India sends Tri-Service contingent in 75th Victory Day Parade of World War II

India to send Tri

Question:Where will the 75th Victory Day Parade of World War II be held?

(a) Moscow

(b) London

(c) Berlin

(d) Paris

Answer: (a)

Related facts:

  • India has sent Tri-Service contingent to participate in 75th Victory Day Parade of World War II in Moscow,Russia.
  • Defence Minister of Russia Sergey Shoygu has invited an Indian contingent to take part in the Victory Day Parade scheduled to be held on June 24, 2020.
  • Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has agreed to send a 75-member Tri-Service contingent to participate in the parade.

Victory Day Parade:

  • Victory Day Parade commonly known as Russian parade is held every year on May 9, which marks the surrender of Nazi Germany in 1945.
  • This military parade is organized to honour the heroism and sacrifices made by the Russian and other friendly people.

By-Amar Mani Upadhyay

Links: https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1632097