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Indian Armed Forces- A brief explanation

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List of Indian Armed Forces:  Military forces play a crucial role in securing land and maritime borders, and airspace, along with maintaining peace in a country. The military forces of India are known as the Indian Armed Forces. These are divided into three – the Indian Army, the Indian Navy, and the Indian Air Force. The President of India is the supreme commandant of the Indian Armed Forces while the responsibility of the National Defence in India rests with the Cabinet, discharged through the Ministry of Defence (MOD). Let us look at the three divisions of the Indian Armed Forces. 1- Indian Army After Indian Independence from British colonialism, the Indian Army was formed. It is headquartered in the National Capital. The military unit functions under the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) – responsible for the overall command, control and administration. Indian Army is divided into six operational commands and one training command. Each of these commands is headed by the Li...
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World Autism Awareness Day 2022, Theme, History

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World Autism Awareness Day 2022:  World Autism Awareness Day is observed all over the world on April 2 to make people understand and talk about people with autism and foster support. World Autism Awareness Day 2022 encourages compassion and understanding toward autism as well as establishing a more equitable and affordable world for people with autism. World Autism Awareness Day 2022 in the present times also takes note of the widespread COVID-19 and how the deadly disease can have a physical, emotional impact on autistic individuals. In order to provide people with autism an opportunity to reach their full potential, World Autism Awareness Day talks about the educational and other significant systems that need to be reconsidered for a more equitable world. Know more about World Autism Awareness Day 2022 here. Read about its history, some facts, and its significance. World Autism Awareness Day 2022 Theme World Autism Awareness Day theme for 2022 is “Inclusive Quality Ed...
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Rajasthan Day 2022

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Rajasthan Day 2022:  Rajasthan Foundation Day is observed on March 30th to commemorate the formation of the state. Rajasthan was formed on March 30, 1949 when Rajputana was merged into the Indian Union.  Rajasthan Day 2022 celebrates the 73rd foundation day of the state. Rajasthan is the largest state in India by area. It is located in the northwest part of the country.  Known as the Land of Kings, Rajasthan covers 10.4 percent of India's total geographical area. It is home to a large cultural diversity. What is the old name of Rajasthan? Rajasthan's old name was Rajputana, a name adopted by the British Raj for its dependencies in the region.  Why do we celebrate Rajasthan Diwas? Rajasthan Day is celebrated on March 30th to commemorate the foundation day of the state.  What is the capital of Rajasthan? Jaipur, the largest city, was declared the capital of Rajasthan. Here are 7 Lesser Known Facts about Rajasthan 1.  Rajasthan is the largest India...
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National helpline against atrocities on SCs and STs launched- Read more

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National helpline against atrocities on SCs and STs launched- Read more SC/ST helpline number:  The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment launched a National Helpline against atrocities on December 13, 2021. The complaint helpline number will help in preventing the abomination of the members belonging to Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs). The National helpline against atrocities on SCs, STs will ensure the execution of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act, 1989. National Helpline number for SCs, STs- 14566 SC/ST Complaint Number: Objective The objective of the government's National helpline against atrocities on SCs and STs is to build an informed awareness about the provisions of the law that are aimed at ending discrimination and providing protection to all the members of the community. How to file SC/ST atrocity case: National helpline against atrocities on SCs and STs 1.  The National Helpline against Atr...
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International Human Rights Day 2021, 10th December 2021

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The world observes Human Rights Day every year on December 10 to make people aware of their basic rights and also to acknowledge the absence of human rights in various countries. Human Rights is described as a broad range of fundamental rights and freedoms to which every human being living on Earth is entitled to. In the current political scenario, Human Rights Day 2021 must not be an observance of one day, but it should also bring our focus towards the people living in regions that still lack basic human rights forcing them to live under crisis and change.  Human Rights Day Theme 2021 The theme announced by the UN for Human Rights Day 2021 is ‘Reducing Inequalities and Advancing Human Rights. The theme of Huma Rights Day 2021 is related to equality and to Article 1 of UDHR which states that all human beings in the world are born free and are equal in dignity and rights. Human Rights Day- History The United Nations General Assembly in 1948 adopted the Universal Declar...
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Defence chief General Bipin Rawat dies in chopper crash

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December 8, 2021. Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat and his wife Madhulika Rawat have been confirmed to be among the 13 people who died in the IAF Mi-17V5 helicopter crash near Coonoor in Tamil Nadu earlier yesterday.  This was confirmed by Indian Air Force in an official tweet. Key Points  Internal Security  The Centre approved the creation of the post of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and the Department of Military Affairs as the fifth department within the Ministry of Defence. General Bipin Rawat will be appointed as the country's first Chief of Defence Staff. The CDS will be a four-star General/Officer who will act as the Principal Military Advisor to the Defence Minister on all tri-services (Army, Navy, and Indian Air Force) matters. Its creation was recommended in 2001 by a Group of Ministers (GoM) that was tasked with studying the Kargil Review Committee (1999) report. After the GoM recommendations, in preparation for the post of CDS, the gove...
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Indian Navy Day 2021

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Indian Navy Day 2021 It is celebrated every year on December 4 to acknowledge the role and achievements of the Indian Navy. The Indian Navy is a well-balanced three-dimensional troop, competent of operations above, on, and under the surface of the oceans and safeguarding our national interests.  The theme of Navy Day 2020 was "Indian Navy Combat Ready, Credible & Cohesive". Chhatrapati Shivaji Bhosle, the Maratha emperor of the 17th century is regarded as the “Father of the Indian Navy”.  Operation Trident and the Indian Navy It was a counter-attack by Indian Navy on the Karachi harbour during the Indo-Pakistan war in 1971. India used anti-ship missiles for the first time during this operation and destroyed the Pakistani destroyer ship PNS Khaibar. The Indian Navy's three warships - INS Nipat, INS Nirghat and INS Veer - played an important role in the attack.
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