CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -High Commission of India, Nicosia celebrated 8th International Day of Yoga on 21 June 2022 at Paphos Castle. High Commissioner, Ms. Madhumita Hazarika Bhagat highlighted the importance of Yoga.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mr. Vikram K Doraiswami joined the Indian Foreign Service in 1992. Prior to joining the Indian Government, he worked for one year as a journalist.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sir William Stevenson Meyer GCIE KCSI (13 February 1860 – 19 October 1922) was an Indian Civil Service officer. From 1920 until his death two years later, he served as the first High Commissioner for India.

Detailed explanation-4: -Traditionally, India and Cyprus have enjoyed cordial relations. The modern history dates back to India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and to the non-aligned movement of which Cyprus became a member. Political engagement between the two sides as well as trade has flourished.