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National standard format is yyyy-mm-dd. [161] dd.mm.yyyy format is used in some places where it is required by EU regulations, for example for best-before dates on food [162] and on driver's licenses. d/m format is used casually, when the year is obvious from the context, and for date ranges, e.g. 28-31/8 for 28–31 August.
Almost all government documents need to be filled up in the DD-MM-YYYY or DD/MM/YYYY format. An example of DD-MM-YYYY usage is the passport application form, [2] while the passport itself contains the date in DD/MM/YYYY format, [3] as does the PAN card (used for taxation purposes). But two expanded forms are used in India.
Agnipath Scheme [1] (also spelled Agneepath Scheme) (Hindi: Agnīpath Yojanā, transl. Agnipath [Fireway] Scheme) is a tour of duty style scheme approved by the Government of India on 14 June 2022 and implemented in the country a few months later in September 2022, for recruitment of soldiers below the rank of commissioned officers into the three services of the armed forces. [2]
In April 2024, Indian Army proposed two new formations. One of them was the creation of an "adversial force" acting as opposing force which will represent an enemy force in wargames. The other one is a "test-bed brigades or formation" which will enhance the efficiency of testing new weapons for procurement. [199]
In 2020, 15 soldiers were presented with bravery awards. Param Vir Chakra and Ashok Chakra awardees participate in the Army Day parade every year. [8] [9] Military hardware, numerous contingents and a combat display are part of the parade. [8] In 2020, Captain Tania Shergill became the first female officer to command an Army Day parade. [10] [11]
Every year the Indian Army releases a notification for law graduates between the ages of 21 and 27 for Short Service Commission to the department of JAG. Requirements include an LL.B. degree and be eligible for registration with the Bar Council of India. [2] [6] There are only ten posts in total, seven for men and three for women. [2]
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Most recipients are serving personnel of the Indian Army. The Commendation cards are occasionally awarded to non-Army personnel and civilians, who usually have worked under the supervision, direction and control of the army. [6] [7] [8] They have also been awarded to dogs from the Army Dog Unit [9] and mules from the Animal Transport Unit. [10]