7th CPC- revision of Pension of Pre-2016 retired medical officers

PC VII No:69/2017

RBE.No.:154/2017

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (BHARAT SARKAR) MINISTRY OF RAILWAY (RAIL MANTRALAYA) (RAILWAY BOARD)

No.2016/F(E)III/1(1)/7

New Delhi, Dated 24-10-2017

The GMs/Principal Financial Advisers
All Zonal Railways/Production Units
(As Per mailing list)
Subject: Implementation of Government’s decision on the recommendations of the 7th CPC- revision of Pension of Pre-2016 retired medical officers.
A Copy of Department of Pension and Pensioners Welfare (DOP&PW)’s O.M.No.38/37/2016-P&PW(A) (iii) dated 11th September, 2017 on the above subject is enclosed for information and compliance. These instructions shall apply mutatis mutandis on the Railways also.
2. The Railway Board’s instructions corresponding to the DOP&PW’s instructions referred to in their aforesaid O.M.dated 11th September,2017 are given under:

S.No	DOP&PW’s instructions	Railways Board’s corresponding instructions
1	O.M.No.38/37/08-P&PW(A)(II) dated 04.08.2016	Letter No.2016/F(E)III/1(1)/7 dated 10.08.2016
2	O.M.No.38/37/08-P&PW(A) dated 12.05.2017	Letter No.2016/F(E)III/1(1)/7 dated 22.05.2017

S/d,
(G.Priya Sudarsani)
Joint Director, Finance (Estt.)
Railway Board

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Revision of pension of pre-2016 pensioners/family pensioners in implementation of Government’s decision

Revision of pension of pre-2016 pensioners/family pensioners in implementation of Government’s decision on the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission-Concordance tables
R.B.E. No:155/2017

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA (BHARAT SARKAR)
MINISTRY OF RAILWAYS (RAIL MANTRALAYA)
(RAILWAY BOARD)

No. 2016/F(E)III/1(1)/7

New Delhi, Dated : 24.10.2017

The GMs/Principal Financial Advisers,
All Zonal Railways/Production Units,
(As per mailing list)
Subject: Revision of pension of pre-2016 pensioners/family pensioners in implementation of Government’s decision on the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission-Concordance tables-reg.
A copy of Department of Pension and Pensioners’ Welfare (DOP&PW)’s O.M. No. 38/37/2016-P&PW(A) dated 13th September. 2017 along with Revised Table No. 51 & 52 on the above cited subject is enclosed for information and compliance. These instructions shall apply mutatis mutandis on the Railways also. DOP&PW’s Q.M. dated 06.07.2017, referred to in the enclosed Q.M. dated 13.09.2017, was circulated on Railways vide Board’s letter of even number dated 11.07.2017.

S/d,
(G. Priya Sudarsani)
Joint Director, Finance (Estt.),
Railway Board.

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F.No. 38/37/2016-P&PW(A)

Government of India
Ministry of Personnel, P.G. and Pensions
Department of Pension & Pensioners Welfare

3rd floor, Lok Nayak Bhawan.
Khan Market, New Delhi
Dated 13th September, 2017

OFFICE MEMORANDUM

Subject: Revision of pension of pre-2016 pensioners / family pensioners in implementation of Government’s decision on the recommendations of the 7th Central Pay Commission-Concordance tables- regarding.
The undersigned is directed to refer to this Department’s 0 M. of even number dated 06.07 .2017 on the above subject and to say that there is some error in the entries relating to the ore-revised pay of Rs. 56050/- (6th CPC Grade pay . Rs. 10 000. 7th CPC Level 14)) in Table 51 and Table 52 enclosed therewith.
2.It is requested that the existing Table 51 and Table 52 may be substituted by the enclosed Table 51 and ‘Table 52. respectively. The revised entries have been shown in bold letters

End: As above

S/d,
(Harjit Singh)
Director

To

1. All Ministries/Departments of Government of India (as per standard mailing list)
2. Controller General of Accounts. New Delhi
3. Comptroller & Auditor General of India. New Delhi
4. Central Pension Accounting Office. New Delhi

Signed Copy

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PFRDA takes a new initiative to increase pension

PFRDA takes a new initiative to increase pension coverage by increasing the incentives payable to Points of Presence (POPs), the principal distributive points for NPS. 

Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) has taken several initiatives in the past few years to increase pension coverage in the country, notably introducing e-NPS, reducing minimum contribution levels, new investment instruments, aggressive life cycle funds etc.

PFRDA has now taken a further step in this direction by increasing the incentives payable to Points of Presence (POPs), the principal distributive points for National Pension System (NPS).

The following Table gives the details of increase in incentives:

Principal Distribution Point	Services offered	Current Charge	New Charge
POP	Initial Subscriber Registration*	Rs. 125/-	Rs. 200/-
	Initial Contribution	0.25% of the contribution Min: Rs. 20/- & Max : Rs.25,000/-	0.25% of the contribution Min: Rs. 20/- & Max : Rs.25,000/-
	All Subsequent Contribution
	All Non-Financial Transaction	Rs. 20/-	Rs. 20/-
	Persistency*	-----	Rs. 50/- per annum (only for NPS-All Citizen)
	e-NPS* (for subsequent contributions)	0.05% of the contribution Min Rs 5/- & Max Rs 5000/- (Only for NPS- All Citizen and Tier-II Accounts)	0.10% of the contribution Min Rs 10/- & Max Rs 10000/- (Only for NPS- All Citizen and Tier-II Accounts)

*Changes effected

A new incentive towards increasing persistency has been introduced under which POPs will receive an incentive of Rs. 50/- per account per annum for every account which continues to contribute a minimum of Rs 1000/- in a financial year.

PFRDA believes that the renewed incentive will help in increasing the reach of pensions in India, through the efforts of Points of presence (POPs).

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GK & Current Affairs Quiz: October 27, 2017

Which city is hosting the International Conference on Green Initiatives & Railway Electrification?

[A] Kochi
[B] Chennai
[C] Guwahati
[D] New Delhi

Correct Answer: D [New Delhi ]

Answer Explanation: The International Conference on Green Initiatives & Railway Electrification has inaugurated by Union Minister of Railways & Coal Piyush Goyal in New Delhi on October 27, 2017. The conference is organised by Ministry of Railways through Institution of Railways Electrical Engineer (IREE). The main purpose of the 2-day international conference is to bring green power project developers and other stakeholders on a common platform for making Indian Railways (IR) an efficient and Greener mode of transport. This will open an international discussion on various Green initiatives including use of renewable energy, shift towards electric traction, development of new locomotive technology, high speed rail traction system and development in generation of Solar/Wind power as well as use of energy in efficient ways.

India has signed how much amount of loan agreement with Asian Development Bank (ADB) to support coastal protection in Karnataka?

[A] $75.5 million
[B] $65.5 million
[C] $55.5 million
[D] $75.5 million

Correct Answer: B [$65.5 million]

Answer Explanation: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India (GoI) signed a $65.5 million loan agreement on October 26, 2017 in New Delhi to continue interventions to check coastal erosion on the Western Coast in Karnataka. The loan is the Second Tranche of a $250 million financing facility under the Sustainable Coastal Protection and Management Investment Program. The financing will be used to address the immediate coastal protection needs and for strengthening institutional capacity of Karnataka’s Public Works, Ports and Inland Water Transport Department.

Who has been honoured with the Hridaynath Mangeshkar Award 2017?

[A] Vishwanathan Anand
[B] AR Rahman
[C] Javed Akhtar
[D] Sulochana Tai

Correct Answer: C [Javed Akhtar]

Answer Explanation: Veteran writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar has been honoured with the 2017 Hridaynath Mangeshkar Award at an event in Mumbai which marked the 28th anniversary of Hridayesh Arts and the 80th birthday of veteran music composer Hridaynath Mangeshkar.

What is the theme of the 2017 World Day for Audiovisual Heritage (WDAH)?

[A] Discover, remember and share
[B] Archives at Risk: Protect, remember and share
[C] It’s your story – don’t lose it
[D] Protect & share your visual story

Correct Answer: A [Discover, remember and share]

Answer Explanation: The World Day for Audiovisual Heritage (WDAH) is observed every year on October 27 to raise general awareness of the need to preserve and safeguard important audiovisual material for future generations, and for urgent measures to be taken to conserve this heritage and ensure it remains accessible to the public now, and to future generations. The 2017 theme is “Discover, remember and share”.

Which country has been named the best country to visit in 2018, according to Lonely Planet ‘Best in Travel 2018’ list?

[A] South Korea
[B] Chile
[C] Spain
[D] New Zealand

Correct Answer: B [Chile ]

Answer Explanation: Chile has been named the best country to visit in 2018 by Lonely Planet in its ‘Best in Travel 2018’ list and is followed by South Korea, Portugal, Djibouti and New Zealand. Apart from this, Belfast and the Causeway coast of Northern Ireland has been named by Lonely Planet as the best region to visit in 2018, while Seville of Spain has been named as best city to visit in 2018.

Which state/UT Cricket Association has become the newest associate member of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)?

[A] Nagaland
[B] Tripura
[C] Puducherry
[D] Mizoram

Correct Answer: C [Puducherry]

Answer Explanation: The Cricket Association of Puducherry (CAP) has become the newest associate member of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) after the Committee of Administrators (CoA) accepted their proposal. With this, CAP will represent the Union Territory ahead of the Pondicherry Cricket Association – Kalaimani and Pondicherry Cricket Association – Velmurugan. Now, as an associate member Puducherry will be able to take part in the Ranji Trophy as early as next season.

The Sai Yok National Park (SYNP) is located in which country?

[A] South Korea
[B] Myanmar
[C] China
[D] Thailand

Correct Answer: D [Thailand ]

Answer Explanation: The Sai Yok National Park (SYNP) is located in in Sai Yok district of Kanchanaburi Province, Thailand and covers an area of 500 Sq. Km. The park is home to mountains, waterfalls and caves. Animal species include elephants, tiger, barking deer, sambar deer, wild pig, gibbon, Malayan porcupine, slow loris and serow. It is home to Kitti’s hog-nosed bat, a rare bat species considered to be the world’s smallest mammal (weighing around 2 grams).

Digamber Singh, who passed away recently, was related to which field?

[A] Politics
[B] Sports
[C] Journalism
[D] Law

Correct Answer: A [Politics]

Answer Explanation: Dr Digamber Singh, the senior Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader, has passed away in Jaipur, Rajasthan on October 27, 2017. He served as cabinet minister in Government of Rajasthan led by Vasundhara Raje. He represented Deeg-Kumher constituency of Bharatpur district in the assembly. He is currently President of “Bees Sutri Karyakram” and has a status of Cabinet Minister.

Which country is hosting the 14th South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation in Law (SAARCLAW) Conference?

[A] Sri Lanka
[B] India
[C] Nepal
[D] Myanmar

Correct Answer: A [Sri Lanka]

Answer Explanation: The 14th South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation in Law (SAARCLAW) Conference has started in Colombo, Sri Lanka along with the 11th SAARC Chief Justices Conference on October 27, 2017. The three-day conference was inaugurated by Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and will see participation from South Asia’s top Judges, legal practitioners and academics. The conference provides a platform for legal professionals to meet and discuss issues of mutual interests and emerging legal trends in the South Asian countries. The conference will deal with issues like artificial intelligence, human trafficking, FDIs and environmental protection concerns. The 11th Chief Justices conference will be held tomorrow with a closed-door session attended only by the Chief Justices or their representatives.

The 2017 Infantry Day is celebrated on which date in India?

[A] October 25
[B] October 26
[C] October 28
[D] October 27

Correct Answer: D [October 27]

Answer Explanation: The Infantry Day is celebrated every year in India on October 27 to commemorate the first Infantry action post independence. On this day 70 years ago, in response to the threat posed to the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the nation, the leading elements of the Indian Army from the 1st Battalion of the SIKH Regiment, air landed at Srinagar. This bold action by Indian Army and resolute fighting by the Infantrymen reversed the tide of events and thwarted the nefarious designs of Pakistani Raiders aided by Pakistan Army.

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GK & Current Affairs Quiz: October 26, 2017

Which Indian origin couple has won the 2017 IHV Lifetime Achievement Award for AIDS research?

[A] Shikha Chawla and Nitin Chawla
[B] Saba Karim and Anna Karim
[C] Naren Prabhu and Kirti Singh
[D] Salim Abdool Karim and Quarraisha Abdool Karim

Correct Answer: D [Salim Abdool Karim and Quarraisha Abdool Karim]

Answer Explanation: Professors Salim Abdool Karim and Quarraisha Abdool Karim, a globally-acclaimed South African Indian-origin researcher couple, has been honoured with a prestigious 2017 IHV Lifetime Achievement Award for their exceptional contributions in the field of HIV/AIDS. The researcher couple received the award from the Institute of Human Virology (IHV) in Baltimore in the US. The award was presented to them by Robert Gallo, who discovered HIV as the cause of AIDS, at the 19th international meeting of the IHV. The Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is a syndrome caused by a virus called HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). The disease alters the immune system, making people much more vulnerable to infections and diseases.

Which country hosted the first-ever meeting of BIMSTEC Task Force on Traditional Medicine?

[A] Myanmar
[B] Bangladesh
[C] India
[D] Thailand

Correct Answer: C [India]

Answer Explanation: The Union Ministry of AYUSH hosted the first-ever meeting of BIMSTEC Task Force on Traditional Medicine (BITFM) on October 24-25, 2017 at Parvasi Bhartiya Kendra in New Delhi. India being a major stake holder in the field of Traditional Medicine plays an important role in influencing the policies and strategies related to the Traditional Medicine in the BIMSTEC Forum. The Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) is an International Organisation involving a group of countries in the South Asia and South East Asia namely, Bangladesh, India, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Bhutan and Nepal.

What is the theme of the 2017 Vigilance Awareness Week (VAW)?

[A] Vision to promote Corruption Free India
[B] My Vision-Corruption Free India
[C] Preventive Vigilance as a tool of Good Governance
[D] Public participation to promote integrity

Correct Answer: B [My Vision-Corruption Free India]

Answer Explanation: The 2017 Vigilance Awareness Week (VAW) will be observed by the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) from 30th October to 4thNovember, 2017 with theme “My Vision-Corruption Free India”. The Vice President of India Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu will be the Chief Guest at the Inaugural Function to be held on 30th October 2017. The purpose of observing VAW is to educate the public at large about the corruption related practices and also educating them how to report about it.

Which state will be the ‘Focus State’ at World Food India (WFI) 2017?

[A] Odisha
[B] West Bengal
[C] Assam
[D] Karnataka

Correct Answer: A [Odisha ]

Answer Explanation: Odisha will be the ‘Focus State’ in the mega international food event “World Food India (WFI) 2017”, which is scheduled to be held at New Delhi on November 3-5. In the WFI 2017, Japan, Denmark and Germany are partner countries, and Italy & Netherlands are ‘Focus Countries’. More than 200 global companies and 41 global CEOs from 30 countries will participate and will also see 21 ministerial and business delegations. Besides, 450 domestic companies and leading Research and Development (R&D) institutes along with 95 Indian industry captains are likely to participate in WFI.

What is the India’s passport position in the Global Passport Power Rank 2017, as per global financial advisory firm Arton Capital?

[A] 78th
[B] 94th
[C] 75th
[D] 66th

Correct Answer: C [75th]

Answer Explanation: India’s passport has been ranked 75th out of 94 countries with a visa-free score of 51, according to the ‘Global Passport Power Rank 2017’ by global financial advisory firm Arton Capital. The list is topped by Singapore, followed by Germany, Sweden and South Korea. As per report, Singapore’s passport is the most powerful ranking with a visa-free score of 159. Afghanistan was on bottom most position (94th) with the score of 22, while Pakistan was at 93rd Position with Iraq with the score of 26. The index ranks national passports by the cross-border access they bring, assigning a “visa-free score” according to the number of countries a passport holder can visit visa-free or with visa on arrival.

Which of the following union ministries have jointly launched a new scheme “SAATHI”?

[A] Ministries of Finance and Railways
[B] Ministries of Power and Science & Technology
[C] Ministries of Minority Affairs and Human Resource Development
[D] Ministries of Power and Textiles

Correct Answer: D [Ministries of Power and Textiles]

Answer Explanation: Ministries of Power and Textiles have jointly launched a new scheme SAATHI under which Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) will provide energy efficient power loom equipment to small and medium units at no upfront cost. The use of the efficient equipment would result in energy and cost savings to the unit owner and he will repay in instalments to EESL over a 4 to 5 year period. The SAATHI initiative of the government will be jointly implemented by EESL and the office of the Textile Commissioner on a pan-India basis. The EESL will procure energy efficient powerlooms, motors and rapier kits in bulk and provide them to the small and medium power loom units. The acronym of SAATHI stands for “Sustainable and Accelerated Adoption of efficient Textile technologies to Help small Industries”.

Girija Devi, who passed away recently, was the renowned classical singer of which gharana?

[A] Seniya and Banaras gharanas
[B] Gwalior and Kirana gharanas
[C] Atrauli and Seniya gharanas
[D] Patiala and Bhendi Bazaar gharanas

Correct Answer: A [Seniya and Banaras gharanas]

Answer Explanation: Girija Devi (88), the veteran Indian classical singer of the Seniya and Banaras gharanas, has passed away in Kolkata, West Bengal on October 24, 2017. She was known as ‘Thumri queen’, who popularised the genre of semi-classical Indian music. She was conferred with all three Padma awards, and was honoured with the Padma Vibhushan in 2016.

The Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary (AWS) is located in which state?

[A] Karnataka
[B] Kerala
[C] Telangana
[D] Andhra Pradesh

Correct Answer: B [Kerala ]

Answer Explanation: The Aralam Wildlife Sanctuary (AWS) is located in the southeast part of Kannur District of Kerala and covers an area of 55 Sq. Km. It is home to elephant, wild boar, leopard, mongoose, nilgiri langur, hanuman langur, malabar giant squirrel, etc.

Who is the author of the e-book “India 2017 Yearbook”?

[A] Rajiv Mehrishi
[B] R. K. Verma
[C] Ashwani Lohani
[D] Rajiv Gauba

Correct Answer: A [Rajiv Mehrishi]

Answer Explanation: Rajiv Mehrishi, the Comptroller and Auditor General of India(CAG) and former Union home secretary, has authored an e-book titled “India 2017 Yearbook” on current affairs in India. It is recently launched by Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje in Jaipur. The e-book includes a plethora of information on important dignitaries, state policy, public schemes and important data about demographics, trade, economy and many other topics.

Which country is hosting the 2017 global conference on consumer protection?

[A] China
[B] South Korea
[C] Bangladesh
[D] India

Correct Answer: D [India]

Answer Explanation: The global conference on consumer protection has inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on October 26, 2017 with theme “Empowering Consumers in New Markets”. This is the first time that an international conference on consumer protection is being organised by India for countries of the region which account for a majority of the global consumers and share common challenges and experiences. The 2-day conference will deliberate upon steps taken by Asian countries to implement the United Nations guidelines on consumer protection as well as challenges faced by consumers of financial services and e-commerce. Experts from different countries and India will present their papers and views. Twenty two countries from East, South and South-East Asia are participating in the conference. These include China, South Korea, Singapore, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

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