NATIONAL GALLANTRY AWARDS AND HONOURS IN INDIA

National Gallantry Awards in India

Complete List, Types, Eligibility & Details

The National Gallantry Awards in India are among the most prestigious honours given to individuals who display exceptional courage, bravery, and self-sacrifice in service to the nation. These awards recognize acts performed both in the battlefield and during peacetime operations, including rescue missions, counter-terrorism efforts, and life-saving acts.

The Government of India confers these awards twice every year—on Republic Day (26 January) and Independence Day (15 August)—to honour the bravery of armed forces personnel, paramilitary forces, police, and even civilians.

 

What Are Gallantry Awards?

Gallantry Awards are national honours awarded for acts of bravery and courage in extreme situations. These awards symbolize the highest level of dedication and sacrifice toward the nation.

After independence, India established its own system of gallantry awards on 26 January 1950, effective from 15 August 1947.

Later in 1952, additional peacetime gallantry awards were introduced, which were renamed in 1967.  

 

Types of Gallantry Awards in India

Gallantry Awards in India are broadly classified into two categories:

1. Wartime Gallantry Awards

These are awarded for bravery shown in the presence of the enemy during war.

• Param Vir Chakra (PVC) – Highest
• Maha Vir Chakra (MVC) – Second Highest
• Vir Chakra – Third Highest

2. Peacetime Gallantry Awards

These are awarded for bravery away from the battlefield, including internal security and rescue operations.

• Ashoka Chakra – Highest
• Kirti Chakra – Second Highest
• Shaurya Chakra – Third Highest

 

Complete List of Gallantry Awards (Order of Precedence)

1.    Param Vir Chakra

2.    Ashoka Chakra

3.    Maha Vir Chakra

4.    Kirti Chakra

5.    Vir Chakra

6.    Shaurya Chakra

 

Detailed Explanation of Each Gallantry Award

1. Param Vir Chakra (PVC)

• India’s highest military decoration
• Awarded for most conspicuous bravery in the presence of the enemy
• Instituted: 26 January 1950

The Param Vir Chakra represents the ultimate act of bravery and sacrifice in wartime. It is often awarded posthumously and is considered equivalent to the highest military honours in other countries.

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2. Ashoka Chakra

• Highest peacetime gallantry award
• Awarded for bravery away from the battlefield
• Can be given to both military personnel and civilians

It is considered the peacetime equivalent of the Param Vir Chakra and is awarded for extraordinary courage in situations like terrorist attacks or rescue missions. (Wikipedia)

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3. Maha Vir Chakra (MVC)

• Second-highest wartime gallantry award
• Given for acts of conspicuous gallantry in combat

This award recognizes exceptional bravery shown during operations on land, air, or sea. (Wikipedia)

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4. Kirti Chakra

• Second-highest peacetime gallantry award
• Awarded for bravery in non-war situations

It is equivalent to the Maha Vir Chakra but for peacetime operations.

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5. Vir Chakra

• Third-highest wartime award
• Given for acts of bravery on the battlefield

It is awarded to armed forces personnel who display courage during combat operations.

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6. Shaurya Chakra

• Third-highest peacetime gallantry award
• Awarded for bravery in non-combat situations

It recognizes courage during anti-terror operations, rescue missions, and internal security duties.

 

Eligibility Criteria for Gallantry Awards

Gallantry Awards can be awarded to:

• Members of the Indian Armed Forces
• Personnel of paramilitary forces
• Police forces
• Civilians (for peacetime awards)

These awards are given for:

• Exceptional courage
• Self-sacrifice
• Outstanding devotion to duty

 

Gallantry Awards 2026 – Latest Updates

As per recent updates:

• Gallantry Awards continue to be announced on Republic Day and Independence Day
• In Republic Day 2026, around 70 personnel were honoured, including several posthumous awards
• Awards covered categories like Param Vir Chakra, Ashoka Chakra, Kirti Chakra, and Shaurya Chakra

These awards highlight the bravery of personnel involved in:

• Counter-terrorism operations
• Border security missions
• Rescue and disaster operations

 

Who Confers Gallantry Awards?

All Gallantry Awards are conferred by the President of India, based on recommendations from:

• Ministry of Defence
• Ministry of Home Affairs

 

Importance of Gallantry Awards in India

Gallantry Awards play a crucial role in:

• Honouring the bravery and sacrifice of heroes
• Motivating armed forces and civilians
• Preserving the legacy of national courage
• Inspiring future generations

These awards are not just medals—they represent stories of heroism and patriotism that strengthen national pride.

 

Difference Between Wartime and Peacetime Awards

Feature	Wartime Awards	Peacetime Awards
Situation	During war	Non-war situations
Eligible	Armed forces	Armed forces + civilians
Examples	PVC, MVC, Vir Chakra	Ashoka, Kirti, Shaurya Chakra
Nature	Combat bravery	Internal security, rescue

 

Conclusion

The National Gallantry Awards of India stand as a tribute to the extraordinary courage and sacrifice shown by individuals in the service of the nation. From the battlefield to rescue operations, these awards recognize those who go beyond the call of duty.

With continuous recognition in 2026 and beyond, these honours remain a symbol of India’s respect for its heroes and a reminder that bravery and selflessness are the pillars of a strong nation.

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One Liner GK Questions Based on Economic Survey 2018

One Liner Questions Based on Economic Survey 2018

General Awareness Questions Based on Economic Survey 2018

DEAR Students now in this post we are going to share ONE-LINER questions based on Economic Survey 2018. These all questions are very important for the upcoming Banking examination include SBI PO, CLERK, NABARD ASSISTANT MANAGER EXAM AND IDBI Executive Exam 2018. 

So those who are currently preparing for these Bank Exams should read these One Liner questions very carefully and understand them well. All the best to all participants.

Those who are preparing for the following sectors: “Banking, Insurance and other Government Job Examinations” these one liner questions based on Economic Survey is very important.

Those who want to score high in the General Awareness section of any examination; it is very significant for you to know about The Economic Survey and the Union Budget. 

Below are the One Liner questions which are very important:

Q1. Monetary (Economic) Survey sees Financial Year 2019 GDP developing at-

Answer- 7.0-7.5%

Q2. Financial Survey sees normal unrefined petroleum costs rising __________ in FY 2019.

Ans. 12%

Q3. The amount GVA development has been seen in FY17?

Ans. 6.1 for each penny

Q4. GST information indicates development of ________ in the quantity of Taxpayers.

Ans. 50%

Q5. By what amount of percent Real GDP has been informed this FY?

Ans. 6.75%

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Q6. Normal Financial Year 2018 CPI inflation seen at-

Ans. 3.3%

Q7. How much Services Growth has been seen at-?

Ans. 8.3%

Q8. Farming, industry and administrations areas are expected to develop at the rate of __________, ________, and ____________ respectively in 2017-18.

Ans. 2.1%, 4.4%, and 8.3%

Q9. How much Industries Growth has been seen at-

Ans. 4.4%

Q10. GDP raise has average ___________ for the time period from 2014-15 to 2017-18, which is the maximum among the major economies of the world.

Answer- 7.3%

Q11. The proportion of domastic saving to GDP has achieved 29.2 percent in 2013 to a pinnacle of 38.3 percent in 2007, preceding falling back to _______ percent in 2016.

Answer-29%

Q12. The overseas exchange reserve has a growth by ________ from the end of December 2016 to the end of December 2017 on a year-on-year basis. 

Answer- 14.1%

Q13. What is the Full Form of GVA?

Answer- Gross Value Added

Q14. The study points out that India can be rated as among the top performing economies in the globe as the average growth during last 3 years is around -------------- points higher than worldwide growth and almost 3 percent higher than that of promising Market and Developing Economies.

Answer- 4 percent

Q15. What is the Full Form of ITC is-

Answer- Input Tax Credits

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TYPES OF BANK ACCOUNTS IN INDIA GENERAL AWARENESS STUDY NOTES FOR BANK EXAMS

TYPES OF BANK ACCOUNTS IN INDIA

GENERAL AWARENESS STUDY NOTES FOR BANK EXAMS

You know that BANKING AND GENERAL AWARENESS section is most important in bank exams in PO and Clerk and for other competitive exam. If you want good score in bank exam then you have to score good in general awareness section. The questions in this section given from current affairs and static GK form Indian banking System. So we are providing the static GK (banking GK) for bank exams. It will be very helpful in exam, you should study General Awareness from www.GovtJobsPortal.in, stay updated as well as prepare for General Awareness or banking section which is given in BANK EXAM SBI AND IBPS. Today’s topic is TYPES OF BANK ACCOUNTS IN INDIA. This is the one of the most important topic in general awareness section in bank exam. There are very frequent questions from this part asked in many exams earlier. Just have an overview and read it carefully, it will be helpful in exam.

TYPES OF BANK ACCOUNTS IN INDIAN BANKS

a)     Savings Bank Account

b)     Current Deposit Account

c)      Fixed Deposit Account

d)     Recurring Deposit Account.

e)     FCNR Deposit Account

f)       NRO Account

g)     NRE Account

Savings Bank Account in India

This type of account can be opened with a minimum initial deposit that varies from bank to bank. Money can be deposited any time in this account. Withdrawals can be made either by signing a withdrawal form or by issuing a cheque or by using ATM card. Normally banks put some restriction on the number of withdrawal from this account. Interest is allowed on the balance of deposit in the account. The rate of interest on savings bank account varies from bank to bank and also changes from time to time. A minimum balance has to be maintained in the account as prescribed by the bank. Interest rate is paid to the account holders on daily balance basis.

Current Deposit Account

This type of bank account used to save current deposits. Big businessmen, companies and institutions such as schools, colleges, and hospitals have to make payment through their bank accounts. Since there are restrictions on number of withdrawals from savings bank account, that type of account is not suitable for them. They need to have an account from which withdrawal can be made any number of times. Banks open current account for them. On this deposit bank does not pay any interest on the balances. Rather the account holder pays certain amount each year as operational charge. For the convenience of the account holders banks also allow withdrawal of amounts in excess of the balance of deposit. This facility is known as overdraft facility.

Features of Current Accounts :

 (a) The main objective of Current Account holders in opening these account is to enable them (mostly businessmen) to conduct their business transactions smoothly.

(b) There are no restrictions on the number of times deposit in cash / cheque can be made or the amount of such deposits;

(c)  Usually banks do not have any interest on such current accounts.   However, in recent times some banks have introduced special current accounts where interest (as per banks' own guidelines) is paid

(d) The current accounts do not have any fixed maturity as these are on continuous basis accounts

Fixed Deposit Account (also known as Term Deposit Account)

This type of bank account in India used to save money for long period. Many a time people want to save money for long period. If money is deposited in savings bank account, banks allow a lower rate of interest. Therefore, money is deposited in a fixed deposit account to earn interest at a higher rate.

Recurring Deposit Account

This type of account is suitable for those who can save regularly and expect to earn a fair return on the deposits over a period of time. While opening the account a person has to agree to deposit a fixed amount once in a month for a certain period. The total deposit along with the interest therein is payable on maturity. However, the depositor can also be allowed to close the account before its maturity and get back the money along with the interest till that period. The rate of interest allowed on the deposits is higher than that on a savings bank deposit but lower than the rate allowed on a fixed deposit for the same period.

NRO Deposit Account

NRO stand for Non Resident Ordinary saving account

The Non Resident Ordinary Account (NRO Account) is a Savings / Current. Recurring Deposit / Fixed Deposit bank account held in India, in Indian Rupees. NRO account is opened by any person resident outside India only who want to earn attractive rate of interest in India and also have some earnings in India (such as rent income, dividend, pension, etc).This account is best suited for NRI or PIO who have some earnings in India as these earnings are deposit in NRO account .NRO account is only operated in Indian currency only .Average monthly balance in NRO saving account is Rs1,50,000. NRIs can remit up to 1 million per calendar year. Banks are free to determine their interest rates on savings deposits under Ordinary Non-Resident (NRO) Accounts. However, interest rates offered by banks on NRO deposits cannot be higher than those offered by them on comparable domestic rupee deposits

NRE Account

NRE stands for Non Resident External Account. The Non Resident External Account (NRE Account) is a Savings / Current. Recurring Deposit / Fixed Deposit bank account held in India, in Indian Rupees. Such accounts can be opened only by the NRI. Balances held in NRE account are fully repairable. With effect from March 1, 2014, interest rates offered by banks on NRE deposits cannot be higher than those offered by them on comparable domestic rupee deposits 

Notes: 

a) Minimum age to open a bank account is now 10 years.

b) Maximum Interest rate is given on FD A/c.

c) The maximum period of an FD is 10 years & for RD is 5 years.

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INDIA DEFENCE (INDIAN ARMY, NAVY AND AIR FORCE) STUDY NOTES FOR SSC CGL EXAM

INDIAN DEFENCE SYSTEM (INDIAN ARMY, NAVY AND AIR FORCE) 

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INTERNATIONAL AIRPORTS IN INDIA STATIC GK FOR SSC CGL EXAM

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NATIONAL AWARDS AND HONOURS IN SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY [National Medal of Science]

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CUPS, TROPHIES AND AWARDS ASSOSIATED WITH SPORTS

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General Awareness is a source for good preparation of Bank, SSC CGL, UPSC, and railway and for other competitive exams. Study General Awareness from www.GovtJobsPortal.in and stay updated as well as prepare for General Awareness section which is asked in SSC CGL, UPSC and other competitive exams. Here we are providing static GK for SSC CGL exam. Today’s topic on static GK is CUPS AND TROPHIES FOR SPORTS. In this topic we are providing information about Cups, trophies and awards for sports in the world. The international trophies and awards are various types for various types of sports. These cups and tropics are conferred to sports person for showing distinguished work in their particular sport or game. It will be helpful for General Awareness section in SSC CGL exam.

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CABINET MINISTERS OF INDIA

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NATIONAL SPORTS AWARDS AND HONORS IN INDIA

NATIONAL SPORTS AWARDS AND HONORS IN INDIA

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NATIONAL AWARDS IN INDIA

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NATIONAL AWARDS IN INDIA

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INDIAN CONSTITUTION SCHEDULES

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INDIAN CONSTITUTION SCHEDULES

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In our recent topics we have covered the Indian constitution preamble, borrowed features, parts and its Articles. So as continuing INDIAN CONSTITUTION, today we are providing the Schedules of the Indian Constitution. Indian constitution is world’s lengthiest constitution have 448 articles in 25 parts, 12 schedules, 5 appendices and 98 amendments. But at the time of commencement there were only 395 articles in 22 parts and 8 schedules.

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