NDA 1 2021 Admit Card
NDA 1 2021 Admit Card is out! NDA (1) 2021 Admit Card is out! To download the admit card, candidates are required to enter the compulsory login credentials. The hard copy of the admit card will not be dispatched to your residential address. Download the admit card by logging into the official website of Union Public Service Commission –upsc.gov.in/ For downloading the admit card, simply enter either the registration number or roll number. Often NDA admit card page takes time to load due to the heavy load at the server. Kindly wait for some time and try within a gap
IAF Short of Pilots Against Authorised Strength
NEW DELHI: The Indian Air Force has a shortage of 405 pilots against the authorised strength, the government said in a written reply to Lok Sabha. Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik while replying to queries in Lok Sabha said that the number of pilots in the Indian Air Force at present is 3,834 as which is short by 405 against the sanctioned strength of 4,239. “There is a shortage of 405 pilots in the IAF,” he said while answering the queries by other Parliamentarians. He also informed that nearly 260 aircraft are being utilized for imparting training of
Aerospace & Defence Industry to Reach $70 bn by 2030
NEW DELHI: Defence sector has been earmarked as a priority segment under the ‘Aatm Nirbhar Bharat’ campaign, which not only contributes to external and internal peace and strengthens security mechanism but also contributes towards the socio-economic development of the country. By 2030, India’s aerospace and defence industry is estimated to reach a market valuation of around $70 billion. Against this backdrop, playing a pivotal role in achieving the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat as well as Make in India is the start-up ecosystem. According to government data, India has around 194 start-ups in the defence-tech space that are leveraging new-age technologies
‘Medical Fitness Conditions for Women Irrational & Arbitrary’
NEW DELHI: The Apex Court while hearing a petition over non-implementation of its earlier order to grant permanent commission to women has ruled that the medical fitness conditions for ‘fair sex’ (women) to get Permanent Commission in the Indian Army is completely illogical and absurd. The Supreme Court also stated that women officers should be considered for permanent commission (PC). However, the move may be subject to disciplinary and vigilance clearance. “We allow these petitions with a number of directions. Officers will be considered for permanent commission subject to disciplinary and vigilance clearance,” the bench headed by Justice Dr DY
NATO to Offer Partnership to India
NEW DELHI: NATO is keen to extend a formal offer of partnership to India. The idea has been discussed earlier but India has always been averse to entanglement in rival geopolitical blocs. However, it’s high time for India to give up their rigid approach and overcome the obstacle to counter China by establishing closer security relationships with politically reliable, like-minded states. Becoming a NATO partner would be a natural extension of this evolution with several upsides and few risks. NATO partnerships pave the way for regular defense dialogues, military-to-military planning, and joint exercises that improve promptness, interoperability, and predictability. In
1, 07,000 Positions Lying Vacant in Armed Forces
NEW DELHI: Nearly 1, 07,000 positions are lying vacant in the armed forces. The figure for vacant posts in Indian Army is at all-time high with around 86,000 vacancies. The details were provided by the Minister of State for Defence Shripad Naik while responding to queries in Rajya Sabha. As per the reply given by MoS Defence, 79,349 positions of junior commissioned officers and other ranks are lying vacant in the Indian Army while the number for officers was 6,975. Whereas, the shortage of officers against the sanctioned strength is 1,044 while the number for sailors and other ranks is
Army to Buy 1,300 Light Specialist Vehicles
MUMBAI: Defence Ministry has entered into an agreement with Mahindra Defence Systems Ltd (MDSL) for the purchase of 1,300 Light Specialist Vehicles for the Indian Army, at a whopping cost of Rs 1,056 crore. It is expected that the vehicles will become part of the Indian Army fleet in the next four years. “The Light Specialist Vehicle is a contemporary fighting vehicle and will be authorised to various fighting units for the transportation of Medium Machine Guns, Automatic Grenade Launchers as well as Anti-tank Guided Missiles,” reads a communiqué issued by the Defence Ministry. The Light Specialist Vehicle is indigenously
Nod for Purchase of 12 LUH from HAL
NEW DELHI: Indian Armed Forces has given the nod for purchase of indigenous light utility helicopter (LUH) and placed an order for 12 choppers, with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). Delivery of indigenous light utility helicopter (LUH) is expected by August next year. These indigenous light utility helicopters (LUH) have already proved their mettle and demonstrated their capability of operating in all kinds of environments and high altitude operations, including at the Daulat Beg Oldie (DBO) airstrip on the China border. With an eye on China and Pakistan, a light utility helicopter (LUH) will be a shot in the arm of
How to Join Territorial Army?
Joining Territorial Army (TA) and donning the uniform is a big achievement! Territorial Army recruitment provides big-ticket entry to those who have missed the chance of joining armed forces at an early stage. Territorial Army offers you a plethora of opportunities! Induction in Territorial Army will enable you to join the league of celebrities and sportsperson like MS Dhoni, Abhinav Bindra, Kapil Dev, Sachin Pilot and others. In a nutshell, here is a chance to enjoy an adventurous life without having the need to quit regular job, let it be an MNC job, govt job or your own business. We
Territorial Army Coaching in India
The Indian army is not a mere career option for youths. To a certain extent, it’s a golden opportunity for youth to explore more. Those who have missed the bus of NDA, CDS, and SSB can still board the bus by cracking the Territorial Army exam. We at, Trishul defence Academy will help you to do and achieve just that! Here are the Reasons that Make us the Best Territorial Army Coaching in Allahabad: Get access to short and precise study material for each subject, which ensures easy learning in simple to understand language. Unit tests and practice sets are



