Question 747
Who among the following led an all-women contingent of the Assam Rifles on 26 January 2019?
Answer
Khushboo Kanwar
Why?
On 26 January 2019, An all-women contingent of the Assam Rifles was led by Major Khushboo Kanwar. Lieutenant Bhavana Kasturi became the first woman officer to lead an all-men Army contingent in the Republic Day parade. She led the Army Services Corps contingent. Captain Shikha Surbhi of the Army Signals Corps performed a standing salute on a moving motorcycle.A
