Learn bits
Defence & Security
Komal gupta

12/02/22 17:25 PM IST

Source: PIB

MAROON BERET CEREMONIAL PARADE

In News

To mark the successful completion of training for Air Force Special Forces Operatives of Garud Force, the Maroon Beret Ceremonial Parade was held.

Maroon Berets

  • The maroon beret is a military beret and has been an international symbol of elite airborne forces since it was chosen for British airborne forces in World War II.
  • These are the Parachute Regiment soldiers set up before independence and participated in the Second World War. 
  • They are known as “Maroon Berets” because of their characteristic maroon caps.
  • All para qualified personnel in an airborne formation wear the maroon beret along with the Parachute Regiment and the President’s Bodyguard, a ceremonial guard unit with their operational role as the pathfinder company of the parachute brigade.
  • The MARCOS (Marine Commandos) of the Indian Navy are all para qualified and wear the maroon beret. 
  • The Indian Air Force’s special operations force and Garud Commando Force wear the maroon beret.

More Related Current Affairs View All

20 Dec

National Quantum Mission

'National Quantum mission be implemented by the Department of Science & Technology (DST) under the Ministry of Science & Technology.' The mission planned for 2023-2031 a

Read More

20 Dec

First-ever satellite tagging of a Ganges dolphin

'The first ever Ganges river dolphin (Platanista gangetica) was tagged in Assam is being deemed as a historic milestone for Project Dolphin, the movement aimed towards conserving I

Read More

19 Dec

Parliamentary Standing Committee recommendations on MSP

'A parliamentary committee  has recommended implementing a legal guarantee on Minimum Support Price, amid a slew of measures to improve farmers’ welfare.' The Parli

Read More

India’s First Ai-Driven Magazine Generator

Generate Your Custom Current Affairs Magazine using our AI in just 3 steps