Major Malla Rama Gopal Naidu of the Maratha Light Infantry was awarded which honour in May 2025?

Correct option is B

Correct Answer: (b) Kirti Chakra
Explanation:
· Major Malla Rama Gopal Naidu of the Maratha Light Infantry received the Kirti Chakra, India’s second-highest peacetime gallantry award.
· He was honoured for exceptional bravery, leadership and acts of courage during counter-terror operations.
· The Kirti Chakra is awarded for valour, courageous action, or self-sacrifice away from the battlefield and is the peacetime equivalent of the Mahavir Chakra (wartime award).
· Citation for such awards highlights the nature of the operation, the risks faced and exemplary leadership under fire.
Information Booster:
· Gallantry award hierarchy (peacetime): Ashok Chakra (1), Kirti Chakra (2), Shaurya Chakra (3).
Additional Knowledge:
· Shaurya Chakra is the third-highest peacetime gallantry award and is often conferred for acts of bravery in internal security operations.