{"id":51635,"date":"2026-05-26T12:24:56","date_gmt":"2026-05-26T06:54:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=51635"},"modified":"2026-05-26T12:24:58","modified_gmt":"2026-05-26T06:54:58","slug":"major-abhilasha-barak-award-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/awards_medals\/major-abhilasha-barak-award-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Major Abhilasha Barak Award 2025: Indian Army Officer Wins UN Military Gender Advocate Honour"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 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 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ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/awards_medals\/major-abhilasha-barak-award-2025\/#Major_Abhilasha_Barak_award_2025_news_highlights_Indian_Army_officer_winning_the_prestigious_UN_Military_Gender_Advocate_Award_for_her_contribution_to_UN_peacekeeping_and_women_empowerment_initiatives_in_Lebanon\" >Major Abhilasha Barak award 2025 news highlights Indian Army officer winning the prestigious UN Military Gender Advocate Award for her contribution to UN peacekeeping and women empowerment initiatives in Lebanon.<\/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\/awards_medals\/major-abhilasha-barak-award-2025\/#Major_Abhilasha_Barak_Wins_Prestigious_UN_Military_Gender_Advocate_Award_2025\" >Major Abhilasha Barak Wins Prestigious UN Military Gender Advocate Award 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 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href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/awards_medals\/major-abhilasha-barak-award-2025\/#Indias_Contribution_to_UN_Peacekeeping\" >India\u2019s Contribution to UN Peacekeeping<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/awards_medals\/major-abhilasha-barak-award-2025\/#Importance_of_Gender-Sensitive_Peacekeeping\" >Importance of Gender-Sensitive Peacekeeping<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/awards_medals\/major-abhilasha-barak-award-2025\/#International_Recognition_for_India\" >International Recognition for India<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/awards_medals\/major-abhilasha-barak-award-2025\/#Why_This_News_is_Important\" >Why This News is Important<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/awards_medals\/major-abhilasha-barak-award-2025\/#Important_for_Defence_and_International_Relations_Exams\" >Important for Defence and International Relations Exams<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/awards_medals\/major-abhilasha-barak-award-2025\/#Significance_for_Women_Empowerment_Topics\" >Significance for Women Empowerment Topics<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/awards_medals\/major-abhilasha-barak-award-2025\/#Relevance_for_Essay_and_Interview_Preparation\" >Relevance for Essay and Interview Preparation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/awards_medals\/major-abhilasha-barak-award-2025\/#Historical_Context\" >Historical Context<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/awards_medals\/major-abhilasha-barak-award-2025\/#India_and_UN_Peacekeeping_Missions\" >India and UN Peacekeeping Missions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/awards_medals\/major-abhilasha-barak-award-2025\/#UN_Security_Council_Resolution_1325\" >UN Security Council Resolution 1325<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/awards_medals\/major-abhilasha-barak-award-2025\/#Women_in_Indian_Armed_Forces\" >Women in Indian Armed Forces<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/awards_medals\/major-abhilasha-barak-award-2025\/#Key_Takeaways_from_Major_Abhilasha_Barak_UN_Award_News\" >Key Takeaways from Major Abhilasha Barak UN Award News<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/awards_medals\/major-abhilasha-barak-award-2025\/#FAQs_Related_to_Major_Abhilasha_Barak_UN_Award_2025\" >FAQs Related to Major Abhilasha Barak UN Award 2025<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/awards_medals\/major-abhilasha-barak-award-2025\/#1_Who_is_Major_Abhilasha_Barak\" >1. Who is Major Abhilasha Barak?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/awards_medals\/major-abhilasha-barak-award-2025\/#2_Which_award_was_given_to_Major_Abhilasha_Barak\" >2. Which award was given to Major Abhilasha Barak?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/awards_medals\/major-abhilasha-barak-award-2025\/#3_In_which_UN_mission_is_Major_Abhilasha_Barak_serving\" >3. In which UN mission is Major Abhilasha Barak serving?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/awards_medals\/major-abhilasha-barak-award-2025\/#4_What_is_UNIFIL\" >4. What is UNIFIL?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/awards_medals\/major-abhilasha-barak-award-2025\/#5_Why_was_Major_Abhilasha_Barak_honoured_by_the_United_Nations\" >5. Why was Major Abhilasha Barak honoured by the United Nations?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/awards_medals\/major-abhilasha-barak-award-2025\/#6_When_was_the_UN_Military_Gender_Advocate_Award_established\" >6. When was the UN Military Gender Advocate Award established?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/awards_medals\/major-abhilasha-barak-award-2025\/#7_What_is_the_importance_of_UN_Security_Council_Resolution_1325\" >7. What is the importance of UN Security Council Resolution 1325?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/awards_medals\/major-abhilasha-barak-award-2025\/#8_Which_Indian_officers_previously_received_this_award\" >8. Which Indian officers previously received this award?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-27\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/awards_medals\/major-abhilasha-barak-award-2025\/#9_Why_is_this_topic_important_for_competitive_exams\" >9. Why is this topic important for competitive exams?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-28\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/awards_medals\/major-abhilasha-barak-award-2025\/#10_On_which_occasion_is_the_award_presented\" >10. On which occasion is the award presented?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-29\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/awards_medals\/major-abhilasha-barak-award-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=\"Major_Abhilasha_Barak_award_2025_news_highlights_Indian_Army_officer_winning_the_prestigious_UN_Military_Gender_Advocate_Award_for_her_contribution_to_UN_peacekeeping_and_women_empowerment_initiatives_in_Lebanon\"><\/span>Major Abhilasha Barak award 2025 news highlights Indian Army officer winning the prestigious UN Military Gender Advocate Award for her contribution to UN peacekeeping and women empowerment initiatives in Lebanon.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_Abhilasha_Barak_Wins_Prestigious_UN_Military_Gender_Advocate_Award_2025\"><\/span>Major Abhilasha Barak Wins Prestigious UN Military Gender Advocate Award 2025<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indias_Rising_Role_in_UN_Peacekeeping_Missions\"><\/span>India\u2019s Rising Role in UN Peacekeeping Missions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Indian Army officer Major Abhilasha Barak has brought global recognition to India after receiving the prestigious United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award 2025. She is currently serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) as the Commander of the Female Engagement Team (FET). The award recognizes her outstanding efforts toward gender sensitisation, community outreach, and support for women and adolescent girls in conflict-affected areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recognition_for_Women_Empowerment_in_Peacekeeping\"><\/span>Recognition for Women Empowerment in Peacekeeping<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The United Nations created the Military Gender Advocate Award in 2016 under the Office of Military Affairs of the Department of Peace Operations. The award honours military personnel who actively promote gender equality during peacekeeping missions and implement the principles of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Major Abhilasha Barak earned this recognition for conducting outreach programs among local women and girls in Lebanon and for training peacekeepers on gender sensitivity. Her contribution has been praised internationally because such initiatives improve trust between local communities and peacekeeping forces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"First_Woman_Combat_Helicopter_Pilot_of_Indian_Army\"><\/span>First Woman Combat Helicopter Pilot of Indian Army<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Major Abhilasha Barak is also known for another historic achievement. She became the first woman combat helicopter pilot in the Indian Army. Her journey reflects the increasing participation of women in India\u2019s armed forces and showcases the government\u2019s emphasis on gender inclusion in defence services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her achievement is considered a major milestone for women aspiring to join the defence sector. Experts believe that such recognitions strengthen India\u2019s image as a progressive contributor to international peacekeeping operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indias_Contribution_to_UN_Peacekeeping\"><\/span>India\u2019s Contribution to UN Peacekeeping<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">India has been one of the largest contributors to United Nations peacekeeping missions for decades. Indian troops have participated in missions across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Currently, India contributes hundreds of personnel to UNIFIL in Lebanon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Major Barak has become the third Indian peacekeeper to receive this honour after Major Suman Gawani and Major Radhika Sen. This demonstrates India\u2019s growing influence in promoting gender-sensitive peacekeeping at the global level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Importance_of_Gender-Sensitive_Peacekeeping\"><\/span>Importance of Gender-Sensitive Peacekeeping<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Modern peacekeeping operations focus not only on military security but also on social stability and humanitarian outreach. Female peacekeepers play an important role in interacting with women and children in conflict zones. Their presence improves communication, builds trust, and encourages local women to participate in peacebuilding efforts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Female Engagement Team led by Major Barak helped strengthen relations between peacekeeping forces and local communities in Lebanon. Such efforts contribute to long-term peace and social development in conflict-hit regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"International_Recognition_for_India\"><\/span>International Recognition for India<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The award will be formally presented at the UN Headquarters during the International Day of UN Peacekeepers observed every year on 29 May. This recognition highlights India\u2019s commitment to global peace, gender equality, and humanitarian cooperation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The achievement has also received appreciation on social media platforms, where many users described it as a proud moment for India and for women serving in the armed forces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\" id=\"major-abhilasha-barak-award-2025\"><img decoding=\"async\" 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alt=\"major abhilasha barak award 2025\" style=\"width:634px;height:auto\" title=\"major abhilasha barak award 2025\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">major abhilasha barak award 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>Why This News is Important<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_for_Defence_and_International_Relations_Exams\"><\/span>Important for Defence and International Relations Exams<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This news is highly relevant for students preparing for UPSC, State PSCs, CDS, CAPF, NDA, SSC, Banking, Railways, and Police examinations because questions related to international organizations, defence achievements, women empowerment, and India\u2019s role in global peacekeeping are frequently asked in current affairs sections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The United Nations Military Gender Advocate Award is associated with the UN Department of Peace Operations and UN Security Council Resolution 1325, both of which are important topics in international relations and global governance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Significance_for_Women_Empowerment_Topics\"><\/span>Significance for Women Empowerment Topics<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The success of Major Abhilasha Barak highlights the increasing role of women in India\u2019s defence sector. Government examinations often include questions related to women empowerment, gender equality, and landmark achievements by Indian women. Her role as the first woman combat helicopter pilot and a UN award recipient makes this topic highly important for aspirants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Relevance_for_Essay_and_Interview_Preparation\"><\/span>Relevance for Essay and Interview Preparation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This topic can also be used in essays, interviews, and group discussions on themes such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Women in Armed Forces<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>India\u2019s Global Leadership<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>UN Peacekeeping Missions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gender Equality in Security Forces<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Candidates preparing for civil services interviews can use this example to discuss India\u2019s soft power and humanitarian diplomacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context\"><\/span>Historical Context<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"India_and_UN_Peacekeeping_Missions\"><\/span>India and UN Peacekeeping Missions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">India has a long history of participating in United Nations peacekeeping operations. Since the 1950s, Indian soldiers have served in several conflict zones including Congo, Sudan, Lebanon, and South Sudan. India is regarded as one of the most reliable troop contributors to UN missions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Indian peacekeepers are respected globally for professionalism, discipline, and humanitarian service. Women officers from India have increasingly played leadership roles in recent years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UN_Security_Council_Resolution_1325\"><\/span>UN Security Council Resolution 1325<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the year 2000, the United Nations adopted Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security. The resolution recognized the importance of women\u2019s participation in conflict prevention, peacebuilding, and peacekeeping operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Military Gender Advocate Award was later established in 2016 to honour peacekeepers promoting these objectives. Indian women officers have consistently performed well in this area, with Major Suman Gawani receiving the award in 2019 and Major Radhika Sen receiving similar recognition later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Women_in_Indian_Armed_Forces\"><\/span>Women in Indian Armed Forces<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The role of women in the Indian Armed Forces has expanded significantly over the past decade. Women are now serving in combat support roles, aviation, naval operations, and leadership positions. Major Abhilasha Barak becoming the first woman combat helicopter pilot marked a historic turning point for gender inclusion in the Indian Army.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_Major_Abhilasha_Barak_UN_Award_News\"><\/span>Key Takeaways from Major Abhilasha Barak UN Award News<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>Major Abhilasha Barak won the 2025 UN Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>She is serving in UNIFIL Lebanon as Commander of the Female Engagement Team.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>She is the first woman combat helicopter pilot of the Indian Army.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>The award recognizes efforts toward gender equality and women empowerment in peacekeeping missions.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>She became the third Indian peacekeeper to receive this prestigious UN honour.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">major abhilasha barak award 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Related_to_Major_Abhilasha_Barak_UN_Award_2025\"><\/span>FAQs Related to Major Abhilasha Barak UN Award 2025<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Who_is_Major_Abhilasha_Barak\"><\/span>1. Who is Major Abhilasha Barak?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Major Abhilasha Barak is an officer of the Indian Army who became the first woman combat helicopter pilot in the Army and later won the United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Which_award_was_given_to_Major_Abhilasha_Barak\"><\/span>2. Which award was given to Major Abhilasha Barak?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She received the United Nations Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award 2025 for promoting gender equality and community engagement during peacekeeping operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_In_which_UN_mission_is_Major_Abhilasha_Barak_serving\"><\/span>3. In which UN mission is Major Abhilasha Barak serving?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She is serving with the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_What_is_UNIFIL\"><\/span>4. What is UNIFIL?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UNIFIL stands for United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon. It is a UN peacekeeping mission established in 1978 to maintain peace and security along the Lebanon-Israel border.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Why_was_Major_Abhilasha_Barak_honoured_by_the_United_Nations\"><\/span>5. Why was Major Abhilasha Barak honoured by the United Nations?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She was honoured for leading the Female Engagement Team, supporting women and girls in conflict zones, and promoting gender-sensitive peacekeeping initiatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_When_was_the_UN_Military_Gender_Advocate_Award_established\"><\/span>6. When was the UN Military Gender Advocate Award established?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The award was established in 2016 by the United Nations Department of Peace Operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_What_is_the_importance_of_UN_Security_Council_Resolution_1325\"><\/span>7. What is the importance of UN Security Council Resolution 1325?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UNSCR 1325 focuses on Women, Peace, and Security and encourages the participation of women in peacebuilding and conflict resolution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Which_Indian_officers_previously_received_this_award\"><\/span>8. Which Indian officers previously received this award?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Major Suman Gawani and Major Radhika Sen are among the Indian officers who received similar recognition for their contribution to UN peacekeeping missions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Why_is_this_topic_important_for_competitive_exams\"><\/span>9. Why is this topic important for competitive exams?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This topic is important because it covers international organizations, defence affairs, women empowerment, peacekeeping missions, and current affairs frequently asked in UPSC, SSC, Banking, CDS, NDA, and State PSC examinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_On_which_occasion_is_the_award_presented\"><\/span>10. 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