{"id":39685,"date":"2025-10-03T17:44:49","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T12:14:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=39685"},"modified":"2025-10-03T17:44:51","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T12:14:51","slug":"presidents-bodyguard-diamond-jubilee-honour-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/presidents-bodyguard-diamond-jubilee-honour-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"President&#8217;s Bodyguard Diamond Jubilee Honour 2025 \u2013 PBG Award Ceremony by President Murmu"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/presidents-bodyguard-diamond-jubilee-honour-2025\/#Presidents_Bodyguard_Diamond_Jubilee_Honour_2025_President_Droupadi_Murmu_presents_the_Silver_Trumpet_and_Trumpet_Banner_to_Indias_oldest_Army_regiment_commemorating_75_years_of_dedicated_service\" >President&#8217;s Bodyguard Diamond Jubilee Honour 2025: President Droupadi Murmu presents the Silver Trumpet and Trumpet Banner to India&#8217;s oldest Army regiment, commemorating 75 years of dedicated service.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/presidents-bodyguard-diamond-jubilee-honour-2025\/#Why_This_News_Is_Important\" >Why This News Is Important<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/presidents-bodyguard-diamond-jubilee-honour-2025\/#Historical_Context\" >Historical Context<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/presidents-bodyguard-diamond-jubilee-honour-2025\/#Key_Takeaways\" >Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/presidents-bodyguard-diamond-jubilee-honour-2025\/#FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/presidents-bodyguard-diamond-jubilee-honour-2025\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Presidents_Bodyguard_Diamond_Jubilee_Honour_2025_President_Droupadi_Murmu_presents_the_Silver_Trumpet_and_Trumpet_Banner_to_Indias_oldest_Army_regiment_commemorating_75_years_of_dedicated_service\"><\/span>President&#8217;s Bodyguard Diamond Jubilee Honour 2025: President Droupadi Murmu presents the Silver Trumpet and Trumpet Banner to India&#8217;s oldest Army regiment, commemorating 75 years of dedicated service.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>President Murmu Presents Special Honour to President&#8217;s Bodyguard on 75 Years of Service<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On September 30, 2025, President Droupadi Murmu honoured the President&#8217;s Bodyguard (PBG) with the prestigious Diamond Jubilee Silver Trumpet and Trumpet Banner at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. This recognition commemorates 75 years since the PBG&#8217;s designation as the President&#8217;s Bodyguard in 1950. The PBG is the oldest regiment in the Indian Army, having been established as the Governor-General&#8217;s Bodyguard in 1773 and later renamed in 1950.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the ceremony, President Murmu expressed pride in the PBG&#8217;s professional excellence and adherence to the finest military traditions. She emphasized that this honour carries significant responsibility, underscoring the regiment&#8217;s esteemed position in the Indian Army.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A notable moment was the presence of &#8216;Viraat,&#8217; the Commandant&#8217;s Charger, retired in 2022. The PBG adopted Viraat post-retirement, symbolizing the unique bond between the personnel and their horses. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had previously patted Viraat during the Republic Day Parade on January 26, 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" id=\"President's-Bodyguard-Diamond-Jubilee-Honour-2025\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static.pib.gov.in\/WriteReadData\/userfiles\/image\/PResidentpic23009202526MW.JPG\" alt=\"President's Bodyguard Diamond Jubilee Honour 2025\" title=\"President's Bodyguard Diamond Jubilee Honour 2025\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">President&#8217;s Bodyguard Diamond Jubilee Honour 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_News_Is_Important\"><\/span><strong>Why This News Is Important<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Significance of the Honour<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The presentation of the Diamond Jubilee Silver Trumpet and Trumpet Banner by President Murmu is a momentous occasion, highlighting the enduring legacy and distinguished service of the President&#8217;s Bodyguard. This recognition not only celebrates the regiment&#8217;s historical contributions but also reinforces the importance of tradition and excellence in the Indian Armed Forces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Emphasis on Responsibility<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>President Murmu&#8217;s remarks underscore the significant responsibility that comes with such honours. By highlighting the PBG&#8217;s adherence to military traditions and professional excellence, she sets a benchmark for other units in the armed forces, emphasizing the importance of discipline, dedication, and service.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context\"><\/span><strong>Historical Context<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The President&#8217;s Bodyguard traces its origins to 1773 when it was raised as the Governor-General&#8217;s Bodyguard by Warren Hastings in Banaras. Initially comprising 50 cavalry troopers, the regiment&#8217;s strength was later augmented. In 1950, following India&#8217;s transition to a republic, the regiment was renamed the President&#8217;s Bodyguard. This rich history underscores the regiment&#8217;s pivotal role in India&#8217;s military heritage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span><strong>Key Takeaways<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>S.No<\/th><th>Key Takeaway<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>The President&#8217;s Bodyguard was established in 1773 as the Governor-General&#8217;s Bodyguard.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>The regiment was renamed the President&#8217;s Bodyguard on January 27, 1950.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>The PBG is the only regiment permitted two &#8216;Standards&#8217;: the President&#8217;s Standard and the Regimental Standard.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>&#8216;Viraat,&#8217; the Commandant&#8217;s Charger, was retired in 2022 and adopted by the PBG, symbolizing the bond between personnel and horses.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>President Droupadi Murmu presented the Diamond Jubilee Silver Trumpet and Trumpet Banner to the PBG on September 30, 2025.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">President&#8217;s Bodyguard Diamond Jubilee Honour 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. What is the President&#8217;s Bodyguard (PBG)?<\/strong><br>The President&#8217;s Bodyguard is the oldest regiment in the Indian Army, originally established in 1773 as the Governor-General&#8217;s Bodyguard. It provides ceremonial and security duties for the President of India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. When was the President&#8217;s Bodyguard renamed from the Governor-General&#8217;s Bodyguard?<\/strong><br>It was renamed the President&#8217;s Bodyguard on January 27, 1950, following India becoming a republic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. What honour did President Droupadi Murmu present to the PBG in 2025?<\/strong><br>She presented the Diamond Jubilee Silver Trumpet and Trumpet Banner to commemorate 75 years of the regiment&#8217;s designation as the President&#8217;s Bodyguard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>4. Who is &#8216;Viraat&#8217; in the context of the PBG?<\/strong><br>Viraat was the Commandant&#8217;s Charger, a horse retired in 2022, and adopted by the PBG as a symbol of the bond between soldiers and their horses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>5. What is the significance of the Diamond Jubilee Silver Trumpet and Trumpet Banner?<\/strong><br>It is a ceremonial honour recognizing the PBG&#8217;s historical contributions, professional excellence, and adherence to military traditions over 75 years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>6. Where is the President&#8217;s Bodyguard headquartered?<\/strong><br>The PBG is headquartered at the President\u2019s Estate, Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>7. Can the PBG carry more than one standard?<\/strong><br>Yes, the PBG is the only regiment in the Indian Army allowed to carry two standards: the President&#8217;s Standard and the Regimental Standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>8. Who established the original Governor-General&#8217;s Bodyguard?<\/strong><br>It was established by Warren Hastings, the first Governor-General of India, in 1773 at Banaras.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>9. Which Indian Prime Minister interacted with Viraat during a Republic Day Parade?<\/strong><br>Prime Minister Narendra Modi patted Viraat during the Republic Day Parade on January 26, 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>10. How does the PBG contribute to India&#8217;s military heritage?<\/strong><br>The PBG maintains ceremonial traditions, provides elite security for the President, and symbolizes the continuity of military excellence in India.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\"><\/span>Some Important Current Affairs Links<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/category\/national\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">State Current Affairs<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" 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