Sardar Patel’s 150th Jayanti
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What happened
- India marked Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel’s 150th birth anniversary on 31 October 2025; the PM called him the driving force behind India’s integration [PIB].
Background
- 31 October is observed as Rashtriya Ekta Diwas [PIB, Ekta Parade release].
Why it matters
- Integration of princely states is a GS1 favourite; use it with the 1947-50 timeline.
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-10-31): india marked Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's 150th birth anniversary on 31 October 2025; the PM called him the driving force behind India's integration.
- Integration of princely states is a GS1 favourite; use it with the 1947-50 timeline.
Quotable data pointIndia marked Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's 150th birth anniversary on 31 October 2025.
PIB: PMO: Sardar Patel 150th Jayanti, 31 Oct 2025
Exam angle
UPSC
Prelims: Patel.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
Practice · UPSC
Anniversary in 2025
Answer (b) & explanation
PIB.
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31 October is observed as
Answer (a) & explanation
PIB.
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PM called him the force behind
Answer (a) & explanation
PIB.
Official source: PIB: PMO: Sardar Patel 150th Jayanti, 31 Oct 2025
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