KERALA CIRCLE : PA / SA FINAL RESULT PUBLISHED TODAY 20/10/2014

KERALA CIRCLE : PA / SA FINAL RESULT PUBLISHED TODAY 20/10/2014

Final list of candidates selected for various divisions in Kerala Circle published today 20/10/2014

Click result from official website : Click Here

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Postal Article Number Format

Category	Format	No. of digits
Speed Post (EMS) Domestic	EE123456789IN	13
International EMS Artilces to be delivered in India	EE123456789XX	13
Electronic Money Order (eMO)	000000000000000000	18
Registered Mail	RX123456789IN	13
Express Parcel Post	XX000000000XX	13

Source : http://www.indiapost.gov.in/

Windows 10 Will Be Free for Personal Users‏

All eyes are on Microsoft next year, in 2011 the team screwed up by offering a mobile-like experience to Windows customers with Windows 8, alongside pricing it rather highly, compared to Apple who decided to drop the price of OS X and make it free to all desktop users on the platform.

It looks like Microsoft will take a note from Apple’s book and make Windows 10 (also Windows 9) free for all consumers. Notice the last bit? Yep, Microsoft will still offer paid features and upgrades for enterprise, the one market they can count on.

Enterprise has been stuck in this time-lapse where Windows XP is still acceptable, but throughout the past half decade, we have seen a steady move to the new age-old option: Windows 7, which will probably last longer than Windows XP if Microsoft doesn’t hit a home-run with Windows 10.

Microsoft will make the initial upgrade to Windows 10 free for enterprise, but offer paid privileges like only having to update annually, better admin controls, more enterprise level help on basic functionality – allowing a company to install the system without having issues.

It is about time Microsoft dropped the price for Windows, especially when they offer Windows Phone – their mobile product which will become Windows 10 in 2015 – for free to smartphone users.

Microsoft will talk more about Windows 10 at BUILD in April next year. Until then, we will get to see the latest updates via the Technical Preview, launched last month by Microsoft.

Current Affairs Updates : 19th October 2014

1) BJP to form govt in Haryana, emerges as single largest party in Maharashtra: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) stormed to power in Haryana on Sunday and was set to form the government in Maharashtra as well, in a verdictthat underlined Prime Minister Narendra Modi's indisputable role in helping expand the party's national footprint. Both victories are historic for the BJP. In Haryana, where the party had never been a force, it won 47 seats in a 90-member assembly to take power on its own. In Maharashtra, it emerged as the single largest party, bagging 122 seats in the 288-member House — which is enough to form a coalition government on its own terms.

2) Pritam Munde creates new record, won by record 6.96 lakh vote margin: Bhartiya Janta Party nominee for the Beed Lok Sabha by-election Dr Pritam Munde-Palve has created new records by winning the Beed LS seat by a whopping margin of 6.96 lakh votes against her nearest rival Congress nominee and former minister Ashok Patil. In the 2004 LS poll, CPI-M candidate from Arambagh (West Bengal) Anil Basu demolished his rival with the highest ever victory margin of 5,92,502 votes. Also in the recent LS election PM Narendra Modi had won by margin of 5.70 lakh votes from Vadodara. Setting a new record in poll history Dr Munde polled 9,22,416 votes against Patil's 2,26,095 votes, leading to the rest of the 10 candidates forfeiting their deposit.

3) India clinched Sultan of Johor Cup: A dominant India triumphed in the 3rd Sultan of Johor Cup with a thumping 3-0 victory over hosts Malaysia in the title clash of the U-21 hockey tournament. Amon Mirash Tirkey (22nd), Affan Yusof (52) and Manpreet (64th) were the goal-scorers for India who made up for last year’s defeat in the final against Germany. India were the deserving winners on a day when Malaysia failed to find the spark that had seen them make the final with relative ease. India drew first blood in the 22nd minute when Tirkey scored after a fine run on the left by Kothajit Singh.

 

4) Incheon 2014 Asian Para Games open: South Korean Prime Minister Chung Hung Won and International Paralympic Committee (IPC) President Sir Philip Craven were amongst the dignitaries on Saturday (18 October) who attended the Opening Ceremony of the 2014 Asian Para Games in Incheon, South Korea. In a colourful laserlight show and presentation which carried the theme “Impossible Drives Us”, the ceremony welcomed 2,500 athletes from 41 countries who will compete in 23 sports over the next seven days.

Source : http://www.currentaffairs4examz.com/

Current Affairs Updates: 18 October 2014

1) Union Cabinet deregulated diesel price, approves new gas price formula: In much-awaited reform, the government on Saturday deregulated diesel prices, a move that will result in cut of Rs 3.37 per litre in diesel price. Finance minister Arun Jaitely said the Cabinet in its meeting decided to deregulate or free diesel prices. As a result, retail diesel rates will now reflect international movement in oil prices. This is the first reduction in diesel rates in over five years. Diesel rates were last cut on January 29, 2009 when they were reduced by Rs 2 a litre to Rs 30.86.

2) Karur Vysya Bank gets IDRBT award: Karur Vysya Bank has bagged the Best Bank Award for Business Intelligence Initiatives among small banks. The bank's Managing Director and Chief Executive, K Venkataraman, received the award from the Governor of Reserve Bank of India, Raghuram G Rajan. The IDRBT(Institute for Development and Research in Banking) Banking Technology Excellence award is for 2013-14. IDRBT has recognised KVB for this award for the sixth year in a row. 

3) New Twitter feature allows users to listen to music: Twitter will now allow users to play podcasts, music and other audio clips direct from their timelines for the first time, the microblogging site has said. The social networking site has added a new feature to allow its users to listen music directly from the twitter stream on mobile devices. “The world’s most influential musicians and media producers already share unique audio content through Twitter every day. Today we’re introducing a new way for you to experience audio directly on Twitter,” Twitter said in a blog post.

4) Corporation Bank launched ‘e-Mandate’ service: To provide robust platform for large volume of repetitive payments, Corporation Bank has launched the ‘e-Mandate’ (digital mandate) service. A press release by the bank said that the ‘e-Mandate’ service will be beneficial to the utility companies for monthly subscriptions/bill payments; insurance companies for premium payment by policy holders; NBFCs and other finance companies for instalment payments; education institutions for school fee payment; and manufacturing companies. Now most of these transactions are done either through post-dated blank cheques or through Electronic Clearing Services (ECS). Both the above payment modes involve physical handling and movement of paper-based instruments such as cheques and mandate (in ECS).

Source : http://www.currentaffairs4examz.com/

Rates of Remuneration to be given by Finance Ministry to DoP on Savings Bank Accounts/ Certificates

Rates of Remuneration to be given by Finance Ministry to DoP on Savings Bank Accounts/ Certificates

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Employment News: 18 October 2014 to 24 October 2014

1. Indian Army

Vacancies in Permanent Commission

No. of Vacancies – 90

Last Date - 30/11/2014

2. The New India Assurance Company Ltd.

Name of Posts – Assistants

No. of Vacancies – 1536

Last Date – 10/11/2014

3. Indian Overseas Bank

Name of Posts- Managers (Security, Civil, Electrical, Mechanical, etc.)

No. of Vacancies – 26

Last Date - 30/10/2014

4. Public Service Commission, Uttar Pradesh

Post in Fire Service Dept., Forest Dept., Evaluation Division, Fisheries Dept., etc.

No. of Vacancies – 198

Last Date - 30/10/2014

5. Staff Selection Commission, Northern Western Region

Name of Posts – Sr. Assistant, Sr. Technical Assistant, Investigator, etc.

No. of Vacancies – 47

Last Date – 15/11/2014

6. National Institute of Technology, Rourkela

Name of Posts- Professor and Assistant Professor

No. of Vacancies – 95

Last Date - 31/10/2014

7. Northern Railway

Vacancies against Sports Quota

No. of Vacancies – 21

Last Date – 31/10/2014

 

 

Grant of Dearness Relief to CPF beneficiaries in receipt of ex-gratia payment w.e.f. 01.07.2014. 

 

F.No.42/10/2014-P&PW(G)

Government of India

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions

Department of Pension & Pensioners’ Welfare

3rd Floor, Lok Nayak Bhavan,

Khan Market, New Delhi – 110003

Date: 20th Oct, 2014

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Grant of Dearness Relief to CPF beneficiaries in receipt of ex-gratia payment w.e.f. 01.07.2014.

In continuation of this Department’s OM No.42/10/2014-P&PW(G) dated 7th May, 2014, the President is pleased to grant the Dearness Relief at the rate of 5th CPC w.e.f. 1.7.2014 to the following :

(i) The surviving CPF beneficiaries who have retired from service between the period 18.11.1960 to 31.12.1985 and are in receipt of ex-gratia @ Rs.600/ p.m. w.e.f. 1.11.1997 under this Department’s OM No. 45/S2/97-P&PW(E) dated 16.12.1997 & revised to Rs.3000, Rs.1000, Rs.750 & Rs.650 for Group A, B. C & D respectively w.e.f 4th June, 2013 vide OM No.1/10f2012-P&PW(E) dt. 27th June, 2013 are entitled to Dearness Relief @ 212% w.e.f. 1.7.2014.

(ii) The following categories of CPF beneficiaries who are in receipt of ex-gratia payment in terms of this Department’s 0M No. 45/52/97-P&PW(E) dated 16.12.1997 are entitled to DR @ 204% w.e.f. 1.7.2014.

(a) The widows and dependent children of the deceased CPF beneficiary who had retired from service prior to 1.1.1986 or who had died while in service prior to 1.1.1986 and are in

receipt of Ex-gratia payment of Rs. 605/. p.m. & revised to Rs 645 w.e.f. 04 June , 2013 vide OM No. 1/10/2012-P&PW(E) dated 27th June, 2013.

(b) Central Government employees who had retired on CPF benefits before 18.11.1960 and are In receipt of Ex-gratia payment of Rs. 654/-, Rs. 659/-, Rs. 703/- and Rs. 965/-.

2. Payment of DR involving a fraction of a rupee shall be rounded off to the next higher rupee. In their application to the Indian Audit and Accounts Department, these orders issue In consultation with the  C&AG.

3. This issues with the concurrence of Ministry of Finance, Department of Expenditure vide their 0M No.1/4/EV/2004 dated 14th October,2014.

4. Hindi verson will follow.

sd/-

(Charanjit Taneja)

Under Secretary to the Government of India

Source: www.pensionersportal.gov.in

[ http://ccis.nic.in/WriteReadData/CircularPortal/D3/D03ppw/PPWG_201014.pdf ]

 

POSTMAN / MAIL GUARD DIRECT EXAM MODEL PAPERS : ASPIRATNS PRACTICE THIS USEFUL PAPERS :- CLICK TO START

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Instructions to Sub Post Offices

Sub:-  Instructions to Sub Post Offices -Reg.

                  This is regarding omissions, commissions and mistakes occurred in SB transaction  and  the reason for raising OMs are brought  to your notice  for future guidance and to  avoid such mistakes in future.  All are requested to pay an additional effort to minimize these mistakes and reduce the number of OMs.

1. The vouchers should be serially arranged, stitched andsealed intact.

2. In case of CBS office, the vouchers should be arranged by the transaction ID wise.

3. In respect of withdrawals allowed at Sub Office, compulsorily the SS should be verified by the SB counter PA  irrespective of the amount.  When the amount exceeds Rs.5000/-,  SPM also should verify and put his full signature in the appropriate place in token of having verified.

4. The BAT and DLT should be noted in all vouchers after verifying its correctness with PassBook  and System. 

5. Closure vouchers (SB - 7A )  should invariably attached with  SB-5 card and KYC documents.

6. All payment of the deceased claim case should invariably be made only  by crossed  cheque. ( SB Order 25/2010 ).

7. Date stamps should be impressed legibly in the SB3 cards, LOTs and vouchers.

8. The Closed RD Passbooks are to be sent along with the closed warrants in respect of Single handed Offices and Sub offices manned by single individual in B Class offices.

9. When the amount of  withdrawal exceeds Rs.20,000/-,  payment should  be effected only by cheque  or by giving credit in Savings account of the depositor,  where the Cheque Number or SB A/C Number should be noted in the acquittance portion of the SB-7/SB-7(a).

10. SB-103 and SB-7 should be prepared and attached along with regular voucher for automatic  credit from MIS to SB and SB to RD.  vouchers for MIS auto credit to SB accounts is to be attached.

11. List of holidays should be configured in the SO system then and there  to avoid non-accounting of auto credits on holidays.

12. All RD bulk list are to be attached with the LOT,  where the new account numbers should be invariably noted in RED INK.

13. Normally Messenger service is  not allowed for all Closure. ( Dte Order No 15/2010). When it is specifically required, the Payment should be  made to the messenger only through account payee cheque drawn in favour of the depositor, after receiving the letter of authorization from the depositor.

14. In case of transfer, the AT/SB-10B for local, should bereturned immediately to HO after assigning the number and opening the same at your end.

15. RD bulk postings are to be made on the same day of acceptance.

16. Necessary certificate should be obtained both on the application and payment order side, while making payment made to illiterate depositor Witness should be obtained with full address.

17. As CBS is on the way to roll out, all depositor should have a SB account to credit their interest in the respective due dates.

18. For all accounts opened, registration of nomination is compulsory.  Witness should be obtained with full address.  In case of minor is nominated, a guardian should be appointed to receive the money during the minority of minor.

19. When the deposit/withdrawal exceeds Rs.50,000/-, PAN particulars/form-60/form-61 to be obtained.

20. The required KYC document should be at time of opening  the account as specified in the rule and in token of having verified with original PA / SPM / APM should put their signature in the SB3 card after adding the word “KYC documents verified and attached”

21. The stock of  NSC / KVP should be obtained invariably noted in the remarks column of the issue journal.  The stock remaining unsold at the closing of the account ending month should be forwarded to HO.

        It is requested to follow the above instructions, besides the rules and instructions issued by the department then and there. It is to be noted that, the rules framed and instruction issued by the department will supersedes the above instruction and always hold good.

Nobel Prize Winners List - 2014

• The Nobel Prize in Physics 2014: Isamu Akasaki (Japan), Hiroshi Amano (Japan) and Shuji Nakamura (Japan) - "for the invention of efficient blue light-emitting diodes which has enabled bright and energy-saving white light sources".

• The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2014: Eric Betzig (USA), Stefan W. Hell (Romania) and William E. Moerner (USA) - "for the development of super-resolved fluorescence microscopy".

• The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2014: John O'Keefe (USA), May-Britt Moser (Norway) and Edvard I. Moser (Norway) - "for their discoveries of cells that constitute a positioning system in the brain".

• The Nobel Prize in Literature 2014: Patrick Modiano (France) - "for the art of memory with which he has evoked the most ungraspable human destinies and uncovered the life-world of the occupation".

• The Nobel Peace Prize 2014: Kailash Satyarthi (India) and MalalaYousafzay (Pakistan) - "for their struggle against the suppression of children and young people and for the right of all children to education".

• The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel 2014: Jean Tirole (France) - "for his analysis of market power and regulation".

Child labour activist Satyarthi became India's 8th Nobel laureate while the champion for children's education Malala became her country's second citizen to be given the most coveted prize. Malala is also the youngest to be awarded the globally prestigious annual prize.

Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) Recruitment for Specialist Officer Posts 2014 :

Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) Recruitment for Specialist Officer Posts 2014 :

Posts : Specialist Officer (Manager)
1. Security Officers: 21 Posts
2. Civil Engineer: 02 Posts
3. Electrical Engineer: 01 Post
4. Mechanical Engineer (Heating Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC)): 01 Post
5. Mechanical Engineer (Vehicle/ Generator): 01 Post

Total No of Posts: 26

Age Limit: 25 to 45 years for Post 1 and 26 to 35 years for remaining Posts. as on 01-10-2014. Age relaxation is applicable as per rules.

Educational Qualification: Graduation or its equivalent qualification for Post 1 & B.E or B.Tech in Civil Engineering/ Electrical Engineering/ Mechanical Engineering or its equivalent qualification for remaining Posts and have relevant experience.

Important Dates:
Starting Date : 15-10-2014.
Last Date : 30-10-2014.
Last Date for Receipt of Hard Copy of Applications: 07-11-2014.

Notification : Click Here

To Start In-House Weekly Training in all Ministries Departments

To view Department of Personnel & Training OM No.T/17/1/2014-CTP(CSS) dated 17/01/2014 please Click Here.

India Post Signs an MoU with Snapdeal and Shopclues; Also to Launch INR 4909 Cr IT Project

With 1.50 lakh post offices across the country, India Post has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Indian E-commerce companies Snapdeal and Shopclues, to join hands and propel the e-commerce logistics.

 

As stated in a release by iGovernment, on the occasion of Business Development Day on 14th Oct 2014 the department of postal services decided to join hands with the two online marketplaces, to cater to their logistics needs with its wide reach. In return, for getting their support for an INR 4909 crore IT project, to bring in electronic connectivity and capability across 1.5 lakhs Post Offices for enhanced delivery of all mail & financial services.

 

Vijay Ajmera, Sr. Vice President (Finance) Snapdeal.com said that they are happy to choose Department of Post as their delivering partner and this partnership will provide their e-commerce business a wider reach and network.

 

Speaking about this association, Sanjay Sethi, CEO & Co-Founder, ShopClues said, “We’re a marketplace for the masses and nearly 65% of our customers and merchants are based in the non-metros or tier 2/3 towns. With the widest delivery network in the country, India Post will definitely be a significant partner in our logistics operations. On a peak day, ShopClues services over 85,000 orders and with this tie-up, we expect to improve our offering for customers across 25,000 pin codes.”

 

John Samuel, Member Postal Services Board said, “India Post is no longer what it was and is going through a period of profound change. In the last few years, the post office is reinventing itself to provide services that fit into the requirement of all e-commerce players. I am very glad that the Department of Posts and ShopClues.com have signed a statement of intent about the strategic business relationship that both the companies will take forward.”

 

ShopClues initially had a local tie up with the Department of Posts whereby they would pick up their products only from their fulfillment centers. However, post this MOU, ShopClues and India Post have now associated with each other on a national level.

 

The Postal Department is trying to keep up with the changing trends of Indian consumers. Considering that this body caters to the maximum number of pin codes in comparison to any private logistics firm, such a tie-up could be a boon for the online players.

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Rate of interest i/r/o PLI / RPLI policies falling under Rule 56(3)(i) and Rule 54(4) & 58(3) of POLI Rules, 2011 - clarification.

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Dedication of Portability through Universal Account Number (UAN) for Employees Provident Fund

ìThe minimum pension for employees has been introduced first time so that employeesí pension is not less than Rs. 1000 per month. The wage ceiling has been raised from Rs. 6500 to Rs. 15000 per month to ensure that vulnerable groups are covered under EPF Schemeî.

Under the scheme complete information for approximately 4 crore subscribers of EPF has been centrally compiled and digitized and a UAN has been allotted to all. The UAN is being seeded with Bank account and Aadhar Card and other KYC details for financial inclusion of vulnerable section of society and their unique identification.

Camps are being organized to facilitate opening of bank account and Aadhar card for those subscribers who have no bank account or Aadhar card as on date. This will ensure portability of the Social Security Benefits to the labour of organised sector across the jobs and geographic areas. The EPF account of employee will be now be updated monthly and at the same time he will be informed through sms.

Finally it will ensure that each of the 4 crore or more EPF account holders have direct access to their EPF accounts and will also enable them to consolidate all their previous accounts (approximately Rs 27000 Crore are currently lying with EPFO in inoperative accounts). By 16th October, 2014, approximately 2 crore subscribers will have the benefit of portability through UAN. Subscribers have been informed through sms/email immediately on inauguration.

The minimum pension for employees has been introduced first time so that employeesí pension is not less than Rs. 1000 per month. The wage ceiling has been raised from Rs. 6500 to Rs. 15000 per month to ensure that vulnerable groups are covered under EPF Scheme.

Source: PIB News