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Story Of A Gentleman Cadet

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Story Of A Gentleman Cadet

“My first step to becoming the leader that I aspire to be & what an experience….It’s a rock & roll ride but in the end, it is all worth it. It was a moment of great pride when I first saluted the national flag having passed the Drill Test & realised how precious it is to be a part of this wonderful army, responsible for the protection of the nation. Within one month, I have become the envy of my friends back home & the pride of my parents. I never thought that such would be the transformation in me; training has made me not only confront my fears but also overcome them. The training made me confident, gave me great experiences & friends for a lifetime. It’s a great feeling to know you have a buddy who is there for you & you can count on him.

New cadets arrived at OTA IMA
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The friendships you make during training are unlike anything I experienced in my school. The kind of challenges you face and successes you have created a bond that people who weren’t there just can’t understand. Training at Officers Training Academy Gaya showed me what I am truly capable of doing when I put my mind to it and drive on. The tasks we had to do gave me confidence and a feeling of accomplishment that made it all worthwhile.
Initial training is like any sport, it will wear you down after a while, especially if you start taking everything as seriously as they want you to. The secret is to keep your sense of humour and remember that you are bound to mess up – they’ll make sure of that – but as long as you give it your best, you will look back on this someday, as the leader that you come to be, and laugh.”

TGC 122 and SSC Tech 46 Eligible Engineering Branch

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TGC 122 and SSC Tech 46 Eligible Engineering Branch

TGC 122 Notification is already out and the TGC 122 Online link will be live soon on joinindianarmy.nic.in. Candidates should read the complete TGC 122 notification to know the age limit, educational qualification and other eligibility criterias. There are few candidates who are in a dilemma regarding the eligible engineering branch for TGC 122. In this article, we are going to discuss more regarding TGC 122 eligible engineering branches.

TGC 122 Eligible Branch

The first column has main engineering branches and column two has similar branches with a different name (approved by AICTE). In case you do not have your branch name in first column, look for it in the second column, if your branch name is in this list, you are eligible for TGC 122 if you meet other eligibility criteria.

In Conversation With Ashish Gaur, AIR 1 CDSE UPSC

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In Conversation With Ashish Gaur, AIR 1 CDSE UPSC

  • First of all, congrats for being No.1 in CDS 2014 Exam. How do you feel about it?

    A: Thank you very much. It feels great to secure the 1st rank in a national level UPSC exam.

  • Did you ever think of getting AIR 1 in CDS Exam? Please share your plan for it to other Defence aspirants and what all preparation steps you took?

    A:  Yes, I dreamt and wished of securing the top spot.
    After my SSB recommendation, I was quite confident that I will make it in the top 10 of the merit list while not negating the fact that there was always little anxiety at the back of my mind of not making it into the merit list. Well, as they say, anxiety is not bad. Optimal anxiety is a great driving factor in life.

    My Plan:

The greatest boon of our times is that we have access to free information on all subjects at the click of a button, thanks to the internet. Needless to say, I extensively used the internet and being an avid reader, this hobby of mine helped me a lot in the preparation for the examination.
i) Firstly, I glanced through the previous years question papers to get to know the various topics and the level of questions which one can expect in the exam. The questions asked in Mathematics and English sections were not hard but CDSE being a competitive exam, I realized that dexterous speed and accuracy is what will matter the most.
ii) Bought a CDSE refresher book, went through the topics of Mathematics to refresh the calculation shortcuts.
My office hours were hectic, 9-12.5 hours a day plus long commuting hours in a city like Mumbai, so the real struggle was to squeeze out 4-5 hours for preparations, for which I worked hard. I completed Maths in 3 weeks.
iii) Being a regular newspaper reader, Current affairs was taken care of automatically. I did not do any special preparation for English.
 For General subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Geography, Civics, and History, just glanced through the CDSE refresher. I couldn’t manage enough time to read Economics and Biology. The time was taken: 4 weeks.
Total time was taken: 8 weeks(including revision)
My exam Strategy:

  1.  To be fast and accurate in Mathematics.
  2. To take measured risk(very high in my case) in English and General Ability test as the syllabus is huge. I relied more on logic and my school days memory to cruise through these sections.

    My mistake: Not giving enough time to extensively study subjects of General Ability Test.In Conversation With Ashish Gaur, AIR 1 CDSE UPSC

  • What motivated you to join Indian Navy, when did you realize about joining Indian Navy?

    A: It’s my childhood dream to become a fighter pilot and I have a fascination towards the sea. I want to lead an adventurous and thrilling life where I work along cutting edge technology through which I can serve the humanity and my nation. The answer to this is obviously the Indian Navy, wherein I have a chance to work as a naval aviator.

  • What is the best way to prepare for CDS exam according to you?

    A: Not being idealistic in approach, for Mathematics, take a CDSE refresher, solve 4 questions of each type. For English, if needed, one can read a good Grammar book. For Current Affairs, regularly read newspapers and Competitive exam magazines and for GK subjects, study at one’s own pace. Keep revising regularly.
    I started late, but one should start early and not make the mistake which I committed.

  • What is your golden tip for clearing CDS exam with AIR 1?

    A: Truly believe in yourself, be sincere and always do smart work.

  • How did you prepare for CDS SSB Interview?

    A: I prepared intensively for 3 weeks for this CDS SSB interview as this was going to be my first and last SSB attempt because I could not appear for SSB interviews before due to some personal reasons.

    So I took help of SSB guidance websites on the Internet and some guidance for SSB procedure from friends serving in the Indian Armed forces. Self Introspection, being a life long process, helped a lot in the facing the interview. I solved two batteries of sample TAT, WAT, and SRT, with proper time constraints, which are easily available on various websites on the internet and read extensively about Indian Armed Forces on Wikipedia and related sources.

    This helped me lot during lecturette and PI where the Interviewing officer asked me questions ranging from Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Geography, Indian Political history, Current affairs to the Indian Navy.

  • Do you think coaching helps in written exam and SSB Interview if yes, did you take coaching?

    A: As far as written exam is concerned, if one is weak in Mathematics and English, one can take professional guidance. But for SSB interview, the interviewing officers themselves condemn coaching.
    No, I did not take any coaching for either.

  • How was your SSB Interview? Any special moment of your SSB interview you would like to share with us?

    A: In my SSB interview, I met really good people and had tons of fun with the friends I made there.
    Everything went very smoothly except for what happened on day 1. I twisted my ankle and damaged my tissues very badly. Seeing the swelling, the medical assistant advised me to quit but I decided to continue the interview for my dream and eventually did all my GTO tasks successfully. What made it special was support of my friends in all the tasks and my own new-found will to bear that excruciating pain for the following 4 days. And yes, popping those painkillers from Med Asst went a long way in enduring the pain too.

  • What are your golden tips for SSB freshers and repeaters?

    A: Do a lot of self-introspection before appearing for the interview. Often, we don’t know ourselves. SSB is a very scientific test so be honest, just be yourself as you are a unique person, a champion warrior. Flow like water and enjoy those five days to the fullest.

  • How was your medical exam?

    A: My batch’s medical examination took 4 days to complete. I was found to be completely medically fit. It was an enjoyable time as few Army CDSE and 10+2 TES candidates also joined us and we had a lot of fun time together.

  • How do you feel before joining INA, Ezhimala? Are you ready for it?

    A: Standing next to the cradle of my naval life, I feel extremely joyous to be a part of INA soon, the foundation which will nourish my childhood dream. Yes, I am completely ready for it.

  • We wish you all the best and a great future ahead. It was nice talking to you.

    Thank you very much. It’s been a pleasure to share my story which can help fellow aspirant friends to achieve their dreams and serve the nation. They can freely contact me on Ashish Gaur for any further queries.

10 Amazing Facts About IPS Officer Sanjukta Parashar

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IPS Officer Sanjukta Parashar

Sanjukta Parashar’s name is enough to fill terror in the hearts of Bodo militants of Assam. She has taken down 6 militants and arrested over 64 militants in just 15 months. Here are some amazing facts about this brave IPS officer.

1. Parashar was always interested in sports and often took part in various sporting events in her school days. She also learnt swimming and participated in plays and march pasts.1. Parashar was always interested in sports and often took part in various sporting events in her school days. She also learnt swimming and participated in plays and march pasts.

2. An IPS officer of 2006 batch, Parashar was first posted as the Assistant Commandant of Makum in 2008. She was soon given the responsibility of controlling the clashes between Bodo and illegal Bangladeshi militants. An IPS officer of 2006 batch, Parashar

3. She is best known for taking down 16 militants, arresting over 64 and seizing tons of arms and ammunition in just 15 months.IPS Officer Sanjukta Parashar4. Sanjukta completed her graduation in Political Science from IP College, Delhi University. She then did her master’s in International Relations from JNU, New Delhi. Not only this, she also earned an M.Phil followed by a Phd in US foreign policy! You can proudly call her Dr. Sanjukta. Sanjukta completed her graduation in Political Science from IP College, Delhi University

5. Sanjukta is married to an IAS officer posted in Assam and the couple often spends months apart without meeting. Sanjukta is married to an IAS officer posted in Assam and the couple often spends months apart without meeting.

6. She also has a son and Sanjukta’s mother takes care of him in her absence.sanjukta8

7. As Superintendent of Police in Sonitpur district, she heads a team of CRPF jawans with AK-47 in the terror-infested region and has become one of the most feared police officers among Bodo militants.IPS Officer Sanjukta Parashar

8. She is a humble and loving person and says only criminals should fear her.IPS Officer Sanjukta Parashar

9. Apart from doing her duty of a tough cop, she also spends days in relief camps to meet people who are far from their homes and often distributes candies to two-wheeler riders who wear helmets.IPS Officer Sanjukta Parashar

10. She has received various threats from National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB) but that doesn’t affect her determination to perform her duties. IPS Officer Sanjukta Parashar

Source: thebetterindia.com

Indian Air Force Jaguar Fighter Jet Chasing India’s Nirbhay Cruise Missile

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India's Nirbhay Cruise Missile

India’s DRDO is developing a sub sonic cruise missile called Nirbhay, with a range of more than 1,000 kms. Unlike the supersonic Brahmos, it doesn’t travel faster than the speed of sound. Rather, it has wings like a plane and is powered by a turbofan engine. It flies to the target carrying either conventional or a nuclear payload. This video from the last successful test shows the missile in flight. Taken from an IAF Jaguar plane, you can see the missile up close. Hats off to the daring pilot and cameraman who managed to get so close to a fast flying missile.

Chasing India’s Nirbhay Cruise Missile

IMA Passing Out Parade June 2015: 687 Cadets Inducted Into The Indian Army As Officers

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IMA Passing Out Parade June 2015. 687 Gentlemen Cadets including 71 Foreign Gentlemen Cadets passed out from the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun on 13 Jun 2015. Admiral RK Dhowan, Chief of Naval Staff, reviewed the parade.
The coveted award the Sword of Honour was presented to ACA Ishan shinghal. The Gold Medal for the GC standing First in the Overall Order of Merit was presented to BUO Ajay Kumar Pathak. Chief of Army Staff Banner was awarded to Hajipir Company for standing Overall First in the Term.

71 Foreign Gentleman Cadets also graduated from the academy, with 44 cadets from Afghanistan, 12 cadets from Tajikistan and 4 from Bhutan. With 616 cadets commissioned as officers into the Indian Army, Uttar Pradesh tops the list of states with the most cadets passing out (100 cadets), while Haryana stood second with 64 cadets, Uttarakhand third with 60 and Bihar fourth with 51.IMA Passing Out Parade POP Picture 2 IMA Passing Out Parade POP Picture 3 IMA Passing Out Parade POP Picture 4 IMA Passing Out Parade POP Picture 5 IMA Passing Out Parade POP Picture 6 IMA Passing Out Parade POP Picture 7 IMA Passing Out Parade POP Picture 8 IMA Passing Out Parade POP Picture 9 IMA Passing Out Parade POP Picture 10 IMA Passing Out Parade POP Picture 11

Admiral Dhowan congratulated the new officers and said the officers have been fortunate to be trained at the academy known for its high standards of training and it is time to utilise what they have learnt here for the service of the nation.  The coveted Sword of Honour was awarded to Ishan Singhal who was adjudged as the Best All-Round Cadet during the training. Ajay Kumar Pathak won the gold medal while Ashish Kapoor, Anshuman S Bisht and Ali Sharif bagged silver medals.

OTA Gaya Passing Out Parade POP June 2015

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OTA Gaya Passing Out Parade POP June 2015. The Drill Square of Officers Training Academy wore a spectacular look with traditional military regalia and splendour on the occasion of Seventh Passing Out Parade. The Passing Out Parade ushered in another glorious day in the history of the Indian Army as 106 Gentlemen Cadets of the first Technical Entry Course ie TES – 25 ( First Blood ) who completed their basic military training from this academy in Jun 2012 passed out and got commissioned as officers. In addition 48 Special Commission Officers got commissioned into the Indian Army and 64 Gentlemen Cadets of Technical Entry Scheme Serial 31 proceeded to various engineering colleges of the Army to pursue their engineering degrees from military engineering colleges at Secundarabad, Mhow and Pune. The Gentlemen cadets mesmerised a large gathering of military and civil dignitaries and family members of the trainees with their suave and graceful drill movements in an impressive parade. Lieutenant General Arun Kumar Sahni , General Officer Commanding – In – Chief, South Western Command was the Reviewing Officer of the parade.

The Reviewing Officer arrived at the venue in a majestic Horse Carriage escorted by smartly dressed mounted horse riders. He was received at the venue by Lieutinant General R K Sharma, Sena Medal Commandant Officers Training Academy Gaya. The Reviewing Officer was accorded a salute by the parade followed by an impressive March Past.

The Reviewing Officer also gave away various awards to the Gentleman Cadets who had excelled in training. The prestigious Sword Of Honour for best in overall performance among TES 25 Course was awarded to Wing Cadet Captain Pankaj Kumar Atri and Gold, silver and Bronze medals as per order of merit were awarded to Wing Cadet Captain Sandeep Gupta , Wing Cadet Captain Pankaj Kumar Attri and Platoon Cadet Captain Abhinav Kumar Sinha respectively. The Silver Medal for standing first in the Order of Merit among the Passing Out Special Commissioned Officer course was awarded to Academy Under Officer Shakti Singh Shekhavat. Tithwal Company was awarded the Chief Of Army Staff Banner for the overall champions of Spring Term 2015.
Later, addressing the parade, Lieutenant General Arun Kumar Sahni , congratulated the Gentlemen Cadets for excellent standard of turnout and drill. He urged the future officers to make their nation and their Alma Mater proud by rendering selfless and honourable service. He also stressed on the virtues of military ethos and soldierly qualities which they should imbibe.

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The parade culminated with the Passing Out Course stepping on the shimmering stone of the ‘Antim Pag’ ( the ‘Final Step’) who were then administered the oath by the Adjutant of the Academy in presence of the Chief Guest and other dignitaries. The badges of officers’ rank were then placed on the shoulders of the newly commissioned officers by their parents and close relatives.
It was a lifetime experience for the parents of the newly commissioned officers. All of them were overwhelmed with emotional feelings and said that they were very proud of their sons. Congratulating the parents, the Reviewing officer said that they were among a few lucky parents whose sons got the opportunity to serve in the Army as it is one of the noblest professions.
It will be recalled that Government had given a nod to raising one more Pre-Commission Training Academy in the year 2010, primarily to plug the officers shortage in the Army. Consequently, OTA, Gaya was raised on 18 July 2011 with the motto of ‘Shaurya, Gyan, Sankalp’ (Courage, Wisdom, Resolve). Presently, the Academy conducts training for the Technical Entry Scheme and Special Commission Officer entries, popularly known as the TES and SCO respectively. The Cadets belonging to the former category join the Academy after completing the 10+2 schooling and the latter are selected from the rank and files of the armed forces. The TES entry undergo one year of Basic Military Training before proceeding to various Military Technical Institutions for engineering studies. They get commissioned on completion of their technical training. The SCO Cadets are given pre-commission training before getting commissioned into various regiments of the Army and Assam Rifles.
(Reported by Gp Capt BB Pandey, DPR, MoD)

Watch Major Dhan Singh Thapa Param Vir Chakra

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Major Dhan Singh Thapa Param Vir Chakra

Param Vir Chakra is an Indian serial portraying the real life of Param Vir Chakra gallantry award winners, India’s highest military honour.The serial was directed by Chetan Anand and aired on Doordarshan channel in 1980’s.

Major Dhan Singh Thapa Param Vir Chakra

Major Advantages of Modi’s Tour to Bangladesh

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Major Advantages of Modi’s Tour to Bangladesh (Modi Bangladesh Visit). India since the time of independence, has very cordial relations with all its neighbors. Some of them are on a high pace of development like China and Pakistan while some still seek India’s support for running the economy. Bangladesh is one of those nations who always needs the helping hand of India in order to flourish its economy.

In the post-war era of 1971 war, after getting a separate identity, the relations took many ups and downs. In terms of land, Bangladesh is surrounded by only two countries which are India and Myanmar. But even being a neighbor of Myanmar, most of its interactions took place with India. There are many areas of agreement and disagreements between the two countries. From October 2013, India started exporting 500 Megawatts of electricity per day to Bangladesh over a period of 35 years. After that many developments have taken place between these two nations.Major-Advantages-of-Modis-Tour-to-Bangladesh

Illegal immigration has always been the major point of concern between these two countries. At present, approximately 20 million illegal immigrated are living in India. Some insurgent groups are also related with Bangladesh. ULFA is supposed to have lucrative income from Bangladesh. Some years ago Farraka Barrage was also a point of dispute between both the countries.

Why Recently in News- Modi Bangladesh Visit

Recently Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi made a tour to Bangladesh and settled 41 years old land boundary issues (111 borders enclaves will be transferred to Bangladesh in exchange of 51 to be handed over to India) along with other 21 agreements which were successfully wrapped up. But he got a surprise for his nation before stepping back to India. In an agreement Bangladesh allowed Indian cargo ships to use Chittagong port (China backed port) and Mongla port in Bangladesh. This agreement was under decisions and was to be signed in 2011 but got delayed as Bangladesh backed out to sign it due to the issue of Tessa agreements. This will not only help civilian vessels to stay but will also make India fearless from Chinese influence on Dhaka.

What is String of Pearls?

Chittagong port was one of the port that was included in the String of Pearls project that is launched to revive silk route in Aisa. The string of pearl includes Gwadar in Pakistan, Hambantota in Srilanka, Marao in the Maldives, and Kyaukpyu and Sittwe in Myanmar. According to Indian perception, China is building ports around Indian boundary to dominate the water of India. This perception got another reason to bother when a Chinese submarine surfaced in Sri Lankan port. After getting access of Chittagong port, it will play a crucial role between two nations i.e. India and china.China is already in the limelight due to the controversies regarding the South China Sea. And its dominating attitude made a bad impact on its relations with some of its neighbors. China Is expected to have good intentions behind a revival of the silk route. But India’s point of concern over its defense engagement on ports led India to think again. But this historical step between these two nations has made India a bit relax and also bridged the gaps between India and Bangladesh. The constant cooperation between these two countries will provide new hooks in the relations of two neighboring countries.

China is already in the limelight due to the controversies regarding the South China Sea. And its dominating attitude made a bad impact on its relations with some of its neighbors. China Is expected to have good intentions behind the revival of the silk route. But India’s point of concern over its defense engagement on ports led India to think again. But this historical step between these two nations has made India a bit relax and also bridged the gaps between India and Bangladesh. The constant cooperation between these two countries will provide new hooks in the relations of two neighboring countries.

HAL Tejas: First India Made Light Combat Aircraft

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HAL Tejas First India Made Light Combat Aircraft

HAL Tejas: First India Made Light Combat Aircraft. Indian Air Force has been playing a crucial role in national defense and strengthening security. IAF had conducted many exercises and also gave best support in operation whether it be Op. Megh Rahat of Jammu and Kashmir flood, Op. Maitri for Nepal earthquake or it be Operation Lehar in Andhra Pradesh for Hudhud affected people. Indian Air Force is performing best of it in empowering its fleet and also getting government’s help in getting new and enhanced technology for future use. India’s MiG-21 and MiG-21 Bison are the aging jets that need to be replaced with new ones. Currently Indian Air Force have 34 squadron rather it needs 44 to combat with full strength. India’s emerging indigenization and desire to escalate the development rate lead to the birth of a new fighter –TEJAS LCA (Light Combat Aircraft).

Tejas is a light weight, smallest, supersonic, multirole aircraft. Currently Tejas is 65% indigenous and developers are thinking to increase it to 75%, as per the sources. DRDO is developing a new engine for LCA named Kaveri. It is undergoing trails in Russia and will be brought back to India after final testing. Indian government gave nod for its production in 2009 and its 1st flight of two prototypes was done in the same year. Hot weather trails were taken in 2010 for testing its performance at a temperature of 45degrees.HAL Tejas First India Made Light Combat Aircraft

It took DRDO several years and talented minds to design and develop this aircraft. DRDO is developing Tejas in 4 types

  • LCA for Airforce
  • LCA Trainer for Airforce
  • LCA for Navy
  • LCA Trainer for Navy

What’s Special About Tejas:

Well Tejas is the 2nd aircraft made by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). It is a multi-role combat aircraft which is of 4+ generation. The main purpose of its production seems to be its replacement with MiG-21 and MiG-21 Bison, which are well known as flying coffins. The complete digital fly by wire system which improves its handling and gives it a star on ratings. The highest tested speed of LCA is 1.6 Mach but theoretically it has a speed of 1.8 Mach.The aircraft can be armed with air-to-air, air-to-ground and anti-ship missiles, precision-guided munitions,

The aircraft can be armed with air-to-air, air-to-ground and anti-ship missiles, precision-guided munitions, rockets and bombs. It has 23mm twin barreled gun that can fire 50 rounds per second.

The highly maneuverable feature of LCA is a bit tough to compare with others, but high specifications needs more attention. Single seat and single engine are the feature to bother about.

DRDO is on the move to develop Tejas Mark-II, which is expected to be a 5th generation jet with stealth capability and will have more feature then Mark-I. The outer surface will be made of radar absorbing material that will absorb the waves and avert their reflection back to the radar. The expected flight trails of Mark-II is scheduled in 2017. Tejas Mark-II will symbolize Indian Air Force’s muscles and will compete with other nation’s jets. Currently only USA is operating 5th generation jet F22 which is becoming a burden on their budget. That’s why they stopped its production in 2012.

Well, India had proved its talent and power many times. Some exceptionally jobs done by Indian minds have made India proud on international stages. Tejas also seems to bring India to the limelight.