Current context: The 72nd Army Day is being celebrated across the country on 15th January 2020.
a. 5th January
b. 11th January
c. 15th January
d. 25th January
- The Army Day is celebrated every year to commemorate the day when General KM Carriappa took over the command of Army and became the first Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army after Independence.
- The command was taken over from General Sir FRR Bucher, the last British Commander-in-Chief in 1949.
- On this day, Army Day Parade is held at the Parade Ground in Delhi Cantonment along with this military shows are held at the national capital and headquarters.
- This will be the first time that a woman Army officer, Tanai Sher Gill will lead the parade.
- Gallantry award is given for outstanding performance during operations and peacetime by the Army Chief.
- The Army was established on 1st April 1895.
- Army Chief: General Manoj Mukund Naravane
- Chief of Defence Staff: General Bipin Rawat
- Air Force Chief: Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria
- Navy Chief: Admiral Karambir Singh
Question:
Q.1 The Army Day is celebrated every year in India on __________?a. 5th January
b. 11th January
c. 15th January
d. 25th January
