77th Army Day: Rajnath Singh addresses 'Gaurav Gatha' in Pune
Domestic defence production hit a record ₹1.27 lakh crore; defence exports crossed ₹21,000 crore.
Summary
The 77th Army Day was observed on 15 January 2025, with Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh addressing 'Gaurav Gatha', an event organised in Pune as part of the celebrations. Rajnath Singh said the Government is transforming the Armed Forces into a modern warfare machine in view of the dynamic geopolitical world order. He said domestic defence production touched a record ₹1.27 lakh crore in the last financial year, while defence exports, around ₹2,000 crore a decade ago, crossed a record ₹21,000 crore. Chief of Defence Staff Gen Anil Chauhan extended his greetings to all ranks of the Indian Army on the occasion.
Key facts
- Day
- 77th Army Day, 15 January 2025
- Event
- 'Gaurav Gatha', Pune
- Address
- Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh
- Defence production
- Record ₹1.27 lakh crore (last FY)
- Defence exports
- Crossed ₹21,000 crore (about ₹2,000 crore a decade ago)
- Greetings
- CDS Gen Anil Chauhan
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Which edition of Army Day was observed on 15 January 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 77th
PIB: CDS greeted the Indian Army on the 77th Army Day on 15 January 2025.
In which city was the 'Gaurav Gatha' event of the 77th Army Day celebrations held, addressed by Rajnath Singh?
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Correct answer: D — Pune
PIB: 'Gaurav Gatha' was organised in Pune on 15 January 2025 as part of the 77th Army Day celebrations.
According to Rajnath Singh on Army Day 2025, India's defence exports crossed which record figure?
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Correct answer: B — ₹21,000 crore
PIB: Defence exports, around ₹2,000 crore a decade ago, crossed a record ₹21,000 crore; ₹1.27 lakh crore was domestic production.