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What is the new Russian Legislation signed by Putin?
The Russian President Vladimir Putin recently signed a legislation that will allow him to stay in power till 2036. The Russian leader had already been in power for more than two decades. And he is 68 years old. Background According to the previous constitution, Putin should have stepped down after his second consecutive term that ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
Category: International Current Affairs
Topics: Constitutional amendment • India-Russia • referendum • Russian President Vladimir Putin • Vladimir Putin
Fight against climate change in French Constitution
The French President Emmanuel Macron recently announced a referendum to add the fight against climate change into the French Constitution. Also, the need to preserve the environment is to be added. What is a Referendum? It is a general vote by the electorate on a political question that has been referred to them for a ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Category: International Current Affairs • Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
Topics: 2015 Paris Agreement • Climate change • Emmanuel Macron • European Union • President Emmanuel Macron • referendum
Referendum in New Caledonia rejects independence from France
The New Caledonia is a French territory located in southwest Pacific Ocean. It is a popular tourist spot and well known for its coral seas. The territory voted against independence from France under its new referendum that was held recently. About the Island The Island was discovered by a British Navigator James Cook in 1774. ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Category: International Current Affairs
Topics: decolonisation • France • new caledonia • Pacific Ocean • referendum • United Nations
Vladimir Putin wins referendum
On July 1, 2020, Russia announced the results of the new referendum. The referendum introduced constitutional amendments. One of the most important amendments of these is the amendment that will allow the Russian President Vladimir Putin to contest for two more years. Highlights The amendment now has paved way for the Russian President Vladimir Putin ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
Category: International Current Affairs
Topics: Constitution • Constitutional amendment • Presidents of Russia • referendum • Russia • Vladimir Putin
China’s interests in the new country Bougainville
Recently, Bougainville, a chain of islands voted for a referendum of independence from Papua Guinea. The referendum saw 85% voter turnout choosing Papua Guinea as second option. The referendum was introduced because the peace agreement signed before 20 years ended. The agreement was signed to end nine year conflict or civil war that killed almost ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
Category: Places in News Current Affairs
Topics: Asia-Pacific • China • china-taiwan • China-US • France • referendum • Solomon Islands • Taiwan