Shortcuts to master for Windows 7

Want to be more productive while using Windows 7? While some of these might be old hat as they worked with past Windows operating systems, you might discover a new one or two among the 45 shortcuts listed here. Plus, it’s always a good idea to have a quick refresher, no?

Save time and frustration while on your personal computer with these handy Windows 7 shortcuts, provided by Microsoft.

Mastering these simple keyboard strokes can really speed up your computing tasks, whether you rely on your PC for work or play (or likely, a bit of both).

What are your favourites? Have any of your own to share in the Comments section? Do tell!

Press this key	To do this
F1	Display Help
Ctrl+C (or Ctrl+Insert)	Copy the selected item
Ctrl+X	Cut the selected item
Ctrl+V (or Shift+Insert)	Paste the selected item
Ctrl+Z	Undo an action
Ctrl+Y	Redo an action
Delete (or Ctrl+D)	Delete the selected item and move it to the Recycle Bin
Shift+Delete	Delete the selected item without moving it to the Recycle Bin first
F2	Rename the selected item
Ctrl+Right Arrow	Move the cursor to the beginning of the next word
Ctrl+Left Arrow	Move the cursor to the beginning of the previous word
Ctrl+Down Arrow	Move the cursor to the beginning of the next paragraph
Ctrl+Up Arrow	Move the cursor to the beginning of the previous paragraph
Ctrl+Shift with an arrow key	Select a block of text
Shift with any arrow key	Select more than one item in a window or on the desktop, or select text within a document
Ctrl with any arrow key+Spacebar	Select multiple individual items in a window or on the desktop
Ctrl+A	Select all items in a document or window
F3	Search for a file or folder
Alt+Enter	Display properties for the selected item
Alt+F4	Close the active item, or exit the active program
Alt+Spacebar	Open the shortcut menu for the active window
Ctrl+F4	Close the active document (in programs that allow you to have multiple documents open simultaneously)
Alt+Tab	Switch between open items
Ctrl+Alt+Tab	Use the arrow keys to switch between open items
Ctrl+Mouse scroll wheel	Change the size of icons on the desktop
Windows logo key  +Tab	Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Aero Flip 3-D
Ctrl+Windows logo key  +Tab	Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Aero Flip 3-D
Alt+Esc	Cycle through items in the order in which they were opened
F6	Cycle through screen elements in a window or on the desktop
F4	Display the address bar list in Windows Explorer
Shift+F10	Display the shortcut menu for the selected item
Ctrl+Esc	Open the Start menu
Alt+underlined letter	Display the corresponding menu
Alt+underlined letter	Perform the menu command (or other underlined command)
F10	Activate the menu bar in the active program
Right Arrow	Open the next menu to the right, or open a submenu
Left Arrow	Open the next menu to the left, or close a submenu
F5 (or Ctrl+R)	Refresh the active window
Alt+Up Arrow	View the folder one level up in Windows Explorer
Esc	Cancel the current task
Ctrl+Shift+Esc	Open Task Manager
Shift when you insert a CD	Prevent the CD from automatically playing
Left Alt+Shift	Switch the input language when multiple input languages are enabled
Ctrl+Shift	Switch the keyboard layout when multiple keyboard layouts are enabled
Right or Left Ctrl+Shift	Change the reading direction of text in right-to-left reading languages

Courtesy : http://bnjho.blogspot.in

Special Recruitment Drive launched to fill up the backlog reserved vacancies

Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions 23-May, 2013

Review of the Special Recruitment Drive launched to fill up the backlog reserved vacancies of the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes and OBCs. 

The Union Cabinet today approved the Special Recruitment Drive launched to fill up the backlog in reserved vacancies of the Scheduled Castes (SCs), Scheduled Tribes (STs) and Other Backward Classes (OBCs).

The achievement of the drive was reviewed in July, 2011 by the Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions as there was a large backlog of vacancies which were yet to be filled.  The drive was re-launched to fill up the remaining identified backlog vacancies by the end of the financial year i.e. 31.03.2012.  All Ministries/Departments were requested to make concerted efforts to ensure that the remaining backlog reserved vacancies of SCs, STs and OBCs were filled up by 31st March, 2012.

The achievement of  the  Special  Recruitment  Drive  on  its conclusion on 31st March, 2012, as reported by various Ministries/Departments is as follows:

(i)  A total of 75,522 backlog vacancies were identified. Of these, 44,427 were in the directrecruitment quota and 31,095 in the promotion quota.

(ii)       Of the 44,427 backlog vacancies in the direct recruitment quota, 28,588 have been filled up so far. The success rate in direct recruitment quota is therefore 64.35 percent .

(iii)    Out of 31,095 backlog vacancies in the promotion quota, there are 11,347 vacancies (SC 4,239 & ST 7,106) for which eligible candidates are not available even in the extended zone of consideration. Therefore, it has not been found possible to fill up these vacancies. Out of the remaining 19,748vacancies in the promotion quota, 19,446 vacancies have been filled up so far. After excluding thevacancies for which candidates are not available, achievement of the drive in respect of the promotionquota is 98.47 percent.

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PIB
(Release ID :96182)

Related Lok Sabha Q&A

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

MINISTRY OF PERSONNEL,PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS

LOK SABHA

UNSTARRED  QUESTION NO 6718

ANSWERED ON   08.05.2013

VACANCIES IN GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS

6718 . Shri ASHOK TANWAR
Will the Minister of PERSONNEL,PUBLIC GRIEVANCES AND PENSIONS  be pleased to state:-

(a) whether there is a large number of reserved posts vacant in Central Government departments; 

(b) if so, the details thereof; 

(c) the details of backlog in the general category in the Central Government departments; 

(d) the number of special recruitment drives conducted by the Government to fill up these vacancies during the last three years; 

(e) the details of recruitments/ appointments made during the above period; 

(f) whether the Government has considered the appointment of professionals through the lateral entry route to fill up these vacancies; and 

(g) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor?

ANSWER

Minister of State in the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions and Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office. (SHRI V. NARAYANASAMY) 

(a) to (c): As per available information, the details of number of sanctioned posts, number in position and vacancies in Central Government posts as on 1st March, 2011 was as under: 

	Number of Sanctioned Posts	Number in Position	Number of Vacant Posts
Group A	98977	84474	14503
Group B	228755	192728	36027
Group C	3335797	2804736	531061
Total vacancies	3663529	3081938	581591

Details of vacancy position in respect of reserved posts and details of backlog vacancies in Central Government Departments is not centrally maintained. 

(d) & (e): A Special Recruitment Drive was launched in 2008 to fill up the backlog reserved vacancies of Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST)/ Other Backward Classes (OBC), which continued till 31.03.2012. The details of recruitment/ appointments made during the drive were as under:

	Direct Recruitment		Promotion		Total
	Backlog	Filled up	Backlog	Filled up	Backlog	Filled up
SC	10955	7797	13458	9655	24413	17452
ST	11400	7051	17637	9791	29037	16842
OBC	22072	13740	Not applicable	Not applicable	22072	13740
Total	44427	28588	31095	19446	75522	48034

(f) & (g): The vacancies are filled as per the provisions of the Recruitment Rules and if RecruitmentRules permit lateral entry, the backlog vacancies may also be filled through the lateral entry route. 

Source: Lok Sabha Q&A
[http://164.100.47.132/LssNew/psearch/QResult15.aspx?qref=141275]

Courtesy : http://karnmk.blogspot.in/

DETAILS OF VACANT POSTS IN CENTRAL GOVT DEPARTMENTS

As per available information, the details of number of sanctioned posts, number in position and vacancies in Central Government posts as on 1st March, 2011 was as under:

	Number of Sanctioned Posts	Number in Position	Number of Vacant Posts
Group A	98977	84474	14503
Group B	228755	192728	36027
Group C	3335797	2804736	531061
Total vacancies			581591

Details of vacancy position in respect of reserved posts and details of backlog vacancies in Central Government Departments is not centrally maintained.

A Special Recruitment Drive was launched in 2008 to fill up the backlog reserved vacancies of Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe (ST)/ Other Backward Classes (OBC), which continued till 31.03.2012. The details of recruitment/ appointments made during the drive were as under:

	Direct Recruitment		Promotion		Total
	Backlog	Filled up	Backlog	Filled up	Backlog	Filled up
SC	10955	7797	13458	9655	24413	17452
ST	11400	7051	17637	9791	29037	16842
OBC	22072	13740	Not applicable	Not applicable	22072	13740
Total	44427	28588	31095	19446	75522	48034

The vacancies are filled as per the provisions of the Recruitment Rules and if Recruitment Rules permit lateral entry, the backlog vacancies may also be filled through the lateral entry route.

This was stated by Shri V. Narayanasamy, Minister of State in the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pension and Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office in written reply to a question by Shri Ashok Kumar today.

Source : PIB 

Availing of LTC (Leave Travel Concession) in current block year

Everyone knows that all central government employees can avail LTC through their respective department and can use this opportunity for travelling to any part India. This concession can be availed in block years.  A block year consists of four calendar years. As far this block year is concerned, this year 2013 is the last year in this particular block year – i.e. 2010-2013.

 

                Employees can use this opportunity this year itself without waiting for an extension in the next year. In the last couple of years the block years were extended for another one year for the benefit of many of our employees who are not utilizing it properly. In JCM Meetings, Trade unions and Federations are demanding more facilities in LTC like Air Travel from anywhere in India. Now employees can travel to Jammu & Kashmir and North Eastern States by air. The government has informed that only about 20% of the employees are utilizing this concession.

 

                Going for vacation to different places with family and friends gives the entire family, a fresh atmosphere.  Mingling with friends and other people in different places nourishes our thoughts and minds. In foreign countries, going for a vacation is encouraged very much. To conclude, all central government employees should grab this golden opportunity to travel to any part our country and can enjoy their vacation.

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