GK for LDCE
## Independence Day – 15 August
1. India attained independence from British rule on 15 August 1947.
2. The Indian Independence Act, 1947 provided for the creation of two independent Dominions—India and Pakistan.
3. Jawaharlal Nehru became the first Prime Minister of independent India.
4. Nehru delivered the historic “Tryst with Destiny” speech at midnight on 14–15 August 1947.
5. Lord Mountbatten was the last Viceroy of British India and the first Governor-General of independent India.
6. The Constituent Assembly adopted the present National Flag on 22 July 1947.
7. The National Flag was based on a design associated with Pingali Venkayya.
8. On Independence Day, the Prime Minister unfurls the National Flag and addresses the nation from the Red Fort, Delhi.
9. The President of India addresses the nation on the eve of Independence Day—14 August.
10. India celebrates its 80th Independence Day on 15 August 2026. The country completes 79 years of independence
📌 Examination Trap
Independence Day → 15th August → Prime Minister → Red Fort → Flag hoisted & unfurled
Republic Day → 26th January → President → Kartavya Path → Flag unfurled only
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