This is the current affairs of 26 & 27 January 2023. Here are questions and answers of daily current affairs for better preparation of competitive exams for government jobs.
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1. On January 26, 2024, which Republic Day was celebrated?
a. 74th
b. 75th
c. 76th
d. 77th
Answer: b. 75th
– The Constitution of India came into effect on January 26, 1950.
– On this date, India became a republic, and the first Republic Day was celebrated on January 26, 1950.
– The 75th Republic Day was celebrated in the year 2024.
– The main ceremony took place on the Rajpath, where President Draupadi Murmu unfurled the tricolor.
The meaning of “Ganatantra” (Republic):
– It is a form of government where the people or their elected representatives hold power. In a republic, the President or Prime Minister and other politicians are elected by the people, and there is no king or queen. Modern republics are based on the idea that sovereignty belongs to the people.
– This day is officially a symbol of India adopting its constitution and becoming a sovereign republic.
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2. Tell the theme of 75th Republic Day celebration?
a. “Viksit Bharat” and “Bharat: Loktantra ki Matruka”
b. “Viksit Bharat” and “Bharat: The world’s first Gantantra’
c. Gantantra Bharat : Loktantra ki Mata
d. Jan Bhagidari
Answer: a. “Viksit Bharat” and “Bharat: Loktantra ki Matruka”
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3. Who was the chief guest at the 75th Republic Day celebration?
a. Vladimir Putin
b. Abdel Fattah El-Sisi
c. Joe Biden
d. Emmanuel Macron
Answer: d. Emmanuel Macron
– He is the sixth President of France participating in this ceremony.
French leaders as chief guests on Republic Day:
1. Year 1976: Jacques Chirac (Former Prime Minister)
2. Year 1998: Jacques Chirac (Former Prime Minister)
3. Year 1980: Valéry Giscard d’Estaing (Former President)
4. Year 2008: Nicolas Sarkozy (Former President)
5. Year 2016: François Hollande (Former President)
6. Year 2024: President Emmanuel Macron
Previous Chief Guests on Republic Day:
– 2024: President Emmanuel Macron of France
– 2023: President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi of Egypt
– 2021/2022: None (Reason: COVID-19 pandemic)
– 2020: Former President Jair Bolsonaro of Brazil
– 2019: President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa
– 2018: Leaders of all 10 ASEAN countries
– 2017: Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (Current President of the UAE)
– 2016: Former President François Hollande of France
– 2015: Former President Barack Obama of the United States
About France:
– Capital: Paris
– President: Emmanuel Macron
– Prime Minister: Gabriel Attal
– Currency: Euro
– 8 neighboring countries: Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Monaco, Spain, and Andorra
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4. How many years later did the President use the historic ‘Bagghi’ (chariot) drawn during the 75th Republic Day parade?
a. 25
b. 30
c. 35
d. 40
Answer: d. 40 (Before 2024, the use of tigers was done in the Republic Day parade in 1984).”
– On the 75th Republic Day, President Draupadi Murmu arrived at the duty path from Rashtrapati Bhavan, sitting in a traditional carriage.
– Chief guest, French President Emmanuel Macron, was also seated in this carriage.
– The last time a carriage was used on Republic Day was in 1984. After the assassination of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, a high-security car replaced the carriage.
– However, in the Beating Retreat ceremony on January 29, 2014, former President Pranab Mukherjee initiated the use of the carriage. Subsequently, Ram Nath Kovind also used it.
– After Independence, this carriage was won by India through a toss against Pakistan.
About the Carriage:
– Covered in gold, this small carriage pulled by horses, known as a “Baghgi,” originally served the Viceroy during the British Raj in India.
– In 1947, after Independence, the Governor-General’s bodyguard, now known as the President’s Bodyguard, was divided between India and Pakistan in a 2:1 ratio.
– When it was the Viceroy’s turn for the carriage, both countries began making claims.
– Ultimately, the decision was made through a toss.
– The toss for the carriage took place between Lieutenant Colonel Thakur Govind Singh, the first Commandant of the President’s Bodyguard Regiment, and Sahibzada Yakub Khan of the Pakistani Army.
– India won, and thus, the carriage became the possession of India.
Note: This Republic Day was special for this particular regiment, as the “Angarkshak” has completed 250 years of service since its establishment in 1773.
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5. Which foreign army also took part in the parade on the ‘Kartavya Path’ in the 75th Republic Day celebrations?
a. Bangladesh
b. USA
c. France
d. Germany
Answer: c. France
– The French Army Music Band also participated in the parade.
– This is the second time that the French military has participated in the Republic Day parade.
– Prior to this, the Indian military had participated in France’s Bastille Day celebration in 2023.
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6. Who led the ‘All Women Marching Contingent’ of the three Services for the first time on the 75th Republic Day?
a. Captain Sharanya Rao
b. Lieutenant Anshu Yadav
c. Lieutenant Srishti Rao
d. Captain Sandhya
Answer: d. Captain Sandhya
– The 75th Republic Day of the country was special in many aspects this time. This year, the participation of women in the parade and contingents was more prominent.
– As the parade began, 100 women played traditional musical instruments such as conch shells, drums, and others, marking the start. This was the first time in the history of Republic Day celebrations.
– Additionally, for the first time in the parade, contingents from all three armed forces participated in the All Women March.
– This included 60 women from all three forces (Army, Navy, and Air Force). The leadership of this tri-service contingent was under Captain Sandhya of the Military Police.
– In addition to this, three additional officers, Captain Sharanaya Rao, Sub-Lieutenant Anshu Yadav, and Flight Lieutenant Shrishti Rao, were also part of the contingent.
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7. Tableau of how many states, union territories and ministries took part on the Path of Duty in the 75th Republic Day celebrations?
a. 16 states and UTs and 9 ministries
b. 26 states and UTs and 9 ministries
c. 6 states and UTs and 19 ministries
d. 6 states and UTs and 9 ministries
Answer: a. 16 states and UTs and 9 ministries
– On the 75th Republic Day, the flags of 16 states, union territories, and 9 ministries were seen on the Rajpath.
– The most notable displays this time were from the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) and the state of Uttar Pradesh. In the ISRO display, the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 on the south pole of the moon was showcased.
– The landing site (Shiv Shakti Point) featured the Vikram Lander and Pragyan Rover. Chandrayaan-3 was launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota on July 14 and successfully landed on the moon on August 23.
– In addition, the display from Uttar Pradesh featured the portrayal of the deity Ram Lalla.
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8. PM Modi made payment through UPI after having tea with French President Macron at Hawa Mahal of which city?
a. Gorakhpur
b. Jodhpur
c. Udaipur
d. Jaipur
Answer: d. Jaipur
– On the eve of Republic Day, which is January 25, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, shared a cup of tea together at a shop.
– The payment for this was made by PM Modi through UPI (Unified Payments Interface), leaving Macron astonished.
– Later, during a program at the Republic Day celebration, Macron remarked, “I will not forget having tea with PM Modi in Jaipur because the payment was made through UPI. It was special.”
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9. Which two personalities have been honored with Uttar Pradesh Gaurav Samman by the Uttar Pradesh government?
a. Yashish Dahiya
b. Navin Tewari
c. Dr. Ritu Karidhal
d. Both b and c
Answer: d. Both b and c
– On the occasion of UP Day, i.e., January 24, 2024, the government honored two personalities who have brought pride to the state with the Uttar Pradesh Gaurav Samman.
– Dr. Ritu Karidhal from Lucknow is a scientist at ISRO, and she has played a crucial role in the development of the Mars Mission.
– She was the Deputy Operations Director for this mission and has also been associated with the Chandrayaan Mission.
– Dr. Ritu studied Physics at Lucknow University and has been working for ISRO since 1997.
– She obtained a Master’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from IISc, Bangalore.
– The second UP Gaurav Samman was awarded to Navin Tiwari from Kanpur.
– Navin is an entrepreneur who has established the world’s largest independent mobile ad tech platform.
– The lock screen software developed by his enterprise is present on more than 400 million smartphones worldwide.
– Navin has directly employed 3000 people and indirectly provided employment to thousands more.
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10. When is International Clean Energy Day celebrated?
a. 25 January
b. 26 January
c. 27 January
d. 28 January
Answer: b. 26 January
– This day has been declared by the United Nations General Assembly.
– The purpose of the day is to promote renewable energy, advocate for policy changes, educate, and raise awareness.
