CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -At the 26th annual plenary of the Wassenaar Arrangement held in Vienna during November 30-December 1, Ireland’s ambassador Eoin O’Leary handed over the chairmanship to India’s ambassador Jaideep Mazumdar, who is the permanent representative to the UN and international organisations in Vienna.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has announced that India will assume Chairmanship of Wassenaar Arrangement (WA) on 01 January 2023 for a period of one year.

Detailed explanation-3: -India assumed Chairmanship of Wassenaar Arrangement (WA) Plenary starting from January 1, 2023. India will hold the Chairmanship for one year.

Detailed explanation-4: -India joined the Wassenaar Arrangement (WA) in 2017 and became its 42nd member.

Detailed explanation-5: -Agenda in Austria The Wassenaar Arrangement’s secretariat is located in its capital Vienna and India will hold the Chairmanship for one year. Dr Jaishankar will be on an official visit from January 1-3, 2023.