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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which country awarded the ‘Meritorious Service Medal’ to Lamba, Former Navy Chief of India?
A
Malaysia
B
Singapore
C
Cambodia
D
Indonesia
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -HE Madam Halimah Yacob, the President of Republic of Singapore, conferred the prestigious Pingat Jasa Gemilang (Tentera) [Meritorious Service Medal (Military)] on Admiral Sunil Lanba (Retd), the former Chief of Naval Staff, Indian Navy.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) is a British medal awarded to sergeants and warrant officers of the British armed forces for long and meritorious service.

Detailed explanation-3: -Admiral Sunil Lanba, PVSM, AVSM, PJG, ADC (born 17 July 1957) is a retired Indian naval officer who served as the 23rd Chief of the Naval Staff of the Indian Navy. He assumed the office on 31 May 2016 after Admiral Robin K. Dhowan and demitted office three years later on 31 May 2019.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hari Kumar. The 25th Navy Chief, he took over from Karambir Singh, who retired on 30 November 2021 after four decades of service from the navy.

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