Salary of an IAS officer[Updated]

Salary of an IAS officer[Updated]

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Salary of an IAS officer is frequently asked question to us.Even though salary is secondary to Quality service,most aspirants wish to know that first. So here we are planning to explain the salary of IAS officer after 7th pay commission. SALARY OF IAS after 7th pay commission As per the 7th PC, when an officer joins the service as an Officer Trainee (OT/Probationer), he or she is supposed to get - Rs. 56100 [Level 10 in Pay matrix of 7th PC which is equivalent to Rs 21000 (EP) and Rs 5400 Grade Pay of 6th PC)]; (at the time of writing this there is DA of 4% as well). But an officer trainee gets less than this amount during his training in the Academy (LBSNAA), Mussoorie because the Academy is…
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[MAINS 2017] HOW TO FILL DAF(Detailed Application Form) for UPSC

[MAINS 2017] HOW TO FILL DAF(Detailed Application Form) for UPSC

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Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2017 opened link to update Detailed Application form called DAF in general for all cleared prelims 2017.Detailed instructions and procedures explained in this article. HOW TO FILL Detailed Application Form [DAF] CLICK HERE to download APPLICATION FORMS & DETAILED instructions(pdf) Find the forms in the pdf & upload it . Rs.200 fees for general (Fee exceptions are similar to terms in prelims). Last date: AUGUST 31 till 6 PM Nb: Dont wait for last minute to submit; Do as soon as possible. INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES OF CIVIL SERVICES (MAIN) EXAMINATION, 2017 1. The Main Examination in the scheme of the Civil Services Examination, 2017 for the services and posts mentioned in preamble to the Rules will be held from 28th OCTOBER, 2017. The detailed Time Table of…
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Various Security Forces and Agencies and Their Mandate

Various Security Forces and Agencies and Their Mandate

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Various Security Forces and Agencies and Their Mandate is in GS3 UPSC civil service examination syllabus.Various security forces & agencies and their mandate will be detailed in this session.This comes under security of india both internal security & border security.Since indian borders are vulnerable this is important for preparation. Various Security Forces and Agencies and Their Mandate Indian Armed Forces Paramilitary Forces Central armed Police forces Central intelligence and investigation Central Forensic Institute State armed police force Others Indian Armed Forces Indian armed force includes Indian Army,Indian Air Force,Indian Navy.The President of India is the Supreme Commander of the Indian Armed Forces. The Indian Armed Forces are under the management of the Ministry of Defence (MoD), which is led by the Union Cabinet Minister of Defence. Indian Army. Motto: “Service Before Self“…
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Important international institutions,agencies

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Important international institutions,agencies and fora-their structure and mandate is part of upsc mains syllabus GS2 called international relations.So this is to give an overview of this topic area.This will be useful in preliminary examination too. Important international institutions,agencies United Nations Organization (UN) Headquarters – New York, US Secretary general– Antonio Guterres Founded on – 1945 United Nations Education Scientific & Cultural Organisation (UNESCO)  Headquarters – Paris, France Head – Irina Bokova Founded on – 16 November, 1945 United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)  Headquarters – New York, US Head – Anthony Lake Founded on – December, 1946 United Nations Conference on Trade & Development (UNCTAD) Headquarters – Geneva, Switzerland Head – MukhisaKituyi Founded on – 1964 World Trade Organization (WTO) Headquarters – Geneva, Switzerland Head – Roberto Azevedo Founded on – 1 January, 1995 World Health Organization (WHO)  Headquarters – Geneva,…
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Importance of AUGUST in INDIAN HISTORY

Importance of AUGUST in INDIAN HISTORY

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August has special importance in indian history.While celebrating 75 anniversary of Quit india movement,the importance of August also comes into light. EIC delegation (1608 Aug ) When the East India Company first visited the Mughal court in the early 17th century, it was as supplicants attempting to negotiate favorable trading relations with Akbar’s successor, Emperor Jehangir. The company had initially planned to try and force their way into the lucrative spice markets of south-east Asia, but found this trade was already dominated by the Dutch. After EIC merchants were massacred at Amboyna (in present day Indonesia) in 1623, the company increasingly turned their attention to India. Initially, the company struggled in the spice trade because of the competition from the already well-established Dutch East India Company. The company opened a factory in Bantam on the first voyage,…
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The EAST INDIA COMPANY:Traders to Imperial rulers

The EAST INDIA COMPANY:Traders to Imperial rulers

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The progress of East india company from the role of a trader to imperial ruler is sorted in time line for better analysis. How a trading corporation became an imperial ruler? When the East India Company first visited the Mughal court in the early 17th century, it was as supplicants attempting to negotiate favorable trading relations with Akbar’s successor, Emperor Jehangir. The company had initially planned to try and force their way into the lucrative spice markets of south-east Asia, but found this trade was already dominated by the Dutch. After EIC merchants were massacred at Amboyna (in present day Indonesia) in 1623, the company increasingly turned their attention to India. 1660 British East India Company chartered by the Crown. A private company devoted to profitable trade. 1757 Robert Clive,…
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