The young air warriors of the Air Force Academy got commissioned in the Air Force on 18th June 2016 including in first, three women fighter pilots.
Below are the images from the Combined Graduation Parade:
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Air Force Academy Passing Out Parade – 18th June 2016
The amber sky dawned sagely over Air Force Academy, Hyderabad to witness the grand Combined Graduation Parade, which marked the momentous occasion of the passing out of 180 flight cadets including 21 women officers, to join the IAF, to carry forward the espoused legacy and the core values of ‘Mission, Integrity, Excellence’.
This solemn event was graced by the Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar, as the Reviewing Officer. He conferred the President’s Commission to the Flight Cadets who have successfully completed their basic and professional training at Air Force Academy, Air Force Station Hakimpet, Air Force Station Begumpet, Air Force Station Yelahanka and Air Force Administrative College (Coimbatore) on 18th June 2016.
He also awarded flying brevet to four Indian Navy officers and one Indian Coast Guard officer on their successful completion of training at the Academy.
On June 18, 2016, the Indian Air Force and three feisty women flight cadets created history during this Passing Out Parade as the first batch of Women Flight Cadets undergoing training being commissioned in the Fighter Stream of IAF Flying Branch.
Flight Cadets (From Left to Right) Bhawana Kanth of Bihar, Avani Chaturvedi of Madhya Pradesh and Mohana Singh of Rajasthan wrote their names in the IAF history when they passed out after the successful completion of training at the Combined Graduation Parade Spring Term – 2016.
Flight cadets of flying branch standing first in overall order of merit was awarded the President’s plaque and Sword of Honour and also had the privilege of commanding the parade contingent.
On a penultimate day, the 17th June, the reviewing officer attended a Ceremonial Guest Night with the flight cadets to be commissioned and their parents, wherein he awarded trophies to the flight cadets for excelling in their streams.
This training phase culminated in a grand ceremony with a scintillating Combined Graduation Parade on the tarmac facing the Sekhon Block at the Air Force Academy. The newly commissioned officer joined in their respective fields in Flying, Navigation and Ground duty branches after commissioning.
The graduating Flight Cadets will marched onto the tarmac with the impeccable turnout and impressive drill movements, demonstrating the conviction and commitment that they hold. Subsequently, a specially chosen group of Flight Cadets brought-in the ‘President’s Colours’ of the Academy.
The Reviewing Officer was accorded a salute by the parade followed by an impressive March Past. The Flight Cadets were awarded their stripes by the Reviewing Officer, the Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Training Command and Commandant, Air Force Academy. They were then administered an oath by the Commandant of the Academy in the presence of the Chief Guest and other dignitaries. Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar gave away various awards to the flying officers who have excelled in training.
The parade culminated with the newly commissioned officers marching-out from behind the fort wall, in a slow march to the poignant notes of ‘Auld Lang Syne’ acknowledging the first salute given to them by their immediate juniors. It then followed with an awesome aerobatic display by the PC 7 MK II (the aircraft currently used in AFA to train pilots), the Sarang Helicopter display team and the mighty Su-30 MKI.
The Air Force Academy is the premier training establishment of IAF. It is veritably the ‘Cradle of Inspired Leadership’, as it undertakes the onerous task of transforming civilians to Air Warriors and creating an elite cadre of Officers.
See the images from the Passing Out Parade of the Air Force Academy here.
50 Current Affairs Topics for CDS, AFCAT and NDA (Part – 2)
50 Current Affairs Topics for CDS, AFCAT and NDA (Part -1)
Sports
- Rio Summer Olympics 2016 – Rio summer Olympics is scheduled to take place in 5-21st August, 2016 in Rio de Janerio, Brazil. 207 nations will take part in it and there will be 308 events in 28 sports in this Olympics, with more than 10,000 participants expected to participate.
- Malaysian Master GP – Malaysia’s Lee Chong Wei won the Men’s Title and India’s P.V. Sindhu won the Women’s Title in Malaysian Master Grand Prix. India’s Srikanth Kidambi was the semi-finalist for the Men’s Singles Title.
- Vijay Hazare Trophy – Gujarat won Vijay Hazare trophy defeating Delhi by 139 runs. The trophy is related to cricket and is also known as Ranji One Day Trophy. It is named after famous Indian cricketer Vijay Hazare. Till now, Tamil Nadu has emerged as most successful (4 titles).
- Chennaiyans FC Grabbed Indian Super League – The Indian super league was won by Chennaiyans FC defeating FC-goa in the finals. It was the second edition of Indian super league. It belongs to football.
- Asia cup 2016 – India won the 13th edition of Asia cup 2016, which was first time held in T-20 format, defeating Bangladesh. Sabir Rehman of Bangladesh was declared as the man of the tournament.
- Pro-Kabbadi League – Patna Pirate won the 3rd edition of the pro – Kabbadi league by defeating U-Mumba. It was first when Patna Pirates reached up to final level.
- Santosh Trophy– Services clinched Santosh trophy. It defeated Maharashtra in the finals. It was 70th edition of Santosh trophy, which is also known as Senior National Football Championship.
- ICC Under 19 World Cup – West-Indies won under-19 world cup, defeating India in the finals. India is a three time finalist in this cup. Mehedi Hasan Miraz won man of the series title. Bangladesh secured third place in the tournament.
- Hockey league 2016 – Punjab warriors won hockey league 2016 by defeating Kalinga lancers in the fourth edition of the hockey India league. Rupinder Pal Singh of Delhi Waveriders became the player of the tournament.
- New BCCI President – Anurag Thakur was appointed as the new president of BCCI replacing Shashank Manohar on 10th May, this year. Earlier, he was holding the post of BCCI secretary. He will be third BCCI president in last 16 months.
Defense
- Women in IAF’s Flying Branch– Indian Air Force will get the first batch of women fighter pilots. Bhawana Kanth, Avani Chaturvedi and Mohana Singh would be the first 3 women to be introduced in IAF as women Fighter pilot by June this year.
- Rafale – Medium Multi Role Combat Aircraft, Rafale, won the race of acquisition of aircrafts by Indian government. The initial plan was to acquire 126 aircrafts, out of which 18 will be in flying away condition. The deal was delayed due to pricing, general election in both the nations and some other reasons. Later, India compromised and marked the deal to get 36 jets in ready condition.
- Tejas – India’s indigenous developed aircraft, Tejas, is the new hope for Indian Armed Forces. Tejas is made by HAL and will replace India’s aging Mig aircrafts. The aircraft will manage the lack of aircraft in IAF.
- S-400 – The Russian Air Defense System, S-400 triumph, is expected to enter Indian Armed Forces soon. The government level talks for its acquisition are ongoing on. The air defense system will bring out a new era of pacifying air threats in the range of 400 kms.
- Ordinance Depo Fire – Fire in ammunition depo of Indian army in Pulgaon, near Nagpur, which is spread up to 7000 acre, claimed lives of 16 people including 2 officers and 1 Jawan. The cause of fire is still uncertain. Indian Army faced a huge loss of ammunition from this fire affecting military preparedness.
- Augusta Westland – The VVIP chopper deal, which later became a scam circling some top politicians and Armed Forces personals. CBI investigation was later initiated to drill out the actual base of scam. The deal was signed between UK based Agusta Westland and Congress led UPA government in 2010 for 12 helicopters for IAF for Rs 3.600 cr.
- New Navy Chief – Vice Admiral Sunil Lanba will be the new Navy Chief. Currently he is the Flag Officer Commanding-In-Chief of Western Naval Command Mumbai. He will replace the present Chief Of Naval Staff Admiral R.K. Dhowan, who will be relieved of his services on 31st May, 2016.
- Force 18 Exercise – Force 18 military exercise by Indian army took place in Pune. The exercise lasted for 7 days, comprising 300 participants from ASEAN and ASEAN plus nations. It was the largest multinational ground forces exercise to be conducted on Humanitarian Mine Action and Peace Keeping Operation.
- Cobra Gold 2016 – India participated in Cobra Gold Multilateral Amphibious Exercise for the first time hosted by Thailand. It was the 35th edition of this exercise with 35 nations participating in it. The exercise was lasted for 10 days with about 8500 participant personals.
- India US Predator Drone – India is in talks with US government to purchase 40 predator drones. Last year, U.S. government had cleared general Atomic proposal to sell the unarmed Predator XP in India. India’s introduction in MTCR will boost the move.
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A New Reserve Battalion to be Named after Maharana Pratap
In a significant announcement, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh proposed to set up an Indian reserve battalion named after Maharana Pratap.
He announced the decision at Gogunda near Udaipur on the occasion of the 475th birth anniversary of Maharana Pratap. It was celebrated by the Rajasthan state government with a grand event.
The move comes in line with the government’s decision this January to set up 17 new reserve battalions for J&K and Left Wing Extremism affected areas. It had included 5 battalions in Jammu and Kashmir, 3 in Chhattisgarh, 3 each in Jharkhand and Odisha and 2 in Maharashtra.
It had included 5 battalions in Jammu and Kashmir, 3 in Chhattisgarh, 3 each in Jharkhand and Odisha and 2 in Maharashtra.
The reserve battalion comes under the Home Ministry like the other paramilitary and reserve forces.
He said the government of India would never let the memory of the Rajput ruler fade from history who protected his dignity through valour and sacrifice and never bowed down to the Mughals.
The government had introduced the scheme of Indian Reserve Battalions in 1971 and so far, 153 battalions have been sanctioned to various states.
Of them, 144 have been raised and one battalion in Jharkhand has been converted into Specialized Indian Reserve Battalion.
Apart from this, he also announced a new Global Counter-Terrorism Centre at the Sardar Patel Police University in Jodhpur on the occasion and unveiled a statue of Maharana Pratap.
Exercise Malabar-2016 Kicked off Between India, US and Japan
In consonance with India’s ‘Act East Policy’ and growing relations between India, US and Japan, Indian Naval Ships Satpura, Sahyadri, Shakti and Kirch are participating in the 20th edition of Exercise MALABAR-16 with the US Nany and Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF).
Indian Navy and US Navy have regularly conducted the annual bilateral exercise named ‘MALABAR’ since 1992. Since 2007, MALABAR has been held alternatively in India and in the Western Pacific. The 19th edition of the exercise, Ex MALABAR-15, was conducted off Chennai and included participation by the JMSDF.
The 20th edition of the exercise, Ex MALABAR-16, is being conducted from 14 to 17 June 16 with the harbour phase at Sasebo from 10 to 13 June 16.
The sea phase will be in the Pacific Ocean from 14 to 17 June 16.
The primary aim of this exercise is to increase interoperability amongst the three navies and develop a common understanding of procedures for Maritime Security Operations. The scope of MALABAR-16 includes professional interactions in the harbour and a diverse range of activities at sea, including complex surface, sub-surface and air operations.
The Indian Navy Ships participating in the exercise are from the Eastern Fleet and include INS Sahyadri and INS Satpura, indigenously built guided missile stealth frigates, INS Shakti, a modern fleet tanker and support ship and INS Kirch an indigenous guided missile corvette. The ships have embarked one Sea King 42B ASW helicopter and two Chetak utility helicopters.
The US Navy will be represented by ships from CTF 70 of the USN 7th fleet, which is based at Yokosuka, Japan. The CTF will include the aircraft carrier USS John C Stennis (CVN 74), Ticonderoga-class Cruiser USS Mobile Bay and Arleigh Burke-class destroyers USS Stockdale and USS Chung-Hoon, all with embarked helicopters. In addition, one nuclear-powered submarine, carrier wing aircraft and Long Range Maritime Patrol aircraft will also participate in the exercise.
The JMSDF will be represented by JS Hyuga, a helicopter carrier with SH 60 K integral helicopters and Long Range Maritime Patrol aircraft, besides other advanced warships for specific parts of the exercise. Additionally, the Special Forces (SF) of the three navies will also interact during the exercise.
MALABAR–16 will be another significant step in strengthening mutual confidence and interoperability as well as sharing of best practices between the Indian, Japanese and US Navies. The exercise will support maritime security in the Indo-Pacific region, and benefit the global maritime community.
In recent times, the exercise assumes significance as it is being conducted close to the South China Sea when Chinese assertiveness in this region is a raging issue. The exercise also aims to achieve deeper military ties and greater interoperability amid rising tensions in the region.
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50 Current Affairs Topics for CDS, AFCAT and NDA (Part -1)
National
- Steps Taken By Delhi To Curb Pollution – Delhi has gone down in the list of most polluted cities. Still the pollution level is high. The New Delhi government has taken some steps to curb the escalating pollution level. Some of them are odd-even trails, phasing out old vehicles, mass rapid transport system, strict mass emission standards, banning the registration of diesel cars and luxury SUVs above the capacity of 2000cc and implementation green cess.
- “Art of Living” issue – The issue was raised when the celebration of completion of 35 years of Art of Living’s was organised on the flood plains of Yamuna River in Delhi. The world cultural fest took place on 11-13th March and the issue was related to the NGT’s opposition to use Yamuna flood plains and polluting it.
- Wetland Rules 2016 – The draft Wetland Rules, 2016 replaced Wetland Rules 2010. The new rule aims at restricting the activities on wetlands, proper regulation of wetland in protected areas, the proposal for wetland authority in union territories and setting up of wetland authority in respective states.
- Drought And Water Scarcity – India is again going through tough times as the drought has once again hit India. Maharashtra and adjoining states were seen more affected by drought. The Government has taken certain steps to avert it.
- Jat Agitation – It is one of the hot topics that was surfaced in March this year and again taking thrust. Jats, Jat Sikhs, Rors, Tyagis and Bishnois were seeking reservation under OBC category and were later promised to increase the reservation from 10 to 20% in the category of economically backward classes. Later the decision was lifted and Jat communities are again adjusting their protest plans.
- State elections – 2016 has been a crucial year from the political point of view. 5 states went through the Legislative Assembly Elections. The states were Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry, West Bengal, Kerala and Assam. The elections were concluded with ADMK, INC, Trinmool Congress, LDF and BJP emerging victorious in Tamil Nadu, Pondicherry, West Bengal, Kerala and Assam.
- High Speed Bullet Train By Japan – India and Japan, last year, signed Rs 98,000 cr deal of bullet train project, which will run between Mumbai and Ahmedabad. Along with this, India will be benefited with the transfer of technology to improve railway safety, sharing environment friendly sanitation technology to improve the railway system with known mitigation system for handling natural disasters.
- JAM policy – JAM, which has a full form of Jan Dhan, Adhaar and Mobile i.e. connecting all the three to make a strong and effective subsidy delivery service. The JAM trinity will be a used to expand welfare policies targeting the poor and needy people. The step will bring out more secure way to provide services, avoiding leakage of funds, mismanagement and mishandling of data and resources and accurate targeting of people for providing services.
- Start-Up India – Start up India is an initiative by Indian Government to boost the new start-ups in India, which are the base of the nation’s development. The key points related to it are executing a single window clearance, eradicating red tape, reducing patent registration fees by 80%, 3 year freedom from tax on profits, capital gain tax and mystifying tax, boosting Atal Innovation Mission and self-certification etc.
- Reusable launch vehicle – It is ISRO’s project to decrease the launch cost of the space exploration missions. It is a step toward two stages to orbit. Its trail was taken on the coast of Shriharikota, where it was propelled in a booster rocket, re-entered into earth’s atmosphere with a speed of Mach 5 and landed at a place some 450 km form Shriharikota.
International
- Brexit – A referendum that will take place on 23rd June deciding whether Britain will remain or leave the E.U… E.U is a political and economic group of 28 nations, which has freedom to exchange goods freely. 19 states of this group have adopted the euro as their currency.
- S election – The U.S sate general elections will take place on 8th November, 2016 for the post of President and Vice President. Apart from this, voting for 435 seats for U.S House of Representatives and 34 seats of U.S. senates will also be done.
- ISIS – Islamic State militant group, ISIS is mushrooming day by day. Iraqi forces are woking hard to grab the land acquired by ISIS. The forces are approaching the Falluja, where about 50,000 civilians and 20,000 children are trapped.
- MTCR and SCO – Missile Technology Control Regime and Shanghai Cooperation Organization are the two groups of major economies and India is also going to join these groups possibly in the future. Along with this, India is also getting good support to get its name into the NSG (nuclear supplier group)
- OBOR – One Belt on the Road is an initiative of China to connect major modern time economies with the help of land and sea routes. China-Pakistan economic cooperation (CPEC) which was sanctioned $46 billion, by china, is also a part of this initiative.
- North Korea sanctions – H-bomb test, disguised missile trails and some other similar incidents have led to the imposition of sanctions by U.S. over North Korea.
- Migrant Crisis – Unstable economic and political scenario in West Asia and northern nations of the African continent, has led people to flee to a more stable area near them, preferring European Nations. Boko haram, Al-Shabab, ISIS and other terror groups have led to the migration of citizens to a more stable place, resulting in causalities, bulk immigration and several other problems.
- TPP – Trans-Pacific Partnership is a group of 11nations + U.S., which is meant to enhance the living standards, promoting economic growth, increasing job opportunities and reducing the poverty rate. The agreement was signed in February this year. It aims at reducing trade barriers and making it on the model of E.U.
- Killings in Bangladesh – The issue of successive killings of people in Bangladesh is taking place. Recently, a Hindu priest was hacked to death. Earlier, wife of a government personnel and a homeopath was murdered. Similar cases were also reported last year.
- Gotthard Railway Tunnel – The longest railway tunnel was opened in Switzerland. It took $12 billion to complete the 57 km long tunnel under the Alps peaks. This tunnel has surpassed the record of Japan’s longest tunnel that runs about 53 kms.
Business
- Apple Manufacturing Unit – Apple’s manufacturer Foxconn is going to ink a deal with Maharashtra government to acquire 1,200 acre plot of land to set up $10 billion plant manufacturing. The operation is expected to begin at the end of 2017.
- India Post As A Bank – Focusing on the range and accessibility of India post, Indian government is discussing over making India post a payment bank. The aim is to target the 100% financial inclusion.
- Loan Defaulters – The burden of over Rs. 4.4 Crore has come over banks due to loan defaulters, making banks to take further actions against defaulters. Now, banks are seeking the SC and RBI to take solid steps in the favor of the banks.
- Malya Deportation – The former chairman of United Spirits and famous for Kingfisher Tag, Vijay Malya was declared as a loan defaulter and left India amid intense protest. Later, non-bail able warrant was issued and his passport was suspended by ED because of his nonappearance after releasing of summons.
- ADANI Coal Issue – Adani Group is expected to drop its plan to set up world’s largest coal mines in Australia following interventions by the Environment Groups. The rail and coal project by Adani totally worth about $21.5 billion.
- Merger Of Mahila Bank – Mahila Bank, India’s first bank operated only by women, is expected to get merged in state-owned banks. Opened in 2013, the bank has about 90 branches and is ready to open more branches.
- Jan Dhan Yogna – A way to accelerate the financial inclusion, the scheme aims at providing financial access to people. The yogna was launched in 2014 with some specific facilities and services like zero balance account, Rupay card, accidental insurance of about 1 lakh, overdraft from bank after 6 months of opening of account, etc. The scheme was also criticized for dumping overburden over banks.
- India’s GDP growth at 7.6% – The last quarter of fiscal recorded 7.9% GDP growth in Indian economy, adjusting a total of 7.6% growth of GDP in the last year. While the GDP recorded in the last fiscal quarter of China was 6.7%.
- 7th Pay Commission – The 7th Pay Commission, which margin 20,000 as lowest salary, will be possibly get imposed in July. The pay commission gave relief to the government employees and supported the Armed Forces personals. The six month arrears will be paid to the employees.
- International rankings – India has become 3rd largest oil consumer surpassing Japan. India ranked 130/189 in ease of doing business and ranked 133 in press freedom.
50 Current Affairs Topics for CDS, AFCAT and NDA (Part -2)
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Protecting From Dead – The Legend Of Sepoy Harbhajan Singh
A soldier in Nathula border is still doing his duty even after his death some three decades back – or that’s what the soldiers posted at Nathula Pass believe.
Near the panoramic view of Nathula, the shrine of Baba Harbhajan Singh called Baba Mandir is situated. It is believed that Baba Harbhajan has been guarding the boundary of India and China about 60 km from Gangtok for three decades now.
And wait – according to the soldiers there, he does it alone. All alone!
Punjab Harbhajan Singh, born in Kapurthala, was a Sepoy in the 23rd Punjab Battalion. It all started when Sepoy Harbhajan Singh was escorting a mule column from his battalion headquarters. On his way to his destination, he fell into a stream of water and was carried two kilometers downstream. As the first casualty of the 23rd Punjab Regiment of the war, a manhunt was launched to find him.
No one could find the mortal remains of Sepoy Harbhajan Singh for the following days of his missing and the search was later called off due to bad weather. But one day, Harbhajan Singh appeared in the dream of one of his colleagues. In the dream, he informed his colleague that he was no longer alive and told him the exact spot where his body would be found. According to the fellow mate, Harbhajan desired to have a samadhi made after him.
The body of Sepoy Harbhajan Singh was found coincidentally at the same spot where Harbhajan Singh had informed his fellow soldier. Following this, they decided to construct a Samadhi in his memory.
Over the years, Baba Harbhajan’s shrine has obtained huge devote. Baba is believed to forecast accident in the valley even before it happens through the dreams of fellow soldiers.
Baba Mandir consists of a prayer room where his large portrait is situated; his personal room where belongings of Harbhajan Singh is maintained; and an office cum store room containing water bottles, unused slippers, toothbrushes and other items offered to Baba by devotees. The items offered in the Mandir are believed to turn holy that can cure every ailment.
A special ceremony is organized by the army soldiers at the Baba Mandir on every 4th of October, the day he died, to honour the role of Baba Harbhajan Singh apart from every Monday and Tuesday when regular pujas and meals are offered.
And – and …
The soldiers at Nathula border are on the high alert from September 15 to November 15 every year, the period when Baba goes on an annual leave. Any pending leaves for other soldiers are cancelled and Harbhajan’s personal belongings are sent to his home in Kapurthala every year through a train.
Such is the faith of soldiers in Baba that during flag meetings between India and China at Nathula, a chair is set aside to honour Harbhajan Singh. Sepoy Harbhajan Singh is today honoured with the rank of Honorary Captain in the Indian Army whose paychecks and pensions are received by his family every month till date.
Meet Jamuna Devi From Uttarakhand, Gave All 3 Sons To Indian Army
Jamuna Devi of Uttarakhand, a resident of a small village Karauli in Chamoli district gave three brave sons to the Indian army, all her sons are in the Indian army serving the nation. Since long, Uttarakhand is producing brave soldiers for Indian army, we have the perfect example of Kumaon and Garhwal regiments.
Jamuna Devi has set a great example of patriotism and also maintained the legacy of Uttarakhand people to join Indian armed forces. Jamuna Devi says, “These are my three precious gems would protect the country’s borders in the coming days. These are not only my sons but also sons of mother India and they will complete every mission to maintain its dignity”.
- Uttarakhand Produces Most Number Of Officers For Indian Army, No. 1 Since 10 Years
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Meet Lt. Nehra, 3rd Generation Soldier In The Indian Army
With their epaulettes adorned with two stars each, 610 Gentlemen Cadets (GCs) on Saturday walked their ‘Antim Pag’ (Final Steps) from the hallowed portals of the Indian Military Academy’s historic Chetwode building, becoming newly commissioned officers in the Indian Army.
Three Generations serving Indian Army. After Passing out parade at IMA, Young Cadet with his GrandFather Subedar Chhotelal Nehra, Father Lt. Colonel Rajkumar Nehra and Brother Captain Abhishek Nehra.
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