Contents1 What is the News?2 About World Cities Cultural Forum:3 World Cities Cultural Forum Summit:4 Publications by Forum: What is the News? The Delhi CM will represent Delhi and India at the World Cities Cultural Forum. About World Cities Cultural Forum: The World Cities Culture Forum got established in London in 2012. Eight cities are… Continue reading Delhi CM to represent Delhi at “World Cities Cultural Forum”
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“BIMSTEC” 17th Ministerial Meeting
What is the News? India’s External Affairs Minister attended the 17th ministerial meet of the BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) countries. About the 17th ministerial meet of the BIMSTEC Sri Lanka Chaired the 17th Ministerial Meeting. In meeting External Affairs Minister of India, Dr. S. Jaishankar, reiterated India’s commitment… Continue reading “BIMSTEC” 17th Ministerial Meeting
WEF released “Global Gender Gap Report 2021”
What is the News? WEF releases the Global Gender Gap Report 2021. Contents1 About Global Gender Gap Report:2 Findings of Global Gender Gap Report 2021 related to India:3 Reasons for India’s decline in Global Gender Gap Report 2021:4 Other Key Findings of Global Gender Gap Report 2021: About Global Gender Gap Report: The World Economic… Continue reading WEF released “Global Gender Gap Report 2021”
NITI Aayog Releases “Investment Opportunities in India’s Healthcare Sector” report
What is the News? NITI Aayog released a report titled, ‘Investment Opportunities in India’s Healthcare Sector’. Purpose of the Investment Opportunities in India’s Healthcare Sector Report: The report outlines the range of investment opportunities in various segments of India’s healthcare sector. This includes hospitals, medical devices and equipment, health insurance, telemedicine, home healthcare, and medical… Continue reading NITI Aayog Releases “Investment Opportunities in India’s Healthcare Sector” report
Global Wind Report 2021
What is the News? The Global Wind Energy Council(GWEC) has released the Global Wind Report,2021. About Global Wind Report: The Global Wind Report highlights the role of wind power on the road to net-zero emissions. Key Findings of the report: Firstly, Wind Energy: The world’s capacity to generate electricity from wind jumped 53% in 2020.… Continue reading Global Wind Report 2021
US “2020 Human Rights Report” flags curbs on Indian media
What is the News? The US State Department released the “2020 Human Rights Report” also known as “2020 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices”. About 2020 Human Rights Report: Firstly, the Human Rights Report is an annual report. Each year the US State Department submits it to the US Congress. Secondly, the report is retrospective… Continue reading US “2020 Human Rights Report” flags curbs on Indian media
Foreign Minister attends “Heart of Asia” Ministerial Conference
What is the News? India’s Foreign Minister is attending the 9th ministerial conference of the Heart of Asia – Istanbul Process (HoA-IP) in Dushanbe, Tajikistan. About Heart of Asia-Istanbul Process: Firstly, Heart of Asia Istanbul Process is a regional initiative of Afghanistan and the Republic of Turkey. It was launched in November 2011 in Istanbul,… Continue reading Foreign Minister attends “Heart of Asia” Ministerial Conference
“International Intellectual Property Index” 2021 Released
Contents1 What is the News?2 About International Intellectual Property Index:3 Key Findings Related to India:4 Other Key Findings Globally: What is the News? The International Intellectual Property Index,2021 has been released. About International Intellectual Property Index: It is an annual report that the US Chamber of Commerce Global Innovation Policy Centre(GIPC) releases. Aim: The aim… Continue reading “International Intellectual Property Index” 2021 Released
Government Criticises “Oxfam Inequality index”
What is the news? The Oxfam’s Commitment to Reducing Inequality (CRI) Index, 2020 ranked India at 129 overall out of 158 countries. However, the Minister of Labour and Employment has said that the index lacked clarity. Further, he also mentions that the report did not take into account various initiatives taken by the government.… Continue reading Government Criticises “Oxfam Inequality index”
India participated in ‘World Summit on the Information Society Forum 2021’
What is the News? Union Minister of Telecom has represented India at the World Summit on the Information Society Forum 2021. About World Summit on the Information Society Forum 2021(WSIS): World Summit on the Information Society(WSIS) is one of the world’s largest annual gathering of the ‘ICT for development’ community. The UN General Assembly approved… Continue reading India participated in ‘World Summit on the Information Society Forum 2021’
