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What is the duration of the important meeting mentioned in the passage?
What is the main role of the World Heritage Committee?
How many countries are represented at the meeting mentioned in the passage?
What is the significance of the year 1972 in the context of the World Heritage Convention?
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Who is the new Foreign Secretary of India, according to the passage?
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What is Vikram Misri's previous role, according to the passage?
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How many members does the World Heritage Committee have, according to the passage?
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When is Vikram Misri set to start his new job as India's Foreign Secretary?
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What event marked Hemant Soren's reappointment as the Chief Minister of Jharkhand?
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What was the main focus of Exercise Maitree 2024?
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When did Hemant Soren take the oath for the third time as Chief Minister of Jharkhand?
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Which two military units participated equally in Exercise Maitree 2024?
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What is the historical significance of the name Maitree in the context of the exercise?
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What significant legal issue affected Hemant Soren's tenure before his reappointment?
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When did the 46th UNESCO World Heritage Committee Session take place in India?
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What aspect did Exercise Maitree emphasize due to the COVID-19 pandemic?
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Study Notes
Hemant Soren's Reappointment as Jharkhand Chief Minister
- Hemant Soren was sworn in as the Chief Minister of Jharkhand for the third time on July 4, 2024.
- The swearing-in ceremony was officiated by Governor CP Radhakrishnan at Raj Bhavan in Ranchi.
- Soren's reappointment followed the resignation of Champai Soren, who briefly served as Chief Minister during Soren's incarceration.
- Hemant Soren had been arrested by the Enforcement Directorate on January 31, 2024, facing legal issues; he was released on bail by the Jharkhand High Court on June 28, 2024.
Exercise Maitree 2024
- The 13th edition of Exercise Maitree is scheduled from July 1 to 15, 2024, in Tak Province, Thailand.
- This military drill signifies the resumption of military cooperation between India and Thailand post-COVID-19 pandemic.
- Initially conducted as the Thai-Indian Cooperation Field Exercise (TICAFE) in 2006, it was renamed Maitree (meaning "friendship" in Hindi) in 2013.
- Both nations alternate hosting the event yearly to strengthen military ties through shared training operations.
- A total of 76 personnel from India's Ladakh Scouts and Thailand's 1st Battalion, 14 Infantry Regiment will participate, focusing on joint operations against insurgency and terrorism in diverse terrains.
46th UNESCO World Heritage Committee Session
- India hosted the 46th UNESCO World Heritage Committee session from July 21 to 31, 2023, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi.
- The event, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, gathered over 2,500 participants from 195 countries, including state representatives and heritage experts.
- The World Heritage Committee was established through the 1972 UNESCO World Heritage Convention to oversee compliance and manage the World Heritage Fund, including the addition of new sites to the World Heritage List.
- The committee consists of members from 21 elected State Parties, influencing global cultural and natural heritage protection efforts.
Current Composition of the Committee
- Following elections at UNESCO's 24th General Assembly in 2023, the committee features representatives from countries like Argentina, Japan, and Kenya, in line with UNESCO's multicultural objectives.
- Member responsibilities include budgeting for heritage conservation initiatives and setting strategic goals.
Vikram Misri Appointed as India's New Foreign Secretary
- Vikram Misri has been appointed as India's new Foreign Secretary, effective July 15, 2024.
- His appointment follows an extension of Vinay Mohan Kwatra’s term, which was extended by six months earlier this year.
- Misri's selection was authorized by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet, as confirmed by the Personnel Ministry.
- He joined the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) in 1989 and has a rich diplomatic background, including ambassadorships in China, Spain, and Myanmar, highlighting his expertise in international relations.
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Hemant Soren takes oath as Jharkhand CM for the third time. He was reappointed after Champai Soren's resignation. Learn about Hemant Soren's political background and developments.
