CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -It is always celebrated on April 15th. It was on this day in 1948 that Himachal Pradesh was created as a province of India.

Detailed explanation-2: -Himachal Pradesh is celebrating its 53rd Statehood Day with full enthusiasm across the state on Wednesday(January 25). It was on this day in 1971 that Himachal Pradesh became the 18th state of India.

Detailed explanation-3: -Himachal Pradesh, at that time, was made the eighteenth state of the Indian Union, and the 25th of January of every year is celebrated as Statehood Day. This is another official holiday celebrated in the state annually. Statehood Day commemorates the formation day of Himachal Pradesh as a state.

Detailed explanation-4: -When the constitution of India came into effect on 26 January 1950, Himachal became a part C state. On 1 November 1956, Himachal Pradesh became a union territory. The state of Himachal Pradesh Act was passed by the Parliament on 18th December 1970 and the new state came into being on 25th January 1971.

Detailed explanation-5: -The State of Himachal Pradesh Act, 1970 is an Act of the Parliament of India by which Himachal Pradesh was given the status of a full state of India. According to this Act, on 25th January 1971, the Union Territory of Himachal Pradesh became the 18th state of India.