Flame merging ceremony at National War Memorial

Question : On which date was National War Memorial inaugurated and dedicated to the Nation by the Prime Minister ?
a. 25 February 2019
b. 25 February 2020
c. 25 April 2020
d. 25 April 2019
Ans. a.
Related facts —

  • Today(21 JAN 2022) in a befitting solemn ceremony, the flame at Amar Jawan Jyoti was merged with the eternal flame at National War Memorial with full military honours.
  • National War Memorial(NWM) —
  • It was inaugurated and dedicated to the Nation by the Hon’ble Prime Minister on 25 Feb 2019.
  • NWM stands testimony to the sacrifices made by our gallant soldiers since Independence.
  • NWM houses the eternal flame which exemplifies the supreme sacrifice made by a soldier in the line of duty thus making him immortal.
  • Since its inauguration, all homage ceremonies are being conducted only at the National War Memorial, including those on National Days.

Reference:

https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1791535#:~:text=National%20War%20Memorial%20was%20inaugurated,Minister%20on%2025%20Feb%202019.&text=Today%20in%20a%20befitting%20solemn,Memorial%20with%20full%20military%20honours.