CURRENT AFFAIRS

2018

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
To what type of Helicopter Unit does the government award Standard award?
A
static unit
B
serving and rescuing 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: -Our Honours and Awards. PARAM VIR CHAKRA Design of the Medal and Ribbon Instituted on 26 Jan 1950, to recognize the most conspicuous bravery or some daring or pre-eminent act of valour or self-sacrifice in the presence of the enemy.

Detailed explanation-4: -Border Security Force. On March, 1984, The ‘colours’ was presented by the Home Minister Prakash Chandra Sethi to the BSF.

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