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Republic Day 2026: BPSC Prelims MCQs

19 practice questions on Republic Day 2026. Each one opens to its answer and explanation.

1. 1. Current Affairs 2025–26

   What was the theme of the 77th Republic Day Parade, 2026?

   1. A150 Years of "Vande Mataram"
   2. BViksit Bharat @2047
   3. COperation Sindoor: Victory Through Jointness
   4. D75 Years of the Constitution
   Answer and explanation →

2. 2. Current Affairs 2025–26

   Who were the chief guests at the Republic Day Parade of 2026?

   1. AAntónio Costa and Ursula von der Leyen of the European Union
   2. BEmmanuel Macron and Friedrich Merz of France and Germany
   3. CKeir Starmer and Anthony Albanese of the UK and Australia
   4. DPrabowo Subianto and Anwar Ibrahim of Indonesia and Malaysia
   Answer and explanation →

3. 3. Current Affairs 2025–26

   In 2026 the spectator enclosures on Kartavya Path for the Republic Day Parade were named after:

   1. AParam Vir Chakra winners
   2. BIndian states
   3. CIndian musical instruments
   4. DIndian rivers
   Answer and explanation →

4. 4. Current Affairs 2025–26

   Who commanded the Republic Day Parade of 2026?

   1. AAir Marshal A. K. Bharti, Director General of Air Operations
   2. BLt. Gen. Bhavnish Kumar, General Officer Commanding, Delhi Area
   3. CGeneral N. S. Raja Subramani, Chief of Defence Staff
   4. DLt. Gen. Rajiv Ghai, Deputy Chief of Army Staff
   Answer and explanation →

5. 5. Current Affairs 2025–26

   Assistant Commandant Simran Bala of the CRPF made history at the 2026 parade by:

   1. Aleading the EU contingent on Kartavya Path
   2. Bflying the lead helicopter in the "Prahar" formation
   3. Ccommanding an all-male CRPF marching contingent
   4. Dleading the first all-woman camel contingent
   Answer and explanation →

6. 6. Current Affairs 2025–26

   What did the joint tri-services tableau of the Republic Day Parade 2026 show?

   1. AKargil Vijay: The Victory of 1999
   2. BOperation Sindoor: Victory Through Jointness
   3. CINS Vikrant: India's First Home-built Carrier
   4. D75 Years of the Republic and its Forces
   Answer and explanation →

7. 7. Current Affairs 2025–26

   Which gallantry award was given on Republic Day 2026 to Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the Axiom-4 astronaut?

   1. AThe Ashok Chakra
   2. BThe Kirti Chakra
   3. CThe Vayu Sena Medal
   4. DThe Shaurya Chakra
   Answer and explanation →

8. 8. Current Affairs 2025–26

   Colonel Sofia Qureshi of the Army's Corps of Signals received which award on Republic Day 2026?

   1. AThe Sena Medal
   2. BThe Shaurya Chakra
   3. CThe Vishisht Seva Medal
   4. DThe Yudh Seva Medal
   Answer and explanation →

9. 9. Current Affairs 2025–26

   "Suryastra", which made its debut at the 2026 parade, is:

   1. Aa laser weapon against enemy drones
   2. Ba solar-powered surveillance drone
   3. Ca new light tank for high mountains
   4. Da long-range rocket launcher system
   Answer and explanation →

10. 10. Current Affairs 2025–26

    What was notable about the 61st Cavalry at the 2026 Republic Day Parade?

    1. AIt took part with a foreign cavalry unit
    2. BIt was led by a woman officer for the first time
    3. CIt marched without its horses for the first time
    4. DIt appeared in combat dress, not ceremonial uniform
    Answer and explanation →

11. 11. Current Affairs 2025–26

    The Bhairav Battalion that marched for the first time in 2026 is a new special unit of which regiment?

    1. AThe Gorkha Rifles
    2. BThe Mahar Regiment
    3. CThe Sikh Light Infantry
    4. DThe Rajput Regiment
    Answer and explanation →

12. 12. Current Affairs 2025–26

    Which of the following unmanned ground vehicles was shown at the Republic Day Parade 2026?

    1. ANETRA
    2. BBHUVIRAKSHA
    3. CRUSTOM
    4. DTAPAS
    Answer and explanation →

13. 13. Current Affairs 2025–26

    Which missile did the DRDO show at the 2026 parade, a two-stage hypersonic glide missile against ships?

    1. ALR-AShM
    2. BPralay-M
    3. CNirbhay-ER
    4. DBrahMos-NG
    Answer and explanation →

14. 14. Current Affairs 2025–26

    The Remount and Veterinary Corps contingent at the 2026 parade included two double-humped Bactrian camels named:

    1. AZanskar and Leh
    2. BLadakh and Siachen
    3. CGalwan and Nubra
    4. DKargil and Drass
    Answer and explanation →

15. 15. Current Affairs 2025–26

    Which of the following Indian dog breeds was NOT in the Remount and Veterinary Corps contingent of 2026?

    1. ARajapalayam
    2. BBakharwal
    3. CMudhol Hound
    4. DRampur Hound
    Answer and explanation →

16. 16. Current Affairs 2025–26

    Which service won the award for the best marching contingent among the three armed forces at the 2026 Republic Day Parade?

    1. AThe Indian Air Force
    2. BThe Indian Coast Guard
    3. CThe Indian Army
    4. DThe Indian Navy
    Answer and explanation →

17. 17. Current Affairs 2025–26

    Which state's tableau won the first prize at the Republic Day Parade 2026?

    1. AMaharashtra, on "Ganeshotsav – A Symbol of Aatmanirbharta"
    2. BKerala, on its Water Metro and digital literacy
    3. CJammu and Kashmir, on handicrafts and folk dances
    4. DUttar Pradesh, on the Maha Kumbh
    Answer and explanation →

18. 18. Current Affairs 2025–26

    Which tableau of a Central ministry was judged the best at the Republic Day Parade 2026?

    1. AThe Ministry of Education's "NEP 2020: Learning for All"
    2. BThe Ministry of Railways' "Vande Bharat: Speed of the Nation"
    3. CThe Ministry of Culture's "Vande Mataram – The Soul Cry of a Nation"
    4. DThe Ministry of Defence's "Operation Sindoor: Triumph"
    Answer and explanation →

19. 19. Current Affairs 2025–26

    Kerala's tableau, which won third prize at the Republic Day Parade 2026, showed:

    1. Athe new Vizhinjam deep-water port
    2. Bits Water Metro and 100% digital literacy
    3. Cthe Onam snake-boat race of Alappuzha
    4. DKathakali and Theyyam dance forms
    Answer and explanation →