Canberra, Dec. 7 -- Col Prateek Roy of the Indian Army was awarded the Geddes Gavel Award on completion of the Defence Strategic and Studies Course at Australian Defence College, the Indian High Commission in Canberra shared on Saturday.

As per the High Commission, the award is in recognition of the student who displays the greatest understanding of factors influencing regional relationships and decision-making and who demonstrates superior knowledge across political, diplomatic, military, cultural, and economic areas.

In a post on X, the Indian High Commission said, "Congratulations Col Prateek Roy from #Indian Army for being awarded the Geddes Gavel Award/ Commander Australian Defence College Award on completion of the #Defence Strate...