Article 370 will be withdrawn from Kashmir, says Home Minister Amit Shah. Rajya Sabha adjourned after uproar as Amit Shah announces abrogation of Article 370. This grants special status to the state of Jammu and Kashmir. President Ram Nath Kovind has signed notification to scrap Article 370, that grants special status to the state of Jammu and Kashmir.
UPSC has published the final result of CDS 2 2018, 195 candidates have cleared the SSB interview of CDS 2 2018 in which 140 are male candidates and 55 are female candidates. Successful candidates will be getting the call letter as per their order in the merit list and medical fitness. The following are the lists, in order of merit, in respect of 195(*140 + ^55) candidates who have finally qualified on the basis of the results of the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2018 conducted by the Union Public Service Commission and Interviews held by the Services Selection Board of the Ministry of Defence for admission to the (i) *Officers Training Academy, Chennai, for 110th Short Service Commission Course (NonTechnical) (for Men) and (ii) ^Officers Training Academy, Chennai, 24th Short Service Commission Women (Non-Technical) Course, commencing in October, 2019. The list of 110th Short Service Commission Course (NT) (for Men) also includes the names of the candidates who were recommended earlier on the basis of the result of the same examination for admission to Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, Naval Academy, Ezhimala, Kerala and Air Force Academy, Hyderabad (Pre-Flying) Training Course(s).
The number of vacancies as intimated by the Government, for (i) 110th Short Service Commission Course (for Men) is 225 and for (ii) 24th Short Service Commission Women (NonTechnical) Course is 12.
The results of Medical Examination of candidates have not been taken into account in preparing the merit list. The candidature of all the candidates is Provisional. Verification of Date of Birth and Educational Qualification of these Candidates will be done by Army Head Quarter. Candidates can also obtain information regarding results by accessing to UPSC website http://www.upsc.gov.in. However, marks of the candidates will be available within 15 days from the date of declaration of final results on Commission’s website for 30 days.
CDS 2 2018 OTA Men Toppers
CDS 2 2018 OTA Women Toppers
The Indian Army in step with government policies on environmental protection has launched an ecological initiative with employing E Cars for use of its officials in New Delhi in partnership with Energy Efficiency Services Ltd (EESL), a joint Venture of Central PSUs under Ministry of Power. The introduction of E-Car in Army at Delhi was visualised on World Environment Day and launched on 01 Aug 2019 with flagging off the first lot of E-Cars for Indian Army by QMG, Lt Gen Gopal R. Army plans to operate the first batch of 10 E-Cars as a pilot project and develop further on this initiative and increase the number of E Cars in Delhi to ensure economy, efficiency and minimal emissions.
It is pertinent to mention that Army has always been at the forefront of environmental initiatives. Indian Army has a large number of Territorial Army Battalions (ECO) which have done a yeoman service in environmental protection initiatives such as forestation. Army units posted in remote and ecologically sensitive areas from Kashmir to Kanya Kumari have been carrying out various activities in close coordination with local populace to conserve the ecological balance and protect the environment.
Air pollution has been a major challenge in Delhi. Governments across the World are investing a lot of resources in fighting this menace. Electric vehicle technology has proved to be a viable alternative by reducing the carbon emission footprint. Indian companies like Tata Motors and Mahindra have taken a lead in R&D and manufacturing of Electric Cars. EESL has been the main facilitator in providing these vehicles to various Government agencies. Army’s initiative in encouraging these electric vehicles will go a long way in further development of this technology and its adoption for the general public in near future.
Hello, defence aspirants, I am Nitin Kumar and I got recommended for Indian Navy through SSC Observer entry from Bangalore. I am writing this for everyone who is dreaming for the uniform but right now struggling to get through ssb and have many attempts on the list ( and mostly screenouts), for those who have given up on their dreams and also for those who need some motivation to start their journey. I have given 11 attempts out which 8 screenouts, 2 conference outs and one recommendation. I just want to say don’t lose hope. A few days back I too was sitting at home and seeking motivation through repeater’s story from SSBCRACK blogs.Â
I started my journey in Sept 2015 with a screenout and my last attempt before getting recommended was also a screenout, so don’t let the past decide your next ssb. Start reading a lot because knowing things give you the confidence to speak and listen more it will provide you patience throughout your ssb procedure may it be PPDT, GTO or your interview. Know yourself and be yourself inside out. Give your attempts like there is nothing to lose. Just hang on till you achieve your goal because the uniform is waiting for you.
In my last attempt, 55 reported at 2:30 and next day we had screening, OIR was easy as I did practice well for that and for ppdt logical story and confident narration will get you screened in. Day 2 was the psych test and it’s better if you let your thoughts flow in TAT, WAT, and SRT… Prepare SD by analysing before going there Day 3 and day 4 was GTO and I would individual performance as well as the batch performance will help you to do well GTO so cooperate.  On day 4 only I had my interview and since it’s about you and your knowledge so it’s your show and expresses your every answer in a perfect manner. Finally day 5, it was our conference. I could feel every heartbeat when the results were being announced and I heard my name. I had goosebumps for the next 5 mins. It was finally a dream come true.Â
At last, I would like to say my parents and friends were my pillars of strength and didn’t let me fall in my toughest phase too and my best friend Harshit Singh didn’t let me quit throughout my journey. Â
A Captain of the Indian Army was found dead under mysterious circumstances in the national capital. Decapitated body of Captain Diwakar Puri was found on a railway track near the Sadar Bazar railway station in Delhi, following which the police launched an investigation into the case. Captain Puri had returned to the national capital after completing a seven-week training in Lucknow. He came to Delhi by Shramjeevi Express train. When the train reached the station in Delhi, Captain Puri was sleeping on his berth and was woken up by the attendant of the bogie.
According to DCP Railway, the initial investigation revealed that his decapitated body was found shortly after he alighted from the train. He had left his belongings in the train, which were later deposited with the Railway Protection Force.
Reacting to the demise of his son, Captain Puri’s father said it was hard for him to believe that he had committed suicide. According to Captain Puri’s father, his son was not troubled in any manner either professionally or in personal life.
He said that there was not a single reason that would make him believe that his son could commit suicide.
Captain Puri served as a doctor with the Army Medical Corps. He was recently transferred to Pulwama in Jammu and Kashmir. His body was sent for post-mortem by the police and the report of the same was awaited till last reports came in.
Assam Rifles Rect/GD Jamuna Boro conquered at the prestigious 23rd President Cup, Indonesia after dominant win over Italy’s Giulia Lamagna in the 54 KG weight category. Backgrounds – Jamuna Boro is an Indian amateur woman boxer. She was born in Sonitpur. She hails from Belsiri village. Since her father, Parshu Boro died when she was ten years old, her mother, Nirmali Boro had to work as a vegetable vendor. Boro started her career as a Wushu player, coached by John Smith Narzary. In 2009, during the State Wushu Championship held at Udalguri, she was spotted by the observers of Sports Authority of India (SAI). Later she started boxing and was selected for the SAI Regional sub-center, based in Guwahati. She is included in the Elite Women team. She won a silver medal in the 56th Belgrade Women’s Boxing Tournament.
She participated in the event 2nd ‘Bengal Classic’ All India Invitational Elite (Men/ Women) Boxing Championship, held at Jatin Das Park, Kolkata from 21 to 25 January 2019 and 67th All India Police Wrestling Cluster held at Jaipur from 27 Feb to 3 Mar 2019. She won a gold medal at the 2nd India Open International Boxing Tournament held in Guwahati from 20 to 24 May 2019 where she defeated her rivals Meena Kumari Maisnam in semifinals and Y Sandhyarani Devi in the finals. She is registered with Boxing Federation of India and currently an employee of the Assam Rifles. She plays boxing through All India Police.
The Territorial Army PIB exam was conducted on 28th July 2019 at different exam centres across the country. Many men and women appeared for the TA PIB written examination to join the Territorial Army as an officer. Many candidates are looking for the Territorial Army Exam cut off marks and how much they are required to score to pass the Territorial army cut off. In this article, we are going to throw some light on the selection procedure of the Territorial Army and how the TA exam cut off is decided. Candidates can download the Territorial Army Question Papers published on SSBCrack.
Though there is no official information on what was the last final cut off marks, the exam that was conducted in 2017, only 36 candidates were able to clear the TA PIB written exam.
Territorial Army Paper -1 Cut Off Marks
Territorial Army Paper -2 Cut Off Marks
These are minimum the candidate must score to become eligible to pass the exam, though there is no confirmation if everyone who clears this section cut off will be called for PIB interview or there will be the final cut off marks apart from the sectional cut off. The final Territorial army cut off marks will be published on the official website along with with the territorial army 2019 results.
If you are preparing for the territorial army PIB interview, you can get the books mentioned below.
IN LCU L56, the sixth ship of the Landing Craft Utility(LCU) MK IV class was commissioned into the Indian Navy by Vice Admiral Atul Kumar Jain, AVSM, VSM Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command at an impressive ceremony held at Naval Dockyard, Visakhapatnam today, 29 Jul 19. Vice Admiral AK Saxena, PVSM AVSM Controller of Warship Production & Acquisition IHQMoD(N), Maj General Biji Mathew, Chief of Staff, Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC), Commodore Ashutosh Ridhorkar, Naval Component Commander (NAVCC) ANC, Rear Admiral VK Saxena (Retd) CMD, Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) along with all Flag Officers of ENC and other dignitaries were present during the commissioning ceremony.
The Commissioning Ceremony commenced with a Guard of Honour to the Chief Guest on arrival. The inaugural address was delivered by the Rear Admiral VK Saxena (Retd) CMD, GRSE, Kolkata followed by Commodore Ashutosh Ridhorkar NAVCC addressed the gathering. Later, the Commissioning Warrant of the Ship was read out by Commanding Officer, Lt Commander Gopinath Narayanan. Subsequently, hoisting of the Naval Ensign onboard for the first time and ‘Breaking of the Commissioning Pennant’ with the National Anthem being played marked the completion of the Commissioning Ceremony.Â
Addressing the gathering, Vice Adm Jain congratulated the GRSE for being the first shipyard in the country to have built the 100th warship. He stated that the induction of LCU 56 will add to Maritime and HADR capability of ANC as the ship will be deployed for multi-role activities such as Beaching operations, Search and Rescue missions, Disaster relief operations, Coastal patrol, and Surveillance operations along the Andaman and Nicobar Group of Islands. He later unveiled the Commissioning Plaque and dedicated the ship to the nation.Â
LCU 56 is an amphibious ship with its primary role being transportation and deployment of Main Battle Tanks, Armoured Vehicles, Troops and Equipment from ship to shore. LCU L56 would be administered and based in Port Blair under the NAVCC in ANC.
A nine member Indian Army team has left for Belarus to compete in the Sniper Frontier Competition as part of the International Army Games schedule wef 03 Aug to 17 Aug 19. It is a thirteen day intense sniper competition and encompassing flexibility of mind, physical fitness along with firing. The competition is likely to have over twenty three participating countries including Russia & China.
The Lt Gen D Anbu, Vice Chief of Army Staff interacted with the team before they left for Belarus. The Indian Army team has undergone rigorous training for the competition. We wish them all the best.
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing (MAH), Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services (CDS) of the Republic of Union of Myanmar, is currently on an official visit to India from 25th July – 2nd August, 2019. Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Shripad Yesso Naik held talks with Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services (CDS) of the Republic of Union of Myanmar. Both sides were accompanied by senior officials. The talks were aimed at enhancing defence co-operation, review joint exercises and training provided to Myanmar Defence Services, strengthen maritime security by joint surveillance and capacity building, medical co-operation, pollution response and for developing new infrastructure.
On conclusion of the talks, India and Myanmar signed a Memorandum of Understanding on defence co-operation.
Earlier, the visiting dignitary, accompanied by a high-level delegation from the Myanmar Defence Services, called on Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee and Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa, Chief of Army Staff General Bipin Rawat and Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Karambir Singh.
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services (CDS) of the Republic of Union of Myanmar was accorded a Tri-Services Guard of Honour. He also paid homage at the National War Memorial.
Myanmar is a key pillar of India’s Act East Policy towards prioritising relations with its East Asian neighbours. India has steadily increased defence co-operation with Myanmar in recent years.
