Decoding the Ladakh Conundrum: Insights from Colonel Ashokan
At Olive Greens Institute, we’re always dedicated to fostering informed perspectives on critical national issues. We’re proud to share insights from our very own Director, Colonel Ashokan, who recently offered a profound analysis of the ongoing Ladakh situation in a candid discussion on “The Alpha People” podcast. Colonel Ashokan, with his extensive experience serving in […]
Olive Greens Current Affairs Magazine – September 2025 Edition
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The Ultimate SSB Documents Checklist (2025): A Step-by-Step Guide
The Ultimate SSB Documents Checklist (2025) Congratulations, candidate. You’ve cleared the written exam, and your Service Selection Board (SSB) interview is on the horizon. While you sharpen your mind for the tests ahead, let’s systematically prepare the one thing that should be flawless: your documentation. A well-organized file is a reflection of a well-organized mind—an […]
NDA II / CDSII 2025 Exam Answer Key
The wait is finally over for all the aspirants who appeared for the National Defence Academy and Combined Defence Services Examination (II) 2025. You can now cross-reference your answers and estimate your score with the official answer key. We’ve compiled the complete set of answer keys for all subjects and papers for your convenience. Access […]
Olive Greens Current Affairs Magazine – August 2025 Edition
Gearing up for your competitive exams? The August edition of the Olive Greens Current Affairs Magazine is here! Download Magazine
China’s Lease of Cocos Islands: A New Power Shift in the Indian Ocean
Introduction Cocos Island is a small chain of islands off the South Western Coast of mainland Myanmar. Recently, these Islands have been given away by Myanmar on a 30 years lease to China causing a political flash point in the Indo-Pacific region. This is being widely seen as a strategic move by China to reshape […]
Implications of Construction of Mega Dam by China on Brahmaputra River
Introduction Brahmaputra River originates from the Chemayungdung Glacier in the Southern Plateau of Tibet, where it is called Yarlung Tsangpo, it flows East along the Tibetan Autonomous Region. Before entering Arunachal Pradesh in India, it makes a dramatic U turn, called the Great Bend and falls 2000 meters in height creating the worlds deepest canyon, […]
India’s Manufacturing Push: Reducing Dependence on China with ‘China Plus One’ Strategy
Introduction China is a bitter pill that India must swallow. India is highly dependent on China for trade and China is India’s second largest trading partner with a bilateral trade of $127 billion; out of which China exports $113 billion worth of critical minerals and components, including raw materials as well as finished products whereas, […]
SSB Group Discussion Topics – Olive Greens
Group Discussion Topic: Considering that India-Pakistan conflict is not over yet and is only on a pause. How do you think should India prioritize its future course of actions and pay maximum attention to? (a) Building up of military arsenal to inflict maximum damage on enemy, like fighter jets, missiles, drones, etc. Or (b) Strengthening […]
Indo-Nepal Border Issues – Explained
Introduction India and Nepal have been sharing a fairly cordial relationship all along, primarily because of close cultural and ethnic ties. In fact nearly 4000 troops of the Gorkha Regiment, which is the pride of Indian Army, hail from Nepal. India is Nepal’s largest trading partner. Nepal being a land locked country, is largely dependent […]