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2018

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
On December 30, 2018, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced renaming of three islands of Andaman and Nicobar archipelago as a tribute to _________
A
Indira Priyadarshini Gandhi
B
Bhagat Singh
C
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
D
Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In December 2018, it was renamed as Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Island as a tribute to Subhas Chandra Bose.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Prime Minister recalled his visit to Port Blair four-five years ago to rename the three main islands and informed, “Today Ross Island has become Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Island, Havelock and Neil Islands have become Swaraj and Shaheed Islands.”

Detailed explanation-3: -Neil Island and Havelock Island were also renamed as Shaheed Dweep and Swaraj Dweep.

Detailed explanation-4: -Havelock Island was previously named after a British general, Sir Henry Havelock, who served in India. In December 2018, it was renamed, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as Swaraj Island as a tribute to Subhas Chandra Bose.

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