Recommended For Indian Army Technical Entry OTA Gaya

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February 12, 2019

Myself Suyash Khare, I have been recommended for TES 41 Army from 24 SSB Bangalore this was 2nd attempt earlier I was conference out from 4 AFSB Varanasi. My batch was from 15^thof Jan 2019. The batch had max capacity of 639 candidates but 310 reported on day one. I got 231 as my chest number. My OIR went well, then we were divided into groups of 18 for group discussion process, where at first fish market was created seeing that our grp was divided into two groups of 9 each, at all 3 were screened in from my group. On day one out of 310 candidates 40 were screened in, then the testing begun, it’s because of ssbcrack’s posts and blogs because of which I was able to prepare well for the selection process and performed well. I complete all TAT stories, 59 WATs, 51 SRTs and a good SD in psychological test. On second day my interview was held which went on around for 1 hour, the main thing over there was that I did not lose my confidence and I prepared well in technical and general knowledge.

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On third day my GTO started with GD in which I keep good points and also tried to be a good listener, next was our GPE in which I kept some good points and also tried to organize my group to come to common solution, during the PGT, HGT, FGT I gave some good ideas for crossing the obstacles given to us and also helped my group members in their ideas in order to complete the given task in given time.

On the conference day results were declared by 1:30 afternoon in which 4 candidates were recommended in which I was the one. Then we were held there for medical test procedure which went on for 10 days at Command Hospital Banglore where I was declared medically fit. According to me the best way to get recommend is show your true personality over there and also try to develop the OLQs in yourself. I am a frequent reader of ssbcrack and I will like to thank it for helping me to get myself recommend through it’s capricious posts and blogs.

Thank you. Jai Hind.

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Indian Air Force Got 1st Batch of Chinook Helicopters

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The first batch of four Chinook helicopters for the Indian Air Force arrived at the Mundra Port in Gujarat. India has procured 15 of these helicopters from the United States. The government of India has signed contract with M/s Boeing USA and Letter of Agreement (LOA) with US Government on 28th September, 2015 for purchase of Apache Attack Helicopters. A contract with M/s Boeing, USA has also been signed on 28th September, 2015 for purchase of Chinook heavy lift helicopters. Defence equipment are imported as per the operational requirements of the Armed Forces.

However, actual cash outgo depends on delivery of equipment / reaching of laid down milestones before release of funds. India procures defence equipment under capital acquisition from various countries, the major sources being Russia, USA, Israel and France. During the last three years i.e. 2012-13 to 2014-15 contracts and Letter of Agreement (LOA) worth Rs. 7285.72 crores have been signed with vendors from USA and the US Government.

The first four CH-47F Chinooks for the IAF were brought to the Mundra Port in Gujarat. They will be assembled in Gujarat before being ferried to Chandigarh, where they will be formally inducted into the IAF later this year. At Chandigarh, the helicopters will become a part of the 126 Helicopter Flight, which currently operates the last of the Mi-26 heavy lift helicopters.

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What are Defence Innovation Hubs (DIHs) for Defence Excellence (iDEX)

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February 12, 2019

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The Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) framework of the Government envisages setting up and managing independent Defence Innovation Hubs (DIHs). These DIHs will serve as platforms where innovators can get information about needs and feedback from the Services directly and create solutions for India’s major defence platforms. This structure is also geared towards attracting more innovators to work for the defence sector in India. The Defence Innovation Organisation set up under iDEX has announced setting up of two DIHs in Tamil Nadu (Coimbatore) and Maharashtra (Nashik).

The Framework to Fund Defence Innovation Hubs under iDEX, approved by the Board of Defence Innovation Organisation (DIO) prescribes the following minimum criterion for setting up Defence Innovation Hubs:

Any Central Government recognized Incubator including but not limited to:
Department of Science and Technology (DST) recognized Incubators.
Atal Innovation Mission, NITIAayog created Atal Incubation Centers (AICs) and Established Incubation Centers (EICs).
Ministry of MSME recognized incubators.
Any other incubator recognized or funded through any Central government scheme.
The incubator located in districts mentioned in the list of SME clusters hosted by the Ministry of MSME in collaboration with UNIDO.
Incubator / Hub promoted by local industry associations.

Expansion of NCC Activities to Schools and Colleges

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February 12, 2019

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There has been a significant increase in the spectrum of activities undertaken by NCC especially in the field of social service and community development. NCC is actively participating in Swachhta Abhiyan, AIDS Awareness, Digital Literacy, Immunization, Tree Plantation, Anti-Drug Campaign, Water Conservation measures, etc. The expansion of NCC has been planned from 13 lakh to 15 lakh cadets in a phased manner from 2014-15 to 2020-21 period. Full NCC coverage of all the Government schools and colleges will require substantial commitment in terms of manpower, finance, infrastructure, etc. There is therefore no proposal to make NCC compulsory for the students of schools and colleges in the country.

Details of National Cadet Corps (NCC) in the country is as below:

Institutions	Government	Private	Total
Schools	9340	3205	12545
Colleges	3906	923	4829
Total:	13246	4128	17374

Improvement in the Capability of HAL

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February 12, 2019

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During the last three years, following efforts have been made by the Government to improve the capabilities of HAL. For establishment of major servicing facility for Hawk-132 aircraft, Government of India (GoI) has sanctioned Rs.450.59 Crore in February, 2016. For Repair and Overhaul (RoH) Facility for Adour Mk 871-07 engines, GoI has sanctioned Rs.205.65 Crore in March, 2016. For ramping up of manufacturing facility of Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas from existing 8 to 16 aircraft per annum, GoI has sanctioned Rs.1381.04 Crore in March, 2017 with 50% funding by GoI. For enhancement of RoH capacity of Su-30 MKI from existing 15 to 20 aircraft and aggregates from 15 to 35 aircraft sets per annum, GoI has sanctioned Rs.1324.33 Crore in April, 2017. For establishment of RoH facility for 3 Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) of Adour Mk 871-07 engines fitted on Hawk Mk 132 aircraft GoI has sanctioned Rs.60.72 Crore in August, 2017.

The details of investment, Revenue & profit made by HAL during the last 3 years and the current year are as below:-

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Particulars	2015-16	2016-17	2017-18	2018-19 (Upto September 2018)
Capital Investment	1430	1514	1452	418
Revenue from Operations (Net)	16758	17950	18519	5424
Profit After Tax	1998	2616	2070	650

In the Financial Year 2018-19 upto second quarter i.e. September, 2018 compared with corresponding quarter of Financial Year 2017-18, HAL has registered 3% increase in revenue and 63% increase in profit.

Progress in Production of Tejas Aircraft 2019

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February 12, 2019

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Two contracts were signed between Indian Air Force (IAF) and Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd., (HAL) for procurement of (i) 20 Initial Operational Clearance (IOC) standard aircraft (16 IOC fighters and 4 IOC trainers) on 31st March 2006 to be completed by December 2011 and (ii) 20 Final Operational Clearance (FOC) standard aircraft (16 FOC fighters and 4 FOC trainers) on 23rd December 2010 to be completed by December 2016. At the time of placement of IOC order in 2006, it was expected that Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA), who is the Programme Management Agency will obtain IOC in 2008 after which delivery was planned till December 2011. However, IOC has been achieved by ADA in December 2013 that too only for 16 fighter version IOC aircraft, after which only, HAL could take up production and first IOC fighter aircraft was delivered in 2016-17. Till date, out of total 16 IOC fighter aircraft, 12 fighters have been delivered to IAF. HAL plans to deliver the balance 4 IOC fighter aircraft by March 2019. ADA has handed over Drawing Applicability List (DAL) and Equipment Standard of Preparation (SOP) documents, for FOC configuration to HAL on 31st December 2018 duly cleared by centre of Military Airworthiness and Certification (CEMILAC) to go ahead with the production of FOC fighter aircraft. Accordingly, HAL has taken up the production of LCA, FOC fighter aircraft.

The production of 8 trainer aircraft (4 each in IOC &FOC contracts) would be taken up only after design clearance from ADA. In order to fast track the delivery of LCA Tejas, the following steps have been taken:-

• For ramping up production capacity from existing 8 aircraft to 16 aircraft per annum, Government of India (GoI) has sanctioned Rs.1381.04 Crore in March 2017.

• Establishment of second line for structural and equipping activities at Aircraft Division, HAL.

• Increased the number of jigs for Front Fuselage, Centre Fuselage, Rear Fuselage, Wings & various sub-assemblies and established contracts for outsourcing to private partners.

• Reduction in manufacturing cycle time through improved supply chain management, learning and augmentation of manpower.

Indian Army Major Nisheet Dogra Lost His life In Sikkim

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February 10, 2019

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Major Nisheet Dogra, 7 light Cavalry lost his life due to vagaries of nature in North Sikkim. Commanding the independent tank squadron, their camp was hit by an avalanche on Tibetan plateau, North Sikkim. He went missing after heavy Snowfall. He was found dead under 5 to 6 feet snow. He was a very brave soldier as per his track records during the service in Army. Major Nisheet Dogra lost his life in a snow blizzard in North Sikkim while going for deployment in a tank regiment yesterday.

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Heartrending Post By Wife Of Martyr Squadron Leader Samir Abrol

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February 10, 2019

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I am Garima Abrol…..I am the wife of Martyr Squadron Leader Samir Abrol….whose tears are still not dry…It still hasn’t sunk in that you are gone. No one has the answer to my questions. Why YOU ? My husband was a proud Indian and I loved sending him off to serve the nation with a morning cup of tea and a head held high. Every soldier’s wife’s biggest fear in life is when her husband would be called to the front line and serve in an active war. I too had this fear. Many a times I woke up crying after having one such bad dream…But Samir would hold me, console me and tell me…that is the ultimate purpose of his job…to be able to serve our nation when the call comes…He wanted me to be brave, as that’s what he was, a brave soldier, patriot to the core.

Such is the job of a soldier…it does not bring you fame…no one cries when you leave but the family…It does not make you a celebrity…the media covers it for a day and drops it just like they have done for the pilots who have met the same untimely fate before Samir…Then everyone forgets about it.

How many more of these pilots have to give up their life to shake you up and make you realise there is something really wrong in the system?

A pilot is not made in a day, it takes a decade of training for their souls to get molded for the job…How many fighters have to give up their life for you to wake up?
I do not want any other sister of the Armed Force family to suffer the pain that I am going through. Words can’t describe how painful it is out here alone without my better half, my BATMAN.

I need answers…

Whilst its just another story and incident for some, i will keep fighting for the cause that took you away from me.

#lostpilots

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Recommended For Indian Army JAG

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February 10, 2019

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Greetings! Thank you for acknowledging my SSB achievement. I wish to share my SSB story since it is impossible to individually respond to all the aspirants out there. This was my first attempt. I would be a fourth-generation Army Officer and though it doesn’t matter what kind of background one comes from, it did act as a motivating factor for me right from the start. I prepared for SSB only as far as the screening test and psychology test is concerned. I referred to ‘Agarwal Verbal Non-Verbal Reasoning’ book for a good score in stage one testing. I hope this helps the aspirants who have been facing screen one rejection. For Psychology Tests, timing is a factor.

So I would download tests and time myself. It’s important to be positive, realistic and observant when it comes to Psychology tests. Since I never undertook any coaching , Current Affairs updates from ‘Manorama’ and ‘Pratiyogita Darpan’ kept me well informed and as a result I could ace my group discussion and lecturette tests. As a student Of international Law and human rights, my perspective on current issues was holistic and I would encourage the aspirants to use their specialization in subjects to deal with certain tests in SSB.

My interview was personal, academic and decision making oriented. I was also expected to know the basics of JAG branch and law so candidates must be aware of their own subject fields in which they have finished/pursued their education.

There is no trick in cracking SSB. It’s a personality based test and the ability to lead courageously, follow humbly, Express thoughts coherently and judgment making ability is analysed. Keeping it simple, being a good human being and a responsible citizen covers the most basic OLQs that the assessors are looking for. I wish everyone all the very best. This country needs motivated youth to join the forces and protect its borders in one way or another.

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INS Trikand Participates In Exercise “Cutlass Express” 2019

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A Kenyan sailor participates in visit, board, search and seizure training aboard the Indian frigate INS Trikand during exercise Cutlass Express 2019 in Djibouti

INS Trikand, a front-line warship of the Indian Navy, participated in a multinational training exercise ‘CUTLASS EXPRESS – 19’ held from 27 Jan to 06 Feb 19. The aim of the exercise was to improve law enforcement capacity, promote regional security and progress inter-operability between the armed forces of the participating nations for the purpose of interdicting illegal maritime activity in the Western Indian Ocean. During the exercise, Naval, Coast Guard and Marine Police personnel from a number of East African countries were jointly trained by mentors from USA, India, and Netherlands, with support of international organisations like the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), Combined Maritime Force (CMF) and European Naval Forces (EUNAVFOR). The Indian Navy played a significant role in ‘CUTLASS EXPRESS – 19’, being involved in planning, coordination and execution. Through INS Trikand, the IN provided a platform for live Visit Board Search Seizure (VBSS) drills, which proved to be of immense training value to the participating nations. The exercise was conducted in two phases. The first, called the Command Post Exercise (CPX) was conducted from 27 Jan to 02 Feb 19. It involved training of personnel on shore for coordination and conduct of VBSS operations. During the CPX, extensive training and interaction was carried out between the officers and sailors of the Indian Navy and personnel from the participating nations. The training included exposure of the personnel to the various software tools used by the US Navy and the European Union for integration of maritime information, with a view to positively identify a suspicious vessel and direct a VBSS operation against it.

The second phase called the Final Training Exercise (FTX) was conducted from 03 – 05 Feb 19. This phase consisted of actual boarding operations at sea and live boardings were out onboard INS Trikand, anchored off Djibouti harbour. The closing ceremony of the event was held at the Djibouti Naval Base on the morning of 06 Feb 19.

The ship’s stay at Djibouti harbour also enabled the crew to interact professionally with the crew of other ships in harbour, including the Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force Ship Samidare, Spanish Naval ship ESPS Relampago and United States Ship Chung Hoon. Mutual ship visits were organised with a view to promote inter-operability between the Indian Navy and the other navies, as also understanding of best practices. Officers from the ship’s Operations team also visited Camp Lemonnaire, the American base at Djibouti. During this visit, the Commanding Officer called on Major General James D Craig, US Army, Commander Joint Task Force – Horn of Africa. The IN officers also visited the Japanese military base at Djibouti, where they were briefed about the JMSDF operations towards anti-piracy in the region.

INS Trikand, commanded by Captain Srinivas Maddula, is equipped with a versatile range of sensors and weapons enabling her to address threats in all the three dimensions – air, surface and sub-surface. The ship’s extended endurance at sea makes it an ideal platform for prolonged deployments, including the present one, in which she is carrying out Presence and Surveillance missions and Anti-piracy operations in the Gulf of Aden and Western Arabian Sea. The ship is a part of the Indian Navy’s Western Fleet and operates under the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Western Naval Command, headquartered at Mumbai.

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