Veer Bal Diwas and the Rashtriya Bal Puraskar
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What happened
- Veer Bal Diwas, observed every 26 December, honours Sahibzada Zorawar Singh and Sahibzada Fateh Singh, the youngest sons of Guru Gobind Singh [PIB].
- They were bricked alive at Sirhind (now Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab) on 26 December 1704 for refusing to give up their faith [PIB].
- The President gave the Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar to children aged 5-18 for bravery, sports, social service, science, environment and arts [PIB].
Background
- Guru Gobind Singh, the tenth Sikh Guru, founded the Khalsa in 1699.
Why it matters
- The PM announced the day on 9 January 2022 and the first Veer Bal Diwas was held on 26 December 2022 [PMO].
How to use this in Mains
- As per PIB (2025-12-26): veer Bal Diwas, observed every 26 December, honours Sahibzada Zorawar Singh and Sahibzada Fateh Singh, the youngest sons of Guru Gobind Singh.
- The PM announced the day on 9 January 2022 and the first Veer Bal Diwas was held on 26 December 2022 [PMO].
Quotable data pointThey were bricked alive at Sirhind (now Fatehgarh Sahib, Punjab) on 26 December 1704 for refusing to give up their faith.
PIB: PIB Backgrounder: Veer Bal Diwas, 26 Dec 2025
Exam angle
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Prelims: Sikh history.
Practice MCQs
Original practice questions (not PYQs).
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Veer Bal Diwas is observed on
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The Sahibzadas were martyred at
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Age group for PM Rashtriya Bal Puraskar
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Official source: PIB: PIB Backgrounder: Veer Bal Diwas, 26 Dec 2025
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