CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -A permanent commission entitles an officer to serve in the Navy till he/she retires unlike short service commission (SSC). The Bench, headed by Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, directed the Centre to grant permanent commission to serving women officer in Navy within three months.

Detailed explanation-2: -(b) Permanent Commission. Candidates inducted under PC will have to serve for a minimum of 20 yrs for pension and thereafter can continue to serve till the age of superannuation. 11.

Detailed explanation-3: -’28% of women officers in forces given permanent commission’

Detailed explanation-4: -Recently, the Supreme Court upheld the right of serving Short Service Commission (SSC) women officers of the Navy to be granted Permanent Commission (PC) on a par with their male counterparts.

Detailed explanation-5: -Permanent commission entitles an officer to serve in the Navy till they retire. The short service commission on the other hand, is currently for 10 years and can be extended by four more years.