Rajnath Singh dedicates 'Desh ka Vallabh' statue and Major Bob Khathing 'Museum of Valour' at Tawang
On 31 October 2024, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh virtually dedicated the 'Desh ka Vallabh' statue of Sardar Patel and the Major Ralengnao 'Bob' Khathing 'Museum of Valour' at Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh, from 4 Corps Headquarters in Tezpur, Assam.
Summary
On 31 October 2024, Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh virtually dedicated to the nation the 'Desh ka Vallabh' statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel and the Major Ralengnao 'Bob' Khathing 'Museum of Valour' at Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh. He carried out the inauguration from 4 Corps Headquarters in Tezpur, Assam, after bad weather prevented his visit to Tawang. He said Major Khathing led the peaceful integration of Tawang into India and helped establish the Sashastra Seema Bal, Nagaland Armed Police and the Naga Regiment. He also said the disengagement process in certain areas along the LAC was almost complete, based on consensus between India and China.
Key facts
- Date
- 31 Oct 2024
- Place
- Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh (inaugurated virtually from 4 Corps HQ, Tezpur, Assam)
- Statue
- 'Desh ka Vallabh' — Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
- Museum
- Major Ralengnao 'Bob' Khathing 'Museum of Valour'
- Khathing
- Led the peaceful integration of Tawang; helped set up SSB, Nagaland Armed Police, Naga Regiment
- LAC
- RM: disengagement in certain areas almost complete
Practice MCQs 3 questions
The museum dedicated at Tawang on 31 October 2024 in honour of Major Ralengnao 'Bob' Khathing is named:
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Correct answer: B — Museum of Valour
PIB (MoD), 31 Oct 2024: Major Ralengnao 'Bob' Khathing 'Museum of Valour' at Tawang.
From where did Rajnath Singh virtually inaugurate the 'Desh ka Vallabh' statue at Tawang on 31 October 2024?
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Correct answer: D — 4 Corps Headquarters, Tezpur
PIB (MoD), 31 Oct 2024: the inauguration was carried out from 4 Corps Headquarters in Tezpur, Assam; bad weather prevented his visit to Tawang.
As stated by the Raksha Mantri on 31 October 2024, consider the following about Major Bob Khathing: 1. He led the peaceful integration of Tawang into India. 2. He established the Assam Rifles. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
PIB (MoD), 31 Oct 2024: Khathing led the peaceful integration of Tawang and helped establish the Sashastra Seema Bal, Nagaland Armed Police and the Naga Regiment. The release does not credit him with establishing the Assam Rifles.