Chandrayaan 3: Time for India to Make its Mark in Space The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved a milestone on 23rd August 2023, Wednesday around 6.00 pm IST, when Chandrayaan-3 made a soft landing on the south pole of the moon. As many as 8 million people around the world were hooked to ISRO’s official YouTube…
Neeraj Chopra, Relay Team and Some Politics I am a fan of Neeraj; I felt proud and surprised to see our 4×400 m relay team breathing down the necks of the US runners in the qualifying heat of World Athletics; when India-Pakistan win Gold and Silver in the same event, it is difficult to keep…
What I have Learned from my Students I have been interviewing Defence aspirants since 2010, two years at 17 SSB and then from 2014 onward till date at No Frills Academy. The number of persons that I would have interviewed till date is well over 8000 persons from all over India (200 per month for 2…
In SSB interview the IO asked me what are the good properties that your mother have but you lack? What should be a correct answer for this? Answers in interviews in the corporate, numerous websites, coaching academies and a culture of seeking some smart answer or ideal answer by the present society has made you…
English and Physical Fitness for SSB Good English and good physical fitness increase an aspirant’s chances of selection at the SSB. With my experience of working in the selection system and also having guided thousands of students have taught me that: Not more than 15% of the defence aspirants are able to write and converse competently…
When You Try to Impress Something Like this may Happen at SSB When you go for SSB after taking some solid coaching from an established coaching academy you have the following ingredients in your mindset: Since you have memorized all the 15 OLQs as well as their definitions, you are determined to display the possession of…
Can a fresher be selected in SSB? How should one prepare for this? For aspiring defence officers, the journey towards SSB success often follows a predictable path: Clearing the Written Exam: Getting through the written exam or applying for non-UPSC exam entries is the initial step. The Common Misconception: Many candidates tend to neglect SSB…
Misconceptions of Coached Candidates about TAT Coached candidates have been provided fixed rules for TAT. This inhibits the free thinking of these aspirants. Coached candidates have some of the following misconceptions: The main character should be of their gender & age. The stories should relate to the aspirant’s life experiences. In case the picture has…
History repeats. We all might have heard the famous cases of Kesavananda Bharati vs. the state of Kerala (1976), Maneka Gandhi vs. the Union of India (1978), or the State of West Bengal vs. the Union of India (1962). These cases are proof of the constant conflict between the centre and the state government. A similar situation arises once again.
Are SSB Coaching Academies’ Taught Tricks Effective for Selection? Introduction: When it comes to SSB coaching academies, candidates often wonder if the taught tricks truly contribute to their success in defence selections. In this article, we delve into the effectiveness of coaching academy strategies and shed light on the crucial factors that actually lead to…
