President confers gallantry awards on armed personnel
Q. Which of the following were Kirti Chakra Awardees for 2017?- Published on 16 Aug 17a. Major Preetam Singh
b. Havildar Giris Gurung
c. Major Satish Dahiya
d. Both a and b
e. All the above
ANSWER: Both a and b
The President and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces has approved 112 Gallantry Awards to Armed Forces Personnel and members of Paramilitary Forces which include five Kirti Chakras, 17 Shaurya Chakras, 85 Sena Medals (Gallantry), three Nao Sena Medals (Gallantry) and two Vayu Sena Medals (Gallantry).
The President has also awarded 40 Mention-in-Despatches to Army/Air Personnel for their significant contributions in different military operations which include two for ‘Operation Meghdoot’, 32 for ‘Operation Rakshak’, four for ‘Operation Orchid and one each for Army Headquarters and Air Force.
