Dennis Francis, the President of the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, arrived in New Delhi on a five-day visit to India on January 22, 2024.
- Key multilateral issues of mutual interest will be discussed during talks between Mr. Francis and External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar.
- Activities during the visit include paying homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat, participating in a round table on India’s advancements in Digital Public Infrastructure, and delivering a public address at the Indian Council of World Affairs on Multilateralism and Peace, Prosperity, Progress, and Sustainability.
- Mr. Francis will also travel to Jaipur and Mumbai, where he will pay floral tributes at the 26/11 memorial, visit the National Stock Exchange, and address a session on New Orientation for Reformed Multilateralism organized by the Observer Research Foundation.
- On Republic Day (26th January), Mr. Francis is scheduled to participate as a State guest in the Republic Day Parade of Maharashtra.
Q: Who is the President of the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly?
a. Dennis Francis
b. Narendra Modi
c. Antonio Guterres
d. Joe Biden
Answer: a. Dennis Francis