Military Nursing Service Centenary Closes at Manekshaw Centre
Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth attended the closing ceremony of the Military Nursing Service centenary at Manekshaw Centre, Delhi, where a coin was released.
Why in News
The closing ceremony of the Military Nursing Service centenary celebrations was held at the Manekshaw Centre in Delhi on 30 September 2026, attended by Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth, with a commemorative coin and two titles released.
Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth attended the closing ceremony of the centenary celebration of the Military Nursing Service at the Manekshaw Centre in Delhi on 30 September 2026. The ceremony marked the end of a year-long commemoration of the service's legacy.
What was released
The closing ceremony saw the release of a commemorative coin, a memoir titled Steel and Grace, a centenary commemorative book titled Healing Hands and Brave Hearts: MNS@100, and a commemorative video called Glimpses of a Year of Commemoration. A photo gallery tracing the history and evolution of the Military Nursing Service was also inaugurated.
The centenary theme
The events were held under the centenary theme Honouring the Past, Healing the Present and Inspiring the Future. The Minister of State for Defence acknowledged the service, professionalism and selfless dedication of MNS officers, and pointed to the part they play in supporting the Armed Forces Medical Services and the country in war, in natural calamity and in peacetime alike.
Who was present
Director General Armed Forces Medical Services Air Marshal Sandeep Thareja praised the professional commitment and compassion of MNS officers and their contribution to the Armed Forces Medical Services over the past century. Among the senior officers present were Chief of the Air Staff Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, DGMS (Army) Lt Gen CG Muralidharan, Vice Chief of the Army Staff Lt Gen Sandeep Jain, and Additional DGMNS Maj Gen Rachel Thomas, along with other dignitaries from the Delhi Garrison.
Why it matters for exams
Centenary events are reliable question material because they supply a fixed set of details: the body completing 100 years, the venue, the minister present, the theme, and the titles of books, coins and videos released. Here every one of those is on record. The Military Nursing Service sits under the Armed Forces Medical Services, a link worth fixing in memory, and the ceremony brought together the heads of the medical services of the Army and the Armed Forces along with the Chief of the Air Staff.
The takeaway
For a revision note the essentials are: the Military Nursing Service completing 100 years; the closing ceremony at the Manekshaw Centre, Delhi; Sanjay Seth as the minister present; the theme; and the two titles, Steel and Grace and Healing Hands and Brave Hearts: MNS@100.
Important Facts
| Occasion | Closing ceremony of the Military Nursing Service centenary celebrations |
|---|---|
| Venue | Manekshaw Centre, Delhi |
| Date | 30 September 2026 |
| Attended by | Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth |
| Theme | Honouring the Past, Healing the Present and Inspiring the Future |
| Memoir released | Steel and Grace |
| Centenary book | Healing Hands and Brave Hearts: MNS@100 |
| Also released | A commemorative coin and the video Glimpses of a Year of Commemoration |
| DGAFMS | Air Marshal Sandeep Thareja |
| Others present | Air Chief Marshal AP Singh, Lt Gen CG Muralidharan, Lt Gen Sandeep Jain and Maj Gen Rachel Thomas |
Exam Point of View
Fix the service completing 100 years (Military Nursing Service), the venue (Manekshaw Centre, Delhi), the minister present (Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth), the theme, the titles released (Steel and Grace; Healing Hands and Brave Hearts: MNS@100), the commemorative coin and video, and that the MNS works under the Armed Forces Medical Services.
Practice Questions
The closing ceremony of the Military Nursing Service centenary celebrations was held at which venue?
- A.Manekshaw Centre, Delhi
- B.Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi
- C.Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi
- D.Army War College, Mhow
Show answer
Correct answer: A. Manekshaw Centre, Delhi
Explanation
The correct answer is Manekshaw Centre, Delhi. The ceremony marking the culmination of a year-long commemoration of the Military Nursing Service was held there, and Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth attended it. Option B names a convention venue used for large national events and summits, and it is the most likely wrong pick because so many government functions are reported from there. Option C names another well known venue for official conferences, but it was not the site of this ceremony. Option D names a military training establishment, which does not host commemorations of this kind. The Manekshaw Centre is a regular venue for defence ceremonies in the capital, so the association between the venue and defence functions is worth building.
Which memoir was released at the closing ceremony of the Military Nursing Service centenary?
- A.Healing Hands and Brave Hearts
- B.Steel and Grace
- C.Glimpses of a Year of Commemoration
- D.Honouring the Past
Show answer
Correct answer: B. Steel and Grace
Explanation
The correct answer is Steel and Grace, which is the memoir released at the ceremony. Option A is the centenary commemorative book, whose full title runs Healing Hands and Brave Hearts: MNS@100, so it is a genuine release but not the memoir, and this is the trap the question is built around. Option C is the name of the commemorative video screened at the same function, again a real item from the ceremony but of a different kind. Option D is drawn from the opening words of the centenary theme rather than from any title released. Questions on such ceremonies routinely ask candidates to match each title to its form, so learn the book, the memoir and the video separately along with the commemorative coin.
What was the centenary theme of the Military Nursing Service?
- A.Service Before Self, Always and Everywhere
- B.Compassion in Uniform, Courage at Heart
- C.Honouring the Past, Healing the Present and Inspiring the Future
- D.A Century of Care for the Nation
Show answer
Correct answer: C. Honouring the Past, Healing the Present and Inspiring the Future
Explanation
The correct answer is Honouring the Past, Healing the Present and Inspiring the Future. The centenary events were conducted in keeping with this theme and reaffirmed the service's values of compassion, professional excellence and service to the nation. Options A, B and D are invented slogans built from similar language, and in theme questions the distractors are always constructed this way because the phrasing sounds plausible. A useful habit is to learn a theme in its exact wording rather than in paraphrase, since options often differ from the correct answer only in one word or in the order of the clauses. Note also that the Military Nursing Service supports the Armed Forces Medical Services in war, natural calamity and peacetime.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where was the closing ceremony of the Military Nursing Service centenary held?
At the Manekshaw Centre in Delhi, on 30 September 2026. The ceremony marked the culmination of a year-long commemoration of the Military Nursing Service, and Raksha Rajya Mantri Sanjay Seth attended it.
What was released at the ceremony?
A commemorative coin, the memoir Steel and Grace, the centenary commemorative book Healing Hands and Brave Hearts: MNS@100, and the commemorative video Glimpses of a Year of Commemoration. A photo gallery on the service's history was also inaugurated.
What was the centenary theme of the Military Nursing Service?
Honouring the Past, Healing the Present and Inspiring the Future. The centenary events were held to reaffirm the service's values of compassion, professional excellence and service to the nation.
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