Andy Burnham Assumes Office as 59th Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
King Charles III invited Burnham to form the new government after he was elected unopposed as the Leader of the Labour Party.
Burnham marks the seventh individual to hold the position of British Prime Minister over the past decade.
Strategic Perspective: Leadership changes in the UK directly influence bilateral trade discussions, including the progress of the India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA).
Key Facts / Static GK
United Kingdom Currency: Pound Sterling
Official Residence of UK PM: 10 Downing Street
Practice Quiz — 21 July 2026
Q1. Who has been appointed as the brand ambassador by Policybazaar to support IRDAI's vision of 'Insurance for all by 2047'?
Q2. Who among the following has assumed charge as the 59th Prime Minister of the United Kingdom?
Q3. Who has been elected as the Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)?
Q4. With reference to the Index of Core Industries (ICI) in 2026, consider the following statements: 1. The base year of the Index has been revised from 2011-12 to 2022-23. 2. Iron Ore was introduced as the 9th core industry. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q5. What was the total value of UPI transactions recorded in India during Financial Year 2025-26?
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