A state of emergency was declared in the European country France.
The election reform bill has led to the death of more than five people in riots in New Caledonia, which has led to the declaration of a state of emergency.
Electoral reform bill – The new bill allows French people living in New Caledonia, France, for the last 10 years, to participate and vote in state elections there.
3. Which country has launched the ‘Blue Residency’ visa? – United Arab Emirates
These visas will be given to those who have done important work and made significant contributions to environmental protection.
In 2019, the UAE introduced a 10-year ‘Golden’ visa for scientists, entrepreneurs, researchers and students from various fields of science and knowledge.
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4. Recently, where was the third session of the India-Zimbabwe Joint Trade Committee (JTC) held? – New Delhi
The Third Session of the India-Zimbabwe Joint Trade Committee was held in New Delhi from May 13-14, 2024.
Co-chaired by India’s Priya P. Nair and Zimbabwe’s Rudo M. Faranisi, the session focused on enhancing bilateral trade, investment, and cooperation in various sectors such as healthcare, renewable energy, and digital economy.
Both sides agreed to explore MoUs for regulatory cooperation and to strengthen ties between investment promotion agencies and chambers of commerce.
5. What is the estimated GDP growth rate of India in FY 2024 by the United Nations report? – 6.9 %
World Aquatics and the Bhutan Aquatics Federation have inaugurated Bhutan’s first competition swimming pool in Thimphu, through the Pools for All Programme.
This facility, located at 8200 feet, is the world’s highest swimming pool.
Launched in 2019, the initiative aims to provide top-tier aquatic facilities globally, promoting aquatic sports.
The new pool marks a significant milestone for Bhutanese aquatic sports development.
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7. IPS officers AYV Krishna and N Venu Gopal have been appointed as additional directors of which organisation? –CBI
Indian Air Force successfully tests portable hospital BHISHM Project Bhishma was announced in February 2022, following which the Ministry of Defence constituted a task force for the Portable Hospital initiative.
10. TAK-003 prequalified by WHO is the vaccine for which disease? – Dengue
