Which former Defence Chief was conferred the Officier de la Ordre national de la Légion d'honneur (Officer of the Legion of Honour)?
A. Joginder Jaswant Singh
B. Shekhar Sinha
C. Arup Raha
D. Robin Dhowan
Answer:A
Which former Defence Chief was conferred the Officier de la Ordre national de la Légion d'honneur (Officer of the Legion of Honour)?
A. Joginder Jaswant Singh B. Shekhar Sinha C. Arup Raha D. Robin Dhowan
Explanation: COAS General Joginder Jaswant Singh was conferred conferred the highest French civilian honour, Officier de l Ordre national de la Legion d Honneur (Officer of the Legion of Honour). This is the highest civilian award given for outstanding service to France regardless of recipient’s nationality. The Legion d’Honneur was established in 1802 by Napoleon Bonaparte and has the following degrees- Chevalier, Officer, Commandeur, Grand Officier, Grand’Croix