First woman Navy fighter pilot Aastha Poonia earns “Wings of Gold,” becoming the first female inducted into the Indian Navy’s fighter stream. Learn about her training, aircraft, and importance for exams. Sub Lt Aastha Poonia — India’s First Woman Navy Fighter Pilot Trainee Trailblazing in Naval Aviation On 3 July 2025, Sub Lieutenant Aastha Poonia made…
QUAD maritime security mission launched its first-ever observer initiative aboard USCGC Stratton to enhance Indo-Pacific maritime cooperation under the Wilmington Declaration. QUAD Launches First‑Ever “At Sea Observer Mission” to Fortify Indo‑Pacific Maritime Security In a historic move to enhance regional stability, the QUAD nations—India, United States, Japan, and Australia—have initiated their first-ever “QUAD‑at‑Sea Ship Observer…
Captain Surbhi Jakhmola Becomes 1st Woman Officer to be Posted at BRO The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has appointed Captain Surbhi Jakhmola as the first woman officer to be posted at the BRO. She will be posted in the officer’s cadre of Project Shivalik in Jammu and Kashmir. The BRO is a leading road construction…
