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Uzbek Constitutional Referendum
Recently, an overwhelming majority of Uzbekistan’s electorate voted in favor of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s proposal to revise the country’s Constitution, which pledged to provide more rights to the citizens of the ex-Soviet republic and may allow the President to exceed ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: International / World Current Affairs
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
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. ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
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. ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
Scots stand United with the Kingdom
The Scots have given a clear mandate to stay with the United Kingdom along with England, Wales and Northern Ireland in a historic referendum. There were 55% votes which went in favour of the No-campaigners who said a ‘no’ to ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2014
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Scotland sliding towards referendum
The demands for independence in Scotland are getting louder as a recent poll suggested that chances that it gets separate from United Kingdom have shown an upwards trend. There are more votes with the ‘yes’ tag than otherwise. Such polls ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2014
Category: International / World Current Affairs