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2018

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
To what type of Helicopter Unit does the government award Colours award?
A
serving and rescuing unit
B
static unit
C
operational or fighting unit
D
technical and dynamic unit
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The award of President’s colours/standard is one of the greatest honours bestowed upon an Air Force Unit or Squadron in recognition of exceptional service rendered by it to the nation, both during war and in peace.

Detailed explanation-2: -Shri Ram Nath Kovind, the Hon’ble President of India presented the prestigious President’s Colour to INS Valsura on 25 March 2022. The ‘Nishan Adhikari’ Lt Arun Singh Sambyal received the President’s Colour. The unit paraded a 150 men Guard of Honour for Hon’ble President of India.

Detailed explanation-3: -Border Security Force. On March, 1984, The ‘colours’ was presented by the Home Minister Prakash Chandra Sethi to the BSF.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Indian Navy was the first Indian Armed Force, to be awarded the President Colour by Dr Rajendra Prasad on 27 May 1951.

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