8 July 2021 marks the first anniversary of such a story from India. The pandemic forced the world to adapt to the new-normal in both professional as well as personal spheres. The first such ceremony in India was held on 8 July 2020 when President of India Ram Nath Kovind received the credentials of newly appointed envoys from the UK, New Zealand, and Uzbekistan. Seven more such ceremonies have been held in India since then, with the latest one being held before the first anniversary of virtual presentation of credentials in India. have presented their credentials through virtual mode till date.
