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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When Seventh Army Day is celebrated recently?
A
January 15
B
March 18
C
June 16
D
July 25
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -India celebrates 75th Army Day today On this day, Cariappa, who led Indian forces to victory in the 1947 war, took over the command of the Indian Army from General Sir FRR Bucher, the last British Commander-in-Chief in 1949 and became the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of Independent India.

Detailed explanation-2: -In 2022, the Indian Army’s theme for the event was “In Stride with the Future”. It was seen as an acknowledgement of the “increasingly critical role played by niche and disruptive technologies in modern warfare”.

Detailed explanation-3: -It also marks an important day which recognises army personnel and celebrates their achievements. 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.

Detailed explanation-4: -(1) Modernisation and Technology Infusion. (2) Force Restructuring and Optimisation.

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