Categories: International

Mario Draghi sworn in as Italy’s new prime minister

The former European Central Bank Chief Mario Draghi has been sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Italy on 12 February 2021. The 73-year-old had served as President of the European Central Bank from 2011 until 2019. He replaces Giuseppe Conte, who resigned recently after losing majority support from his coalition government over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic. Here Italy goes again, with its 67th government since World War Two.

WARRIOR 5.0 Batch for SBI, RRB, RBI and IBPS Exams Banking Awareness Online Coaching | Bilingual

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

  • President of Italy: Sergio Mattarella.
  • Capital of Italy: Rome; Currency of Italy: Euro.

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

Which Indian City is Known as the Footwear City?

India has many cities that are famous for their unique industries, and some of them…

4 hours ago

Which Desert is known as the Cold Desert?

Some deserts are extremely hot, but some remain cold throughout the year. These cold deserts…

5 hours ago

Top-10 News Media Companies in the World, Check the List

In today’s world, news media plays a very important role in sharing information quickly and…

7 hours ago

PNB Housing Finance Appoints Ajai Kumar Shukla as New MD & CEO

PNB Housing Finance has announced the appointment of Ajai Kumar Shukla as its new Managing…

8 hours ago

Department of Posts and BSE Sign MoU to Expand Mutual Fund Access Across India

In a major push towards deepening financial inclusion, the Department of Posts (DoP) and BSE,…

8 hours ago

Retail Inflation Rises Slightly to 0.71% in November 2025

India’s retail inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), increased modestly to 0.71% in…

8 hours ago