When was Armed Forces Flag Day Fund constituted?
Answer
Correct Answer : b ) 1949
Explanation :National Armed Forces Flag Day is celebrated every year on 7 December.
The day is celebrated to collect funds from the people for the welfare of the armed forces personnel. The Armed Forces Flag Day Fund was constituted by the committee formed by then Defence Minister Baldev Singh in 1949.
In 1993, related welfare funds were consolidated into a single Armed Forces Flag Day Fund (AFFDF).
Kendriya Sainik Board is responsible for the administration of AFFDF. The fund is operated by a Managing Committee, headed by Defence Minister at the Centre and Governor / Lt Governor at the State / UT level.
Hence, option (b) is correct.
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