IAF Meteorology Branch Notification 2016 – 2017 | July 2017 Course.Indian Air Force (IAF) invites applications from enterprising & adventurous Indian Citizens (men and women) as per Citizenship Act 1955 for the following courses commencing in July 2017 for grant of Permanent / Short Service Commission in Meteorology Branch. The last date for submission of applications is 16th July 2016.
COURSES COMMENCING IN JULY 2017
Branch
Courses
Age Limit
METEOROLOGY BRANCH
(a) No. 201/17G/PC/M (Permanent Commission for men)
(b) No. 201/17G/SSC/M & W (Short Service Commission for men & women)
20-26 Years as on 01 July 2017 i.e born in between 02 July 1991 to 01 July 1997. (both dates inclusive)
Educational Qualifications: Post Graduate Degree in any Science stream / Mathematics / Statistics / Geography / Computer Applications / Environmental Science / Applied Physics / Oceanography / Meteorology / Agricultural Meteorology / Ecology & Environment / Geo-physics / Environmental Biology with minimum of 50% marks in aggregate of all papers put together (Provided Maths and Physics were studied at Graduation Level, with a minimum of 55% marks in both).
Indian Air Force Meteorology Branch Pay and Allowances
Pay and Allowances:- Flying Officers will be entitled to Pay in Pay Band of Rs 15,600 – 39,100 per month along with Grade Pay, Military Service Pay, Dearness Allowance, Kit Maintenance Allowance, Transport Allowance. In addition, other allowances are applicable based on nature of duty / place of posting and would include , Field Area Allowance, Special Compensatory (Hill area) Allowance, Special Force Allowance, Siachin Allowance, Island Special Duty Allowance, Hard Area Allowance and Remote Locality Allowance. On successful completion of Training, the newly Commissioned Flying Officers would be entitled to approximate gross monthly emoluments in Meteorology Branch, including Transport Allowance of major cities, of Rss 66,738/–.
Benefits:- In addition to the Pay & Allowances, Officers are entitled to Furnished Accommodation, Comprehensive Medical Cover for self and dependants, Leave Travel Concession, Leave (60 days Annual and 20 days Casual) subject to service exigency, supply of entitled rations, canteen & Officers’ Mess facilities and many more.
Insurance: – Rs. 50 Lakh Insurance Cover (on contribution) is applicable to serving officers.
Physical Standards:
(a) Height and Weight: Minimum height: Men – 157.5 Cms, Women -152 Cms with correlated weight.
(b) All other medical criteria would be evaluated by the Air Force Medical Authorities whose decision on the fitness would be final.
Selection Process: Candidates who are short-listed will be called for testing at one of the Air Force Selection Boards (AFSBs) at Dehradun, Mysore, Gandhinagar, Varanasi or Kancharapara. The testing would consist of two stages:-
(a) Stage-I Test consisting of Intelligence Test along with other tests will be conducted on the first day. Stage-I Test is a screening test and only those who qualify would undergo subsequent testing. All candidates would be subjected to document check to ascertain their eligibility for the Meteorology Branch. Those candidates who either do not qualify in Stage-I testing or do not meet the required eligibility criteria would be sent back on the first day itself.
(b) Stage-II Testing consisting of Psychological Test, Group Tests and Interview will be conducted on subsequent days (Four Days).
How to Apply: Eligible Candidates are to complete the application as per prescribed format and forward the same to POST BAG NO. 001, NIRMAN BHAWAN POST OFFICE, NEW DELHI -110106 by ordinary post only. The postal cover Super-scribe the envelope with ‘APPLICATION FOR METEOROLOGY BRANCH COURSES COMMENCING IN JULY 2017’.
Application must be accompanied with the following:-
(a) One self addressed envelope (size – 23 X 10 cm) with Rs 27/- postage stamp.
(b) Two unattested recent colour photographs similar to the one pasted on the application form.
The last date for receipt of application is 16/07/2016. The Last date for receipt of applications for the candidates who are sending their applications from Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep & Minicoy Islands, Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Nagaland and Mizoram – 23/07/2016.
INDIAN AIR FORCE INVITES INDIAN CITIZENS (MEN AND WOMEN) TO BE A PART OF THE INDIAN AIR FORCE AS COMMISSIONED OFFICERS IN FLYING AND GROUND DUTY (TECHNICAL AND NON-TECHNICAL) BRANCHES. REGISTRATION FOR ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL OPEN ON 01 JUN 19 AND CLOSE ON 30 JUN 19 THROUGH https://careerindianairforce.cdac.in OR https://afcat.cdac.in. Online applications are invited for the courses commencing in July 2020 for grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) in Flying Branch and Permanent Commission (PC) and Short Service Commission (SSC) in Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) Branches. Online applications are also invited for grant of PC/SSC for NCC Special Entry Scheme (For flying branch) and for Meteorology Entry. Online examination will be conducted on 24 Aug 19 and 25 Aug 19 for AFCAT exam.
Branches, Course Number and Vacancies:
Disclaimer. Vacancies indicated are tentative and subject to change without notice. Actual intake would depend on organisational requirements, various cadre control mechanisms, availability of training slots and actual number of vacancies accruing in Jan 2020. No representation in this regard will be entertained. There are no intake conduct for Meteorology and Education branches for AFCAT 01/2019 for course commencing in January 2020.
Permanent Commission (PC) for Men. Candidates joining as PC officers would continue to serve till the age of superannuation in their respective branches as per their rank.
Short Service Commission (SSC) for Men & Women.
The engagement period for Flying Branch (Men and Women) SSC Officers is fourteen years from the date of Commissioning (Non extendable).
The initial tenure for Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) SSC Officers would be for a period of ten years. An extension of four years may be granted subject to service requirements, availability of vacancies, willingness, suitability and merit.
Flying Branch through AFCAT and NCC Special Entry: 20 to 24 years as on 01 Jan 2020 i.e. born between 02 January 1996 to 01 January 2000 (both dates inclusive).Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable upto 26 years i.e. born between 02 January 1994 to 01 January 2000 (both dates inclusive).
Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) Branch: 20 to 26 years as on 01 Jan 2020 i.e. born between 02 January 1994 to 01 January 2000 (both dates inclusive).
AFCAT Question Paper Sections, Questions Marks and Time
Section
Questions
Marks
Time
General Awareness
25
75
2 hours
Verbal Ability in English
25
75
Numerical Ability
18
54
Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test
32
96
AFCAT 2 2019 Timings
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The AFCAT 2 2018 will be the second opportunity served by the IAF to all the Air force aspirants. To get the maximum deserving candidates for the entries, the Airforce authorities have planned a selection eligibility criteria, which is different for the entries of the exam. The qualifying exam will be same for all the aspirants except the candidates, who had applied for the technical entry. They will have to clear an EKT test apart from the qualifying exam. The highlights of the AFCAT 2 2108 are:-
Flying Branch- Candidate must have a graduate in any discipline with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level or B.E/B. Tech with minimum 60% marks.
Ground Duty (Technical)- Candidates must have a graduation level degree in any discipline with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level with minimum 60% marks.
Ground Duty (Non-Technical)- Candidates must have graduation level degree any discipline with minimum 60% marks and obtain 60% marks in Section A & B examination of Aeronautical Society of India or Associate Membership of Institute Engineers (India).
AFCAT 2 2018 Age Limit:
For Flying Branch- 20 to 24 Years
For Ground Duty- 20 to 26 Years
AFCAT Application Fee
AFCAT Online Fee
Rs. 250/-
Meteorology and NCC Special Entry Candidates
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AFCAT Selection Process
Online Exam
Online test will be conducted for AFCAT main paper and EKT paper.
SSB Interview/ AFSB Interview
Selected candidates will face the AFSB interview for the following tests.
Officer Intelligence Rating Test OIR TEST,
Picture Perception & Discussion Test
Psychological Tests
Group Tests
Personal Interview
Conference
Medical Exam
Medical Test for the AFSB Interview recommended candidates
Branch And Course Number
Flying – (206/19F/SSC/M & W)
Ground Duty Technical – 205/19T/PC/ M and 205/19T/ SSC/M & W
Ground Duty Non-Technical – 205/19G/ PC/M and 205/19G/ SSC/M & W
Disclaimer: The vacancies indicated are tentative and subject to changew ithout notice. Actual intake would depend on organisational requirements, various cadre control mechanisms, availability of training slots and actual number of vacancies accruing in July 2019. No representation in this regard will be entertained.
Type of Commission
PC for Male. Candidates joining as PC officers would continue to serve till the age of superannuation as per their branch and rank.
SSC for Male & Women.
The engagement period for Flying Branch SSC officers is fourteen years from the date of Commissioning (Non extendable).
The initial tenure for SSC officers in Ground Duty (Tech and Non-Tech) branches would be for a period of ten years. An extension of four years may be granted subject to service requirements, availability of vacancies, willingness, suitability and merit.
Eligibility CriteriaFlyingAge – The eligible age for the flying entry is 20 – 24 years as on 01 Jul 2018 i.e. a candidate born between 02 Jul 1995 to 01 Jul 1999 (including both dates) is eligible to apply for the Flying entry.
Educational Qualification
– A graduate candidate with minimum 60% marks and must have scored minimum 60%marks in Maths and Physics in 10+2 in 12th standard.
– B.Tech/ B.E candidates who have scored minimum 60% marks and have scored 60% marks in maths and physics in 10+2 in 12th standard are also eligible for it.
Ground Duty TechnicalAge – The age of the candidate must fall between 20 to 26 years as on 01 Jul 2019 i.e. a candidate born between 02 Jul 1993 to 01 Jul 1999 (including both dates) is eligible for Technical entry.
Educational Qualification – The candidate must have B.Tech/ B.E degree in notified streams as mentioned in the official notification of the IAF with minimum 60% marks and have scored minimum 60% marks in Physics and Maths in 10+2 standard are eligible for technical entry.
Ground Duty Non-TechnicalAge – The age of the candidate must fall between 20 to 26 years as on 01 Jul 2019 i.e. a candidate born between 02 Jul 1993 to 01 Jul 1999 (including both dates) is eligible for Technical entry.
Educational Qualification –
Administration and Logistics – Graduation degree with minimum 60% marks or equivalent.
Accounts – B.Com Degree with minimum 60% marks or equivalent.
Education – Post graduate degree (MBA / MCA or MA / M Sc degree in English / Physics / Mathematics / Chemistry / Statistics / International relations / International Studies / Defence Studies / Psychology / Computer Science / IT /Management / Mass Communication / Journalism / Public Relation) with minimum 50% marks, along with minimum 60% marks in graduation.
Selection Procedure
– The AFCAT exam is the first stage of the selection procedure. After clearing the exam, the candidates can opt the date and selection centres as per their choice on the portal at careerairforce.
– The screening test is the first stage of the interview, which consists of verbal, nonverbal tests and a PPDT test. The selected candidates will stay at the centres for further selection tests and those who could not qualify it, would be set free on the same day.
– The next stage consists of a personal interview, Psychology and GTO tests, PABT (for flying only), on the last day conference will be conducted after which, the final result is announced. The selected candidates are sent for medical examination.
AFCAT 2 2018 Important Dates
The process of form submission will remain open in the month of 16 June 2018
The process of form submission will close in the month of 15 July 2018
The exam will be scheduled on the last Sunday of August i.e. 26th August 2018.
Conclusion – The candidates have significant time to prepare and compete for AFCAT 2 2018. Those who are appearing in their graduation course as mentioned above in the educational qualification criteria can target the exam. The exam comes with the moderate difficulty level and a strategically approach can bring marks over the cut-off.
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AFCAT 1 2018 Apply Online – www.careerairforce.nic.in. Applications are invited from enterprising & adventurous Indian Citizens ( as per Citizenship Act 1955 for the following courses commencing in 2018 for grant of Short Service Commission in Flying Branch and Permanent / Short Service Commission in Technical and Ground Duty Branches.
AFCAT 1 2018 Course List
FLYING BRANCH
No. 205/21F/SSC/M & W ( Short Service Commission for men & women)
TECHNICAL BRANCH
No. 205/22T/PC/M (Permanent Commission for men)
No. 205/22T/SSC/M & W (Short Service Commission for men & women)
GROUND DUTY BRANCHES
No. 204/21G/PC/M (Permanent Commission for men)
No. 204/21G/SSC/M & W (Short Service Commission for men & women)
Age: 20 to 24 years as on 01 Jan 2019 i.e. Born between 02 Jan 1996 to 01 Jan 1999 (both dates inclusive). (Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and Current Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable up to 26 years i.e. born between 02 Jan 1993 to 01 Jan 1999 (both dates inclusive).
Educational Qualifications: Graduates (Minimum three year degree course) in any discipline from a recognised University who have attained minimum 60% marks in aggregate in all papers put together and have passed Maths and Physics at 10+2 level OR BE / B Tech degree (Four year course) from a recognised University with minimum 60% marks in aggregate in all papers put together.
Technical Branch – 204/21T/PC/M, 204/21T/SSC/M & W
Age: 20 to 26 years as on 01 Jan 2019 i.e. born between 02 Jan 1993 to 01 Jan 2000 (both dates inclusive).
Ground Duty Branches – 204/21G/PC/M, 204/21G/SSC/M & W
Age: 20 to 26 years as on 01 Jan 2019 i.e. born between 02 Jan 1994 to 01 Jan 2000 (both dates inclusive). Candidates appearing in final year/semester examinations may apply for all courses commencing in January 2018 provided they fulfil the following conditions:- (a) Candidates should not have any present backlog and should have secured a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate in all papers put together up to the last semester / year for which results have been declared at the time of online submission and at the time of SSB
Candidates should be able to provide provisional / original degree certificate issued by University latest 15 December 2016.
AFCAT 1 2018 Selection Procedure
All applicants whose applications are submitted by due date will be called for Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) and Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT) (applicable only for candidates applying for technical branch) to be conducted on Mar 2018 (Sunday) at one of the examination centres mentioned at para 17 (b). Candidates will be required to login to their candidate login accounts regularly for information on AFCAT, EKT (if applicable) and AFSB testing. The AFCAT will be of two hours duration and will contain multiple choice questions on verbal ability, numerical ability, reasoning, general awareness and military aptitude. Sample question papers and syllabus of AFCAT/EKT is available on IAF career website www.careerairforce.nic.in. EKT would be for 45 minutes and conducted immediately after AFCAT.
Candidates who are short-listed on the basis of (AFCAT/EKT) will be called for further testing at one of the Air Force Selection Boards (AFSBs) at Dehradun, Mysore, Gandhinagar, Varanasi or Kancharapara. The testing would consist of three stages as given below.
Stage-I Test consisting of Intelligence Test along with other tests will be conducted on the first day. Stage-I test is a screening test and only those who qualify would undergo subsequent testing. All Stage-I qualified candidates would be subjected to document check to ascertain their eligibility for the branches applied for. Those candidates who either do not qualify in Stage I testing or do not meet the required eligibility criteria would be sent back on the first day itself.
Stage-II testing consisting of Psychological test, Group Tests and Interview will be conducted on subsequent days (Five Days). (c) For Flying Branch: CPSS (Computerised Pilot Selection System) and or PABT would be administered to eligible candidates.
How To Apply For AFCAT 1 2018
If you meet the eligibility criteria, please click on “CANDIDATE LOGIN” in the career website of IAF www.careerairforce.nic.in and follow the instructions. You are advised to note down Registration number for future correspondence. Candidates are advised to read the notification for AFCAT 01 / 2018 and the detailed guidelines for filling up Online application as given in the website www.careerairforce.nic.in prior to commencement of filling up Online applications. While filling Online application, it is advisable to keep the relevant documents readily available, as details are to be filled as per matriculation & other educational certificates. Please save your recent colour passport size photograph (size 10 to 50 KB) in the computer for uploading it with your Online application form. Please note that utmost care needs to be taken while filling up the Online application. In case any information is found to be incorrect then the candidature is likely to be cancelled at any stage of the selection process. Submission of more than one application will result in cancellation of candidature.
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Serving Airmen are required to apply online at par with other candidates. In addition, Airmen candidates would be required to apply as per the service format as given in AFO 11/ 2017 through service channel. Other government employees also need to apply online after obtaining necessary permission from their concerned departments and they are to produce NOC at the time of AFSB testing.
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“Tumhein padhne bheja tha wahan, ya khelne” (“Did I send you there to study or to play games?”) – said Maj Poonia’s father Shri Gulab Chand, a farmer, upon hearing that his eldest son Surendra was planning to go to France from his college to participate in the Medical Olympics of 1999. Today, Shri Gulab Chand is a proud man who talks of his son’s achievements in his native village of Rajpura in Siker District, a parched village in Rajasthan, where Major Poonia was born to him and Smt. Sharda Devi on 1st of January 1977. The future athlete grew up in the hinterlands, always aspiring to create new standards and set records right from his childhood days. As a five-year-old, Major Surendra Poonia class was asked by their teacher Sh Bhoor Singh to plant one tree in their home and ensure that it survived. In one of the driest places in the country, no child, including Surendra, was able to make the plant survive. His grandmother told him, “Son! In our home no tree has ever grown. Your grandfather tried, your father tried, it always failed!” That spurred young Surender even more. Year after year, he planted the sapling, did something innovative to compensate for the problems of the previous attempt. The cycle of failure went on for 5 years, until finally a plant survived and began to grow tall – it still exists in his village today. That was the first record to be broken by young Surendra.
Major Surendra Poonia studied in his village Rajpura , attended school in Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya Patan ,Sikar,and “graduated from the Armed Forces Medical College, Pune – one of India’s most prestigious medical colleges” ,Pune. He was the first from his village to become an army officer and a doctor. He is the one of the best sportsmen produced by Navodaya Vidyalaya and by one of India’s premier defense academies – AFMC. In year 1999 he broke all the long distance races record held by AFMC alumni from as far back as 1968 and 1971. After obtaining his MBBS degree from AFMC, Pune, Major Poonia was commissioned in the Indian Army in Aug 2001.
Major Surendra Poonia later volunteered for the challenging and elite volunteer force of the Indian Army- The Parachute Regiment, where he served with 2 Para Special Forces, 10 Para Special Forces and 5 Para for 5 years in the insurgency ridden area of Jammu and Kashmir. He also saw service on the world’s highest battlefield – Siachen. During a counter terrorism operation in 2005 at Bandipore forest , Kashmir, he saved the lives of 1 officer and 8 soldiers during a fierce gun-battle for which the Chief of the Indian Army decorated him with his Commendation Card. In 2003, he participated in the Indo-Mongolia Joint War Exercise at Ulan Bator, Mongolia.
Major Surendra Poonia also served with distinction in the United Nation’s Peace Keeping Mission at DRC (Congo) for one year managing international peace missions in difficult areas.
In 2008, Major Surendra Poonia was selected for the oldest and most prestigious Parachute -Cavalry regiment of India -The President’s Bodyguard (PBG), which serves directly under the Supreme Commander of the Nation. The PBG is the only Para-Cavalry regiment in the world.He served under two Presidents of India -Smt Pratibha Devi Singh Patil and Sh Pranab Mukherjee,
In 2010, Major Surendra Poonia became the first Indian sportsman to win three medals in the World Medical Games at Croatia. Subsequently, in 2011 at Las-Palmas, Spain, he won 2 gold medals, 2 silver medals and 1 bronze medal at the same meet. Year 2012 saw him further improve on his previous sporting success when he won 2 gold medals and 5 silver medals in Antalya, Turkey, becoming the first athlete to win consecutive gold medals in the Power Lifting event for 3 years in a row.
From July 2008 to Sept 2012 Dr Surendra Poonia was one of the core team member involved in implementing ‘Roshni’ – a green innovative concept, evolved at the behest of the then President of India, Smt. Pratibha Devisingh Patil, encompassing environment management and empowerment of local communities to create eco-friendly sustainable urban habitats through participation of stakeholders and convergence of partnership programmes. The programme aims to make the President’s Estate a model in green, energy efficient and zero waste model township as an example for all other habitats across India. Following the launch of Roshni, the President’s Estate became the first urban habitat to be awarded the “ISO 14001:2004” Certification, for its Environment Management System.
Major Poonia is a rare combination of international medal winning sportsman, decorated army officer, paratrooper, medical professional and fitness expert. With his 12 yrs of diverse exposure, experience, passion for excellence and multifaceted expertise to lead an Indian sports and social initiative that dreams of narrowing the gap between rural and urban India, he resigned from Armed Forces in 2012.
Today, he is a sportsperson, a fitness expert, a social worker, a youth icon and a speaker combining his experience as a soldier, a paratrooper and a medical doctor.
Awards and Career Highlights
On Jan 26th, 2012 ,he was awarded the ‘Vishisht Seva Medal’ (VSM) by the President of India for his ‘Distinguished Service of an Exceptional Order’ in the field of sports.Till date, he is the youngest recipient of this prestigious award.
Awarded thrice by Chief of Army Staff Commendation (COAS) – in 2006 , 2010 and 2011
Awarded ‘Most Entertaining Sportsman of the Year’ by 92.7 Big Reliance FM at Jaipur in March 2013.
Best Athlete and Best Sportsperson- AFMC
Awarded the college ‘BLUE’ (Highest sports award at the AFMC, Pune, India).
‘Best Student’ Award in Medical Officers Basic Course (Young Officer’s Course) at at Officer’s Training School AMC Center Lucknow
Served as the President’s Body Guard, with two Presidents of India.
First Indian sportsman to win consecutive gold medals in the Power Lifting event for 3 years in a row at Croatia , Spain and Turkey .
First Indian doctor to win 15 medals in any International Championship (2010-2012)
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They say really warriors get trained at National Defence Academy, Pune. Training schedule at NDA is rigorous and not all young boys can handle the pain of going through a tough training of NDA. Cadets get three years of training at NDA and then they move to IMA, AFA or NA as per their choice. National defence academy at Pune is turning boys into men since long. NDA gave us great warriors and doing the same since long. Joining NDA is a dream for every defence aspirants. So here are the pictures of NDA boys turning into men.
1. Always a winner, boosting my self-confidence. Look at the cadets in the background. That Josh!!
2. After all, running 40 km is not a joke. Building stamina and will power. I will never leave a fallen cadet behind.
3. I’m not on holiday, this is my daily routine. Let it be a jump from the sky or sliding on water, we do it all.
4. Shoot to Kill. One Bullet One Enemy. Weapon Training at NDA, Pune.
5. Learning close combat tactics. No Ammo? No Worries.
6. Assembling rifles with a blindfold. Like a Boss.
7. This would help me to climb the snow wall in Siachen at -10 Degree Celcius.
8. Courage and Confidence, a pack of all.
9. Keeping a low profile. We do what we are meant for. No Hawabazi.
10. Learning what other people miss in their lives. That’s called “comradery”. We leave no men behind in war.
11. Completing my training like a boss. Can you see the confidence on my face?
12. King of Kings. Look at my chest, this is what I have earned in Training.
13. Getting awarded by Cheif of Indian Army motivates me more.
Recently in a report regarding intelligence bureau, it was disclosed that the agency is hiring MBA, B.Tech pass-outs and doctors for the jobs of spies. This step was taken by many students who were already working in any private company and left that job for joining IB. This job gives them job satisfaction along with thrill and adventure. This interest of new pass-outs from different corners of the nation is making a new era of intelligence and educated spies that can be trained easily with more modern knowledge and vast areas of operations. Heavy politics and underfunding had made it little weak. But, with fresh new minds this job will regenerate the agency. This will also revive the faith of people in IB which had almost extinct from people due to increased terror attacks and spreading terror groups, the terror attack of 26/11 was one of the known attacks. According to the IB officials, the agency is going through a shortage of personals by 30% which is a lack of nearly 8000 officers. But as youngsters are showing a keen interest in this job it will certainly give them a glorious future.
Well this agency has a long history. Intelligence bureau was formed in British era to keep an eye on Russian forces to safeguard British from them. But finally got its identity in 1947 after independence. After that IB was trained by Russian KBG till The Soviet Union got dismantled. 1962 Sino-India war and 1965 Indo-Pak war witnessed, lapse of intelligence resulted into parting out RAW from IB. RAW was handed over to external intelligence branch.
India’s intelligence and detective agencies are doing best in pacifying the threats with the aim to deteriorate India’s peace. Intelligence Bureau and Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) that comes under ministry of home affairs are the best performing intelligence agencies of the world and comes in top list with top rankers like U.S.’s CIA, Israel’s Mossad, Britain’s MI6 and others. It plays a crucial role in countering foreign conspiracies and sometimes decides the fate of lives in case of any big terror planning. One of the close enemies of RAW and IB is ISI, the Intelligence Agency of Pakistan. ISI has been alleged to be involved with terrorists in many attacks and conspiracies against India. Recently the technology missile Omar-I, which was successfully done by Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan was assumed to be transferred by ISI by some media sources. IB has been efficiently working in the country and also alerted police for some big, going to be happen. Like IB warned repeatedly for Mumbai attacks and gave prior information to police about Hyderabad blast.These days, the intelligence agencies play a crucial role in maintaining country’s peace. These agencies have to work a lot in order to secure the nation from attacks and other terror activities. The secrecy and the level of task they perform, deserve a salute as the risk of life is at the peak. As the new generation is showing interest in these fields as a bright career, this will make IB a top notch agency with best-trained officers and will surely avert terror attacks and life loss.
These days, the intelligence agencies play a crucial role in maintaining country’s peace. These agencies have to work a lot in order to secure the nation from attacks and other terror activities. The secrecy and the level of task they perform, deserve a salute as the risk of life is at the peak. As the new generation is showing interest in these fields as a bright career, this will make IB a top notch agency with best-trained officers and will surely avert terror attacks and life loss.
SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) is on the way to achieve another milestone. In a fresh move, India held a meeting with other SAARC members for finalizing the project of SAARC satellite which is exclusively for regional grouping. Officials from ISRO and external affairs ministry attended the meet with other officials of SAARC nations. This initiative was ordered by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last year after one month of his joining and made its announcement in Kathmandu during 18th SAARC summit (26-27 November 2014).
The role of the satellite will be weather forecasting tele-medicine, tele-education, disaster management and crop productivity and termed as a gift to SAARC nations. The meet was successfully concluded with complete cooperation from all member nations. Some doubts were also raised during the meet like Afghanistan has a satellite but has some area out of its reach, so how will it work? Nepal is completely emphasizing on disaster management. Bhutan officials praised the move. This satellite will help them as they don’t have any satellite of their own. According to ISRO’s schedule, the satellite has to be launched before SAARC day which falls on 8th December 2016.
SAARC is a group of 8 nations (with 9 observers) which is formed to strengthen the trade and boost the economy of South Asian nations. Some nations have shown their interest in it. Myanmar is trying to get the status of the permanent member from its current observer status. While Russia also want the observer status of SAARC. The group nations have also showed their activeness in an anti-terrorism field during 12th and 13th summit.
SAFTA South Asian Free Trade area was also a step to bolster the relations of South Asian nations. It was signed on 6th January 2004 during 12th SAARC summit held in Islamabad, Pakistan. But the agreement came into force after two years in January 2006. SAFTA aims at providing equitable benefit and pacing up the competition among the member countries. It increased the economic cooperation trade to a new level.
SAARC VISA exemption was also an appreciable step toward the establishment of harmony. Last year in September, the officials form SAARC have discussed this issue. The meet was aimed toward SAARC VISA facilitation and VISA exemption sticker scheme. The immigration officials discussed to provide VISA exemption for common people in the SAARC countries. Currently only eminent personals and government officials are allowed for VISA exemption.
SAARC has been very close to Modi which was witnessed when he invited all SAARC nations on his swearing-in ceremony. This step cemented the closeness of Modi with SAARC with the neighbor first policy. Well, SAARC satellite will be a major step in building close relations with neighbors. Modi’s step will not only help some under developed countries but also support nations in vast areas. Indo-Pak relations are also supposed to be rebalanced through it. The active participation of Pak is a positive sign for India. If India went ahead along with cordial relation with close neighbors then, the development will also be effected. As the military ties with Pak and China are not so good. So it is necessary to equalize the relations in some other fields. India’s contribution in Asian Infrastructure Bank (AIB) is also a good step by India toward international ties and these steps in various fields will lead to international peace.
GD: Which is Better Foreign Acquisition or Indigenous Production. Foreign Acquisition: India after being independent, acquired jets, artillery guns, jeeps, etc. from foreign countries. These added strength to the armed forces but simultaneously became a matter of discussion over the cases and controversies that followed these deals.
Pros: Fast Improvement in Military Strength – After independence, when India was not economically stable, faced a war with Pakistan and after 15 years India faces a war with China. These wars initiated a requirement of modern weapons and machines for battle. So India acquired MiG-21, MiG 29, jeeps and later on acquired Bofors gun, Mirage 2000, INS Viraat, Jaguar etc. These weapons made India fully prepared to face the war and also gain victory.
Improve Relations – India has acquired many warheads from Russia, France, U.S. and other countries. These deals have improved the relations of India with these developed economies and also tightened military relations with them.
Cons: Scams and Scandals
Jeep Scandal – Just after achieving independence, Indian government faced a major corruption scandal that got surfaced which was India’s first biggest corruption scandal worth Rs 80 lakhs for 200 jeeps.
Bofors Scam – Bofors guns, which were the game changer in Kargil war, were also hit by corruption. The deal was between India and Sweden for 410 field howitzer guns. Some government officials were accused of receiving kickbacks (or you can say bribe) for finalizing the deal.
Augusta Westland Scam – A fresh example, named as chopper gate, is the deal between India and Augusta Westland for Rs. 36 billion. Some politicians and military officials were accused of accepting a bribe for finalizing this contract of 12 Agusta Westland AW101 helicopter which has to be used for VVIP duties.
Controversies – Rafale controversy was a citation of it. Rafale’s deal was started in a different way and came to a different end unexpectedly. The deal was for 126 jets out of which 18 will be transported to India while left 108 will be developed by HAL in India. But money related issues and DASAULT’s rejection for taking a guarantee of those 108 jets was the cause of delays in the deal. And when P.M. Narendra Modi visited France this year, he signed the deal of 36 jets which would be acquired by India in fly away conditions. The deal is still covered on the pages.
Indigenous Production
These days India is preforming well in producing warheads indigenously, which seems to be a better option than acquiring from foreign nations. Prime minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Make in India’ has taken India to a next level of self-dependency. Tejas LAC, ARJUN tank, INS Vikrant are some of the examples of India’s fight for a self-productive drive.
Decreases Dependency– Indigenous development of warheads decreases the dependency of the Indian government over other countries for modern technology and weapons. This will make India a self-dependent country.
Increases Technological Advancement– The technological advancement in indigenous development lures the new generation towards the nation’s defense production. Idea forge is a company formed by IIT Powai, alumni collaborated with DRDO in developing UAV Netra, with a major purpose of anti-terrorism and counter insurgency.
Increases Military Dominance– Indigenous development of military weapons with new technology and efficient performance of warheads makes a distinct image of India in the world. India has world’s third largest army and world’s biggest volunteer army. If India got required weapons indigenously, then India will become incomparably strong.
Well, some short comings are also there in the case of indigenous development like Indian Army had sent back Arjun tank back to DRDO after encountering many problems in it. But up-gradation can rectify the problem in machines. As India is going fast in economic and military development, it is necessary to become self-dependent and modernize its weapons.
In NewsHour one of the MP Ravindra Babu Pandula of Telugu Desam Party in his defence said that people of this country join Indian army just to get subsidised alcohol and free rations. This doesn’t make me angry because he said so about army knowing the fact that he doesn’t know anything about what Indian army is, what makes me angry is how such people are opted by us. How such people reach such a position in the society. It’s evident that Ravindra Babu Pandula is the dumbest MP I have every heard of.
Do Army Require War to Retain Respect? Indian Armed Forces are the backbone of India and it always stays ahead in all situation which is not uncontrollable or unable to handle. Indian Army is one of the strongest forces in the world with wide range of weapons and sufficient manpower to secure the nation and avert any attack. India has gone through many wars after it got independence in 1947. Three with Pakistan and one with China and these wars have taught India a lot of warfare and soldiers up-gradation.
In a recent statement by our Defense Minister Manohar Parikkar, which stats that Indian Army’s respect has fallen down because it has not gone through any war in last few decades.
Well, this statement has made a huge space in media and raised many arguments and issues regarding Indian Army.
Army need a more than expected funds and infrastructure to come equal with its growing rivals, China and Pakistan. As we have seen that India is lagging behind both these rivals in the race of nuclear warheads. In north east states, there are some of the areas where terrains are so tough that Indian Army need 1 day to reach. Whereas China on the opposite side of border can reach in just few hours. On the other hand, the issue of One Rank One Pension came to limelight as retired soldiers are protesting for its implementation. Government as allocated just Rs. 1000 crore in the budget for OROP, but actually it requires about Rs 8500 crore to manage the need of scheme.
Well, Indian Army don’t need any war to regain respect as the respect still has the same level as earlier. The thing that matters is the focus on military to equalize the strength with the growing enemy. Daily, many soldiers sacrifice their life to protect the nation and creates a void of emotions among family and friends. It doesn’t means that would not be given respect because they didn’t fought a war. They deserve the respect because they did what nobody can do for those whom he call his brothers and sisters surviving freely, leaving their security on his shoulders. Army’s role is not just limited to security. When disasters, armed forces reaches faster than anyone. During J&K flood, Nepal earthquake, Hud hud storm hit Andhra Pradesh and many more examples are sufficient to prove the position of forces in Indian status. Indian Navy also made Indians in Yemen to meet their families in India. These activities makes armed forces an elite organization of India. And, an incomparable job that they do, deserve a salute.
Respect is not about the time of task we pays, but it is about the type of task we do.
Indian Army has always been a respectful organization and will always be. The courage, sacrifice and dedication for duty makes them more than a man. There have been some delays in the fund allocation but, Army is still strong and will always be in the future.
China, one of the neighbors of India which shares about 4000 km of border with India. China has been the biggest contender for India as it is the nation who defeated India in 1962 Indo-Sino war. Well, stats shows that China’s army counts the biggest army in the world and also the tempo of the military modernization is a matter of concern for other nations. The increased Pakistan- China friendship and China’s expanding military power is an alarm for India. Till now, this year has been remarkable in the military development of China.
Why India Need To Bother About China?
S-400 Deal – S-400 air defense system is a master piece of the Russian military which is famous for its new and superb technology in warfare. This system will promote the air dominance of China along its border. Its 400 km range is the eye pointing feature which makes a large area under its range including New Delhi also. Also, it will protect the China’s new air defense identification zone in The East China Sea. Currently, China has S-300 system with a range of 300 km which can only target Taiwan’s northwestern coast and also makes capital of India and South Korea out of reach. But procurement of S-400 will help it to extend its target range.
Artificial Islands in The South China Sea – Recently media reported that the construction of artificial islands in The South China Sea is almost completed. China’s foreign minister said that the facilities will be built on the island including military and defense also. The construction of these islands was started after China reclaimed about 2000 acres in disputed sea (according to U.S.) last year. These islands were built to bolster its position against other East Asian countries and United States. In May 2015, the presence of two large artillery vehicles on one of the artificial island became a headline.
Construction of all Civilian Ships According to Military Standards – China is discussing for National Defense Transport Law, which will allot money to shipbuilders for additional money required for construction of civilian ships according to military standards and pattern. This will enhance the potential of the civilian ships to work as a military ship. The law will also provide insurance to the ship builder in case of any tragedy or damage occurs to the ship. U.S. had also used its civilian fleets for maritime tasks during World War II.
Successful Trail of Hypersonic Glide Vehicle – The confirmation of test of “Wu-14” (dubbed by U.S) held in mid of June this year. It is the 4th test of PLA in 18 months. It can go up to the speed of 10 Mach. The special feature is maneuverable ability which helps it to penetrate through a missile defense system. Well, it seemed to be a response to the continued interference of U.S. in The South China Sea (U.S spy plane’s flight in The South China Sea). This test shows the positive progress of Chinese military.
India is the fastest growing economy in the world and is heading to a bright future. But it’s better to concentrate on development after ensuring its safety and defense preparedness, especially when it have a neighbor like China. So Indian armed forces need to be more alert and emphasize on their weapons and strategies to pacify any action from neighbors.
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