In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
[SSC CGL 2023]

War is mostly glorified and (1)
____________by society. The
real picture of warfare is as horrific and (2) ______one can imagine. Often, soldiers who witness death - like experiences suffer from psychological disorders and are (3)_______ for the rest of their lives. Many war poems contrast all the sentimental myths about warfare by (4)_________the harsh realities that soldiers face. The real trauma is seen in people who are left to (5)_______
for their loved ones after they are gone.

Today's Word

Supersede (verb)

Meaning: replace something older with newer.

Example: Tesla cars may supersede all types of cars in the near future. Who knows?

CGL 2024 EXAM DATES (SEPTEMBER)

9 , 10 , 11 , 12 , 13 , 17 , 18 , 19 , 23 , 24 , 25 & 26

TOTAL SHIFTS = 36 SHIFTS

Cabinet approves Unified Pension Scheme

The Union Cabinet, chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, today approved the Unified Pension Scheme (UPS).

The salient features of the UPS are :-

1. ASSURED PENSION :- 50% of the average basic pay drawn over the last 12 months prior to superannuation for a minimum qualifying service of 25 years. This pay is to be proportionate for lesser service period upto a minimum of 10 years of service.

2. ASSURED FAMILY PENSION :- @60% of pension of the employee immediately before her/his demise.

3. ASSURED MINIMUM PENSION :- @10,000 per month on superannuation after minimum 10 years of service.

4. INFLATION INDEXATION :- On Assured Pension, On Assured Family Pension and Assured Minimum Pension

Dearness Relief based on All India Consumer Price Index for Industrial Workers (AICPI-IW) as in case of service employees

5. Lump Sum Payment at Superannuation in addition to Gratuity.

1/10th of Monthly Emoluments (Pay + DA) as on the date of Superannuation for Every completed Six Months of Service.
This Payment will not reduce the Quantum of Assured Pension.