CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Terrorist eliminated was identified a foreign terrorist of category, responsible for IED attack on security forces. For displaying conspicuous bravery and unparalleled courage resulting in elimination of one terrorist Major Vibhuti Shankar Dhoundiyal is recommended for the award of “SHAURYA CHAKRA (POSTHUMOUS)”.

Detailed explanation-2: -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”.

Detailed explanation-3: -It is third in order of precedence of peacetime gallantry awards and comes after the Ashoka Chakra and the Kirti Chakra. It precedes the Yudh Seva Medal. [total recipients 2094]. [total awarded posthumously is 677].

Detailed explanation-4: -For displaying commendable leadership and bravery thereby injuring one terrorist and eliminating another heavily armed foreign terrorist, Major Abhishek Singh is awarded SHAURYA CHAKRA.