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NDA 1 2016 Result SSB Date Merit List

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On the basis of the result of the written part of the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I) 2016 held by the Union Public Service Commission on 17th April 2016, candidates with the under mentioned Roll Nos. have qualified for Interview by the Services Selection Board of the Ministry of Defence for Admission to Army, Navy and Air Force Wings of the National Defence Academy for the 137th Course and for the 99th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC) commencing from 2nd January, 2017.

The candidature of all the candidates, whose Roll Nos. are shown in the list, is provisional. In accordance with the conditions of their admission to the examination, “candidates are required to submit original certificates of Age and Educational Qualification to respective Service Selection Boards (SSBs) during the SSB interview.” The candidates must not send the Original Certificates to the Union Public Service Commission. For any further information, the candidates may contact Facilitation Counter near Gate “C” of the Commission, either in person or on telephone numbers 011-23385271/011-23381125 / 011-23098543 between 10:00 hrs and 17:00 hours on any working day. The result is also available at Union Public Service Commission’s Website http://www.upsc.gov.in .

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3. The mark-sheets of the candidates, will be put on the Commission’s website within fifteen (15) days from the date of publication of the final result (after concluding SSB Interviews) and will remain available on the website for a period of thirty (30)) days.

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AFCAT 2017 Age Limit | AFCAT 1 and 2 2017

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Candidates who are looking for the AFCAT 1 2017 notification and AFACT 2 2017 notification can check this article for the latest updates on AFCAT 2017 exam. AFCAT 2017 will be conducted by the Indian Air Force next year and candidates who want to join the Flying, Ground duty and Technical branch of Indian Air Force can apply for the AFCAT 2017. AFCAT 2017 application forms will be available on the official website of Indian air force which is www.careerairforce.nic.in and candidates are required to apply for AFCAT 2017 online only. Below we have mentioned the age limits for AFCAT Exam 2017 for both AFCAT 1 2017 and AFCAT 2 2017. Candidates can check if they can apply for AFCAT exam 2017 and start their preparation as soon as possible.

 

 

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AFCAT 2017 Branch

  • Flying Branch
  • Technical Branch
  • GDOC Branch

AFCAT 1 2017 Exam Age Limit

  • Flying Branch – Age: 20 to 24 years as on 01 Jan 2018 i.e. Born between 02 Jan 1994 to 01 Jan 1998 (both dates inclusive). (Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and Current Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable up to 26 years i.e. born between 02 Jan 1992 to 01 Jan 1998 (both dates inclusive).
  • Technical Branch– Age: 20 to 26 years as on 01 Jan 2018 i.e. born between 02 Jan 1992 to 01 Jan 1998 (both dates inclusive).
  • GDOC– Age: 20 to 26 years as on 01 Jan 2018 i.e. born between 02 Jan 1992 to 01 Jan 1998 (both dates inclusive).

AFCAT 2 2017 Exam Age Limit

  • Flying Branch – Age: 20 to 24 years as on 01 July 2018 i.e. Born between 02 July 1994 to 01 July 1998 (both dates inclusive). (Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and Current Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable up to 26 years i.e. born between 02 July 1992 to 01 July 1998 (both dates inclusive).
  • Technical Branch– Age: 20 to 26 years as on 01 July 2018 i.e. born between 02 July 1992 to 01 July 1998 (both dates inclusive).
  • GDOC– Age: 20 to 26 years as on 01 July 2018 i.e. born between 02 July 1992 to 01 July 1998 (both dates inclusive).AFCAT 2016 Age Limit afcat 1 and 2

AFCAT 1 and 2 2017 Age Limits

  • 20-24 Years: Flying Branch
  • 20-26 Years: Technical Branch
  • 20-26 Years: GDOC

AFCAT 2017 Syllabus

  1. General Awareness: History, Sports, Geography, Environment, Culture, Current Affairs, Politics, Civics, Basic Sciences, Defence, Art etc.
  2. Verbal Ability in English: Comprehension, Error Detection, Synonyms, Antonyms, and Testing of Vocabulary, Sentence Completion etc.
  3. Numerical Ability: Decimal Fraction, Simplification, Average, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, and Simple Interest, Profit & Loss
  4. Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test section: Verbal Skills and Spatial Ability.

AFCAT 2017 Exam Pattern

The Air Force Common Admission Test will consist of 100 questions and each question will be of three marks. So total marks for all questions will be 300. As far as negative marking is concerned, there is one-third negative marking in AFCAT 2017 exam. For every wrong answer, 1 mark will be deducted as penalty.

The AFCAT 2017 paper will consist of four sections:

  1. General Awareness
  1. Verbal Ability
  1. Numerical Ability
  1. Reasoning & Military Aptitude Test

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30 Most Important Polity Questions For CDS, AFCAT and NDA

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30 Most Important Polity Questions For CDS, AFCAT and NDA

Candidates who are preparing the Polity subject for the various competitive exams like CDS, NDA, AFCAT, SSC, UPSC, Banking and more can check the latest Politics questions and answers below. You can also download the Polity ebook for the competitive exam preparation which has Polity notes and questions with complete explanations. Here are few important Indian polity questions for competitive exams like CDS, AFCAT and NDA. Also, you might face this questions during SSB interview.

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Q1. The system of judicial review originated in
(a) Germany
(b) India
(c) Russia
(d) U.S.A.
Explanation: (d). Judicial review is the doctrine under which legislative & executive actions are subject to review (and possible invalidation) by the judiciary. It is an example of the separation of powers in a modern governmental system (where the judiciary is one of three branches of government). Is is one of the main characteristics of government in the Republic of the United States. In the United States, federal & state courts (at all levels, both appellate & trial) are able to review & declare the “constitutionality”, or agreement with the Constitution (or lack there of) of legislation that is relevant to any case properly within their jurisdiction. In American legal language, “judicial review” refers primarily to the adjudication of constitutionality of statutes, especially by the Supreme Court of the United States.

Q2. Which of the given legislation gives constitutional status to three-tier Panchayati Raj system –
(a) 73rd constitutional amendment, 1993
(b) 72nd constitutional amendment, 1992
(c) 74th constitutional amendment, 1993
(d) 75th constitutional amendment, 1994
Explanation: (a) 73rd constitutional amendment, 1993.The philosophy of Panchayat Raj is deeply steeped in tradition & culture of rural India & is by no means a new concept. April 24,1993 is a red letter day in the history of Panchayati Raj in India as on this day the constitution (73rd Amendment) Act,1992 came into force to provide constitutional status to the Panchayati Raj institutions. Panchayati Raj provided a system of self-governance at the village level, however, it did not have a constitutional status.

Q3. Under which among the given circumstances, the Governor can reserve a state bill for the consideration of the President –
1. If it is ultra vires.
2. It is opposed to the Directive Principles of State Policy.
3. If it endangers the position of the state High Court.
4. If it is dealing with the compulsory acquisition of property under Article 31 – A.
(a) 1, 2, 3 & 4
(b) 1, 2 & 3
(c) 2, 3 & 4
(d) 1, 3 & 4 State Govt.
Ans: (a)

Q4. One of the following is not the function of the municipalities under 74th Amendment
(a) Economic and social planning
(b) Construction of buildings
(c) Water supply
(d) Fisheries
Ans: (d)

Q5. How does the Constitution of India describe India as –
(a) A Union of States
(b) A federation of States & Union Areas
(c) Bharatvarsh
(d) A federated nation
Explanation: (a) A Union of States.With its adoption, the Union of India officially became the modern & contemporary Republic of India & it replaced the Government of India Act 1935 as the country’s fundamental governing document. The Constitution declares India to be a sovereign, socialist, secular, democratic republic, assuring its citizens of justice, equality, & liberty, & endeavours to promote fraternity among them.

Q6. The 1st State in India to implement Panchayati Raj System was
(a) Rajasthan
(b) Punjab
(c) Gujarat
(d) Uttar Pradesh
Explanation: (a) Rajasthan.In October 1957, the Balwant Rai Mehta committee suggested the organization of Panchayati Raj in rural India. The National Development council accepted the recommendations of Balwant Rai Mehta committee in 1958. It recommended the creation of the three tier Panchayati Raj- Panchayats at the village level, Panchayat Samities at the block level & Zila Parishads at the district level. On October 2, 1959, Rajasthan became the 1st State to establish Panchayati Raj system. Thereafter, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, West Bengal, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, Bihar, Kerala, J & K, Himachal Pradesh & in fact all states introduced Panchayati Raj in their respective areas by passing necessary laws.

Q7. While appointing a Lokayuka, the Governor in most of the states consults:
1. President of India
2. Speaker of the Legislative Assembly
3. Leader of the opposition in the Legislative Assembly
4. Chief justice of the State High Court.
5. Leader of the Opposition in the Legislative Council.
(a) 1, 2 & 4
(b) 1, 4 & 5
(c) 3, 4 & 5
(d) 3 & 4
Ans: (d)

Q8. Which of the following article empowers the President to call for joint sitting of both houses?
(a) Art 102
(b) Art 101
(c) Art 108
(d) Art 110
Ans: (c)

Q9. Which among the given exercised the most profound influence in framing the Indian Constitution –
(a) US Constitution
(b) British Constitution
(c) Irish Constitution
(d) The Government of India Act, 1935
Explanation: (d). The most profound influence was exercised by the Government of India Act of 1935. Such features as the federal scheme, office of governor, power of federal judiciary, emergency powers etc were drawn from this Act. The British practice influenced the lawmaking procedures, rule of law, system of single citizenship, besides, of course, the model of a parliamentary government. The US Constitution inspired details on the independence of judiciary, judicial review, fundamental rights, & the removal of Supreme Court & High Court judges. The Irish Constitution was the source of the Directive Principles, method of Presidential elections, & the nomination of members of Rajya Sabha by the President.

Q10. Which among the given is not an administrative function of a Village Panchayat –
(a) Providing burial & cremation grounds
(b) Providing sanitation & drainage
(c) Providing college education
(d) Maintenance of roa
Explanation: (c) Providing college education.Some of the functions of a Gram Panchayat are: collection of taxes like house etc; promotion of educational, health, agriculture & communication facilities; providing health & drinking water facilities whenever the village people need; produce authentic documents regarding birth, death or property details of village people; look after general welfare & immediate development of village e. road, fight, bazaar, community facilities, etc.g.

Q11. The true statements about ordinance making power of the Governor are:
1. It is laid down in Article 213.
2. It can be issued by him after the advice of the president of state council of ministers.
3. It is co-extensive with the legislative power of the state legislature.
4. It can be issued only during the recess of State Legislative Assembly & not the Legislative Council.
5. It can not be withdrawn by him anytime.
(a) 1, 3 & 5
(b) 2, 3 & 4
(c) 1, 2 & 3
(d) 2, 4 & 5
Ans: (c)

Q12. One of the following is not an urban local body :
(a) town area committee
(b) municipalities
(c) samitis
(d) notified area committee
Ans: (c)

Q13. A federal structure for India was 1st put forward by the:
(a) Act of 1919
(b) Act of 1909
(c) Act of 1935
(d) Act of 1947
Explanation: (c) Act of 1935.The Government of India Act 1935, the voluminous & final constitutional effort at governing British India, articulated three major goals: establishing a loose federal structure, attaining provincial autonomy, & safeguarding minority interests through separate electorates. In February 1937, however, provincial autonomy became a reality when elections were held. The federal provisions, intended to unite princely states & British India at the centre, were not implemented as of ambiguities in safeguarding the existing privileges of princes.

Q14. The Committee appointed in 1977 to review working of the Panchayati Raj was chaired by:
(a) Ashok Mehta
(b) Balwant Rai Mehta
(c) K. N. Katju
(d) Jagjivan Ram
Explanation: (a) Ashok Mehta.In December 1977, the Janata Government appointed a committee on Panchayati Raj institutions under the chairmanship of Ashok Mehta. As a result of this report, the Indian states of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, & West Bengal passed new legislation. The committee submitted its report in August 1978 & made 132 recommendations to revive & strengthen the declining Panchayati Raj system in the country.

Q15. Which among the given are the discretionary powers given to the Governor of a State –
1. Sending a report to the President of India for imposing the President’s rule
2. Appointing the Ministers
3. Reserving certain bills passed by the State Legislature for consideration of the President of India
4. Making the rules to conduct the business of the State Govt. Select the true answer using the code given below.
(a) 1 & 3 only
(b) 1 & 2 only
(c) 2, 3 & 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 & 4
Ans: (a)

Q16. Under which article are the Council of Ministers collectively responsible to Parliament?
(a) Art 74 (c)
(b) Art 75 (c)
(c) Art 73 (b)
(d) Art 72 (b)
Ans: (b)

Q17. Charles Correa is a renowned Indian
(a) Painter
(b) Freedom fighter
(c) Architect, urban planner
(d) Award winning doctor
Explanation: Charles Correa was an Indian architect, urban planner & activist. He was chiefly responsible for the planning of township of Navi Mumbai in the 1970s. Credited for the creation of modern architecture in post-Independence India, he was described as “India’s greatest architect”. 1.

Q18. All doubts & disputes in connection with election of the President are inquired into & decided by __________.
(a) the Supreme Court
(b) the Election Commission
(c) the Parliament
(d) Prime Minister
Explanation: (a) the Supreme Court.According to Article 71 of the Constitution, all doubts & disputes arising out of or in connection with the election of a President or Vice-President shall be inquired into & decided by the Supreme Court. I If the election is declared void by the Supreme Court, acts done by him in the exercise & performance of the powers & duties of the office, on or before the date of the decision of the Supreme Court shall not be invalidated by reason of that declaration.

Q19. Article 156 of the Constitution of India provides that a Governor shall hold office for a term of 5 years from the date on which he enters upon his office. Which among the given can be deducted from this –
1. No Governor can be removed from office till the completion of his term.
2. No Governor can continue in office beyond a period of five years. Which among the given statements is/are correct –
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 only
(c) Both 1 & 2
(d) Neither
Ans: (d)

Q20. Consider the following statements: ________
1. National Policy on Education envisages a common educational structure which is 10+2+1+3 ________
2. It promotes values such as emphasis on common cultural heritage, secularism and the like ________ Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 2 only
(b) 1 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Ans: (a)

Q21. Who among the following was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constitution –
(a) Rajendra Prasad
(b) J. B. Kripalani
(c) J. L. Nehru
(d) B. R. Ambedkar
Explanation: (d)., Alladi Krishnaswamy Iyer (ExAdvocate General, Madras State), N Gopalaswami Ayengar (Ex-Prime Minister, J&K & later member of Nehru Cabinet), B L Mitter (Ex-Advocate General, India), Md. Saadullah (Ex- Chief Minister of Assam, Muslim League member) & D P Khaitan (Scion of Khaitan Business family & a renowned lawyer). The constitutional advisor was Sir Benegal Narsing Rau (who became 1st Indian Judge in International Court of Justice, 1950–54).

Q22. Which among the given is not a Panchayati Raj Institution –
(a) Gram Panchayat
(b) Gram Sabha
(c) Gram Cooperative Society
(d) Nyaya Panchayat
Explanation: (c) Gram Cooperative Society. Cooperative is an autonomous association of persons who voluntarily cooperate for their mutual social, economic, & cultural benefit. The Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) in India are Zilla Panchayat; Block Panchayat or Panchayat Samiti; Gram Panchayat; Gram Sabha Cooperatives include non-profit community organizations & businesses that are owned & managed by the people who use its services (a consumer cooperative) and/or by the people who work there (a worker cooperative) or by the people who live there (a housing cooperative).

Q23. In which among the given bodies, does the Chief Minister of a State hold membership –
1. National Integration Council
2. National Development Council
3. Inter-State Council
4. Zonal Council Select the true answer from the codes given below:
(a) 2 & 3
(b) 1, 3 & 4
(c) 1, 2, 3 & 4
(d) 2, 3 & 4
Ans: (c)

Q24. The National Policy on Agriculture (2000) does not include one of the following:
(a) To promote safety, health and conducive environment at farms and fields
(b) To minimize fluctuations in commodity prices
(c) To provide adequate and timely supply of quality inputs
(d) To seek rational utilization of water resources
Ans: (a)

Q25. Who among the given was not a member of the Constituent Assembly established in July 1946 –
(a) K M Munshi
(b) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
(c) Mahatma Gandhi
(d) Abul Kalam Azad
Explanation: (c) Mahatma Gandhi.The Constituent Assembly of India was elected to write the Constitution of India.B. Some of its main members were Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, Maulana Abul Kalam Azad, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Acharya J. Kriplani, Dr. Rajendra Prasad, Smt. Sarojini Naidu, Shri Hare-Krushna Mahatab, Pandit Govind Ballabh Pant, Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, Shri Sarat Chandra Bose, Shri C. Rajagopalachari & Shri M. Asaf Ali.

Q26. The 3-tier of the Panchayati Raj System consists of
(a) Janapad Panchayat, Taluka Panchayat, Anchal Panchayat
(b) Gram Sabha, Anchal Panchayat, Panchayat Samiti
(c) Gram Panchayat, Block & Panchayat Samiti, Zilla Parishad
(d) Gram Sabha, Panchayat Samiti, Zilla Parishad
Explanation: (d). Panchayati Raj is a system of governance in which gram panchayats are the basic units of administration. It has 3 levels: village, block & district. At the village level, it is called a Gram  Panchayat. It is a local body working for the good of the village. The number of members usually ranges from 7 to 31; occasionally, groups are larger, but they never have fewer than 7 members. The block-level institution is called the Panchayat Samiti. The district- level institution is called the Zilla Parishad.

Q27. Consider the following statements: The Governor of a State has the power to appoint:
1. Judges of the High Court
2. Members of the State Public Service Commission
3. Members of the State Finance Commission
4. The Accountant General Which of the following of these statements are correct –
(a) 2 & 3
(b) 1 & 2
(c) 1, 3 & 4
(d) 1, 2, 3 & 4
Explanation: (a) The Governor has the power to appoint the Council of Ministers including the Chief Minister of the state, the Advocate General & the members of the State Public Service Commission. However, the Governor cannot remove the members of the State Public Service Commission as they can only be removed by an order of the President.

Q28. One of the following is wrongly listed:
(a) National Policy on: 1990 Education
(b) National Policy on: 2000 Agriculture
(c) National Policy on Health : 2009 Safety and Environment at work place
(d) National Youth Policy: 2003
Ans: (a)

Q29. From the Constitution of which country the provision of Federation was borrowed while framing the Constitution of India –
(a) UK
(b) USA
(c) Canada
(d) Switzerland
Explanation: (c) Canada.Though the basic features of Indian Constitution are based on the Government of India Act, 1935, it has many features which were borrowed from many other constitutions. It was from the Canadian Constitution that India borrowed a quasi-federal form of government (a federal system with a strong central government) & the idea of Residual Powers.

Q30. The Balwant Rai Mehta Committee was related with—
(a) Banking Reforms
(b) Industrial Policy
(c) Panchayati Raj
(d) Center-State relations
Explanation: (c) Panchayati Raj.The Balwant Rai Mehta Committee was a committee appointed by the Government of India in January 1957 to examine the working of the Community Development Programme (1952) & the National Extension Service (1953) & to suggest measures for their better working. The committee submitted its report in November 1957 & recommended the establishment of the scheme of ‘democratic decentralization’ which finally came to be known as Panchayati Raj. The Chairman of this committee was Balwant Rai Mehta.

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AFCAT 1 2017 Notification and Exam Date

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AFCAT 1 2017 Notification and Exam Date

Indian Air Force conducts Air Force Common Admission Test, popularly known as AFCAT, twice every year. As the name suggests this test is conduct for and by Indian Air Force. The purpose of this test is to recruit officers (both men and women) for three branches (and their sub-branches) of Air Force namely Flying, Technical and Ground Duty. Let us see in detail what are the major information related to this test AFCAT 1 of 2017.

 

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AFCAT 1 2017 Notification and Exam Date

  • Date of Notification: Dec 2016
  • Start of receipt of applications: Dec 2016
  • Last date for the receipt of applications: Jan 2017
  • Date of Exam:  Feb 2017
  • Expected date of result: Mar 2017

AFCAT 1 2017 Exam Age Limit

  • Flying Branch – Age: 20 to 24 years as on 01 Jan 2018 i.e. Born between 02 Jan 1995 to 01 Jan 1998 (both dates inclusive). (Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and Current Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable up to 26 years i.e. born between 02 Jan 1992 to 01 Jan 1998 (both dates inclusive).
  • Technical Branch– Age: 20 to 26 years as on 01 Jan 2018 i.e. born between 02 Jan 1992 to 01 Jan 1998 (both dates inclusive).
  • GDOC– Age: 20 to 26 years as on 01 Jan 2018 i.e. born between 02 Jan 1992 to 01 Jan 1998 (both dates inclusive).

How to Apply: Online only, from the career website of IAF (www.careerairforce.nic.in)

What Posts you can apply for: You can apply based on your age and educational qualification for the post of commissioned officers in the Flying, Ground Duty and Technical Branches of Indian Air Force.

Minimum Educational Qualification: However the qualification differs for different posts yet the minimum qualification is Graduation.

Age: Starting from 20, the upper limit varies for different branches.

Exam Pattern: One common test of 100 questions, to be solved by all candidates in 2 hours. Technical Branch candidates have an addition test of EKT, both tests are objective. Successful candidates get a chance to appear for AFSB, and recommended candidates can be called for training based on their rank in the merit list and subject to medical fitness.

Syllabus: The questions asked in the common test contain basic Mathematics, English, Science, Geography, History, Current Affairs and Reasoning. EKT has basics of engineering. You can download the previous year’s question papers from the career website of IAF.

Exam Date: Last Sunday Feb 2017

Results: The results for AFCAT 2 2016 can be expected by end of March 2017.

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ISRO Current Affairs Questions For CDS, NDA, AFCAT, TA and SSB

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India has recently raised its name in the field of space science. ISRO, the space agency of India, has launched 20 satellites in a single launch. It took just 26 minutes to send 20 satellites in space. The launch took place from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. It was the remarkable launch in the history of Indian space programs. Some facts and important points about it are as follows.

  1. A Hit on 36th Launch – It was the 36th launch of PSLV, which carried 20 satellites, totally weighing 1,288 Kgs. The attempt was successful and was an achievement for Indian in space science.
  2. 26 Minutes for 20 Satellites – The plan was framed to carry out the mission in 26 minutes. The first satellite to be separated will be Cartosat and last will be Dove.
  3. Highest Count Of India Of Carrying Satellite – Till date, it was India’s highest count of sending satellites in one attempt. Earlier, India had launched 10 satellites in 2008. In this recent launch, 13 satellites belong to U.S. 2 satellites from Canada, 1 from Germany and 1 from Indonesia.
  4. Cartosat, the India’s Bid – Out of all 20 satellites, Cartosat is India’s satellite. Left 19 belongs to US, Germany, Canada and Indonesia and 2 from 2 Indian universities. It was the primary payload and the first satellite to be released from the launch vehicle. It also shares more than half of the entire weight of all satellites.
  5. 2 Satellites From Indian Universities – Sathyabamasat, a 1.5 kg satellite is from Sathyabhama University, made to collect data of greenhouse gasses. While Sawayam satellite belongs to College of Engineering, Pune, made to give a messaging service to the HAM radio community and weighs less than 1 kg.
  6. Google Is One Of The Customer – Skysat gen 2-1, weighing 110 kgs, belongs to Terra Bella, a Google company. It is an earth imaging satellite, capable of sub-meter resolution imagery and high definition videos. It will capture the commercial videos from the orbit.
  7. Marking India’s Successful Launch of Foreign Satellites to 57 – Till date, after this bulky launch of satellites, India has launched 57 foreign satellites into space.
  8. Most Reliable Launch Vehicle – PSLV C34, which carried out this mission, was firstly launched in 1993 and launched many Indian satellites and 35 foreign satellites.

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Other achievements of ISRO

  1. Mars Orbiter Mission – Also known as Mangalyaan, Mars Orbiter mission (MOM) was the greatest achievement of ISRO. It went into mars orbit in its first attempt in 2014. After this, India became the first country to complete this task in maiden attempt and 4th country to launch such project.
  2. Chandrayaan – In October 2008, India launched its first lunar exploration program and it was remarked by its water exploration tasks on moon.
  3. PSLV C-28 – It was the heaviest commercial mission by ISRO. It launched 5 British satellites weighing about 1400 kgs.
  4. IRNSS – A group of 7 satellites, which was indigenously made by India, can deliver real-time positioning and timing service. Its operational name was Navigation with Indian Constellation.

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Conclusion – After Mangalyaan, India has punched another star on board, listing its name in the top space agencies of the world. Such records motivated youth toward this stream as a better scope of career.  This launch stamped India as a self-reliant nation and gave thrust to self-dependency. Moreover, ISRO is on the move to bring out more such surprises.

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10 Pictures Of OTA Lady Cadets Going Through Combat Training Will Motivate You

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Indian army has started training OTA women cadets for the combat role, we all know that the training standards at OTA Chennai are extreme and many candidates leave the academy in between due to rigorous training standards. For lady cadets at OTA Chennai, training is going to be harder now as the combat training demands higher physical and mental standards.

Here are we presenting few exclusive pictures of OTA lady cadets directly from officers training academy Chennai. Hope these pictures of OTA lady cadets in the combat role will motivate future aspirants to join the Indian Army.

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First Successful Attempt of Mt Kamet Since 2008 Achieved By ENC Naval Officers

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What is left for the armed forces to achieve now? Conquered battles, sailed Olympics, and now, the summit of the Himalayas.

In a major feat, 9 members from a team of 13 mountaineers of the Eastern Naval Command (ENC) successfully climbed Mt. Kamet in the Garhwal Himalayas in Uttarakhand on June 2, setting foot on the highest peak in the country.

Here is how the story goes:

  1. The expedition was flagged off by Vice-Admiral HCS Bisht on April 29, 2016.
  2. The team embarked on the mission in early May led by Commander S. Karthikeyan. The team of summiteers included Lt Yogesh Tiwari (the deputy leader), Lt BP Upadhyay, Lt Rajinikant Yadav, Lt Anant Kukreti, S. Sehrawat, Rakesh Kumar, Maharana, and A.S. Rana.
  3. The expedition, which spanned almost 40 days, saw the team negotiating dangerous terrain muddled with deep crevasses and long rocky moraines before ascending near-vertical rock and ice slopes and unfurling the National Flag and Naval Ensign atop Mt. Kamet.
  4. The trek commenced from Shibuk near Joshimath with the base camp set up at Vasundhara Taal (4600 metres) while the summit camp was set up at Meades Col (7080 metres).
  5. Two peaks flanked either side of Mt Kamet including Mt Abi Gamin (second highest in the region).
  6. The team, assisted by six Sherpas continued their ascent and established five higher camps, with the summit camp at an altitude of 7,080m. The team would rest for a few days at each camp to acclimatise themselves.
  7. Eleven out of 13 members reached the summit camp while the remaining two members including the team doctor reached camp III set up at 6,300m.
  8. Kamet, at 7756 metres, is the third highest peak in the country and the highest peak that is open to mountaineers in India. Mt. Kanchancunga and Mt. Nanda Devi are prohibited for climbing, and remained unclimbed for the past eight years from the Southern route.
  9. This is the first such successful attempt of Mt Kamet located in Uttarakhand since 2008 amidst challenging circumstances.Mt Kamet Indian Navy
  10. Soon after descending from Mt Kamet and coming back to the summit camp, four of the naval team members including Lt Yogesh Tiwari, Lt Rajnikant Yadav, Lt Amit Rathi and ME -1 Amit S Rana continued with the Mt Abi Gamin expedition and successfully summited it on June 4.
  11. The expedition team returned to a rousing reception in Visakhapatnam this week and was felicitated by ENC Commander in Chief Vice-Admiral HCS Bisht this week on its glorious accomplishment.
  12. Earlier in May, seven members of the ENC were part of another successful naval expedition to the twin peaks of Jogin I and III situated in the Gangotri region at a height of 6,465m and 6,133m.

Such an expedition is a true test of your stamina. Judge it through their words, “We had to face hostile weather conditions such as blizzards or snowstorms, continuous cold winds, go without water as everything gets frozen, the body doesn’t feel like eating anything. We had to climb formidable steep rock and ice walls too and finally we successfully summited the highest peaks.”

Next year, a team of Indian Navy climbers, which would include many from this expedition, would attempt to summit Mt Everest. With these successes, ENC is confident to attempt unfurling of the Naval Ensign on Mt. Everest in 2017.

Naval Officer Cdr Ashutosh Pednekar Crowned as “King of Rackets”

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In line with the Indian Army’s contribution to the upcoming Rio Olympics, Indian Naval officer, Commodore Ashutosh Pednekar has become the first Indian to win an international title in the sport of Racketlon.

With the sole focus now on potential medal winning sports, this unsung World Championship victory has gone unnoticed because of the lack of awareness of the sport in India.

Racketlon is a combination sport comprising four racket games namely table tennis, badminton, squash and lawn tennis. Despite having a small active community, the sport is relatively unknown in India. However, Racketlon has become the ultimate test for the agile athlete, in both Europe and North America.

The match comprises of 4 sets of 21 points each, with each sport being played one after the other. Pednekar recently created history by winning gold at the Super Series in Belgium.

He made the country proud by clinching a gold medal in both the men’s amateur and the veterans (+45) categories at the Nordic Racket Games held at Vejen, Denmark on May 28 and 29.

Then at prestigious Super World Tour – King of Rackets tournament held at Oudenaarde, Belgium from June 3 to 5, he once again proved himself by bagging gold in plus 45 and silver in men’s amateur category.

Commodore Ashutosh Pednekar’s passion for racket sports and perseverance has led to him becoming the first Indian in sports history to participate and win international tournaments in the sport of racketlon.

According to him, “The major problem why people don’t know about this is because there is no association. It is very popular abroad, but I think if I can create a name for India, it will rise in popularity because we love our racquet sport. I am now preparing for the World Championship to be held in Germany in December.”

He has now set his eyes on winning gold medals at World Racketlon Championships scheduled later this year in November at Germany.

100% FDI in Defence: Here’s What You Need to Know

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The Indian government recently announced the “radical liberalisation” of the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) regime by easing norms for a host of important sectors including defence, civil aviation and pharmaceuticals, opening them up for complete foreign ownership.

In defence, foreign investment has been increased beyond the current 49% to 100% through the government approval route, in cases resulting in access to modern technology in the country.

This means that the government will consider and allow cases which brought “modern technology” to India’s defence sector. This would boost ‘Make in India’ like making manufacturing fighter planes in India possible.

FDI limit for defence sector has also been made applicable to manufacturing of small arms and ammunitions covered under Arms Act 1959.

Here is how the 100% FDI will benefit the Indian defence sector:

  1. This decision will bring in real investments provided the defence ministry also speeds up the procurement process.
  2. It also focuses to build a credible military-industrial zone in the country where the country can emerge as an exporter of military hardware. Technology can be sold to other nations resulting in foreign exchange!
  3. Though India has allowed 26% FDI in defence sector since 2001, it failed to woo foreign investment and hassle free defence technology transfer. Allowing 100% FDI will give a significant jolt to the turtle-paced defence manufacturing sector.
  4. Defence OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers) of India can now focus on actual research, design and manufacturing rather than wasting time on legal and regulatory issues.
  5. 100% FDI will boost foreign manufacturer to set up a plant here in India as well as facilitate the transfer of critical technology to India. It will create millions of job which will boost the ailing economy of India.
  6. India could become a global aerospace and defence hub instead of just being a supplier of parts and assembler of imported kits, provided the government eases defence procurement policies.FDI in defence

However, the 100% FDI in defence has its own dark side:

  1. Opening 100% investment to foreign countries means failure of local players like DRDO in being self-reliant at producing technology.
  2. Most of the countries like the USA are certainly not going to share its most advance technology with India if it plans to invest here.
  3. Since the private investors only work for profit, they will have least interest in manufacturing quality arms for the forces as long as they continue to make a profit.
  4. It will not be restricted to India itself. Say, if Pakistan also opens up 100% FDI, the same company could manufacture arms in both the countries at the same time. It would be highly beneficial for the private investor to sell arms to both the sides. Secrecy aur national security ki to waat lag gayi na.
  5. Lastly, it’s only going to make the country more reliant on foreign players.

Can China Defeat India in a Full-Fledged War?

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India and China are like those friends who become friends at times of need and strangers when both are self-satisfied. India had been in a war with China in 1962 which was won by the latter. If this situation arose again does India have enough resources to tackle China? Who will win in the next Indo-China war?

Let’s look at the 1962 war first:

Firstly, those who back China referring to 1962 must realize that it’s India’s ‘Advance Policy’ which provoked China for a war. Nehru as per that policy established advance posts even beyond the actual line of control after relying upon intelligence report that China wouldn’t react. China was facing the Tibetan uprising then. Thus, China initially did a retreat and remained non-reactive for around eight months. Then it mobilized its military in huge number and started being offensive on from October 20, 1962.

Indian soldiers were very few in number, and not ready for the war. They were outnumbered and simply started to flee. China continued its offensive and announced a unilateral ceasefire on 19th November 1962, retreating many of the areas it occupied except some disputed territories. One must realize it was not Indian army’s defeat rather defeat of Nehru’s strategy for which Krishna Menon was later made accountable.

If, by any chance, a war between the two countries takes place, here’s what we need to consider according to this:

The Indian military will go on high alert but won’t immediately start a mobilization because a full-scale war is unlikely. However, India will deploy troops, armour, and missiles closer to China, also try to obtain more intelligence on China through the US, France, and Israel. Maintain contacts with the militaries of all neighbouring countries and those having territorial conflicts with China.

The militaries of Taiwan, Vietnam, and South Korea will go on elevated alert, to match the posture of the Chinese and North Korean militaries.

The Media will pick this up quickly, and people all over India will start gathering in protest against the war. The Chinese public may be confused for a few days because their media will give only very limited coverage and the purpose of declaring war won’t be entirely clear. However, people in Hong Kong and millions of Chinese living abroad will start protests against the war.

The stock markets and real estate in China and India will fall hard. USD and gold will gain on demand in Asia. Shares of defence suppliers from Europe, Taiwan, South Korea and Israel will gain (same for Japan’s and US defence industry, but to a lesser degree). Real estate in the US and Australia will gradually become more expensive over many months (as big money moves away from Asia), possibly continuing an initial jump. Oil prices will fluctuate – first go up on uncertainty, then potentially fall back in two weeks when no major war unfolds but industries start slowing down nevertheless.indian china

The US military will go on elevated alert in Japan, South Korea, the Persian Gulf, as well as in Guam and Diego Garcia – as the declaration of war can mask an attempted annexation of Taiwan or an attack on disputed islands in the South China Sea. North Korea may be tempted to do something crazy. Satellites will watch nuclear silos more carefully in China, India, and Pakistan. Reconnaissance planes will be flying a lot more often around China, Taiwan, North Korea, India, and Pakistan. The US surface Navy will deploy to protect major shipping routes and discourage direct confrontations between the Indian and Chinese Navies. US submarines will deploy to the Taiwan Strait while one or two carrier strike groups will approach Taiwan from the East.

The UN Security Council will convene within days. Russia and the UK – demonstratively neutral – will lead the efforts to avert a war (but Russia may try to use the opportunity to sell more weapons to both sides, covertly). As a direct participant of the conflict, China will be ineligible to vote on relevant issues, so no veto power. The US and France will stay involved, but not forcefully, trying to figure out what’s behind this and what leverage remains. For example, the US may threaten new weapons supplies to Taiwan. If any evidence is found that China was planning a sneak attack on Taiwan, the US may support Taiwan’s declaration of independence.

In a week, it will be clear to everyone that it makes little sense for China to attack India (other than in isolated border skirmishes). The two countries are separated by enormous natural obstacles, don’t have the ability to move a lot of troops and supplies abroad, but have a lot of weapons useful for defence, including active anti-ballistic defence programs. In other words, offensive operations won’t accomplish much. Given the enormous damage caused to the economy with every day of a freshly declared war, China will either call it off quickly or clarify that it did not intend to start a full-scale war. In the meantime, cyber-warfare will intensify.

Conclusion:

The Chinese do not have sufficient probability of waging war against India and achieving their objectives. Therefore, they are unlikely to declare war. In the event they do make that mistake, the Indian people will unite as one to meet the challenge simply because the Indian public opinion is crystallized around the idea that the Chinese betrayed the Hindi-Chini Bhai-Bhai in 1962.

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