CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -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”.

Detailed explanation-2: -Lieutenant Navdeep Singh, AC was the Ghatak Platoon Commander of the 15 Maratha Light Infantry Regiment of the Indian Army. Posthumously, on the 63rd Republic Day, India’s President Ashoka Chakra was given the highest Peacetime Gallantry Award. Neeraj Kumar Singh was a non-commissioned officer (NCO) in the Indian Army.

Detailed explanation-3: -For displaying indomitable courage, exceptional dedication and devotion beyond the call of duty resulting in elimination of one hardcore terrorist, Havildar Ghanshyam is awarded SHAURYA CHAKRA. Lance Naik Ragh Vendra Singh, was serving with 9 Rashtriya Rifles.

Detailed explanation-4: -Lance Naik Mohan Nath Goswami awarded India’s highest peacetime gallantry award, Ashoka Chakra posthumously on 26 January 2016. Mohan Nath Goswami served as a soldier in the Parachute Regiment of the Indian Army. He was martyred in an ambush operation fighting against terrorists in Jammu and Kashmir.

Detailed explanation-5: -For displaying commendable leadership and bravery thereby eliminating one terrorist and assisting the elimination of second terrorist, Captain Arun Kumar is awarded with “SHAURYA CHAKRA”.