Elections
Who is Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Namibia’s First Female President?
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has made history as Namibia’s first female president and she was elected with 57% of the votes. This victory ensures the continuation of the SWAPO party’s 34-year rule. Her main opponent, Panduleni Itula, received 26% of the votes. ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: States Current Affairs
Who is Alix Didier Fils-Aime, New Prime Minister of Haiti?
Alix Didier Fils-Aime has recently taken office as Prime Minister of Haiti. His inauguration comes amid a critical period for the nation. Haiti faces severe humanitarian and security challenges. Gang violence has surged, leading to important casualties. In the first ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Shigeru Ishiba Re-elected as Prime Minister of Japan
Japan’s political landscape has recently shifted. The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) faced important challenges in the last general election. However, Shigeru Ishiba has been re-elected as Prime Minister. He secured the most votes in both houses of the Japanese Diet. ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: States Current Affairs
Kerala Iron Lady in Politics K R Gouri passed away
A former minister and an old-time communist leader K R Gouri Amma passed away in Thiruvananthapuram. About Gouri Amma She was born on July 14, 1919 in Alappuzha district. She studied law. Later she became a member of Communist Party ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021
State of Emergency in Ethiopia
Ethiopia recently declared Emergency in the southern part of Amhara region as violence broke out in various parts. The violence in Ethiopia has been increased and insecurity is extending beyond war hit Tigray regions of Ethiopia ahead of National Elections ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Syria Presidential Election
On May 26, 2021, Syria is to hold Presidential elections. The elections are due in April 2021 according to Syrian Election Law. Syria Constitution Syria is a unitary republic. President of Syria is the national level head of the state ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Supreme Court CJI rules out limited shut down of the court
On February 15, 2020, the Chief Justice of India Bobde announced that total shutdown of Supreme Court and other courts are not possible. The SC on the other hand is to launch virtual courts. The SC Court commences on March ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Andhra Pradesh launches ‘NIGHA’ app to curb election malpractices
Andhra Pradesh government has recently launched a mobile application which aims at curbing the malpractices occurring during the election. Through the application, any person can file complaints about the corruption or malpractices during the campaign in the upcoming civil polls. ..