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 Indian army unveils new Combat Uniform:

The new combat uniform of the Indian Army was unveiled at the 'Army Day' parade.

The new uniform is made of light, sturdy and more breathable fabric, considering the different terrains the army men have to cross and serve. The cotton-polyester ratio of the fabric is 70:30. Makes it more comfortable to wear in hot and humid conditions. The new uniform is 15% lighter and 23% stronger than the previous one.

This new got a combat T-shirt underneath, an upgradation from the older version. This uniform was designed by the National Institute of Fashion Technology.

The new uniform carries a QR code and also a barcode. To maintain the uniqueness of the uniform.

SPECIAL NOTES FOR ASPIRANTS:

• Indian Army Day- 15th January [To mark the day when M. Cariappa took over as the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army from General Francis Roy Bucher, on 15th January 1949]

• Chief of Army Staff- General Manoj Mukund Naravane

• Chief of Naval Staff- Admiral R. Hari Kumar

• Chief of Air Staff- Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Choudhari

• In 2020, Captain Tania Shergill became the first female officer to command an Army Day parade.