Summary
The medal recognizes brave actions, clever investigations, and help from science experts.
Key Points
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490 officers were given the Kendriya Grihmantri Dakshata Medal.
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The award praises outstanding police operations and investigative work.
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It also thanks intelligence services and forensic science contributions.
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The Ministry of Home Affairs presents the award each year on October 31.
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The date matches the birthday of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, India's first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister.
New Words to Learn
10 wordspersonnel
people who work in a particular organization
excellence
being the best at something
investigative
related to looking for clues and solving problems
intelligence
information gathered to protect the country
forensic
using scientific methods to help solve crimes
morale
how positive and motivated a group feels
notification
an official written announcement
Deputy Prime Minister
the second‑highest leader in the government
Home Minister
the government official who looks after police and safety
official website
the correct internet page run by the government
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