Question
Download Solution PDFThe ceremony that marks the end of Republic Day celebrations is ________.
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe 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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