Current Affairs - Awards and Honours - Discussion

210 Indian peacekeepers serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) received UN Medals for their exceptional service. The ceremony was held in Juba and recognised their contributions during crises, medical emergencies, and lifesaving missions. Among the recipients were six women peacekeepers and seven staff officers. India has a long-standing role in UN peacekeeping operations and is one of the largest providers of military and police personnel to UN missions. As of April 2026, India was also the top troop contributor to UNMISS, with 1,775 Indian military personnel deployed in South Sudan.