NCC Subject: Current Events /Defence Context: University Grants Commission (UGC) has forwarded for consideration to all vice-chancellors of universities across India a proposal of the Directorate General, National Cadet Corps (NCC), aimed at including NCC as an elective subject in curricula. Concept: The NCC was formed in 1948 (on the recommendation of H. […]

Subject: National Agencies Context : The Supreme Court on Friday directed the National Cadet Corps (NCC), National Service Scheme (NSS) and Bharat Scouts and Guide to assist the one-man committee of retired apex court judge to contain the menace of stubble burning. Concept : National Cadet Corps The NCC was formed in 1948 (on the […]

Subject: Schemes Context: In Independence Day speech, Prime Minister spoke about the expansion of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) in coastal and border districts of India. Concept: The NCC, which was formed in 1948, has its roots to British era uniformed youth entities like University Corps or University Officer Training Corps. Currently the NCC has strength […]