Agnipath scheme ▪ As the Agnipath scheme completes two years since its implementation the Department of Military Affairs (DMA) has sought feedback from the Tri-services on the scheme. ▪ Department of Military Affairs (DMA) is headed by the Chief of Defence Staff. About About Agnipath Scheme ▪ Launch - 14 June 2022 ▪ Objective – To recruit soldiers in Armed forces across the Three services (Army, Navy and Airforce) for a period of four years. ▪ Age criteria - Between 17.5 years and 23 years. Youngest Indian to scale Everest ▪ Kaamya Karthikeyan became the India’s youngest and world’s second youngest girl to scale Mount Everest from the Nepal side. ▪ She aims to climb Mt. Vinson Massif in Antarctica in December 2024 to accomplish the ‘7summits challenge’.
