Answer: January 15
Notes: Indian Army Day is celebrated annually on 15 January to honour 1949, when Field Marshal K.M. Cariappa became India’s first Commander-in-Chief. The Indian Army originated from the East India Company armies, later became the British Indian Army and the Princely States Army, and merged into the National Army of India after independence in 1947. Its units have fought many battles, earning honor for the nation through bravery. The Indian Army’s primary role is to protect India from foreign aggression and ensure national security. It also addresses internal threats and maintains peace within the country.
