Legion of Merit

The President of United States conferred the Legion of Merit to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Prime Minister has been awarded for his steadfast leadership and vision for India’s emergence as a global power. The award was received by the Ambassador of India to the US Taranjit Singh Sandhu on behalf of the Prime Minister. ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020

Category: Awards, Persons & Places in News

Topics: Cariappa • Field Marshal KM Cariappa • Field Marshal Kodandera M. Cariappa • Indian Army Day • Ladakh • Legion of Merit • Pangong Tso • Quad • Recipients of the Legion of Merit • Scott Morrison • Senkaku Islands • Shinzo abe • South China Sea

January 15: Indian Army Day

On January 15, 2020, India celebrated its 72nd Army Day. It is being celebrated every year to honour soldiers who sacrificed their lives for the country. The Army Day Parade was held at the Parade Ground in Delhi Cantonment as a part of the celebrations. It is important to remember such great soldiers as they ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Topics: Army • Field Marshal Kodandera M. Cariappa • Indian Army • Indian Army Day • Women Empowerment

January 15: Army Day

India celebrates Army India on January 15. Army Day is celebrated to salute the valiant soldiers who sacrificed their lives to protect the country and its citizens. Why January 15? It is in recognition of Field Marshal Kodandera M. Cariappa taking over as the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army from General Sir Francis Butcher, the last British Commander-in-Chief of India, on 15 ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2019

Topics: Army India • Captain Shikha Surabhi • Field Marshal Kodandera M. Cariappa • Indian Army • Lieutenant Bhavana Kasturi • Military Department • Service before self • Sir Francis Butcher