Kashish Methwani
Kashish Methwani secured All India Rank 2 in the Combined Defence Services (CDS) 2024 exam and was commissioned as a Lieutenant after completing 11 months of training at the Officers Training Academy, Chennai.
Kashish Methwani: Early life and education
Methwani was born on January 9, 2002 , in Ulhasnagar near Mumbai and belongs to a Sindhi family. She holds a master’s degree in biotechnology from Savitribai Phule University and pursued neuroscience research at the Indian Institute of Science. In 2023 , she won the title of Miss International India .
Kashish Methwani: Military career and initiatives
After clearing CDS in 2024 with All India Rank 2 , she underwent 11 months of training at Officers Training Academy, Chennai. She took part in the passing out parade and was commissioned as a Lieutenant on September 6 (year not specified in public records).
During the 2020 COVID-19 lockdown, Methwani launched the social initiative 'Critical Cause' to raise awareness about plasma, blood, and organ donation. The initiative focused on donors and awareness campaigns during the health emergency.
Key dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Birth | January 9, 2002 |
| Launched 'Critical Cause' | 2020 |
| Won Miss International India | 2023 |
| Cleared CDS (AIR 2) | 2024 |
| Commissioned as Lieutenant (passing out parade) | September 6 |
Quick facts
- Training duration at OTA Chennai: 11 months .
- Academic background: Master’s in biotechnology; neuroscience research at IISc.
- Social initiative: 'Critical Cause' for plasma, blood, organ donation awareness.
Notes and gaps in public records
Public information does not specify the exact year of the September 6 commissioning or details about her current posting and unit. Specific metrics on the impact of 'Critical Cause' and quotes from Methwani or mentors are not available in the official summaries.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What title did Kashish Methwani win? A: She won Miss International India in 2023 .
Q: What is her Army rank? A: She was commissioned as a Lieutenant .
Q: When was she commissioned? A: She was commissioned on September 6 (the year is not specified in public records).
Q: What CDS rank did she achieve? A: She secured All India Rank 2 in CDS 2024 .
Q: What social initiative did she launch? A: She launched 'Critical Cause' in 2020 for plasma, blood, and organ donation awareness.
Q: Where was she born? A: She was born in Ulhasnagar near Mumbai on January 9, 2002 .
Q: What is her educational background? A: She has a master’s in biotechnology from Savitribai Phule University and did neuroscience research at the Indian Institute of Science .
Q: How long was her OTA training? A: 11 months at the Officers Training Academy, Chennai.