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Why is January 15 celebrated as Army Day in India?
To honor the establishment of the Southern Command in Pune
To commemorate the first Indian Army victory post-independence
To mark the appointment of the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army
To celebrate the integration of Indian princely states into the Indian Union
What is the significance of the theme for Army Day 2025, ‘Samarth Bharat, Saksham Sena’?
It highlights India's technological advancements in defence manufacturing.
It reflects the Indian Army's commitment to strengthening national defence capabilities and resilience.
It underscores the role of Pune in hosting the Army Day Parade for the first time.
It emphasizes the inclusion of women in the Indian Armed Forces.
Pune hosting the Army Day Parade for the first time in 2025 is significant because:
It is home to all DRDO facilities in India.
It represents the Union government's decision to decentralize national events.
It was the capital city during the Maratha empire.
It marks the inauguration of integrated theatre commands in India.
What is the broader aim of declaring 2025 as the “Year of Defence Reforms” in India?
To focus exclusively on tri-service procurement processes
To highlight the importance of decentralizing Army Day celebrations
To transform India’s military into a technologically advanced and cohesive force
To celebrate the 200-year legacy of the Bombay Engineer Group
What makes the all-women Agniveer contingent’s participation in the 2025 Army Day Parade unique?
It is the first-ever all-women contingent to participate in a Republic Day Parade.
It highlights the successful implementation of the Agniveer recruitment scheme.
It marks the first time women have been included in the Indian Armed Forces.
It signifies the decentralization of parade events from New Delhi to other cities.
Field Marshal KM Cariappa became the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army on:
January 14, 1953
January 15, 1949
January 26, 1950
August 15, 1947
Which prestigious foreign honor was awarded to Field Marshal KM Cariappa by the United States?
Congressional Gold Medal
Order of the Chief Commander of the Legion of Merit
Presidential Medal of Freedom
Distinguished Service Medal
What distinguishes Field Marshal KM Cariappa’s rank in Indian military history?
He was the first officer to lead a UN peacekeeping mission.
He was one of only two officers to hold the five-star rank of Field Marshal.
He was the first Indian officer to command an international military coalition.
He was the first Indian to receive the Param Vir Chakra.
How does the observance of Armed Forces Veterans Day in India differ from Veterans Day in the United States?
India’s Veterans Day is celebrated on November 11, while the US observes it on January 14.
India’s Veterans Day marks the retirement of a military leader, while the US observes it as a tribute to World War I veterans.
India’s Veterans Day is restricted to Army veterans, while the US includes all branches of the military.
India’s Veterans Day is a colonial legacy, while the US celebrates its indigenous military traditions.
Which day is observed as Anzac Day in Australia and New Zealand to honor their armed forces?
November 11
January 14
April 25
May 5
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