Question: On January 23, 2020 the govt has announced to set up country’s 1st war memorial for service animals in-
(a) New Delhi
(b) Shimla
(c) Meerut
(d) Pathankot
Answer: (c)
Related facts:
- On January 23, 2020 the govt has announced to set up country’s 1st war memorial for animals in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh (UP).
- This will be a tribute to service animals such as dogs, horses, mules for their heroic contribution in the battlefield.
- This war memorial will be opened at Remount and Veterinary Corps (RVC) Centre and College in Meerut.
- RVC is Indian army’s specialized breeding, rearing training centre for animals.
- Animals had dedicated their life in various military operations conducted by the Indian defense forces.
- Operations like Kargil war etc took the help of trained dogs mules and horses.
- These animals silently had done the great job therefore their names will be inscribed in the granite tablets in the memorial.
- Mansi, a Labrador breed dog who was awarded the highest honour of animals will top the list of animals to be remembered.
Links:
https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/coming-soon-india-s-first-war-memorial-for-animals/story-PHTnUO6k2lxMRL9NsThJUO.html
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel/destinations/meerut-to-get-countrys-first-war-memorial-for-animals/as73583883.cms