CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -National Unity Day 2022-Rashtriya Ekta Diwas or National Unity Day is celebrated on October 31st every year to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, who was India’s first Deputy Prime Minister of India and first Home Minister of India from 1947 to 1950.

Detailed explanation-2: -Every year on October 31, the Rashtriya Ekta Diwas, or National Unity Day, is observed to mark the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

Detailed explanation-3: -Rashtriya Ekta Diwas or National Unity Day is observed on 31 October every year to commemorate the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhai Patel.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Union Ministry of Home Affairs announced in 2014 that National Unity Day will be observed on Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s birth anniversary to recognise his contribution to India’s Independence and unity. Rashtriya Ekta Diwas in India was first celebrated on 31st October 2014.

Detailed explanation-5: -The day is observed to ponder upon ways to maintain the nation’s unity. On this day, the government officials and civil society members also spread awareness about Patel’s contribution to Indian history. Patriotic programmes in schools, colleges and workplaces are organised across the country in celebration of the day.