Army Chief presents President's Colours to four Mechanised Infantry battalions at Ahilyanagar
On 27 November 2024 at the Mechanised Infantry Centre and School, Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi presented the President's Colours to four Mechanised Infantry battalions.
Summary
On 27 November 2024, Chief of the Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi presented the President's Colours to four battalions of the Mechanised Infantry at a ceremony at the Mechanised Infantry Centre and School (MIC&S), Ahilyanagar, Maharashtra. He presented them on behalf of the President of India in recognition of the battalions' exemplary service. The President's Colours is one of the highest honours awarded to a military unit in the Indian Army. The COAS noted that the Mechanised Infantry Arm, since its inception in 1979, has served in operations such as Op PAWAN, Op VIJAY and Op RAKSHAK. He also felicitated four Veteran Achievers.
Key facts
- Date/venue
- 27 Nov 2024, MIC&S, Ahilyanagar (Maharashtra)
- Honour
- President's Colours to four Mech Inf battalions
- Presented by
- COAS Gen Upendra Dwivedi, on behalf of the President
- Mechanised Infantry
- Raised 1979; Op PAWAN, Op VIJAY, Op RAKSHAK
Practice MCQs 2 questions
On 27 November 2024, the Army Chief presented the President's Colours to four Mechanised Infantry battalions at the Mechanised Infantry Centre and School in which city?
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Correct answer: A — Ahilyanagar
PIB (Army): the ceremony was held at the Mechanised Infantry Centre and School (MIC&S), Ahilyanagar, on 27 November 2024.
In which year was the Mechanised Infantry Arm of the Indian Army raised?
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Correct answer: C — 1979
PIB (Army): the COAS said the Mechanised Infantry Arm, since its inception in 1979, has distinguished itself as a modern and professional force.