12 Key Points About Defence Budget 2016 -17

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March 1, 2016

Hi Warriors. Finance Minister Arun Jaitley announced the pro-poor budget for 2016-17 yesterday raising a lot of eyebrows over it.

He didn’t either make any mention of India’s defence allocation for 2016-17 in his Union Budget speech. Figures on military spending have traditionally been mentioned in the budget speech. It raised many eyebrows as to why the country’s military spending wasn’t disclosed with the spate the terrorist activities rising with each passing day.

Here are the highlights of the military budget and spending:

The defence budget estimate for 2016-17 is Rs 3.4 trillion, about 10% more than the previous year’s budget estimate, which is broadly consistent with past increases.
The money allocated for the military’s modernisation in 2016-17 is less than what it was last year of its GDP, with defence pensions gobbling up a large chunk of the budget by 80,000 cr.
Defence wages and pensions have also risen this year, making even less money available for modernisation.
The budget comes at a time when the three services are in the last stages of negotiations for multi-billion dollar deals for Rafale fighter jets, Apache, Chinook and Kamov helicopters and the M777 light weight howitzers.
India’s defence budget had slipped to 1.74% of its gross domestic product (GDP) in 2015-16, compared to 1.78% the year before.
Experts believe India’s military spending should be around 3% of the GDP to counter China’s rapidly growing military might.
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar had also buttressed on few important points in the current session of Parliament and even outside it in the last one month. That include

The pensions for forces could be 2.2 percent of the GDP.
Eight squadrons of light combat aircraft in next eight years.
Siachen Glaciers would not be vacated.
Service chiefs’ responsibility of reviewing and cancelling old and irrelevant defence purchase proposals.
Purchase of fighter plane under ‘Make in India’ category.
Transparent defence procurement to save money.

The government has removed several customs duty exemptions on military equipment and stores which are to encourage local manufacturing for the same. Considering that the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) is expected to greenlight several major products in the near term.
Another development has been the customs duty exemption extended to private shipyards on repair of warships even though this may not provide the impetus needed for the industry but would definitely help in reducing the burden of taxes.
In 2015-16, Rs 77,406 crore of the Rs 93,675 crore allocated to the defence ministry was earmarked for acquisition of weapon systems for the three forces. The forces have not been able to exhaust their committed liabilities this year in some cases.
The budget papers showed that the military didn’t spend the full amount given to it last year. The revised estimate for spending for the fiscal year ending in March was Rs 2.24 lakh crore rupees.
India has once again emerged as the world’s largest importer of arms, with Russia being the top supplier garnering 70 per cent of the Indian market. But the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi has vowed to end the military’s dependence on imports.

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With China is expected to announce a large rise in defence spending next month, the expansion in defence budget could have been larger for India.

There are clear indicators in the budget that the government is looking to incentivize domestic value-add and improve cost competitiveness of defence manufacturing through rationalization of duties and taxes. Defence OROP (one rank one pension) will be affected from this year onwards. Additionally, the emphasis is clearly to ensure that the existing outlays for defence procurement (which are often not used completely) are effectively deployed.

9 Psychological Tips To Manage Stress

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Simran Singh

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February 29, 2016

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In this fast paced life stress has become a very common aspect of everyone’s life. In a lifestyle where the number of things to do outruns the minutes and hours on the clock, stress is bound to happen. Simply put, stress occurs when an individual cannot cope up with the external enviournement’s demands due to non-availability of internal resources. But stress isn’t all that bad. In fact Psychologists say that in order to perform a task well, there needs to be an optimum level of stress to drive and motivate us.
The job profile of the Armed Forces personnel is such that stress is a very common thing to happen. When uncertain, unpredictable stressful situations arise and quick, efficient decisions need to be made managing stress becomes very important. So many organizations have adopted various strategies to manage and lower stress of their employees. From the point of view of the Armed Forces, it’s important that the Officer maintain his/her cool and calm because his/her behaviour will have an effect on the troops and stress impairs the ability of a person to perform efficiently.
Therefore, I’m mentioning some of the tips and ways that can be used to manage and combat stress:

Meditate.
Meditation and yoga help in focusing, becoming more relaxed and bringing down the stress levels of a person. This also helps a person in seeing things with a new and fresh perspective. Meditating also provides immediate benefits.
Prioritize.
There could be a lot of things going on in a person’s life on the work front or the personal front. Stress in such situations occurs when a person fails to maintain a balance. So, prioritise your work. Do those things first that require immediate action and keep those things for later which can wait.
Use a pencil.
When you make a to-do list, its advised that you work with a pencil instead of a pen. You need to keep yourself flexible and you need to understand that things change, so use a pencil to make minor changes if required. Don’t become rigid.
Cooperate.
There might be some tasks that need to be done as a team instead of carrying it out individually. Understand that everyone’s working style is different and that you need to cooperate and collaborate with others while working in a group.
Avoid negative people.
Your social circle has a lot of impact on your psychological wellbeing and being surrounded by negative people and negative conversations won’t do much good to you. Maintain distance with negative people and tell your mind not to dwell on that negativity.
Don’t keep too many things on your plate.
It’s understood that in this fast moving lifestyle multitasking has become quite inevitable but that doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to multitask. Take a time out and give yourself a break from all the multitasking.
Exercise.
The research keeps growing — exercise benefits your mind just as well as your body. We keep hearing about the long-term benefits of a regular exercise routine. But even a 20-minute walk, run, swim or dance session in the midst of a stressful time can give an immediate effect that can last for several hours. (American Psychological Association)
Sleep.
Stress affects sleep and vice versa. Everything falls apart when one doesn’t get enough sleep. Researchers at Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine compared patients with insomnia to those without sleep disruptions and found that the insomniacs with the most severe sleep disturbances secreted the highest amount of cortisol (hormone which is secreted when we are stressed).
Laugh!
Ever saw uncles and aunties standing in a circle in a park? Well you might want to join them. Laughing and being happy has a great impact on lowering the stress levels. Laughs or smiles can help relieve some of the tension and improve the situation.

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Everyone has some or the other stressor in their life due which they become stressed but that’s shouldn’t cause a hindrance in the general functioning of an individual. Remember that when the going gets tough, the tough gets going!

TGC 124 Notification Application Open – APPLY NOW

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SSBCrack

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February 28, 2016

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Indian Army TGC 124 Recruitment 2016 Notification Apply Online. Indian army is soon going to open the online registration for TGC 124 – Technical Graduate Course 124 for the engineering graduates to join Indian army. Applications are invited from married/unmarried MALE Engineering Graduates for 124th Technical Graduates Course (commencing in Jan 2017 at Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun).

CHECK: TGC 124 SSB Dates

TGC 124 Notification Eligibility

Nationality: A candidate must either be : (i) A citizen of India, or (ii) A subject of Bhutan, or (iii) A subject of Nepal, or (iv) a Tibetan refugee who came over to India before the 1st of January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India or (v) a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka and East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire and Ethopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India. Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v) above shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by Government of India. Certificate of eligibility will however not be necessary in the case of candidates who are Gorkha subjects of Nepal.
Age Limit: – 124 Technical Graduate Course (TGC) : 20 to 27 years i.e, candidates born between 02 Jan 90 and 01 Jan 97, both dates inclusive. (NOTE : The date of birth accepted by the office is that entered in the Matriculation or an equivalent examination certificate. No other document relating to age will be accepted and no subsequent request for its change will be considered or granted.
Educational Qualification: Candidates should have passed the requisite Engineering Degree or be in the final year of Engineering Degree course. The candidates in the final year of Degree Course should complete all their examinations related to the degree, like, written, practicals, viva-voce, projects, backlogs, etc prior to 01 Jan 2017 for TGC 124. They should be able to produce the Engineering Degree within 12 weeks from the date of commencement of training at IMA/OTA. Such candidates will be inducted on Additional Bond Basis for recovery of the cost of training at IMA/OTA as notified from time to time as well as stipend and pay & allowances paid, in case they fail to produce the requisite Degree Certificate.

Engineering Streams Vacancies

Engineering Streams : Civil , Equivalent Stream (AICTE Appd) : Civil Engg,Civil Engg(Structural Engg), Structural Engg

No.of Vacancy : 11

Engineering Streams : Mechanical, Equivalent Stream (AICTE Appd) : Mechanical Engg, Mechanical (Mechatronics) Engg, Mechanical & Automation Engg

No.of Vacancy : 04

Engineering Streams : Electrical/Electrical & Electronics, Equivalent Stream (AICTE Appd) :Electrical Engg, Electrical Engg (Electronics & Power), Power System Engg, Electrical & Electronics Engg

No.of Vacancy : 05

Engineering Streams : Computer Sc & Engg/ Computer Technology/ InfoTech/M.Sc (Computer Sc), Equivalent Stream (AICTE Appd) : Computer Engg, Computer Science, ComputerScience Engg, Computer Science & Engg,Information Science & Engg

No.of Vacancy : 06

Engineering Streams : Electronics & Telecommunication/ Telecommunication/ Electronics & Communication/ Satellite Communication, Equivalent Stream (AICTE Appd) : Electronics & Telecommunication Engg, Telecommunication Engg, Electronics & Communication Engg, Electronics & Electrical Communication Engg

No.of Vacancy : 06

Engineering Streams : Electronics, Equivalent Stream (AICTE Appd) : Power Electronics & Drives

No.of Vacancy : 02

Engineering Streams : Metallurgical, Equivalent Stream (AICTE Appd) : Metallurgical Engg, Metallurgy & Material Technology, Metallurgy & Material Engg, Metallurgy & Engg & Material Science, Metallurgy and Explosives

No.of Vacancy : 02

Engineering Streams : Electronics & Instrumentation/ Instrumentation Equivalent Stream (AICTE Appd) : Applied Electronics & Instrumentation Engg, Electronics & Instrumentation Engg, Electronics & Instrumentation Control Engg, Instrumentation & Control Engg. Instrumentation Technology.

No.of Vacancy : 02

Engineering Streams : Micro Electronics & Microwave

No.of Vacancy : 02

NOTE : These vacancies are tentative and may be changed depending on availability of training slots. No equivalence of Engineering stream will be accepted.

TGC 124 Notification How To Apply Online

Applications will only be accepted online on website “www.joinindianarmy.nic.in”. Click on Officer Menu then go to How to Apply and then click ONLINE APPLICATION. Fill the online registration form. Note down the user id and password. Tips to assist in filling up fields have been provided as you click on ONLINE APPLICATION. Before submitting the application check the entries made and save the application. After submitting, take two copies of the printout and the Roll Number generated by the system.
Preference of Entry: – The candidates may apply for one or both entries indicating their preference for the two entries in the common application form. In case of candidates giving SSC (T) as their first choice, it will be considered as their only choice. The candidates are advised to check for the availability of vacancies in their respective engineering streams/preferred entry when giving their preferences.
A candidate is also advised to check his given preference for TGC and for SSC(T) in terms of eligibility for the said two courses for age as prescribed in the notification, so that based on his rank in the order of merit, due consideration can be given to his preferences while making appointment to the respective entry, at the time of its commencement.
Documents to be carried to the Selection Centre by the Candidate:-
- One copy of the Print out of application duly signed and affix with photograph attested by Govt Gazetted Officer.
- Attested copy of Matriculation or equivalent certificate for age proof. (iii) Attested copy of 12th Class Certificate & Marksheet.
- Attested copy of Engineering Degree/ Provisional Degree
- Attested copy of Mark Sheets of all Semesters
- Certificate form the Principal/Head of the Institution stating that the candidate is in the final year and final exams will be over by 01 Jan 2017 for final year appearing candidates of TGC 124.
- Equivalence certificate of the concerned university to claim equivalence.
- All certificates in original. Originals will be returned after verification at the Service Selection Board itself. Any candidate who does not carry these entire documents for the SSB interview, his candidature will be cancelled.
- The second copy of the printout of online application is to be retained by the candidate for his reference. No need to send any hard copy to DG Recruiting.
- Candidates must submit only one application. Receipt of multiple applications from the same candidate will result in cancellation of candidature.

Online Application will open on 09th May 2016 at 1000 Hrs and will be closed on 08 June 2016 At 1700 Hrs

TGC 124 Merit List

Provisions of preparation of merit list and allotment of entry are as explained in TGC 124 notification.
It is to be noted that mere qualifying at the SSB interview does not confirm final selection.
Higher educational qualifications, previous performances, NCC background, etc, have no role to play in the merit list. Note : The merit list of the recommended candidates for TGC and SSC (T) will be displayed at the reception of DG Rtg and our website i.e. www.joinindianarmy.nic.in. after completion of all formalities related to the entries.

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How To Prepare For AFSB Interview 2016

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Ravinder Tanwar

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February 28, 2016

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Air force candidates are preparing hard for their upcoming SSB. Preparing is a good thing, but preparing smartly is a matter of fact. Candidates must follow some points while preparing for SSB, especially for AFSB. All air force aspirants are now relaxed after appearing in AFCAT examination. Now get up and prepare for your previous AFCAT’s SSB and new candidates should start preparing for their upcoming SSBs. For preparing, you need to go through some basic points to map your preparation. Following points will help you in preparing for your AFSB interview more effectively.

Brush-up your knowledge – GD and interview constitute a significant part of happenings in nation and world. Social media, news channels, print media etc. can enhance your knowledge. Jat reservation, GST, Rafale and S-400 deal, defence acquisition, economic survey, ISIS links in India, Syria peace deal, F-16 deal of US-Pakistan etc. are the hot topics in news.
Amend your daily routine – Change your daily routine and arrange timing for your hobbies, interests, basic physical exercise etc. your routine on working days and weekends is generally asked in interview. Your strict daily routine leaves impact over your psychology and also helps in improving your discipline.
Focus on your hobbies and interests – Your hobbies and interests are to be analysed again. Focus on them and aspects related to them. Give time to your interests, why do you like doing that activity, what you have done yet, how much have this affected your life and is it productive or not. Try to get deep into your hobbies and interests and follow them keenly.
Increase social involvement – To learn basic social etiquettes, get involved in social activities and increase your social experience with friends, society and outer world. This will improve your communication skill, confidence in speaking in a group and will also bolster your views sharing ability among unknown people.
Work over communication skill – Your communication skill matters a lot as it is the medium of transfer of your views and thoughts. Now the question here is how to refigure communication skill. Talking to friends in English, listening to English news, reading the newspaper will increase your English speaking ability. Try to speak to the point, talk decently and always keep a positive phase of everything while talking.
Expand your thinking power – Psychology tests are all about your mentality, thinking and versatility in views. This can be achieved by expanding your thinking area. Whenever you encounter any social problem, try to find out different ways of solving it. Your social experience matters a lot and wide range of ideas and solutions makes mind to think more over day to day problems.
Start practicing for interview – Preparing for personal interview is a necessary task. The type of questions asked in SSB is almost same. But the time in the interview is consumed in probing your replies. So prepare for personal interview and practice it again and again.
Physical exercise – Being physically fit and active leaves good impact over GTO. Your stamina is checked in GTO and is a required factor in SSB. Running, doing some basic exercise, skipping etc. will increase your stamina up to a decent level.
Don’t repeat previous mistakes – Repeaters are strictly advised to check and work over their previous mistakes. It is not a bad thing to make mistakes. But it is worst to repeat them again and again. Firstly, stop blaming SSB crew for your rejection. Observe and introspect. There must be something lacking in you. Find it, eradicate it and reach the required level.

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Work hard, focus on your aim and prepare. Remember “nothing is impossible”

All the best to all aspirants.

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9 Reasons To Join Indian Armed Forces

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Ravinder Tanwar

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February 28, 2016

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Young candidates, appearing for SSB faces many hurdles during SSB preparation. Out of those several hurdles, one is the most asked question in personal interview. The question is “Why do you want to join Indian Army/ Navy/ Air Force?” Sometimes, in the competition of impressing the IO, candidates give an answer that is not correct as per the current scenario. You have to come up with a good, practical and sensible answer. Following are some of the points that a candidate must opt to compose a suitable answer for this question.

Before going to points, we have some basic rules that aspirants should follow, in order to keep his interview simple, straight and impressive.

Answer should be Comprehensive
Communicate clearly and calmly to convey your thoughts correctly
Be honest and prepared to face counter questions and avoiding puzzling
Answer in a limited way to avoid further entangling in your own points

Now following are the points that are to be checked by all SSB aspirants to prepare for the question.

Serving Motherland is above all jobs – There are several ways to serve the Motherland. Administrative jobs also serve the nations. But securing and serving it on the cost of life is an elite job and is incomparable. One faces several hurdles while serving on border, marked on some of the toughest terrains of the world, but motivation, leadership and going beyond limits to save the motherland means everything.
Family background/ relatives – Family background judges the inclination toward Armed Forces a lot. Most of the candidates appearing in SSBs, belong to a family having Armed Forces as their job at first priority. IO can probe further by asking the details about the person (relative) serving or had served in the Armed Forces, your relations with that person etc.
Uniform is a symbol of honour and pride – Flaunting salutes and uniform add a sense of pride respect and honour in a person. It is never given or transferred, it is earned.
Best opportunity in sports and adventure activities – The Armed Forces are known for the adventure activities and sports events on every level. Serving in diverse terrains and fields,
Organised lifestyle with discipline – Disciple is backbone of the Armed Forces and every soldier in the Armed Forces follows it with organised lifestyle that keeps life in a pattern. It keeps the mind and body active.
Pay perks and facilities for family – Medical facility, canteen, grocery, housing, water and electricity facilities etc. are provided to all soldiers as well as their family.
Job security – Parents always have a wish for their children to have an ensured job. The Armed Forces provide job ensured along with all other privileges.
Physical fitness, education and new task everyday – Regular exercise and daily routine works keep a soldier physically fit and active during his working age. An active mind resides in a fit and healthy body
A New experience on every step – Indian Armed Force is the organisation that is the last hope of the nation at the climax of any problem. This, in turn, increases the experience and teaches the ways to handle and tackle rarest situation that anybody faces in the life time. It is great learning experience for anybody.

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Conclusion – All above points are the main reasons of why someone want to join the Armed Forces. Your family background, discipline, respect and honour, facilities for family, adventure at every step and most crucial, serving the Motherland can be a reason of why you decided to join the Armed Forces. Remember, be honest, while composing and answering, because counter questioning will trap the liars.

*Note – It is not compulsory to mention all the above points in the interview. Make your own answer by adopting the points that relate to you.

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Group Discussion: Arms Acquisition – A Better Option or Necessity

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Ravinder Tanwar

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February 28, 2016

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“Make in India” seems to be hit programme in entire India. The initiative is to make India self-reliant in manufacturing and enhancing its production facilities. But when it comes to defence manufacturing, India is considering acquisition rather than indigenization. Being one of the fastest growing economies of the world, India need to focus on its defence equally to secure its boundaries.

Recently released report by Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) cleared that India is one of the largest arms importers of the world, despite focus over indigenisation. The report revealed that Indian arm import account for 14% of total arms import of the world, which is about three folds as compared to the rival neighbours (China and Pakistan). In the period of 2011-15, Russia imported 70% of the total arms imported to India, followed by the US, Israel and others.

Now, the question that arises here is why indigenisation is not a good option. It is because Indian arms manufacturers are not performing well. Delay in delivery and extra cost emerged as main reason behind this.

Let’s clear it with the help of some examples.

Sukhoi – Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) was allotted the task to manufacture 140 Sukhoi MKI at cost lower the cost of imported aircrafts under transfer of technology. Later Indian Air Forces went for more contracts of manufacturing 40 than 42 extra aircrafts making the total to 222 aircrafts. But when it came to the actual manufacturing of aircrafts, the cost went high. During phase 1, Russia imported the aircrafts directly at an average cost of 270 cr. But in phase 4, when HAL manufactured the aircraft by the raw material, the average cost touched to 417 cr.

Advanced Light Helicopter – The contract of Advanced Light Helicopter was also allotted to HAL. The point of concern is that the Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA) has marked the level of indigenisation at 50%, but the level of usage of foreign parts went beyond it to 90%. The engine assembled in helicopter, which is named as “Shakti”, is foreign from soul and national from the name.

Some other examples of indigenous blockages are Tejas and Arjun tanks. As per the sources, LCA (Light Combat Aircraft) – Tejas, is delayed in its production deadline and it is said that the technology used in it was outdated by the time of beginning of its production. While the Arjun tank was also reported as delayed.

Some of the latest examples of acquiring weapons from foreign military hunks are

S-400 (from Russia)
Rafale (from France)
Howitzer M777 guns (From US)

Discussing the recent plan of US, which forwarded helping hand to India, US is planning to sell 145 M777 ultra lightweight guns to India. The deal cost $700 mn and was is motion from 2008. The gun is 155mm 39 calibre towed gun. Ministry of Defence (MoD) revealed that the first lot of the deal will be delivered directly while 145 howitzers will be assembled in India in a period of three years.

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Private players in India are also battling for contracts of defence manufacturing. Private companies are known for their competitiveness and private partnership can be a better option for defence manufacturing. TATA, Reliance Defence, Mahindra, etc. are in the queue to get deep into the defence manufacturing. In future, India need strong hold on arms and ammunition bulk. No doubt, Indian soldiers are best in all terrains to tackle any kind of situation. But modern arms can ease their work.

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6 Steps To Make A Good Story In TAT

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Ravinder Tanwar

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February 28, 2016

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TAT is the most important part of SSB. It shows the summary of your personality. And being the most crucial part of SSB, most of the candidates make mistakes in this test leading to their rejection. Firstly, there is a pattern of writing the story. Candidates have to follow that and add their points in that pattern. Below are the points to follow while framing a story in TAT and PPDT (screening).

Introduction of hero – Your first reaction after watching a picture in TAT must be to identify the hero. The hero must resemble to you in all situations. This means that in a story, you have to make him do what you do. You have to give your response in the situation shown in picture, by taking hero as medium. The hero must also be introduced in the story, i.e. His name, what currently he is doing and from where he belongs. Don’t describe his address and his place of residence.
Identify the problem – Every picture in TAT has a problem. Either the problem is shown in open, or it will be hidden in the picture. If you can’t find any problem, then make a story showing enjoyment and happiness. You can also make a story by seeing any problem related to the picture. But keep it simple. Don’t add devastation, deadly crisis or extremely negative story. Your story must revolve around your hero solving that problem.
Figure out your plan – For solving a problem, you need a plan. You don’t have to describe your plan in the story. Just implement it. Planning must have the perfect use of people around you, resources and must go with time.
Check resources – Every problem has a solution. But utilizing resources can help you in solving the problem in less time, more easily and reduces the efforts. Some resources are visible in picture and some are to be assumed as per the area of action. Correct use of resources also matters a lot in framing the story.
The Solution must be practical – The solution that you have for the problem must be practical and should solve the problem completely. If the solution is incomplete or non-practical then your story is useless. And remember one thing, a problem is never solved at once. Several minor problems always emerge while you are solving the problems. Psychologist wants you to mention them and how you tackle them to reach the climax. This shows your social presence and practical knowledge.
Depict qualities by work rather than words – Your work must speak about your qualities. Adding words like dynamic, hardworking, active, all-rounder in your story and shown no desirable action, is a hype creating personality. You must do your task without pointing qualities. And remember, don’t reward your hero at the end. This is reward seeking attitude.

Some basic things to remember while writing story are –

Don’t make a dominated hero.
Commanding only is not an OLQ, get involved in the task
Don’t make an excessively negative story.
Be socially active and practical
Make a normal story rather than any action sequence.

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Conclusion – A good story follows the correct pattern, basic knowledge and use of resources. Keep the story simple. Your story must have a hero like you and you have to make a story revolving around him. Your social activeness is proportional to your resources management in the story. And always conclude your story. Don’t leave it incomplete.

Always remember –

“A true leader comes out of the crisis and problems”

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What Is An Anti-Radiation Missile And Why INDIA Needs Such Warheads?

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Ravinder Tanwar

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February 28, 2016

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With hike in indigenisation trend in India, defence manufacturing authorities have shown a great move by producing Anti-Radiation missile. Currently, this technology is owned by a few nations like Germany, US, Brazil, Russia, etc.…. Being a hot topic of news, all SSB aspirants must go through some key points of this missile which are as follows:-

The Anti-radiation missile trials to take place from Su-30 by the end of this year.
It is state of art anti-radiation missile indigenously developed by India.
Trials will be conducted by DRDO technologists.
It is developed by DRDL (Defence Research Development Laboratory)
Made to target air defence capabilities of enemy to crack their backbone by destroying radars and communication systems.
It detects the signals of communication systems and radars, locks target over them and follows the signal flow to track the target.
Its Range varies from 100-125 Kms.
As per sources, it will be installed over Su-30 and India’s indigenous aircraft, Tejas.
Uses dual pulse population system (like LR-SAM), which could be added to other air-to-surface and air-to-air missiles.
Its induction into Army will be done after clearing all development trails and expected to be inducted after two years.

The most awaited LR-SAM (Barak-8 missile), which is jointly developed by initial and Israel, is also expected to be inducted at the end of this year. Not only this, India has recently tested indigenously developed, nuclear capable ballistic missile – Prithvi 2 from mobile launchers. It was not the first test of the missile. The missile was first test fired in 1996 and was inducted in Indian army in 2006. The recent trial was a training trail to check and specify the readiness of the Armed Forces. Last trail was conducted on 26 November 2015. Some key facts about Prithvi-2 missile are as follows.

Can carry 500-1000 kgs of warheads
The missile has a range of 350 kms
It was the first missile developed by DRDO under project Integrated Guided Missile Development Program (IGMDP)
Composed of Single Stage liquid fuel dual motor engine
Shorter than Prithvi-1 in length

Why defence manufacturing has escalated in India and why India need such war heads?

The missile competition has escalated these days with the increase in military activities in Asian nations. With the deployment of artillery warheads by China on disputed islands in South China Sea, military gearing up was observed in the area. China has supported Pakistan to develop missiles, whereas India was supported by US to manufacture Prithvi 2 missiles in 1990s. But the sale of F-16s by US to Pakistan has made Indo-US relation sour. India’s protest to stop this deal seemed to be result less and US diplomats went ahead to stamp the deal with Pakistan. India’s concern is about terrorist crowd in Pakistan and growing Taliban shadow in Afghanistan, which is slowing getting out of US forces. While china’s helping hand to Pakistan (submarines, port building, Karakorum highway, etc.) is also cementing Pakistan’s military muscles. Further, keeping eye on military preparations of neighbours, India has to be strong and self-relent in defence sector.

7 Points To Remember While Filling PIQ Form

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Ravinder Tanwar

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February 28, 2016

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Candidates, who get screened in gets PIQ (Personal Information Questionnaire) form to fill up the required details. PIQ plays a crucial role in SSB selection. 90 percent of Personal interview depends on your PIQ. It is the key for your interview. Filling up PIQ in a right way depends on some factors. Some of the points, that every candidate must remember while filling PIQ, are mentioned below.

Be genuine and honest – Whatever you mention in PIQ should be genuine and written in an honest way. Probing is done on the written matter. Bluffers are easily caught red-handed. So stay on your ground, don’t copy others and analyse yourself to make a clear image of yours in your mind to answers easily about yourself.
PIQ shows social exposure – Your responsibilities, participations and diversity in activities shows your exposure to the real world. The more you had done, the more you had experience to tackle daily life situations.
Be aware of whatever you write – Your information in PIQ will be asked in the interview to judge your selection. So you should stay aware of the matter you have written. Marks and percentage, special achievements, salaries of family members, position in sports and activities, etc. are to be remembered accurately as mentioned in the PIQ.
Proof and examples of what you have written – Your experience shines in your PIQ form. For probing the genuineness of your experience, IO may put some questions to get the proof of your actual presence and handling of the situation. Your responsibilities shows your leadership. Interviewing officer can ask for some other examples of your responsibilities or any special incident while delivering responsibilities. Some other topic related questions, that are usually asked from PIQ are:

Sports – Most interesting match, your captainship in a match, any conflict between players, etc. are some commonly asked questions by the IO
Hobbies – Remember, don’t include any casually playing sports in this section. Time management for hobbies, why do you like doing this thing, how much have you done till now, etc. . . .Your hobbies are mostly asked in the personal interviews
Responsibilities – Areas of responsibilities, reason behind choosing you for responsibilities, how did you managed the responsibility with other works etc.
Extracurricular activities – Strategies and problems faced while preparing for the event, theme of the event, why only this event etc.

Hobbies should be productive – Your hobbies and interests that you will mention in PIQ must be productive. Your hobbies must make you learn something. Normally, some common hobbies people have are repairing household things, reading magazines, gardening, article writing, etc… Be prepared for questions related to the hobbies. The question can also drive the interview to a critical point.
Avoid cutting overwriting – Your PIQ is your resume for SSB. Take your time and fill it carefully. Your cutting and overwriting can make it look confusing. Write neat and clean, write correct thing at correct place and write what is necessary.
Good PIQ is a recommendation letter – Always remember that a good PIQ is a recommendation letter of a candidate. SSB judges the future of a candidate by analysing his past. Your prior life events will make it easy to you to get into the tough life of the Armed Forces. So be careful and take it as your first step toward your recommendation.

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Conclusion – PIQ (Personal Information Questionnaire) is summary of main sections of your past. Make sure you point your achievements in the interview, no matter how small is it. But try to stay away from your negative points. It doesn’t mean that you have to hide them. But don’t mention them unless you are told to do so and don’t make a hype of it. Be honest, write clearly and communicate actively while answering in the interview.

15 Indian Army Paintings By Kids Will Motivate You To Join Indian Army

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SSBCrack

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February 28, 2016

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Art has the power to convey emotions, ignite patriotism, and pay homage to real-life heroes. One such form of artistic expression is “Indian Army Drawing,” where artists use their creative skills to portray the valor, sacrifice, and dedication of the brave soldiers of the Indian Army. This article delves into the world of Indian Army drawings, their significance, and the impact they create.

1. The Soul of Indian Army Drawings

Indian Army drawings hold a special place in the hearts of people across the nation. These artworks beautifully capture the essence of a soldier’s life, showcasing their selfless service to the country. Artists skillfully use various mediums like pencils, watercolors, charcoal, and digital tools to create stunning visuals that evoke pride and admiration.

2. Reflecting Bravery and Sacrifice

Each Indian Army drawing narrates a unique story of courage and sacrifice. Artists often depict soldiers standing tall against all odds, symbolizing the indomitable spirit of the armed forces. These drawings are not just an artistic representation; they serve as a reminder of the relentless dedication and sacrifices made by the soldiers to protect the nation’s borders.

3. Spreading Patriotism and Inspiration

Indian Army drawings act as a powerful medium to spread patriotism and inspiration among the masses. They evoke a sense of pride and respect for the Indian Army, encouraging citizens to appreciate the invaluable contributions of the armed forces. Moreover, these artworks serve as a source of motivation, urging young minds to consider a career in the military and serve the nation.

4. Impact on Social Media

With the digital era in full swing, Indian Army drawings have found a prominent place on social media platforms. Artists and enthusiasts share their artwork online, allowing it to reach a vast audience globally. The captivating visuals garner likes, shares, and comments, effectively spreading awareness about the Indian Army’s sacrifices and achievements.

5. Art Therapy for Veterans

Indian Army drawings not only influence civilians but also benefit the soldiers themselves. Art therapy has been proven to have positive effects on mental health and well-being. Veterans often use drawing as a means to cope with the challenges they face post-service, enabling them to express emotions, memories, and experiences through their artwork.

6. Encouraging Artistic Pursuits

The popularity of Indian Army drawings has inspired numerous aspiring artists to explore their creative talents. Art contests, workshops, and exhibitions centered around this theme have provided a platform for artists to showcase their skills while also strengthening the sense of pride and respect for the Indian Army.

Conclusion

Indian Army drawings are more than just artistic creations; they are heartfelt tributes to the brave men and women who safeguard the nation. These artworks encapsulate the spirit of valor, sacrifice, and patriotism, touching the hearts of millions across the country. As we continue to honor the Indian Army through artistic expression, may these drawings serve as a reminder of the unwavering dedication and sacrifices of our real-life heroes. Let us embrace the power of art to spread awareness, inspire the youth, and uphold the honor of the Indian Army.

Let us know in the comments which painting did you like the most.