• Captain Supreeta CT has been deployed on the world’s highest battlefield, Siachen Glacier.
• The first woman to be posted in Siachen is Captain Shiva Chauhan, who was posted in January 2024.
• Captain Supreeta came into the limelight on Republic Day on 26 January 2024 by joining the parade with her husband Major Jerry Blaze.

• The couple became the first couple to march in the parade as members of two different contingents.

Important Facts:

• Captain Supreeta and Major Jerry both serve in the Indian Army.
• Siachen Glacier is an important strategic area for the Indian Army, where the conditions are extremely difficult.