The body of a 23-year-old Army lieutenant, who had drowned at Devkund waterfall near Tamhini Ghat in Raigad district on Sunday, was found late on Monday after an extensive search operation. The deceased, identified as Lieutenant Akhil Choudhary, was undergoing training at the College of Military Engineering in Pune. Earlier on Monday, the body of Vinit Phatak, a 25-year-old youth from Pune who had drowned in the same area, was found. Search and rescue teams from various agencies, along with local police and villagers, had come together to carry out the search.
Lieutenant Choudhary and Phatak were part of two separate groups that had gone to the Devkund waterfall near Tamhini Ghat for a picnic on Sunday. On Sunday afternoon, local police received information about the drowning of two persons at two different spots near the Devkund waterfall. Soon, a rescue operation was launched for both, but none of the two could be traced till late on Sunday. The rescue operation resumed on Monday morning.
Lieutenant Akhil Choudhary
“Teams from the National Disaster Response Force and Indian Army started the search and rescue operation with the help of over 50 policemen and local villagers, who are familiar with the difficult terrain. Later, Navy divers, some professional river rafters, and divers also joined the search. Phatak’s body was found in the afternoon, while Lieutenant Chaudhary’s body was found late in the evening,” said Inspector Rajendra Pardeshi of Mangaon police station in Raigad.
CME officials said that a group of 12 to 15 persons, including some from the college, had gone for a private trip when the incident took place.
“ Bodies of both persons were handed over to their relatives after the post-mortem examination..,” said police.
The defense qualifying exams are the best way to begin your journey for the defense career. The exam contains few sections with G.K as a mandatory section. The questions in this section are related to diverse fields from dead GK to the current affairs. The students having good knowledge of their graduation or 10+2 subjects can handle it well. For aspirants, below are some questions from science GK that will give a hint about the type of questions that appear in these exams.
Current Affairs questions will be from last 5-7 months (for AFCAT, NDA, CDS, TA)
50 Science GK Questions For AFCAT, CDS, NDA, T.A. Exam
The power of a lens is measured in – Dioptre
’Anemophily’ pollination is done by – Wind
’Penicillin’ antibiotic is obtained from – Fungi
’Amalgam’ is a term used for an alloy of a metal with –Mercury
Sphygmomanometer is used for measuring – Blood pressure
Decibel is the unit of measuring – Sound
Which bacteria is helpful in making curd from milk – Lactobacillus
the largest flightless bird is – Ostrich
Metal tea pots have wooden handles because – Insulation from heat
Bile is produced in – Liver
elements containing same number of electrons are called – Isoelectronic
Baby Blue Syndrome is caused due to – Nitrate
Richter scale is used for measuring – Seismic waves
Non-stick cooking utensils are coated with – Taflon
Silver gets corroded due to presence of which compound in air– Hydrogen Sulphide
The strongest known natural fibre is – Silk
Silkworm feeds on – Mulberry leaves
Which metal is used in storage batteries – Lead
Which vitamin acts like hormone – vitamin D
Swimming pool seems to be shallower due to the phenomenon of – Refraction of light
Number of bones in a new-born baby is – 300 Bones
Which blood group Is known as universal donor blood group – O blood group
Which of the following caused radioactive pollution along Kerala coast – Thorium
Which lobe of human brain operates hearing process – Temporal
Which of the following disease is caused by Vitamin B3 – Pellagra
Which element gives hardness to stainless steel – Carbon
Addition of suitable impurities into semiconductor elements is called – Doping
ORS is given in – Diarrhoea
Which hormone is secreted by Pancreas – Insulin
The layer of atmosphere closest to the earth crust is – Troposphere
When a sound wave goes from one medium to another, what remains unchanged – Frequency
Plants which grow in saline soil are – Halophytes
Which organ involved in the process of ingestion in the case of Amoeba – Pseudopodia
Bell metal is an alloy of – Tin and Copper
CT scan is done using – X rays
The sea horse belongs to – fishs
Following the sign conventions, the focal length of a concave mirror is – Negative
Alum purifies muddy water by the process of – Coagulation
In vascular plant, water is conducted by – Xylem
Goitre is caused by the deficiency of – Iodine
Beaufort scale is used to measure – Wind speed
The vertical lines of elements in the modern periodic table are called – Groups
The bone of the which organ is the longest in the human body – Thigh
Accumulation of which one of the following in the muscles leads to fatigue – Lactic acid
‘Yellow Cake’ a costly compound, contains – Uranium oxide
Solar energy is produced by – Fusion reaction
Which hormones regulates blood calcium and phosphate? – Parathyroid hormone
Electron was discovered by – J. J. Thomson
Blood and lymph are types of – Connective tissue
The average life span of Human R.B.C is– 120 days
Conclusion – The questions are not only for science students but for all aspirants. What all it required is preparation and practice. The above questions are directly asked and belong to the basics of the science which can be covered easily. Get the conceptual and basic knowledge and go up step by step.
The Indian armed forces has specific selection criteria for recruiting the best soldiers at all positions and ranks. The armed forces provides several chances for the young aspirants to join the forces starting form NDA, which can be opted by almost all 12th appearing or passed candidates. Same opportunity can be tracked and targeted by the candidates in the form of NDA 2 2018. The opportunity will be best for all 12th pass out students. The exam conducting authority, UPSC, has set certain parameters and framed eligibility criteria for the students.
Citizenship – Candidates, who are India subject of Bhutan, subject of Nepal, Tibetan Refugee or a person of Indian Origin migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka and East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire or Vietnam are eligible for the exam.
Educational Qualification – The students, who are appearing or have passed 10+2 are eligible for the army service of NDA. While those who have Physics and Maths as their compulsory subjects in 10+2 are eligible to apply for the air force and naval academies of the NDA.
Candidates who are failed in PABT/INSB are not eligible for air force.
The candidates debarred from the ministry of defence are not eligible for the exam.
Age – Students falling in the age range from 2nd January 2000 to 1st January 2003 are eligible for NDA 2 2018. Both the dates are included in the eligibility criteria. The candidate has to be unmarried to claim eligibility of the exam. Only unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 02nd January 2000 and not later than 1st January 2003 are eligible.
Steps to apply
The candidates have to visit upsconline.nic.in and will get NDA 2 2018 forms along with the beginning and ending dates of the forms. The form has 2 parts.
Part 1
It consists of 2 pages having
Personal information and contact information
Preference regarding army, navy and air force.
After the completion of part 1, a registration ID will be the generation which will help the candidate in completing part 2 and generation of admit card before exam.
Part 2
It consists of 3 parts
Fees payment (Rs. 100 – offline or online modes)
Centre selection
Photo and sign upload
After that, final form submission and accepting the declaration is to be done to submit the form.
The exam consists of 2 papers. The first paper has mathematics and the second paper has 2 sections of English and general abilities.
S. No
Paper
Time
Questions
Marks
1
Maths
(10am – 12 ½ pm) 2 ½ hours
120
300
2
General Ability (English+ GK)
(2pam – 4 ½ pm) 2 ½ hours
100+50
600
Points To Keep In Mind
Photo – The photo of the candidates must be in the determined size and dimensions.
Fees – The fees of the form is 100 and the candidates can either deposit it in offline or online means. SC/ST candidates and Sons of Serving / Ex-Junior Commissioned Officers/ Non-Commissioned Officers are not liable to pay the fees.
Details – The details of the candidate has to be filled correctly keeping all the spellings correct.
National Defence Academy : 339 (208 for Army, 39 for Navy and 92 for Air Force)
Naval Academy : 44( 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme)
NDA 2 2018 Educational Qualifications:
For Army Wing of National Defence Academy :—12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or a University.
For Air Force and Naval Wings of National Defence Academy and for the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the Indian Naval Academy :—12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent with Physics and Mathematics conducted by a State Education Board or a University. Candidates who are appearing in the 12th Class under the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination can also apply for this examination.
NDA 2 2018 CENTRES OF EXAMINATION: The Examination will be held at the following Centres : Agartala, Ahmedabad, Aizawl, Allahabad, Bengaluru, Bareilly, Bhopal,
Chandigarh, Chennai, Cuttack, Dehradun, Delhi, Dharwad, Dispur, Gangtok, Hyderabad, Imphal, Itanagar, Jaipur, Jammu, Jorhat, Kochi, Kohima, Kolkata, Lucknow, Madurai, Mumbai, Nagpur, Panaji (Goa), Patna, Port Blair, Raipur, Ranchi, Sambalpur, Shillong, Shimla, Srinagar, Thiruvananthapuram, Tirupati, Udaipur and Vishakhapatnam.
NDA 2 2018 FEE: Candidates (excepting SC/ST candidates/Sons of JCOs/NCOs/ORs specified in Note 2 below who are exempted from payment of fee) are required to pay a
fee of Rs. 100/- (Rupees one hundred only) either by depositing the money in any Branch of SBI by cash, or by using net banking facility of State Bank of India or by using Visa/MasterCard/Rupay Credit/Debit Card.
HOW TO APPLY: Candidates are required to apply online by using the website upsconline.nic.in Brief instructions for filling up the online Application Form have been given in the notification. Detailed instructions are available on the above mentioned website.
NDA 2 2018 Admit Card: The eligible candidates shall be issued an e-Admit Card three weeks before the commencement of the examination. The e-Admit Card will be made available on the UPSC website (upsc.gov.in) for being downloaded by candidates. No Admit Card will be sent by post. All the applicants are required to provide valid & active
e-mail id while filling up online application form as the Commission may use electronic mode for contacting them.
Conclusion – NDA is always termed as the best opportunity in terms of the selection rate, number of vacancies and is known as one of the best academies in the world. The opportunity is open for almost all students 10+2 appearing or pass outs. All diehard armed forces aspirants need to take benefit of it and get into any of the services through NDA. The above-mentioned eligibility criteria is to give an opportunity for getting best trainable candidates among the crowd. So, start your preparation and get into the academy.
The level of AFCAT exam comes with optimum difficulty. Most of the times, the questions are easy, tactical and makes the candidate take the time to solve. The questions are a bit simple than defense exams conducted by the UPSC (NDA, CDS) due to limited topics and low level of the difficulty. But, to score more you need to do good in the mathematics. So, here are 11 types of questions that are asked in the AFCAT exam and candidates should prepare them in order to score well.
11 Types of Maths Questions In AFCAT
1. Simple Interest – the questions asked related to simple interest can be different, but some direct asked questions are asked many times, where you are given few things and you have to find the missing one.
Example – The amount doubles at a certain rate in 5 years. In how much time will it become 8 times of the principal?
Sol. – If amount becomes double in 5 years, then it will become 8 times in
P = (PXRX5)/100 the R = 1/5
Now 7P = [PX(1/5)XT] / 100
= 35 years.
2. Percentage – the questions related to the comparison of the percentage are commonly asked in the exam.
Example – A’s salary is less than B by 20 percent. By what percent is B’s salary more than A?
Sol – Let the salary of B = 100 then A’s salary would be 80.
Now taking the percentage of B with respect to A, we get
(100/80) X100 = 125
So B’s salary is more than A by 25%
3. Ratio = The duplicates, triplicates sub-duplicates are very important from AFCAT point of view.
Example – The duplicate ratio of 5:6 is
Sol – The duplicate ratio of 5:6 is 52: 62
Similarly triplicates = cube of ratio
Sub-duplicates = square root of ratio.
4. Compound interest – the question asked can be over a given time compounded semi-annually or quarter annually. In these questions, divide the rate by 2(semi-annually) or 4(quarter annually) and multiply time by 2(semi-annually) or 4(quarter annually).
Example – what would be the interest on 4000 at a 10 % rate for 2 years compounded semi-annually?
Sol. using the formula of compound interest
Principal – 4000; rate = 10/2 = 5; time = 2X2 = 4
Amount. – 4000(1+5/100)4
-> 4000(21/20)4
= 4862.025
CI = 4862.025 – 4000 = 862.025
5. Profit and loss – these days, simply formula based questions are rarely asked on this topic. A combination of profit and loss is usually asked in AFCAT.
Example – A man sold an article at 5 % profit instead of selling at a loss of 5%, so she got 20 Rs more. The cost price of the article was?
Sol. Profit + loss = Rs. 20
5%+5% = Rs. 20
If 10% = 20 than 100% would be = (20X100) /10 = Rs.200
CP = Rs. 200
6. Average – Questions related to the average of a specific range of number are usually asked.
Example 1 – The average of the first 50 even numbers are
Sol. formula – (last number + 2)/2
= 2,4,6,8,……..100
= (100+2)/2
= 102/2 = 51
Example 2 = the average of first 50 odd numbers is
Sol. formula – (last number + 1)/2
= 1.3.5.7… 99
= (99+1)/2
= 100/2 = 50
7. Train problems – the problems of the train and platform are crucial and the candidates should know the basics of the questions. The problems related to the man and train and platform and train is very common.
Example – A man standing on the 180m long platform observes a train crossing him in 8 seconds and crossing the entire platform in 20 seconds. The speed of the train is?
Sol – let the length of the train be T
The speed of the train is constant. So the speed of the train while crossing the man is equal to the speed of the train while crossing the platform
T/8 = (T+180)/20
T = 120 m
Speed = 120/8 or (120+180)/20 = 15mps
15 mps X (18/5) = 54 Kmph
8. Work and time – Here, the questions related to the comparison of the working ability of the men, women and boy is important, which candidate must prepare. Here the candidate has to get the working compression of the type of people and then use it to solve the question.
Example – 8 men can complete a work in 15 days with the help of 12 boys. While 10 men can complete the same work in 18 days. In how many days, 15 boys will complete the same work?
Sol – (8M + 12B) X 15days = 10M X 18 Days
1M = 3B
Using this comparison, we can find
10M X 18 Days = 15 Boys X a Days
OR
30 Boys X 18 Days = 15 Boys X a Days
A = 36 Days
9. Age – A combination of age and ration related problems are asked in the exam which need a bit basic knowledge of both he topics to get the right answer.
Example – the ratio of present age of A and B is 7:5. 4 years hence, the ratio of their age will be 11:9. The present age of B is?
Sol. – Let the present age of A and B will be 7x and 5x.
Then their age 4 year hence would be
7x + 4 = 11
5x + 4 = 9
X= 1; so the present age of A and B will be 7 X 1 and 5 X 1 OR 7 and 5 years.
10. Mensuration – The questions related to this topic are not frequently asked, but a few questions to having a combination of percentage and dimensions are asked in the exams.
Example – When a towel is bleached, it was found to have lost 20% of its length and 10% of its breadth. Find the percentage of decrease in area?
Sol. – Let the length and breadth of the towel be 100 and 100.
Area = 10000
After reduction of length by 20% and breadth by 10%, then the new area would be = 80X90= 7200
Percentage of reduction = [10000-7200]/10000 X 100
= 28%
11. Simplification – The questions from simplification are usually asked by embedding a problem into a statement and the candidate has to follow the statement to get the equation.
Example – 7 is added to a certain number, the sum is multiplied by 5; the product is divided by 9 and 3 is subtracted from the quotient. The remainder left is 12. What is the number?
Sol – Let the number be x then
[(7+x)X 5]/9 – 3 = 12
Using BODMAS
x = 20
Conclusion – The type of questions asked in the AFCAT exam is wide and candidates have to practice for higher level of difficulty to get a good hold over the section. The types mentioned above are prominently observed in the AFCAT exam and candidates should prepare them perfectly. Well, mathematics is all about practice. So keep on practicing for questions as much as you can.
Once hailed as a hero, BSF commando Anubhav Atrey is now in a downward spiral. The assistant commandant from the 113 Battalion of the Border Security Force, who featured in a documentary created by the National Geographic Channel on the agency that’s India’s first line of defence, is now facing court martial over a “civilian death”.
Atrey purportedly got into trouble over self-defence action that resulted in the death of a Bangladeshi teenager last year in a suspected case of cross-border gold smuggling.
The incident took place on May 14 last year when the officer was deployed at Banpur post of BSF in Krishnaganj village of West Bengal’s Nadia district.
The killing sparked a furore in Bangladesh at a time when BSF chief KK Sharma was on a visit to Dhaka for talks with his counterpart, putting pressure on the force to act against one of its own.
WHAT HAPPENED
In his statement to the court of inquiry, the officer said, “There were 12-15 gold smugglers who came close to the fence with 2 carrying packets of gold articles to be thrown across to the huts in the Indian side, while 10 of them were carrying sharpedged weapons (machetes or da). But at 10 am, as the smugglers came close to the fence, the BSF constable in the team rushed without any arms to apprehend the suspects.”
In the panic which followed, the officer said he sensed that the smugglers speaking in chaste Bengali told each other “niye jaai (drag the constable into Bangladeshi territory)”.
Another one said, “maar”, which the officer said meant that there was a life-threatening situation for his junior. Atrey said he decided to use the non-lethal weapon, firing the first shot in the air.
The second shot was taken following the standard operating procedure (SOP) at the waist from a distance of 40-50 metres as the miscreants did not honour his appeal and became more aggressive. The shot hit a boy who later died in Bangladeshi territory. Based on an understanding between the BSF and BGB, the border guarding force of Bangladesh, patrol parties on both sides keep a mix of lethal and non-lethal weapons.
After this the smugglers ran to safety across the fence. Minutes later, the commandant informed the officer that the Bangladeshi force had informed them of a “civilian death”.
The two forces held a flag meeting where the BGB was allegedly convinced by the officer’s explanation. But facing heat from Bangladeshi media and the incident looming large over successful talks between the Indian and Bangladeshi contingent, sources say, Atrey became a scapegoat. The court of inquiry blamed the BSF troops for faulty planning but did not recommend any action. But before Atrey could heave a sigh of relief, he was called in for further recording of evidence. The officer who left a teaching job in Kendriya Vidyalaya says he now regrets his decision.
For many, cracking SSB becomes very demanding and challenging due to one’s inability to speak or communicate in English. Indeed it is difficult but not impossible. With the right amount of attitude and preparation, one can effortlessly crack SSB. One important note for all the aspirants is you can’t master your speaking skills or vocabulary in a day or two; the process of refining your linguistic skills requires a considerable quantity of time. Another key point in one’s incapability to speak English is not only about a weak base but more importantly, it emphasises the lack of confidence in a person. Confidence insufficiency can occur due to one’s shy nature, fear of failure, fear of the unknown, fear of being laughed at, or simply inadequate information or knowledge. How To Prepare for SSB Interview:
First of all, you need to have a clear understanding that all these factors are interconnected because your English speaking skills are very closely linked to your knowledge base. If the contents of your awareness are restricted, your verbal expressions and body language will automatically be restricted. If you are a hardcore Armed Forces aspirant and unsound at speaking English, you must start working on your English speaking skills and vocabulary right from today itself.
The techniques enlisted below are direct and effective and need constant practice to reap the desired benefits.
1- The first and foremost step you should take is, start interacting with your family and friends in English and participate freely in all discussions wherein you can assume the center stage. Make this a daily habit. If you want to master the language, there is no better way than to speak it. It may seem awkward initially but you will get used to it in a while.
2- Books are a man’s best friend. How often have we come across this age old adage? But how rarely do we indulge in such custom! Read books, journals or any literary materials which would enhance your vocabulary and also improve your command over the language by illuminating you with newer structures of sentences, syntax, transformation of sentences, tenses, etc.
3- Start grabbing news and current affairs in English. Whether you read or watch the news, prefer English channels or newspaper like The Hindu, or English magazines like India Today, etc. This will not only improve your vocabulary and English formation skills but also keep you up to date with the latest news, happenings around and current affairs required for the SSB interview.
4- Make a list of difficult/standard words simultaneously that you come across while you read books and newspapers and always refer a dictionary. Install a pocket dictionary or thesaurus (most preferably Merriam- Webster Dictionary) app on your smart phones for the same. Keep a target of 10-15 minimum words per day but go on increasing gradually.
5- Watch or listen to English programs on TV or the internet like movies, serials, videos, news, songs etc. and try and capture their diction and manner of speech.
6- Use the mirror strategy. This is the most beneficial approach because you speak in front of the mirror and you can watch your facial expressions. That will boost your confidence level. When you address yourself all alone, you are more comfortable and can monitor your body language, voice modulation (rhythm, volume, speed, pitch). Keep the volume high and speed low. You can also grab a newspaper and sit in front of the mirror and narrate the headlines to your reflection or simply read a book ‘aloud’ and learn to modulate your voice.
7- Get in the habit of diary writing or journal entry, that will improve your written expressions. This will help you in psychology tests (TAT, WAT, SRT, SD) in SSB. It will give more clarity in formulating your thoughts into sentences and minimises time-bound issues.
8- You can take professional spoken English classes (online or offline) if you have less time left for SSB. There are a number of websites and sources available that share free tools and study materials. Try Lingua.ly, it’s a good mobile app for mastering the English language and comes around handy for the working aspirants who can’t devote much time to prepare.
9- Work on the level of your information and knowledge; when you have sufficient knowledge about a particular topic, you can speak anything and everything about it fluently and confidently in English without a fumble. Read journals that entail issues on debated topics of the nation and the world.
10- Lastly, watch your body language and mannerisms. You actually speak a lot without saying much. Interview in SSB is about 7% words, 38% gestures (and other attitudinal imperatives), and 55% body language. Lack of confidence, nervousness, and other complexes are consequential manifestations that can lead to a poor conduct of the interview. Therefore, it’s always recommended to work on your interpersonal skills, communication skills, and attitudinal imperatives before going for an SSB.
Indian army has published the centre allotment list and SSB interview date for TGC 126 Indian Army. Candidates who have applied for TGC 126 can check whether they are shortlisted for the TGC 126 entry SSB interview or not. Candidates who have marks above TGC 126 cut off are only eligible for the SSB interview. Around 16306 candidates got shortlisted for TGC 126 SSB Interview and last time we checked around 10364 candidates have not selected any date for their TGC 126 SSB interview.
Below we have mentioned how you can select your TGC 126 SSB date and how you can check if you are shortlisted or not.
How To Select TGC 126 SSB Date
Visit joinindianarmy website
Log in with your username and password
Choose a date for TGC 126 if shortlisted
How To Check TGC 126 SSB Date
Visit this link below
Select TGC 126 from the dropdown
Enter your name
Click on search
If you do not see your name, you might not have been shortlisted.
Indian army has published the centre allotment list for TES 38 Technical Entry Course Indian Army. Candidates who have applied for TES 38 can check whether they are shortlisted for the TES 38 entry SSB interview or not. Candidates who have marks above TES 38 cut off are only eligible for the SSB interview. Around 19039 candidates got shortlisted for TES 38 SSB Interview.
Indian army official website put a notification where they have mentioned that there will be no absentee batch for the SSB interview still, we are not sure if this was only for Indian army related SSB interview or for all. An absentee batch date is given in entries like NDA and CDS.
A primary date of SSB along with absentee batch date is given in the call letter, if the candidate is not able to attend the SSB on the primary date, he/she can attend it on an absentee batch.
Official Notice
What do you think about this move of the Indian army, will this create problems for the SSB aspirants who are busy with their college and professional jobs. An absentee batch was really helpful for candidates in case they miss the primary date. Post your comment below.
The bodies of three people killed in an Indian Air Force (IAF) chopper crash earlier this week have been recovered from the scene of the tragedy, Arunachal Pradesh police said on Thursday. A search is on for a fourth victim, they added.
A massive ground search operation was launched on Wednesday to trace the missing chopper. The search is on for the fourth air force officer who was on board.
The police had initially said there were three people on board the helicopter — Wing Commander M S Dhillon, the pilot, Flight Lieutenant P K Singh and Flight Engineer Sergeant Gujjar.
It was later confirmed that an IRB jawan was also with them to help evacuate people stranded in Sagalee and Dambuk following massive landslides caused by heavy rain.
The IRB jawan was identified as Nada Umbing from Hija village of Lower Subansiri district, senior police officer Sandeep Goel said.
The search team comprised personnel from the state police, the National Disaster Response Force, the Army and the IAF. They were assisted by a medical team, Mr Goel said.
A court of inquiry has been ordered into the incident, a defence official said in the national capital.
The helicopter had taken off Tuesday from Pilputu helipad near Sagalee in Papum Pare district, around 30 km from Itanagar. It lost contact with the ground staff within minutes of take-off at 3:48 pm.
