Who was/were felicitated with the National Bravery Award by the Prime Minister of India in 2013?
A
Hali Raghunath Baraf
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B
Sameep Anil Pandit
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C
Harish Chandra
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D
Nitisha Negi
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Solution
The correct options are A Hali Raghunath Baraf B Sameep Anil Pandit
Hali Raghunath Baraf rescued her older sister from a leopard. Sameep Anil Pandit rescued buffaloes tied in a cowshed from fire. For these brave acts, both were awarded National Bravery Award by the Prime Minister of India in 2013.
The first official National Bravery Award was presented to Harish Chandra on 4th February 1958, by Prime Minister Nehru, and the ICCW ( Indian Council for Child Welfare) has continued the tradition ever since.
Nitisha Negi saved her classmate from drowning, but failed to save herself. For this brave act she was awarded in 2018.