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When were the select commemorative postage stamps on defence theme released?
When were the select commemorative postage stamps on defence theme released?
What is the ISBN of the book 'Veer Gaatha Stories of Param Vir Chakra Awardees'?
What is the ISBN of the book 'Veer Gaatha Stories of Param Vir Chakra Awardees'?
Which organization published the book 'Veer Gaatha Stories of Param Vir Chakra Awardees'?
Which organization published the book 'Veer Gaatha Stories of Param Vir Chakra Awardees'?
Which sector did the frontline troops of the Indian Army fight in during the 1965 War?
Which sector did the frontline troops of the Indian Army fight in during the 1965 War?
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Who designed the PVC Medal?
Who designed the PVC Medal?
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What was Mrs Savitri Bai Khanolkar's original name?
What was Mrs Savitri Bai Khanolkar's original name?
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Why was Mrs Savitri Bai Khanolkar chosen to design the medals?
Why was Mrs Savitri Bai Khanolkar chosen to design the medals?
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Which of the following medals did Mrs Savitri Bai Khanolkar design?
Which of the following medals did Mrs Savitri Bai Khanolkar design?
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Who was posthumously awarded India's first PVC?
Who was posthumously awarded India's first PVC?
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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.
