CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Mahavir Chakra recipient legendary veteran Brigadier Raghubir Singh passes away.

Detailed explanation-2: -During the attack, Nk Raju, Section Commander of one of the Companies, though severely wounded, kept the enemy engaged with his section. In this action, he showed courage and set an example of leadership and devotion to duty in the very finest traditions of the service, and was thus awarded the First Maha Vir Chakra.

Detailed explanation-3: -"Exhibiting nerves of steel and bravery of highest order, Naik Devendra Pratap Singh eliminated one terrorist on the spot and swiftly changed his position to engage fleeing terrorists thereby eliminating the second terrorist, ” it said.

Detailed explanation-4: -Instituted on 26 Jan 1950 to recognise the act of gallantry in the presence of the enemy. Medal: Circular in shape and is made of standard silver, and is embossed on the obverse a five pointed heraldic star with the points of the star just touching the rim.