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Detailed explanation-1: -That’s right! To mark the momentous occasion, Space Kidz India – an organisation creating “Young scientists” for the country, made it possible to unfurl the Indian flag and sent it to an altitude of 1,06,000 feet above the planet on a balloon that unfurled it.

Detailed explanation-2: -The President of India unfurls the Indian flag on Republic Day (January 26) at Kartavya Path (formerly called Rajpath) in New Delhi. Whereas, the Prime Minister of India hoists the Indian flag on Independence Day (August 15) at the Red Fort in New Delhi every year.

Detailed explanation-3: -Every year on Independence Day, the tricolour is hoisted by the Prime Minister of India at the Red Fort. The national flag is tied at the lower part of the flagpole and it is raised by the Prime Minister.

Detailed explanation-4: -The correct answer is Bhikaji Cama. Bhikaji Cama was one of the pioneers of India’s struggle for independence. On August 21, 1907, an International Socialist Conference was being held in Stuttgart, a city in Germany. On this occasion, Bhikaji Rustam Cama unfurled the first version of the Indian National Flag.

Detailed explanation-5: -Every year, the Prime Minister hoists the National Flag at Delhi’s Red Fort and addresses the nation, which is followed by a military parade. Q. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands administration has celebrated the 74th anniversary of First Flag Hoisting Day on which date?