The Passing out Parade December 2021 also marked the 50th anniversary of victory of the Indian Armed Forces in the 1971 war. This year is being observed as Swarnim Vijay Varsh in honour of the Indian soldiers who laid down their lives in the line of duty. In the memory of this war and to commemorate the war heroes, Bangladesh Medal for the Gentlemen Cadet standing first in the order of merit among foreign GCs was instituted. This medal was presented to Sangay Phendhen Dorjee of Bhutan.