Military Awards & PVC — Set 6

Second Lieutenant Rama Raghoba Rane was awarded the PVC for his actions in 1947-48. He later retired at what rank?

Which PVC recipient famously remained at his post and went down with his ship in the 1971 war, though the ship sinking did not itself earn the PVC?

Havildar Hangpan Dada, who was awarded the Ashoka Chakra posthumously in 2016, was from which regiment?

The Major Somnath Sharma who won the first PVC in 1947 was the brother of which famous Indian field commander?

In terms of gallantry awards, which award is given for 'Acts of Devotion to Duty' performed during peacetime operations?

Which award is specifically for distinguished service and NOT gallantry?

Captain Vikram Batra was posthumously awarded the PVC. Which Hindi film was made about his life?

Naik Jadunath Singh of the Rajput Regiment was posthumously awarded the PVC. In which modern-day state is Naushera located, where he fought?

The Param Vir Chakra was instituted by the Government of India on which date?

Who is the only Navy personnel to receive the Param Vir Chakra?