CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -For displaying exceptional gallantry beyond the call of duty and nerve of steel under hostile fire in the face of enemy, Gunner Jasbir Singh is awarded of SHAURYA CHAKRA (POSTHUMOUS). On 13 July 2021 at 2230 hours, specific input was received regarding presence of terrorists in Pulwama town (Jammu and Kashmir).

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: -For displaying supreme leadership and exemplary courage beyond the call of duty, Major Sandeep Kumar is awarded SHAURYA CHAKRA.

Detailed explanation-4: -By this act of bravery at the risk of his life, Sep Raji was awarded the Shaurya Chakra. On 14 July 1961, at about 10 AM No 2543883 Lance Naik M Lakshmanan, who was working in the Officers Mess on the banks of the river Jhelum, heard a scream for help from two Other Ranks in the river.

Detailed explanation-5: -The awards include three Kirti Chakra, 13 Shaurya Chakras, two bar to Sena Medals (gallantry), 81 Sena Medals (gallantry), one Nao Sena Medal (gallantry) and seven Vayu Sena Medals (gallantry). Eight Shaurya Chakras have been awarded to army personnel, including two posthumously.