Question: Veteran’s day is celebrated …
(a) For Ex-servicemen of the defence forces
(b) For Serving defence forces personnel
(c) To commemorate the paramilitary day
(d) None of the above.
Ans: (a)
- The Joint Armed Forces Veterans’ Day shall be commemorated tomorrow on 14th January, 2017 at Harbaksh Stadium, Delhi, acknowledging the selfless devotion and sacrifice by Veterans of the Services.
- The function will be addressed by the Minister of State for Defence Dr. Subhash Bhamre, who will be the Chief Guest at the function.
- Over 1500 Veterans of the Army, Navy and Air Force will attend the function. Serving and retired Chiefs of the three Services will also grace the occasion as Guests’ of Honour.
- The event is being organized all across the nation and military stations.
- Exclusive counters by Directorate of Indian Army Veterans & Ex Servicemen Helpline, Kendriya Sainik Board, Directorate General Resettlement, Comptroller General of Defence Accounts, Canteen Services Directorate and Army Welfare Education Society will be set up to disseminate information on different facets of Ex-Servicemen welfare.
Reference:
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=157336