Colonel Prateek Roy received Geddes Gavel Award

Exam-focused facts from the 10 December 2025 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Colonel Prateek Roy of the Indian Army was awarded the Geddes Gavel Award.
He received the award on completion of the Defence Strategic and Studies Course at Australian Defence College.
The award is also known as the Commander Australian Defence College Award.
The award recognizes the student who displays the greatest understanding of factors influencing regional relationships and decision-making and demonstrates superior knowledge across political, diplomatic, military, cultural, and economic areas.