, A
100. Match the following fields to the related computer technology:
I. medicine A. Internet research and virtual tours
II. business B. data mining
III. law enforcement C. robotics and
IV. education D. computer forensics
V. archeology E. digital recreations of ruins
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Vacancy position in PS Group-B cadre in AP Circle
The vacancy position in Group-B cadre in AP Circle as on 
date is as follows :
 Regular Vacancies : 11 Adhoc Vacancies :4
No 
of officers Realloted to AP Circle :12
| 
 
SL NO 
 | 
 
Name of the Region 
 | 
 
No of Vacancies 
 | 
 
Details of Vacancies 
 | 
| 
 
1 
 | 
 
Hyd City 
 | 
 
1 
 | 
 
A.D(Mails),C.O 
 | 
| 
 
2 
 | 
 
Visakhapatnam 
 | 
 
1 
 | 
 
PSD, Rajahmundry 
 | 
| 
 
3 
 | 
 
Vijayawada 
 | 
 
2 
 | 
 
1.A.D, R.O 2.SP, Nellore 
 | 
| 
 
4 
 | 
 
Kurnool 
 | 
 
3 
 | 
 
1. SRM, Guntakal 2.SRM TP Dn 3.SP Proddutur 
 | 
| 
 
5 
 | 
 
Hyderabad 
 | 
 
4 
 | 
 
1.SP Karimnagar 2.SP Peddapalli 3.SP Medak 4. SP 
Nalgonda 
 | 
Adhoc vacancies : 4 
(1.A.D(Tech), C.O,  2.Dy PM Hyd GPO 3.SRM 'V' Dn Vizag 4.SP Gudivada 
Dn). 
These vacancies arised owing to adhoc promotion of the regular incumbents S/Sri TCS Reddy, N.V.Prakasa rao, KVLN Murthy and A.Seshagiri rao to JTS Group A posts of SSRM Hyd Stg Dn, Chief PM Hyd GPO, SSP Visakhapatnam Dn and SSP Bhimavarm.
The position of vacant posts may change in case of consideration of inter region request transfers of the following officers.
1.Y.Ramakrishna SP Hanamkonda 2. Srinivasa rao SP Warangal 3.D.Satyanarayana,SP Rajahmundry 4.J.Srinivasulu,SP Anakapalli 5.G.V.Ramana, SP Wanaparthy.
These vacancies arised owing to adhoc promotion of the regular incumbents S/Sri TCS Reddy, N.V.Prakasa rao, KVLN Murthy and A.Seshagiri rao to JTS Group A posts of SSRM Hyd Stg Dn, Chief PM Hyd GPO, SSP Visakhapatnam Dn and SSP Bhimavarm.
The position of vacant posts may change in case of consideration of inter region request transfers of the following officers.
1.Y.Ramakrishna SP Hanamkonda 2. Srinivasa rao SP Warangal 3.D.Satyanarayana,SP Rajahmundry 4.J.Srinivasulu,SP Anakapalli 5.G.V.Ramana, SP Wanaparthy.
Repatriation to Home Circles in PS Group B cadre - Directorate released list
Directorate 
has today released the list of officers whose requests for  repatriation to home 
circles in PS Group B cadre are considered vide order no 9-22/2013-SPG dated 
03.10.2013. Total 42 cases have been considered.
Click here to view the Directorate order referred to above.
The following 12 Officers of AP Circle working in other circles got reallotment to AP Circle.
Click here to view the Directorate order referred to above.
The following 12 Officers of AP Circle working in other circles got reallotment to AP Circle.
| 
 
Sl 
no 
 | 
 
Name of the 
Officer 
 | 
 
Present Circle 
of Posting 
 | 
 
Cirle 
alloted 
 | 
 
Remarks 
 | 
| 
 
1 
 | 
 
S.Shabbir 
 | 
 
Maharastra 
 | 
 
A.P 
 | 
 
On 
Request 
 | 
| 
 
2 
 | 
 
P.V.Ramarao 
 | 
 
Maharastra 
 | 
 
A.P 
 | 
 
On 
Request 
 | 
| 
 
3 
 | 
 
Azamtullah 
 | 
 
Maharastra 
 | 
 
A.P 
 | 
 
On 
Request 
 | 
| 
 
4 
 | 
 
PVLNV Bala 
Satya narayana 
 | 
 
Maharastra 
 | 
 
A.P 
 | 
 
On 
Request 
 | 
| 
 
5 
 | 
 
A.Kantha 
Rao 
 | 
 
Maharastra 
 | 
 
A.P 
 | 
 
On 
Request 
 | 
| 
 
6 
 | 
 
G.Srinivasa 
Murthy 
 | 
 
Maharastra 
 | 
 
A.P 
 | 
 
On 
Request 
 | 
| 
 
7 
 | 
 
N.Gopala 
Reddy 
 | 
 
Maharastra 
 | 
 
A.P 
 | 
 
On 
Request 
 | 
| 
 
8 
 | 
 
N.Raja Sekhar 
Reddy 
 | 
 
Maharastra 
 | 
 
A.P 
 | 
 
On 
Request 
 | 
| 
 
9 
 | 
 
K.Naga 
Bhushanam 
 | 
 
Maharastra 
 | 
 
A.P 
 | 
 
On 
Request 
 | 
| 
 
10 
 | 
 
K.A.Samba siva 
rao 
 | 
 
Kerala 
 | 
 
A.P 
 | 
 
On 
Request 
 | 
| 
 
11 
 | 
 
Y.S.Narasinga 
rao 
 | 
 
Kerala 
 | 
 
A.P 
 | 
 
On 
Request 
 | 
| 
 
12 
 | 
 
G.V.Satya 
narayana 
 | 
 
Jharkand 
 | 
 
A.P 
 | 
 
On 
Request 
 | 
Transfers and Postings in the cadre of PS Group B in Kurnool Region
R.O Kurnool has ordered the 
following transfers and Postings in the cadre of PS Group B vide memo dated 
01.10.2013.
| 
 
Sl 
no 
 | 
 
Name and Designation of the 
Officer Sri/Smt 
 | 
 
Posting on 
Transfer 
 | 
| 
 
1 
 | 
 
Hari Krishna Prasad, SP 
Anantapur 
 | 
 
A.D 
o/o PMG Kurnool Region 
 | 
| 
 
2 
 | 
 
Syeeda Tanveer, A.D o/o PMG 
Kurnool Region  
 | 
 
Supdt of Post Offices, Anantapur 
Dn 
 | 
| 
 
3 
 | 
 
Subbarao, A.D o/o PMG Kurnool 
Region 
 | 
 
Supdt of Post Offices, Kurnool 
Dn. 
 | 
| 
 
4 
 | 
 
G.Satya Hari Chandrudu, SP 
Tirupathi Dn and Appointed SRM TP Dn 
Tirupathi 
 | 
 
A.D 
o/o PMG Kurnool Region 
 | 
| 
 
5 
 | 
 
B.Appala Swamy, Postmaster, 
Tirupathi HO and approved for Adhoc Promotion to PS Group B 
cadre 
 | 
 
SRM 
TP Dn Tirupathi 
 | 
Transfers and Postings in the Cadre of Inspector Posts in Vijayawada Region
The following transfers and 
postings are ordered in the Cadre of Inspector Posts vide RO VJA Memo 
No:ST-I/9-I/III dated 30.09.2013.
| 
 
S.No 
 | 
 
Name & Designation 
of the official S/Sri 
 | 
 
Place of posting on 
transfer 
 | 
 
Remarks 
 | 
| 
 
1. 
 | 
 
D.Srinivasa Rao,IP. 
Kaikaluru Sub Division,Gudivada 
Division 
 | 
 
IP.Eluru South Sub 
Division 
 | 
 
Subject to the relief 
of Sri A.V.N.N Rao,IP Eluru,South Sub 
Division. 
The transfer is at the 
request of the official. 
Henco no 
TA/TP 
 | 
| 
 
2. 
 | 
 
B.Malleswara 
Rao,IP,Nandigama Sub Division,Vijayawada 
Division 
 | 
 
IP,Guntur South Sub 
Division 
 | 
 
This transfer is at the 
request of the official. 
Hence no 
TA/TP 
 | 
| 
 
3. 
 | 
 
T.Murali,IP  
(C & PG),O/o SPOs ,Tadepalligudem 
Division 
 | 
 
IP Tadepalligudem Sub 
Division 
 | 
 
The official will 
assume the charge of new post in completion of Induction training at 
PTC,Mysore 
 | 
| 
 
4. 
 | 
 
K.Panchanjanya Reddy,IP 
(C & PG) O/o SPOs,Khammam 
Division 
 | 
 
IP Badrachalam South 
Sub Division 
 | 
 
The official will 
assume the charge of new post in completion of Induction training at 
PTC,Mysore 
 | 

