30 January 1948Modern Indian History (GS-1)2 min read

Martyrdom of Mahatma Gandhi: National Martyrs' Day (Shaheed Diwas)

On 30 January 1948, Mahatma Gandhi, the Father of the Nation, was martyred at Birla House in New Delhi, leaving an enduring global legacy of peace and non-violence.

Historical Context & Background (GS-1)

Gandhi's final fasts in Delhi had brought peace to communal riots post-partition, defending secularism, refugee rehabilitation, and moral rectitude.

High-Yield Prelims Takeaways

1Martyrs' Day (Shaheed Diwas)

Martyrs' Day (Shaheed Diwas): Observed on 30 January across India with two minutes of silence at 11:00 AM.

2Birla House, New Delhi

Birla House, New Delhi: Gandhi was assassinated while walking to evening multi-faith prayer meeting.

UPSC Mains Analytical Perspective

UPSC Mains (GS Paper 4 - Ethics): Gandhian ethics of Sarvodaya (welfare of all), Antyodaya (uplift of the last person), and moral trusteeship remain the premier compass for democratic public administration.

On This Day Practice MCQ

UPSC GS Paper 1

With reference to the historical significance of Martyrdom of Mahatma Gandhi: National Martyrs' Day (Shaheed Diwas), consider the core principles and facts associated with this event. Which statement correctly identifies its constitutional or strategic outcome?