Question

The Indian National Flag flew, for the first time, to space in 1984 when Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma went to space. The flag was attached as a medallion on the space suit of Rakesh Sharma. On being asked by Mrs Indira Gandhi how India looked from up there, he said ‘saare jahan se achcha’. Rakesh Sharma has one underlying concern. “I hope we don’t export conflict from this planet into the others. None of the paradigms that define us here on earth- the borders, the parochialism, the divide, should mar our presence in space”.

Do you think moments of glory make people more patriotic?

Recall more such moments.

• The Indian flag was hoisted on the highest mountain peak of the world, Mount Everest on 29th May 1953.
• When the National Anthem plays during Olympics.
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Answer 1

Yes, moments of glory often make people feel more patriotic because they create a sense of pride, unity, and love for the country.

Recall more such moments.

• The Indian flag was hoisted on the highest mountain peak of the world, Mount Everest, on 29th May 1953.
• When the National Anthem plays when Indian athletes win medals at the Olympics.
• India won the Cricket World Cup in 1983 and 2011.
• India successfully landed Chandrayaan-3 on the Moon in 2023.
• India celebrated 75 years of Independence (Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav).
• The Indian flag is proudly carried by athletes during the Commonwealth Games and Asian Games.