President approves gallantry awards to 93 personnel, including 2 Kirti Chakras, on eve of Republic Day 2025
President Droupadi Murmu approved gallantry awards to 93 Armed Forces and CAPF personnel, including 12 posthumous, and 305 defence decorations on 25 January 2025.
Summary
President Droupadi Murmu approved gallantry awards to 93 Armed Forces and Central Armed Police Forces personnel, including 12 posthumous, on 25 January 2025, the eve of the 76th Republic Day. The gallantry awards include 2 Kirti Chakras (one posthumous), 14 Shaurya Chakras (three posthumous), 66 Sena Medals (Gallantry), 2 Nao Sena Medals (Gallantry) and 8 Vayu Sena Medals (Gallantry). The Kirti Chakra went to Major Manjit (22 RR) and Naik Dilwar Khan (28 RR, posthumous). The President also approved 305 defence decorations, including 30 Param Vishisht Seva Medals.
Key facts
- Date
- 25 January 2025
- Gallantry awards
- 93, including 12 posthumous
- Kirti Chakra
- 2 – Major Manjit; Naik Dilwar Khan (posthumous)
- Shaurya Chakra
- 14, including 3 posthumous
- Sena Medal (Gallantry)
- 66, including 7 posthumous
- Defence decorations
- 305, including 30 PVSM
Practice MCQs 3 questions
How many Kirti Chakras were approved on the eve of Republic Day 2025?
Show answer
Correct answer: A — 2
PIB 2096200: two Kirti Chakras (one posthumous) and 14 Shaurya Chakras were approved.
Consider the following statements about the Republic Day 2025 gallantry awards: 1. Gallantry awards were approved for 93 personnel, including 12 posthumous. 2. 14 Shaurya Chakras were approved. 3. 305 defence decorations included 50 Param Vishisht Seva Medals. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
PIB 2096200: 93 gallantry awards (12 posthumous) and 14 Shaurya Chakras were approved; the 305 defence decorations included 30 PVSMs, not 50.
Who among the following received the Kirti Chakra posthumously on the eve of Republic Day 2025?
Show answer
Correct answer: C — Naik Dilwar Khan
PIB 2096200: Kirti Chakras went to Major Manjit (22 RR) and Naik Dilwar Khan (28 RR, posthumous); Captain Deepak Singh received the Shaurya Chakra (posthumous).