National Panchayati Raj Day

Question- On April 24th, 2018, ‘National Panchayati Raj Day’ was celebrated across the country. The day is observed in the celebration of enforcement of which of the followings Constitution Amendment Act?
(a) 73rd Constitution Amendment Act
(b) 62nd Constitution Amendment Act
(c) 74th Constitution Amendment Act
(d) 91st Constitution Amendment Act
Answer- (a) 
Related Facts

  • On 24th April 2018 National Panchayati Raj Day was celebrated across the country.
  • The 24 April marks the passing of the Constitution (73rd Amendment) Act, 1992 that came into force with effect from 24 April 1993.
  • This amendment, In turn, had lead to institutionalization of Panchayati Raj (PR) through the village, Intermediate and District level Panchayats.
  • So this day is celebrated on 24th April every year as anniversary.
  • The first National Panchayati Raj Day was celebrated in the year 2010.
  • It is worth noting that a new Chapter 9 and 11th schedule was added to the Indian Constitution by the 73rd Amendment Act.
  • Various programs were organized across the country on this occasion.
  • On this occasion, the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi launched the Rashtriya Gram Swaraj Abhiyan at Mandla in Madhya Pradesh.

Reference:             
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http://ddnews.gov.in/national/national-panchayati-raj-day-pm-modi-visit-mandla-mp