Eastern Naval Command holds maiden Veterans' Day Parade at RK Beach, Visakhapatnam
The Eastern Naval Command held its maiden Veterans' Day Parade at RK Beach, Visakhapatnam, on 18 January 2025 to mark the 9th Armed Forces Veterans Day.
Summary
The Eastern Naval Command organised its maiden Veterans' Day Parade at RK Beach, Visakhapatnam, on 18 January 2025, on the occasion of the 9th Armed Forces Veterans Day. Over 500 veterans and Veernaris took part with their dependents. Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command, flagged off the parade, which ran from Viswapriya Hall to the Naval Coastal Battery. Helpdesks from the three services, SPARSH, ECHS and banks were set up to resolve veterans' pension and service issues.
Key facts
- Date and venue
- 18 January 2025, RK Beach, Visakhapatnam
- Occasion
- 9th Armed Forces Veterans Day
- Edition
- Maiden Veterans' Day Parade by the Eastern Naval Command
- Participants
- Over 500 veterans and Veernaris
- Flagged off by
- Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, FOC-in-C, Eastern Naval Command
- Helpdesks
- Three services, SPARSH, ECHS, banks
Practice MCQs 2 questions
On which occasion did the Eastern Naval Command hold its maiden Veterans' Day Parade on 18 January 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 9th Armed Forces Veterans Day
PIB (MoD): the parade was organised on the occasion of the 9th Armed Forces Veterans Day.
Who flagged off the Eastern Naval Command's maiden Veterans' Day Parade at RK Beach, Visakhapatnam, in January 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar
PIB: the parade was flagged off by Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command, as Chief Guest, joined by Vice Admiral VK Namballa (Retd) of the Navy Foundation.