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2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How many officers has received the 2016 Kirti Chakra
A
13
B
4
C
7
D
2
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -CHM Michael made the supreme sacrifice in the best traditions of the Indian Army with exemplary courage in the face of heavy odds, devotion to duty, and unflinching loyalty to his comrade. CHM Susai Pillai Michael was posthumously awarded the Kirti Chakra.

Detailed explanation-2: -Major Shubhang and Naik Jitendra Singh from the Army got the Kirti Chakra for their role in counter-terror operations in J&K. Major Shubhang’s citation said he displayed nerves of steel to allow suspects to reach as close as 10 metres, before challenging them.

Detailed explanation-3: -Naik Kheem Singh Mehra displayed raw courage, audacity in face of grave personal danger and an indomitable fighting spirit. For this act of fortitude and selfless bravery in which the NCO prevented harm to own troops and killed two foreign terrorists, Naik Kheem Singh Mehra is awarded “Shaurya Chakra”.

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