GK
HONOURS AND AWARDS
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Ashoka Chakra
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Maha Vir Chakra
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Param Vir Chakra
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Kirti Chakra
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Param Vir Chakra (PVC) is India’s highest military decoration, awarded for displaying distinguished acts of valour during wartime.
Detailed explanation-2: -Conditions of Eligibility: The Chakra is awarded for most conspicuous bravery or some daring or pre-eminent act of valour or self sacrifice, in the presence of the enemy, whether on land, at sea, or in the air. The decoration may be awarded posthumously.
Detailed explanation-3: -Subedar Major Bana Singh, Subedar Sanjay Kumar and Subedar Yogendra Singh Yadav, are the only living recipients of the award. This along with the *, indicates that the Param Vir Chakra was awarded posthumously.
Detailed explanation-4: -Instituted on 26 Jan 1950 and awarded for acts 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.