Categories: Important Days

Armed Forces Flag Day: 7 December

In India, the Armed Forces Flag Day (also known as the Flag Day of India) is observed annually on December 7 since 1949 as an honour to the soldiers, sailors and airmen of India who fought on the borders to keep the country safe.

WARRIOR 4.0 | Banking Awareness Batch for SBI, RRB, RBI and IBPS Exams | Bilingual | Live Class

The three branches of the Armed Forces of India, namely, the Indian Army, the Indian Air Force and the Indian Navy are remembered on this day. The ‘Armed forces Flag Day Fund’ (AFFDF) has been constituted by the Government of India for the welfare and rehabilitation of the Ex-Servicemen (ESM) community.

Find More Important Days Here

Sumit Arora

Recent Posts

Which Indian State is Known as Molasses Basin?

India, a land of rich culture and diversity, is known for its unique traditions, landscapes,…

7 mins ago

Meta Fined ₹213.14 Crore Over WhatsApp Privacy Policy: Challenges Loom

Meta has announced its intention to appeal a ₹213.14 crore fine imposed by the Competition…

15 mins ago

Detailed Outcomes of the 2024 G20 Summit: Rio de Janeiro Declaration

The Rio de Janeiro Declaration, released at the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Rio de Janeiro…

23 mins ago

Sagarmanthan 2024 Charting India’s Maritime Future

India’s maritime sector stands as a beacon of its economic ambitions and global aspirations. With…

25 mins ago

Brazil Officially Hands Over G20 Presidency to South Africa

Brazil officially transferred the Group of 20 (G20) Presidency to South Africa during the closing…

27 mins ago

‘One Day One Genome’ Initiative Unveiled to Unlock India’s Microbial Potential

The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) and the Biotechnology Research and Innovation Council (BRIC) have launched…

44 mins ago