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President’s Standard Award

December 8 , 2021 964 days 669 0
  • The 22nd President’s Standard Award was presented to the 22nd Missile Vessel of the Indian Navy.
  • During the 1971 India – Pakistan War, the vessel bombed the Karachi port and sunk Pakistani ships.
  • The 22nd Missile Vessel Squadron is also called “The Killer”.
  • It is being awarded in 2021 as this year marks the 50 years of successful deployment of the squadron.
  • The President’s Standard is the highest honour awarded in the military.
  • It has the same honour as that of the President’s Colours awards.

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