Question: Neeraj Chopra to be awarded with which of the following award?
(a) Seva Medal
(b) Uttam Seva Medal
(c) Sarvootam Seva Medal
(d) Vishisht Seva Medal
Answer: (d)
Related Facts:
- Subedar Neeraj Chopra was awarded Param Vishisht Seva Medal on 25th January 2022 for his distinguished service.
- Along with Chopra, 18 other serving and retired personnel of the Indian Army have been awarded Param Vishisht Seva Medal.
- Chopra was conferred with the Arjuna Award in 2018 and Vishist Seva Medal (VSM) in 2020 for his excellence in sports.
- Neeraj Chopra scripted history by bagging a gold in the final, throwing 87.58 metres in his second attempt. The effort made him the first Indian Olympian to win a gold medal in athletics.
BY: AMIT GUPTA