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Param Vir Chakra Heroes
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Param Vir Chakra Heroes

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When were the select commemorative postage stamps on defence theme released?

  • 30 July 1990
  • 16 December 1997 (correct)
  • 15 August 1976
  • 16 December 1996
  • What is the ISBN of the book 'Veer Gaatha Stories of Param Vir Chakra Awardees'?

  • 978-93-5007-765-6
  • 978-93-5007-765-7
  • 978-93-5007-765-9
  • 978-93-5007-765-8 (correct)
  • Which organization published the book 'Veer Gaatha Stories of Param Vir Chakra Awardees'?

  • National Council of Educational Research and Training (correct)
  • Indian Army
  • Ministry of Defence
  • Indian Postal Service
  • Which sector did the frontline troops of the Indian Army fight in during the 1965 War?

    <p>Kasur sector</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who designed the PVC Medal?

    <p>Mrs Savitri Bai Khanolkar</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Mrs Savitri Bai Khanolkar's original name?

    <p>Eve Yvonne Maday de Maros</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was Mrs Savitri Bai Khanolkar chosen to design the medals?

    <p>She had an in-depth understanding of Indian culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following medals did Mrs Savitri Bai Khanolkar design?

    <p>Param Vir Chakra (PVC)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was posthumously awarded India's first PVC?

    <p>Maj Somnath Sharma</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Commemorative Postage Stamps

    • Select commemorative postage stamps on the defence theme were released on December 15, 2021.

    'Veer Gaatha Stories of Param Vir Chakra Awardees'

    • The ISBN of the book is 978-93-92963-58-6.
    • The book was published by the National Book Trust, India.

    1965 War Frontline Troops

    • During the 1965 War, frontline troops of the Indian Army fought in the Punjab sector.

    PVC Medal Design

    • The PVC (Param Vir Chakra) Medal was designed by Mrs. Savitri Bai Khanolkar.

    Mrs. Savitri Bai Khanolkar

    • Mrs. Savitri Bai Khanolkar's original name was Savitri Bai Dhirendra Nath Bhatt.
    • She was chosen to design the medals because of her artistic abilities and her prominent role in Indian design and art.

    Medals Designed by Mrs. Savitri Bai Khanolkar

    • Mrs. Savitri Bai Khanolkar designed several medals, including the Param Vir Chakra and the Ashoka Chakra.

    First PVC Award

    • Major Somnath Sharma was posthumously awarded India's first Param Vir Chakra (PVC).

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    Test your knowledge on the extraordinary stories of Param Vir Chakra awardees through this quiz. Learn about the commemorative postage stamps on defense theme issued on various dates, and explore the heroic tales of bravery.

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