CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -In 1949, India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru decided to observe Hindi Diwas on September 14, following the adoption of the language by the Constituent Assembly. It is recognised as an official language under Article 343 of the Constitution of India.

Detailed explanation-2: -On 14th September in the year 1949, the Constituent Assembly of India decided by one vote that Hindi would be the official language of India. Hindi Diwas is celebrated every year on 14 September to mark this day. The day also marks the birthday of Beohar Rajendra Simha, who was an acclaimed Indian scholar.

Detailed explanation-3: -However, it was on January 10, 2006 when the World Hindi Day was celebrated for the first time. This decision was announced by the then Prime Minister of India, Manmohan Singh.

Detailed explanation-4: -Hindi became the official language of the Union of India in 1950. The Constitution of India provides for the use of Hindi in the Devanagari script as the official language of the Union. According to Article 343, “The official language of the Union shall be Hindi in the Devanagari script.

Detailed explanation-5: -Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first prime minister, decided to observe Hindi Diwas on 14 September 14 1949 which has been continuing since then and is celebrated all across the country in various schools and offices.