A student named BasimHilal of the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) from Jammu and Kashmir mocked the dead of CRPF Jawans who lost their lives in a cowardly attack by a terrorist. An FIR has been registered against BasimHilal, a student of Aligarh Muslim University, for his tweet over yesterday’s Pulwama Attack . He has been booked under section 153A IPC & Section 67A of the IT Act. Hilal has been suspended by the University. ” We’ve come to know of the highly objectionable tweet. Taking immediate cognizance he has been suspended by AMU admn. We won’t let the University be discredited. We’ve zero tolerance. He hails from Kashmir&was a BSc Mathematics student” – Omar Saleem Peerzada, AMU PRO on BasimHilal.
Aligarh: An FIR has been registered against Basim Hilal, a student of Aligarh Muslim University, for his tweet over yesterday's #PulwamaAttack . He has been booked under section 153A IPC & Section 67A of the IT Act. Hilal has been suspended by the University.
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh, J&K Governor Satya Pal Malik and Army’s Northern Command chief Lt Gen Ranbir Singh, pay tribute to CRPF personnel who lost their lives in Pulwama Attack. Slogans of ‘Veer Jawan Amar Rahe’ raised at CRPF camp in Budgam after wreath laying ceremony of soldiers who lost their lives in Pulwama Attack. “We will not forget, We will not forgive-We salute our martyrs of Pulwama Attack and stand with the families of our martyr brothers. This heinous attack will be avenged” – CRPF. On 14th Feb 2019, a terrorist suicide bomber rammed an SUV carrying 350 kg of explosives into a bus carrying the CRPF jawans in the deadliest attack in decades on security forces in J&K.
“A grateful nation bows to the martyrs of Pulwama. A befitting reply will be given to the perpetrators of the heinous attack and their patrons. No force will succeed in disturbing peace, progress and stability of India. My condolences to families of those martyred in Pulwama attack, those behind the terror strike will be punished.” “I pay tribute to soldiers who lost their lives in Pulwama Attack. Our security forces have been given full freedom. We have full faith in their bravery.” “If our neighbour who is totally isolated in the world thinks it can destabilise India through its tactics and conspiracies, then it is making a big mistake.” “If our neighbour thinks by causing such destruction they can weaken India then its intentions will never be served. 130 crore Indians will give a befitting reply to every such conspiracy and attack”  “those behind the terrorist attack in Pulwama will have to pay a “heavy price”. The attack on the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel claimed over 40 lives and injured many. “The terrorists…they have made a big mistake. You will have to pay a very heavy price…I assure everyone that the forces behind the attack…we will bring them to justice,”. “They have made a big mistake and they will pay a big price for this mistake, security forces have been given complete freedom.
The US Mission in India strongly condemns today’s terrorist attack in Jammu & Kashmir. We send our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims. The US stands alongside India in confronting terror and defeating it.
— Kenneth Juster, US ambassador to India.
We denounce terrorism in all its forms&reiterate the need to combat these inhuman acts with decisive and collective response without any double standards. We express condolences to families of the deceased and wish a speedy recovery to injured.
— Embassy of Russian Federation
We strongly condemn today’s attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pulwama district and express our deepest condolences to the families of those who lost their lives and to the government and people of India.
— Antonio Guterres, UN Secretary General
France has always been and always will be by India’s side in the fight against terrorism in all its forms.
— Alexandre Ziegler, French Ambassador to India
Our country remains steadfast in its commitment against terrorism of all forms and manifestations and maintains a zero tolerance policy against any kind of terrorist activities. Bangladesh would continue to work and cooperate with international community including India to eradicate the menace of terrorism.
— Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh prime minister
The government of Nepal strongly condemns the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir today that has resulted in the loss of many precious lives. In line with its principled position, Nepal unequivocally condemns terrorism in all its forms and manifestations and believes that such heinous acts of terrorism cannot be justified on any ground.
— Nepal Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Strongly condemn the suicide terrorist attack on the convoy carrying Indian security forces in Jammu and Kashmir today. I extend my prayers and condolences to the bereaved families of the dead and injured.
— Abdulla Shahid, Maldives foreign minister
I strongly condemn the brutal terrorist attack in Kashmir’s Pulwama district — the worst ever terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir since 1989. I express my condolences to PM Modi and the families of police officers who lost their lives.
— Ranil Wickremesinghe, Sri Lanka PM
Shocked and saddened to hear of the terror attack in Kashmir. We strongly condemn this heinous attack and express our solidarity with families of victims, and people and government of India. Hope perpetrators will be brought to justice.
List of passengers in the CRPF bus of 76 BN which was attacked by a suicide bomber in Pulwama, Kashmir today. 42 Jawans including the driver were traveling in the vehicle. Most of them, unfortunately, have been martyred. In one of the worst terror attacks, a Jaish-e-Mohammed terrorist rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into the bus carrying CRPF personnel. Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks to National Security Advisor Ajit Doval over Pulwama attack. It is said to be the worst terror strike on security personnel since the Uri attack of September 2016, when four heavily armed terrorists targeted an army brigade headquarters -causing over 17 deaths. Police identified the terrorist as Adil Ahmad from Kakapora in Pulwama. He joined the Jaish-Mohammed in 2018.
The official list of the identified martyred jawans below
As per the latest report, 42 CRPF personnel martyred in terror attack in Kashmir. There were 70 vehicles in the convoy and one of the vehicles came under attack. The convoy was on its way from Jammu to Srinagar. Pakistan backed Jaish-e-Mohammed claims responsibility for Pulwama IED terror attack, in a text message to Kashmiri News Agency GNS. 42 jawans have lost their lives in the attack. Zulfiqar Hassan, IG CRPF(Operations) on Pulwama blast: J&K Police has taken up the investigation. The injured shifted to hospital. Post-blast analysis being done at the spot.Nation’s condolences on the loss of valued lives of our CRPF personnel in the dastardly attack in the valley. The nation would not forget your sacrifice and take revenge. Deep condolences to the families.
Aspirants who are preparing for the AFCAT exam can download the FREE 500 AFCAT English questions and answers ebook from below. English section in the AFCAT question paper is very crucial because it consists of 25 questions which can give you 25 x 3 = 75 marks straight. We suggest all the aspirants to go through the questions given in the PDF which is linked below, these questions will help you in the revision and you might face similar questions too. The main topics from AFCAT English are as shown in the chart.
500 AFCAT English Questions
In the following questions, groups of four words are given. In each group, one word is correctly spelt. Find the correctly spelt word.
Every profession of trade, every art and every science has its technical vocabulary, the function of which is partly to designate things or processes which have no names in ordinary English and partly to secure greater exactness in nomenclature. Such special dialects or jargons are necessary in technical discussion of any kind. Being universally understood by the devotees of the particular science or art, they have the precision of a mathematical formula.
Besides, they save time, for it is much more economical to name a process than to describe it. Thousands of these technical terms are very properly included in every large dictionary, yet, as a whole, they are rather on the outskirts of the English language than actually within its borders.
Different occupations, however, differ widely in the character of their special vocabularies. In trades and handicrafts and other vocations like farming and fishing that have occupied great numbers of men from remote times, the technical vocabulary is very old. An average man now uses these in his own vocabularly. The special dialects of law, medicine, divinity and philosophy have become familiar to cultivated persons.
Special words used in technical discussion
(a) may become part of common speech
(b) never last long
(c) should resemble mathematical formula
(d) should be confined to scientific fields
The writer of this article is
(a) a scientist
(b) a politician
(c) a linguist
(d) a businessman
This passage is primarily concerned with
(a) various occupations and professions
(b) technical terminology
(c) scientific undertakings
(d) a new language
It is true that
(a) various professions and occupations often interchange words
(b) there is always a non-technical word that may be substituted for the technical word
(c) the average man often uses in his own vocabulary what was once technical language not meant for him
(d) everyone is interested in scientific findings
In recent years, there has been a marked increase in the number of technical terms in the nomenclature of
Candidates who are preparing for the AFCAT exam cand download the AFCAT GK questions for preparation and revision. Candidates who want to prepare for the AFCAT current affairs can download the Current Affairs Yearbook with 12000 questions and a lot more. AFCAT 2 2019 has arrived and we are here with some important GK questions that are crucial for the exam. General Awareness paper is the biggest hurdle for the aspirants and all aspirants work hard to clear the paper. Don’t try to score more in the paper. Rather try to get passing marks in the paper and score more in English or Maths as per your preference and aptitude. Some of the important G.K. questions are given below that will help the aspirant to get the idea of what kind of questions will be asked in the exam.
Which one of the following Indus Valley Civilization sites give evidence of a stadium?
(a) Harappa           (b) Kalibangan
(c) Mohenjodaro             (d) Dholavira
Indus Valley Civilization was discovered by:
(a) Dayaram Sahni           (b) R. D. Banerji
(c) Cunningham                (d) Wheeler
Who is the most important God in Rigaveda?
(a) Agni                (b) Indra
(c) Varun             (d) Vishnu
The expounder of Yoga philosophy was :
(a) Patanjali       (b) Shankaracharya
(c) Jaimini           (d) Gautam
The river most mentioned in Rigveda is :
(a) Sindhu           (b) Sutudri
(c) Saraswati      (d) Gandaki
The great law given of ancient time was :
(a) Vatsyayana  (b) Ashoka
(c) Manu             (d) Panini
Gautam Buddha attained Mahaparinirvana at
(a) Kapilvastu    (b) Kushinagar
(c) Bodhgaya     (d) Rajgriha
The most important source for the study of Mauryan history is
(a) Mudrarakshasa          (b) Natural Historica
(c) Devichandraguptam (d) Arthashastra
Who was the mentor of Chandragupta Maurya?
(a) Vishakhadutta            (b) Chanakya
(c) Megasthenes             (d) Patanjali
During Gupta period, which deity was called Lokarka?
(a) Sun         (b) Ganesha
(c) Kumara         (d) Shiva
Which of the following was a strong centre of the Pasupatas during the time of Chandragupta II?
(a) Mathura       (b) Kaushambi
(c) Tripuri            (d) Udaigiri
The Chola rulers were generally the worshippers of
(a) Shiva              (b) Vishnu
(c) Sakti               (d) Kartikeya
The Seven Pagodas of Mahabalipuram are a witness to the art patronised by the
(a) Pallavas         (b) Pandyas
(c) Cholas            (d) Cheras
Who was the first ruler of the Slave dynasty?
(a) QutubuddinAibak    (b) Iltutmish
(c) Sultan Mahmud         (d) Balban
Who abolished Iqta system?
(a) Qutubuddin Aibak    (b) Iltutmish
(c) Balban             (d) Alauddin Khilji
The Turkish brought with them musical instruments.
(a) RababandSarangi    (b) Sitar and Flute
(c) Veena and Tabla        (d) Tanpura and Mridanga
Amir Khusro wrote his famous masanavi ‘Ashiqa’ on the order of
(a) AlauddinKhilji            (b) Khizra Khan
(c) Rai Karan      (d) Rani Kamla Devi
The Sultan who desecrated the Puri Jagannath temple and Jwalamukhi temple at Kangra was
(a) Balban           (b) Alauddin Khilji
(c) FirozShahTughlaq   (d) Sikandar Lodi
The famous poet Amir Khusro was associated with the court of
(a) Qutubuddin Aibak    (b) AlauddinKhilji
(c) Sikandar Lodi              (d) Akbar
Which of the following Sultans of Delhi was known as Lakh Bakhsh?
(a) QutubuddinAibak    (b) Balban
(c) Alauddin Khilji            (d) Jalaluddin Khilji
In a move which is set to enhance unmanned warfare capability of Indian Air Force (IAF), the Defence Ministry on Tuesday approved the proposal to acquire 54 Israeli HAROP attack drones which can destroy the high-value enemy military targets completely by directly crashing into them. It is to be noted that the IAF already has an inventory of around 110 of these drones, which are equipped with electro-optical sensors. These sensors allow the drones to move over high-value military targets such as surveillance bases and radar stations before destroying them. “A proposal to acquire these 54 attack drones was approved by the Defence Ministry at a high-level meeting last week,” defence sources told ANI. IAF officials said that the approval would certainly add to the strength of the Air Force which is set to showcase the capabilities of the missile during the forthcoming Exercise Vayushakti where the drones would be shown destroying a simulated enemy radar target.
Indian and Israeli defence officials are also holding discussions over Project Cheetah under which almost all the drones of the three services would be turned into high-quality attack drones. Israel will also help in enhacing the surveillance capabilities of all drones. Meanwhile, Indian security agencies are also developing indigenous combat drones which would be deployed on both the China and Pakistan border in the near future. Combat drones are used by the American forces to target terrorist leaders in Afghanistan, Iraq and Pakistan.
A MiG-27 fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed on Tuesday in Eta village in Pokaran tehsil of Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district, a defence official said. A MiG-27 aircraft airborne for a training mission from Jaisalmer crashed at around 1810 hrs near Pokhran Range. Pilot ejected safely. A Court of Inquiry will investigate the cause of the accident.
“A MIG 27 aircraft airborne from Jaisalmer crashed during a routine mission today evening. Pilot ejected safely. A Court of Inquiry will investigate the cause of the accident,” Defence spokesperson Col Sombit Ghosh was quoted as saying by the news agency.
Last year, a MiG 27 aircraft had crashed in Jodhpur, also in Rajasthan. The MiG-27 jet is a Soviet Union-designed fighter aircraft and is among the several fighter jets that the Indian Air Force operates. The Indian Air Force also operates the MiG 21 and the MiG 29.
Here is my brief interaction with Pradyumna Chandra who has secured AIR-1 in CDS 1 2018, non-technical course of the Indian Army which is going to commence at OTA Chennai from April 2019. This interaction with Pradyumna Chandra will help the defence aspirants to understand the thoughts of a UPSC CDS topper and how to get along with your preparations. She has spoken about herself, her preparations and the mindset while going through CDS 1 2018 exam and the SSB interview. She has also discussed her future plans as she is not joining the academy.
Pankaj: Congratulations Pradyumna Chandra for getting AIR-1 in CDS 1 2018 OTA Women 23rd SSC Women (Non-Technical) Course. How does it feel?
Pradyumna Chandra: Let me begin by saying you are doing a commendable job in running this platform for defence aspirants. I was also one among them when trying to get an insight into the SSB procedure. Thank you! coming to the question, It obviously feels great. That too a rank 1 in the very first attempt is a dream come true.
Pankaj: Tell me something about yourself and your family background?
Pradyumna Chandra: I am an engineering graduate from Bangalore. After which I decided to work in the IT industry for a couple of years before deciding to try out for government jobs – one of which was also army – CDS.
My father is an army officer himself but never forced any career choices on me and let me make my own choices. This is also a reason why I took up CDS so late [ a question which was asked during SSB multiple times].
Pankaj: What pushed you to apply for the CDS 1 2018 and face the SSB Interview?
Pradyumna Chandra:Â Â Army is amongst the most prestigious careers today. And having seen it from close quarters myself I can say it gives a wholesome life. Thus, I wanted to give a shot at it and see where I stand. Thankfully, I was successful.
Pankaj: You have scored 104 out of 200 marks in CDS 1 2018 written exam, which is actually a very good score, would you like to talk about your written exam preparation?
Pradyumna Chandra: CDS written exam consists of 2 papers – English and GK. Comparatively English paper is simpler and easier to prepare for. I went through the past 5 years question papers as some questions are repeated. Even if they aren’t repeated – they are asked from the same topics.
A basic knowledge of History – India’s freedom struggle; polity – federal structure & constitutional posts with current affairs knowledge ( newspaper only, or a good compilation ) is sufficient.
Also, since this is an exam for armed forces– a knowledge about defence infra – missiles, acquisition, military exercises comes in handy.
Pankaj: CDS GK question paper is something which most of the aspirants find very difficult, what are your suggestions while preparing for it and what are the important points one should keep in mind while attempting CDS GK question paper?
Pradyumna Chandra: There’s no shortcut to success. Reading the prescribed textbooks is a must. Tips and tricks are handy but not a substitute for knowledge. Keep an open mind during the exam. Many a times answers can be deduced via simple elimination. Don’t be afraid to take chances on your intuition. Simple elimination if used carefully can get you correct answers.
Pankaj: You have scored 96 out of 200 marks in the SSB Interview. Tell us something about your SSB Interview preparations?
Pradyumna Chandra: Honestly, I did not prepare much for SSB. However the following were useful for me during my ssb.
PPDT: I Did not try to cook up a story just to make it a positive one. Make it realistic. Be firm and clear when voicing opinions
Psyche Tests: I completed all TAT & WAT and story writing in time. Write with as much honesty as possible
Interview: be truthful. To be truthful you need to be aware of yourself and your surrounding. Do not try to portray something you are not. IO’s see hundreds of aspirants like us and it becomes very transparent from them when we lie.
Pankaj: Any memorable moment during the SSB interview which you will never forget?
Pankaj: Apart from OLQs what else do you think one should have to clear the SSB interview?
Pradyumna Chandra: Awareness  & presence of mind are very important. Eg  IO asked me which were the stations you went through to reach SSB centre. They asked me news related to current affairs and my thoughts on ongoing debates in society. These are possible only when you have confidence. It comes only from hard work and focused preparation.
Pankaj: What is success according to you?
Pradyumna Chandra: Success is to achieve whatever goals you set for yourself and what you want from life. It may be money for some, or prestige & power for someone else. But, in the end, success is a content life.
Pankaj: As you told me earlier that you will not join the academy and have other plans, this might be the toughest decision for many but you say it with utmost clarity of thoughts. What do you think is stored for you in the future and what are the plans?
Pradyumna Chandra: Yes, I decided not to join the army. It is because I am preparing for other govt exams simultaneously. Having been so closely related to army my entire life I have grown to respect it but am not enamoured by it. Thus with an objective mind, I feel  I am not the perfect fit for the army. I do not know what is in store for me in future, but I’m working towards achieving my goal. During my interview , the officers there knew that army is not my first choice. They pressed me to choose one between preparing for govt services vs army.  I decided to be honest and told them I will choose other govt services. Yet they recommended me .
Pankaj: What is your message for the defence aspirants?
Pradyumna Chandra: Stay focused, stay strong and be sincere. And keep the josh high.
A student named Basim Hilal of the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) from Jammu and Kashmir mocked the dead of CRPF Jawans who lost their lives in a cowardly attack by a terrorist. An FIR has been registered against Basim Hilal, a student of Aligarh Muslim University, for his tweet over yesterday’s Pulwama Attack . He has been booked under section 153A IPC & Section 67A of the IT Act. Hilal has been suspended by the University. ” We’ve come to know of the highly objectionable tweet. Taking immediate cognizance he has been suspended by AMU admn. We won’t let the University be discredited. We’ve zero tolerance. He hails from Kashmir&was a BSc Mathematics student” – Omar Saleem Peerzada, AMU PRO on Basim Hilal.
In a move which is set to enhance unmanned warfare capability of Indian Air Force (IAF), the Defence Ministry on Tuesday approved the proposal to acquire 54 Israeli HAROP attack drones which can destroy the high-value enemy military targets completely by directly crashing into them. It is to be noted that the IAF already has an inventory of around 110 of these drones, which are equipped with electro-optical sensors. These sensors allow the drones to move over high-value military targets such as surveillance bases and radar stations before destroying them. “A proposal to acquire these 54 attack drones was approved by the Defence Ministry at a high-level meeting last week,” defence sources told ANI. IAF officials said that the approval would certainly add to the strength of the Air Force which is set to showcase the capabilities of the missile during the forthcoming Exercise Vayushakti where the drones would be shown destroying a simulated enemy radar target.
 
 
 
 
 
A MiG-27 fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force crashed on Tuesday in Eta village in Pokaran tehsil of Rajasthan’s Jaisalmer district, a defence official said. A MiG-27 aircraft airborne for a training mission from Jaisalmer crashed at around 1810 hrs near Pokhran Range. Pilot ejected safely. A Court of Inquiry will investigate the cause of the accident.
