Which of the following is/are the CORRECT statement(s) regarding awards approved on the eve of Independence Day 2023 to Armed Forces and Central Armed Police Forces personnel?
1. President Smt Droupadi Murmu approved 76 Gallantry awards.
2. These include nine posthumous to Armed Forces & CAPF personnel.
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Correct option is A

The correct answer is (a) Both 1 and 2

Explanation:

Statement 1: “President Smt Droupadi Murmu approved 76 Gallantry awards.”

• Correct: On the eve of Independence Day 2023, President Droupadi Murmu approved 76 Gallantry awards for Armed Forces and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) personnel. ​

Statement 2: “These include nine posthumous to Armed Forces & CAPF personnel.”

• Correct: Among the 76 Gallantry awards, nine were posthumous, comprising four Kirti Chakras and five Shaurya Chakras awarded posthumously. ​

Information Booster:

In 2025, gallantry awards were presented to 93 Armed Forces and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) personnel.

Gallantry Awards

• Purpose: Instituted by the Government of India to honor acts of bravery and sacrifice by the Armed Forces, lawfully constituted forces, and civilians.
• Announcement: The awards are announced twice a year:
• Republic Day (January 26)
• Independence Day (August 15)

Background:

• Initial Awards (1950):
• Param Vir Chakra
• Maha Vir Chakra
• Vir Chakra
• Additional Awards (1952):
• Ashoka Chakra Class-I
• Ashoka Chakra Class-II
• Ashoka Chakra Class-III
• Renamed in 1967 to:
• Ashoka Chakra
• Kirti Chakra
• Shaurya Chakra

Order of Precedence:

1. Param Vir Chakra
2. Ashoka Chakra
3. Maha Vir Chakra
4. Kirti Chakra
5. Vir Chakra
6. Shaurya Chakra

Other Key Points:

• Posthumous Awards: All gallantry awards may be conferred posthumously.
• Eligibility Criteria:
• The individual recommended for an award should not have any adverse reports, censure, or punishment from court-martial or administrative actions.