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On Indian Armed Forces Flag Day, funds are\ncollected for the welfare of war-widows, children of martyrs, war-disabled\nsoldiers, and ex-servicemen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/current-affairs-quiz-2019-daily-gk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2019<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Armed Forces Flag Day Fund (AFFDF) is used for the\nwelfare of the Armed Forces personnel.&nbsp;\nThe fund collected on the Flag Day is also used for the welfare of\nserving personnel and ex-servicemen and also to rehabilitate battle causalities.\nSmall flags are also distributed on this day in return for donations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Armed Forces Flag Day is observed across the country on 7 December with the objective of collecting funds from the common people and to honour the martyrs and the men who fought with bravery on the borders to safeguard the country&#8217;s honour. 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