Question: Consider the following statements regarding President of India visit to Switzerland.
1) Berne is the capital of Switzerland
2) Federal Council of Switzerland is the highest executive authority of the Swiss Confederation.
From the above, correct statement/s is/are:
(a) Only (1)
(b) Only (2)
(c) Both (1) and (2)
(d) None of the above
Answer: (c)
Related facts:
- President Mr. Ramnath Kovind addressed the Federal Council of Switzerland in Berne on 13th September, 2019.
Highlights of the President’s Address:
- The partnership between India and Switzerland has made significant progress.
- Switzerland’s support to enhance global efforts to defeat and destroy all forms of terrorism.
- In the coming weeks, both countries would have their first automatic exchange of information on tax matters.
- A positive development since tax evasion and money laundering had links with terrorism.
- He also thanked Switzerland for its consistent support for India’s membership of the Nuclear Suppliers Group.
- India will work with Switzerland in fighting climate change and that she was looking forward to Switzerland joining the International Solar Alliance.
About the Federal Council of Switzerland:
- It is the highest executive authority of the Swiss Confederation (the official name of Switzerland).
- Its members represent Switzerland’s main political parties.
- It is a seven-member council which constitutes the federal government of the Swiss Confederation.
- The Council serves as the collective head of state and of the government of Switzerland.
- It is appointed by the Federal Assembly, which is the federal legislature of Switzerland
Links:
https://pib.gov.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=193185
https://www.eda.admin.ch/aboutswitzerland/en/home/politik/uebersicht/bundesrat.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Federal_Council_(Switzerland)