103 Gallantry awards to Armed Forces and Central Armed Police Forces personnel

Current Context: President Droupadi Murmu has approved 103 Gallantry awards for Armed Forces and Central Armed Police Forces personnel on the eve of Independence Day 2024.

• These awards include:
• 4 Kirti Chakras (3 posthumous)
• 18 Shaurya Chakras (4 posthumous)
• 1 Bar to Sena Medal (Gallantry)
• 63 Sena Medals (Gallantry) (2 posthumous)
• 11 Nao Sena Medals (Gallantry)
• 6 Vayu Sena Medals (Gallantry)
• Additionally, 39 Mention-in-Despatches have been approved, including one for Army Dog Kent (posthumous) for their significant contributions in various military operations.

Question:

1 On the eve of Independence Day 2024, how many Gallantry awards were approved by President Droupadi Murmu for Armed Forces and Central Armed Police Forces personnel?

• A) 100
• B) 103
• C) 105
• D) 110

Answer: B) President Droupadi Murmu approved a total of 103 Gallantry awards for the Armed Forces and Central Armed Police Forces personnel.