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- It commemorates the victory of the Indian Armed Forces over Pakistan in the 1971 war, which led to the creation of Bangladesh.
- The theme of Vijay Diwas 2023 is "Run for the Soldiers, Run with the Soldiers".
- The war began on December 3, 1971, when Pakistan launched a pre-emptive strike against Indian airfields. India responded with a full-scale invasion of East Pakistan, which was then a province of Pakistan.
- The war lasted for 13 days and ended with the surrender of the Pakistan Army in Dhaka on December 16th.
Question:
Q.1 What is the date of Vijay Diwas, celebrating India's victory in the 1971 war?a. December 3
b. December 14
c. December 16
d. December 25