CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -In 2022 and 2021, Republic Day celebrations took place without a foreign leader as chief guest owing to the Covid-19 pandemic. Over the years, India has invited several heads of state and world leaders, big and small, of varying stature, as guests for the Republic Day parade.

Detailed explanation-2: -In today’s (January 26) Republic Day parade, among the various marching contingents from the Indian armed forces and paramilitary regiments, there was also one foreign contingent, from Egypt. Representing the main branches of the Egyptian armed forces, 144 soldiers participated in India’s 74th Republic Day parade.

Detailed explanation-3: -India’s Republic Day chief guest is Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi. What goes into selecting the chief guest, and why it is an honour? What could go wrong during the visit?

Detailed explanation-4: -The parade takes place every year on 26 January at Kartavya Path, New Delhi. It is the main attraction of India’s Republic Day celebrations, which last for three days. The first parade was held in 1950, and it has been held every year since. The cultural pageant is a symbol of a diverse but united India.