The ceremony that marks the end of Republic Day celebrations is ________.

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  1. the beating retreat ceremony
  2. the fly-past by the Indian Air Force fighter aircraft
  3. the ‘At Home’ ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhawan
  4. the homage ceremony at National War Memorial

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Option 1 : the beating retreat ceremony
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The correct answer is the beating retreat ceremony.

Key Points

  • Beating Retreat Ceremony is a military ceremony dating back to 17th-century England.
  • The Beating Retreat Ceremony was originally known as ‘Watch Setting’.
  • This Ceremony was first used to recall nearby patrolling units to their castle.
  • It was initiated at sunset by the firing of a single round from the evening gun.
  • The Beating Retreat Ceremonies usually consist of firing a canon, marching a band, and other decorative presentations.
  •  Currently, most of the armed forces in the ‘Commonwealth’ perform some ceremonial form of retreat. 

Additional Information

  •  According to Wing Commander Indranil Nandi, the Republic Day fly-past will feature 45 Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft, one Indian Navy aircraft, and four Indian Army helicopters.
  • At Home’ ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhawan, It is an opportunity for people from various walks to meet the PM (Prime Minister) and the President and to interact with each other.
  • PM Modi pays tribute to fallen soldiers at National War Memorial on Republic Day.
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