International 26 October 2026
Liechtenstein's Prince Alois Begins 4-Day State Visit to India
Why in the News?
Hereditary Prince Alois, the Acting Head of State of the Principality of **Liechtenstein**, arrived in Mumbai on October 25, 2026, for a four-day State Visit to India (October 25–28).
Key Features / Major Points:
- Official Invitation: The visit comes at the invitation of Prime Minister **Narendra Modi**. Prince Alois is accompanied by his spouse, Hereditary Princess Sophie, and a high-level official and business delegation.
- Arrival & Reception: Received in Mumbai by Shri Jaykumar Rawal, Minister of Protocol, Government of Maharashtra.
- Key Engagements: Scheduled to hold bilateral talks with PM Narendra Modi, meet President Droupadi Murmu (who will host an official banquet), and receive External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar.
- Strategic Focus: Strengthening bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, science & technology, innovation, and enhancing regional/global diplomatic engagement.
- Second Visit in 2026: Marks Prince Alois’s second visit to India in 2026, following his attendance at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi in February.
- Context of India-EFTA TEPA: The visit further expands economic ties following the operationalization of the India-EFTA (European Free Trade Association) Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement.
Static GK Facts:
- Principality of Liechtenstein: A double-landlocked microstate in Central Europe.
- Capital: Vaduz.
- Official Currency: Swiss Franc (CHF).
- EFTA Member Nations: Liechtenstein, Iceland, Norway, and Switzerland.
One-Liner Quiz (All Competitive Exams):
Q: Acting Head of State Hereditary Prince Alois, who arrived on a State Visit to India in October 2026, belongs to which country?
A: Liechtenstein
Q: What is the capital of the Principality of Liechtenstein?
A: Vaduz
Q: What is the official currency used in Liechtenstein?
A: Swiss Franc (CHF)
Q: Which four countries comprise the European Free Trade Association (EFTA)?
A: Liechtenstein, Iceland, Norway, and Switzerland
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