CDS AFCAT NDA Current Affairs 23 November 2015

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Current affairs are important for appearing in NDA CDS and AFCAT exams as well as SSBs. Here, we are covering various aspects and fields of national and global happenings, which will help you in exams as well as in updating your knowledge to answer current affairs questions in SSB. We are covering national, international, politics, business, defence and sports section with major headlines of happening of previous day. The news here are kept in short headlines format, to make the readers to catch easily and comfortably.

National

Swaraj holds talks with Maldivian Foreign Minister
Prabhu flags off Sushashan express at Balrampur to Gwalior
Death toll in Tamil Nadu rains raises to 122
Centre announces Rs 3,250 cr for development of Delhi
India- China agreed to set up counter terrorism cooperation

International

Hong Kong goes to polls in first vote since democracy protests
UN chief Ban Ki Moon calls for cooperation between Russia and US to combat terrorism
Won’s stop building islands in south China’s sea says china
Opposition leader Mauricio Macri wins Argentina presidential election
Bangladesh hangs Chowdhury and Mujahid over 1971 war crimes

Politics

Jayalalitha seeks 2000 cr aid for flood hit Tamil Nadu
CBI awaiting nod from Delhi for interrogation of TMC MPs in Saradha case
I am being used as political tool by BJP says Robert Vadra
Case filed against AAP MLA for misbehaviour with police personal
Three injured in CPIM-TMC clash in West Bengal

Business

Airindia sells 21 Dreamliner planes to overcome loans
SBI names Mallya as wilful defaulter
Telecom ministry sends notice to BSNL over service quality
Delhi government raises VAT on aviation turbine fuel
SEBI seeks for vendor for storage and web access for 20 cr Sahara documents

Defence

Russia’s MiG-31BM squadron conducts long-range night flight
India test-fires indigenously developed supersonic interceptor missile
Sri Lanka lifts ban from pro LTTE groups

Sports

Rojer and Tecau wins ATP doubles title
India beats Pakistan to win junior men’s Asia cup
Rory Mcllory wins Dubai Golf title
ICC explores cricket’s inclusion of cricket in Olympics
Shrikrishna clinches U-21 billiards title

CDS AFCAT NDA Current Affairs 24 November 2015

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November 26, 2015

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Current affairs are important for appearing in NDA CDS and AFCAT exams as well as SSBs. Here, we are covering various aspects and fields of national and global happenings, which will help you in exams as well as in updating your knowledge to answer current affairs questions in SSB. We are covering national, international, politics, business, defence and sports section with major headlines of happening of previous day. The news here are kept in short headlines format, to make the readers to catch easily and comfortably.

National

Centre sanctions about Rs 940 cr financial aid to rain hit Tamil Nadu
Malaysia responds positively to India’s bid for permanent membership to UNSC
India, Singapore to sign Strategic Partnership to elevate bilateral relations
HRD minister frames panel to promote Sanskrit
PM Modi arrives in Singapore for 2 days visit

International

Pfizer, Allergan strike $160 billion merger deal
High alert in Bangladesh due to Bandh called by Jamaat-e-Islami
90 percent disasters are weather related says UN report
India-Mayasia signs 3 MoUs
Sri Lanka all set to rewrite constitution

Politics

Not in race for 2019 LS polls: Arvind Kejriwal
Rahul Gandhi accuses government of not giving priority to farmers’ problems
Venkaiah Naidu launches portal for small traders E-lala
Supreme court asks for government’s response over lifelong ban for convicted politicians from taking part in elections
AAP not planning to contest 2019 polls says Arvind kejriwal

Business

India-Pak Joint Business Forum meeting deferred on security concerns
Supreme court asks Vodafone to pay just Rs 2,000 cr for merger
Bank of India decides to sells LIC shares for Rs 264.12 cr
Pfizer planning to buy Allergan in a deal worth Rs $160 bn deal
Ramesh Narayan appointed as chairman of AGC for Goafest

Defence

Indian navy chief R. K. Dhowan visits Sri Lanka for maritime conference
Rajnath singh raises Kashmir issue in talks with china
ITBP deploys female veterinary officers on china border
Islamic state has no role in Kashmir says Lashkar
Sri Lanka calls for new maritime security agreement of India

Sports

Australia win three-Test Hockey series against India
Djokovic becomes 1st player to win ATP World Tour Finals for 4th consecutive time
Hockey India announces cash prize money for Junior Asia Cup triumph
Sri Lanka to be the possible venue of India Pakistan series
Djokovic on top ranks of ATP rankings

CDS AFCAT NDA Current Affairs 21-22 November 2015

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November 26, 2015

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Current affairs are important for appearing in NDA CDS and AFCAT exams as well as SSBs. Here, we are covering various aspects and fields of national and global happenings, which will help you in exams as well as in updating your knowledge to answer current affairs questions in SSB. We are covering national, international, politics, business, defence and sports section with major headlines of happening of previous day. The news here are kept in short headlines format, to make the readers to catch easily and comfortably.

National

IFFI 2015: Best of contemporary Indian cinema available to spectators
Congress says Merge DA with Basic Pay in 7th Pay Commission
India releases $1 billion line of credit for connectivity project
Madras high court stays order for cancelation of Greenpeace India’s registration
Maoist releases captivated TRS leaders in Telangana
Union government invites French president Francois Hollande to Republic day function

International

10-day emergency announced in Mali over terrorist attack
public gathering ban extended in Paris until Nov 30
Obama nominates Indian origin Swati Dandekar as director of ADB
China kills 28 Terror group members in Xinjiang region
Extremist attack in Mali hotel taking 170 as hostages
United nation adopts resolution to obliterate IS threats

Politics

Enforcement directorate raids three states in case of Virbhadra graft case
Delhi court asks election department and Delhi university to produce records in HR Minister Smriti Irani’s degree case
Nitish Kumar took oath as new CM of Bihar
Delhi high court allows R.K Pachauri to enter TERI headquarter
Sonowal named Assam’s BJP chief

Business

PM Modi invites Malaysia, Singapore and other Asian countries to invest in infrastructure projects
Ola ties up with Mapmy India to improve location- based solutions
NDTV gets notice from Enforcement Directorate
Google planning to launch google play app store in china next year
Google maps to be made available offline in India
Harshavardhan Neotia elected as new chairman of FICCI

Defence

Reliance defence gets nod for 12 industrial license
Supreme court suspends Indian navy’s move for permanent commission for women
India-Pakistan should resume talks to solve Kashmir issue says US
DIPP signs 32 proposals of defence and explosives sectors

Sports

India enter finals in 8th Jr Men’s Asia Cup hockey
Rohan Bopanna-Florin Mergea enter ATP World Tour doubles Final
Pankaj advanai won World snooker 2015 title
Aditi Chauhan , goal keeper of West Ham united, becomes first Indian to get Asian women footballer of the year
Saeed Ajmal apologises for his remark over PCB

Everyone Wants To Be Like SRK and Dhoni and Not Like Soldiers

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November 25, 2015

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Reply from Soldiers of India to the Intolerant people. Learn Tolerance from them who don’t celebrate Diwali so that we do it Peacefully. Digesting the fact that everyone wants to be like Shahrukh Khan and Dhoni and not like them, they will still continue to follow their duties to protect India so that we celebrate festivals with our families.This is their love for India.

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Lt Col. Mitali Madhumita, The Only Woman Army Officer To Win A Gallantry Award

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Without bothering too much about her personal safety Mitali Madhumita, then on a United Nations’ mission in Kabul, thrust herself headlong to save precious lives buried under the debris when the Indian embassy in Kabul suffered a terror attack on February 26, 2011.

Had she wanted she could have easily looked the other way and allowed local security agencies take charge of the rescue operations. Her brave act helped save scores of lives of those grievously injured in the attack.

For her valiant act, Mitali was conferred with the Sena Medal, the very first awarded to a woman army officer who went beyond the call of duty and helped save lives.

Mitali’s act of bravery has once and for all put a lid on the debate whether women should be given permanent commission in the Indian Army.

The Supreme Court sought the Centre’s response on a plea of Lt Col Mitali Madhumita, the only woman army officer to win a gallantry award, seeking restoration of Armed Forces Tribunal order asking the government to consider her case for a permanent commission.

A bench comprising Justices J S Khehar and R Banumathi issued notices to the government and the army on the officer’s plea seeking lifting of the stay ordered by the apex court on the tribunal’s February 5 order asking the authorities to consider her permanent commission.

A Permanent Commission means a career in the Army till retirement.

The bench has sought government’s response by September 11 and posted her plea for hearing on September 14 when it will also hear the appeal against the tribunal’s order.

The tribunal had entertained the officer’s plea against the government’s move to reject her application due to her earlier unwillingness regarding grant of permanent commission.

The tribunal had also directed the Centre that she shall be paid her pay and allowances till her case for permanent commission was decided.

Senior advocate Dushyant Dave and Advocate Aishwarya Bhati submitted that the officer was not paid her pay and allowances for the past 17 months.

In her application, the officer said she had earlier expressed her unwillingness for permanent commission when she was posted in Afghanistan and was also facing matrimonial difficulty.

However, she changed her decision within the prescribed time and sought permanent commission, the application said.

The apex court on August 3 had stayed the tribunal’s order and posted the matter for further hearing along with other identical cases.

38 Medals You Can Earn As A Brave Soldier

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November 25, 2015

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Hello, Warriors!

Previously, we wrote about the various gallantry awards and medals for the peacetime and wartime form the Param Vir Chakra to the Shaurya Chakra, from Gallantry Medals to Service Medals. Among these, other awards and medals, most of which are decommissioned today, included:

SERVICE AND CAMPAIGN MEDALS

Wound Medal
General Service Medal 1947
Samanya Seva Medal
Special Service Medal
Samar Seva Star
Poorvi Star
Paschimi Star
Operation Vijay Star
Siachen Glacier Medal
Raksha Medal
Sangram Medal
Operation Vijay Medal
Operation Parakram Medal
Sainya Seva Medal
High Altitude Service Medal
Videsh Seva Medal

LONG SERVICE AWARDS

Meritorious Service Medal
Long Service and Good Conduct Medal
30 Years Long Service Medal
20 Years Long Service Medal
9 Years Long Service Medal
Territorial Army Decoration
Territorial Army Medal

INDEPENDENCE MEDALS

Indian Independence Medal
50th Independence Anniversary Medal
25th Independence Anniversary Medal

The order, in which these medals are to be worn by the recipients, is

Param Vir Chakra
Ashoka Chakra
Sarvattam Yudh Seva Medal
Param Vishisht Seva Medal
Maha Vir Chakra
Kirti Chakra
Uttam Yudh Seva Medal
Ati Vishisht Seva Medal
Vir Chakra
Shaurya Chakra
Yudh Seva Medal
Sena /Nau Sena/Vayu Sena Medal
Vishisht Seva Medal
General Service Medal – 1947
Samanya Seva Medal – 1965
Special Service Medal
Samar Seva Star-1965
Poorvi Star
Paschimi Star
OP Vijay Star Medal
Siachen Glacier Medal
Raksha Medal – 1965
Sangram Medal
OP Vijay Medal
OP Parakram Medal
Sainya Seva Medal
High Altitude Medal
Videsh Seva Medal
Meritorious Service Medal
Territorial Army Decoration
Territorial Army Medal
Indian Independence Medal-1947
Independence Medal – 1950
50th Anniversary of Independence Medal
25th Independence Anniversary Medal
30 Years Long Service Medal
20 Years Long Service Medal
9 Years Long Service Medal

Indian Navy On The Way Ahead

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November 25, 2015

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The Indian navy is planning to become a 200 warship force with 600 helicopters and helicopters by 2027. The hike in navy’s commissioning of warships and weapons seems to be a sign of strength. As China has expanded its presence in Indian Ocean region (IOR) in order to secure its energy supplies. South China Sea has been a major issue of China and now India need to bother about and get ready of IOR. Recent commissioning of naval ships, submarines and defense systems has shown how the Indian government is focusing over Indian navy which matters a lot to secure Indian waters.

India with more thrust emphasizing on its armed forces is now seems to be focusing on navy. Every week, news of commissioning of new ship, submarine is surfaced. Recently, INS Vishwakarma was announced commissioned by chief of naval staff Admiral R. K. Dhowan. The ship is a premier training establishment of Indian navy was previously shipwright school. It was also named as INS Shiwaji previously and is crucially placed in Indian navy signifying indigenization under ‘Make in India’.

Last week, INS Mareech a torpedo defense system is also introduced in India to deter torpedo attacks. The defense system was developed by the naval defense laboratories. The system is expert in detecting and tracking the torpedo attacks and taking steps to prevent naval ships from torpedo attacks. The system can divert the attacks and leading to lose its energy. It opens new part of naval power to India.

Make in India has affected India a lot, especially defense sector which has observed a hike in production and made a strong hold on development. Acquisition and procurements are still going on but indigenization is the first priority of India these days. Similar project of INS Kochi has been a strong card for India. INS Kochi, the Pride of India is also a cause of threat to the enemies of India. The stealth destroyer is flourished with elite features and being the largest Indian made warship, it has a special place in Indian navy. INS Kolkata of same class was commissioned last year. Not only this Indian government is looking toward project &% to manufacture 6 advanced submarines with high underwater endurance having land attack cruise missiles and air independent propulsion. The production time estimated to be about 10 years.

When it comes to Indian’s partnership with other nations in field of defense, India gives its best. The most recent example is Barak-8 (LR-SAM). As per sources, long-range surface to air missiles which are a jointly developed by India and Israel is capable of shielding any air threats like drones, missiles or aircraft in range of 80 Kms. Barak NG (next generation) is all set for its test from naval warship. Well AGNI IV’s successful test has led India to make an efficient ICBM (intercontinental ballistic missiles) in next project. And similar missile projects need to be gear up for better defense performance

If we look at current scenario, still there is lack of minesweepers, helicopters, and submarines in Indian navy which need to be fulfilled to get a fully prepared navy ready to attack and counterattack. China’s 51 conventional and 5 nuclear submarines and Pakistan’s recent deal with china to get 8 submarines means some big enemies on the head. With this, India has to overcome the deficiency in both count and types of weapons and warheads.

Medals Awarded In The Indian Armed Forces

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November 24, 2015

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Hello, Warriors!

Indian Armed Forces are no less of brave heroes. Recently, we witnessed the martyrdom of Col Santosh Mahadik safeguarding the nation from terrorists and insurgents. The officer was earlier awarded Sena Medal for exhibiting gallantry and leadership in counter-terrorist operations.

In the previous article, we wrote about the various decorations in the Indian Armed Forces.

Here, we talk about the various medals awarded by the Government of India to its brave and courageous soldiers and civilians.

MEDALS

Distinguished Service & Gallantry medals

Sena Medal (SM)- It is awarded for gallantry or for distinguished service carried out by any soldier, not in the face of the enemy.

Nausena Medal (NM)- It is a gallantry award for servicemen in the Indian Navy, synonymous to SM of the Army.

Vayusena Medal (VM)- It is an Indian military decoration, usually awarded in peacetime for excellence in service. However, it has been granted for acts of gallantry in the face of enemy too.

Wartime distinguished service medals

Sarvottam Yudh Seva Medal (SYSM)- India’s highest Wartime Distinguished Service decoration, SYSM is awarded for the highest degree of distinguished services in times of war, conflict, or hostilities.

Uttam Yudh Seva Medal (UYSM)- Next to SYSM, the award is a wartime equivalent of Ati Vishisht Seva Medal, which is a Peacetime Distinguished Service decoration.

Yudh Seva Medal (YSM)- The last in the Wartime Distinguished Service Medals, it is awarded for a high degree of distinguished service in an operational context. The Yudh Seva medal may be awarded posthumously and so can the SYSM and UYSM.

Peacetime distinguished service medals

Param Vishisht Seva Medal (PVSM)- It is awarded in recognition to peace-time service of the most exceptional order.

Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM)- The AVSM is next to PVSM in peacetime service medals. It is awarded for a distinguished service of an exceptional order.

Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM)- Like the PVSM and AVSM, the VSM is also awarded for exceptional service to the Armed forces and the nation. It is the third and last award in this category.

These were just the major awards and medals of the Indian Armed Forces. There are various other medals and honors apart from these. If you want to check those out too, you can follow the Miscellaneous Medals of the Indian Armed Forces here.

Army Avenges Col. Santosh Mahadik’s Killing, Eliminates LeT Militant

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November 24, 2015

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Army Avenges Col. Santosh Mahadik's Killing, Eliminates LeT Militant

On the eleventh day of the Manigarh operation, security forces killed the first militant of the Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) deep inside the jungle.

The operation was launched on November 13, after security forces received a tip-off about the presence of militants in the area. The Army and the police launched a cordon-and-search operation to hunt down the militants. The Army later in rushed in special forces and choppers.

“One militant has been killed so far. We suspect three more are in the area. We have had four contacts (exchange of firing) so far, one of which killed Colonel Mahadik and five others. A Lieutenant Colonel was injured”, Ajaz Ahmad, senior superintendent of police, Kupwara, told dna.

Security forces also killed three terrorists of the Hizb-ul-Mujahideen at Aishmuqam in Anantnag district

Colonel NN Joshi, defence spokesman at Srinagar, said that acting on a tip-off, the Rashtriya Rifles and the police launched a swift operation to flush them out.

“As the Army and the police approached the suspects’ house, the terrorists fired indiscriminately. Exercising strict restraint to avoid any collateral damage to civilians, the Army engaged the three terrorists in a brief gun battle and eliminated them,” he said.

The slain militants were identified as Sartaj Ahmad Lone, Adil Ahmad Sheikh and Tanveer Ahamd Bhat.

“Adil Sheikh was involved in the killing of a policeman, Arif Nazir Khan, in June 16 this year. Tanveer was involved in the killing of a civilian, Javid Ahamd Sofi. Three AK-47 rifles, six magazines, one Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL), three UBGL grenades and one pistol with magazine were recovered,” a police spokesman said

In a separate incident, a soldier was killed when his patrol came under heavy firing near the Line of Control in Naoshera sector.

“Our troops retaliated. In the ensuing fight, one soldier was injured and attained martyrdom while being taken to the military hospital. Search operations were still on,” said Lt Colonel Manish Mehta, defence spokesman at Jammu.

Read: 6 Inspiring Facts About Colonel Santosh Mahadik Who Martyred In Jammu

source: DNA

Decorations Awarded In The Indian Armed Forces

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Decorations Awarded In The Indian Armed Forces

Hello, Warriors!

In the Indian Armed Forces, decorations are awarded for extraordinary bravery and courage, as well as distinguished service during times of war and peace to the most daring and the bravest personnel of the Armed Forces.

Service and campaign medals have also been awarded throughout the history of India as an independent state.

The various decorations in the Indian Armed Forces are:

Wartime gallantry awards

Param Vir Chakra (PVC)- The PVC is India’s highest military decoration awarded for the highest degree of valour or self-sacrifice in the presence of the enemy. The majority of the recipients were awarded posthumously (14 out of 21) and the most number of PVC belongs to the Gorkha Rifles and The Grenadiers, 3 each.

Maha Vir Chakra (MVC)- The MVC is the second highest military decoration in India, after the Param Vir Chakra, and is awarded for acts of conspicuous gallantry in the presence of the enemy, whether on land, at sea or in the air.

Vir Chakra (VrC)- It is third in precedence in the war time gallantry awards and comes after the Param Vir Chakra and Maha Vir Chakra. It is presented for acts of bravery in the battlefield.

Peacetime gallantry awards

Ashok Chakra (AC)- The highest peacetime military decoration, it is awarded for the most conspicuous bravery or some daring or pre-eminent valour or self-sacrifice other than in the face of the enemy.

Kirti Chakra (KC)- The Kirti Chakra is awarded for valour, courageous action or self-sacrifice away from the field of battle. It may be awarded to civilians as well as military personnel.

Shaurya Chakra (SrC)- Third in order of precedence of peacetime gallantry award, it is the peacetime equivalent of the Vir Chakra. It is generally awarded for Counter-Insurgency operations and actions against the enemy during peace-time.

Among these, the wartime gallantry awards are given only to the officers and other enlisted personnel of all military branches of India whereas the Peacetime gallantry awards are open to civilians too.

Likewise, various medals are awarded in the Indian Armed Forces for an exceptional act of bravery during peacetime and wartime. You can check out the next article for Medals awarded in the Armed Forces here.

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