MLAT, Maldives - Current Affairs Questions and Answers

ANSWER: Maldives and Angola

Explanation:
President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee has extended greetings to government and people of the Republic of Maldives on their Republic Day held on November 11, 2015. The current president of the republic is His Excellency Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom. He also extended greetings to the Republic of Angola on their national day (11th November 2015). Currently, the president of Angola is Jose Eduardo Dos Santos. The latter country is the second largest source of crude oil in Africa for India. Maldives and India also have strong bilateral ties.

ANSWER: Maldives

Explanation:
Maldives government on 4th November 2015 declared a state of emergency for a period of 30 days citing threat to national security. Declaration was made under A253 of the constitution which gives the president the right to declare emergency and suspend citizen rights. Explosives were seized in Male following which the declaration of emergency was made.

ANSWER: Ahmed Adeeb

Explanation:
Maldives police has arrested Vice President Ahmed Adeeb on 24th October 2015 in connection with an explosion on the presidential boat which is being investigated as an assassination attempt. Adeeb was arrested and taken to the detention centre. If the President is no more or resigns, Maldives constitution states that the Vice President will take his place. Adeeb became Vice President at the age of 33 after his predecessor Mohamed Jameel was impeached.