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The Vir Chakra is India's third highest wartime gallantry award, established on 26 January 1950. It is presented to military personnel for acts of bravery and conspicuous courage in the presence of the enemy, whether on land, at sea, or in the air. The decoration ranks below the Param Vir Chakra and the Maha Vir Chakra within the Indian honors system. The medal is a circular silver design featuring a five-pointed star and is typically awarded for specific battlefield actions.
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What is the Vir Chakra?
The Vir Chakra is an Indian wartime gallantry decoration for conspicuous bravery in the presence of the enemy. It can recognize courageous service on land, at sea, or in the air.
When was the Vir Chakra established?
The Vir Chakra was established on 26 January 1950, the date India became a republic. It is the third-highest Indian wartime gallantry award.
What awards rank above the Vir Chakra?
The Param Vir Chakra and Maha Vir Chakra rank above the Vir Chakra among India's wartime gallantry awards. The Vir Chakra is therefore the third level in that wartime hierarchy.
Who can receive the Vir Chakra?
Members of the Indian Armed Forces may receive it for bravery during wartime operations. The award is intended for acts performed while facing the enemy.
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