Armed forces display 'Shaurya Vedanam Utsav' held for the first time in Motihari, Bihar
The two-day armed forces display 'Shaurya Vedanam Utsav' began in Motihari, Bihar, on 7 March 2025, the first such event there, in the presence of Bihar Governor Arif Mohammed Khan.
Summary
The two-day armed forces display 'Shaurya Vedanam Utsav' began in Motihari, Bihar, on 7 March 2025, the first time it was held there. Bihar Governor Arif Mohammed Khan, Radha Mohan Singh (MP and Chairman of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence) and Central Command chief Lt Gen Anindya Sengupta attended. Exhibits included the T-90 tank, the K-9 Vajra self-propelled gun and the Swathi weapon locating radar. The IAF flew three Su-30s, two AN-32s and Chetak helicopters, and its Akash Ganga team performed a free-fall jump from 8,000 feet.
Key facts
- Date and place
- 7 March 2025 (two days), Motihari, Bihar
- Event
- Shaurya Vedanam Utsav
- Chief guest
- Bihar Governor Arif Mohammed Khan
- Exhibits
- T-90, K-9 Vajra, WLR Swathi
- IAF
- Su-30 flypast; Akash Ganga free fall from 8,000 ft
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Where was the armed forces display 'Shaurya Vedanam Utsav' held for the first time on 7 March 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Motihari
The two-day Shaurya Vedanam Utsav was showcased for the first time in Motihari, Bihar.