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OCEANS AND SEAS OF THE WORLD

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  OCEANS AND SEAS OF THE WORLD    Oceans              Area in              Greatest depth                                  sq.km.                         in meters  Pacific              166,240,000.                   11,776.  Atlantic             86,560,000.                    9,460. Indian (Hindi)   73,430,000.                   7,542. Arctic                    13,230,000.                  _ SEAS OF  THE  WORLD ...

Non Gallantry Awards

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      Non Gallantry Awards            1  )    BHARAT   RATNA:. The award is given for exceptional work for the advancement of art literature,and science,and in recognition of public service of the highest order: The decoration is in the form of peepal leaf ,about 5.8 cm. long,4.7cm wide and 3.1mm thick. It is of toned bronze. On its obverse is emboss a replica of the sun below which the words "BHARAT RATNA "are embossed in hindi. On the reverse are state emblem and the motto also in hindi.       The Nation's highest honor ofio Bharat Ratna has received to  1 )C.Rajagopalachari(1954)   2 ) Jawaharlal Nehru (1955) 3) Rajendra Prasad (1962).4)lal Bahaddur Shastri (Posthumous 1966)  5 ) Mrs. Indira Gandhi (1971).    PADMA AWARDS   2) Padma Vibhushan: The award is given for exceptional and distinguished services in any field including service rendered by governmen...

Gallantry Awards of India

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      Gallantry Awards of India     1)Param Vir Chakra: The highest decoration for valour is the Param Vir Chakra which is awarded for the most conspicuous bravery or some daring or pre_eminent act of valour or self sacrifice in the presence of enemy,whether on land ,at sea or in the air. The decoration is made up of bronze and is circular in shape.      2 ) Maha Vir Chakra: The Maha Vir Chakra is the second highest decoration and is awarded for act's of conspicuous gallantry in the presence of enemy,whether on land at sea or in the air. The decoration is made up of standard silver and is circular in shape.    3 ) Vir Chakra: The Vir Chakra is third in order of awards given for act of gallantry in presence of the enemy,whether on land,at sea or in the air. It's made up of standard silver and circular in shape    4) Ashoka Chakra: The medal is awarded for the most conspicuous bravery or some daring or prominent act of valou...