शौर्य पुरस्कार क्या है?
ऐतिहासिक पृष्ठभूमि
मुख्य प्रावधान
10 points- 1.
पुरस्कार 'स्पष्ट वीरता' या 'विशिष्ट सेवा' के लिए दिए जाते हैं।
- 2.
पुरस्कार आमतौर पर भारत के राष्ट्रपति द्वारा दिए जाते हैं।
- 3.
परम वीर चक्र भारत का सर्वोच्च वीरता पुरस्कार है।
- 4.
अशोक चक्र सर्वोच्च शांति काल का वीरता पुरस्कार है।
- 5.
कीर्ति चक्र और शौर्य चक्र भी महत्वपूर्ण वीरता पुरस्कार हैं।
- 6.
पुरस्कार मरणोपरांत भी दिए जा सकते हैं।
- 7.
पुरस्कार पाने वालों को मौद्रिक लाभ और भूमि अनुदान भी मिल सकता है।
- 8.
पुरस्कार वरीयता क्रम में क्रमबद्ध हैं।
- 9.
पात्रता मानदंड विशिष्ट पुरस्कार के आधार पर भिन्न होते हैं।
- 10.
पुरस्कार राष्ट्रीय गौरव और मान्यता का प्रतीक हैं।
दृश्य सामग्री
Evolution of Gallantry Awards in India
Timeline showing the key milestones in the history of gallantry awards in India.
भारत में वीरता पुरस्कार सशस्त्र बलों, पुलिस और नागरिकों द्वारा बहादुरी और बलिदान के कार्यों को पहचानने के लिए विकसित हुए हैं। पुरस्कार राष्ट्रीय गौरव और मान्यता का प्रतीक हैं।
- 1947परमवीर चक्र, महावीर चक्र और वीर चक्र की स्थापना
- 195026 जनवरी को वीरता पुरस्कार औपचारिक रूप से स्थापित किए गए
- 1952अशोक चक्र वर्ग I, अशोक चक्र वर्ग II, अशोक चक्र वर्ग III की स्थापना (बाद में नाम बदला गया)
- 1967पुरस्कारों का नाम बदला गया: अशोक चक्र वर्ग I से अशोक चक्र, अशोक चक्र वर्ग II से कीर्ति चक्र, अशोक चक्र वर्ग III से शौर्य चक्र
- 1999कारगिल युद्ध - वीरता पदकों की बढ़ी हुई मान्यता और पुरस्कार
- 2015वीरता पुरस्कारों के लिए पारदर्शिता और चयन मानदंड पर बहस
- 2026गणतंत्र दिवस पर 33 दिल्ली पुलिस अधिकारियों को वीरता पदक से सम्मानित किया गया
Understanding Gallantry Awards
Mind map illustrating the key aspects of gallantry awards in India.
Gallantry Awards
- ●Types of Awards
- ●Eligibility
- ●Significance
- ●Recent Developments
हालिया विकास
5 विकासThe number of awards given each year varies depending on the acts of bravery.
There is ongoing discussion about making the selection process more transparent.
Increased focus on recognizing acts of bravery by civilians.
Efforts to raise awareness about the gallantry awards among the public.
Digitalization of records related to gallantry awards.
सामान्य प्रश्न
61. What are Gallantry Awards and when were they first instituted in India?
Gallantry Awards are honors given to members of the armed forces, police, and civilians for acts of bravery and sacrifice. They recognize exceptional courage in the face of danger. The first gallantry awards were instituted after independence on 26 January 1950.
परीक्षा युक्ति
Remember the date of establishment (26 January 1950) as it's a common factual question in Prelims.
2. What are the key provisions related to Gallantry Awards?
The key provisions related to Gallantry Awards include: * Awards are given for 'conspicuous gallantry' or 'distinguished service'. * The awards are usually given by the President of India. * Param Vir Chakra is the highest gallantry award in India. * Ashok Chakra is the highest peacetime gallantry award. * Kirti Chakra and Shaurya Chakra are also significant gallantry awards.
- •Awards are given for 'conspicuous gallantry' or 'distinguished service'.
- •The awards are usually given by the President of India.
- •Param Vir Chakra is the highest gallantry award in India.
- •Ashok Chakra is the highest peacetime gallantry award.
- •Kirti Chakra and Shaurya Chakra are also significant gallantry awards.
परीक्षा युक्ति
Focus on remembering the hierarchy of the awards (Param Vir Chakra, Ashok Chakra, Kirti Chakra, Shaurya Chakra).
3. What is the legal framework governing Gallantry Awards in India?
These awards are governed by regulations and notifications issued by the Government of India. There is no specific Act of Parliament governing these awards, but the power to confer them is an executive function of the President.
परीक्षा युक्ति
Note that there is no specific Act of Parliament for Gallantry Awards; they are governed by regulations and notifications.
4. What is the difference between Param Vir Chakra and Ashok Chakra?
Param Vir Chakra is the highest gallantry award given for acts of bravery during wartime. Ashok Chakra is the highest gallantry award given for acts of bravery during peacetime.
परीक्षा युक्ति
Remember that Param Vir Chakra is for wartime, and Ashok Chakra is for peacetime.
5. What are the challenges in making the selection process for Gallantry Awards more transparent?
One challenge is balancing the need for confidentiality to protect the safety of individuals involved in the acts of bravery with the desire for greater transparency. Another challenge is establishing clear and objective criteria for evaluating acts of bravery.
6. How does the recognition of acts of bravery by civilians factor into Gallantry Awards?
There is an increased focus on recognizing acts of bravery by civilians. Gallantry Awards are not exclusive to members of the armed forces and police; civilians who demonstrate exceptional courage in the face of danger are also eligible for these awards.