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Uttarakhand Reserves 10% Jobs for Agniveers Why in the News ? The Uttarakhand government has notified rules granting 10% horizontal reservation in Group C uniformed services for ex-Agniveers, permanent residents of the state. They will also receive age relaxation and exemption from physical efficiency tests, ensuring greater job opportunities for retired Agniveers. Key Features of …
Read MoreWhy in the news? Rahul Gandhi alleged discrepancies in compensation received by Agniveer Ajay Kumar’s family compared to regular soldiers. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh countered with details of Agniveer compensation, sparking controversy. Source: PSM Key Differences in Compensation: Financial Assistance: Agniveers’ families receive Rs 1.65 crore, including insurance and ex gratia. Regular soldiers’ compensation varies …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Agnipath scheme, introduced in June 2022, has sparked significant discussion post-general elections. Various political parties have raised concerns, prompting governmental deliberations. Source: KBK Understanding Agnipath Scheme : Launched in 2022, the Agnipath scheme is a central government initiative for armed forces recruitment. It focuses on non-officer ranks, aiming to deploy …
Read MoreWhy in the news? The Department of Military Affairs (DMA), led by the Chief of Defence Staff, has requested feedback from the three military services regarding the Agnipath scheme. This review comes as the scheme marks its two-year completion. A high-level meeting took place on Wednesday to assess the scheme’s progress. source:amoslaw Highlights of the …
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