Where was India's national flag raised for the first time, in honour of Independence Day?

On August 15, India will honour the 77th anniversary of its independence from the British Raj by commemorating that day. The day honours our country's liberation fighters and their contributions. On this day, people will attend social gatherings, cultural events, hoist the tricolour or tiranga, watch parades, sing patriotic songs, and more.

Where was the first place the national flag of India was raised?
Red Fort in Delhi and Kolkata's Parsee Bagan Plaza

Mumbai's Gateway of India

Punjab's Jallianwala Bagh

India's national flag's history begins on August 7, 1906, when a green, yellow, and red early prototype was raised at Kolkata's Parsee Bagan Plaza. Eight white lotuses, the words "Vande Mataram" in Devanagari script, a crescent moon, and a sun were all part of this iconic pattern. The flag's design changed during the course of the struggle for liberation, finally taking on its current look in 1947. Its alterations weave a picture of the nation's changing goals and identity.

Re. 1 = $1 ✅
Re. 5 = $1

Re. 15 = $1

Re. 30 = $1

As India entered a period of independence on the historic day of August 15, 1947, its currency was pegged at a 1:1 ratio to the U.S. dollar. The Indian Rupee started its independent journey on an equal footing with the leading global currency since it was firmly rooted in the British pound's history and had no external debt. Even though economic dynamics will change over time, parity was present at the start.

How long does it take to sing "Jana Gana Mana," the national anthem of India?
In 52 seconds
30 seconds in one minute

30 seconds

10 seconds in one minute

When sung correctly, the Indian National Anthem, "Jana Gana Mana," lasts for about 52 seconds. It's vital to remember that only the first stanza of Rabindranath Tagore's original song—which is the verse that is performed in 52 seconds—was chosen as the nation's anthem.

Why did August 15, 1947, become the official date of India's independence?
Japan's Wartime surrender anniversary
accompanied a lunar eclipse

Birth of Lord Mountbatten

Indian customary timing

The Brits chose August 15, 1947, as India's Independence Day rather than choosing a date that had any historical relevance in India.

The former Viceroy, Lord Louis Mountbatten, moved up the departure date, choosing August 15 because it was lucky because it was the anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War Two.

Aside from India, how many other nations observe Independence Day on August 15? 🌍\s-0

-1 nation

-3 nations

five countries
From the enormous subcontinent of India to the peninsular areas of Korea, several countries observe their individual days of independence or important national observances on August 15. Both South and North Korea remember their independence from Japanese control, while India celebrates its freedom from British domination. Bahrain commemorates the day it received recognition as an independent state following the British Treaty of Relations, while the Republic of the Congo marks the occasion of its independence from France. Incidentally, Liechtenstein, a tiny country, too joins this list and observes National Day. This day serves as a reminder of the shared pasts and important turning points in human history.