ndia has a lot to be proud of. Be it our rich history, or the new technological developments, be it the invention of zero or experiments like Mars Orbiter Mission, we have come a long way. One fact that everyone should know about India is that it loves peace. India as a country is so selfless that it isn't only capable of protecting itself but also goes across borders to protect and fight for humanitarian causes. So far, India has taken part in 43 Peacekeeping missions with a total contribution exceeding 160,000 troops and a significant number of police personnel. Here are the times when Indians went out of their way to help other countries in need.

5. India helped in maintaining peace in Somalia in 1992

In 1992, Somalia faced a humanitarian crisis which resulted in the launch of UN's Security Council Resolution 794. India, along with other countries maintained peace in the regions affected.



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6. Indian Armed Forces lend a hand to Korea in 1950-1954 to help the injured

India provided a paramedical unit of 17 officers, 9 JCOs and 300 other ranks to facilitate withdrawal of sick and wounded in Korea. Lt-Gen. K S Thimmayya was appointed as the Chairman of the Neutral Nations Repatriation Commission. India also provided a custodian force to the country under Major General S.P.P. Thorat which included 231 officers, 203 JCOs and 5696 other ranks.

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