Question: When the National unity day is celebrated?
(a) 30 October
(b) 28 October
(c) 31 October
(d) 14 October
Ans: (c)
Related facts:
- On 31st October, 2016; National unity day (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas) was observed across the country.
- The theme for 2016 National unity day is ‘Integration of India’.
- In October 2014 Government had decided to observe the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel as the ‘Rashtriya Ekta Diwas’ (National Unity Day) on 31st October every year.
- Prime Minister also flagged off- ‘Run for Unity,’ a marathon organized in Delhi to commemorate the occasion.
- It should be noted that Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was Born on 31 October 1875 .
- On this occasion Prime Minister also administered the ‘Ekta’ pledge to the people present in the event.
Reference:
http://ddinews.gov.in/Home%20-%20Headlines/Pages/Runforunitynationalunityday.aspx
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=153099