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The Madras Regiment

One of the oldest infantry regiments of the Indian Army, originating in the 1750s.The regiment took part in numerous campaigns with both the British Indian Army and the post-independence Indian Army.

Type-Line infantry

Size-21 battalions

Regimental Centre-Wellington, Udhagamandalam (Ooty), Tamil Nadu

Motto(s):Swadharme Nidhanam Shreyaha (It is a glory to die doing one’s duty)

War cry : Veera Madrasi, Adi Kollu Adi Kollu Adi Kollu ( Strike and Kill, Strike and Kill!) (Which was taken from the old Nair Brigade of Travancore Kingdom)

Decorations
1 Ashoka Chakra
5 Maha Vir Chakra
36 Vir Chakras
304 Sena Medals
1 Nao Sena Medal
15 Param Vishisht Seva Medals
9 Kirti Chakras
27 Shaurya Chakras
1 Uttam Yudh Seva Medal
2 Yudh Seva Medals
23 Ati Vishisht Seva Medals
47 Vishisht Seva Medals
151 Mention-in-Despatches
512 COAS's Commendation Cards
271 GOC-in-C's Commendation Cards :
3 Jeevan Rakshak Padak
7 COAS Unit Citations
7 GOC Unit Citation

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INDO-THAI COORDINATED PATROL (CORPAT)

◆The 31stedition of India-Thailand Coordinated Patrol (Indo-Thai CORPAT) between the Indian Navyand the Royal Thai Navyis being conducted from 09 – 11 June 2021. Indian Naval Ship (INS) Saryu, an indigenously built Naval Offshore Patrol Vessel and His Majesty’s Thailand Ship (HTMS) Krabi, anOffshore Patrol Vessel, along with Dornier Maritime Patrol Aircraft from both navies are participating in the CORPAT.

◆Towards reinforcing maritime links between the two countries and with an aim of keeping this vital part of the Indian Ocean safe and secure for international trade, the two navies have been undertakingCORPATbi-annually along their International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) since 2005.

◆CORPAT builds up understanding and interoperability between navies and facilitates institution of measures to prevent and suppress unlawful activities like Illegal Unreported Unregulated (IUU) fishing, drug trafficking, maritime terrorism, armed robbery and piracy. It further helps enhance the operational synergy by exchange of information for prevention of smuggling, illegal immigration and forconduct of SAR operations at sea.

◆As part of Government of India’s vision of SAGAR (Security And Growth for All in the Region), the Indian Navy has been proactively engaging with the countries in the Indian Ocean Region towards enhancing regional maritime security. This has been through bilateral and multilateral exercises, Coordinated Patrols, Joint EEZ Surveillance, andHumanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) operations.

◆The Indian Navy and Royal Thai Navy have especially enjoyed a close and friendly relationship covering a wide spectrum of activities and interactions, which have strengthened over the years.   
◆The 31stIndo-Thai CORPAT will contribute towards Indian Navy’s efforts to consolidate inter-operability and forge strong bonds of friendship with Royal Thai Navy.

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IMA ,Dehradun Passing Out Parade scheduled on 12 Jun 2021 shall witness commissioning of 341 Indian GCs & 84 Foreign GCs from 9 countries. The ceremonial grandeur of the events shall be at display during the POP being streamed live for parents on media platforms.

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2. If you find your hostel roommate not very friendly, you would ___________

3. If he was asked to arrange a farewell party for an outgoing headmaster, he would ___________

4. If he fails to get selected to represent his college team, he will ___________

5. If most members of his group are opposed to his opinion, he would ___________

6. If he is given a job which he finds very difficult, he would ___________

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Join Indian Navy {Vacancies for SSC Officers}

Applications are invited from unmarried male candidates (fulfilling the conditions of nationality as laid down by the Government of India) for grant of Short Service Commission (SSC), for Extended Naval Orientation Course, commencing January 2022 onwards at Indian Naval Academy Ezhimala, Kerala.

✔️The entry is open from 11 June 2021.

✔️The last date for submission of online applications is 26 June 2021.

For eligibility criteria and other details, visit www.joinindiannavy.gov.in or Employment News dated 12 June 2021.

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THE BRIGADE OF THE GUARDS

▪️Motto: Pehla Hamesha Pehla (First Always First)

▪️War Cry: “Garud ka hun bol pyare” (I am the son of Garuda, Say O my friend)

▪️Regimental Centre: Kamptee, Maharashtra

▪️Active From: 1948.

▪️Theatre Honours: Jammu & Kashmir - 1947-48, Rajasthan - 1965, Punjab - 1965, East Pakistan - 1971 and Jammu & Kashmir - 1971.

▪️Battle Honours: Akhaura, Burki, Gadra Road, Hilli, Naushera, Gurais, Shingo River Valley, Sylhet and Ganga Sagar.

▪️Honours & Awards: 2 Param Vir Chakras, 2 Ashok Chakras, 1 Padma Bushan, 8 Param Vishisht Seva Medals, 6 Maha Vir Chakras, 4 Kirti Chakras, 46 Vir Chakras, 18 Shaurya Chakras, 77 Sena Medals, 10 Ati Vishisht Seva Medals, 3 Yudh Seva Medals, 16 Vishisht Seva Medals, 45 Mention-in-Despatches, 151 COAS's Commendation Cards and 79 GOC-in-C's Commendation Cards.

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THE BRIGADE OF THE GUARDS

◆The Brigade of The Guards is a mechanised infantry regiment of the Indian Army. It was raised as the first “all India”, “all class” infantry regiment of the Army where troops from all parts of India serve together, as opposed to other regiments that recruit from specific regions, ethnic groups, or religions.

◆The Brigade of The Guards distinguished itself by being awarded the greatest number of battle honours after Indian independence. The regiment was the brainchild of Field Marshal K. M. Cariappa, who was the first Indian commander-in-chief (C-in-C) of the Indian Army.

◆He raised the Brigade of the Guards and coined the phrase; “The Guards, The Elite”. The President of India is the Honorary Colonel-in-Chief and the Chief of Army Staff is the Colonel-in-Chief of The Guards.

◆The Guards Regimental Centre is at Kamptee in Maharashtra. The Brigade of The Guards was the senior most line infantry regiment of the Indian Army before its selection and conversion to the mechanised infantry role.

◆It now holds the title of the senior most infantry regiment in an honorary/ceremonial capacity. Together with the Mechanised Infantry Regiment, they form part of the ‘Mechanised Infantry’ arm, part of the Mechanised Forces (along with the Armoured Corps).

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DOGRA REGIMENT

▪️Motto: “Kartavyam anvatma” (Duty before death)

▪️War Cry: “Jawala Mata ki jai” (Victory to Goddess Jawala)

▪️Regimental Centre: Faizabad, Uttar Pradesh

▪️Active From: 1877

▪️Theatre Honours: Jammu & Kashmir - 1948, Punjab - 1965 and Punjab - 1971.

▪️Battle Honours: Jhangar, Rajauri, Uri, Asal Uttar, Haji Pir, Raja Picquet, OP Hill, Siramani, Saudih, Dera Baba Nanak and Chandgram.

▪️Honours & Awards: 1 Ashok Chakra, 1 Padma Bushan, 9 Maha Vir Chakras, 4 Kirti Chakras, 4 Yudh Seva Medals, 36 Vir Chakras, 1 Vir Chakra & Bar, 11 Uttam Yudh Seva Medals, 5 Param Vishisht Seva Medals, 13 Ati Vishisht Seva Medals, 17 Shaurya Chakras, 119 Sena Medals, 21 Vishisht Seva Medals, 188 Mention-in-Despatches and 263 COAS's com

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DOGRA REGIMENT

●The Dogras, the inhabitants of ‘Duggar’ or Dogra land hail from the Indian states of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and the hilly regions of Punjab.

●The Dogra Regiment traces its lineage to 1858, when the Agra Levy was raised by the British East India Company as part of the Bengal Army. A company from the 4th battalion fought in the battle of Walong in November 1962 and suffered significant casualties against a vastly numerically superior Chinese force.

●On the eastern front, the 9th battalion was responsible for the fall of Suadih, a small village in East Pakistan that was a strong bastion of the Pakistan Army’s most fortified position in the country. This led to the ultimate liberation of East Pakistan and a victory for the Indian Army.

●For this task, 9 Dogra was awarded the battle honour of Suadih. The 5th battalion fought in the Kargil War to capture Tiger Hill. The Dogra Regiment has not only contributed to the United Nations Peacekeeping Forces in the Gaza Strip, Korea, and the Congo, but has also contributed in providing various military observers in various peace keeping operation around the globe.

●The 1st, 3rd and 9th battalions have participated in UN peacekeeping missions.

●The recruitment of troops into the Dogra Regiment has been that of a fixed class composition: 50 percent from Himachal Pradesh, 25 percent from Jammu and Kashmir, and a balance from Hoshiarpur, Nawanshahr, Gurdaspur, and Rupnagar districts of Punjab.

●Enlisting in army is seen as honourable pursuit for Dogras; soldiering has not only become a substantial part of the economic structure of the Dogra hills, but created social and cultural traditions built on the people’s association with the army.

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GARHWAL RIFLES

▪️Motto: “Yudhaya Krit Nishchaya” (Fight with Determination)

▪️War Cry: “Badri Vishal Lal Ki Jai” (Victory to the Sons of Lord Badri Nath)

▪️Regimental Centre: Lansdowne, Uttarakhand

▪️Active From: 1887

▪️Theatre Honours: Jammu & Kashmir - 1947-48, Ladakh - 1962, Punjab - 1965, Rajasthan - 1965 and East Pakistan - 1971.

▪️Battle Honours: Tithwal, Nuranang, Buttar Dograndi, Gadra Road and Hilli.

▪️Honours & Awards: 1 Ashok Chakra, 7 Param Vishisht Seva Medals, 4 Maha Vir Chakras, 10 Kirti Chakras, 1 Uttam Yudh Seva Medal, 12 Ati Vishisht Seva Medals, 43 Vir Chakras, 30 Shaurya Chakras, 7 Yudh Seva Medals, 120 Sena Medals and 2 Bars, 24 Vishisht Seva Medals, 92 Mention-in-Despatches, 1 Jeevan Raksha Padak, 305 COAS' Commendation Cards with 3 Bars and 164 GOC-in-C's Commendation Cards.

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GARHWAL RIFLES

◆This regiment was originally raised in 1887 as the 39th (Garhwal) Regiment of the Bengal Army. It then became part of the British Indian Army, and after the Independence of India, it was incorporated into the Indian Army.

◆The Regiment has to its credit 03 Victoria Cross, 01 AC, 06 MVCs, 14 KCs, 52 VrC, 46 SC, 10 PVSM, 01 UYSM, 08 YSM, 284 SM (including 06 Bar), 17 AVSM (including 01 Bar) and 40 VSM (including 01 Bar). The regimental insignia incorporates a Maltese Cross and is based on the defunct Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort’s Own) as they are a designated rifle regiment.

◆Lansdowne, at a height of 5,800 ft (1,800 m) above sea level, is the recruitment centre of the Garhwal Rifles. On 1 October 1921, the regimental centre celebrated its first Founder’s Day.

◆Now 1 October is celebrated as the raising day of the battalion. After Independence, the name of the centre was changed to Garhwal Rifles Regimental Centre. The rigorous drills during the training helps to infuse a sense of discipline in every recruit.

◆Special emphasis is laid on physical fitness, mental toughness, and weapon handling. After successful completion of the 34-week training course, a Garhwali youth is turned into a soldier. The soldier is then trained for two more weeks in counter-insurgency operations.

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Quad vaccine 1 billion doses to Asian Countries

✔️Why in the news-Recently, the Biden administration official has said the Quad groups of countries are on track to meet their goal of producing at least 1 billion vaccines for the Asia region by the end of 2022.

▪️About Quad Vaccine Partnership

●The Quad vaccine partnership was announced at a summit level meeting in March 2021, before the pandemic situation in India deteriorated significantly.

▪️Key highlights Quad Vaccine Partnership

●Agreed to ensure “equitable” access to vaccines to counter the pandemic.

●Agreed to a plan to pool their financial resources, manufacturing capabilities and logistical strengths.

●Japan, USA and Australia will finance the vaccine initiative that India has welcomed.

●Appreciated the Vaccine Maitri initiative (India’s Vaccine Diplomacy) of India.

✔️About the India’s “Vaccine Maitri” Initiative

◆The Vaccine Maitri initiative was launched by India on January 20 to gift COVID-19 vaccines to neighbouring countries.

✔️About the initiative

●Sri Lanka has received 5 lakh Covid-19 vaccines from India as a part of the “Vaccine Maitri” initiative.

●Consignment of vaccines has also been sent to Bahrain.

●India has already delivered over 5 million doses to seven countries in the neighbourhood under the initiative before Sri Lanka and Bahrain.

●The 7 countries are- the Maldives (100,000 vaccines), Bhutan (150,000 vaccines), Nepal (1 million vaccines), Bangladesh (2 million vaccines), Myanmar (1.5 million vaccines), Mauritius (100,000 vaccines), and Seychelles (50,000 vaccines).

●Commercial supplies of Covishield have also been sent to Morocco, Brazil, (2 million doses each), and Bangladesh (5 million doses).

▪️Vaccine diplomacy

〰️Vaccine diplomacy is the use of vaccines to improve a country's diplomatic relationship and influence of other countries.

〰️Vaccine diplomacy also "means a set of diplomatic measures taken to ensure access to the best practices in the development of potential vaccines, to enhance bilateral and/or multilateral cooperation between countries in conducting joint R&D, and, in the case of the announcement of production, to ensure the signing of a contract for the purchase of the vaccine at the shortest term.

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