India is Celebrating 73rd Republic Day on 26 January 2022

India is Celebrating 73rd Republic Day on 26 January 2022

• India is observing the 73rd Republic Day on 26 January 2022.
• Republic Day marks the date on which the Constitution of India came into effect on 26 January 1950.
• It replaced the Government of India Act (1935) as the governing document of India.
• Every year, on Republic Day, the President of India gives away Padma Awards to the civilians of India.
• Padma Awards are given in three categories – Padma Vibhushan, Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri, in decreasing order of importance.