Vice-President felicitates Dr Karan Singh on 75 years in public life
On 6 October 2024, in India, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar addressed a ceremony felicitating Dr Karan Singh on completing 75 years in public life.
Summary
On 6 October 2024, in India, Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar addressed the felicitation ceremony of Dr Karan Singh on the completion of 75 years in public life. He recalled that Dr Karan Singh assumed the role of Regent at 18, arriving in Srinagar from Delhi as Regent on 20 June 1949, where he was welcomed by Sheikh Abdullah and his Cabinet.
Key facts
- Date
- 6 Oct 2024
- Honoured
- Dr Karan Singh, 75 years in public life
- Addressed by
- Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar
- Regent
- At 18; arrived in Srinagar on 20 June 1949
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Dr Karan Singh was felicitated on 6 October 2024 for completing how many years in public life?
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Correct answer: C — 75
PIB (6 Oct 2024): the Vice-President addressed the felicitation ceremony of Dr Karan Singh on completion of 75 years in public life.
According to the Vice-President's address of 6 October 2024, on which date did Dr Karan Singh arrive in Srinagar as Regent?
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Correct answer: D — 20 June 1949
PIB (6 Oct 2024): the Vice-President recalled the scene on June 20, 1949, when Dr Karan Singh arrived in Srinagar from Delhi as the Regent, welcomed by Sheikh Abdullah and his Cabinet.