Safe recovery of a Russian-origin MiG-27 fighter jet despite sustaining critical injuries after a canopy burst while cruising at near supersonic speed at an altitude of 9,500 feet has earned Indian Air Force (IAF) pilot Flight Lieutenant Manish Arora a Shaurya Chakra, the nation’s third highest peacetime gallantry medal.
Flight Lieutenant Manish Arora was on an air test practice sortie on the MiG-27 that took off from Kalaikunda in West Bengal when the accident took place while being airborne.
Despite excruciating pain in the right ear, even as his mask was flooded with blood, the young fighter pilot withstood the wind blast and loss of pressure, which severely restricted his mobility. Flight Lieutenant Manish Arora also overcame the lack of frontal cockpit visibility affected by blood stains and made a safe landing of the aircraft, thus saving the fighting machine and his life.
For his act of grit and determination, President Prathiba Patil named Arora to receive the Shaurya Charka.
Candidates who are applying for territorial army can download the territorial army question papers from 2012, 2013, 2014 2015 2016 2017, 2018. All these territorial army question papers are original question papers which came in territorial army previous exams. Territorial army question paper can be helpful when you are preparing for the written exam as it helps you to know what will come in the exam. As most of the candidates are aware for territorial army syllabus and question paper structure, but for more clarity we are mentioning all the details related to territorial army question paper.
The exam was composed of 2 papers. First paper had Reasoning and the Mathematics section of 50 marks each, while the second paper had General knowledge and English of 50 marks each. 2 hours as given for the both the papers individually.
Reasoning – The reasoning part of the exam was average. The section is composed of sequences, odd one out, missing numbers, relations, directions, time and date, syllogism etc. The section did not have any high level of difficulty, but some candidates have found it time-consuming. The missing number and sequences were time taking. Average attempts were 35-45.
Mathematics – Mathematics was the scoring section of the paper 1 as the level of the section was a bit lower than average level of difficulty. The questions of the number system, simplification, trigonometry, mensuration, geometry, ratio and proportion, simple and compound interest, profit loss, time and work, and partnership were there in the exam. Average people have attempted a good number of question in the exam. Average attempts were 35-45.
General Knowledge – The level of general knowledge was a bit higher than the average level. It needs a deep knowledge of science, current affairs, history, and geography to clear the section. The questions were taken from a high level, which made it the weak point of the exam. The prepared aspirants have attempted 20-30 questions in this section.
English – English section was also a competition cracker section of the exam. The section was having a one-word substitution, idioms and phrases, antonyms and synonyms, passage, editing, cloze sentences, sentence arrangement questions. The one who has prepared for the exam would have attempted between 20-30 questions in the exam.
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Indian Air Force Passing Out Parade June 2015, 141 Officers, Including 50 Women, Inducted into IAF. In all, 141 Officers, including 50 women,were inducted into IAF after an impressive Graduation Parade ofPermanent Commission and Short Service Commission held at the AirForce Technical College here today. The parade marks the culmination of 74 weeks of training (22weeks training at Air Force Academy, Hyderabad and 52 weeks at AirForce Technical College) in Aeronautical Engineering, MilitaryLeadership, Managerial Skills and Ethos of an air warrior.
Air Marshal Sukhchain Singh, Air Officer-in-Charge Maintenance,Air Headquarters, who reviewed the Graduation Parade, emphasisedthat engineers of Indian Air Force played a vital role in the field ofmaintenance of aircraft and other weapon systems and are animportant pillar of aerospace safety.
He called upon the young officers to keep on upgrading theirknowledge and skills as per ever changing technological environment,lead from the front, build strong team, exhibit highest degree ofprofessionalism and maintain impeccable integrity with unwaveringcommitment towards the service and the nation.
He awarded trophies and medallions to the officers who excelledin the course. The prestigious Presidents Plaque for the BestAll Round Officer was awarded to Flying Officer Jitendra Kumar Sahuand the Vice Presidents Sword for the Second Best all roundofficer was awarded to Flying Officer Rahul Kumar Singh.
Here is a man who has toiled for every run, has high determination and continues to live the life of a simple yet a great human being, off the pitch as well. Rahul Dravid was one of the finest and classiest players of the Indian team. The No.3 batsman’s departure from international cricket was well-thought of, decent, noble and devoid of too much emotion. Dravid’s consistent show – paired with his flawless professional and personal conduct – offers great lessons which can be applied across different stages in life. Here’s what YOU can learn from Rahul Dravid:
Identify your strengths and weaknesses: Even though Rahul’s first spell in one-day cricket was tougher than he would have expected, he was soon labeled a ‘Test specialist’ for he was unperturbed. He analyzed his performance after every match and improved his game. You can do well by following this approach. If things are not working out, it would be worthwhile to keep reviewing your performance and put together your strengths.
Keep reviving yourself: Dravid batted in every position from No. 1 to No.7, kept wickets and also, bowled occasionally. When he played an aggressive brand of cricket or if he was asked to open the batting, he flexible reinvented the way of his batting approach. This requires an open mind, enormous team spirit and a commitment to adapt to different situations. Plain knowledge is not enough. It takes will power to try out new things by shedding one’s inhibitions. And, those who adapt reap the outturns. So, be ready to give your best in any kind of situation.
Believe in yourself: “Some succeed because they are destined to, but Rahul Dravid succeeded because he was DETERMINED to,” tweeted former Indian opener Navjot Singh Sidhu. Dravid’s self-belief and self-reliance came from his firm technique and readiness to focus on the positive side of things. This determination of Rahul Dravid earned him the sobriquet ‘The Wall’. Optimism and self-belief go hand-in-hand. Never underestimate yourself. You are no less than a Narayana Murthy, a Saina Nehwal or an Abdul Kalam. Respect yourself and keep that faith. You will see wonders!
Never be self-satisfied: Despite the number of runs and laurels Dravid established in his career, he never gave up his pre-match preparation to implement in the forthcoming match. True sportsmen play for passion and merit. Never rest in your previous success. If you got screened-in in your previous SSB, it is not necessary that you will get screened-in the next time also unless you are well-prepared. Be ready for every stage of the SSB. In other words, don’t get over-confident. Go with a calm and free mind.
Be persistent: The summary of Dravid’s story has shown that ‘persistence pays’. A diligent hard worker, the former Indian captain, worked on his weaknesses without taking success for granted. It’s not by luck that he holds the record for highest number of catches in Tests. Always remember that not only talent and hard work will get you to the top, but also constantly updating your knowledge and evaluating yourself in every aspect is vital.
In the end, I will say that Rahul Sharad Dravid is definitely a source of positive and constructive aspects that any individual should install to taste success. He can not only teach youngsters how to play cricketing shots, but he is the ‘Perfect Role Model’ for any individual to lead a positive and successful life. To sum it all up, he is truly a Fauji at heart! 🙂
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Govt orders ‘search and destroy’ operations against Northeast militant groups. Hours after 18 soldiers of the Indian Army’s 6 Dogra Regiment were killed and 11 others injured in an ambush by militants in Chandel district of Manipur, the Central government on Thursday ordered an all-out offensive against Northeast rebel groups.
As per reports, the Centre has asked the Army to launch ‘search and destroy’ operations against NSCN(K) and other insurgent groups in the Northeast.
Thursday’s attack was the deadliest against the Army in decades, and happened in the wake of rising violence in the Northeast ever since the ceasefire with NSCN(K) ended in March this year.
As per reports, the government has asked the Army to literally smash militant groups that have been involved in violence in the recent past.
The decision was taken at a high-level meeting held last evening and was attended by Home Minister Rajnath Singh, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Army Chief General Dalbir Singh Suhag and other top officials.
The Home Minister ordered that no militant involved in the attack should be allowed to go scot free and strongest possible action should be taken against all those involved in the ambush, sources said.
“Deeply distressed after the news of attack on Army convoy in Manipur. We will not allow the sacrifices of our soldiers to go waste,” Rajnath Singh tweeted yesterday.
Reports said the offensive in Manipur will begin on Saturday. The Indo-Myanmar border in Manipur has already been closed to stop the militants fleeing to the neighbouring country.
The all-out offensive against Northeast rebels could now also include surgical strikes against them.
The government is also expected to come out with a new policy on Northeast militant groups and the same could include clause of no talks with rebels who take up arms.
It may be noted that the government has already adopted an aggressive strategy against northeastern militant group National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) and the same has yielded significant results.
The militants yesterday used IEDs, landmines, rocket-propelled grenades and automatic weapons to ambush a team of 6 Dogra Regiment near Myanmar border while it was moving out on a posing to Chandigarh.
Army and civilian authorities suspect the involvement of Manipur rebel outfit Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) and Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup (KYKL), a Meitei revolutionary organisation.
The incident that took place between Paraolon and Charong villages near Motul is the worst attack on the Indian Army in past 16 years and happened at around 8.30 am on the Tengnoupal-New Samtal road, about 80 kilometrs from Imphal.
“18 Armymen were killed and 11 injured in the attack,” Army spokesman Col Rohan Anand said in Delhi. Anand had earlier put the number of dead at 20.
TGC 121 Merit List. Indian army official website has published TGC 121 merit list. Candidates who have cleared the TGC 121 SSB interview are listed on this TGC 121 merit list. Candidates who have already cleared their medical examination and documents will be receiving TGC 121 joining instruction soon as per their merit.
MERIT LIST OF TECHNICAL GRADUATE COURSE -121 (TGC-121) – COURSE COMMENCING ON 14 JUL 2015
Course commencing on 14 Jul 2015. Date of reporting at IMA Dehradun is 07 Jul 2015.
Joining Instructions (JIs) will be issued on the basis of merit position and availability of vacancies in the stream subject to medical status and meeting educational qualification.
ISIS Fighter Tweets Selfie And In Less Than 24 Hours He Gets a ‘Reply’ – from the U.S. Air Force. Selfies being all the rage, one ISIS fighter just didn’t want to miss out on the hottest thing around. Little did one jihadist know that humble-bragging online to get some RTs on Twitter would get subtweeted along with 3 JDAM bombs.
Military.com gives us an ISIS selfie story that went horribly wrong:
Air Force Gen. Hawk Carlisle, head of Air Combat Command, described Monday how airmen at Hurlburt Field, Florida, with the 361st Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Group, recognized a comment on social media and turned that into an airstrike that resulted in three Joint Direct Attack Munition (JDAM) missiles destroying Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) headquarters building.
“It was a post on social media to bombs on target in less than 24 hours,” Carlisle told Military.com. “Incredible work when you think about [it].”
The post was careful not to reveal any secrets that could jeopardize any other ISIS “morons” revealing their locales via social media.
“The guys that were working down out of Hurlburt, they’re combing through social media and they see some moron standing at this command,” Carlisle said. “And in some social media, open forum, bragging about the command and control capabilities for Daesh, ISIL. And these guys go: ‘We got an in.’ So they do some work, long story short, about 22 hours later through that very building, three Joint Direct Attack Munitions] take that entire building out.”
Important Facts About Gatiman Express. Country’s fastest Gatiman Express train covered the final trial run between New Delhi and Agra in just 115 minutes. The semi-high speed train left New Delhi at 1115 hrs and reached Agra at 1310 hrs after crossing Mathura in just 80 minutes at 1235 hrs.
Important Facts About Gatiman Express
It is equipped with a 5,400 Horse Power (HP) electric locomotive engine and 12 modern coaches.
It also has extra advance features such as automatic fire alarm, emergency braking system along with the passenger information system and sliding doors inside the coaches.
To attain high speed, railway tracks for this train route have been fenced off at certain places, signaling system has been upgraded.
The fare of this train service will be 25 per cent more normal fare of Shatabdi express (between Delhi and Agra).
The trials of the semi-high speed train already have been conducted twice between the Agra and Delhi route. But the mandatory clearance from the Commissioner of Railway Safety (CRS) has been not granted yet. After successful implementation of this semi high-speed train service between Delhi and Agra, Indian Railways is seeking to implement it on nine more routes. It includes Kanpur-Delhi, Hyderabad-Chennai, Goa-Mumbai, Nagpur-Bilaspur, Nagpur-Secunderabad and Chandigarh-Delhi.
20 Army Personnel Killed In Militant Attack In Manipur: At least 20 Army personnel were killed and 12 injured in a militant attack in Manipur’s Chandel district on Thursday, TV reports said.
The 6 Dogra convoy came under attack while it was coming from Motul towards Imphal. The incident took place at 8.45am. The injured soldiers have been airlifted to Nagaland.
An Army spokesman said that the militants first fired rocket-propelled grenades at the four-vehicle convoy which was on its way to Imphal from Chandel. The ambush took place when the convoy reached between Paralong and Charong villages.
Most of the bodies were charred.
This is being seen as the worst attack on the Indian Army in at least a decade. A dozen soldiers were also wounded in the most deadly attack in the region in recent years.
Security analysts suspect the attack was in retaliation against the reported killing on Monday of a woman by soldiers. The district observed a complete shutdown on Wednesday in protest over the killing.
Manipur, which has a population of 2.5 million, has faced an armed insurgency for years in which several tribal militant groups are active.
Security forces have struggled to contain the unrest despite being granted sweeping shoot-to-kill powers in so-called “disturbed areas” under the controversial Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA).
The AFSPA is in force in most northeastern states, where clashes claimed 450 lives last year, according to South Asian Terrorism Portal. Lawmakers recently lifted the act in one state, Tripura, that borders Bangladesh.
Watch Brave Garud Commandos Of Indian Air Force. The Garud Commando Force is the Special Forces unit of the Indian Air Force. It was formed in September 2004 and has a strength of approximately 2000 personnel. The unit derives its name from Garuda, a divine bird-like creature of Hindu Mythology.
