Indian President Approves 78 Gallantry Awards on Independence Day, Including Nine Kirti Chakras
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President Droupadi Murmu approved 78 gallantry awards, including Kirti Chakras and Shaurya Chakras, on the eve of India's 80th Independence Day to honor bravery in various operations.
Background
The President of India approves gallantry awards twice a year on Republic Day and Independence Day. The awards recognize exceptional courage by defense personnel and CAPF members, with the Param Vir Chakra being the highest wartime award and Ashoka Chakra the highest peacetime award.
Facts for Prelims
- Fact78 gallantry awards approved on August 15, 2026, including 9 Kirti Chakras and 19 Shaurya Chakras.
- FactOrder of precedence: Param Vir Chakra, Ashoka Chakra, Mahavir Chakra, Kirti Chakra, Vir Chakra, and Shaurya Chakra.
- FactParam Vir Chakra: Highest wartime gallantry award; first recipient was Major Somnath Sharma (1947).
- FactAshoka Chakra: Highest peacetime gallantry award; Kirti Chakra is the second-highest peacetime award.
- FactCAPF personnel and other forces under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) are eligible for these awards.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of gallantry awards in maintaining the morale of the armed forces and the role of the state in recognizing exceptional bravery.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- morale and motivation
- institutional recognition
- posthumous honors and sacrifice
- national security framework
Keywords: gallantry awards · morale · param vir chakra · posthumous · national security · recognition
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