Indian Army Joint Exercises 2015: A Review

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Hello Warriors. The year 2015 for the Army has been a year full of development, indigenisation, and proudness. The Indian Army had undergone various exercises with militaries of all major countries from around the globe.

So, let us all take a look at all the exercises held in the past year and acknowledge them. (Just FYI, you could jot down these as this could easily be one of the questions in your next defence entrance exams be it AFCAT, CDSE or NDA)

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INDIAN ARMY

Operation ‘Hand-in-Hand’

A battalion level Joint India-China Army Exercise called Operation Hand-in-Hand on counter-terrorism and ‘Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief’ was held at Kunming, China from 12 to 22 October 2015. Participating troops from both sides had trained together and learned from each other in mixed groups on Basic Individual Skills (combat boxing, basic mountaineering and shooting), Comprehensive Combat Skills (obstacle crossing, combat shooting, demolition, high intensity physical training) and unit/sub unit tactics, especially in a counter terrorism scenario. A joint field exercise depicting counter-terrorist operations on India- China border areas was held from 21 to 22 October to validate the exercise objectives.

Exercise ‘INDRA – 2015’

The joint military exercise between India and Russia, INDRA-2015 was held at Mahajan Field Firing Ranges, which started from 08 to 18 November 2015. The final stage of the exercise saw consolidation of group of forces of the two countries, acting under the auspices of the United Nations, assisting the government of a third country in combating armed terrorists in a semi-urban terrain.

Exercise ‘Yudh Abhyas – 2015’

The India-US Combined Military Training Exercise YUDH ABHYAS 2015, was held from 09 to 23 Sep 2015 at Joint Base Lewis McChord, USA. The exercise brought together troops of an Infantry sub unit and a Formation Headquarter of the Indian Army and similar participation from the US Army for the joint training. The exercise provided an ideal platform for the personnel of the two countries to share their experiences on Military Operations in Urban Terrain, under the UN mandate.

Golden Jubilee Celebration of 1965 Indo Pak War

The Army as part of Joint Service effort, organised a series of events to mark the Golden Jubilee of the 1965 Indo – Pak War. It was aimed to pay tribute to the collective resolve of the nation and the valour and sacrifice of The Armed Forces. The commemorative events commenced from 28 Aug 15. The major attraction of the celebrations was the exhibition “Shauryanjali” in the India Gate lawns, initially planned from 15 to 20 Sep and extended till 27 Sep due to overwhelming public response. The exhibition recreated major battle scenes and showcased the role of various arms and services during the War.

On 20 Sep 2015, a Carnival to commemorate the Golden Jubilee of 1965 Indo-Pak War, ‘Indradhanush’ was organized at India Gate lawns. It celebrated the triumph of India and shared the joy of the success with one and all. The carnival showcased events like martial arts display by regiments of the Army.

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi laid a wreath at Amar Jawan Jyoti and interacted with war veterans on 22 Sep 2015. The President also interacted with veterans over tea at Rashtrapati Bhawan on the same day, marking the culmination of the 1965 Indo Pak celebrations. The exhibition depicting the war continued till 27 Sep on popular demand.

Centenary Celebrations of 1st World War

The Indian Army commemorated the centenary of the First World War from 10 Mar to 14 Mar 2015 in New Delhi in memory of the 1.5 million Indian Soldiers who fought in the war and over 74000 who made the supreme sacrifice. 10th March 1915 coincides with the Battle of Neuve Chapelle marking the British Offensive in Artois region of France in which the Garhwal Brigade & Meerut Division of the Indian Corps participated. The period 2014 to 2018 is being commemorated as the Centenary of World War-I.

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Indian Navy Joint Exercises 2015: A Review

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Hello Warriors. In one of my previous articles, I’ve written about the joint exercises underwent by the Indian Army in 2015 which are also important from the point of view of entrance examinations for defence.

Like the Army, the Indian Navy has also undergone many exercises with friendly foreign nations in 2015 and now is hosting the largest exercise- The International Fleet Review. Here is a look back of those:

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Indo-French Naval Exercise Varuna – 2015

Fourteenth edition of Indo-French naval exercise (VARUNA) was conducted off Goa from 23 April to 02 May 2015, which had both a harbour and sea phase exercise. The French Navy was represented by Aircraft Carrier Charles de Gaulle, two destroyers Chevalier Paul and Jean de Vienne, replenishment tanker Meuse and a maritime patrol aircraft Atlantique 2. The Aircraft Carrier Charles de Gaulle was carrying its complement of fighter aircraft Rafale M, Strike Aircraft Super Etendard, E2C Hawkeye AWACS and helicopters Dauphin and Alouette 3. From the Indian side Aircraft Carrier INS Viraat, destroyer INS Mumbai, stealth frigate INS Tarkash, guided missile frigate INS Gomati, replenishment tanker INS Deepak, submarine INS Shankul and a few Fast Attack Craft along with P-8 I Long Range Maritime Reconnaissance and Seaking 42B and Chetak helicopters, participated.

SIMBEX – 2015

The Indian Navy’s Eastern Fleet under the command of Rear Admiral Ajendra Bahadur Singh, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet, was on an operational deployment to southern Indian Ocean and South China Sea. As a part of this deployment, INS Satpura, indigenously built guided missile stealth frigate and INS Kamorta, the latest and indigenous Anti-Submarine Warfare Corvette arrived at Singapore on 18 May 2015. These ships participated in IMDEX-15 and later conducted bilateral naval exercise SIMBEX-15 with the Singapore Navy from 23-26 May 2015.

Exercise AUSINDEX – 2015

The Inaugural Bilateral Maritime Exercise between India and Australia AUSINDEX – 15 was conducted off the east coast of India from 11 to 19 September 2015. The exercise was jointly inaugurated by Rear Admiral Jonathan Mead, Head Navy Capability of Royal Australian Navy (RAN) and Rear Admiral Ajendra Bahadur Singh, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet on board INS Shivalik at Visakhapatnam. The exercise started with harbour phase encompassing briefings and practical demonstrations along with professional interactions. It was followed by a sea phase, which included fleet manoeuvres, gun firings as well as coordinated anti-submarine exercises. The exercise further enhanced the ability of both navies to undertake regional, joint and / or combined operations such as Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief.

Exercise Malabar – 2015

The 19th edition of MALABAR exercise was conducted in the Bay of Bengal from 14 to 19 October 2015. Along with the Indian Navy and the US Naval Forces, the Japan Maritime Self-Defence Forces (JMSDF) also participated in the exercise. The scope of Malabar – 2015 included wide-ranging professional interactions and a diverse range of operational activities during the sea – phase. An indigenous frigate INS Shivalik, INS Ranvijay, INS Betwa and a Fleet Support Ship INS Shakti and one submarine INS Sindhudhvaj represented the Indian side. Beside these, LRM Patrol Aircraft P8I and some integral rotary wing helicopters also participated in the trilateral exercise. The US Navy was represented by the ships from Carrier Task Force (CTF) 70 of the US Navy 7th Fleet, based at Yokosuka, Japan. One Nimitz Class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt, Ticonderoga Class cruiser USS Normandy and Freedom Class Littoral Combat ship USS Fort Worth were part of the CTF. Besides these nuclear powered submarine USS City of Corpus, Christi, F18 aircraft and P8A Long Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft also participated. JMSDF was represented by JS Fyuzuki a missile destroyer with SH 60K integral helicopter. This trilateral exercise significantly enhanced naval cooperation among important navies of the Indo-Pacific region.

Indra Navy – 2015

The eight edition of Indo-Russian bilateral exercise INDRA NAVY 2015 was conducted in the Bay of Bengal off Visakhapatnam from 07 to 12 December 2015. The scope of the exercise included wide-ranging professional interaction during the harbour phase and a diverse canvas of operational activities at sea across a spectrum of maritime operations. During the exercise, the Indian Navy was represented by INS Sahyadri – an indigenous frigate, INS Ranvijay – a guided missile destroyer and INS Shakti – a fleet support ship in addition a submarine INS Sindhuvir, the P8I Long Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft, Dornier Short Range Patrol Aircraft, Hawk Advanced Jet Trainer and other integral rotary wing helicopters. The Russian Federation Navy was represented by four ships drawn from the Pacific Fleet. The exercise helped to further strengthen mutual confidence and interoperability and also enabled sharing of best practices between both the navies.

Go/No-Go Pills: All You Need To Know

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Hello Warriors! According to reports, the IAF pilots are increasingly using drugs to optimise performance in combat exercises.

They are using these “authorised” pills to boost alertness levels and cognitive powers as well as fight fatigue and sleep deprivation during round-the-clock combat exercises as well as long-range sorties designed to hone war-fighting skills.

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WHAT ARE GO/NO-GO PILLS?

Modafinil and Zolpidem, nicknamed ‘Go/No-Go’ pills respectively, are used to first increase adrenaline and wakefulness, then counteract with sedation for recovery until the next mission.

Modafinil is the ‘Go’ pill which gives the pilot the required adrenaline rush and boosts his alertness and cognitive functions during a combat mission.

The drugs were used across the IAF in Exercise Livewire, a military exercise which simulated a two-front war held from October 31 to November 8 in which all 54 IAF airbases were activated. It was a high-tempo exercise to simulate a war, which requires high adrenaline levels and the ability to push the envelope.

After the adrenaline rush of a combat sortie with the Go pill, a fighter pilot needs to sleep well to ensure he remains sharp for the next mission. This is where the No-Go pill comes into play. It relaxes you, does not let your mind wander or worry.

ARE THERE ANY HEALTH CONCERNS?

Although the rise of drug use raises concerns about potential for addiction, the IAF is firm that their use is regulated. Handling highly stressful situations becomes more difficult when sleep-deprivation and fatigue come into play, and can negatively affect decision-making ability.

From fighter and helicopter pilots to air traffic controllers and even the top brass, the Go/No-Go pills were used to “good effect” during Livewire, which was designed to test both offensive and defensive capabilities for a two-front war contingency with “swing forces” being rapidly moved from the western theatre to the eastern one, and vice-versa.

Some of the side effects are said to be muscle weakness and behavioural changes.

WHEN AND HOW ARE THEY USED?

The Go/No-Go pills are being used to optimise performance only after extensive clinical trials, both in simulators and actual flying, with all necessary safeguards. For another, side-effects of both the pills during trials were negligible and did not appear to be a cause for concern.

IS IT SAFE?

The field trials and studies were conducted by IAF doctors to validate pharmacological strategies for sleep and alertness management for aircrews in extended operations.

The pills are not meant for everyday use, and are allowed only for specific missions under strict supervision. For another, side-effects of both the pills during trials were negligible and did not appear to be a cause for concern.

Even though it is useful in enhancing the alertness, continuous use might lead to abuse and addiction.

IS THERE ANY HISTORY OF SUCH DRUG USAGE?

Using performance enhancing drugs in the armed forces is not new. Amphetamines and other stimulants, along with sedative and sleeping aids, are widely used in modern armies since at least World War II.

These pills have been authorised and are popular among military aviation circles across the world.

9 Creative Ways To Convince The Interviewing Officer

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In the SSB, the interview plays a very crucial role, because during the interview process the focus of the Interviewing Officer (IO) is completely on the candidate. Since, majority of the Group Testing Officer’s (GTO) tasks have been done by the time the interview process starts, the IO has a fair idea as to how the candidate works and forms a rapport with the group. The candidate’s skills while working as a team member and other leadership qualities are assessed. So in the interview, the IO is now interested in the candidate, his/her life, his/her ambitions, his/her capabilities, his/her reason to join the Forces and his/her potential contributions to the Forces.

From the candidate’s point of view, the interview process is even more important since the candidate gets the chance to directly converse with the IO and to convince him that he/ she has it in them.

Following are some of the ways to convince the IO:

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Pay attention to what you write in your PIQ form.
The Personal Information Questionnaire form is highly important. It’s a mini reflection of you. The IO will go through your PIQ form first and then come up with questions for your interview. So it’s highly important that whatever you write in your PIQ is 100% true. Do not even think of lying or bluffing. You will be caught and that won’t really give a good impression, would it? Remember whatever you have written in your PIQ form. Most of the questions’ basis would be the form itself.
Your actions need to convince the IO rather than your words.
When you say that you are passionate to join the Armed Forces or you wouldn’t think of any other job but to be an Armed Forces Officer or that this what you’ve always wanted to be and wanted to do then your actions need to be in sync with it. Whatever you’ve done in life so far should vouch for what you are saying. Verbal convincing isn’t good enough. Your actions need to be convincing.
Strengthen your knowledge about the Armed Forces.
Imagine that you go to an organization for an interview and the interviewer asks you “what do you know about us”? Or “do you know when did our organization come into being”? And you don’t know the answers to these questions. What impression would it give about you? On one hand you said that it’s your dream to work in this organization while on the other hand you don’t have the basic knowledge about it. Same goes for the Armed Forces. If you are being assertive that you want to join then it’s expected out of you to know the basic facts about them. It also becomes all the more important if you belong to the Defence background.
Be aware of your surroundings and the world.
You need to be aware of what is happening in the world around you. So the current affairs, the news it all becomes very important. Know about the latest news regarding the military, the political and the financial aspects. The main focus is not on testing your GK but it’s expected that you must know what is happening globally and how our country is being affected by it. Be alert. Be socially aware.
Be confident. Believe in yourself.
Convince yourself first before convincing anyone else. You need to be able to tell yourself that ‘yes, I can do this’; ‘I have what it takes to be an Officer’. Believing in yourself is extremely crucial. Imagine someone who isn’t self-assured, low on confidence, nervous, scared sitting in front of the IO. Do you think that such an individual can ever be convincing enough to the IO? A candidate who is confident, who believes in himself/herself has a better chance in convincing the IO since he/she isn’t faking anything. They say what they believe.
Work on the OLQs present in you.
There are certain qualities and traits that are present in all of us, in varying intensities. The Officer Like Qualities are something that must be there in a candidate to become and Officer. While some of them can be worked upon, others are innate. Identify which of the qualities are present in you and sharpen those qualities. Try to develop those qualities which are weak.
Be realistic and logical.
While you speak with the IO, you are constantly being evaluated. Each word that comes out of your mouth is listened to very carefully. So don’t lie. Try not to brag about yourself or your achievements. While answering a trick question be logical. The IO might give you a situation and ask for your reaction, in such situations your reasoning ability is being checked, so think and answer logically.
Remain calm.
The IO will throw questions at you that would be least expected but instead of freaking out or losing your cool, you need to remain focused and answer the questions appropriately. He just wants to see how well do you handle and tackle awkward questions and situations.
Don’t try too hard.
The interview gives you a chance to sit face to face with the IO, converse and convince him that you are Fauji material. When you get a chance to prove that ‘you have it in you’ and that you are fit for the Forces you don’t want to blow it by trying to overdo the convincing act. Portray the OLQs which are present in you and let the IO be convinced by your actions, responses, your confidence, your determination, and your assertiveness. And remember that if you have ‘it’ in you, convincing won’t be a hard task.

6 Ways To Improve Your Story Narration

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The Pictured Perception and Discussion Test (PPDT) is the third basic screening test that takes place at the first stage in the SSB.
The PPDT involves exposing the candidates to a picture with the help of computer slides, for one minute. Since the picture is usually blurred it’s necessary that the candidates pay attention and gather as much information as possible to write a quality story. On the sheet of paper provided to the candidates on which they will write their story. Also, a rectangle has to be made on the paper, which can be used to mention the age of the people seen in the picture, the mood, the characters, etc. After that one minute is over, the picture won’t be shown anymore and you will be give 4 minutes to write your story and on completion, the sheets will be taken away.

Obviously the board isn’t interested in evaluating your writing skills. What they are interested in is your psychology and personality. They want to see how you perceive a given stimulus, how would you react to it, etc. So the main character and the other characters depict and reflect your personality and opinions.

After the writing part is done, all the candidates sit for the discussion and the sheets on which they had written their story is returned to each candidate, this helps as a reference while narrating the story. The discussion is attended by the GTO, the IO and the Psychologist. Now, the whole focus is on how the individual group members have perceived the picture and how efficiently can the group come to a common conclusion about the story of the picture.

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So how can you improve your narration?

There is so much transparency about the SSB procedure nowadays and so many reference books/ sites are available, so the aspirants/ candidates must utilise this opportunity and practice as much as they can. Give yourself enough time to get familiar with the psychological tests that take place in the SSB. Practice as much sample papers as you can. But remember that you only need an idea for how to go about writing the story, kindly don’t just learn the sample stories and write those in the PPDT. You need to project your personality so your story needs to be authentic.
Make a mental note Jot down all the major points of your story and mentally rehearse them. The role of the characters, the mood, the age range, the scenario, all should be crystal clear in your mind. If you have all the pointers ready and in place, you are likely to narrate better.
Be very clear and specific. In a group of 15-25 candidates, where each has to put their perspective and story forward, it becomes very important to be very specific and not to beat around the bush when it comes to narrating your story and to find a common conclusion. You should be very clear with what you want to say and communicate effectively.
Critically analyse the picture. Be very careful while you try to pick up the various things that are going on in the picture shown to you. You have just 60 seconds to observe and incorporate the scene shown in the picture in your story. There will be things that everyone will notice and write about, so go beyond that and try to observe other things happening in the picture (however small it may seem) and incorporate it in your story. Be logical while doing so.
Listen to everyone. The setup of the discussion part of PPDT is somewhat like a GD, where everyone is trying to put their point forward. Some candidates might have a point that you didn’t think of or notice, so it’s very important to listen to what everyone is saying. The goal is to come to a common conclusion about the story of the picture shown. This only possible if all the perspectives are heard.
Be confident while speaking. You need to be very clear about your story and while speaking be confident. Try to put your point forward logically and convince others. The main theme of the story should be immediately as the discussion starts. Be active during the discussion.

To succeed in the PPDT be realistic, logical and analytical while writing and narrating your story. It should be reflective of your personality.

CDS 1 2016 Sectional Cut Off Marks

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CDS 2 2016 Sectional Cut Off Marks

Candidates who have appeared for the CDS 1 2016 written exam today can refer to the sectional cut off marks of CDS 1 2016 exam for Maths, English and GK question paper.

CDS 1 2016 exam is conducted by UPSC and it has three question papers. Each paper consists of 100 marks. Now as many candidates are writing CDS 1 2016 exam, here are the expected sectional cut off marks for CDS 1 2016 exam. If you have any confusion regarding the sectional cut off marks of CDS 1 2016, yes there will be a sectional cut off for each paper in CDS 1 2016. You are required to clear all question papers individually also to clear the CDS 2 2015 written exam.

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CDS 1 2016 Sectional Cut Off Marks

Course	Minimum qualifying marks in each subject
IMA	20 Marks (i.e. 20%)
INA	20 Marks (i.e. 20%)
AFA	20 Marks (i.e. 20%)
OTA Men	20 Marks (i.e. 20%)
OTA Women	20 Marks (i.e. 20%)

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CDS 1 2017 Answer Keys | CDS 1 Answer Keys 2017 [All Sets] -Updated

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CDS 2 2016 Answer Keys All Sets [ Kalshi]

CDS 2 2016 Set A All Keys – Updated
CDS 2 2016 Set B All Keys – Updated
CDS 2 2016 Set C All Keys – Updated
CDS 2 2016 Set D All Keys – Updated

CDS 2 2016 Answer Key [ by Baalnoi]

CDS 2 2016 Maths Answer Keys
CDS 2 2016 English Answer Keys
CDS 2 2016 GK Answer Keys

Written exam of CDS-1-2016 was conducted by UPSC on 14th Feb 2016. Candidates who gave written CDSE 1 2016 must be waiting for CDS 1 2016 answer keys and cut off marks. Through CDS 1 2016 candidates will join the course commencing in July 2017 for admission to the Army, Air Force wings and Navy. Courses like IMA 142th Course, SSC 105th, 17th OTA,201th Flying Course and Naval Academy. Candidates looking for CDS 1 2016 Key and cut off marks, Paper solution sheet, CDS key 2016, CDS 1 2016 Cut Off Marks / answer sheet of CDS-1 2016 can check it on SSBCrack. Aspirants can look at the answer keys for their CDS written exam, here of paper-1st and paper-2nd with set-a, set-b, set-c, set-d.

CDSE 1 2016 includes three different papers i.e English, Maths and General Knowledge for IMA, AFA and NA. For OTA candidates, there were only two papers i.e. English and General Knowledge. CDSE is conducted by UPSC twice every year. When comparing CDS 1 2016 from last CDS 2 2015, it was comparatively easy.

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CDS 1 2016 Cutoff Marks CDS 1 Answer Key 2016 Paper 1st, 2nd and 3rd Solution

English: This time English was little different with less questions from synonyms and antonyms. Though English papers was the easiest of all and aspirants could have scored more marks in English papers. Comprehension passage, sentence formation, vocabulary etc were easy this time. Overall, English paper was little difficult this time and we wish candidates will score well in it.
GK: General Knowledge was tough as usual and not many candidates will score more marks in this paper. Though few questions from current affairs were easy and scoring. Overall GK question paper was not easy.
Maths: Maths question paper with lengthy questions, but one could have scored maximum marks from it. Questions were easy and mix of different topics. Again a good chances for scoring high marks for the candidates applying for AFA and IMA.

Overall the paper was good enough for the candidates who have done preparation beforehand. UPSC may declare the results of CDSE 1 2016 in May – June 2016. CDSE 1 2016 cut off may go up to 110 Marks for AFA, 97 marks for IMA, 75 for OTA and 94 for NA. Keep an eye on this page for the CDS 1 2016 answers key to come up from The Cavalier Coaching Institute, NCA and Khalsi Classes for CDS-1 answer sheet 2016 and CDS 1 2016 cut off.

CDS 1 2016 Answer Keys All Sets [ Khalsi Classes]

CDS 1 2016 Answer Key [ by NCA]

CDS 1 2016 Mathematics Answer Keys – Set A

Sr. No.	Answer	Sr. No.	Answer	Sr. No.	Answer	Sr. No.	Answer
1.	A	26.	B	51.	B	76.	C
2.	D	27.	A	52.	C	77.	C
3.	C	28.	D	53.	B	78.	A
4.	C	29.	D	54.	B	79.	A
5.	D	30.	B	55.	C	80.	D
6.	A	31.	C	56.	B	81.	A
7.	B	32.	B	57.	C	82.	B
8.	B	33.	D	58.	D	83.	C
9.	C	34.	B	59.	A	84.	B
10.	B	35.	D	60.	C	85.	D
11.	A	36.	D	61.	C	86.	C
12.	B	37.	D	62.	D	87.	B
13.	A	38.	C	63.	C	88.	C
14.	A	39.	D	64.	B	89.	D
15.	A	40.	C	65.	C	90.	A
16.	A	41.	D	66.	B	91.	B
17.	C	42.	B	67.	D	92.	A
18.	A	43.	A	68.	C	93.	B
19.	A	44.	A	69.	C	94.	C
20.	D	45.	C	70.	A	95.	D
21.	C	46.	A	71.	D	96.	B
22.	C	47.	A	72.	C	97.	C
23.	C	48.	C	73.	B	98.	C
24.	C	49.	C	74.	B	99.	D
25.	C	50.	C	75.	B	100.	C

So how was your CDSE 1 2016 written experience? Aspirants, post your review and expected marks in the comment section below. Also, few good warriors are requested to send their scanned questions papers at [email protected]

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CDS 2 2016 Result [Out Now]

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On the basis of the results of the COMBINED DEFENCE SERVICES EXAMINATION (II), 2016 held by the Union Public Service Commission on 23rd October, 2016, 8563 candidates with the following Roll Numbers have qualified for being interviewed by the Service Selection Board of the Ministry of Defence, for admission to (i) Indian Military Academy, Dehradun 143rd Course commencing in July, 2017 (ii) Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, Kerala, Course commencing in July, 2017 (iii) Air Force Academy, Hyderabad (Pre-Flying) Training Course (202/16F/PC) commencing in July, 2017 (iv) Officers Training Academy, Chennai 106th SSC Course (for Men) commencing in October, 2017 and (v) Officers Training Academy, Chennai, 20th SSC Women (Non-Technical) Course commencing in October, 2017.

The candidature of all the candidates, whose Roll Numbers are shown in the lists below, is provisional. In accordance with the conditions of the admission to the examination, they are required to submit the original certificates in support of age (Date of Birth), educational qualifications, NCC (C) (Army Wing/Senior Division Air Wing/Naval Wing) etc. claimed by them along with attested copies thereof, to Army Headquarters, A.G.’s Branch/Rtg./CDSE Entry Section for males and SSC Women Entry Section for women candidates, West Block-III, Ground Floor, Wing 1, R.K. Puram, New Delhi-110066 in case of IMA/SSC as their first choice and to IHQ of MoD (Navy), DMPR (OI & R Section), Room No. 204, ‘C’-Wing, Sena Bhawan, New Delhi-110011 in case of Navy as their first choice, and to PO 3 (A) Air Headquarters, ‘J’ Block, Room No. 17, Opp. Vayu Bhawan, Motilal Nehru Marg, New Delhi-110011 in case of Air Force as their first choice. The original Certificates are to be submitted within two weeks of completion of the SSB Interview and not later than 13th May, 2017 for AFA and not later than 01st July, 2017 for IMA and not later than 01st June, 2017 for admission to NA (1st August, 2017 in case of SSC only). The candidates must not send the original Certificates to the Union Public Service Commission.

All the candidates who have successfully qualified in the written exam are required to register themselves online on the Indian Army Recruiting website joinindianarmy.nic.in within two weeks of announcement of written result. The successful candidates would them be allotted Selection Centres and dates, of SSB interview which shall be communicated on the registered e-mail ID. Any candidate who has already registered earlier on the site will not be required to do so. In case of any query/Login problem, e-mail be forwarded to [email protected].

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CDS 2 2016 result will be declared in few months.

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On the basis of the results of the COMBINED DEFENCE SERVICES EXAMINATION (I), 2016 held by the Union Public Service Commission on 14th February, 2016, 8411 candidates with the following Roll Numbers have qualified for being interviewed by the Service Selection Board of the Ministry of Defence, for admission to (i) Indian Military Academy, Dehradun 142th Course commencing in January, 2017 (ii) Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, Kerala, Course commencing in January, 2017 (iii) Air Force Academy, Hyderabad (Pre-Flying) Training Course (201/16F/PC) commencing in January, 2017 (iv) Officers Training Academy, Chennai 105th SSC Course (for Men) commencing in April, 2017 and (v) Officers Training Academy, Chennai, 19th SSC Women (Non-Technical) Course commencing in April, 2017
2. The candidature of all the candidates, whose Roll Numbers are shown in the lists below, is provisional. In accordance with the conditions of the admission to the examination, they are required to submit the original certificates in support of age (Date of Birth), educational qualifications, NCC (C) (Army Wing/Senior Division Air Wing/Naval Wing) etc. claimed by them along with attested copies thereof, to Army Headquarters, A.G.’s Branch/Rtg./CDSE Entry Section for males and SSC Women Entry Section for women candidates, West Block-III, Ground Floor, Wing 1, R.K. Puram, New Delhi-110066 in case of IMA/SSC as their first choice and to IHQ of MoD (Navy), DMPR (OI & R Section), Room No. 204, ‘C’-Wing, Sena Bhawan, New Delhi-110011 in case of Navy as their first choice, and to PO 3 (A) Air Headquarters, ‘J’ Block, Room No. 17, Opp. Vayu Bhawan, Motilal Nehru Marg, New Delhi-110011 in case of Air Force as their first choice. The original Certificates are to be submitted within two weeks of completion of the SSB Interview and not later than 13th November, 2016 1st February, 2017 in case of SSC only). The candidates must not send the original Certificates to the Union Public Service Commission.

3. In case, there is any change of address, the candidates are advised to promptly intimate directly to the Army Headquarters/Naval Headquarters/Air Headquarters as the case may be.

4. The Union Public Service Commission have a Facilitation Counter near Examination Hall Building in its Campus. Candidates may obtain any information/clarification regarding this examination on working days between 10.00 AM to 5.00 PM, in person or over telephone No.011-23385271, 011-23381125 and 011-23098543 from this Facilitation Counter. Candidates can also obtain information regarding their result by accessing UPSC website http.//www.upsc.gov.in

5. The marks-sheet of candidates who have not qualified, will be put on the Commission’s website within 15 days from the date of publication of the final result of OTA (after conducting SSB Interview) and will remain available on the website for a period of 60 days.

CDS 1 2016 Written Result

Union Public Service Commission UPSC has been conducted the written test for the CDS 1 2016, Combined Defence Service, now UPSC will be going to declare the UPSC CDS 1 Result 2016 and also check the CDS 1 2016 Exam expected cut off marks list.

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UPSC conducted the Combined Defence Service exam twice every year CDS exam was of I phase which was held on Feb month 2016, many eligible and interested candidates has appeared on that day and successfully given they exam. Now they all are waiting for CDS 1 2016 result and final cut off marks. If you also looking for the merit list of CDS exam, then you must check the information which is mentioned below.

Name of department	Union Public Service Commission UPSC
Name of the exam	CDS 1 2016
Details for	UPSC CDS 1 Cut Off Marks 2016
Date of announcement	June 2016

CDS 1 Exam 2016 Cut Off Marks

As per the notice announced that the result of CDS 1 2016 will be declared in June 2016 and it will be shown on an official website of UPSC. You can check it on the online, UPSC will not send any type of letter to invite that you are selected or not, so you can check the official website daily.

CDS 1 2016 Cut Off Marks [Expected]

S.No	Academy	Expected Cut Off
1	OTA (Women)	75
2	OTA (Men)	75
3	IMA	97
4	INA	94
5	IFA	110

Also Read: CDS 1 2016 Sectional Cut Off Marks

CDS 2012 Cutoff

		Written ExamResult	Final Result
Academy	Qualifying Marks in Each Subject	Aggregate Marks of Last Qualified Candidate	Marks of Last Recommended Candidate
IMA	12	114	237
INA	12	108	231
AFA	12	144	266
OTA (Men)	12	76	158
OTA (Women)	12	76	159

CDS 2013 Cutoff

		Written ExamResult	Final Result
Academy	Qualifying Marks in Each Subject	Aggregate Marks of Last Qualified Candidate	Marks of Last Recommended Candidate
IMA	20 marks (i.e. 20%)	111 marks( i.e 37%)	231
INA	20 marks (i.e. 20%)	111 marks( i.e 37%)	231
AFA	20 marks (i.e. 20%)	135 marks (i.e. 45%)	266
OTA (Men)	20 marks (i.e. 20%)	76 marks (i.e. 38%)	158
OTA (Women)	20 marks (i.e. 20%)	76 marks (i.e. 38%)	160

CDS 2014 Cutoff (Expected)

CDS 2014 Cutoff mentioned here is expected as the final result for the CDS II 2014 Examination is not announced as yet on the UPSC website-

Academy	Written Exam Result	Final Result
IMA	102	225
INA	75	206
AFA	129	256
OTA (Men)	72	154
OTA (Women)	72	152

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Garud Commando Shailabh Gaur Who Took 6 Bullets Is Ready To Fight Again. Respect!

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SSBCrack

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February 14, 2016

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Corporal Shailabh Gaur cannot wait to join his unit again. A member of the Indian Air Force’s elite commando unit, Garud, he is recovering from surgery because he took four bullets in the abdomen during a gunbattle with terrorists at the Pathankot Air Base on January 2.

Corporal Gaur says Hollywood movies like Commando and Rambo inspired him in school. With three generations of the family in the defence forces, he says, the choice of career was obvious: He joined the Air Force in 2010 and emerged as the best all-rounder during training that landed him in the elite unit. A commando’s life is hard but the first real test came four years later.

His unit was flown from Adampur to Pathankot on January 1. The men were split into different groups and tasked with patrolling the air base. “It was around 3.30 am when we were asked to look around the vehicle maintenance area and clear the area,” he recounts.

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“We spotted a trail which led us inside the area, terrorists hiding there began firing as the platoon took positions,” he recalls. In the gun battle, Corporal Gursewak Singh was shot and fell to the ground.

Then, Corporal Gaur felt something piercing his abdomen. He thought it was just a sliver of wood because there was a loud explosion at the same time. “Gursewak was a close friend, we had joined the Air Force together and we were buddies,” he says.

The terrorists were firing at the commandoes from their Kalashnikovs. “They used lob grenades while reloading. Mortars were also fired at us. Thankfully, they didn’t explode,” he says. The commandos, though, could not use heavy weapons for the fear of collateral damage. The terrorists were out to destroy assets and the commandoes’ brief was to secure the technical area where fighter jets and radars were. Garud Commando Shailabh Gaur

It was only after the terrorists moved to a different location that Corporal Gaur could attend to his injuries. By then it was nearly 5 am. He had been fighting terrorists for over an hour.

At the Pathankot military hospital, four bullets and splinter pieces were removed from his body. Doctors were surprised that he had survived all that while because there was three litres of blood in the abdominal cavity due to internal bleeding.

But six weeks later, Corporal Gaur has almost recovered. He expects to return to his unit after a fitness test next week.

source: NDTV

6 Tips To Become The Leader Of Your Group

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Simran Singh

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February 14, 2016

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We humans are very social by nature. We tend to surround ourselves with people wherever we go. In schools, colleges, workplaces you’ll find that everyone is part of some group or the other. Vey simply put, a group is a number of people who are classed or put together.

When it comes to the SSB, groups play a major role, considering that we have an entire segment of tests which are done in groups.

Every group has a leader. It’s a very basic known fact. All the group members of a particular group are not exactly identical and same in their personality types, their thinking and perceptions. Each person in a group is unique and different. Only one thing remains the same, the dream of being in the Armed Forces. So, even though there are so many individuals who differ from one another, you’ll always find just one leader. Leadership is extremely important. An officer has to be a leader as well in order to be an effective officer. The troops depend and rely on the leadership of their officer, so it is very essential that the candidate must possess these qualities.

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During the SSB, candidates have to undergo the Group Testing Officer’s Tests (GTOs). These tests include the group discussions (GDs), Group Planning Exercise (GPEs), Progressive Group Task (PGT), Group Obstacle Race (snake race), Half Group Task (HGT), Individual Obstacles, Command Task (CT) and Final Group Task (FGT).

I’m going to shed some light on certain tips on how you can emerge as the leader of your group.

Work on your Interpersonal Skills.
This aspect is really important yet the most overlooked one. Most of the times during the GDs, in order to prove their point, candidates turn aggressive. This should be absolutely avoided. It’s a group “discussion” not a debate. When you have something to say, put it respectfully. A leader never hurts other’s sentiments and feelings. It’s often believed that speaking first in a GD often reflects a candidate’s leadership qualities. It can but it’s not necessary. Speaking first is often challenging, since whoever speaks first decides the direction of the GD. Speak only when you know that your point will be productive in moving the discussion forward as it forms the basis.
Learn to be an effective speaker and an effective listener.
In a GD, a candidate’s speaking and listening skills matter a lot. Be confident while you speak. Speak slowly so that your point is understood by all. Whenever you want to add on to a point which is previously said by someone else, don’t paraphrase it and repeat it again. Extract the keywords and say your point (in agreement or disagreement, whichever). Never go off the topic and while giving examples try to quote facts, instead of personal examples.
Be supportive and encouraging.
A true leader always supports and encourages his group members. You should be supportive of other people’s ideas and views. Sometimes, you might people who are introverted and who aren’t confident in public speaking or giving their ideas and views publically. In such situations, as a leader would, you have to encourage them to speak. They are already feeling shy and maybe nervous, so don’t add on to it. Be comforting towards your group members. Try to increase and maintain everyone’s morale.
Be confident.
I’m a big fan of this word. Confidence will literally get you anywhere in life. As I’ve mentioned in my earlier posts, confidence is a must have attitude. When one candidate in a group is confident and positive, the other members are going to easily accept his/her views and ideas. Not everyone can actually put their point forward properly, especially someone who is nervous or anxious but a confident individual will always see the opportunity and maximise the utilisation of the opportunity.
Be creative.
Anyone can come up with a common solution to a problem but a leader will think of innovative ideas and put forward a creative and a new solution to a problem. A candidate must inculcate this habit of thinking creatively and being creative. Things which are scarce are always valued. Similarly a new and a fresh perspective presented in the group interactions will you the edge over your other group members.
Be a team worker.
Sometimes a candidate might focus too much on himself/ herself and forget that they are a member of a group. These tasks are called group testing officer’s tasks for a reason. The assessors want to see whether you can work properly in a group or not and how much can you influence the group. Try to showcase your leadership qualities and at the same time work with every member of the group to make your group a better one. Be an active member of the group.Remember that a leader is not someone who bosses around and tried to impose their own decisions on other, but someone who leads and guides the group to better opportunities.Also Read :

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