Current Affairs - Politics

Eyal Zamir has been appointed as Israel's new Chief of Staff at a critical moment in the country's military history. He succeeds Lieutenant General Herzi Halevi, who resigned following the October 7, 2023 Hamas attack. Zamir, a former tank commander with extensive experience in military leadership, is expected to lead Israel's military efforts against Hamas and Iran. His previous roles include serving as the head of Southern Command and as Deputy Chief of Staff. Zamir is known for his tough, mission-oriented leadership style and his focus on ensuring Israel's security.

Christian Stocker was sworn in as Austria’s new Chancellor, leading a 3-party coalition government. This coalition ended a 5-month political deadlock. The coalition comprises Stocker’s Austrian People’s Party, the Social Democrats, and the liberal Neos, following unsuccessful attempts to include the far-right Freedom Party. Stocker’s government faces several pressing issues, including rising unemployment, a looming recession, and a strained budget, which will require careful management and cooperation between the coalition parties.

N. Biren Singh resigned as the Chief Minister of Manipur ahead of a no-confidence motion in the state assembly. He submitted his resignation to Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla in Imphal, accompanied by BJP leader Sambit Patra and Manipur BJP State President A. Sharda Devi. Biren Singh has been serving as the 12th Chief Minister of Manipur since 2017. His resignation marks a significant political development in the state, influencing the political landscape and governance moving forward.

Maia Sandu was sworn in as President of Moldova for her second term on December 24, 2024, following her re-election in the November 2024 Moldovan presidential elections. Her priorities include European integration, national security, and economic growth, alongside a call for active citizen involvement in achieving these goals.

The 'Sushasan Padyatra' was organized in Vadnagar, Gujarat, the hometown of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The event, led by Union Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya, commemorated Atal Bihari Vajpayee's 100th birth anniversary. It featured cultural programs, educational exhibitions, and discussions promoting constitutional values while paying tribute to Vajpayee's legacy and vision of a developed India by 2047.