CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -On Martyrs’ Day the President, the Vice President, the Prime Minister, the Defence Minister, the Chief of Defence Staff and the three Service Chiefs gather at the samadhi at Raj Ghat memorial and lay wreaths decorated with multi-colour flowers. The armed forces personnel blow bugles sounding the Last Post.

Detailed explanation-2: -Martyrs’ Day, also known as Shaheed Diwas, is observed in India on January 30 to commemorate the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi in 1948. On this day, the entire country pays tribute to all the heroes of the Indian freedom struggle, who sacrificed their lives for the nation.

Detailed explanation-3: -Martyr’s Day is celebrated on March 23 to remember the sacrifices made by Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev, and Rajguru for the country.

Detailed explanation-4: -On January 30, 1948, Gandhi was assassinated by Nathuram Godse, a Hindu nationalist, while he was on his way to a prayer meeting in New Delhi. In memory of Gandhi’s sacrifice and to honour his legacy, the Indian government declared January 30 as Martyrs’ Day.

Detailed explanation-5: -On January 30, Martyr’s Day, or Shaheed Diwas, is celebrated in memory of Mahatma Gandhi, and on March 23, (Martyr’s Day or Shaheed Diwas), is observed to pay tribute to three extraordinary revolutionaries of India who were hanged to death by the British, namely Bhagat Singh, Shivaram Rajguru, and Sukhdev Thapar.