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INC 140th Foundation Day: Quick Facts on the Congress Founding

30 December 20251 min read
NATIONAL AFFAIRSINC 140thFoundation Day:Quick Facts on theCongress Founding30 December 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The Indian National Congress (INC) observed its 140th Foundation Day on 28 December 2025, a date that invites a look back at its part in the freedom struggle and in politics after Independence.

Key facts

  • Founded on: 28 December 1885.
  • Founder: A. O. Hume, along with Indian nationalists.
  • Place of founding: Bombay, now Mumbai.
  • Milestone in 2025: the 140th anniversary of the party.

Exam angle

  • Year of formation: 1885; date: 28 December.
  • Name linked with the founding: A. O. Hume.
  • Present name of the founding city: Mumbai.

Test yourself

1. In which year was the Indian National Congress founded?

The notes give 28 December 1885.

2. Which person is named as the founder of the Indian National Congress?

A. O. Hume is named as founder with Indian nationalists.

3. The INC was founded in which city, now called Mumbai?

The foundation place was Bombay, now Mumbai.

This topic is part of Daily Current Affairs 28 & 29 December 2025 (18 topics).

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