Ex-Service Men rise to “Service Before Self” to fight COVID-19

The Indian Army serves under the motto “Service Before Self”. Continuing to live with the motto even after retirement, the department of Ex-service men operating under Ministry of Defence took the initiative to mobilize ex-servicemen to assist state and district administration. Highlights The Zila Sainik Boards and Rajya Sainik Boards are currently identifying Ex-Service men ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Topics: Chhattisgarh • Corona virus • COVID-19 • Government of Uttarakhand • Indian Army • Integrated Control Room for Emergency Response • Ministry of Defence • Retirement • Service before self

January 15: Army Day

India celebrates Army India on January 15. Army Day is celebrated to salute the valiant soldiers who sacrificed their lives to protect the country and its citizens. Why January 15? It is in recognition of Field Marshal Kodandera M. Cariappa taking over as the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army from General Sir Francis Butcher, the last British Commander-in-Chief of India, on 15 ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2019

Topics: Army India • Captain Shikha Surabhi • Field Marshal Kodandera M. Cariappa • Indian Army • Lieutenant Bhavana Kasturi • Military Department • Service before self • Sir Francis Butcher