Why EU Leaders Were Invited on Republic Day? | History, Diplomacy, Power & Politics Explained

Описание: Republic Day is not just a parade or a ceremony.
It is a powerful diplomatic signal to the world.

In this video, Pratik Nayak decodes why European Union leaders were invited as Republic Day guests and what this move reveals about India–EU relations, global geopolitics, and strategic messaging.

Covered in this video:

• Why India invites foreign leaders as Republic Day Chief Guests
• The history and evolution of the Chief Guest tradition
• Why EU leaders were significant in this particular year
• Republic Day as an instrument of soft power and diplomacy
• India–EU relations: trade, geopolitics, FTA, and global partnerships
• UPSC relevance for Prelims and Mains (Polity, IR, Current Affairs)

Use this video for:

• UPSC Prelims 2026 & 2027
• Mains answers on India–EU relations, diplomacy, and strategic partnerships
• Quick revision of soft power, foreign policy, and international relations

Watch till the end for exam-ready framing and conceptual clarity.

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00:00 – Why Republic Day Parade Matters for UPSC
01:50 – How UPSC Uses National Events in Prelims
03:20 – Who Organises Republic Day Parade? (Key Ministry)
05:10 – Role of Defence Ministry & Inter-Ministerial Coordination
07:00 – Why Foreign Chief Guests Are Invited
09:10 – First Republic Day Parade & Sukarno (1950)
11:30 – Pakistan, China & Cold War Context
14:10 – UK, Mandela & Global Messaging Through Chief Guests
16:50 – Why European Union Was Invited in 2026
19:10 – How State Tableaux Are Selected (Criteria & Committees)
21:30 – Important State Tableaux & Cultural Facts
24:00 – Vande Mataram, Atmanirbhar Bharat & Theme Logic
26:10 – Ministries, Schemes & Departments Shown in Parade
28:10 – How UPSC Frames Questions from Republic Day
30:00 – Final Takeaways for Prelims 2026
31:10 – Revision Value & Closing Notes

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