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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS - July 2016

Jul 2016

Feb 15, 2025

Ilie Bolojan Assumes Role as Romania's Interim President

Ilie Bolojan, the President of the Senate, was sworn in as Romania's interim President following the resignation of Klaus Iohannis. This political shift came at a time of uncertainty as the country prepares for new presidential elections in May 2025. Bolojan, a seasoned politician known for his administrative expertise, stepped into this role to ensure stability during the transition period.
Klaus Iohannis, Romania's President since 2014, resigned on February 12, 2025, before completing his term. His departure was triggered by pressure from far-right opposition parties, which were moving forward with a motion to suspend him from office.

Feb 14, 2025

RFK Jr Sworn in as US Health and Human Services Chief

Robert F. Kennedy Jr, one of President Donald Trump's most controversial cabinet picks, was sworn in as the next US Health and Human Services Secretary.
The former presidential candidate will now oversee key health agencies with about 80,000 employees and a trillion-dollar budget. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle had questioned his baseless health claims and vaccine scepticism.
Kennedy was confirmed by a 52-48 vote. No Democrats backed him. Former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was the lone Republican to vote against Kennedy.
World Government Summit 2025 Opens in Dubai, India Focuses on Green Growth and Climate Resilience.

Feb 13, 2025

Senate Confirms Tulsi Gabbard as National Intelligence Director

Tulsi Gabbard, one of President Donald Trump's most controversial cabinet picks, was confirmed as director of national intelligence by a narrow vote in the Senate.
The former Democratic congresswoman was approved to oversee the US spy agencies by a Republican majority, with a vote of 52-48.
Her confirmation marks another cabinet victory for Trump as the Senate moves swiftly to confirm his remaining nominees.

India's Rank in Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2024

Corruption remains a significant global challenge, affecting governance, democracy, and development. In the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2024, released by Transparency International, India ranked at 96th position out of 180 countries, with a score of 38—a decline from 39 in 2023 and 40 in 2022. The CPI evaluates nations based on perceived levels of public sector corruption, using a scale from 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean).
Denmark (1st) is the least corrupt nation, followed by Finland (2nd) and Singapore (3rd).
South Sudan, Somalia, Venezuela, and Syria were ranked among the most corrupt nations.

Feb 12, 2025

India Takes Part in the 63rd Session of the Commission for Social Development at New York

India took part in the 63rd session of the Commission for Social Development (CSoCD), held at New York, USA. This participation was led by Smt. Savitri Thakur, the Minister of State for the Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India (GoI). This session aimed to encourage discussions and collaborations on pressing social development challenges, with an emphasis on advancing inclusive social policies and fostering global social well-being. The session witnessed the participation from 49 countries including Ministers from 16 countries like France, Türkiye, Saudi Arabia, Sweden, etc.

Feb 11, 2025

Romania President Resigns After Impeachment Pressure Over Cancelled Vote

Romania's President Klaus Iohannis resigned amid a concerted push by far-right parliamentary parties to have him impeached in the wake of a contentious election.
His resignation came two months after a top court annulled a presidential election in the European Union country amid allegations of Russian meddling and after a previously little-known, far-right candidate – Calin Georgescu – won a surprise first-round victory.

India Retains Third Position Globally for LEED Green Building Certification in 2024

India once again secured the third position globally in the U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) annual ranking of countries and regions with the most LEED-certified green buildings. With 370 projects covering 8.50 million gross square meters (GSM) of certified space, India continues to demonstrate its commitment to sustainable construction and environmentally responsible development. This ranking highlighted India's growing role in the global green building movement and its progress in achieving sustainability goals.
According to the USGBC, the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification is a globally recognised standard that measures sustainability, energy efficiency, water conservation, and reduced carbon footprint in buildings. India's continuous performance in the top three rankings highlights its increasing adoption of these green building standards.
On the global stage, mainland China led the rankings in 2024 with over 25 million GSM of LEED-certified space, while Canada followed with 10 million GSM. India's 8.50 million GSM placed it third, reinforcing its leadership in sustainable construction in the Asia-Pacific region.

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