President presents diamond jubilee Silver Trumpet to the President's Bodyguard
President Droupadi Murmu presented the diamond jubilee Silver Trumpet and Trumpet Banner to the President's Bodyguard at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 30 September 2025, marking 75 years since its designation as the PBG in 1950.
Summary
President Droupadi Murmu presented the diamond jubilee Silver Trumpet and Trumpet Banner to the President's Bodyguard (PBG) at Rashtrapati Bhavan on 30 September 2025, marking 75 years since the regiment was designated the PBG in 1950. The PBG is the oldest regiment of the Indian Army, raised in 1773 as the Governor-General's Bodyguard (later the Viceroy's Bodyguard), and renamed the President's Bodyguard on 27 January 1950. India's first President, Dr Rajendra Prasad, presented his Silver Trumpet and Trumpet Banner to the PBG on 14 May 1957. 'Viraat', the retired Commandant's charger, was also present at the ceremony.
Key facts
- Event
- Diamond jubilee Silver Trumpet & Trumpet Banner – 30 Sep 2025
- Occasion
- 75 years as President's Bodyguard (since 1950)
- Raised
- 1773 – Governor-General's Bodyguard; oldest Indian Army regiment
- Renamed PBG
- 27 Jan 1950
- First trumpet
- Dr Rajendra Prasad – 14 May 1957
- Also present
- 'Viraat', retired Commandant's charger
Practice MCQs 3 questions
The President's Bodyguard, the oldest regiment of the Indian Army, was originally raised in which year?
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Correct answer: A — 1773
The regiment was raised in 1773 as the Governor-General's Bodyguard and renamed the President's Bodyguard on 27 January 1950.
What did President Droupadi Murmu present to the President's Bodyguard on 30 September 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Diamond jubilee Silver Trumpet and Trumpet Banner
The President presented the diamond jubilee Silver Trumpet and Trumpet Banner, marking 75 years as the PBG.
Consider the following statements about the President's Bodyguard: 1. The regiment was renamed the President's Bodyguard on 15 August 1947. 2. The first Silver Trumpet and Trumpet Banner were presented to it by Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Both are wrong: it was renamed on 27 January 1950, and the first Silver Trumpet and Banner were presented by President Dr Rajendra Prasad on 14 May 1957.