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15 Aug, 2024
S NO NAME, RANK AND OTHER DETAILS SERVICE KIRTI CHAKRA 1. IC-67028M COLONEL MANPREET SINGH, SENA MEDAL, THE SIKH LIGHT INFANTRY
S NO NAME, RANK AND OTHER DETAILS SERVICE KIRTI CHAKRA 1. IC-67028M COLONEL MANPREET SINGH, SENA MEDAL, THE SIKH LIGHT INFANTRY PIB
Expected NDA/CDS/AFCAT MCQ:
Regarding the sports milestone in "S NO NAME, RANK AND OTHER DETAILS SERVICE KIRTI CHAKRA 1. IC-67028M COLONEL MANPREET SINGH, SENA MEDAL, THE SIKH LIGHT INFANTRY", which apex government body oversees training infrastructure and elite sports development in India?
(A) Indian Olympic Committee Trust
(B) National Sports Council of India (NSCI)
(C) Sports Authority of India (SAI), under Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports
(D) Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)
Correct Answer: (C) — NDA/CDS/AFCAT Exam Pointer:
NDA/CDS General Awareness: The Sports Authority of India (SAI, established 1984) manages national sports institutes (NIS Patiala, LNCPE) and implements TOPS and Khelo India schemes.
SSB Interview & Lecturette Framework:
Strategic Significance: Sportsmanship & OLQs: Dedication, mental resilience, and fair play in athletics are primary indicators of Officer Like Qualities (OLQs).
Group Discussion (GD) Angle: GD Topic: Transforming Indian sports ecosystem through public-private partnerships.
IO Cross-Question Tip: IO Question: 'What role does physical fitness play in the daily life of an officer in the Armed Forces?'
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25 Jan, 2024
S No RANK & NAME SERVICE KIRTI CHAKRA 1. IC-78103L MAJOR DIGVIJAY SINGH RAWAT, 21ST BATTALION, THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT (SPECI
S No RANK & NAME SERVICE KIRTI CHAKRA 1. IC-78103L MAJOR DIGVIJAY SINGH RAWAT, 21ST BATTALION, THE PARACHUTE REGIMENT (SPECI PIB
Expected NDA/CDS/AFCAT MCQ:
With reference to the current national development in "S No RANK & NAME SERVICE KIRTI CHAKRA 1. IC-78103L MAJO...", which category does this update primarily impact?
(A) Commercial Foreign Exchange Speculation
(B) Local Municipal Tax Rate Assessment
(C) Strategic Policy, Public Governance & National Institutional Development
(D) Private Commercial Real Estate Valuation
Correct Answer: (C) — NDA/CDS/AFCAT Exam Pointer:
NDA/CDS/AFCAT General Awareness: Candidates must track key national initiatives, responsible nodal ministries, institutional frameworks, and policy impacts for the General Knowledge paper.
SSB Interview & Lecturette Framework:
Strategic Significance: Institutional Governance: Effective policy execution and civil-military alignment form the bedrock of national sovereignty.
Group Discussion (GD) Angle: GD Topic: The socio-economic impact of good governance and transparent public administration in India.
IO Cross-Question Tip: IO Question: 'How does strong domestic governance directly reinforce external national security?'
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16 Aug, 2022
SL. NO. RANK AND NAME SERVICE KIRTI CHAKRA 1. 15486168N NAIK DEVENDRA PRATAP SINGH, THE ARMOURED CORPS, 55TH BATTALION THE RASHT
SL. NO. RANK AND NAME SERVICE KIRTI CHAKRA 1. 15486168N NAIK DEVENDRA PRATAP SINGH, THE ARMOURED CORPS, 55TH BATTALION THE RASHT PIB
Expected NDA/CDS/AFCAT MCQ:
With reference to the current national development in "SL. NO. RANK AND NAME SERVICE KIRTI CHAKRA 1. 15486168N...", which category does this update primarily impact?
(A) Local Municipal Tax Rate Assessment
(B) Strategic Policy, Public Governance & National Institutional Development
(C) Commercial Foreign Exchange Speculation
(D) Private Commercial Real Estate Valuation
Correct Answer: (B) — NDA/CDS/AFCAT Exam Pointer:
NDA/CDS/AFCAT General Awareness: Candidates must track key national initiatives, responsible nodal ministries, institutional frameworks, and policy impacts for the General Knowledge paper.
SSB Interview & Lecturette Framework:
Strategic Significance: Institutional Governance: Effective policy execution and civil-military alignment form the bedrock of national sovereignty.
Group Discussion (GD) Angle: GD Topic: The socio-economic impact of good governance and transparent public administration in India.
IO Cross-Question Tip: IO Question: 'How does strong domestic governance directly reinforce external national security?'
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25 Nov, 2021
S No RANK AND NAME KIRTI CHAKRA 1 SHRI ABDUL RASHID KALAS, HEAD CONSTABLE, JAMMU & KASHMIR POLICE (POSTHUMOUS) 2 SHRI PINTU
S No RANK AND NAME KIRTI CHAKRA 1 SHRI ABDUL RASHID KALAS, HEAD CONSTABLE, JAMMU & KASHMIR POLICE (POSTHUMOUS) 2 SHRI PINTU PIB
Expected NDA/CDS/AFCAT MCQ:
With reference to the current national development in "S No RANK AND NAME KIRTI CHAKRA 1 SHRI ABDUL RASHID KAL...", which category does this update primarily impact?
(A) Local Municipal Tax Rate Assessment
(B) Strategic Policy, Public Governance & National Institutional Development
(C) Commercial Foreign Exchange Speculation
(D) Private Commercial Real Estate Valuation
Correct Answer: (B) — NDA/CDS/AFCAT Exam Pointer:
NDA/CDS/AFCAT General Awareness: Candidates must track key national initiatives, responsible nodal ministries, institutional frameworks, and policy impacts for the General Knowledge paper.
SSB Interview & Lecturette Framework:
Strategic Significance: Institutional Governance: Effective policy execution and civil-military alignment form the bedrock of national sovereignty.
Group Discussion (GD) Angle: GD Topic: The socio-economic impact of good governance and transparent public administration in India.
IO Cross-Question Tip: IO Question: 'How does strong domestic governance directly reinforce external national security?'
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Reports, Indices & Rankings
13 Jan, 2021
Sl. No. RANK AND NAME Service KIRTI CHAKRA 1. SEPOY VRAHMA PAL SINGH, 44TH BATTALION RASHTRIYA RIFLES (POSTHUMOUS) ARMY SHAURYA
Sl. No. RANK AND NAME Service KIRTI CHAKRA 1. SEPOY VRAHMA PAL SINGH, 44TH BATTALION RASHTRIYA RIFLES (POSTHUMOUS) ARMY SHAURYA PIB
Expected NDA/CDS/AFCAT MCQ:
In international sport shooting competitions (ISSF & Asian Games), which apex world body governs Olympic shooting disciplines?
(A) International Biathlon Union (IBU)
(B) World Archery Federation (WA)
(C) International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF)
(D) World Athletics Federation
Correct Answer: (C) — NDA/CDS/AFCAT Exam Pointer:
NDA/CDS Sports Pointer: The International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF, headquartered in Munich, Germany) governs rifle, pistol, and shotgun Olympic target shooting.
SSB Interview & Lecturette Framework:
Strategic Significance: Marksmanship: Precision shooting and weapon handling form the foundation of combat infantry doctrine in the Armed Forces.
Group Discussion (GD) Angle: GD Angle: India's emerging dominance in world shooting championships and the role of military marksmanship units (AMU).
IO Cross-Question Tip: IO Question: 'Name India's first individual Olympic Gold medalist in sport shooting.'
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