Question: Which song has been dedicated to new patriotic song for India?
(a) Watan
(b) Ma tujhe salam
(c) Vande Matram
(d) None of the above
Answer: (a)
Related facts:
- Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting Prakash Javadekar on 13th August, 2019, dedicated a new patriotic music video Watan to the nation.
- Recorded in the enthralling voice of renowned Indian singer, Javed Ali, the song both lyrically and visually outlines the beauty and might of India.
- The video of the song features key historical occurrences of recent past including inauguration of the National War Memorial, Statue of Unity’s unveiling, Launch of Chandrayaan 2 among other things.
- On the occasion of 15th August this year, Doordarshan and Prasar Bharti has prepared this amazing song.
- Beautifully capturing the diverse and amazing landscape of India, around 4-minute video of the song gives the audience a visual tour of different regions of the country including tea gardens of the northeast, serene beaches of the south, Ganga ghats of North India, Himalayan mountain ranges etc.
Links:
https://www.dnaindia.com/india/report-73rd-independence-day-song-watan-celebrating-new-india-is-bound-to-make-you-feel-patriotic-and-full-of-hope-2781394
https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/independence-day-music-video-watan-celebrates-new-india-2084415
https://www.news18.com/news/india/javadekar-releases-music-video-watan-to-mark-independence-day-says-song-pays-tribute-to-new-india-2270187.html