Q. With reference to women in Defence Forces, consider the following statements:
1.Women candidates can join the National Defence Academy (NDA) every six months.
2.Women officers are being appointed on board warships in the Indian Navy.
3.Women are allowed to be the part of core combat arms such as Infantry, Mechanized Infantry, and Armored Corps.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: B
Notes:
Explanation –
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. Women candidates can join the National Defence Academy (NDA) twice a year, i.e., every six months. The NDA conducts two examinations annually for this.
In 2019, the Indian Navy announced that it would allow women officers to serve on board warships. This was a significant step forward for women in the Indian Armed Forces.
Statement 3 is incorrect. Women are not eligible in core combat arms such as Infantry, Mechanized Infantry, and Armored Corps. The Indian Army is not open to women fighting wars at the borders as foot soldiers.
Source: ForumIAS
