Maldivian foreign minister, Abdullah Shahid was elected President of the 76th United Nations General Assembly (PGA) with an overwhelming majority. He garnered 143 votes in favour with 48 against – that gave him victory by a three-fourths majority. The post of the UN General Assembly President rotated annually among regional groupings. The 76th session (2021-22) is the turn of the Asia-Pacific group and this is the first time Maldives will be occupying the office of the PGA.
Buy Prime Test Series for all Banking, SSC, Insurance & other exams
The PGA’s office is the highest office in the UN System and reflects the collective goodwill of the 193 Member States of the UN. Both Maldives and Afghanistan have friendly ties with India. India’s vote however went to the Maldives since New Delhi had committed support to Shahid prior to Rassoul entering the fray.
Important takeaways for all competitive exams:
Global banking remains the largest and most influential industry worldwide, with the combined brand value…
Cheetah population in India has reached 53 after Namibian cheetah Jwala gave birth to five…
Tactical ballistic missiles are designed for battlefield strikes against high-value targets such as airbases, radar…
Ballistic missiles are among the most powerful strategic weapons used by countries for deterrence and…
Cruise missiles play an important role in modern warfare because they can strike targets with…
CISF Raising Day 2026 is observed across the India on March 10. This day observe…