ClearMains
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi extended his greetings on the start of the Parsi New Year, acknowledging the community's significant contributions to the nation. He wished for the year ahead to be filled with peace, joy, prosperity, and good health for everyone. The Prime Minister's greetings were extended on 15 August 2026.
Quick Revision
Prelims-testable facts
Trap alerts
Mains Practice Question
Discuss the significance of the Prime Minister's greetings on the start of the Parsi New Year, also known as Navroz, in promoting interfaith harmony and cultural diversity in India.
250 words
Practice this in the exam hall →Prelims Practice MCQs
Consider the following statements regarding Parsi New Year: 1. The Prime Minister extended his greetings on the Parsi New Year on 15 August 2026. 2. The Prime Minister's greetings on the Parsi New Year were extended on 15 August 2025. 3. The Prime Minister wished for the year ahead to be filled with peace, joy, prosperity, and good health for everyone. How many of the above statements are correct?
The fact list supports the third statement, but contradicts the first two statements. The Prime Minister's greetings were extended on 15 August 2026, not 2025.
Consider the following two statements: Statement-I: The Prime Minister extended his greetings on the Parsi New Year. Statement-II: The Prime Minister wished for the year ahead to be filled with peace, joy, prosperity, and good health for everyone. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
The first statement is true because the Prime Minister extended his greetings on the Parsi New Year. The second statement is also true and explains why the Prime Minister extended his greetings, as it expresses his good wishes for the Parsi community.