August 2026 Current Affairs — Part 15
Important Current Affairs for Government Exams | Important Days
In this part, we cover an important national observance — Partition Horrors Remembrance Day. Learn its significance, date of observance and the key facts related to the 1947 Partition. After studying, attempt the 5-question quiz at the end.
Partition Horrors Remembrance Day
Partition Horrors Remembrance Day is observed every year on 14 August.
The Government of India announced the observance of this day in 2021 to remember the victims and people who suffered during the 1947 Partition of India.
The Partition resulted in widespread displacement, violence and suffering. The observance is intended to remember those who lost their lives, faced violence and were displaced during this period.
🎯 Exam Facts
- Day: Partition Horrors Remembrance Day
- Date: 14 August
- Announced by Government of India: 2021
- Historical event remembered: 1947 Partition
- Purpose: To remember victims, sufferers and people displaced during Partition
- Key message: Social harmony, unity and removal of social divisions
📌 Quick Revision
- Partition Horrors Remembrance Day is observed on 14 August.
- The Government of India announced its observance in 2021.
- It remembers the victims and sufferers of the 1947 Partition.
- The observance promotes social harmony, unity and removal of social divisions.
📊 Quiz Result
🎯 Part 15 Complete!
Revise the key facts once more and test yourself before moving to the next part of August 2026 Current Affairs.