As we have stepped into the millennium, we are confident that the finest amongst Indian youth will continue to pass out from the portals of this great institution known as the “Cradle for Leadership” into the service of the nation, perpetuating by their gallantry, dedication and steadfastness, the Academy’s motto “Seva Pramo Dharma” or `Service Before Self’.
The orders given below are to be followed by every cadet under training at the NationalDefence Academy.
The National Defence Academy (NDA) has the unique distinction of being the first institutions in the world, to impart combined training to officer cadets of the Army, the Navy and the Air Force. The concept and genesis of National Defence Academy dates back to the period before Independence.
Today the National Defence Academy imparts, to young men who choose the Armed Forces as their vocation, an intensive education in Science, Technology, Arts and Military subjects. At the end of their training the cadets receive a Degree from the Jawaharlal Nehru University. While a young cadet is being prepared intellectually to face the forthcoming challenges of high technology on tomorrow’s battle-field, he is also physically and mentally toughened by a rigorous regimen of physical conditioning which includes callisthenics, drill, swimming, horse-riding and the full gamut of games and sporting activities. At the same time, his horizons are expanded by exposure to various cultural activities, as well as hobby and adventure clubs.
Leave A Gentleman Cadet Gets At IMA Dehradun. Except for leave on medical grounds, no other kind of leave or absence during the period of training will be granted. Leave for wedding ceremonies and funerals is permissible only in case of blood relations and exceptional cases. No leave is permitted for any kind of festivals or similar events/occasions.
The IMA is closed for vacations as under:
GC will be permitted to proceed home during the vacation. The final decision as to whether or not they should be permitted to proceed home during the vacation shall, however, rest with Commandant, Indian Military Academy.
199 Flying Pilot SSB Interview Date ( CDSE and NCC). Indian air force website careerairforce.nic.in has published the AFSB/SSB interview dates for 199 flying pilot course. SSB interview of 199 flying course will be starting from August 2015. Candidates who have cleared CDS 1 2015 written exam for Indian air force will be facing the AFSB interview soon. Candidates who have applied for 199 Flying Pilot NCC can also find their ssb dates.
Call letters are being despatched for ssb interviews from the respective selection board given against their names. Candidates whose names are listed below can report for ssb interview with a printout of this page even if call letters are not received due to postal delays.
DETAILS OF ASSEMBLY POINT AT EACH AFSB ARE AS UNDER :–
What Are Assessors Looking At SSB? There had been increasing interest in youth for our forces. This increasing enthusiasm makes me happy and sad also somewhere. Happy because I can see my youth directed towards serving of the nation but I feel sad when I see the rejection rate though our forces need a lot of officers as of now and there is a dearth. The assessors have hard time in rejecting people because they do not match the standards. If someone would say that to be an officers the standards are very high I would reject that statement because they just look for 15 OLQ’s in a person who can become officer. Having these 15 OLQ’s is also not a big deal because everyone has it. The difference is that certain people identify them while certain do not because of the lack of guidance.
Some people consider SSB as a free trip or a picnic where they would be paid for the trip while some have overheard the strict evaluation at SSB and they get rejected because of the fear. Only some serious aspirants reach there and get recommended. That’s why the rejection rates are that high. So the next question would be that if only 15 OLQ’s are needed and everyone has it why everyone can’t be selected. For that right preparation and proper workout is needed prior to SSB. Right preparation started way before the SSB call can bear fruits. Now I have already published the qualities they look for in my other article so please refer then for details. Here I would focus as to what assessors look for in SSB. The process of assessing at SSB is really holistic where everyone is looking for perfection. These qualities are developed as:
Now certain points are in our control while certain other points and factors are out of our control. The factors which are not in our control cannot be changed and they decide the majority of the qualities that one builds up in time. The remaining are in our hand so they should be shaped properly. When we know that our dream is so important to us and it can be achieved easily its foolishness not to work towards it in the right way. Since we all have qualities and we just need to identify the degree in which they are present, the task becomes easier.
Now we all know that the assessors are looking for OLQ’s along with body language, confidence, voice, tone modification etc. so let’s gear up and work on every aspect. In the second part of this series I would discuss how to develop 15 OLQ’s in us. Still If you have any confusion or feel to take individual assessment of personality for OLQ’s or prepare from your place itself through one to one interaction through my mentoring / counselling program drop me a mail at [email protected] or add me on Fb and drop in a message. Keep reading our blog to see how one can understand his or her personality in the better way. Your dream is really easy but you need the right direction to follow the right path.
Psychology has four rounds conducted on aspirants namely TAT, WAT, SRT, SD. Though self description test is the last round in this series but let me tell you that it is the most important round in the psychology series where the aspirant has to describe himself or herself as to what he or she thinks about themselves, what their parents things and other people closely associated think about them. This can be considered as sales pitch where one would tell that I have certain characteristics and please verify the same through other rounds. This is the purpose of this round so be clear that whatever you write should be clearly reflected in other rounds for getting the recommendation. Other aspirants make a mistake here as they write what they don’t have which results in a mismatch and thus the rejection. This can be written nicely and prepared by doing deep self-introspection where you reach the result by realising about yourself.
Time allotted to write is 15 minutes and you have to write the following:
The aim of this exercise is to assess the maturity of the participants that whether he knows of himself or not. Also, you are the best one who knows about yourself no one else can access you in the best way apart from yourself. Hence through these exercises you are made to write who you are and then through other exams you are judged whether you were right or wrong. If interference if found between what you say and what you do, you are recommended. How to prepare well for this exam?
Yes, it’s that easy. Just follow these simple suggestions and it makes you prepare for a part of Psychology round and for the PI too. Still If you have any confusion or feel to take individual assessment of personality for OLQ’s or prepare from your place itself through one to one interaction through my mentoring / counselling program drop me a mail at [email protected] or add me on Fb and drop in a message. Performance in psychology primarily determines the selection so don’t forget to work on this important tool of SSB through introspection. I have written some sample answers in one of the previously published articles so please refer it for details. Keep reading and chasing your dream.
Reasons Of Getting Rejected At Conference Round Of SSB. In Part 1 of this series we saw the various myths that aspirants hear and what could be the probable reasons of rejection. As told earlier I would request aspirants that they should not believe in myths and what they hear in and around because that is the thing produced by inexperienced people and that may not be the right thing to believe on. If you have doubt always approach the reliable resources. Also one should remember that the best thing to clear SSB is introspection. In fact self-introspection is the only tool available that one should adapt to clear SSB by improving their personality and working on their psychology. Also the following steps can be performed to get success for sure the next time one visits:
Hope now the way one should follow for preparation is clear. Still If you have any confusion or feel to take individual assessment of personality for OLQ’s or prepare from your place itself through one to one interaction through my mentoring / counselling program drop me a mail at [email protected] or add me on Fb and drop in a message. Any personal query can be diverted and I would try to resolve. Don’t feel low after rejection as that is common for many, but who keep moving with the same pace definitely achieve success. Success can be yours with guided preparation so select the right persona for guidance. Life is easy and it looks beautiful one the dream is fulfilled Keep working hard for your goal and get ready to serve the motherland.
Hello warriors! In part 1, I’ve given some tips regarding making educated guesses if you are not aware of the question or want to give your luck a try. I’ll be giving tips to guess questions in mathematics correctly in this article.
1) Diagrams for Co-ordinate Geometry
Even if you don’t thoroughly understand a concept, drawing an approximate diagram according to the given scale can help you work out the radius, area, equations etc. easily. It might seem like a trivia but it really works in many cases.
2) You can delay practising Kinematics and Trigonometry
Despite what they say about these topics, you need a number of hours or perhaps days and even weeks to really master these two topics. And what do they yield – only 9 or 10 questions at the most out of 120. In the same amount of time, you can probably master several other topics and get your hands on 30-45 marks worth of questions.
So, I will suggest you to touch these topics only when you have extra time and have finished with the rest of your preparation.
Many argue are trigonometric methods can help you solve a number of questions. But what these main questions need are just the basics, which you will probably learn on your own between your school classes, homework, coaching classes, and assignments. For real expertise, you have to be really geeky and nerdy. So, keep your hands off it until you have mastered the rest.
3) Domain and Range of a Function
Questions related to finding domain of a function in NDA are usually asked as below:
If x = {0, 1, 2, 3, 4}, y = {2, 3, 4, 5} and x X, y Y, then which of the following is a function in the given set –
(a) f1 = {(x,y) : y = x + 1}
(b) f2 = {(x,y) : x + y = >5}
(c) f3 = {(x,y) : y = x}
(d) None of these
In such questions, you do not have to solve the entire function.
Just put in the extreme values of the set in the function and see if they satisfy the answer. In this question, you can put 0 and 4 for x and 2 and 5 for y. You will be able to get the correct answer – (d) in this case.
4) Finding out n-terms in Mathematics
Perhaps the easiest questions in Maths, these either ask for the nth term or the sum or product of n-terms. The value of ‘n’ is mostly 1, 2 or at the most 3. Simply, put in these values and check whether they fit in.
If you have tried up to ‘3’ and you still do not have the answer, leave it alone. It is most likely to be a high-level question.
Here’s an example for you:
The sum of n natural numbers (1+2+3+….+n) is:
(a) n (n-1)/2
(b) n (n+1)/2
(c) n (n+2)/3
(d) (n+1) (n-1)
Sum of 1 as a natural number should be 1 too.
Put 1 as the value of n. Solving the equations you will get 0 for (a), 1 for (b), 1 for (c) and 0 for (d). Hence, we can rule out (a) and (d).
Now we put 2 as the value of n. Solving (b) equation, we get 3 as the answer while (c) equation dissolves into 8/3, which is not a natural number. Hence, the correct answer is (b).
5) Generalize the Question
These are the favorite questions of competitive examiners. They have complex orientation and you will have to find one of the variables.
Just assume that two or more of the arbitrary values are zero, one or some other easy value and check your options again.
Here’s an example:
For positive real values, it is given that m3x4 = n3y4 and m2< n2, then
(a) m3x2 > n3y2
(b) m3 < y4
(c) m3x2 < n3y2
(d) m3 > y4
Solving these will lead you to the hot soup of inequalities.
Hence, here’s an alternative. Assume some easy values for m, x, and n. Let’s say, m = 2, n = 3, and x = 3. You will get y as the fourth root of 24. Approximate it as the square root of 5 (since 5 is the square root of 25). Hence, it can be roughly calculated to be 2.2.
For such questions, approximating values is a good idea.
Put these values in the equation. Cancel out ‘3’ wherever possible and you will soon find the correct answer as (b).
In questions where you get random inclinations of a plane (alpha, beta or whatever), check what will happen if the inclination is zero/90. Put zero or 90 as the value of the plan and see which of the answers satisfy the condition.
You can apply the same logic to find Moment of Inertia about a random axis. Here’s an example:
Find Moment of Inertia (M.O.I) of a rod along an axis at theta degrees from its length passing through the centre:
(a) ML2sin2?/12
(b) ML2cos2?/12
(c) ML2sin?cos2?/12
(d)ML2sin2?cos?/12
We know that the M.O.I of a rod along its length is zero. So if ? = 0, M.O.I = 0 too. Assume ? = 0 and (a), (c) and (d) all turn out to be zero.
Also, the M.O.I of a rod perpendicular to its axis (for ?=90) = ML2/12. Using ? = 90, only (a) gives you that answer. (c) and (d) turn out to be zero. So, (a) is the correct answer.
Isn’t it simple?
6. Let the Mind Rule for Once!
I know what they say about always listening to your heart. But NDA is about testing your Intelligence and not your Intuition. So, let the mind decide which answer to tick and ask the Heart to just be the Motivator for the three hours when you are taking the test.
Pull out some sample NDA papers. Use these tricks to derive the answers to the questions in topics you have not studied yet and check your score!
I got an extra 44 marks in my NDA exam by following this very approach!
No matter what happens, never lose your confidence. Whether it is during preparation, during exam, or after the exams, keep your spirits high.
That reminds me to give you one more warning and one more tip:
Warning: Never carry a book or revision notes to the exam centre. It will just confuse you and stress you out in the last minute. Just carry your admit card and a pencil box/geometry box with the necessary stationery. And get at least six hours of sleep the night before the exam (Refer previous article on this).
Tip: When you feel your spirits floundering in despair, just plug in your earphones and listen to these songs; you can also find a list of some songs on an article on this site:
In English:
In Hindi:
Since you now have that josh, start preparing now. It’s hardly two months left! For the best book on NDA preparation, do read my review on Pathfinder for NDA & NA Exam in the next article. All the best for your NDA exams! I hope these tips will help you in cracking the exam. If you still have some queries or want to make anything clear, you can reach out to me by dropping me a message on fb through the link below. Good luck!
Hello warriors! Since the article on how sleep affects your performance was published on this site, some of NDA aspirants have reached out to me on FB complimenting and asking for tips to clear NDA exam. Since there are many tips and tricks on this site regarding the same, I’ll be showing the tips to make educated guesses to the questions you don’t have or have little idea about.
Let me make first thing very clear that, without practice and preparation, none can clear any exam; not even if he/she follows a vast array tips and tricks for the same. This article is for the people who studies very hard and gets confused over the choices of a question. It is recommended that you prepare well for the upcoming exams and try these while you take practice tests. I although do not guarantee the correct answer by these tips, but it’ll be far better than cramming, rolling pencils and peeking out in other’s papers. So, here we go:
1. Steer away from the Highest and the Lowest
In questions which have answers in numerical values, stay away from the extremes. In 60% cases, the highest and the lowest values are not the correct answers. Remember, only 60%, be careful in this!
2. Gamble on One of the Two Options
If you have already crossed out two incorrect answers, gamble on one of the two options in which you are confused. Use other tips here while choosing your pick such as the first one mentioned above.
3. No Negative Marking means You are in the Safe Zone
In case, there are questions like ‘Match the Following’ other similar questions which do not carry negative marking, you are free to play. Never leave such questions un-attempted. Study the marking scheme closely and also read the instructions given in the question paper carefully.
4. Easiest Topic that fetches you 30-40 Marks
Modern Physics with its atoms, nuclei, radiation and all cannot be just ignored. It fetches you as much 30-40 marks in entrance level exams and you hardly need more than a day or two to understand it all.
Just cram up all the formulae. You just can’t let these questions go. Strangely, it requires one-tenth of the preparation time you need for Mechanics but fetches you ten times the marks.
5. Units and Values
There are questions where they play on units and values in General Ability Test. Choose the unit mentioned in three options and choose the value that has been mentioned twice.
Let’s say, in a question related to Heat or Thermodynamics, the options are:
(a) 60 oK
(b) 70 oC
(c) 60 oC
(d) 50 oC
Now since three options mention degree Celsius, the chance of correct answer having oC in the unit part is 75%. Also see that the value 60 is mentioned in both Celsius and Kelvin. Hence, most probably it will be the right value.
Hence, we will choose (c) or 60 oC as our answer. This logic works in 80% of the cases!
6. Re-read Chapter 1 of Physics from your Class 11 NCERT Book
I wonder why no coaching institute pays much attention to this introductory chapter on Measurements. It is so easy and you get at least three questions from Dimensions, Approximation and finding Maximum Error sections.
Make sure you understand it clearly. Read the study material, go through the answer keys and check past year papers with solutions. It is easy and fetches you some ‘free’ marks.
7. Dimensional Analysis is your Friend in Crime
I wonder whether administrators put such questions only to mock students who actually solve them. Sometimes the options given as answers are just so laughable! Just the dimensional analysis of the weirdest questions will lead you to the correct answer – quickly and accurately.
Let’s say, there is a question in which you have to find velocity of an electromagnetic field with weird orientation. Its field values are given as B and E. The options are given as:
(a) (2E/B) 1/2
(b) (2B/E)
(c) (2E/B)
(d) (2B/E) 1/2
Now, you already know:
Dimensions of an Electric Field are (M1L1T-3A-1), and
Dimensions of a Magnetic Field are (M1L0T-2A-1).
Hence, only E/B gives you the Dimension of Velocity, which is (L1T-1). We do not need the square root as it will lead to the root of velocity too.
So, our answer is (c) in this case. You do not really need to check for ‘2E’ as only one option gives you correct dimensions.
8. NCERT for Chemistry
My teachers in Class XI and XII always used to say that NCERT books are the ‘Bible’ for all competitive entrance exams in India. And I, as usual, did not pay attention to what they said.
To my horror, I discovered what they said was so true!
So, here are my words of wisdom: Consider NCERT books as the books from where questions will be lifted from – directly. In Maths and Physics, there might be some questions from other books but in Chemistry – every question asked in IIT JEE and NDA was from the NCERT book the last year. In fact, in Inorganic Chemistry, some of the lines were directly quoted from the NCERT book – straight away Ctrl+C and Ctrl+V factor. 
9. Putting Values to Narrow Down your Options
Use this trick for questions in which you have to find general expressions for certain scenarios.
Let’s take an easy example. You have to find the expression for Pressure on a Bubble of Radius R in a container situated at H height from the ground level. The water in the container is up to height L.
Your options are:
(a) P + [pg (L-h)/LR]
(b) P + [pg LR/(L-h)]
(c) P + [pg R (L-h)/L]
(d) P + [pg (L-h)(L-R)/L)
The dimensional analysis will tell you that the first option is not correct. Similarly, the second option too gives you a dimension of Pressure per Unit Area and not just Pressure.
Now, we only have third and fourth options in hand.
We know that the Pressure on the surface of water must be P and (P + pg L) at the base of the container.
At the surface of water, h = L and Pressure = P. At the base of the container, h = 0 and Pressure = (P + pg L). Put these two values in the equations and you will find the correct answer – (d) in this case.
I’ll be updating more tips on making educated guesses in next article of the series-part 2 and will be focusing on mathematics. Do catch it up. Best Of luck!
Lecturette: World Trade Organization Introduction: World Trade Organization is an organization that helps the countries to deal fairly and conduct business safely across the international borders. World Trade Organization was established 20 years ago, on 1st January 1995. The main headquarter of the organization is in Geneva, Switzerland. The current director of WTO is Roberto Azevedo.
With the aim to stabilize the international trade, currently 161 nations are its member and 23 observers. The current staff of WTO constitutes 640 members. Seychelles joined the organization this year in April being the 161st member. According to the sources, the WTO member nations count for 96.4% of the total international trade and 96.7% of total global GDP.
The main purpose of its establishment is the stables free trade for all members. It provides a forum for the countries to have safe agreement on trade where negotiation is safeguarded by WTO. A legal and institutional framework for implementing and monitoring the agreements is also a task of WTO. The birth of WTO was the negotiation among the countries. The predecessor of WTO, GATT (general agreement on terrify and trade) made after World War 2. An initiative of international trade organization also took place, But some members including U.S. on ITO treaty did not approve it leading to its failure. So, GATT was the only body to regulate trade from 1946 to 1995, till the birth of World Trade Organization. Several GATT rounds took place later on as the globalization was increased, it was realized that GATT could not handle the rising global trading challenges and issues. The biggest record negotiation held in 1986 which is known as Uruguay round held in Punta del Este. The round ended creating WTO. Currently, WTO is working on new agreement and negotiation which is known as Doha development agenda which held in Doha, Qatar and started in 2001.
The WTO is run by the government of member countries. It could not work without its secretariat to coordinate its activities. The secretariat consists of the about 600 and its experts who are majorly economists, lawyers, communication experts. The agreement covered by WTO is goods service and intellectual property. They include individual country’s commitment to lower customs tariff and other trade barriers. The agreements are not permanent and packages can be added further. There are several groups in WTO, with highest decision-making authority going to the group, known as ministerial conference which usually meets after every two years. Some main activities of WTO include –
World Trade Organization has simplified the negotiation among the nations making it simple to trade and exchange easily with crystal clear deals and agreements. The developing countries got a lot of support from it and expecting to get more in future.
