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Detailed explanation-1: -On 15 January 2023, India celebrated its 75th Indian Army Day in Bengaluru. Army Day marks a day to salute the valiant soldiers who sacrificed their lives to protect the country and its citizens.

Detailed explanation-2: -The day January 15, 1949, after the country gained independence, signifies the formal taking over of the Indian Army formally known as the British Indian Army by its first Indian commander-in-chief Field Marshal Cariappa. Every year India celebrates Army Day on January 15 to commemorate Field Marshal Kodandera M.

Detailed explanation-3: -India celebrates Army Day on January 15 every year to commemorate the achievements of the first Indian Commander in Chief of the Indian Army-General (later Field Marshal) K.M. Cariappa.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Army Day is celebrated every year on January 15 to commemorate the occasion when General (Later Field Marshal) KM Carriappa took over the command of the Indian Army in 1949 from General Sir Francis Robert Roy Bucher, the last British Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army, and became first Indian as the army chief.

Detailed explanation-5: -On this day, every year, the country joins the army in observing ‘Army Day’. A grand parade is held at the Cariappa Parade Ground at New Delhi. The parade is reviewed by the current Army Chief of Staff. The Army Chief also presents gallantry and other awards to army personnel.