President Murmu Confers Gallantry Awards at Defence Investiture Ceremony

Current Context: On May 22, 2025, President Droupadi Murmu awarded six Kirti Chakras (four posthumous) and 33 Shaurya Chakras (seven posthumous) at Rashtrapati Bhawan.

• These awards recognize extraordinary courage in counter-terrorism, anti-piracy, and life-saving operations.

Some notable recipients include:

• Major Malla Rama Gopal Naidu & Major Manjit for their heroic actions in Jammu & Kashmir.
• Colonel Manpreet Singh (posthumous) & Rifleman Ravi Kumar (posthumous) for counter-insurgency operations.
• Indian Navy officers for anti-piracy missions and Indian Air Force pilots for life-saving maneuvers.
• CRPF personnel for tackling Left-Wing Extremism.

Question:

Q.1 Which of the following Army officers were recognized for their heroic actions in Jammu & Kashmir?
a) Colonel Manpreet Singh and Rifleman Ravi Kumar
b) Major Malla Rama Gopal Naidu and Major Manjit
c) Indian Navy Commanders
d) CRPF jawans

Answer: b) Both officers received gallantry awards for exemplary courage during operations in Jammu & Kashmir, a key region for counter-terrorism activity.