A first, a Woman Pilot Inducted to MiG-29 Squadron
NEW DELHI: In a first, IAF turned a new leaf by giving nod to induction of one of its women fighter pilot to a MiG-29 squadron. This is a giant step towards the promotion of gender equality in armed forces combat wings. Surprisingly, the IAF’s women pilots are already operating the MiG-21 Bison, Sukhoi-30, and Rafale. It is worth mentioning that induction of women as fighter pilots started five years ago, and regarded as a turning point in the armed forces. A senior official of IAF claimed that pilots are assigned duty in the fighter squadron in accordance to the
Making Gujarat India’s Defence Factory
GANDHINAGAR: Chief Minister of Gujarat, Vijay Rupani has taken a resolve to turn the state into India’s Defence Factory within the next 2-3 years. Explaining his vision to media persons, he said, “Gujarat not only allows the industries to localize supply chains and de-risk their operations but also reinforce the local ecosystem, which enables them to create lucrative and prolong solutions. We are striving hard to become the biggest contributor to Prime Minister’s vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat. Our aim is to relentlessly improve the industrial infrastructure and environment of the state for making it future-ready. We are initiating dialogue with
PAN-India Mock Test For NDA on April 11
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10 Personal Life Questions Asked in SSB
SSB interviewers look for a specific kind of behaviour, which is expected from an individual appearing for the interview and wish to become an officer in the Army, Navy or Air Force. They are looking for guys who are full of life, hope and optimism, decency and have a lot of respect for others. Only the finest ones are chosen for the job. Now it’s your turn. Here are 10 personal life questions asked in SSB interview. But they can ask anything under the Sun, and sweep you off the floor with their queries. They will pose awkward queries. You
Craft Utility Ship Inducted in Navy for Transporting Tanks
HYDERABAD: The Indian Navy is keen to exhibit its amphibious warfare capabilities by inducting a landing craft utility ship to be utilized for an array of activities like transporting battle tanks and other heavy weapons systems. The landing craft utility (LCU) mark-IV class ship was commissioned at an event in Andaman and Nicobar Island. The ship was indigenously designed and built under the prime minister’s vision of ‘Make in India’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ by state-run Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd (GRSE), Kolkata. They can be deployed for a variety of roles such as search and rescue, disaster relief operations,
With Eye on China: India Raising its Stature as ‘Key Defence Exporter’
MUMBAI: With an eye on China, India is keen to raise its stature as a key defence exporter in the Indo-Pacific region. The moves come close on the heels of competitive vaccine diplomacy, in which, both the nations were engaged in the secret war and left no tricks of the trade-in scoring brownie points over each other. According to foreign media reports, India is keen to build its credibility as a major defence exporter, which can help it to meet the target of $5 billion in defence exports by 2025, and elevate its significance as a ‘Regional Superpower’ with the
Territorial Army 2021 Notification
Do you want to join the league of industrialists, politicians, and eminent personalities, who have been members of the Territorial Army? If yes, then there is good news for you. The territorial Army 2021 exam is scheduled to be held on 11 July 2021 (tentative date). The notification and online application of TA 2021 for civilian candidates will remain open from 05th May 2021 till 04 June 2021. Last year the exam was canceled due to Covid-19. Here is a list activity to be performed for appearing in TA 2021 examination: Visit the official website jointerritorialarmy.gov.in Online applications are available
Farmer Protests: US Congress Report Warns of Consequences
NEW DELHI: In a report published by the US Congress’s autonomous service Congressional Research Service (CRS), New Delhi’s stand on ongoing farmers protest has been condemned and apprehensions were raised over India’s participation in Indo-Pacific policy by the Biden administration. The report warns the Indian government of the consequences of the inept handling of farmers’ protests. The report claims that India wants to silence dissent by force and heading towards authoritarianism. A crackdown by the Indian government is somewhat excessive. “India’s democracy and human rights record might present a challenge for Biden’s administration is preparing its policies towards India and
Infrastructure for Anti-Tank Ammunition Project Ready
MUMBAI: Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) is currently working on a prominent assignment for New India@75. The assignment has been taken under the Government’s Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat Policy for setting up a new ammunition hardware project for manufacturing of 125 mm FSAPDS (Fin Stabilised Armour Piercing Discarding Sabot) AMK 339 ammunition with Russian collaboration. The project ‘Mango’ is in the final stages and expected to be completed by next month at the High Energy Projectile Factory (HEPF). The HEPF has already taken up localization of the raw materials/ components/ consumables for the ammunition and all set to kick
Army Recruitment Scam: Candidates Paid Bribes to Get in
NEW DELHI: In a hall of shame, an internal inquiry conducted by Army revealed that some candidates have paid bribes to get selected in armed forces. They made it into the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai, and cleared the Service Selection Board (SSB) of the National Defence Academy (NDA) in December 2020 by paying bribes. Several serving personnel, including five Lt Colonel rank officers and two Majors, are involved in the scam. The probe began last month after the Army’s Military Intelligence wing received a tip-off over the payment of bribes to clear rejected officer candidates during their review medical