Two Indian peacekeepers honoured posthumously with Dag Hammarskjold Medal
Two Indian UN peacekeepers were honoured posthumously with the Dag Hammarskjold Medal, the UN's recognition for personnel who lost their lives during peacekeeping service. The honour was conferred around the International Day of UN Peacekeepers, recognising India's long-standing and substantial contribution to UN peacekeeping operations.
Key Facts & Details
7 points- 1Two Indian UN peacekeepers honoured posthumously with the Dag Hammarskjold Medal.
- 2The medal recognises peacekeepers who died in the line of duty.
- 3Conferred around the International Day of UN Peacekeepers.
- 4Recognises India's major contribution to UN peacekeeping.
- 5India is among the largest troop contributors to UN peacekeeping.
Deep Dive
- +The Dag Hammarskjold Medal is named after the second UN Secretary-General.
- +India has contributed personnel to numerous UN peacekeeping missions over decades.
Exam Focus
Indian peacekeepers were honoured posthumously with which UN medal in 2026?
Exam Relevance & Angle
UN honours to Indians and India's peacekeeping role are exam-relevant international-affairs items.
Target Exams
Background & Context
The Dag Hammarskjold Medal is awarded by the UN to peacekeepers who lost their lives while serving. India is one of the largest contributors of UN peacekeeping troops.
Test Yourself
1 / 2Indian peacekeepers were honoured posthumously in 2026 with which UN medal?
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