2018
|
Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
|
|
|
General RajKumar
|
|
|
General Suresh Kumar
|
|
|
General Dalbir Singh
|
|
|
General Naresh Kumar
|
Detailed explanation-1: -Former Indian Army chief General Dalbir Singh Suhag has been awarded the United States (US) ‘Legion of Merit (Degree of commander)’ on August 17, 2018, at Pentagon, Washington DC.
Detailed explanation-2: -Current provisions are contained in Title 10, United States Code 1121. As a result, awarding authority for the Legion of Merit resides with general officers/flag officers at the Lieutenant General / Vice Admiral level or higher.
Detailed explanation-3: -Legion of Merit, the only U.S. military decoration that has distinct ranks, and the first U.S. medal to be awarded to citizens of other nations. It is awarded for outstanding service, fidelity, and loyalty in either combat or noncombat positions.
Detailed explanation-4: -The Legion of Merit is sixth in the order of precedence of U.S. military awards. It is worn after the Defense Superior Service Medal and before the Distinguished Flying Cross. Additional awards:The U.S. Air Force limits the Legion of Merit to four awards per career.