Children's Day: PM Modi pays homage to Jawaharlal Nehru on his birth anniversary
On 14 November 2024, observed in India as Children's Day (Bal Diwas), PM Modi paid homage to former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on his birth anniversary.
Summary
On 14 November 2024, PM Narendra Modi paid homage to former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru on his birth anniversary. India observes 14 November every year as Children's Day, or Bal Diwas, to mark the birth anniversary of Nehru, the country's first Prime Minister, who was born on 14 November 1889. India earlier observed Children's Day on 20 November, in line with the UN's Universal Children's Day, and moved it to 14 November in 1964, after Nehru's death.
Key facts
- Date
- 14 Nov 2024
- Day
- Children's Day / Bal Diwas
- Marks
- Birth anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru (born 14 Nov 1889)
- Earlier date
- 20 Nov (Universal Children's Day)
- Shifted
- To 14 Nov in 1964
- PM
- Paid homage to Nehru
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Children's Day in India, observed on 14 November, marks the birth anniversary of Jawaharlal Nehru. In which year was he born?
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Correct answer: C — 1889
NDTV and Mathrubhumi: Jawaharlal Nehru was born on 14 November 1889; Children's Day marks his birth anniversary.
Before it was moved to 14 November in 1964, on which date did India observe Children's Day?
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Correct answer: D — 20 November
NDTV and Mathrubhumi: India earlier observed Children's Day on 20 November, the UN's Universal Children's Day, and shifted it to 14 November in 1964.