CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Recently, for the first time, five women officers cleared the prestigious Defence Services Staff Course (DSSC) and Defence Services Technical Staff Course (DSTSC) exams, held annually in September. They will undergo a year-long course which will have weightage while being considered for command appointments.

Detailed explanation-2: -The average salary of an Indian Army General Duty Soldier is expected to be approximately Rs 25,000 to Rs 30,000 per month.

Detailed explanation-3: -Female candidates must be single and unmarried. Candidates must be between the ages of 19 and 25. They need also to have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in any field from a recognised university.

Detailed explanation-4: -All wings of the Indian Armed Forces have women in combat roles. Women are allowed in combat services and supervisory roles (as officers). Indian Air Force had 13.09% and 8.50%, Indian Navy 6% and 3% women, and Indian Army 3.80% and 3% in December 2018 and December 2014 respectively.

Detailed explanation-5: -According to a release by the Ministry of Defence, women officers of the Army Medical Corps and Army Dental Corps make up about 21.25% of the officers in the Indian Army. Participation of women makes up about 0.01 % of the total Junior Commissioned Officers (JCOs) and ORs.