Categories: International

Fumio Kishida re-elected as Prime Minister of Japan

Fumio Kishida, leader of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) has been re-elected as the Prime Minister (PM) of Japan following the victory of the LDP in the 2021 Parliament election. Fumio Kishida succeeded Yoshihide Suga who resigned as PM of Japan in September 2021.

Buy Prime Test Series for all Banking, SSC, Insurance & other exams

Elected just over a month ago by parliament, Kishida called a quick election in which his governing party secured 261 seats in the 465-member lower house — the more powerful of Japan’s two-chamber legislature — enough to maintain a free hand in pushing legislation through parliament.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

  • Japan Capital: Tokyo;
  • Japan Currency: Japanese Yen.

Find More International News

Sumit Arora

As a team lead and current affairs writer at Adda247, I am responsible for researching and producing engaging, informative content designed to assist candidates in preparing for national and state-level competitive government exams. I specialize in crafting insightful articles that keep aspirants updated on the latest trends and developments in current affairs. With a strong emphasis on educational excellence, my goal is to equip readers with the knowledge and confidence needed to excel in their exams. Through well-researched and thoughtfully written content, I strive to guide and support candidates on their journey to success.

Recent Posts

Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas 2026: Date, History, Significance, Birsa Munda and Key Initiatives

Janjatiya Gaurav Diwas 2026 marks the Birsa Munda birth anniversary who was a noted tribal…

1 minute ago

India and Malaysia to Conduct Harimau Shakti 2026 from November 18

India and Malaysia will hold a joint military exercise titled ‘Harimau Shakti’, between November 18-30…

5 hours ago

Usman Khawaja’s Sabr Book 2026: Meaning, Author and Key Revelations

Sabr: Finding My Way in Cricket and Life is the autobiography of Australian cricket player…

6 hours ago

India’s Largest Underground LPG Storage Cavern Inaugurated in Mangaluru: Capacity, Cost and Key Facts

The Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated India's largest underground Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cavern to…

6 hours ago

BrahMos Missile Export 2026: Philippines Receives Missiles, India Signs Agreement with Vietnam

India has exported BrahMos missiles to the Philippines and has signed an agreement with Vietnam.…

7 hours ago

Who Is Satya Nadella? Know About Microsoft’s Indian-Origin CEO

Satya Nadella is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Microsoft. He has served…

8 hours ago