Question: Presently, the Indian Army is inducting women into which of the following Branches/Cadres ?
(a)Army Ordinance Corps
(b)Navigation,
(c)Education and Meteorology branches
(d)All the above
Ans- (d)
Related Facts:
- On 24 October, 2015 The Ministry of Defence has approved the induction of women into the Fighter (Combat) stream of the IAF.
- This progressive step is in keeping with the aspirations of Indian women and is in line with contemporary trends in Armed Forces of developed nations.
- The first women pilots would be selected from the batch which is presently undergoing flying training at Air Force Academy.
- After successful completion of ab-initio training, they would be commissioned in the fighter stream in June 2016.
- Thereafter, they would undergo advanced training for one year and would enter a fighter cockpit by June 2017.
- Presently, the IAF is inducting women’s into the Transport and Helicopter stream of the flying branch, Navigation, Aeronautical Engineering, Administration, Logistics, Accounts, Education and Meteorology branches.
Reference:
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/hindirelease.aspx?relid=41561
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=129942
http://bhasha.ptinews.com/news/1327056_bhasha
http://navbharattimes.indiatimes.com/india/indian-air-force-soon-to-have-women-fighter-pilots/articleshow/49517729.cms