{"id":144873,"date":"2024-01-29T14:58:15","date_gmt":"2024-01-29T09:28:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=144873"},"modified":"2024-01-29T14:58:22","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T09:28:22","slug":"indian-army-infantry-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/indian-army-infantry-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Indian Army Infantry Day 2024 (27th October), Theme &#038; History"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/indian-army-infantry-day\/#Indian_Army_Infantry_Day_2024\" >Indian Army Infantry Day 2024<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/indian-army-infantry-day\/#Indian_Army_Infantry_Day_Theme_2024\" >Indian Army Infantry Day Theme 2024<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/indian-army-infantry-day\/#What_is_Infantry\" >What is Infantry?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/indian-army-infantry-day\/#About_Infantry_Day\" >About Infantry Day<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/indian-army-infantry-day\/#History_of_Indian_Army_Infantry_Day\" >History of Indian Army Infantry Day<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/indian-army-infantry-day\/#Significance_of_Infantry_Day\" >Significance of Infantry Day<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/indian-army-infantry-day\/#27th_October_2024_Special_Day\" >27th October 2024 Special Day<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indian_Army_Infantry_Day_2024\"><\/span>Indian Army Infantry Day 2024<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On the occasion of the 78th Infantry Day on 27th October, the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), along with all ranks of the Indian Army, extend their best wishes to all ranks, veterans, and the families of the Infantry. It is a significant occasion to honor the dedicated service and valor of the Infantry, which forms the backbone of the Indian Army.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indian_Army_Infantry_Day_Theme_2024\"><\/span>Indian Army Infantry Day Theme 2024<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As of today, the theme for the Indian Army Infantry Day 2024 <strong>has not been announced yet<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Infantry\"><\/span>What is Infantry?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Infantry is a military term for foot soldiers. They are the oldest and most important branch of the military, and they are responsible for fighting on the ground. Infantry soldiers are trained to fight in a variety of environments, including urban areas, forests, and mountains. They are also trained to use a variety of weapons, including rifles, machine guns, and grenades.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Infantry is divided into two main categories: light infantry and heavy infantry. Light infantry is designed to be mobile and agile, while heavy infantry is designed to be heavily armed and armored. Both types of infantry are essential to the success of modern military operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/important-days-in-october\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Other Important Days in October 2024<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"About_Infantry_Day\"><\/span>About Infantry Day<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Infantry Day is celebrated annually on October 27 to commemorate the landing of Indian troops in Srinagar on October 27, 1947, to liberate Jammu and Kashmir from the invading Pakistani forces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"History_of_Indian_Army_Infantry_Day\"><\/span>History of Indian Army Infantry Day<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On October 26, 1947, Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir, Hari Singh, signed the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/jk-accession-day\/\">Instrument of Accession<\/a>, joining the Indian Dominion. In response, Pakistan invaded Kashmir on October 22, 1947, to forcibly annex the state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 40%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/77th-Infantry-Day.webp\" alt=\"77th Infantry Day\" class=\"wp-image-144905 size-full\"\/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p><strong>On October 27, 1947, the first Indian troops, led by Lieutenant Colonel Dewan Ranjit Rai, landed at Srinagar Airport.<\/strong> The Indian troops were outnumbered and outgunned, but they fought bravely and managed to secure the airport. The arrival of Indian troops turned the tide of the war and ultimately led to the defeat of the Pakistani forces.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Infantry Day was first celebrated in 1948 to commemorate the sacrifices made by Indian Infantry soldiers in the liberation of Jammu and Kashmir. Over the years, this day has become an important occasion to pay tribute to all Indian Infantry soldiers, past and present, for their courage, dedication, and service to the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Significance_of_Infantry_Day\"><\/span>Significance of Infantry Day<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Infantry Day is celebrated annually on October 27 to commemorate the landing of Indian troops in Srinagar on October 27, 1947, to liberate Jammu and Kashmir from the invading Pakistani forces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>It is an opportunity to pay tribute to the sacrifices made by Indian Infantry soldiers in the liberation of J&amp;K. The Indian Infantry played a pivotal role in defeating the Pakistani forces and securing the state for India.<\/li><li>It is an opportunity to recognize the contributions of the Indian Infantry to the nation&#8217;s security. The Indian Infantry is the largest fighting arm of the Indian Army. It has played a vital role in all of India&#8217;s wars and conflicts. The Indian Infantry is also responsible for maintaining internal security and for participating in peacekeeping operations all over the world.<\/li><li>It is an opportunity to raise awareness of the importance of the Indian Infantry. The Indian Infantry is a highly trained and motivated force. It is essential to the success of modern military operations.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"27th_October_2024_Special_Day\"><\/span>27th October 2024 Special Day<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On the 27th of October 2024, marking the 78th Infantry Day, the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), along with the entire Indian Army, extends heartfelt wishes to all ranks, veterans, and families of the Infantry. This special day is a profound tribute to the unwavering dedication and valor displayed by the Infantry, serving as the backbone of the Indian Army. It stands as a testament to their indomitable spirit and crucial role in safeguarding the nation.<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list is-grid columns-3 wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/monthly-current-affairs\/\" aria-label=\"Monthly Current Affairs 2026 PDF For SSC, Banking, and Railways\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"128\" height=\"84\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Monthly-Current-Affairs-2026-PDF.webp\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Monthly Current Affairs 2026 PDF\" style=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/monthly-current-affairs\/\">Monthly Current Affairs 2026 PDF For SSC, Banking, and Railways<\/a><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/last-6-months-current-affairs-quiz\/\" aria-label=\"Last 6 Months&#8217; Current Affairs PDF &amp; Quiz: Nov 2025 to April 2026\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"128\" height=\"84\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Last-6-Months-Current-Affairs-LIVE-Quiz.webp\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/last-6-months-current-affairs-quiz\/\">Last 6 Months&#8217; Current Affairs PDF &amp; Quiz: Nov 2025 to April 2026<\/a><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/banking-financial-awareness-april-2026-quiz\/\" aria-label=\"Banking &amp; Financial Awareness April 2026 Quiz, FREE PDF\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"128\" height=\"84\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Banking-Financial-Awareness-April-2026-Quiz.webp\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Banking &amp; Financial Awareness April 2026 Quiz\" style=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/banking-financial-awareness-april-2026-quiz\/\">Banking &amp; Financial Awareness April 2026 Quiz, FREE PDF<\/a><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/current-affairs-april-2026-quiz\/\" aria-label=\"Current Affairs April 2026 Quiz, Get Free PDF &amp; Attempt Live Quiz\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"128\" height=\"84\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/Current-Affairs-April-2026-Quiz.png\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Current Affairs April 2026 Quiz\" style=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/current-affairs-april-2026-quiz\/\">Current Affairs April 2026 Quiz, Get Free PDF &amp; Attempt Live Quiz<\/a><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/how-to-prepare-current-affairs-for-rbi-grade-b\/\" aria-label=\"How to Prepare Monthly Current Affairs for RBI Grade B?\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"128\" height=\"84\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/RBI-Grade-B-3-1-1.webp\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/how-to-prepare-current-affairs-for-rbi-grade-b\/\">How to Prepare Monthly Current Affairs for RBI Grade B?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><div class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__featured-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/what-is-money-market\/\" aria-label=\"Money Market Quiz, Get FREE PDF: Part 2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"128\" height=\"84\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Money-Market-Quiz-Part-2.webp\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"\" \/><\/a><\/div><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/what-is-money-market\/\">Money Market Quiz, Get FREE PDF: Part 2<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Indian Army Infantry Day 2024 On the occasion of the 78th Infantry Day on 27th October, the Chief of the<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":54,"featured_media":144893,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[10386,12676],"tags":[77,10833],"class_list":["post-144873","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-current-affairs","category-october","tag-current-affairs","tag-important-days","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-50"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v26.6 (Yoast SEO v26.6) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Indian Army Infantry Day 2024 (27th October), Theme &amp; History<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"On the occasion of the 77th Infantry Day, General Manoj Pande, the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), along with all ranks of the Indian Army, extend their best wishes to all ranks, veterans, and the families of the Infantry.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/indian-army-infantry-day\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Indian Army Infantry Day 2024 (27th October), Theme &amp; History\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Indian Army Infantry Day 2024 On the occasion of the 78th Infantry Day on 27th October, the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), along with all ranks of the\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/indian-army-infantry-day\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Oliveboard\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Oliveboard\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2024-01-29T09:28:15+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2024-01-29T09:28:22+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Indian-Army-Celebrates-77th-Infantry-Day.webp\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"1280\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"720\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/webp\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Aditi\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:creator\" content=\"@Oliveboard\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:site\" content=\"@Oliveboard\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Aditi\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"3 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"NewsArticle\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/indian-army-infantry-day\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/indian-army-infantry-day\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Aditi\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/7c2fe6424b009725f49422da72b5cef7\"},\"headline\":\"Indian Army Infantry Day 2024 (27th October), Theme &#038; History\",\"datePublished\":\"2024-01-29T09:28:15+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-01-29T09:28:22+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/indian-army-infantry-day\/\"},\"wordCount\":633,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/indian-army-infantry-day\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Indian-Army-Celebrates-77th-Infantry-Day.webp\",\"keywords\":[\"Current Affairs\",\"Important days\"],\"articleSection\":[\"Current Affairs\",\"October\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/indian-army-infantry-day\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/indian-army-infantry-day\/\",\"name\":\"Indian Army Infantry Day 2024 (27th October), Theme & History\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/indian-army-infantry-day\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/indian-army-infantry-day\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Indian-Army-Celebrates-77th-Infantry-Day.webp\",\"datePublished\":\"2024-01-29T09:28:15+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-01-29T09:28:22+00:00\",\"description\":\"On the occasion of the 77th Infantry Day, General Manoj Pande, the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), along with all ranks of the Indian Army, extend their best wishes to all ranks, veterans, and the families of the Infantry.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/indian-army-infantry-day\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/indian-army-infantry-day\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/indian-army-infantry-day\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Indian-Army-Celebrates-77th-Infantry-Day.webp\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Indian-Army-Celebrates-77th-Infantry-Day.webp\",\"width\":1280,\"height\":720,\"caption\":\"Indian Army Celebrates 77th Infantry Day\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/indian-army-infantry-day\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"Prep Resources\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/category\/preparation-resources\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"Current Affairs\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/category\/preparation-resources\/current-affairs\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":4,\"name\":\"Indian Army Infantry Day 2024 (27th October), Theme &#038; History\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/\",\"name\":\"Oliveboard\",\"description\":\"Free Govt. Exam Alerts &amp; Resources\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Oliveboard\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/logo.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/logo.png\",\"width\":150,\"height\":40,\"caption\":\"Oliveboard\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Oliveboard\",\"https:\/\/x.com\/Oliveboard\",\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/oliveboard.in\/\",\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCRvrHAyNdOMI_JBkE2pjZtw?sub_confirmation=1\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/7c2fe6424b009725f49422da72b5cef7\",\"name\":\"Aditi\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/9662994e48237242d9a0f41ea6ff835cc80d942a27dfc2e9be45a90c20b4c570?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/9662994e48237242d9a0f41ea6ff835cc80d942a27dfc2e9be45a90c20b4c570?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Aditi\"},\"description\":\"Hello, I'm Aditi, the creative mind behind the words at Oliveboard. As a content writer specializing in state-level exams, my mission is to unravel the complexities of exam information, ensuring aspiring candidates find clarity and confidence. Having walked the path of an aspirant myself, I bring a unique perspective to my work, crafting accessible content on Exam Notifications, Admit Cards, and Results. At Oliveboard, I play a crucial role in empowering candidates throughout their exam journey. My dedication lies in making the seemingly daunting process not only understandable but also rewarding. Join me as I break down barriers in exam preparation, providing timely insights and valuable resources. Let's navigate the path to success together, one well-informed step at a time.\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO Premium plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"Indian Army Infantry Day 2024 (27th October), Theme & History","description":"On the occasion of the 77th Infantry Day, General Manoj Pande, the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), along with all ranks of the Indian Army, extend their best wishes to all ranks, veterans, and the families of the Infantry.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/indian-army-infantry-day\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"Indian Army Infantry Day 2024 (27th October), Theme & History","og_description":"Indian Army Infantry Day 2024 On the occasion of the 78th Infantry Day on 27th October, the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), along with all ranks of the","og_url":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/indian-army-infantry-day\/","og_site_name":"Oliveboard","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Oliveboard","article_published_time":"2024-01-29T09:28:15+00:00","article_modified_time":"2024-01-29T09:28:22+00:00","og_image":[{"width":1280,"height":720,"url":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Indian-Army-Celebrates-77th-Infantry-Day.webp","type":"image\/webp"}],"author":"Aditi","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_creator":"@Oliveboard","twitter_site":"@Oliveboard","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Aditi","Est. reading time":"3 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/indian-army-infantry-day\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/indian-army-infantry-day\/"},"author":{"name":"Aditi","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/7c2fe6424b009725f49422da72b5cef7"},"headline":"Indian Army Infantry Day 2024 (27th October), Theme &#038; History","datePublished":"2024-01-29T09:28:15+00:00","dateModified":"2024-01-29T09:28:22+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/indian-army-infantry-day\/"},"wordCount":633,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/indian-army-infantry-day\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Indian-Army-Celebrates-77th-Infantry-Day.webp","keywords":["Current Affairs","Important days"],"articleSection":["Current Affairs","October"],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/indian-army-infantry-day\/","url":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/indian-army-infantry-day\/","name":"Indian Army Infantry Day 2024 (27th October), Theme & History","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/indian-army-infantry-day\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/indian-army-infantry-day\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Indian-Army-Celebrates-77th-Infantry-Day.webp","datePublished":"2024-01-29T09:28:15+00:00","dateModified":"2024-01-29T09:28:22+00:00","description":"On the occasion of the 77th Infantry Day, General Manoj Pande, the Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), along with all ranks of the Indian Army, extend their best wishes to all ranks, veterans, and the families of the Infantry.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/indian-army-infantry-day\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/indian-army-infantry-day\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/indian-army-infantry-day\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Indian-Army-Celebrates-77th-Infantry-Day.webp","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/Indian-Army-Celebrates-77th-Infantry-Day.webp","width":1280,"height":720,"caption":"Indian Army Celebrates 77th Infantry Day"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/indian-army-infantry-day\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Prep Resources","item":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/category\/preparation-resources\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"Current Affairs","item":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/category\/preparation-resources\/current-affairs\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":4,"name":"Indian Army Infantry Day 2024 (27th October), Theme &#038; History"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/","name":"Oliveboard","description":"Free Govt. Exam Alerts &amp; Resources","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/#organization","name":"Oliveboard","url":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/logo.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/logo.png","width":150,"height":40,"caption":"Oliveboard"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Oliveboard","https:\/\/x.com\/Oliveboard","https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/oliveboard.in\/","https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCRvrHAyNdOMI_JBkE2pjZtw?sub_confirmation=1"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/7c2fe6424b009725f49422da72b5cef7","name":"Aditi","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/9662994e48237242d9a0f41ea6ff835cc80d942a27dfc2e9be45a90c20b4c570?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/9662994e48237242d9a0f41ea6ff835cc80d942a27dfc2e9be45a90c20b4c570?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Aditi"},"description":"Hello, I'm Aditi, the creative mind behind the words at Oliveboard. As a content writer specializing in state-level exams, my mission is to unravel the complexities of exam information, ensuring aspiring candidates find clarity and confidence. Having walked the path of an aspirant myself, I bring a unique perspective to my work, crafting accessible content on Exam Notifications, Admit Cards, and Results. At Oliveboard, I play a crucial role in empowering candidates throughout their exam journey. My dedication lies in making the seemingly daunting process not only understandable but also rewarding. Join me as I break down barriers in exam preparation, providing timely insights and valuable resources. Let's navigate the path to success together, one well-informed step at a time."}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/144873","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/54"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=144873"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/144873\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":161299,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/144873\/revisions\/161299"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/144893"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=144873"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=144873"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=144873"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}