Why Iran’s nuclear programme is back in focus & what’s the 2015 deal (JCPOA) US wants to revive
Before 2015, Iran had a stockpile large enough to create eight to 10 bombs, as per US estimates. However, Tehran has always insisted its nuclear programme is entirely peaceful. On 14 July 2015, Iran and the five permanent members of the UN Security Council — China, France, Russia, UK and the US— as well as Germany, […]
Formation of Australia, United Kingdom and United States Alliance (AUKUS)
The US, Britain, and Australia announced the AUKUS alliance for the Indo-Pacific on 15 September 2021 to take on the threats of the 21st century and allow for greater sharing of defence capabilities, including help Australia builds eight nuclear-powered submarines, in a bid to counter China’s growing power in the strategically vital region. US President […]
Iran’s nuclear ambitions and an onslaught of attacks against them
There was a large scale blackout and power failure at south Tehran’s Natanz Nuclear complex, the country’s largest uranium enrichment facility. Iran’s top nuclear official, Ali Akbar Salehi called the large-scale blackout, an act of nuclear terrorism. It later turned out that this black out was a result of a huge explosion which struck Iran’s nuclear centre at Natanz […]
Col Ashokan’s Interview on How to Groom to Become Defence Officers by Beyond Law CLC
Dethroning the Job Seekers: Olive Greens Forges True Guardians, Not Bureaucrats Forget the chest-thumping theatrics and hollow salutes. Colonel Ashokan K, former SSB Assessor and Director of Olive Greens Institute, shatters the illusion surrounding the path to becoming a defense officer. In a recent interview with Beyond Law, he exposes a chilling truth: 90% of […]
SSB TAT Tips – How to approach a neutral picture.
There is a tendency, especially amongst repeaters, to treat psychology tests as a preparation for an academic test and they cast an iron cage around their thoughts, based on ‘their’ understanding of what they have picked up from the environment. They invariably wear unidirectional ‘blinds’ to judge the TAT stories through a set of hard […]
Frequently Asked Questions Compilation: Your SSB FAQ Library Revived!
Hey there, Olive Greens warriors! Feeling overwhelmed by the mountains of information out there on SSB interviews? Don’t sweat it, we’ve all been there. And that’s why we’re here to help you navigate the whirlwind of questions, doubts, and anxieties with a handy little refresh of some of our most popular (and frankly, life-saving) blog […]
SSB Coaching : Meritocracy or Manufactured Merit? Answering an Aspirant’s Ethical Conundrum.
An aspirant’s WhatsApp ping landed in my inbox, seeking the compass to the “best” SSB coaching institute. Yet, this wasn’t your typical query. He wrestled with an ethical knot – whether coaching tinkers with authenticity or molds genuine leaders. Examine the conversation, explore the nuances, and find your own answer at the crossroads of personal […]
DESTINY OF BROTHERS: Post OP SINDOOR
Dear folks, Earlier night, Sashi Tharoor, MP from Kerala,quoted an urdu couplet, subsequent to witnessing the violation act of Pakistan after the ceasefire agreement- “Uski fitrat hai mukar jaane ki, uske vaade pe yakeen kaise karu.” Pakistan leadership is a complex puzzle. Its common knowledge that the Army chief General Asim Munir, call the shots […]
PPDT Tips – Writing story for a difficult topic.
Approach to certain pictures which candidates find difficult to handle can be simplified by following the right steps, e.g: Step I:Â Introduction of main character and bringing him to a ‘meaningful purpose’ without unnecessary details, like age, worked in such and such company, at so and so place, etc. Step II:Â Appropriately ’empower’ the main character so […]
Crafting Your Answer to ‘Why Defense Forces?’ for the SSB Interview
“Why Do You Want to Join the Armed Forces” I have written a blog on the same, a link of which is appended below. However, before you go through the blog, a few things that I wish to highlight are as follows: Please do keep in mind that while asking this question, the IO wishes […]