CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -In 1992, the Indian Army began inducting women officers in non-medical roles.

Detailed explanation-2: -Tigga became the first woman jawan in the 1.3 million strong defence forces. Tigga is said to have outperformed her male colleagues in the Recruitment Training Camp.

Detailed explanation-3: -In 1918 Loretta Walsh became the first woman to enlist as a woman. A 1948 law made women a permanent part of the military services. In 1976, the first group of women were admitted into a U.S. military academy.