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13 Things You Must Know About Indian Defence University, Gurugram

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Recently, the union cabinet has boosted setting up of bus bay near the Indian Defence University Land in Gurugram. The cabinet de-notified 3 marlas of land overlapping with the NHAI and also approved a refund of Rs 1,82,719 by Haryana Govt to MoD. The land was acquired by MoD in 2011 from Haryana Govt and is now being acquired by the NHAI.

The expected number of people to be benefitted from this is approx. 12000-15000 including students, teaching/non-teaching staff and their family members apart from local inhabitants.

The Indian (National) Defence University:

The Indian Defence University or Indian National Defence University is being set up at Binola and Bilaspur, in Gurugram.

Land for setting up of the Defence University was acquired at Binola in Gurugram in September 2012. Part infrastructure development has commenced on the acquired land in December 2015.

The University will be located approximately 11 Kms from HQ National Security Guard, on Delhi – Jaipur highway towards Jaipur.

The Aim of the University:

The University will develop and propagate higher education in national security studies, defence management and defence technology and promote policy-oriented research on all aspects relating to national security, both internal and external.

It will promote coordination and interaction not only with Three Armed Services but also with other agencies i.e. Para Military Forces, Intelligence Services, Diplomats, Academicians, Strategic Planners, University Students and officers from Friendly Foreign Countries.

About Indian Defence University:

  1. The idea of a National Defence University was first conceived in 1967. It was later recommended by Kargil Review Committee and Group of Ministers in 2000.
  2. The University will be a teaching and affiliating University for the existing training institutions of the three Services like INA, AFA, NDA, IMA, OTA, NDC, CAW, etc.
  3. The university will offer higher education in National Security Studies, Defence Management and Defence Technology and promote policy-oriented research on all aspects relating to national security, both internal and external.
  4. Four new institutions/colleges will be set up as the IDU’s constituent colleges. These four colleges will go by the name – School of National Security Studies, School of Defence Technology, School of Defence Management and Centre for Distance and Open Learning (with regional centres of distance learning) and will be set up at the University’s main campus.
  5. Open and Distance Learning Programmes for Service personnel deployed in the far-flung area has also been considered.
  6. As is the case in existing Defence Universities across the world, Indian National Defence University is proposed to be governed by its own norms and will inculcate and promote coordination and interaction between the Armed Forces and other Government Agencies including friendly foreign countries.
  7. While the Defence Minister will be the proposed university’s Chancellor, the Chairman of Chiefs of Staff Committee will be the pro-chancellor and the President will act as a Visitor to the University.
  8. The whole project is being implemented in three phases spread over a period of 10 years and the total estimated cost of the project stands at Rs 2,072 crore.
  9. The IDU will provide for the holistic study of defence and strategic security challenges and 66% of students would be from the Armed Forces, whereas 33% of students would be drawn from other government agencies, police and civilian.
  10. The teaching faculty will comprise of both military personnel and civilians in the ratio of 1:1.
  11. INDU will undertake long-term defence and strategic studies and create synergy between the academic community and government functionaries. It would integrate Academic community, Armed Forces, Para Military Forces, Intelligence Agencies & Bureaucracy in Strategic Policy Making and Related issues.
  12. The University is being planned on the lines of the IITs and the IIMs and the existing Defence Institutions like National Defence College (NDC) New Delhi, Defence Services Staff College (DSSC) Wellington, College of Defence Management (CDM) Secunderabad and National Defence Academy (NDA) Khadakwasla would be affiliated to IDU.
  13. The military institutions will come under the aegis of Indian Defence University, though these institutions’ autonomy (for the award of degrees and diplomas) and powers will remain same.

Conclusion:

Indian Defence University will inculcate and promote coordination and interaction not just between the three Armed Services, but also between other agencies of the Government, the Civil Bureaucracy, Para Military Forces, Cental Armed Police Forces, Intelligence Servies, Diplomats, Academicians, Strategic Planners, University Students and officers from Friendly Foreign Countries.

10 Key Points About the Tri-Services Maritime Exercise ‘Paschim Lehar’

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The Western Naval Command Conducted Exercise Paschim Lehar, a tri-Service Maritime Exercise. It commenced on the Western Seaboard on 12 February 2018. This exercise includes the participation of a large number of ships, submarines and aircraft from the Western Naval Command of the Indian Navy.

In addition, units from Eastern Naval Command, Indian Army, Indian Air Force and the Indian Coast Guard also participated to build interoperability.

The exercise was conducted in two phases. The exercise includes a number of weapon firings, including missile, gun and torpedo firings during the initial phase. The second phase is structured to validate and refine the operational plans of the Western Naval Command.

About Exercise Paschim Lehar (XPL):

  1. Over 40 ships & submarines, a similar number of maritime surveillance, fighter aircraft, helicopters and Remotely Piloted Aircraft of the Indian Navy and the IAF participated in XPL.
  2. The current edition of Exercise Paschim Lehar (XPL) also saw the involvement of the Indian Air Force and the Coast Guard. The IAF has squadrons of Jaguar deep penetration strike aircraft that are tasked with a maritime role based in Gujarat.
  3. The Amphibious capabilities of the Armed Forces, along with the elements of Army Amphibious Brigade (91 Inf Brigade) will also be deployed and tested for operational tasking during the exercise.

Separate Exercises for Separate Commands:

  1. This year onwards the Navy had decided to conduct separate exercises on the eastern and western seaboards.
  2. Last week, the navy ended an exercise called ENCORE that was led by the Eastern Naval Command. The Eastern Naval Command Theatre Level Readiness Exercise (ENCORE) also involved more than 40 ships and submarines, including those from the western fleet and the Andaman & Nicobar Command (ANC).
  3. Among the annual exercises conducted by the Navy was the Tropex – Theatre Readiness Operational Exercise (TROPEX).

Effect on Maldives Emergency:

  1. China and the Maldives have recently warned against threats of military intervention in the archipelago following the declaration of a state of emergency by President Yameen. The exercise, which came after the Eastern Naval Command Operational Readiness Exercise (ENCORE), is ostensibly being conducted to show China India’s military prowess.
  2. China continues to ramp up its operations in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), which is a threat to India’s strategic interests. India is monitoring Chinese activities in the IOR especially at a time when the Maldives leadership is supporting China with a view to tackling India.
  3. Recently, a Chinese flotilla of a destroyer, frigate, amphibious transport ship and replenishment tanker had entered the Indian Ocean Region through an Indonesian strait on February 10, after conducting drills in the contentious South China Sea. It returned after later.
  4. In view of the Chinese activities, India is also ramping up its operations and bases in the region. India has also expressed its interest in joining the proposed quadrilateral alliance with the US, Japan and Australia to counter Chinese activities in Indo-Pacific.

Conclusion:

The Indian Navy is undertaking various exercises on different seaboards to tackle China’s aggression in the Indian Ocean Region. At a time, when Mali is also supporting Beijing against India, it becomes very vital that India enhances interoperability between the tri-services and also with other friendly foreign nations.

Indian Air Force Recruitment Rally Group ’Y’ Technical Karnataka 2018

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INDIAN AIR FORCE RECRUITMENT RALLY KARNATAKA 2018

Indian Air Force offers opportunities for UNMARRIED MALE INDIAN/NEPALESE CITIZENS from designated Districts of State of Karnataka to join as Airmen. The Recruitment Test for Group „Y‟ (Non-Technical) {Indian Air Force (Security) [IAF(S)]} Trade will be held at Chamundi Vihar Stadium, Nazarbad, Mysuru , Karnataka as per the Selection Programme given below. The Recruitment Test shall be conducted from 6 AM onwards as per the details given below. Candidates (from designated districts of State of Karnataka) fulfilling the domicile requirements and eligibility conditions reporting up to 10 AM on 05 December 2018 and 07 December 2018 at Chamundi Vihar Stadium, Nazarbad, Mysuru , Karnataka (Rally venue) shall only be permitted to appear in the Recruitment Test.

  • Date of Birth Block:  Candidates born between 14 JUL 1998 and 26 JUNE 2002 (both days inclusive) are eligible to appear in the Recruitment Rally.
  • Educational Qualification: Candidate should have passed Intermediate / 10+2 / Equivalent Examination in any stream/subjects approved by Central / State Education Boards with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English.
  • Read IAF Rally Karanatak Notification 2018

 

 

 

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Indian Air Force offers opportunities for UNMARRIED MALE INDIAN/NEPALESE CITIZENS from all districts of state of Karnataka to join as Airmen. The Recruitment Test for Group ‘Y’ (Non-Technical) (Medical Assistant Trade) will be held at Veeravanite Onake Obavva District Sports Stadium, Chitradurga, Karnataka as per the Selection Programme given below.

Examination/Rally venue will be open from 0600h-1000h and the examinations will be conducted as per the details given below. Candidates from State of Karnataka fulfilling the domicile requirements and eligibility conditions reporting up to 10 AM on 18 March 2018 at the Rally Venue will only be permitted to appear in the Recruitment Test.

Indian Air Force Recruitment Rally Karnataka Dates:

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Date of Birth Block:  Candidates born between 13 January 1998 and 02 January 2002 (both days inclusive) are eligible to appear in the Recruitment Rally.

Educational Qualification: Candidate should have Passed Intermediate / 10+2 / Equivalent Examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate and English with 50% marks.

Domicile Requirement:  To be eligible to appear in the rally at Veeravanite Onake Obavva District Sports Stadium, Chitradurga, Karnataka the candidates are required to satisfy the following conditions:
(a) The School / College / Institute from where candidates have passed the qualifying examination should be within the geographical / administrative limits of State of Karnataka. If the name of District is not mentioned with the name of Institution in the certificate / marks sheet of qualifying examination, the candidates are to produce ‘Domicile Certificate’ issued by any Gazzetted Officer in Revenue Department or any official authorized by the State Government of Karnataka.
(b) Permanent Domicile of the State of Karnataka who have passed the qualifying examination from anywhere in India are to produce the Domicile Certificate prior to commencement of examination from appropriate authority as given in sub-paragraph 5(a) above.
(c) Sons of Serving Air Force personnel {Officers/Airmen/NCs(E) and Unit Cadre Civilians paid from Defence Estimates} whose father/mother is presently serving in any Air Force Unit/any other organisation located in the State of Karnataka, irrespective of their domicile status, are permitted to appear in the rally subject to production of latest Son of Air Force Personnel (SOAFP) Certificate (format available at CASB site on AFNET).
(d) Sons of Air Force personnel {Officers/Airmen/NCs(E) and Unit Cadre Civilians paid from Defence Estimates} whose father/mother is Retired/ Discharged/ Deceased and they are residing in the State of Karnataka, are permitted to appear in the rally subject to production of proof of minimum stay of one year along with original and photocopy of Service Book/Discharge Book/ Casualty Service Certificate/Service Particular certificate (issued from DPO-3/DAV, as applicable) in case of Officer/Airmen/NCs(E) and a certificate duly signed by OIC Civil Admin and countersigned by CO/C Adm O of the last served unit, in case of civilians.

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Medical Standards:
(i) Chest: Minimum range of expansion: 5 cm
(ii) Weight: Proportionate to height and age.
(iii) Corneal Surgery (PRK/LASIK) not acceptable.
(iv) Hearing: Candidate should have normal hearing i.e. able to hear forced whisper from a distance of 6 meters with each ear separately.
(v) Dental: Should have healthy gums, good set of teeth and minimum 14 dental points.
(vi) Health: Candidate should be of normal anatomy without loss of any appendages. He should be free from any active or latent, acute or chronic, medical or surgical disability or infection and skin ailments. Candidate must be physically and mentally FIT to perform duty in any part of the world, in any climate and terrain.

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Body Tattoo : Permanent body tattoos are not permitted, however tattoos only on inner face of the fore arms (inside of elbow to the wrist), back (dorsal) part of the hand/reverse side of palm and Tribals with tattoos which are as per custom and traditions of their tribes may be considered. However, right to decide on acceptability/unacceptability of the individual shall rest with the Selection Centre. Candidates with permanent body tattoos shall submit two photographs (close up and distant view) with details of size and type of the Tattoo.

Pay & Allowances: During training, a stipend of Rs. 14,600/- per month will be paid. On completion of training the starting gross emoluments at the minimum of scale of pay including Military Service Pay (MSP) will be Rs. 26,900/- per month plus Dearness allowance (as applicable) which, in subsequent years, may rise as per the career progression of the individual.

Perks:  Perks such as Ration, Clothing, Medical facilities, Accommodation, CSD (Canteen) facilities, Leave (60 days Annual and 30 days Casual in a Calendar year as a privilege, subject to service exigencies), Recreational facilities, Transport for school going children and Leave Travel Concession (LTC) are also provided as per the existing rules. Group Insurance Cover of Rs. 37.5 Lakhs at a premium of Rs. 2300/- per month for all airmen and facility of Group Housing Scheme are also extended.

IAF Airmen Examination:

Group ‘Y’ (Non-Technical) (Med Asst Trade)

  1. Physical Fitness Test (PFT): PFT consists of a 1.6 Km run to be completed within 6 minutes and 30 Seconds. Candidates will also have to complete 10 push-ups, 10 sit-ups and 20 squats within the stipulated time to qualify in the Physical Fitness Test. Candidates are advised to bring their sports shoes and shorts/track pant.
  2. Written Test:  All candidates who qualify PFT will have to undertake Written Test on the same or subsequent day depending on the local conditions. The Written Test will be objective type and question paper will be bilingual (English & Hindi) except for English paper. Answers are to be annotated on OMR sheet. Detailed procedure shall be explained before conduct of the examination. Duration of the written test will be 45 minutes and will comprise of English as per 10+2 CBSE syllabus and Reasoning & General Awareness (RAGA). CANDIDATES ARE TO QUALIFY IN EACH PAPER SEPARATELY. Result of the written test will be declared on the same day
  3. Adaptability Test-1:  All candidates who pass the Written Test will have to undertake Adaptability Test-1 on the same or subsequent day depending on the local conditions. Adaptability Test – 1 is to assess suitability of a candidate for employment in the IAF which involves deployment in varied geographic terrain, weather and operational conditions.
  4. Adaptability Test-2:  All candidates who pass Adaptability Test-1 will have to undertake Adaptability Test-2 as per policy in vogue. Adaptability Test-2 is to select candidates who can adapt to the environment of Indian Air Force and are able to adjust to the military way of life.

Medical Examination: Candidates who qualify Adaptability Test-2 will be medically examined in the month of July 2018 at SMC Air Force Station, Yelahanka. Medical Examination will be conducted by Air Force Medical Team as per IAF medical standards and existing policy in vogue.

FOR ANY QUERY CONTACT, PRESIDENT, CENTRAL AIRMEN SELECTION BOARD, BRAR SQUARE, DELHI CANTT, NEW DELHI – 110010, TELEPHONE NO. 011- 25694209 /25699606 AND e-mail : [email protected] / [email protected] OR COMMANDING OFFICER, 7 AIRMEN SELECTION CENTRE, NO. 1 CUBBON ROAD, BENGALURU, KARNATAKA – 560001. TELE: 080-25592199 AND E-MAIL: [email protected]

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Meet Flying Officer Avani Chaturvedi 1st Indian Woman To Fly A Fighter Aircraft Solo

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Another motivational story for young defence aspirants and people of this country. Flying Officer Avani Chaturvedi one of the three women fighter pilots of India has created history yet again by flying a MiG-21 Bison alone on 19 Feb 2018.

Scripting history, Flying Officer Avani Chaturvedi has become the first Indian woman to fly a fighter aircraft solo, an IAF official said. “Chaturvedi became the first Indian woman to fly a fighter aircraft solo when she flew a MiG-21 Bison,” the official said. She undertook the sortie from IAF’s Jamnagar base on Monday.

Three women pilots — Ms. Chaturvedi, Bhawana Kanth and Mohana Singh — had undergone strenuous training programme to fly fighter jets. They were commissioned as Flying Officers in July 2016, less than a year after the government decided to open the fighter stream for women. The next batch of three women trainees have been chosen too.

 

Here are few pictures of Flying Officer Avani Chaturvedi 

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List of Important Synonyms and Antonyms For AFCAT

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Candidates who are going to face the Online AFCAT exam can read the list of important synonyms and antonyms for their exams. In AFCAT, you will face 08 synonyms and antonyms under English verbal ability section of AFCAT. You have a good chance of scoring 8 x 3 = 24 marks in this section with proper preparation. Below you can find a pdf list of important synonyms and antonyms for AFCAT. 

 

 

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Tips for Synonyms and Antonyms 

  • Try to put the word in a sentence or a phrase and guess its meaning
  • When you have a word try to guess all its synonyms and from the answers see the exact word which has the same meaning, in the case of antonym the opposite meaning
  • Read all the options, most of us think of the time and come up with the answer which has a close match to the word. But there is an actual word with the same meaning hidden there.
  • First, know the part of the speech the word is used in… For example, the word run can be used as a verb but it could also be used as a noun like ‘home run’ so make sure you know the part of speech before answering.
  • Some words are eye catchy, you immediately think it’s going to be the antonym/synonym, but most of the guesses are not gonna be right so going through the options once again unless you’re sure of the answer.

Synonyms and Antonyms For AFCAT

Abandon (n.) careless disregard for consequences
Synonym: wanton
Antonym: uphold

Accede (v.) Comply, Grant, Allow, to give consent, approval, or adherence; agree;
Synonym: Consent 
Antonym: Reject

Bohemian (n.) to be a non-conformist.
Synonym: unconventional 
Antonym: usual

Braggadocio (n.) somebody who boasts in a swaggering self-aggrandizing way,
Synonym: Braggart
Antonym: Meekness

Digress (v.) to move away from the central topic or line of argument in speaking or writing, usually temporarily
Synonym: Deviate
Antonym: continue

Elude (v.): to avoid; escape.
Synonym: flee, circumvent.
Antonym: entice.

Fallible (adj.) liable to make mistakes, liable to be wrong or misleading
Synonym: Unsound
Antonym: Perfect

Grumpy (adj.) bad-tempered or sullen,
Synonym: Cantankerous Bad-tempered
Antonym: Cheerful Cheerful

Pervasive (adj.) spreading widely or present throughout something
Synonym: Insidious 
Antonym: Contained

Quake (v.) to shake or tremble from cold, weakness, fear, anger, or the like
Synonym: fluctuate
Antonym: be still

Relinquish (v.) give up something with reluctance; yield.
Synonym: Abandon
Antonym: Assume

Sublime (adj.) of elevated nature.
Synonym: exalted
Antonym: mean, average.

Virtuoso (n.) somebody who shows exceptional technique or ability in something; somebody who is knowledgeable and cultivated in appreciating the fine arts
Synonym: Exceptionally skilled

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CDS 2 2017 OTA SSB Interview Date [UPDATED]

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CDS 2 2017 OTA SSB INTERVIEW DATE

If you have cleared the CDS 2 2017 written exam for OTA and waiting for your SSB interview, there is a good news for you. As many candidates who have cleared the written exam of CDS 2 2017 will be facing the SSB interview soon for SSC (NT) 108and SSCW (NT) 22 in March 2018. We have received many emails and questions on social media regarding CDS 2 2017 OTA SSB interview dates. As we all know, OTA SSB happens after IMA, so it takes some time.

Finally, the wait is over, Indian army official website has confirmed that they will upload the list of candidates for OTA CDS 2 2017 SSB interview in the second week of March (The dates selection for Men and Women CDS 2 2017 SSB OTA is active now). Selected candidates can check their SSB interview center for SSC 108 NT (men) and SSC 22 NT (women) SSB interview  on join Indian army portal in March 2018

Candidates of SSC NT- 108 and SSCW (NT) – 22 who have qualified in CDSE (II) 2017 written exam conducted by UPSC are requested to register on www.joinindianarmy.nic.in . For details see pdf document attached. 

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CDS 2 2017 OTA SSB Women Interview Allotment Centre

Candidates Can Check their SSB Interview venue by visiting join indian army, login to your account and select the SSB interview date. You can also check the following details as shown below.

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CDS 2 2017 OTA SSB Men Dates Are Live Now

  • Log in to join Indian Army website
  • Select your SSB interview date for CDS 2 2017 SSB Interview.

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CDS 2 2017 OTA SSB Interview Date

  • Centre allotment list
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  • SSB Kapurthala

SSB Interview Procedure

  1. You can check your allotted CDS 2 2017 OTA SSB interview centre now. 
  2. Next you are required to login to the portal and select an SSB Date.
  3. Make sure you check the reservations before selecting a date for SSB interview.
  4. You can start your SSB preparations now instead of waiting for the SSB dates.

 

NDA Cadet Carried His Injured Buddy 2.5 kms, Got Ray-Ban From GOC 2 Corps

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These pictures are enough to motivate the young aspirants who want to join the Indian armed forces. A cadet from the national defence academy seen carrying his injured buddy on his shoulder for 2.5 Kms to finish the race. It’s one of the basic pillars of what the Indian Army calls the Warrior Ethos: “I will never leave a fallen comrade behind.” After these pictures were circulated on our social media, it has got appreciation from many young aspirants, it has also sparked the josh inside the young blood.

 

50+ AFCAT Reasoning Questions [96 Marks]

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We can say that test of reasoning is one of the scoring parts of AFCAT question paper. If you are someone who is going to attempt the AFCAT exam for the first time, you must know how many questions will be asked from each section. Below we have mentioned the question wise breakup of the AFCAT paper and also given few practice questions from the test of reasoning for the upcoming AFCAT exam. 

There are four sections in the AFCAT question paper:

  1. English Verbal Ability: 25 Questions
  2. General Knowledge: 25 Questions
  3. Numerical Ability: 18 Questions
  4. Test of Reasoning: 32 Questions

So now you know, the test of reasoning section has around 32 questions, which means if you can give 100% correct answers in the test of reasoning section, you can score 32 x 3 = 95 marks. 95 marks just from a single section, isn’t it great? not to forget, solving this section will take a lesser amount of time when compared to Numerical ability. 

How to score more marks in AFCAT reasoning section?

  1. Only practice can help. Solve as many as questions before the exam.
  2. Understand the logic behind the figures to solve figure related questions.
  3. Do not leave this section for last, you might make errors in simple questions. 
  4. Read each question twice even when you are sure. 

Type of questions in AFCAT Reasoning section:

  • Logical Venn Diagrams
  • Pattern Completion
  • Analogy Questions
  • Classification
  • Classification of Images
  • Image series
  • DOT Questions
  • Embedded Figures

50+ AFCAT Reasoning Questions [96 Marks]

1.  Choose the word which is different from the rest.
A. Teach
B. Instruct
C. Educate
D. Explain

Answer: Option B

  

2.  Choose the word which is different from the rest.
A. Veena
B. Sitar
C. Drum
D. Guitar

Answer: Option C

 

3.  Choose the word which is different from the rest.
A. Gallon
B. Ton
C. Quintal
D. Kilogram

Answer: Option A

 

4.  Choose the word which is different from the rest.
A. Copper
B. Silver
C. Gold
D. Platinum

Answer: Option A

 

5.  Choose the word which is different from the rest.
A. Sandstone
B. Basalt
C. Granite
D. Pumice

Answer: Option A

 

6.  Choose the word which is different from the rest.
A. Wheat
B. Paddy
C. Jowar
D. Mustard

Answer: Option D

 

7.  Choose the word which is different from the rest.
A. Trivandrum
B. Bangalore
C. Bhubaneswar
D. Vijayawada

Answer: Option D

 

8.  Choose the word which is different from the rest.
A. Bangalore
B. Nagpur
C. Bhopal
D. Ranchi

Answer: Option B

 

9.  Choose the word which is different from the rest.
A. Chair
B. Bench
C. Table
D. Stool

Answer: Option C

 

10.  Choose the word which is different from the rest.
A. Rhea
B. Trout
C. Lamprey
D. Salmon

Answer: Option A

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How To Handle Negative Words in WAT?

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HOW TO HANDLE NEGATIVE WORDS IN WAT

Psychological or psychometric testing is based on the principles of projective testing. The psychological testing consists of WAT, TAT, SRT, SD. These tests are important because the psychologist extracts the map representation of the candidate’s character/attitude and qualities.

Word Association Test (WAT) is a test of imagination. And it’s absolutely imperative to test the personality of the candidate through his/her association of ideas about men and matters. The psychologist assesses the personality of the candidates by showing them words of different kinds. The same words arouse different ideas, feelings, and emotions in different people. Therefore, one word becomes a peephole into different personalities.

And so, it is not recommended to cram up the reactions noted down in books. But you can always seek guidance from people, professional mentors, etc. You can practice WAT by yourself at home using timers.

Moving forward to WAT, there are two kinds of words that are projected in SSBs, namely- Positive words and Negative words. Some candidates find it difficult to tackle the negative words because we tend to react positively to a negative word but somehow in the stipulated time of 15 secs and the extreme pressure exerted; we generally do not perform the way we want to.

So, in this article, we shall describe you three ways to form a positive idea from a negative word shown in the slides.

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Now, when you find the word Hate flashed on the projector, the first image that comes to your mind is a feeling of dislike or revenge. The word Defeat draws the sketch of failure in our thoughts. This is natural but you need to do a little practice to transform those images into a positive frame.

  1.   Denial method: Along with the negative word denial expression is used to deny the existence of the negative word. For this type, words like does not, no, never are used in the sentence. 

           Syntax: TPSN (third person singular noun) + Denial words (is not, does not, has not, never) + OW  (Original word) + Other words.

           Examples:
                         Hate: Never pays in a relationship.
: Good friends never hate each other.
: Good understanding never creates hatred.
2. Use of antonyms: Instead of the original word, its antonym can be used in the sentence.

            Examples:
                            Hate: Loving people brings them closer to us.

3. Remedial method: A remedial or curative word is used as a starting word showing its remedial effect for the negative word. Words like removes, overcome, cures, eliminates, etc can be used.

Syntax: RW (Remedial word) + removes/overcomes/cures + OW (Original word)

Examples:
                 Hate: Love cures hatred.
                 Sorrow:  Joy overcomes sorrow.

Some examples of negative words:

  1.  Sad: Happiness overcomes sadness.
  2. Harm: A teacher never harms his own students.
  3. Failure: Success overcomes failure.
  4. Vices: Virtues remove vices.
  5. Shy: Frankness eliminates shyness.
  6. Reject: A brave never rejects challenges of life.
  7. Suicide: Courage removes the feeling of suicide.
  8. Bomb: High alert overcomes bomb explosion.
  9. Fear- Winners bravely face their fear.
  10. Dismiss: A good leader never dismisses a good idea.
  11. Snake: Snake poison is useful for medical purposes.
  12. Knife: Knife is a useful instrument for a surgeon.
  13. Cruel: Kindness overcomes cruelty.
  14. Blame: An officer never blames the innocent.
  15. Fight: She doesn’t fight with her siblings. 

Some more words for practice:

  1. Weak
  2. Selfish
  3. Hijack
  4. Difficult
  5. Blood
  6. Darkness
  7. Loneliness
  8. Lies
  9. Tiredness
  10. Crime
  11. Kill
  12. Enemy
  13. Murder
  14. Death
  15. Divorce
  16. Dowry
  17. Mistakes
  18. Fatigue
  19. Danger
  20. Aggression
  21. War

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Recommended in 4th Attempt from 2 AFSB Mysore

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Recommended in 4th Attempt from 2 AFSB Mysore

My name is Kartik Menon and I feel immense joy and privilege in sharing my success story. Joining the Defence Forces has always been my ambition for the longest time. I am from a defence background and have always been surrounded by army officers. I had joined the military school in 9th class and worked for it and was immensely proud when I cleared the NDA written exam for the first time during my 12th class. I had my first SSB in NSB Coimbatore. However, I could not clear the SSB and the consecutive written exams. I kept faith and pushed on during college and aimed at UES entry and CDSE entry in college. During all this time my mind did not waver over my career option and knew it was where I wanted to be. During my final year I had cleared CDS exam and AFCAT exam.

In my second interview I was overconfident and did not consider the possibility of getting screened out and that was exactly what happened! That followed were months of introspection and swore to make it this time. I made a regime and woke early go for a run and exercise and thoroughly updated my general knowledge every day. This time my SSB was in Allahabad in the 11 SSB board. I was again able to get screened in, however, I felt intimidated by the entire batch comprised of repeaters! After hearing the testimonies of 8 times and 10 times repeaters I had lost my cool and again failed to perform. On the trip back home my mind went blank and the only thing that was on my mind was to clear my next one that was to happen in a month’s time. By this time I had a clear idea what I was doing wrong and I started practicing for my psychology test available online.

I contacted Dr. Cdr. NK Natarajan watched his video lectures from Amazon and availed the psych assessment and the mock interview and received proper guidance and was made to be aware of my shortcomings. And when I went for the SSB this time my mind was still in that blank stage and i wasn’t nervous anymore and only focused on performing on the test alone. This time my SSB was again in 2AFSB Mysore and reported there on 18 Dec.

18 Dec 2017

On the first day, screening test was done and results came at 2 PM. The PPDT picture was that of a blurry public place and I made a simple 40 sec narration story and moderately participated in the following discussion. The results came positive and I was assigned chest no.43 and among 164 who reported 64 were screened in. Soon after we were routed in and I slept for 3 hours and soon after we had our Psych Test for which I was fully refreshed and gave sufficient responses in all the tests.

19 Dec 2017

This day we had our first GT and I went with an alert mind keeping in mind my mistakes and mentally preparing myself for the discussions. My aim was to take as much part in the discussions as possible without coming out too aggressive. In the group planning it was chaos. But I took that chaos as an opportunity to lead the group and I did that by raising my voice, gave a section and reasoning of the plan and let others discuss further and in the end I gave the common solution which the group agreed upon. Hence, I took active part in the group and for the PGT and HGT my experiences in the previous SSB had helped me stay ahead of the group and at the same time keep listening to my group and incorporating their ideas where I can. I felt I performed better than I expected and felt this might be it. My lecturette went especially well and I spoke on odd even formula in Delhi.

20 Dec 2017

This was my 2nd GT and we had our Individual Obstacles, Command Task and FGT. I felt it all went well thanks to all the running I did before the SSB.I got the most different obstacle and It took me a while and I kept a cool head and was able to identify the solution after which I thanked the group for their help. The FGT went without a hitch and thus ended my GT.I felt very satisfied with my performance as I felt I was able to work well with the group.

21st Dec 2017

This day was the most nervous day for me before the interview. My interview was at 10.30 AM and knew this day could make or break my career. But I was strangely calm and knew for some reason all I had to do was not mess it up. I reached the waiting room at 10.00 AM and was called in at 10.15 as the person before me was already done early. I focused on my appearance in front of the mirror, made a last minute adjustment to my formals and headed in. My interview went very smooth and all of his questions were focused on my personal life and I was straight forward and honest with all my answers. I mentioned some of my funny life incidents in response to his questions and I had fun sharing. At the end of the interview the interviewer said with a smile, ”Looks like the interview has gone on for an hour, I got everything that I wanted. You may take your file and go now.”

Conference Day

Before the conference I had no fear. Knowing that I had been able to do my very best and was sure I’ll get through. I went into the conference room and he asked me a bunch of questions regarding my engineering background and finally they asked me what my priority career was and I had only one answer. ”Armed Forces”. My Chest No.”43” was finally called I was surprised but at the same time couldn’t comprehend the implications apart from the fact that I have achieved my goal!!

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