Armed Forces Veterans' Day is celebrated annually across India on 14 January to honor and recognize the service of Field Marshal Kodandera Madappa Cariappa, the 1st Indian Commander-in-Chief (C-in-C) of the Indian Armed Forces. He retired on this day in 1953 and led Indian forces to victory in the 1947 war.
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Recently, on which date was the 9th Armed Forces Veterans' Day observed in India?
Correct Answer: 14 January