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1 day ago · Vir Chakra: Third in precedence, for acts of gallantry in the presence of the enemy. Ashoka Chakra: Highest peacetime gallantry award, equivalent to the Param Vir Chakra but for valor away from the battlefield. Kirti Chakra: Second in peacetime gallantry awards, for conspicuous gallantry otherwise than in the face of the enemy.
3 days ago · The chakra in the Indian flag is derived from the Ashoka Chakra, which is one of the most ancient symbols in Indian history. It is named after Emperor Ashoka, who ruled over the Maurya Empire in the 3rd century BCE. The Ashoka Chakra is an important national symbol and is associated with peace, righteousness, and progress.
5 days ago · Other civilian awards include Padma Vibhushana, Padma Bhushana, Padma Shree etc. The Ashoka Chakra Award is given to military personnel only. Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian honour, given for exceptional service towards advancement of Art, Literature and Science, and in recognition of Public Service of the highest order.
1 day ago · At the opening ceremony, Team India’s male athletes will wear a kurta bundi set while the female athletes will don an elegant saree with ikat-inspired digitally printed panels in saffron and green, and blue buttonholes representing the Ashoka Chakra, with an ivory base which represents peace and unity.
3 days ago · What do the 24 spokes of the Ashoka Chakra signify? a) The 24 states of India. b) The 24 principles of righteousness ... Calling All Da Vincis of Engineering: Invent the Future with the James ...
4 days ago · First woman to receive Jnanpith Award from India. Ashapoorna Devi. First Indian woman IPS officer . Mrs Kiran Bedi (1972) First women IAS officer. Anna Hazare (1975) First Indian and last Muslim woman ruler of India. Razia Sultana . First Indian woman to receive Ashoka Chakra . Nirja Bhanot. First woman to cross the English Channel from India ...
