Categories: Awards

3 Indian peacekeepers to be honoured with UN’s prestigious medal

Corporal Yuvraj Singh, civilian peacekeeper Ivan Michael Picardo, and Moolchand Yadav are among those to be honoured with the UN’s prestigious medal. Corporal Yuvraj Singh was serving at the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) while civilian peacekeeper Ivan Michael Picardo was associated with UNAMISS as a civil peacekeeper. Moolchand Yadav was associated with the United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq (UNAMI).

Three Indian peacekeepers, who laid down their lives while serving in United Nations (UN) peacekeeping missions last year, are among 129 military, police and civilian personnel honoured with a prestigious UN medal awarded posthumously for courage and sacrifice in the line of duty.

Buy Prime Test Series for all Banking, SSC, Insurance & other exams

India is the fifth-largest contributor of uniformed personnel to UN peacekeeping with more than 5,500 military and police serving in peace operations in Abyei, Cyprus, Congo, Lebanon, the Middle East, Somalia, South Sudan and Western Sahara, according to the UN.

Find More Awards News Here

Sumit Arora

As a team lead and current affairs writer at Adda247, my role involves researching and creating informative and engaging content aimed at helping candidates prepare for national and state-level competitive government exams. I specialize in delivering insightful articles that keep aspirants updated on the latest current affairs trends and developments. My primary focus is on educational excellence, ensuring that our readers are well-prepared and informed to face their exams with confidence. Through meticulously crafted content, I aim to guide and support candidates in their journey toward success.

Recent Posts

Central ‘Smile Sub-Scheme’: 970 lives rehabilitated, 169 families rehabilitated

The SMILE (Support for Marginalized Individuals for Livelihood and Enterprise) sub-scheme is a central government…

12 mins ago

Adani Group to Invest $2 Billion in European Ports

The Adani Group plans to invest $2 billion in acquiring ports in Europe as part…

12 mins ago

RBI Leads Global Gold Purchases with Record Reserves Surge

India's gold reserves surged to 882 tonnes in October 2024, with the Reserve Bank of…

28 mins ago

Which Indian State/ Union Territory is Known as the French Riviera of the East?

India is home to diverse cultures and historical influences, one of which is Puducherry, often…

42 mins ago

International Civil Aviation Day 2024,History, Significance, Theme of 2024

International Civil Aviation Day (ICAD) is observed every year on December 7 to honor the…

52 mins ago

Sex Ratio and Girl Child Enrollment Show Positive Trends Under BBBP Scheme

The Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme, launched on January 22, 2015, under the Ministry…

55 mins ago