- The festival is a two-day event that aims to celebrate India’s rich military culture and heritage that has evolved over the centuries, through conversations, art, dance, drama, story-telling and exhibitions.
- It will also provide a platform for discussing various contemporary issues relating to India and the world pertaining to security, strategy and international relations.
- The Defence Minister also launched Project Udbhav, a joint collaboration of the Indian Army and the United Service Institution of India, to promote indigenous discourse through exploration and integration of the country’s ancient strategic acumen into contemporary military domain.
- He said that the festival will inspire the youth of the nation and make them enthusiastic to know more about the Indian military and their gallant deeds.
- He also praised the role of the armed forces in safeguarding the sovereignty and integrity of the nation.
Question:
Q.1 When and where was the first edition of Indian Military Heritage Festival inaugurated?a. October 21, 2023 at the Manekshaw Centre in New Delhi
b. October 22, 2023 at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi
c. October 23, 2023 at the India Gate in New Delhi
d. October 24, 2023 at the Red Fort in New Delhi
