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Detailed explanation-1: -It is the peacetime equivalent of the Param Vir Chakra (PVC) and is awarded for the “most conspicuous bravery or some daring or pre-eminent valour or self-sacrifice” other than in the face of the enemy. The decoration may be awarded either to military or civilian personnel.

Detailed explanation-2: -Conditions of Eligibility: The Chakra is awarded for most conspicuous bravery or some act of daring or pre-eminent act of valour or self-sacrifice otherwise than in the face of the enemy. The decoration may be awarded posthumously.

Detailed explanation-3: -President Ramnath Kovind posthumously awarded Ashok Chakra to Assistant Sub Inspector Babu Ram of the Jammu and Kashmir Police on January 26, at the Republic Day 2022 Celebrations. Rina Rani, Babu Ram’s widow, and Manik, his son, received the award from President Kovind.

Detailed explanation-4: -President Shri Ram Nath Kovind presenting Ashoka Chakra (Posthumous) to Babu Ram, Assistant Sub-Inspector of J&K Police, during Republic Day parade on January 26, 2022. His wife Reema Rani and son Manik Sharma are receiving the award from the President.

Detailed explanation-5: -Honorary Captain Yogendra Singh Yadav was the recipient of the prestigious Param Vir Chakra award in 2022. Subedar Major (Honorary Captain) Yogendra Singh Yadav of the 18 Grenadiers Battalion (Retd) is the youngest person to win the Param Vir Chakra award.