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.

9. India aided Sierra Leone to protect civilians under imminent threat of physical violence during 1999-2001

India provided the country with two Infantry Battalion groups, two engineer companies, a Quick reaction company, attack helicopter unit, medical unit and logistic support in addition to sector HQ and Force Headquarters staff to maintain peace there.

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10. India lend a hand to end the Rwandan Civil War

An Infantry Battalion group, a signal company, and engineer company, staff officers and Military Observers were provided. Total of 956 from all ranks took part. Brigadier Shiva Kumar of the Indian Army was the third and final Force Commander of UN troops who served in Rwanda from December 1995 to March 1996.

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