Asian Americans in government and politics Current Affairs, GK & News
US passes bill to fight hate crimes against Asian Americans
The US Senate recently passed a bill to help combat the rise of hate crimes against the Pacific Islanders and Asian Americans. The bill will support the local law enforcements in controlling the hate crimes. Need for the Bill The COVID-19 increased the hate crimes against the Asian Americans in the US. According to the ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Category: International Current Affairs • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Topics: Asian Americans in government and politics • California • Crime Data • Hate crime • Indian Penal Code (IPC) • Representation of People Act 1951 • Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act • US Senate
Pramila Jayapal becomes first South Asian American woman to chair US House
Indian-American Congresswoman, Pramila Jayapal has become the first South Asian American woman to preside over the US House of Representatives. She is a Democrat from Washington DC. The 116th Congress broke records with women and lawmakers crossing racial and religious barriers, including an all time high for Asian American lawmakers. A record number of 17 ..
Topics: Arizona Democrats • Asian Americans in government and politics • Democratic Party • Political parties • Politicians • Politics • Pramila • Pramila Jayapal
Nikki Haley to be US Ambassador to U.N.
US President-elect Donald Trump has named well-known Indian-American and Governor of South Carolina State, Nikki Haley for the high-profile post of US ambassador to the United Nations. This marks Trump’s first female appointment to a Cabinet-level post. Haley is the sixth appointment announced by Trump. It is believed that Haley has been chosen to counter ..
Topics: American Presbyterians • American women in politics • Asian Americans in government and politics • Donald Trump • Governor of South Carolina • Haley • Nikki • Nikki Haley • Politicians • United States