Current Affairs — 26 January 2025
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Sun, 26 Jan 2025
76th Republic Day celebrated at Kartavya Path with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto as chief guest
India celebrated its 76th Republic Day at Kartavya Path, New Delhi on 26 January 2025, led by President Droupadi Murmu, with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto as chief guest.
First-ever tri-services tableau rolls down Kartavya Path on Republic Day 2025
A tri-services tableau themed 'Shashakt aur Surakshit Bharat' took part in the Republic Day Parade for the first time on 26 January 2025.
Tableaux of 16 States/UTs and 10 ministries showcase 'Swarnim Bharat' on Republic Day 2025
Tableaux from 16 States/UTs and 10 central ministries/departments rolled down Kartavya Path on 26 January 2025 on the theme 'Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas'.
'Jayati Jai Mamah Bharatam' at Republic Day 2025 earns Guinness World Record for largest Indian folk variety dance
'Jayati Jai Mamah Bharatam', performed by over 5,000 folk and tribal artists at the Republic Day Parade on 26 January 2025, was recognised by Guinness World Records as 'The Largest Indian Folk Variety Dance'.
Bharat Parv 2025 opens at Red Fort with 'Dekho Apna Desh' theme
The Ministry of Tourism's six-day Bharat Parv began at the Red Fort, New Delhi on 26 January 2025 with the theme 'Dekho Apna Desh', running till 31 January.
DRDO's 'Raksha Kavach' tableau displays multi-layer defence systems at Republic Day 2025
DRDO's tableau 'Raksha Kavach – Multi-layer Protection against Multi-domain Threats' was displayed at the Republic Day Parade on 26 January 2025.
Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying makes Republic Day tableau debut on indigenous cattle breeds
The Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying displayed its first-ever Republic Day tableau, on indigenous cattle breeds, at Kartavya Path on 26 January 2025.
Women and Child Development Ministry's Republic Day tableau depicts life-cycle approach and women-led development
The Ministry of Women and Child Development's tableau at the Republic Day Parade on 26 January 2025 depicted its life-cycle continuum approach and women-led development.
SBI report: investment announcements rise 39% to ₹32.01 lakh crore in April–December 2024
An SBI report highlighted by the Finance Ministry on 26 January 2025 said investment announcements in April–December 2024 rose 39% to ₹32.01 lakh crore.
Maha Kumbh marks Republic Day; UP sets up 100-bed ashram for elderly pilgrims
The 76th Republic Day was celebrated in the Maha Kumbh area at Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh on 26 January 2025, where the UP government has set up a 100-bed ashram for senior citizens from old age homes.