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Top 10 Reasons You Are Getting Conference Out at SSB Interview

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Warm regards to all the fervid readers of our website. To solve any kind of problem in life, we need to first know the causes of that problem. The same thing goes with the SSB interview. Unless we know the causes of our debacle, we won’t be able to rectify them. In this article, we are going to enlist 10 common reasons why candidates get conferenced out at SSB.

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Many candidates take the conference lightly and hamper their chances, many candidates who have just made it might lose it during their conference round, let’s discuss how one can improve their performance during ssb interview conference.

Top 10 Reasons You Are Getting Conferenced Out

  1. SELF-CENTRED ATTITUDE DURING GROUP TASKS: – I simply do not understand why candidates try to project themselves as very extraordinary chap during group tasks. You don’t have to stand out in the group rather you are required to work as a very normal and determined team member.
  2. LACK OF ZEAL TO PERFORM: – If you just perfunctorily finish all the tasks of the SSB interview, the results too would be demoralizing. Your enthusiasm, confidence, and courage should be visible in your body language. You are there to steal the thunder, and grab a place in the armed forces.
  3. NEGATIVE ATTITUDE: – Being too much apprehensive, and judgmental about the things at the SSB. When you want to complain, the points are plenty but these things will only lead you to oblivion.
  4. POOR QUALITY RESPONSES/PRE-LEARNT IDEAS AT PSYCH TESTS: – You need to understand that one size doesn’t fit all. Similarly, one good response cannot fit the personality of all the candidates. Also, the quality of the responses must take precedence over the quantity.
  5. NOT CONSTRUING THE TESTING APPROACH: – The three-pronged approach ensures that the candidate is thoroughly scrutinized. One aspect of your personality is being checked in three different ways. Unless you develop the personality required, you will not see propitious results.
  6. OVER CONFIDENCE: – No doubt you might be a national-level sports champion or an outstanding public speaker but this doesn’t mean that you do not need any extra preparation for the SSB interview. Many candidates falter only due to their overconfidence.
  7. POOR QUALITY OF EXPRESSION: – You ought to be really open about yourself in the SSB interview. Unless you write your responses unabashedly unless you open up with the Interviewing Officer/GTO how would you be able to convince them to recommend you?
  8. POOR GENERAL KNOWLEDGE/AWARENESS: – Giving excuses will not solve the problem. An officer in the armed forces is ought to know what is happening in and around his country.
  9. LETTING NERVOUSNESS TAKE CONTROL: – No doubt this is the watershed moment you were waiting for but it is important to not let your heartbeat, that droplet of sweat thwart your performance. Adequate preparation is the best way to get rid of anxiety and pressure.
  10. HAVING INAPPROPRIATE BODY LANGUAGE: – The way you carry yourself, speak, walk, and every single mannerism and gesture says a lot about you. The assessors are very astute to catch these minute details of your personality. I suggest candidates who just want to give SSB for the sake of it to avoid squandering their precious time and money on it.

This was all about common reasons for getting conferenced out at the SSB. I hope you all have enjoyed this article. Your suggestions and views are important to us. Keep Preparing Hard. JAI HIND!!!

Indian Airforce Agnipath Agniveervayu Admit Card 2022 (Download Link)

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Indian Air Force has published the Admit Card of Agniveervayu 01 2022 for the upcoming IAF Agnipath exam. Candidates can download their Agniveer Vayu admit card from the official website agnipathvayu.cdac.in.

The download link of the Indian Airforce Agnipath Agniveervayu Admit Card is given below. The admit card will be available only 24 to 48 hours prior to the exam but candidates can check their IAF Agnipath exam center city and venue now so that they can plan their travel in advance.

Indian Airforce Agnipath Agniveervayu Online Registrations were started at 1000h on 24 June 2022 and closed at 1700h on 05 July 2022. Only ONLINE REGISTERED applications shall be accepted. The written exam will start from 24th July 2022 onwards for AGNIVEERVAYU INTAKE 01/2022. Below are more details related to the Indian Air Force Agnipath Admit Card.

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Official Statement: Indian Airforce Agnipath Agniveervayu Admit Card

Please refer your registered online application for Agniveervayu 01/2022. Admit Card will be available for downloading through Candidate login only 24 to 48 hrs prior to date of exam. However, in order to ease your travel to the city of exam, details of allocated ‘Exam Date and name of Exam City’ is available in your login on web portal.

IAF Agniveer Vayu Admit Card 2022

Indian Air Force Agnipath 01/2022 Details

Admit CardIndian Air Force Star Admit Card
AuthorityIndian Air Force
Examination NameAgniveer Vayu Star Exam Phase I
Examination TypeIndian Air Force Airmen Exam
Year2022
SchemeAgneepath Entry 01 2022
PostAgniveer Vayu Airmen
Phase1
Examination ModeOnline
Examination Commencement24 July 2022
Last Date of Examination31 July 2022
Admit Card Download ModeOnline
Admit Card Release Date21 July 2022

How To Download Indian Air Force Agniveervayu Exam Admit Card

To download the admit card for the Indian Air Force Agnipath scheme for the selection of AgniveerVayu candidates can follow the below steps.

  1. Open the official portal of the Indian Air Force agnipath agnipathvayu.cdac.in
  2. Enter your email and password to login.
  3. Check your Exam city and center.
  4. You can download the IAF Agnipath admit card 48 hours before the exam.
  5. Once you download the Indian Airforce Agnipath Agniveervayu Admit Card, follow the instructions written on the admit card and take the print outs as required.
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IAF Agniveer Vayu Phase 1 Exam Details

Eligible candidates will be sent provisional admit cards for Phase – I of testing on their registered e-mail IDs 48-72 hrs prior to the examination, which they will download & take a colour printout and will carry the same to the examination centre on the day of online test as indicated on their respective admit cards to appear in the selection test.

However name of city & exam date will be intimated to candidates well in advance to enable the candidates to plan their movement. This provisional admit card can also be downloaded by the candidate under candidates login on CASB web portal https://agnipathvayu.cdac.in.

All candidates in possession of provisional admit card will undertake Online Test at centres designated/allotted as per their admit card. Online test will be objective type and questions will be bilingual (English & Hindi) except for English paper.

Online test for candidates opting for both Science subjects and other than Science subjects shall be conducted in one sitting, on the same system. Candidates are to bring one blue/black pen and original AADHAR card along with them for Phase – I testing.

Indian Air Force Agnipath Admit Card 2022: Important Links

Indian Air Force Official portalhttps://agnipathvayu.cdac.in/AV/
Indian Air Force Star 1/2022 Admit Card Direct Download LinkClick Here
Details of IAF Agnipath Agniveervayu RecruitmentClick Here

When will the exam of Agniveer Vayu be conducted?

IAF Agniveer star phase 1 examination will start from 24 July 2022 to 31 July 2022.

In what mode will the Agni Veer Star face one examination be conducted?

IAF Agniveer exam will be held in an online mode

How to Download Indian Air Force Agnipath Agniveer Vayu Admit Card

Visit agnipathvayu.cdac.in to download the admit card

OTA Chennai Passing Out Parade Will Be Held On 30 July 2022

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OTA Chennai passing out parade will be conducted on 30 July 2021. Gentlemen cadets and lady cadets will get commissioned into the Indian Army after passing out parade.

The Cadets of SSC-113 & SSC(W)-27, after 11 months of grueling training, will pass out from the hallowed portals of OTA Chennai on 30 July 22. Forged with hard work & sweat, their dreams of being commissioned as officers and leading from the front will soon come true.

Also Read: Recommended For OTA Chennai From 14 SSB Allahabad CDS Entry In 2nd Attempt

About OTA Chennai

The Academy provides all-inclusive military training to ensure the physical, mental, and psychological development of cadets. Cadets, after selection at the Service Selection Boards (SSB interviews), report to the Academy during the months of Apr and Oct (generally the Second Thursday) each year and are imparted 49 weeks of Military training organized into two semesters of 23 weeks each with a three weeks Term break.

At any point of time, two courses are conducted at the Academy totaling the Academy cadet strength to 730-750. Apart from the basic military training, the cadets are exposed to troop and individual games/sports, an intensive physical training schedule and a plethora of other co-curricular activities.

Efforts are made to ignite the leadership qualities in these cadets, which are required to meet the challenges of the finest profession of the world, the Armed forces. The faculty at the academy ensures development of communication skills, Decision making capabilities and psychological conditioning.

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Ways To Join The OTA Chennai

1. Through CDSE

CDS OTA is a Combined Defense Service recruitment exam that is conducted by the Union Public Service Commission twice a year. It is a recruitment exam that is conducted to recruit candidates to the Air Force, Navy, Army of India.

n OTA, candidates are allowed to stay in service for 10 to 14 years. Candidates have to apply for a permanent commission if they want to work for more than 14 years of commission.

Age Eligibility for men and women are 19yrs to 25yrs. Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree or its equivalent from a recognized University to apply for various posts in the CDS OTA exam.

The selection process for UPSC CDS OTA is comprised of four stages:

  • Written Examination
  • SSB Interview
  • Verification of Document
  • Medical Examination
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2. SSC – Tech

Men and women who are technical graduates can join through SSC-Tech Entries. There is no written exam and the shortlisting of application is done on the basis of cut-off percentage of qualifying exam, i.e. engineering. Prepare For SSC(Tech) Entry Online with SSBCrackExams: Enroll for SSB Interview Online Coaching

3. JAG – Judge Advocate Entry

Law Graduates can apply for this entry. Male and Female Graduates with LLB / LLM with 55% marks. Registered with Bar Council of India / State are eligible. SSB calls made to desired candidates after initial screening of the applications. Notification is made in June/July. Prepare For JAG Entry Online with SSBCrackExams: Enroll for SSB Interview Online Coaching

4. NCC Special Entry Scheme

For NCC candidates age requirement is from 19 years to 25 years. Degree of a recognized University or equivalent with aggregate of minimum 50% marks taking into account marks of all the years. Should have served for minimum two/three years (as applicable) in Senior Division/Wg of NCC. Prepare For NCC Entry Online with SSBCrackExams: Enroll for SSB Interview Online Coaching

I hope this article was helpful to you and all the best.

12 Ways To Stay Calm In SSB Personal Interviews

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12 Ways To Stay Calm In SSB Personal Interviews

Selection of candidates for various appointments purely on the basis of written tests is a thing of the past now. Whether it is selection for a job, training, or admission to a professional course in college, there is definitely an interview or personality test.

A candidate who aspires to a successful career, an individual who wishes to have a bright future, or a competitor who is determined to top the list, must master the technique of performing the best in the interview.

The interview is an effective evaluation and comprehensive study of a candidate which cannot be inferred from the examination system alone.

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It is a face-to-face interpersonal appraisal in which the interviewer asks a set of questions to the candidate, in order to assess the capability and suitability of the candidature for the job.

The aim of an interview at the SSB is to get an insight into the candidate’s personality and assess the ‘Officer like Qualities’ by means of a direct and subjective conversation between the Interviewing Officer (IO) and the candidate. This test intends to judge the mental caliber of a candidate by a competent unbiased observer.

Now once you are in the interview room, the IO may offer a handshake and ask you to be seated in the hot seat! Your palms may be sweaty; voice shaky; face flushed and mouth parched. Your heart is racing and stomach is tossing.

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Phew, you are nervous! When you sense that you are in a high stakes situation, the brain doesn’t distinguish the high stakes of an interview, where it should help to be calm, composed and collected from the risks of being under threat from an attack (like a tiger). Your body responds the same way-gearing up to run and save your lives. So in order to perform well in the SSB interview, you need to Free yourself from the Anxiety of being in an interview.

Staying cool and calm during the interview projects an air of confidence that is appealing in a candidate. Let’s discuss ways to stay calm during an SSB interview.

  1. Be Prepared.
    The biggest piece of advice to any candidate appearing for an interview is, do your research.  Know about the type of questions that will be hurled up at you. When you have prepared well, you can talk well, interestingly and forcefully during an interview. It majorly depends on how you say or represent it rather than how much you say it. The more you know, the more confident you will be in responding to the questions. Be prepared in every way!
  2. Plan.
    Being prepared also means to plan whatever you can, ahead of time. The fewer details you have to worry about the day of the interview, the better. Don’t wait until the last minute!
  3. Rehearse.
    Don’t memorise the exact answers to the probable questions but do have an outline of what you are going to speak or talk about to convey your desirable message. Anxiety gives you space to be under prepared as it stores unpleasant thoughts about the interview and gives you a reason to be nervous. Practice makes prepared!
  4. Eliminate the fear of unknown.
    There could be many things that may make you nervous, give goosebumps and cause you stress before the interview. So as much as it is possible, try eliminating them. Keep all pre-requisite information, from the kind of dress you have to wear at the interview to retaining what you had written in the PIQ form. Just be sure!
  5. Relax while waiting outside.
    While you are seated outside waiting for your turn, allow yourself plenty of time to gather your thoughts, breathe and center yourself. Remind yourself this is just a conversation to determine fit on both sides!
  6. Think positively and be confident.
    Prior to the interview, visualise yourself doing a great job, answering the questions satisfactorily and clearly and impressing the IO. If you experience shaky hands, carry a handkerchief; if you have trembling voice or butterflies in the stomach, take several deep calming breaths. Try to maintain a natural smile. Remember you are asked to come in for the interview for a reason!
  7. Think friend, not foe.
    The interviewing officer is not a friend, but he isn’t an enemy either. Don’t think of him as hostile or the enemy would get your adrenaline go fast, leaving your good senses behind. Remember that he wants to learn about you to see if you are right for the Armed Forces!
  8. Sit up straight and don’t fidget.
    When you square your shoulders and sit up straight, your voice naturally projects better and in flow than if you are hunched over. You will also have an appearance of confidence, even if you’re trembling on the inside!
  9. Normalize.
    Don’t stress about the fact that you are in stress or anxiety. We all experience stress to a degree, just dial that anxiety down so it doesn’t get in your way of being the best!
  10. Focus on your strengths and purpose.
    Stress has a way to make the best of us feel like unqualified losers. You are there for a purpose. Ask yourself, if you were to be recommended for this service, what are the reasons why? Nothing burns through panic like purpose!
  11. Breathe and take your time.
    When you are stressed or nervous, you tend to take quick shallow breaths. Take deep and full breath and relax. Take time to formulate your thoughts that allow you to provide a well thought out answer. When you are relaxed, you think more clearly!
  12. Accept the fact that mistakes will happen.
    This service employs you not for being perfect, but for your flexibility and resilience. Take the pressure grip off you and behave naturally. We are all humans!

List of 21 Param Vir Chakra Awardees Who Will Motivate You

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Param Vir Chakra (PVC) is the highest gallantry award for officers and other enlisted personnel of all military branches of India for the highest degree of valour in the presence of the enemy. Introduced on 26th January 1950, this award may be given posthumously.

If any recipient of the PVC shall again perform such an act of bravery as would have made him or her eligible to be recorded by a Bar to be attached to the riband by which the Chakra is suspended, and for every such additional act of bravery, an additional Bar shall be added, and any such Bar or Bars may also be awarded posthumously. For every Bar awarded a replica of the ‘Indra’s Vajra’ in miniature shall be added to the riband when worn alone.

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Literally, Param Vir Chakra means ‘Wheel of the Ultimate Brave’. In Sanskrit, ‘Param means Ultimate, ‘Vir (Pronounced veer) means Brave and ‘Chakra means Wheel.

The PVC is the equivalent award of the Medal of Honour in the United States, and the Victoria Cross in the United Kingdom.

21 Param Vir Chakra Awardees
Paramvir Chakra of Naib Subedar Bana Singh

One amongst the luminous recipients of this honour was Flying Officer Nirmal Jiit Singh Sekhon, who was awarded the Param Vir Chakra posthumously in the year 1971. He is the lone Indian Air Force officer to have been honoured with the Param Vir Chakra till date.

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Param Vir Chakra translates as the “Wheel of the Ultimate Brave”, and the award is granted for “most conspicuous bravery in the presence of the enemy”. As of January 2018, the medal has been awarded 21 times, of which 14 were posthumous and 16 arose from actions in Indo-Pakistani conflicts. Of the 21 awardees, 20 have been from the Indian Army, and one has been from the Indian Air Force. Major Somnath Sharma, was the first recipient. A number of state governments of India as well as ministries of the central government provide allowances and rewards to recipients of the PVC (or their family members in case of the recipient’s death). Only 21 military personnel have received this award to date

NameRank**UnitDate of actionConflict
Somnath SharmaMajorKumaon Regiment3 November 1947*Battle of Badgam
Jadunath SinghNaikRajput Regiment6 February 1948*Indo-Pakistani War of 1947
Rama Raghoba RaneSecond LieutenantBombay Sappers8 April 1948Indo-Pakistani War of 1947
Piru SinghCompany Havildar MajorRajputana Rifles17 July 1948*Indo-Pakistani War of 1947
Karam SinghLance NaikSikh Regiment13 October 1948Indo-Pakistani War of 1947
Gurbachan Singh SalariaCaptain1 Gorkha Rifles[d]5 December 1961*Congo Crisis
Dhan Singh ThapaMajor8 Gorkha Rifles20 October 1962Sino-Indian War
Joginder SinghSubedarSikh Regiment23 October 1962*Sino-Indian War
Shaitan SinghMajorKumaon Regiment18 November 1962*Sino-Indian War
Abdul HamidCompany Quarter Master HavildarThe Grenadiers10 September 1965*Battle of Asal Uttar
Ardeshir TaraporeLieutenant ColonelPoona Horse11 September 1965*Battle of Chawinda
Albert EkkaLance NaikBrigade of the Guards3 December 1971*Battle of Hilli
Nirmal Jit Singh SekhonFlying OfficerNo. 18 Squadron IAF14 December 1971*Indo-Pakistani War of 1971
Arun KhetarpalSecond LieutenantPoona Horse16 December 1971*Battle of Basantar
Hoshiar Singh DahiyaMajorThe Grenadiers17 December 1971Battle of Basantar
Bana SinghNaib SubedarJammu and Kashmir Light Infantry23 May 1987Operation Rajiv
Ramaswamy ParameshwaranMajorMahar Regiment[e]25 November 1987*Operation Pawan
Manoj Kumar PandeyLieutenant11 Gorkha Rifles3 July 1999*Operation Vijay
Yogendra Singh YadavGrenadierThe Grenadiers4 July 1999Battle of Tiger Hill
Sanjay KumarRiflemanJammu and Kashmir Rifles5 July 1999Kargil War
Vikram BatraCaptainJammu and Kashmir Rifles5 July 1999*Operation Vijay

This along with the * indicates that the Param Vir Chakra was awarded posthumously. ** Rank refers to the rank held at the time of the award.

All About Indian Army’s Multi-Mode Hand Grenade ‘Shivalik’

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The Shivalik grenade is an indigenous grenade to India. It was developed by the Terminal Ballistic Research Laboratory, TBRL, a laboratory of the Defence Research and Development Organization, DRDO, which is located in the foothills of the Shivalik mountains near Chandigarh, and hence, derives its name from here.

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Let us understand more about the multi-mode Shivalik hand grenade.

There are four basic types of hand grenades:

  1. Fragmentation
  2. Illumination
  3. Chemical
  4. Incendiary

The multi-mode hand grenade was developed as a replacement for the vintage hand grenade 36M.

For several years now, the Indian Army has been using the World War vintage 36M hand grenade. The number refers to a variant of the ‘Mills Bomb’ which are British origin grenades, which are also pineapple shaped. These grenades can also be fired from a rifle. The 36M have been manufactured by the facilities of the Ordnance Factory Board, OFB, for the Armed forces.

The most highlighted feature of Shivalik grenade is that it does not explode until the safety pin is removed, unlike the vintage grenade, which could go off accidently.

Also Read: Types Of Grenades And How Does It Work?

The Shivalik grenade offers more in terms of safety, dual mode capability and lethality.

Its twin delay tubes ensure high reliability. Additional safety to the soldier is provided through a minimum 0.5 second arming delay. Further, the grenade has a dual mode capability of a ‘defensive mode’ or an ‘offensive mode’.

The grenades been used by the forces in India till now have mainly been the defensive mode grenades, which means that they are to be hurled when the thrower is in a shelter or has cover, and the target is in an open area and can be harmed by fragmentation.

On the other hand, the offensive grenades do not fragment, and the adversary is harmed by the blast or is stunned while the thrower is safe.

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Defensive Mode:

In Defensive Mode, the Grenade is complete as it is assembled with its Fragmenting Sleeve. This mode is used while the soldier is under shelter and the enemy is in the open. Lethal radius is achieved up to 8m from the point of burst.

Offensive Mode:

In Offensive Mode, the Grenade is without its Fragmenting Sleeve and is used for ‘Low Intensity Conflict’ as it offers a stunning effect only. This mode is used while the soldier is in an attack mode. Lethal radius is achieved up to 5m from the point of burst.

Shelf Life:

The shelf life of these grenades is a minimum of fifteen years from the date of manufacture under normal storage and packed condition.

Operational Characteristics:

  1. Delay time -/+ 0.5 Seconds
  2. Operational temperatures vary from -20 C to +55 C
  3. Storage temperature ranges from -20 C to +55 C
  4. Uniform fragmentation pattern
  5. High lethality
  6. High reliability (> 95%)
  7. Safe for para dropping in primed condition
  8. Maintenance free

The grenade has three basic modules: the fuse, the body and the launcher tube. These different modules can be assembled or dissembled with ease.

This indigenous grenade saves the army approximately INR 200cr every year.

Also Read: First Batch Of Multi-Mode Hand Grenades Handed Over To Indian Army

As seen above, the multi-mode, indigenous hand grenade ‘Shivalik’ is one to reckon with. Its ability to change modes from defensive to offensive and vice-versa is commendable.

The changing of the modes does not affect its capability and lethality in any way.

Being indigenous to India, it also saves the Army crores of rupees every year as the whole manufacturing process is done in India.

The grenade is maintenance free and offers high lethality and reliability in extreme climates.

This Indian grenade is surely one to take into account.

I hope this article was insightful.

Apache AH-64 Attack Helicopter Vs Mi-35 Attack Helicopter

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Recently India purchased 6 Apache AH-64E helicopters from Boeing and since then questions have been arised about why the government didn’t go for Mi-35 helicopters. In this article, we shall learn about the differences between the two Helicopters.

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APACHE AH-64 Attack Helicopter

The most sophisticated multi-role combat helicopter in the world is the AH-64 Apache. India is the 16th country to choose the Apache, which is also used by an increasing number of other foreign defence forces. There are 22 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters in the Indian Air Force’s fleet. Boeing and the Government of India inked a contract in 2020 for the purchase of six AH-64E Apache helicopters for the Indian Army.

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Indian Air Force APACHE AH-64 Attack Helicopter

The AH-64E is a cutting-edge, multi-mission helicopter that incorporates the most recent technological advances and upholds its position as the best attack helicopter in the world. It is the only combat helicopter on the market with a broad range of capabilities, including increased thrust and lifts, joint digital operability, improved survivability, and cognitive decision support, to meet almost every mission need.

AH-64 Apache armaments from Boeing

Under the fuselage is a 30mm automatic Boeing M230 chain cannon with a rate of fire of 625 rounds per minute. The helicopter has a maximum capacity of 1,200 rounds.

The Lockheed Martin/Boeing AGM-114D Longbow Hellfire air-to-surface missile, which features a millimetre wave seeker and can operate in full fire-and-forget mode, is mounted atop the AH-64D. 8 to 12 kilometres is the range.

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Mi-35 Attack Helicopter

Rostvertol, a division of Russian Helicopters, is the company that makes the multipurpose combat helicopter Mi-35M. It is a Mi-24 Hind assault helicopter export model.

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Indian Air Force Mi-35 Attack Helicopter

The helicopter, which was primarily created for assault and military transport operations, boasts a flight performance and manoeuvrability that is superior to those of its forerunner.

Mi-35M manufacturing commenced in 2005. For the purpose of attacking ground-based armoured targets and providing air support for ground activities, the aircraft incorporates modern, high-precision weapons. It can be reconfigured to serve as a platform for an assault, a ground assault, a MEDEVAC, or a transport.

One of the contemporary combat helicopters in the Russian Air Force’s arsenal is the Mi-35M. The military forces of other nations, including Venezuela, Brazil, Azerbaijan, Nigeria, Kazakhstan, and Mali, operate it as well.

MI-35M attributes

The Mi-35M military helicopter, which is based on the Mi-24 Hind, features a number of upgrades, including reduced stub wings, a new rotor system, contemporary avionics, updated turboshaft engines, and a hydraulic system. The helicopter’s cockpit and other crucial areas are well-protected.

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The helicopter is 21.6 metres long overall, 6.5 metres wide, and 6.5 metres tall. In ferry mode, it has a take-off weight of 12,000 kg. It can transport up to 2,400 kg in payload or eight soldiers.

Difference Between Apache AH-64 and MI-35 Attack Helicopters

ModelThe Mi-35 originally existed as the Mi-24V’s renamed export version. Although I believe the Mi-35M and a few other Mi-35 derivatives are actually deployed under this moniker for the Russian federation. It’s not always simple to distinguish between 24s and 35s. Currently, Russia is using about 330 24/35’s aircraft.An enhanced AH-64 is the AH-64E. 2011 saw the start of E model deliveries. There are just over 800 D/E model AH-64 aircraft in US Army service. I have no idea how many 634 D models have previously undergone upgrades. In 2019, 50 new E models were slated to be produced to complement the D fleet’s conversion to E.
WeaponWhen fully armed, a Mi-35 is at 92 percent of its MTOW. There are still 1,878 pounds to go. If each soldier weighs just 250 lb with equipment, a complete troop load of 8 soldiers would add 2,000 lb. Therefore, you could probably transport 7 soldiers, or 6 soldiers if their combined weight is 300 lb. Therefore, you won’t get the best of both worlds when people claim that the Mi-24/35 can fly into a combat zone with a full cargo of infantry and armament systems. Either one or both will be yours. Either the soldier load stays lower or the weapon load is decreased. Alternately, you can dramatically cut the range by lowering the fuel load.This is in stark contrast to an AH-64, which is only at 77 percent MTOW and has more than twice as many cannons, eight laser or radar guided missiles, and 38 laser guided rockets (used since they are heavier and have an improved operability). Of all, an AH-64E doesn’t carry infantry, but it also doesn’t attempt to handle two tasks at once poorly. According to Russian doctrine, an AH-64 would support ground forces and escort for UH-60s and other such aircraft, whilst a Mi-28 would accompany Mi-8/17 aircraft. There are various reasons why Russia switched to the Mi-28 design in this regard (beside the vulnerable front mid-engine exhaust layout issue).
Used SinceThe Mi-35 appears to have been the first Russian Federation helicopter to be equipped with FLIR, glass cockpits, and GPS navigation in the early 2000s. You have to obtain a Super Hind upgrade from South Africa prior to that. Additionally, I would be concerned because the Mi-24/35’s 9K114 Missiles are still SACLOS directed, requiring the gunner to maintain a laser-like focus on pointing at the target to secure a hit. When it comes to guiding a missile while it’s moving, this doesn’t sound as simple as an automatically slaving laser guided system.The AH-64 has had FLIR, night vision, radar, head-based target acquisition, and exhaust suppression equipment since its first incarnations, but it wasn’t until until 1991 that GPS and more modern communication systems were introduced. The aiming system enables auto tracking for the laser guidance, which includes a laser range finder, and slaving of the gun system based on crew head location (where they gaze). Within 30 miles of the helicopter, the mast radar can track about 250 targets. The D versions may have been able to identify targets (although only the mast radar was visible over the horizon or tree line), and then another Apache firing the radar-guided AGM-114 utilising the targeted Apache’s information.
Who’s Better?The armour is the distinction where the Mi-35 might have a clear edge. Titanium armour for the pilots and protective glass for the cockpit are intended to shield the entire aircraft from 12.7 mm gunfire.The Mi-35 is basically a flying BMPIt is capable of transporting an infantry squad in the back as well as an assault helicopter, rockets, missiles, and other armaments.  The engines, fuel, crew, and propulsion systems of the Apache are unquestionably protected by armour, and the cockpit area is certified against 23 mm gunfire. The titanium “tub” that Mi-24/35 pilots sit in might shield up to 57mm explosive rounds if it performs similarly to the “tub” used by A-10 pilots.AH-64 is a pure attack helicopter.Only soldiers riding on one of the wings can transport troops. Similar to the Mi-24 and other Hind derivatives, the MI-35 is best likened to utility helicopters like the UH-60, which can be heavily armed in some configurations rather than assault helicopters.

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Droupadi Murmu has become India’s 15th President

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NDA’s Droupadi Murmu crosses 50 per cent mark to emerge victorious in presidential poll after 3rd round of counting. 17 MPs have cross-voted in favour of Droupadi Murmu. India gets its first woman Tribal President.

Murmu was born on June 20, 1958, in Odisha’s Mayurbhanj. Born in the Santhal community, the 64-year-old struggled with poverty in her childhood in one of the most remote and underdeveloped districts of the country.

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She has a bachelor’s degree in Arts from Ramadevi Women’s College in Bhubaneswar. Murmu has served as a junior assistant in the irrigation and power department in the Odisha government. The BJP leader has also served as an honorary assistant teacher in the Shri Aurobindo Integral Education Centre in Rairangpur.

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Murmu’s personal life has been marked with tragedies as she lost her husband Shyam Charan Murmu and two sons.

Political career

Murmu started her political career in 1997 as a councillor in Rairangpur Nagar Panchayat.

In 2000, she became a minister during the BJP-BJD coalition government in Odisha. She was conferred the Nilkanth award in 2007 for best MLA by Odisha Legislative Assembly.

She has been an MLA twice on a BJP ticket from Odisha’s Rairangpur (2000 and 2009). She held on to her seat when BJD snapped ties with BJP in the 2009 elections, which CM Naveen Patnaik swept.

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Murmu has handled the Odisha government’s transport, commerce, fisheries, and animal husbandry ministries.

She was vice president and later president of BJP’s Scheduled Tribe Morcha in Odisha. Murmu was also elected as BJP’s district president of the Mayurbhanj (West) unit in 2010, and she was re-elected in 2013. The leader was also named as a BJP National Executive (ST Morcha) member the same year.

In 2015, she was appointed the Governor of Jharkhand, becoming the first-ever tribal leader at the post. 

Cracked SSB Interview to Join the OTA Chennai In 2nd Attempt

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Jo log mehnat Ka saath Nahi  chhodte, Kismat unka haath Nahi chhodti. This is the quote that gives me the courage to try again, to be brave enough to accept the shortcomings and correct them, and to perform once more.

Hello everyone I am Mansi Baisoya, I recently got recommended from 14 SSB Allahabad CDS entry in my second attempt for OTA Chennai. Although it was my second attempt the journey has taught me a lot that I might not have learned otherwise.

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The journey has taught me to have faith in myself but the tyranny is that we highly underestimate ourselves. Underconfident is problematic as being overconfident deviates you from the goal.

I got screened out in my first attempt. But strangely the disappointment did not hit me immediately, when my chest number was not announced that time the immediate thought was” koi ni agli baar or aage jayenge”. This feeling was there because during the course of preparation I realized that our emotions can have great control over us so it’s better to control them.

I got home, now the slight disappointment kicked in but I promised myself that I shall never give up.

This time I went to Allahabad, when boarding the train the only thought was I will give my best shot, never ever did I think about recommendations.

99 was the reporting that day, talked to a few people, ate breakfast, got the chest number, and headed to the hall the pictures of captain Vikram Batra and Manoj Kumar Pandey sir instilled a wave of courage in me.

Did the OIR Test in the allotted time, had written the story, narrated it but in GD as usual no story was made. That was the time we all thought ki “hum sab to screen out hone waale hain” and what I was thinking was that “Jo bhi hoga dekha jayega, screening ho gaye to aage badhenge nahi to aage ki tyaari karenge”.

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Sir arrived with the results and my heart was pounding like anything. A total of 28 candidates got screened in and this was the first time I was hearing my chest no.

I was really really happy and informed my parents. We all were taken to the candidate’s lines. This was the best part of the journey. Here I observed a lot and got inspired by my fellow candidates. I was amazed by the enthusiasm that each and every girl had, the zeal that they had to make their dream come true. The next day was the psych test I did all the TAT stories all the 60 WAT all 60 SRT and the SD. The same day was my interview. I had to wait a lot but finally, I went in. My interview lasted for 1 hour 20 mins approx. It was from the PIQ and the current affairs.

Unexpected Questions were the physics behind the takeoff of a helicopter  (I am from a Biology background), then the dimensions of the room, the train number the exact timing of arrival etc. All in all, I feel the thing that worked in my favour was my calm and being natural.

The next day was the GTO we all got dressed up and ran to the GTO ground as warm-up groups were made and we were a group of 9 candidates.

I believe GTO is something where we have the opportunity to perform up to our full potential and if we are not able to we can improve in other tasks as well. The day started with the GD I made sure that I speak 6 or 7 times and also give others the chance to speak and the same goes for GPE. In PGT I believe my performance could have been better but when I wasn’t having ideas I was supporting my group fully. The best task Aws the snake race, where I got bruises but that was the task where the cohesion of our group was clearly seen. It was fun to help and get helped by my fellow candidates.

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The lecturette topic I had chosen was poverty .in the individual obstacles I performed 7 obstacles and returned with burns on my fingers and an aching body but that showed me my potential that yes I can perform and can perform even better.

The next day was the conference, naturally, everyone was worried about the results but ma’am told us you people have performed and now relax, so we all enjoyed by singing, playing table tennis, basketball.

My conference lasted for 20 mins I was asked about my experience here and some situational questions.

After this, we all had lunch and gathered where the result was to be announced.

Sir arrived, and all 28 candidates had the hope of getting recommended and I was one of them, sir started announcing and my chest no was the first one to be announced. I naturally could not register it immediately and then all I could think of was my parents, their dreams, and the hard work of sending me here. My good friend and I got recommended. But one did not so we hugged her and motivated her.

Lessons learned:

  1. Giving your 100 percent even if you have performed great in psych doesn’t mean showing complacency in the interview or the GTO. Never let your guards down.
  2. Prepare for the best and expect the first. This will help you absorb different emotions and sink in the results.
  3. Have flexibility in your approach, so that if one way doesn’t work you can go the other way.
  4. Do not ever compromise small happiness for your dreams. it’s true we all have aspirations we all have dreams but there should be a balance so that we don’t get exhausted.
  5. Never say never because life has its own course and we have our own which might not match hence it’s better to maneuver according to the situation.
  6. Learn from people around you personally, I learned a lot from the candidates when I was in the selection center.
  7. Do it for yourself, to make yourself proud.
  8. Do not announce your work to everyone, say you cleared the written part now you are heading for SSB, worst case scenario you did not clear it. What happens next is that people Question you, your progress etc and all this definitely does not make the journey easy. so as they say let success make the noise for you
  9. Some walks you have to take alone
  10. Take the first step and never shy away from accepting your flaws and be determined to correct them.
  11. Your patience and perseverance will show you your best results
  12. Muskarao, Jo hoga Dekha jayega.
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My favorite quote:

Your purpose is greater than the fear that limits you….andSangharsh jitna kathin hoga, Jeet utni hi shandaar hogi.

This was my story., I hope it could help those who are preparing as I myself got inspired by such stories and I was reading the same before my screening day.

And lastly, chase your dreams, be patient with yourself and be a Friend to yourself because it’s you that matters!!!

How to Improve Your Speaking Skills for SSB Interview

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Aspirants, Group Lecturette is one of the most important GTO tasks. We all know that service officers while commanding their troops have to address their men at a short notice or give them instructions in their day-to-day activities. The officer should be able to talk effectively and forcefully.

Thus, there is a need for a defense aspirant to be quite efficient in the art of speech–making. This test is mainly to test whether the candidate has proficiency in speech making and effective speaking at a short notice.

People are never born good speakers. If one lacks this skill, it can be cultivated by constant practice. No need to worry Aspirants, You have the talent to be a good speaker. But most of us never realize that. To be a good speaker, we must have these essential qualities

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Here are some ways which will improve your communication skill.

  • Mastery over Language
  • Knowledge of current trends and affairs
  • Proper pronunciation and clear voice
  • No shyness and stammering
  • NO NERVOUSNESS
  • Correct gestures
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Now we will look into each of them in detail-

  • Mastery over language-For effective speaking and command of language is most essential. If William Shakespeare, a half-literate man is able to master the language, it is possible for you to do so. Every day, search for some new words from an Oxford Dictionary. Pay attention to those words, which seem to be effective for powerful speech making. You should know the art of twisting a word according to a situation. While addressing the people, try to use simple words. Remember, your words should be of current use. Simplicity makes your speech more interesting for your audience.
  • Knowledge of current trends and mastery over facts: Command over facts and modern trends is important as mastery over language. If you are deficient in up-to-date knowledge of facts and trends on a subject, your speech will never impress your audience even if it has bombastic words. It is of no use coming unprepared for Lecturette in SSB. Preparation for GD will be enough for the knowledge of facts. Be cautious not to give any faulty information to your audience. Such an attempt will only demoralize you. You should have mastery over facts. Constant reading helps you to improve your knowledge.
  • Proper pronunciation: You may be a word wizard with a good knowledge of facts, but it is of no use if your pronunciation is bad. Your proper pronunciation will charm your speech. Pronunciation can be improved by listening to English news on English channels like CNN IBN, and NDTV, and listening to AIR. Make it a habit. You will have mastered a number of good pronunciations within a year. Cultivate friendship with a person who knows refined English with good pronunciation. Often go and talk with such people.
  • Correct gestures: You should have the correct style of delivering a speech. You have to keep their interest till the end so that they listen to you attentively. Try to end and begin the speech appropriately. The first impression is the best impression. Also, avoid sudden endings. Your gestures should be natural and impressive. Avoid acting like a clown on the platform. Your errors can be spotted by delivering your speech before your parents and asking them to note down your faults. Next time you try to improve your speech. This will make a steady improvement.
  • No shyness and nervousness: Shyness is due to some hidden fears. Some Great personalities were shy in their childhood but they overcome their shyness and achieved greatness. Shyness may prove deadly for a public speaker. To remove shyness, you should prepare well in advance and while speaking, keep yourself absorbed in the topic, and do not worry about the audience. Even if they do not encourage you, never mind it. Avail maximum chances of coming to public meetings. This is the best way to remove shyness. Take part in dramatic clubs and extracurricular activities. Your good speech may be tarnished if you are in the habit of stammering. It can be removed by certain exercises. Better consult an experienced person.
  • No nervousness: Some persons are prone to nervousness. Take 15 long breaths to overcome nervousness.
  • A good voice: You can never be a good speaker if you don’t have a good voice. Nobody likes harsh and rough voices. Try to copy some pleasant voice if you are possessing a rough voice. Some exercises are found useful for improving the voice. Moreover, in the SSB, GTO doesn’t look for how much you have spoken, but how you have spoken. Always try to give fresh and original ideas before the group in your lecture. Please avoid sarcasm while speaking. Talk slowly but steadily. Your voice should be neither high nor low. Maintain eye contact with your group members.
  • PRACTISE PAYS IN GOLD COINS. You should practice speech making and effective speaking long before you come for SSB. Speak a lot and try to build up your store of knowledge and pay special attention to the editorials written by Journalists. Take down notes if necessary. Practice for GD will automatically improve your storehouse of knowledge.