President Droupadi Murmu approved Tatrakshak Medals to how many Indian Coast Guard personnel on 25 January 2023?

The correct answer is 6.

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• President Droupadi Murmu approved Tatrakshak Medals to six Indian Coast Guard personnel on 25 January 2023.

Key Points

• These awards are given on the occasion of Republic Day and Independence Day every year, since January 26, 1990.
• IG Anand Prakash Badola is given Tatrakshak Medal (Gallantry).
• Comdt Durgesh Chandra Tiwari & Mohit Kumar Yadav are given Tatrakshak Medal (Meritorious Service).
• Tatrakshak Medal (Meritorious Service) is given to DIG HimanshuNautiyal.

Additional Information

• The President's Tatrakshak Medal is an Indian military decoration, awarded for selfless devotion, and distinguished and meritorious service in Indian Coast Guard.
• It is being presented to the Indian Armed Forces since January 26, 1990, a few years later the Constitution of India came into existence.
• The President's Tatrakshak Medal (PTM) is given by the President of India while Tatrakshak Medal (TM) is generally given by the Defense Minister of India.