Indian armed forces are the last hope of the nation and simultaneously acts as the shield of India. Indian armed forces have made India proud on various platforms and situation. All SSB aspirants are required to know these facts that make rarely handled by any military in the world and makes it different from other militaries.
- Siachen glacier – World’s highest battlefield in the world is operated, maintained and secured by Indian army. Despite the casualties (more by natural causes rather than military causes), Indian army still continues to serve in the harsh conditions of that area.
- Bailey Highest Bridge in Kashmir – Indian army, not only had its name in the field of battle, but also in making some of the structure that earlier seemed impossible. The Bailey bridge is a 30 meter bridge between Dras River and Suru River. The area is 5,600 meters above the sea level.
- Constructed CMG foot overbridge in 4 days – When India’s honour was on the step, Indian army raised the flag. In 2010, when CWG was a few days to begin, the foot over bridge made by a company for 5 cr., collapsed. The task was then diverted to the Indian army, which completed the bridge in 4 days utilizing a fraction of the cost.
- Biggest voluntary army in the world – Indian army is world’s largest standing volunteer army in the world, with a strength of 11 lakh active personals and 9.8 lakh reserve troops. Records reveal that India has the 2nd largest army of the world.
- Best in high altitude, mountain and jungle warfare – Indian army, being one of the largest armies, is also named as best in high altitude warfare and mountain warfare. Along with this, Indian soldiers are also expert in jungle warfare.
- India’s cavalry – Indian owns horse cavalry. It is one of the three cavalries, which are present in the world.
- Operation Rahat 2013 –biggest civilian rescue operation in the world – Operation Rahat, the operation launched by Indian armed forces to rescue people in Uttarakhand challenged by a sudden flood. The operation was the biggest civilian rescue operation conducted by any air force in the world using helicopters. The operation airlifted thousands of civilians and about 4 lakh kgs of relief material.
- Battle of Laungewala, biggest example of determination – The battle of Longewala, 1971, framed the history and wrote a lesson for the next generation. The battle of Longewala is known for the determination and courage of 120 Indian soldiers, who deterred 2000 Pakistani soldier with tanks, on the cost of their life.
- Highest share in peacekeeping missions in the world – India was honoured for its contribution to US peacekeeping. India contributed about 1, 80,000 troops in UN missions, the largest contribution from any country.
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Indian armed forces play crucial role in averting insurgency, protecting national integrity and even performing civil rescue operations in case of natural calamities. Every soldier is special and essential for maintaining peace in every corner of the nation. So be proud of your Armed Forces.
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