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Chief Of Defence Staff Gen Bipin Rawat on COVID19

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Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat on Sunday said the armed forces’ personnel understand that they will have to remain uninfected by the virus to be able to support people and government as the country battles coronavirus outbreak. “As far as defence services are concerned, we do understand our responsibility that at this time when the nation is fighting against COVID-19 menace, the defence services must operate beyond the mandate and come to the support of our people and government in whatever way we can,” General Rawat told ANI in an exclusive interview. “In order to do so, we have to first ensure that we remain safe from COVID-19 because if our own sailors, soldiers and airmen get affected by this virus, how are we going to support our people. That is why we have issued very strict directions on social distancing, wearing of masks and ensuring that people who require to be in quarantine remain in quarantine,” said the CDS.

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He pointed out that all the meetings and conferences are taking place through video conferencing. “The medical directions are being regularly issued by our Director General Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS) to ensure good health of our soldiers and airmen under these difficult times.”
Stressing that directions issued from the “highest body”, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) is being followed in letter and spirit to fight the menace of COVID19 and to ensure that Armed Forces remain safe, he said,”We are attending meetings organised by the Cabinet Secretary and we are attending meetings of the Ministry of Health. Whatever directions are coming, are percolating down to the rank and file and we are ensuring that these reach in the right time and right manner. This is very important for us to maintain strict discipline and patience.”

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“There would be problems in these challenging times but we have to learn to live with them. It cannot be business as usual. These are the times when certain directions have been issued and they have to be adhered to if we want to fight the COVID-19 menace. I think our nation has done well. We will continue to do well if the directions issued from time to time are adhered to,” he added. General Rawat, while referring to the lockdown, said this is not the time to be impatient.

“We do know when the country is under lockdown and people are told to stay indoors, they tend to become impatient. This is not the time to be impatient. Patience is very important to ensure that we remain disciplined. Maintaining discipline in armed forces is not very difficult as we are accustomed to be in discipline but to maintain patience is the need of the hour,” he said

He further informed, “I am very happy to inform you that all our people have downloaded the Aarogya Setu application and should anyone get affected, we would be able to pick that up very soon. We would be able to ensure that the spread does not happen.”(ANI)

Cracked TES SSB Interview In My 1st Attempt

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“IF YOU WANT TO LIVE A HAPPY LIFE, TIE IT WITH GOALS NOT WITH PEOPLE”. Hello, guys, my name is Nilesh Yadav and I got recommended from 34 SSB Allahabad for TES-43 Indian Army. This was my very first attempt and I was Totally into forces due to my Defence background. Since I wanted to make sure I make through it I joined training at Cavalier and bought a book from SSBCrack to practice OIR. On my first day 252 people reported then we were seated in a hall and two OIR booklet with 40 questions each were given simultaneously with 17 minutes to solve each. PPDT happened shortly after and we were divided in a group of 20 for discussion and soon after the results were announced and 36 0f us made it.

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On the second day morning, Psychology test was conducted and I attempted all the pictures a 58 WAT, 51 SRT. Soon after my interview happened and the interviewer asked me several HOT questions like about CAA and NRC in-depth, major changes in organisation of Indian Army some technical questions and my family background.

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On 3rd and 4th day, our GTO test happened which I think went very well. I participated well in all the group tasks, I gave my lecturette confidently and attempted 11 individual obstacles.

On fifth day conference was held and they asked a pretty normal question like” how was your stay” and” how would you rate your performance “ but they asked new question “ what adventurous experience you had in your life” to which I replied I have done mountain climbing with my friends. The conference was about 5 minutes and after that results were declared and 4 of us made it through.

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This was a great moment for us. It was the happiest day of our life like our dreams came true.

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21 Indian Navy Sailors Tested Coronavirus Positive In Mumbai

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21 serving personnel tested positive for #COVID19 within naval premises at Mumbai. This number includes 20 sailors of INS Angre, a shore establishment at Mumbai. Most of these are asymptomatic & have been traced to a single sailor who was tested positive on 7th April. All primary contacts (though asymptomatic) were tested for #COVID19. The entire inliving block was immediately put under quarantine, containment zone & INS Angre under lockdown. Action being taken as per established protocol. No cases of infection onboard ships & submarines.

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Indian AirForce’s AH-64E Apache Helicopter Makes Emergency Landing In Punjab

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The helicopter had taken off from the Pathankot army base and due to some technical glitch, it had landed in the Budhwar village fields. Both the pilots and the helicopter are safe and there was no damage to the village. A brand new Apache helicopter of the Indian Air Force has made an emergency landing in a field in the Hoshiarpur district of Punjab. 22 Apaches were ordered by India for the IAF in a $1.1 billion deal, the first of which were inducted in September, last year.

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NDA 1 2020 NDA 2 2020 New Exam Dates [Updated]

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UPSC UPDATE – UPSC has finally published the revised date of NDA 1 2020 written exam which was postponed due to the COVID-19 situation in the country. The UPSC today revised the dates for all the exams and published a new exam calendar. As per the latest UPSC calendar, the NDA 1 2020 exam will be conducted on 06 Sep 2020 along with the NDA 2 2020 exam. Meaning, both NDA 1 2020 and NDA 2 2020 will be conducted on 06th Sep 2020. A common examination for both NDA& NA Exam (I) and NDA&NA Exam (II), 2020 will be held on 06.09.2020.

UPSC has published a press release regarding the NDA, CDS, CAPF and other UPSC exams. A special meeting of the Commission was held on April, 15, 2020 to review the situation arising out of the Corona Virus pandemic. In view of the prevailing lockdown restrictions, including social distancing norms, it was decided that dates for all interviews, Examinations and Recruitment Boards, where candidates and advisers are required to travel from all parts of the country, will be reviewed from time to time.

A decision on fresh dates for the remaining Civil Services-2019 Personality Tests will be taken after May, 3, 2020, following the second phase of the lockdown. Dates for the Civil Services-2020 (Prelim), Engineering Services (Main) and the Geologist Services (Main) Examinations had already been announced. Any rescheduling in these examinations, if necessitated by the evolving situation, will be notified on the website of the UPSC. Deferment notices have already been posted for the Combined Medical Services Examination, the Indian Economic Service and the Indian Statistical Service Examination 2020. Dates for the CAPF Exam 2020 will also be notified on the UPSC website.

The National Defence Academy(NDA- I) Examination has already been postponed till further intimation. A decision on the NDA –II Examination will be posted on June 10, 2020, the scheduled date for its notification. Any other decision of the Commission in respect of all the Examinations, Interviews and Recruitment Boards will be promptly made available on the Commission’s website.

The Commission reviewed the harm caused to the national economy by the corona virus pandemic. Recognising the need to conserve financial resources at the national level, the Chairman and Members of the Union Public Service Commission have decided to voluntarily forego 30% of the basic pay received by them from the Commission for a period of one year, with effect from April, 2020. In addition, all officers and staff members of the UPSC have volunteered one day salary to the PM Relief Fund/PM’s Citizen Assistance and Relief in Emergency Situation Fund (PM CARES Fund).

All SSB Interviews Are Postponed Till May 2020

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Many candidates are asking us about the new dates for the SSB and AFSB interview which got postponed due to Coronavirus lockdown. As the govt has extended the lockdown till 3rd May 2020, there will be no SSB interview and defence exams will be conducted in the month of May 2020. So candidates who are waiting for the SSB interview and their defence exams have to wait till May 2020. Candidates who are waiting for SSC tech interview, AFSB interview, Indian Navy interview, NDA exam are requested to wait for the further notice.

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Many candidates are sharing the news that the SSB interview dates will be postponed due to Coronavirus pandemic. We are getting several emails and messages from defence aspirants who have their SSB in the near future and they are going to attend the SSB interview in coming days. As the COVID-19 is going out of hand and the government is shutting down the public places like schools to control the COVID-19 spread, many aspirants are worried about their SSB interviews and they are not sure if the SSB interviews are being conducted without any delay.

SSB Interview and Coronavirus?

  • Try to prepare for the SSB interview at home as much as you can, the preparation for the SSB is very much possible just by reading blogs, books and other material available on the SSBCrack. Thousands of candidates have cleared their SSB interview just by reading SSBCrack website every day. You can get our ebook pack “SSB Interview Study Material 2020 [ Pack of 17 eBooks ]” for better preparation at home.
  • Make sure you are not roaming much in public places and keeping yourself safe from COVID-19.
  • Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water.
  • Maintain at least 1 metre (3 feet) distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing.
  • Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth.
  • Make sure you, and the people around you, follow good respiratory hygiene. This means covering your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then dispose of the used tissue immediately.
  • Stay home if you feel unwell. If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention and call in advance. Follow the directions of your local health authority.
  • In case of any delay in SSB interview, directly reach your board, for example if your SSB is in Bhopal, directly contact the SSB Bhopal through phone or email and get the latest update.
  • To prepare for the defence exams at home, do not forget to check our Online courses for NDA, CDS, AFCAT, TA, INET and more. Visit our website www.ssbcrackexams.com and prepare for your exams at home.

At the moment there are no official announcements regarding the delay in SSB interview dates but the best way to get the correct update is by directly contacting your SSB board. SSBCrack wishes all the aspirants more success in their upcoming exams and SSB interview.

I Got Recommended For TES 43 From 34 SSB Allahabad

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It is said to learn from your failures but I say every day is a learning experience and enhancing yourself every day will mould you towards your best personality. Hello, everyone, this is Rakshit Bhatt and I have been recommended for TES-43 entry from 34-SSB Allahabad. Coming towards my SSB experience this was my first opportunity to showcase myself for an SSB interview. As usual, everyone was like Allahabad is a rejection centre and chances are less. To all those, I would like to clear every centre is the same in its testing, do not believe in any myths and never let your confidence down. About 252 candidates reported and I was given chest number 52 among them. We were divided into groups of 20 candidates each. As usual, there was a fish market on the group discussion but you need to find that void in between and speak your part. Again group length doesn’t matter since they further divide the group if not properly heard. 36 candidates got screened in and we were given new chest numbers. I was chest number 21, we all were given our beds and this was my all-new experience.

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Never panic in such situations just stay calm and enjoy the beautiful environment. Coming to the 2nd day we had our psychology tests. Stay what you are as it shows your own personality so never try to be someone else. I followed this strategy and did my tests. I had my interview on the same day where I was asked questions about myself, general awareness, my views on political and social issues & current affairs. My interview went for 30-35 minutes and after that, I went to explore the city Allahabad with my friends.

The 3rd and 4th day we had GTO, I actively participated in all tasks and activities and completed all 10 individual obstacles. Again the number of times you participate does not matters what you speak matters so be clear, precise and confident with what you speak. The 5th day was conference where I was asked about my stay and my experience for the same. It went for 2-3 minutes.

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After that, we had our results and it was the best day of my life when my chest number 21 was announced along with my name. 4 of us made it through and we all celebrated the best day of our lives. We were given new medical chest numbers and carried forward with the medical procedures.

I would like to conclude this by saying everyone is a leader and officer in yourself. So stay what you are as you’ll outshine much great then. And you’ll definitely get the best thing of your life if you sincerely work hard.

Jai Hind.

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5 Motivational Facts About Col Navjot Singh Bal 2 PARA SF

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Col Navjot Singh Bal, Shaurya Chakra, former CO 2 PARA (SF), passed away earlier this morning, 09 April 2020, losing his last battle to cancer. A son, husband, father & brother to many, remember his service to the Nation. Below are some motivation lines about Col Navjot Singh Bal shared by Maj Malik.

  • When I met my CO Col NS Bal, SC in football field way back in May 2018 I thought some young officer(Lt/Capt) is playing given the tremendous amount of energy and effort he was putting in the game. His fitness was remarkable and he displayed unique dynamism in day to day routine activities. During routine training, he observed slight swelling in his right arm after doing a marathon of chin-ups. I thought that swelling could have developed due to exertion or haematoma. However, after radiological evaluation, it was found to be some mass involving muscle of the right arm. And then commenced a chain of lengthy and tedious work up like biopsy and MRI.
  • Finally, it was revealed that there is some rare type of cancer called telangiectatic osteosarcoma right arm. Subsequently, he was managed with chemotherapy and amputation right arm. Despite losing an arm to cancer, Col Navjot Singh Bal continued to serve in 2 Para as the commanding officer and even learnt to fire with his left hand. Unfortunately, it turned out to be aggressive cancer with metastasis occurring at a fast rate and soon cancer spread to lungs, liver and heart.
  • I salute to the indomitable spirit of Col Bal and he consistently highlighted it in his routine work despite the aggressive spread of cancer. Fighting all odds, once he ran 21Km half marathon in spite of cancer hampering his normal breathing and debunked the common notion of defeatability. He was an absolute champion. A true Special Forces warrior. He exhibited optimism and cheerfulness round the clock. He is a perfect testimony of how a person with cancer should live his normal life.
  • On one occasion during routine cancer checkup treating Onco physician was amazed to see his motivation and cheerfulness during interaction and he remarked that I have not seen a cancer patient in my life with so much positive attitude
  • When the entire world was battling Corona pandemic, Col NS Bal, SC was fighting a more lethal entity than Coronavirus. Hopefully, mankind shall vanquish this enemy one day. Finally, he succumbed to aggressive cancer on 09 Apr 2020 and soul departed. Sir, you shall forever remain a champion and inspiration for us. RIP??Maj Sanjeev Malik, RMO 2 Para SF.
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Recommended For Indian Military Academy CDS Entry

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Hi, Defence aspirants, my name is Saurabh Raina and I’m from Alwar Rajasthan .recently I got recommended from 34 SSB ALLAHBAD known as the rejection centre in CDS IMA 149 .I’m gonna share my story for defence aspirants. DAY 1-SCREENING – CANDIDATES reported .this was my second attempt and I got a repeaters batch. OIR went well. PPDT – my story was normal based on young army lieutenant who bravely completed his mission .the narration was fantastic full of confidence the result – 25 got in and I got chest no 22.

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Day 2- Psych Attempted 35 SRT, 59 WAT most of tat was based on sports as  I’m a national level boxer and hence SRT I attempted as my own capability.

DAY3 – GTO, both GDs were ok I spoke about 3-4 times and agreed with other group members. GPE was also very good done with logic and in given time. PGT-cooperating with the group and giving ideas whenever necessary. HGT was also very well I gave all the ideas in GOR be helpful to each member and full of josh. Lecturette – I choose the topic INDO-US realtions I used the complete time and I think, here confidence and body language matters. INDIVIDUAL OBSTACLE – I completed 13 obstacles.

DAY 4 – GTO – command task – I completed the task in 2 minutes with the help of subordinates and FGT went of very good, than I went for my interview I rushed to candidates line dressed up in formals and went for interview waiting room where I spent about 1:30 hours some magazines were there I read them than I called for interview .The interviewing officer asked me too many questions about boxing and some questions over mathematics few of them I answered wrong but I was full of confidence and answered with truth. RAPID FIRE I answered each question .overall it was decent.

CONFERENCE DAY – It went for 5 minutes “longest in my batch”.I was asked for my stay at centre, what lessons I learnt here    ,what I want to improve in myself ,what I will tell my friends to prepare for SSB .I answered all question with confidence .Than result came we 4 were selected and my chest number he spoke last.

Finally: I made and I’m reday to become the first army officer from my family and from my village. JAI HIND

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India Lost 5 Brave PARA SF Soldiers, Killed 5 Terrorists

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Five PARA SF soldiers of Indian Army sacrificed their lives while fighting terrorists in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district, the first major counter-infiltration operation along the LoC this year. Also, five terrorists were killed. A fierce gunfight broke out on Saturday evening in the snowbound Ringdori forest area of Keran, 120 km from Srinagar, while the Army was looking for a group of terrorists who fled after a brief exchange of fire on April 1. The Army cordoned a 4-square km area to ensure that the terrorists did not escape towards Pakistan. Indian Army Para commandos were airdropped at strategic locations to trace them. As combing was underway, the hiding terrorists opened fire. In the ensuing gunfight, five terrorists were killed by 4 PARA SF soldiers and three soldiers were martyred. Two more soldiers were critically injured. They later succumbed to injuries.

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“Alert troops, braving inclement weather and hostile terrain, have so far eliminated five terrorists attempting to infiltrate across the LoC,” defence spokesman Col Rajesh Kalia told the media, adding that the operation was still underway. The police claimed the slain militants were associated with Lashkar-e-Toiba. In the past 24 hours, nine terrorists have been killed in two gunfights. On Saturday, four local terrorists were killed in Kulgam district.

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