National Unity Day (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas)

National Unity Day

Question: National Unity Day (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas) is observed on-

(a) 28 October
(b) 30 October
(c) 31 October
(d) 25 October

Ans (c)

Related Facts:

  • National Unity Day (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas) is observed across India on 31 October 2015.
  • It should be noted that in October 2014, NDA Government led by PM Narendra Modi had declared 31 October as National Unity Day to mark the birth anniversary of country’s first Home Minister Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
  • On this occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off Run for Unity at Rajpath (from Vijay Chowk to India gate) in New Delhi.

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