Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema wins re-election, gets PM Modi's warm congratulations

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi congratulated President H.E. Hakainde Hichilema on his re-election as the President of Zambia, and expressed his desire to strengthen the relations between India and Zambia.

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Prelims-testable facts

01Hakainde Hichilema was re-elected as the President of Zambia.
02The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, congratulated President Hakainde Hichilema on his re-election.
03India values its multifaceted partnership with Zambia.
04President Hakainde Hichilema won his second five-year term as President of Zambia.
05The election was marred by allegations of fraud, according to the electoral authorities.
06President Hakainde Hichilema's second term will test whether economic recovery can deliver real change for Zambians.

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Most people think the Prime Minister of India congratulated President Hichilema on his first election, but actually he congratulated him on his re-election.
Most people think India's relationship with Zambia is limited to economic cooperation, but actually it is multifaceted.
Most people think President Hichilema's re-election was uncontested, but actually it was marred by allegations of fraud.

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The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is a trade agreement between African countries, including Zambia, which aims to increase economic cooperation and integration among member states.

Mains Practice Question

Critically examine the implications of India's multifaceted partnership with Zambia on their bilateral relations.

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Single facteasy

Which country is a part of India's multifaceted partnership?

A.Zambia
B.South Africa
C.Nigeria
D.Kenya

India has a multifaceted partnership with Zambia, encompassing various sectors and initiatives.

Single factmedium

Who extended his heartiest congratulations to President Hakainde Hichilema?

A.Prime Minister of India
B.President of the United States
C.Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
D.President of South Africa

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi extended his heartiest congratulations to President H.E. Hakainde Hichilema on his re-election.

Multiple statementsmedium

Consider the following statements regarding India-Zambia Relations: 1. India has a long-standing relationship with Zambia. 2. Prime Minister Modi has congratulated President Hichilema on his re-election. 3. India has a significant economic presence in Zambia. How many of the above statements are correct?

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