CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -New Delhi: India will host the ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit in New Delhi on 25th and 26th January. Leaders of 10 countries attending the summit will also be a part of the Republic Day celebrations at India Gate on 26th January.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is a 10-nation regional organisation made up of Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Lao PDR, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

Detailed explanation-3: -Republic Day celebration chief guests previous years In 2018, the entire Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) leadership comprising 10 heads of state was present at the Republic Day parade. In 2020, the then Brazil president Jair Bolsonaro was the chief guest.

Detailed explanation-4: -Republic Day 2023 Chief Guest This year, Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi is the chief guest of Republic Day celebrations.