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NCC offers its cadets to fight COVID-19 under ‘Ex NCC Yogdan’

National Cadet Corps (NCC) has offered its volunteer cadets for national duty to fight COVID-19 under ‘Exercise NCC Yogdan’. It has issued guidelines for temporary employment of its cadets to augment relief efforts and functioning of various agencies involved in battling the pandemic. Only Senior Division volunteer cadets above 18 years of age will be employed. The tasks envisaged for NCC cadets include, manning of helpline/call centres; distribution of relief materials/medicines/food/essential commodities; community assistance; data management and queue & traffic management.

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What is NCC?

  • The NCC, which operates under the Ministry of Defence, is the largest uniformed youth organisation of the country and has been engaged in conducting various social service and community development activities.
  • The NCC cadets have been contributing to the national cause during natural calamities like floods, cyclone, etc since its inception.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

  • Director-General of NCC: Lt Gen Rajeev Chopra.
  • The motto of NCC: Unity and discipline.
  • Headquarters of NCC: New Delhi.
  • NCC founded: 16 April 1948.

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Sumit Arora

As a team lead and current affairs writer at Adda247, I am responsible for researching and producing engaging, informative content designed to assist candidates in preparing for national and state-level competitive government exams. I specialize in crafting insightful articles that keep aspirants updated on the latest trends and developments in current affairs. With a strong emphasis on educational excellence, my goal is to equip readers with the knowledge and confidence needed to excel in their exams. Through well-researched and thoughtfully written content, I strive to guide and support candidates on their journey to success.

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