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Sergio Mattarella – Italy’s President for 2nd term
Italian President Sergio Mattarella was again elected for second term, during a joint session of Parliament and eighth round of voting. Key Points Mattarella was re-elected with a broad majority. He got 759 votes in favour out of 983 lawmakers ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
France “Vaccine Pass”
The French Government recently approved a bill on Health Pass. The pass is a stricter COVID-19 vaccine pass. What does the bill say? Under the bill, people more than 12 years of age should prove that they have been vaccinated ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
India joins G20 Troika
India recently joined the G20 Troika. The G20 Troika is made of Indonesia, India and Italy. That is Troika is made of the current presidency, Indonesia; the previous presidency Italy and the incoming presidency which is India. What is Troika? ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Italy unveils G20 Innovation League
The Italian Presidency of the G20 grouping has unveiled “G20 Innovation League”, in a bid to create a sustainable future. G20 Innovation League It is a new and unique initiative that have been designed to drive forward innovative projects, which ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
Switzerland legalises Same-sex Marriage
Voters in Switzerland decided to legalize same-sex marriage on September 26, 2021. It makes Switzerland one of the last countries in Western Europe to do so. Key Points Apart from opening up the option of marriage to all couples, government ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
Italy recognizes India’s Covishield Vaccine
Italy has recognised Covishield vaccine against the Coronavirus on September 24, 2021. Highlights Covieshield vaccine against coronavirus was jointly developed by Oxford University & pharma giant AstraZeneca while it was manufactured by the Serum Institute of India. With this recognition ..